Patmos Podcast

Forgiving those who have wronged us is not an easy task... nevertheless, forgiveness is not option for the Christian— its a commandment. Listen in as Pastor Chet and the Patmos staff discuss personal experiences of the liberating power forgiveness offers and the destructive nature of bitterness.

"Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." 1 John 2:15

Loving the world means being devoted to the world’s treasures, ideologies, and priorities. But God tells His children to set their hearts according to His eternal value system. Listen in as we discuss how your 'treasures' may reflect what is in your heart.

“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly." Matthew 6:16-18

Throughout scripture we hear of great men of faith taking time to fast. But why? What is the purpose of fasting and should we as Christians fast today? Tune in as we discuss what scripture says about this vital topic.

Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. Luke 12:51

Jesus is the author of peace, so how is it that He brings division? Listen in on this podcast to understand what kind of division Christ brings into our life.

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy,and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

Christ is not oppose to His followers having "nice things" but do your nice things have you? Lets dig in scripture to hear how Jesus addresses this heart issue.

Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged. . . do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. ( Matt. 7: 1, 2 & 6)

Why does Jesus warns us not to judge others because it may be used against us but then tell us to judge in order to discern who to share our pearls with. Is this a contradiction? Let's hear what our team has to say in this latest Patmos Podcast

If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your whole body than for your whole body to go into hell. ( Matt. 5: 29, 30)

The Christian community has many ideologies of war and peace. Some are pacifists, holding literally to the teaching of non-retaliation. Others embrace the idea of the ‘just war’, that we're called to oppose evil and stand against it. The podcast is not purposed to sway you toward any ideology of peace, but to guide you to understand what Jesus wants His disciples to do when confronted by evil.

It is crucial to understand what anger is. It is like the smoke detector warning us of impending danger. Tune in and be challenged to change.

For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:20)