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Biblical teaching to make you think deeply about the Word of God and its implication on your life.

A church of Christ in Woburn


    • Jul 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 406 EPISODES
    • 8 SEASONS

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    The Be a Berean podcast is an exceptional resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible and a desire to grow in their faith. Hosted by Chuck, this podcast offers insightful sermons that explore various books and passages of the Bible, providing listeners with valuable teachings that are faithful to the biblical text while remaining accessible and relatable.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Chuck's commitment to faithfully interpreting the Scriptures. He approaches each sermon with a deep reverence for God's Word, ensuring that his teachings align with biblical principles and teachings. This devotion to staying true to the text is evident in his willingness to acknowledge when a passage may be unclear or controversial, making it easier for listeners to navigate through challenging topics without feeling overwhelmed or confused.

    Moreover, Chuck incorporates insights from early Christian writings, which enhances our understanding of Jesus' teachings and how they were understood by His earliest followers. This historical perspective adds depth and richness to the sermons, helping listeners grasp the context in which these biblical truths were originally presented.

    Additionally, Chuck skillfully demonstrates how Christ is present throughout the Old Testament, unveiling exciting connections between the Old and New Testaments. This exploration of Christ's presence in Scripture not only strengthens our faith but also provides us with a deeper appreciation for God's redemptive plan throughout history.

    However, one aspect that could be improved upon is the frequency of releases. While each sermon is well worth waiting for, more regular updates would allow listeners to engage more consistently with this valuable content. Nevertheless, it is understandable that preparing insightful sermons takes time and effort.

    Overall, The Be a Berean podcast comes highly recommended for seekers of truth who desire to step outside their cultural or church background and delve into a deeper understanding of God's Word. The dedication to faithful study, clear communication of complex topics, and genuine love for the Lord exhibited by Chuck and others at Walking By Faith ministry truly shines through these messages. Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this podcast will undoubtedly enrich your spiritual journey and equip you to stand firm in your faith.

    In conclusion, I encourage everyone to give The Be a Berean podcast a close listen. The thought-provoking teachings, commitment to biblical accuracy, and relevant insights into the Christian life make this podcast an invaluable resource for any individual seeking to grow in their understanding of God's Word. May God continue to bless Chuck and his team as they faithfully serve Him and guide others in their pursuit of truth.



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    Psalm 33 - The Word of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 37:25


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    The Image of God - Lesson Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 50:53


    Do Not Intermarry (Deuteronomy 7)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 51:28


    In this chapter, Moses warns God's people not to make covenants or intermarry with those who live in the land they are about to inherit. Here, we see a picture of what it means to be holy, set apart for God's special purposes, and the promised blessings to those who live holy lives. This lesson addresses Christians marrying Christians, the concept of "once saved, always saved", overcoming fear, and the role of hornets in our lives!

    The Greatest Commandment (Deuteronomy 6:1-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 46:45


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 37:42


    The Fear of God (Deuteronomy 5:23-33)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 43:07


    Deuteronomy 5:23-33 - Lesson Notes

    The Ten Commandments - Part 2 of 2 (Deuteronomy 5:16-22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 56:30


    The Ten Commandments - Part 1 of 2 (Deuteronomy 5:1-15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 47:47


    Deuteronomy 5:1-15 - Lesson Notes

    Do Not Add or Subtract (Deuteronomy 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 52:27


    Teach Us to Pray

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 48:38


    Teach Us to Pray - Lesson Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 51:28


    Pursuing Biblical Unity, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 52:11


    Pursuing Biblical Unity Pt. 2 - Lesson Notes

    Introduction and Recounting the Journey (Deuteronomy 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 48:29


    Deuteronomy Intro & Ch. 1 - Lesson Notes

    Pursuing Biblical Unity, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 56:22


    Pursuing Biblical Unity, Pt. 1 - Lesson Notes

    Helping the Poor and Final Exhortations (1 Corinthians 16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 55:27


    I Have Hidden Your Word in My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:34


    I Have Hidden Your Word in My Heart - Lesson Notes

    The Resurrection of the Body - Part 4 (1 Corinthians 15:50-58)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 53:11


    The Resurrection of the Body - Part 3 (1 Corinthians 15:35-49)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 45:00


    The Resurrection of the Body - Part 2 (1 Corinthians 15:20-34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 51:55


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    Luke on the Birth of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 52:47


    Most of us are familiar with Luke's account of the birth of Christ. However, this message adds insights from early Christian writers and little-known prophecies that can encourage our faith, add greater significance to certain details of this story, and equip us to rebut critics of the account of the virgin birth in Bethlehem. Also, we address classic questions Christians have had over the ages regarding differences between the accounts in Matthew and Luke.

    Angels Will Protect You (Psalm 91)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 37:31


    This psalm has the unusual distinction of being quoted by Satan (when he was tempting Jesus). It speaks of angels protecting someone from falling. While many Christians think of angels mainly in connection with the birth of Christ, they are prominent throughout the New Testament. In this message we see how an early Christian writer used this psalm to encourage Christians that angels protect us, and that we will vanquish Satan in the end.

    Tongues, Prophecy and Women Speaking in Church (1 Corinthians 14:1-40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 60:21


    Bethlehem

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 23:56


    Throughout Scripture, significant events took place at Bethlehem. As we remember the details of our Lord's birth, we see how this event was foretold in various times, places and events that took place centuries before. May this give us even more reason to rejoice and stand in awe at the birth of our Savior!

    The Greatest of These is Love (1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 51:43


    Gifts of the Spirit and Unity (1 Corinthians 12:1-26)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:45


    The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 56:25


    Head Covering and Uncovering (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 61:40


    Instructions to Future Rulers (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 33:05


    Idols and Demons (1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 49:48


    1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1 - Lesson Notes

    Run to Win the Prize (1 Corinthians 9:24-10:13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 51:52


    Church Supported or Self-Supported Ministry? (1 Corinthians 9:1-23)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 49:53


    1 Corinthians 9:1-23 - Lesson Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 41:13


    Amos in One Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 63:47


    Amos in One Lesson - Lesson Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 56:29


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 54:38


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 43:07


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 53:57


    The Two Kinds of Wisdom (1 Corinthians 3:18-4:21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 52:33


    Philippians in One Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 54:03


    Philippians in One Lesson - Teaching Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 48:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 50:36


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 38:25


    On Devotion to the Word of God: Three Parables

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 47:34


    Devotion to the Word of God - Lesson Notes

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    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 45:47


    Intro and Division in the Church (1 Corinthians 1:1-13)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 56:54


    Jude in One Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 60:50


    Exposing Satan's Role and Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 51:55


    Lesson Notes - Exposing Satan's Role and Tactics

    The End of the Road (Numbers 31-36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 48:46


    Lesson Notes - Numbers 31-36

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