Podcasts about pastor bruce

God created time and entered into it to invite us to be His family. —Pastor Tim Rice, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-21-2025.

God created time and entered into it to invite us to be His family. —Pastor Tim Rice, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-21-2025.

Text: 1 John 4Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: All I Want For Christmas: Love

Text: Matthew 25:14-30Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Title: Consistent Contentment

Title: All I Want For Christmas: Peace Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett

Pastor Bruce explores the “red flag” of discontentment and reveals how gratitude transforms the heart, relationships, and everyday outlook. Drawing from the book of Philippians, he unpacks Paul's timeless wisdom on learning true contentment—no matter the circumstances—and shows how praise, prayer, and a Christ-centered mindset shift our focus from what's missing to what God has already provided. Through humor, personal stories, and relatable examples, the sermon challenges listeners to confront comparison, frustration, and internal struggles with a renewed confidence in God's provision.

In Healed & Made Whole, we look at the powerful story in Luke 8:43–56 and how Jesus meets us in our most desperate moments with compassion and hope. This week, we explore what it looks like to reach for Him, open our hearts, and experience the healing only He can bring. Join us as we discover how His presence restores, renews, and makes us whole from the inside out.

Text: 1 Timothy 6:5-11Title: Choosing Contentment Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett

We must walk in the Spirit, not the flesh. —Pastor Bruce Maul, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 11-16-2025.

Text: Matthew 25:1-13Title: Parable of the Ten Virgins Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett

Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8Title: For All Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett

Matthew 14:22-3322 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them. 25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” 31 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

Episode 13 of Season 7 of the Biltmore Church Podcast - where each week we have conversations to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus. In this final episode of the season, we're doing something a little different: a Q+A with Pastor Bruce. It's a fun and honest sit-down with our Lead Pastor - answering questions you submitted about real life, discipleship, and how to follow Jesus faithfully.

Ephesians 6:19-2019 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.Revelation 2:1-7“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. 6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian RogersThe Weapons of our Warfare – Phil HopperStand Firm Sermon Series – Joby MartinWhen the Enemy Strikes – Charles Stanley40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare – John GilhoolyThe Divine Defense – Robert JeffressRun Over by the Grace Train – Joby MartinLord, Change My Attitude – James MacDonald

Episode 13 of Season 7 of the Biltmore Church Podcast — where each week we have conversations to help you grow as a disciple of Jesus.In this episode, we're talking about the connection between spiritual warfare and prayer. Pastor Bruce joins Christian and Michelle to unpack Mark 9:17–29 and Ephesians 6:18, exploring why prayer isn't optional — it's essential.

Text: Ezekiel 8-11Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: Chasing God Away

Text: Matthew 24:36-51Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: Get Ready

Mark 9:17-218 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,Mark 9:1717 And someone from the crowd answered him, “Teacher, I brought my son to you, for he has a spirit that makes him mute.__________________________________________Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian RogersThe Weapons of our Warfare – Phil HopperStand Firm Sermon Series – Joby MartinWhen the Enemy Strikes – Charles Stanley40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare – John GilhoolyThe Divine Defense – Robert JeffressRun Over by the Grace Train – Joby MartinLord, Change My Attitude – James MacDonald

We're continuing our series on the armor of God — and this week, it's all about the only offensive weapon in the lineup: the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Pastor Bruce joins us to talk about how to actually use Scripture in spiritual battle.We'll unpack Ephesians 6:17 and Psalm 19 to talk about how God's Word forms us, defends us, and transforms our daily walk with Jesus.

Pastor Bruce Mejia joins us for a raw and unfiltered discussion about one of the most controversial topics in modern Christianity — Who are God's chosen people?We dive deep into:The Old and New Covenants and what they mean todayHow faith, not lineage, defines God's people in the New TestamentThe tension between theology and politics in modern ChristianityWhy some Evangelicals believe unconditional support for Israel is biblical — and whether that's actually trueThe idea of forgiving God — and what that says about modern religious thinkingThis isn't a sermon — it's a conversation about faith, truth, and how Scripture has been interpreted (and misinterpreted) for centuries.

Title: God Wants You To KnowSpeaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettText: 1 John 5:11-13

This Sunday, guest speaker Pastor Bruce Goodwin from Light City Church continues our series, This Much I Know, exploring a foundational question of our faith: What is the Gospel? Through the story of Nicodemus in John 3, Pastor Bruce reminds us that Jesus's saving message not only attracts crowds but also reaches individuals. The Gospel, plain and simple, is this: Christ lived, died, and rose again to bring God's children back to Himself.

