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Heart of Flesh
Heart of Flesh podcast exists because we love to talk about Jesus and all aspects of Christian Theology! Our goal is to help Christians grow in their faith by having deep theological discussions and relating them to practical everyday Christian living. Follow us on Instagram - @heartoffleshpodcast
Episodes
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The Mercy of God in the Book of Jonah
Text: Jonah 1:1-3 Main Point: God is More Eager to Save than We are to Share
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Heaven and Hell According to Jesus | Luke 6:20-26
In Luke 6:20-26, Jesus describes the two different types of people in the world. One group, Jesus says is "blessed" and to the other group Jesus says "woe to…
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The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls
Many people in the history of the church have died for the belief that faith alone in Jesus alone is sufficient to save sinners. Martin Luther once said that…
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The Joy of God in the Repentance of Sinners
This episode is a sermon on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this sermon James Kaczor highlights the nature and importance of true repentance and how it is…
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Isaiah 53 | The Clearest Old Testament Prophecy About Jesus
This episode is a sermon on Isaiah 53. Although Isaiah 53 was written 700 years before Jesus was born, it so clearly points to him that it became known in the…
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ANNOUCEMENT: We Are Planting a Church!
In this episode James and I share the exciting announcement that we are going to be involved in planting a new church in Grand Forks, ND, that is expecting to…
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The Cost of Not Following Jesus | Mark 8:34-38
In Mark 8:34 Jesus says that "if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Jesus is stressing the cost of…
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3 Marks of Being Filled with the Spirit | Ephesians 5:19-21
In Ephesians 5:19-21, the Apostle Paul gives us 3 things that characterize the lives of people who are filled with the Holy Spirit. Such a person will live a…
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Do Not Get Drunk but Be Filled with the Spirit | Ephesians 5:18
In Ephesians 5:18, Paul says, "And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit..." In this episode, Jackson Hankey…
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Enter by the Narrow Gate | Matthew 7:13-14
"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and…
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When the Gospel Causes a Riot | Acts 19:21-41
In Acts 19, we read that the ministry of the Apostle Paul and other Christians in the ancient city of Ephesus was so powerful that it threatened the false…
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The Blessed Life
This episode is a sermon on Psalm 1. Psalm begins by saying, "Blessed is the man..." In many ways, Psalm 1 teaches us about what it looks like to live a life…
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Imitating God
The famous Missionary, David Brainerd, once said that "the essence of true religion is the soul's conformity to God." This idea is something that we see…
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Speaking Like a Christian
After commanding Christians to "put off the old self" and to "put on the new self" in Ephesians 4:22-24, the Apostle Paul then goes on to give several examples…
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Transformation Through New Creation
What happens when someone becomes a Christian? One of the ways that the Bible answers that question is to say that a Christian is a New Creation (2 Cor. 5:17)…
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What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | Mark 8:34-38
There are many opinions in the world today about what it means to follow Jesus., and ironically, the one opinion that is often most neglected is the opinion of…
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"The Most Important Paragraph Ever Written" | Romans 3:21-27
Leon Morris once said that Romans 3:21-27 is the most important paragraph ever written. The reason that he said this is captured well by what Charles Spurgeon…
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Jesus: The Giver of Spiritual Gifts | Ephesians 4:7-10
In Ephesians 4:7-10, we see that the risen and victorious king Jesus is now blessing his church with an abundance of spiritual gifts, and in verse 8 Paul even…
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The Dangers of False Christianity | A Sermon on Matthew 7:21-23
In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus addresses the dangers of false Christianity. He confronts the people who say to him "Lord, Lord" but do not live in obedience to the…
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Paul's First Recorded Sermon | A Look at the Apostolic Preaching about Jesus from Acts 13:13-52
In Acts 13:13-52, we get a glimpse at the first recorded sermon of the Apostle Paul. After sitting down in a synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, Paul is asked to…
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One Family with One Father | A Sermon on the Unity of the True Church from Eph. 4:6
In Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul is discussing the unity of the church. He gives 7 reasons for unity, using the word "one" 7 times. The final and climactic use is in…
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The Highest Privilege of the Gospel | A Brief Look at the Doctrine of Adoption
J.I. Packer once said that, "Adoption is the highest privilege of the gospel. The traitor is forgiven, brought in for supper, and given the family name. To be…
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Regeneration | A Brief Look at the New Birth
If someone asked you the question, "what is a Christian?" What would you say? For many people the answer to that question is simply someone who has been…
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The Doctrine of Unconditional Election
Charles Spurgeon once said, "I believe the doctrine of election, because I am quite sure that if God had not chosen me I should never have chosen him; and I am…
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The Majestic Holiness of God | Isaiah 6:1-7
In Isaiah 6 the prophet Isaiah receives a shocking revelation of God. And chief among the attributes of God that are on display in this vision is his…
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Walking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling | Ephesians 4:1
The book of Ephesians has a beautiful balance. The first half is all about the doctrine of the gospel and the second half is all about the duty of the gospel…
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Jesus the Greatest Prophet | Hebrews 1:1-3
The author of Hebrews begins his letter by saying, "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days…
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Recovering an Often Neglected Spiritual Discipline
Chuck Swindoll once wrote:“I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. . . . No…
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The Greatest Mark of a True Christian
In Ephesians 3:17 we find one of the greatest descriptions of Christians to be found. We are a people who are, "rooted and grounded in love." You see, love is…
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The Value of Wisdom & The Fear of the Lord
The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom and how much we ought to value and seek it. In fact, there is a whole category of books in the Bible that we…
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How to Know if You're in an Unhealthy/Unbiblical Church
Few things are more influential upon your Christian life than the local church to which you belong. In fact, the most important things about you... what you…
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God's Wisdom Displayed Through the Church | Ephesians 3:9-10
If I were to ask you the question, "Where do you think the glory of God is most evident in the world today?" I wonder what you would say. Of course, many…
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If Anyone Thirsts... | John 7:37-39
Throughout the Bible we often see the idea of "thirst" being used as an image of an intense desire. Jesus himself often uses this same description to highlight…
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Two Ways to Live | Psalm 1
All throughout the Bible we see this reality that there are only two types of people in the world. In Genesis 3:15 there is the seed of the serpent and the…
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Heavenly Mysteries Revealed | Ephesians 3:4-5
The idea of Divine "mysteries" is something that we see scattered throughout the Bible, and very interestingly, this idea of a mystery (Greek: μυστήριον…
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Heaven on Earth: The True Citizenship of the Church
There are many rich images used to depict the nature of the Church in the New Testament. The Body of Christ, the Salt of the Earth, etc... One scholar notes as…
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God's Kingdom & God's King | Psalm 72
In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a parable about the kingdom of heaven and he says that, "the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found…
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The Prince of Peace | A Sermon on Ephesians 2:14-15
Hundreds of years before Jesus came into the world, the prophets spoke of him as one that would bring peace. They said things like that he would be the "Prince…
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An Invitation to the Joy of Worship | A Sermon on Psalm 66
This sermon was preached by James Kaczor at River City Church on 6/22/2025.
