Foundation Stones

Discernment is so vitally important. Not every spirit we encounter is from God and we have to be able to discern what is happening. In this replay, host Jim Weaver dissects what it means to be able to discern spirits.Support the show

Today's podcast is from a recent service where host Jim Weaver talks about the importance of creating a culture of truth, love and accountability in the home so that the world is not the teacher of sexuality to our families. God's Word has a lot to say about it, so let's determine to live it God's Way! Support the show

We live in a highly sexualized culture where the average person is exposed to sexual content and sexual deviance on a daily basis. Even in the church, sexual sin is prevalent. The world screams about it while the church speaks not a word. No longer. We want to take a few episodes to include our Foundation Stones audience in a series that Refuge Church is in called "Biblical Sexuality". Last week we heard our launch message. Today, we'll start in with a message entitled "God's Design for Sex". This is very important - discipleship in this area has the potential to launch you into a new season of victory with Jesus. Please dig in with us! As the series progresses, we may include some more of the series on this platform.Remember to order your Foundation Stones discipleship book! Here's the link:https://a.co/d/eMG81AqSupport the show

We live in a highly sexualized culture where the average person is exposed to sexual content and sexual deviance on a daily basis. Even in the church, sexual sin is prevalent. The world screams about it while the church speaks not a word. No longer. We want to take a few episodes to include our Foundation Stones audience in a series that Refuge Church is in called "Biblical Sexuality". This was our series launch, and next week we'll listen to "God's Design for Sex". This is very important - discipleship in this area has the potential to launch you into a new season of victory with Jesus. Please dig in with us! As the series progresses, we may include some more of the series on this platform.Remember to order your Foundation Stones discipleship book! Here's the link:https://a.co/d/eMG81AqSupport the show

1 Thessalonians 1:5 describes the fullness of the Gospel - it's not just a well thought out speech on a Sunday morning. It's WAY more than that! Let's look at what Full Gospel actually means! Foundation Stones, Volume 1, Discipleship book:https://a.co/d/iMxJbt1Support the show

Our brand new Foundation Stones discipleship book by host Jim Weaver is officially here! Listen to his message on discipleship to his home church and use the link below to order your own copy: https://a.co/d/bcOadL0Support the show

Matthew 11 is Jesus' invitation for us to come to Him to find rest for our souls. But this might be something a little different than we truly think. Let's open our Bibles and explore it together! Don't forget to get your copy of "Foundation Stones" Volume 1! Inspired by this podcast, this new almost 300 page devotional will help you grow in Jesus! Book is released on April 27. If you order early, you'll get the first chapter in your email immediately! Order here: https://refuge-city-church.square.siteSupport the show

It's so easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged in our walk with God. If we're not careful, we'll give up before we see our breakthrough. Let's explore what God's Word has to say about this. Today's episode is a replay of episode 138.To pre-order your Foundation Stones discipleship book, use this link: https://refuge-city-church.square.siteSupport the show

Hebrews 2 has a lot to say about our growth in Christ and our value to God. Discipleship is not a drudgery. It's a noble calling from God Himself! He wants us to thrive and walk in victory on earth, and then experience His glory for all eternity in Heaven! Let's look at it! To pre-order our brand new "Foundation Stones" Discipleship book, use the link below. Available April 27, but pre-ordering will release chapter one into your email TODAY! Support the show

1 John 4 has a lot to say about the defining characteristic of God's presence and the people of God when they are in proper relationship. Home is where the heart is. And you can't have a home without love...otherwise it's just a house! Let's open the Word together today! Order Foundation Stones Discipleship Book here: https://refugecity.church/booksSupport the show

Jesus was interrupted constantly - in fact that's where most of the stories we love come from! Unplanned moments. Let's explore why that's so powerful and how we can embrace being interrupted as a key to God's Kingdom! To pre-order the brand new "Foundation Stones" devotional book, use the link below. It will be ready for pick up or shipping on April 27! https://refugecity.church/booksSupport the show

In John 12, Jesus compares our life to a seed that must fall into the soil and die in order to truly live. Are you living for yourself, or for the King? Let's explore this scripture together today! Foundation Stones, Volume 1 Devotion Book Pre-sale is open! Book will be available April 27! Order yours today to receive a free chapter as a sneak-peek and a big 'thank you'! https://refugecity.church/books Support the show

