Shows
The Journey Church PodcastWhy Did You Let Jesus Die On The Cross? // Chad Simpkins [God I Have A Question]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-04-2000 minThe Journey Church PodcastWhy Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? // Chad Simpkins [God, I Have A Question]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-04-1300 minThe Journey Church PodcastHow Do I Know You Exist? // Chad Simpkins [God I Have A Question]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-03-3000 minThe Journey Church PodcastRoll Up Your Sleeves // Chad SimpkinsFor more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-03-1600 minThe Journey Church PodcastHeart Healthy Marriage // Chad Simpkins [Heart Attack]For more information, please visit https:linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-03-0200 minThe Journey Church PodcastDating // Chad Simpkins [Heart Attack]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-02-1600 minThe Journey Church PodcastEngage the Mission // Chad Simpkins [Tag You're It!]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-02-0233 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe Ninety-Nine // Chad Simpkins [Tag You're It]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-01-1900 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe One // Chad Simpkins [Tag You're It]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-01-1200 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe Mission // Chad Simpkins [Tag You're It]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-01-0500 minThe Journey Church PodcastRE-POST The Mission // Chad Simpkins [Tag You're It].For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2025-01-0500 minThe Journey Church PodcastIsrael Waits // Chad Simpkins [Waiting Room]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-12-0800 minThe Journey Church PodcastWhat We Do Through Money // Chad Simpkins [Outta Pocket]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-11-2438 minThe Journey Church PodcastParenting Guardrails // Chad Simpkins [Guardrails]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-10-2700 minThe Journey Church PodcastGuardrails For Work // Chad Simpkins [Guardrails]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-10-1300 minThe Journey Church PodcastUnity // Chad Simpkins [unDivided]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-09-2900 minThe Journey Church PodcastHumility // Chad Simpkins [unDivided]For more information, please visit https//linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-09-2200 minThe Journey Church PodcastDignity // Chad Simpkins [unDivided]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-09-1500 minThe Journey Church PodcastCivility // Chad Simpkins (unDivided)For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-09-0800 minThe Journey Church PodcastKindness // Chad Simpkins [Summer Fruit]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-08-2535 minThe Journey Church PodcastGoodness // Chad Simpkins [Summer Fruit]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova.org2024-08-1100 minThe Journey Church PodcastTrauma // Chad Simpkins [White Flag]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-06-0200 minThe Journey Church PodcastGrief // Chad Simpkins [White Flag]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-05-1900 minThe Journey Church PodcastAnxiety // Chad Simpkins [White Flag]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-05-1200 minThe Journey Church PodcastWhite Flag // Chad Simpkins [White Flag]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-05-0500 minThe Journey Church PodcastServe Others // Chad Simpkins [Love Agents]For more information, please visit https://thejourneynova.org/home.2024-04-2100 minThe Journey Church PodcastEat A Meal // Chad Simpkins [Love Agents]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-04-1400 minThe Journey Church PodcastSunday // Chad Simpkins [Three Days]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-03-3100 minThe Journey Church PodcastFriday // Chad Simpkins [Three Days]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-03-1700 minThe Journey Church PodcastCity // Chad Simpkins [Beginnings]For more information, please visit https;//linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-03-1000 minThe Journey Church PodcastChrist // Chad Simpkins [Beginnings]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-02-2500 minThe Journey Church PodcastCall Your Mom // Chad Simpkins [Do Small Things]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-01-2200 minThe Journey Church PodcastCreation // Chad Simpkins [Beginnings]For more information, please visit https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2024-01-2100 min
The Broken Vessels PodcastEpisode 15: Broken When You Lose Everything and Your Life Is “Over” (Part 2) -- Guest: Chad BirdIn this the second part of a two part series of the podcast, my guest and I discuss what repentance actually is according to God, what that looks like, and how God breaks us to rebuild or re-create us into His image! We talk about the hope and freedom the Gospel brings to us broken sinners saved by grace!!
Show Notes:
Guest: Chad Bird
Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Co...2022-12-2232 minThe Broken Vessels PodcastEpisode 14: Broken When You Lose Everything and Your Life Is “Over” (Part 1) -- Guest: Chad BirdIn this first part of a two part series of the podcast, my guest and I discuss the brokenness and destruction we experience in our lives, the examples we see in Scripture of God's people experiencing the same, and how Christ is the answer to all of it!
