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Escape urself PodcastHope for those who doubt...hope is here week 4 091921Do you have doubts? About what? In the world today, it seems like we are being led to question everything. However, some in authority try to shut down anyone who has doubts. Some mock and ridicule those that will not go along with the crowd. But not Jesus. He is not afraid of our questions. He welcomes our doubts. Jesus knows that honest doubt will lead to honest answers. We do not have all the answers but we know the One who does.Thank you for joining us in this digital world! We pray that one day we will get...
2021-09-2028 min
Escape urself PodcastOne person...Please take 2 minutes and listen to this. I am so grateful to our worship pastor for putting this clip together. Please share it with those that need a bit of a challenge today!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2021-09-1301 minEscape urself PodcastHope for the underdog! Hope is here week 3 091221Don’t you love a good underdog story? There is something about them that offers all of us some encouragement. At times, we all face situations in life that can seem overwhelming. Things that seem impossible to overcome on our own. Maybe that is because we were never supposed to face them alone…Thank you for listening! We pray that God will use these words to help you grow closer to Him. And if you need a family we would love to have you join us at Berea! https://bccbrazil.org--- Support t...
2021-09-1332 min
Escape urself PodcastThere is hope for the broken! Hope is here week 2 090521Hope is Here!There is hope for the broken…The next 3 Sundays we will be part of a nationwide movement known as Back to Church Sunday. The official date for Back to Church Sunday this year is September 19th. We want to invite anyone who has been unable to attend, anyone who is search for truth, anyone who is search for hope and meaning in life, anyone who is in need of forgiveness or restoration to join us.Our lives are fragile. In fact, the harder we try to hold it all together on o...
2021-09-0727 min
Escape urself PodcastHope is here...Hope is Here!There is hope for the weary…The next 4 Sundays we will be part of a nationwide movement known as Back to Church Sunday. The official date for Back to Church Sunday this year is September 19th. We want to invite anyone who has been unable to attend, anyone who is search for truth, anyone who is search for hope and meaning in life, anyone who is in need of forgiveness or restoration to join us.As we prepare for that special day, we want to invite you to see how Jesu...
2021-08-3138 min
Escape urself PodcastDon’t you want to see what happens if you don’t give up?Everyone faces challenges. From pain and heartache to disease and tragedy, no one escapes. This week we will use 2 Corinthians 4:5-18 as a starting point to look at each of our stories. For those of us who are believers, to be reminded of the faithfulness of our God and the urgency we all must have to share His love with the world around us. If you are not yet a believer, then a look at what is waiting for you in your new life with Jesus!This week is a very personal message. The last 3 weeks have been h...
2021-08-231h 02
Escape urself PodcastBack to school 2021I am getting caught up! Here is this week's back-to-school message! I am excited to challenge parents, grandparents, whoever has an opportunity to influence kids with this!Where did the Summer go?After a 5-month Summer in 2020 it seems like this year’s break was the shortest ever in our family. This week we sent our kids off to school. Did you know that on average students will spend more than 17,000 hours in school? That does not even include and extra-curricular activities, preschool or college. Parents we will be sending our kids away and trusting someone we...
2021-08-1935 min
Escape urself PodcastJesus Asked? Week 5 Who do you say I am? Do you love me? 080121I first want to apologize for the delay in getting this posted. It has been a challenging couple of weeks! This week's message was a blessing to share and it was followed by the baptism of our son Korey! I could not be more excited and proud as a father and servant of Jesus. Then on Monday afternoon I just was not feeling right. I had a heart attack and an emergency procedure to have a stent put in. It came out of nowhere. I felt just fine but then I didn't. So thankful for my family, my staff at work, the ambul...
2021-08-1834 min
Escape urself PodcastJesus asked, Why are you so afraid? Are you also going to leave? week 4 072521I was talking with someone this week and realized that we usually spend our time together on Sundays sharing the miracles of Jesus, the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the early church. And we should! These are all incredible accounts that God has given us to learn more about Him and to share with others. But how often have we just focused on the questions that Jesus asked? There are more than 300 of them in the New Testament. When you pull out the questions and you see them in the light of the situation, or through the eyes...
2021-07-261h 03
Escape urself PodcastDo you still not understand? What do the scripture say? Jesus asked week 3 July 18, 2021Do you enjoy asking questions? Jesus does. There are more than 300 questions that Jesus asked recorded in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But we know that there had to have been even more since not everything that Jesus said and did was recorded. Our challenge is to imagine that Jesus is looking each of us in the eye and asking us the question. Now you are correct when you think that, “pastor, Jesus was not talking to me. That question was for the religious leaders, or the person being healed or the disciples, not me.” But you are on...
