Pulpit Power Podcast

I would think that if I was trying to impress God with my faith that I might be seen as overdoing it, somewhat proud and maybe a bit boastful. But there is a faith that gets our Lord’s attention that has nothing to do with shouting from the rooftop of the highest skyscraper. It’s actually the opposite. How low get we get in being humble, being a true servant and being the least of these. Join Pastor Tony Scheving and listen attentively to today’s message as we look in the Book of Matthew at a “Faith That Impresses God.”

There was a time when it seemed like a crowd of people, full of pride and self, were controlling the destiny of Jesus Christ. But that would be impossible and as out Lord said, they wouldn’t be able to do anything to Him if His Father hadn’t allowed it. Christ was fulfilling thousands of years of prophecies in just a matter of hours. Let’s all turn in our Bibles to the book of Mark beginning in the fifteenth chapter and let’s see how it played out with “God in the Hands of Angry Sinners.”

After hearing today’s message, you may feel better about yourself for a few reasons. First is that whatever you are going through, you are not alone. You are in good company and there is a solution. Second, what you’re going through may be for your good. And lastly and most importantly is that whatever it is that is troubling you is for the glory of God. Turn in your Bible to the fifth chapter of Job and listen closely as we hear what God’s Holy Word say about “The Troubles of Life!”

Today, we are looking the question of a lifetime. Sometimes people are perceived as something totally opposite of who they really are. People you know, or maybe even yourself, may have been accused of something that truthfully did not take place. Sometimes during these trials, it may benefit you to not attack and try to defend yourself, but to remain silent. Please turn in your Bible to the 15th chapter of the Book of Mark as we ask you, “What Will You Do with Jesus?”

Sometimes we make profound promises that we don’t keep, whether intentionally or not. Watch out, because this may be something that we have to live with for the rest of our lives, like the Apostle Paul with a thorn in his side. This has happened countless times throughout creations’ history and it would be safe to say that you would be in good company with some well-known biblical heroes of the faith. Jesus knows us and how we’ll turn out but we can see in God’s Word and hear from today’s message just what happens when we are “Following Jesus Afar Off.”

Sometimes I don’t make promises because I believe there is a chance that I wouldn’t be able to hold it. Maybe some characters from the Bible, such as Peter the Apostle, should have done the same. Imagine promising the Lord that you will do anything for him, go to any distance for him, and even die for him, and then when the time comes to prove your loyalty to those statements to him, you turn and bolt. Most humans would get bitter and angry and may even not ever speak with you again. Not our Lord. In fact, Jesus went the step further and encouraged Peter to Pastor his flock that He would be soon departing from. Open up God’s Word to the book of Mark once again, and beginning from the 14th chapter, we’ll find out about ‘Forsaking the Lord.”

What would bring a Christian happiness? If you were asked this question, how would you answer it? Would you say family? Would you say your job, and upcoming event, or even money? Our Lord said “Blessed is the pure in heart.” Just what exactly does that mean? Well, it has to do with being single-hearted. God’s Word has the answers for ‘what not to seek after’ for ‘happiness’ and also what Jesus states what we should hunger and strive for. Turn in your Bible and tune in to Pastor Tony Scheving to find out more about how “Holiness Equals Happiness.”

Christians. Are you weary of doing the work of the Lord or do you take a stand for Him? Are you keeping Christ to yourself when you leave church or can you be found with your family praying in public places, giving a drink in the name of Christ or even sharing the Gospel? We can depend on Jesus to be bold, courageous, and strong to help us be light in a dying and lost world. Turn, if you would, to the book of Mark and beginning in the 14th chapter to see if we have similarities like the Apostles when they were at times, “Ashamed of Jesus?”