Show Notes:
Guest: Chad Bird
Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to...2022-12-1531 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe Seed // Chad Simpkins [Stories]Stories | Week 4
The Seed [Chad Simpkins]
For more information, please visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-07-3100 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe Good Samaritan // Chad Simpkins [Stories]Stories | Week 1`
The Good Samaritan [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 10:25-37
"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.” -John 5:39-40
For more information, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-07-1000 minThe Journey Church PodcastPromise Fulfilled // Chad Simpkins [Once Upon a Time]Once Upon a Time | Week 6
Promise Fulfilled [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 21:1-19
Building Faith Takes Time
Building Faith Can Be Lonely (Mark 14:35-36)
God is Faithful
For more information, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-07-0300 minThe Journey Church PodcastAll In! // Chad Simpkins [Once Upon a Time]Once Upon a Time | Week 4
All In! [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 17:1-27
Luke 22:20
Colossians 2:11-12
Luke 22:19-20
For more information, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-06-1900 minThe Journey Church PodcastDoing My Own Thing // Chad Simpkins [Once Upon a Time]Once Upon a Time | Week 3
Doing My Own Thing [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 16:1-6
How often do you blame someone else?
It's God's timing, not my timing.
God doesn't give a lot of details.
God wants us to wrestle with our decisions.
Do I value what God values?
God redeems our bad decisions.
God lets our decisions affect our lives.
God redeems me from me.
For more information, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-06-1200 min
The Journey Church PodcastDoubt // Chad Simpkins [Once Upon a Time]Once Upon a Time | Week 2
Doubt [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 15:1-18
"God can do, what God wants to do, when God wants to do it."
"God is always late AND God is always on time."
Covenant = To CUT A Contract
For more information, visit:
https://linktr.ee/thejourneynova2022-06-0500 minThe Journey Church PodcastA Man Named Abram // Chad Simpkins [Once Upon a Time]Once Upon a Time | Week 1
A Man Named Abram [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 11:27-31
Genesis 12:1-3 - The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
4 Promises to Abraham:
1. Make You a Great Nation
2. Your N...2022-05-2900 minThe Journey Church PodcastThe Thief // Chad Simpkins [Bad Boys of Easter]Bad Boys of Easter | Week 6
The Thief [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 23:32-42
What moments in your life would you like a second chance with?
Luke 23:43 - And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”2022-04-1700 minThe Journey Church PodcastBarabbas // Chad Simpkins [Bad Boys of Easter]Bad Boys of Easter | Week 4
Barabbas [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 23:13-25
Mark 15:6-8
Barabbas Was Guilty
Romans 3:23 - All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Barabbas Was Condemned
Barabbas Was Freed
Substitutionary Atonement
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Let go of your guilt
"Guilt: the gift that keeps on giving." -Erma Bombeck, Comedian
Safe Harbor Counseling - office@thejourneynova.org
Let Jesus free you!2022-04-0300 minThe Journey Church PodcastHerod // Chad Simpkins [Bad Boys of Easter]Bad Boys of Easter | Week 2
Herod [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 23
What are my expectations of Jesus?
We expect Jesus to fulfill all of our requests.
We expect Jesus to entertain us.
"Jesus does not always meet our expectations, does not always give what we ask for or what we think we need. When he doesn’t, we feel let down, deflated, disappointed, or we surf to another channel on the TV, or we try out another church that will, hopefully, give us what we ask for." -Eugene Peterson, Author/Pastor
Mark 10:45 - For even the Son of Man came not to be...2022-03-2000 min
The Journey Church PodcastCaiaphas // Chad Simpkins [Bad Boys of Easter]Bad Boys of Easter | Week 1
Caiaphas [Chad Simpkins]
John 11:45-63
Matthew 26:64-66
Caiaphas' Fears:
1st Fear - Fear of losing everything
2nd Fear - Fear of Jesus
Next Steps:
1 - Time to Say 'No' to Some Things in Your Life
2 - Time to Say 'Yes' to Jesus
Saying Yes to God: Will Cost You Something
Saying Yes to God: Will Always Cost Your More
What Are You Willing to Surrender?2022-03-1300 min
The Journey Church PodcastProtection // Chad Simpkins [Rumble Strip]Rumble Strip | Week 4
Protection [Chad Simpkins]
MWD = Married While Distracted
1. Kids/Work/Finances
Exodus 20:3 - You must not have any other god but me.
Question 1: Are our kids, my work, our finances, becoming more important than our marriage? If so, why?
Question 2: What are the 2 things I can do this week to begin to make my marriage more important?
Next Step: Ask a longtime married couple.
2. Past Relationships
Ephesians 4:31-32 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another...2022-03-0600 min
The Journey Church PodcastPursuit // Chad Simpkins [Rumble Strip]Rumble Strip | Week 2
Pursuit [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 2:18-24
"Good intentions never change anything. They only become a deeper and deeper rut." -Joyce Meyer
ACTION #1 - When you think something good about your spouse, say it.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up...