2021-07-1933 min
Escape urself PodcastJesus asked...Do you want to get well? Week 2 071121We have just begun a series where we are looking at a few of the questions that Jesus asked. Great teachers ask great questions. Many of us have figured out that asking questions is a great way to learn. Asking the right questions can open up opportunities, solve mysteries, even begin new relationships.This week we are looking at two questions that both involve miracles being performed. Questions that were asked of the people who were healed. We are looking at the context in which He asked them. Who was He talking to? Why did He ask? What ans...
2021-07-1333 min
Escape urself PodcastJesus Asked... July 4th 2021After being gone for a couple of weeks, I cannot wait to begin this new series. So many times we look at the miracles that Jesus performed and we study the teachings of Jesus, which are both incredible things to study and we should! But how often do we simply take a look at the questions that Jesus asked? Did you know that Jesus asked more than 300 questions throughout the Gospels? And those are only the ones that are recorded! Our prayer is that each of us will listen carefully to the questions that Jesus asked and contemplate our respo...
2021-07-0632 min
Escape urself PodcastLove Forward, From Jonah for Today: Week 4This week we finish up our brief look at Jonah in the series titled "Love Forward".God could have chosen anyone. He certainly could have replaced Jonah. But He did not. He gave Jonah another chance. Anyone could have taken this message to Nineveh. But God waited for Jonah to come around. What is God waiting on you to do right now?God has a purpose for each and every one of us. God asks us the same question He asked Jonah, “And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh?” For the great comm...
2021-06-0836 min
Escape urself PodcastLove Forward: GET OUT OF THE BIG FISH!This is the 3rd week of our series in Jonah. This week is yet another strange title but it just might be what you and I need to do. Have you heard of Jonah? If you have not, we would welcome you to join us for this series so you can hear this incredible example of God’s love for all of humanity and even a disobedient prophet. If you have heard of or ever studied the trials of the prophet Jonah then do you see any of yourself in him?Just as Jonah was willing to take h...
2021-06-0731 min
Escape urself PodcastLove Forward…are you in a Big Fish? From Jonah for Today: Week 2It is an odd title for sure. Have you heard of Jonah? If you have not, we would welcome you to join us so you can hear this incredible example of God’s love for all of humanity and even a disobedient prophet. If you have heard of or even studied the trials of the prophet Jonah then do you see any of yourself in him?Have you ever ran away from God? Have you ever tried to escape what you know He is calling you to do? Thankfully God has not placed you inside of a great f...
2021-05-2430 min
Escape urself PodcastLove Forward: From Jonah For TodayLove Forward…Have you heard the story of Jonah? Here is the challenge that we always have on a Sunday morning, it is actually one that I enjoy! Each time we gather we must find a way to share as if we are sharing with someone who has never heard the Word of God before. As if today is the first time they have been exposed to the truth it contains. We have to be sure that everyone knows at least the basics. But there is more. For those of us that might have grown up in Sunday s...
2021-05-1733 min
Escape urself PodcastMother's Day 2021: The Power of a Praying MomMom’s, it’s been a long year. We are so excited to celebrate all the women that God has brought into our lives! This week we looked at the power of a praying mom. Is there anything more powerful than a praying mother? Praying mothers have been known to heal the sick, resolve conflict, protect those in trouble, persuade judges, bring husbands to Christ, bring home wayward children, and more! Yes, a praying mother is a powerful spiritual weapon! Their power is found in the strength of God. Their power is found in the faith to believe that God will he...
2021-05-1039 min
Escape urself PodcastYour Story for His GloryYour story for His Glory: God in 2021May is here! I know, it does not seem possible, right? 2020 is quickly fading into the past but this past year has changed so much. A few weeks ago, we asked for people to share their story with us of how they have seen God in 2020? Of what God has brought them through in 2020? Our prayer is that their stories will encourage you. That God uses their words to reveal Himself to you in your life. It would be awesome if God uses their stories to inspire you to listen a little...
2021-05-0320 min
Escape urself PodcastRise Up! We are stronger with Jesus!Rise Up!Can you believe May starts this next week? It seems like Christmas and New Year’s were yesterday? Time keeps marching on, there is nothing we can do to slow it down so make sure to embrace it. LIVE each moment of life that you are blessed with. The world around us reminds us daily that we are not guaranteed anything, unless. Unless we are in Christ. Then there are guarantees, promises that you and I can claim, and an eternity to look forward to with Jesus.This week we will conclude our series t...
