Preaching Point : We must see our lives, ministries, and future rewards inextricably linked to Christ and our service to one another, in His name. Main Text: Matthew 10:40–42 (ESV) 40 “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. 41 The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. 42 And whoever gives ...
Jun 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 104
Preaching Point : Getting serious about evangelism requires a steadfast commitment to prayer. Main Text: Acts 1:12–14 (ESV) 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 All these ...
Jun 17, 2024•16 min•Ep. 103
Preaching Point : We must be thoroughly convinced that God is pleased with those who boldly stand for the gospel while trusting in His providential care. Main Text: Matthew 10:26–33 (ESV) 26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can ...
Jun 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 102
Preaching Point : We must thoroughly grasp the bad news concerning our position before God if we hope to comprehend the significance of the good news of the gospel. Main Text: Ephesians 2:1–3 (ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires...
May 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 101
Preaching Point : Approach the opposition to your evangelism with wisdom and confidence, knowing God’s plan will not be thwarted. Main Text: Matthew 10:16–25 (ESV) 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. 17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues, 18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. 19 When they deliv...
May 19, 2024•13 min•Ep. 100
Preaching Point : Embrace the mission of Christ by compassionately and urgently calling people to a right response to the gospel while warning them of the judgment to come. Main Text: Matthew 10:5–15 (ESV) 5 These twelve Jesus sent out, instructing them, “Go nowhere among the Gentiles and enter no town of the Samaritans, 6but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And proclaim as you go, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, c...
May 13, 2024•19 min•Ep. 99
Preaching Point : Jesus’ compassionate appeal to his disciples should motivate you to pray fervently for more evangelistic laborers while being an answer to that prayer yourself. Main Text: Matthew 9:35–10:5a (ESV) 35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep wi...
May 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 98
Title: Jesus is Greater: Polarizing Responses Preaching Point: Every Christian must be prepared to address the polarizing responses associated with Jesus Christ. Main Text: Matthew 9:32–34 (ESV) 32 As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. 33 And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” 34But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.” ...
Apr 29, 2024•22 min•Ep. 97
Preaching Point : Clearly perceiving our desperate plight, we must trust in Jesus Christ as the central figure of our salvation while anticipating his return to rule on the throne of David forever. Main Text: Matthew 9:27–31 (ESV) 27 And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” 28When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” ...
Apr 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 96
Micah 7:18–20 (ESV) 18 Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity and passing over transgression for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not retain his anger forever, because he delights in steadfast love. 19 He will again have compassion on us; he will tread our iniquities underfoot. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. 20 You will show faithfulness to Jacob and steadfast love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our fathers from the days of old.
Apr 16, 2024•19 min•Ep. 95
God’s holiness means he is righteous, and his righteousness demands that he is just!
Apr 08, 2024•22 min•Ep. 94
Holding fast to the biblical gospel requires a clear understanding of what the gospel is and a steadfast confidence in its ability to save you and sustain you.
Mar 30, 2024•19 min•Ep. 93
Preaching Point: Make it your mission to showcase supreme confidence in the authority of Christ, even in the most challenging seasons of life. Main Text: Matthew 9:18–26 (ESV) 18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came...
Mar 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 92
Preaching Point : The arrival of Christ requires you to assess the value of every spiritual practice in light of how it relates to the person and work of Christ. Main Text: Matthew 9:14–17 (ESV) 14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 15And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. 1...
Mar 17, 2024•21 min•Ep. 91
Jesus’ authority over the symptoms of sin should serve as a powerful confirmation of his divine mission to remove your sin and cause you to respond in penitent faith.
Mar 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 90
Jesus’ dominion over demonic forces ought to give you extreme confidence in his identity and mission to save you from sin.
Feb 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 89
Jesus calls you to exercise faith in his supreme authority, even in the most fearful circumstances.
Feb 18, 2024•20 min•Ep. 88
A genuine relationship with Jesus includes a readiness to forsake worldly comforts and even close family relationships to follow Him.
Feb 11, 2024•15 min•Ep. 87
Jesus's miraculous healings should serve as a poignant reminder of God's promise to permanently deliver us through Christ's substitutionary death on the cross.
Feb 05, 2024•17 min•Ep. 86
Our lives should serve as shining examples of unlikely people whose faith in Christ's authority proved sufficient to inherit the Kingdom of God.
Jan 29, 2024•17 min•Ep. 85
Humbly responding to the authority of Jesus is necessary for anyone who desires to obtain the mercy of God.
Jan 22, 2024•20 min•Ep. 84
Gospel 101: The Holiness of God | Pastor Hayden Thomas
Jan 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 83
Beginning your year with a renewed commitment to focus on eternal priorities is crucial for a fruitful and fulfilling 2024.
Jan 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 82
Grasping Jesus’ divine identity and agency in creation is essential to understanding the magnitude of His incarnational mission to save His creation.
Dec 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 81
LifeGroup Leader Podcast
Dec 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 80
Prioritize the hard labor of discipleship so that you can faithfully entrust others to carry on the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations and to the generations to come.
Nov 26, 2023•18 min•Ep. 79
Our call to reach the world for Christ is accomplished by imploring the nations to turn from idols and worship the living God, who will judge the earth in justice and righteousness through Christ.
Nov 13, 2023•21 min•Ep. 78
The outcome of your life, both temporally and eternally, is directly determined by whether or not you obey Jesus’ words.
Nov 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 77
Spirit-empowered obedience to God, not mere professions nor fervent religious activity, has always been the mark of an authentic relationship with Christ.
Oct 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 76
Knowing false teachers exist today should put every believer on high alert to inspect the teaching and lifestyles of those who claim to speak on God’s behalf.
Oct 23, 2023•18 min•Ep. 75
