Author Archives: Matt Cable

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-uddki-15e2e32 The focus of the New Testament is centered on revealing who Jesus Christ is and then reminding readers to walk in what has been revealed about him. And this is the case in First John, as the aged apostle takes his congregation back to foundations of their faith. And in the opening verses, the readerContinue reading “1John 1:1-4”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-69g2g-15d618a At some point in life, you will have the experience of “Waiting for word” on some important news concerning your life or ministry. What are we to do in the meantime? Join us for chapter 6 as we learn what God expects of us while we’re waiting for life to unfold.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cy5ff-15cb5c0 **John tells, “When Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.” From the Last Supper to His last words, we see that Jesus’ love was committed and costly.  **We apologize, due toContinue reading “Good Friday: The Committed & Costly Love of Christ”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zka8h-15cb202 “Seeing is believing” is a saying first recorded in 1639 by the Englishman Thomas Fuller. Today we often use a similar expression: “I’ll believe it when I see it.” But as we turn to consider Luke 24 and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we find that seeing doesn’t necessarily translate to believing.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rt23d-15c2ddf In Luke 19, Jesus taught a parable to address people’s kingdom expectations ahead of the Palm Sunday parade. In coming to Jesus, Luke 19 confronts us with the question: What are you expecting? And we find its often in the aftermath of unmet expectations that people turn their back on Jesus. What were youContinue reading “Palm Sunday: What were you expecting?”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-b9sbf-15a9c6a There are two questions that often to plague us in life: “Is this as good as it gets?” and “Am I alone in this?” In today’s passage, we meet the people of God only a few weeks after Haggai 1 and they’re already discouraged, and God’s message to them is one we also needContinue reading “Faith in Action: Haggai 2:1-9”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bwr34-1594fc5 Now that we’ve gained clarity on the root of our problem patterns we turn to the a plan of attack. In this session we put together a 4 step plan of attack:  Realize Repent Replace Rehearse Download Session 4 Workbook.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ygfhc-1592fc2 In today’s passage we see faith in action as the people of God, continue to pursue the call of God. Through this study, we learn that sometimes, we worship while weeping and that the exclusive nature of our faith often brings opposition to the work of God in this world. Faith in Action: HandsContinue reading “Faith in Action: Ezra 3:8-4:5”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5zxd5-15879af This is Part 2 of “Getting Clear” in understanding what contributes to our sin patterns. In this session we discuss how our physical frailties can impact our spiritual perspective. Furthermore, we begin to discover how to identify the desires that underlie sin patterns so we can understand and address them.  Download the Workbook forContinue reading “Turning Point Session 3 – Getting Clear: The Inner & Outer Man”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bqtvc-158795f What does a list of ancient Israelites have to do with us today? What are signs of God honoring worship among His people? This week we address these questions from Ezra 2 and 3.  Returning and Rebuilding: Returning: What’s in a name? (Ezra 2:1-67) Rebuilding: The signs of God-honoring worship (Ezra 2:68-3:7) A GenerousContinue reading “Faith in Action: Ezra 2-3:7”