2021-04-2635 min
Escape urself PodcastRise up! Week 2: A lesson in redemption and forgivenessHave you ever been beaten down, discouraged, defeated? You might even be dealing with that right now. So many are for so many different reasons. Did you know there is One whose desire is to lift you up? One who longs to encourage you. One whose plan is to do more than just restore you, He wants to give you a new life.This week we get to be part of a private conversation between Jesus and a man who had completely turned his back on Him. This conversation reveals exactly how Jesus feels about us a well...
2021-04-1931 min
Escape urself PodcastRise up! I can't believe it...Has anyone ever told you something you could not believe? Or have you seen something that just can’t be real? This life is full of the unexpected both for better and for worse. Some bring joy some bring pain. This week we will begin a series that we are doing right alongside our children’s ministry. Our kids are going to be learning these same truths and studying these same passages. This will be a great chance for us parents and grandparents to engage our kids in some great conversation as we learn and grow together.On Easter...
2021-04-1232 min
Escape urself PodcastOne Week To Live: Victory!This past Sunday (4/4) we celebrate the date we believe that Jesus’ victory over the power of sin and death in this world occurred. We celebrate the incredible way in which He expressed His love for us. A love and a victory that can be yours if you choose Him. Jesus has already done all and I mean all of the heavy lifting. Now it is up to you to decide, will you accept His love? Will you accept His gift of forgiveness, grace and mercy? Do you want to spend eternity with Jesus in Heaven? Right now, is the moment to...
2021-04-0538 min
Escape urself PodcastOne week to live: Jesus’ AnswerJohn 12:37Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in Him.John writes his gospel much later in life. As he is recording the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, I can only imagine him shaking his head with a tear in his eye as he reflects on this reality. Jesus had done some much yet people still would not believe. This week we will look at several of the questions that Jesus was asked by the religious leaders. How His answers forced them to show al...
2021-03-2943 min
Pawareness PodcastPawareness Podcast Episode 20 | Brooke Howell (The Love Pit)On this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Brooke Howell, the PR Communications Coordinator for The Love Pit, a 501c3 foster-based rescue in Dallas, TX that’s on a mission to ‘Save the Pit Bull’ through rescue, rehabilitation, training, education, and advocacy. Brooke shares many of the disheartening misconceptions and myths around bully breeds, then details the aspects of The Love Pit that differentiates them from other rescues. She describes how the adoption and fostering processes work and why crate training is a magical tool for dog owners.
Brooke also speaks on the emotional side of foster...
2021-03-1626 min
Escape urself PodcastOne Week to Live: What would you do?If you only had one week left to live, what would you do? As I pondered this question, I began to come up with a list of things that I wanted to do for me. People I wanted to spend time with, places I wanted to see, foods I wanted to eat, and on and on. What about you?Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at the last week of Jesus’ life. Not every event but a few that represent what He was focused on. He was a man on a mission. Nothing would st...
2021-03-1538 min
Escape urself PodcastThriving in Babylon… Daniel: The Wisdom of God on DisplayI am so thankful that you are joining us for this episode! I absolutely love Daniel for so many reasons. But I genuinely enjoy sharing things from his life that are usually not a part of the traditional stories. This is our final week in a short survey of his life. Please share this message with anyone you know that might listen.Thriving in Babylon… Daniel: The Wisdom of God on DisplayDaniel’s wisdom helped him pick his battles. Let me explain. As a teenage male, his country was defeated, his city destroyed, family and friend...
2021-03-0839 min
Escape urself PodcastHumility: How credibility is earned and hearts are wonThriving in Babylon… Humility: How credibility is earned and hearts are won.What is humility and how can it help to share the love of Jesus with an unbelieving world? The world will often see humility as a form of weakness. God’s Word has something quite different to share. Daniel’s humble nature earned him the respect and the ear of the most powerful leaders. Daniel’s life of humility reveals to us how we can build credibility and trust even within a world that is trying to destroy us. Daniel faithfully served the evil kings who were...
2021-03-0135 min
Escape urself PodcastThriving in Babylon Week 3: Biblical HopeThriving in Babylon…Biblical HopeWhat is hope? In our current society, it is everything from wishful thinking to a form of positive thinking or visualization to a political slogan. Is that what hope really is? This week we will be sharing with you the first of three characteristics that helped a man named Daniel to thrive in exile. Daniel had hope. A deep-rooted, engrained, entrenched confidence in God’s character and sovereignty. Daniel’s hope was not just in his words either. He literally staked his life on it, multiple times.One of my favori...
