Podcast appearances and mentions of mike vestal

Jan 31, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 1   Welcome to the Cumberland Trace Church of Christ, where we gather for a special occasion in our new facilities to explore the powerful message of spiritual leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Mike Vestal, a dedicated gospel preacher with decades of experience, who shares insights into how Christian men can glorify God through servant leadership. Mike delves into 2 Timothy chapter 2, unfolding seven vivid pictures of leadership: the steward, the soldier, the athlete, the farmer, the workman, the vessel, and the servant. Through each metaphor, he emphasizes faithfulness, discipline, patience, and devotion as essential qualities for spiritual growth and effective ministry. Join us as Mike Vestal relays the profound impact of servant leadership on personal lives, families, and the church community. Discover how these timeless principles can guide us toward fulfilling God's purpose with humility and grace.   Duration 34:09

Feb 1, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 2   Welcome to a deeply inspiring session where we unravel the essence of a God-centered marriage and family, guided by the profound example of Aquila and Priscilla. Through the lens of Biblical wisdom and real-life stories, including the remarkable lives of Al and Faye, this episode explores the beauty and strength of relationships that glorify God in every aspect. Join us as we delve into the significance of prioritizing God in our homes, elevating His presence above all else, and cultivating a marriage that reflects His love. Discover the heartfelt insights on the power of unity, faith, and unwavering devotion, fostering an environment that nurtures both individual and collective spiritual growth. This enriching discussion shines a light on how to instruct others in Christ with humility and openness, embody a life of sacrifice and faithfulness, and leave a lasting legacy of godliness for generations to come. Be inspired to transform your family life with divine purpose and joy.   Duration 38:26

Feb 2, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 2 Part 2   Join us as we dive deep into the transformative power of mentorship, exploring the pivotal role it plays in the Christian community. This episode draws inspiration from biblical figures like Paul, Timothy, and notably Barnabas—showcasing the profound mutual benefits of mentoring relationships. Discover the essence of intentional involvement and positive encouragement, coupled with Christ-like emulation, as core tenets of effective Christian mentorship. We'll examine Barnabas' remarkable qualities that make him an exemplary mentor, from stewardship to partnership, and his dedication to nurturing leadership. Explore how Barnabas' investment in others, including Paul and John Mark, proves that mentorship enriches both the mentor and the mentee, contributing to the glorification of God. Through these timeless lessons, learn how mentorship can rebuild relationships and empower individuals in their spiritual journey while benefiting the broader church community.   Duration 35:05

February 2, 2025 - Sunday AM Bible Class   Continuing on from the men's retreat that was this weekend. Mike Vestal provided the bible lesson this morning.   Mike Vestal  Westside Church of Christ  4410 West Illinois Avenue  Midland, TX 79703    Duration 47:05

April 21, 2024 - Sunday 9:30AM Auditorium Speaker   Speaker:  Mike Vestal   John 17 - The High Priestly Prayer 17 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. 3 And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. 4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. 6 “I have manifested your name to the people whom you gave me out of the world. Yours they were, and you gave them to me, and they have kept your word. 7 Now they know that everything that you have given me is from you. 8 For I have given them the words that you gave me, and they have received them and have come to know in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me. 9 I am praying for them. I am not praying for the world but for those whom you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them. 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. 13 But now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 14 I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 15 I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, so I have sent them into the world. 19 And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. 20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me. 24 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world. 25 O righteous Father, even though the world does not know you, I know you, and these know that you have sent me. 26 I made known to them your name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”     "The Lord's Prayer" - Best prayer ever prayed. Jesus is praying - His hour had come - John 12:23-27; John 13:1, John 17:1 "Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?" Prayer is how Jesus steered his life while he was on earth. Prayer is measured by its length, but its depth and breadth. John 17:1-5 - Glory. The glory of God should be at the forefront of your prayers. v6-12 - Security. To be kept by God. To keep God's word. v12-19 - Sanctity. Holiness / godly character. - John 17:17. v20-23 - Unity. v24-26 - Eternity.   v1-5 - Jesus prays for himself v6-19 - Jesus prays for the apostles. v20-26 - Jesus prays for those who will believe the word.   The setting of the prayer - Jesus looked up. He had been waiting for this. He addresses God as his father - unique relationship. John 17:3,4 - The Lord wrote his own epitaph. This verse is who Jesus is. John 19:30 - "It is finished" John 17:5; Gal 6:14-17; Gal 3:13; Eph 3:20-21; The church glorifies God in Jesus. Luke 24:26 Jesus prays for the apostles. Jesus told God that they have kept his word. Then he committed them to God's car. Sanctity / Holiness: Heb 12:14; 2 Cor  7:1; Jesus prays that the apostles be sanctified and holy. The world. "Isolation is not an option" and neither is accommodation. We need to have a biblical theology of the engagement - a mission. Our mission is to glorify God, to tell others and to strengthen others. Jesus prays for those who would believe - (v20-26) Jesus was praying for and thinking of us. A healthy harmonious relationship with God is possible in Christ. What brings people together. A great and awesome God. - (v26) The love within the Godhead is a love that's shared with us.   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2bv3d9JVz4   Duration 38:02

