Finding Life Teaching Podcast

Something Greater 2 - Waiting

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:51:11 +0000

God prepared Nehemiah for the work through waiting. It is hard and frustrating, but necessary. Go more in depth with blogs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at www.findinglife.me. Subscribe for emails in your inbox at https://mailchi.mp/6657722e377e/fb-blog-email-landing-page.

Something Greater 1 - Vision

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:18:17 +0000

God gave Nehemiah vision when he wasn't looking for it. How can we take what God gave him and put it into our life? Deeper blog posts will hit Monday, Wednesday & Friday of this week. Receive emails directly in your inbox here: https://mailchi.mp/6657722e377e/fb-blog-email-landing-page

Something Greater -- Intro

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:55:52 +0000

Intro to Something Greater a devotional series through Nehemiah. God did something greater inside Nehemiah so he led the nation to do something greater by rebuilding the wall. Devotionals will hit Monday, Wednesday and Friday at www.findinglife.me.

3 Tools 4.5 -- Everyone's Role To Play Inside Community

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:16 +0000

Everyone has personality giftings so that they can build up each other into the fullness of Christ. It isn't just the staff's job to equip the saints. Every saint equips other saints. Ephesians 4:7-16

3 Tools 4.4 -- Strengthen Each Other

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:07 +0000

We gather to strengthen each other so that we have faith in the Living God. Strengthening each other happens through encouragement and challenging. Who do you have in your life that strengthens you?

3 Tools 4.3 -- Carry Each Other's Burden of Sin

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:09 +0000

Sin is like pouring the wrong gasoline into our soul and expecting the performance to be the same. How intense are we willing to get to flush out our system and get the gasonline of the Holy Spirit through our soul? Finding a Super Small Group to share in carrying the burden of our sin will help us break free of the cycle of sin.

3 Tools 4.2 -- Using Freedom to Serve Not Devour

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:21 +0000

Love means we use our freedom in Christ to serve others. If we have a list of "Have to's" we will use our freedom to attack and devour each other. Serving allows Eternal Life to flow. Attacking cuts off Eternal Life. Which one do you want to do?

3 Tools 4.1 -- Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:03 +0000

Perfect love drives out fear. If we fear or if we lead by fear, it is all about being punished...or tormented. Perfect love drives out this fear becuase we focus on discipline...bringing others to share in God's holiness. Community causes friction and love is the oil to reduce friction and the impact of friction so that Eternal Life can flow through the souls of all the Community.

3 Tools 3.5 -- You Are Treasured By God

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:00:09 +0000

God sent angels to tell Daniel he was treasured by God. For you, he sent his Son to die to give you a backstage pass into his Throne Room, he gives you his Spirit (instead of an angel) to be with you continuously. He treasures you. Keep going in prayer. Let God work because you know he treasures you. Daniel 9:20-23; Daniel 10:10-11; Daniel 10:18-19

3 Tools 3.4 -- Keep Perservering Through Prayer

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:11 +0000

What happens when it seems like God is not answering your prayer? What happens when it seems like the opposite of your prayer is happening? Keep praying. Jesus experienced a delayed response from God. That delayed response led to Jesus being the source of Eternal Life because he resurrected from the grave. Hebrews 5:7-10

3 Tools 3.3 -- Praying God Down To Earth

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:14 +0000

God invites us into his Throne Room. Now Jesus invites us to pray God's Throne Room down to earth. Matthew 6:9-15.

3 Tools 3.2 -- Prayer In Our Weakness

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:13 +0000

We're allowed to come before God in boldness to speak freely. What about when we are weak and don't know what to say? The Spirit always has our back in prayer. He interprets for us to God. In doing so, prayer transforms us into the image of the Son to glorify God in our life.

3 Tools 3.1 -- Speak Freely in God's Throne Room

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:14 +0000

Prayer is us tapping into the Eternal Life moment-by-moment, but that doesn't mean we sit idly by hoping God will decide to come close to us. He invites us to come into his Throne Room and get Eternal Life directly from the Source. Even more than that, we get to deepen the relationship we have with him by speaking freely at his Throne.

3 Tools 2.5 -- Finding Life in God's Word

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:02 +0000

Daniel read God's written word to point him to God's Eternal Life. When he read Jeremiah, he used it to drive him to his knees in prayer. He didn't use it as a way to gather & teach information. Use the Bible to drive you to your knees in prayer because what God wants to do in and through your life is way bigger than you could ever do.

3 Tools 2.4 -- The Word That Is Life That Is Light

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:19 +0000

The written word points us to the definitive Word who tabernacled among us so we can have relationship with him. This Word is the Zoe Life. Through Zoe Life flooding our soul, the Word Lightens the way for our biological life.

