There has to be a better way. When emotions run high and wounds run deep, it’s easy to hold adversaries at a distance and to minimize your vulnerability. We’ve all witnessed how strife and misunderstanding can separate the closest of friends and family. How do you wade through the dark waters of confusion and offense to find the sure footing of hope and trust? Is there a way to navigate through the chaos of our day? Pastor Stephen speaks to this topic as he unfolds the power of honor.
Jun 14, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Optimism is powerful. However, the brightness of hope for the future can blind us to inevitable difficulties. As much as we expect the goodness of God to follow us, there is a reality of evil in the world which we must endure. How do we fortify our souls for the difficult days ahead? Jesus gave us a powerful directive to "endure to the end." Join me tonight as we dive into the discussion of endurance in difficult times.
Jun 09, 2021•52 min•Ep. 35
Isolation and fear can lead one to dark pathways. We've watched in shock as friends and family have been derailed by the side effects of the pandemic, politics, and conspiracies. Adding to the agony of our day, the cumulative stresses of fear and isolation have inflicted a test upon many, for which we were not prepared. We are at a crossroads of moving forward in our eternal-purpose or remaining paralyzed by a predatory fear of the future. Isolation and offense have crippled so many, and their p...
Jun 09, 2021•56 min•Ep. 34
Do you feel your confidence rising and falling between the waves of discouragement and momentary hope? It's only natural to hope for something or someone to anchor you to a sense of stability. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen discusses the pathway to victory over the battles within your soul. There is a way to live in victory regardless of the conflict raging around you. #reason4hope #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathe...
Jun 02, 2021•50 min
The simplicity of what it means to follow Jesus can often be lost in religious jargon and complicated theology. However, as we consider th earliest of writings by the apostles, they can unfold for us the powerful and clear truths of what in means to have God's Spirit in us. Join Pastor Stephen as he discusses the first chapter of his recently published book, A Reason for Hope. #reason4hope #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel...
May 26, 2021•41 min•Ep. 32
A battle is raging. The enemy's lies and God's promises have collided and exploded out of the realm of nominal beliefs into hostile opinions that are dividing families. How can we gain victory in our lives over the assault of the enemy? Do we wait for a final moment of deliverance, or is there a way to live victorious through our battles? Yes, there is a "way" of life which Jesus invites us to enter. #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#st...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Thousands of years ago, a musician in the temple band took up his pen to file his complaint with God. He watched his nation ransacked by enemies while political and social injustices violated the ones he loved. It appeared that God’s people had been abandoned, and God seemed to do little in response to the upheaval and chaos. Then the prophet Habakkuk received a clear and strong word from God. The direction he received can aid us today. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen discusses Habakkuk’s letter...
May 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 30
Thousands of years ago, a musician in the temple band took up his pen to file his complaint with God. He watched his nation ransacked by enemies while political and social injustices violated the ones he loved. It appeared that God’s people had been abandoned, and God seemed to do little in response to the upheaval and chaos. Then the prophet Habakkuk received a clear and strong word from God. The direction he received can aid us today. In this podcast, Pastor Stephen discusses Habakkuk’s letter...
May 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 29
Walls of frustration and fear may have you surrounded. But there’s a power you’ve been given to breakthrough into your God-given destiny. In this episode, Pastor Stephen will unfold truths which can move you from hardship to victory. #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedralchurch #cathedralbeaumont #lamaruniversity #church #bible #jesus #holyspirit #pentecost #spirit #spiritfilled #spiritfilledlife #conquering #sin #vi...
May 05, 2021•59 min•Ep. 28
Hearing God's voice can be difficult. Discerning God's voice during times of turbulence can be even more challenging. As the explosions of unexpected events add to the noise of your emotional storm, the voice of Jesus can seem hard to hear. In this episode, Pastor Stephen will take you through the life of King David to glean the principles he used to hear God's voice in seasons of his struggle. #lordshipofJesus #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephens...
