Jonah Prophet who initially rejected a call from God Swallowed up by a big fish Completed his preaching to Nineveh (who repented) Heartfelt discuss under a plant Micah Predicts the birthplace of Jesus Predicts the capture of Israel and Judah Nahum Graphic account of the eventual destruction of Nineveh by the Babylonians Habakkuk A prophet questioning God's motive (I've been there before) Zephaniah Great grandson of Hezekiah Predictions about the...

Psalms Various songs written by mostly King David, a masterful musician and warrior Proverbs Book of wise sayings Words of Agur son of Jakeh Proverbs 31 woman Ecclesiastes Book of wisdom and perspective by Solomon Vanity of Life - How we prioritize earthly ambitions over God. Grief of Wisdom - The wiser we get  the more we understand how broken we truly are Vanity of Pleasure - When we try to live life to the fullest without God. The End of...

1 Chronicles Written family genealogies Death of King Saul King David moves the Ark of God (Covenant) David versus more giants Controversial Census Solomon succeeds David David counsels Solomon 2 Chronicles Solomon asks for wisdom Solomon builds God's temple Solomon displays great wisdom Rehoboam succeeds Solomon Royal Family War Reign of Asa Didn't seek God but only physicians Reign of Jehosophat Death of Ahab Reign of...

Ruth Commitment to a mother-in-law Love story of Ruth and Boaz Lineage of David and Jesus 1 Samuel Samuel the prophet and judge King Saul David and Goliath 2 Samuel King David Bathsheba Amnon and Tamar Absalom Solomon Prophet Nathan 1 Kings The reign of King Solomon and his death Elijah vs Ahab and Jezebel Jeroboam and Rehoboam become kings of a split Israel Mention of other kings over deteriorating Israel and Judah 2 Kings Elijah...

Genesis The story of creation Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel Noah and the Great Flood Tower of Babel - assembly of all people on Earth One common language Attempted to build a tower that reached the sky God scattered the people all over the earth Abraham, Sarah and Hagar Isaac and Ishmael (Christianity and Islam) Melchizedek - Mysterious priest with an everlasting legacy Sodom and Gomorrah Lot's unmarried daughters...

In this episode, we explore the OT and NT on the practice of tithing and general giving. I also share a few testimonies that raised my awareness on giving. God can teach us His goodness when encountering a negative experience. Old Testament Leviticus 27:30 - “One-tenth of the produce of the land, whether grain from the fields or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord and must be set apart to him as holy. Proverbs 3:9-10 - 9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of...

Faith and science has crossover appeal but with a delicate balance. For this episode, Dr. Tom Kotowski continues to share his experience as a career physicist and also a child of God. Tom worked on many scientific endeavors including getting the first man on the moon. This will be a multipart series, where we discuss God, Truth and Physics.

Faith and science has crossover appeal but with a delicate balance. For this episode, Dr. Tom Kotowski continues to share his experience as a career physicist and also a child of God. Tom worked on many scientific endeavors including getting the first man on the moon. This will be a multipart series, where we discuss God, Truth and Physics.

Faith and science has crossover appeal but with a delicate balance. For this episode, Dr. Tom Kotowski continues to share his experience as a career physicist and also a child of God. Tom worked on many scientific endeavors including getting the first man on the moon. This will be a multipart series, where we discuss God, Truth and Physics.

Faith and science has crossover appeal but with a delicate balance. For this episode, Dr. Tom Kotowski continues to share his experience as a career physicist and also a child of God. Tom worked on many scientific endeavors including getting the first man on the moon. This will be a multipart series, where we discuss God, Truth and Physics.

The Chosen is not just another movie about Jesus Christ. It's a video series that chronicles the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of His followers and critics. The first season has 8 episodes and introduces a bunch of main characters. When it comes to Christian movies ... I need to repent ... I'm guilty of not completely watching some Christian movies due to cheesy acting. But, "The Chosen" is different, the acting is very convincing ... it's well-written and it enticed me to re-read the...

Faith and science has crossover appeal but with a delicate balance. For this episode, Dr. Tom Kotowski joins us to share his experience as a career physicist and also a child of God. Tom worked on many scientific endeavors including getting the first man on the moon. This will be a multipart series, where we discuss God, Truth and Physics.

My thoughts and encouragement on the Ravi Zacharias saga.

