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FBC Independence PodcastOur Nation’s Strength - How can I help?I recently read an article in a Christian publication featuring a young woman in her 20s with a bright smile and confident presence. Expecting a testimony of faith, I was surprised to learn she was a successful porn star, earning over $40 million in just two years. Despite her profession, she claimed a strong Christian faith, saying, “I have a close relationship with my church, and I love God. I believe He will forgive your sins for anything, and I think He’s happy that I’m successful.”
She acknowledged that her work may be sinful but seemed to rely...2025-06-2939 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Church on a Mission: Go, Love, BelongWhat does it truly mean to be the Church? This week, we explore our calling to Go into the world with purpose, Love like Jesus with compassion, and Belong as one united Body of Christ. Whether in our workplaces, neighborhoods, or everyday routines, God is sending us to make a difference. Let’s step into the mission together!
Your support is invaluable in spreading our ministry. By sharing our videos, you help build a strong community of believers. We appreciate your contributions and encourage you to inspire others to join our mission. Your involvement keeps our...2025-06-2233 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: The Apostle JohnWhen I was a student back in ‘Preacher School,” I was having a difficult time in one of my classes, which dealt with interpreting the Old Testament. I didn’t like what the teacher was teaching. I disagreed with his interpretation of a great story from the days of the Hebrew people before Jesus. At one point in his lecture, the teacher stopped and asked for questions; I immediately shot up my hand! He called on me, and I said, a little too aggressively, that I disagreed with what he had said about the story. This started a very difficult d...2025-05-2540 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: JacobOne of my friends from my early years in school was a red-headed boy named Mike. Mike and I were pretty good friends, and we got along well – no arguments or fussing, as far as I can remember. My family was relatively mild in behavior. Dad was a Deacon in our church, and my mother was the church organist. Still, Mike's family was different than mine! His dad was a known 'fighter' in our small community and had several run-ins with the local police. He was nice enough, but would grow violent quickly when tensions or disagreements arose. This trait w...2025-05-1839 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: AbrahamPeople's past experiences often prepare them for meaningful roles—like George Washington's background as a surveyor preparing him to lead in battle. Similarly, biblical figures like Abraham were uniquely shaped by their lives to fulfill God's purposes.
Abraham's story is a prime example of obedient faith. At 75 years old, seemingly out of nowhere, God called him to leave his home and everything familiar to go to a new land. Abraham responded with trust and immediate obedience, even though the call was disruptive and demanding. His willingness to follow God's lead—despite age, uncertainty, and sacrifice—made hi...2025-04-2736 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Last Words of Jesus: Father, Into Thy Hands I Commit My Spirit
Some time ago, I stumbled upon a video produced by a Christian organization about Easter. Rather than a serious-minded drama depicting Jesus on the cross, or Roman soldiers mocking Jesus and gambling for his garment as he hung in the background, it was something very different! A very creative teacher had instructed a group of elementary-age children to write their version of the Easter weekend events, which they had been studying in class for some time. Along with the story they told, they also drew pictures of Jesus talking to his disciples, standing in front of the crowd as they yel...2025-04-2036 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Last words of Jesus: It is FinishedHave you ever considered the question, "What is God's will for my life?" That is a serious question! When I was in college at a Christian school, this was the 'hot topic' for many of the sermons we heard during group Chapel. Preachers would talk loud and long about how important it was to find and live out God's will for our lives. There were formulas for success; some made sense, and others seemed silly and even simplistic. The whole idea was that God's will was some 'plan for our lives,' giving purpose to our existence, leading us to th...2025-04-1335 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Last Words of Jesus: Woman, behold your sonIn one of His final moments on the cross, Jesus speaks powerful words found in John 19:26-27—words that show His deep love, compassion, and purpose. Join us as we explore how Jesus remembered His mother, cared for her, and honored her, even in His suffering. Through this act, He not only fulfilled His duty as a son but also revealed the heart of God and invited us into a greater spiritual family. This is a message of love, connection, and invitation—one that still speaks to us today.
Your support is invaluable in spreading our m...2025-03-3019 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Last Words of Jesus: Today, you will be with meI grew up in a large family, where I was number 5 out of 6; the youngest was my little sister, a pretty, quiet little blonde who went through a several-year period of frailty and illness, which she eventually outgrew. Interestingly, due to her physical condition, she lived with a persistent, irrational fear that our parents were going to die and leave our family without anyone to care for us. She would cling to our mother, day after day, worrying about mom dying and leaving her; she was beside herself! Fortunately, everyone stayed healthy, and she grew up to become strong and...2025-03-2336 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Lat Words of Jesus: Father, Forgive ThemI recently read through an online discussion regarding God's forgiveness. The format was simple: The question posed was: According to Christianity, will criminals like rapists, serial killers, and school shooters go to Heaven if they ask God for forgiveness before dying?" Predictably, the answers and opinions varied widely!
Here are a few examples of the hundreds of responses given:
"If someone sincerely repents of their sins, they are forgiven."
"Asking for forgiveness" isn't enough; they must repent in their heart – their core, and be changed. God sees through BS. But yes...2025-03-1636 minFBC Independence PodcastNothing But the BloodI often think of one of my favorite hymns, that goes like this:
What can wash away my sin?" with a refrain, "Nothing but the blood of Jesus."
The song is simple yet profound in its meaning—the blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, is God's way of washing away the guilt and stain of sin in our lives!
In one of the Apostle Paul's letters to the church at Corinth, he spoke on the issue of the blood of Jesus. Here is some of what he said...2025-03-1031 minFBC Independence PodcastEvangelism: A Chance to Follow JesusIt is sometimes hard to follow Jesus!
