The Home Church Podcast

Lesson 6 – Principles of Prayer Luke 11:1 I. Prohibitions of Prayer (Matthew 6:5–8) 1. Don’t Pray with Hypocrisy 2. Don’t Pray With Vain Repetitions Examples of Simple, Powerful Prayers ● Solomon – 1 Kings 3:9 ● Elijah (Mount Carmel) – 1 Kings 18:37 ● Hezekiah – 2 Kings 19:19 ● Jabez – 1 Chronicles 4:10 ● The Publican – Luke 18:13 II. The Pattern for Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) F – Focus on Worship (M...

A Circle of Faithful Friends (Part 2) Colossians 4:10-18 Mark — The Restored Minister (4:10) Jesus (Justus) — The Faceless Comforter (4:11) Epaphras — The Prayer Laborer (4:12-13) Luke — The Consecrated Professional (4:14) Demas — The Man With Two Masters (14) Nymphas — The Hospitable Host (4:15) Archippus — The Burdened Pastor (4:17)

Lesson #5 – Why We Believe the Bible John 17:17 Isaiah 40:8 The Fourfold Power of Scripture 1. The Scriptures Are Inspired 2 Timothy 3:16 inspiration comes from the Greek word meaning: Theopneustos = God-breathed ● Psalm 119:89 ● Matthew 4:4 2. The Scriptures Are Instructive 2 Timothy 3:16 Four Wonderful Areas Of Instruction: • Doctrine – What Is Right • Reproof – What Is Wrong • Correction – How...

Colossians - Lesson 16 A Circle of Faithful Friends (Part 1) Colossians 4:7-10 Tychicus—Faithful and Trusted (4:7-8) Onesimus — Transformed and Restored (4:9) Aristarchus — Loyal and Courageous (4:10)

Part four: Doing the Work of an Evangelist. 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10. Seven Clear Marks that Help Us do the Work of an Evangelist: 1. A converted people (Vss. 1-5) Three Marks of True Conversion 1) Proclaimed Truth Romans 10:14; Psalm 81:10; Isaiah 58:1; Psalm 116:10; Acts 4:20; Mark 6:15; 2 Timothy 4:5 2) Powerful Spirit 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 1 Corinthians 9:22; A...

Lesson 15 Word From The Wise Colossians 4:5-6 Speak to Unbelievers with Your Walk Speak to Unbelievers with Urgency Speak to Unbelievers with Grace Speak to Unbelievers with Persuasion Speak to Unbelievers with Answers

Message #3 — The Ingredients of a Church on Fire for God 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Acts 2:3–4 The Four Foundational Realities That Sustain a Church on Fire for God 1. A Divine Combustion (Acts 2:1–13) ✔ Visualized Power — vv. 2–3 ✔ Vocalized Power — v. 4 ✔ Vitalized Power — v. 4 Acts 10:38 2. A Doctrinal Confession (Acts 2:14–36) Jeremiah 23:29 3. A Decisive Conversion (Acts 2:37–41) Notice the Progres...

Effective Biblical Praying Colossians 4:2-4 1. Continual Prayer (4:2) 2. Watchful Prayer (4:2) 3. Grateful Prayer (4:2) 4. Intercessory Prayer (4:3-4)

Part 2 – What the Bible Says About Baptism 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Romans 6:3–4 Colossians 2:12 Acts 2:38 1. Christ Explained in Baptism Acts 8:26-35 ● Christ explained through divine direction Luke 19:10 Acts 8:26–27 Acts 8:29 ● Christ explained from the Scriptures Acts 8:30 Acts 8:35 Romans 1:16 2. Christ Embraced in Baptism Acts 8:36,37 Acts 8:37 3. Christ Confessed in Baptism Acts 8:38 Matthew 10...

Colossians 3:22-4:1 1. If Christ is first, employees will diligently serve their employers because they fear God (3:22-25) 2. If Christ is first, employers will justly compensate their employees because they will answer to a Master in Heaven (4:1)

Part 1 - “Salvation — From Death to Destiny” I. Our Hopeless Condition (What We Were) Ephesians 2:1–3 1. Dead to God Ephesians 2:1; John 5:25 1 John 5:12; Romans 10:13 2. Directed by the World Ephesians 2:2 John 8:34 & 36 3. Dominated by Disobedience Ephesians 2:2; John 8:44 4. Driven by the Flesh Ephesians 2:3; Mark 10:18 5. Destined for Wrath Ephesians 2:3 II. Our Gracious Invitation (What We Ar...

Christ First in the Home and Church Colossians 3:16-21 1. If Christ is First, the Church will Make the Word of Christ the Centerpiece (3:16) Psalms — Scriptural songs from the Old Testament Hymns — Worship and praise addressed to God Spiritual Songs — Religious poetry describing the Christian experience 2. If Christ is First, the Christian will Seek to Please Christ in Word and Deed (3:17) 3. If C...

The Seven Stones of Ebenezer 1 Samuel 7:12 Stone 1: A Repentant People — Returning to the Lord (1 Samuel 7:3–6) Stone 2: A Praying People — Relying on the Lord (1 Samuel 7:7–9) Stone 3: A Praising People — Rejoicing in the Lord (1 Samuel 7:10) Stone 4: A Remembering People — Recounting the Lord’s Help (1 Samuel 7:12) Stone 5: An Honoring People — Revering the Lord (1 Samuel 7:13–14) Stone 6: An Or...