The Bible says that Righteousness and Justice are the foundation of God's throne. Let's explore what that means! Support the show

Finishing up our series called "Live It!", we're exploring what it means to operate in supernaturally empowered mercy. Let's explore Romans 12:3-8 one last time! Support the show

God has given ministry gifts to those who are willing to walk them out! Leadership is a big one. So much rises and falls on leadership and God may be calling you into a leadership role! Let's explore that thought...Support the show

God has given you seeds to sow into the lives of the people around you. Often those seeds are tangible things or finances you can give. God's Word gives direction on how to tangibly love someone, and it happens to be the litmus test of generosity. Are you a generous Believer? Let's find out... Support the show

There's more to exhortation than meets the eye! Find out what the purpose of the gift of exhortation is in the Body of Christ! This is next in a series on ministry gifts found in Romans 12! Support the show

It's snowy in Southern Oregon this week and we don't have our regularly scheduled Wednesday night service in-person. So we're releasing a special message recorded for just such an occasion! We'd like to invite you to listen to this timely message by host Jim Weaver entitled "Are You Christ Centered?" You might recognize this message, as this was a podcast on Foundation Stones a few years ago. But it's presented in a new recording here, just for you! Enjoy! Support the show

The gift of teaching is something that carries a hefty weight of responsibility. But the writer of Hebrews says it's something we should be growing in. Let's take a look at why, and how to teach biblically.Support the show

In our study on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit from Romans 12, we next dig into the understanding of the gift of ministry. You won't want to miss this one!  Support the show

Paul gives a list of Spiritual gifts in Romans 12 and we're taking some time to explore them. What are they, what does God desire to do through them, and how can we use them as Christians? Let's explore the first one today: prophecy...Support the show

Today, we start a series on operating in the gifts that the Spirit of God gives us. Open your Bibles and prepare your heart to grow in Christ! Support the show

Altars seem so Old Testament...right? There is a New Testament application that you've got to know. Let's explore the importance of "Restoring the Altar"! Support the show

Just like we can get a little melancholy after Christmas, we can also be melancholy, hopeless and despairing in our everyday life as a matter of our personality and character. This ought not to be. We have to raise our eyes a little higher! Let's look at Colossians 1 for some instruction from our Heavenly Father! Support the show

Merry Christmas! Our prayer is that everyone in our Foundation Stones family have an amazing Christmas and New Year Season. Let's explore the life of a man that had a chance to hold the Son of God in his arms. Simeon is such a model of faithfulness and expectancy, and a wonderful example to follow this week as we celebrate Christmas! Support the show

Today's episode of Foundation Stones may seem very semantical, but our physical well-being is a very spiritual thing. Being healthy in body, mind and spirit is our holistic life giving God glory and being spent for His purposes! Learn principles on how to make sure your physical health can line up with your healthy spirit! Support the show

Your soul - your mind, will, and emotions - need to be healthy in Christ! Without it, mental illness and unrest are paramount. What does the Bible have to say about the health of our soul? Support the show

Let's look at Colossians 2:6-7 and hear an appeal to spiritual growth from the Apostle Paul. Being close with God is our personal responsibility! Support the show

Part 3. In this three part series, we explore the Biblical foundation of the place the historical and present day nation of Israel plays in the world, and specifically in our Biblical Worldview as a Christian. We aired these episodes during the Israel/Gaza conflict of 2021, and though the present conflict is new and on a different scale, the Biblical understanding and teaching remains the same. Make sure to listen to all three in the series. Support the show

Part 2. In this three part series, we explore the Biblical foundation of the place the historical and present day nation of Israel plays in the world, and specifically in our Biblical Worldview as a Christian. We aired these episodes during the Israel/Gaza conflict of 2021, and though the present conflict is new and on a different scale, the Biblical understanding and teaching remains the same. Make sure to listen to all three in the series. Support the show

Part 1. In this three part series, we explore the Biblical foundation of the place the historical and present day nation of Israel plays in the world, and specifically in our Biblical Worldview as a Christian. We aired these episodes during the Israel/Gaza conflict of 2021, and though the present conflict is new and on a different scale, the Biblical understanding and teaching remains the same. Make sure to listen to all three in the series. Support the show

