Thriving in The Word

Jesus prayed that His followers would be in unity. He wasn’t praying for uniformity but unity. How unified is the Body of Christ in this world today? People often unite around their brand of theology but allow it to cause division with other believers who follow Jesus. This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thriv...

It is possible to fulfill the Will of God and still have a choice.  In this episode we are discussing the contrast of Judas and Peter after they both betrayed Jesus. Even though Judas betrays Jesus he would have still been forgiven if he had asked for it. We see that Peter took a totally different approach after failing Jesus. Although Peter was a pillar of the Church, he was a cracked pillar...

Jesus said that He cuts off any branch that does not product fruit. If we want to product fruit we must remain rooted abs connected to Jesus. We need to prune the things in our live that are not drawing us closer to God. At some point we have to decide if we would rather move closer to God or hold onto the things in life that are holding us back. It is important for us to stay connected to God by...

No matter how many miracles or evidence Jesus gave to His followers they always wanted more! Was Jesus being arrogant when He said that He is the only way to God? Can you call yourself a follower of Christ if you don’t show love to the people you dislike the most? Jesus is saying the love you show for others will be the identifying factor that shows the world that we follow Him. What does love req...

Jesus was not in a hurry to be anywhere. Let’s go and die with Jesus. The “doubting” Thomas was the first to speak up and say “let’s do this.” Was Thomas being sarcastic or was he legitimately willing to go and die? Why was Jesus angry at the death of Lazarus? We know Jesus wept, but was it because He was sad or was it because He was angry? Is Jesus ever ticked off at our lack of faith? This week’...

Jesus always had mercy for sinners but couldn’t stand hypocrisy. Jesus forgives accepts and loves and then challenges us to right living. Do we ever love mercy when we find ourself in the place of the dinner but take the role of Pharisee when someone else is the sinner? This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thri...

Jesus was building a kingdom that was unseen. He was always sneaking away to be alone with His Farher. The people wanted the bread but they didn’t want the Bread of Life. Jesus has enough for everyone. If you eat my flesh you can be my follower. This was tough stuff and caused many of His disciples to turn away What does God want from you? To believe in Jesus Christ. Everyone wants to see a miracl...

There is power in words. Jesus is the Word and a master of words. God can even used unqualified people to make a huge difference in this world. There would not be women’s rights as we know them if it was not for Jesus. Jesus says that He is the way, but isn’t that to exclusive?? How can He claim this? This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna...

The first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding in Cana. He turned water into wine. Jesus initially  didn't even want to do this, but His mom knew He had the potential to make things right. How often are we looking for the miracle rather than the Messiah? The signs or the Savior  Do I keep following Jesus if I don’t get the miracle I want? Do we have the ability to spend even 5 minute...

What significance did John the Baptist play in the coming of the Messiah? When Jesus came to set the captives where were they? And where did they go? If we sow something worthless like checking social media every day...how worthless do we think God’s Word is? There is no such thing as a second generation Christian We are just as bad as the worst sinner and we all need God’s Grace and forgiveness....

Before we start our discussions about The Word, we just talk about whatever. Normally we don't get it recorded. But one time record was hit early and we caught a discussion about politics, the future of the country, and the novel 1984.  This bonus discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, and David LaManna For more information visit: www.thrive.church If you would like to...

How imminent is the return of the Lord? What are some of the indicators of the end of times? Who is the man of lawlessness? God has called us to stand firm. You can’t move forward until you are able to stand firm. Are you living a life worth imitating? Jesus gave us an example to follow. Paul gave us an example to follow. Is your life an example? Sometimes we find ourselves enduring but not patien...

Persecution has a purifying effect on the church. So many claim to be persecuted but are we really being persecuted? This church in  Thessalonians was being faithful even in the middle of persecution and trials. Are we faithful to God in difficult times? There is a reward for the suffering you are going through. The relief will come, but it is on God’s time. Many people takes the freedom that...

Don’t do ministry alone. These letters are basically operating manuals for churches. Why do people say don’t copy me copy Jesus. But Paul never said that! He said that we should imitate him. Are our lives worth imitating? So many churches treat people like a tissue. They use them and throw them away. Do we care more about the task the person is doing or the person themself. Do we have happiness or...

Christ is enough. How many are chasing something that will only give you pleasure for a few minutes? We’ve been entrusted with the Good News. Are we representing it correctly? Are you gracious and loving in how you present yourself? Money and the church. How “ministers” can gravitate towards manipulation to get people to give more money. What is the only treasure you can bring to Heaven with you?...

The end times. Be aware. Be on guard. Keep you’re eyes focused. But God is delaying His return for our sake. We all want feeedom and control. But what do we really have control over? Do we have as much control as we think we have? We don’t have much control, but we know the One who does. And our response is to pray and give thanks to Him. The more you have the less grateful we tend to be. What do...

What is the importance of baptism to the believer? How should we live around people who don’t believe in Jesus? Are we making the most of every opportunity when we are around others Are we representing Jesus well? Many people see Christians and think, “ I want to be like Jesus but I don’t want to be like you.” Do our actions and words demonstrate our faith? God says that he removes our sins and se...

Christ is all that matters. Christ is supreme over all things. Do we put him first in our lives? You have been raised to new life in Jesus...so put your thoughts on Heaven. If being a Christian was easy everyone would do it. How do we act when someone betrays us?? What clothes should Christians wear? The christian wardrobe. This week’s discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette,...

What is temptation and how do we avoid it? We are called to live out lives to please God and not our own interests. Submit to one another out of love. What does it mean to submit? Do wives really need to submit? Does this mean that you should you stay in an abusive relationship? Don’t provoke your kids to anger! What’s up with this discussion about slavery? Is Paul saying that slavery is OK? This...

Everyone wants to die for Christ but not many want to live for him. Most followers of Jesus would not deny him in the face of death. But are they willing to live for him in the small day to day decisions? What’s the easiest way to discover your spiritual gifts? We all have gifts. Just start doing something. What brings a disproportionate return for the amount of effort put into it? Prayer is the o...

Are you living in in the power of the Holy Spirit? Gods power coupled with the gifts he gives us makes us effective in serving Him. Do we allow God’s power to influence our life? The words that we speak and the ways that we act? Can we make allowance for other people’s faults? Scripture is clear that we need to love an make allowance for people who are different from us. This week’s discussion fea...

Does your life praise and glorify God? Or do our lives praise and glorify ourself? God wants our life to be a reflection of God Jesus does for us while we were sinners. Yet many of us get the idea that we need to clean up our act before we come to Jesus. Christ alone is enough. It’s not Jesus and anything else. God has created a new group of people and we are called to leave our old identity at th...

Now that we follow Jesus do we still need to follow the Law? When Jesus came He fulfilled the Law once and for all. Many people get more caught up with the Do’s and Don’ts that they ignore following Jesus. We are called to follow the Spirit’s leading in every area of our life regardless of the personal consequences. It is so easy to get tired of doing what is good! At just the right time we will r...