ACTION #2 - If you think about doing something special for your spouse, do it.
ACTION #3 - If you want something different in your marriage, start with yourself.
"Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it...2022-02-2033 min
The Journey Church PodcastPriority // Chad Simpkins [Rumble Strip]Rumble Strip | Week 1
Priority [Chad Simpkins]
Matthew 22:34-40
#1 Relationship we have is with God
Exodus 20:4-5
#2 Relationship we have is with our neighbor/spouse.
BLESS your Spouse:
Be in Prayer
Listen
Eat
Serve
Share2022-02-1330 min
The Journey Church PodcastSHARE Your Story // Chad Simpkins [B.L.E.S.S.]BLESS | Week 6
SHARE Your Story [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 12:3 - All the families on earth will be blessed through you.
B - Being in prayer, L - Listening, E - Eating, S- Serving, and finally S-Share Your Story
John 9:1-5
-Life Before Jesus
John 9:6-7
-When We Meet Jesus
John 9:8-11
-Our Life With Jesus
1 Peter 3:15 - Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.2022-02-0600 min
The Journey Church PodcastEAT Together // Chad Simpkins [B.L.E.S.S.]BLESS | Week 4
EAT Together [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 12:3
Matthew 9:9-13
4 DON’TS: EXCUSES:
DON’T #1: Don’t want people in my house!
DON’T #2 - Don’t know what to say
DON’T #3 - Don’t have time
DON’T #4 - They Don’t think like me
Neighborhood Groups
Reserved Group
Meal Train
Step 1 - Go back to your HIT list
Step 2 - Invite them to eat
Step 3 - Listen
Luke 7:34
Matthew 26:26-292022-01-2300 min
The Journey Church PodcastLISTEN with Care // Chad Simpkins [B.L.E.S.S.]BLESS | Week 3
LISTEN with Care [Chad Simpkins]
Genesis 12:3
"Being heard is as close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable."
-David Augsburger, Caring Enough To Hear and Be Heard
Luke 18:35-45
#1 - Listening is hard
#2 - Listening is active
James 1:19
#3 - Listening is about asking great questions
HISTORY
HEART
HABITS
HURTS
#4 - Listening means we might need to take actions
ASK QUESTIONS
LISTENING TO WHAT THEY SAY
REPEAT WHAT THEY SHARED
AFFIRM THEIR WORDS
DISCLOSE YOUR THOUGHTS
TAKE ACTIONS2022-01-1600 min
The Journey Church PodcastBegin with Prayer // Chad Simpkins [B.L.E.S.S.]B.L.E.S.S. | Week 2
[Chad Simpkins] Begin with Prayer
Genesis 12:3
Why do we want to BLESS others?
1 - We have been blessed
2 - People need to be blessed today
What is your prayer life like?
Luke 11:1
#1 - Jesus Prayed
Luke 11:1-4
#2 - There is purpose in prayer
Luke 11:5-10
#3 - There is power in your prayer
Luke 11:11-13
Are you praying for opportunities to bless other people?
1 - Make a HIT list
FRANC MODEL
Friends → Relatives → Acquaintances → Neighbors → Co-Workers / Church
2 - Find Your Rhythm
Mark 1:35
3 - Pray Over Your List
Luke 11:2-4
4 - Expect Divine Appointments
To bless others...2022-01-0900 min
The Journey Church PodcastBlessed to Bless // Chad Simpkins [B.L.E.S.S.]B.L.E.S.S. | Week 1
[Chad Simpkins] Blessed to Bless
Genesis 12:1-3
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.”
Matthew 22:34-40
Luke 5:1-11
We Make Excuses
We Live In The World...2022-01-0231 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Lost One (Christmas Eve) // Chad Simpkins [The One]The One | Week 4
[Chad Simpkins] The Lost One (Christmas Eve)
Luke 2:8-11
Shepherds Felt Inadequate: Personally
Shepherds Felt Unloved: By Others
Shepherds Felt Unworthy: Of God
Do You Feel Inadequate: Personally
Do You Feel Unloved: By Others
Do You Feel Unworthy: Of God
“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!”2021-12-2420 min
The Journey Church PodcastLost Coin // Chad Simpkins [The One]The One | Week 2
[Chad Simpkins] Lost Coin
Luke 2:10-11
Luke 15:1-8
Mark 2:1-5
Luke 15:9-10
How valuable is your ONE to you?
How valuable is your ONE to God?
What would you be willing to do to reach the lost ONE in your life?2021-12-1229 min
The Journey Church PodcastLost Things // Chad Simpkins [The One]The One | Week 1
[Chad Simpkins] Lost Things
Luke 2:8-12
Luke 15:1-2
How do you view people who are far from Jesus?
