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In Episode 115, we talk a little bit about having a greater influence and significant impact on Christ and the gospel. What does being relevant mean, and why is it important? Christ-followers must focus their attention and energy on things of lasting importance, meaning, and value, which is why "relevance" is so important.

Being relevant means being ourselves and being able to connect with others and give them hope. Hope entails rebuilding trust. Without it, initiating tasks is difficult. Life needs hope. Hope guides life. It aids goal-setting. Without it, we'll become distracted and lose way of our faith.

Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

The Gift of Authenticity [05:21]

The Gift of Difference [06:53]

All About Martyn Lloyd-Jones [09:24]

The Gift of Substance [12:15]

There's Beauty in Irrelevance [12:44]

Outro [15:24]

Biblical References:

• Romans 4:5
• Romans 4:4
• Romans 4:3
• Romans 4:6
• Romans 4:8
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 
• Romans 5:21

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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In Episode 114, we go deeper into one of scripture's core doctrines, justification. The definition of justified is "declared or considered as righteous." For a Christian, justification is God's act of forgiving the believer’s sins and inferring Christ's righteousness to him.

There is only one theological system in which the notion of justification by grace through faith is taught in the Bible. As a result of our trust in Jesus Christ, only by returning to Scripture can we see that justification is based only on faith and not on our deeds.

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

Never Put God in our Debt [03:41]

William R. Newell's Commentary [04:40]

God Justifies the Ungodly [07:19]

What is Righteousness? [08:16]

How Did God Give You His Righteousness? [10:31]

Catholicism [12:42]

Council of Trent [15:48]

Why is Righteousness Imputed, Not Imparted? [17:42]

Final Thoughts [21:44]

Outro [22:07]

Biblical References:

Romans 4:5

Romans 4:4

Romans 4:3

Romans 4:6

Romans 4:8

2 Corinthians 5:21 

Romans 5:21

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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In Episode 113, we talk about assurance which is the flip side of the eternal security coin. Can we be certain that we will go to Heaven? God gives us assurance of salvation when He makes it clear that He has accepted Christ's sacrifice as payment for our sins. 

The Bible tells us to make sure we know Christ and are right with God, but it also tells us not to feel too safe. It’s important not only to be sure we'll be saved that’s why the Bible gives us faith in the Lord's redemption. God instructs us to be confident, according to a contextual and methodical analysis of the Bible.

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

What is Assurance? [02:57]

Catholic Theology [03:32]

Calvinism [05:51]

St. Agustine and Horatius Bonar's Definition of Salvation [08:32]

Do You Believe in Eternal Life? [09:53]

Proof of Christian Assurance #1: Word of God [11:18]

Evidence #1: Inward Testimony of the Spirit [15:10]

Evidence #2: A Lifestyle of Growth and Holiness and Good Works [16:29]

Outro [19:18]

Biblical References:

1 John 5:13

John 6:37

Colossians 2:2

Hebrews 6:11

Hebrews 4:16

Acts 2:41

Acts Chapter 2

Romans 8:16

2 Timothy 1:12

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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Episode 112 is a recording of a lecture I delivered to the Central Pacific to 300 district pastors and their respective wives in my denomination, the Christian Missionary Alliance. I was requested to speak on the significance and urgency of evangelism a few weeks ago, on May 5, 2022.

You're going to hear me discuss something you may have heard of called "Cities of Refuge", what they were and what they represented, and what they signify for us now. Another purpose that day was to promote evangelism. I hope this is a benefit to you and an inspiration to others.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

There’s Power in the Gospel [04:52]

Principle #1: The Urgency to Share the Gospel [09:07]

Principle #2: Save Every Soul Before the Time Runs Out [16:38]

Principle #3: Christ Died For Our Sins [22:03]

Principle #4: Clear the Way to Refuge in Christ and the Gospel [25:23]

The Proposal/Commitment [32:56]

The Prayer of Commitment [42:56]

Closing Prayer [45:38]

Outro [48:04]

Biblical References:

Joshua 20:1

1 Corinthians 9:16

Romans 9:3

Acts 1:8

John 15:26

Acts 20:24

Galatians 6:14

1 Corinthians 1:23

Hebrews 12:29

Hebrews 10:31

Hebrews 6:18

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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In Episode 111, we go deeper into God's word, especially a few weird biblical words that most Christians have never heard of and what they imply. Many biblical words and concepts have spiritual meanings. By fitting these parts together, we may begin to understand the full meaning, and the effort engages our thoughts and, ideally, opens us to the Lord's guidance.

