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The Epic Life - Bob HallmanOperation Andrew - Part 2Effective evangelism is built on relationships. The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42). This is a basic pattern for all evangelism. One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior. This is what must happen in all evangelism methods. All Christians have webs of relationships in their lives: family, friends, neighbors, fellow employees, students, casual acquaintances and others. Church growth specialists have...2025-04-0322 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanOperation Andrew - Part 1Effective evangelism is built on relationships. The earliest New Testament example of this is Andrew, who found his brother Simon and brought him to Jesus (John 1:40-42). This is a basic pattern for all evangelism. One person who has found new life, meaning and forgiveness through an encounter with Jesus Christ is motivated by love to bring another to experience that same relationship with the Savior. This is what must happen in all evangelism methods. All Christians have webs of relationships in their lives: family, friends, neighbors, fellow employees, students, casual acquaintances and others. Church growth specialists have...2025-04-0125 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanWord of Encouragement - Romans 8Following a missions report about the Philippines, Pastor Bob gives a Word of Encouragement from Romans 8. [2014] May God bless you through this message! You can support this ministry: Donate The Epic Life https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2025-03-2713 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanAdvancing the Kingdom - Acts 1:8The Bible tells us that we're to make disciples of all nations and we're to equip and train for ministry. This is what the church is called to do. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, "God raises up pastors and teachers and evangelists for the purpose of equipping and training the people for the work of ministry." May this message encourage you to move from spectating to participating. [2011] May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife htt...2025-03-2523 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanSmall Groups: The Renaissance - Part 1Last week: “Small Groups: The Biblical Foundation” The Activities of The Early Church The Atmosphere of The Early Church The Fruit of The Early Church This week: “The Renaissance of Small Groups” Definition of Renaissance: French for “rebirth” Historically, the Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spread to the rest of Europe. Contention: We need a Renaissance of small groups in the ministry! May God bless you through this message! The Epic Li...2025-03-1826 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanSmall Groups: The Biblical Foundation - Part 2 (Acts 2:42-47)It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another). Interesting Church Study: 85% of those who joined the average church will not be there a year later. 90% of new members would stay in church if they: Made 4-8 close friendships within the church They belong to a...2025-03-1326 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanSmall Groups: The Biblical Foundation - Part 1 (Acts 2:42-47)It's exciting to be a part of a growing church, but we can also face growing pains: becoming focused on buildings and activities over relationships. People can visit for weeks and not make a connection. That’s a problem in light of the fact that we have God-given needs for love, acceptance and significance (with God and with one another). Interesting Church Study: 85% of those who joined the average church will not be there a year later. 90% of new members would stay in church if they: Made 4-8 close friendships within the church They belong to a...2025-03-1127 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Rapture - Part 2 (I Thessalonians 4:13-18)If you have lived for any length of time, you have had to bury someone you love. You have felt the sting of regret, the sorrow of unfinished business, the paralyzing confusion and the emptiness of loss. You have probably also found your mind flooded with questions about life beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 we read the words of Paul as he addressed some of these same concerns in the church at Thessalonica. The very first generation of Christians was beginning to die. Most of these people had believed that Jesus would return during their lifetime. Now...2025-03-0626 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Rapture - Part 1 (I Thessalonians 4:13-18)If you have lived for any length of time, you have had to bury someone you love. You have felt the sting of regret, the sorrow of unfinished business, the paralyzing confusion and the emptiness of loss. You have probably also found your mind flooded with questions about life beyond the grave. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 we read the words of Paul as he addressed some of these same concerns in the church at Thessalonica. The very first generation of Christians was beginning to die. Most of these people had believed that Jesus would return during their lifetime. Now...2025-03-0426 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRedeeming the Time - Part 2 (Ephesians 5:15-17)Time is one of the most precious resources we have! God created time and gives it to us as stewards. If we don't purposefully order our time, we will find that we have no time to do what is important and will barely have the time to do what is pressing. We need to order our time according to God's purposes and values and unapologetically subject everything that falls outside of this to the back burner. Eph 5:15-17 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time [making the most o...2025-02-2727 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRedeeming the Time - Part 1 (Ephesians 5:15-17)Time is one of the most precious resources we have! God created time and gives it to us as stewards. If we don't purposefully order our time, we will find that we have no time to do what is important and will barely have the time to do what is pressing. We need to order our time according to God's purposes and values and unapologetically subject everything that falls outside of this to the back burner. Eph 5:15-17 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time [making the most o...2025-02-2527 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanMy Eyes Are on You - Part 2 (2 Chronicles 20:1-30)How do you respond in moments of crisis? Pastor Bob teaches an inspiring message on Jehoshaphat, who although he was an accomplished king, freely admitted he didn't know what to do in crisis, but his eyes were on God and His deliverance. Jehoshaphat: Fourth king of the separate kingdom of Judah The son of Asah: bright lights against the dark paganism that existed during their time. 35 years old when he became king, and he reigned 25 years in Jerusalem "His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord" 2 Chr. 17:6 He abolished pagan idolatry He s...2025-02-2023 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanMy Eyes Are on You - Part 1 (2 Chronicles 20:1-30)How do you respond in moments of crisis? Pastor Bob teaches an inspiring message on Jehoshaphat, who although he was an accomplished king, freely admitted he didn't know what to do in crisis, but his eyes were on God and His deliverance. Jehoshaphat: Fourth king of the separate kingdom of Judah The son of Asah: bright lights against the dark paganism that existed