-Indifference
-Isolation
-Antagonism
Luke 15:3-4 - So Jesus told them this story: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it?
Who is your lost sheep?
Luke 15:5 - And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders.
Galatians 6:2 - Carry each othe...2021-12-0531 min
The Journey Church PodcastEGR's // Chad Simpkins [Difficult People]Difficult People | Week 3
[Chad Simpkins] The Extra Grace Required
John 5:1-9
Give Resources Strategically
Acts 3:1-8
Serve Them Wisely
Mark 1:32-39
We can’t say yes often, if we don’t say no occasionally.
Trust God Completely
Galatians 6:7-102021-11-2129 min
The Journey Church PodcastChristians // Chad Simpkins [Difficult People]Difficult People | Week 1
[Chad Simpkins] The Christians
Acts 11:26 - (It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.)
Matthew 23:1-7
"The primary reason outsiders feel hostile toward Christians...is not because of any specific theological perspective. What they react negatively to is our 'swagger,' how we go about things and the sense of self-importance we project." -UnChristian, Dave Kinnamon & Gabe Lyons
“Most people I meet assume that Christian means very conservative, entrenched in their thinking, antigay, antichoice, angry, violent, illogical, empire builders; they want to convert everyone, and they generally cannot live peacefully with anyone who doesn’t be...2021-11-0732 min
The Journey Church PodcastGreed // Chad Simpkins [The Creature Within]The Creature Within Series | Week 5
[Chad Simpkins] Greed
"Greed is a snarling monster with a set of razor-sharp teeth on both sides of its head. It devours not only those from whom it takes, but also those who eagerly receive its plunder." -Chris Seay
Matthew 6:19-21 - Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will al...2021-10-3133 min
The Journey Church PodcastAnger // Chad Simpkins [The Creature Within]The Creature Within Series | Week 4
[Chad Simpkins] Anger
"But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart…" -Jesus
Ephesians 4:26 - And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”
Two Types of People:
Spewer - "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control." -Proverbs 29:11
Stewer - "Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry…" -Ephesians 4:26
James 1:19 - Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
Ephesians 4:27 - ...for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
Where does my anger come fr...2021-10-2428 min
The Journey Church PodcastJealousy // Chad Simpkins [The Creature Within]The Creature Within Series | Week 4
[Chad Simpkins] Jealousy
"O, beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on…" -Shakespeare
"But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart." -Jesus
Jealousy: A resentment towards someone for a perceived advantage or superiority they hold.
-We’re jealous because we compare ourselves to others.
-We’re jealous because we’re never content.
Luke 15
Accept Who I Am (1 Samuel 16:7)
Appreciate Who They Are (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
Be Content With What God Has Given You
"I've spent most of my life walking under that hov...2021-10-1732 min
The Journey Church PodcastHeart // Chad Simpkins [The Creature Within]The Creature Within Series | Week 1
[Chad Simpkins] Heart
Matthew 15:1-20
10 Commandments + 613 Extra Commandments
365 were negative (Things not allowed)
248 were positive (Things allowed)
The Pharisees were all about Behavioral Modification
Punishments & Filters
Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Questions to Ask Yourself:
What needs to be changed in my heart?
What words do you use that make you say - Where did that come from?
What actions do you take that make you say - Why did I do that?
Who are the people you have hurt?
How is your heart2021-10-0333 min
The Journey Church PodcastChasing Approval // Chad Simpkins [Chasing Carrots]Chasing Carrots Series | Week 4
[Chad Simpkins] Chasing Approval
"It is the avoidance of disapproval - more than the attainment of approval - that moves people-pleasing behaviors from compulsive habits to bona fide addiction." -Harriet Braiker, The Disease to Please
Question #1: Do you obsess about what other people think about you?
Question #2: Are you overly sensitive to criticism?
Question #3: Do you have a hard time saying no?
Proverbs 29:25 - Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.
John 12:37-43
We all have the disease of idolatry.
Commandment 1 - You must not have any other god but me.
Comman...2021-09-2636 min
The Journey Church PodcastChasing Perfection // Chad Simpkins [Chasing Carrots]Chasing Carrots Series | Week 3
[Chad Simpkins] Chasing Perfection
Matthew 5:48 - But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.
What are you chasing?
Self-Oriented Perfectionist
Externally-Oriented Perfectionist
Other-Oriented Perfectionist
Matthew 12:1-8
GOD DOESN’T CALL US TO: Perfection
Matthew 5:43-48
Are we FULLY loving others?
Will you choose to chase perfection?
Or choose to chase Jesus?2021-09-1934 min
The Journey Church PodcastChasing Comfort // Chad Simpkins [Chasing Carrots]Chasing Carrots Series | Week 2
[Chad Simpkins] Chasing Comfort
Ecclesiastes 2:4-8
Ecclesiastes 2:11 - But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind.