3 Tools 2.3 -- Find Rest Because the Bible Cuts Us

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 06:00:14 +0000

Another role of the Bible is to help us find rest because it cuts us a part. How is that rest? Just like cutting cancer out of our bodies or performing surgery on a clogged artery, God's Word removes what gets in the way of the Living Water that God wants to flood our soul.

3 Tools 2.2 -- Bringing Life To Dry Bones

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:16 +0000

God uses the Bible to build our biological bodies together. Then he uses the Spirit to breathe Zoe Life into our souls so that what God is building comes to Life. Then he uses us for a specific purpose in building his Kingdom here on earth.

3 Tools 2.1 -- The Role of the Bible in Giving Life

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:06 +0000

The role of the Bible isn't to give us Eternal Life. The role is to point to Jesus who is the One who gives us Eternal Life. Jesus tells the religious leaders in John 5:39-40 what role the Bible plays.

3 Tools 1.3 -- First, Before

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:00:07 +0000

God sent his Spirit to us so that we can find victories over the old person who won't stay dead. Romans 8 shows us the role the Spirit has in our life to bring victories over the old life so that God's Zoe Life will flow through our soul.

3 Tools 1.2 -- New Creation a Baby Step at a Time

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:12 +0000

God is transforming us into a New Creation. Sure we know this theologically. What about practically? God is more patient with our transformation than we have with ourselves.

3 Tools 1:1 -- A New Creation

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:00:03 +0000

If God wants us to use tools to build Life into our soul, then there must be a blueprint. The blueprint, the only thing that matters, is that we become a brand new creation. In Galatians 6, Paul teaches us about this blueprint and how to find God's purpose.

3 Tools Intro

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:11 +0000

God created us for biological life, but he also created us for so much more. He created us to have Zoe, Eternal Life that flows from God's Throne into our soul and out into our biological life. He gives us 3 tools to wade out deeper into his Zoe Life.

Foreshadow #4 - God of the Isolated

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:30:18 +0000

Isaiah foreshadows a Successful Servant. His success isn't what you would expect. The Successful Servant will be rejected, take the fall and be cut off. Being God of the Isolated would be his success. Why was this success for him?

Foreshadow 3 - God of the Overlooked

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:51:42 +0000

Micah pointed forward to one who would be overlooked. Yet Jesus didn't lead from being overlooked. He led from his identity and mission that came from his Heavenly Father. How can we too lead from our Heavenly Father's identity and mission for our lives? From Micah 5:1-5

Foreshadow #2 - God of the Scattered

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:07:32 +0000

Our churches often focus on gathering the gathered. God wants leaders to rise up to gather the scattered...just like Jesus did.

Foreshadow 1 - God of the Broken

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:00:31 +0000

Jesus came to bring healing to the broken so we don't have to put our life together. Isaiah 61:1-4

Episode 1.50 - Destructive Comparison Game

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:00:06 +0000

The comparison game is destructive. And it is as old as the disciples (and even older). You just have to Hear & Follow Jesus, not compare yourself to others.
Based on John 21

Episode 1.49 - Scared, Unbeliving Disciples

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 12:00:07 +0000

The disciples were scared and unbelieving. And yet Jesus showed up to them, loved them, showed them, challenged them. And let them keep going.
Baed on John 20:19-31

Episode 1.48 - When We Just Don't Get It

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:00:07 +0000

The disciples just didn't get the resurrection. And yet Jesus still loved them through their lack of understanding. Jesus will still love you through your lack of understanding.
Based on John 20:1-18

Episode 1.47 - Being a Secret Disciple

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Joseph & Nicodemus were secret disciples. And they decided to come out of the shadows to give Jesus a proper burial. When you find yourself as a secret disciple, find others who understand and who grow you out of the shadows.
Based on John 19:31-42

Episode 1.46 - The Eternal King Who Has Died

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus is the Eternal King who died. Who follows an Eternal King who dies? And why would we ever follow him?
Based on John 19:1-30

Episode 1.45 - The King of a Different Kingdom

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Jesus is the King of a different Kingdom. And when he came to earth, it was to prove it. We're slaves to earthly kingdoms and Jesus is the King who sets us free.
Based on John 18:28-40

Episode 1.44 - Public Bravado v Private Denial

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Peter's public bravado melted into public denial. And yet Jesus remained publically meek.
Based on John 18:15-27

Episode 1.43 - Put Your Swords Away

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:00:08 +0000

Peter tried to take care of the mob with his sword. But couldn't have gotten the job done. Jesus could take care of the mob with his voice, but decided to be arrested anyway.
Based on John 18:1-14

Episode 1.42 - Jesus' One Prayer

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus had one prayer for his disciples: For us to make God visible. What is it he prayed for? And how can we answer his prayer?
Based on John 17

Episode 1.41 - Joy Through Difficulty

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

We find Abundant Joy in Jesus through the difficulty. Not by avoiding the difficulty.
Based on John 16:16-33