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The Evil of Abortion & The Responsibility of the Church to Confront It
Abortion is without a doubt the greatest evil in our day. Since 1973, the number of babies killed by abortion in the United States is over 65 million. That's…
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Covenant Theology: An Introduction and Overview
The concept of Covenants are very important in the Bible. They are central to the Bible's unfolding storyline, and they are central for a proper understanding…
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Jesus Responds to Tragedy: A Sermon on Luke 13:1-5
In the last few weeks in North Dakota we've seen some very destructive weather, including a once in a lifetime storm that resulted in some devastating…
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Saved For Good Works, Not By Good Works: Ephesians 2:10
What is the role of good works in salvation? This is a huge question, and one that has caused a great deal of controversy. All the religions in the world (and…
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God's Pursuit of His Glory & Our Pursuit of Joy
Blaise Pascal once said: “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some…
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By Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, In Christ Alone, and to the Glory of God Alone: Ephesians 2:8-9
The most important question in the world is the question of how people get saved. The question of exactly how it is that sinful humans can become right with a…
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But God... A Sermon on Ephesians 2:4
In Ephesians 2:1-3, the Apostle lays out the hopeless plight of fallen humanity. He says that fallen humanity is dead in trespasses and sins, following the…
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The Beauty of the Body of Christ: Ephesians 1:22-23
Many Christians today tend to have very low views of the Church. In fact, many people treat the Church like a pesky side effect of coming to Jesus. They want…
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Where They Were First Called Christians: Acts 11:19-30
In Acts 11:19-30, we see the founding of the Church at Antioch. This Church, which seems to be the first Church to bring in many Gentiles, is a church that…
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The Risen and Reigning Christ: Ephesians 1:20-21
Throughout the Old Testament we find many promises of a great Messianic King who would bring about a great and everlasting kingdom. For example, in the book of…
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Bewildering Blessings & Confounding Curses: Luke 6:20-26
When Jesus looks at the world he sees only two types of people. There are people who are blessed by God (see verses 20-23) and there are people who are cursed…
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Resurrection Now & Later: Ephesians 1:19-20
With Easter Sunday quickly approaching it is an appropriate time to discuss the all-important doctrine of resurrection. In this episode, which is originally a…
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Ephesians 1:13-14 - The Spirit as a Seal and a Guarantee
This episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:13-14 given by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on March 20th, 2025. The text that this sermon covers is listed…
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Ephesians 1:13 - The Necessity of the Spirit
In the church today there is much debate and confusion about the Holy Spirit, and while this short message on Ephesians 1:13 isn't intended to answer all of…
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Ephesians 1:7-8 - Redemption through the Blood of Christ...
This is episode is a message that was given by James Kaczor during River City Church's Thursday morning Bible Study on 2/20/2025. The passage that James covers…
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Ephesians 1:5 - Predestined for Adoption as Sons...
This episode is a message that was given by Joshua Molden at River City Church's Thursday Morning Bible Study on 2/6/2025. The text that Joshua covers in the…
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Ephesians 1:4 - Chosen in Christ Before the Foundation of the World
This episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:4 given by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on Thursday, January 30th, 2025. This verse unfolds for us the doctrine…
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Ephesians 1:1-2: Grace and Peace to the Saints of God
This episode is a sermon on Ephesians 1:1-2 which was given by James Kaczor at River City Church on Thursday, Jan. 16th, 2025. This is Paul's introduction to…
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Ephesians: An Introduction & Overview
This episode is an introduction to the book of Ephesians which was taught by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on Thursday, Jan. 9th, 2025. As stated in the…
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"The Resurrection, Righteousness, and Reward of Christ:" A Sermon on Isaiah 53:10-12
This episode is a sermon on Isaiah 53:10-12 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church on 12/29/2024. Isaiah 53 is one of the most beloved…
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"Pierced for Our Transgressions" A Sermon on Isaiah 53:4-6
This episode is a sermon on Isaiah 53:4-6 that was preached by Jackson Hankey at River City Church in Fargo, ND, on 12/15/2024. Isaiah 53 is one of the most…