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Kingdom Moments with Rusty ThomasHomeschool and the KingdomAmerican Reformation Church is launching a Homeschool Support group page. Three main reasons to Homeschool: Frist, to honor God's chosen government to educate our young which in family government. Education is not just a learning issue, but a jurisdictional issue. Second, to protect our children from the spirit of the age and the evils propagated by government sponsored public education. Third, to pass on a multi-Kingdom generational vision to our children. This episode explores Noah Webster's first edition 1828 dictionary that defines the word education. The importance of training our children in godly character. Academics are important, but not as important...2025-07-0858 min

Carnivore Coaches Corner094: Monocarboxylate Transporters, mTOR, & The 2nd Annual Ultimate Men’s Health RetreatTIME STAMPS:00:43 Inspiration behind the 2nd annual ULTIMATE MEN’S HEALTH RETREAT *details & signup info* https?//umhr.co.uk03:14 WIM HOFF, DORIAN YATES, RICHARD SMITH & other legendary keynote speakers!09:18 The A.L.P.H.A. (anabolic leverage protein and hormone activation) diet; summary of Al Reeve’s cyclical keto diet for lean bulking!13:35 How C8 Medium Chain Triglycerides stimulates endogenous ketone production and why ketogenic performance is increased as a result.14:31 The difference between C8, C10, & C12 - everything fat-adapted athletes need to know about fatty acid metabolism to opti...2025-02-221h 21

Art Against Mental IllnessTalking Therapy - Art, Policing, Cancer, and Recovery with Sharon MiltonSummary Alex chats to fellow artist Sharon Milton about her incredible career as one of the most senior members of the Scottish police force, meeting Barack Obama, recovery from cancer, guns, Arctic expeditions and how creativity helped her escape, rehab and prehab. It was an honour and a privilege to have Sharon recount her incredible and inspiring story. Sharon’s bio Contact Contact Sharon: clola.art@gmail.com Follow Sharon: Threads Instagram Facebook Professional Sharon Milton is a distinguished former police officer who has made si...2024-12-0138 min

Kingdom Moments with Rusty ThomasSpying out the LandQuick update on our survival of Hurricane Milton.The importance of spying out the land, gathering accurate information to wage a good warfare.The 101st Airborne training to acquire scouting skills that records any weak areas along the enemy’s perimeter, ammo dumps, communication lines, officer’s headquarters, supply chains, bunkers, gas reserves, artillery locations, and such. This information was critical to planning an effective attack.Drones, satellites, and modern technology has replaced the brawn, brain, and daring of men. Moses sent the men in to spy out the land and give...2024-10-1447 min

Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE294 - SuperSet Keto Brick & Consultation Giveaway, with Rusty Lamb#MOTIVATIONMONDAY - RUSTY LAMB is joining us for a FREE 1:1 CONSULTATION which is part of our SUPERSET KETO CONSULTATION GIVEAWAY 🙂 GIVEAWAY DETAILS: Simply leave an honest review on SPOTIFY or APPLE PODCASTS and I'll contact you asking for your mailing address for our LAST MAPLE PECAN KETO BRICK and/or contact information to arrange a FREE CONSULTATION! EXAMPLE: PODCAST REVIEW - The SuperSetYourLife.Com Podcast Peter Jeffs From FLORIDA Follow this dude on IG because he’s on the carnivore diet too and really doing a good job wi...2024-10-141h 28

Kingdom Moments with Rusty ThomasGod os the StormPsalms 107:23-31.God creates storms and calms storms that men cry out to Him and be saved.God used a storm many times in redemptive history. Our pilgrim forefathers and mothers almost drowned in the sea, were blown off course, and landed at Plymouth Rock due to a storm.Hurricane Helene and the rare manifestation of a hurricane caused massive damage over several states. Hurricane Milton is scheduled to hit Florida as a category 4 and we are on the projected path on the east coast. Prayers appreciated.Operation Save...2024-10-0736 min

Carnivore Coaches Corner072: The Ideal Pre-Workout for Humans, with Dr. AbsTIME STAMPS: 00:42 Dr. Abs is from HARLEY STREET, LONDON. Cosmetic & Longevity Medicine Clinical Trainer, Lecturer, Speaker, & Author IG is @ doctor.abs YOUTUBE channel is Dr. Abs 02:42 “If you hate what you’re doing, you’ll never be any good!” How to make your nutrition journey fun and exciting. 06:32 Phill (N Hamton, UK) questions around troubleshooting SKIN DRYNESS and rashes that won’t go away even after going Carnivore; dietary and topical recommendations. 11:01 Review of Fierce Nature Tallow Balm (UK) - loaded with vitamins A, D & K! and how to troubleshoot skin dryness. US l...2024-09-041h 59

Carnivore Coaches Corner070: Size + Symmetry + Savagery = The Perfect Peak Week, with Robert SikesTIME STAMPS: 00:44 Dr. Ken Coleman writes in his book The Proximity Principle on page 23 that there are 5 specific types of people who can help you along the way to that next bodybuilding trophy or that next level of success in your business. 1. Professors / 2. Professionals / 3. Mentors / 4. Peers / 5. Producers / ROBERT ORION SIKES is every single one of these things. 02:19 How to DEVELOP AND CRAFT an authentic NEWSLETTER if you’re an online influencer! 08:19 How to tapir your TRAINING LOADS (especially concerning shoulders and legs) as you approach your show. 09:02 Andrea Forrest (bikini competitor, fr...2024-08-201h 10

Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE270 - Reviewing the Liver King Bar, Nose-to-Tail Protein Blends, Macadamia Madness Keto Bricks, and Travel Tips with Rusty Lamb! TIME STAMPS: 01:01 Rusty’s review of the MACADAMIA MADNESS Keto Brick! 04:58 Basic ways to make healthy homemade KETO TREATS. 05:52 Where to EAT OUT when you TRAVEL on keto/carnivore. 11:01 Hard-boiled egg prep & other meal prep ideas. 15:05 “But all my friends are DRINKING and I’m the only sober guy!” How to enjoy your life without alcohol and by enjoying non-alcoholic beverages. 22:05 RUSTY’S HOMEMADE BACON MEAL PREP!!! https://youtu.be/CNtCKDYni4s / https://youtu.be/9LQR-l_--Is 26:05 Review TASTE TEST of THE LIVER K...2024-07-1951 min

Grace Presbyterian Church ChristchurchSecurity in the Fatherhood - Luke 12:22-34Guest preacher Rusty Milton returns to Grace to help unpack a common problem in today's world: anxiety. Rusty unpacks the teaching of Jesus in Luke's gospel account to help us face anxiety and find security in God's fatherly love for us. 2024-07-0931 min

