True Foundations (True Foundations)

Today we talk about how we can find the place of rest and safety that is spoken of in this psalm.

We need the favour of God in order to declare the gospel effectively. This episode explores what that truly entails.

God calls His people to arise and shine. And He gives gifts to His people so they have everything they need to do so.

Today we learn about the only real way forward: the willingness to be in the Lord's presence.

Since God is the sovereign Lord and everything is in His hand, what could we have to fear?

This episode explains what we really need when it comes to declaring the gospel to others.

In this episode we hear that God has a message for his people who have little strength. He comes to share his love with them and to ensure they aware of how secure they actually are.

The church in Sardis was told that they were dead despite the external look of success. These are tough words to hear at times, but the church needs to remain vigilant and alert to what God is doing, and how they should respond.

Is the church any different than the world at large? Sadly, it is not often that God's people get it right and are faithful. God's people in Thyatira were particularly warned not to tolerate false teaching.

The church in Pergamum was asked to repent from seeking things that were not in line with what God had for them. They were instead offered what would sustain them along with individual recognition and belonging. God has so much to give to His faithful people.

Jesus provides a message of no condemnation to a church under significant persecution. We should ask ourselves what message we would receive if we were under similar circumstances?

Just because we are a part of a church body it does not guarantee that God's presence will be there. We need to ask ourselves how God sees us and how we should respond.

In today's episode we discus what Joshua is really doing when he curses the rebuilding of Jericho.

If we are to be a people who know how to enter the Kingdom of God then there should be some evidence of the greatness of God in our lives.

This episode explains why Joshua needed an encounter with God before taking on the city of Jericho.

Today we talk about the way in which God provided mana for the people…and why He stopped after a generation.

Today we discuss what happens when people ignore the things God asked them to do.

The short series continues with more on Joshua as we discuss those times in the Christian journey when God speaks significantly to us. We should ensure these times are memorialized.

Joshua is the human hero in his section of history and is a remarkable man. Much of the time we see Joshua as a prophetic symbol of the coming Jesus.

Jesus has specific things for us to do and we must take His direction instead of our own.

Jesus had to bear the sin of the world on His own. The people who loved him stood at distance while Jesus did this but this was before the resurrection. Why is it that many stand at a distance now?

Today we learn about what led Jesus to weep on Palm Sunday and how can we identify with Him in this.

Today we talk about what “Jericho” really means and why we have to leave it behind to be given a new identity.

In this episode, we discuss that even though we know God will give us everything we need, we have to take responsibility for our part as well.

In today's episode we discuss the place of freedom that God has prepared for us and the provisions we need for the journey.

We are commanded by God to be strong and courageous. In this episode we hear all about why that is a non-negotiable in order to be truly free.

Is doing "the right thing" the best way to live? This episode explores the difference between being someone who does "the right thing" and being someone who is a free person in Christ that has to respond accordingly.

Why do people get embroiled in legalism? This episode answers this question and thoroughly investigates the issue of unresolved guilt. There is a solution for unresolved guilt and the freedom of the gospel is available for anyone who is willing to receive it.

This episode kicks off a series about leaving legalism behind and investigates “why” so many people invest in legalism instead of the true freedom Christ offers.

In this episode we delve into character as we watch Paul take a stand. We see how steadfastness can translate into compassion.

Paul was a man of great moral courage and sound judgement. He asked all Christians to be imitators of him as he imitated Christ and it is critical that we aim to do so.

Paul can confidently state that he is who he is according to the grace of God. It is this grace that equips everyone to do what God would have them do.

We cannot boast in our own abilities but only in what God gives us by grace. Grace is the ultimate leveller and the thing that makes us able to humbly call one another partners in the gospel.

Laying a foundation is critical and Paul was able to do that by the grace of God. Paul also warned the church to build on it with care.

David J. Jones addresses the issue of unity in the church and we hear why agreeing to disagree simply doesn't work.

There is only so much that we can do to help ourselves. If we lift our eyes up to the highest mountain it points us to where our help comes from.

How do we replace fear with joy and what is joy really all about? This episode answers those questions and offers an alternative to commonplace misery.

In today's episode we learn the difference between letting things hinder us and being ready for action.

Today we discuss how God asks us to arise in the now and to take up our daily cross.

In this episode we explore what it means to partake in the fullness of what it is that Jesus came to do.

In this session we are asked to examine whether we are truly partaking in the purpose God has set out for us.

The amazing thing about Paul is that despite his education and abilities he did not approach people only by his own strength. He teaches us that it's not what we know that counts but who we know. It is about knowing Christ.

This episode explores the greatest example regarding decision making and how it relates to us.

The Christian life should be straightforward when it comes to decision making - yes or no. Thankfulness is what helps us easily achieve the yes or no.

If we are to be the people who represent Christ to this fallen world then we need to know how to consistently make good, godly decisions.

In today's episode we learn about the one simple thing that is required in every decision involving moral courage.

This episode investigates how we can manage if we have an inaccurate perception and how we can adjust our perspective to ensure our decision making is healthy.

In this episode we hear about how being double-minded can affect our decision making and talk about the solution.

David J. Jones discusses what happens to our decision-making ability when pride is at the forefront of our lives.

In this episode we take a look at what happens to someone's decision making ability when an attitude of entitlement is present.

Paul states that, “by God's grace I am what I am”, and we must also be able to say this. When this principle is applied in reference to self-control we can't make excuses for inappropriate behaviour because our nature no longer comes from our earthly heritage. It comes from God.