Antioch Bible Church Podcast

Well known speaker on Bible Prophecy, Bill Salus is our speaker this morning, May 1st, 2022.He is the founder of "Prophecy Depot Ministries" , He is a Bestselling Author, Researcher, Speaker and Media Personality. Bill speaks to how current events in the middle east are lining up with prophecy's out of Ezekiel 38 & 39, and how the U.S. might be playing a part as the "Young Lions"

Today's sermon outline: 1. (v. 1-7) 2. (v. 8-12) Verse 3 contains the main points of how to "hone your prayer life" and learn to pray with excellence. 1) Pray in the morning 2) Prepare a sacrifice (arrange your prayer) 3) Watch (pray and watch, instead of pray and worry)

Happy Easter 2022. Pastor Herb has broken this message into three sections. 1) Herb's Emergency Call - Psalm 4:1 2) David's Emergency Call- Psalm 4:2-8 3) Jesus' Emergency Call- Psalm 22:1-2, 16-18 Hebrews 9:22 "...without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Put your trust in the Lord! Jesus died for you. Jesus Christ was the final sacrifice for sin! A big takeaway from today is that "a heart filled with scripture and compassion will bring you joy and peace."

"Safety From Enemies" is what Psalm 3 is all about. There are many editorial comments from different translations of the Bible - however the following sub-title "A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son." is part of scripture and doesn't change across the translations. "Selah" is used throughout the Psalms and means to pause or praise. After verses 1-2, is the word Selah, and then in verse 3 David shifts his focus from his enemies to God. Taking moments to pause allows God to speak to us. God answers our prayers in His perfect timing. (Yes, No, Wait) In this Psalm, God answered David's prayers. 1) David slept (no anxiety) 2) David woke up (was not killed in his sleep) 3) David is not afraid. (confident in God's protection/plan) David also had compassion on his enemies, forgiving them. Join us next Sunday on Easter to celebrate the risen Savior, Jesus Christ!

Psalms 1-2 is the Preface into the whole book of 150 poems. The 2nd Psalm will show a revolt of the wicked against God. Outline: 1) Persecuted Christians (v.1-3) 2) Promises of God (v. 4-12) "People in high places are plotting against God and his Anointed Son. Luke identifies David as the author of the Psalm and plainly states that Jesus is the Anointed (4:23-31) which leaves no doubt that Psalm 2 is written about Jesus! Verses 10-12 close with a warning to the wicked to fear God. "the wicked will get a divine whooping like an iron rod shattering a clay pot. The righteous will be safe on the holy hill of Zion. Psalm 1 & 2 are a picture of the gospel!

The Psalms will give you wisdom for every situation in your life. "Psalm 1 is the doorway or preface psalm that sets the tone for the entire book." "Meditation is to think about what the WORD means for your life." God will illuminate the application. Listen for transformation, not just information. Recalling the story of Joseph, Pastor Herb reminds us we may experience painful moments that bring us close to God. Joseph told his brothers "What you meant for evil, God meant for good" (Gen. 50:20) God blessed Joseph. "Who is the blessed man in Psalm One? Jesus is the only person who perfectly meets the description. We were all chaff, but we have become fruitful through Christ."

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15Three main points for this sermon are:1) Caleb's Commitment2) Caleb's Confidence3) Caleb's CourageSome important thoughts/quotes from this sermon:"Half-hearted Christians are faint-hearted Christians, and they never learn to conquer the giants in their lives." Numbers 14:9 (giants become bread)"The man who kneels before God can stand before anyone and anything!""Our problems can either bury us ore we can trample them down until we rise above."Courage = YES to Jesus!!

Isaiah 40:27-31 is the main scripture reference.Today's outline is:1. The Supremacy of God (v. 27-28)2. The Strength of God (v. 29-31)Take-Away: Spend your time worshiping rather than complaining"The greater God appears to us, the smaller our afflictions will seem." -Pastor Andy Davis, FBC Durham.How do you wait for the Lord? Stop complaining (Is. 40:27) Start worshiping (Is. 40:28) Ask for strength (Is 40:29)Soar, run and walk.Jesus should be the primary object of our waiting.