Supersetyourlife.com PodcastE232 - Chaffles, BBQ Pork Belly, Smoked Brisket, Chicken Wings, & More with Rusty Lamb!TIME STAMPS: 01:30 “Variety is not the spice of life. VITALITY is!” -Mary Roberts / “Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial.” 1 Corinthians 6:12 04:14 Rusty’s backstory and journey from a STANDARD AMERICAN DIET to a KETOGENIC WAY OF LIVING. 06:10 How to feed & educate your children with proper nutrition when they hear at school “MEAT IS BAD FOR YOU.” 10:54 How to HOST A BIG DINNER WITHOUT CARBS and serve them a feast to remember 🙂 13:03 Ways to incorporate ORGAN MEATS into your lifestyle and that of your friends and family (optional!) 2024-03-0850 min

The Public Access Podcast515 - Bryce Milton’s Podcast AspirationsIn this episode of the Public Access Podcast, host Rusty Diamond engages in a compelling conversation with guest Bryce Milton, unraveling the intricacies of Bryce’s diverse career journey, sports fandom, and wellness endeavors. From Bryce’s early struggles in the wrestling world to his current role in workplace wellness, the episode explores the challenges and triumphs of balancing multiple roles. With insights into Bryce’s podcasting aspirations and unique career path, listeners gain a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic life of a workplace wellness enthusiast.2024-01-1240 min

Jake And FriendsEpisode 55 - Raising a Godly Family With Rusty Milton & Steven SalterGuests Rusty Milton and Steven Salter join the fellas to talk about their successes and struggles raising a Godly family. Rusty is the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan, AL and Steven is the Executive Director at First Presbyterian Church in Dothan.Both share amazing insight and wisdom and we are extremely thankful for their willingness to be vulnerable.2023-12-151h 03

Turn Up The Volume! from The Stables in Milton KeynesIF: Milton Keynes International Festival SpecialThis latest episode of Turn Up The Volume! brings you some of the amazing, world class artists who will be part of July's IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, curated by The Stables. Hear Roderick Williams, one of the world's pre-eminent opera singers, talk about the brand new piece of music he has created to mark the 250th anniversary of Amazing Grace. Zesar from Spain's LaDinamo explains how his band will ride through the city on rusty bikes playing funk music. La Voix swings by in her usual quiet and understated way to look ahead to her brand new show...2023-06-301h 06

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastI Am My Own AuthorityPastor Rusty MiltonJudges 8:22-25 ESVPastor Rusty Milton"I Am My Own Authority"In Judges 8, we see how the pursuit of gold and glory led Gideon and his people into idolatry. He had a good theology in theory, but in practice, he failed miserably because he made it about him. God cares very seriously how we worship. We are not free to invent ways of worship, as though it's a recipe we can add things to to satisfy our own appetites. It's a recipe that is given to us that will lead us...2023-01-0829 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastJustice for the Gentiles9/18/22Pastor Rusty Milton"Justice for the Gentiles"Judges 1:4-10 ESVHow important is justice to the church? It ought to be very important since Jesus, in his first public preaching, reads from Isaiah to explain that he has come to set the captives free and minister to the downtrodden. We see more of God's concern for justice played out in Judges 1:4-10, where an evil king, Adonai-Bezek gets the justice he deserves, mingled with restraint required by God's law. For Christians, saved by grace through faith, we are to walk with God and do...2022-09-1832 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastTransformed by GloryPastor Rusty Milton"The Glory of Christ"2 Corinthians 5:6-72 Corinthians 4:3-6There are two ways we will behold God's glory: by faith in this world, and by sight in the next. All our present comfort as believers starts with beholding the glory of Christ by faith. It is beholding the glory of Christ that changes us. The view of Christ in this world is obtained through faith, though we see and experience God dimly as through a poorly polished mirror. In heaven, however, we will see God by sight, face to...2022-08-2833 min

