Best Jathan Newton Podcasts (2025)

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Searching for Meaning of Life 36:20

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Searching for the Meaning of Life - Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:11 -Why have people throughout history searched for meaning in life? Why don't animals do that? -What is your motivation for getting up each morning? -What do the lives of people you know reveal about what they think will make them happy? -Are we supposed to find meaning in this life? Explain …

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Introducing Ecclesiastes 40:15

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Introducing Ecclesiastes – Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 -Wisdom Literature – -Human Author – -Key term (hebel) – Job 7:16 – I loathe my life; I would not live forever. Leave me alone, for my days are a breath. Ps 39:5 – Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Ps …

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Died, Buried, & Raised with Christ 33:39

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Died, Buried, & Raised with Christ - Romans 6:1-11 Baptism portrays that a Christian has… 1) Died with Christ – My old self who was enslaved to sin is _____. 2) Been Buried with Christ – I will never return again to the __________. 3) Been Raised with Christ – As a new creation, I live for Christ who gives me power to ___________. -How does convers…

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Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ 41:45

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Presenting Everyone Mature in Christ – Colossians 1:28 Discussion Questions: -In what ways do we proclaim Christ when we gather together? -What does it look like to become mature in Christ? -How does being connected and involved in each other's lives help us carry out Colossians 1:28? -Imagine what it will be like to be presented to Christ. How doe…

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The Only Life-giving Spring 43:01

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The Only Life-giving Spring - 1 Timothy 6:20-21 1) Earnest Plea 2) Vital Command Guarding the Gospel a. b. c. 3) Deadly Reason 4) Divine Power -Why is Paul so earnest with this first command? How does the sentence in vv20-21 summarize the main theme of this letter? -How has the Gospel been entrusted to believers and especially to the elders of the …

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Stewarding Possessions Well 46:24

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Stewarding Possessions Well - 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Responsibilities – vv17-18: Results – v19: -By what standard should we judge whether we are "rich in this present world"? -How did you come to have the possessions you do? What attitudes should that truth produce in us? -What is the connection between riches and thinking highly of yourself? -What is a…

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Fueled by Knowing God 36:33

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Fueled by Knowing God - 1 Timothy 6:15a-16 Truths about God: 1) God is completely ________________________! 2) God _________________ over all! 3) God will _______________________! 4) God's glory is so great, He cannot be ______________________! -Can we know God truly? How? Why is it a good thing that we can never know all there is to know about God…

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Encouragement to Persevere in the Faith 38:20

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By Jathan Newton

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The Supremacy of Christ 42:46

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The Supremacy of Christ - Roger Ibrahim 1) Introduction to Hebrews 2) The Person of Christ 3) The Work of ChristBy Roger Ibrahim

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Don’t be a Lazy Christian 42:34

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Don't be a Lazy Christian - 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Four commands to battle laziness in living for Christ: -Would you describe yourself as lazy or diligent in living for Christ? How does being diligent bring more glory to Christ and more joy to you? What are the results when you are lazy? -Does working hard in following Christ in any way negate believing…

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Committed to Biblical Teaching 48:46

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By Jathan Newton

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Seek the Lord and Live 33:55

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Seek the Lord and Live Amos 5:1-6By David May

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Glorifying God in Attitude and Action 47:13

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Glorifying God in Attitude and Action-1 Timothy 6:1-2 Notes on vv1-2: Biblical truths to remember: -How could the Gospel be displayed in the early church by bond-slaves and masters? -What does this passage teach us about the relationship of our circumstances to our mission? -How does our attitude affect our actions? What role does biblical truth ha…

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The Church and Her Elders 50:00

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The Church and Her Elders 1 Timothy 5:17-25 1) Be ________________ to your elders – vv17-18. 2) Be careful in handling ______________ against elders – v19. 3) Be open & clear in ____________________ of elders – vv20-21. 4) Be thorough before ___________________ elders – vv22-25. -What evidences indicate an elder rules well? -What is significant abo…

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Caring for the Needy 51:34

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Caring for the Needy 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Instructions to 1st century church in Ephesus: 1) Families should provide for family members in need – vv4,7-8,16. Contemporary application = _________________ 2) The church should provide for godly, older widows who have no family – v5,9-10. 3) The church should not commit to ongoing provision for: -younger wi…

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Loving Soul Care in the Church Family 50:18

