The 210 Christian Podcast

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Book of Revelation preached at Masterpiece Church in Bedford, Texas. I pray God will use these sermons, released here each Thursday, to encourage you to a deeper faith and love of God!

What is the "Rapture" all about? Will it happen soon? What exactly happens if it does? Today we look at what it will be like when the Rapture comes to earth. Come quickly Lord Jesus!

What is going on in the world and what comes next? What does the Bible say about the end times? Are we going to e the generation of The Great Tribulation? We begin our study of God's word and what He says on the subject on this episode of the 210 Christian Podcast.

How can we help the Afghan people and specifically our brothers and sisters in Christ found there? How can we share the gospel at a time such as this? How did we get to this debacle in the first place? How do we get out? We begin a look at these questions and more on this episode of the 210 Christian Podcast.

We listened to him for years as we drove in our cars and worked at our jobs. We heard him tell us his ideas, dreams and vision for America. He be came a sort of friend to many of us. Don't you hope you will see him in heaven someday? I do! Let's talk about heaven and Rush Limbaugh on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

What the world needs right now is for men and women of courage to come forward and be present in our upside down crazy world! Those who have been made good and righteous in Christ are needed! It is time they step up, have faith and push back the gates of hell! The good times cannot be over for good!

Does God really provide for all of our needs? How does our life reflect our belief or unbelief in the idea that God provides for all of our needs? Do we trust Him to do so or just talk a good talk? Let's talk "provision" on this episode!

What elicits the greatest fear in your heart? Is there a way to live life without fear? Can we rise above it? Is there a way to train our heart and mind to let go of our fears? Let's talk about fear, faith and God on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Have you heard the story and the lesson about time that came from the funeral of the great artist Raphael? You will on this episode! Are you a procrastinator? Do you make a "to do list" each day? How are you spending your time? Does it seem to slip through your fingers? Are you making good use of it? God says a lot about how we are to spend the precious gift of time. Let's talk about "time" on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Have you thought about how many different teams you are a part of in life? Have you considered your need for and dependence upon these teams? Have you thought much of their need and dependence upon you? Let's talk "teamwork" on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Satan is a roaring lion seeking for whom he may devour! How do you fight a lion? The best answer, not alone! Let's talk about our battle with the enemy and our need of fellow Christians on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Do you trust God? Are you sure? Do you trust Him with your whole heart and in every circumstance? Do you trust Him just for those things you know you have no control over? Let's talk about trust on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Is unity the same thing as uniformity? Can we have unity and not have uniformity? What unites Christians anyway? Why are we so often divided? How can we restore and maintain relationships with people unlike us? Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Do current events cause you anxiety or even make you afraid? Many are terrified of where the world is going politically, economically and spiritually. But God is in control. Our circumstances didn't take Him by surprise! But how do we actually let go of the fears and find peace when the world seems to be on the precipice of disaster? Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

It seems many around us are discouraged and even depressed. It is time to change the channel! Have hope and choose hope! God is setting the table for a great awakening!

It seems we have a lot of prophets in the church right now. YouTube is filled with one prophecy after another. How do we know whether to listen to any of these would be prophets? Which ones are from God? Let's discuss on this episode of the podcast!

Is your inbox or Facebook feed filled with conspiracy theories? Are such theories all in fun? Are they dangerous? Do they EVER turn out to be true? Let's talk conspiracy theories on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

What has God called you to do? What does He want you to be? Have you asked such questions lately? Do you know the answers?

We live in days of great uncertainty and it is creating a lot of fear in the hearts of people all around us. We need courage and strength and believers in Christ should lead the way! Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Will we remain a nation of laws? Or are we destined to be a nation of laws for some and not others? What would God have believers do to help assure our nation remains the "Land of the Free?"

We are not unique and the Covid-19 virus isn't either. Mankind has been here before and will unfortunately be here again in the future. History is full of pandemics, epidemics and the people who live through them. Let's talk about one such time in our not too distant past and see what we can learn from the experience of others who lived through an epidemic on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

On today's podcast we take a look at a story of love found in the midst of one of life's most inhumane moments. We look at how 5 men, a mother and her son found peace in the midst of the horrors of war.

Freedom is won or lost in each and every new generation. May those who come behind us find us faithful to pass on liberty's torch!

Where are the men and women of moral courage to lead out country through these tough times? What is the place of the church in days such as the ones we are living in right now? Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Will the United States ever get back together again or are we on a road to real and permanent division? As divided as things seem today it can seem hopeless but there is a way back together again. Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Life is full of up's and down's but the ultimate ladder to the top is only found in Jesus. Advent is all about the celebration of what God has done to take us to the top with no chance of ever falling back down. Let's talk about it in this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Each week we will publish a sermon from Pastor James Heffington. This week's sermon is from the church's current Advent Series and is on the subject of peace. We pray God blesses you and your family during this season of Advent!

