Each installment of Daily Discipleship is taught by Dr. Jim Culbertson, lead pastor of Veracity Chapel in Morrill, Maine and Vice President of Advancement at New England Bible College and Seminary. This podcast is meant to help people to learn and to live as followers of Jesus. From simple explanation of the Bible verse-by-verse to honest commentary on contemporary issues, Daily Discipleship will provide clarity on the meaning of God’s Word, the Bible, and how it applies to daily life. 1 Joh ...
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Some people use God for gain. Some people use His name to make themselves look appealing to a group of people. Be careful how you use The Name of Jesus. God upholds the honor of His Name.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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As in Ephesus, where some of the believers weren't informed about the Holy Spirit, so in our day, we sometimes live as if we don't have the Holy Spirit. You have the Holy Spirit; let Him make a difference in and through your life!By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 18, part2 - Room for More Disciplemakers
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31:57At the end of Acts 18, another prominent teacher enters the scene, but even he needed more schooling as an everyday disciple-maker. Apollos sat with some everyday disciple-makers and learned more fully the way of Jesus. Are you an everyday disciple-maker?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Sometimes, our service to Christ requires doing work outside the scope of our ministry service to support ourselves in our work. Paul had to do it, so we should not be surprised if we also have to do it occasionally.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 17, part 3 - The Message of the Mission
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29:32As missionaries, studying culture to understand it and conversationally engaging that culture doesn't change our end message. The message has been and remains the same across millennia—repent and turn to Christ.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 17, part 2 - Missionaries Study Culture
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30:02Paul, while deeply grounded in God's truth, also observed and studied the cultures into which he was carrying the Gospel. If we want to be effective as missionaries in our respective contexts, we must at least be observant and aware of the cultures in which we are working.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 17, part 1 - Mission Engages the World with Scripture
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29:20Join us as we embark on an inspiring journey through Acts 17, exploring the missionary endeavors of Paul and Silas. Discover the depths of scriptural engagement and reasoning, challenging Christians to deepen their biblical knowledge and understanding. Dive into the insights of the Bereans, renowned for their eagerness and noble character in examin…
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Acts 16, part3 - God in the Midst of Our Difficulties
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25:28Sometimes living for Christ leads to difficulties in our experiences, but God will meet us in our difficulties, sometimes in powerful ways.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 16, part 2 - Divine Detours: When God Redirects Our Steps
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25:37In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intriguing journey of Paul and his companions as they navigate divine redirections in their missionary travels. Unpacking Acts Chapter 16, we see how the Holy Spirit intervenes, altering their plans and guiding them towards unexpected opportunities to preach the Gospel. The episode delves into the i…
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Acts 16 - Never Go Alone - A Key to Multiplication
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28:53We have noticed that the missionaries always took someone along. Disciple-makers will take others with them to help them become equipped.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Not only did Paul and Barnabas preach, but we also see an expansion of Gospel preaching and the multiplication of leadership.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Many distractions can come crashing down against the mission of the gospel. The early church faced one such distraction, a conflict, but they demonstrated how to resolve it and keep the main thing the main thing.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 14, part 2 - The Cost of the First Missions Trip
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31:54The first missionary journey had incredible costs, including the personal costs of persecution and the financial costs of the travel. What does it cost to serve Christ in Gospel Ministry?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 14 - Challenges and Outcomes of 1st Missions Trip
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29:47Paul and Barnabas were convinced of their calling and sentness, so they continued their mission, preaching Christ everywhere they went, but it wasn't without challenges.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 13, part 3 - The Gospel Told Through History
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30:11Paul told the story of Jesus through the lens of Redemptive History up to his day. Are we able to communicate a more complete narrative than just a simple Gospel presentation?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 13, part 2 - Raising Spiritual Interns
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29:48Barnabas and Saul (Paul) took along a spiritual intern, modeling for us something we need to employ if we want to grow a movement.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Church is not to just look internally at its own issues and growth. If the Church looks outwardly as a missionary sending church, God will often bless the church, the word of God will spread, and people will respond in faith.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Why do some people suffer while others are spared? It is a mystery, but it is part of human existence.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 11, part 2 - Persecution Causes the Gospel to Spread
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31:01What Satan may mean for evil and to stop the Gospel, it ends up causing the Gospel to spread exponentially.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 11 - Defending God's Works to Those on the Inside
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28:48Sometimes, people inside the Church question and criticize God's work. It is up to us to defend God's work and help others see it.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 10, part 2 - The Gospel Verified to Be For All
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29:16The Gospel is available for all to hear, and it is effective in the lives of those who believe, as indicated by the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit, made evident in a variety of ways.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 10, part 1 - The Gospel Delivered Through Households
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30:28Peter would soon learn that the Gospel was for all and that he needed to expand his understanding if he was going to do Kingdom work. God works through oikos (households) and through streams of relationships to spread the Gospel and establish communities of believers.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 9, part 4 - Mighty Acts & Making Disciples
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29:58The latter part of Acts 9 switches back over to what is happening through Peter. We see mighty acts and making disciples. A Key to disciplemaking is found in this section.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 9, part 3 - Gospel Expansion Multiplies
