In this study: An overview of 1 Samuel chapters 9, 10, and 11. An introduction to the man Saul Early prophecies and types that indicate God intended for Israel to have kings–but in His time, not theirs Israel’s earlier flirtation with kingship under Gideon and Abimelech How “doing what is right in our own eyes” … Continue reading 1 Samuel 12 For His Great Name’s Sake (part 1) (podcast) →

In this study: The astonishing legal dilemma for Christian Pharmacists in Washington State How liberal secularists are guilty of bullying How the Supreme Court decision about Texas abortion clinic regulations puts women at risk for the sake of abortion convenience How we must never forget Kermit Gosnell (http://aboundingjoy.com/blog/?p=1241) How sexual desires now often trump freedom … Continue reading 1 Samuel 12 For His Great Name’s Sake (part 2) (podcast) →

In this study: The Problem with the way Eli dealt with Hophni and Phinehas The importance of spiritual accountability How our rebellion will not stop God The difference between proverbs and promises Why God can’t forgive us as an act of His will apart from the death of Christ Samuel as a type of Christ … Continue reading 1 Samuel 2:12-3:13 Accountable (podcast) →

In this Study: An overview of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles. Why God allowed men in the Old Testament to have multiple wives. How God often leaves the “why” questions unanswered, giving us opportunity to trust His wisdom. The significance of the Nazarite Vow and how it … Continue reading 1 Samuel 1:1-16 Hannah (Part 1)(Podcast) →

In this study: Wisdom to know when to answer and when to keep silent. The importance of worshiping God before the answer comes. How to exult in God at the time of greatest sacrifice. Hannah’s song. The folly of pride. Hannah–the first explicit prophecy of the Messiah. How Samuel’s life foreshadows the life of Jesus. How … Continue reading 1 Samuel 1:15-2:10 Hannah (Part 2) (Podcast) →

In the last part of Acts 9 we find two spectacular miracles that God performed through the apostle Peter. We also find two people (Peter and Dorcas) who were busily being used by God to do what He put them on earth to do to bring glory to Himself. The last part of this study … Continue reading Acts 9:32-43 Miracles (part 1) (Podcast) →

In this Podcast: The problem with staying with a tanner. An examination of two schools of thought about miracles today. 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 podcast apps (e.g. Beyond Pod for Android phones) enter … Continue reading Acts 9:41-43 Miracles (part 2) (podcast) →

In this study: How God empowered Stephen to preach a sermon that brought great conviction. How God used persecution to cause the gospel to go out to more people. Why the persecuted church often seems more effective at sharing the gospel than the comfortable church. Saul’s brutality against Christians. How the early Christians may have … Continue reading Acts 7 & 8 The Spirit of Power at Work (Podcast) →

In this Bible Study: How God amazes us with His perfect timing in having Philip arrive at the chariot of this important Ethiopian Official  at the moment when he has just read the greatest passage in Scripture on the Substitutionary Atonement in order to send the Gospel to Africa. How we need to take every … Continue reading Acts 8:26-40 God’s Awesome Timing (Podcast) →

In this study: What it means to “love earnestly.” How love can cover a multitude of sins. This is a Bible study recorded at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home on Saturday, April 23, 2016. At the end of this podcast, you will hear a brief song that was written and sung by a 91 year old brother … Continue reading 1 Peter 4:7-11(Part 2) Love Covers a Multitude of Sins (Podcast) →