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Episode 69 – Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 32:56 – Regarding the issue of idolatry, what might be considered a ‘carved image in the form of anything’? It is often easier to envision the Israelites worshipping a […]
Episode 68 – Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:26 – I just learned that before Eve was created that God had told Adam not to eat of the tree of good and evil. So it really wasn’t […]
Transformed by a Miracle of Grace
Yesterday in our PrayerMinder, we were led to pray for our leaders. Pastor Mark—in his video—asked us to think of the politician we don’t like (whoever he or she may be, and on whichever side of the line they are), and begin to pray for them. I was thinking about this as I was reading an […]
Episode 67 – July 12th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 25:57 – What are the three heavens? @ 29:16 – Regarding suicide. I have heard some people say people who commit suicide will get to heaven but they will […]
Episode 66 1/2 – Not Quite a New Episode ;)
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Ask! Seek! Knock!
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find;knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds,and to him who knocks it will be opened.” […]
Cultural Destabilization
A couple Sundays ago I shared from Deuteronomy 3 about the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh. These two-and-a-half tribes inquired of Moses that they might receive the lot of their inheritance on the east side of the Jordan River. Effectively this possession was outside of the Promised Land, with a […]
Episode 66 – June 7th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:28 – What is the meaning of Isaiah 62:6? Who are the watchmen? @ 35:14 – What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Are we […]
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers,For they shall be called sons of God. – Matthew 5:9 I have a confession to make. I like UFC. There are probably a number […]
Let Justice Run Down Like Water
The voice of your brother’s bloodcries out to Me from the ground. – Genesis 4:10 I am ashamed that this week we, as a nation, are known for […]
Episode 65 – May 24th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 14:46 – Will God judge christians for their good works for him as well? Is there different levels of rewards for those more faithful to Christ with their life? […]
Episode 64 – May 17th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 26:35 – Do you think that a future covid19 vaccine could be the mark of the beast and that we’re this close to the rapture? @ 34:16 – 1,200 […]
What Do You Want Me To Do?
So he, trembling and astonished, said,“Lord, what do You want me to do?” – Acts 9:6 I’ve often thought that Paul’s question (above) from Acts […]
Episode 63 – May 10th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:20 – 2 Kings 13:20-21 tells us of a man being thrown into Elisha’s grave and miraculously being revived once his body touched the bones. I assume that Elisha […]
My Hope…
My hope is built on nothing lessthan Jesus’ blood and righteousness These words may be familiar to you. Especially if you grew up in a more traditional church. They were written by a hymn writer (Edward Mote) in the 19th century, and they’ve been song in churches worldwide, nearly ever since. I find that they […]
Episode 62 – May 3rd Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 27:38 – Doesn’t Scripture say that no one knows when Jesus is coming back? Does Jesus not know when He is coming back? @ 29:29 – Was Goliath possibly […]
Episode 61 – April 26th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:33 – When will we have services again at Cross Connection? I hear some churches are going back this week. What do you think about that? @ 29:44 – […]
Enoch Walked With God
Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.. – Genesis 5:24 This last Monday we launched “The Daily OT” listening […]
Episode 60 – April 19th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 15:34 – Monday night on TV Pastor Miles shared about transcendence. He mentioned “near death experiences.” There was a popular book about a boy who said he experienced one […]
My Sheep Hear My Voice
My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. […]
Episode 59 – April 5th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 8:00 – Why are churches still meeting during this and claiming “constitutional rights?” Isn’t this disobedience to the government and against Romans 13? (Special Guest, Pastor Rob McCoy, Godspeak […]
Just Thinking » Covid-19
It’s a Sunday afternoon. Most Sunday afternoons I get home from the church, right about this time (it’s 2:15pm), after preaching 3 messages. Today was the third Sunday I didn’t do that, because the message was recorded on Video, and played (and watched) online. This, as they say, is the “new normal” for churches. It […]
Episode 58 – March 29th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 28:43 – If we can be confident that God is doing a good work through our prayers, and a lot of people are praying, why isn’t this virus going […]
Episode 57 – March 22nd Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:44 – If we desire to make wise decisions and live by wisdom, the sources of information we receive are vital to living in wisdom. You spoke about having […]
Episode 56 – March 15th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 24:31 – Another followup: What I don’t understand is this: less than a hundred years ago, women couldn’t wear pants because culture dictated that those were men’s clothes, but […]
