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EFCCL Podcasts
The Church: Why Bother? Pastor Jay Childs (Matthew 16:13-28) The Church is Built by Christ (vs 13-18) The Church Belongs to Christ (vs 18) The Church is Backed by Christ (vs 18-28)By EFCCL
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CHRISTMAS SNAPSHOTS IN MATTHEW #3: Christmas, A Message of Hope and Warning Pastor Jay Childs (Matthew 3:1-12) John the Baptist Announces Hope (vs 1-6) John the Baptist Announces Warning (7-12)By EFCCL
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CHRISTMAS SNAPSHOTS IN MATTHEW #2: When Things Don’t Go as Expected Pastor Jay Childs (Matthew 1:18-25) When Life Takes a Sudden Turn (vs 18) How We Choose to Respond (vs 19-25)By EFCCL
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CHRISTMAS SNAPSHOTS IN MATTHEW #1: Roots Pastor Jay Childs (Matthew 1:1-17) Protected Roots Unexpected Roots Rejected RootsBy EFCCL
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Focus on the Family #6: Classic Parenting Mistakes in the Bible Pastor Jay Childs (topical Scripture)By EFCCL
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY #5: God’s Call to Discipline Our Children Pastor Jay Childs The Why of Discipline The Goal of Discipline The How of DisciplineBy EFCCL
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY #4: God’s Call to Train Our Children Pastor Jay Childs (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) The Role of Parents (vs 1-5) The Content of the Training (vs 6) The Primary Location for the Training (vs 7-9)By EFCCL
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY #3: Parenting by the Book Pastor Jay Childs Remember that our marriage is our top priority. Remember the command to be fruitful and multiply. Remember the ultimate goal of parenting.By EFCCL
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MISSIONS SUNDAY: A God-sized Assignment Guest Speaker, Brad Mullet (Acts 2:36-41, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, Philemon 6) We must leave where we are. We must go wherever God chooses to send us. We must share the one and only message God has given us. We must love people we haven’t met. We must turn the results over to God.…
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY #2: God’s Will for Wives and Husbands Pastor Jay Childs (Ephesians 5:22-33) The Wife’s Role Defined (5:22-24) The Husbands Role Defined (5:25-33)By EFCCL
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY: #1 Marriage 101 Pastor Jay Childs (1 Corinthians 7) Marriage & Divorce (vs 1-16) The Importance of Contentment (vs 17-24) To The Never Married & Widowed (vs 25-40)By EFCCL
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Anything is Possible (Mark 9:14-29) Pastor Ron KirkeengBy EFCCL
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YOUTH SUNDAY Disciples: Qualified Through Christ (Matthew 4:18-22) Andrew Peterson and Gabe Rickard Intro: What is a Disciple? Unqualified “But God” (Qualified Through Christ)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #7 | The Money Monster Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 6:3-21) The Greedy (vs 3-16) Those With Plenty (vs 17-21)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #6 | Caring for One Another Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 5:1-6:2) Senior Saints (5:1-2) Widows (5:1-16) Church Leaders (5:17-25) Others in Authority (6:1-2)By EFCCL
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How Can We Be Saved? Pastor Jay Childs (Acts 15:1-21) The Confusion (vs 1-18) The Clarification (vs 19-21)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #5 | False vs True Teachers Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 4) False Teachers Described (vs 1-5) True Teachers Described (6-16)By EFCCL
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A THEOLOGY OF EXPECTATIONS AND REASONS TO REJOICE Gabe Moore (Acts 3 & 4) The World’s Expectations A Believer’s Expectations God’s ExpectationsBy EFCCL
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WHAT GOD CAN’T DO…AND YET HE DID! Pastor Tim Bruns (Topical Scripture) A Disturbing Thought: God can’t do certain things. A Puzzling Thought: Through Jesus and the incarnation, God is able to do the things He can’t. A Transformative Thought: God doesn’t change.By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #4 | Church Leadership 101 Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 3) Leadership Roles Defined (vs 1-13) The Results of Good Leadership (vs 14-16)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #3 | Worship by the Book Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 2) The Priority of Prayer (vs 1-8) Instructions About Women (vs 9-15)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #2 | Forgiveness for the Worst of Sinners Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 1:12-20) The Bad News (vs 12-15) The Good News (vs 16-17) The Warning (vs 18-20)By EFCCL
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1 TIMOTHY: GOD’S BLUEPRINTS FOR HIS CHURCH #1 | The Importance of Sound Doctrine Pastor Jay Childs (1 Timothy 1:1-11) Fast Facts About 1 Timothy A Warning About Deceptive DoctrineBy EFCCL
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS Question #5 | Why Does God Wound His Saints? Pastor Jay ChildsBy EFCCL
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS Question #4 | Baptism: Infants or Believers? Pastor Jay Childs Jesus and Baptism The Language of Baptism The Meaning of Baptism The Timing of BaptismBy EFCCL
