Best Pastor Jeremy R Mccandless Podcasts (2025)

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Prove Your Love - Integrity and Giving in God’s Church. (2 Cor 8: 22–24) 26:30

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we explore Paul’s final instructions in 2 Corinthians 8. He commends Titus and two unnamed brothers as trustworthy stewards of the collection for Jerusalem. Their example teaches us about accountability, transparency, and the beauty of integrity in handling resour…

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The Grace of Giving (2 Corinthians 8: 8–15) 24:45

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching on generosity, drawn from his encouragement to the Corinthian church. Giving, Paul insists, is not about percentages or external rules — it’s about hearts touched by God’s grace. We’ll uncover three timeless principles for Christian giving: Motivated by love — not guilt or duty, but gratitu…

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A Role Model to Emulate. (2 Cor 8: 1-7) 24:40

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode of The Bible Podcast Devotional Project, we explore Paul’s powerful example of the Macedonian churches in 2 Corinthians 8:1–7. Though facing severe trials and deep poverty, they overflowed with joy and generosity—because they had first given themselves to the Lord. Their story challenges us to rethi…

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The Joy of Serving the Lord. (2 Cor 7: 4-16) 28:47

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode, we reflect on Paul’s remarkable words in 2 Corinthians 7, where he describes his overflowing joy—even in the midst of hardship. What gave Paul such strength? It was seeing God at work in the lives of believers. Together, we’ll explore how serving the Lord brings a joy deeper than comfort, richer th…

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Being Unequally Yoked - In Marriage. (2 Cor 6.14-7.3) 25:37

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Send us a text Episode Notes. In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we continue our exploration of Paul’s teaching on being “unequally yoked.” Having considered the wider spiritual principle in Part 1, we now turn to one of its most personal applications: marriage. Paul’s image of the yoke — two animals pulling together in the same di…

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Being Unequally Yoked in Life ( 2 Cor 6:10-7:3) 25:54

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Send us a text Have you ever subscribed to an online service, maybe a streaming platform or the like, and you seem to spend the rest of your days trying to cancel it? You sign up for a free trial and then after your 28 days your inbox is full of newsletters, and other ‘great’ upgrades. Annoying? Almost always. It can be dangerous to choose the easy…

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Turning Problems into Opportunities. (2 Cor 6: 1-10) 29:32

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how God often hides His greatest opportunities inside what look like impossible situations? Paul reminds us that what we see as hardship and accusation, God often turns into moments of His greatest work. Remember—the wisdom of this world fades, but the message of the cross endures forever. Until next time, may y…

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Watching God Work (2 Cor 5: 18-21) 29:02

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page Have you ever wished you could see God at work — like the disciples did when Jesus turned water into wine or fed thousands with loaves and fish? The good news is, you can. In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians on the ministry of reconciliation and how God continues to work through His people …

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What Really Motivates You? (2 Cor 5: 11-18). 28:57

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page What drives you — comfort, convenience, recognition? Or the love of Christ? In this episode, we dive into Paul’s challenge in 2 Corinthians 5 and discover the only motivation strong enough to sustain us through trials, disappointments, and the demands of daily discipleship. With stories of missionaries, pastors, an…

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Preventing Discouragement – Part Two (2 Cor 5: 1-10) 26:23

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Send us a text Episode Notes (Podcast Platforms) Title: How to Prevent Discouragement (2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10) Description: Life is full of pressures, weariness, and moments when discouragement presses hard. But in today’s passage, the Apostle Paul shows us a better way: how to keep our eyes fixed not on what is temporary, but on what is eternal. …

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Preventing Discouragement – Part One (2 Cor 4: 16-18) 24:34

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Send us a text Life has a way of wearing us down. Our bodies grow weaker, our circumstances press harder, and discouragement seems just around the corner. But the Apostle Paul shows us a different way — a way of renewal, hope, and courage. In this episode, we’ll explore Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 and discover how to shift our focus from …

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The Purpose of Pressure in Our Life. (2 Cor 4: 7-15) 29:35

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Modern living, in many ways, can be like living in a pressure cooker. And for those who follow Christ—especially if you are engaged in any kind of service or ministry—the pressures can multiply. Alongside the common struggles of life, there is the added weight of opposition, misunderstanding, criticism, and at times ev…

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How to Prevent Deceitfulness. (2 Cor 4: 1-6) 29:34

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Send us a text In this episode, “How to Prevent Deceitfulness” (2 Corinthians 4:1–6), we look at Paul’s call to integrity in ministry and life. The gospel is not something to be hidden, twisted, or diluted—it is the clear light of Christ shining into the darkness. Paul warns against deceit, dishonesty, and manipulation, and calls us instead to live…

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The Glory of the New Covenant (2 Corinthians 3: 4–18) 29:15