Percussion Discussion PodcastPercussion Discussion - Shop Talk - Episode 4 - Rusty Drums Ft. Mark JeffsJoining me today is Mark Jeffs, the main man behind one of the biggest Vintage drum shops in Europe - Rusty Drums. Join Mark and myself as we chat about the incredible Rusty Drums and how it has grown from a fairly small set up operating from his drum studio at his family home to the industrial unit that now is home to Rusty Drums stocking some 180 Vintage kits and countless snare drums! We talk about Mark's career in drums from starting out as a drummer in his local brass band through to studying jazz dr...2022-08-2749 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Helmet of SalvationThe Helmet of SalvationEphesians 6:17Rusty MiltonJuly 10, 2022The whole armor of God allows the believer to “withstand evil” and “stand firm.” (6:13) The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes of the gospel of peace, and the shield of faith are parts of the armor previously discussed that fit the believer for battle. The helmet of salvation is the next piece of armor the Bible identifies in Eph 6:17. This is the helmet of the hope of the assurance of salvation that we have through faith. There is nothing that Satan can do to separate...2022-07-1033 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastWrestling with DarknessPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 6:10-12 ESV"Our Daily Battle"We don't wrestle with flesh and blood (mankind), but with the demonic forces of darkness. In these verses, Paul's exhortation gives us insight into the nature of spiritual warfare: it is an ongoing, lifelong battle with evil spiritual beings whose territory is the fallen world. The ongoing nature of spiritual warfare is a catalyst for our own spiritual growth. Do not be afraid, however; everything is in the will of our Father. And, through Christ, we have the grace needed for victory against the enemy's power...2022-05-2231 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastChrist Centered WorkPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 6:5-10 ESVThose with authority must lead carefully. God is concerned not only with what we do, but how we do it. Are your methods of leading Biblical? God is concerned with how we lead people, commanding us to do so without threats or coercion, but with the perspective of ourselves as subjects of our heavenly Master. Paul outlines three objectives to guide leaders: those in authority have a duty to protect, must not threaten or shame, and must be just and fair.Ephesians 6:5-10English...2022-05-1524 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Good Vision for Your ChildrenPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 6:4-5 ESV"Children Honoring Parents"As parents, are we raising up our children in the way God desires us to? The greatest command parents have from God is to train and instruct our children so that their hearts are disciplined. Good questions to ask ourselves are: Is our home Christ-centered? Are we intentionally gospelizing our children? If our answers to these questions are "No," we should be aware that the world is actively instructing our children each day, the result of which will be spiritual obstacles p...2022-05-0838 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastChildren Honoring Their ParentsPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 6:1-3 ESV"Children Honoring Parents"Why should you obey your parents? In Ephesians 6:1-2, we read that this is a command from God: obedience to parents should be immediate and complete, with honor, and toward both mother and father. This is accompanied by a promised blessing: i.e. "that it may go well with you." How should we understand this blessing? Not as a guarantee that our lives will be easy and perfect; rather, that obeying and honoring our parents is the start to a good life because...2022-05-0127 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe ResurrectionPastor Rusty Milton"Triumph of the Son of Man"Luke 24:1-9 ESVThere were three thing necessary for salvation: Jesus had to be the Son of Man, he had to be crucified, and he had to rise on the third day. While not explicitly foretold in the Old Testament, the resurrection was specifically foreshadowed in both Genesis 22:4 and Hosea 6:1-2. It is because of Jesus' divine nature that his death, atoning sacrifice, and resurrection have made us children of the resurrection, and partakers in his eternal glory....2022-04-1728 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastLove and RespectPastor Rusty Milton"On the Road to the Cross"Luke 19:11-27 ESVIn Luke 19, Jesus tells the story of a shrewd and severe ruler who holds his servants accountable for what they are doing with his kingdom resources. This story should challenge us to ask what we are doing with the Gospel message.At first glance, the story is a shocking one, but the listeners of Jesus' time would have known the story well as it paralleled the events of Herod Archelaus' rise to power. But Jesus puts a kingdom...2022-04-0332 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastHusbands Sanctifying His Wife with the WordPastor Rusty Milton"Husbands Sanctifying Their Wives with the Word"Ephesians 5:25-32 ESVHusbands, love your wife by pursuing her sanctification. When filled with the Holy Spirit, we have the capacity to minister to one another out of reverence to Christ. Every disciple is called to die to themselves, and to submit to one another. This is played out very clearly in the marriage relationship, where husbands are called to give themselves unselfishly to service the needs of their wives. But how is that done? Rather than implying a husband should point out their wife's...2022-03-2730 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Role of Husbands in MarriagePastor Rusty Milton“Husbands, love your wife“Ephesians 5:21-25 esv To love sacrificially means to be more concerned with what I can give rather than what I can get it. Selfishness is the opposite, seeking only one you can get from other people. Husbands are commanded to love their wives and selfishly just as Christ loves the church. But what does it mean for a husband to truly love his wife on a daily basis? It’s important to appropriately interpret love as an action rather than just a feeling. It is the action of being c...2022-03-2032 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBe Filled with the Spirit: Part 3, SubmissionPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 5:22-25 ESV"Be Filled with the Spirit: Part 3: Submission"A wife's submission to her husband's spiritual leadership demonstrates the church's relationship to Christ. All throughout the Biblical narrative, we see evidence of sin ruining the glory of marriage, as God's purpose in the institution was oneness and equality with both men and women operating in different roles. Through the curse, these roles became points of contention, with the fleshly desires of each rising up to seek dominance and power over the other. Christ, however, restores the glory of...2022-03-1336 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Call to Send Missionaries and to Live Missionally2/20/22Pastor Rusty Milton"A Call to Send Missionaries and to Live Missionally"Luke 14:12-24 ESVThe kingdom of God is like a finished banquet feast. As Christians, Jesus sends us to tell people the Gospel message that salvation is accomplished by Christ. Live, therefore, to entreat people to come to the finished banquet of salvation. Remind ourselves that there is no other banquet, and that all of our resources need to be used to invite the world to experience the free grace of God.Luke 14:12...2022-02-2033 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBe filled with the Spirit: Part 2, ThanksgivingPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 5:15-21 ESVThe Spirit-filled heart is to give thanks always for all things. Give thanks to God through Christ, because he gave his life for us. Because of his sacrifice, and his freeing us from sins, we can give thanks to God in all things, knowing our suffering is for a purpose.Ephesians 5:15-21English Standard Version15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not...2022-02-1333 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBe filled with the Spirit: Part 1, Magnifying GodPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 5:18-21 ESV"Be Filled with the Spirit, Part 1: Magnifying GodThe Spirit-filled heart magnifies the Lord with singing. It magnifies God's name to other believers through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; and magnifies God's name to God himself. Saving faith flows out of a heart that is given over to Christ. Worship from the heart is what honors God and rebounds grace onto our lives.Ephesians 5:18–2118 And sdo not get drunk with wine, for that is tdebauchery, but ube filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in vp...2022-02-0630 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFilled with the SpiritPastor Rusty Milton"Filled with the Spirit"Ephesians 5:15-18 ESVWhat does it mean for you to be filled with the Holy Spirit? In Ephesians 5: 15-18, Paul juxtaposes being filled with the Spirit with the cultural occultic practices of worshiping Dionysius via drunkenness and debauchery. Using this as an object lesson, he demonstrates that walking in the Spirit is the opposite: engaging with God with clarity, being filled with wisdom, walking in the anointing so that we are ready for special tasks and missions, giving of ourselves through acts of love, and demonstrating self-control. Therefore...2022-01-2328 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Deception of Empty Words1/8/22Pastor Rusty MiltonThe Deception of Empty WordsEphesians 5:5-10 ESVPeople's thoughts and words can be deceptive. As believers, we must understand our culture's deceptive philosophies so that we are wary, but recognize that the Enemy will use these things to call us back into spiritual darkness if we let them. In Ephesians 5:6, Paul challenges the church to be alert against deceptive beliefs that do not contain truth, explaining that such philosophies of the world invite God's wrath. Rather, we are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to the one true God...2022-01-0925 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastDon't Grieve The Spirit but Give Grace with Your WordsPastor Rusty MiltonEphesians 4:25-30 ESV"Don't Grieve the Spirit, but Give Grace with Your Words"Unwholesome talk affects God's spirit in you, your neighbors, those who are needy, and those who are listening--including your family. Don't grieve others with your words.This is more than simply a prohibition against swear words, but leaves no room for critical language, slandering others, and/or destructive words. Therefore, build relationships with those around you. Become acquainted with their needs, be involved with their lives, and minister to them with Spirit-filled words.2021-12-2624 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Old and The New ManPastor Rusty Milton"The Old and the New Man"Ephesians 4:17-24 ESVJesus is the defining point in our lives. From the point of salvation, we are renewed and remade--putting off the old flesh through repentance, and putting on the mind of Christ. Therefore, if you are in Christ, don't return to a life in the darkness. Ephesians 4:17-24English Standard VersionThe New Life17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the f...2021-12-1234 min

