Shows
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Elijah and the Widow | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerWhat do Mother's Day, Wesley and Brenton, and the bible story of Elijah and the Widow have in common? 2025-05-1142 min
OCC PodcastThat's not fair! (Rom 2:12-16) | Brenton LaidlerDoes God judge fairly?2025-04-0638 min
OCC PodcastThe end, and THE END (Dan 8:15-27) | Brenton LaidlerGabriel explains the vision and shows Daniel what is in his future, and, consequently, what's in ours. 2024-09-2939 min
OCC PodcastThe end of Acts (Acts 28:1-31) | Brenton LaidlerGod opens ministry doors for people to hear about Jesus, and Paul goes to Rome to preach to a divided crowd. 2024-06-0247 min
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerTurns out, if you don't tell the whole story it makes a huge difference!2024-04-2841 min
OCC PodcastNo Filter (Palm Sunday) | Brenton LaidlerThe crowds on that first Palm Sunday shouted three things that speak to how we should worship God and live out our faith.2024-03-2443 min
OCC PodcastWB RUIN... The Roman Centurion (Mat 8:5-13) | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerDo we use the word 'Fatih' correctly? Wesley and Brenton work through the story of the Roman Centurion and see what faith in action truly looks like.2024-02-2536 min
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Naomi (and New Years) | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerWesley and Brenton look at the story of Naomi and see how her life can give insights to how we should handle 2024.2023-12-3139 min
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Samson | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerWesley and Brenton discuss the story of Samson and answer the question of whether or not Samson should be considered a hero of the Bible.2023-10-2943 min
OCC PodcastGood news for Gentiles (Acts 13:42-14:7) | Brenton LaidlerWe should be filled with overwhelming gratitude for the gospel that is now available to everyone.2023-10-0844 min
OCC PodcastPush or pull (Acts 12:25-13:12) | Brenton LaidlerJesus is the anchor that we tie ourselves and we can either push people towards that anchor or pull them away from Him.2023-09-2444 min
OCC PodcastA belief that does (Acts 8:26-40) | Brenton LaidlerA comparison between the Ethiopian eunuch with Simon the magician to answer the question 'what does a real faith look like?'2023-07-0243 min
OCC PodcastThe posture of a father | Brenton LaidlerPaul was a 'father' to the Corinthian church. And in the first letter, he starts off with a posture that many Christian men (or women, or mentors, or bosses, or...) should have towards their children.2023-06-1838 min
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Adam and Eve | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerWesley and Brenton Ruin yet another children's story. This time they talk through a weird adaptation of Genesis 3 and bring to light the truth of the Bible, while having some fun at each other's expense!2023-05-2844 min
OCC PodcastThe day has come (Acts 2:1-13) | Brenton LaidlerActs 2:1-13 - The day of Pentecost was a whirlwind of doctrine, gifts, and power. The Holy Spirit moved in a might way in and through the people of the early church. While we can get caught up in the result of the Holy Spirit moving, we should instead first and foremost choose to praise and focus on God. 2023-02-1945 min
OCC PodcastWB Ruin... Noah's Ark | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerThe WB Show has morphed into "WB Ruin..." a series where Pastor Wesley and Pastor Brenton ruin the children's version of Noah's ark and help the church to focus on the biblical narrative rather than the watered down, paraphrased version.2023-01-2938 min
DAD TalksThe importance of community, raising strong kids and modeling vulnerability -Brenton LaidlerS3 #008
Brenton Laidler and I became friends after connecting on the LiveFree App when we realized we share the same humor. We begin to call each other and share our latest parenting wins regularly...or usually our failures.
Brenton shares some great parenting wisdom and addresses how to overcome parents' fear of their kids being influenced negatively by culture. We also talk about the need for community as an adult, raising strong kids and how showing your kids vulnerability will make your relationship stronger.
