From His Heart Audio Podcast

Elisha refused to let Elijah out of his sight because he didn't want to miss a single moment of what God was about to do. In this inspiring message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals the power of pursuing God with determination and spiritual hunger. Discover how being led by the Holy Spirit and staying close to where God is working can transform your life. When you pursue God with that kind of passion, you position yourself to experience His power in ways you never imagined.

Why do people refuse to repent even when God is clearly calling them back? In this message from 2 Kings 1, Pastor Jeff Schreve examines the story of King Ahaziah and reveals how pride, unbelief, and a love for sin can harden the human heart. Discover why rejecting God again and again is spiritually dangerous and why the fear of the Lord still matters today. The good news is that God's mercy is still available to those who humble themselves and turn to Him.

King Ahaziah thought he could ignore the Lord and seek help from a false god instead—but his rebellion revealed a heart hardened against the truth. In this powerful message from 2 Kings 1, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how Ahaziah's insolence toward God led to devastating consequences. The question for every believer is simple: when trouble comes, will you turn to God or turn away from Him?

God is patient, compassionate, and slow to anger—but His patience does have limits. Through the tragic story of Ahab and Jezebel, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how repeated warnings from God were ignored until the day finally came when God said, “Enough.” Learn why presuming on God's mercy is spiritually dangerous and how delaying repentance can harden the heart. This powerful message is a wake-up call to turn back to the Lord while His grace is still extended.

Some lives serve as examples to follow—and others as warnings to avoid. In this sobering message, Pastor Jeff Schreve examines the life of King Ahab, one of the most wicked leaders in Israel's history. Through Ahab's choices and Jezebel's influence, we see how sin slowly hardens the heart and leads to devastating consequences. Discover why Scripture warns that the wages of sin always lead to destruction and how God's warnings are meant to turn us back to Him.

When discouragement takes hold, it often fills our minds with lies—telling us our situation is hopeless and that God has forgotten us. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals how Elijah fell into this trap after focusing on fear instead of faith. Discover how to recognize the enemy's lies, replace them with God's truth, and find hope even in life's darkest valleys.

Elijah stood boldly on Mount Carmel and witnessed one of the greatest miracles in Scripture—yet shortly afterward he collapsed into deep despair. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores the surprising reality that even the strongest believers can struggle with discouragement and depression. Discover what Elijah's dark valley teaches us about exhaustion, fear, and how God gently restores His weary servants.

Why do some prayers seem to go unanswered while others bring powerful results? Looking at Elijah's example on Mount Carmel, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how God responds to prayers that are earnest, unrelenting, and rooted in faith. Learn why persistence matters in prayer and how God uses it to strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with Him.

Elijah wasn't a superhero—he was an ordinary man who learned how to pray in extraordinary ways. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve looks at the life of Elijah, uncovering the biblical principles that unlock effective prayer. Discover how aligning your life with God's Word can transform your prayer life and unleash God's power.

On Mount Carmel, Elijah stood alone against hundreds of false prophets in a dramatic showdown that would reveal the true God of Israel. As Baal's prophets cried out in vain, Elijah prayed a simple prayer—and the fire of God fell from heaven. In this powerful message from 1 Kings 18, discover how obedience, courage, and faith invite God's power and why every person must ultimately decide who they will follow.

Many homes today are filled with tension, arguments, and frustration instead of the peace and joy God intends for families. But God's Word shows us a better way. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals the biblical principles that lead to a truly happy home when we choose to do things God's way. Discover how applying God's truth can transform your home into a place of love, unity, and lasting joy.

Long before football championships and Super Bowl parties, there was a far greater showdown—one that would determine the true God of Israel. In this powerful message from 1 Kings 18, Elijah challenges the nation to stop wavering between two opinions and choose who they will follow. As the prophets of Baal face off against the prophet of the Lord, this dramatic story calls us to bold faith, clear conviction, and a decision that cannot be avoided.

What do you do when God's instructions seem confusing, difficult, or even impossible? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores Elijah's surprising command to leave Cherith and travel to Zarephath—enemy territory—where a poor widow would somehow provide for him. Through this remarkable story, we learn that miracles begin when we step out in obedience, even when the path doesn't make sense. If you're facing a difficult step of faith, this episode will challenge and encourage you to trust and obey.