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First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) Podcast2 Kingdoms: The Kingdom BelowPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 22:13-28 ESV"The Three Marks of False Prophets"God is good and he reigns supreme, no matter what circumstances may surround you. Often, there is a general rejection of God's truth when it tells the world what it doesn't want to hear. We see this in 1 Kings 22:8-9, with Ahab's attitude toward Micaiah's prophecies from the Lord. We live in a culture where man believes he is sovereign, and decides what is good and bad. Rason is above revelation from God, and man believes he is evolving and progressing toward total...2021-06-1331 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Three Marks of a False ProphetPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 22:1-13"False Prophets"How can we discern God's will and direction from the false messages of the world. In 1 Kings 22, Ahab and Jehoshaphat seek divine wisdom from the nation's prophets. Jehoshaphat notices, however, that no true prophets of the Lord are present. Ahab offers to summon Michaiah, but despises his prophecy because it doesn't tell him what he wants to hear. Like Jehoshaphat, we can discern God's true direction by recognizing that false teaching and prophecy only give a positive message, are usually not specific, and misapply the Word of God...2021-06-0632 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastChrist Satisfies the Dissatisfied HeartPastor Rusty Milton"Christ Satisfies the Dissatisfied Heart"1 Kings 21:1-16 ESVContentment is found when you set your desires to be satisfied by Christ. In 1 Kings 20, we see Ahab sullen and pouting when Naboth refuses to sell his vineyard. He and Jezebel then conceive a plot to have him slandered and unjustly executed, all because Ahab was discontent. In this passage, we see that a covetous heart is never satisfied (vv. 1-4), always places its desires above God's desires (vv. 5-7), and finds a way to get what it wants at all costs (vv8-14...2021-05-1629 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastHebrews 6: When Repentance Is ImpossiblePastor Rusty MiltonHebrews 6:4-9 ESVRepentance is a work of God's grace in our life that's not to be taken lightly; it is a grace God does not give to some. In Hebrews 6:4-9, the author addresses the question of seeming believers who fall away from a relationship with God. How are we to understand this? In vs. 4-6, this falling away was the result of a calculated step away from God despite having experienced the gifts of God: the presence of the Holy Spirit in other believers; the teaching of the Word o...2021-04-1132 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBefore Abraham Was, I AMPastor Rusty Milton"Before Abraham Was, I AM"John 8:49-58 ESVWho did Jesus claim to be? Many believe that he never actually claimed to be God, but is this accurate? In John 8:56, Jesus declares that he is the fulfillment of the promise of redemption made to Abraham. In vs. 57-58, he declares that he is EGO EIMI, the great I AM (Jehovah) who can forgive sins, who sends the Spirit, God's one and only Son, and one with the Father. Any honest reading of the Gospels can leave us with no doubt: Jesus declared...2021-03-2125 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFavor with GodPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 8:21-29 ESV"The Favor of God"We can't earn by effort what we already have by grace. In 1 Kings 18:21, Elijah challenged the people of God to choose between God and Baal--effectively, to "get off the fence" (vv.20-21). All throughout Ahab's reign, the leadership of Israel had waffled between worship of Baal and a half-hearted belief in God. The view of religion in their culture, in as much as our own, was simply a means to an end: manipulate the divine through outward worship and religious ceremony with l...2021-02-0726 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGod’s Universal Interest and Influence in the Believer’s LifePastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 17:8-16 ESV"God's Universal Interest and Influence in the Believer's Life"God is always fathering us no matter where we are, and that includes when we pass through trials and tribulations. The providence of God touches all things that impact our lives. We see this play out in 1 Kings 17 when God sends Elijah to a gentile widow for provision. For Elijah, the woman was to be a vessel for God's provision. For the woman, Elijah was to be a vessel for God's supernatural intervention and life (vv. 8-11). In their interaction...2021-01-1731 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Drought of the Water and the WordPastor Rusty Milton"A Drought of Water and the Word"1 Kings 17 ESVWhen we look at the world, and it seems our commander is not with us, does this mean God was caught off guard? No, God is working both grace and judgment through the presence of his word. In 1 Kings 17, God sends Elijah with a message to Ahab: no rain will fall for 3 1/2 years (vs. 1). At this time, Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, had made Baal worship the state religion. To demonstrate his power of Baal's supposed domain (i.e. storms, fertility, etc...2021-01-1033 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastEmbracing the Ordinary12/27/2020Pastor Rusty Milton"Embracing the Ordinary"Luke 1:26-38 ESVWhat prevents us from being used by God is our persistence to believe we must rely on our own abilities. This implies we believe we are either too ordinary to be of use for God, or that ministry is really about abilities, rather than the power of the Spirit. However, God loves to show extraordinary things through the ordinary. We see this first in the place from which Mary and Joseph came: Nazareth (vs. 26). Second, we see it in the ordinariness of Mary and Joseph. There...2020-12-2724 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastMagnify Christ12/24/2020Pastor Rusty MiltonLuke 1 ESV"Magnifying Christ"Christmas is about magnifying God for his faithfulness. We magnify God because he makes and keeps his promises (vv. 31-33), and we glorify God for his faithfulness (vv. 46-47). We can apply this to our daily lives by magnifying God's holiness, the greatness of his power, and the greatness of his mercy.Luke 1English Standard VersionDedication to Theophilus1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2...2020-12-2421 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Humility of the MangerPastor Rusty Milton"The Humility of the Manger"Luke 2:8-14 ESVWhen God sent the Savior of man to earth to be born in a feed trough, he showed contempt for the pride of man. The whole framework of the gospel is designed to bring us to an end of our pride, and it starts with Christ born in a manger. Pride often wants to humble people by showing its greatness, and the smallness of others. Humility comes from seeing our smallness and seeing the greatness of God. Beyond this, however, we...2020-12-2026 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Baptism of FirePastor Rusty Milton"Preparing the Way"Luke 3:15-18; Isaiah 40; Acts 2; Luke 12:49-50God always deals with sin by fire. In Luke 3, John the Baptist announces two gifts from the Lord: His Son, and His Spirit. Baptism is the mark of both. In Luke 3:16, we see John explaining the coming of the Holy Spirit as a baptism of the fire of purification, revealing our sin and drawing us toward repentance and salvation through the Son. The mark of this baptism is not perfection in this life, but an awakening of spiritual sensation, discernment of good and...2020-12-1328 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastEmmanuel Is God with UsPastor Rusty Milton"Emmanuel is God With Us"Matthew 1:18-23 ESVIsaiah 7:10-14 ESVGod is God with us and is God for us. In Matthew 1 and Isaiah 7, God promises an incarnation: He would become man in order to keep His promise of an eternal kingdom to David. Emmanuel is simultaneously the sign of this promise being made and kept. This is directly applicable to us now: Emmanuel and his promises have not changed. Christ is the sign of God's love and faithfulness to us, as well as the fulfillment of that promise.2020-12-0633 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastRe-Canaanizing the LandPastor Rusty Milton"Re-Canaanizing the Land"1 Kings 16:29-34 ESVThe heart is an idol factory, and the more we have of them, the less we are satisfied. Idols always work to turn your life away from grace and into a spiritual wilderness. In 1 Kings 16:29, we are introduced to Ahab, the new king of Israel. Rather than seeking contentment and fulfilment in God, we immediately see him seeking satisfaction through his relationship with Jezebel (vs. 31) and the older Canaanite religions (vs. 32). We, similarly, tend to seek satisfaction in relationships, as well as man-centered religions that put...2020-11-2233 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastOvercoming Anxiety with the Fatherhood, Promises, and Providences of GodPastor Rusty MiltonLuke 12:22-34 ESV"Overcoming Anxiety with the Fatherhood, Promises, and Providences of God."Where do you find your security? If in your own control over situations, you are on "un-Fathered" ground, and your anxieties will seek to control you. Moreover, you won't be able to show the glory of God because of your fear of messing up. Find your security in the fatherhood, promises, and providences of God. In Luke 12, Jesus explains these principles by exhorting his listeners to overcome anxiety by knowing their value in God (vv. 22-30), and by considering...2020-10-2532 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastLying Prophets Are Always AroundPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 13:11-19 ESVThe greatest challenge to the church comes from false prophets who tell you they are speaking for God. In 1 Kings 13:11, we see a false prophet lying to God's true prophet, and thus bringing about the death of the true prophet. When the false prophet hears the news of God's prophecy against Jeroboam and his false religion, he sends for the young prophet (Vv. 11-13). He then deceives him into believing that he, too, has heard from the Lord, and that the young prophet should come to his house to eat...2020-10-0426 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGod's Response to Jeroboam's New ReligionPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 13:1-8 ESV"God's Response to Jeroboam's New Religion"We must look to the works of Christ, not the works of our flesh, to make us right with God. In 1 Kings 13, Jeroboam readies himself to begin worship ceremonies in his new temple when an unnamed prophet is sent by God to warn him of the consequences of false worship. Jeroboam responds with contempt, and commands the prophet to be arrested. To validate the prophet's message, the altar is cracked and Jeroboam's hand is withered. In this passage, we see grace extended to...2020-09-2727 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Turn of Affairs9/13/20Pastor Rusty Milton"A Turn of Affairs"1 Kings 12 ESVProvidence is God's performing his gracious purposes and promises to his people. Do we watch the events of the world through this lens, or through a man-centered lens? In 1 Kings 12, we read of Solomon's son, Rehoboam, ascending to the throne amidst a dissatisfied populace, still burdened under the heavy taxation and labor laws of Solomon. Rather than listen to the wisdom of the elders of Israel, Rehoboam listens to his spoiled peers, who encourage him to increase the burden on the population in an effort...2020-09-1329 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Divided HeartPastor Rusty MiltonLuke 16:13-17 ESV"A Divided Heart"We often separate our lives into the sacred and secular, but for the Christian, there is no such distinction. All is sacred. If we seek peace and security primarily in possessions, money, relationships, sports, or power, etc., they will possess and control us. In other words, when the heart is divided, your possessions will possess you. In Luke 16, Jesus speaks of the impossibility of serving both possessions and God, exhorting his hearers to serve God alone and thus escape the enslavement which comes from idolizing money...2020-08-2326 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Coming GentilesPastor Rusty Milton“The Coming Gentiles”1 King’s 10 ESVGod‘s love for us is expressed in the king he has given. In first kings 10:1-3, we see the queen of Sheba coming to ask questions of king Solomon. Despite the long and arduous journey to Israel, we see her recognizing that time with the king was worth the journey. As believers, we have a similar choice to make. We all have a daily collision between work and worship—the one thing necessary to do all our work well is to meditate on his word and spend...2020-08-1629 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFear Not, the Battle is the Lord'sPastor Rusty Milton1 Samuel 17 ESVYour view of man must be full of the Living God and his covenant promises to you. In 1 Samuel 17, we see David encountering a fear-filled Israelite army, terrorized and berated by Goliath's God-slandering challenges. The army's collective fear of man led to inaction (vs. 4-7), while David's older brother's fear fueled his resentment and bitterness toward David's God-filled stance on Goliath's blasphemy (Vs. 21-35). Even King Saul's fearfulness attempted to dissuade David from God's calling. Conversely, we see David countering each example of fear of man with God-centeredness. Similarly, when you...2020-08-0244 min

