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Walter Spires - Only Jesus Saves
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- Walter Spires - Only Jesus Saves
Men in the Bible Series - #117 Time to "Man Up" and Ask the Hard Question...
We learned much about the God of the Bible from His character to expectations of His men. We learned a great deal about many of these men and relationships…
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Men in the Bible Series - #116 What Have You Learned from God's Men
We have completed our time in the Old Testament looking into the lives of more than three dozen men in more than 100 episodes. What did you learn about their…
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Men in the Bible Series - #115 One Path to Knowing & Understanding God
Bible References: "Then God said..." (Genesis 1); "Then the Lord God commanded (Adam) saying..." (Genesis 2: 16); "Long ago, at many times and in many ways…
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Men in the Bible Series #114 God’s Final Words of Warning Came with Hope
Key Bible Verses: John the Baptist is coming. Malachi 3: 1a Jesus Messiah is right behind him: Malachi 3: 1b - 3 The Great Day of Judgment awaits: Malachi 4: 1…
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Men in the Bible Series - #113 God's Final Old Testament Warnings include words on MARRIAGE
Key Verse(s): "Because the LORD has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously, though she is your…
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Men in the Bible Series - #112 "Dissing God"
Key Bible Verse: "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is My respect?' says…
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Men in the Bible Series - #111 One more "P" in Nehemiah's Leadership Model of Success - Perseverance!
Key Verse(s): For all of them were trying to frighten us, thinking, "They will become discouraged with the work and it will not be done." But now, O God…
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Men in the Bible Series - #110 4 P's Every Successful Christian Leader Must Possess and Practice
Key Verse: So I answered and said to them, "the God of heaven will give us success, therefore we His servants will arise and build..." Nehemiah 2 :20
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Men in the Bible Series #109 Nehemiah - Leadership Skills you could write a book about (Part 1)
This week we focus on one of the greatest leaders in the Bible. God did not call him out as He did Moses and others. This man saw (and felt) a great need and…
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Men in the Bible Series - #108 Fearless Faith
Key Verse: Ezra 8: 22 "For I was ashamed to request from the king troops and horsemen to protect us from the enemy on the way, because we had said to the king…
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Men in the Bible Series - #107 Ezra - An Unknown Bible Hero
Key Verse: "For had Ezra set his heart to study the law of the Lord, and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel." Ezra 7: 10 Bible…
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Men in the Bible Series #106 Choosing the Hard Road
After 70 years of captivity, the Jews were given the freedom to return to Israel and Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. They all jumped at the chance...right?…
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Men in the Bible Series - #105 Daniel in the Lions' Den
This is perhaps the most beloved of all children's Bible stories (and men who have child-like faith). We close the book of Daniel with one more amazing…
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Men in the Bible Series - #104 Faith and Fire
IMHO, this is the greatest "faith in action" testimony in all of the Bible. Hanniah, Mishael, and Azariah (aka Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) were men of…
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Men in the Bible Series - #103 Prayer Warriors
The death penalty sends a lot of men to their knees. However these four men were accustomed to that "lofty" position in good times and bad. Bible References…
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Men in the Bible Series #102 Eat Your Vegetables
Key Verse: “But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice of food or with the wine which he drank...” Bible References…
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Men in the Bible Series - #101 The Price of Obedience? Are you willing to pay it?
Key Verse: O Lord, I have become a laughingstock...everyone mocks me." (from Jeremiah 20: 7) Chameleon Christian or obedient man of God like Jeremiah...no…
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Men in the Bible Series - #100 Warning - This Contains Offensive Material
Key Verse: "And the fear of Me is not in you. " (from Jeremiah 2: 19) Bible References: Jeremiah 2: 5, 13, 17 - 3: 1
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Men in the Bible Series - #99 Answering When (not if) God Calls
Isaiah responded, "Here am I. Send me." Now it was Jeremiah's turn and he did not disappoint. He had not idea the severity of this call and what lay ahead. But…
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Men in the Bible Series - #98 Ignoring the Warning Signs
This is never a good idea. But it particularly bad (and stupid) when the signs come from God Himself. Bible References: I refer you to all the key verses from…
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Men in the Bible Series - #97 Minor Prophet...Major Messages
Micah. There was nothing "minor" in the powerful words the Lord gave him to speak to His people. Exhortation followed by encouragement! Bible References: Micah…
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Men in the Bible Series #96 Isaiah's Picture of Messiah looked a lot like Jesus
...only because His life, death and resurrection fulfilled many of them. The rest will be when Jesus returns. Are you ready for that? Bible References: Isaiah…
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Men in the Bible Series #95 "Woe is me for I am ruined!"
