Best VIEW College Ministry Podcasts (2024)

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How my essay won an award - Interview with Lachlan Vines 27:07

1M ago27:07

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Description In this episode, Dr Mike Bird interviewed one of his students, Lachlan Vines, who won the Journal of Anglican Studies Student Essay Competition in April 2024. Lachlan is currently studying for the Master of Divinity at Ridley College and wrote an essay on Rowan Williams' Theology of Revelation for one of his assignments. He shares how h…

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Atonement Culture by Dr Rory Shiner 49:59

2M ago49:59

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Description: This episode, Atonement Culture, is one of three expositions presented by Dr Rory Shiner at the Ridley College's Annual Preachers' Conference: Set Apart - Preaching from Leviticus, held on 23 - 24 April 2024. The conference featured Dr Rory Shiner (Providence Church, Perth) and Revd Dr Katy Smith (SMBC), who spoke on theological themes…

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Deep Things We Share: Discipleship and the Lord's Supper 59:16

2M ago59:16

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The Anglican Institute Lecture 2024 Deep Things We Share: Discipleship and the Lord's Supper Description We celebrate the Lord's Supper as Jesus instructed, but for many its role in daily discipleship has been neglected. Learn again how the discipleship agenda for your church - whatever it is - might be strengthened by sharing in the deep things of…

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Tychicus: The Faithful Messenger to the Ephesians 48:15

3M ago48:15

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The apostle Paul closes his letter to the Ephesians by explaining his faithful messenger and summarizing the message of the epistle. God calls all of the saints to do the work of ministry to encourage the hearts of their brothers and sisters. Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24By Faith Bible Church

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A bird’s-eye view of Luke and Acts: Mike Bird’s new book 36:58

3M ago36:58

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Episode Description In this episode, faculty member Hannah Craven chatted with the Revd Dr Mike Bird, Deputy Principal: Academic, about his book, A Bird’s-eye view of Luke and Acts. Mike shows us how these two books, when read together, tell a cohesive narrative about Jesus, the Church, and the mission of God--with implications for the whole of our…

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The Supply Line for the War 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Paul encourages the believers in Ephesus to take up the armor of God by praying constantly in the Spirit, making prayer and supplication for others. Pray for not only ourselves, but for others, helps supply, equip, and strengthen believers in the spiritual war and can unleash a great power in their lives to make them bold ambassadors for the gospel…

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Why we disagree on the Bible: Andy Judd’s new book 34:10

3M ago34:10

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Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here, you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry. Episode Description In t…

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Are You Truly Struggling? 49:39

3M ago49:39

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As Paul draws to the close of his letter to the Ephesians, he says, “Finally, be strong in the Lord.” Believers need to realize that they are in the midst of spiritual war and that they wrestle with a formidable enemy, the devil and his demons. More powerful, though, is the power that God offers to believers. Believers must do everything they can t…

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Worthy Families and Workplaces 57:23

4M ago57:23

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Josh Gilchrist and Jeremy Rainbow teach on Ephesians 6:1-9 covering what is looks like to walk worthy within families and workplaces. God has specific order that he has created, and he longs for people to ultimately honor one another. Authority is to be respected, and authority is to be respectful of those who are under it. Scripture: Ephesians 6:1…

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Stepping into the world of Leviticus with Dr Rory Shiner 25:40

4M ago25:40

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Episode Description Stepping into the world of Leviticus with Dr Rory Shiner. Dr Rory Shiner (Providence Church, Perth) is our guest preacher in the upcoming Ridley Annual Preachers' Conference. We have an opportunity to chat with him about his life as a preacher and the importance of preaching from the Old Testament, especially from the book of Le…

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Sleeping or Seeking: A Narrative on Prayerful Dependence 41:36

4M ago41:36

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We see the contrasting results of Jesus’ prayerful dependence in Gethsemane and the disciples spiritual lethargy. We need to realize that we are prone to temptation, and despite our best intentions, we are weak in and of ourselves, and we need to depend on the Lord. Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46By Faith Bible Church

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Special Students Episode - Launch Camp 2024 45:58

4M ago45:58

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Episode Description On 1-2 March 2024, our Ridley Students Committee organised the return of Launch Camp. In this overnight getaway, faculty, staff, and students got together and bonded through games, meals, and prayer. Faculty member Hannah Craven had the opportunity to chat with some of them to try to get to know them better. Get to know some of …

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A Mysterious Picture: Wives, Husbands, Christ, and the Church 58:42