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CELEBRATING THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD Guest Speaker, Pastor Don Erickson Scripture: Psalm 37 God is faithful no matter what the situation. God is faithful in handling each situation. God is faithful in teaching us in the midst of each situation.By EFCCL
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HOPE IN TIME OF NEED Cal Hiebert (Mark 5) The Needs Revealed The Needs Met Jesus is Our HopeBy EFCCL
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS Question #3 : Does Absolute Truth Really Exist? Pastor Jay Childs 4 REASONS TO BELIEVE ABOSOLUTE TRUTH EXISTS: Because God Exists and Has Spoken in Human Language Because We Have a Moral Conscience Because No One Can Live Consistently as a Moral Relativist Because Jesus Claimed to be The Truth…
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS #2 | When Does Human Life Begin? Pastor Jay Childs (Genesis 1 & 9, Exodus 21, Psalm 139) The Imago Dei (Genesis 1 & 9) How God Views Human Life in the Womb (Exodus 21 and Psalm 139)By EFCCL
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ADDRESSING CHALLENGING QUESTIONS #1 | Did God Really Command Genocide? Pastor Jay Childs (Joshua 11) The What of the Command The Why of the CommandBy EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #11 | God’s Glory on Display Pastor Jay Childs (Ezekiel 38-48) A Prophecy About Gog and Magog (chapters 38-39) A Vision About the Temple (chapters 40-48)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #10 | Hope for the Hopeless Austin May (Ezekiel 37) Resurrected (vs 1-14) United (vs 15-28)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #9 | A Divine Heart Transplant Pastor Jay Childs (Ezekiel 36) A Promise of Restoration (vs 1-15) A Promise of a New Heart (vs 16-38)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #8 | Shepherds and Sheep Pastor Jay Childs (Ezekiel 34) God Speaks to the Leaders (vs 1-16) God Speaks to the People (17-22) God Makes a Promise (vs 23-31)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #7 | The Nations Will Know That I Am God Pastor Jay Childs (Ezekiel 25-32) What We Learn About God What We Learn About SatanBy EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY Ezekiel #6 | A God of Second Chances Pastor Jay Childs (Ezekiel 18) Good News (vs 1-20) Bad News (vs 21-29) Great News (vs 30-32)By EFCCL
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THE GOOD NEWS OF THE RESURRECTION Easter Sunday | Acts 17:16-34 Pastor Jay Childs Paul’s Opportunity (vs 16-21) Paul’s Declaration (vs 22-34)By EFCCL
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UNPACKING THE MYSTERY OF THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL Romans 11:1-29 Guest Speaker: Philip Fisk, PhD A Remarkable Remnant (vs 1-5) One Glorious Gospel of Grace (vs 6) One People Out of Two Olive Trees (vs 12-24) The Future Restoration of Ethnic Israel (vs 23-29)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY #5| The Gospel According to Ezekiel Pastor Jay Childs | Ezekiel 15-17 A Worthless Vine (chapter 15) An Unfaithful Wife (chapter 16) Two Eagles and a Vine (chapter 17)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY #4 | Truth Decay Pastor Jay Childs | Ezekiel 12-14 False Confidence (chapter 12) False Teaching (chapter 13) False Worship (chapter 14)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY #3 | When God Leaves Pastor Jay Childs | Ezekiel 8-11 False Worship in the Temple (chapter 8) Judgment on the People (9:1-11:15) Hope Announced for the Future (11:16-25)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY #2 | When God is Against Us Pastor Jay Childs | Ezekiel 4-5 God’s Anger Pictured (4:1-5:7) God’s Anger Unleashed (5:8-17) God’s Anger Appeased (5:13)By EFCCL
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EZEKIEL: GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY #1 | God’s Prophet in Iraq Pastor Jay Childs | Ezekiel Overview A Vision of God’s Glory (Chapters 1-3) Judgment For God’s People (Chapters 4-24) Judgment For the Nations (Chapters 25-32) A Promise of Hope and Renewal (Chapters 33-48)By EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #8 | Blessed Are The Persecuted Pastor Jay Childs | Matthew 5:10-12 The Blessing of Persecution The Promise of RewardBy EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #7 | Blessed Are The Peacemakers Pastor Marty Voltz | Matthew 5:9 The importance of peace in the biblical narrative. JESUS: the supreme peacemaker. Christians as peacemakers in a world at war with God and others. The reward for those who do the difficult work of making peace.…
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #6 | Blessed Are The Pure in Heart Pastor Marty Voltz | Matthew 5:8 Our Terms Defined. Our Dilemma Acknowledged. Our Options Considered. God’s Provision Set Forth.By EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #5 | Blessed Are The Merciful Pastor Marty Voltz | Matthew 5:7 The Nature and Source of Mercy. How One May GROW in Mercy. Practical Obstacles to Growing in Mercy The Rewards of Growing in Mercy Personal Evaluation.By EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #4 | Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness Pastor Jay Childs | Matthew 5:6 The Call The PromiseBy EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #3 | Blessed Are The Meek Pastor Jay Childs | Matthew 5:5 The Call to Meekness The Promise of InheritanceBy EFCCL
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THE BEATITUDES: GOD’S PATH TO MATURITY & JOY #2 | Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Pastor Jay Childs | Matthew 5:4 The Call to Mourn The Promise of ComfortBy EFCCL
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