Author Archives: Matt Cable

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qbpwq-157bc33 Most people fail to change because they fail to understand and address the root of the problem: the heart. Just think of gardening as an example. If you simply snip the weed off at the ground, it inevitably comes right back or re-emerges in another place nearby. In the same way, if we onlyContinue reading “Turning Point Session 2 – Getting Clear: Understanding the Root”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9h95g-157b8b7 What in the world is going on?! That’s a question we often find ourselves asking as we look out on the events of our lives and our world. Scripture helps us understand God’s purpose in the world. In Ezra 1, we learn that God is working to fulfilling his promises and gathering a peopleContinue reading “Faith in Action: Ezra 1”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5ipm9-157034f One of the the great threats to the Christian church is fall into fear and people pleasing by diluting the message of the gospel to make it palatable to the world and advantageous to themselves. But these verses make it clear: You can’t have it both ways, we either live for God by hisContinue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 6:11-18”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-brcid-156525c Have you ever felt stuck in a sinful behavioral pattern and wish you could change? Well, there’s good news. “Turning Point”, is a study that teaches the basic principles of how to change ingrained patterns. Session 1 is titled, “Soul Check Up: Good New & Bad News.  You can download the workbook here.

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rc5q3-15651c9 Why would Paul emphasize generous giving at the end his letter to a church struggling with legalism? How does the church’s giving connect with Paul’s prescription for health in the local church? Discover the answer to these questions in this message on Galatians 6:6-10.  Paul’s Prescription for restoring a legalistic church to gospel health:Continue reading “Living By Faith: Galatians 6:6-10”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tzg4z-1559eab How does the spiritually mature Christian deal with fellow sheep stuck in sin? In these verses, you can learn the road map from Paul on how to minister mercy to those ensnared in sin.  The spiritually mature Christian: Seeks out and serves the struggling (6:1a) Bears the burdens of others (6:2) Conducts sober self-assessmentContinue reading “Living by Faith: Galatians 6:1-5”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gyc3z-1550b95 The New Year is often a time that many resolve to try and grow and improve. But trying to change is like trying to correct poor posture…no matter how much we try, we inevitably find ourselves slouching again. In this message we explore how you can you begin grace-based growth this year. Our Mindset:Continue reading “Grace-based Growth: Romans 6 & 2 Peter 1”

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-jkpmy-1550abd When God spoke to Moses and explained who he was, one of the first things he wanted him to know was that he was a merciful God. If fact, His mercy is so great, that it’s greater than all our sin.