That was just part of Isaiah's humble response when his eyes beheld God Incarnate on His throne in all of His glory. He followed that with, "I am a man of…
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Men in the Bible Series - #94 The Strangest Command God Ever Gave Man - Hosea and Gomer (not Pyle)
The fact that God told Hosea to marry a whore is mind-blowing for some. The fact that her name was Gomer makes many in our culture today chuckle. But God was…
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Men in the Bible Series - #93 The Judgment of God - The Love of God
That title provides an overview of the first "major" prophet's book. The theme remains consistent because that is the nature of God. We are going to hit the…
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Men in the Bible Series - #92 God Even Used a Fig Farmer - Amos
"...yet you have not returned to Me." Thru Amos - a fig farmer not a prophet, God called out His people and gave them more chances to repent and turn back to…
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Men in the Bible Series #91 Locust Storms - Then and Now
Key Verse: "And rend your hearts and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in…
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Men in the Bible Series - #90 "There are more with us than with them."
Elisha's servant was a lot like many of us. His vision was limited to what he could see...until God opened his eyes. Bible References: 2 Kings 6: 8 - 23
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Men in the Bible Series - #89 The Pride of a Leper
How can a man of lofty position who was also a leper be so prideful he refused the healing God had for him? Bible References: 2 Kings 5: 1 - 14
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Men in the Bible Series - #88 Miracles
Miracles get everyone's attention. There is more to this story than filling pots with oil... Bible References: 2 Kings 4: 1-7
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Men in the Bible Series - #87 The Double Portion - What would you ask for?
Before Elijah departed for Heaven, he asked Elisha what he could do for him. His answer will surprise some and challenge others. Bible References: 2 Kings 2: 9…
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Men in the Bible Series - #86 Crossing Your Jordan
The Jordan River is one of the most important locations in biblical history. The events and crossings that took place over and in it changed history and our…
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Men in the Bible Series - #85 The Power of God - Then and Now
Just as it was in the days of Joshua and Elijah, the power of God is on display today through the Holy Spirit in the lives men of faith who believe He is…
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Men in the Bible Series - #84 Bethel - Experiencing God's Presence
Loneliness is epidemic in our country despite all the "social media". God asked me to remind you His presence is always available IF we choose to enter into…
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Men in the Bible Series - #83 Gilgal - God's Place of Preparation
God is deeply committed to the "man preparation" business. As He did throughout Scripture, His desire is to prepare us for His work. The question is are we…
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Men in the Bible Series - #82 God’s Succession Plan
Got told Elijah to make one more circuit through several of the cities in which he had ministered. Elisha faithfully followed and that is the point of today’s…
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Men in the Bible Series - #81 Even the Mightiest Men of God can be crippled with fear and depression
In all the Bible, I do not think there is a wider swing of emotions - the high experienced from God's awesome display of power over Baal to fear and the depths…
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Men in the Bible Series - #80 God vs Baal - No Contest
After three years of drought and the accompanying hardships, God told Elijah to come out of hiding and stand before the king that sought to kill him. God was…
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Men in the Bible Series - #79 Elijah Appears on the Scene with more bad news
No prophet or preacher wants his first words from God to be telling "His people" they are about to enter a long, crippling - even deadly - drought. Elijah was…
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Men in the Bible Series - #78 The Resentful Prophet
Resentment is an unbecoming condition of the heart in any man of God, especially a prophet. Why would Jonah be angry that God forgave the repentant people of…
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Men in the Bible Series - #77 The Repentant Prophet
God sometimes goes to great lengths to get our full attention. From the belly of a giant fish, He had Jonah's! Bible References: Jonah 1: 4 - 2: 10
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Men in the Bible Series - #76 The Reluctant Prophet