Explore the Latest Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsTrump-Style Negotiation: Powerful Strategies and Tactics for Mastering Every Deal by George H. RossPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/481947 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Trump-Style Negotiation: Powerful Strategies and Tactics for Mastering Every Deal Author: George H. Ross Narrator: Milton Bagby Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 17 minutes Release date: July 20, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Genres: Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: Trump became the worlds most famous negotiator with the publication of his million-copy seller, The Art of the Deal. That book told great stories, but it didnt explain how to negotiate like Trump. In Trump-Style Negotiation, George Ross explains how anyone can implement the tactics and strategies Trump used to rise...2020-07-2005 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe TemplePastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 8:1-12 ESV"The Temple"Because Christians are the temple of the Living God, we are to live all of life as if in the Divine Presence. In 1 Kings 8, we see the ark being raised up, the presence of God coming down to dwell in the temple, and the Israelites gathering for corporate worship. We, too, need to remember that, because God dwells within us as he did in the temple, we should engage in private and public worship. In this way, we connect and communicate with God, and experience h...2020-07-1923 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastHoliness and BeautyRusty Milton1 Kings 6 ESV"Holiness and Beauty"Where Christians find goodness, truth, and beauty, we find something we can enjoy and embrace. God created man that we might create. Sometimes we miss the place of art and beauty because it's seen as a waste of time, as though it has nothing to do with salvation. But we are creatures of our creative Creator, and he loves for us to create. In 1 Kings, we see the description of Solomon's temple: it's filled with gold, depictions of nature, and intricate ornamentation. We can look at this as...2020-07-1230 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastDiverse But Not DividedPastor Rusty Milton"Diverse But Not Divided1 Corinthians 1:10; John 17:20-21 ESVThe church must be diverse without division. In the church of Corinth, people were creating divisions based on burth, rank, money, education, and who they followed. But Paul schorted them to be united under the Lordship of, and mind of, Christ. Similarly, our divisions must be sanctified and brought under the Lordship of Christ. 1 Corinthians gives us 3 warnings about what is lost in division: Gospel ministry, God's glory, and God's presence. In John 17, however, we see Christ praying for unity to come as based...2020-06-2827 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastSacrificial LovePastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 3:16-28 ESVLove has measurables, the clearest example of which is whether or not someone is willing to sacrifice for you. The greatness of the Father's love for us is shown through Christ's willingness to sacrifice his life for you so that you might have an eternal relationship with him. In 1 Kings 3, we see King Solomon faced with a court case involving two prostitutes claiming a baby as their own (Vs. 16-18). Prostitutes were social pariahs, and yet Solomon was willing to take their case. Like them, God is willing t...2020-06-0731 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastA Hardened Determination to Win Will Lead to DestructionPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 2:13-25 ESVIn 1 Kings, Adonijah is once again shown to have a hardened determination to accomplish his goals, self-pity for what he's lost, and a demand for others to take up and accomplish his desires for him. But, a hardened determination to win leads to destruction. Adonijah exposes his self-centered dreams: When he comes to Bathsheba (Vs. 17), he is full of self-pity and asks for Abishag to be his wife. In the East, to marry a king's wife after he died was a bid for the th...2020-05-2424 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Untrained Heart Demands to Be KingPastor Rusty Milton1 Kings 1:1-10 ESVThe untrained heart demands to be king until it encounters the grace off Christ. What vision do you have for your children? What vision for their life? To be married? Successful careers? Be a born again believer and men and women of faith? Is your idea for their outcome in line with your parenting? In 1 Kings 1, we see that David's permissive parenting had resulted in Adonijah's rebellious heart, leading him to a military coup. If our parenting teaches our children that they are the "kings" of their longings, t...2020-05-1730 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBringing Truth Where Change is NeededPastor Rusty Milton"Bringing Truth Where Change is Needed"Sin is progressive, and there is a road it is trying to take the believer's life down--away from safety, church, support--toward a hardened place. When this happens, or when you see it happy, we are exhorted to show others the truth. We are to show them the Word so they can see clearly, and run back to Christ for restoration. We often think of exhortation as harsh words, impatience, or threats. We don't think of acting patiently, gently, and speaking in love to restore others, but that's...2020-05-1026 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastSowing and ReapingPastor Rusty Milton"Sowing and Reaping"Galatians 6:6-10 ESVMost people don't have a harvest mentality in life, as though what they do in this world doesn't matter. Paul says that such a view of life mocks God and is self-deceiving. There is a God who is the moral judge of the universe, and what we so in this life will be reaped in the next. One could say that the sowing is always the father of your reaping. Paul speaks of reaping in three main ways. 1) We are to sow in the W...2020-04-2627 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFruits of the SpiritPastor Rusty MiltonGalatians 6:1-3 ESVWhat if someone who has the Spirit gets entrapped and ensnared by sin? What's needed is for another believer to walk beside them, and help them bear their burden. This requires boldness in restoring others, and great humility--recognizing we are incapable of truly helping others without God, his grace, and his Spirit. Spiritual boldness (v. 1-2) necessitates walking in the Spirit and exhibiting the fruits of the Spirit. Such brothers and sisters are to correct and restore those who are ensnared by sin in all meekness and gentleness. G...2020-04-1925 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastResurrection ComfortPastor Rusty Milton"Resurrection Comfort"John 11:17-27 ESVWe are commanded to take comfort, and comfort others, in the resurrection of Christ. During these times of hardship, when you see that others are struggling, are you looking for opportunities to do so? In John 11, we see Jesus offering the resurrection as the ultimate comfort in the face of death and loss. With his resurrection, every single believer, joined to him in the Spirit, will rise with him again. This is where the believer takes the greatest comfort for ourselves and others. There are two comforts i...2020-04-1223 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFruit of the Spirit--Self-ControlGalatians 5:22 by Rev. Rusty MiltonSeries:Galatians"The Fruit of the Spirit--Self-Control" Galatians 5:22-23 ESV; Proverbs 25:28; Colossians 2:20-23; 1 Corinthians 9:23-25 Self-control is not abstinence, as if only defined by what I determine to give up and avoid. Rather, it's the Spirit's ability to govern my heart, and my willingness to submit to that governance continually. How is your self-control during this time of uncertainty? Biblical self-control is not a product of gimmicks or a matter of personal will-power. It's the power of the Holy Spirit over the desires of the...2020-03-2929 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFruit of the Spirit: Joy2/9/20Pastor Rusty Milton"Fruit of the Spirit: Joy"Galatians 5:22 ; Philippians 4:8; John 17:13-15 ESVGod has called you to joy; if, however, your life has no joy, there is disobedience in your walk. To live governed by the Holy Spirit, however, is a calling to joy. To find the Spirit's joy, we must have fellowship with God (John 17:13). In our daily lives, joy experienced through this fellowship extends to our thought life (Phil. 4:8). How can we apply this? Meditate on God's Word and the Gospel, listen to uplifting music, ask the Holy Spirit...2020-02-0926 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastFruit of the Spirit: LovePastor Rusty Milton"Fruit of the Spirit: Love"Galatians 5:22-25 ESVTrue love is from the Spirit and enables the heart to love God and others. Human love is centered on whatever pleases us in the moment, decays and deteriorates over time, and focuses on the very things which destroy us. God's love centers on what is righteous and pure, good, and filled with mercy and grace (1 John 1:5; 4:6). God's love is revealed in Jesus, who died for us while we were sinful and enemies of God. God's love is then expressed to us daily through...2020-02-0226 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastLed by the SpiritPastor Rusty MiltonGalatians 5:16-25 ESV"Led by the Spirit"A true Christian is one who not only has peace of conscience, but also a war within. In Galatians 5:16-18, Paul exhorts the church to walk in the Spirit; in other words, to submit, be governed by, and filled with the Holy Spirit daily. This allows believers to escape the controlling grasp of the flesh, which exerts its dominance when believers gratify its desires without repentance. But what are signs that one is walking in the Spirit versus the flesh? They are easily...2020-01-1929 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Great DividerPastor Rusty MiltonLuke 2:22-34 ESVDon't write your afflictions in stone while writing God's faithfulness in water. The Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon that he would not die until he saw Christ. Simeon was righteous and devout, and he was waiting for the "Consoler" to come as promised. Simeon warns Mary that a sword will pierce her soul, and that the child is appointed for the falling and rising of many in Israel. When we hear the gospel, we either fall (reject Him), or rise (believe in Him). God does much deeper things in...2019-12-2926 min

Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG Sexy Battle Wizards Holiday Special - Part 3Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they reach the dramatic conclusion of Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards.This week festive chaos ensues as our "heroes" make their final stand to try and save Christmas!Content Warnings:- Comic Blasphemy- Family ConflictThanks to this week's Patrons:Ghost, Amanda Williams, Elisabeth Banks, Brendan Tihane, Infini, PhoenixFlame, Saga Blomberg, Kristen Secrest, Genevieve A., Alexia De Leon, Corey Frampton, niblick_iii, Anna Loftus, Erin, Samantha Curtis, Alex, Ricky Dash, Samantha Cross, Sophie Talbot, Shiv...2019-12-2548 min

Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG Sexy Battle Wizards Holiday Special - Part 2Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they continue their adventure into Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards.This week the group infiltrates Santa's London headquarters. Will they be able to sleigh their foe or will their presents cause them to lose someone deer?Content Warnings:-Comic BlasphemyThanks to this week's Patrons:Rachel Attaway, Itzel Anayeli M., Emma Briannon, Annika Ekholm, Faine Greenwood, Jake The Fake Jake, Caitlin Martin, Avery Winther, Jamie Frew, Ebony Biar, Misha, Torsanist, Percival Shaw, Jack, Lee McNally, Jennifer, Elliot H T, David D...2019-12-1840 min

Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastRQG Sexy Battle Wizards Holiday Special - Part 1Join Alex, Bryn, and Helen as they set out to save Christmas in this special play through of Grant Howitt's Sexy Battle Wizards!This week we meet the group's sexy characters: Lady Voluptuousness, Apocrypha Ponzie, and Kevin.Thanks to this week's Patrons:Jennifer Southerland, Travis Boillat, Ali Cillov, Berlin Kofoed, Agnieszka Bogdan, Curtis Y Takahashi, Emily James, Alix Bernier, Nanna, ealyblu, Evelyn Scidmore, Ori Griffin, Melissa Koetzle, Izzy Edmonds, Laiska, Alex, Grey G, benja✌✨, Erin Graham, Rebecca McVeighIf you'd like to join them visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill 2019-12-1150 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastChrist Formed in You12/8/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Christ Formed in You"Galatians 4:12-20 ESVSomething is always influencing us, and we, in turn, influence others. If we are controlled by the self-centered beliefs of the world, we will seek to accomplish all our own desires and dominate others (Vs. 16-17). If, on the other hand, we are being lead by the mind and love of Christ, we will encourage others to be formed into the image of Christ (Vs. 12). Selfishness must be replaced by Godly love in your life. What is being formed in you?2019-12-0830 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastAdopted into the Family of GodPastor Rusty Milton"Adopted into the Family of God"Galatians 3:26-4:6 ESVFirst and foremost, our identity is a child of God, adopted into his family. The chief way God has shown his glory is by adopting rebels into his family, regenerating their nature and giving them rights and privileges as true children of God. God gives rights as his children through what Christ has done: because Christ bore our debts, we have a new legal relationship with the Father and are free to be adopted. Through our adoption, God gives us the...2019-11-2433 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastLaw Is a Servant of GracePastor Rusty Milton"Law is a Servant of Grace"Galatians 3:19-26 ESVThe function of Law and Grace in the Christian's life can sometimes be confusing. Paul addresses the church's perplexity in Galatians 3, where he explains that Law is the servant of Grace. Specifically, Law is the guardian and tutor, showing us the truth of our sin and helping us understand God's Grace in adopting us into His family and providing a Savior. Once our sins are covered in Grace, we are then able to (imperfectly) follow the Law in order to glorify...2019-11-1732 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBewitched Believers11/3/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Bewitched Believers"Galatians 3:1-5 ESVIn Galatians 3, Paul reprimands the church for receiving the Spirit (and even partaking in miracles) by faith, yet nevertheless turning back to religious practices for certainty of salvation. Like the church in Galatia, we often turn back to religious observance as a means to feel secure in our salvation. But Paul's message is clear: we grow in Christ the same way we began--in faith. We enter Christianity by hearing the Gospel and responding by repenting through faith (Vs. 1-2), and grow spiritually through t...2019-11-0329 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Magna Carta of Christian FreedomPastor Rusty milton"The Magna Carta of Christian Freedom"Galatians 2:15-21 ESVChristianity is not about what you've done for God, but what God has done for you. Many Christians believe God's love is conditional depending on how they are doing. In Galatians, however, Paul holds out the two arms of faith to combat this tendency: resting and receiving. Resting in Christ, and receiving him as our Lord and King--to rule and reign in our lives in as much as his work atones for our own sins. By faith, we rest in Christ...2019-10-2729 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastOut of Step with the GospelPastor Rusty Milton "Out of step with the Gospel" Galatians 2:11- 15 ESV We cannot live in line with the gospel unless we understand God's provision for salvation. Living under the law makes us more fearful of the sin around us than the sin in us. This leads us to become a mass of pride, self righteousness, judgmental attitudes, and fear. This fear naturally leads us to hypocrisy because our focus becomes how others perceive us. But the gospel brings freedom from The fear of man because the focus is solely on what Christ has do...2019-10-2036 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastNot Man Pleasing but What God was Pleased to DoPastor Rusty Milton"Not Man-Pleasing, but What God Was Please to Do"Galatians 1:11-24 ESVDo you yearn for the approval of those around you, but feel overwhelmed with the fear of rejection ? To follow Christ is to be free from the slavery of man-pleasing. Paul addresses this notion in Galatians 1, declaring that his message is focused not on pleasing those in the church, but on spreading the Gospel of Christ. And the Gospel fundamentally focuses on what God was pleased to do for mankind, not on what will please mankind. Let the...2019-09-2935 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGrace for Hard Boiled SinnersPastor Rusty Milton"Grace for the Hard Boiled Sinners"Galatians 1:1-10 ESVGod calls us in Gospel-grace. God gives us his righteousness through Christ, not through any of our own righteousness. The world calls us to a different "gospel," one which emphasizes political, ceremonial, or legal righteousness, and is human-centric. The true gospel, however, is focused solely on Christ and Christ alone--seeking neither to add nor take away anything. Where do you find your righteousness?Galatians 1:1-10 English Standard Version (ESV)Greeting1...2019-09-2231 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastRepairing Our Strength and Restoring Our ConditionPastor Rusty Milton"Repairing Our Strength and Restoring Our Condition"Isaiah 65 ESVWhen Jesus returns to make all things new, all the effects of the curse will be reversed. Our hearts and minds will be renewed to the degree that we will no longer dwell on the struggles of life. We will rejoice and be glad in all that God creates (Vs 18), because the effects of sin and misery are gone, and God will participate in our joy. Our bodies will be revived and will be primed to enjoy the works of our...2019-09-1533 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastWhen Christ Reigns Everything Gets Better8/11/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"When Christ Reigns, Everything Gets Better"Isaiah 60 ESVWhen Christ reigns, everything gets better. In Isaiah 60, the prophet foretells of a time when God brings redemption and justice to the world. During this time, Christ's glory will rest upon the church (Vs. 1-2), draw the nations out of darkness (Vs. 8), and be sufficient to satisfy our every need (Vs. 20). When this time commences, the church will finally be transformed to be like Jesus, and our days of mourning will be ended. All things will be set aright and...2019-08-1133 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGrieving or Gracious Words8/4/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Grieving or Gracious Words"Ephesians 4:25-30Our words must not give grief, but grace to those who hear. In Ephesians 4, Paul warns the church of Ephesus that unwholesome talk grieves the Holy Spirit. This grief rebounds onto us, blinding our eyes and deafening our ears to the Spirit. Likewise, he exhorts the church to speak words which give grace to those who hear (Vs 29)--building them up and meeting their needs. To be in a position to do this, we must be intimately involved in the lives of...2019-08-0423 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGod keeping David from Becoming SaulPastor Rusty milton1 Samuel 25:1-13God often interrupts and intercedes for us when we are on the road to folly. In 1 Samuel 25, we see two characters juxtaposed by the choices they make: one foolish, and the other wise. In Verses 1-3, we see Nabal, who, due to his greed, refuses to help David in his time of need. In comparison, in verse 14, we see his wife, Abigail, innocent of her husband's folly, but taking the guilt on herself and interceding for her husband, despite his lack of contrition. God, like Abigail, intercedes for us and...2019-07-1435 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastEvil Spirits7/7/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Evil Spirits"2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; 1 Timothy 4:1-3; Ephesians 2:1-3; Ephesians 6:12; Hebrews 2: 14-15Throughout history, the Church has taken 2 approaches to demons: to "see" them behind every bad thing that might happen, or to conversely rationalize them away as a relic belief, rooted in the ancients' misunderstanding of mental illness. As believers, how should we understand demons? Neither extreme satisfies the Biblical portrayal of evil spirits, which presents demons as fallen, sinful angels who gave up their position of heavenly authority because they desired more power, and who remain at...2019-07-0732 min

