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Trending Upward
Trending Upward is a Bible-based podcast hosted by Chad Hayes, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Texas. Each episode of Trending Upward delivers concise biblical truths that are aimed at helping believers trend upward in their walk with God.
Episodes
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Following Christ Vs. Following Pastor
Today we will look at the subject of where the pastor of the church is to to be positioned in your life. This is very important in the day in which we live…
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We Faint Not
The Apostle Paul discusses the decline of our physical bodies on the daily while we also have a renewing "spiritually" on the daily. Are you experiencing that…
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What is Man?
What is Man? is the Question that David asked God. More specifically, What is man that thou art sinful of him? Be reminded of Gods goodness in making himself…
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Jesus is the Gift
As Christmas is approaching it is important to be reminded of the fact that Jesus is the gift. Jesus is the reason for the season!
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God, The Disrupter
Haggai 2:6-7, Sometimes God has to bring chaos in order to bring order! Be encouraged during chaos that in precedes order.
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Comfort in Service
Today, we will look at how the Lord comforted Jeremiah and encouraged him to pursue God's will for his life.
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Begin With God
If we are not careful we will go out in service to God without first meeting with God. It is from our time with God that our service should flow.
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Biblical Separation
Biblical Separation is still as important as it's always been! Are you committed to it? Are you influencing the world or is the world influencing you?
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Praise at Midnight
Paul and Silas were having a good time in the Lord in Acts 16. They were praying and praising the Lord all while in prison and as a result the Lord used them…
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Dealing with Hypocrites
We have all had our run ins and dealings with Hypocrites. Today we look to the Words of Christ regarding "motes" and "beams" and I trust it will be of help to…
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Happy Thanksgiving
How to be thankful this Thanksgiving! Focus on the goodness of God and not the areas you would consider lacking. Shift focus from self to the Saviour.
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What Do I need Jesus For?
On todays Podcast we will be looking at 10 reasons that you need Jesus. Don't spend another day rejecting Christ. Trust in Him today.
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Hinderances to Moving Forward
On todays episode of Trending Upward we are going to be looking at 10 hinderances to moving forward. Be on the lookout for these things and avoid them.
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It's Been Long Enough
Deuteronomy 1:7-8 - The Lord tells Israel, "Ye have dwelt here long enough." When the Lord says this then it's time to get up and move!
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Life in Christ
Jesus want to give you a new life, a better life if you will simply trust Him. As the Hymn says, "Simply Trusting."
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Enjoying Gods Presence Pt.2
Gods presence is essentia! I look for Gods confirming presence in everything as it conincides with His written Word!
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Enjoying God's Presence
Are you abiding in the presence of God! There is joy and pleasure in nearness to God.
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Self-Opposition
Often times we call deal with self opposition, but we will also see others who are opposing themselves. Today we will look at how to deal with self opposition.
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A New Name
The name Jason meant supplanter, deceiver, it wasn' t a good name and the Lord wanted to change that. Jacob and God wrestled it out one night until the break…
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Is There Not a Cause
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath. David wasn't content to sit around and talk about Goliath and how Goliath needed taken care of. David was willing to take care…
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A Pinned Down Church
The Church of the living God is far too powerful to be pinned down. Is Christ pinned down? No! His church should not be pinned down either! It is time to…
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Jesus Gives Leave
Are you dealing with things in your life that need to be given leave? Do you desire things in your life that need to be spoken into existence? Jesus can give…
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Avoiding Distractions
The potential for distractions are all around us. But, we chose whether or not we will be distracted. We are to position ourselves on the daily in a place…
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Crucified With Christ
Are you committed to daily dying? Being crucified with Christ is not an overnight thing, it is carried out over the course of time from daily dying.
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God Uses The Weak
People say, "God can't use me I am weak." But, God has used the weak before, and is using the weak, and will use the weak."
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Our Inability vs. Gods Ability
Our mindset should be, "I can't but God can." How much more could be accomplished for the Lord if we kicked I can't to the curb and focused on God can?
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Ministry - Through Christ
Called to the ministry? We all are in some capacity. Maybe you feel that it is beyond you. Maybe it is. But it isn't beyond God to work through you to…
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Biblical Love
When we consider Biblical love, it is a love that extends beyond our humanity and reaches up into the heavens. I trust you will be helped by todays podcast.
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No Unity Between Good and Evil
Evil calls for unity, but it always comes at the expense of truth. Truth and evil will never be in agreement.
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Differing Positions
As the world grows more and more wicked you must realize that you will not agree with everyone! You will encounter differing positions and how you handle those…
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Intolerance to Truth
Intolerance to truth is at an all time high in our country. Those who shout "tolerance" want acceptance. However, they don't want to accept those who speak…
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Institutional Change
The church of the living God is an institution that Jesus Christ died for. Christ came to give life and life more abundantly. So, a changing church that is…
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Are You Willing to Change?
Change is often times hard but nearly always necessary. Are You Willing to Change?
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Achieving Gods Will
Knowing Gods will and achieving Gods will are two different things! I hope todays episode will help you in achieving Gods will.
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What Resentful People Say
Are you resentful? Take this test. Do you know someone who is resentful? Take this test.
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Avoiding Anxiety
Are you anxious? How to deal with anxiety through the help of the Lord.
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Letting Go
Letting go is not always easy, but we must let go of the past, let go of control and give everything over to the Lord.
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Bitterness
Bitterness is a poison that will destroy you and everyone around you! Don't fall into that trap! If you are in that trap, Christ can set you free.
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Forgiveness
Forgiveness is not always easy but is always right, and always rewarding, and well pleasing in the sight of the Lord.
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Life = Hope
Today we will be looking at where there is life there is hope! I trust it will be an encouragement to you today.
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Harmless as Dove’s
Today we will be looking at being, "wise as a serpent and harmless as doves" I trust it will be of help to you.
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Growing in Grace Pt. 10
Today we will be on Pt. 10 of our 10pt. series on Growing in Grace
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Growing in Grace Pt. 9
Today we will be on Pt.9 of our 10pt series on Growing in Grace
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Growing in Grace Pt.8
Today we will be on Pt. 8 of our 10pt. series on Growing in Grace.
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Growing in Grace Pt. 7
Today we will be on Pt. 7 of our 10pt. series on growing in grace.
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Growing in Grace Pt.5
Pt. 5 of 10pt. series on Growing in Grace. I trust it will be of help to you.
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Biting One Another
In Galatians 5 the Apostle Paul warns the church at Galatia against biting one another and devouring one another. Unfortunately, we are seeing this more and…
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Growing in Grace Pt. 3
Pt. 3 of our 10 pt. series on growing in grace. "The Role of Scripture in Growth."
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A Work in Progress
Join us today as we breakdown Philippians 1:6. I trust it will be of help to you.
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Rejoice when it is Hard
It is not always easy to rejoice but it does please God and it is also beneficial to us us spiritually. When we rejoice in unfavorable situations is reveals…
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A Faith that Speaks Pt.2
Upon attending the Memorial Service for Dr. Raymond Barber the Lord stirred up within my heart this two part series on Faith. I trust it will be of help.
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A Faith that Speaks Pt.1
Upon attending the Memorial Service for Dr. Raymond Barber the Lord stirred up within my heart this two part series on Faith. I trust it will be of help.
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Dangers of Discord
Discord is very dangerous tool in the hands of the evil one. Sometimes all it takes is for one person to be used of the devil and soon a great division is…
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Brokenness Pt. 2
Today will be concluding our short series on brokenness and how God uses it in our life .