Bare Forests Podcast

HD can mean "high definition," but for Christians it means this.

We have an Advent Devotional--supplies are limited. 

We had mid-term elections to sort through. 

We also are called to know the Word but also something else!

There's a reason behind the name. 

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I had a conversation with a member of our church who was most distressed with a verse from 1 John 3:8-9. She read it from the King James Version of the Bible, which (on the surface) reads differently from more modern translations.

While this difference is easily explained, it leads to further conversations about how we as evangelicals often misunderstand and even misinform about the nature of the Christian life.

Christians must ready themselves to lose their personal rights as Kingdom people while being ready to stick up for others!

Better to deprive yourself from lustful intent than to destine oneself for hell.

In the previous paragraph, Jesus warned His listeners to avoid selfish anger in one’s heart that could lead to harming another imagebearer because this affects not only love of neighbor but also one’s worship of God. The solution was to reconcile oneself with the one with whom they are angry, even if that meant pausing one worship to do so.

In this paragraph, Jesus warned His listeners to avoid selfish lust in one’s heart that could lead to objectifying another imagebearer because this demonstrates not only a false love but a lack of love for neighbor and for the one who created them. The solution is to take drastic measures to remove that lustful intent from one’s heart.

The Scriptures tell us God's design not only for marriage, but also for divorce and remarriage. 

Here is a study from the Sermon on the Mount that we do on Wednesday nights. This study is from Matthew 5:21-26: "Settle Matters Quickly."

Thanks for joining us tonight for our 3D Wednesday. We will look at Chapter 31 of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith addressing "On the State of Man after Death and of the Resurrection of the Dead."

Missions-minded churches know Acts 1:8 cold--or do we? In this Ramp-Up, we need reminding of the most important part of the last verse we have before Jesus ascended back to the Father. Let's talk about that.

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. Whenever I think of palms, I think of my upbringing in Florida. But--why palms?

Is it OK for a Christian to grieve the death of a loved one or friend even if we know they are in Heaven and better off? Or should we simply rejoice they are in heaven and bypass grief? 

We were so grateful to have Dr. Al Barrera with us. Al serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with our North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares his testimony, the work of NAMB, and the hope of the gospel through the local church.

Good Friday morning, everyone!  Every so often I hear of missionaries and church planters using the term "persons of peace" in their efforts to reach their communities for the gospel. What could this mean for an established church?  Let's talk about that--and anything else that may arise.

In this episode, Pastor Matt takes some time to talk with Josh and Jennifer Armstrong, IMB missionaries who preparing for Western Europe. They are currently residents at our Mission House. Let's take time to get to know them a little better, shall we?

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Kara Sudduth, Kids Ministry Coordinator - RahaPlace (3 years old - 1st Grade) at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, CO. She is married to Jake and has four precious children.

"If you had told me 10 years ago that this is where my life would be I would have laughed in your face. Life has taken so many unexpected turns but I’m so grateful to be where I am. God has redeemed my story and made it so beautiful."

Discipleship is often about redeeming stories to the glory of God. Thanks for stopping by. You'll be glad you did!

 Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Gar Hoover. Gar serves as the youth leader at our church. He is currently a student at Denver Seminary, studying Pastoral Care and Counseling. We will spend time talking about his conversion and call to ministry, as well as his experience as a 20-something seminary student.  

1. Define discipleship (2 mins).
2. Tell me how you came to Christ and how were you discipled.
3. How did God work in you in your call to ministry?
4. What are some of the joys and challenges of seminary?
5. What role does discipleship play in your role at ARBC?

Check out http://www.instagram.com/garhoover_music and http://www.youtube.com/garhoover. 

 Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit down and talk with Mark Combs, Lead Pastor of Summit Community Church in Hazard, Kentucky. Mark and I go way back to seminary days at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the early 2000s. It’s been remarkable seeing how God has used Summit for His glory and the good of those in Hazard. Thank you for tuning in. You’ll be glad you did.  

(We apologize in advance for the audio quality on Mark's end. As we continue to have these conversations, we're also looking for better production quality from a guy with a computer, a microphone, and a desire to have discipleship conversations. If any of you have advice or help to give, please let me know.)

Our aim at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO (arbc.net) is to be, make, multiply, and send hopeful, joyful disciples of Jesus. Through conversations with pastors and other church leaders, we will seek to make this a reality. Thank you for tuning in.