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OCC PodcastMission | Brenton LaidlerYou were not made to be stagnant and complacent in your faith. Our mission is about making disciples who make disciples. It is about transformation; helping LOST people become BELIEVERS become WORKERS become DISCIPLE MAKERS.2023-01-1541 min
OCC PodcastPractice to Produce | Brenton LaidlerGod wants us to be thankful in all things because he wants to produce in us contentment.2022-11-2043 min
OCC PodcastThe blood, the root, & the bread | Wesley Schwartz and Brenton LaidlerPastors Wesley and Brenton walk through the Passover and explain the importance of it, the traditional practices in celebrating it, and the modern day context of it...and yes, there is much fun to be had. 2022-10-3048 min
OCC PodcastThe road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) | Brenton LaidlerOn the Road to Emmaus, the two disciples struggled with their faith. Pastor Brenton shares 5 tips from this passage that can help you sustain and strengthen your faith when life throws you a curve ball.2022-08-1436 min
OCC PodcastIt's not a story (Luke 24:1-12) | Brenton LaidlerAs we read the story of the resurrection of Jesus according to the gospel of Luke, we have to think: Are there any reasons to trust that the resurrection actually happened?2022-08-0746 min
OCC PodcastVBS 2022 Family Sunday | Brenton LaidlerHow can we "make waves" for Jesus? And what can the story of Peter walking on water towards Jesus teach us about living for Christ?2022-07-3121 min
OCC PodcastThe great exchange (Luke 23:13-25) | Brenton LaidlerJesus switches places with Barabbas. By examining this passage, we can see the beauty of the great exchange between Jesus and ourselves.2022-07-1039 min
OCC PodcastConditions, entertainment, and boulders (Luke 23:1-12) | Brenton LaidlerThe right way to live is not to use Jesus, but to be used by Jesus.2022-07-0347 min
OCC PodcastDon't miss your exit (Luke 22:54-62) | Brenton LaidlerSometimes, we allow little sins into our lives and they become detrimental to our relationship with God. If you are on that road, you need to be aware of the 'exits' and take them.2022-06-1232 min
OCC PodcastAgonizing love (Luke 22:39-53) | Brenton LaidlerJesus becomes what he hates (sin) to show His love (for you)!2022-06-0546 min
OCC PodcastDon't let it spoil (Luke 22:31-38) | Brenton LaidlerPeter's stumble teaches us about how to live when we fail.2022-05-2936 min
OCC PodcastGodly character (Luke 20:19-26) | Brenton LaidlerJesus is amazing and we should follow and live by His example.2022-03-1347 min
OCC PodcastDon't miss it (Luke 19:28-44) | Brenton LaidlerFrom the Palm Sunday passage we know Jesus is the Christ, this is a non-negotiable in Christendom, and we need to respond correctly to this reality.2022-02-2042 minOCC PodcastStop trying | Brenton LaidlerLive your life by this one phrase: Stop trying and start trusting.2022-01-0244 min
OCC PodcastResponding differently (Luke 17:11-19) | Brenton LaidlerDifferent people will respond to the same stimuli differently. From the story of the lepers we see the different ways that people respond to Jesus and it shows us how we should respond.2021-10-1745 min
OCC PodcastRichie Rich and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) | Brenton LaidlerWe don't need to be afraid of the end times but understand the purpose of this life so that we can live with God in the next.2021-09-2647 min
RefillSeason 1 FinaleBrenton and James team up to share highlights from Season 1 and discuss what the future of The Refill is going to be. We hope you join us for a fun time. Email us: TheRefillPodcast@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @TheRefillPodcast2021-07-1919 minRefillThe BibleDo you think it's weird that we as Christians follow a book? I mean, the Bible was written thousands of years ago, covering a period of over a thousand years span, written by over 40 different authors, from different backgrounds, ages, and cultures so isn't it a little out dated? Well, there's a lot of reasons why Christians hold to biblical authority. In this episode, I want to not only give you confidence in the Word of God but also give you some answers to share with people who question you. And guess where I got that idea from...
2021-07-1523 minRefillThe Sacrament of BaptismBaptism is a phrase we’ve often heard and maybe even witness or experienced in the church. There are differing views on how and what baptism really is and what it is not. As one of the two sacraments of the protestant church, it is imperative that we understand this part of Christ’s command to his people. Today, we will dive in and look at the two different modes of baptism, who the subject should be of that baptism, and if baptism saves you.
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Where you raised credobaptist or paed...2021-07-1014 minRefillWorship MusicWelcome to church...now we want you to sing! How weird is it that we as a church sing out loud with hands raised and eyes closed? It's not that weird if you understand what music does to the heart of a worshiper. Our God is good, worthy of praise, and music is a beautiful way to learn theology, and attach heart to head.
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1. What song is your favorite to worship to right now?
2. What style of worship do you prefer (principled or normative)?
3. Why is it that sometimes...2021-06-2422 minRefillPrayerLet's talk about talking to the "Big Guy in the Sky." On the outside, it seems like prayer is just some mumbo jumbo, talking to yourself, wishful thinking to thin air. But to the Christian, prayer is essential. It is life giving and it is a continual practice that is done, both individually and corporately. And sometimes the best way to explain things is to do the grade school thing and ask who, what, why, where, when, and how. So, let's dive in and fall in love with the practice of prayer.
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1. Where...2021-06-1722 minRefillThe Lord's SupperEating bread and drinking wine in remembrance of Jesus might seem weird to the unaffiliated but there's a great purpose to it all. It's one of the simple, yet complex, and completely beautiful traditions of the Christian church. This episode I'll dive into some of the biblical contexts for communion, who it's for, and even some of the different traditional views that are held across the broader range of the church.
Explanation of the four views: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/transubstantiation-consubstantiation-catholic-protestant
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1. Do you think the church should observe the Lord's Supper...2021-06-0318 minRefillThe Bride of ChristLet's be honest...some of the things that we do in church and as a church might seem weird to other people, especially to those who were not raised in the church. So, let's make church not weird. Let's give some context and purpose to being the church, attending church, and living life as a part of the universal body of Christ.
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1. How do you define a 'good' church?
2. Do you think the "5 Solas" is a good basic metric in identifying the Bride of Christ? Why or why not?
3...2021-05-2718 minRefillWELCOME TO CHURCH (teaser)Sharing the gospel is the call of God on every believer, and when people are born again they join the Body of Christ. However, when they actually step foot in church for the first time they might be weirded out. That’s because some of the things the Christian church does regularly is kinda weird. (You just don’t think so because you’ve been doing it for a while!) So, this series is meant to unweird the weirdness of Christianity and make going to church make sense.2021-05-1701 minRefill33. Uncomfortable - Tap Out"Women, submit to your husbands and husbands love your wives." This verse is uncomfortable because there is a real issue of misinterpretations of this verse being taught. If you read this wrong you see men as bearing the incredible burden of complete responsibility to lead the family well and it teaches wives to just sit back and stay in their lane. But this isn't how marriage is supposed to be. So let's learn the truth of what a biblical marriage should look like and why marriage is such a huge blessing!
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1. If marriage...2021-05-1327 minRefill32. Uncomfortable - Tattoos, Tobacco, Rock&Roll, and BoozeWe have all heard that Christianity is just a list of "Do's and Don'ts," right? But is that true? This week's episode will talk about Christian Liberty and if it's okay for a Christian to enjoy a fine cigar, sip of bourbon, some new ink, or that new album that's topping the charts. It's not just a yes or no situation; in fact, it's a lot more than you think. Join us while we get a bit uncomfortable talking about things you've most likely been told were sin.
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Think of...2021-05-0621 minRefill31. Uncomfortable - UnforgiveableOne of my favorite questions to ask people is, "if Hitler ever gave his life to Jesus, would he be saved?" This is uncomfortable for a lot of reasons, but mainly because it makes us question our own salvation. If Hitler cannot be forgiven, then when did he cross the line? What is that line? Essentially, it comes down to the topic of the unpardonable sin found in Mark 3 or Matthew 12. What does Jesus mean when he says that those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven? So, just how deep and wide and long is the grace...2021-04-2919 minRefill30. Uncomfortable - Bling Bling, y'allTithing is a sensitive topic. Some churches believe that all believers and members must give 10% of their paycheck in order to be in good standing with God. This comes from a reading of Malachi 3:10...but is this a correct interpretation? What about the other times tithes were given in the OT. Are we supposed to obey the tithing commands from the Mosaic Covenant. Do we need to tithe? What is a tithe anyway? More on that later. Finally, how does God command His believers on this side of the cross to treat their money? How can we be, as...2021-04-2215 minRefill29. Uncomfortable - Racism and SlaverySlavery is in the Bible. There, I said it. Many people though misinterpret the term and equate it with our modern view of slavery. Meaning we make the hermeneutical sin of importing our own culture and understanding of terms into the biblical narrative. So what does the Old Testament and New Testament actually mean when it says 'slave'? Is it this oppressive, inhumane interpretation that we have or is it something else? More importantly, does God condone slavery - since His people often participated in it? Do the NT writers approve of slavery as well? These are all great questions...2021-04-1520 minRefill28. Uncomfortable - Righteous LotThis week continuing in the series titled "Uncomfortable" guest host James O'Rear talks about how a sinful man who offered his innocent daughters to an angry mob for sex and then later becomes a victim of incestuous rape with those same daughters is viewed as righteous before God. It's weird, it's crazy, and it makes perfect sense, but not how you'd expect. How's that for click-bate? Join us as we journey through the bible to explore how we might find our own righteousness.
