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- The Posture of Faith (Proverbs 3:5-8)
Relax, the battle belongs to the Lord. It all begins with faith in Jesus Christ. Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches on the posture of faith: standing, trusting, and believing God.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8
In this message:
- What it means to trust the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own understanding
- How to stand strong in the Word and be at peace
- A true story of God's provision that led a landowner to Jesus
- What to do when you come to the end of what you can do and it is time for God to step in
Recommended reading: Walking in Divine Authority: The Word Will Work If You Work the Word by Jonathan Vorce. What it means to live empowered by God, aligned with His will, and secure in your identity as His child.
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45 min - The Commands of Jesus: The Empty Place (Matthew 12:43-45)
What do you do after you give your life to Jesus and He sweeps out the old? Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches message 18 in the Commands of Jesus series.
Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45
In this message:
- Why an empty life fills up with clutter
- Why leaving the empty place unfilled can leave you worse off than before
- Discipleship, the third part of the Great Commission: teaching them to observe all that Jesus commanded
- Questions to ask yourself: what am I allowing God to fill the empty places of my life with?
Recommended reading: Born Again: Theological Reflections on Evangelism and Grace by Jonathan Vorce. A thoughtful look at what it truly means to be born again, and how grace and evangelism work together.
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46 min - The Commands of Jesus, Part 7: Religious Hypocrisy (Matthew 6:1-18)
Jesus warns against religious hypocrisy in three areas of everyday life: giving, prayer, and fasting. Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches part 7 of the Commands of Jesus series.
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18 (and Matthew 28:18-20)
In this message:
- The name Father appears ten times in these eighteen verses, because what we do is for His approval and not for the approval of others
- Why the point is not hiding your giving but never giving to be seen
- Do not pray or fast to be seen by others, just do it for the Lord
- How spiritual fathers and mothers help us grow, and why every general started as a foot soldier
Recommended reading: Christian Leadership: A Guidebook for Christian Leaders by Jonathan Vorce. A guidebook on servant leadership for emerging and established Christian leaders, drawn from over forty years of experience.
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41 min - The Commands of Jesus, Part 4: Faithfulness and Telling the Truth (Matthew 5:27-37)
Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches two commands from Matthew 5 in the Commands of Jesus series: do not commit adultery, and let your yes be yes and your no be no.
Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37 and John 8:1-11
In this message:
- How Jesus took the command from the act to the heart
- Hope and grace for anyone caught in sin, from the story of the woman caught in adultery
- How the Word of God crowds out addiction and unhealthy habits, one step at a time
- Why we do not need oaths when we simply speak the truth
Recommended reading: Divorced, Remarried, Restored: God Hasn't Changed His Mind About You! by Jonathan Vorce. Jonathan tells his own story of divorce and remarriage to his wife Donna, with a message of hope for any marriage that feels beyond repair.
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47 min - The Meaning of Pentecost (Acts 1:8, Acts 2)
What is the meaning of Pentecost, and is it still for us today? Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches that the promise of the Holy Spirit is for you, your children, and all who are called.
Scripture: Acts 1:8; Acts 2:1-4; Acts 2:38-39; Deuteronomy 16:10-11
In this message:
- Pentecost simply means fifty days, and it grew out of the Old Testament harvest feast
- Seven weeks of celebration: serving God was never meant to be somber
- In the New Testament the Holy Spirit comes into believers and flows out of them
- Why the experience of Pentecost did not die with the apostles
Recommended reading: Hosting the Holy Ghost by Jonathan Vorce. A practical guide to welcoming and walking in the presence of the Holy Spirit day to day, also taught as a Covenant University course.
Become a partner today: jonathanvorce.com/donate
Get your free ebook, Presence Driven: jonathanvorce.com
More about Jonathan Vorce: linktr.ee/drjonathanvorce
28 min - The Reality of Change (Jeremiah 29:11)
There are two constants in the world today: change will come, and God never changes. Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches how to adjust to change in our families, our church, and our lives.