during their time. 35 years old when he became king, and he reigned 25 years in Jerusalem "His heart was devoted to the ways of the Lord" 2 Chr. 17:6 He abolished pagan idolatry He s...2025-02-1824 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanMinistering to the Saints - Part 2 (Philippians 1:1-11)At the beginning of this message, Pastor Bob gave an inspiring update on the radio stations that God gave the church. In the balance of the sermon, Pastor Bob uses Philippians 1:1-11 to encourage and give practical ways we can love and minister to each other. May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2025-02-1321 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanMinistering to the Saints - Part 1 (Philippians 1:1-11)At the beginning of this message, Pastor Bob gave an inspiring update on the radio stations that God gave the church. In the balance of the sermon, Pastor Bob uses Philippians 1:1-11 to encourage and give practical ways we can minister to each other. May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2025-02-1122 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Unmerciful Servant - Part 2 (Matthew 18:21-35)This sermon is part of the Matthew series, but is included here as a companion message in the series on Biblical Reconciliation. This passage is often taught as a stand-alone text and therefore misinterpreted and misapplied. Peter asks Jesus a valid question: What if my brother continues to sin repetitively against me after confessing and repenting of the original sin? How many times should I forgive him? Important points to remember: Jesus is not talking about civil or criminal offenses: He is referring specifically to Christians who, having been biblically confronted, have al...2025-02-0627 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Unmerciful Servant - Part 1 (Matthew 18:21-35)This sermon is part of the Matthew series, but is included here as a companion message in the series on Biblical Reconciliation. This passage is often taught as a stand-alone text and therefore misinterpreted and misapplied. Peter asks Jesus a valid question: What if my brother continues to sin repetitively against me after confessing and repenting of the original sin? How many times should I forgive him? Important points to remember: Jesus is not talking about civil or criminal offenses: He is referring specifically to Christians who, having been biblically confronted, have al...2025-02-0427 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanSteps to Biblical Reconciliation - Part 2 (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21)We all sin and hurt one another unintentionally or otherwise. The thing that should differentiate us as believers is the way we handle our own sin and the sin of others. Biblically, these things should be dealt with in love. But often we find all kinds of excuses for not dealing with the problem directing and in a biblical manner. In this message, Pastor Bob explains the obstacles to reconciliation, biblical motivation for reconciliation and offers practical steps to reconciling. Click for his Sermon notes and Outline. May God bless you through this message! Th...2025-01-3027 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanSteps to Biblical Reconciliation - Part 1 (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21)We all sin and hurt one another unintentionally or otherwise. The thing that should differentiate us as believers is the way we handle our own sin and the sin of others. Biblically, these things should be dealt with in love. But often we find all kinds of excuses for not dealing with the problem directing and in a biblical manner. In this message, Pastor Bob explains the obstacles to reconciliation, biblical motivation for reconciliation and offers practical steps to reconciling. Click for his Sermon notes and Outline. May God bless you through this message! Th...2025-01-2830 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanJust Tell Me What to Do! Part 2 ( 2 Samuel 18:1-4)We can learn a lot from some of the darkest days of David’s life. And life, much less ministry, certainly can throw some serious pain our way. And it’s captured for us in 2 Samuel 18:4 when King David says to his military leaders, “I will do whatever seems best to you.” If you know David’s history, personality and total dependence upon the Lord, then you immediately recognize with me the incongruence of this statement with the rest of his life. May God use this message to inspire you to continue to draw close to Him. (2005) May God...2025-01-2322 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanJust Tell Me What to Do! Part 1 ( 2 Samuel 18:1-4)We can learn a lot from some of the darkest days of David’s life. And life, much less ministry, certainly can throw some serious pain our way. And it’s captured for us in 2 Samuel 18:4 when King David says to his military leaders, “I will do whatever seems best to you.” If you know David’s history, personality and total dependence upon the Lord, then you immediately recognize with me the incongruence of this statement with the rest of his life. May God use this message to inspire you to continue to draw close to Him. (2005) May God...2025-01-2126 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanHow to Maintain Your Spiritual Fervor - Part 2 (Romans 12:11)Do you ever feel like you've run out of spiritual gas as a leader? In this message, Pastor Bob talks about how we can keep our spiritual tank full, our leadership focused and our love for Jesus red hot! "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Lacking = Okneros = Hesitation through weariness, sloth, anxiety, negligence. If denotes a person who for various reasons or difficulties does not have the resolution to act. Zeal = Spoude = "Speed", i.e. (by implication) eagerness, diligence, haste. Fervor = Zeo = "To be ho...2025-01-1631 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanHow to Maintain your Spiritual Fervor - Part 1 (Romans 12:11)Do you ever feel like you've run out of spiritual gas as a leader? In this message, Pastor Bob talks about how we can keep our spiritual tank full, our leadership focused and our love for Jesus red hot! "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Lacking = Okneros = Hesitation through weariness, sloth, anxiety, negligence. If denotes a person who for various reasons or difficulties does not have the resolution to act. Zeal = Spoude = "Speed", i.e. (by implication) eagerness, diligence, haste. Fervor = Zeo = "To be ho...2025-01-1431 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRebuilding God's People - Part 2 (Nehemiah 7:1-73)The first six chapters of Nehemiah describe the re-building of Jerusalem’s wall, which dealt with the first two levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy. But now that the wall is in place, God directs Nehemiah to take steps to rebuild His people -- the social structure and the spiritual fabric of Jerusalem. (2004) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2025-01-0924 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRebuilding God's People - Part 1 (Nehemiah 7:1-73)The first six chapters of Nehemiah describe the re-building of Jerusalem’s wall, which dealt with the first two levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy. But now that the wall is in place, God directs Nehemiah to take steps to rebuild His people -- the social structure and the spiritual fabric of Jerusalem. (2004) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2025-01-0722 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Leadership Qualities of Joshua - Part 2 (Joshua 24:29-31)Pastor Bob teaches on the outstanding leadership qualities of Joshua in Joshua 24:29-31. Every generation needs good leadership, especially in times of difficulty and doubt. Joshua serves as a role model for those who lead or who might one day serve as leaders. For those who follow, he serves as an example of what we should look for in our leaders. (2002) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Li...2025-01-0227 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Leadership Qualities of Joshua - Part 1 (Joshua 24:29-31)Pastor Bob teaches on the outstanding leadership qualities of Joshua in Joshua 24:29-31. Every generation needs good leadership, especially in times of difficulty and doubt. Joshua serves as a role model for those who lead or who might one day serve as leaders. For those who follow, he serves as an example of what we should look for in our leaders. (2002) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Li...2024-12-3126 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRadical Gift Giving - Part 2 (Ephesians 1:3-14)We all love being given spectacular gifts! In this message, Pastor Bob expounds on the radical gifts God has given us, based on Ephesians 1. [2003] May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-12-2626 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRadical Gift Giving - Part 1 (Ephesians 1:3-14)We all love being given spectacular gifts! In this message, Pastor Bob expounds on the radical gifts God has given us, based on Ephesians 1. [2003] May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-12-2425 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Word Became Flesh - Part 2 (John 1:1-18)The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most remarkable events in human history. We have Christ in the book of John identified as preeminent, pre-existent, eternal, and simultaneously having come in the flesh, which is where we have the doctrine of this dual nature of God--both fully God and fully man simultaneously in order to accomplish the redemptive purposes of God. In this message, Pastor Bob explains what it means that Jesus came in the flesh and the implications for our lives. [2012] May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-26...2024-12-1923 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Word Became Flesh - Part 1 (John1:1-18)The birth of Jesus Christ is one of the most remarkable events in human history. We have Christ in the book of John identified as preeminent, pre-existent, eternal, and simultaneously having come in the flesh, which is where we have the doctrine of this dual nature of God--both fully God and fully man simultaneously in order to accomplish the redemptive purposes of God. In this message, Pastor Bob explains what it means that Jesus came in the flesh and the implications for our lives. [2012] May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-26...2024-12-1725 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanCharacteristics of Biblical Leadership (I Timothy 3; Titus 1)Pastor Bob teaches on the Requirements, Characteristics and Rewards of Biblical leaders. Two notable passages that address the characteristics of Elders and Deacons are found in 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Titus 1:6-9. (2005) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-12-1242 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Epic Life (Matthew 28:19,20)Why are we here? Most of us aren't really sure why we're here. We found Christ, but now what? For many, being a Christian means that we superimpose a Christian commitment over our existing lifestyle, dreams, hopes, aspirations, etc. Our moral and ethical choices change, but our life's purpose often remains unaffected by our newfound relationship to Christ. (9/2014) May God bless you through this message! The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_E...2024-12-1045 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Heart of Worship (Matthew 4:1-11)Fyodor Dostoevsky said, "So long as man remains free, he strives for nothing so incessantly and so painfully as to find something or someone to worship." The reason that we have this need to worship is because God has put that desire in our hearts. We've been implanted with that need, passion and longing to worship someone or something because that someone or something is to be God Himself. That was God's plan from the very beginning. So the question is, "What or whom do we worship?" Worship can be defined as "an act of completely giving...2024-12-0548 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanRunning to Win (I Corinthians 9:24-27)There are really just two races that we can run: the world's race or God's race. We can run the world's race which is a race for wealth, recognition, and power. There's certainly other things involved, but fundamentally we're racing for things of material value, prestige, things that elevate us in the eyes of other people. We've all run that race. As followers of Christ, we're called to run God's race. In Matthew 28, as Christ was preparing to leave earth, he commissioned believers to make disciples of all nations, teaching them everything that He's taught, that they...2024-12-0357 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanAn Attitude of Gratitude - Part 2 (Luke 17:11-19)The Bible teaches us that we are to: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise -- the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15 As Christians, we certainly have much to be thankful for: We have been forgiven of our sins We have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit We have direct access and fellowship with God through His Word and prayer We h...2024-11-2827 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanAn Attitude of Gratitude - Part 1 (Luke 17:11-19)The Bible teaches us that we are to: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise -- the fruit of lips that confess his name.” Hebrews 13:15 As Christians, we certainly have much to be thankful for: We have been forgiven of our sins We have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit We have direct access and fellowship with God through His Word and prayer We h...2024-11-2726 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanExodus Prayer Wrap-UpPastor Bob summarizes parts of Exodus thus far and gives people time to respond through prayer. Enjoy the summary and your prayer time! Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-11-2635 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Cutting of the Covenant (Exodus 24:1-18)In Old Testament times, legal and binding covenants were not drafted by attorneys and then signed by the parties involved. Instead, legal agreements were formalized by means of a very graphic covenant ceremony. Called, “Beriyth” (to cut a covenant), this ceremony ratifying a legal agreement was sealed by cutting an animal in half. Then the two participating parties would pass between the halves while repeating the terms of the covenant. By doing so, the two parties were stating, “If I fail to fulfill my commitments to this covenant, may I suffer the same fate as this animal.” Thi...2024-11-2153 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Justice and Mercy of God (Exodus 23:1-33)The Ten Commandments give us the fundamental principles for life and conduct. Exodus 21-23 applies those 10 principles to the complex context of daily living. While these laws were specifically given to Israel as God’s covenant people, they are universally applicable and provide the judicial framework for all democratic countries in the world today. