Podcast by Doug McCary
This week, Doug finishes up Acts 16 as we see Paul and Silas singing in prison, sharing with the Philippian Jailer, and leaving the church in Philippi in good hands as the Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.
This week, Doug looks at Paul and his team encountering a demon-possessed little girl trafficked by her slave owners. He goes further into Acts 16 as the Gospel continues to have an impact in the heavily Greek influenced Europe! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.
This week, Doug goes further into Acts 16 as God calls Paul to move out of his comfort zone and go to a place he hadn't planned on going, ministering to people he hadn't planned on ministering to, and planting a church in a Roman Colony! He, Silas, Timothy, and Luke continue to seek where God wants them to join Him as He takes the Gospel Westward! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.
This week, Doug dives into Acts 16 and observes Paul mentoring and discipling his replacement. He meets up with Silas and picks up Timothy and Luke as they continue to seek where God wants them to join Him as He takes the Gospel Westward! Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.
This week, Doug looks at three post-resurrection stories from Luke 24 that will encourage you to consider the evidence that Jesus died, was buried, and rose again! If you really believe that happened, then what difference is it making in your life!!
This week, Doug looks at the disagreement that takes place with two great Kingdom priests who have known each other for over 15 years. They ministered together, risked their lives together, bled together, and now are at odds, not over a moral issue, Biblical issue, but a ministry strategy issue. Join us to see what principles we can learn from this great text.
This week, Doug continues to work through the first heresy to hit the early church, adding circumcision and the Law to the Gospel! In other words, Jesus plus... He looks at the first gathering of the church to deal with an attack on the purity of the Gospel - Jesus plus NOTHING! The false teaching of adding the Law to the Gospel was a direct threat against the Church! In today's study, we see the Church respond by the leadership of the Holy Spirit in a way that is wise and glorifying to God!
This week, Doug works through the first heresy to hit the early church, adding circumscision and the Law to the Gospel! In other words, Jesus plus... He delves into Acts 15 where the church has to wrestle with a very divisive issue and a direct threat against the Church! In today's study, we see the Church respond by the leadership of the Holy Spirit in a way that is wise and glorifying to God!
This week, Doug finishes Acts 14 and the ministry of Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. We have been following the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we continue to see the faithfulness of an effective minister as Paul and Barnabas preach the good news, in spite of persecution and rejection.
This week, Doug continues Acts 14 and the ministry of Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. We have been following the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we continue to see the faithfulness of an effective minister as Paul and Barnabas preach the good news, in spite of persecution and rejection.
This week, Doug begins Acts 14 and the ministry of Paul and Barnabas at Iconium. We have been following the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see the marks of an effective minister as Paul and Barnabas preach the good news, in spite of persecution and rejection. To finish faithful, you have to walk with perseverance, speak with His passion, serve as His Priest, and walk by His Spirit.
This week, Doug continues in Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see Paul's conclusion to his first recorded sermon where he , under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, shares the Sovereign authority of God and His desire for His people to receive HIS SALVATION!! Paul reminds his listeners that their is NO MIDDLE GROUND with God's salvation - JESUS. He is the only one that matters and Paul warns them on them to repent and believe in JESUS!!
This week, Doug continues in Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Rome! In today's study, we see Paul's first recorded sermon where he , under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, shares the Sovereign authority of God and His desire for His people to receive HIS SALVATION!! Paul reminds his listeners that God's salvation is the only one that matters and calls on them to repent and believe in JESUS!!
This week, Doug looks at Acts 13 and the unleashing of God's Spirit through the Church at Antioch for the spreading of the Gospel from Antioch to Cyprus to Ephesus to Rome! In today's study, we see the priorities of a vibrant church and how God's exposes a demonic counterfeit with His evidence of TRUTH!! Remember, no matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!
This week, Doug jumps back into our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's plan exposes the futileness of attacks from human leaders/kings. We see how God uses persecution and intimidation to reveal His power and control. No matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!
This week, Doug jumps back into our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's plan exposes the futileness of attacks from human leaders/kings. We see how God uses persecution and intimidation to reveal His power and control. No matter what the enemy throws at you, you can rest that our God is ALL POWERFUL!!
