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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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Brokenness Pt. 1
Today we are looking once again at brokenness we will look at several Bible figures who God used greatly but it was only after being broken.
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Brokenness - Introduction
Maybe you have experienced brokenness in your life and you need encouragement on how God uses it. I trust this podcast will be of help you.
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Humanism?
What is humanism? What are the dangers of it? What does the Bible say? On todays podcast we will answer these questions.
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Being a Witness
The Lord has called us to be a witness for Him. But it is not a calling that is without divine direction and support. The Lord leads us, the Lord equips us…
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He Took My Place
Today we look at the ultimate sacrificial gift to humanity. God gave us His Son! Jesus "laid" down His life and took my place.
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Truth Decay Pt. 3 - Heart is Deceitful
The heart is deceitfully wicked! It cannot be trusted the heart is anti-truth!
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Truth Decay Pt. 2- Relabeling Truth
Today we will be looking at Misinformation and the re labeling of truth. I trust it will be of help to you.
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Truth Decay Pt. 1- Moral Relativism
Moral Relativism? Is it in the Bible? On todays podcast we will consider the subject at hand.
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Good Tree vs. Corrupt Tree
How do we know a good tree from a corrupt tree? It's fruit! What is the fruit?
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Father's Day
On todays podcast we will look to the Word of God for a little challenge to our fathers.
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Discerning Gods Will
I trust todays podcast will be of help to anyone who is searching for God's will in their life.
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Embracing Reality
Today we will be looking at embracing reality. We live in a culture that is attempting to do all it can to disconnect from reality. Truth is the purest for of…
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God's Feeding Hand
I am thankful for the feeding hand of God! Be reminded of Gods faithful provisions for His children. Physically and Spiritually.
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The need for Wisdom
Today we will be looking at the need for Wisdom. I don't believe that we need to "know" more, but we need the wisdom to make the right use of the knowledge…
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Pioneers in the Bible
Today we will be looking pioneers in the Bible. The Lord still needs pioneers, a pioneer is one who is willing to do what hasn't been done before.
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Pioneering Spirit
Doing what has never been done, in places that it has never been done! It can be challenging, but if in obedience to God it will be rewarding.
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Living Peaceably
Living Peaceably with all men is not always possible. However, if we choose to be accountable to God for ourselves we will find that we are able to live…
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Truth is for our Good
Truth hurts sometimes. As a result of a lie from Satan that says, "everything that hurts isn't good." Has led many to oppose anything that hurts even if it's…
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Growing in Grace
Growing in Grace is something often referred to but can be difficult to come through on. We are, "let me get in there and fix it people." But God did not call…
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Form of Godliness
Those who have a "Form of Godliness" lack power. But, not just any power. They lack the power of God. the Bible says "turn away" from those who possess form of…
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Godly Spiritual Leaders
Today we will be looking at Godly Spiritual Leaders. It is coming from a blog post from Dr. Paul Chappell of Lancaster Baptist Church, in Lancaster Ca.
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Fruits of the Spirit
Are you filed with the Spirit? If you are, then these fruits will bear witness to that fact in your life.
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Because of Christ
What a privilege it is to have Jesus in this life! I trust you will be encouraged today.
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Materialistic Culture
In a culture that is driven by materials, and base their value/worth off the materials they posses. May we the believer not fall victim to the same trap.
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Hard Heart?
The temptation in trial is to become hard hearted. What was Jobs response? We will look to that today.
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Satan considers the Saints
A constant theme in this life is the very real fact that believers have an enemy and this enemy is constantly casing them out. Looking for any weakness that he…
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Dealing with Rejection Pt.2
Today we will be on Pt. 2 of our series on dealing with rejection. I trust it will be of help to you.
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Dealing with Rejection Pt.1
Have you ever been rejected? On the surface it's a difficult thing. But when you take a deeper look it's not that bad at all. God has made it a habit of using…
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Emotional Strongholds
What are emotional strongholds? Do you have any? On todays podcast we will look at this very thing.
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Love your Enemies
Do you have enemies? We all do. Do you love your enemies? If we are honest we would answer, "sometimes" or "none of the time," while some could answer, "yes."…
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Humble Desires
We all have desires but are you humble in your desires? Do you take your desires to God in humility?
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No Help in God?
