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| Podcast title | Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Podcast
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| Description | www.phbcsardis.org - Pleasant Hill Baptist Church | |
| Updated | Sun, 20 May 2012 10:15:00 +0000 | |
| Category | Religion & Spirituality |
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1. "Graduate School" http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 3.37Mb) Description: Morning Message: "Graduate School" Theme: God's recognition of graduates goes to those who are prepared. Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20 I. Be Prepared for a Failing World. A. From Baby Boomers to Boomerangs B. From the Northern Kingdom to North America. II. Be Prepared for God's Faithful Word. A. God always has a timely Word to give. B. We must hear God speak, especially in times of crisis. Jeremiah 29:11 C. Peace of mind only comes to trusting believers. III. Be Prepared to Make God's Course Your Major. A. There is the course of death for the lost. Eph. 2;2; a leper, and a lord. B. There is the course of life for the saved. 2 Tim. 4:7 1. Get saved. Course requirement: Love Christ 2. Get studying: Course requirement: Love the Bible 1. God's Word provides a pathway. 2. God's Word provides the point. 3. God's Word provides the practical. 3. Get set for the final. It is open Book now to pass. It is open Book then to fail. |
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2. "A Great Woman" http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 3.05Mb) Description: |
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3. "The Supreme Question" http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 2.37Mb) Description: Title: "The Supreme Question” Theme: The Supreme Court loves the supreme question. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 I. The Eternal Question Puts Jesus to the Test. A. The parable of the good Samaritan is for the lawyer. 1. The lawyer's office was that of a scribe. 2. The scribe would study the Mosiac law and interpret it. B. The problem for the lawyer was life. 1. The tempting of Jesus was not hostile. 2. The tempting of Jesus revealed a deep dissatisfaction. 3. The tempting of Jesus was to define life. a. Eternal life is more than long life. b. Jesus lived to reveal eternal life. 4. The tempting of Jesus means a thorough answer. a. Do you want to be taught by God? C. The point of the story had been revealed before. Luke 18:18 1. So much for life being all about riches and youth! a. Do you want to be taught by God? D. The proving of God is what He longs for. Malachi 3:8-10; Romans 12:1-2 |
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4. "The Sacrament of the Present Moment" http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 4.75Mb) Description: The Sacrament of the Present Moment |
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5. "Only Christ Will Do!" (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 32.51Mb) Description: Theme: We must hunger to know more of the Presence and Power of Jesus in our midst. I. Returning to the Scene of the Disciple's Defeat. Mark 9 A. The disciples were not the first choice. v.17 B. The disciples knew this was not their first challenge. Luke 10:1, 17-20 C. The disciples knew things would be changing. Matt. 9 D. The disciples saw Jesus take charge. 1. Jesus' presence was necessary. 2. Jesus' preparedness was necessary. 3. Jesus' pronouncement was necessary. 4. Jesus' power was necessary. II. Realizing the Setting for Jesus' Victory. A. We have to start with Jesus. 1. Only Christian fasting will do. B. Lost people hunger for satisfaction. C. Saved people hunger for more in order to have less. D. Fasting for the Christian is feasting on Christ. |
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6. “When You are at the End, there is God.” http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 9.09Mb) Description: |
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7. "The Show Down" (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 2.70Mb) Description: Theme: We are absolutely dependent upon God to deliver us from evil. I. Jesus Had to Come Down to Defeat the Devil. A. Jesus was transfigured revealing kingdom power. 9:1 B. Jesus was present to reveal kingdom power. 1. Jesus had to overcome the devil. Matthew 17:18 2. The devil wants to keep people deaf and dumb. 9:25 a. Satan wants to steal God's WORDS from you. Matthew 13 b. Satan does not want you to call upon the Lord. Romans 10:13 C. People on earth are the battlefield. D. Only Jesus can save people from death. 1. The disciples were defeated. 2. The scribes were conceited. 3. The father was desperate. E. We must cooperate with Jesus revealing kingdom power. 1. Prayer is my dependence on Jesus to do His will. John 14:14 2. Fasting |