May 02, 2021•43 min
Engaging friends in the Muslim faith with the gospel can be challenging. However, Jesus gives us simple tools to reach across cultural barriers. In this episode Pastor Samuel shares some of these powerful principles that can aid you in ministering to those outside of your cultural circle.
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 25
Hearing God's voice can seem mysterious. The discipline of spending time with Him can also be challenging. However, there is a way to empower your relationship with Jesus by cultivating your ability to hear. God created you to live in a place of strength and confidence in hearing His voice. In this session, Pastor Stephen unfolds simple and yet dynamic truths which can aid you in your time with Jesus.
Apr 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
Yes, God speaks through the scriptures, but how do you cultivate a daily ability to hear His voice? What can you do to improve your perception of what you believe He is saying to you? Join us as we continue our series, "Hearing God."
Apr 08, 2021•40 min
When you open your Bible, can you trust what you are reading? How can you know the scriptures are not influenced by centuries of social conditioning or corruption? Can you trust the scriptures to be applicable to our current culture? As we discuss the topic of "Hearing God," we'll dive into the common questions regarding the Bible's accuracy, relevance, and coherence.
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
December 12, 2020 Are you good enough? This question defines the life-long struggle many face when they feel God does not approve of them. This deeply felt need shapes how we relate not only to God but to those in relationship with us. On the back drop of the early church’s inception, Pastor Stephen unfolds, in this episode, the fundamental message of the gospel. The message of acceptance and God’s favor can be clearly experienced and this is a reason for our great hope.
Apr 01, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Who are you? We look for ways to define ourselves in hope of security, identity, and ultimately a satisfaction with life. At times we’re sure of our identity, but we often struggle with who we want to be and who we are. Outside of our self-perceptions, there is a greater identity that Jesus has for each person. How do we enter into that identity? It begins by knowing and believing the truth about who God is and what He says about you. . . . . . . . . . . #identitycrisis #Crisis #identity #whysuf...
Jun 19, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
From the day your soul began to experience emotion, the attack against your heart was launched. Whether you’re suffering from the bad choices of others or your own, we all look for ways to unload the baggage we are carrying. In addition to this reality, we have an enemy working against our soul. Yet in all these things, we are given the right weapons to grow through attacks and negative consequences. Lamar University: March 05, 2019 . . . . . . . . #underattack #throughthepain #whysuffering #que...
Jun 10, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Is there a pathway to growing into the destiny God has created for you? Yes, and it begins and ends with knowing and experiencing Jesus. As a son or daughter of God, our experiences with Jesus must shape us into our full identity. As we change our beliefs about Him, then we open the door for greater experiences with Him. Experiencing Him ratifies our identity. Our beliefs, as they change, move us toward fulfilling the calling for which we were created. Lamar University: Feb 02, 2019 . . . . . . ...
Jun 10, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Why is this happening to me? It’s the question we ask when we’re dealing with the aftershock of tragedy. Tragedies challenge our reality and cause us to ask the fundamental questions of purpose and meaning. How can we move forward through pain and find a healthy place of healing? Can we live in the tension of coming tragedies and yet offer the hope of God’s love to the suffering? Yes we can. But only as we live under the Lordship of Jesus. Lamar University: May 01, 2015 . . . . . . . . #lordship...
Jun 06, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In Romans chapter 8, the apostle Paul presents often struggled with questions concerning our salvation. How can you know that you are saved when you are confronted with your own failures? How secure is our salvation? What does it mean to be saved? What should happen to us after we are saved from our sin nature? Can we live confident in the life-changing power of the gospel? . . . . . . . . . . . #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedral...
May 27, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In Romans chapter 8, the apostle Paul presents often struggled with questions concerning our salvation. How can you know that you are saved when you are confronted with your own failures? How secure is our salvation? What does it mean to be saved? What should happen to us after we are saved from our sin nature? Can we live confident in the life-changing power of the gospel? . . . . . . . . . . . #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedral...