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 10:00AM MPR 1 Speaker   Speaker: Mike Vestal   Relationships are precious. Relationships are hard.   Relationships with others will be hard when relationships with God are not what they ought to be.   Mentoring - Wise, experienced, and Godly advice from a friend and brother Some people are very wise, Godly, and experienced but not a friend.   Everyone needs someone in their life like this   Discipling - a follower, a learner, an understudy, and he seeks to be as close to the mentor as possible Some people who just follow are groupies and some follow loosely   John 1-11 Jesus is ultimate relationship guru Relationships are precious, but relationships are hard, but not in the Godhead.   Hebrews 2:17-18   We have to take care of our relationship with God!   John 2  first miracle recorded "Whatever he says to you, do it," Mary said Jesus is dealing with desperate people; Jesus is present Running out of wine was a major breach of protocol and could be taken to court   John 3 Jesus is a mentor to religious people Nicodemus Sometimes religious people don't get what it means to follow Jesus We have to get over ourselves   John 4 Problem people - women at the well The two people could not be more apart Friend of tax collectors and sinners "Sinners are loved here" A village comes to near Jesus because of a woman   John 5 Verses 1-11 Jesus is a mentor to a sick and lonely man You will never look at the face of another person that does not matter to God No one to help me get in the water to get healed   John 7 Jesus is a mentor to unbelieving people His own brothers did not believe in Him Few are capable of saying more hurtful and harmful things than our own family   John 8 Jesus is a mentor to sinful people Woman caught in adultery Behold a lamb that takes away the sins of the world Jesus is bilingual - speaks grace and truth! And so ought we   John 9 Jesus mentors mistreated people Man born blind Only person that really sees was blind   John 11 A mentor to the grieving Grieved as He hung on cross too Lazarus is dead Martha needed truth, a reminder of the resurrection Mary needed to weep   The Seven Desires of Every Heart - book Psalm 37:4, 43:4 Everyone wants to be heard and understood Everyone needs affirmation Who you are and what you do are valued Psalm 8 Everyone needs blessing, to be cherished Every person needs safety We seek to give them that in Christ Every person needs to be touched Jesus went out of the way to touch lepers Every person needs to belong Every person needs to be chosen Jesus has chosen us   Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNS3jBU5z4c   Duration 40:55

April 20, 2023 - Equipped Day 2 6:30PM Keynote Auditorium Speaker   Mike Vestal kicks off the second evening auditorium sessions of Equipped Workshop.    *Notes for this session are unavailable at this time and will be added in the future.   Duration 41:13

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3 2:30 PM MPR 4 Speaker    Mike Vestal provides another great lesson for the youth.   *Notes for this session are unavailable at this time and will be added in the future.   Duration 41:50

