Feed My Sheep

We tend to think of salvation in individual terms. Each of us are saved into a personal relationship with Jesus. This is true, and it's a wonderful reality. But it's not the full story. We are also saved to be part of something bigger than ourselves, called the church. In this study of Acts 2, we discover... Why becoming part of a church family is not always easy The only way we can be delivered from sin Four activities that marked the early church and should characterize us as well The importance of the Holy Spirit in our worship How "body" imagery teaches both diversity and unity in the church Taking the next step in your church involvement Thanks for listening. This is part 2 in our series "Welcome to the Family," helping people to believe and belong at Immanuel. We hope wherever you are that you will find a church home and plant your roots deep in a local, Bible-believing church. If you are in the Highland/San Bernardino area, come visit us as Immanuel! We would love to meet you and help you find a place

God promises to protect his children. He is our "refuge and our fortress, our God, in whom we trust" (Ps. 91:2). Often, his protection comes through other people and even angels. In this study, we talk about... The spiritual realm of angels and demons How God sometimes uses angels to protect and deliver us The different types of spiritual gifts and how these affect us today How to understand God's protection in light of the evil, suffering, and persecution that believers still face   Thanks for listening. This is part 5 in an 8-part Wednesday Night series on trusting God and overcoming anxiety.

Faith is the essence of the Christian life. We "walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Cor. 5:7). Every time we enter a trial or some unexpected twist in our plans, we're reminded we are not in control, and that we need to cling to God by faith. This week, as we look at Hebrews 12:1-2 we will learn... About a great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us The danger of "besetting sins" that creep into our lives A great chapter in the Bible to use for self-examination How to fix your eyes on Jesus every day Thanks for listening. This is part 4 in an 8-part series on trusting God and overcoming anxiety.

1 Peter 5:5-7 teaches us to cast our cares on the Lord. In this episode, we find an interesting connection between humility and trust, and how to gain peace in fearful times. Some of the things we talk about in this lesson include... Humble men and women in the Bible Common manifestations of pride Why God alone has the right to receive glory Practical ways to cast our cares on the Lord Thanks for listening. This is part 3 in an 8-week study on the topic of anxiety. To learn more, we recommend the book Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur.

Tonight we discuss the importance of putting off and putting on when it comes to breaking bad habits and forming new ones. In our study of Philippians 4:6-9, we learn that anxiety can be overcome only by praying with thankfulness and focusing on things that are true and praiseworthy. Part 2 in an 8-week class on the subject of fear, worry, anxiety and learning to trust God.

Do you love God? Many of us would answer with an enthusiastic "yes"! Jesus says the way we show that love is by knowing and keeping his word. In this study of John 14:15-24, we learn: How Jesus personally calls us to obey him That an ancient prophecy by Jacob comes true in Jesus The intricate relationship between love and obedience How love can motivate positive behavior The difference between genuine and counterfeit affections How parents can help their children obey Thanks for listening!

In our opening lesson, we answer, "What is anxiety?" and consider how God is a generous and loving Father who can be trusted at all times.

Welcome back to the "Feed My Sheep" podcast. It's been a while! I will try to post my latest sermons here. Last Sunday, June 5, I preached at Immanuel Baptist Church on the eternal security of the believer, and how God gives the ultimate demonstration of his love by sending his Son to die for us. Thanks for listening!

All would agree prayer is important. But many of us must admit we do not pray as much as we'd like. In this message, we focus on one specific type of prayer - corporate prayer – that could change how we view prayer and Christian ministry. In this study, we learn... The benefits of corporate prayer Why prayer is more than just a preface to ministry The importance of prayer in Spurgeon's life How to stay focused in prayer Thanks for listening. 

Salvation is past, present, and future. You were saved, you are being saved, and you will be saved. In this study of Ephesians 1:11-14, we learn about our future inheritance in Christ when salvation is consummated. What exactly is the believer's inheritance? God's well-thought out plan to save The three layers to faith: knowledge, assent, and trust The seal and down payment is the Holy Spirit Thanks for listening.