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
In this message:
- Why we do not have the luxury of declining change
- How to lean on God through loss
- Two ways to learn: mentors and mistakes
- Why every believer needs spirit-led mentors and the humility to take correction
Recommended reading: Shepherding in the 21st Century: Adapting Timeless Truths to Changing Times by Jonathan Vorce. A resource for pastors and church leaders on applying timeless biblical shepherding to today's church.
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43 min - Understanding Our Differences (Romans 12:4-10)
Why do some people in the church have a hard time getting along? Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches that God made us different on purpose.
Scripture: Romans 12:4-10
In this message:
- The seven motivational gifts: prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, giving, leadership, and mercy
- The three gift lists in Scripture and the pattern of the three Levite clans
- Practical examples of how these gifts show up in church life
- Why we are called to give each other grace and work together as one body
Recommended reading: Strategic Partnerships in the Bible: Better Together by Jonathan Vorce. An exploration of the key relationships in Scripture that shaped God's plans, and what they teach about partnership today.
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Get your free ebook, Presence Driven: jonathanvorce.com
More about Jonathan Vorce: linktr.ee/drjonathanvorce
45 min - The Old Testament Priest Is the New Testament Believer
Every believer is part of the priesthood. Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches how the Old Testament priesthood is a pattern for the church today.
In this message:
- The three clans of Levites who served in the Old Testament priesthood
- Why people with a gift of mercy and people with a gift of giving can see ministry so differently
- Why God put us all under one roof and what it means to celebrate one another, not just tolerate one another
- How to stop competing and start completing one another as the body of Christ
Recommended reading: Strategic Partnerships in the Bible: Better Together by Jonathan Vorce. An exploration of the key relationships in Scripture that shaped God's plans, and what they teach about partnership today.
Become a partner today: jonathanvorce.com/donate
Get your free ebook, Presence Driven: jonathanvorce.com
More about Jonathan Vorce: linktr.ee/drjonathanvorce
49 min - There's a Worshiper in You, Part 5: I've Got You Covered
Part 5 of the Tabernacle series, There's a Worshiper in You. Dr. Jonathan Vorce teaches the types and symbols of being covered and protected by God.
Scripture: John 10:9-10
In this message:
- The door of the holy place, a picture of Jesus as the only way into God's presence
- The five pillars at the door, a pattern of the fivefold ministry
- The four coverings of the tabernacle, beginning with the white linen that speaks of the righteousness of God
- The pattern of the cross in the layout of the tabernacle
Recommended reading: Hosting the Holy Ghost by Jonathan Vorce. A practical guide to welcoming and walking in the presence of the Holy Spirit day to day, also taught as a Covenant University course.
Become a partner today: jonathanvorce.com/donate
Get your free ebook, Presence Driven: jonathanvorce.com
More about Jonathan Vorce: linktr.ee/drjonathanvorce
49 min - There's a Worshiper in You, Part 4: The Passover (Exodus 12 and Psalm 91)
Part 4 of the Tabernacle series, There's a Worshiper in You. The word Passover comes from pasha, from the noun pesah, which resembles the Egyptian word pesh, meaning to spread wings over in order to protect.
Scripture: Exodus 11 and 12; Psalm 91
In this message:
- How God delivered Israel after 430 years of captivity
- Why the blood of the lamb on the doorposts caused the destroyer to pass over
- Why God balances righteousness with loving mercy
- How Jesus, the spotless Lamb, is our way of escape and our covering, with the same word of protection in Psalm 91
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Get your free ebook, Presence Driven: jonathanvorce.com
More about Jonathan Vorce: linktr.ee/drjonathanvorce
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About Jonathan Vorce Podcast
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Bible teaching and sermons from Dr. Jonathan Vorce, lead pastor of Lakewood Family Church in Bayonet Point, Florida. Plain, warm, Scripture-first messages on the presence of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, revival, marriage, faith, and everyday Christian living.
Dr. Vorce preached his first sermon at eight years old and has pastored for more than 30 years. He is also Chancellor and President of Covenant University and the author of 15 books, including Presence Driven: The Presence of Jesus Changes Everything. He and his wife Donna have been married since 1990.
His motto: "The Word Will Work if You Work the Word!"
Get his free ebook, Presence Driven, at jonathanvorce.com.
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