In this study: How, as we age, fiery trials should cause us less panic There is a time for waiting and a time for action. We must be able to discern which is which. What God communicates to our enemies when we require deliverance The God of the Bible is BOTH love, protection and salvation … Continue reading Exodus 14:13–15:19 Lessons from the Red Sea (Podcast) →

In this study: The significance  of the consecration of the firstborn How the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of the Firstfruits point to Jesus Significance of the term “between the evenings” How some are tempted by the fall feasts to predict the second coming of Jesus The huge challenge of passing … Continue reading Exodus 13:1-14:12 The Feasts Point to Jesus (Podcast) →

This is a message on self-discipline I shared with the students, faculty,  and staff in Chapel at Cross Creek Christian School in Sweetwater, TN on September 19, 2017. I pray God will use it to encourage you to stay in the battle! Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are … Continue reading Galatians 5:23 CCCS Chapel Message–Self-Discipline (Podcast) →

In this study: Moses argument with God Does God harden hearts? Zipporah is forced  to circumcise their son Getting prepared for God to work in ways that we do not expect and do not appreciate Stay in the battle! Steve 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 Exodus 1-4 Introduction to Exodus– I AM (part 2) (Podcast) →

In this study: Discussion of the dates and time frame for Israel’s time in Egypt and the Exodus Overview of the book of Exodus How Moses points us to Jesus How Exodus points us to Jesus The significance of God’s name, Yahweh How Jesus clarified the burning bush episode Stay in the battle! Steve To … Continue reading Exodus 1-4 Introduction to Exodus– I AM (part 1) (Podcast) →

In this study: Praying against the wicked The account of how David prayed against Ahithophel Learning to gaze on God and glance at our problems (instead of vice-versa) Praying for protection from traps and snares Stay in the battle! Steve 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 Psalm 141 Part 2 God Uses David to Teach Us a Wonderful Prayer (podcast) →

In this study: David’s only hope is the Lord The Altar of Incense and Prayer Praying for God to guard our lips Praying for wisdom to not be influenced or entrapped by wicked men Praying for counsel and even painful rebuke from righteous men How and when to offer counsel to others Stay in the … Continue reading Psalm 141 Part 1 God Uses David to Teach Us a Wonderful Prayer (podcast) →

This is the conclusion of a study of Psalm 51 that was begun in the previous podcast. In this study: How we are “in Adam” The danger of superficial confession The significance of hyssop How David’s life anticipates New Testament teaching (imputed righteousness, worship) The relationship between confession and joy and singing How a great … Continue reading Psalm 51 How to Confess Sin (Part 2) (podcast) →

One of the most precious promises we have from God’s Word is that “if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9) In Psalm 51, after his sin with Bathsheba, David gives us a beautiful example of the godly confession … Continue reading Psalm 51 How to Confess Sin (Part 1) (Podcast) →

In this study: How we must be enlightened How we can hear the Gospel over and over and not get it Why Jesus left Jerusalem Jesus’ perfect timing Why He had to go through Samaria Significance of the Living Water metaphor Significance of being baptized in the Holy Spirit Stay in the battle! Steve To … Continue reading John 4:1-14 The Woman at the Well (part 1) (Podcast) →