Luke 4:1-8
Matthew 20:28 - The Son Of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Luke 4:9-12
QUESTION #1: Are you chasing bread IN life or the bread OF life?
QUESTION #2: Are you worshipping the pursuit of comfort or are you serving others?
Are you getting more or giving more?
QUESTION #3: Are you testing God or tr...2021-09-1233 min
The Journey Church PodcastChasing Success // Chad Simpkins [Chasing Carrots]Chasing Carrots Series | Week 1
[Chad Simpkins] Chasing Success
What are your motives for success?
Ecclesiastes 2:4-8
Why does success matter to you?
Ecclesiastes 2:9-11
What are you willing to give up for success?
"Once you agree upon the price you and your family must pay for success, it enables you to ignore the minor hurts, the opponent’s pressure, and the temporary failures." ⁃Vince Lombardi
Ecclesiastes 2:22-23
Who are you representing in your life?
Ecclesiastes 1:2-11
Ecclesiastes 12:13 - Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty...2021-09-0534 min
The Journey Church PodcastRahab // Chad Simpkins [One Hit Wonders]One Hit Wonders Series | Week 8
[Chad Simpkins] Rahab
Joshua 2
What risks are you willing to take in your life?
What is God reading to you?
"The heart of the gospel is redemption, and the essence of redemption is the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ." -Charles Spurgeon
What redemption do you need in your life?2021-08-2231 min
The Journey Church PodcastDeborah // Chad Simpkins [One Hit Wonders]One Hit Wonders Series | Week 6 [Chad Simpkins]
Deborah
Judges 4
Fear can keep us from moving forward.
2 Timothy 1:7
We need people to encourage us.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Are we being bold?
2 Corinthians 3:122021-08-0833 min
The Journey Church PodcastTower of Babel // Chad Simpkins [One Hit Wonders]One Hit Wonders Series | Week 5 [Chad Simpkins]
Tower of Babel
Lessons To Be Learned:
1. Tried To Control God
2. Wanted Fame By Building the Tower
3. Kept People From Scattering
Genesis 11:4 - Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.”
Steps To Be Applied:
1. Stop Building The Towers Your Building
2. Start Following Jesus
Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fath...2021-08-0134 min
The Journey Church PodcastJethro & Moses // Chad Simpkins [One Hit Wonders]One Hit Wonders Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Jethro and Moses
Steps to Good Decisions:
1. Stop Running So Fast
2. Stop Making Decisions Alone
3. Start Seeking Wisdom From Others
Proverbs 13:10 - Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
4. Start Seeking God for Guidance
James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
5. Start Taking Steps to Change
Psalms 32:8 - The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.2021-07-2532 min
The Journey Church PodcastChurch is One // Chad Simpkins [The Church Is ____ Series]The Church Is ___ Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
The Church is One
"The fact remains that teams, because they are made up of imperfect human beings, are inherently dysfunctional." -Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Dysfunctions We Experience
-Selfishness
-Disunity
-Vision Drift
The Church Is ONE.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27
We are a TEAM.
We are UNIFIED.
1 Corinthians 1:10
We have ONE vision.
Matthew 28:19-20 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And...2021-06-2734 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Church Is Moving // Chad Simpkins [The Church Is ____ Series]The Church Is ___ Series | Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
The Church Is Moving
Acts 1:8 - And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere - in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 8:1-40
Group 1: The Church is about Me.
• Consumeristic Church
Group 2: The Church is about Us.
• Country Club Church
Group 3: The Church is about Others.
• Mission Church
Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Church is an action.
1. When the church is on the move, my...2021-06-2036 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Church is Bold // Chad Simpkins [The Church Is ____ Series]The Church Is ____ Series | Week 2 [Chad Simpkins]
The Church Is Bold
Acts 1:8
And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 4:29-30
The Church Is ___________.
Acts 5:13
Acts 5:27-42
The Church Is Bold in ____________.
The Church is BOLD with _______________.
The Church Is BOLD by Our _______________.
