Hold Fast
By Kenny Roberts
Hold FastFeb 20, 2023
How to be a "good" church member.
What does it mean to truly be a faithful member of your local church? Is it simply attending when you can and maybe joining a serving team? What exactly does the Bible have to say about this?
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Here's the link to the membership covenant Kenny walks through in this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/11lsumjsbfmuty43q8nwi/MISSIONWAY-MEMBERSHIP-COVENANT.pdf?rlkey=hm65isv0aag86nqfzvyzjvxlw&dl=0
Two Pastors talk about how to improve your marriage (with Nic Williams)
As pastors, we often get an up close and personal look at the challenges of marriage through our people coming to us for counsel. Unfortunately many times they don't seek out help until they believe it's too late. In this episode Kenny and fellow pastor Nic Williams discuss some of the trends we are seeing in Christian marriages, what we believe contributes to the problems many are facing, what steps to take to begin to heal your marriage, and more.
This episode is for anyone at any stage of marriage - especially if you believe your marriage is beyond hope. But even if you believe your marriage is doing really well, we believe this will be helpful for you to continue to grow and pour into this beautiful gift of marriage God has given us.
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You can find Pastor Nic's podcast here: https://www.southshorechurch.com/podcast
You can find out more information about his devotional for married couples here: http://www.southshorechurch.com/resources
Here are the questions Kenny mentioned to ask during a "weekly check-in" together: https://shorturl.at/ADJZ5
Almost Christian
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
Am I gossping?
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?
Is Proverbs 22:6 true?
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
How do I wait on the Lord?
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
Money is the root of all evil (The Bible doesn't say that!)
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.
God won't give you more than you can handle (The Bible doesn't say 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
God helps those who help themselves/Let go and let God (The Bible doesn't say that!)
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."
God wants you to be happy? (The Bible Doesn't say that!)
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?
He gets 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
When you don't know what to pray...
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
Should Christians observe the Sabbath?
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
How to make your day better
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.
How to make 2024 great (or anytime of the year)
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?
All the Feels - Joy
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?
All the feels - Sadness/grief
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?
All the Feels - Anger
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.
All the feels - Fear
Continuing our series where we are looking at a Biblical view of emotions - we are looking at fear in this episode.
All the feels - A Biblical view of emotions
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.
Does God rescue us from trials?
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?
Q&A - Racial Reconciliation
Kenny tackles listener questions from the following sermon - https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLys0OWI5cDZ6P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6
Q&A - Abortion
Kenny tackles listener questions from the following sermon: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLytwemJwcms0P2VtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1cWM1ajN6
Q&A - Transgenderism
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/
Q&A - Homosexuality
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
Q&A - Truth in Love
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
Coming up: Your questions answered!
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.
Remember: Spiritual Battles are Real!
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.
Overcoming the 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
Transparency over Holiness?
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.
How to get more things done
Resources mentioned in this article:
Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God https://a.co/d/4TSuvGH
Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive https://a.co/d/hLkf5uB
Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity https://a.co/d/iWyZpbW
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity https://a.co/d/0tLOSPl
Let's Talk about Death
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.
Does the Bible help us to parent?
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?
Oh How He Loves Us! (Gospel Primer 5)
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."
Love Yourself (Gospel Primer 4)
Continuing our series alongside "A Gospel Primer," Kenny discusses the danger of self-love and how the Gospel frees us from it.
Forgiveness from sin & Fight Against Sin (Gospel Primer 3)
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?
Power for your daily battles (Gospel Primer 2)
The second episode in the series where we are moving through the book by Milton Vincent titled: "A Gospel Primer for Christians."
In this episode, Kenny discusses how the Gospel actually does give us the power to win our "everyday battles."
You can purchase the book here.
Preach the Gospel to yourself (Gospel Primer 1)
The first of many episodes moving through the book by Milton Vincent titled: "A Gospel Primer for Christians."
In this episode, Kenny discusses the importance of preaching the Gospel to yourself and ends with a challenge to everyone listening.
You can purchase the book here.
Winning the culture war with family worship
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.
Should I make my kids go to church?
It's an age-old, very important question. What does God's Word have to say about it?
How to know if you're wise
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?
Are you living in bondage?
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.
Who are you Trusting?
Proverbs 3:5-6 is a very familiar passage for good reason. Are you really walking in what it says?
Sacrificial Service
Do you attend a local church but don't serve there? Here's what the Bible has to say about that.
Authentic Community
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.
Passionate Worship
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.
Biblical Discipleship
What is biblical discipleship and why is it important?
The mission of every Christian
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.
Marriage (role of wives and husbands)
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.
I don't feel it
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.