Episodes

Before we can run the race God has set before us, we must first deal with what’s holding us back. In this episode, we examine the “weights” and sins that hinder our spiritual progress and learn how to release them. Through Scripture, we see that running well requires intentional focus, discipline, …

In a world full of distractions, comparisons, and spiritual shortcuts, the Apostle Paul calls believers to a higher standard—spiritual maturity and unwavering focus. In this episode, we explore Philippians 3:15–4:1 and what it truly means to press toward the mark without getting sidetracked by othe…

In a world full of opinions, traditions, and religious expectations, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters—Christ. In this episode, we explore the danger of allowing man-made rules to take the place of God’s grace. Through Colossians 2, Romans 14, and Acts 15, we uncover a powerful truth: i…

Following Jesus isn’t just about starting—it’s about staying. In this episode, we confront the real danger of turning back after walking with God. Through powerful scriptures, we see how some disciples walked away, how Demas deserted the faith, and how Scripture warns us about a drifting heart.…

Looking back may seem harmless—but spiritually, it can be dangerous. In this episode, we examine how longing for the past, hesitating in obedience, and holding onto what God has called us out of can hinder our walk with Him.Through the examples of Lot’s family and the Israelites in the wilderne…

Following Jesus is not casual—it’s costly. In this episode, we take a sobering look at what true discipleship requires. Through powerful moments in Luke’s Gospel, Jesus makes it clear: loyalty to Him must come before comfort, relationships, and even personal ambition.This message challenges sur…

Why do some walk away from Jesus while others run toward Him? In this episode, we contrast the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus—two wealthy men with two very different responses to Christ. One clung to what he had and walked away sorrowful. The other let go and found salvation.We explore what it …

An encounter with Jesus is never casual—it is always transformational. In this episode, we explore powerful, life-altering moments where people met Jesus and were forever changed. From Zacchaeus stepping out of hiding, to the blind man receiving sight, to Mary Magdalene’s deliverance and devotion—e…

In a time where truth is often softened, altered, or avoided, believers are called to stand firm. This episode explores what it means to earnestly contend for the faith without drifting into compromise or silence. Through powerful moments—from Jesus cleansing the temple to Paul confronting Peter—we…

Is salvation by faith alone—or do works play a role? In this episode, we confront one of the most misunderstood tensions in Scripture: the relationship between faith and works. Drawing from James, Paul’s letters, and the words of Jesus Himself, we uncover a powerful truth—works don’t save us, but s…

Trouble will either silence your faith—or amplify it.In this powerful conclusion to When Trouble Comes: Finding God in the Storm, we move from running in fear to standing in faith. Paul and Silas weren’t just in a storm—they were beaten, chained, and locked in a prison. Yet at midnight, instead…

Even the strongest believers can crumble under pressure. After witnessing God’s power on Mount Carmel, Elijah suddenly finds himself running in fear for his life. Exhausted, discouraged, and hiding in a cave, Elijah believes he is alone and that his work has failed.But God does not abandon him.…

In Ephesians 4:1–7, the Apostle Paul the Apostle urges believers to walk worthy of the calling they have received. The Christian life is not merely about believing the right truths—it’s about living them out in humility, patience, love, and unity.In this episode, we explore what it means to liv…

In Ephesians 3:16–19, Paul prays a powerful prayer for believers—that they would be strengthened by the Spirit in their inner man, rooted and grounded in love, and able to grasp the immeasurable love of Christ. This passage reminds us that spiritual strength doesn’t come from our circumstances, our…

Temptation is something every believer faces, but Scripture shows us two very different responses. In this episode, we look at the lives of Joseph and David—one who fled temptation and one who gave in to it.Joseph ran from sin and later found himself elevated to authority. David lingered in tem…

What did Jesus mean when He said we must eat His flesh and drink His blood? In John 6, His words shocked many listeners. Later, during the Last Supper, He clarified the meaning through the bread and the cup.In this episode, we explore the powerful meaning behind the Lord’s Table and why communi…

Is God only the God of Israel, or is He the God of all people?In Romans 3, the apostle Paul asks a powerful question that reveals the heart of the gospel. While God chose Israel and gave them the law, salvation was never meant to be limited to one nation. Through Jesus Christ, God opened the do…

What does it really mean to be free from sin? Many people misunderstand grace, thinking freedom in Christ means sin no longer matters. But the Apostle Paul teaches the opposite—grace does not remove responsibility; it changes our master.In this episode, we explore Romans 6:14–23 and Romans 7:7,…

If grace covers sin, does that mean sin no longer matters? In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul confronts a dangerous misunderstanding: that grace gives us permission to continue in sin. Instead, he reveals a powerful truth — when we come to Christ, we are not just forgiven; we are transformed.In this…

Does faith in Jesus cancel the Law of God? Or does it actually confirm it?Many wrestle with this question. Some believe grace replaces the Law entirely. Others cling to the Law without understanding its purpose. But Scripture shows us something deeper: the Law was never the means of salvation —…

In a world that constantly presses against our faith, we are not called to shrink back — we are called to stand. In this episode, we explore Paul’s charge in Ephesians 6:10–13 to put on the whole armor of God and his reminder to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:5–7 to stir up the gift within him.Standing…

The wilderness is not a place of punishment—it is a place of proving.In this final episode of the series Built to Stand: Faith That Endures, we talk about how to survive seasons when God feels distant, prayers feel delayed, and the road feels long. The wilderness exposes what is in us, but it a…

Endurance is not accidental — it is developed.In this episode, we continue our series Built To Stand: Faith That Endures, we explore how God strengthens believers through trials, wisdom, testing, humility, and transformation. Hardship is not designed to destroy your faith but to refine it. Pres…

Spiritual hardness does not happen overnight. It develops slowly—through compromise, misplaced affection, unchecked desire, and repeated resistance to God’s voice.In this episode of Built to Stand: Faith That Endures, we examine how a heart once tender toward God can grow dull, resistant, and d…