2021-02-2237 min
Escape urself PodcastThriving in Babylon week 2 : Prepared for BattleThriving in Babylon…are we prepared for what we are facing?If we are trying to face this world alone, the answer is no. The only way we can survive any battle is with the strength of God on our side. But with all of the voices out there trying to influence you, who are you listening to? Think of who or what it is that most influences you, does that person, company, organization base their opinions, advice, instruction and actions first upon the ways of God or the ways of man? How can I be prepared fo...
2021-02-1738 min
Escape urself PodcastThriving in Babylon:Thriving in Babylon…No, I don’t think God is asking any of us to move to Iraq this week. Although it is supposed to be partly sunny and 70 on Sunday there! This week we will begin looking at how we can do more than just survive the times in which we live. There is a man in the Old Testament who was captured and taken into exile at the prime of his life. He had done nothing wrong. His people, his nation had forgotten God and he found himself caught up in the aftermath. Thankfully, very few...
2021-02-0832 min
Escape urself PodcastWhole life of worship: Will you return to worship? Sunday, January 31stWhen we realize we are in the presence of God we are called to worship…When we realize we are in the presence of God can choose to worship…When we realize we are in the presence of God we all will worship…one day.In this life, we have the freedom to choose to love Jesus. Our prayer is that everyone who reads these words will come to love Jesus as soon as possible. God can use any means to lead you in His direction, we must only choose to fol...
2021-02-0115 min
Escape urself PodcastA whole life of worship: Worship in Spirit and in TruthGod created us to worship. Each of us will choose what it is that we will worship but we all will worship something. God’s desire is for us to seek Him and worship Him alone. God revealed these desires long ago to the Hebrew nation as He led them out of Egypt. He gave them direction for how to worship Him. From the simplicity of the first four commandments to the intricate details of the tabernacle and the temple, God gave us a design. The question then becomes, why were God’s instructions so complex and detailed? What was...
2021-01-2641 min
Escape urself PodcastWhole life of worship: Why we worship?Worship is not an experience it is a realization that I am in the presence of God. When we realize that we are gathering together in the presence of the Lord Almighty, our response should be to worship. He is not just the Creator of the universe; He is your creator. He knit you together in your mother’s womb. He created you on purpose for a purpose. As we gather, He reveals His presence to us. How do we respond? We worship!This week we will focus on why we worship. In uncertain times like these, we...
2021-01-1833 min
Escape urself PodcastA Whole Life of Worship Week 1: What is worship?2020 is over but will never be forgotten. The events of the year have changed so much about life. However, this past year has also reminded us of our need for the truth. For our need to acknowledge there is something greater at work in this world than what we might be able to see or what we are told by those around us. For some, this last year has pulled them away from God, for others it has driven them closer than they have ever been. In either case, there is a reality that we all will face. We...
2021-01-0435 minEscape urself PodcastAll I want for Christmas is something to believe in. Sunday, December 27th 2020All I want for Christmas is…a something to believe in.Here we are, 2020 is all but over! I pray that your Christmas celebration went really, really well. As the New Year begins, what are you looking for in your life? The Christmas season brings so much each year but what do you believe? Do you believe in Jesus, the Son of God? This is truly the greatest gift of Christmas. When we share the true story of not just Christmas but the events that occur afterward and the reality that all of it from Jesus’ birth, to H...
2020-12-2835 min
Escape urself PodcastBerea Christmas Eve 2020Each year we press pause on the crazy schedule of Christmas and meet as a family of believers to celebrate the incredible reality behind the holiday. We pray that this simple time of reflection and focus reminds us all what God did for each of us through the gift of His Son Jesus. Thank you for joining us!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-12-2826 min
Escape urself PodcastAll I want for Christmas is a New Beginning Sunday, December 20th 2020All I want for Christmas is…a new beginning.What if every one of us could start over? What if each one of us was allowed a new beginning? Think of all the movies made, the books written, the stories told of those that wanted, needed and some even received a new beginning. It just might be a God infused cry into the heart of mankind. Since all sin and fall short of the Glory of God and no one is perfect, we are constantly seeking redemption. So many are in pursuit of a fresh start for an...
2020-12-2332 min
Escape urself PodcastAll I want for Christmas is some Good News Sunday December 13th, 2020Sorry for the delay everyone! Tis been an interesting week in the Howell household. Things seem to be going very well now but prayers are always appreciated! I pray that you were able to join the 1st week of the Christmas series...All I want for Christmas is...Week 2 begins with some announcements, sorry about that! We had some tech. difficulties with the live stream on Sunday. But hey you can catch up on what is going on at Berea! This week...All I want for Christmas is some Good News...Each year at this time we...
