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Contend Podcast

By Sam Geckler

The Contend Podcast is designed to help Christian "contend for the faith." It's our desire to help you contend in your spiritual life, family life, and daily life.
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The Importance of the Church

Contend PodcastSep 06, 2021

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The Importance of the Church

The Importance of the Church

Church is incredibly important for the Christian. There is a great role that it plays in the development of our Christian life.  Let's look at 4 reasons that the Church is so important.  

Worksheet from "The Importance of the Church": https://samgeckler.com/2021/09/06/the-importance-of-the-church/ 

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Sep 06, 202113:39
Why We Miss Revival

Why We Miss Revival

Revival is something that is desperately needed in the world, our country, and our communities. But it is equally necessary, if not more necessary, in our personal lives.  


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Aug 27, 202112:44
Bible Review: CBP Large Print New Testament

Bible Review: CBP Large Print New Testament

An audio only Bible Review? You know it. You might not get to see the Bible itself or notice all the intricacies of the features, but you can still hear my thoughts. And if you're interested, you can always watch the video later.

This is an awesome New Testament from my favorite publisher - Church Bible Publishers.

Check out the video review: https://youtu.be/FVo_vzsCAjI

Read my written review: http://samgeckler.com/?p=567

And get a copy of this awesome New Testament: https://churchbiblepublishers.com/shop/bible-by-cover-color/black/large-print-new-testament-faux-series-black-with-silver-gilding/

Aug 13, 202108:40
Biblical Response: Being Wronged

Biblical Response: Being Wronged

As we dive back into our Biblical Response Series, we look at the topic of being wronged. Although no one likes to be wronged or have something done against them, Christ offered great instructions on this subject.

Check out the other Biblical Response episode: https://anchor.fm/contend/episodes/Biblical-Response-Natural-Disasters-ei801c

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Jul 02, 202108:06
Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 4)

Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 4)

Peter was someone who was a true Contender. We have seen him contend as a Follower of Christ, in his Faith, even through Failure, and in this episode we look at him contending with Fervor for the Lord.


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Jun 29, 202109:05
Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 3)

Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 3)

As we continue looking at the life of Peter, we come to a lesson that is important for the youngest to oldest person - God can use us even after failure. Peter is a perfect example of that.

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May 28, 202111:11
Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 2)

Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 2)

Peter was a great Contender. Last week we looked at him contending as a Follower for Christ. In this episode we look at him contending with his Faith in Christ.  

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May 21, 202110:43
Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 1)

Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 1)

The life of Peter is truly fascinating. He was, without a doubt, a Contender. Over the next few weeks we are going to look at several areas of his life that can encourage us to contend for the faith.

May 14, 202106:15
Our Desperate Need for Contenders
May 07, 202109:27
Contenders Through History: Caleb
Feb 26, 202106:24
Contenders Through History: David
Feb 12, 202107:52
Contenders Though History: Esther

Contenders Though History: Esther

Esther is a great example of a contender who stood in good times and bad. There is much to learn from her as we contend "for such a time as this."


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Jan 29, 202105:44
Contenders Through History: Enoch

Contenders Through History: Enoch

Enoch pleased God, and he did that by walking with God. As contenders we should have a desire to please God, thus we must have a desire to walk with God.  

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Jan 15, 202107:58
Setting Goals for 2021

Setting Goals for 2021

Goals are important. As we start 2021 we need to have a plan of where we want to go and how we're going to get there.  

We need to follow these 5 simple steps: Pray, Plan, Pursue, Partner, Praise  

Barna article in Contend Wrap-Up: https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/

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Jan 01, 202114:43
Contenders Through History: John the Baptist
Aug 21, 202008:56
Contenders Through History: James
Apr 10, 202013:56
Contenders Through History - Andrew
Mar 20, 202011:51
Contenders Through History - Joseph
Mar 13, 202014:16
Contenders Through History: The Boy With The Sack Lunch
Mar 06, 202014:13
Contenders Through History: Noah
Feb 28, 202010:54
A Need For Contenders
Feb 22, 202018:37
All You Need is Love
Feb 14, 202022:27
A Daily Walk Through James: James 5:13-20
Feb 07, 202014:28
A Daily Walk Through James: James 5:1-12
Jan 31, 202014:47
A Daily Walk Through James: James 4:1-17
Jan 24, 202018:45
A Daily Walk Through James: Day 7

A Daily Walk Through James: Day 7

In this episode Sam talks about the Pope saying that people don't have to believe in God to go to Heaven. Then we look at James 3:14-18 as we continue our Daily Walk Through James series. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.com/2019/07/02/daily-walk-through-james-day-7/ Get you Contend Merch: https://samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com Get Your Copy of "Jurisdiction" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083F9PRY6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_pdngEb7WTB6VS?fbclid=IwAR0yRyPelcetKkGS98b34Qy0_3KUAwf4zrI26czAHABEATSZ8UqvZlkl0ic Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/jurisdiction/id1494522112?ls=1&fbclid=IwAR33LXVDHx9ddzEltS9EtOqKE5hnW2R9ToQwdDvanFjB0qwlv8pDKF2Tw-A or contendpublications.com
Jan 17, 202013:30
A Daily Walk Through James: Day 6

A Daily Walk Through James: Day 6

In this episode, we look at two news stories: one about a new Netflix series and one about a Pastor kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Then we talk about the story behind the song "All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name". Get the book that the story is from:https://www.swordbooks.com/search.aspx?find=heartwarming+hymn&log=false&category=3 We finish the episode with the 6th week in our Daily Walk Through James looking at James 3:1-13. The first book published by Contend Publications is now available! Get it on Amazon, iTunes, or at contendpublications.com Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com
Jan 10, 202020:45
A Daily Walk Through James: Day 4
Dec 20, 201915:50
A Daily Walk Through James: Day 3
Dec 13, 201914:49
A Daily Walk Through James: Day 2
Dec 06, 201921:49
Thanksgiving As A Way Of Life: Part 2
Nov 29, 201912:57
Thanksgiving As A Way Of Life: Part 1
Nov 22, 201914:12
Daily Walk through James: James 1:1-12
Nov 15, 201910:33
We're BACK
Nov 08, 201904:47
Progressive "Christianity"
Dec 14, 201817:59
Interview: Pastor Mike Bessinas
Nov 01, 201822:53
Biblical Response: Natural Disasters
Aug 09, 201815:51
Learn To Fly

Learn To Fly

Do you ever think that your troubles will never get better, and that they are only to make your life difficult? Even in the tough times of life there are still things to be learned. In our Christian lives especially, God has many things that are not supposed to hurt us, but rather, help us and strengthen us.
Jun 01, 201813:15
Interview: Pastor Ron Geckler
May 07, 201807:44
A Daily Walk With God - Applications

A Daily Walk With God - Applications

In this final podcast in our series on A Daily Walk with God, we look at some steps and application for establishing and strengthening our daily walk with God.
Mar 27, 201814:17
A Daily Walk with God - Prayer

A Daily Walk with God - Prayer

In this podcast we continue our series at having a daily walk with God by looking at the importance of prayer.
Mar 01, 201813:50
A Daily Walk with God - Bible Reading

A Daily Walk with God - Bible Reading

The first podcast of the Daily Walk with God series. We look at the importance on Bible reading in developing a daily walk with God.
Feb 25, 201821:43
Get To Know Me

Get To Know Me

This is the first episode of the Contend podcast. I take a few minutes to answer some questions that I received.
Feb 25, 201821:02