5M ago58:42

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Marriage was instituted by God in the Garden where He joins a husband and wife together in a one flesh union. God has specific requirements for husbands and wives. Wives are to be submissive to their husbands as to the Lord, and husbands are to sacrificially and lovingly care for their wives as Christ loved the church. Marriage is to be a vivid pic…

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The Walk of Worship 46:30

5M ago46:30

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Those called to belong to Christ should know their spiritual surroundings and step carefully in wisdom, seeking to do what pleases the Lord. Believers must also choose to be filled with the Holy Spirit and live worshipful lives with one another. Scriptures: Ephesians 5:15-21By Faith Bible Church

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Love, Lust, and Light Part Two: The Remedy of Christ's Light 35:27

5M ago35:27

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Those who are united in Christ are transformed into children of light, starkly contrasting the way they used to be. Those children of light are to live fruitful lives by not only avoiding the unfruitful works of darkness, but by also warning the world around them of the eternal consequences of those works. Scriptures: Ephesians 5:8-14…

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The Why, Who, And What of Training People For Children’s and Youth Ministry 33:32

5M ago33:32

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Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here, you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry. Episode Description This…

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Love, Lust, and Light Part 1 56:59

5M ago56:59

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A person united with Christ will live in a drastically different manner than before that union took place. Believers must learn to be imitators of God, walking in His love, which was displayed in Christ's sacrifice. Believers must be sure that certain sins, so prevalent in the world, are non-existent in their lives. The sexual sin, impurity, and gr…

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Benefits Of Going On A Study Tour - An Interview with Mike Bird 18:58

5M ago18:58

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Welcome to the new season of the Ridley College Podcast in 2024 In 2024, we are pleased to be expanding our podcast with more regular episodes and a broader range of conversations. Here you’ll find Public Lectures, stories from our students and faculty, and insights from leading experts on the Bible, theology and ministry. Episode Description In th…

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Student Q&A 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

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Dennis and Wendy Dougherty, Josh and Pam Gilchrist, and Tanya Cammack answered some student-generated questions related to sharing the gospel with unbelievers and people with different religious backgrounds. Questions also covered forgiveness and authority in male-female relationships.By Faith Bible Church

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Walking in the New Life 1:01:36

6M ago1:01:36

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The old self that we are to lay aside is drastically different from the new self we are to put on. The new life in Christ must be, and can be, marked by gracious speech, controlled passions, and the fear of God. Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32By Faith Bible Church

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The New Walk 38:42

6M ago38:42

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As believers, we are to walk worthily and consistently with our calling. However, we are still in the world and must lay our old ways aside, realizing their emptiness and the damage they do to our lives. Instead, we are to put on the new self, pursuing the renewal of our minds and spirits and displaying Christ's righteousness and holiness. Scriptur…

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There's Work to Be Done 57:31

6M ago57:31

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God wants his children to walk worthy while preserving the unity He has given. He has given them common ground and individual gifts to help them make His name known in the world as they corporately become more and more like Him. Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-16By Faith Bible Church

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Family Bonding 41:13

7M ago41:13

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As Paul begins talking about righteous living that flows from a believer's calling, he stresses the importance of a believer's character toward his brothers and sisters in Christ. Those character traits help believers to bear with one another and to preserve the unity of the Holy Spirit. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3…

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Do Something About It 46:42

7M ago46:42

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The epistle to the Ephesians transitions from talking about all of the things that Christ has done in unifying believers to Himself and to one another. If those blessings are true, and believers have been called to belong to Christ, that calling will result in conduct that is consistent with it. As believers, we need to walk worthy of God's calling…

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It's a Family Thing 50:55

8M ago50:55

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Paul ends the first half of his letter with a prayer. All of these blessings that he has explained in chapters 1–3 do not happen automatically. They are ours in Christ. But since they are from the Lord, we need to seek the Lord in laying hold of them. Scripture: Ephesians 3:14–21By Faith Bible Church

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This Church is Made for Working 1:04:37

8M ago1:04:37

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We all need regular reminders of the bigger picture of our salvation... the bigger picture of the church. And 'bigger picture' doesn't mean 'something we should think about every once in a while for an interesting perspective,' it means the purpose of our faith! Passage: Ephesians 3:7–13By Faith Bible Church

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Proper Works 49:01

9M ago49:01

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Truly good, God-honoring works flow from regeneration and are God's creation. God makes those who were formerly dead alive in him by grace, and he has prepared the good works that his new creations will walk in. Scripture: Ephesians 2:10By Faith Bible Church