2020-12-1642 min
Escape urself PodcastAll I want for Christmas is...for God to show up Sunday, December 6th 2020All I want for Christmas is…In some ways, it seems impossible that Christmas is already here. In others, it seems like it would never get here. This will be a Christmas like many of us have never experienced before. Unfortunately, for many that is not good news.All I want for Christmas is…Every day people are longing, especially right now. In your mind fill in the blank, “all I want for Christmas is _______.” Where does that take you? In this world, there are so many things to “want”! Maybe you just want some goo...
2020-12-0932 minEscape urself PodcastOur God is Exactly What You Need When You Need Him and So Much More!Our God is Exactly what you need when you need Him and so much more!Happy Thanksgiving to all who might read these words. This is such a special day! As we get to join together and give thanks to the Lord our God for all He has provided for us. Not that we should not do that every day, but this time of year it just seems to be a bit more special. On behalf of all of us here at Berea, thank you for all of your love and support throughout this difficult year.Psal...
2020-11-3037 minEscape urself PodcastMissions Sunday November 22, 2020Berea Christian Church began in 1892. 128 years ago. It is impossible to count the number of lives that have been reached for Christ, the number of souls that have been won, the number of people helped. Not just here in Brazil, but the impact that the bride of Christ here has had around the entire world! If you stop and think about how God can and does use us to spread the Gospel to the ends of the Earth, it is truly miraculous!We pray to never lose this desire. To never be distracted from our mission to...
2020-11-241h 12Escape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 7 Integrating God's Word into My Life Sunday, November 15th 2020This is the final week of our 40 days in the Word series. Now more than ever we need to have a desire to study God’s Word. Now more than ever we need to know how to study God’s word. Now more than ever we have to apply God’s Word, DO IT! LIVE IT! If you are a believer in Jesus you really do not have a choice.Jesus said, “If you continue in my word then you’re really my followers...then you’re my disciples.” He didn’t say if you do it for 40 days and...
2020-11-1654 minEscape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 6 Understanding the Meaning of a Text Sunday, November 8Now more than ever we need to have a desire to study God’s Word. Now more than ever we need to know how to study God’s word. Now more than ever we have to apply God’s Word, DO IT! LIVE IT! If you are a believer in Jesus you really do not have a choice. This week we will look deeper into how to understand the meaning of a text.You might have heard people say when you talk about God’s Word, that’s just your interpretation as if you can have an interpreta...
2020-11-1652 minEscape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 5 How to Study a Bible Passage From November 1st 2020Can you believe it is November already? There was a time when 2020 was crawling by. But the pace has certainly picked up! We hope that believers will unite in prayer for the week ahead. We have faith that God is in control and His Will will be done. God has blessed us with an incredible country to live in. As believers, we must take advantage of that freedom to share the love of Jesus with anyone that will listen.This week we will continue our journey to learn how to study the Word of God together as t...
2020-11-1349 minEscape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 4 Seeing What God Wants Me to See October 25th, 2020This week we will continue our journey to learn how to study the Word of God together as the Body of Christ. The Bible is the most read book, most translated, even the best-selling book in history. But how do we see what God wants us to see?Have you ever thought this: “I just never get anything out of the Bible. When I read it seems boring, dry. I don’t understand it. It doesn’t make sense. I don’t know what the big deal about it is. I just don’t know what I am suppose...
2020-11-1353 minEscape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 3 How the Bible Changes Us from October 11, 2020This week we will continue our journey to study the Word of God together as the Body of Christ. The Bible is the most read book, most translated, even the best-selling book in history. But how does the Living Word of God change us?We are going to look at seven specific ways God wants to change your life with his Word. Seven changes that God will bring about if you will invest your life in His Word. God’s Word is alive and active. The Word of God has the ability to cut right to the he...
2020-11-1349 minEscape urself Podcast40 Days in the Word: Week 2 Why Can I Trust the Bible? From October 4, 2020This week will continue on a 7-week journey to study the Word of God together as the Body of Christ. The Bible is the most read book, most translated, even the best-selling book in history. But why is it the considered Word of God? How do we know it is the Word of God?This week we will look at 7 reasons that you can trust the Word of God. If you are a believer you must know why you trust God’s Word. People will ask you, what will you say? If you are a skeptic, you ha...
