Weathering The Storm

In this episode, we continue our series on "weathering the storm of religious confusion" by examining the one true church we find in the New Testament. There are thousands upon thousands of religious organizations in the world. How do we sort through the madness and find the truth? I hope you will join me with an open mind and open Bible to allow God's Word to speak for itself on this subject. 

We live in a world of religious confusion. Though Christians are to "speak the same thing, be of the same mind and of the same judgment," we have many who claim to be "Christians," but do not "do what the Lord says" (1 Cor. 1:10; Luke 6:46). Jesus prayed for unity (John 17:20-21) and God is not the Author of confusion but of peace (1 Cor. 14:33), yet we have division and confusion in the religious world. This episode begins a three-part series on "weathering the storm of religious confusion" as we examine AUTHORITY. I hope and pray that this will be beneficial for you and help you have a better grasp on the authority of God. 

Depression is a real epidemic facing our world today. Contrary to what many believe, Christians are not immune to depression. Christians are to be the most joyful people in the world, experience the peace that passes understanding, and reflect the light of Christ to the world. Though this is true, life still happens and yes, even Christians can become depressed. In this episode, we will look at some men of God who experienced feelings of depression to see how they were able to "weather the storm" in hopes that it will help you. Whether you are struggling with depression or want to help someone who is struggling with depression, I hope that this episode will encourage you. 

In this episode, we discuss the reality of injustice as a storm we face in life. Injustice or unfairness is evident in the workplace, the school system, on the ball-field, and even in the home or congregations of the Lord's church. Prejudice and discrimination are very real problems that exist in the world today. As we go to the Word of God, we notice several individuals who suffered wrong for doing right. By looking to their example, hopefully, we can be encouraged to "weather the storm" of injustice. 

In this episode, we discuss the "unknowns" that we face in this life. It may be the unknown of a new career path, school, marriage, having children, or being diagnosed with a medical condition you didn't see coming. How do we approach the unknown? As always, we go to the Word of God to find the answer. We will be in Hebrews 11 to look at three specific examples of individuals who "weathered the storm" of the unknown. By looking at their example, hopefully, we can apply what they did to our lives. It is my prayer that this episode will help you "weather the storm" of the unknown. 

Do you ever feel like you are not good enough? Do you ever feel worthless or useless? Have you ever wondered what your purpose is and whether or not you could make a positive impact in a given situation? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, you are not alone. We all feel inadequate at times. In this episode, we look to the Word of God to find an example of one who felt inadequate. As we examine how he was able to weather the storm, we look to make points of application that may help us. I hope that this episode will encourage and benefit you in some way to "weather the storm" of inadequacy.  

In this episode, we discuss the "storm of pressure" as something we all feel to some degree in this life. Pressure comes from within and without. We feel pressure from our jobs, marriages, sports, and several other areas of life. How do we handle pressure when it comes our way? Join me as we take a look at three young men who were able to weather the storm of pressure and literally go through the fire untouched! I hope this study will be beneficial to you and help you in some way to "weather the storm" of pressure! 

In this episode, we discuss the reality of impatience in this impatient world. Our society today is used to having everything "at the drop of a hat." With that, it is difficult to practice patience. Our impatient society cries out, "We want patience and we want it now!" How do we weather the storm of impatience? As we go to the Word of God, We look at the patience of Job and Jesus to see what it looks like to practice patience even when the circumstances are extremely difficult. I hope and pray that this helps you "weather the storm" of impatience. 

In this episode, we discuss the storm of guilt by looking at the example of Peter. We notice that there is a difference between being guilty and experiencing guilt, but also how to handle guilt when it is a result of sin. I pray that this episode will help you "weather the storm" of guilt in your life that all may be well with your soul. 

Doubt will consume and cripple us. In this episode, we look to the example of "Doubting Thomas" to see how we can weather the storm of doubt. Our study comes primarily from John 20 to examine how Thomas went from saying, "I will not believe" to "My Lord, and My God!" I hope that this will help you "weather the storm" of doubt.