The Sinner and The Saint
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287 episodes
#282 - A Final Farewell
For everything that happens in life—there is a season, a right time for everything under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (VOICE)The GistIt's been a fantastic six and a half years, but we are saying good-bye to the podcast...
#281 Here's Why I don't Want to Go to Church
The GistWe tackle the reasons why people often leave the church. It can be complicated. Misconceptions, misunderstandings, personal hurt and insecurities, misplaced anger, and unanswered prayers. The list can go on and on.
#280 Turns Out Anger is GOOD for You!
ScriptureExplore me, O God, and know the real me. Dig deeply and discover who I am. Put me to the test and watch how I handle the strain.Examine me to see if there is an evil bone in me, and guide me down You...
#279 Chances are, You're a People Pleaser: The Pitfalls of Pleasing God
ScriptureSo now, my beloved, obey as you have always done, not only when I am with you, but even more so when I can’t be. Continue to work out your salvation, with great fear and trembling, 13 because God is energizing you ...
#278 Behold, A New Chapter: Starting Fresh in a the New Season
ScriptureNow all of us, with our faces unveiled, reflect the glory of the Lord as if we are mirrors; and so we are being transformed, metamorphosed, into His same image from one radiance of glory to another, just as the S...
#277 - To Strive or To Rest - That's the dilemma!
Scripture“Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (ESV)The Gist“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 maybe this isn’t a command to quiet your mind — it’s permission to stop holding e...
#276 Do We Ever Really Find God?
ScriptureEternal One: I was ready and willing to help before anyone even asked. I was found by people who did not seek Me; I showed My face and said, “Here I am! I am...
#275 If we could ALL just be like Bartenders!
Scripture7 Jesus’ instructions were clear:Jesus: Fill each water pot with water until it’s ready to spill over the top; 8 then fill a cup, and deliver it to the headwaiter.They did exact...
#274 Does Love Really Win?
Scripture"Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He Loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God!" Ephesians 5:2 NLT"Most important of all, continue to show deep love f...
#273 Women: To Preach or Not to Preach...
Scripture It’s best if a woman learns quietly and orderly in complete submission. Now, Timothy, it’s not my habit to allow women to teach in a way that wrenches authority from a man. As I said, it...
#272 Confess Yourself
ScriptureSo own up to your sins to one another and pray for one another. In the end, you may be healed. Your prayers are powerful when they are rooted in a righteous life. James 5:16 (VOICE)The GistWe don't ta...
#271 Rise & Found - and a Challenge...should you accept it!
ScriptureI could speak more of faith; I could talk until time itself ran out. If I continued, I could speak of the examples of Gideon, Barak, Samson, and Jephthah, of David and Samuel and all the prophets. 33 ...
#270 Hot Pants, Jesus & the Uninvited Miracle
Scripture It wasn’t long after this when Jesus entered a city called Nain. Again all of His disciples accompanied Him, along with a huge crowd. 12 He was coming near the gate of the city as a corpse was being ca...
#269 - Does God Really Trust You?! Closing the Gap - Part Three
ScripturePaul, an emissary of Jesus the Anointed commissioned by order of God our Savior and Jesus the Anointed, our living and certain hope), to you, Timothy, my true son in the faith. Here’s a stateme...
#268 - Does God Really Trust You?! Biggest Spiritual Trap - Part Two
ScriptureBut this beautiful treasure is contained in us—cracked pots made of earth and clay—so that the transcendent character of this power will be clearly seen as coming from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (The ...
#267 Does God Really Trust You? - Part One
ScriptureBrothers and sisters, in light of all I have shared with you about God’s mercies, I urge you to offer your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice to God, a sacred offering that brings Him pleasure; this i...
#266 Celebrating Failure
ScriptureMoses (to God): 11 Who am I to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel’s children out of Egypt?Eternal One: 12 Do not fear, Moses. I will be with you every step of ...
#265 Church Stereotypes: Pews and Prejudices
We're all one body of Christ, but let's be honest - we've all got different personalities, and some are just plain hilarious. Today, we have some fun conversations about the different church denominations, their characteristics, ste...
#264 Unravel Your Sin and Shame - Part Two
Lessons from the WellScripture: John 4:4-30 (Message) Please read the story in its entirety; this is only a portion of the story. 26 “I am he,” said Jesus. “You don’t have to wait any longer or look any...
#263 Unravel Your Sin and Shame - Part One
Lessons from the Well- Part OneScripture: John 4:4-30 (Message) Please read the story in its entirety; this is only a portion of the story. 15 The woman said, “Sir, give me this water so I won’t ever ge...
#262 Mahjong and the Conundrum of #BLESSED
ScriptureBut let those who run to You for safety be glad they did; let them break out in joyful song.May You keep them safe— their love for You resounding in their hearts. Y...
#261 Love-Hate Relationship with Love
ScriptureLove is patient; love is kind. Love isn’t envious, doesn’t boast, brag, or strut about. There’s no arrogance in love; 5 it’s never rude, crude, or indecent—it’s not self-absorbed. Love isn’t easily upset. ...
#260 Holy Indifference
Scripture: Mark 1:35-38 (Voice)Early in the morning, Jesus got up, left the house while it was still dark outside, and went to a deserted place to pray. 36 Simon and the others traveling with Jesus looked for Him. 37