The final in the series "Healing a Mental Mess", Pastor Herb focuses on "Rest".Main scripture: Matthew 11:28-30."We feel the pressure and anxiety from the demands of life. When we attach ourselves to Jesus, we will find rest for our souls."Purpose: Trust God by resting.Outline: Strategy of Rest1) Rest Daily: Sleep2) Rest Weekly: Sabbath3) Rest Monthly: Solitude"Fatigue makes cowards of us all" - Vince LombardiFor more information on Antioch Bible Church, please visit us at www.abchurch.org or call us at 425-556-5905

Pastor Mark's primary scripture references are from The Gospel of John, chapters 4, 5, & 9.Walking through the stories of the Samaritan women at the well, the cripple at the pool of Bethesda and the Blind man, how Jesus changed their lives, with miracles at times, we're left the question:What story has Jesus written in our lives that we can share with others, believers to encourage and non-believers to give an opportunity to share the Gospel!

Continuing the series "Healing a Mental Mess", Pastor Herb's message on grief is predominantly out of John 11:17-44.The Outline:1) Jesus Weeps With Us2) Weeping WillowsPastor Herb shares that there are "strategies that promote healing" and "strategies that hinder healing", all with scriptural basis.

Pastor Herb's third sermon in this series is on Depression.The Outline for this sermon:1) Helping Yourself: Writing a Lament2) Helping Others: Willing to ListenDavid "found hope in his depression by bringing his sorrow to God. Writing a personal lament is helpful because your protest sets the framework for praise."The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline # is: 1-800-273-8255.

Pastor Herb's second sermon in "Healing A Mental Mess"- is titled "Anxiety"The main scripture reference is out of Philippians 4:6-9.The Outline of today's sermon is:1) Response for Anxiety2) Remedies for Anxiety3) Reality- Test for AnxietyYou'll hear many great truths from scripture and even that "modern science has proven that the brain can change with directed mind input (neuroplasticity)." "It has been found that 12 minutes of daily focused prayer over an 8-week period can change the brain to such an extent that it can be measured on a brain scan."-Dr. Caroline Leaf

Pastor Herb's first sermon in the series "Healing A Mental Mess" is " Mental Illness. The outline: 1) Jesus is a Healer2) Definition & Statistics3) Breaking the Stigma"Examples of mental health conditions include - Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Workplace Stress, racial trauma and PSTD"The following sites are resources.https://nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness)https://mhanationl.org (Mental Health America)

Pastor Herb starts his new sermon series, January 30th, on mental health. Please share with your family and friends or anyone you come into contact with that might need help in this area.

From Psalm 37:4-5, Pastor Herb casts Vision for 2022."Psalm 37 is a well of confidence for those who delight and trust in the Lord"Vision 2022 moving forward consists of 3 areas of focus:1) Launch Life Groups2) Hire a Youth Pastor3) Tech & Creative teamMeetings are scheduled for those interested in Hosting or Teaching in our Life Groups, and for those interested in joining our Tech & Creative Team.For those interested in the position of Youth Pastor, please visit our website at www.abchurch.org for information."Great Are You Lord" | Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan, and David Leonard | 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, and Integrity's Alleluia! Music | EMI Christian Music Publishing (IMI) and Sony/ATV Sounds LLC

Pastor Jonathan's four main points on Mary, the sister of Lazarus.1. Mary's Worship Was Costly (v. 3)2. Mary's Worship Was Criticized (v. 4-5)3. Mary's Worship Was Complete (v. 3)4. Mary's Worship Was Consumed (v. 7)"Your working (serving) and your witness will only be as strong as your worship!"

Today, out of Luke 19:1-10, Pastor Jonathan presents the story of Zacchaeus.Main Points:1. Character of Zacchaeus v. 1-22. Commitment of Zacchaeus v. 3-43. Call of Zacchaeus v. 5-74. Conversion of Zacchaeus v. 8-10Proverbs 8:17 " I love those who love me,And those who seek me diligently will find me."Zacchaeus sought Jesus, did not delay in obeying Jesus and his heart was changed and he received salvation!

"Commitment" is part 2 of the "Follower" series from Luke 9:57-62.The Outline today:1) Jesus challenges comfort2) Jesus challenges priorities3) Jesus challenges visionJesus challenges us to follow Him on His terms, not ours.

Part 1 of 2 sermons in the "Follower" series.