April 22, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 3 11:00 AM MPR 2 Speaker    Mike Vestal provides a great lesson for parents on raising children.   Notes: Preparing Our Children For Adulthood Introduction: Psalm 127: 1, 3-5 Deut 6: 4-12 - Good parents hear the Lord, love the Lord and let their children see this. Teach your children diligently. Remember the Lord faithfully. Don't forget to see and point out His blessings. Prov 24:3-4 Prov 22:6 Prov 13:22 2Kings 20:15-18 You can't be perfect but you can be faithful. Here are 14 characteristics from James that Godly parents will stress with their kids: 1. James 1:1 - Remember who they are and whose they are. Remember who God is. Have a loving view of the church. 2. James 1: 2-12 Help them when they go thru trials to trust God, to rejoice and learn to endure. 3. James 1: 13-18 - Help your children know how to properly respond to temptation. God's will is good, ALWAYS good and is light – follow it. 4. James 1:19 -21 - Help them to realize there's a time to be quick and to be slow and to put away and to receive. Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, put away sin and receive grace. 5. James 1:22-27 Help your children to love and learn to the apply God's Word 6. James 2:1-13 Help them not to quickly and wrongly judge others 7. James 2:14-26 Help them to see that show-n-tell is more than just a game. Some people who tell little show a lot. Faith that loves God and expresses itself in a wide variety of ways. 8. James 3:1-12 Help your children to understand the weight of their words. 9. James 3:13-18 Help them to be more than “bright”, help them to be wise. See the wisdom of God. 10. James 4:1-12 Help them to know that pride and selfishness always leads to quarrels and wars. Humility and trustworthiness will lead to righteousness. 11. James 4:13-17 Error of presumption — making plans must never leave God out of the picture. 12. James 5: 1-12 Teach them that God WILL judge the wicked. 13. James 5:9 Teach them not to grumble or complain (Phil 2:14) 14. James 5:13-20 Teach them the value and place of the community of believers, God's people should be known for prayer, praise, concern for one another, for their confession of sin, and for bringing back the wanderer.   Duration 40:43

April 21, 2023 - Equipped Workshop Day 2 10:00AM MPR 2 Speaker    Mike Vestal kicks off the third track for Day 2 of the Equipped Workshop. Mike begins with a bit of perspective on the book of James. He defines and studies the major themes or threads from the book of James. James is a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and his book is all about being a servant of God. Mike then discusses how sermons based on James can reflect on James' faith and devotion to God.    Duration 39:30

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, May 4, 2023 How do you know if you are preaching for a lukewarm congregation? And what do you do if you are? Mike Vestal walks through Revelation 3, specifically the letter to the church at Laodicea, and shows us Jesus’ response to the lukewarm. Watch the Video We […]

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, May 4, 2023 How do you know if you are preaching for a lukewarm congregation? And what do you do if you are? Mike Vestal walks through Revelation 3, specifically the letter to the church at Laodicea, and shows us Jesus’ response to the lukewarm. Watch the Video We […]

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Our guest this wee in chapel is Mike Vestal. Mike shares his experience in ministry with a lesson entitled “Top 7 Stressers in Ministry.”

Our guest this wee is Mike Vestal. Her brings a lesson today in chapel from Judges 17-18 entitled “Are These People Crazy?”

Mike Vestal brings the lesson in chapel today on “Measuring a Ministry” Permalink

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, May 12, 2022 What should a minister do when he finds himself caught in the middle of contention within the congregation? Mike Vestal says, “Every stressor in ministry out to cause us to become more God-centered.” On this episode, he offers five things you can do for your own […]

Host: Robert Hatfield  |  Released Thursday, May 12, 2022 What should a minister do when he finds himself caught in the middle of contention within the congregation? Mike Vestal says, “Every stressor in ministry out to cause us to become more God-centered.” On this episode, he offers five things you can do for your own […]

Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 15, Released Tuesday, December 22, 2020 As we close season 12 of Preachers in Training, Mike Vestal walks us through the seven desires of every heart and how a working knowledge of those desires can help us connect with and minister to others for Jesus. Watch the Video We want […]

Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 15, Released Tuesday, December 22, 2020 As we close season 12 of Preachers in Training, Mike Vestal walks us through the seven desires of every heart and how a working knowledge of those desires can help us connect with and minister to others for Jesus. Watch the Video We want […]

Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 14 for Thursday, December 17, 2020 On this episode, Mike Vestal reflects on the year, and offers seven powerful takeaways from 2020 that will make us better servants of the Lord. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Preachers in Training Season 12, Episode 14 for Thursday, December 17, 2020 On this episode, Mike Vestal reflects on the year, and offers seven powerful takeaways from 2020 that will make us better servants of the Lord. Watch the Video We want to hear from you! Email: preachers@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links  

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 5, 2020 Mike Vestal is back again this week for part 2 of our discussion on preaching from the Old Testament. Having established the value and purpose of preaching from the Old Testament on last week’s episode, this episode focuses on what Mike calls “homiletic bungee […]

Preachers in Training Season 11, Episode 7 for Thursday, February 27, 2020 The Old Testament is important, and we ought to demonstrate that in our preaching, using it for its intended purpose (Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:11), without binding the Law that was nailed to the cross. On this episode (part 1 of 2), Mike Vestal […]

Mike Vestal continues this week's chapel series about God's servants with a lesson on grace.