This week, Doug begins the new year looking at 2 John and John's exhortation to walk in and guard THE TRUTH!! In this study, we see God's warning against false teachers and how we should respond. Remember, you can't walk in the Truth if you don't KNOW the Truth!!
This week, Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see God's plan of reaching Gentiles and incorporating them into HIS ONE TRUE CHURCH! Luke continues to show us how God broke down the barriers between Gentile and Jew and how He works out our Salvation!
This week, Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how the Holy Spirit comes at the moment of TRUE BELIEF. Not just intellectual ascent, but HEARING WITH FAITH! The Gospel starts with God and HIS SPIRIT comes upon us at the moment of belief. Luke continues to show us how God broke down the barriers between Gentile and Jew and how He works out our Salvation!
This week, Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how the Gospel starts with God and how God's Kingdom priests are to minister to everyone and anyone that God ordains them to minister to. Luke shows us how God broke down the barriers between Gentile and Jew and how He works out our Salvation!
This week, Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's Kingdom priests are to minister to everyone and anyone that God ordains them to minister to. Luke shows us how God broke down the barriers between Gentile and Jew and how He works out our Salvation!
This week, Taylor Johnson continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's ambassadors are to minister. They are to be available, approachable, pointing to Jesus, assured of God's power, and authenticated as His messengers. Luke shows us what that looks like in the personal ministry of Peter.
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God took Saul and completely flipped his life around with a NEW Mission, a NEW Message, through a NEW Power, for and a NEW MASTER! He converted Saul from and enemy to and advocatee. Luke shows us that no one is beyond God's saving power and grace!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God met a man who wasn't seeking Him, instead, Saul was an enemy of Jesus Christ, but in God's Sovereign Love and plan, He converted Saul from and enemy to and evangelist. Luke shows us that no one is beyond God's saving power and grace!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God directed Philip to a man on the side of a desert road to share the GOOD NEWS with him. This man, from Africa, was a TRUE CONVERT, unlike Simon there Magician, who simply wanted to use God. Luke shows us what happens when people seek God, not just his gifts and how Jesus' followers are instruments of hope.
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the first false convert of the church in Simon there Magician. Luke shows what happens when people seek the gifts more than the giver of the gifts! Join us in learning how the church responded to false converts and the marks of false conversion. False converts are a hindrance, not a threat to the church. Jesus said "the gates of hades will not stop us"!!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the persecution of Jesus' followers move from the leaders to all that follow Him! When the Church is persecuted, God turns an obstacle into an opportunity for expansion! Join us in learning how the church responded to persecution with the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah, who says "the gates of hades will not stop us"!!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! He was a Bold, Biblical, and Faithful witness of our Lord Jesus and today, he makes the ultimate sacrifice! He lays down his life for His King! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! He was a Bold, Biblical, and Faithful witness of our Lord Jesus! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see the impact of a man fully surrendered to the Lordship of Jesus Christ of Nazareth! Stephen was a man full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, wisdom, grace, power, courage, and God's presence! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's Church deals with the enemy attack of division within. The Hellenistic Jews were being overlooked as the Church was exploding. God reveals the problem, He makes known the priority of His shepherds - pray and preach, and the characteristics of His leaders in the church. Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God's Church is unstoppable through corporate purity, a compelling witness, bold endurance, and God's Sovereignty! Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how God and the Church responds to God's grace and corporate sin! Barnabas and Ananias are a stark contrast of how believers respond to God's grace. Join us in learning how the church should respond to the grace of God! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Peter and John respond when persecution hits the church in response to the Gospel being preached! Peter stands firm on the NAME OF JESUS and the EXLUSIVITY of the Gospel!! He passionately shares the Truth of Jesus with his persecutors! Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that persecute HIM and His followers! