Abide and Respond Podcast

Abide and Respond Podcast

by Abide and Respond Podcast

Non-Profit Christianity Spirituality

Season 1

What is God Saying? - Building God's Temple In the 21st Century America

In obedience to God's call through Haggai, the Jews built & dedicated the 2nd temple. However, those who were old enough to have seen Solomon's temple were totally discouraged and wept because the second temple looked very insignificant compared to the magnitude of the first temple. Then, the prophet Haggai proclaimed God's message to these people not to lose heart and to stand strong (2:1-5). A messianic prophecy of God's glory is also proclaimed in conjunction with the building of the temple. Today's message is about how we can apply Haggai's message as such to ourselves living in 21st century America.

What is God Saying? - Where's The Love?

Here are some reflection questions designed to how you draw near to God: 1) Are you defining God’s love based on your expectations about life or refusing to take His love for granted? 2) Are you questioning or believing what God is clearly communicating? 3) Are you bringing God leftovers or joyfully offering your best?

What is God Saying? - Where's The Leadership?

How would you define leadership? What are the most important characteristics of a solid leader? How can you grow in your influence? The character of a leader is formed by having a healthy reverence for God. Being a good steward of your influence will lead to transformed lives. A dependable leader has relationships that are consistent, intentional, and inspiring.

What is God Saying? - Why The Preparation?

How ready are you for Jesus to return? Why is preparation important? What changes would improve your life? Purity and repentance make room for God’s presence in our lives. Generosity changes lives and builds God’s kingdom. Humility and serving display the love and character of Jesus.

What is God Saying? - Hard Hearts Are Changing

What is a hard heart? What makes hard hearts change? What are new affections? God moves our hearts and transforms our affections. God’s love brings families together. God gives hope in the darkest moments of life.

Where's The Hope?

How would you define hope? What is the greatest source of hope in your life? Have you lost hope lately? Jesus an brings hope to anyone who is ready to receive it. Sinners sometimes are more honest about their condition than religious leaders. The hope of Jesus comes with healing and can restore lives.

Managing Hard Times

Contrary to popular belief in some Christian circles, life can be pretty harsh to us. This sermon will attempt to give us tools to manage life when it is not working the way we think it should and is even downright harmful.

The Joy of Serving - How Can I Serve You?

How Can I Serve You? This is a powerful question at the heart of every relationship. Because Jesus serves us, we can break free from selfishness and pride and be empowered to serve other people. Three Roles in serving: 1) the bridge: seeing potential and connecting 2) the welcomer: forgiving and making room for grace 3) the receiver: growing and finding a new faithfulness How can you make a difference in someone’s life today?

The Joy of Serving - Learning When to Say No

What is undermining or distracting you? What is a healthy limit you can set? What protects love and spreads the gospel?

The Joy of Serving - Inside Your Home

What are some words you would use to describe the environment at your home? What changes do you desire under your own roof? How can homes be places where there is spiritual life and vibrancy? Your home has incredible potential for healthy relationships and building new friendships. It is probably the most important and intimate place where you spend time during the week. You can be intentional to take positive steps to make it place were you deeply connect with God and other people.

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