When provision fades and doubts creep in, the enemy whispers that God has forgotten you—but Scripture says otherwise. In this message from 1 Kings 17, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares Elijah's experience at the brook Cherith and reveals a biblical action plan for those discouraging moments. Be encouraged to remember God's faithfulness, resist taking matters into your own hands, and wait for the Lord's next step.

What gives someone the courage to stand for Christ when the pressure to stay silent is overwhelming? In this powerful message from the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 17, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows that holy boldness begins with fearing God above everything else. As Elijah stood before a wicked king and trusted God's provision by the brook Cherith, we see that the Lord honors those who honor Him.

In a culture drifting from truth, God is still looking for men and women who will stand. In this powerful introduction to the life of Elijah, Pastor Jeff Schreve explores what gave this unlikely prophet the courage to confront King Ahab and a nation devoted to Baal. Elijah's story reminds us that bold faith doesn't come from pedigree or position but from knowing who God is and fearing Him above all.

Believing in God is common—but believing God is life-changing. Pastor Jeff Schreve unpacks Titus 3:1–8 to show the difference between religious agreement and saving faith, and why many people stay stuck because they've never truly trusted God's Word. You'll hear a clear picture of who we were without Christ—and the stunning mercy that washed and renewed us by the Holy Spirit. If your faith feels fuzzy or merely familiar, this episode brings it into sharp focus.

In Titus 2:11–15, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals that grace isn't just God's kindness—it's God's training program. Grace saves us, teaches us to say “no” to sin, and trains our eyes to look for the blessed hope: Jesus' return. If you've been trying to live the Christian life in your own strength, this message will feel like finally turning the key and letting the engine run. Plug into grace—and let God change how you live right now.

Most people tolerate their jobs—some resent them—but God offers something better. In this practical message from Titus 2:9–10, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how your workplace can become a ministry and your daily grind a gospel opportunity. Learn how submitting to authority, working to please the Lord, and living with integrity can transform even the hardest job. Discover how God can use where you work to grow who you are.

From Titus 2:1–8, Pastor Jeff Schreve reveals that discipleship isn't a program—it's a pattern: older believers pouring into younger believers, generation to generation. He shows how wise men and women strengthen the church by training, encouraging, and helping others avoid the detours they've already survived. This episode will challenge you to stop sidelining yourself and start investing your faith where it matters most.

Teaching from Titus 2:1–8, Pastor Jeff Schreve challenges the lie that age makes you useless in God's kingdom. He unpacks the calling of older men and women to live with vigilance, dignity, love, and perseverance—becoming a living picture of what it looks like to walk with Jesus for decades. Listen in and ask the Lord to make your life a steady, hope-filled example for the next generation.

Teaching from Titus 1:5–16, Pastor Jeff Schreve exposes the dangerous reality that false teachers are often sincere—and sincerely wrong. He explains how deception thrives through greed, fleshly desires, and a distorted view of Jesus that leads people away from the true gospel. This episode challenges listeners to reject emotion, personality, and popularity as tests of truth. Come be anchored in God's Word, where truth alone has the power to save and set free.

In this sobering message from Titus 1:5–16, Pastor Jeff Schreve pulls back the curtain on how false teachers operate and why Scripture commands them to be confronted. From rebellion and deception to greed and lies, these “rabble-rousers” damage families and shake confidence in God's truth. Yet the answer is clear: hold fast to the faithful Word that never fails. Be encouraged to stand firm, grow discerning, and trust God's truth over every counterfeit.

Teaching from Titus 1:5–9, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains why a pastor must be both an encourager and a protector. God's trustworthy Word brings hope to the discouraged and strength to stand against lies that destroy faith. This message highlights the pastor's calling to preach truth, refute error, and shepherd people toward lasting hope in Christ. Be encouraged to cling to God's Word when emotions falter and truth feels under attack.

Pastor search committees often focus on charisma, experience, or preaching style, but God looks somewhere else entirely. In this message from Titus 1:5–9, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains why leadership in the church begins with character, not talent. Discover why God cares so deeply about order in His house and how the right leadership protects the health and future of the church. This episode brings clarity to a process many churches misunderstand.

Sharing the truth can be hard, and obedience can be costly, but God never sends His servants out empty-handed. In this encouraging message, Pastor Jeff Schreve reminds listeners that grace and peace belong to those who live on mission with God. Learn how God's grace sustains you when the truth is rejected and how His peace guards your heart when opposition comes.

