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#63 Identity Theft
Maintaining Our Identity in a Culture of Identity Theft by: John Couch Welcome back to the podcast! Many of us have had or have known someone who’s had their identity stolen. It can be a nightmare! It’s essentially a life-hijiacking! It can affect your credit score, your social media, your bank account and, in some rare cases, even land you in jail! Having your life stolen feels violating. Having who we are spiritually can be even more severe than that!…
#62 Any Bush Will Do
Any Bush Will Do by: Richard Shields Welcome back to the podcast! When God wants to accomplish something, any bush will do, or, any person for that matter. God uses the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary. Just as there was nothing superb or extraordinary about the bush that God chose to talk to Moses through, we are all common people. However, through God’s power and grace, we can do wondrous things in His name! The scripture for this lesson is:…
#61 Inertia: Keep in Motion
Inertia by: John Couch Welcome back to the podcast! Inertia is a scientific law of the universe. Without digging into Hawkins or Einstein or Newton, a simple way to put it is: “an object which is in motion, tends to stay in motion while and object at rest tends to stay at rest.” All matter in the universe obeys this law. Things do not want to change; this applies to people as well. There is a spiritual lesson in this.…
#60 Sin and Grace
The Horrors of Sin and the Wonders of Grace by: Richard Shields Welcome back to the podcast! The gospel of Jesus Christ is good news. But it is good news in response to some very bad news, in fact the worst news of all. Paul states in Romans 3:23: ‘For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.’ Because of our sin, we are all lost, doomed without any hope. But Paul continues, ‘And are justified by…
#59 Not Good Enough
Not Good Enough by: John Couch Welcome back to the podcast! Did you ever think to yourself “I’m not worthy”? Have you ever met someone famous or felt like there’s no way you’re good enough for this job? We all have. We put famous people on pedestals all the time. We do the same thing with biblical figures and prominent leaders in the church. However, the Bible says we are all equal! We are all “good enough” for God’s work.…
#58 Looking for a Goat
Looking For a Goat by: J. J. Turner Welcome back to the podcast! Special Guest! J. J. Turner has a special history and relationship with Newland Street. He was the minister here before Richard Shields. Brother Turner was the Dean at the Bear Valley School of Preaching in Denver Colorado and has preached in many congregations in the US and globally. He is our guest speaker this week! The scripture for this lesson is: Phillipians 4:10-14. Read by Jason Falske!…
#57 Learning to be Patient
Learning to be Patient When it’s Hard to Wait by: Richard Shields Welcome back to the podcast! Sometimes being patient can be the hardest thing in the world. We wait for test results. We wait for paychecks. We wait to hear back from potential employers. We even wait in line. It can be frustrating and maddening. God calls for his people to be patient and peaceful. In this lesson, Richard examines the Word in order to see how God wants…
#56 The Simple Cross
The Simple Cross by: John Couch Welcome back to the podcast! This week we welcome our newest minister to Newland Street and our newest member of our family! Introducing Mr. John Couch! He will be working with the family and Richard to further God’s will and Kingdom in Orange County! This week John takes a look at a basic principle used across many disciplines. From machine shops to corporate management: KISS or Keep It Simple Stupid is a mantra that…
#55 The Next Generation
The Next Generation by: Richard Shields Welcome back to the podcast! This week we look at the part the younger members of the Family have to play in the Kingdom of God. Richard looks at the life of Timothy and compares this young protege of Paul and draws parallels between him and the younger generation in the congregation. Youth is a valuable asset in the church. Just as Star Trek: The Next Generation carries out the Federation’s mission, the younger…
#54 Mirror Mirror on The Wall
Mirror Mirror On the Wall by: Richard Shields Welcome back to the podcast! One of the problems that we have when it comes to spiritual maturity is not being able to see ourselves as we really are. The only way we can grow to spiritual maturity is to be honest with ourselves and then look to God’s work for guidance. The scripture for this lesson is: James 1: 19-21. Read by John Shields! For any questions about this episode…
