FBC Independence Podcast

What Does God Want Me to Do? Live as a Healthy, and Helpful Citizen 3-6-22

God loves us and wants to help us in this life, and one of his gifts to help us is. . . government! God’s plan for humanity was for people to live in a relationship with each other, in love and peace. Because we resist his teaching, He gave us government – to instruct us, to unite us, and yes, to punish us and ‘keep us in line.’

 

God’s power over us allowed Him to establish governments and use them to help us – all governments are come from God and used by Him. God even works in bad governments in his sovereignty, bringing about good. If we want to be a people of faith, we will recognize his power and submit to his plans for us – we will be good ‘citizens’ and express His love for us all in the way we relate to people and government.

 

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Fast Food Christianity 2-27-22

Have you ever had the perfect fast food experience? An experience where the line moved quickly the food was ready quickly and it was actually correct?! How does a trip through the fast food drive-thru line usually go? We wait forever in line. The order is wrong and sometimes not even fresh. As Christians we will see in 2nd Timothy chapter 4 that we need to be ready to serve up the hot fresh Gospel of Jesus Christ, but many times we might be serving the mediocre poorly prepared food of half baked Christianity.

 

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What Does God Want From Us? I Want you to use the Gifts I Have Given You 2-20-22

God wants to use us in ministry – and He often gives us special ‘gifts’ to enable us to serve his kingdom well!  Most of us have heard the term ‘spiritual gifts,’ but we may not know what they are.  Simply put: ‘Spiritual gifts are abilities and characteristics in the Christian’s life that enable God to use them in the most effective ways possible.’  Some of these gifts have to do with the more public needs in a church, such as teaching or preaching, while some are more behind the scenes, such as that of hospitality or administration.  Regardless of the gift, the one who has received a gift has a responsibility to discover that gift, and then develop it fully, so as to be as useful to God’s Kingdom as possible.  

 

Interestingly, God values not only our effectiveness in ministry; He also values our attitudes and actions towards others when we are involved in ministry.  Gifts and actions are important, to be sure; the ‘more excellent way,’ though, is to be loving and gracious to others as we minister to others.  Grace and kindness are important, as is a sense of humility and love towards those in need.

 

God wants to use you, and He has ‘gifted’ you in some way.  Discover and develop your gift, and live the life God has planned for you!

 

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Discovering True Love 2-13-22

Rev Kev was feeling under the weather, so Associate Minister of Student Ministries Russell Peirce preached in his stead. We are grateful Russ was able to step in last minute and preach on Discovering True Love

 

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What Does God Want From Us? I WantYou to Control Yourself 2-6-22

What does God Want Me to Do? “I Want You to Control Yourself” Galatians 5
God wants our lives to be stable and fulfilling, and He wants to help us have that kind of life! In the early church people were having all sorts of problems: they were fussing amongst themselves, struggling with sexual temptations in a very pagan culture, and living lives that were no different than their non-
Christian neighbors. God wanted more for them! God used Paul to teach those early Christians, and us, that one key to a good life was the practice of self-control. People did not have to live their lives at the mercy of their emotions and desires, and they could learn to live without sin. Their relationships would be better, and their lives would be more stable. When they did this, God could work in them and through them, and bless their lives.

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What Does God Want From Us? Get Involved 1-30-22

It is always a challenge to get a group of people to work together on a task: especially when they are ‘butting heads’ over who’s in charge, and tempers flare!  I’ve seen this at home and in the workplace, at schools, and yes, even at church.  Working together can be hard work!

 

James was writing to Christians who were throughout the Roman Empire, and they were just trying to make a living, all the while forming new churches wherever they went.  It was an important time in the early church, and the faithful were struggling.  There was tension and anxiety, times were hard, and people got angry at each other.  They fought over who was in charge, who knew best what to do, and even over the details of how they were to “do” church.  Part of what James wrote in chapter 1 of his letter was to help them learn to work together.  