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Loving Soul Care in the Church Family 1) We are to see the church as a . 2) We are responsible to lovingly . 3) We are to in a godly manner. -How does remembering you belong to a local church impact your participation and commitment to your fellow church members? -What would an "appeal" to your mother look like? How should this be duplicated when w…

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Grow in Your Walk with Christ 44:51

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Grow in Your Walk with Christ What? Pastors, in… · Personal godliness – v12 · Ministry of the word – v13 · Gifting from God – v14 How? With God-enabled – vv15-16a Why? God works to save His people – v16b -Specifically what kind of demonstrable, outward evidence will people see in their pastor when he is growing? -Why is it very important for pastor…

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Churches need Godly Pastors 38:24

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Churches need Godly and Faithful Pastors By God's enabling, a pastor must persist and grow in… 1) Setting a godly ___________________ – v12 2) Devoting to a ____________________ – v13 3) Cultivating his ____________________ – v14 -Timothy had a direct link to the Apostle Paul, but how does the pastor of today speak with authority? -What does the co…

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Essentials for a Church Growing in Christ-likeness 49:19

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Essentials for a Church Growing in Christ-likeness 1) Pastors who proclaim, feed on, and follow sound doctrine – vv6-7a. 2) Pastors and church members who train themselves for godliness – vv7b-10. Training for Godliness (Christ-likeness): · Valuable Promise - · God-empowered Effort - · Motivating Assurance – -Why is it critical that pastors themsel…

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What is a Disciple? 45:46

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By Jathan Newton

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Living Hope 34:49

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Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-5 What is our living hope? What is the basis for our living hope? How does our living hope impact our lives now? -What is our hope? Why does v3 call it a living hope? -What is the basis for our hope? How does this give you confidence in its certainty? -How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus? (…

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Promote and Protect the Gospel 35:48

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Promote and Protect the Gospel Call of the Church – v15c Confession of the Church – v16 -In what ways can the members of AGC promote the Gospel? -How can AGC protect the Gospel? What are the greatest dangers to the Gospel today? -What is the value of shared confessions for God's people? What, if any, danger is found in their use? -What is the signi…

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Jesus is My Life! 18:22

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Baptism ServiceBy Jathan Newton

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Church of the Living God 44:31

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By Jathan Newton

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We are the Household of God 45:54

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We are the Household of God – 1 Timothy 3:14-15a -What did God do to make you a child of God? What privileges are yours as a child of God? -How does understanding the church is the household of God affect your commitment to Abounding Grace Church? -How should being a member of the household of God impact our behavior toward God? Toward each other? …

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Christ-like Servants Ministering God's Compassionate Care 45:34

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1 Timothy 3:8-13By Jathan Newton

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News That Matters 43:48

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Title: News That Matters Text: Book of Romans (Survey) Intro: The Value of God's Word Psalm 19:9-10 Proverbs 23:23 Key Passages: Rom. 1:16-17 God Reveals His righterousness in the Gospel Three Dynamics: Knowing, Growing & Doing Rom. 5:1 God's Righteousness as a benefit of your faith Rom. 6:11 God's Righteousness as it impacts your perspective Rom. …

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Centered, Secure, & Satisfied 51:58

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Centered, Secure, & Satisfied – Psalm 16 Our lives are… -How does David demonstrate that his life is centered on the Lord? What choices should you make on a typical day to show your life is centered on the Lord? -Why is our relationship with the Lord secure? What difference should that security make in your life? -Where do you look to for satisfact…

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Perfection is Coming 49:49

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Perfection is Coming– Revelation 21:1-8 -What will be different and better about the New Heaven and the New Earth? How will it be a reversing of the curse? -What examples in the Bible do we see of God desiring to dwell with His people? How will this reach its culmination in the New Heaven and New Earth? -How does the guarantee of this coming perfec…

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The Importance of Qualified Deacons 45:48

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The Importance of Qualified Deacons - 1 Timothy 3:8-13 The Role of Deacons – Deacons assist the elders by facilitating the care for the needs of the church. Their service ensures needs do not go unmet, preserves the unity of the church, and enables elders to focus on the ministry of the Word and prayer in shepherding the flock. The Qualifications o…

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The Church Needs Biblically Qualified Elders 54:56

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The Church Needs Biblically Qualified Elders - 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Knowing these qualifications will equip you to: -Evaluate current/prospective elders -Pray for current/prospective elders -Raise up future elders -Strive for personal growth in godliness -Why is desire to serve as an elder a good starting point, but not enough in itself to serve as an e…