Rusty SonnetsRusty Sonnets #9 - Sonnet 23 “Methought I Saw My Once Espoused Saint” by John MiltonEverybody has woken up from a dream in which they meet someone who they thought they would never see again. Now imagine the same thing for the act of seeing itself. This week we have our first encounter (but definitely not the last) of the poetry of John Milton. This famous, turnless sonnet details a dream that he had of his sadly departed wife.Intro and Background- 00.00Poem - 10.05Analysis - 11.15Niall Wanders Off On One... Wooo!!! 30.08Poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44746/sonnet-23-methought-i-saw-my-late-espoused-saint This is a public episode. If...2019-05-1738 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Suffering Servant, Part 23/24/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Suffering Servant, Part 2"Isaiah 49:1-7 ESVIn Isaiah 49, the prophet foretells Israel's national unbelief in the face of their Messiah's ministry. Despite this, however, God the Father assures his "suffering servant" that he will redeem not only many in Israel, but many from the nations of the world as the fruition of his ministry. In a smaller way, many believers share in the struggle Christ faced when we see the fruits of our ministries on earth seem to fail. But like Christ, we must trust that the results...2019-03-2433 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastPeace In Anxious Times3/17/2019Pastor Rusty Milton"Peace in Anxious Times"Philippians 4:2-7 ESVPeace comes when you look at very situation in life as being under God's sovereignty. In Philippians 4, Paul exhorts believers in the church to reconcile following conflict. Whatever the reason, dissension had sprung up in the Philippian church, and was robbing the believers of peace and unity (vs. 2) No matter how mature we may be, it's always possible for believers to lose the peace of the Gospel through sin. Reconciliation, however, is available when, rather than focusing on our pride, we...2019-03-1727 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBeholding the Glory of Christ, Part 22/17/2019Pastor Rusty Milton2 Corinthians 4 ESV"Beholding the Glory of Christ, Part 2"Any comfort for present trials, and all future blessing, come from fixing our minds on the glory of Christ. In the present, we view Christ by faith. In II Corinthians 4:3,6, Paul explains how the first work of the Spirit is to shine light and truth into our hearts, thus allowing us to see and understand who Jesus is. The second work of the Spirit will be to transform us into the likeness of Christ in eternity, thus enabling us to v...2019-02-1733 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastBeholding the Glory of Christ, Part 1Pastor Rusty Milton"Beholding the Glory of Christ, Pt. 1"2 Corinthians 3:14-18 ESVHow do we grow spiritually? How do we have everlasting joy? It's by exposing ourselves to God's glory. His glory--his nature and greatness-- is revealed through Jesus. The believer's greatest need, therefore, is to see, experience, know, and enjoy his glory, because it is THE mechanism of change in our lives. In 2 Corinthians, Paul teaches the church that, although mankind is lost, and God's glory is veiled in darkness (Vs. 14-15), he reveals his glory through and within Jesus. Knowing Jesus...2019-02-1033 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastGod's Commitment to His Own Glory Is Also Our Greatest Good2/3/2019 Pastor Rusty Milton"God's Commitment to His Own Glory"Isaiah 48 ESVGod's commitment to himself and his glory is our greatest assurance that he will also be committed to us. When Israel rebelled for years, there was on hope: that God's name was still upon them as promised in the covenants of Israel. In Isaiah 48, we see God portrayed as eager to defer his anger and show grace because of these covenant promises (Vs. 9-11). Through the prophet, God also shows how following his commandments will not only bring glory to h...2019-02-0331 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastThe Invisible Hand of Providence1/20/19Pastor Rusty MiltonIsaiah 45:7-13"The Invisible Hand of God"God's purpose is to bring righteousness and redemption in everything He does. Providence means His Fatherly hand of God over His Creation. We shrink and belittle God when we attribute suffering to bad luck, karma, or mother nature. This passage from Isaiah reveals God's declaration of His Sovereignty and Providence. God brings light and well-being, as well as darkness and calamity. How is God sovereign over evil, yet never the source of evil or sin? Because of the principle o...2019-01-2132 min

First Presbyterian Church (Dothan AL) PodcastOn the Road to Full Joy1/6/2019"On the Road to Full Joy"Pastor Rusty MiltonJohn 15:8-5Full joy is found in full pursuit of glorifying God and bearing much fruit. The fruit we bear shows the character of Christ: love, joy, peace. Because it is from his character, its growth and manifestation comes from constant contact with Christ (Vs. 8). We must also abide in Christ's love by being faithful and keeping his commands, preparing for his return, and pursuing joy through communion with him (vs.9).John 15:5-8 English Standard Version (ESV)5 I...2019-01-0626 min