Current Events & Christian Expectations

Lamenting Our Enemies

We live in a time where the downfall of others is often celebrated, mocked, replayed, and shared. Social media has turned judgment into entertainment, and death—even of enemies—into spectacle.  But Scripture gives us a very different posture: lament instead of gloating, sorrow instead of satisfaction, humility instead of triumph.
This episode asks a hard question:  What does it say about our hearts when we rejoice over the destruction of others?
Scripture List :
Amos 2:1-2; Luke 20:37-40; Romans 14:7-9; Luke 16:22-25; 2Samuel 1:17-20, 23, 27; 1Samuel 31:11-13; 2Samuel 18:31-33; Genesis 6:5-6 & 8:21; Ezekiel 33:10-11; Luke 19:41-44; Luke 23:33-34; Philippians 3:17-18; 2Timothy 4:16-17. 

The Devil Goes to Church

The greatest threat is not isolated demonic possession but Satan’s deception within the church itself....and he comes in with me and you.
Psalm 106:36-37
Mark 1:32-34
Mark 5:15
1 Corinthians 10:19-21
1 Timothy 4:1
Revelation 16:12-14
James 3:13-16
Matthew 16:21-23
Acts 5:1-3
Acts 5:5
2 Corinthians 11:1-5
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
Revelation 2:20-25, 29
2 Timothy 2:23-26
James 4:1, 7-8
1 Peter 5:8-9
Ephesians 6:10-11
Matthew 6:13

Rewards or Awards? What's the difference?

Should we pursue awards or rewards and what is the difference?  Tune in to this podcast as we examine the differences and what the Bible has to say about them.
A full Scripture list we examine together is listed below:
Ephesians 6:1-3; Genesis 15:1; Ruth 2:12; Psalm 18:20; Psalm 19:7, 11; Matthew 7:12; Psalm 62:11-12; Jeremiah 32:18-20; Matthew 5:12; Revelation 11:18; Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 5:46; Mark 9:41; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; Hebrews 10:35; 2 John 1:8; Matthew 6:1-2; Matthew 6:5; Matthew 6:16; Matthew 6:3-4; Matthew 6:6; Matthew 6:17-18; Matthew 25:21; Luke 19:16-18; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 11:24-26; Zephaniah 3:17

God's Priority for Governments

In this episode we ask, "What is the government's top priority?" and "what is the churches responsibility to their own nations government?"   So tune in and let's walk through the Scriptures (as well as a little church history) as we reveal the surprising answers from the Bible.  The truth will surprise you!

How many will be saved?

In this episode - we tackle the tough question: How many will be saved?
We examine key Scriptures from Jesus' teaching on the narrow gate, Paul’s hope for the ages, Old Testament promises, and visions in Revelation.
join in as we contrast temporary wrath with everlasting mercy and we consider Israel’s generation and our own present evil age.  So, grab your Bibles and join us as we dig into God’s big, hopeful story of salvation.

When God's Family Comes First

This episode examines what it means to belong to God’s family. We discuss how Jesus redefined family and how believers are adopted as sons and daughters and are given a new identity.  We then see how that new identity reshapes our priorities, loyalties, and love.
 

Famous Last Words

In this episode we explore famous last words.  Let's move together from secular examples to a close study of the seven last sayings of Jesus on the cross (Samson, Stephen, the thieves, and early martyrs).
You can tell a lot from someone's life in their final words.  From forgiveness to reconciliation, to moments of forsakenness to the final cry of victory we will be showing how last words can point beyond death to the hope Christians have in Christ.

The One Thing

Good day to you, brothers, sisters, friends, and new faces, and welcome to this episode of Current Events and Christian Expectations. We explore "the one thing": seeking God above all through scripture, testimony, and life examples.
Using passages from John, Luke, Matthew, Paul, and personal stories, the episode shows how focusing on the kingdom of God simplifies life, eases anxiety, and brings the other things we need as God provides.