Did you know that coffee has actually proven, at least in some instances, to be a catalyst to a better prayer life? The simple blessings of life can often make the biggest of impacts! Let's talk coffee, air conditioning and the simple blessings of life on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

We are all facing a difficult 2020 with Corona and all the supporting cast of troubles which came with the virus. Most of us need what the Bible calls real and lasting "peace." Peace in the Bible is not simply an absence of hostilities but a sense of general well-being in the whole of life. Doesn't that sound good right about now??? Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

How many times have you thought yourself lacking the resources, talent or time to accomplish big things with your life? How many times have you faced what appeared to be overwhelming circumstances and given up on a dream? Today we hear a story of five students who had the faith to overcome their own perceived limitations to be a part of God sized accomplishments in their life. Let's talk about living big dreams of faith in Jesus on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

Is the end near? Are we about to walk through what the Bible calls the Great Tribulation? Does our current election mess mean life as we have known it will soon come to an end? Let's talk about it on this special edition of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Do you remember when you were a child and the anticipation of Christmas morning? How exciting it was to run into the living room and see gifts under the tree? Advent is all about anticipation and expectation of good things to come. We anticipated God's precious gift the coming of the Messiah! We now anticipate that He is coming again! This anticipation of future good assures us of a whole lot of present good as well! Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

This year has been a hopeless one for many among us. Let's talk about faith for hope in Christ and how we can encourage others around us to have some!

Do you see where God is at work in your life? Can you see His hand guiding you into bigger and better things? Do you see the whole picture when it comes to His work in your life? Let's talk about God's visible and not so visible hand in our life on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Let's finish the the difficult year of 2020 well! We can begin to do so with a grand Thanksgiving! Can you look past the obvious hardships of 2020 to the blessings contained therein? Let's talk about it on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

How is your prayer life? Can prayer really change your life? Does God really answer our prayers? We take a look at scripture and the life of George Mueller, a great man of prayer, for answers to these questions and more on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

Can something as simple as a "Thank You" really change your life? Let's discuss on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

What will people remember about you after your gone? Will your story inspire or discourage those seeking a better, bigger, happier life? Will your life point someone to a deeper faith and adventure with Christ? We take a look at "Legacy" on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

How can we become happy? How can we become happier? What makes you happy? Is everyone different in this regard or are we all the same? Is it money, fame, entertainment? We take a look at what makes a person happy on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast."

What would you give for a good name? What would you sacrifice to know and live in the truth? Our country is paying a high price during these post election days to be a land of integrity. Is it worth it? We discuss these questions and more on this episode of the "210 Christian Podcast"

Truth, justice and the American way, are they just words? Let's talk about it on this episode of "The 210 Christian Podcast."

Patience and waiting don't have to be negatives in our life. We are born to be a part of good works with God and sometimes those works happen at the most unlikely of times and seasons in our life. My wife Kim join me on this episode of "The 210 Christian Podcast"

It is November 4th, 2020 and the majority of our nation has voted for the Democratic Party platform. How is this possible? We discuss the "how" and "what now" on today's podcast.

Are you filled with anxious thoughts? Many people spend their day stressed, worried and filled with anxiety. God never intended for us to live that way. Today we talk about the alternative to a life of fear and fret.

Why do we exist? What is our purpose? What does God want me to do with my life? All of these questions and more on this episode of "The 210 Christian Podcast." God has a great purpose and plan for our life! This is not a religious platitude if you are a follower of Christ.

How do you feel about yourself today? How is your self-esteem? Do you see yourself as born to win or born to lose? Today we look at what makes the difference and how we can see ourselves the winner we are meant to be in Christ!

Why do we attach so much importance to things that really have no long lasting impact on our life? How do good things sometimes become idols and rob us of our joy and usefulness? What about those hidden idols that unknowingly sap our spiritual vitality! We look at how to overcome modern day idolatry in this episode of the 210 Christian Podcast.

How can we have faith when fear is overwhelming us? Today I talk about a recent experience in my life which presented a "not so unique to our times" challenge to have faith. I hope God uses my experience to encourage you to believe, trust and follow God well. Let's keep living the good works God has prepared for us to do!   "We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which He prepared in advance for us to do." -- Ephesians 2:10

In the Revolutionary War there was a group known as the "Black Robed Regiment" who spoke the truth and led their congregations to rebel against the tyranny of the British crown. In this episode we look at the need for such people in our heated political climate and the responsibility of all believers in Christ to "put on the robe" and search for truth.

Well the colonoscopy is behind me and a few life lessons were learned along the way. Come along as we see that every step of life is an opportunity to be a part of something God is doing in the world around us. Whether you are in the spring, summer, fall or winter of life, God has things for you to do with Him. Your life has an "immensity" or "weight" to it. You matter and are meant to be a part of something God is doing...today!

Each of us have that one thing (or several things) for which we struggle to have faith. What is it for you? For me it is a trip to the doctor. My blood pressure sails twenty points higher the moment I step through the door of a doctor's office. Today we look at how to have faith in those moments when it is difficult to have some.