Episode 1.40 - We Don't Convict

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

We are not the ones who convict others. The Holy Spirit has that covered. We come along side those who experience conviction and let them know of the Life Jesus gives.
Based on John 16:5-15

Episode 1.39 - Loving Everyone Through the Hatred

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus told his discples to expect others to hate them. But he wasn't telling them so they'd freak out about it. He told them to be ready, but to still love and serve through it all.
Based on John 15:18-16:4

Episode 1.38 - Marinade In Jesus

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Jesus has one job description for his disciples: Remain in Jesus. Or marinade in him. So that your life has all the flavoring of Jesus.
Based on John 15:1-17

Episode 1.37 - Don't Be Troubled

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Everything was not as it should have been or seemed to be for the disciples. And Jesus is telling them to not be troubled. How can they not be troubled in a time like this?
Based on John 14:15-31.

Episode 1.36 - Simply Hear & Follow Jesus

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:00:08 +0000

Throw away the religious bravado & the religious garb and simply Hear & Follow Jesus through the jungle of life. He will lead you to the place he has prepared for you to find Life.
Based on John 14:1-14

Episode 1.35 - Glorifying the Father

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Glorifying God isn't an awesome worship service. It is making him visible to those who can't see him. And Jesus gives us the #1 way to glorify God.
Based on John 13:21-38

Episode 1.34 - Being the Lowest in the Room

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Jesus took on the role of the lowest servant. The best leaders with the best teams are willing to be the lowest, even when they have the greatest title.
Based on John 13:1-20

Episode 1.33 - Loving Man's Praise More

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

There were those who believed in Jesus, but weren't willing to commit publically because of loving the praise of man more than the praise of God. Do we fall into this same trap?
Based on John 12:37-50

Episode 1.32 - Give Your Life to Find It

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus lost his life in order for us to find Life. To find this Life, we must follow him. To follow him, we must lose our life. And in losing our life, we find Jesus' Life.

Episode 1.31 - Your Act of Extravagant Worship

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Extravagant worship is different for different people. But it will always be second guessed and criticized. What is your next step of extravagant worship?
Based on John 12:1-11

Episode 1.39 - What Are You Holding On To?

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Whatever we hold on to, we get to keep. But if we hold onto anything but Jesus, we will lose that too.
Based on John 11:45-57

Episode 1.29 - Being a Dead Man That Comes Out

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

The dead man came out. That is not a phrase many people have said. But everyone of us can experience this same statement.
Based on John 11:17-44

Episode 1.28 - The Jesus Who Will Lead Us Beyond Ourselves

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus was leading the disciples beyond where they wanted to go. And he did this so that their faith was deepened.
John 11:1-16

Episode 1.27 - Political or Spiritual Messiah?

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

A political, physical Messiah is only there to make us comfortable in our own mindset. A spiritual Messiah will lead us beyond ourselves. But in Hearing & Following, we find Eternal Life.
Based on John 10:22-42.

Episode 1.26 - What Voice Are You Listening To?

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. Earning our trust by laying his life down for us. And always leading us into the pastures that give Abundant Life.
Based on John 10:1-21

Episode 1.25 - Being Blind to Jesus

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:00:05 +0000

Those who think they can see are blind. And those who know they are blind can see. Finding spiritual sight in Jesus.
Based on John 9:35-41.

Episode 1.24 - Using Difficulty to Bring Light

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +0000

A man born blind. Who sinned? His parents? Him?
Jesus says neither. Rather, his difficulty is so that he can bring Light to those who are in darkness.
Based on John 9:1-34.

Episode 1.23 - Freedom From Sin

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:00:07 +0000

Freedom from sin doesn't come because we were born into religion or because we have been religious or because we know a lot about the Bible. Freedom from sin comes because we have faith in Jesus, who brings freedom from the slavery of sin.
Based on John 8:30-59.

Episode 1.22 - Religion Isn't the Light

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Religion is putting a buffer zone between you and sin. Then thinking that buffer zone is your Life. But Jesus told the religious they are sinful and their buffer zone is a sham. And that he is the only way to find the true Light that lights up our Life.
Based on John 8:12-29

Episode 1.21 - Jesus' Treatment of Sinners

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Jesus deflected, defended & forgave the woman caught in adultery. And Jesus does this for all proven sinners. Have you experienced how Jesus treats sinners?
Based on John 8:1-11

Episode 1.20 - Living Water in Jesus Alone

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

We move from facts to Life by believing that Jesus is the only Living Water that will satisfy our soul.
Based on John 7:37-53

Episode 1.19 - Missing Jesus Because of Knowing Facts

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:00:05 +0000

We can miss the Life Jesus wants to give to us because we want to know all the facts about Jesus.
Based on John 7:25-36