In the book of Acts in the Bible, we find a record of events in the early Church. One story, found in chapter 16, tells of an episode in the life of Paul the Apostle and his associate Silas. These two preachers of the Gospel were traveling through the city of Philippi, and they were being followed by a group of men who 'owned' a slave girl who had a spirit of divination. This young girl followed Paul and Silas for days, shouting to anyone who would hear, "These men...2025-03-0240 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Power of Giving: Giving Unites UsSeveral years ago, I was getting ready to attend a musical concert at the church where I served as pastor; I and many others were really looking forward to it, as we got a famous guitarist to come and perform, along with his band. It was going to be a great night! Unfortunately, our older building had other plans….
About an hour before the concert started, I got a call from our custodian; our sewer line had blocked up, and our basement was filling with sewage! I thought about canceling the concert, but I knew that many would...2025-02-2336 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Power of Giving: Giving Heals OthersI recently heard a story of a young couple who began to feel that their well-funded, organized, all-American lifestyle was starting to feel empty and meaningless. So, they decided to have children, which ultimately didn't work out, as they could not conceive. The next step for them was taking care of foster children and then adopting a couple of their foster kids. Along the way of working in the foster care system, though, they recognized an ongoing problem: most of the young, single mothers who were losing their kids to foster care did not have the ability or resources to d...2025-02-1736 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Power of Giving: Giving Heals UsAs I sit in my office, I notice models of cars and motorcycles, along with a few gift books and knick-knacks lining the shelf. Each of these items holds memories for me, collected over my 45 years of ministry. The goofiest gift—and the one I can't help but share the story about—is my "wild moose" coffee cup. It's a large porcelain cup that looks like a bull moose crashed through it, with its head and antlers sticking out one side and its legs sprawled out the other. Flashy, quirky, and definitely not something my wife would permit in our...2025-02-0935 minFBC Independence PodcastThe 3:16s of the Bible: Say Yes to God's CallWhen I first began preaching over 45 years ago, I began performing weddings for various couples in my community. I would meet with the couples, plan the wedding, and usually offer a couple of counseling sessions. I would teach them about handling their anger, working with the in-laws, and generally trying to 'keep the peace' in the home to keep the marriage together. After a few years of this, I began to understand what the couple needed to hear. As they would talk, I could anticipate and address some of the problem areas in their relationship. In many of the coupl...2025-02-0239 minFBC Independence PodcastThe 3:16's of the Bible: Another StartSome time ago, I called a credit card company multiple times regarding an unexplained charge on my credit card bill. I left several messages, and when I finally got through to a human being, I could not understand the service agent due to his heavy foreign accent. Although I asked him several times to repeat himself, I still could not understand what he said. In disgust, I told the individual, "Thank you for your time," and hung up the phone. I eventually paid the charge, which, although just a few dollars, was a major aggravation on my part. I was a...2025-01-2635 minFBC Independence PodcastDeacon Ordination: Lyle Hornaday and The 3:16s of the Bible: God's Call for JusticeYears ago, I heard a ruckus in the basement of our home – my young daughters were at it again! "It's not fair!" One said, "Yet, it is fair," said the other. This went on for some time. I eventually went downstairs and tried to calm them down, but I must admit, I failed! I tried my best to make sense of the situation and perhaps inject some peace and justice into the situation – but I could not! It was one of those situations where one had been given a privilege by virtue of being two years older than the other; whe...2025-01-2030 minFBC Independence PodcastThe 3:16s of the BibleYears ago, my dad was driving us through the Ozarks while on vacation, looking for "cheap gas." Back in those days, (the mid-1960s), there were often so-called 'gas wars,' where competing gas stations would try to lure in customers from other stations with lower gas prices. So intense was the competition that even a penny or two difference per gallon could make a huge difference! At some point during this search, it became apparent that the 'cheap gas' being pursued was nowhere to be found; in disgust, my father asserted, in an angry tone, "I'll never pay $.25 for...2025-01-1240 minFBC Independence PodcastVan Wey Family Update and The Incarnation: The WhoAn update from Rob Van Wey on his missionary work with Soldiers in North Carolina.
"For God so loved the world."
One of the most familiar passages out of the Christian Bible, this passage is always appropriate! In creation, "For God so loved the world." In good times and bad, "For God so loved the world." In life and death, "For God so loved the world." In all situations, the message of God's eternal love for us all can bring comfort, guidance, and joy. God loves us all!
Especially in times like the Chris...2024-12-2234 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Incarnation: The WhyLast week, we began a series on The Incarnation of Jesus. We pondered an answer to the question, "What is the Incarnation," and learned that the act of God the Son, coming in human flesh, was the simplest way to understand the Incarnation. It was a miraculous act demonstrating God's willingness to do great and mighty things to help humanity. This week, we will consider an answer to the question, "Why did the Incarnation occur?"
Let's take a quick look at the condition of man. The Bible teaches us that we were created in innocence and pe...2024-12-1536 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Incarnation: The What"With."
A simple term, really. A word that can truly 'make a difference' in one's life or a specific situation. Here are a few examples: "Will you come with me?" "May I come with you?" Or, perhaps, "It would mean so much to me if you would come with us."
When used in such a way, the term "with" can refer to an invitation, an expression of devotion or love, and maybe even a desire for something more in a relationship.
In Old Testament times, it was understood that there was a sort...2024-12-0824 minFBC Independence PodcastAgain and Again with Special Guests Speaker Brian FormanGuest Speaker: Brian Forman
"Again and Again," Mark 1:9-15
Brian serves on the Senior Leadership Team at CBF, helping to coordinate congregational ministries. Brian lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Denise, and they have two adult children.