2020-11-1352 minEscape urself PodcastBuilding My Life on the Word of God40 Days in the Word…This week will begin a 7-week journey to study the Word of God together as the Body of Christ. Along this journey, we will be looking at how to build our life on the Bible. Why can I trust the Bible? How should God’s Word change us? How do we see what God wants us to see in His Word? How do we study a specific Bible passage and understanding the meaning of the text? Then lastly, how can we integrate God’s Word into our everyday lives?There has never...
2020-11-0649 minEscape urself PodcastFaith in a Covid World: Wash your hands a lot!Wash your hands…a lot
This is great advice! Most of us have heard this since we were kids. Some of us even followed the advice! It really is a great way to help prevent disease! But how can the renewed focus o--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-08-3046 minEscape urself PodcastFaith in a Covid World: The 6 Foot Rule Sunday, August 23rd 2020The 6 foot rule...
This is our reality. We pray that this is not a permanent state but it is our reality in the moment. God knows this. He does not want His people to just get by during this time. He does not want His p--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-08-2334 minEscape urself PodcastFaith in a Covid World: The Symbol of our TimeFaith in a Covid World…
This is our reality. We pray that this is not a permanent state but it is reality. God knows this. He does not want His people to just get by during this time. He does not want His peopl--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-08-1635 minEscape urself PodcastAre we there yet? Yes and No Week 3Are we there yet…well yes and no. Almost but not quite. How do you feel about that?
This week we will take a look at a recent study showing the impact of the recent pandemic on people of faith. How are believer--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-08-0937 minEscape urself PodcastAre we there yet? Life is a journey Week 2Life is a journey…and some people do not like that. 2020 has been a trip to say the least. Who or what is guiding you on your journey? Paul shares with us these words in Romans 8:5-7
“5 Those who live according--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-08-0242 minEscape urself PodcastAre we there yet? Mark 2:1-12 Week 1This week we will start a new series entitled “Are we there yet?” Is there any question at all that we are on a journey in this life? Nearly everyone views life in this way. If you are a planner then you have mapp--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-07-2635 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared: James James 5: 13-20 Week 9This Sunday is Father’s day! Becoming a father is one of the greatest blessings available to men in this lifetime. One of the greatest needs in our society today are Godly men who will rise up and assume their God-giv--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-06-2142 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared. James 5:1-12 Week 8We are nearing the end of James’ letter. His focus throughout the letter is on genuine faith. It seems his readers were struggling to live out their faith. They are struggling to become more like Jesus. They are st--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-06-1439 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared James 4:1-17This week we return to James. His words simply could not have been more appropriate for what we are going through. His focus throughout the letter is on genuine faith. It seems his readers were struggling to live out--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-06-0742 minEscape urself PodcastWelcome Home! Sunday, May 31st 2020God has once again allowed us to gather in His Name and in His house! His timing is perfect as today is Pentecost! Thanks for listening. We pray the Spirit comes alive in you as well!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-05-3149 minEscape urself PodcastMemorial Day Live Prepared James 2:1-13This week in our series, Live Prepared…help from the book of James, we will talk about another aspect of genuine faith. How do you see people? All people? People you like, people you don’t. Go ahead in your mind--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-05-2439 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared: Bring your faith to life! John 2:14-26This week in our series, Live Prepared…help from the book of James, we will be talking about genuine faith. Do our lives reflect Jesus to the world around us? We live in a day when the church has lost its place of r--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-05-1742 minEscape urself PodcastMother's Day Live Prepared Taming the TongueIt is Mother’s day! While this will be a different type of celebration it is still just as important. Especially as many mothers have taken on new roles and responsibilities during this challenging time in our world.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-05-1047 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared: TemptationThis week James reaches out to all of us an confronts us with the true source of temptation in our lives. His words hit home in my life. I pray that they will reach out to yours as well.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-05-0338 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared: Trials Lessons from JamesWe just began a new series entitled: Live Prepared…help from the book of James. As so many of us face difficult times, where can we turn to for guidance, encouragement and for hope? How can God's Word prepare us for--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-04-2652 minEscape urself PodcastLive Prepared: Who is James and why should we listen to Him?Live Prepared…help from the book of James
As so many of us face difficult times, where can we turn to for guidance, encouragement and for hope? How can God's Word prepare us for such dramatic challenges that seem to--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-04-1955 minEscape urself PodcastEaster 2020 Nobody expected No Body Week 3 041220There was NO BODY! No one, absolutely no one expected there to be no body on that Sunday morning! Praise God the tomb was empty, He is Risen!