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8. "A Frustrated Jesus?" http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 13.12Mb) Description: Title: "A Frustrated Jesus?" Theme: Jesus was constantly reminded of how the multitudes AND His disciples just did not get it. Scripture: Luke 12:49-50 I. Christ Listened to the Interruptions of Ignorance. A. Jesus is always aware of His surroundings. 12:1 1. Jesus was always ready to teach; not all were listening. 2. Interruptions revealed the listener's ignorance: Peter v.41 3. Interruptions revealed what was important to the listener: vv. 13-15 II. Christ Looked Forward to the Only Cure for Ignorance. A. Christ's fire burned within Him. "kindled" B. Christ's fire must burn within them. Luke 24:32 1. John spoke of a coming fire FROM Christ. Matthew 3:11 2. Jesus spoke of a coming fire BY Christ. Acts 1:5 3. The fire fell on those who took Christ at His Word. Acts 1:4; 2:1-4 III. Christ Must Move In BEFORE He Can Straighten Us Out. A. "Straightened" means confined or pent up. 1. Christ was confined in His teaching. John 16: 12-13 2. Christ was confined in His work. John 14: 12-14 B. Christ is no longer confined through the Spirit-filled Christian. C. Christians are saved and serve by Christ's life. 1. The Cross is His vicarious dying for our victorious living. 2. We cannot live by self: surrender, denial, or determination. 3. We can only live the Christian life by grace. |
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9. "Followers, Anyone?" (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 17.73Mb) Description: Morning: "Followers, Anyone?" (Part I) Theme: Following Jesus provides life's greatest adventure. Scripture: Matthew 8:18-23; Luke 9:57-62 I. Following Jesus From the Perspective of the Follower. A. Matthew was in the first group of followers. B. Luke was in the faith group of followers. C. Matthew follows up on living the teaching. D. Luke follows up on living in faithfulness. II. Following Jesus From the Perspective of Christ's Fame. A. The Fame of Jesus' words and works. B. The Face of Jesus filled with compassion. C. The Focus of Jesus is given to each man. III. Following Jesus From the Perspective of Christ's Fascination. A. Following Jesus was an adventure. 1. Jesus was the hunted. 2. Jesus had no earthly home. 3. Jesus was not only holy but happy. Psalm 45:6-7; Hebrews 1:8-9 |
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10. "Who is the Sinner?" (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 20.33Mb) Description: Theme: Jesus reveals the difference between a lost sinner who thinks he is saved and a saved sinner. Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 I. The Stage is Set for the Ultimate Extremes A. We see on the stage three distinct people. 1. Jesus the Son of God: He knows the truth about Himself. 2. Simon the Pharisee: He thinks he knows the truth about himself and everyone else. 3. The woman, the harlot: She no longer thinks about herself. B. We see on the stage people from three distinct places. 1. Jesus is from heaven. 2. Simon is from the heights. 3. The woman is from the hood. C. We see on the stage people who see each other from three distinct perspectives. 1. Jesus saw Simon and the woman for what they really are. 2. Simon saw Jesus and the woman as he thought they were. 3. The woman only saw Jesus. II. The Savior is Certain to Reveal True Identities. A. Jesus responded to the invitation seeking Simon's salvation. B. Jesus responded with an illustration seeking Simon's salvation. |
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11. The Faith Appraisal (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 19.27Mb) Description: Theme: Jesus reveals what great faith looks like. Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 I. A Great Faith Lives in the Atmosphere of Discipline. A. The centurion ruled over 100 other soldiers. B. All the scenes of the New Testament are set in the day of Roman rule. C. The centurion also had a servant under him. D. Authority was his way of life. 1. The secret to his authority over his men was his submission to those in authority over him. 2. He was able to rule downward only as he kept himself aware of the rule upward. II. A Great Faith Relates to the Way of the Savior. A. He was compassionate toward his bondslave. B. He was considerate toward Jesus. C. Jesus lived the way of great faith. 1. All authority was given to Jesus. 2. Jesus perfectly yielded to His Father's authority. a. His identity revealed the Father. John 8:25-31 |
