Talking about Cults (specifically David Koresh of Waco). Along with a basic understanding of the revelation and the second coming of Christ. References: Kon Tweeten (masters of Theology), Eric Jackson, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10 NKJV
Addressing the statement: "You can do anything you put your mind to." or "You can be anything you want to be." References: Romans 12:3-6a (NKJV) Older men should be calm and temperate with patience. Reference: Titus 2:1-2 (NKJV)
Financial crisis and causes. references (Revised Standard Version, 1953) Scales and Title: Proverbs 16:11, 25 Warning to the dishonest rich: James 5:1-6 Do not fret for those who do wrong: Psalm 37:1-2 Discipline: Hebrews 12:10-11
Biblical References: Matthew 19:21-24 (KJV) Psalm 90:10 (NKJV) Scripture memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:5 (NKJV) other references: Bible hub for the greek word "Eido" and its meaning
A Monologue over having a level of disgust for society, The Social Church, Law vs. Grace teaching, and how you live matters. Biblical references: Matthew 8:22 NKJV (...Let the dead bury their own dead.), Matthew 16: 24 NKJV (Take up your cross...), Matthew 19:21 NKJV (Go and sell all you have...)
Brief Reflection of verse 4 Going through how to effectively memorize 1 Thessalonians 4:4 (NKJV)
Quick commentary over sexual immorality. Reference (1 Timothy 4). Then scripture memory segment (1 Thessalonians 4:3 NKJV).
Cities and churches and the comparison to the heart of someone. Commentary of Revelation 2 and 3. As someone who speaks into the lives of other's, you can't do it alone. There has to be multiple people in the lives of those in your ministry. Biblical References: Revelation 2 and 3 (NKJV), Ezekiel 27:3-11 (NKJV), Matthew 11:20-24 (NKJV)
Memorizing the chapter of 1 Thessalonians 4. This is our verse 2 segment courtesy of the New King James Bible
What is the truth about homosexuality? What does God think about homosexuality? does Jesus change that? Homosexuality is not the unforgivable sin. References: Leviticus 18:21-23 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 (NKJV), Hebrews 12:11 (NKJV)
1. Money: Be aware when you are being asked for Money. Matthew 10:9 (NKJV) is pretty clear about what God wants his disciples to do and how he wants them to do it. Reference a story in Acts 16 where the girl is making her masters money because of her fortune telling. 2. Discipline masks immaturity: More of an observation and personal testimony than truth 3. Mysticism: Matthew 14:1-12 (NKJV). Believing God/Jesus to be magic.
The process of embedding the word in your heart.
Acts 15:19-20 Behind every idol is a demon: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Putting regulations on: Collosians 3:20-23
References (All NKJV): 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 peter 2:15, Galatians 2:20, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28-30 Testimonial and the Christian Spectrum: in order from right to left: Calvinism, Baptists, Eastern Orthodox, Episcopalian, Protestant (Methodists, presbyterians, lutherans, Assemblies of God, etc.), "non denominational" modern church (from middle of spectrum to 25% toward left end of spectrum, Roman catholic, Charismatic/pentecostal, Armenism.
Talking about how Gods expectation of us is to thank Him, and we will not be anxious. Phillipians 4:6-7 (NKJV). Cultural comparison to the Jews of Jesus time and our current culture.
Personal Vexings: 1. Social dilemma (Older White Males, Young Black men) 2. Expectations of unbelievers 3. Class Systems 4. Sexual Distortion: A symptom of "The Love of Money" (1 Timothy 6:10) Ezekiel 16:49-50 (NIV) 49 “‘Now this was the sin of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. 50 They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen. 5. Extreme Debt vs. being Poor also a symptom of "The Love of Money"
"I would tell him: your whole life may not be seen by anyone but God, and that is all that matters. Because in the end we will all be exposed for who and what we are. And it will be clear, if we knew, God was watching the whole time." We are looking at non related external symptoms to one spiritual problem. Though unrelated are all connected?Using Galations 5:9 and James 2:10 NKJV as reference to God's word. Genesis 14-19 NKJV (paraphrased story of Lot). Jordan Peterson "Maps of meaning" (Chapter 1). Other biblical references: Ecclesiastes 7:10. Thomas Aquinas (The Pocket Aquinas: pgs. 30-50).
Finishing up the series of If I had a son and transitioning into a remastered pornography series from an earlier podcast series that I created over a year ago. Reference: 1 John 2:14-17 NKJV
What are controversial things we see in the church today? Why is abortion so hated, when sleeping with our significant other is accepted? Using biblical references to help understand abortion and what happens to the unborn. Why we can trust Jesus to settle our mis-understanding. Jesus is above morality. Read your bible to settle your heart: reading a scripture 1 time isn't enough, 20 times is better, 100+ times is best. References: Story of Solomon: 2 Chronicles Chapter 1 and 1 Kings Chapter 3 James 2:1-14 (NKJV), Isaiah 7:15-16 (NKJV), Deuteronomy 1:39 (NKJV), Jeremiah 7:31-34 (NKJV)
Keys to Peace and your mind and your families mind. Do you want the war in your mind to end? Come see a few things that we have experienced growing up that shaped us. Whether good or bad and how we can change how our kids are brought up. What do we need to hang on to from past generations and what should we discard. Things we have heard that have continuously been said over and over and things that we can do differently to break that cycle and have peace. References: James 1:12-16 NKJV, Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV, Romans 8:1 NKJV.