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30:52Now that God has gotten hold of Saul, He expands the Gospel exponentially. What does God want to do through YOU?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 9, part 2- Movement Builder Builders
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32:25God had a purpose for Saul. God had a purpose for those who would first build into Saul's life. God has a purpose for you!By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 9, part 1 - From Persecutor to Proclaimer
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32:02Sometimes the most unlikely candidates are the very ones God reaches and uses in the most significant ways.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 8 - Persecution Accelerates Expansion
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31:11After the martyrdom of Stephen, the Gospel's impact only expanded. What holds us back, or what accelerates us in Gospel work?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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In Acts 7, we see Jesus, up off His throne, watching with bated breath, as His servant, Stephen, lays down his life for the sake of the Gospel and the Jesus he loves. What would Jesus' response to us be as we seek to serve Him?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 6, part 2 - A Face in the Face of Persecution
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27:52How do we handle stress and pressure? What does our countenance reveal about our faith? Do people see Jesus in us when the pressure is on?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 6 - Structuring for Care that Sharing May Increase
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30:26The early church was growing exponentially, but with that growth came problems, problems that could only be shared by creating structures of care so that Gospel sharing could continue.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 5, Part 3 - Proclamation, Persecution, Impact
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30:15As the Gospel was proclaimed, persecution was one response that resulted in a more significant impact. We may suffer for Christ, but that is part of what He works through for a more substantial impact.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 5, part 2 - Warnings and Wonders for the Church
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31:50Not only were wonderful signs being performed by the Apostles, but God was also giving very poignant warnings to the Church about her accountability.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 2 cf Acts 4 - The Community of Believers
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12:07I like to point people to these two chapters combined so they can see what the community of believers was like and the resultant impact. How can we change in the modern era to more fully reflect the sense of community and the results of that community right here, right now?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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What happened in Acts 2, 4, 5, and beyond occurred not just in public places but also HOUSE TO HOUSE. Bringing the Gospel outside the walls of church buildings into our homes to be shared with others is key to creating movements of multiplication.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The movement continues to grow, and the Power behind their witness is again underscored - the power of the Holy Spirit and the Name of Jesus.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 3 - When Evangelistic Opportunities Present Themselves
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27:10As we move through our plans, God often provides opportunities to share the Gospel, a word of encouragement, or a prayer with someone. What is our response when those opportunities arise?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 2, part 4 - Conversions to Commitments to Movements
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32:24The new converts committed themselves to practices that would provide community for them and leave impact on the world, resulting in an ongoing movement. Movement defined as 4 generations deep, 1000 or more people, and Transformation of individuals, organizations, and cultures.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Peter's message wasn't fancy or long, but it was infused with the Spirit's Power. The Gospel is powerful because it is God's message of redemption energized by the Holy Spirit. We can all be confident when communicating the Gospel.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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When God pours out His Spirit, movements can begin.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 2, part 1 - Empowering Spiritual Movements
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33:22God has His part in empowering spiritual movements, and we have our part. Are we doing our part?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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In Acts 1:26, the disciples employed a seemingly strange method of determining God's will: they cast lots. This raises the question of how we should determine God's will in our lives. Let's take a look.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Peter addresses a subject that the disciples may have been quietly talking about and decision is made. Leaders will address elephants (issues) among those they lead.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 1, part 2 - When Belief Causes Inaction
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27:28Sometimes, our theology can prevent us from taking action. Jesus expects action. Let's not be paralyzed.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Acts 1 - The Movement Begins Rooted in Resurrection Power
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25:48Acts 1 begins the detailing of Jesus' movement spreading to further than anyone could have imagined. His resurrection validates the message, the Holy Spirit empowers it.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days In the Life of Christ - Jesus' Final Instructions
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30:00What were Jesus' final instructions given to the disciples? Are those instructions for us also? What are we to do? How are we to live?By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Post Resurrection Shepherding, part 2
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27:48The exchange between Jesus and Peter in John 21 provides several insights into how we are called to follow Jesus and shepherd people.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Post-resurrection Shepherding, part 1
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30:31Post-resurrection, Jesus makes the reality of his resurrection clear as He appears to his disciples numerous times and does things that cause them to remember the greatness of His miraculous abilities.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Resurrected Leadership Part 2
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26:32We have the resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead available to us, at work within us, to enable us to live the Christ-life. Let's live in His power!By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Resurrected Leadership, Part 1
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28:39The Resurrection of Jesus authenticated everything he did and everything he said. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is alive and at work in the believer's life today. Let's choose to live in His resurrected power!By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Passion Week - Crucified Leadership, part 2
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25:45In Christ, we are given new life, but a part of that new life involves living a crucified life, crucifying sin and hindrances, and pressing on to live in Christ-likeness.By Dr. Jim Culbertson
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