When the church is BOLD - God does amazing things!2021-06-1336 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Church Is Broken // Chad Simpkins [The Church Is ____ Series]The Church Is ____ Series | Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
The Church Is Broken
Matthew 16:18
-The Church is PEOPLE, not a building
-The Church is BROKEN because PEOPLE are broken
Book of Acts
-Jesus tells followers to spread his story without a plan (1:8)
-The Church grew quickly and discontent grew quickly (6:1)
-Persecution lead the Church to spread (8:1)
-Theological differences develop (15:1)
In the 2nd & 3rd centuries Christianity legitimized by Constantine and made a state religion, but power in the Church comes with corruption. The Church becomes the persecutor. (Crusades and Spanish Inquisition)
In the 1700s-1800s, Pastors Alexander Campbell and Barton W. Stone started th...2021-06-0636 min
The Journey Church PodcastWeird Finances // Chad Simpkins [Weird Series]Weird Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Weird Finances
Matthew 19:16-22
-Life is not about Stuff
-Wealth and Discipleship can coexist
Luke 12:34
-The problem is a Heart Issue
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
-Giving is EMOTIONAL, Generosity is PLANNED
-Giving is SPORADIC, Generosity is CONSISTENT
-Giving is about MONEY, Generosity is about MISSION
NEXT STEPS
-Be generous somewhere or with someone
-If you don’t give at all, take your first steps in being weird with your money
-If you are a follower of Jesus, and you just give, learn to be generous
-For those gifted with generosity, thank you!
BE WEIRD and see where God lea2021-05-3033 min
The Journey Church PodcastWeird Life // Chad Simpkins [Weird Series]Weird Series | Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
Weird Life
Matthew 7:12-14
How is normal working for them?
How is NORMAL working for you?
To be WEIRD, we have to THINK differently than normal people think.
Romans 12:2 - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
The Message Bible - Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.
"...discipleship is not simply abo...2021-05-0933 min
The Journey Church PodcastI Don't Like Many Christians // Chad Simpkins [Confessions of a Pastor]Confessions of a Pastor Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Confession #4 - I Don't Like Many Christians
Many Christians are Judgmental
-Judgmental of World
-Judgmental of Church
Many Christians are Hypocritical
Many Christians have a Us Versus Them Mentality
I have Personal Baggage
Romans 12:1-2
2 reasons I struggle with Christians:
1. The name Christian is a facade
2. Me
Romans 12:3
Matthew 7:3-5
Romans 12:4-5
Next Steps:
1. Follow Jesus
2. Work Together Instead of Ripping Each
3. Other Apart
4. Live Out the Mission of Jesus
Philippians 2:1-52021-05-0234 min
The Journey Church PodcastI Fear Failure // Chad Simpkins [Confessions of a Pastor]Confessions of a Pastor Series | Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
Confession #3 - I Fear Failure
Everyone Fears Failure
"Everyone hates to fail, but for some people, failing presents such a significant psychological threat that their motivation to avoid failure exceeds their motivation to succeed."
-Guy Winch, Ph.D, Licensed Psychologist
2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
The Story of Gideon - Judges 6
1. You Will Fail
2. You can Overcome Failure
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.
-Thomas Edison
Proverbs 24:16 - The godly may trip seve...2021-04-2536 min
The Journey Church PodcastI Have Doubts // Chad Simpkins [Confessions of a Pastor]Confessions of a Pastor Series | Week 2 [Chad Simpkins]
Confession #2 - I Have Doubts
Doubts are judgements our mind makes.
2 Views on Faith & Doubts
• Conservative View - Never doubt, just have faith.
• Liberal View - Doubt everything, faith not required.
None of us really want to live by faith or carry doubt. We want certainty.
John 20:24-28 - Thomas asks for certainty. He had faith, he had doubts, and he wanted proof.
• Realize Doubts are Human
Many who followed Jesus had doubts - Matthew 28:17
Many people who follow Jesus now have doubts
• Realize Everyone Lives by Faith
There are times I have to...2021-04-1834 min
The Journey Church PodcastI Am Normal // Chad Simpkins [Confessions of a Pastor]Confessions of a Pastor Series | Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
Confession #1 - I Am Normal
I am normal, but we are on this journey together and there is hope.
Matthew 4:18-19 - Jesus’ Chosen Followers
Jesus didn't choose any religious leaders to be disciples. The one that give hope and who is the most normal is Peter.
Matthew 14:28-31 - Peter Doubts While Walking on Water
Matthew 26:31-35 - Peter's Never Give Up Attitude
Galatians 2:11-20 - Paul Opposes Peter When He Stopped Loving Unconditionally
Through it all, Peter followed Jesus.
The world does not need more of you. It needs more of...2021-04-1134 min
The Journey Church PodcastSpiritual Revolution // Chad Simpkins [The Revolution]The Revolution Series | Week 5 [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 11:14-22
Luke 11:23 - “Anyone who isn’t with me opposes me, and anyone who isn’t working with me is actually working against me.”
Everyone has to choose.