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Guaranteed Blessings 54:58

10M ago54:58

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Believers can rejoice in the spiritual blessings in Christ because of God’s commitment to his purposes. He blesses believers by making his master plan known to them, by making believers his possession, and by guaranteeing their inheritance by the sealing of the Holy Spirit. Passage: Ephesians 1:9-14By Faith Bible Church

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God, Menzies and Christian Public Engagement - The Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History 42:50

10M ago42:50

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The Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History 2023 God, Menzies and Christian Public Engagement Description This lecture will highlight the evangelical formation of Sir Robert Menzies, Australia's longest serving Prime Minister, and explain how this Christian formation impacted Menzies's public engagement in Melbourne and beyond. Click…

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Special Interview with David Furse-Roberts 23:07

11M ago23:07

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Special Edition This is a special edition of the Ridley College Podcast. David Furse-Roberts is the Research Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and also our guest speaker for the upcoming Charles Perry Lecture in Melbourne Evangelical History. Faculty member Rhys Bezzant had the opportunity to interview David where they chatted about child prote…

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1 Corinthians 1: The Wisdom of the Cross, and Cultural Engagement 47:29

11M ago47:29

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The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 2023 1 Corinthians 1: The Wisdom of the Cross, and Cultural Engagement Description This lecture will do a deep dive into 1 Corinthians 1, exploring Christian engagement in the public space. It will argue that this rich biblical paradigm for cultural engagement should be at the heart of contemporary Christian in…

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Special Interview with Dr Chris Watkin 26:56

11M ago26:56

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Special Edition This is a special edition of the Ridley College Podcast. Dr Chris Watkin was the guest speaker of the 2023 Leon Morris Lecture in New Testament Studies. While visiting, our principal, Brian Rosner, had a chat with him about his new book, Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture…

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Lessons from Christian Endeavor: “A Training School for the Church” - The Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry 1:10:15

12M ago1:10:15

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The Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry Lessons from Christian Endeavor “A Training School for the Church” Speaker: Dr Ruth Lukabyo, Youthworks College, Sydney Download Download Lecture Slide Deck: https://bit.ly/PCL2023-Slides-CE Description: Christian Endeavour was arguably the largest and most influential worldwide youth movement. Founded in …

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Preaching the Word in a Culture of Scepticism: Reflections on Jeremiah -The Anglican Institute Lecture 1:00:06

1y ago1:00:06

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The Anglican Institute Lecture 2023 Preaching the Word in a Culture of Scepticism: Reflections on Jeremiah Guest Speaker: Dr Chris Wright Description: This lecture explores ways in which the culture of Judah had become not unlike the worst aspects of contemporary Western culture in so many nations and what was God’s answer? A sceptical young lad wh…

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A Less Straight Forward Future - The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2023 1:06:40

1y ago1:06:40

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The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2023 A Less Straight Forward Future: An Exploration of the Church and its Mission Guest Speaker: Steve McAlpine Description: Tim Keller has recently suggested that the decline of the church in the West may not be as inevitable as many suppose. This lecture will explore the current pressures facing people both of f…

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Your Story: Hearing The Voices Of Young Australians - The Peter Corney Lecture 52:40

1y ago52:40

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The Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry 2022 Your Story: Hearing The Voices Of Young Australians Guest Speakers: The Rev'd Dr Graham Stanton and Dr Rowan Lewis Description What are the experiences, choices, and relationships that have shaped the faith of Australian young people? The 2022 Peter Corney Lecture in Youth Ministry presents findings f…

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Reforming And Renewing Anglicanism: A Way Forward - The Anglican Institute Lecture 45:14

1y ago45:14

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The Anglican Institute Lecture 2022 Reforming And Renewing Anglicanism: A Way Forward Guest Speaker: The Rev'd Dr Peter Adam OAM Description This lecture organised by the Anglican Institute has the title "Reforming and Renewing Anglicanism: A Way Forward." It will acknowledge the crisis in the national church, and ask how we might imagine and plan …

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The Problem Of Evil And Jesus: An Answer I Can Live With - The Leon Morris Lecture 43:21

1y ago43:21

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The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 2022 The Problem Of Evil And Jesus: An Answer I Can Live With Guest Speaker: The Rev'd Graham Cole Description The existence of evil in the world is undeniable. The media gives us access to local and global news of violence, suffering, and death 24/7. People suffer and die, friends suffer and die, loved ones su…