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Send us a text Paul contrasts the fading glory of the old covenant with the eternal glory of the new. In Christ, the veil is lifted — we behold Him with unveiled faces and are transformed into His image from glory to glory. Join us as we explore the Spirit’s ministry of life and righteousness, and the bold freedom we have to proclaim Christ. Suppor…

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A Christian Minister's Credentials. (2 Cor 3: 1-3) 26:57

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Send us a text Suppose for a moment you were on a church committee, tasked with finding a new pastor. What would you look for? Most of us instinctively think of three things: ordination, maybe graduation from a Bible College, and a recommendation. Ordination indicates that other ministers have examined a man and found him to be in line with their d…

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The Trials and Triumph in Ministry (2 Corinthians 2:12–17) + Q&A What Happens to the Body and Soul After Death. 34:22

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this passage, Paul reflects on the tension every servant of Christ feels—burdened with deep concern for people, yet buoyed by God’s unfailing triumph in Christ. Ministry is not for the faint of heart. It brings anxiety, questions of sufficiency, and moments of discouragement. But it also brings joy, thanksgiving, an…

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The Forgiveness of Sinners. (2 Cor 2: 5-11) 29:48

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Send us a text Episode Notes. Title: Forgiveness of Offenders – 2 Corinthians 2:5–11 In today’s episode, we read of Paul’s urgent call to forgive those who have repented. Writing to the Corinthians, Paul shows that forgiveness isn’t just a personal choice — it is a spiritual battle. To withhold forgiveness is to give Satan a foothold; but to forgiv…

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The Importance of Integrity (2 Cor: 1:12-2:4) 32:48

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Send us a text Today we consider what I think is a very important aspect of the Christian ministry life: The importance of integrity. You see, when a messenger’s integrity is questioned, the message itself often comes under suspicion. I remember the first time I notice this happened was sobering. The integrity of the messenger is deeply tied to the…

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Why Me – Why Does God Allow Suffering? (2 Cor 1: 3-11) 29:23

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Send us a text 🎙️ Welcome Welcome to The Bible Project Daily Podcast — where we open God’s Word each day and walk together through the Scriptures. In this episode, we’re exploring 2 Corinthians 1:8–11, where Paul pulls back the curtain on his own suffering to show us a deeper truth: God allows trials not to crush us, but to teach us to rely on Him …

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2 Corinthians – Introduction and Prologue - A Personal Warning from Paul. (1 Cor 1: 1-) 31:32

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Send us a text In this opening episode, we begin our study through one of the most personal, passionate, and challenging letters Paul ever wrote. More than just theology, 2 Corinthians gives us a window into Paul’s heart — his care for people, his suffering in ministry, and his defense of true apostleship. Together, we’ll see how this letter speaks…

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The History of the Christian Church (Part 28) The Eastern Confession of Cyril Lucaris & The Synod of Jerusalem 35:11

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Send us a text To listen to the complete series, so far, visit the podcast website. https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Episode Notes. Season 2 Finale: The Eastern Confession of Cyril Lucaris & The Synod of Jerusalem (1672) In this final episode of Season Two of the History of the Church Podcast, we close our journey through the E…

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Bonus Episode -A Critical Examination of The Way of the Sufi (1968) by Idries Shah from a Biblical Christian Perspective. 32:57

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Send us a text This episode provides a re-reading of a talk i gave on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at the County Hotel, Lytham St Annes: The Nature of God: Relational vs. impersonal Spiritual Enlightenment vs. Salvation by Grace Jesus Christ’s Role: Son of God vs. mystical prophet Scriptural Authority vs. Esoteric Knowledge My exploration not only ide…

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Bonus Episode - Biblical Themes in John Ford's The Searchers. (1956) John Wayne. 1:25:55

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Send us a text If you would prefer to watch the video version on Youtibe, with loads of original stills from the film, just follow the ling below. https://youtu.be/EeOPcd26lgc I shall be posting several bonus episodes over the next week or so whilst I work on our next season together, in which I return to the New Testament and begin our study throu…

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Between the Seasons Bonus Episode - A H Maslow - The Further Reaches of Human Nature. (Psychology) 42:14

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Send us a text This bonus episode was originally posted as a Patron-only bonus episode on Patreon on November 17, 2024. I hope you enjoy it. explores the life and theories of Abraham Maslow, a prominent psychologist known for his "Hierarchy of Needs" theory and This special episode delves into the life and theories of Abraham Maslow, a renowned psy…

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(Between the Seasons Bonus Episode - Philosophy) Socrates and the Seeds of Christianity. 1:04:09

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Send us a text Welcome to a special bonus episode. I shall be posting several bonus episodes over the next week or so whilst I work on our next season together, in which I return to the New Testament and begin our study through Paul's 2nd letter to the church at Corinth. In this episode, we are reposting an episode I originally posted on 10th Novem…