Your support is invaluable in spreading the message of our ministry. By sharing our podcasts with your friends and family, you play a significant role in building a community of believers who find strength in our shared faith. We sincerely appreciate your contributions and urge you to inspire others to join us in t...2024-11-2530 minFBC Independence PodcastThe 3:16s of the Bible: The Gift of LoveGood morning, FBC! It's an honor to be filling in for Pastor Kevin while he's taking a well deserved week off. Since this morning is our Operation Christmas Child Celebration Sunday, I thought I'd extend Rev Kev's 3:16s of the Bible sermon series. This project allows us to send a shoebox filled with gifts and essentials to children in need, helping them experience the tangible love of God.
Our message will focus on several scriptures—all 3:16 verses from various books of the Bible—that remind us of the core values behind this mission. Each verse speak...2024-11-1727 minFBC Independence Podcast3:16 of the Bible: I Hear You!The book of Exodus, the second book in the Bible, is the story of how God rescued the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt. This powerful narrative of liberation and faith is at the core of our ministry's mission, inspiring us to bring hope and freedom to those in need. Here is a little bit of historical background:
Egypt was at the peak of its political and military power, dominating the world. This powerful nation conquered smaller nations at will, taking captives from the population and selling them into slavery. Smaller migrant groups already in the country wer...2024-11-1038 minFBC Independence PodcastRelationships: The Damage is DoneSeveral years I was conducting a wedding for a young couple in the church where I served as pastor. I met with them a couple of times to plan the ceremony and discuss the issues, and all seemed well. Both were Christian, young, and in love, and seemed to get along very well. The big day arrived, and a few minutes before the ceremony began, I met with the groom behind the stage, waiting for the correct time to enter the auditorium. We talked about the wedding plans, and the young man commented that their planning process had been rela...2024-11-0347 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Get Up, and Get Busy!Not too long ago, I watched a TV program focusing on the use of what are called 'service robots,' which are becoming commonly used worldwide; it was a fascinating program. One of the 'robots' that was very popular was the 'robot dog,' which is in use in several large cities worldwide. This 'dog' could walk up and down stairs and is equipped with a camera and lights, a 'sniffer,' and, in the future, may be equipped with a weapon – all controlled by a remote officer nearby. The 'dog' is fearless, of course, and can go into situat...2024-10-2741 minFBC Independence PodcastFiniding Your Place: Live with Integrity and ConvictionWhile in high school, I got into a huge argument with one of my good friends; we almost came to blows! We finally calmed ourselves down and ended up laughing at ourselves due to the nature of the argument. Our big blow-out resulted from a fairly ordinary discussion for high-school boys: we all worked on our cars, and we would compare notes about tools, techniques, and in this instance, which oil was best to use in our older v8 engines. He commented that a particular oil brand was best, and I countered that another brand, the one I preferred, was...2024-10-2039 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Look to God as Your Source of Courage & StrengthI recently attended a cross-country track meet so that I could cheer on my teenage daughter, who is well on her way to becoming a successful athlete. In a cross-country meet, the parents and families of the runners stand at different parts of the course and cheer their loved ones on. Then, everyone rushes to the finish line to yell like crazy, hoping that the support will give the runners an extra 'push' across the finish line. It's great fun!
At this meet, the course was in a very hilly location. At the first station, all the pare...2024-10-1329 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: God in the Details of Your LifeYears ago, as a student at a Baptist college, I heard a sermon that seemed so right – but was absolutely wrong! The speaker said something like this: "If you have sin in your life, God won't be able to use you; He will just use someone else and wait for you to get your life straightened out." I, and all the other ministerial students at that service said loudly, "Amen!" The message was a 'hit the sinners hard-with-the-gospel' approach that appealed to our youthful enthusiasm and affirmed our convictions regarding sin, and Christians who aren't 'serious' about Jesus. We all wen...2024-09-2945 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Finding Your Purpose Through Following Jesus
Finding Your Purpose Through Following Jesus
Your support is not just important; it's crucial in spreading the message of our Ministry. By sharing these videos with your friends and family, you are not just helping us reach more people. You are playing a significant role in creating a community of believers who can find solace and strength in our shared faith. Your role in this mission is not just invaluable, but it's integral. We are grateful for your contribution and urge you to continue your support and inspire others to join us in this mission. Your involvement is not just a...2024-09-2231 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Accept Your God-Given StrengthsHave you ever noticed that not everyone can do the same things? I've noticed this with a couple of my grandchildren; they are both beautiful and healthy but have very different abilities! One was born to be 'on stage;' she is a natural entertainer and, even while very young, is comfortable performing in front of a large crowd. She can sing, act, and do anything on stage without getting nervous! Another of my grandchildren is a stone-cold academic and a top-tier athlete. She scores near-perfect in almost all of her classes, memorizes vast amounts of information easily, and is gro...2024-09-1532 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Open your heart to God’s truthThere has been a recent series of ads on Facebook, all dealing with the power of our choices. The ads are all very similar: On one side is a man who is well-muscled and physically fit, and the words "This is hard" across the top of the picture; on the other side is a picture of a man who is obviously overweight and unhealthy, with the words, "This is hard." And then, along the bottom border, is the phrase, "Choose your hard." The meaning is clear – 'You can choose the 'hard' of exercise and self-discipline and get a certain result...2024-09-0836 minFBC Independence PodcastFinding Your Place: Finding and Living the life God has planned for youThere are many ways by which people 'define' their lives and choose to live:
Some time ago, I stumbled upon an ad for one of those ancestry services that became so popular. The ad focused on the story of a man who had always believed he was of German ancestry. So, to carry on the tradition of his German heritage, he often dressed in traditional Bavarian clothes, sang songs and performed in dance groups that featured German traditions. He was happy with his Germanic heritage and made many good friends through these activities. Interestingly, though, when...2024-09-0244 minFBC Independence PodcastFake News from The Church What you believe isn’t as important as how strongly you believe itWe've all heard crazy stories that are all but unbelievable, haven't we? Interestingly, though, no matter how bizarre a story is, a few almost always believe it to be true. This is especially true with stories of alien abductions – people who say that they were taken captive by aliens from another world. One of the first of these 'abduction' stories hit the news way back in September 1961, and it made quite a splash!