At the restaurant, in the stands, at the grocery store—you're on, because you're Christ's witness. In this practical, convicting episode, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how Titus 1 frames everyday life as mission territory: represent Jesus, share what He's done, and speak the truth with love and courage. Being a witness isn't about being an expert—it's about being faithful with your story and the gospel. Hit play and let God sharpen your mission-minded mindset.

We all have blind spots—and the most dangerous ones are the spiritual kind. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares why every believer needs “green-light” people who love you enough to correct you, and humility enough to actually receive it. From Laodicea's blindness to the blessing of teachability, you'll hear why revival starts when someone can say, “Hey, you're missing it,” and you're willing to listen.

Revival cannot take root in an unprepared heart. Pastor Jeff Schreve explains why the Word of God is living and active—and why it demands clean soil to bear fruit. Using vivid illustrations, Pastor Jeff challenges listeners to lay aside moral filth, hidden sin, and lingering compromise so the Word can truly penetrate and transform. If your spiritual growth has stalled, this message shows what needs to be removed for renewal to begin.

Why do we want God's blessings but resist His ways? Pastor Jeff Schreve uses Daniel's prayer to expose the danger of seeking God's hand without seeking His face. From national collapse to personal compromise, this episode connects ignored truth with spiritual decline—and calls believers to prayerful repentance. When God's people get right, God is ready to respond.

When life drifts and hearts grow cold, what does it look like to return to God in prayer? Pastor Jeff Schreve points to Daniel as the poster child for prayer—steady, courageous, and uncompromising. From Daniel's lion-den resolve to his heartfelt confession in Daniel 9, Pastor Jeff unpacks two critical moves that change everything: giving God your undivided attention and approaching Him with holy awe. If your prayer life feels distracted or stale, this episode is a reset.

Can a Christian love God and still chase the world? Pastor Jeff Schreve answers that question with biblical clarity and urgency, showing how friendship with the world leads to spiritual loss, inner torment, and broken fellowship with God. Through vivid stories and practical truth, this episode reveals the cost of compromise and the grace God offers to those willing to repent, humble themselves, and draw near once again.

Pastor Jeff Schreve confronts the sobering reality of spiritual adultery—when believers drift from wholehearted devotion to God and make peace with the world. From James chapter 4 to the tragic example of Lot, this message exposes how misplaced desires quietly turn friendship with the world into hostility toward God. Discover why divided loyalty never works—and how God calls His people back to exclusive, faithful love.

Pastor Jeff Schreve unpacks the sobering downhill slide in 1 John 1:5–10: when we walk in darkness while claiming fellowship, we lie—first to people, then to ourselves, and finally against God. With clarity and urgency, he shows how “moving the out-of-bounds markers” destroys intimacy with Christ and drains spiritual joy. But there's hope: confession isn't condemnation—it's the doorway back to cleansing. Listen and let God's truth reorient your heart and restore your walk.

Can you really have joy when circumstances are hard? Pastor Jeff Schreve says yes—and explains why. In this encouraging message, he shows how joy flows naturally from genuine fellowship with God. Unlike happiness, which rises and falls with circumstances, joy is rooted in relationship. Learn how abiding in Christ produces lasting peace, spiritual vitality, and a life that reflects God's presence to a watching world.

What if the skeptics are right—and Jesus didn't rise? Pastor Jeff Schreve walks through Paul's “seven ifs” in 1 Corinthians 15 and shows what collapses if the resurrection is only a rumor: our preaching, our faith, and our salvation. Then he turns the corner from “what if” to “what is”—Christ is risen, and that fact changes everything. Tune in and anchor your hope to the empty tomb.

From Revelation 2:1–7 and Matthew 22, Pastor Jeff Schreve exposes the startling truth behind Jesus' charge to Ephesus: they didn't stop believing—they stopped loving Him like they once did. When the greatest commandment is neglected, even a busy, doctrinally sound church can be guilty of the greatest failure. This episode helps you identify the “other gods” that quietly take first place—sports, work, money, and more. Let the Lord search your heart and lead you back to first-love devotion.

