The Church at Ephesus The famous quote is “it’s not how you start but how you finish.” This certainly applies to the church in Ephesus. Paul commended the Ephesians for their faith and love for one another in his letter to the church but when Jesus was standing in the midst of the seven churches He looked into their hearts and saw that they had lost their first love. In this episode we will take a closer look at the church in Ephesus, the commendations, the reproof, the action the church needs t...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Revelation Chapter 1 John is on the island of Patmos for his faith, he has endured great suffering and persecution for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He writes “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet saying “Write in a book what you see.” What John was about to witness is the revelation of Jesus Christ, the things which are and the things which are still to come. This week we will look at the vision concerning the one like the son of man and the sev...
May 23, 2022•48 min
Revelation 1-5 Overview This week we are doing a quick overview of Revelation chapters 1-5. We will look at the main segment divisions of Revelation and start to build the foundation for our study of the seven churches.
May 09, 2022•53 min
The Mind and Contentment In our final week of Philippians, we tackle a subject that is contrary to what the world teaches. The world teaches us to pursue more of everything for our lives, more money, more stuff, more power, more position but Paul closes his letter to the church challenging us to be content in all circumstances. Join us as we look at how important it is to have a secure mind in Jesus.
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Be Anxious for Nothing The book of Philippians is all about the mind. We have looked at the importance of transforming our minds to pursue joy. On this week’s episode we look at how our circumstances produce feelings of anxiousness and fear. How do we take these thoughts captive? Paul gives us the answer in chapter 4.
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
It seems as though we are living in some very dark days. There are so many questions to ask and it all starts with “Where is God?” “Is He hearing our prayers?” Habakkuk had similar questions to ask during some very dark days for Judah. Join us as we look at Habakkuk 1-2 together.
Mar 31, 2022•51 min
Knowing Christ In this week’s episode we will close chapter 3 by looking at the importance of knowing Christ. Is there a difference between knowing about Christ and truly KNOWING Christ? Join us as we look at what we need to do as believers to pursue the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Mar 28, 2022•53 min
Confidence in the Flesh This week we begin our study of Philippians 3. Paul starts this chapter with a warning and explains to the church the importance of not putting their confidence in the flesh. Putting confidence in the flesh is an issue that we continue to see today. How can we follow in the example of Paul when he tells us that he counts all things as a loss in comparison to knowing Christ?
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Work Out Your Salvation In Philippians 2 Paul says, “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” What does this mean? On this week’s episode we will continue to look at how we can have joy as we strive to be more like Jesus. As we close out chapter 2 we will see how grumbling and disputing can steal our joy.
Feb 28, 2022•46 min
Strive for Unity In chapter 2 Paul tells the church “Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose” Joy can be found when the church is focussed and united on the mission. This week we will look at the importance of connection between unity and finding joy.
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Conduct Worth of Our Calling This week we close out chapter one by looking a little closer at Paul’s life. How can Paul in the midst of suffering make statements like “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain”? Paul had a great understanding of his mission while on earth. For Paul there was no greater purpose than preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples. How can we find joy in suffering? We can refocus our mind on the mission!
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr
Paul, Timothy, and the Philippians Many of Paul’s letter start with a prayer for the church and in the letter to the Philippians Paul says “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. Can you see it? Paul is in prison, and he is looking back to what God had done in the past. This week we will look back at why Paul finds joy in remembering all that God has done in the life of the Philippian church. Have a listen to the second episode and learn how you can find joy in looking back on all that God...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr
Letter Overview We are living in a world where our reactions are driven by our circumstances. Talk about Covid-19 with others and you see reactions like fear, anger, disgust, and sadness. Talk about politics, sports, biblical truth and everyone has a different reaction. As Christians we are called to rejoice in all circumstances but how do we do this in the midst of our current circumstances? The apostle Paul is going to show us how to have joy through the book of Philippians. This week we will ...
Jan 03, 2022•48 min
How Suffering Ignites Passion This is it…Episode 6 of Ignite Your Passion for God and we are going to look at Jesus' instructions to the disciples as He sends them out into the world. There are a few guarantees in life that we can count on. Christmas is always on December 25th, The Toronto Maple Leafs will always disappoint, and Christians are destined to suffer for the gospel. On this week’s episode we will look at how suffering for the gospel can ignite our passion for God.
Dec 20, 2021•47 min
Ignite Your Passion For Sharing the Gospel When we have a greater passion for God’s Word we want to share it with others. Passionate People talk about the things they are most passionate about and this week we look at how our service to the Lord can ignite our passion for God. We will look at Jesus' prayer in John 17 as well as how the apostle Paul approached the church at Corinth when he shared the gospel. This episode is all about sharing Jesus with others.