Perhaps the most famous prophet in the Bible did not sign up voluntarily when God came calling. In fact, he ran the other way! Bible References: Jonah 1: 1-3…
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Men in the Bible Series - #75 Prophets and Kings
Israel, now a divided nation, was guilty of allowing pagan people and nations to infiltrate their society and destroy their godly heritage and culture. Sound…
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Men in the Bible Series - #74 One Nation Under God No More
God's words to Solomon come to pass. Ten of the twelve tribes are torn away from the authority of his successor. Bible References: 1 Samuel 8; 1 Kings 11 - 14
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Men in the Bible Series - #73 The Wisdom of Solomon was not passed on to his son
It sounded good at the beginning, Solomon's son the new king sought advice from the same elders that counseled his father. But... Bible References: 1 Kings 12…
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Men in the Bible Series - #72 How "Tolerance" Destroyed God's People
Don't think it cannot happen here! Bible References: 1 Kngs 11: 1-13
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Men in the Bible Series - #71 Solomon takes the throne
Solomon took the throne with his father David's blessing. He asked for and received the gift of wisdom and discernment from God. It served him well for many…
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Men in the Bible Series - #70 A Humbled King and Father teaches his son with his dying words
A dying King David, called his son Solomon to his side and instructed him in the ways of the Lord - a clear lesson to all dads. Bible References: 1 Kings 1…
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Men in the Bible Series - #69 Examining Our Lives in the Light of David's
For two weeks we have looked into the highly exposed life of David - good and bad. How does your compare? Bible References: 2 Samuel 2-24
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Men in the Bible Series - #68 Consequences
By the blood of Jesus, God will forgive any sin confessed by a humble heart. But sometimes consequences of our sin continue to plague us. Bible References: 2…
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Men in the Bible Series - #67 More of Why God Called David "a man after My own heart
David was trouble that he was living in a better palace than God's visible testimony - the Ark of the Covenant. Bible References: 2 Samuel 7: 1-2; 18-29
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Men in the Bible Series - #66 Why God Called David "a man after My own heart"
Based on where we left King David, it is hard to understand how he was the ONLY man in the Bible with this amazing description. Listen and learn. Bible…
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Men in the Bible Series - #65 King David begins to look very human
Bad decisions and errors in judgement impact kings and famous men perhaps even more than the rest of us. God is willing to forgive our sins, but the…
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Men in the Bible Series - #64 David Becomes King - sort of
After many years in waiting (and hiding), God's anointed one - David - finally becomes king. We can learn a lot from how he was able to rise to that occasion…
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Men in the Bible Series - #63 David Honors God by sparing an evil king
David had his chances to kill the king who tried to kill him on many occasions. But he would not raise a hand against God's anointed. Bible References: 1…
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Men in the Bible Series - #62 David and Goliath - God Sent a Boy to do a Man's Job
Most experts agree David was 15 or younger when he took on this giant warrior because the real soldiers ran away in fear. David could not stand that fact that…
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Men in the Bible Series - #61 David the Shepherd Boy
David the boy became King David, the man after God's own heart, because men of God invested in his life. Bible References: 1 Samuel 16; Proverbs 22:6
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Men in the Bible Series - #60 Introducing David - the Man After God's Own Heart
David's entry into biblical HIStory is an inflection point of a sort. We are going to dwell on his life for a while because so much parallels our own. Yet…
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Men in the Bible Series - #59 Jonathan - A Friend Who Sticks Closer than a Brother
All of us would be incredibly blessed to have a friend like Jonathan. He loved David in a way Jesus taught us to love. Bible References: 1 Samuel 13 -31
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Men in the Bible Series #58 What King Saul has in Common with You and Me
As we examine the lives of men in the Bible, it’s important to look at their successes and failures and examine our hearts in light of those lest we fall on…