Pastor Joel Gunn's podcast

[This teaching is shared in a small group setting, so we apologize for the audio but believe you will enjoy the message...] Did you know your relationship or how you view your earthly Father can influence how you understand and relate to your Heavenly Father? Good or bad. What does the Bible say about God - one who judges or one who loves?

Do we really understand the force behind our words? Abram believed God would give him a son (Isaac) for over 24 years, but it never happened until God changed his name to Abraham - Father of Many Nations. Although Abram had faith in his heart, it was not until he spoke God's promise that it happened. Within a few months of saying aloud his new name "Father of Many Nations", Abraham was holding his son in his arms.

Do you know God is constantly trying to speak to you and guide you? Find out more in Part 6 as Pastor Joel shares how you can recognize God's voice everyday. No matter how you describe your current relationship with God, it is possible for you to have a God encounter in your life! Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 (NKJV)

Gideon the coward becomes a hero. Pastor Joel examines Biblical examples of people who had amazing God encounters in deadly situations. Some of these people did not see themselves as special, they were just ordinary people about to encounter an extraordinary God. Each of these dynamic teachings shows us how we can apply the truths we learn to our lives today.

Daniel's dreams and interpretations propel him to a key position in government. If you ever have wondered if your dreams have meaning, make sure you listen to Part 4 for practical ways to interpret your dreams.

Esther fasts and prays, then acts though it is against the law. Fasting can unlock what we need today.

King Jehoshaphat praises God in the face of his enemies and so can we.

No matter how you describe your current relationship with God, it is possible for you to have a God encounter in your life! Jesus said, "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 (NKJV) In this six-part series, Pastor Joel examines Biblical examples of people who had amazing God encounters in deadly situations. Some of these people did not see themselves as special, they were just ordinary people about to encounter an extraordinary God. Each of these dynamic teachings shows us how we can apply the truths we learn to our lives today.

When God is on your side the only possible outcome is for you to win!

You can have true peace in any storm of life.

God used His words to create this world; we use words to create our world. What would this planet be like if God spoke harshly during creation? Are your words speaking death or life into your world?

Henry Ford said "Whether you think you can or think you can't - you're right." Moses sent 12 spies into Canaan. They all came back reporting about this land of milk and honey. But ten of the spies had a bad report saying they could not conquer the giants and moaning that all three million Israelites would die in the wilderness. Two spies said they could win. Who was right? Both parties were and both received what they said.

In this message we uncover the one hidden truth Jesus said we must understand to comprehend His kigdom. He said it is the key to unlocking all the other secrets He taught.

"Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose!" King Solomon (Proverbs 18:21 The Message) When God speaks, things happen. Jesus taught the parable of the sower to show us how God's Kingdom works on the earth - words are seeds sown (Mark 4). We are to speak good words to produce good fruit; as His children, we are supposed to emulate our Heavenly Father.