Abide and Respond Podcast

Holy Moments - We Can't Just Watch

Drawing Near To God: 1 God has many ways of gaining your attention in a distracted culture. 2 Listening to God usually involves slowing down, sincerity, and seeing what needs to change. 3 Returning to God includes repenting from sins, receiving His grace, and a renewed purpose.

Reasons to fast: 1 The condition of your soul 2 The cultural moment 3 The calling of God

Reasons to fast: 1 The condition of your soul 2 The cultural moment 3 The calling of God

Fasting is more than an action, a ritual, or a box to check. Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is relational with God and should bolster our walk with God. It’s an opportunity to seek God, repent, and love our neighbors. Fasting brings a new start and spiritual power which we need as we start the year and dedicate ourselves to the Lord. Isaiah 58 vividly shows us how not to fast, God’s desire...

Why was Jesus born in a manger? What was the experience like for Mary? How is his birth linked to our identity?

God is with you when: 1 It's not what you planned 2 It's not what you wanted 3 It's not making sense to you Christmas carries upheaval and glory!

Prepare Your Heart: 1 Why does Jesus pursue us? 2 What is true about Jesus? 3 What shifts become holy moments in your life?

Preparing Your Heart for Christ's coming

When you know that you won’t see someone for a long period of time, what will you want to tell them? What is most important? Knowing that his time is limited before he is put to death, the Apostle Paul wants to make sure that Timothy stays focused on what matters most. Over the years, Paul has spent a considerable amount of time with Timothy. His relationship with Timothy is close. Timothy is a sp...

What will you celebrate?

1 How does God empower you with spiritual tools and resources? 2 What do you need to run away from now and establish a wise distance? 3 What will you consistently and persistently pursue for the glory of God?

Some realities: 1 When the culture becomes more ungodly, proud, and manipulative 2 When religious people do not want the fire and power of the Holy Spirit 3 When people oppose you and the truth Why you do not quit or be quiet: 1 You know inspiring people 2 You know what is right 3 You know your calling 4 You know the word 5 You know the Lord 5 You know the Lord

Breaking Free: 1 How have you been controlled by fear? 2 Where do you find victories over fear? 3 What do you want to entrust to God?

Learning From: 1) Soldiers: The fellowship of faithfulness 2)Athletes: The vision of victory 3)Farmers: The hope of harvesting

Breaking Free: 1 How have you been controlled by fear? 2 Where do you find victories over fear? 3 What do you want to entrust to God?

The biggest disappointments include a combination of relationships, expectations, and results. Difference Makers: 1 Grip the Word 2 Guard your talents 3 Go forward with true friends

Three Key Questions: 1 Do we want what God wants? 2 What’s the difference between a doer and a developer? 3 How do we create a culture of development?

Having charged Timothy to multiply disciples (2 Tim. 2:2), the Apostle Pauls instructs him three sources of inspiration for multiplaction: 1. Know Jesus; 2. Endure Suffering; and 3. Expect Rewards

Breaking Free: 1 How have you been controlled by fear? 2 Where do you find victories over fear? 3 What do you want to entrust to God?

Ignite or Extinguish? 1 Find someone you can empower 2 Develop your primary talents 3 Take more love risks 4 Get rid of faith distractions and prayer excuses 5 Surround yourself with inspiring people who help you learn and grow

Three Levels: 1 Behold the God of hope 2 Believe what God says 3 Be intentional with habits that cultivate hope

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Four things to know as you grow: 1 Know the prophecy because God has a remarkable plan that leads to confidence. 2 Know what is temporary because God wants you to shift and go deeper than those things. 3 Know what is new because God comforts you with something greater than today. 4 Know the revelation because there is only one ultimate solution, so call on His name.

Transformation: 1 How to become lukewarm 2 How to break out of lukewarm 3 How to cultivate the fire