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Peter and John respond when persecution hits the church in response to the Gospel being preached! Peter stands firm on the NAME OF JESUS and the EXLUSIVITY of the Gospel!! He passionately shares the Truth of Jesus with his persecutors! Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that persecute HIM and His followers! He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see Peter preach the second message about Messiah! Again, his approach is Guilt before Grace. He passionately preaches an expository message of the rejection of Messiah, but God's gracious offer through repentance. Join us in learning how the grace of God is offered to even those that have rejected him over and over. He is a GRACIOUS GOD and we have a GRACIOUS messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how Messiah's Apostles "Big A" emulate their master and God authenticates their authority and message with their similar supernatural works. Join us in learning how the Apostles uniquely were gifted to authenticate their message being from messiah!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, we see how the church functions under the leadership of the Holy Spirit! All of it's members (all 3120 of them) were "baptized in the Spirit" believers! Join us in learning how we are to function as ONE BODY in Christ, chosen and called for HIS GLORY!!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, the CHURCH IS BORN and unleashed! God, for the first time in Israel's History allows His people to hear about His mighty works through a language other than Hebrew or Aramaic. Beginning with a small group in Jerusalem, the followers of Jesus become of ONE SPIRIT and take the Gospel message to the masses on the Day of Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. In today's passage, we see the 1st Gospel message preached by a "baptized in the Spirit" believer! Join us in learning how to live as one in Christ, chosen and called vessel for HIS GLORY!!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! In today's study, the CHURCH IS BORN and unleashed! God, for the first time in Israel's History allows His people to hear about His mighty works through a language other than Hebrew or Aramaic. Beginning with a small group in Jerusalem, the followers of Jesus become of ONE SPIRIT and take the Gospel message to the masses on the Day of Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us in learning how to live as one in Christ, chosen and called vessel for HIS GLORY!!
Doug continues with our study of Acts and the unleashing of God's Spirit into His followers for the spreading of the Gospel from Jerusalem to Rome! The Apostles seek God's man to complete the 12 that will take the Gospel message to the masses on the Day of Pentecost by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us in learning how to live as God's chosen and called vessel for HIS GLORY!!
Doug shares an intro into the book of Acts reminding the guys that Jesus took a bunch of nobodies and worked through them to continue the greatest rescue mission of all time!
Doug shares how we should respond to a culture that is growing more secular and hostile to Christian values and the message of Christ!
Doug finishes up our study of Hebrews!
Brad Sykes takes a deeper look at Hebrews 13:7 and the importance of making disciples.
SWAT Bible Study 11/4/20 Hebrews 13:1-6 A Race that impacts others by Doug McCary
Doug finishes up our study of Chapter 12 of Hebrews looking at our race of FAITH and the two races we can run! We can run to Sinai or Zion? This passage reveals God's instructions to us about the two types of race we can run, performance or faith, the two responses we can have to His Word, reject or receive, and the two results of our response, an inheritance that can't be shaken or judgement. I hope you still are encouraged that our God is sovereign, He calls us to run our race of faith with courage and conviction, and wants us to be ALL IN with Him!! (I apologize for the sound quality of this recording)
Doug continues our study of Chapter 12 of Hebrews looking at our race of FAITH! This passage reveals how God uses suffering as discipline in our life and how God instructs us to view that discipline! The first 11 chapters lay a foundation of who we are and chapters 12 and 13 instruct what we should be doing!! I hope you still are encouraged that our God is sovereign, He calls us to run our race of faith with courage and conviction, and wants us to be ALL IN with Him!!
Doug dives into Chapter 12 of Hebrews looking at our race of FAITH! This passage launches into the practical instruction of Hebrews! The first 11 chapters lay a foundation of who we are and chapters 12 and 13 instruct what we should be doing!! I hope you still are encouraged that our God is sovereign, He calls us to run our race of faith with courage and conviction, and wants us to be ALL IN with Him!!
Doug finishes up Chapter 11 of Hebrews looking at a FAITH that shows COURAGE and CONVICTION! This passage clearly finishes the synopsis of God's people from the Old Testament accounts of FAITH putting the one true living God on display to the world around them! I hope you still are encouraged that our God is sovereign, He calls us to a faith that demonstrates courage and conviction, and wants you to be ALL IN with Him!!
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