The couple involved in this story were a husband and wife named Barney and Betty Hill. They made their story public and follow...2024-08-2545 minFBC Independence PodcastFake News from the Church: You have to be perfect to have God’s help in your lifeHave you ever read a 'news report' that didn't sound quite right? Are you familiar with the term 'fake news?
Some time ago, I came across an article discussing the years-long fight to get 'fat' out of our American diet. Years ago, scientists had supposedly proven that fat in our diets was a terrible problem and that if we eliminated fats from our foods, we would be thinner, healthier, and probably look better! Interestingly enough, researchers have recently begun to turn away from that perspective. Even as many have eliminated fats from their diets, our people...2024-08-1839 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Deceitfulness of This WorldScratch Lotto – Win money, get the girl, travel, have a big house with a pool!
That's the commercial, isn't it? It's always the same with the various get-rich-quick schemes: Spend just a little bit of money, take your chances, and even if you lose, you're closer to winning. If you lose, just buy another ticket, and eventually, you'll win, and it will all be yours! And literally, millions of people have bought tickets, over and over, for decades. For some, it's 'just for fun,' but ,it is a life-long obsession for others.
The tragedy of it all is...2024-07-1438 minFBC Independence PodcastWorry: Don’t Let Life Get You DownYears ago, as college students, my fiancé and I made many friends – it was a wonderful time in our lives! One young woman that comes to mind was attractive, energetic, upbeat, friendly, and a true pleasure to have around. She and my fiancé became quite close, and Tammy (my fiancé) revealed that our good friend had a problem – she was, I was told, “a worrier.” This was such a problem in her life that she often could not sleep and tended to ‘fret’ over things that sometimes seemed very minor. As time passed, her worries increased, and this young, attractive woman de...2024-07-0740 minFBC Independence PodcastGod’s Work Among The NationsI recently discovered something I'd been searching for – a first-hand account of one of my Father's experiences aboard the U.S.S. Birmingham cruiser during WWII. The ship was ordered to come alongside the U.S.S. Princeton, an aircraft carrier burning for several days. Supposedly, it was safe, as all thought the fires were out. Unfortunately, that was not true! While in tow alongside the Birmingham, the ship exploded, killing over 800 soldiers on deck and causing significant damage to the Birmingham. My Father was put to work cleaning up the body parts for the next couple of days, and t...2024-06-3040 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: God can help us change the WorldI grew up in a typical Baptist church in the Midwest, and I remember well when I first heard of the Holy Spirit. It seemed that no one really understood who or what the Holy Spirit was! Particularly challenging was the public anger aimed at those who often spoke of the Holy Spirit and began to practice and manifest the " signs of the spirit," such as speaking in tongues and all things "charismatic." Churches split over these issues, and I was confused and a little bit suspicious of those who said 'too much' of The Holy Spirit!
2024-06-1744 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: God Helps Us By Giving Us Belonging
God Can Give us a sense of belonging.
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2024-06-0932 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: God can help us when we hurttalk about what had made a positive difference in their grief process. They were church members, practicing Christians, and began to experience peace when they prayed. Nothing of the situation changed, of course, but their prayers seemed to help. Too, the prayers of their friends began to make a dramatic impact. They said they really couldn’t explain it, but they could “feel” when others were praying for them! Many in their church visited and sat with them for months, talking and praying and sometimes just sitting with them silently. The couple said these times of Christian fellowship were what got the...2024-06-0238 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: Jesus can help us after we fallSome time ago, I was walking in a large crowd of people during a local street fair when I encountered a young Latino family. The crown was large and a little loud, and the young mama held her children close. She was calming one, holding another, and keeping up a pleasant chatter with the family, a big smile on her face the whole time. I could not understand what she was saying, as I don’t understand the Spanish language; at the same time, though, I could tell what she was saying to her family: “Calm down, I’m right here...2024-05-2630 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: God can guide us in this life.A few weeks ago, my wife and I got into our car and pulled out of the driveway, going down the hill. I looked over at Tammy, and, as she looked at her phone, she commented, “Siri, find (the address we were given for an event). Siri said something in her pleasant, annoying, computer-generated voice and gave us directions in a timely fashion for the next hour or so. On our way, I got confused in one of the new Round-a-bouts in K.C., and Siri, without insulting me at all, re-directed us immediately. Even though we had to go thr...2024-05-1942 minFBC Independence PodcastWhy Should You Follow Jesus? God loves us, and Wants to Save usIf you go to a “DIY” section of any bookstore or Library, you will find a fascinating and entertaining series of books, the titles all beginning with a very similar title: Computing for Dummies, How to Fix Everything for Dummies, Woodworking for Dummies, etc. There are over 30 books in this top-rated series! In fact, the DIY section in most bookstores is often very large – we in our culture have a very strong desire to do things ourselves without hiring someone else to complete a task or fix something broken.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could fix...2024-05-0533 minFBC Independence PodcastReasons We Follow Jesus: He’s The Only God There IsOur nation is currently in a political ‘battle’ to choose a new President. Although some enjoy this experience, most of us rather dread the whole process: One candidate criticizes the other, political parties and followers line up with ‘their’ candidate, and we are forced to endure a seemingly endless number of political speeches, TV commercials, and even cleverly-written bumper stickers. Worst of all, in my opinion, is the continuous pleading of the candidates, each saying essentially the same thing: “Vote for me,”“Join me,” and, finally, “Follow me.”
Of course, we all understand and accept this—we know that people m...2024-04-2134 minFBC Independence PodcastLive In the World, Not Of ItRev Kev is on vacation this week, so Pastor Dave is filling in. He shares a message about how Christians can Live In the World, Not Of It.
