In this episode, we are going to be looking at some words that Paul had for Timothy and the Church of Ephesus. I believe that this is a timely reminder for us in many different ways. BIBLE PASSAGES USED 1 Timothy 2:1-6 James 5:13 2 Peter 3:9 Psalm 46:8-10

In the final episode of Prayer DOs and DON’Ts, we are going to be looking at how we need to pray for daily protection from the evil one . We are also going to look at a familiar story at the very beginning of the Bible in Genesis 3 and when we lose track of God’s grace, temptation and the evil one creep in. Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES Matthew 6:9-13 Matthew 6:13 Genesis 3:1-7 Matthew 4:1-11 Luke 4:1-13 1 Peter 5:8 John 10:10 LINK TO SERIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table https://www.thepointoffocus.com/podcast/episode/218de9d8/table-for-2-dont-give-the-enemy-a-seat-at-your-table-1-s3e30

As we continue on in our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we are going to be looking at the topic of forgiveness. Forgiveness can be very hard and it’s easier said than done. But Jesus makes it clear that it is very important for us to do. It is important to remember that ultimately forgiveness is for you. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Matthew 18:21-35 1 John 1:9 John 3:16 Romans 10:9 Romans 10:13

As we continue on in our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we are going to be focusing our attention verse 11 for this episode. We are going to be looking at how Jesus says we should pray for our daily needs. However, Jesus does make it clear that this is a prayer for our needs, out our wants. Let’s dive in together. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 6:9-13 Psalm 23:1-3 Exodus 16 Matthew 6:25-34

As we continue in our Prayer DOs and DON’Ts series, we are going to officially start looking at the Lord’s Prayer. Last week, we looked at the DON’Ts of prayer, this week and the weeks to follow we will be looking at the DOs. In this episode, we look at how Jesus says prayer should work and we are going look at the start of the model prayer Jesus gives us as an example. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Matthew 6:6, 9-10 Psalm 46:1 Deuteronomy 31:6-8 Hebrews 13:5-6

Prayer can be complicated. It can be hard to know what to do or what to say. Sometimes we just need a little bit of help getting started. In this series, we are going to turn our focus to Jesus and we are going to break down the Lord’s Prayer and see how Jesus tells us to pray. In the first episode of the series, we are going to see what Jesus tells us not to do - as we look at the DON’Ts of prayer. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 6:5, 7-8 Luke 6:45

In this episode, we are taking one final look at John 4 as we see how Jesus shows us how to change the way we think about goodness and mercy. If we are going to show goodness and Mercy, the way Jesus did and follow the example he set for us, we need to think beyond our normal way of thinking as Jesus did. Beyond thinks different. Let’s dive in together. BIBLE PASSAGE USED John 4:19-26 John 13:34-35

As we continue on in our series “The Jesus Way”, we are also going to continue to look at goodness and mercy. In this week’s episode, we are going to look at Jesus’ example in John 4 of how we can have goodness and mercy towards each other and our neighbors. BIBLE PASSAGES USED and REFERENCED John 4 (various verses) Luke 10:25-37 John 13:34-35

We are continuing on in our series The Jesus Way. In this episode, we begin our look at John 4 as we continue to study how to keep Jesus our focus point so we can do things the Jesus way. We are going to be unpacking the example of the goodness and mercy that Jesus showed the people in the village of Sychar in Samaria and how we can apply that to our lives. BIBLE PASSAGE USED: John 4:4-18, 28-30, 39-42 SALVATION MOMENT BIBLE PASSAGES AND PRAYER John 3:16 Romans 10:9-13 Dear Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I believe that You died and rose from the dead to save me from my sins. I want to be with you in heaven forever. Jesus forgive me of all my sins that I have committed against You. I open my heart to you now and ask you to come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name, Amen.

In the second episode of The Jesus Way series, we are going to continue to unpack why we need Jesus as our focus point. We are going to look at a story in the Gospel of Matthew that shows us what happens when we keep our eyes on Jesus instead of the storms of life. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Matthew 14:22-33

In the The Jesus Way series, we are going to be looking at the mission statement “keeping Jesus the focus point. In the first episode of the series, we are going to be looking at Psalm 121 and answering the question why we need Jesus as our focus point? BIBLE PASSAGES USED Psalm 121 Hebrews 4:14-16 Philippians 4:13 BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED Hebrews 12:2 Philippians 2:6-8

As we close out our Inside Out at the movies series, we are going to look at scene from the first Inside Out movie and see how Sadness and Joy work together to bring overall joy into our lives. We are also going to look at a story from the Bible where we can also see that sadness can lead to joy - because there’s power in the name of Jesus. BIBLE PASSAGES Proverbs 17:22 John 11:30-35 Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 6:33-34 (referenced) 1 Samuel 16 (referenced)

