Hold Fast

What does it look like to be almost a Christian? Jesus said this will be true of "many" at the final judgement. Let's be sure to examine ourselves.

Here's the link to the sermon Kenny mentioned: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLytrYmY3bXlxP2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

Gossip is one of the most deceptive and slippery sins that we engage in. How can we know when we are engaging in it and how can we guard ourselves against it?

Proverbs 22:6 says "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Is this a guarantee that godly parents always produce godly children?

Kenny references the following sermon in this episode: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLyt2eWp6M2drP2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

We are often told to "wait on the Lord" but what exactly does that mean? What are we supposed to do as we wait?

Check out the Cowford Catechism podcast here:https://cowfordcatechism.buzzsprout.com

This is the final episode in the series where we address popular statements that claim to have their origin in the Bible, but in reality, the Bible never says that.

Continuing our series on statements you won't find in the Bible, let's discuss whether or not God gives us more than we can handle.

Here's the video Kenny referenced at the end of the episode: https://youtu.be/qyUPz6_TciY?si=_rbxuLHix9X_86-1

We're continuing our series on statements that we often say but are not found in the Bible. This episode tackles two of them that are closely associated with each other: "God helps those who help themselves" and "Let go and let God."

In this first episode of a series titled: "The Bible doesn't say that!" We are tackling the notion that God just wants you to be happy. Is that true? What is happiness and is that God's ultimate plan for us?

Kenny responds to a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl this past Sunday called "He gets us." Did the commercial get it right?

If you didn't see the commercial, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BqlDQ-Ppo

How can you pray when you just don't know what to pray? Does the Lord want me to be compeltely honest with what I'm feeling? We answer these and other questions in this episode and also give some helpful advice from God's Word on how you can grow in your prayer life.

Kenny mentioned this book in the episode on learning to pray the Words of the Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Bible-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547848?crid=SZ30YJIKVDWU&keywords=Praying+scripture&qid=1706042042&sprefix=praying+scriptur,aps,210&sr=8-6

In this episode, Kenny gives some brief and general thoughts on whether Christians are bound by the 4th Commandment.

Here are the resources mentioned in the podcast episode:

https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLyt5dnk2c3IzP2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

https://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-Sabbath-Christopher-John-Donato/dp/0805448217/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19KC19UZRV28D&keywords=4+perspectives+on+the+sabbath&qid=1705434898&sprefix=4+perspectives+on+the+sabbath%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1

Last week, we talked about making 2024 a great year, this episode will give you a practical way to make your day better as you seek to walk with the Lord.

As we enter a new year, many of us are thinking about resolutions and ways to improve our lives. Does the Bible have anything to say about this? How can we make 2024 a great year?

In the final episode of our series on emotions, we take a look at joy. How can we possibly obey the command to "rejoice always" when we don't 'feel like' rejoicing?

We continue our series walking through emotions from a Biblical perspective by talking about sadness and grief. How should we walk through these difficult emotions?

Let's take a biblical look at anger: where it comes from, what is the difference between righteous and sinful anger, how to fight sinful anger, and more.

Continuing our series where we are looking at a Biblical view of emotions - we are looking at fear in this episode.

This is the first episode in a series where we examine some of our emotions with a biblical lens. This is an overall view of what the Bible says about our emotions.

All of us go through trials in this life. Does the Lord promise to always rescue us from those? How should we think about handling the suffering that comes our way in this life?

Kenny tackles listener questions from the following sermon - https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLys0OWI5cDZ6P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

Kenny tackles listener questions from the following sermon: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLytwemJwcms0P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

Kenny tackles some listener questions based on the following sermon - https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLytrZHk5ajR5P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

Here's a link to Rosaria Butterfield's book - https://www.crossway.org/books/five-lies-of-our-anti-christian-age-hcj/

In this episode, I answer listener questions from my sermon this past Sunday on homosexuality. You can find the full sermon here - https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLytjd3c2MjYzP2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6

This episode is part of a series of Q&A podcasts based on a sermon series at MissionWay church titled: "Did God Really Say?" You can view all the sermons in that series here: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch

It has been a few months since our last episode and it's so good to be back. In this episode, Kenny briefly explains his absence and what to expect in the coming weeks on the podcast.