Episode 1.18 - Wading Through Confusion

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

The crowds were confused about Jesus. But again, all hope isn't lost through the confusion. Jesus has given you enough to work through the confusion. But you must view his works and teaching, not from the perspective of facts, but from the perspective of giving Eternal Life.
Based on John 7:10-24

Episode 1.17 - The Skeptical Brothers

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Jesus' brothers were skeptical of Jesus' identity. But all hope wasn't lost for them. And neither is it lost for you if you are skeptical.
Based on John 7:1-9

Episode 1.16 - No Where Else To Turn

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Have you ever gotten to the point where you have no where else to turn except to Jesus? Well, the 12 disciples found themselves at that point. And that is the best place to be.
Based on John 6:60-71

Episode 1.15 - Getting Over Our Buts

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Jesus tells us the only thing we have to do for Eternal Life is to believe. But this isn't a factual belief. It is a belief that we must feast on him to find Life. And we give God all our buts telling him why we can't do that.
Based on John 6:22-59.

Episode 1.14 - Believing in God's Presence and Provision

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

When we doubt God's love, the first things we doubt are his presence and provision. Jesus gave us two signs to show he will give Life through his presence and provision, proving his love.
Based on John 6:1-21

Episode 1.13 - God's Presence is Shown Through His Love

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

The religious think that God's presence shows up in his judgement. Jesus tells us God's presence show up in his love.
Based on John 5:31-47

Episode 2.12 - Death to Life

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

God doesn't like, love or accept you because you don't cross over a line. We've already crossed over the line. Rather, Jesus came to move us from death to Life.
Based on John 5:16-30.

Episode 2.11 - Stop Being Stuck

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Religious superstition had the invalid man stuck for 38 years. But with just a few words, Jesus brough him a brand new life. What religious superstition has you stuck?
Based on John 5:1-15

Episode 1.10 - Belief in Jesus or Miracles?

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Jesus challenged a man and the crowd to believe in him and not in his miracles. The man, ultimately did. And he got to see Jesus and the miracle. Like this man, Jesus wants you to go, before you ever see what he is going to do.
Based on John 4:43-54

Episode 1.9 - Deepest Darkest Secrets

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Jesus exposed the secrets of the woman by the well. And he did it in such a way that he brought her freedom, not condemnation.
Then those very secrets allowed her to share Jesus to others so they too could believe.
Based on John 4:27-42.

Episode 1.8 - Living Water

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Sin isn't an arbritary list of commands that'll tick God off if you do them. Sin is us finding living water through any other means than through him. And a woman found the Living Water that is Jesus, despite all of her sin.
Based on John 4:1-26

Episode 1.7 - Increasing and Decreasing

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

God will give us the Spirit without measure. It is a faucet that is always on, always full blast and will never run dry. But to experience it, we must have our hands open to God and must allow Jesus to increase in our lives.
Based on John 3:22-36

Episode 1.6 - Being Born Again

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 06:00:07 +0000

Coming into the kingdom means we must be born again. Being good won't get us there. Which means anyone and everyone can find the Kingdom. But we must believe that God loved us too much to leave us on the outside looking in. We believe that Jesus came to restore this Eternal Life in us.
Based on John 3:1-21

Episode 1.5 - Making the Church Ready

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:07 +0000

Jesus getting mad and clearing the temple is more than not selling stuff in God's building.
It is about keeping people far from him from seeking him among his people.
Based on John 2:13-25

Episode 1.4 - Quality & Quantity of Life

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:00:07 +0000

Jesus turned some water to wine. And it displayed his glory and the disciples believed in him because of it.
But it is just wine! Why did the disciples believe because of this and how can we believe in Jesus because of this miracle?
Based on John 2:1-12

Episode 1.3 - Hurdles

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

Some belive in Jesus quick. Some are skeptical and take some time becuase of hurdles.
What hurdles do you have to following Jesus?
Based on John 1:35-51

Episode 1.2 - Removing and Immersing

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:00:07 +0000

John the Baptist came to get people ready for Jesus. And he points to Jesus and tells us all why we can believe that he came even for us to be able to belive today, 2,000 years later.
Based on John 1:19-34.

Episode 1.1 - Unexpected Visit From God

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

God made an unexpected visit. But people didn't find judgement for not having their life in order.

Instead, they found grace upon grace through Jesus restoring the Eternal Life God gave us when he created us.

Based on John 1:1-18

Episode 1.0 - Why John?

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:00:06 +0000

John wrote, not for you to find a better life, but for you to find Eternal Life in Jesus.

Episode 0 - Intro to Finding Life Devotional Podcast

Thu, 31 May 2018 18:56:25 +0000

Is the Bible simply something we do to check off our religious check list? NO!
The Bible points us to Jesus to find Eternal Life in him.