Every building has a blueprint. Every movie has a script. But did you know time has a blueprint too? God has ordered a special plan, and you and I are part of it. In this study of Ephesians 1:7-10, you will learn... How sin enslaves and becomes a terrible tyrant The purpose God made you for God's rescue plan that came at great personal expense Should you try to predict when Jesus will return? Thanks for listening.

For God to pardon our sin would have been enough. To then adopt us into his family? Unbelievable! In this study of Ephesians 1:5-6, you will learn about... God's legal declaration to adopt you When God chose to adopt you Three benefits you receive as an adopted child of God Questions to help you reflect and delight in your adoption Thanks for listening.

The doctrine of election is one of the most mysterious yet profound truths of the gospel. In this exposition of Ephesians 1:4, we learn... What "election" actually means When did God choose us to follow him? Why election cannot be based on man's free will That election is the historical position of the Baptist church The great purpose for which God chose us -- to grow in holiness Thanks for listening.

The phrase “in Christ” appears repeatedly in the opening verses of Ephesians. It teaches that all the spiritual blessings that belong to you -- including election, adoption, and inheritance -- are based solely on your relationship with Jesus. In this introduction to the Book of Ephesians, you will discover... A long sentence with a powerful punch The meaning of "union with Christ" The true identity of the Christian Practical ways to live out your union with Christ How union with Christ fuels a love for others Thanks for listening.

Have you tasted and experienced for yourself who God is? Don’t take someone else’s word for it. Try him out for yourself! In this study of Psalm 34, we learn... The invitation to "taste and see" who God is How goodness is at the very heart of God's essence How do we reconcile God's goodness and his wrath? Where to run when you're in danger or struggling with fear Three ways to take refuge in the Lord Thanks for listening.

On the mount of transfiguration, three of Jesus’ disciples have an experience they will never forget. It's seared on their minds and consciences, though they are told to wait until Christ's resurrection before they can tell anyone. In our latest sermon podcast, we learn... Irrefutable evidence that Jesus is the Messiah What it means that Jesus was "Transfigured" How Jesus humbled himself in the "kenosis" Why the prophets Moses and Elijah stood next to Jesus Two disciples give an eyewitness account of their experience on the mountain The right kind of fear and wrong kind of fear to have Thanks for listening.  

Much has changed over the past year, but the most important things have not. The foundational truths, upon which we build our lives, have remained the same and continue to deserve our trust. In this sermon, we learn... The "fundamentals" of Christianity Why the gospel is good news A basic overview of the gospel The reason for Christ's death What makes Christianity different from every other religion Thanks for listening.

We all need a firm foundation, and only Jesus is strong enough to be that solid rock. In this study of 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, we learn... Three ways to build your life on the rock of Christ The history behind one of our most beloved hymns How Paul and Apollos turned a potential rivalry into a powerful tag-team effort Does the Bible really say Christians won't be judged? How to gain more reward in heaven Thanks for listening.

In this season of uncertainty, we should pray we will stand firm, side by side in the gospel. In this study of Philippians 1:27-30, we discover... A great theme verse for COVID How to stand firm in trials Our citizenship transcends this earth Unity doesn't happen by accident A helpful passage for handling conflict Suffering is a gift to make us more like Jesus Thanks for listening.

C.S. Lewis once said "God whispers to us in our pleasures; he speaks to us in our work; he shouts at us in our pain." Sometimes, God can only get our attention by disciplining us. In our latest sermon podcast, we take a look at what the Bible says about church discipline. Topics we discuss include: Why a little pain is sometimes a good thing The need for "tough love" Jesus' formula for correcting a brother or sister in sin Reasons we should or should not confront How God is ultimately wielding the rod in spiritual discipline What does self-examination look like practically? Thanks for listening.