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-11-1953 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanThe Civil Law of Israel (Exodus 22:1-31)Introduction The chapters in our study today establish the “Civil Laws” of Israel -- the regulations that involve the just punishment and procedures to follow for crimes committed. These were the laws that Moses was instructed to teach those who were put over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens (Ex 18:21-22). Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com As we look at these...2024-11-1452 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman23. And Justice For All (Exodus 21:1-36)This excerpt is from a sermon by Pastor Bob Hallman on the Book of the Covenant in Exodus, which provides legal guidelines for the Israelites. The sermon highlights the uniqueness of this ancient legal system, which emphasizes justice for all and includes laws regarding slavery, personal injury, and the death penalty. Pastor Hallman compares the Book of Covenant to the Code of Hammurabi, emphasizing God's more just and merciful approach to governance. He then connects these ancient laws to the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of love, compassion, and surrender to God in the modern context. Finally, Pastor...2024-11-1258 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman22. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-26)The provided text is an excerpt from a sermon by Pastor Bob Hallman, who explores the Ten Commandments, emphasizing their relevance for modern life. He contrasts Ted Turner's dismissal of the commandments as outdated with Ted Koppel's assertion of their enduring value. Hallman then examines the commandments in detail, interpreting each one in light of contemporary concerns and illustrating their application to personal life. He emphasizes that the commandments, while highlighting our inherent sinfulness, ultimately point towards the need for salvation through Jesus Christ. By recognizing our sinfulness, we can embrace the redemptive work of Christ and live lives...2024-11-071h 00

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman21. Prepare to Meet Your Maker (Exodus 19:1-25)This excerpt is a sermon by Pastor Bob Hallman, where he discusses the concept of meeting with God, using the story of the Israelites at Mount Sinai as an example. He emphasizes the importance of being in God's presence and seeking His guidance, highlighting the contrast between the conditional covenant of the Old Testament and the unconditional covenant of the New Testament. Pastor Hallman also encourages listeners to embrace their role as priests and ambassadors of God, sharing the message of His love and acceptance with others. He concludes by offering a prayer for those who wish to accept...2024-11-0557 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman20. Tyranny of the Urgent (Exodus 18:1-27)This is a sermon from Pastor Bob Hallman, drawing from the biblical story of Moses and Jethro in Exodus 18. Hallman uses this story to discuss the importance of prioritizing what is important in life over what is urgent. He argues that many people, particularly those in ministry, fall into the trap of constantly tending to urgent demands, neglecting their important relationships, quiet times with God, and personal growth. He draws a parallel between Jethro’s advice to Moses and the importance of delegation and discipleship, encouraging listeners to cultivate a mindset that prioritizes spiritual growth and family above all else. 2024-11-011h 00

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman18. What is it? (Exodus 16:1-36)This sermon by Pastor Bob Hallman, from the series in Exodus focuses on the story of the Israelites' journey through the desert, particularly their experience with manna. The sermon's structure revolves around three key themes: grumbling, manna, and the Sabbath. Pastor Hallman emphasizes the negative impact of grumbling, both in our relationship with God and others, and offers practical suggestions for overcoming this habit. He then draws parallels between manna, the miraculous bread from heaven that sustained the Israelites, and Christ, highlighting the life-giving nature of Jesus' ministry. Finally, he explores the significance of the...2024-10-3059 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman17. The Song of the Redeemed (Exodus 15:1-27)This sermon by Pastor Bob Hallman is based on the book of Exodus, specifically Moses's song after the Israelites escaped from Egypt. He uses the Israelites' journey as a metaphor for the Christian life, highlighting how God tests and refines his people through difficult times. Pastor Hallman emphasizes that God's power is evident, not just in grand miracles like parting the Red Sea, but also in small, everyday situations. He encourages listeners to trust God's plan, embrace challenges, and express their worship through singing and praising God. Enjoy the rest of the message. ...2024-10-2557 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman15. The Consecration of the Firstborn (Exodus 13:1-22) Exodus chapter 13, and we're continuing our study through the book of Exodus. I've entitled the message today, "The Consecration of the First Born." I'd like to begin as usual by reading the text in its entirety, and then we'll spend the balance of our time considering its application to our life this morning. It's interesting how he begins this particular passage of scripture in Exodus 13 by talking about consecration. That word means to dedicate or to devote or to set. Listen to the rest of the message. The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 ...2024-10-2256 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman14. Death of the First Born (Exodus 12:29-51) Holy Spirit, we're asking that you just fill us up. Fill us up. You've already done such a great work in us, but we're looking forward to what you're going to teach us in the Word. And we're asking God, would you, by your spirit, fill us, fill us again, overflow our lives. For those that are discouraged this morning, fill them with hope. For those that are overwhelmed, God, fill them with confidence that you are powerful. God, for those that are anxious about things, remind them of your sovereignty, that you are still on your throne, that you h...2024-10-1855 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman13. Jesus in the Passover (Exodus 12:1-28) We're looking at the Passover and its institution, instructions, and I've entitled the message, Jesus in the Passover, because he is everywhere. From the beginning of Genesis to the very end of Revelation, Christ is in the pages, and probably in no stronger and more obvious place than in the Passover meal that God instituted as they prepared to leave Egypt from their slavery and to go toward the promised land that God had promised. I'd like to begin by reading, we're not going to tackle the entire chapter, we're going to split it in two. enjoy the rest of th...2024-10-1657 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman12. The Beginning of the End (Exodus 11:1-10)It's interesting that this particular chapter is really a prelude to the tenth plague. Nothing really happens in this chapter except a lot of prophecy in this in these ten short verses We have no fewer than 15 prophetic predictive events that God says are going to happen. And as I read through this, I thought, man, this chapter is just filled with prophecy. And often we don't think of the Old Testament as having prophecy except related to the first coming of Christ. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life 3-26...2024-10-1151 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman10. The Consequences of a Hard Heart (Exodus 9:1-35) I don't know about you, but I find it amazing how resilient Pharaoh is. Not everyone really has an idea. There's some speculation about how long all these events took place for the ten plagues, but some have speculated approximately eight weeks. I just can't imagine a worse eight weeks in your entire life. I mean, one of these plagues would have been just a terrifying, dreadful thing to have happen to anyone or any nation. But they have ten, one after another, after another, after another, because one man has such a hard heart. And the question I had a...2024-10-0951 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman09. Tomorrow! (Exodus 8:1-32) I get it really excited about the Bible every time I open it and there are times that it's more exciting than other times but I just really love the Word of God and I want to encourage you even before we read this in some ways this is kind of an obscure passage it's like well what are we going to get out of this plagues You know, lice, frogs, I mean, you know, let's get to something that talks about love and God's faithfulness and his plan for our life. Well, this is part of God's love, part o...2024-10-0452 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman08. Dealing with a Stubborn Heart (Exodus 7:1-25) I entitled the message "dealing with a stubborn heart" and I was thinking to myself a stubborn heart, not that any of us have ever had a stubborn heart, but I've had a stubborn heart before, and we've all struggled with it. In fact, when we're thinking of children right now, we're thinking about the fact that every child has a stubborn heart. It's kind of just ingrained in children. You don't have to teach a child to be stubborn. They seem they know how to do that on their own without any instruction at all. Enjoy the rest of th...2024-10-0255 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman07. What's Holding You Back? (Exodus 6:1-30) By way of brief review, you'll recall that the people of Israel have been in Egypt for about 430 years at this point. They entered the country with the favor of the Egyptians under Joseph's leadership, but the winds of adversity began to blow against Israel as a new king was raised up in Egypt, and they were enslaved and put into bondage to build a lot of the major grain buildings and the pyramids of Egypt. And this went on for 400 years. In the last part of chapter five, we hear the comforting words of God Almighty to a servant Mo...2024-09-2759 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman06. Get Your Own Straw (Exodus 5:1-23) Moses has been given this commission to go and to request that Pharaoh let the people go and that they be allowed to go out for a festival for three days in the wilderness to worship the Lord. And that's where we pick up the text in verse 1 of chapter 5 of Exodus. I've entitled the message, Get Your Own Straw. Obviously, it's lifted right out of the text. I was thinking about a story I've heard quite some time ago, and you've probably heard it as well. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessing The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY ST...2024-09-251h 00

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman05. Beating Around The Bush (Exodus 4:1-31) God revealed himself in, not a pillar of fire, a pillar of cloud, or in some glorious, majestic, booming voice, but he revealed himself in a twisted thorny, useless bush, foreshadowing really the amazing gift of the indwelling spirit in the life of a believer today. And in the midst of that conversation that God had with Moses, he instructed him that he was going to be a deliverer, and he would be the one that would be sent back. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www...2024-09-201h 00

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman04. The Resurrection of a Calling;(Exodus 3:1-22)The difference between chapter two and chapter three represents 40 years. And so, when we finish chapter two, we've got a 40-year gap we know nothing of Moses's life except that he was shepherding a flock of Jethro for those 40 years. We pick up the text in chapter 3, verse 1. And I'd like to read it to you this morning. Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro, his father -in -law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to of the mountain of God. There, the angel of...2024-09-1858 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman03. The Birth and Death of a Dream (Exodus 2:1-25)the Bible tells us that Amram and Yacobed fashioned a basket and covered it with tar and pitch in preparation to send this little boy down the Nile River. My guess is that God had spoken to Amram and Yacobed and said, release the child to me. In some form or another, they knew what to do, but they had no idea what the outcome would be, very much like God calling Abraham. known as a leader in Israel. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 htt...2024-09-1349 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman02. Pharoah's Fear and Israel's Faith (Exodus 1:1-22) If you're looking at one of the New Testament texts, people that God has chosen. And he chose them, by the way, not because they were spectacular or wonderful or especially anointed or especially responsive to God, but the Bible actually tells us in several places that God chose them because they were least of all the people. And that's how God works. He takes little people of no account, and he does wonderful things through their lives if they're willing to allow him to be king and lord of their life. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epi...2024-09-1149 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman01. Introduction to Exodus 1:1 The book of Exodus actually picks up where Genesis leaves off. And now through this book, we're being introduced to these great themes of deliverance that God brought to the people of Israel coming out of Egypt and out of bondage. And in the midst of this leadership that Moses exercises in bringing the people out of bondage, God begins to meet with the people and meet with Moses and begin to explain his heart toward them as his covenant people. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org ...2024-09-0657 min

The Epic Life - Bob HallmanDying To Defend | Acts 19:21-41But God is good, and when he's on the throne, things get better. And especially when we recognize that he's on the throne. I entitled the message "dying to defend" for two reasons: Have you ever been accused falsely? Not very many of us, right? I mean, the honest truth is, we're usually accused of stuff we've done, not for stuff we haven't done. It's like it's a rare thing when I got accused of something I didn't do, you know? But most of the time it's like, I got accused. And we still try to defend ourselves. 2024-09-041h 00