In this episode, we talk about how we can think rightly about the spiritual battles all around us without either thinking the Devil is to blame for everything or without disregarding the spiritual realities in our world.

In this episode, we answer a listener question: What does the church do to help its people live out 1 John 5:21 in regards to the culture battles of our day?

Here's a link to the sermon I mentioned in the episode: https://subsplash.com/missionwaychurch/media/mi/+csjmbsm

Would you rather have a leader who is always real or one who is always right? Would you rather be someone who is always real? Or someone who always pursues holiness? Let's talk about the danger of focusing too heavily on authenticity and transparency.

It's an uncomfortable and painful reality to face, but death is inevitable for all of us. While we know that to be true, we try not to think about it until we have to. But what if contemplating death will actually help us gain wisdom and be better followers of Jesus? Let's talk about it.

Most parents have said something like this at one time or another: "It's not like there's a book that tells you what to do or anything." I have said this myself, but is it true? Does that statement also apply to the Bible? Does the Bible help us follow Jesus, but not help us in our parenting?

Have you ever struggled to believe God really does love you? Ever thought His love must be less for you than for other Christians? This episode aims to encourage your heart to understand just how deep the Father's love for you goes. This is the final installment of our series talking through "A Gospel Primer."

Continuing our series alongside "A Gospel Primer," Kenny discusses the danger of self-love and how the Gospel frees us from it.

God's love for us was demonstrated on the cross for us, but how is God's love also demonstrated in His commands to us? How does the Gospel help us in our fight against sin on a daily basis? 

Time spent with your family in God's Word, prayer, and worship is one of the most important weapons we have in fighting the culture wars of our time. There are not many better ways to bring our children up to be a force for the Kingdom of God. In this episode we discuss what family worship is, why is matters, common excuses for not doing it, and some practical ways to begin implementing it in your home.

It's an age-old, very important question. What does God's Word have to say about it?

James gives us a blueprint to run through in order to know if we are being informed by godly wisdom. Are you thinking with worldly or godly wisdom?

Many people who are not believers in Christ view those of us following Jesus as if we are in bondage. But the Bible is clear that sin is true bondage and to be in Christ is to be truly free.

Proverbs 3:5-6 is a very familiar passage for good reason. Are you really walking in what it says?

Do you attend a local church but don't serve there? Here's what the Bible has to say about that.

Kenny shares some practical thoughts on how you can find more authentic community in your church. If you're feeling left out or like you're not really connected to your church, this is an important episode for you.

Before we begin to offer worship to God, Solomon has some wise words for us to adhere to. Before we think about serving the Lord in ministry, we should be sure that our hearts are offering passionate worship to Him.

What is biblical discipleship and why is it important?

What are Christians ultimately called to do? This episode breaks down the mission statement of MissionWay Church, but is a call to all believers to do what Jesus called us to in the Great Commission.

As a husband or wife, what is your job in the marriage? What are you called to do? Paul tells us this in Ephesians 5 and although it's not all popular in our culture, it's biblical and important for us to know. I hope this is a practical episode that you can begin applying to your marriage right away.

Every struggled with not "feeling saved?" Maybe you have days where you wake up and you just feel indifferent toward the things of the Lord. How do we handle life when our feelings don't seem to match what we believe to be true? In this episode, I try to answer that question, and I also share something from my past that I hope helps you navigate this battle.

I had one more thought after recording the last episode that I really wanted to share.

Should we all just love Jesus, believe the Gospel, and leave the other theology "stuff" to the pastors and professors? Do the 'secondary' theological issues matter for the single mom, college student, parent of high schoolers, etc?