Lesson 11 Colossians 3:12-15 1. The Description of a Christian (3:12a) a. Elect – Chosen of God b. Holy – Set apart for God c. Beloved – Loved of God 2. The Obligations of a Christian (3:12-14) a. “Bowels of Mercy”—Compassion b. Kindness – A gracious sensitivity toward others c. Humility – Considering others more than myself d. Meekness – Strength under control e. Long-suffering – “Long-tempered,...

Revelation 20c – The Last Sentence in God’s Court ● Illustration: “The Happiest Place on Earth” ○ Contrast Disneyland with the Kingdom of God Romans 8:22-23 ○ Matthew 6:10 ○ Revelation 20:14–15 I. The Disposal of Death Revelation 20:14a ○ Hebrews 9:27 II. The Definition of the Second Death Revelation 20:14b ○ James 2:26 ○ John 11:26 ○ Matthew 25:41 ○ The Beast and the False Prophet cast alive into...

Cooperating With God’s Plan of Sanctification Colossians 3:5-11 1. Put Your Mind in Heaven 2. Put Your Members in the Grave Sensual Sins: Fornication —Any sexual act outside of God-sanctioned marriage Uncleanness — Any dirty sexual behavior Inordinate Affection — Uncontrolled lust Evil Concupiscence — Craving for what is forbidden Covetousness — The greedy desire to have more Social Sins: Anger— C...

The Final Rebellion & The Final Courtroom Revelation 1:3 Revelation 20:7–12 1. The Parole of the Serpent (v. 7) Isaiah 65:20 2. The Persuasion of the Seducer (v. 8) ● John 8:44 ● John 17:17 ● Proverbs 14:12 ● Acts 3:19 Genesis 22:17 3. The Panic of the Surrounding Army (v. 9) ● Isaiah 59:19 ● John 15:18 ● Revelation 16:20 4. The Purging Fire from the Sky (v. 10) ● Revelation 20:9 ● Luke 9:54 ● Rev...

Aiming At Heaven 1. A New Pursuit for Our Lives (3:1) 2. A New Focus for Our Minds (3:2) 3. A New Security for Our Identity (3:3) 4. A New Hope for Our Future (3:4)

Revelation Revealed 20a The Kingdom Begins — Satan Shackled, Saints Seated Revelation 20:1–6; Isaiah 11:9; Zechariah 14:16; Mark 1:15; Acts 1:6 1. The Descent of the Jailer (V. 1) 2. The Description of The Criminal (V. 2) • James 4:7 – We Resist the Devil • Ephesians 6:11 – We Stand Against Him • Ephesians 4:27 – We Give Him No Place • Revelation 12:11 – We Overcome Him by the Blood 3. The Detenti...

Religious Red Herrings Colossians 2:16-23 1. Ritualism: Adding Religious Rules to the Gospel (2:16–17) 2. Mysticism: Seeking Spiritual Experiences Apart from Christ (2:18-19) 3. Asceticism: Trying to Defeat Sin Through Self-Denial (2:20-23)

Revelation 19d – Final Victory of the Returning King Revelation 19:17–21 Psalm 2:1–2, 4–6 1. The Summons of the Scavengers - Judgment Announced Revelation 19:17 Matthew 24:27–28 Revelation 14:20 Ezekiel 39:17–18 Ezekiel 39:12 Two suppers in Revelation 19 Marriage Supper of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9): joy, reward, celebration for the saints Supper of the Great God (Rev. 19:17): judgment, death, devastati...

Truths To Build Your Life Upon Colossians 2:8-15 1. Deity of Christ (2:9) 2. Completeness in Christ (2:10) 3. Identity in Christ (2:10-13) 4. Forgiveness in Christ (2:14) 5. Triumph in Christ (2:15)

The Rider in the White Horse (Revelation 19:11–16) A World Where Justice Prevails - The Kingdom ● The Regeneration — Matthew 19:28 ● The Times of Refreshing — Acts 3:19 ● The Times of Restitution — Acts 3:21 ● The Dispensation of the Fullness of Times — Ephesians 1:10 Jesus’ words — Matthew 24:29–30 Nine Signposts on the Road to the Second Coming 1. Prophetic Signpost -Scripture Being Fulfilled –...

How to Stand Firm in a Deceptive World Colossians 2:1-7 1. Be Strengthened on the Inside (2:2) 2. Be Centered on the Right Person (2:2-3) 3. Be Alert to Deceptive Teaching (2:4-5) 4. Be Progressing in Your Walk (2:6-7)

#20 - Psalm for a Clean Heart (Psalm 51) 5 WAYS PEOPLE DEAL WITH SIN 1. IGNORING IT Some people just ignore their sin. Example: Cain ➕ Ignored sin doesn’t go away. 2. EXCUSING IT Others explain it away. Example: Saul “To obey is better than sacrifice.” 3. INDULGING IT Some people schedule it. ➕ Sin on Saturday, church on Sunday. Example: Samson 4. IMPLODING OVER IT Others let sin crush them. Exa...