Are you struggling through this time? Don't lose hope! Listen today--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-04-1256 minEscape urself PodcastGood Friday April 10, 2020Good Friday, the day we remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Thank you for joining us on this sacred night.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-04-1016 minEscape urself PodcastNobody Expected No Body week 2 040520Nobody expected No Body. That phrase can be interpreted many ways. We are going to go back to the time of Jesus and look at how those who lived during viewed His ministry, His sacrifice and His resurrection. As Easter--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-04-0542 minEscape urself PodcastNobody expected No Body week 1 032920This week we are excited to start our Easter Series, "Nobody expected No Body". What were people looking for in a Messiah? Who were they seeking? Did they recognize Jesus when He came? So many things to consider...Th--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-2941 minEscape urself PodcastAt the Feet of JesusAt the feet of Jesus...This week focuses on where we should be in times like these. What should I do in these uncertain times? Please share this with others who might need some encouragement. Or those that do not know--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-2249 minEscape urself PodcastPraying in Uncertain Ties with Dave Butts from Harvest Prayer MinistriesPraying in uncertain times. God allowed us an opportunity to sit down with Dave Butts from Harvest prayer ministries to discuss how to pray, what to pray for and more in this very uncertain world that we are now living--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-1935 minEscape urself PodcastWho we are and why do we do that? Week 3 Inerrancy, Baptism and CommunionWe are thankful that God allowed us to meet this morning as the Body of Christ. We must remember never to take these opportunities for granted. As we are seeing they can disappear at a moments notice. If you were no--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-1542 minEscape urself PodcastBerea Corona Virus update March 14th 2020Friends and family at Berea please take a moment and watch this video about our current response to the Corona Virus. We will continue to monitor the situation and pray for God's guidance moving forward. We pray that--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-1408 minEscape urself PodcastBetter TogetherThis week we are blessed to have one of our very own missionaries here with us. Andrzej Korytkowski works with Polish Christian Missions. He is a representative of Ostrada Christian camp as well as the Christian churc--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-0829 minEscape urself PodcastWho we are, our beliefs week 2 030120Can you believe it is March? Spring is upon us! The days are getting markedly longer! The Earth springs back to life! God’s glory and power are on full display as the brown and gray of winter burst forth into the c--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-03-0135 minEscape urself PodcastWho we are any why do we do that? Week 1Who are we and why do we do that?
A brief look at the history and beliefs of the Christian Church
Week 1: The Restoration movement
The message today begins with a description of some exciting changes happening in--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-02-2345 minEscape urself PodcastA commitment of faith, Jesus' place for you within the church week 3A Commitment of faith, Jesus’ place for you within the church
Once adopted…the role of a church member
What distinguishes a member from a regular attendee - a vote at the annual business meeting? Is there a clear B--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-02-1641 minEscape urself PodcastA commitment of faith, Jesus’ plan for the church: The church…A Covenant CommunityA commitment of faith, Jesus’ plan for the church
Week 2
The Church: A Covenant Community
What is a covenant? In our world the idea of a covenant has been replaced with contracts. Legally binding agreements whi--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-02-0936 minEscape urself PodcastA comitment of faith, Jesus' plan for the church week 1A commitment of faith, Jesus’ plan for the church
Many, many Christians believe that church membership is at best an outdated idea and at worst believe that it is not even Biblical at all. Where does it talk about--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-02-0240 minEscape urself PodcastJesus and Generosity Too Much: Living with less in the land of More Week 4esus and Generosity...
This week we are excited to have Gary Johnson, the author of the book “Too Much: Living with less in the land of more” joining us to deliver the message from God’s word. He will be sharin--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-01-2648 minEscape urself PodcastToo Much: Living with less in the land of more. Moving Day Week 3We are in a series based on the book “Too Much: Living with less in the land of more” God has challenged us to begin the new year by studying the 4 Biblical principles of Gratitude, Contentment, Humility and Trust.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-01-1949 minEscape urself PodcastToo Much: Living with less in the Land of More Week 2 Mythbusters!Last week we started a series based on the book “Too Much: Living with less in the land of more” (https://e2elders.org/product/too-much/). God has challenged us to begin the new year by studying the 4 Biblical pri--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-01-1250 minEscape urself PodcastToo Much: Living with less in the land of more Week 1Beginning this week we are starting a series based on the book “Too Much: Living with less in the land of more” (https://e2elders.org/product/too-much/). God has challenged us to begin the new year by studying the--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2020-01-0550 minEscape urself PodcastNew Year's 2020 and Psalm 145The New Year is once again upon us. How many of us ever thought that the year 2020 would ever be a real thing? The number seems to still be futuristic but it is here! As we start this new year, would you join us in a--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-2933 minEscape urself PodcastChristmas Eve 2020 The GiftChristmas Eve is a special time for us. And the Christmas Eve service is one of the most intimate and special gatherings of the year. Thank you for listening to this year's message. We pray that you will choose to op--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-2422 minEscape urself PodcastThe Wonder of Christmas Week 4The Wonder of Christmas Week 4
Luke 2, Isaiah 53:3-12
From the amazement of the Shepherds to the reality of His life, death, burial, and resurrection…the Wonder of Christmas lives on.