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God’s Redeeming Love. (Ruth 4: 1-22) 27:03

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Send us a text Episode Notes; The story of Ruth ends with hope, redemption, and joy. What began in loss and famine concludes with restoration and promise—pointing us to Christ, our Redeemer. Join us as we reflect on the final chapter of Ruth and the greater story of God’s redeeming love. Support the show To listen to my monthly church history podca…

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Love Meets on the Threshing Floor. (Ruth 3: 1-18) 29:15

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Send us a text Have you ever faced a moment where you weren’t sure if you were staring at an amazing opportunity—or a potential disaster? Life is full of those moments, like that, isn’t it? Times when we have to make decisions without knowing how things will turn out. That’s the very tension we find in Ruth chapter 3. Ruth and Naomi are facing anot…

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How to Always Keep Your Life Going in The Right Direction. (Ruth 2: 1-23) 31:34

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Send us a text Episode Title: How to Always Keep Your Life Going in The Right Direction. In Ruth chapter 2, we see the beauty of kindness at work. Ruth chose to walk in humility and compassion, and in doing so, she encountered Boaz—a godly, gracious, and generous man. His kindness met hers, and together their story points us toward the greater kind…

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Decisions in Difficult Days (Ruth 1: 6–22) 29:58

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Send us a text Welcome: Welcome to today’s episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, where we continue through Ruth Chapter 1 and discover how God brings hope out of bitterness and redemption out of loss. This episode begins with famine, grief, and Naomi’s bitterness — yet in the middle of sorrow, Ruth chooses faithfulness and a new life with God…

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Faith in Difficult Days. (Ruth 1: 1–5) 26:57

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we meet Naomi — a woman whose life is marked by famine, loss, and deep sorrow. Felling forced to leave Bethlehem by her husband and seek survival in Moab, she experiences the bitterness of tragedy. Yet even in her darkest hour, God is quietly at work, preparing the way for redemption thr…

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The Book of Ruth - Redemption Revealed. (Complete Overview of the Entire Book) 31:16

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Send us a text Overview: The book of Ruth is more than a love story set in the days of the Judges. At one level, the story is about Ruth, a Moabite widow who chose to follow her mother-in-law Naomi back to Bethlehem. She was a stranger, an outsider, under the condemnation of the Law — for Deuteronomy tells us that no Moabite could enter the assembl…

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George Gurdjieff: The Occult Roots of the New Age Movement - Pt. 3 of 3 (Bonus Episode). 26:17

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Send us a text Part 3: The Influence of Gurdjieff on the New Age Movement. We trace the impact of Gurdjieff's teachings on the development of the New Age movement. We will identify key New Age practices and philosophies that have their roots in Gurdjieff's ideas. Key Topics: Key figures in the New Age movement influenced by Gurdjieff New Age practi…

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George Gurdjieff: The Occult Roots of the New Age Movement- Pt. 2 of 3 Bonus Episode. 24:42

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Send us a text Part 2: Gurdjieff's Philosophy and Its Occult Foundations. We dig deeper into the philosophical underpinnings of George Gurdjieff's teachings. We will explore the occult roots of his ideas and how they parallel various New Age practices. Key Topics: The concept of the Fourth Way Gurdjieff's views on higher consciousness and self-tran…

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George Gurdjieff: The Occult Roots of the New Age Movement- Pt. 1 of 3 Bonus Episode. 36:58

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Send us a text Welcome to this bonus episode: "George Gurdjieff: The Occult Roots of the New Age Movement," Today I look into the intriguing and often controversial life and teachings of George Gurdjieff. All three parts of the this short 'between the main podcast' series of 3 podcasts were edited from a much longer single episode made available to…

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The History of the Christian Church. (Part 27.) Finding God in the Silence. Gregory Palamas. 20:37

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Send us a text This is a bonus episode of the latest episode of my monthly church history podcast. To binge the entire series, visit; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com Finding God in the Silence: Gregory Palamas In this episode of the History of the Christian Church podcast, we turn to the 14th century and meet one of the most i…

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1 Corinthians – A Review of the Complete Book. 34:59

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Send us a text Welcome back, friends. Today, we’re wrapping up our series on 1 Corinthians with what I’m calling “A Book Review.” If there’s any church in the New Testament that feels like it could be dropped right into the modern world, it’s the church at Corinth. Because of the issues they were facing then? They’re the very same issues the church…

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What To Do In The Middle of a Mess. (1 Cor 16: 13-24) 31:55

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Send us a text Episode Notes: Churches are messy. Families are messy. Life is messy. And when you’re in the middle of it, the temptation is to grow sharp, critical, or even walk away. But Paul’s closing words to the Corinthians give us something better: five short commands that can anchor us in the middle of chaos. In this episode, we’ll explore ho…