A book as large as the Bible is certain to include a few weird terms. But it's easy to overlook the weirdness that exists in our own culture outside of the Bible. That, when strange and peculiar Bible terminology is examined, they may not be so strange after all if understood in their appropriate context.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro – [00:00]

Word #1: Ebenezer – [03:17]

Word #2: Ichabod – [04:45]

Word #3: Maranatha – [07:28]

Word #4: Anathema – [09:04]

Word #5: Panoply – [10:12]

Word #6: Tsabaoth – [11:49]

6 Weirdy Meaningful Words Recap – [13:57]

Outro – [14:22]

Biblical References:

-1 Samuel 7:12

-1 Samuel 4:21

-1 Corinthians 16:22

-Galatians 1:8

-Ephesians 6:11

-1 Chronicles 11:9

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 110, we discuss the factors that contribute to the growth of the church, the ministry, and other parts of the body of Christ. Churches and ministries aim to expand their reach and expanding their reach results from growth. 

Growth does not happen by chance; it needs a clear direction, thoughtful consideration, and a well-defined plan. The most successful churches pursue a God-given vision and purpose, specify the steps, and execute a strategic plan to get there.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro – [00:00] 

A Church is A Living Thing – [02:27]

God Cares About the Numerical Growth of the Church – [04:28]

Where the Growth Comes From – [08:26]

What Does Not Cause Church Growth? – [15:16]

Three Categories of Good Growth – [16:23]

We Can't Make the Church Grow, But We Can Hinder the Growth – [18:43]

The Major Hindrance – [19:16]

The Five Spaces – [21:24]

Theological Framework – [29:30]

Final Thoughts/Outro – [31:14]

Biblical References:

Acts 16:5

Acts 2:47

Acts 4:4

Acts 5:14

Acts 6:7 

Acts 2:41

Acts 9:31

Acts 11:21

Acts 12:24

Acts 13:49

Acts 19:20

1 Corinthians 3:6

2 Peter 3:9

2 Kings 4:3-7

Philippians 1:6

Hebrews 10:14

John 10:29

Ephesians 2:18

Romans 5:2

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

Church Growth Lecture

https://bg-sermon-manuscripts-pdf.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/CHURCH+GROWTH+LECTURE+1.pdf

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Church Growth Lecture

https://bg-sermon-manuscripts-pdf.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/CHURCH+GROWTH+LECTURE+1.pdf

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●  Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

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In Episode 109, we discuss a very interesting topic about the Riches of Divine Grace, which is a follow-up from the previous episode, Union With Christ. We also reference Chapter 6: Riches of Grace in Christ Jesus from Lewis S. Chafer’s book, Salvation.

Understanding God's grace allows one to get insight into God's very nature. They perceive in the richness of God's generosity that He provides totally, freely, and abundantly. According to the riches of God's grace, the gracious and good news of the gospel is the free and complete forgiveness for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro – [00:00] 

Who is Lewis Chafer? – [01:57] 

Discovering The 33 Riches of Divine Grace– [04:53] 

Remember Your R.I.C.H.es – [08:04] 

R for Riches– [08:22] 

I for Identity– [08:45] 

C for Choose – [09:26] 

H for Holiness – [10:20] 

The 33 Riches of Divine Grace – [11:36] 

Outro – [24:13] 

Biblical References:

1 Corinthians 2:12 

1 Corinthians 9:8

Colossians 1:14

1 John 2:2

Galatians 2:20

Romans 8:1

1 Peter 2:24

Romans 4:25

Col 2:20

2 Corinthians 6:8

2 Corinthians 5:17

Romans 8:15

Colossians 1:14

Colossians 1:13

Colossians 2:13

Ephesians 2:20

Colossians 3:24

Philippians 3:20

Ephesians 5:8

Romans 8:13

Colossians 3:10

Philippians 1:6

Hebrews 10:14

John 10:29

Ephesians 2:18

Romans 5:2

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

Riches of Divine Grace

https://veritasschool-112-soteriology.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Riches+of+Grace+in+Christ+Jesus+by+Lewis+S.+Chafer+-+Bible+Doctrine+-+Wholesome+Words.pdf 