Pastor Jeff Schreve traces the gripping story behind Come, Thou Fount and the line that tells the truth about us all: “Prone to wander—Lord, I feel it.” From Robert Robinson's rescue out of a reckless youth to the mercy that saved him, this episode opens a path toward revival for believers who feel stale or far from God. You'll be reminded that revival isn't for the lost—it's for the saved who've drifted. If your heart feels scattered, come let the Lord “bind your wandering heart” back to Himself.

Grumbling, complaining, and bad attitudes can derail the spirit of a home before the day even begins. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how to recognize the early signs of disrespect, why swift correction matters, and how to set the spiritual tone in your home each morning. Discover how loving authority and firm boundaries can turn your home from a place of frustration into a place of peace.

Parenting can feel like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces—but God gives us wisdom to put it together. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve looks at the story of Eli, a priest who failed to lead his sons to God, and draws powerful lessons about what happens when parents neglect spiritual training. Learn how to face the challenges of parenting with faith, grace, and consistency—and how to guide your children toward the Lord before the pieces fall apart.

Every family faces hurt and conflict—but not every family knows how to heal. Pastor Jeff Schreve walks through Ephesians 4 to reveal how bitterness poisons the heart and why forgiveness sets you free. Learn how to respond when you're the offender or the offended, how to resolve anger before the sun goes down, and how to restore peace through humility and grace. This message will show you how to turn your home into a refuge of kindness and love.

Every home has a culture—spoken or unspoken—that shapes how people think, speak, and love. In this practical message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how to replace dysfunction with godliness by creating a culture built on encouragement, truth, and grace. Learn how to strip off the “old nature,” renew your attitude, and let Christ set the tone in your home. Discover what every family truly needs to walk in peace, unity, and blessing.

How do we hold conviction without cruelty and compassion without compromise? Pastor Jeff Schreve unpacks Psalm 89's pairing of “lovingkindness and truth,” showing why both are essential in our families and churches. With clarity and care, he addresses hot-button sins—including sexual brokenness—and explains why calling sin “not sin” robs people of the very hope they need. Learn how to create a home culture that puts up guardrails with truth and sends the ambulance with grace, so confession is safe, healing is possible, and Christ is honored.

What does it take to build a home that stands firm in a crumbling culture? Psalm 89 gives the answer: righteousness and justice as the foundation, and lovingkindness and truth leading the way. Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how these timeless principles can transform families, restore communication, and bring God's joy and light back into daily life. Experience what happens when your life is grounded on His unshakable truth.

Rejoicing is not about feelings or ability. It is a choice. In this hope-stirring message from Habakkuk 3:17–19, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how praising God by an act of the will unleashes His presence and power. On the hard days it's important to run to God with your questions, rejoice in Him in your problems, and rely on Him to see you through. Choosing praise can change your outlook and your outcome!

When life crushes your plans, blindsides your heart, and drains your faith, how do you get back up? Pastor Jeff Schreve looks at the prophet Habakkuk—who wrestled with God, questioned His plans, and yet learned to rejoice in the middle of loss. This message reveals a three-step action plan for life's hardest days: run to God with your questions, rejoice in Him in your problems, and rest in His power to restore what's broken.

Why would God lead His people from the thrill of the Red Sea miracle straight into a dry, bitter desert? In this powerful message from Exodus 15, Pastor Jeff Schreve reminds us that the path to blessing often runs through the wilderness. Bitter waters are part of life, and they usually come right after our greatest victories. Discover how God uses these hard seasons to humble our hearts, strip away self-reliance, and teach us to trust Him daily—especially when life doesn't taste sweet.

Why do you worship God—love or loot? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve unpacks Job 1:9 to show how suffering exposes what we really love. When blessings vanish, will you still bless the Lord? Learn how your response in crisis reveals your heart, how to guard against bitterness, and how to choose worship over blame when life hits hard.

Job never heard the heavenly conversation about his life, but it shaped everything on earth. This message from Pastor Jeff Schreve pulls back the curtain on spiritual reality, showing why the question “Does Job fear God for nothing?” still echoes today. Find courage to trust God's heart, even when you can't trace His hand, and learn how to respond when pain pushes you to ask why.

God is opposed to the proud and gives grace to the humble. In this powerful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows how Naaman's breakthrough in 2 Kings 5 began when he jettisoned his pride. Learn why humility is the doorway to God's help, how pride blinds us to simple answers, and how bowing low positions you to experience God's mighty hand.