You Have To BELIEVE IN SOMETHING
You Have to CHOOSE A SIDE
You Have to GEAR UP
Ephesians 6:14-17
You have to MOVE FORWARD
Matthew 28:18-20
John 1:5 - The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.2021-04-0430 min
The Journey Church PodcastFinancial Revolution // Chad Simpkins [The Revolution]The Revolution Series | Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 19:1-9
Numbers 5:7 - They must make full restitution for the wrong they have done, add a fifth of the value to it and give it to the person they have wronged.
Constant battle between our perceived strengths and our real weaknesses.
Luke 9:23 - If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Next Steps:
1. Realize You Are Weak
2. Admit Your Weakness
3. Let God Be Your Strength When You Are Weak
1 Corinthians 1:18 - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are...2021-03-2136 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Political Revolution // Chad Simpkins [The Revolution]The Revolution Series | Week 2 [Chad Simpkins]
Matthew 2:1-8
Luke 13:31-33
Luke 23:7-11
2 Kingdoms:
1. The Kingdom of Herod
2. The Kingdom of Jesus
Galatians 5:1; 5:16-25
Do you want to live as a slave to the Kingdom of Herod?
Do you want to live freely in the Kingdom of Jesus?2021-03-1436 min
The Journey Church PodcastThe Religious Revolution // Chad Simpkins [The Revolution]The Revolution Series | Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
Luke 11:37-54
System Then: Temple → Laws → God
System Now: Church → Mission → Jesus
What are you pursuing?
Jesus → Mission → Church2021-03-0732 min
The Journey Church PodcastParenting Relationships // Chad Simpkins [The R-Word]The R-Word Series | Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
Parenting is Hard!
Parenting is about moving our kids from dependence on us, to dependence on God.
Deuteronomy 6:1-2
Deuteronomy 6:4-6
Parenting Skill #1 - Put God First
How central is God to you?
Do I want my kids emulating MY faith?
Deuteronomy 6:7-9
“The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.” -Edward, Duke of Windsor
Parenting Skill #2 - Lead Your Kids Spiritually
Moses gives instructions (action steps) to parents.
To lead spiritually - WE have to grow spiritually.
Parenting Skill #3 - Lead Your Kids Relationally
Deuteronomy 6:7-9
Give...2021-02-2136 min
The Journey Church PodcastMarriage Relationships // Chad Simpkins [The R-Word]The R-Word Series | Week 2 [Chad Simpkins]
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Our posture in marriage is important.
Posture #1: Back to Back
Expressed by verbal and physical anger.
Proverbs 30:33 - As the beating of cream yields butter and striking the nose causes bleeding, so stirring up anger causes quarrels.
Problem: Lack of Communication
Agape - Sacrificial Love
Sacrificial Love Means: Our battle isn’t with each other
Posture #2: Shoulder to Shoulder
Proverbs 27:9 - The sweet smell of incense can make you feel good, but true friendship is better still.
Posture #3: Face to Face
Genesis 4:1 (ESV) - Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she co...2021-02-1436 min
The Journey Church PodcastDating Relationships // Chad Simpkins [The R-Word]The R-Word Series - Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Love Is:
-Patient
-Kind
Love Is Not :
-Does Not Envy
-Does Not Boast
-Is Not Proud
-Does Not Dishonor Others
-Is Not Self-Seeking
-Is Not Easily Angered
-Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
-Love Does Not Delight In Evil, but Rejoices with the Truth
Love Always:
-Protects
-Trusts
-Hopes
-Preserves
Dating is about coming the person you’re looking for is looking for.
Dating World Next Steps:
1. Assess Where You are Right Now
2. Assess Your Dating Life
3. Invite Jesus into Your Dating World2021-02-0833 min
The Journey Church PodcastBetter You // Chad Simpkins [Better]Better Series | Week 5 [Chad Simpkins]
Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
Luke 5:38-42
3 Don’ts for a Better You
1. DON’T - Don’t Act Before You Think - Proverbs 13:16
2. DON’T - Don’t Think You Know It All - Proverbs 12:15
3. DON’T - Don’t Hurt Those You Love - Proverbs 14:1
3 Do’s for a Better You
1. DO - DO Fear God - Acts 2:43 & Proverbs 9:10
2. DO - DO Ask God - James 1:5
3. DO - DO Spend Time With Wise People - Proverbs 13:202021-01-3139 min
The Journey Church PodcastBetter Soul // Chad Simpkins [Better Series]Better Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
1 Timothy 4:6-8
3 Ways We Can Exercise Our Souls
Attend Sunday Service
Join a Group - Start Here (https://thejourneynova.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/135/responses/new)
Study Scripture
S.O.A.P.
Study
Observations
Application
Prayer2021-01-2438 min
The Journey Church PodcastBetter Less Than More // Chad Simpkins [Better Series]Better Series Week 3 - Better Less Than More [Chad Simpkins]
Ecclesiastes 4:4-6
Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
Luke 12:13-21
What is MOST important to you in your life?