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If you would like to stay up to date on all things FBC, download our App by clicking here: https://a3a.me/firs...2024-04-1432 minFBC Independence PodcastCrowns of BlessingFollowing Jesus is easy and clear—until it isn't! What I mean by that is when someone first receives Jesus as Savior, the issue is usually very simple: "Do you want to be forgiven of your sins and commit to following Jesus?" The answer is usually, "Yes, I do." However, at some point, when the new convert begins to struggle against the sin that is their life, or they struggle with biblical teachings that challenge them, they begin to realize just how 'extreme' this Christian faith can become!
The 'extreme' nature of the faith occurs in...2024-04-0738 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: ThomasSeveral years ago, my wife and I bumped into an old college friend; he was a great guy, and we both liked him very much. He went by a nickname that fit his character, and I could never remember calling him by his proper name. He seemed ok with that, so I had no reason to question the practice. When we ran into this old friend, he was with his young wife, whom we had never met. I walked up to him and called him by the nickname I had always used, and the situation immediately became very awkward...2024-03-3132 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: Joseph and MaryI was talking to a good friend recently, and we were lamenting that it was becoming increasingly difficult to believe what our political leaders would tell us. Sometimes, it is obvious they do not understand what they are talking about; sometimes, we get the distinct impression that we are being lied to, even though we cannot prove it. To emphasize that this has happened before, I mentioned a report that recently came out regarding our government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in the spring of 2020. The report clarified that many mistakes were made, including false information being...2024-03-2441 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: JonahHave you ever heard a story that seemed impossible? The Bible has many such stories!
In one Old Testament book, the book of Jonah, there is the story of a man who was in a boat during a tremendous rainstorm; the situation was so desperate that the sailors on board began to throw everything off the ship to lighten its load and raise it in the water. The man, Jonah, realizing that he was the reason for the storm because of a wrong decision on his part, told the sailors to throw him into the water...2024-03-1737 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: EstherSometimes, in times of stress or hardship, we may wonder if God is doing anything!
As a student preacher in college many years ago, I wondered how God would get me into a church. I didn’t know much, I wasn’t connected to influential people, and I was struggling with deciding which Seminary I would attend to finish my education. I was slightly afraid of the whole thing. I even wondered if I had correctly discerned God’s call on my life into the preaching ministry. Looking back, though, I can now see the ways that Go...2024-03-1038 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: SolomonThe story could have been taken from today’s tabloids – it was so bizarre and unbelievable!
There were two prostitutes living together in a dirty, run-down part of town. Both were pregnant and finally gave birth just a few days apart. Everything was going as well as they could, considering their miserable circumstances. One night, though, one of the women rolled over in bed on her baby, suffocating it.
She woke up in horror the following day and was terribly distraught – her baby was dead! But then, in an instant, the sound of her f...2024-03-0339 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: RahabI am so glad God changes people and puts them to work in His Church!
Several years ago, our praise team needed a drummer in a church where I served as Pastor. These are not easy to find, especially for a Sunday morning ‘gig!’ We played for several months without one, as our drummer, who had played with us for several years, had graduated from High School and gone off to college. Finally, a woman who had started visiting our church told me about her husband. He had been a drummer for many years, playing in ba...2024-02-2541 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: JosephWhile a student in 'Preacher School' many years ago, a guest speaker said something that we young preachers were very pleased to hear. In a sermon dealing with personal devotion, he said, with great conviction, this statement: "God will never use someone who has sin in their lives." We almost cheered! We were young and enthusiastic and often encountered people struggling in their battle against sin. We wanted to preach the truth, and at that very early stage in our ministry, we all wanted to confront sinners and challenge them in their sins. But then, as I had time...2024-02-1842 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Uses People: NoahHave you ever noticed that many Bible stories contain great ‘life lessons?’
I am beginning a series of messages about how God uses people to do great things. The list is long, of course, of great stories in the Bible, and many of the stories have a ‘star’ in the center: a man or woman of faith who responded to God’s call in a time of crisis. I began with the story of Noah and the great flood.
You no doubt remember the story: In the days after the Fall of man and expul...2024-02-1143 minFBC Independence PodcastA Faithful StewardshipJust last week, I attended one of my grandson’s basketball games – it was sheer joy! My grandson is a tall boy for seven years and talks a big game when the subject of basketball comes up.
He just knows he’s going to be a big star when he grows up and that his height will be a major plus for him. (His father is 6’7”, so he has a good idea that he will be very tall when grown).
After hearing him talk and knowing how much he wanted us to come to see...2024-02-0452 minFBC Independence PodcastA Scary Church: The Danger Of A Life-Changing FaithFor the last few weeks, I’ve spoken about ‘Scary Church;’ these churches failed their members by not teaching them proper biblical teachings and practices and not leading them in the past of discipleship. These were ‘scary churches’ because the Christians were either uninterested or incapable of sharing their faith and representing their faith in the presence of others!
Today, though, I will talk to you about a different type of ‘scary’ church – a church that takes its responsibilities of training Christians seriously and leading them on a path of discipleship, and service. Let me begin with a true story, a...2024-01-2837 minFBC Independence PodcastA Scary Church: The Danger Of An Unguided FaithSeveral years ago, I mentioned in a sermon that I liked to keep old service manuals for all my vehicles. I used them often and wanted to keep them in case another similar vehicle needed service. I mentioned this fact in a sermon because I likened the Bible to a ‘service’ manual for living the Christian life. We needed to read and study it and, at times, go over it word-for-word to help us ‘fix’ a problem or at least recognize that something needed to be done.
Interestingly, later that week, I had a call from one of the...2024-01-2141 minFBC Independence PodcastA Scary Church: The Danger Of An Undeveloped FaithI had a conversation with a young mother recently that gave me pause.