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1. What was the most uncomfortable part of Lot's...2021-04-0115 minRefill27. Uncomfortable - It's All RelativeThis week we talk about how Intelligent Design helps us understand incest. I know...it's weird. But this is our series and we're sticking to it. I think understanding Genesis unlocks a lot of truth to scripture and helps us see the world as it should be and helps us build a firm foundation in scripture. Not only that...it helps us understand the weird factor of Abraham marrying his own sister.
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1. What do you feel about the following statement: "If the Bible is true, then science will catch up."
2. What...2021-03-2515 minRefill26. Uncomfortable - Let My People GoHave you ever noticed in the Exodus story, pharaoh has a hard heart? Sure, of course you did. But did you also notice that in some places he hardens his own heart or God hardens his heart? So which is it? Is God an evil puppeteer, punishing a person for doing the thing that He's making Him do in the first place? Because if so....that's reeeaaaalllly uncomfortable. So, what does it all mean? How can a loving God force people to disobey Him? Does he do that? What's going on?
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1. What is...2021-03-1818 minRefill25. Uncomfortable - Judgy McJudgsterThis episode makes us uncomfortable because it stops us in our tracks. How do you respond to, "he Bible says don't judge!" Easy...you keep reading. Does Jesus really want us not to judge...anything? And if we can't judge, what does that even mean? Are we not allowed to be a judge in court, or judge whether or not we should wear pants or shorts, or judge whether sin is sin? The world sees Christians as harsh judgmental people. So can properly exegeting this passage really change all that?
Got a request or idea for this...2021-03-1117 minRefill24. Uncomfortable - Who's In Charge Here?Pride is a dangerous thing, because it prevents us from seeing truth. Our pride blinds us from the beauty of the gospel...especially when it comes to politics. Yes. One of the ultimate uncomfortable topics in America, especially in 2021, post election...politics. So what does the Bible say to those who belong to Christ on how to respond, react, and do when faced with a government that is less than ideal? Now, there isn't just one passage that talks about this stuff...but several. So...let's get uncomfortable.
Have a passage that makes you uncomfortable? Email us...2021-03-0415 minRefill23. Uncomfortable - Hate Everyone!The Bible can make us uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. Like when it challenges our worldview, or when people do things that are super inappropriate, or when Jesus says things like, "If you want to be my disciple, you have to hate everyone in your family." Wait...what?! Yeah. He said that. But, again, does it mean what we think it means? What is Jesus calling for all of those who follow Him to do?
Have a verse that you want us to discuss? Email: TheRefillPodcast@gmail.com
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1. Do you...2021-02-2516 minRefill22. Uncomfortable - Women in the ChurchYou know what a difficult passage is, especially in today's culture? 1 Tim 2:11-15. Some people read this passage and think, "See! The Bible (and thus God)think that women are better seen than heard!" Very uncomfortable indeed. But, of course, this isn't true. Our God is so good, he loves men and women alike, and so maybe we can trust that God is who he says he is and clear up this whole issue. Right?!
Have a verse that you want us to discuss? Email: TheRefillPodcast@gmail.com
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1. Who is a...2021-02-1819 minRefill21. Uncomfortable - Faith and WorksWhat is the deal between faith and works? Are we saved by faith alone (sola fide) as Paul would say, or do we agree with James (the brother of Jesus) and say that salvation is completely dependent on faith? In actuality, Paul and James are not at odds. They actually AGREE with one another and their theologies line up oh so perfectly. This episode tackles the misinterpretations of James 2 and explains the biblical relationship between faith and works.