“Anxiety weighs down the heart…” We deal with anxiety is some way. Anxiety comes into our lives at different times and at different levels. Heights. Creatures. Money. Future. But anxiety is always louder than the truth. So, how do we combat anxiety? Well, let’s look to Jesus and see how He handled it and the words He gave us. BIBLE PASSAGES USED Proverbs 12:25a Matthew 6:25-34 1 Peter 5:6-11 Philippians 4:12-13

As we continue on in our Inside Out series, we are going to look at a story that isn’t often told in Sunday school. But this story fits well with the topics of envy, jealousy, and pride that we are going to be looking at in this episode. We are also going to compare the story to the events we see in Genesis 3. It’s going to be amazing! Let’s dive in together! BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Proverbs 14:30 Isaiah 14:12-17 Genesis 3:1-7 Luke 6:45 Proverbs 4:23-27

We are all going to experience boredom in our life. There is really no way to avoid it. But being bored really is not the problem. It is attitude and choices that we make while we are bored. In this episode, we are going to look at a moment of boredom in David’s life and see how he handled it. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: 2 Samuel 11:1-4, 2 Samuel 11:27, and 1 Timothy 5:13

In this episode, we take a look at a question that one of the pastors in my life used many years ago and stuck with me ever since I heard him say it. It is a very subtle question from a very familiar story in the book of Genesis. This question helps us realize that what we sometimes hear is not God talking, but what we hear is coming from someone else. Let’s dive in together. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Genesis 2:25-3:11, Revelation 12:10-11a, Revelation 3:20 and Romans 10:9-10+13. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED: John 8:44 and Matthew 4:1-11

In this episode, we are going to discuss how…. fear is a killer. Fear robs us of our happiness. Fear robs us of joy. Fear robs us in our relationships. Fear robs us of our progress. Fear robs us of things we don’t know we are being robbed of. Fear has robbed us in the past. Fear robs us in the present. Fear robs us in the future. Fear is a killer. Fear kills our dreams. Fear kills our goals. Fear kills relationships. Fear kills what God has for us. Fear is a killer. BUT GOD…. has something different say. Let’s dive in together! BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Samuel 17 and Philippians 4:12-13

SERIES DETAILS: It’s time to go to the movies! This year for our annual At The Movies series, we are going to be looking one movie and the characters in that movie. This year we are going to be looking at the movie Inside Out. So I guess you could say that this year’s At The Movies series will be emotional…. Anyway, let’s dive in! EPISODE DETAILS: In the first episode of the series, we are going to be looking at one the funniest, even though it’s not really funny, emotions from the movie - ANGER. We are going to see how anger affects us in many different ways and how we can do better when it comes to our anger. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 4:12-13 and Ephesians 4:26-32

This is a very special look at the very first Easter where there was no cause for celebration just the idea that God had failed. https://secondstageministries.com

In this video we are celebrating one year!

In this video I share my testimony,

In this video we are going to be looking at a couple of different things that God showed me this past week.

Jesus has some instruction for us and how to do life more peacefully - with Jesus! Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)

Are you anxious? Stressed? Worried? Uneasy? Nervous? Overwhelmed? What a silly group of questions. I know I can be. I know you can be.

God wants to fight! Sometimes we only need to be still. In this video we are going to be looking at a small part of Moses + Israel's story right after Israel was freed from slavery. We will be looking at Exodus 14:13-14. The words "be still" have been on my heart and a big part of my life for a year now. So I wanted to take some time and look at just a few stories in the Bible, over the next few videos, where these words are used.

In this video we are going to be looking at two storm stories (one in Mark 4 + one Matthew 14) in the New Testament. Sometimes Jesus calms the storm and sometimes He doesn't. The words "be still" have been on my heart and a big part of my life for a year now. So I wanted to take some time and look at just a few stories in the Bible, over the next few videos, where these words are used

The words "be still" have been on my heart and a big part of my life for a year now. So I wanted to take some time and look at just a few stories in the Bible, over the next few videos, where these words are used. In this video we will be looking at Psalm 46.

In this video we are looking at the final verse of Psalm 23. In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series we will be slowing down and looking at a familiar passage in the Bible. We are going to be looking at Psalm 23 verse by verse for the next 7 videos. Join me each week as we look through this Psalm.

In this series of videos, we are going to be looking at some of other voices that we can hear that aren't God's voice. We are going to be looking at Adam & Eve's story to see some of these Voices. Scripture - Genesis 2-3 + various

In this series of videos we are going to be looking at some of other voices that we can hear that aren't God's voice. We are going to be looking at Adam & Eve's story to see some of these Voices. Scripture - Genesis 2-3 + various

In this series of videos we are going to be looking at some of other voices that we can hear that aren't God's voice. We are going to be looking at Adam & Eve's story to see some of these Voices. Scripture - Genesis 2-3 + various

In this series of videos we are going to be looking at some of other voices that we can hear that aren't God's voice. We are going to be looking at Adam & Eve's story to see some of these Voices. Scripture - Genesis 2-3

This is the last video of the "Broken" series. I have had a good time with this series. We are going to look at someone in this video that, in a series like this, you can't leave out. Scripture - Acts 7:57-9