The young woman, a successful entrepreneur and mother, expressed her concern about her two young children, ages 3 and 10. They were bright, healthy, and seemed okay but had no interest in school, reading, or books. They played on their electronic devices for hours at a time and were doing "ok" in their classes at school. Her concern was that something was wrong with them and that they would not do well in school in the future if something did not change. I assured her that h...2024-01-0742 minFBC Independence PodcastImages of Christmas: Calm in the ChaosWe always want everyone to be happy – especially in the Christmas season!
We hope and pray that people are healthy, that no families will experience the loss of loved ones or accidents during this time of celebration, that children, especially, receive gifts that give them joy, and that they will be safe and secure with their families.
We want that to be the case – but it does not always happen, does it? In my small circle of concern, involving my family and friends, my church congregation, and the families that attend our Ch...2023-12-3129 minFBC Independence PodcastPictures of Christmas: Wonderful GiftsI guess my two youngest grandchildren said it best when asked what Christmas is all about: “Christmas is all about Jesus, and Santa Claus and decorations, and presents. And then, screaming while jumping up and down and with big smiles on their faces, ‘Christmas is about presents!’”
For a lot of us, the idea of presents seems to dominate most of our thoughts and actions during the Christmas season. We think about what we will buy, who we will buy for, how much we can or should spend, and then we sometimes worry if we have gotten the...2023-12-2431 minFBC Independence PodcastPictures of Christmas: Warmth in the ColdWhen I was a fresh-faced kid in our local Boy Scout troop, my first camp-out came in early December. The leaders told us to "be prepared," so to me, that meant wearing a coat, bringing gloves, and buying the cheapest sleeping bag I could find. What a mistake!
That weekend's weather turned freezing, with a light covering of snow on top. I was freezing and found comfort only when standing beside the campfire. I couldn't wait to go to bed, knowing I would be warm and cozy in my new sleeping bag.
Much...2023-12-1729 minFBC Independence PodcastImages of Christmas: A Divine VisitI am sure you have noticed how people act when ‘someone special’ walks into the room; it is something to see! This has recently been demonstrated as the wildly popular singer Taylor Swift has made a few appearances during Kansas City Chiefs football games. Swift, as you probably know, has been dating a Chiefs player, Travis Kelce, and has appeared at several of his games. She has been seen with Travis in various events and places and with the wife of the Chief’s quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. People have gone crazy! NFL viewership and ticket sales have gone up, search...2023-12-1038 minFBC Independence PodcastChrist In The Old Testament: Christ In The CovenantsI recently purchased a pickup from an individual in a neighboring community, and all went well. I took a test drive, looked over the vehicle, agreed on a price, and shook hands on the purchase. Then, after I had made the necessary financial arrangements, we signed papers, filled out forms, and transferred the cash from my hands to his. All in all, it was a good process, and everybody won.
He delivered a good product, and I paid him the agreed-upon money. As the children’s stories say, “And we all lived happily ever after!”
2023-11-2630 minFBC Independence PodcastChrist in the Old Testament: Characters of the Old TestamentWhen I was a very young child, I would guess I was 7-8 years old; I heard my preacher say in a sermon, "If you're going to be the Christian God wants you to be, you have to stand on the Word of God." I thought that sounded good, even though I was not a Christian yet. I took that statement to mean that the Bible was very important and that there was something magical about 'standing on the Bible.' So, because I wanted to do what God wanted when it came time for the last song during...2023-11-1932 minFBC Independence PodcastSeason of Gratitude
Season of Gratitude as told by Pastor Dave
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2023-11-1228 minFBC Independence PodcastFrom Saul to Paul, Acts 9Pastor Dave subs in for Rev Kev to discuss Acts 9, From Saul to Paul.
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Power! It is an essential element of everything in life: in politics, current events, and even when it comes to faith!
In the book of First Peter, the early Ch...2023-07-2338 minFBC Independence PodcastA Holy LifeSeveral years ago, I attended a worship service at a large Pentecostal church in Kansas City, Mo. My friend had attended there, and had invited me to go with her. We went, and honestly, it was a real eye-opener for me! We stood up and sang for well over a half-an-hour, and twice the songs were stopped so we could all ‘pray,’ meaning that it was time for us to ‘speak in tongues.’ I had never participated in anything like this, so I just chose to watch. I looked around for the next 15-20 minutes, wide-eyed, as almost everyone stood, s...2023-07-1641 minFBC Independence PodcastGod’s Wonderful GiftI heard a woman named ‘Wanda’ tell her story – a powerful testimony of her faith in God helping her through a very difficult life!
Wanda was abandoned as a young child and grew up angry and rebellious. She lived a miserable existence, lived the life of a drug addict and alcoholic, and ended up pregnant and by herself by the time she was 19. She admitted she was miserable and alone and wanted to die. One day, at the very bottom of her life, she decided to kill herself. She walked into her apartment and gathered up the drugs...2023-07-0940 minFBC Independence PodcastGod’s Plan for our SocietyThe father took his son to the WWII memorial, hoping to teach him something about the world. The boy was not interested in history, but the father thought it might be a good trip. They looked at the different clothes and uniforms, the tanks and trucks and motorcycles, and pictures of everything. It was fascinating! Even the little boy seemed to enjoy the day. One of the displays had to do with the number of those injured and killed in the years-long conflict and explained that the Allied Forces united in maintaining their freedoms for their nations and keeping...2023-07-0243 minFBC Independence PodcastThe Balance Of A Godly LifeSeveral years ago, a good friend, a Deacon of a church in the Ozarks, told of a woman in his congregation struggling to provide for the needs of her several children. The Church had previously helped her family and was familiar with her situation. During a ‘special offering’ drive over Christmas, a plea was made in Church for offerings for the poor in other parts of the world. People gave different amounts, and some publicized their gifts by announcing them at the end of the services.