Got a verse or passage you'd like me to study next? Send me an email: TheRefillPodcast@gmail.com
2021-02-1114 minRefillUNCOMFORTABLE (teaser)New series where we take a deep dive in some difficult passages and get UNCOMFORTABLE!2021-02-0800 minRefill20. Evangelism 105(Part 5 of 5) - Discipleship could have been its own series, but I decided to tag it to the end of this series on evangelism because too often we stop at making believers that we neglect the call to make disciples. Discipleship (maturing in your faith in Christ) is essential for the believer. The Apostle Peter said that we need to build upon our faith by adding holy characteristics, and the Apostle Paul said that in our maturity we will be able to withstand the tactics of the enemy. This is what is needed for both new and old believers...2021-02-0414 minRefill19. Evangelism 104(Part 4 of 5) - One of the most damaging thing Christians can do when sharing the gospel is negating it with a poor response to a person rejecting the gospel message. Sharing the gospel is all about showing people Jesus, His grace and forgiveness, and if when people reject that message we lash out in arrogance, pride, or just continue to argue to win it actually hurts more than helps. I recount a time I did just that and share a few lessons I've learned along the way in my walk with Christ. 2021-01-2812 minRefill18. Evangelism 103(Part 3 of 5) - Now that you know the gospel and your responsibility to share it, it's time to give it legs and follow in obedience. First, let's dispel a few myths surrounding evangelism and then lets work through the gospel message and how to share it with others. Ultimately, every extension of the gospel needs to have three parts, (1) the reality of sin, (2) Jesus's payment of sin on the cross, and (3) salvation by faith. I also will give you a handful of verses that you can use to help share that message with others. But don't worry...evangelism isn't...2021-01-2113 minRefill17. Evangelism 102(Part 2 of 5) - Now that you know the gospel - and you've put it into your own words and written it down - do you need to share that message with others? Should you evangelize? And the short answer is...yes, because the Bible says so. Open your bible and go to Matthew 28:18-20 and lets read the Great Commission together and see what Jesus has to say on the subject. My hope is that as we walk through this passage you will not only be challenged to go out and share the gospel, but you will feel empowered...2021-01-1412 minRefill16. Evangelism 101(Part 1 of 5) - What is the gospel and what is its message? Can you answer this question with complete confidence? This episode will help you understand the gospel and hopefully help you construct this message for yourself (meaning in your own words). The gospel is truly good news and it's the perfect response to our bad news: our current condition is that we are hopelessly and helplessly stuck in our sin, resulting in separation from our Creator, and also trapped as citizens of this fallen, broken world. Praise God for the gospel, indeed because His response - Jesus on...2021-01-0711 minRefill15. Be In Awe of God's FaithfulnessLast episode in the series! God's faithfulness can be understood by looking at it through 5 different lenses. Namely, God is reliable, loyal, secure, constant, and trustworthy. We explore how all of these are similar but help us understand the fullness and awesomeness of God's faithfulness. What does all of this mean for us in the modern age? How does knowing God is faithful provide us with aide to keep walking the Christian life?2020-12-1810 minRefill14. Be In Awe of God's GraceFor me, this is what it's all been for. This episode! What is God's grace? Can we earn favor with God or is it truly given as a free gift? And if it is a free gift, can't I just go around and do whatever I want since I'm covered in grace? (The answer is no, obviously, but we'll get into it). How does a believer work against God's grace and nullify the gift of God? Finally, is grace to simple a concept to be true?2020-12-1011 minRefill13. Be In Awe Of God's Mercy"Have mercy on us!" Do a quick search on the word mercy in the Bible and you will find a lot of people crying out to God for mercy! But is it a trait that we can look at and be in awe of? What is the difference between mercy, forgiveness, and grace? Aren't they all kind of the same thing? How does knowing God's mercy help us worship Him better? Finally, let's look to the minor prophet Micah and see how we can find joy and peace as we rest in His ocean of mercy.2020-12-0309 minRefill12. Be In Awe of God's PowerEDITED — Is there anything that God cannot do? Actually...yes. But don't worry, that's a good thing. So, what is the biblical definition of God's power? Can anything stop the will of God? What about the purpose of God? How does knowing God is truly Omnipotent give us hope and joy moving on in our lives? Finally, if you want to have the definitive example of God's power, look to the empty tomb! ***IMPORTANT CORRECTION***: Adam and Eve sinned 3 CHAPTERS in...not 3 days later, like I said. Brain fart.).2020-11-2009 minRefill11. Be in Awe of God's PeaceGod is described in the Bible as the giver of peace, or even more accurately, Peace itself. Since God's being encompasses peace, then it is something we can be in awe of. What is God's peace? Why is it so much better than the world's definition of peace? What does it mean that Jesus is our peace? Finally, we discuss what the Apostle John means when he recounts that Jesus gives us His peace. 2020-11-1209 minRefill10. Be in Awe of God's GoodnessGod is good. All the time. And all the time...yeah, you get it! What is good, and how can we say that God is good? What do we mean by that and how can we be assured of His goodness. The short answer? Jesus. Jesus is how we can see God's goodness interacting with our brokenness. Lastly, we read Psalm 73 together and get wisdom, strength, and perspective in moving forward in this broken world and cling to the hope and faithfulness of God's goodness. 2020-11-0509 minRefill9. Be in Awe of God's SovereigntyAnyone else think that 'sovereignty' is one of the most difficult words to spell? It has nothing to do with the podcast but...yeah, anyways...