Does the condone slavery? This podcast episode seeks to answer this question by taking a journey with layovers at the Old Testament, New Testament, short visits to American Slave Era and final stop at the Modern Era of slavery and deliverance. Reference Deuteronomy 15:12-15 Ephesians 6:9 Colossians 4:1 Genesis 1:27 Exodus 21 1 Timothy 1:8-10 Philemon 1

Welcome to another episode of  Beyond Sermons, where we seek Jesus Christ beyond the pulpit. I recently had a discussion about who is the GOAT for football and basketball. For football, I am a Patriots fan. When we are not winning Super Bowl, we are still making deep runs into the playoffs. Tom Brady is the greatest football player of all time. End of story for me. Basketball is a more debatable topic. At the time of this recording, Michael Jordan is the all-time great while Lebron James is...

Nathanael was one of the disciples called by Jesus (John 1:43). Nathanael was from Cana in Galilee (John 21:2) and was brought to Jesus by his friend, Philip, who also became one of Jesus’ disciples. Nathanael was one of the first to express belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God (John 1:49). His name means “God has given” in Hebrew. Interestingly, the name Nathanael is only mentioned in the Gospel of John; the other three gospels identify him as “Bartholomew.” Christ knew and confirmed...

Welcome to another Spotlight edition of Beyond Sermons where we seek Jesus Christ beyond the pulpit. Street preaching is an effective means to evangelize the Gospel. Jesus was a street preacher along with his disciples.  It takes bold faith to proclaim the salvation of Jesus Christ. Today we spotlight a street minister of the Gospel and his name is Dorre Love. Dorre hails from Vancouver Canada, and preaches in a variety of locations. I found his ministry to be quite compelling and brave. You...

Oholah and Oholibah were two sisters with the same mother. They were rebels and pursued a life of prostitution at a very young. This gripping and seemingly random story was an intimate parable God shared with the prophet Ezekiel. Oholah and Oholibah (or Aholah and Aholibah) are symbolic names for the kingdom of Israel (the ten tribes in the north) and the kingdom of Judah (the two tribes in the south). Oholah and Oholibah appear in the 23rd chapter of Ezekiel.

Peter was originally named Simon from birth. Simon was originally from Bethsaida (John 1:44) and lived in Capernaum (Mark 1:29). He was married (1 Corinthians 9:5), and ran a successful fishing business with James and John. Simon has a biological brother named Andrew. Andrew became a follower of Jesus through the ministry of John the Baptist (John 1:35-36). Subsequently, Andrew immediately went to find his brother to bring him to Jesus.

The episode of the Levite's concubine is a biblical narrative in Judges 19–21. It concerns a Levite from Ephraim and his concubine, who travel through the Benjaminite city of Gibeah and are assailed by a mob, who wish to sodomize the Levite. He turns his concubine over to the crowd, and they rape her until she dies. The Levite dismembers her corpse and presents the remains to the other tribes of Israel. Outraged by the incident, they swear that none shall give his daughter to the...

Today we are reviewing the movie called “In His Image”. It’s a documentary that takes a closer look at the LGBTQ+ movement with a biblical lens. It addresses some of the tough questions such as: Can you be gay and be a Christian? What if someone genuinely feels trapped in the wrong body? Did God make me this way? Is change even possible? The movie is free to watch at https://inhisimage.movie/. This movie was not rated on rotten tomatoes so I decided to do a movie review. I’ve seen the...

According to the U.S Department of Justice, the estimated prison population is a little over 1.4 million inmates as of 2019. That number is high enough that it is very likely that each of us may know someone in the prison system. Joining us today is Dion and Deana Elizondo, they have a son who is currently serving at the time of this recording. Today we will listen to their experience with the justice system.

Needless to say that 2020 was the dramatic year of the pandemic. COVID-19 had the unraveling effect on many stable societies and communities. It disrupted the education system and businesses. It even forced many churches to use online platforms to hold services. There are plenty of statistics depicts the global impact of the virus. Today we will fine tune our GPS on a personal story of how this virus took one person's life and broke the heart of another.

Giving Tuesday - A day dedicated to giving to your favorite charities. Now that you have completed most of your Christmas list now it’s time for philanthropy. Giving Tuesday is a significant day for many non-profit. It’s reasonable to assume that some organization can fundraise their annual budget in less than 24 hours. Helping an organization help others can give us the warm and fuzzies but not all non-profit organizations are created equal. Good stewardship and accountability is essential...

Last episode we learned about LOOP, which stands for Loved Ones of Prisoners. It’s a non-profit organization that help families cope with a loved one in prison. Jenny Eversole is one of the directors for LOOP and will be joining us again to discuss faith and the prison system. Every legal trial is a unique issue that challenges our court system. Sometimes they get it right and other times they get it wrong, depending on who you ask. Please visit lovedonesofprisoners.com for helpful...