 

James taught those early Christians lessons that we still must learn, if our churches are to succeed.  Christians must keep their anger (and their tongues), under control, and learn to listen to each other and understand their concerns.  Too, the form of worship and how you “do” church is not nearly as important as the ministry Christians do in the name of Jesus.  When Christians accept the teachings given in the Word of God, and become “doers” of the faith, the church is strengthened, and the gospel message is heard.  

 

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What does God want from Us? Love Me, and Love Others 1-23-22

My first car was an old pickup that I intended to make into a hot-rod; it was awesome! I was going to build a big motor for it and put on loud pipes, lower the front-end, and then put on really wide tires – I was so excited! One day as I was tinkering on this truck with my dad (an old hot-rodder and mechanic himself), I was going on about all the cool stuff I was going to do. I went on non-stop for a long time – finally my dad said, in that exasperated voice I knew so well, “How about we fix the brakes first?” I said ok, and kept talking about all the cool stuff. Finally my dad nearly yelled, in a clearly angry voice, “Why don’t we fix the brakes first, so you don’t crash it the first time you drive it!” I finally stopped talking, and we rebuilt the brakes.

 

It is easy to focus on what excites or interests you, and ignore what may be more important, isn’t it? We can do that in so many areas of life – cars, marriages, even faith!

 

One day Jesus was confronted by religious leaders, and they tried to ‘trip him up’ with trick questions; but Jesus was alert to their scheme! Rather than get excited and drawn into an argument, he responded to their questions about important teachings by quoting scripture. To some it all up, what He said was simple: “Love God, and Love people.”

 

Jesus wasn’t saying the other issues of faith weren’t important; he was making the point that if people of faith didn’t love God, and love people, then their religious ideals didn’t really mean very much at all!

 

He was right, wasn’t he? Knowing Bible teachings and observing worship is important, to be sure; but if we don’t love God and love people, it’s just words.

 

Love God, and love people. That’s what God wants you to do!

 

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What Does God Want from Me? Let me lead you to a life of faith 1-16-22

I remember an argument between an older brother and my Father, which went on for some time. Finally I heard my brother wail, “Daddy, what do you want from me? I just don’t know what you want!” The argument calmed after that, and I went on about my business. That was a fair question though, wasn’t it?

 

We may ask that of our parents or spouse, our children, and maybe even of God. “What do you want from me?”

 

Today I begin a series of messages in which try to imagine, using passages in the Bible, the ways God might answer that question. God’s first “answer” is simple: “Let me lead you to a life of faith.”

 

We were created by God to be a people of faith – it is ‘hard wired’ into our brains! When we practice a godly faith we live and feel better, and everything about our lives are more fulfilling. When we fail in the practice of faith we stumble into sin, and suffer the consequences. The faith God offers us in Jesus can bring joy into our lives, and help us avoid the destruction that sin always brings. This faith from God is offered to everyone, and comes without cost – we must only receive it, and follow God through His son, Jesus.

 

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What am I doing wrong? I’m not really focused on God and His ways 5-9-21

God is a good and gracious God; He is generous and loving, and works on our behalf in almost every situation!  We are privileged to know and worship Him, and have a sense of his presence in our lives.  !  The Apostle Paul taught those in the Roman church that because of God’s great worth and value, the best response is to worship Him, and serve Him in every way we can.  Our faith will lead us to focus intently upon Him, and shape our lives around His work, and teachings.  When we do this, we can begin to experience the fullness of God’s presence, and the blessings that only God can give. 

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What Am I Doing Wrong? “I’m too religious” 5-2-21

God calls us to follow Him “in spirit and in truth;” He says nothing about correct form! When Jesus told the story about the Pharisee and the Tax collector in prayer, He made it clear that the one that most thought was righteous had failed miserably before God; it was the one they thought was a ‘sinner’ that got it right! We must always be careful to not allow the form of our faith – worship practices and belief systems – become more important than a humble heart, and love towards God and others.  God calls to be honest with ourselves and recognize our sin, and to love and give grace to others – as God has given grace to us.

 

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