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Mike Vestal brought a lesson on "God’s Servant and Encouragement." The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has 43 schools in 26 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders.

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Mike Vestal brought a lesson on "God’s Servant and their Attitude toward the Word." The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has 43 schools in 26 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders.

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Mike Vestal brought a lesson on "God’s Servant and Memory." The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has 43 schools in 25 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders.

Today in chapel at the Bear Valley Bible Institute, Mike Vestal brought a lesson on "Measuring Your Soul." The Bear Valley Bible Institute has been training preachers in Denver since 1965 and now has 37 schools in 24 countries around the world. The school is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ (www.bearvalleycofc.com) and is under the oversight of her elders.

Many members of the church of Christ use the terms “sound” and “conservative” interchangeably, but in this lesson with brother Mike Vestal challenges those assumptions. He asks the question - What would “soundness” look like to Jesus? The answer to that question should be what shapes our attitudes. Whenever topics like this arise, I can’t help but remember what the Hebrews writer said when he wrote that the word of God is able to discern or judge between our thoughts and our intentions. We hope this lesson will benefit you and your congregation as you reach out to others. You can find 1,000s of lessons like this can be found at PTP365!

2019 LECTURESHIPAs a part of this year’s Bear Valley Lectures, We Can Know There is TRUTH, Mike Vestal brought a lesson entitled "Great Texts On The Truth--2 Thessalonians 2". The Bear Valley Lectures is a work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute International, under the oversight of the elders of the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. The Bible Institute has been training preachers for work in the Lord’s church since 1965 with our graduates working all over the world. For more information about our programs of study visit our website at WeTrainPreachers.com.

2019 LECTURESHIPAs a part of this year’s Bear Valley Lectures, We Can Know There is TRUTH, Mike Vestal brought a lesson entitled ""Can You Help Me With My Three Biggest Problems?"". The Bear Valley Lectures is a work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute International, under the oversight of the elders of the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. The Bible Institute has been training preachers for work in the Lord’s church since 1965 with our graduates working all over the world. For more information about our programs of study visit our website at WeTrainPreachers.com.

As a part of this year’s Bear Valley Lectures, We Can Know There is a God, Mike Vestal brought a lesson entitled "HELP FOR PREACHERS: Preaching on Christian Evidences". The Bear Valley Lectures is a work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute International, under the oversight of the elders of the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. The Bible Institute has been training preachers for work in the Lord’s church since 1965 with our graduates working all over the world. For more information about our programs of study visit our website at WeTrainPreachers.com.

As a part of this year’s Bear Valley Lectures, We Can Know There is a God, Mike Vestal brought a lesson entitled "HELP FOR PREACHERS: Preaching on Christian Evidences - Pt2". The Bear Valley Lectures is a work of the Bear Valley Bible Institute International, under the oversight of the elders of the Bear Valley church of Christ in Denver, Colorado. The Bible Institute has been training preachers for work in the Lord’s church since 1965 with our graduates working all over the world. For more information about our programs of study visit our website at WeTrainPreachers.com.

Preachers in Training Season 7, Episode 3 for Thursday, February 1, 2018 Mike Vestal is back this week to discuss how to preach through Bible books. He shares why this is an important practice, and gives practical tips and examples on how he does this in Midland, Texas, where he preaches. Links Click here for all episodes […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 9 for Thursday, March 9, 2017 Mike Vestal returns this week to discuss the role of books in helping a preacher or a Bible study in learning God’s word. He and Robert discuss whether it is appropriate to read works written by those with whom we would theologically disagree. This […]

Preachers in Training Season 5, Episode 8 for Thursday, March 2, 2017 Mike Vestal is on this episode to discuss the value of books to Bible study, and how to know if you are relying too heavily on others books to the neglect of the Bible. This is part one of a two part series about […]

  Season 2, Episode 7 For Thursday, September 17, 2015 “When Preachers Sin” HOST: Robert Hatfield GUEST: Mike Vestal     Show Notes: No Christian is above sin, and preachers are certainly not exempt. How does the preacher handle his own spiritual life to avoid sin? What should a preacher do when he sins? Mike Vestal is […]