This continues a series of brief studies with the students at Cross Creek Christian School on our spiritual warfare. The focus today is learning the truth about how Satan lies to us about sin. Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out the brief videos Vickie and I have begun to upload to our new … Continue reading CCCS Chapel 2/15/18 The Belt of Truth-part 1 (Podcast) →

This is a brief devotional shared with students at Tellico Plains Junior High on Valentine’s Day 2018. Stay in the Battle! Steve Please check out the brief videos Vickie and I have begun to upload to our new Facebook page.  To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-strong-in-christ-steve/id563175497 Listen … Continue reading What Does God Think about Valentine’s Day? (Podcast) →

In this study: What unusual thing was going on with the 12 disciples Paul found in Ephesus? Is it possible for the Holy Spirit to be working in us without our awareness? Why was He so obvious at times in the book of Acts? What can we learn from the way Paul taught in the … Continue reading Acts 19-21 (Part 1) Paul’s Logic & Emotions Get in the Way (Podcast) →

In this study: What were some of the main warnings and admonitions that God gave the Ephesian elders through Paul? What did they do right? What did they do wrong? Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out the brief videos Vickie and I have begun to upload to our new Facebook page.  To find … Continue reading Acts 19-21 (Part 2) Learning from the Ephesians (Podcast) →

This is a 11-minute talk I shared with students and staff at Cross Creek Christian School on Thursday, February 2, 2018.  My goal was to help us all see the importance of being effective spiritual warriors so that we will one day look back on this life with the fewest  regrets possible. Stay in the … Continue reading CCCS Devotions 2/1/18 Spiritual Warfare (Podcast) →

This is the recording of a live study with the residents at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home in Etowah, TN on January 27, 2018 In this study: “Believe in” can mean more than one thing The danger of seeing Jesus as a “celebrity” The importance of recognizing our need for Jesus How our culture makes it … Continue reading John 4:45-47 We All Need Jesus All the Time (Podcast) →

In this study: The omniscience of God The omnipresence of God The difference between omnipresence and pantheism The amazing creation of a human baby in the image of God How pro-abortionists love darkness and hate the light and frantically try to stamp it out Illustrations from current news items Time of prayer (requests listed below) … Continue reading Psalm 139 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday 2018 (podcast) →

This is a word of encouragement from 1 Corinthians 10:13 given during Thursday Devotions at Cross Creek Christian School on January 11, 2018 Stay in the battle! Steve Please check out the brief videos Vickie and I have begun to upload to our new Facebook page.  To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes … Continue reading 1 Corinthians 10:13 Cross Creek Christian School Devotions (Podcast) →

In this study: The account of the supernatural release of Paul and Silas from the Philippian jail The account of the conversion of the jailer Why the presentation of the Gospel can be extremely simple, even though there are critical truths we must not deny The advantages of being a citizen of Rome How Paul gives … Continue reading Acts 16:25-17:3 Philippi (part 2) (Podcast) →

In this study: An overview of Paul’s first and second missionary journeys The historical importance of the city of Philippi The account of the conversion of Lydia The account of the slave girl set free from her demonization The account of the arrest of Paul and Silas The amazing example of praising God under horrific … Continue reading Acts 16:11-25 Philippi (part 1) (Podcast) →