Dec 06, 2021•59 min
Ignite Your Passion for Worship When we hear the word worship, we automatically think we are talking about music. We are all drawn to different types of music to express our love to God. Worship is not just about music; it is all about showing God His worth. There are times when our apathy doesn’t allow us to truly worship God. This week we will look at how true worship can ignite passion for God.
Nov 22, 2021•58 min
Ignite Your Passion for Prayer E.M. Bounds wrote “prayer is the greatest of all forces because it honors God and brings Him into active aid.” Prayer is another way to stoke the fire in our relationship with God. Every time we pray we are in a conversation with the One who has the power to move the world. This week we will take a closer look at how prayer moves God into action. We will look at six ways in having a passionate prayer life and four barriers to experiencing the power of passionate pr...
Nov 08, 2021•59 min
Ignite Your Passion for God's Word In the first episode, we looked at the what’s and why’s of apathy. Apathy is something that creeps into our lives and it is hard to recognize because our pride won’t allow us to admit that we are losing our passion for God. This week we look at 3 keywords found in 2 Chronicles 34 and these 3 words will be the foundation to lighting the fire of our faith. Join us as we take a closer look at one of the great revivals in the history of Judah and Jerusalem.
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Apathy is a Fire Extinguisher In this episode, we are launching a brand new series on how to deal with apathy. What is it that causes us to lose that passion and fire for God? We will look at a number of distractions that draw our attention away from God.
Oct 11, 2021•50 min
Insulate Don't Isolate In our final episode of the Resolve podcast series we will look at how we should live with Resolve. We will fast forward to 597 BC where God gives Jeremiah a message for the exiles in how they should live while in captivity. Join us as we see how Jeremiah 29 can apply to us today.
Sep 27, 2021•47 min
“Resolve To Do Things With Excellence” Did you know that you as Christians are being watched? Every day people are looking to either learn from you or catch you in a position that will prove the point “I told you Christians were hypocrites.” Daniel lived his life with integrity and never compromised his relationship with God. This week we will look at how we can live our lives for the glory of God and do things well. Join us as we look at how our attitude and work ethic can influence others for ...
Sep 13, 2021•54 min
We have all heard the saying “the writing is on the wall”. This week we will look at the origin of this phrase through the life of Belshazzar who would be the last king over Babylon. The Medes and the Persians were ready to invade but Belshazzar was too busy to have a celebration with the Lord’s Holy vessels. Arrogance has no place in the life of an alien. This week we will look at why Pride is not an option for believers.
Aug 30, 2021•58 min
In this episode, we will take a closer look at the life of Nebuchadnezzar and his encounter with God in Daniel 4. Who is really in charge? So often we try to run our lives as though we are in complete control. Are you willing to admit that God is in control of all things? Join us as we see how Nebuchadnezzar responded to that very question.
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
How do we define integrity? This week we look at Daniel chapter 3 and 3 examples of men with integrity. Shadrach, Meshach and Abendego take a stand for their faith, a faith they are willing to die for because they hold the worship of God as the main priority in their lives. Join us as we look at 3 promises that we can apply from the fiery furnace.
Aug 02, 2021•57 min
This week we will look at Daniel chapter 2. Nebuchadnezzar has a vision concerning not only himself but what is to come in future days. Join us as we take a closer look at Nebuchadnezzar’s dream and how it applies to us today.
Jul 19, 2021•59 min
This week we dig into Daniel chapter 1. Daniel and his friends were taken captive and brought back to Babylon. The first thing Nebuchadnezzar wanted to do was immerse these captives in their new culture by changing four key areas of their lives. Join us as we look at how our culture is seeking to conform and transform us much like the Babylonians did with Daniel and his friends.
Jul 05, 2021•56 min
On this episode of Unlocking the Truth Podcast we launch our new series on the first six chapters of the book of Daniel. We will look at the characteristics of those who live in the world but not of the world. Join us as we learn how to live with Resolve in the midst of an ever-changing culture.
Jun 21, 2021•47 min
What do we do when our plans are not His plans? In the final chapter of Jonah, we see a man who is behaving more like a child who didn’t get his way. Jonah was mad at God because his plan for judgement and annihilation was replaced with a great awakening for the people of Ninevah. This week we will look at how to submit to the rule of God.
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr
Could this be one of the greatest revivals in history? When Jonah submits to God’s will and heads to Nineveh to preach repentance, there is a radical transformation in this great city. This week we will look at how the Lord uses frail man as an instrument of change.
May 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Jonah was thrust into the deep water; the current was taking him away from the boat, the weeds were tangled around him, and the waves were crashing over his head. Jonah was hopeless; the storm was going to take his life, but what did he do next? Join us this week as we look at Jonah chapter 2 and discuss submitting to God’s will.
May 10, 2021•53 min
