Destination Church Spokane Podcast
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Ephesians Part 8: Revealing Grace (Ephesians 3:1-6)
What does it mean to be a steward of God's grace? A steward is given responsibility to administrate the treasure of someone else, and God has given His people the amazing privilege to receive His grace and then share it with others. The more we...
Ephesians Part 7 - God's Dwelling Place (Ephesians 2:18-20)
What is it about a house that makes it a home, and what kind of house is God building? In Christ, God is building a family to carry His presence in the earth, built on a strong foundation, well- founded, well-fitted, and well-formed.
Ephesians Part 6 - One New Man In Christ (Ephesians 2:1-18)
Who were we before Christ, and who are we in Christ? Jesus brings us from being 'foreigners' regarding the promises of God into a place of full inclusion, reconciled to God and reconciling to one another. The Good News is even better than being...
Ephesians Part 5: By Grace Through Faith (Ephesians 2:1-10)
From spiritually dead to being made wonderfully, spiritually alive - this is what God does for us in Christ. Before Christ, every one of us was, as Paul puts it, a 'child of wrath' while also... greatly loved. The gracious plan of God brings us...
Ephesians Part 4: Christ-Centered (Ephesians 1:15-23)
Christ-centered living is not just a religious 'catch phrase.' Paul encourages the Ephesian church even while he himself is in prison, writing to them that he's been hearing about their faith and loving action. As he encourage...
Ephesians Part 3 - God's Sovereign Promise (Ephesians 1:11-14)
Can we really find hope in God's sovereignty? What about in seasons of extreme difficulty? Furthermore, is it right for us to think of ourselves as having a significant role in God's sovereign plan and purpose? When we understand sovereignty in...
Ephesians Part 2 - A Big Reveal (Ephesians 1:3-10)
As Paul begins to dive into his letter to the Ephesians, he leads immediately into a 'big reveal' of God's plans from before the beginning of creation. We discover that the blessings we can enjoy today flow from our adoption as sons and daughte...
An Apostolic Church (Trevor Payne, Ephesians 4)
What does it mean to be an apostolic church today? What does that look like? There are seven key elements that every local church should seek to embrace fully if we want to build according to the pattern of the apostles of Jesus as they sought ...
Devoted: A People For God's Purpose (Acts 2:37-47)
Imagine... What would it look like to be a part of a church family that's not only stable, but also prepared to multiply and to spread across the nations? What would this church family prioritize? How would they treat one another? How would the...
Reasons To Rejoice (Trevor Payne) (Romans 5)
Jesus didn't die just to make us less sinful and so we would 'try to be better.' The gospel is so much more than this! Peace with God, total access to Him, hope, assurance of our salvation and confidence that flows from this, knowing that we wi...
Proverbs Part 3: Faithful Servants (Wise Stewardship) (Proverbs 16:3; Luke 19:11-27)
Which is more holy: to quietly trust God's sovereignty, or to trust God and plan intentionally for the future? It's possible to err in the extremes of either direction, so let's learn from Jesus as He tells a story about about a man who entrust...
Proverbs Part 2: Faithfully Yours (Proverbs 18:24; John 21:1-19)
How did Peter the fisherman become Peter the faithful friend and church father? The answer is found in the faithfulness of Jesus. If ever there was a friend who sticks closer than a brother, Jesus is that friend. Peter, who had denied Jesus in ...
Proverbs Part 1: Faith And The Fear Of The Lord (Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 5:1-11)
Does God want us to be afraid or to be full of faith? The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 1:7), but far from life-long anxiety, this God kind of fear also brings a strong confidence (Proverbs 14:26). The day Peter met Jesu...
Big Questions Part 10: What Does God Think About Parenting? (Mother's Day) (Malachi 4:4-6)
If you were God, how would you choose to conclude the Old Testament Scriptures? The last few sentences of Malachi in our Bibles reveal the relational heart of God for families. They also point to the significant influence the family of God can ...
Big Questions Part 9: What Does God Think About 'The End'? (Malachi 4:1-3)
From movies to media preachers, "The end is near!" is a common theme. But what does God have to say about 'The End?' Malachi describes a coming day of radical contrasts: consuming fire, yet for the righteous, a day of joy and freedom. This day ...
Big Questions Part 8: What Does God Think About Our Words? (Malachi 3:13-18)
Our words are powerful tools, and God takes note of how we use them. Words reveal hearts, and God loves to transform us from fault-finders into faith-finders. One of the most significant ways He transforms both our hearts (the fountain-source o...
Big Questions Part 7: What Does God Think About Tithing? (Malachi 3:7-12)
When God answers the question, "How can we return to You?" we might be surprised when he starts talking about money and giving. When we learn to bring freely what rightfully belongs to Him, we are also learning to lead our hearts into healthy r...
Big Questions Part 6: What Does God Think About Sin? (Malachi 3:2-6)
God is committed to transforming us as His holy people. When we encounter His presence, we shouldn't be surprised when we find ourselves feeling undone, powerless in comparison to Him. Like a refining fire, God melts our hearts, purifying us as...
Just As He Said - Easter 2026 (Matthew 27:55-28:10)
Jesus' body was lying dead in a stone tomb. What had become of all His confident words? What had become of all the hopes and dreams of the women who watched the stone roll into place? But Jesus had also said His death was necessary, and promise...
Big Questions Part 5: What Does God Think About Justice? (Malachi 2:17-3:1; Mark 11:1-11,15-17)
"Where is the God of justice?" The question is asked in culture after culture as people face the realities of evil in the world. Sometimes the question can be thrown back at God when we feel challenged by His word regarding our own sin. "Why wo...
Big Questions Part 4: What Does God Think About Marriage & Divorce? (Malachi 2:10-16)
Does God care who we marry? Is divorce always wrong? Why are there such strong statements in the Scriptures regarding this topic? These are no small questions, and God has much to say. In part 4 of Big Questions, we look at Malachi 2:10-16 as w...
Malachi: Big Questions Part 3: What Does God Think About Truth? (Malachi 2:1-9)
What does God think about truth? This is the question in Part 3 of our Malachi: Big Questions series. As Malachi's challenge to the people of God in his day continues, he addresses the priests, the leaders who are meant to represent God and His...
Malachi: Big Questions Part 2: What Does God Think About Worship? (Malachi 1:6-14)
As we continue forward in Malachi, we're asking the Big Question: What Does God Think About Worship? What kind of worship does God desire? The answer is simple: He wants our hearts. He's not after empty ritual, a kind of 'going through the moti...
Malachi: Big Questions Part 1: What Does God Think About Us? (Malachi 1:1-5)
To a people who have questions about their relationship with God, He has much to say! When we live in a world full of difficulty it can also be difficult to recognize God's love for us, and so He begins His message through Malachi to His people...