To their knowledge, Mary an--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-2232 minEscape urself PodcastThe Wonder of Christmas Week 3The story of Christmas is often shared this time of year but for many, it seems to be something that took place so long ago that it is hard to identify with those involved. When we study the Scriptures sometimes we for--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-1529 minEscape urself PodcastThe Wonder of Christmas: Will it ever happen? Week 2The Wonder of Christmas: Will He ever come?
Week 2
Luke 2:22-38
“The older we get, the harder it is to fill our hearts with wonder, and only God can fill our hearts with wonder.” Ravi Zacharias
What we nee--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-0830 minEscape urself PodcastThe Wonder of Christmas Week 1: The excitement and anticipation of the coming MessiahThe Wonder of Christmas: The excitement and anticipation of the coming Messiah
What is your favorite Christmas memory? Go ahead, take a moment. Write it out, sometimes it helps to see things in print. There is a r--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-12-0121 minEscape urself PodcastBecome ReadyBecome: Ready
Ephesian 6:10-24
Are you ready for battle? Some say the church and those within have fallen asleep. We have put down our weapons, let down our guard, lost our connection to our leader and allowed th--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-11-1736 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: Submissive Ephesians 5:21-33 and 6:1-4Become: Submissive
Become the Family, Husband, Wife, Children God desires
Ephesians 5:21-33 and 6:1-9
Paul’s words in Ephesians 5 have become a controversial topic in all of society, even within the church. Why--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-11-1037 minEscape urself PodcastBecome Like Jesus: Imitators of GodBecome: Like Jesus…
Imitators of God
Ephesians 5:1-20
Have you ever tried to imitate something? What was it? A singer, an athlete? Maybe you tried to reproduce a recipe, grandma’s homemade _____________.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-11-0336 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: Unified, Mature, Children of Light Ephesians 4What an incredible Sunday! If you were able to join us then, thank you. We pray that if you were not able to be there that you can join us very soon. In either case, we value you. Your friendship, the things you br--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-10-2743 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: 1Good Day! Are you enjoying the Fall temps as much as we are? It is simply beautiful! Take some time and give thanks to God today for this and the endless other blessings in our lives.
This is week 4 of Become, our--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-10-1338 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: It is not who you were but who You have become!Become: It is not who you were but who
You have become!
Grace...
Ephesians 2:1-10
The following words offer one of two things. Either a reminder for those that have chosen to accept the love of Jesus or as words--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-10-0635 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: Who we are in Christ Ephesians 1Become
Who are we in Christ? Look at who we can become in Christ! In Ephesians chapter 1 Paul goes through the way in which God has now revealed the mystery of salvation to everyone. Our interpretation of the script--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-09-2933 minEscape urself PodcastBecome: Who was Paul and why was Ephesus such a special place?Become: A challenge from Ephesus
Acts 7:54, Acts 5:35-39, Philippians 3:4b-9, Ephesians 2:8
About 30 years after the resurrection of Jesus a man named Paul wrote a letter to believers in Ephesus. Who is Paul? Wh--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-09-2235 minEscape urself PodcastTogether: Back to Church Sunday 2019Back to Church Sunday!
This past week our church was a part of Back to Church Sunday. This is a national movement to encourage people of all walks of life to go back to church! Whether for the 1st time in a long time--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-09-1540 minEscape urself PodcastBack to School: Graduation Day!Graduation day!
Think back to your school days. What were some of the milestones, the things that you looked most forward to? Was it getting out of elementary school, was it finally getting done with middle school? W--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-09-0841 minEscape urself PodcastBack to School: Lessons LearnedIn school, what was your favorite way to learn? Was it from a book? Was it the spoken word? Was it video or computer driven, like everything now. Was it experiential, hands-on learning. What clicked for you? The--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-09-0147 minEscape urself PodcastBack to School, What do you fear?Can you believe that August is all but over? In honor of the "good old days" when school started after labor day, we started a 3 week back to school series. Over the next few weeks we are going to talk about some of t--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-urself-podcast/support
2019-08-2544 min