In one of host Jim Weaver's foundational convictions, today's replay will explore the importance of making the determination in advance of who we are in Christ according to His Word, and then living our life out of those convictions.  Support the show

Replay of episode 96 entitled "Weeds"! Support the show

Replay of a special message by host Jim Weaver entitled "Work Out Your Salvation". Support the show

The pharisees were always trying to 'entangle Jesus in His words'. Jesus' was a perfect teacher and preached with no errors, but every other person will make mistakes...including people who preach and teach. How do we determine if someone is authentic, even if they make mistakes? Support the show

We often get it backwards - we spend lots of time polishing the outside of our life while neglecting the core of our heart. Jesus wants us to reverse the order. Let's take care of the Secret Heart and let our inward health in the holiness of God overflow to the outside! Support the show

1 Corinthians 13 is a crystal-clear chapter on what true, authentic Christian love looks like. This biblical description flies in the face of our modern definition of love, even in the Church. It's high time to align ourselves with the way God wants His love displayed! Is our heart icy and cold, or do we embody the love of Jesus everyday? Let's let God's Word challenge us... Support the show

When we taste bitterness, it can steal our hope and our potential. Why must we stay away from bitter waters? Support the show

Host Jim Weaver revisits "Building a Biblical Worldview" from episode 139, this time live at Refuge City Church. It's important for us to frame the way we look at the world through the lens of the Bible, because...God is right. Let's let God's Word speak to our hearts today.Support the show

"Judge Not..." It's the drumbeat of our society. This is a loose understanding of what Jesus said in Matthew 7. Let's look at it a little closer today to see what Jesus meant when He talked to us about judging another.Support the show

Today's Foundation Stones is a special service that host Jim Weaver was able to partner with at Refuge City Church - a Q&A with RCC Lead Pastor Jim Boyd. They cover many difficult topics, giving a framework on how to look at things through a Biblical worldview. With the upheaval in current culture, it's important for us to live our lives in a Christlike way, not shying away from truth by any means, but also not giving footholds to the devil by having our flesh leading us instead of the Holy Spirit. You don't want to miss this special conversation. Happy Labor Day Weekend! Support the show

1 Peter 2 talks unashamedly about the need for honor in Christians. It reveals honor as a key that reveals God's glory to those around us. Do you walk in honor? Let's explore together...Support the Show.

Do you want God or just His blessings? When we get Him, we get what He has for us. We need to learn how to wait on the Lord and delight in Him. Let's look at Psalm 37 together! Support the Show.

Jesus demonstrated one of the single most important skills we should emulate - the skill of of being interruptible and giving people our time. Let's find out why this is so important! Support the Show.

Expressions of praise and declaration are biblical - and they're not necessarily ONLY for God! Let's explore some reasons behind God instructing us to be a people who shout in triumph! Support the Show.

We'll be taking two weeks off of Foundation Stones while host Jim Weaver is out of the office. Thanks for your patience! We'll see you in a few weeks! Take this time to catch up on any episodes you may have missed! Support the Show.

In light of all the darkness in the world and the things that Jesus said would come in the last days, what is our response? Do we fear? Or do we stay awake with a passion to preach the Gospel? Support the Show.

Sometimes we talk ourselves out of seeking God because someone might see or hear. So we hold back and quietly reserve our petitions and our seeking of the Lord to Sunday mornings where we can blend in to the crowd. But through today's Bible story, we find out that the place of prayer is where we make it! It's time to not be ashamed of the Gospel, or our pursuit of the Lord even if others see or overhear! Turn to Acts 16 and let's get started...Support the Show.

Are you being transformed, or are you a chameleon? We're called to be like Christ in a dark world, but often we're more interested in blending in. Let's take a look at Romans 12:1-2 to see how our minds - and subsequently our lives - can be transformed in Christ! Support the Show.

In a world full of voices, it's important to listen for the voice of truth from our Heavenly Father! Support the Show.

Host Jim Weaver's wife, Jaime, shares a message entitled "In The Care of the Shepherd". This was Refuge Church's Mother's Day message, but it embodies such truth that it is a fantastic Foundation Stone! Let's look at Psalm 23 in its entirety! Support the Show.