If you had 30 days to live, what would be most important in your life?
You need let go of that does not MATTER?
1. Let Go of What Doesn’t Matter
-Cut back on spending
-Cut back on schedules
-Throw out the clutter
-Turn off
2. Fight For What Does Matter
Nehemiah 4:14
-What are you fighting for?
-And what SHOULD you be fighting for?2021-01-1733 min
The Journey Church PodcastBetter Year // Chad Simpkins [Better Series]Better Series
Week 1 - Better Year [Chad Simpkins]
Life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
Philippians 3:5-14
How do we change?
1. Forget The Past
2. Look To The Future
Question #1
Is there something you need to LEAVE BEHIND to know Jesus better in 2021?
Question #2
Is there something you need to PURSUE in 2021 to know Jesus better?
Philippians 3:13-14
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
4 Questions For This Year:
1...2021-01-0332 min
The Journey Church PodcastChristmas Eve // Chad Simpkins [Messy Christmas]Messy Christmas Series
Week 5 - Christmas Eve [Chad Simpkins]2020-12-2425 min
The Journey Church PodcastMessy Gift // Chad Simpkins [Messy Christmas]Messy Christmas Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Matthew 2:1-11
Gifts: Gold | Frankincense | Myrrh
The Persian priests understood the gift given to humanity - Jesus!
What is the gift you bring? You!
Psalm 139:13 - For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…
How do I give the gift of me to the World?
1. Give Your Time
2. Give Your Ears
3. Give Your Words
4. Give Your Love
Matthew 2:9-10 - After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east...2020-12-2036 min
The Journey Church PodcastMessy World // Chad Simpkins [Messy Christmas]Messy Christmas Series | Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
The world has always been messy.
Romans 8:22 - For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.
Luke 2:1-7
3 Political Powers:
1. Roman Empire
2. Jewish Political System
3. Jewish Religious System
-Zealots
-Essenes
-Sadducees
-Pharisees
Jesus was born into this chaos, messy world.
Where are you looking for a savior?
-Savior Politics
-Savior Career
-Savior Relationships
-Savior Religion
Pick the Savior in the Manger2020-12-1336 min
The Journey Church PodcastUnity // Chad Simpkins [Separation of Church and Hate]The Separation of Church and Hate Series | Week 4 [Chad Simpkins]
Am I willing to put my FAITH filter ahead of my POLITICAL filter?
Our cognitive bias creates cultures of contempt.
Division is EASY
Unity is HARD
John 17:9-10
My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you. All who are mine belong to you, and you have given them to me, so they bring me glory.
John 17:11
Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have...2020-11-0838 min
The Journey Church PodcastHumility // Chad Simpkins [Separation of Church and Hate]The Separation of Church and Hate Series |
Week 3 [Chad Simpkins]
Can I put my FAITH filter ahead of my POLITICAL
filter?
Power OVER People
Matthew 20:22
“You don’t know what you’re asking for,” Jesus said to them. “Can you drink the cup of suffering I am going to drink?” “We can,” they answered.
Matthew 20:23
Jesus said to them, “You will certainly drink from my cup. But it is not for me to say who will sit at my right or left hand. These places belong to those my Father has prepared them for.”
Matthew 20:24
The other ten disciples heard about this. They beca...2020-11-0134 min
The Journey Church PodcastDignity // Chad Simpkins [Separation of Church and Hate]The Separation of Church and Hate Series
| Week 2 [Chad Simpkins]
Last week was about civility. We asked: Are you willing to put your FAITH filter ahead of your POLITICAL filter?
This week is about dignity. How do we ACT & RESPOND to those who think or believe differently than me?
Acts 10:13-11:3
Galatians 2:11-14
Galatians 3:28: There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in
Christ Jesus.
Are you more driven by your faith filter or your political filter?
How can we see instead of remaining blind? How can we put our...2020-10-2534 min
The Journey Church PodcastCivility // Chad Simpkins [Separation of Church and Hate]The Separation of Church and Hate Series
| Week 1 [Chad Simpkins]
Are you willing to put your faith filter ahead of your political filter?
James 1:19-20 - My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
No one’s opinion was ever changed by your social media post.
We Have to Listen to Understand
Anger is a Result and a Decision
James 1:20 - Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.
3 agendas at work during co...2020-10-1833 min
Business With BordeauxChad Horton | Owner of Rapzilla | @chadhorton @rapzilla @jasonbordeaux1This week I had a great talk with the owner of Rapzilla, Chad Horton, about Rapzilla, coming to faith, and he shared some important pointers for anyone interested in starting a business.
We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on March 1st, 2018.
Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show:
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LT...2018-01-2700 min