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Following the Plans and Path of God. (1 Cor 16: 5-12) 27:56

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Send us a text Welcome: When Paul begins to closes his letter to the Corinthians, he includes what looks like a simple travel log — where he plans to go, who he plans to send, and how long he’ll stay. At first glance, it feels ordinary. But hidden in those details is a surprisingly practical lesson on how Christians should make decisions. In this e…

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The Question of Giving. (1 Cor 16: 1-4) 29:45

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this episode, we step into the final chapter of 1 Corinthians, where Paul turns to a very practical subject: Money. If that makes you a little uncomfortable — you’re not alone! But Paul shows us that how we handle money is deeply connected to our discipleship. In just four verses, he lays out a Spirit-inspired patte…

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How To Obtain a Perfect Body. (1 Cor 15: 50-58) 31:36

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Send us a text It began with a doubt in the Corinthian church — is there really a resurrection of the dead? That doubt spread into denial, and eventually divided the believers. So, they turned to Paul, and his sweeping answer in 1 Corinthians 15 leaves no room for uncertainty: Christ is risen — and because He lives, all who belong to Him will also …

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Our Promise of Resurrection ( 1 Cor 15: 35-49) 29:36

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Send us a text Episode Notes: When we talk about proving the resurrection, we usually reach for the familiar arguments — the authority of Scripture, the empty tomb, the eyewitnesses. Those are strong, solid, and true. But in 1 Corinthians 15, Paul takes an unexpected path. In this message, we explore three of Paul’s strange but powerful arguments f…

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A Strange New Argument For the Resurrection. (1 Cor 15: 29–34) 30:19

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Send us a text When we talk about proving the resurrection, we usually reach for the familiar arguments — the authority of Scripture, the empty tomb, the eyewitnesses. Those are strong, solid, and true. But in 1 Corinthians 15, Paul takes an unexpected path. In this message, we explore three of Paul’s strange but powerful arguments for the resurrec…

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The Reality of Our Resurrection. (1 Cor 15: 20-28) 25:52

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Send us a text The Reality of Our Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20–28) Death comes to us all — one out of one. And yet, Scripture declares that death is not the end. In this message, we turn to 1 Corinthians 15:20–28, where Paul shows us that Christ’s resurrection is both the guarantee of our resurrection and the promise of His final victory over …

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The Crux of Christianity. (1 Corinthians 15: 12–19) 25:45

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Send us a text What is the heart of Christianity? Church buildings? Sunday gatherings? Traditions? As important as they are, the early church thrived without them. The true heartbeat of our faith is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Without it, Paul says, Christianity collapses. Preaching is empty, faith is futile, sins remain unforgiven, and hope …

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The Risen Lord (1 Corinthians 15: 1-11) 25:41

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Send us a text What if you saw a headline that read: "Man Returns from Dead, Witnessed by Hundreds"? Most of us would scroll past with a smirk—but what if it was true? In this episode, we explore Paul’s eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, not as a myth or metaphor, but as the concrete, historical act of God that changed everythi…

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The Question of Our Resurrection. (1 Cor 15: 1-11) 24:11

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Send us a text Hi. When the Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 15, he tackled one of the biggest—and most hotly debated—questions in the Christian faith: What really happens after we die? For the Corinthians, the issue wasn’t whether Jesus rose from the dead—they believed that. The problem was the resurrection of our bodies. Many thought it was impos…

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Good Order in Our Church Services. (1 Cor 14: 24-40) 33:06

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Send us a text Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we’re stepping into the closing section of 1 Corinthians 14 to tackle a challenging but essential topic: order in the church. From ancient Corinth to our modern congregations, the same struggles show up — division, misuse of spiritual gifts, and confusion about worship. We’ll unpack why G…

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The Purpose of The Gifts of the Spirit. (1 Cor 14: 20-25) 27:45

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Send us a text Few topics in the church spark as much debate as the gifts of the Spirit, and particularly that of speaking in tongues. Is it a private prayer language? A sign of the Holy Spirit’s baptism? A tool for evangelism? Or something else entirely? In this episode, I try and go beyond traditions and opinions to see what the Bible says. Drawi…

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Is there a Problem with "The Gifts of the Spirit?" (1 Cor 14: 1-19) 27:47

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching on how the gathered church should function when God’s people come together. Using 1 Corinthians 14:26–40 as our guide, we unpack why order in worship is not about stifling the Spirit but about making space for every believer to contribute in a way that builds up the body of C…

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Should All Believers Seek the 'Baptism of the Holy Spirit'. (1 Cor 12: 12-31) 30:49

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Send us a text Welcome Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving back into our series on 1 Corinthians, picking up where we left off in Chapter 12. Paul's letter to the Corinthian church is more than just a theological discussion; it's a practical guide for how believers should function as a unified body. The Corinthians were strug…