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman20. John's Final Words of Encouragement (1 John 5:14-21) John is wrapping up the second book that he's written. And there are more to come. He certainly got second and third John, but also the book of Revelation. But in the book of John, the Gospel of John, he had basically two objectives. One was that his readers would hear the good news, and secondly, that they would believe the good news. And first, John, his objective was slightly different. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Liv...2024-08-2855 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman19. You Can be Assured of Eternal Life ( 1 John 5:5-13)If you want to grow, if you want to be godly, if you want to be right with God, if you want to be fruitful, if you want to be full of joy and purpose and meaning, the first place to start is your relationship with Jesus Christ. That's the first place is drawn here to Him, abide in Him. Everything else flows out of that. If you want anything that God wants for you, and What the word describes is the Christian life, then we have to start with Christ. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The E...2024-08-2352 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman18. The Secret to Loving Others (1 John 5:1-15)We've been going through the book of 1 John and considering the life of the authentic Christian. And as I've said repeatedly over the last number of months, If it isn't authentic, it's not worth living. If we aren't going to be serious about completely giving ourselves to the things of the kingdom, then it's not worth being a hypocrite, because it's just too... It's completely futile to believe, have a certain belief system, and then live in contradiction to that belief system. It's not good for us, and it's not good for the people around us. 2024-08-211h 01

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman17. Perfect Love (1 John 4:15-21) The authentic Christian life, and as I've been saying for a number of weeks here, in fact, a couple of months, if it's not authentic, it's not worth living. It's not worth going to church. It's not worth reading your Bible if it's not authentic. It's a waste of our time. It's a waste of my time. And I'm not talking about you being a waste of my time. I'm saying if I'm not living an authentic Christian life, I'm wasting my time because God is looking for people who will live the authentic Christian life. Enjoy the rest of the...2024-08-1649 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman16. The Way of Love (1 John 4:7-16) The topic of his message to the people that he's writing to, is love. It's the supreme test. It's a supreme authentic test for true Christianity. As I've been teaching, that without love, we can be all kinds of things. We can be knowledgeable about Scripture. We can be gifted. We can be teachers. We can be worship leaders. We can be serving after church, before church, during the week. We can be sacrificing ourselves, our finances. We can be sacrificing our time to good deeds. We can be doing all kinds of things. But the scripture says that if w...2024-08-1448 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman15. Don't Believe Everything You Hear (1 John 4:1-69) We've been, again, looking through the book of 1 John at the qualities of the authentic Christian life. That's what living the Christian life is all about. In fact, when I was at Kapa 'a High the other day, I had a question-and-answer time for about 15 minutes and one of the kids said that the biggest turn off for them is hypocrisy. And one of the questions I asked them right at the start is, you know, when you think of a pastor, what do you think of? And of course they said, "Oh, a holy man and a righteous person." A...2024-08-0955 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman14. Walking the Talk (1 John 3:16-24) Last week, as I was talking about the example of Cain, there are a couple of things that came to mind in terms of hate and love. And when I think of hate and the example of Cain, hate is negative. Clearly, it's a very negative kind of quality. It's a quality that God doesn't allow in our lives unless we're hating sin and hating evil. And hate when it's demonstrated toward other people, it seeks another person's harm. And it doesn't even mean that we have to act on it. But even in our hearts, if we're withdrawing or pu...2024-08-0740 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman13. The Warning of Cain (1 John 3:11-15)The thing that's so sad is oftentimes there are Christians, and I don't think we have any in this church, but sometimes it's a struggle for us. Sometimes we'll slip and fall and we'll find it's kind of half in and half out of God's kingdom in our hearts. And it's misery. It's really awful because we can't enjoy sin and we can't enjoy our relationship with the Lord. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 ...2024-08-0252 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman12. The Truth About Sin (1 John 3:4-10)This last couple of weeks we've been taking a look at the book of 1st John, and it's just been marvelous seeing what God has for us as believers. It's incredible. And this last week, John kind of interrupts himself in chapter three. If you want to start turning there, that would be great. But he interrupts himself as he's talking about the authentic Christian life and what it entails and what we should be looking for in terms of fruit in the authentic Christian life. Enjoy the rest of the message. B...2024-07-3151 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman11. Out of This World! (1 John 3:1-3)Between authentic Christianity and Gnosticism, which again, for those of you that haven't been here with us, is just the teaching and belief that You can profess one thing with your mouth and have a spiritual relationship with God and at the same time live any way that you want So there are no constraints. You can do anything that your heart desires and still please God and they were involved in sexual immorality. They were involved in idolatry They were involved in all kinds of things anything was fair game and it didn't have any impact...2024-07-2642 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman10. Confident and Unashamed (1 John 2:28-29)The first thing that John tells us in this verse in chapter 2, verse 28, he says, "Continue in him." And this word "continue," it's a different word than we've been looking at in the last couple of times we've been studying first, John, but it's the same word as remain. It's the same word as to abide. It's the same Greek root word, but the context is slightly different, so the interpretation or the actual wording is slightly different. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY...2024-07-2446 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman09. Spiritual Perils in the Last Days (1 John 2:18-27)John has been speaking as I've said so many times in the course of this study, to Gnostics. And he's speaking to the early church about the perils of Gnosticism. And he continues his address in first John dealing with the spiritual perils of the last days. And part of that spiritual peril is the Antichrist. And John more specifically addresses Antichrists in the plural. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www...2024-07-1950 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman08. In This World, Not of It (1 John 2:12-15)I'm looking out at all of you and I'm thinking, "That's my sister. That's my brother. We're going to be together forever." So even though you're strangers to me, I got to meet a few of you. It's like, "Man, we're family. We're permanent family. That's wonderful. First John chapter 2 verse 15. The scripture says, "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world, the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes, and the boasting of what h...2024-07-1751 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman07. Growing Up in Christ (1 John 2:12-14)You know, John has been laying out what it means to be an authentic Christian, what it means to be a genuine Christian. And, he's laid out a number of things for us the genuine authentic believer walks in the light, acknowledges and confesses sin, obeys God's commands, and walks as Jesus walked. And he's laid out some pretty stiff standards for what it means to follow Christ. Today what we're going to look at is his encouragement, his affirmation of the believers in their walk with God. Because after getting this far and looking at these high...2024-07-1250 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman06. Love: The Timeless Command (1 John 2:7-11) We've been taking a look at some of the characteristics of the authentic Christian life. And if you recall, one of John's primary aims is that we would have fellowship with a father, with the son, and with one another. And that fellowship, if it's genuine, authentic Christian fellowship, is centered on Jesus Christ. He talks about several characteristics that should mark the life of a Christian. And again, I want to emphasize we're not trying to generate these things in our life, but If we're abiding in the vine, if we're abiding in Christ and we're drawing off of...2024-07-1047 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman05. Obedience: The Fruit of Love (1 John 2:3-6) First John chapter 2 starting in verse 3. We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. "The man who says, 'I know him,' but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him." But if anyone obeys his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we are in him. Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. As I was thinking about 1 John, and of course as we've talked about 1 John extensively for the last few weeks, John's p...2024-07-0541 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman04. You've got a Friend (1 John 2:1-2)I hung out with a bunch of different groups. I didn't just hang with one group and so I would kind of bounce around. But I'd even go to parties. I'd be with all kinds of people that liked me and that I like. And I'd still just this emptiness inside. And I'd turn on James Taylor. And you know, when you're done, and you need help, and you know his music. And he's talking about a friendship that is committed when the bottom's falling out and everybody else has left you, you've got a friend. 2024-07-0343 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman03 Sin is Such an Ugly Word (1 John 1:8-10) We've been going through the book of 1st John. And we've looked at the Gnostic heresy. We won't go into a lot of that. I am trusting that some of you that have come from other parts of the country are well -taught and are somewhat familiar with Gnosticism. But I am going to touch on it just a little bit, some more aspects of Gnostic heresy that will help us to understand why John was writing the things he did in this passage and why it was so important Enjoy the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 130...2024-06-2850 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman02 Can Someone Please turn on the Light? (1 John 1:5-7) Do you remember those days when you were afraid of the dark and you wanted the little light on? So, I've got to turn the light on. And in fact, if I don't and I forget and I go out the door and he forget, I'll hear this cry, "Daddy, you know, I need the light on." And so I have to come back up, and he's just not comfortable until the light Is on. And you know, I thought about that this week as I was looking at this passage, and I thought, you know, I not only remember wh...2024-06-2648 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman01 Just the Facts, Nothing but the Facts (1 John 1:1-4) You know, I was meeting with the Father, and I was meeting with some friends this week and non -Christian friends, people that we've met here since we've come to the islands, and one of the things that has struck me in my conversation, not just with them, but with a number of unbelievers that I've been speaking to since we've arrived, and the thing that the one theme that keeps coming through is that these folks are looking for something authentic. They want something that's genuine. They want something that's true. They want something that's really life -changing Enjoy t...2024-06-2154 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman7. A Righteousness From God (Romans 3:21) Even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood through faith to demonstrate His righteousness. Enjoy the rest of the message, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www.theepiclife.org https://www.facebook.com/livetheepiclife https://www.instagram.com/Living_The_Epic_Life https://www.theepiclife.podbean.com 2024-06-1954 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman6. No One Is Righteous (Romans 3:1)There is none who does good, no, not one. Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have practiced deceit the poison of asks is under their tongue under their lips Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness their feet are swift to shed blood destruction and misery are In their ways and they know the way of peace but have not and the way of peace excuse me They have not known there is no fear of God before their eyes Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who were...2024-06-1445 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman4. To Judge or Not To Judge (Romans 2:1)Paul has made a powerful statement that "Mankind is guilty before God in chapter one." He's posited that God has revealed himself and we have rejected him. Step by step, God continues to reveal himself and continues to present the gospel through the prophets and his word and the scriptures and the testimony of the saints. And yet, there is this tendency for us to push beyond the barrier and the boundaries of his love. And because of that, he says he gave mankind over to the next level of sin, and when they pushed those boundaries...2024-06-0746 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman3. The Wrath of God Revealed (Romans 1:18-32)It's such an important component of the Gospel is understanding God's indignation toward sin. And so let's take a look at the text itself, and then we'll consider its application to our life this morning. Beginning at verse 18 of chapter one in Romans, "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Because what may be known of God as manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes are clearly seen being u...2024-06-0555 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman2. Unleashing the Gospel | Romans 1:8-17Pastor Bob’s preached his last sermon series in 2017 in the book of Romans. Due to his cancer diagnosis, he was unable to finish the entire book but you can hear an older version of subsequent chapters (include the link). His last sermon from Romans 3, “A Righteousness from God” is especially powerful! He uses the cancer diagnosis process as an illustration explaining God’s process of diagnosing and providing a remedy for our sinful condition. Well, this letter to the church in Rome reveals several things about the apostle. Not only did he have a zeal of a prophet, he had the mind...2024-05-3147 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman1. Intro To Romans | A Righteousness From God (Romans 3:21)Pastor Bob’s preached his last sermon series in 2017 in the book of Romans. Due to his cancer diagnosis, he was unable to finish the entire book but you can hear an older version of subsequent chapters Romans — The Epic Life His last sermon from Romans 3, “A Righteousness from God” is especially powerful! He uses the cancer diagnosis process as an illustration explaining