May 23, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
How do you overcome the barrage of self-criticism in your thoughts? We all battle the nagging accusations of self-doubt that often try to overwhelm us. Can we merely ignore it? What does God’s word teach us about overcoming the voice of condemnation? In today's podcast, discover the principles of living a life led by the Holy Spirit. Remove the burden of condemnation from your shoulders as you learn of the freedom you have in Jesus. #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #...
Apr 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
How do you overcome the barrage of criticism in your thoughts? We all battle the nagging accusations of self-doubt that often tries to overwhelm us. Can we merely ignore it? What does God’s word teach us about overcoming the voice of condemnation? In today's podcast, discover the principles of living a life led by the Holy Spirit. Remove the burden of condemnation from your shoulders as you learn of the freedom you have in Jesus. #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #chr...
Apr 25, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How do we overcome the nature or power of sin? Every follower of Jesus has a desire to live holy, but many struggle to live free from sin. Does the message of Christ’s resurrection offer to us a power that many have overlooked? Find answers to these questions and more as we continue our discovery through Paul’s letter to the Romans. #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedralchurch #cathedralbeaumont #Wednesdaynightclass #church #bible #j...
Apr 18, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How do we overcome the nature or power of sin? Every follower of Jesus has a desire to live holy, but many struggle to live free from sin. Does the message of Christ’s resurrection offer to us a power that many have overlooked? Find answers to these questions and more as we continue our discovery through Paul’s letter to the Romans. #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #breakingbad #studyofromans #christianlife#stephensamuel #cathedralchurch #cathedralbeaumont #Wednesdaynightclass #church #bible #j...
Apr 18, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The barrage of negative thoughts at times can feel overwhelming. We've all faced the nagging voice of self-condemnation, especially in the moments of our failures. How do we overcome a tendency to be self-critical? By fully knowing and experiencing the righteousness God gave to us. When God placed on us His righteousness, what did this truly mean? It means we are unquestionably free from the guilt, power, and presence of sin. #stephensamuel #righteousness #StudyofRomans #romans4-7 #cathedralchur...
Apr 12, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The barrage of negative thoughts at times can feel overwhelming. We've all faced the nagging voice of self-condemnation, especially in the moments of our failures. How do we overcome a tendency to be self-critical? By fully knowing and experiencing the righteousness God gave to us. When God placed on us His righteousness, what did this truly mean? It means we are unquestionably free from the guilt, power, and presence of sin. #stephensamuel #righteousness #StudyofRomans #romans4-7 #cathedralchur...
Apr 12, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On the backdrop of a Greek & Roman culture, Paul pronounces how Jesus' message has the power to save humanity. (Romans 1:16-17) From what are we saved? How do we receive the offered salvation? Does this salvation have a one time effect or is it a perpetual change? Join us as we navigate through these questions in our discussion of Romans in The Normal Christian Life class. #Romans #studyofromans #cathedralchurch #stephen Samuel # Gracemessage #BibleStudy #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #br...
Apr 05, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On the backdrop of a Greek & Roman culture, Paul pronounces how Jesus' message has the power to save humanity. (Romans 1:16-17) From what are we saved? How do we receive the offered salvation? Does this salvation have a one time effect or is it a perpetual change? Join us as we navigate through these questions in our discussion of Romans in The Normal Christian Life class. #Romans #studyofromans #cathedralchurch #stephen Samuel # Gracemessage #BibleStudy #overcomingsin #breakingaddiction #br...
Apr 05, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Around 49 A.D. The Roman Emporer Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome. After five years of exile, Jewish Christians returned to find a flourishing Gentile church. The merging of these two culturally diverse congregations posed a significant problem. Paul, hoping to make Rome a staging point to reach Western Europe, takes up his pen to forge together a divided church. His letter is the most extended and insightful unfolding of God's Kingdom culture that the church had yet to experience. #studyofR...
Apr 05, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