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Glorifying God by Embracing His Design 50:20

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Glorifying God by Embracing His Design 1 Timothy 2:11-15By Jathan Newton

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Glorifying God in our Corporate Gatherings 47:57

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Glorifying God in our Corporate Gatherings Foundational values for all God's people as we gather: -Desiring to see God glorified -Holiness with self-control -Considerate of the needs of others Gender specific applications: Men: Women: -What kind of heart preparation should one do before coming to worship? Why? -Why is it vital to bathe the services…

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The Growth of the Church Part 2 49:38

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Ephesians 4:15-16 The Growth of the ChurchBy Jathan Newton

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The Growth of the Church 43:12

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Ephesians 4:11-14 – The Growth of the Church 1) The Process of Growth – vv11-12 2) The Final Goal of Growth – v13 3) The Result of Growth – v14 -Where did the church's initial life come from? How does Christ provide for the church's ongoing growth? -Who does the work of ministry? What does the work of ministry involve? How is one prepared to serve …

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Purpose for Each Day 35:48

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Purpose for Each Day – Gen 1:26/1 Cor 6:20,10:31/Ps 16:11 -What does it mean to glorify God? While all creation declares God's glory, how are humans especially able to glorify God? -What does it look like to enjoy God? What is the connection between glorifying God and enjoying Him forever? -How does the Gospel enable us to glorify God and enjoy Him…

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You Need God's Word to Survive and Thrive 48:01

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You Need God's Word to Survive and Thrive Deuteronomy 8:3By Jathan Newton

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Lord of All 49:15

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Lord of All - Philippians 2:9-11By Jathan Newton

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Consider Christ’s Humility 39:28

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Consider Christ's Humility - Philippians 2:3-8 -What changes did God the Son experience by becoming man? -How did the incarnation affect the Son's relationship with God the Father? What was their relationship like while Jesus suffered on the cross? -Why did Jesus subject Himself to the humiliation of the incarnation and crucifixion? How does this s…

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The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice 42:28

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The Glory of Christ in His Sacrifice 1 Timothy 2:5-7 Reasons to pray for all kinds of people to be saved (embrace the gospel): 1) Glory of God (v2b) – Praying this way sanctifies the Church. 2) Pleasure of God (v3) – Praying this way pleases God. 3) Desire of God (v4) – God's heart and plan is to save all kinds of people. 4) Death of Christ (v5-6) …

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Pray for People Everywhere to be Saved 48:34

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Call to Worship – Psalm 100 Scripture Reading – 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Sermon – Pray for people everywhere to be saved – 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Result – ____________ · · · Reason ____________ -How does the command of prayer "for all people" challenge the way we normally pray? -In what way would our corporate worship be transformed if we focused on pleas…

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God Protects Us Through Church Membership and Church Discipline 49:32

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Fight the Good Fight 53:28

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Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 1:18-20 1) Marching Orders = 2) Resources = 3) Practice = 4) Motivation = -What does the imagery of combat bring to the understanding of ministry and the Christian life? -What choices and/or actions are involved when a person rejects a good conscience? -What does it mean to hand someone over to Satan? How does churc…

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Embracing a Biblical Perspective of Spiritual Leaders 46:37

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Embracing a Biblical Perspective of Spiritual Leaders I Corinthians 4:1-7 – Tom Madon – Living Word Fellowship Instead of giving their foremost allegiance to Jesus Christ, many in the church in Corinth were elevating their favorite teacher and leader beyond what God intended. Paul's corrective words provide Christians with a Biblical understanding …

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Amazed at Christ's Grace and Mercy! 47:43

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By Jathan Newton

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After Darkness Light 45:14

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Using the OT Law 43:12

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Using the OT Law – 1 Timothy 1:8-11 · Goal of biblical teaching – · False teacher's wrong use of the OT law – · Right use of the OT law – vv8-11 1) 2) 3) -Even though Christians are no longer under the OT law, how does it continue to be profitable for Christians under the New Covenant? -What does the OT law reveal about God? What does it reveal abo…

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Recognizing & Rejecting False Teaching 42:52

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Recognizing & Rejecting False Teaching – 1 Timothy 1:3-7 1) The forbidding of false teaching – vv3-4a 2) The fruit of false teaching – v4b 3) The goal of biblical teaching – v5 4) The traits of false teachers – vv6-7 -How does the temptation to useless speculation confront the contemporary church today? -Why is love the proper outcome by which teac…