Episode 55 – March 8th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 28:27 – What is Lent for? Is it Ok to follow it. @ 31:58 – God gave Abraham the land for his people and descendants. Why is Palestine still […]
Episode 54 – March 1st Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 21:57 – I’m listening to the message and thinking, but what of those that use the Bible and twist it to their own agenda? I know they think they […]
Episode 53 – February 23rd Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 24:20 – What is the difference between mercy and grace? @ 28:02 – Why doesn’t our church teach that women should wear head coverings while praying? And if women […]
Episode 52 – February 16th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 17:09 – I’ve heard bible commentary (most recently from Spurgeon) who says our feelings aren’t important. I was on fire for Jesus when I was first saved. Lately, I’ve […]
Episode 51 – February 9th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 20:29 – How do I know what counsel is the best when I am hearing very different things from people I trust? @ 28:50 – The “son of man” […]
Episode 50 – February 2nd Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:56 – What is the biblical purpose of the church? I’ve heard 2 contrasting mindsets: 1)”church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum of saints” versus a different […]
Episode 49 – January 26th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:58 – In verse 4 in New King James it says Moses killed the kings of Amorites and the king of the Bashan, I the English Standard Version it says […]
To Seek and Save
I saw a bumpersticker recently that said, “Jesus is coming! (And boy is he angry).” Except angry was another word, which I don’t need to post here (but it rhymes with kissed). I was reminded of the sticker, when I read Jesus’ words in Matthew 18, this morning. “For the Son of Man has come […]
Episode 48 – January 19th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 16:53 – Tax collectors of the bible. Were they reps of the Roman govt. or were they an early version of the Mafia who worked thru extortion. @ 24:16 […]
Running With Endurance
Over the holiday I ran in the San Diego Holiday Half Marathon. It was 15 years ago that I ran my last half marathon, and though I’d trained for the few months leading up to the race, it became clear as I ran that I wasn’t 100% prepared for the entirety of the race. Physically, I […]
Episode 47 – January 12th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 21:57 – Is Christianity a religion? Or a relationship with our creator? @ 25:05 – What other evidence for transcendence is there, in addition to the five evidences for […]
I Ain’t Afraid No More
In 2004, rapper Kanye West released a hit entitled “Jesus Walks.” When it came out, I would loop it frequently when I’d go on a long run, even though the lyrics (at the time) weren’t the best. In 2004, West was anything but a Christian role model, and the song far from “Christian.” But in […]
Episode 46 – January 5th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:09 – Do you think climate change is real? Is it “manmade?” @ 15:51 – Do you think the stuff happening in Iran is connected to Bible end times prophecy, […]
Episode 45 – December 29th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:10 – Concerned about the programming on Netflix you mentioned on the last podcast. Thinking of canceling my subscription- I don’t watch a lot of tv, but is it […]
Episode 44 – December 15th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 22:10 – The white stone in Revelation about a name does that mean we will be getting a new name when we get to Heaven? Some commentators say we […]
Episode 43 – December 8th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 17:00 – Are there other instances in the Bible where “the satan” (as in Job 1 and 2) is referred to rather than the devil we know and hate? […]
Episode 42 – December 1st Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 18:10 – How does it feel to be forty? @ 24:15 – The pastor was talking about we don’t have good perspective like a cow giving birth, does this […]
Episode 41 – November 24th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 23:43 – Would Job not have been restored and rewarded if he didn’t pray for his friends? @ 28:09 – What is the difference in language that makes people […]
Episode 40 – November 17th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 16:55 – Where does the Bible mention other cities being destroyed, besides Sodom & Gomorrah. @ 21:08 – Pastor Miles mentioned Karma as similar to the principle of sowing […]
Episode 39 – November 10th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 11:01 – What is your favorite book in the Bible and why? @ 15:26 – In chapter 3, Job is questioning why he was born. He seems to be […]
Episode 38 – November 3rd Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:40 – Is having true compassion for others a gift from God? @ 20:34 – Did Satan try to intervene and use Jobs friend to make him forsake God? […]
Episode 37 – October 27th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 12:33 – Does Satan have the ability to inflict people with sickness, disease etc? If he does, do also his demons. And if he or they do, is permission […]
Episode 36 – October 20th Sermon Q&A
If you’re a listener, or subscriber, give us a shout-out and send us a text (and text more questions) to (760) 814-1223. Questions & Timestamps: @ 9:51 – What are some verses or passages that would be good to study or meditate on as I spend time with the Lord privately? @ 18:07 – Do you […]