As Christians, we often say that God is in control, but do we believe it. Spoiler alert, the Bible confirms He is indeed Sovereign, that He is the supreme ruler and King. Then why do we forget this? If it is clear from scripture, why do we flounder at this truth? Why do we try and take control of things and trust in our own power on not His? Why do we...2020-10-2909 minRefill8. Be in Awe of God's Eternal NatureThis week we look at one of God's incommunicable attributes, His eternal nature. Is God eternal or just really old? What does the Bible say about it? How does knowing God is, "from everlasting to everlasting" help us worship Him more fully? 2020-10-2209 minRefill7. Be in Awe of God's JealousyContinuing in our discussion of God's "negative" attributes, we discuss God's jealousy. God's word says He is a jealous God...and isn't that a bad thing? Jealousy is wrong and is indicative of weakness and insecurity. Is God insecure and needy? How can God have a righteous jealousy? And how can His righteous jealousy transform our lives?2020-10-1610 minRefill6. Be In Awe of God's WrathWait...isn't wrath a bad thing? If wrath is evil, how can we worship God's wrath? Let's look through the Bible and see five hope-giving realities that we can learn about God's wrath. In truth, his wrath is an extension of His goodness, grace, justice, and even mercy. Knowing about God's wrath brings sinners to repentance and the justified to their knees in worship.2020-10-0808 minRefill5. Be in awe of God's HolinessThis episode we talk about how God is higher than all of us. He is above us all, set apart, distinct from creation in all ways. How can we worship God's Holiness? How does knowing God is holy dictate how we see our relationship with Him? How does knowing we are made holy by the blood of Christ effect how we live out the gospel? 2020-10-0109 minRefill4. Be In Awe of God's JusticeWeek two of our series "Be In Awe" talks about how God is just. He is the perfect judge who executes justice perfectly as our holy Judge. His laws are perfect, his justice is righteous. God's justice is retributive and restorative. As we all (as in mankind) are made in God's image, we all understand injustice. We know morality and right and wrong because that is God's image being made known through us. Lastly, God's justice coupled with His love display the gospel message, that Christ died in our place, fulfilling justice and we are offered the gift of...2020-09-2509 minRefill3. Be In Awe of God's LoveThe first in series that examines the many beautiful and marvelous characteristics of our amazing God! Yes, God's love is so amazing that we can and should be be in awe of Him because of it. Why is it important to know God loves us? Why do we say God's love is great? Is there a purpose to God's love?2020-09-1810 minRefill2. Christianity Isn't a ChecklistWe don't fill up because it's what we're supposed to do as Christians. We fill up because it is a response to God's drawing us closer to Himself. Our desire is to be in relationship with Him. His grace saves us, we surrender our lives over to Him, the Holy Spirit Transforms, we become transformed and seek Him more, He then reveals more of Himself, and we worship and love Him more deeply.
Challenge: Change your perspective. See things from God's point of view.2020-09-1009 minRefill1. Fill up and pour outIsaiah 64:8 says that we are clay and God is the Great Potter. We can take that to mean that He has molded us into "containers". Our containers, our jars, our lives are meant to be filled up with His love and grace for the sole purpose of pouring all of that out onto our world so that they will see how great God is, come to know Him as Lord, and join us in glorifying and worshiping Him! What are the ways we can fill up? What are the ways we can pour out? We're all filling up with...2020-09-0306 min