After one service, this woman got up. Much to everyo...2023-06-2538 minFBC Independence PodcastChoose to ServeThe story’s title captured my attention: “Love Means Reporting Back to Duty.” Written several years ago, the article told the story of Captain David Rozelle, who lost a part of his leg in battle in Iraq. He wasn’t sure how his life was going to work out. Still, after a year of surgeries and rehabilitation and being fitted and trained with a prosthetic foot and ankle, he was declared “fit for duty.” He didn’t hesitate for even a moment – he immediately began the process of going back to active duty by visiting other veterans who had lost limbs in ba...2023-06-1834 minFBC Independence PodcastWisdom For Life: Make God The Center Of Your LifeGod gifted King Solomon with great wisdom. He pursued pleasure, wealth, knowledge, and accomplishment for meaning. By the end, through wise reflection, he learned that all good things are from God and should be used for His will & glory.
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If you would like to stay up to date on all thin...2023-06-1139 minFBC Independence PodcastWisdom for Life: Healthy RelationshipWisdom comes in all forms – sometimes it is very ‘academic’ in nature, focusing upon something you can know and understand, and sometimes it requires almost no ‘book smarts’! Wisdom is not just something you can ‘know,’ sometimes wisdom is something you ‘do.’ For instance, you can understand human biology and sexuality and even grasp something of the tension between the races; but that may not mean you have a clue as to how to get along with people. Some of the smartest and most capable people live their lives alone simply because they lack the wisdom that leads to good relationships wi...2023-06-0444 minFBC Independence PodcastWisdom For Life: Humility and Self-RighteousnessA few years ago, a national survey asked respondents several questions regarding how they felt about Christians and the Church.
Unfortunately, the opinions of many were quite negative!
91% said Christianity had an anti-gay image.
87% said it was too judgmental.
85% claimed that the Church and Christians were hypocritical.
The report was hard to read because the results were so negative. The very things Jesus warned us about have become an accepted part of the church in America!
One day Jesus told a story about a religious leader, a Pharis...2023-05-2839 minFBC Independence PodcastWisdom For Life: The Ability To Be ContentEven when you get just what you ask for, it may not be what you thought!
A few weeks ago, I walked out of a store into a large, car-filled parking lot, and my eyes immediately fixated upon a small, bright-red sports car. It was beautiful! I walked up to the car, looked it over, and then realized that someone was sitting in the driver's seat. Just as I caught his eye, he opened the door and began an excruciating climb out of the low-slung car. Because there was no way for me to escape the si...2023-05-1431 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Brings Good out of Bad Situations
God brings the good out of bad situations.
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2023-05-0726 minFBC Independence PodcastBorn to ReproduceIf there are no ‘newborns,’ things cease to exist, don’t they? This goes for plants, animals, people, and people of faith!
Many years ago, there was a religious group who were fervent in their Christian faith and lived isolated from the world as much as they could.
They were called ‘Shakers’ because one of their religious rituals involved a sort of dancing that involved a very rhythmic shaking while they held a strict formation. They were known for moral purity and love for others; they became famous because their simple lifestyle, unad...2023-04-3035 minFBC Independence PodcastJesus Tells Us Who He Is: I am the VineSeveral years ago, I purchased several ducks for my small farm with the hope of watching them raise baby ducks. I thought this might be interesting and a source of delight for my grandchildren. Unfortunately, my ducks were not interested in laying on their eggs and hatching them, so for the first couple of years, none of their eggs hatched. But then, something happened that really surprised me! A couple of my older hens (chickens) went ‘broody’ (which meant they wanted to sit on eggs) and began to sit on a few of the duck eggs. 28 days later, I had...2023-04-2333 minFBC Independence PodcastJesus Tells Us Who He Is: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The LifeMany years ago, I found myself lost while on a family vacation!
Instead of a map, I had been using an early version of what was then called a Garmin, which served as a high-tech electronic map. My Garmin developed a glitch in its software, and I found myself and my family lost at the end of a dirt road in the mountains of Arkansas. Out of desperation, we turned off the Garmin, backtracked to a gas station we had passed a few miles back, and bought an old-fashioned map.
That map was clear and co...2023-04-1633 minFBC Independence PodcastJesus Tells Us Who He Is: I Am The Resurrection and The LifeFaith in Jesus isn't just another religion – it is a life-changing relationship with the Living God!
I recently came across a story of an individual who left his home in India as a young man and moved to London, where the opportunities for a good income were much better. He soon purchased a business, and he and his young wife invested their lives in this new venture. The years passed, and one shop turned into two, then three, and he finally stopped with five. He was doing great! One day he was in a local pub...2023-04-0938 minFBC Independence PodcastJesus Tells Us Who He Is: I Am The Good ShepherdSeveral years ago, after a move to a new community, I started doing business at a different bank. After establishing my accounts, I began using the ‘drive-through’ facility, which was faster and closer to my house. I soon began to dread my trips through this drive-through because I felt like the woman working there was cold, rude, and unprofessional. I continued to feel this way for over a year until, one day, I decided to give this woman another chance. I started to be more friendly to her, asking her about her family and getting to know her. Amazingly, she respo...2023-04-0233 minFBC Independence PodcastJesus Tells Us Who He Is: I am the DoorWe all remember the old Army promotional campaign – "Be all you can be." Pictures of young soldiers, accompanied by a snappy song in the background, with the words of the campaign sung with great joy. It was a tremendous success in its day! Interestingly, the Army leadership has recently decided to use the same slogan and approach with its new enlistment campaign. Today's younger generations need meaning and significance in this life, and this campaign seems to reach them where they are. They want a meaningful life and to know that they can develop their abilities and live a life th...2023-03-2636 minFBC Independence PodcastDon’t Give Up, God Isn’t Finished With YouChanging your life is hard; it is so hard that many never even try!