Has anyone ever told you that you had no help in God? David did, but he had more than a few he had "many" tell him that he had no help in God. God is not only…
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Are you Heart Sick?
Todays podcast should serve as a help to those who minister in hope towards others. A side effect of ministering with hope will be hope deferred which results…
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He is Risen!
I trust you all had a great day in the Lords House on Resurrection Sunday! On todays podcast we are going to continue with that theme and consider the…
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Do you Love Instruction?
Thank you for tuning in to Trending Upward. Today we will be looking at Proverbs 12:1. We will look to loving Instruction and Knowledge, while also looking at…
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Dealing with Depression Pt.2
Are you depressed? Have you been depressed? Do you know someone who is depressed? In this two part series on depression we are going to look at how to…
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Dealing with Depression Pt. 1
Are you depressed? Have you been depressed? Do you know someone who is depressed? In this two part series on depression we are going to look at how to…
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Thanksgiving to God
On Trending Upward we will be looking to Psalm 116 as David is thanking God for deliverance.
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Resisting Temptation
How do we combat temptation? Jesus in Luke 4 is our example on how to do just that. We combat temptation with the Word of God.
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Dealing with Anxiety Pt.2
Today we are continuing with our series on "Dealing with Anxiety." As you surrender the cause of the anxiety to the Lord you can then experience the peace of…
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Dealing with Anxiety Pt. 1
Do you struggle with anxiety? I dare say that we all do. I trust this podcast will be of help to you as we look to Philippians 4.
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What about Alcohol?
What does the Bible say about alcohol? It says more than it is often given credit for. Why is that? Many have what they want to do, and have gone to the Bible…
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Are you Thirsty?
Christ is the only One who will truly satisfy your thirst. Are you thirsty?
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A Prophet without Honor
Often times you will desire to minister to those who are close to you. Maybe in your hometown, your home church, maybe even someone in your home or family. You…
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Experiencing Joy
Do you have joy? Has trials robbed you of your joy? I trust you will be encouraged from the book of Philippians as the Apostle Paul writes under the…
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt.6 - Sacrifice your Life
Today we will be on the last episode of our six part series on discipleship. I trust this series has been a help to you as you seek to trend upward.
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt. 5 - Sacrifice your Future
Today we will be looking at the sacrifice of future. This is a vital component to discipleship. Discipleship is following God. "Wherever He leads I will…
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt. 4 - Sacrifice your Timelines
Today we are on part four of our six part series on discipleship. We will be looking at how surrendering our timelines are essential to being a disciple.
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt. 3 - Sacrifice your Comforts
In the Christian life dying is living! We could also add that sacrifice is gain. Throughout the years I have sacrificed a lot, but I can tell you that I live a…
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt.2 - Sacrifice your Sin
On Trending Upward we will be looking at part two of our six part series on discipleship. Sacrificing our sin will be a vital component to our discipleship and…
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Discipleship is Sacrifice Pt. 1 - The Need for Disciples
On todays podcast we are going to be looking at the need for disciples in our day and age. The need is truly great. I trust this episode will be of help to you…
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Following God
On Trending Upward we are going to look at how we are to follow God. Be reminded of this today, "you can only go as fast as the one in front of you."
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Discipleship is Sacrifice - Introduction
Discipleship is Sacrifice will be a new six part series on Trending Upward beginning on March 10, 2025. Please share this trailer with all you know. I pray…
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Remember Where you Came From
On Trending Upward I want to take the audience down memory lane to when Jesus found you. Think back to who you were and where you were? Be grateful for His…
Trending UpwardThe Greatest is Charity
Are you struggling today with the offenses of others? I hope todays podcast will be help to you as we rediscover the key to it all. The key is Charity.
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When Someone you know Falls
On Trending Upward we will be looking at what it means you to when someone that you know experiences a fall in their lives.
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Responses to Christ's Preaching
The only perfect preacher was Jesus Christ. This perfect preacher did not yield perfect results. Why? The Free-will of man will often times get in the way as…
Trending UpwardSanctification Pt. 2 - "Put it Off"
Today on Trending Upward we will be looking once again to Colossians 3 and will be discussing what we as Believers need to "put off."
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Biblical Restoration Pt.4 - How are the Fallen Restored
On Trending upward we will be concluding our four part series on Biblical Restoration. I trust it will be a help to you as you seek to help others trend upward.