Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Rich Fool, one of many parables about money Jesus told. Jesus discussed money more than he spoke about faith and prayer combined, because he knew how dangerously seductive it could be to our hearts.
Feb 18, 2022•57 min•Season 14Ep. 8
Pastor Sam and Mark on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. They work through the context and setting for this story, then make some modern day application from it. Ultimately, Jesus is the greater Good Samaritan and sets the example for us.
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 14Ep. 7
Pastor Sam and Mark begin with the Parable of the Two Builders, continue by discussing Paul's letter on building on the foundation that is Jesus Christ, and conclude in John's Gospel with the connection between loving Jesus and keeping his commandments.
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 14Ep. 6
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss two parables declaring the kingdom of heaven is of incalculable value and worth all that we could give. The discussion ranged to tithing, generosity, material possessions, and finding freedom in all those things.
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 14Ep. 5
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Matthew chapter 13. This is part two of a two-part episode, with Episode 142A released at the same time. Listen to them both to hear the entire podcast.
Jan 21, 2022•49 min•Season 14Ep. 3
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the Parable of the Sower as recorded in Matthew chapter 13. This is part one of a two-part episode, with Episode 142B released at the same time. Listen to them both to hear the entire podcast.
Jan 21, 2022•51 min•Season 14Ep. 4
Pastor Sam and Mark are in Luke chapter 15 with three interconnected parables. The Lost Sheep, where the 99 are left and the lost one is pursued, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son (or Lost Son). God finds the lost and rejoices when they are found.
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 14Ep. 2
Pastor Sam and Mark are launching into a new message series for 2022. He Gave Us Stories will examines parables Jesus told. This week they discuss the teaching on forgiving your brother and how that connects to the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 14Ep. 1
While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!
Dec 31, 2021•31 min•Season 13Ep. 9
While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!
Dec 24, 2021•31 min•Season 13Ep. 8
While Mark is away on vacation, we've pulled out some old episodes of the radio show he used to produce for the church, Hope with Tom Hendrikse. This is our Advent series from back in 2010. Enjoy the wayback machine!
Dec 17, 2021•31 min•Season 13Ep. 7
Pastor Sam and Mark go through the first ten verses of Isaiah chapter 11. In this prophecy, a future utopia is predicted where there are no more predators, there is no more hurt, the knowledge of the Lord fills the earth, and all around is peace.
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 13Ep. 6
Pastor Sam and Mark talk through the first seven verses of Isaiah chapter 9. Join them for a discussion of this wonderful prophecy with special attention to the five names used to describe this child. His name IS wonderful!
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 13Ep. 5
Pastor Sam and Mark launch a new series of podcasts following along with the Advent message series "Good News of Great Joy." This week, Isaiah 7, "a virgin shall conceive."
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 13Ep. 4
Peter and John heal a well known man in the temple gate and when asked by what power they did this, began teaching about Jesus. This infuriated the chief priests and elders, who threatened them. The apostles prayed for boldness to continue their teaching.
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 13Ep. 3
Pastor Sam and Mark go through the story of Phillip the Evangelist and the Ethiopian Eunuch. Despite having many miraculous (maybe) elements, there are many practical things we can learn from it as well. Join them for Part 2 of Awaken!
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr•Season 13Ep. 2
"Awaken: Live Like It Matters" is a series of messages being preached at Church United churches all over South Florida and especially Broward County. This week, Pastor Sam and Mark have a fresh take on a familiar story—the Samaritan woman at the well.
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 13Ep. 1
Pastor Sam and Mark consider the words of the Messiah, 700+ years before he came to earth. He proclaims the salvation of the Lord and an eternal year of Jubilee! What will the heavenly kingdom be like? Join us for the prophetic description.
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 12Ep. 12
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss this prophecy of the Messianic Kingdom. A kingdom that is within us, right now, but also one that will be revealed as future glory when the Lord comes back. Join them for their study in "the now and the not yet."
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 12Ep. 11
Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah 54, where God tells his people their future is secure and they can sing no matter what their present circumstances. The prophecies in this chapter foreshadow some of what John saw in his Revelation.
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 10
Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah chapter 53, the most direct prophecy of Jesus as Messiah you can find (only Psalm 22 is close). This is a conversation between two guys for whom this is clearly a favorite part of scripture. Join them!
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 12Ep. 9
Pastor Sam and Mark go verse by verse through Isaiah chapter 50 and the beginning of 51, discussing the third servant song. This time, Isaiah prophesies about the character of the servant. We connect the dots between Isaiah and Jesus.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 12Ep. 8
Pastor Sam and Mark continue the series from Isaiah with the second Servant Song, found in Isaiah 49. They discuss the future return of the servant (Jesus) and have observations to make on Hebrew poetry.
Sep 24, 2021•55 min•Season 12Ep. 7
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the first of Isaiah's "Servant Songs." This Messianic prophecy speaks of one who will bring redemptive justice to the entire world, Jews and Gentiles. God's Servant has secured our future; we should live like it.
Sep 17, 2021•50 min•Season 12Ep. 6
Pastor Sam and Mark wrap up the story of Hezekiah with a quick dip into Isaiah 39 and then spend the rest of the episode talking about chapter 40 and what God does to bring comfort to his people (who were facing the Babylonian exile).
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Pastor Sam and Mark have the story of Hezekiah, one of the few good kings in the history of Judah. In the second part of this two-part conversation, we talk about what Hezekiah did right when facing impossible circumstances. What can we learn from him?
Sep 03, 2021•52 min•Season 12Ep. 4
Pastor Sam and Mark have the story of Hezekiah, one of the few good kings in the history of Judah. In the first part of this two-part conversation, we talk about the clever persuasion from the Assyrian Rabshakeh and how he tried to sow the seeds of doubt.
Sep 03, 2021•49 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the story of Ahaz from Isaiah chapter 7. Besieged on all sides by enemies, Ahaz is given a good word from Isaiah. All will be well if he just believes but...that's not what happens. Yet God still offers a gracious sign: JESUS!
Aug 27, 2021•50 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Pastor Sam and Mark kick off a new series from Isaiah. This week, Isaiah's Vision and Calling in chapter 6. Join us as we explore the meaning behind all that Isaiah saw and heard. We also discuss Isaiah's response to what God showed him and asked of him.
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 12Ep. 1
Pastor Sam and Mark discuss the story of Peter and a Roman Centurion named Cornelius from Acts chapter 10. Each man has a vision, and through them God begins the process of sending the gospel to everyone and not Jewish people only.
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 7