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12. Christ's Laws of Life (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 21.47Mb) Description: Scripture: Matthew 12:1-15 Theme: To receive the benefits that only Christ can give, we must follow His laws. I. Christ follows the Law of God's Mercy. A. There is mercy for the hungry. David B. There is mercy for the holy. Priests II. Christ follows the Law of God's Ministry. A. The rulers did not expect Jesus to respond to them. B. The rulers did expect Jesus to respond to the disabled man. 1. Jesus ministers to the sick. Matthew 9:11-13 III. Christ follows the Law of God's Mouth. A. Christ is the only One with the words of life. B. Christ knew the words were the medicine. Matthew 4:4 1. Medicine for the fight. 2. Medicine for the fright. 3. Medicine for the night. C. Christ provided the only true word to obey. |
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13. Withering Heights (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 17.34Mb) Description: Theme: Jesus teaching truth results in joy or anger. Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 I. Jesus Works to Connect Truth. A. Truth connects time. 1. God's time can contain the same subject. 2. God's time reveals when to teach. 3. God's time relates to the place we learn. 4. God's time is measured by learning the truth. II. Jesus Gets Emotional Toward Those Who Disconnect People from the Truth. A. Jesus reveals anger. 1. Because of willful ignorance. 2. Because of woeful inability. B. Jesus reveals anguish. 1. Hardness of heart breaks His heart. a. I can choose to refuse to hear. b. I can have no choice but restlessness. |
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14. Razing the Roof (Part II) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 17.53Mb) Description: Theme: Desperate faith will get to Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 I. Desperate faith is abnormally urgent. A. The normal faith can be easily discouraged. 1. It is too late! 2. I will have to wait. B. The desperate faith refuses to be denied. 1. Faith will get to Jesus no matter the cost. a. The cost can be material. b. The cost can be psychological. 2. Faith will get Jesus' attention. Luke 18:8 II. Desperate faith calls for courage. A. Courage is required to face the eyes of Jesus. Revelation 1:14; 2:18; 19:11-13 B. Courage is required to overcome our fear of His holiness Isaiah 6:3-5; Luke 5:5-9 1. The sick man no longer focused on his palsy. 2. The sick man focused on his sins. |
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15. Razing the Roof (Part I) http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 21.76Mb) Description: Theme: Desperate faith will get to Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26 I. The Pathway of Life-Changing Faith Involves Determination. A. God sets the example. B. God states the exhortation. Hebrews 11:6 C. Faith-filled men reveal a determination. D. Jesus sees real faith. Matt. 9:2, Mark 2:5; Luke 5:20 E. Determined faith must get to the Great Physician. 1. There were "doctors" in the house. 2. They had lost their vocation. F. Determined faith will get into the place of Jesus' Presence. 1. The place is marked by Christ's Presence in Person. 2. The place is marked by Christ's Presence in power. a. God's power to do for us can be limited. Psalm 78:22, 32, 41 b. God's power to do for us can be lost. Why? 1. I don't see my need for Him. 2. Everyone else is the problem. |
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16. When Purity and Pollution Meet http://www.phbcsardis.org/Past... download (audio/mpeg, 19.48Mb) Description: Theme: Christ is the only One who can cleanse our polluted lives. Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3 I. Jesus Christ Encounters the Leper. A. Jesus Christ is perfect in power. B. Jesus Christ is perfect in purity. C. Jesus Christ is perfect in person. 1. Perfect in relationship with His Father. 2. Perfect in resolve with the will of His Father. D. The leper is polluted in his condition. 1. Leprosy is the picture of our moral condition. 2. Sin with no cure brings death. II. Jesus Christ Engages the Leper. A. Jesus Christ gives the leper His attention. B. Jesus Christ gives the leper His cleansing. 1. The Word of Christ makes the touch of Christ possible. |
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