Josh Blair Ministry Podcast

A lot of things in life have the ability to trick us, including our own desires and thoughts. As we continue to look to the book of James, we find the warnings against such tools of confusion. This week, we examine James 1:13-27. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

To be a Christian means to follow Jesus' example in how to live life. The question is, what does that look like. Luckily for us, the Bible contains several letters that describe what it means to live and look like Jesus. One such letter is James. In this series, we'll discover what it means to live and look like Jesus through James' writings. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

In this series, we've been answering the "who, what, when, where, and why" questions of prayer. This week, Pastor Josh answers the "where" of prayer. Did you know where you pray makes a difference on how you pray? Listen in and found out how. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Jesus prayed powerful prayers. One of those prayers is found in John 17 and it's a prayer for his followers. He prays it after his prediction of betrayal and before he is actually betrayed. It's in this "in-between" state that we discover when we should pray too. Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

In our series, Powerful Prayers, we're looking at the prayers Jesus prayed to see what they teach us about prayer. This week, we wrap up the Lord's Prayer found in Luke 11, answering the question, "what should we pray for?" _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Easter (Resurrection Sunday) is the most powerful and exciting Sunday of the year because it celebrates the fact that Jesus is alive. He conquered death, hell, and the grave for us! What's so amazing is God's willingness to lay his life down for us, and even after his sacrifice, he continues to pursue us. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how the "King Is Here" in every situation of our lives. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Happy Palm Sunday! As Jesus entered into Jerusalem, over 2000 years ago, his disciples were not expecting him to end up on a cross. Their expectations were far too short, but they had expectations, none the less. How do our expectations play a part in Christ entering into our lives? Find out as you listen to Pastor Josh's message, "The King Is Coming." Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

The enemy of our souls seeks to distract us from the call of God in our lives. What are these distractions and how do we overcome them? Listen in as special guest, Alexis Cruz, shares this word with you. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

How do we gain victory over the enemy? What are we supposed to do when our individual prayers, diligence, and mindfulness don't free us from the devil's attacks? Listen as Pastor Josh shares this message from Nehemiah chapter 4. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Have you ever done something you felt unqualified to do and it turned out awesome? Maybe fear plays a bigger role in our lives than we'd like to admit. What if God is calling you to step out and trust him so he can empower you to do great things? Listen as Pastor Josh breaks it down in his message, "God Empowers His People." _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Have you ever felt God leading you to something or some place but when you got there, it felt like you missed God? If so, you need to listen to this message from Pastor Josh. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

God is continually creating opportunities for us to partner with Him to accomplish His will in the world. Our challenge is to told hold of these opportunities. Find out how in part 2 of our series, "Out Of The Ruins." _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

How do we deal with disappointment? Do we believe God is still faithful when it looks like our lives are in ruins? Find out these answers as Pastor Josh goes through our new series, Out Of The Ruins: A Study of Nehemiah. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Why is it better to serve others than be served? How should Jesus' example of washing the disciples' feet change the way we live? In the last message of our series, Healthy Habits, Pastor Josh examines the call to strive in serving others. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

What is unity supposed to look like in the body of Christ? In this message, Pastor Josh reminds us that unity isn't loving from a distance. Listen and be challenged to fight for unity in the church. ______________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Worship isn't supposed to be bland. It should be an expression of our joy and gratitude towards God for all of His wonderful works and deeds in our lives. Listen as Pastor Ben Brown, from The House Modesto, presents this word on "Worship In Living Color." __________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Jesus said this in Matthew 6. Where we spend our money says a lot about what we care most about. If following Jesus means we are to become generous people, demonstrating that Jesus has our heart, how do we cultivate generosity in our lives? Listen to this week's message to find out. __________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

What is fasting and why is it important for the life of a believer in Jesus? Pastor Josh addresses this question and more as we continue our series on Healthy Habits. __________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

We all probably have some new year's resolutions for 2019. The question is, how do we stick with these good habits in the new year? In this new series, Healthy Habits, Pastor Josh answers this question with his message, "Committed to Community." _____________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Special guest, Rev. Char Blair brings a challenging word on the call of God to love at greater heights.