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Riches of Divine Grace

https://veritasschool-112-soteriology.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Riches+of+Grace+in+Christ+Jesus+by+Lewis+S.+Chafer+-+Bible+Doctrine+-+Wholesome+Words.pdf 

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

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● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

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In Episode 108, we dive deeper into the topic of union with Christ; what it means, how it was developed in the Bible and how it can apply radical identity changes to the members of your church group. This is theologically, one of the most central and most important of all doctrines, that include three types of union with Christ: Moral, Legal and Mystical.

Of all the things you could discuss with your loved ones, church group, pastor, women's or men's ministry, the doctrine of union with Christ and what it means is probably the most powerful and life-changing. And in the next episode, we’re going to follow up on another topic which is the Riches of Divine Grace. 

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro – [00:00] 

"Who Am I with Christ?" – [03:33] 

The Three Types of Union with Jesus Christ – [08:03]

Legal Union – [08:40]

Mystical Union – [12:58] 

Moral Union – [18:28]

Outro – [21:57]

Biblical References:

• Romans 8:1
• Romans 8:39
• Isaiah 61:10
• Philippians 3:9 KJV
• 1 Corinthians 1:30, 31
• Colossians 1:27
• Galatians 2:20
• 2 Corinthians 13:5
• Romans 8:29
• Ephesians 4:1
• Ephesians 3:8

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

● Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

● Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

● Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 107, we reference Episode 99 where we talked about the ten unusual tips for public speakers. We all like hearing a motivating speech that piques our interest and inspires us to strive for greater heights. Your message and your emotions should be the focus of your attention.

Regardless, we have all been unlucky victims of a poorly planned and executed message. This might be a terrifying experience and we don't want our future listeners to suffer needlessly. Take advantage of any chance to tell people about your church, and you'll find yourself growing more at ease and natural over time.

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

Denotation and Connotation [03:22]

Deal Sensitive Topics with Compassion and Care [04:18]

Never Drop A Heavy Topic Without Preparing Your Audience For It [04:55]

Speak in the Second Person, Singular [06:11]

Keep Your Prayer Short When Praying in Public [08:22]

It's Okay to Prepare a Public Prayer [12:05]

Keep Focused on Who God is [15:04]

Intercede Without Qualifiers [15:41]

Always Use Your Bible [17:23]

Outro [19:41]

Biblical References:

• John 3:16

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●  Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●  Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

●  Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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In Episode 106, at its root, youth ministry is a social endeavor. To help children flourish, adults in the church who love them as they are must be present in their lives. When it comes to creating a church that embraces youth as full members, the senior pastor has a critical role to play.

Rather than representing the church of the future, today's youth represent the church of the here and now. Senior pastors may lead the way and urge other pastors to incorporate youth as full members of the church. There are occasions when a senior pastor simply says, "Yes, you can."

Tune in now and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper!

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Episode Timestamps:

Intro [00:00]

Tip #1: Your Walk is More Important than Your Service [05:13]

Tip #2: Your Personal Maturity is More Important than Your Popularity [08:03]

Tip #3: Church is More Important than Youth Groups [09:59]

Tip #4: Other People's Kids over Everything Else [12:32]

Tip #5: Parents are Equally Important with the Kids and the Students [14:57]

Tip #6: Go After the Introverts [17:33]

Tip #7: Go After the Unsaved Students [19:45]

Tip #8: Stick Around [21:18]

Outro [22:28]

Book References:

Alpha Christians: A Manifesto for Men

https://www.amazon.com./s?k=9781946654304&i=stripbooks&linkCode=qs

About Our Host:

 Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions industry. He also teaches ministry related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.

Resources:

Veritas School Online Theological School 

https://www.veritasschool.life/

Connect with Bill Giovannetti:

●  Visit the website: https://www.veritasschool.life/

●  Subscribe to the podcast: https://maxgrace.com/category/podcasts/

●  Follow Bill on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.giovannetti

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