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The Influence of Australian Women Missionaries in Shaping Modern China - The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2022 43:19

1y ago43:19

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The Alf Stanway Lecture in Mission 2022: The Influence of Australian Women Missionaries in Shaping Modern China Guest speakers: Robert and Linda Banks Description: A window into the personal lives and lasting legacy of several prominent CMS missionaries, especially from Victoria, during half a century of outstanding service. Thank you for listening…

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Pray without Ceasing -The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 2021 45:18

1y ago45:18

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The Leon Morris Lecture 2021 Pray without Ceasing Guest Speaker: Dr Andrew Malone Description Andrew explored the role of prayer in the two letters written to the Thessalonians by Paul and his missionary team. Arguably more than in any other Pauline correspondence, prayer dictates the shape of these writings. Many of the prayers are offered as mode…

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Jesus Among the Gods: Early Christology and the Ancient Theologies of Divinity - The Leon Morris Lecture in NT Studies 2020 1:10:15

1y ago1:10:15

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The Leon Morris Lecture 2020 Jesus Among the Gods: Early Christology and the Ancient Theologies of Divinity Guest Speaker: The Rev'd Dr Mike Bird Description This year’s Leon Morris Lecture will feature our very own the Rev'd Dr Mike Bird on the topic of Jesus among the gods: Early Christology and the Ancient Theologies of Divinity. Thank you for l…

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Sword of the Spirit 1:04:52

1y ago1:04:52

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The last piece of Spiritual Armor Paul describes is the only piece of armor that is offensive. It helps us answer the question, “How do I attack?” Up to this point, every piece of armor has been a defensive tool against the enemy’s tactics. This Sword of the Spirit is an offensive weapon against the Evil One himself. Fighting sin, fighting the fles…

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Backed by Eternal Guarantee 1:01:07

1y ago1:01:07

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The believer’s confidence, strength, and hope for daily obedience is anchored in the eternal promise of their salvation. The realities of justification, sanctification, and glorification which are accomplished through the blood of Jesus Christ teach the believer what it means to live saved from the penalty of sin, the power of sin, and one day the …

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Shield of Faith: Fully Covered Part 2 52:10

1+ y ago52:10

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The devil’s arrows are dipped in the tar of deceit and lit by the flame of wickedness. Lies, deception, half-truths, doubts: These are what the flaming darts are made of. The shield of faith is the believer’s only hope when it comes to defending against these attacks. The promises of God, assurance of salvation, eternal blessings in the Gospel of C…

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Shield of Faith: Fully Covered Part 1 53:02

1+ y ago53:02

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The devil’s arrows are dipped in the tar of deceit and lit by the flame of wickedness. Lies, deception, half-truths, doubts: These are what the flaming darts are made of. The shield of faith is the believer’s only hope when it comes to defending against these attacks. The promises of God, assurance of salvation, eternal blessings in the Gospel of C…

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Footwork for the Fight 58:17

1+ y ago58:17

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What’s the first thing you picture when you imagine a soldier prepared to fight? It probably wasn’t their feet, was it? And yet, when faced with a charging enemy, among the first preparations anyone does before they engage is stagger their feet into a ready stance. But what good is a ready stance if their footwear is not adequate for stability and …

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Protect Yourself at All Times 56:54

1+ y ago56:54

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This message continues our Walking and Warring series looking at the second and third pieces of the armor of God: the breastplate of righteousness and the shoes of the readiness given from the gospel of peace, from Ephesians 6:14b-15.By Faith Bible Church

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Give ‘em the Belt! 59:12

1+ y ago59:12

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How can you tell the difference between a street fighter and a professional MMA fighter? Many things: Stance, strength, agility, body control, technique, and various evidence of training (or lack thereof). How can you tell the difference between someone equipped for spiritual fighting vs. someone not equipped? It all depends on if they’re wearing a…

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In Case You Weren’t Aware 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

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If we are going to stand against the schemes of the devil, we need to be aware of what he is like. In any feat of competition, battle, or contest, a contender is wise to be knowledgeable of their opponent. If Christians have an adversary, shouldn’t we be so wise? Shouldn’t we know the enemy’s schemes and character? Scripture says so. Our adversary,…

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A Corpse in the Mirror 55:04

1+ y ago55:04

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This section of Scripture shows us our natural state and that we desperately need new life in Christ, or regeneration. Out natural state is this: we are spiritually dead and unable to save ourselves, nor are we able to resist sin, the world, the Devil and his demons, or our passions and desires. More resources from Faith.…

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