Have you ever considered that wherever you go you bring the Kingdom of God with you? That as a Christian you’re in effect a walking, talking embassy? And your home? Kingdom territory! An embassy in a foreign land. So, do you act as an ambassador for Christ? Do you take your role as a representative of Christ seriously? When was the last time you shared your faith with someone who needed to hear about Jesus? Rev. Mark Vander Tuig shares his experiences and explains one of the most important roles of a Christian – being an ambassador for Christ.
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Discover 5 of the most overlooked Old Testament stories to inspire you in difficult times
Let's face it, there are so many great stories in the Bible that often we can simply overlook some of the truly epic ones - the accounts that teach us about God, how He acts in the world and in our lives. That's particularly true of the rich, inspirational stories in the Old Testament.
So, open your Bible, sit back, review the context around these five stories and ask, "How do these relate to me?" Because, well, I guarantee they do.
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This is a podcast for today. We all need some inspiration on occasion, but today more than ever we need words of hope, words that breathe life into us. For those of faith, it can be a struggle to find comfort in a world that sometimes seems so foreign from the truth of the gospel.
And that is what we need today. Comfort. Inspiration.
Look, there are podcasts available of very good preachers and their sermons. But my passion is to focus on the insights fueling the epic, life-changing, inspirational sermons that change lives. And I want you to not only hear from the best preachers in America, but also to hear the stories behind their insights – to think as they do.
I have seen the power of a sermon to transform a life. A preacher takes a truth of the Bible, and packages in such a way that the words therein have – well, a unique kind of power, one that transforms lives. How do those insights, those words change hearts and minds? It was that question that pursued me, that I could not get away from; it was that question that inspired this podcast.
I hope you’ll join me.
Rev. Dr. Bob LeFavi | MDiv, PhD, DMin
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A key tenet of the Christian faith, forgiveness can often be a difficult task. And the most difficult person for us to forgive sometimes is ourselves. In this “In Focus” episode, Pr. Bob discusses how we can begin the process of self-forgiveness and free ourselves from burden of guilt and shame. Perhaps you can relate to the story Pr. Bob tells of a church member whose guilt has held her back from fully living.
Are you a Christian? If so, why? Have you ever thought about that? Or more succinctly, if someone asks you why you are a Christian can you give a good, concise answer? What experiences have you had that confirm your faith? In short, amidst all the world’s religions, why Christianity? Few people are ever genuinely asked, and fewer still have an answer prepared. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Charley Reeb provides an answer; he discusses what the Christian faith says about God and you.
“But who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked His disciples. Peter answered, and he got it so right – until he didn’t. When we grow in Christian discipleship and when we help others grow as disciples, it is our chief goal to simply get to the confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God”? Rev. Dr. Jim Shaddix tells us there is a lot to unpack in Peter’s confession and in Jesus’s statements that follow in Matthew 16. And why does Jesus tell His disciples not to tell anyone? Dr. Shaddix’s insights may bring you to a new level of understanding of discipleship.
Know the feeling of being blown away by a sermon? Great preachers have gifts that enable them to uncover and present the scriptures in ways that are life-changing and life-giving. In this trailer, Dr. Bob describes the importance of truly “inspirational sermons” – those that breathe life into us – and why this podcast is for you.
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Meet Rev. Dr. Bob LeFavi
Rev. Dr. “Bob” LeFavi’s passion is for lifelong learning. Bob earned a BS, MBA, and PhD - cultivating a career in academia - all before attending Erskine Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity degree. He later earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from the University of the South. Bob presently serves as Dean of the Beaufort Campus at the University of South Carolina, Beaufort. He has planted two churches and currently pastors Bethel Lutheran Church, Springfield, Georgia. With a belief in servant leadership, Bob created The Oasis Center — a nonprofit providing free counseling to persons in crisis.
Bob is fascinated by great preaching, life-changing sermons, homiletic skills, and the factors that bring about belief. His describes barriers to faith in his 1999 book, Reasons to Believe. Bob sees scripture as a living, breathing thing and loves to ask, "What if we go deeper into this passage? What are we missing?" His academic research and popular press articles have led to interviews on CBS News, CNN and quotes as an expert in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, and Parade magazines. Bob's research on spiritual life review in the terminally ill has received critical acclaim. He has been married to the former Susan Sutherland for 36 years. They have three children.
Rev. Dr. Bob LeFavi | MDiv, PhD, DMin
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