That is a sad truth, isn’t it? We all know someone who needs to make changes in their life to keep their job, family, or health – yet, it is so complex they often give up and lose some of the essential things in their lives!
In the Bible, there is a story of a man who wanted to change his life but couldn’t do it. He had made a fortune doing something that drove everyone he loved away from him...2023-03-0536 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Let Me Teach You How To ActYears ago, I lived in a small Ozark town that featured a university with an engineering emphasis. The ‘engineering’ students came from all over the world, and I loved how they approached everything in their lives. They were logical thinkers and liked to develop and live by rules. Whenever they created a machine or worked on a project, they developed ‘design parameters.’ A ‘design parameter’ was a set of guidelines on how to use and maintain whatever machine they were building. When the user follows those parameters, the machine performs at its best and lasts a long time; if you ignore t...2023-02-2639 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Develop A Godly Perspective Toward Life“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
That’s a very simple statement and easy to understand, but when you think about it, it is probably one of the most important things you can believe!
Here are my reasons for thinking this easy, first-verse-in-the-Bible statement is so important.
First, if you take this to heart, you accept the idea that God was, in the beginning, before creation. Before the world, before the universe and the ‘big bang,’ and before anything else existed – there was God! He exists, He is timeless...2023-02-1939 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Develop What You’ve Been GivenMany years ago, my wife and I purchased a special gift for our daughters: an electric piano! They told us they wanted it and promised to practice every day – so we gave them a quality instrument, just like they wanted. At first, they practiced several times a week without complaint and went to their lessons regularly. After a little over a year, though, we noticed that their attitudes toward their music lessons began to change. They complained a little about their teacher and then started 'forgetting' to practice. Finally, they were in outright rebellion, and nothing we could do or...2023-02-1232 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Control YourselfHave you ever whispered to yourself or someone else, “Control Yourself?” I know I have! It can make the difference between disaster and success! We sometimes find ourselves in situations where our emotions are in turmoil, and we find ourselves upset and confused; if you’ve been taught how to act in challenging situations, you find yourself thinking, “I’ve got to keep it under control.”
Learning to control yourself is key to a successful life; it is also directly related to one’s Christian faith! In the first 11 verses of Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul instructed those...2023-02-0538 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Get Involved"Oh yeah, then 'put your money where your mouth is!'" My brother used to say this when we were growing up, particularly when we disagreed on something important –He was trying to cut through the nonsense of our arguments and force us to act out on what we said. His logic was clear – if you really believed something, then you would act on it and even 'bet on it!'
We may often find ourselves saying that we believe something, but when pressed, realize that what we said was only words – we really didn't mean it...2023-01-2938 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Choose A Life Of LoveThe child had just fallen down the stairs and sobbed into her mother’s arms. Mom hugged her child, soothing and comforting her, and said, “Everything’s going to be ok; I love you.” Soon the drama ended. The child wiped her tears away from her face, hugged her mama one more time, and then climbed down to the floor and ran off with her older brother. Everything was fine!
“Everything’s going to be ok. I love you.”
Such powerful words! As adults, we know that life isn’t easy, and everything isn’t alw...2023-01-2237 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me: Honor Me With Your FaithfulnessMany years ago, I made a huge mistake – I was making homemade ice cream for a family gathering, and I failed to clear the drain hole of the freezer during the freezing process. A little bit of salt water made its way into the ice cream mix, and when I took the first delicious bite, it was apparent that I had messed up – the salt had flavored the entire mix! No amount of brown sugar and vanilla could cover the flavor of the salt – it was just too powerful! We tried to eat it but finally gave up
and...2023-01-1541 minFBC Independence PodcastGod Told Me to Do This: Let Me Help YouJan told an all-too-familiar story: she had grown up in church, been baptized as a child, and when she got into her 20’s, she decided to leave her childhood faith behind and go ‘the way of the world’ so that she could find herself. It wasn’t long, though, when ‘the ways of the world’ began to hurt her.
She ended up pregnant by a man she hardly knew. Because she wanted to do the right thing, she married this near-stranger, tried to make it work, and ended up divorced, without a job, trying to raise her chil...2023-01-0841 minFBC Independence PodcastVan Wey Family Update 1-1-2023
Happy New Year! Today, we started our 2023 with an update from Rob Van Wey.
About Rob and Julie Van Wey
Jesus acknowledged years ago the same problem we face today, "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field" (Matthew 9:36-38). God is sending military members into all the nations of the world, and the Navigators Military mission he...2023-01-0230 minFBC Independence PodcastWhat Two Women Knew: God’s Mercy is a life-changing powerThe comedian’s routine was funny, well-delivered, and “predictable.” He wanted to make fun of Christians and anyone who believed in a loving God, so he pointed out the flaws and mistakes preachers and other believers had made in their ministries. The conclusion was that only stupid people could believe in God because the God of the Bible was angry and did nothing other than punish people for being human!
The tragedy wasn’t that the comedian was attacking the Church; that is to be accepted. The real tragedy was that the stories told by the comedian were tho...2022-12-1930 minFBC Independence PodcastWhat Two Women Knew - Our God is AwesomeImagine the childhood conversation between two young boys: “My dad is bigger than your dad.” “No, my dad is bigger than yours.” “Uh uh, mine could beat yours in a fight!” Not ever – my dad could beat yours into the ground!” And on and on it goes, of course! I wish I could say this was only an imaginary disagreement. Still, I remember arguing with one of my childhood friends in first or second grade. Having the biggest, strongest, or toughest dad was a big deal to two little boys!
No matter the age, we may often find co...2022-12-1131 minFBC Independence PodcastHanging of the Greens 12-4-22Every year on the first Sunday of December, our congregations reads interpretations of common Christmas decorations. Enjoy this special service.
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