The next time you have to face overwhelming circumstances, your mind will definitely be meditating on something. Why not let that “something” be this wonderful passage of Scripture. There are wonderful promises to Joshua here that parallel wonderful promises that we are given in Christ. And there are important specific commands given to Joshua here … Continue reading Joshua 1:1-9 How to Face Overwhelming Circumstances (Podcast) →

For those of you who have followed our Veritas project  through the years, you know that one of the primary objectives of Veritas has been to help especially young adults, but actually to help all of us, know how to give an answer to anyone who asks us a reason for the hope that is … Continue reading Veritas and Evangelism (Podcast) →

God tells us, through the Apostle Peter: “8 ¶ Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.” (1 Peter 5:8-9 ESV) This … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:8-9 Doing Aggressive Spiritual Warfare (Podcast) →

In this podcast: Some reminders, thoughts, and a prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. (Today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) Introduction to 2 Peter, noting the similarities between 2 Peter 2 and Jude Peter’s determination NOT to be exalted above other believers (a mistake that the … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:1-7 A True Christian (Part 1 of 2) (Podcast) →

In this study: The grave danger of presumption of salvation that many make based on a prayer in VBS, a prayer in a counseling room, a prayer at a revival, an emotional experience, or baptism The consistent Scriptural warning that the only way to have assurance of salvation is by the fruit produced in us … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:8-11 A True Christian (Part 2 of 2) (Podcast) →

Married? Thinking about getting married? God has given us great wisdom in 1 Peter 3. This podcast consists of a discussion with some great insights from several couples from the A5B class at Sevier Heights Baptist Church who have, collectively, been married for many, many decades. (In fact, collectively, actually centuries!) There is a lot … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:1-7 Strengthening Your Marriage (Podcast) →

In 1 Peter 3:8-12 God gives us a long list of rapid-fire commands. And He tells us, essentially, “This is the way to blessing!” But He also adds the ominous warning, “If you ignore this way to blessing, I will set my face against you.” We must not minimize the seriousness of that warning! We … Continue reading 1 Peter 3:8-12 The Way to Blessing (Podcast) →

This podcast is a brief (~10  minutes) study of how God often seems to let a vision die before He raises it up again. It’s a report given to the A5B class at Sevier Heights after learning that some of the Veritas Clubs in public schools are not starting back up this year. The concept of … Continue reading Death of a Vision? (Podcast) →

In this study: How children’s appetites must be trained for health Things that can dull our appetite for God’s Word Tips for getting a healthy appetite for God’s Word 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 To subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on other … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting an Appetite for God’s Word (Podcast) →

In this study: The wonderful word, “come” Coming to Jesus for salvation Coming to Jesus for peace and strength and wisdom and grace to help in time of need Jesus the Foundation Stone and the Keystone and a Stone of stumbling What we can learn from the metaphor of “living stones” How we are to function … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:4-8 Living Stones & Holy Priests (Podcast) →