Ephesians 6:17and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,Psalm 19:7-147The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;9 the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.12 Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.13 Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.__________________________________________Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian RogersThe Weapons of our Warfare – Phil HopperStand Firm Sermon Series – Joby MartinWhen the Enemy Strikes – Charles Stanley40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare – John GilhoolyThe Divine Defense – Robert JeffressRun Over by the Grace Train – Joby MartinLord, Change My Attitude – James MacDonald

Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: Taste and See Text: 1 Peter 1:23-2:3

Title: The Sign Of The Son Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Text: Matthew 24:29-35

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Text: Titus 3:3-7Title: After Jesus Shows Up

Subscribe to our channel ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ime97MH0c2Wfooh0Xl87wFor more information about our church visit ► https://biltmorechurch.com/https://www.instagram.com/biltmorechurch/https://www.facebook.com/mybiltmorechurch/https://twitter.com/biltmore____________________________________Ephesians 6:10-1610 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;______________________________Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian RogersThe Weapons of our Warfare – Phil HopperStand Firm Sermon Series – Joby MartinWhen the Enemy Strikes – Charles Stanley40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare – John GilhoolyThe Divine Defense – Robert JeffressRun Over by the Grace Train – Joby Martin

When the Apostle Paul described spiritual armor, he didn't just mention truth and righteousness — he included shoes. What do feet have to do with standing firm in a spiritual battle?In this episode, Pastor Bruce unpacks the next piece of the armor of God and why having our “feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace” is more than just metaphorical. We'll discuss what spiritual readiness really looks like, how Acts 1 helps us live on mission, and how ordinary believers can make an extraordinary impact.

Series: Church CultureTitle: An Invested Church Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettText: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Title: A Balanced Church Series: A Balanced Church

Ephesians 6:1515 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.Acts 1:1-81 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian RogersThe Weapons of our Warfare – Phil HopperStand Firm Sermon Series – Joby MartinWhen the Enemy Strikes – Charles Stanley40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare – John Gilhooly

We all face guilt and shame — but how do we stand firm in Christ when those voices hit hardest? In this episode, Pastor Bruce joins Michelle and Christian to explore the power of imputed righteousness and how the gospel meets us in our darkest moments.We'll talk about what Romans 3 really teaches us about being made right with God, how to recognize shame-based religion, and how to live out of the new identity Christ has given us.

Ephesians 6:1414 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousnessRomans 3:20-2620 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

If the next generation is being formed by what they hear — then our words matter more than ever. In this episode, we explore how to live out the charge from Sunday's message on truth and spiritual warfare.Pastor Bruce joins Michelle and Christian to discuss how to speak life and gospel truth into a world full of confusion and noise. We'll get practical about encouraging kids, students, and young adults to stand firm in truth — and what's at stake if we stay silent.

Ephesians 6:1414 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,John 8:31-3631 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free'?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.____________________________________Your Unseen Enemy ResourcesYour Story Has A Villain – Jonathan PokludaThe Battle Is The Lord's – Tony EvansLive No Lies – John Mark ComerIf The Tomb is Empty – Joby MartinSpiritual Warfare Sermon Series – J.D. GreearDefeating the Enemy – Phil HopperKingdom Authority – Adrian Rogers

Join America Pray Now Assistant Director, Ken Miller, as he sits down to speak with Pastor Bruce and Yvette Vann on the power of prayer in their lives and ministry. The Vanns join us from Rivers of Life Fellowship Church in Newport News, Virginia.-------America Pray Now publishes a magazine on prayer that is free of charge and can be delivered directly to your home. You can sign up for this magazine on our website at americapraynow.comIn addition to our weekly podcast, we meet in 16 different cities every month to pray in person. Most of our in-person prayer meetings are in Virginia, and we also have meetings in Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, and North Carolina. See our website for times and dates at americapraynow.comEnjoy the Podcast? Let us know! Email us at podcast@americapraynow.com

We all face deception—but it rarely shows up as a blatant lie. More often, the enemy uses subtle half-truths to shape how we see God, ourselves, and the world. This week, Pastor Bruce joins Michelle and Christian to dig deeper into the message from Ephesians 6 and Genesis 3. Together, we'll identify some of Satan's most common half-truths and talk about how to replace them with the whole truth of God's Word.

Pastor Bruce shares on the biblical expectations for the last days church, and our role as the body of Christ.

Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettText: Hebrews 11:1-6Title: A Faith Filled ChurchSeries: Church Culture

Title: The Great Tribulation Pt. 1 Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettSeries: The Olivet DiscourseText: Matthew 24:15-28

Ephesians 6:10-12Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Title: A Missional Church Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettSeries: Church Culture

Title: The Beginning Of The EndSpeaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettText: Matthew 24:4-14

Acts 8:26-3926 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship 28 and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. 29 And the Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and join this chariot.” 30 So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, “Do you understand what you are reading?” 31 And he said, “How can I, unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. 32 Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:“Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth.33 In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation?For his life is taken away from the earth.”34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. 36 And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” 38 And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. 39 And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing.

What do you do when prayer feels confusing, awkward, or unproductive? If you've ever felt like you're doing it wrong—or just don't know where to start—this episode is for you. Pastor Bruce joins Michelle and Christian to talk about the heart of prayer, using Luke 11 as a launchpad for an honest, practical conversation about how to build a daily rhythm of prayer.Join our 21 Days of Prayer Reading Plan on the Bible App! - https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/60128 

Series: Church CultureTitle: A Communal ChurchSpeaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett

Text: Matthew 24-25Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettSeries: The Olivet Discourse Title: The Bridge of Bible Prophecy

Speaker: Pastor Bruce BurkettTitle: A Bible Based Church Text: 2 Timothy 3