God’s process of diagnosing and providing a remedy for our sinful condition. What a joy it is to come to that place of accepting my true condition. You know, I don't need any pretense about my life. I don't...2024-05-2957 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman7. Fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit (John 16:5-15)As I consider this text, fellowshipping with the Holy Spirit and the text that I just read, I'm surprised at how important this work of the ministry is of the Holy Spirit. So important that Jesus said to his disciples, "It's far better that I leave than stay." And I'm thinking to myself, how could it be better than having Jesus right next to you? And I thought as a younger Christian, well, what Jesus must have meant it would be far better not for just the disciples, but for the whole world, because he can't be...2024-05-2452 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman6.Guided by the Holy SpiritOne of the things that's been happening this last week is that a lot of people in the fellowship have been getting really hammered. hammered with spiritual warfare. And for those of you who don't live here, this place is a gorgeous place. I mean, I think it's probably one of the prettiest places in the world. It's certainly up in the top ten, if not up there in the short list. But it's also a place of tremendous spiritual warfare. And one of the things that I was told Mike McIntosh by Mike before he...2024-05-2244 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman5. Part B-The Use and Operation of Spiritual Gifts (I Cor 12:1-11)1 Corinthians chapter 12. Now, about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. You know that when you were pagan somehow or other, you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore, I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of...2024-05-1759 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman4. A-The Use and Operation of Spiritual Gifts ( I Cor 12:1-11)A particular type of gift, the elitist gift, is that if you don't have it, somehow, you're not really a believer, somehow, you're not really a Christian. Of course, those things aren't true, we know that. But as we watch that kind of abuse, the rest of us who believe in the gifts because they're scriptural, they're laid out for us repeatedly in the Bible, the rest of us acknowledge them, but then we shy away from using them and we're not exactly how to use them biblically without coming off as kind of flaky and weird and without b...2024-05-1542 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman3. Purpose of Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinth 12:12-26)Something's just not quite right when it's being abused, and we know that. And you can see the self -centeredness of that kind of usage of the gifts. And then what happens to a lot of us, I would say the larger part of the Christian church, because of that abuse, we've tended to kind of be like, off from the gifts. And we assent to them, we acknowledge them, we declare them biblical because they are biblical and they are in the Bible, but when we come to the actual practice of the gifts, we don't see them...2024-05-1048 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman2.Part 2: The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts - (1 Cor 12:12-26) If we abuse the gifts, then we're doing damage to the body of Christ and certainly not using them for the purpose for which Christ gave them. them through the Holy Spirit. And so, I talked about that last week and we're building kind of a foundation from which we can understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And I talked about the fact that the foundation of the gifts is love. And we looked at the context of all of the passages from Ephesians, from Romans, and from 1 Corinthians. And in each of those passages, it's all a...2024-05-0852 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman1.Part 1: Foundation of Love - I Cor 13There's lots of abuse when it comes to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and almost always it results from a lack of love, a misunderstanding about the foundational truth of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. And I'm going to get to that in a few minutes, so I'll explain that. It's almost always emphasizing the individual rather than the corporate body, where it's drawing a lot of attention to that person. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Li...2024-05-0331 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman01. Check Him Out! (John 1:19-51) The Bible starts out in the book of John with John speaking of Jesus Christ. He's the Messiah He was pre -existent. He is distinct from the father and the and the Holy Spirit and at the same time He is deity. He is God and so John starts out with his grandiose beginning of explaining who Jesus Christ is. Today we're going to be looking at John the Baptist, and an introduction to his life, also looking at John's first experience with Jesus in understanding that he's the Messiah, and then look at one of them, what I believe i...2024-05-0153 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman40. The Recommissioning of Peter (John 21:15-25)Very specifically, through Christ, to a certain lifestyle and to follow Him and to make disciples, we're going to go over some of this. But in the face of discouragement and Peter's own failure, he went back to what he was most comfortable with in the past, and he went fishing, and we talked about that life. last week. But, as Romans 11, 29 tells us, God's calling and gifts are irrevocable. And God knew that Peter was going to take a dive for a short period of time. And not only Peter, but that he was going to...2024-04-2651 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman39. Absent Without Leave (John 21:1-14)I've entitled the teaching today "Absent Without Leave." For those of you in the military with any military background, and most of you that don't have military background, you know what? What absent without leave means, it means a situation where a soldier commissioned to do a certain post or a certain responsibility leaves without the authorization of his commanding officer. There are actually a number of figures in the Bible who were guilty of going AWOL. In fact, we find in the very first few chapters of the Bible Adam and Eve going AWOL...2024-04-2459 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman38. Sightings (John 20:10-31)For Christ, it's not sightings, it's appearances. Why? Because Christ made himself absolutely visible. You know, he wasn't hiding. He wasn't transporting us up into heaven and dissecting our brain and switching parts and then putting us back and trying to to erase our memories so that we couldn't recall what happened to us. No, I mean it's like Jesus came right down and he said, "Here I am. Feel me, touch me, examine me." There's no area 51 with Jesus. Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Ka...2024-04-1952 min

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman37."It is Finished!" (John 19:16-30)You know, over the years and over the millennia, there have been a number of men who have claimed to be enlightened and to have the word of truth. I think about Muhammad, Siddhartha Gautama, who was Buddha. We have Confucius and, of course, Jesus Christ. Each of these men, men died and was buried. But only one rose from the dead, never to die again, and his name was Jesus Christ Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY STE 1300 #513 Lihue, HI 96766 https://www...2024-04-1729 min