Build up in Christ

Text: 2 Cor 5:17-18; 2 Samuel 11; 2 Samuel 12:1-15; Psalm 51
Topic: Repentance, living in your newness
Big Idea of the Message: When you slip up, repent and ask God to help you; don’t use it as an excuse to give into more sin. 

The new life of devotion to Christ means one has new attitudes and actions. Why do most New Year resolutions fail? Usually, we slip up once and then use that mistake as an excuse to slip up ...

Friendship is a mutual relationship characterized by intimacy, faithfulness, trust, unmotivated kindness, and service. The concept can describe one’s relationship with people and with God.
Obviously, we are affected most by those to whom we are closest. It is why there is such a heavy emphasis by Solomon on choosing close friends carefully & when you find some great ones---sticking together for the long haul.

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As the United States of America celebrates Independence Day on July 4, it’s worth noting the nation was founded upon the idea that God created human beings to be free. The Declaration of Independence states that people “are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

But what is “liberty,” exactly? Is freedom based upon the country where you live, or can...

The church that does not operate under the biblical theology of worship is in danger of failing to give God glory and failing to offer worship that is pleasing to Him.  Contrary to popular belief, worship does not begin and end with the singing portion of our church services. Worship is also not limited to bowing in reverence before God. To begin with, worship is determined by God Himself.

Recommended reading: 
Life To...

No church is perfect. It’s full of imperfect people who come together for a common goal: to love Jesus and to talk about Him to those who don’t know Him. The Church is the body of Christ and, as such, is charged to carry out His work in the world. Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, He gave the disciples the Great Commission: "Go therefore and make disciples(reproduce) of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Fath...

God bless everyone & welcome to Build up in Christ Podcast. This episode will be broadcast in Spanish. I have been asked to upload an episode in Spanish & I am curious to see if there is any interest out there for any Spanish episodes. I have had listeners from Latin American countries listen to the English episodes. So, let’s see how well a Spanish episode is received.
The panel of speakers: Pastor Gene Diaz, Pastor He...

In this episode, I discuss Spiritual growth in Christ.

Becoming more like Christ is the desire of every believer, and it is encouraging to know that God has the same desire for us. In fact, the Bible says that God “predestined [believers] to be conformed to the likeness of his Son” (Romans 8:29). Making us Christlike is God’s work, and He will see it through to the end (Philippians 1:6).
Key Vs: Philippians 1:5-6

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In this episode Brother, Jason Mitchell Weber is with us, AKA Mitch. We are discussing What is the meaning behind the word Church, and the need for the church & fellowship.
Key verses:
Matthew 16:18 & Genesis 28:3

Recommended reading: The Body: being light in the darkness by Charles Colson,
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Wise Quotes:
“Let him who is not in the community beware of bei...

A biblical worldview (or a Christian worldview) is a worldview based on God's unchanging Word. Since God is the Creator of everything in heaven and earth, He is the standard for truth. God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and unchanging. The Bible contains the words of God, and God is Truth.
In broad terms, a worldview that is Christian examines cultural data and locates them within a pattern of belief that is consistent with...

Advent symbolizes the present situation of the church in these “last days” (Acts 2:17), as God’s people wait for the return of Christ in glory to consummate his eternal kingdom. The church is in a similar situation to Israel at the end of the Old Testament: in exile, waiting and hoping in prayerful expectation for the coming of the Messiah. 

The return of Jesus Christ is a vital part of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. ...

This Episode is part of the Church Hurt episode. When we are hurt in a church, we should not stop fellowshipping. We should go into prayer, and seek discernment & Godly counsel before making a decision to leave a church. Most importantly, if we decide to leave we should seek another Christ-centered church to fellowship in.

Verses mentioned:
Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-12, James 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1...

In this episode, I discuss Spiritual Disciplines. Spiritual Disciplines are practices we do regularly that can help us change with the power and grace of the Holy Spirit, our sinful habits and make us more like Christ, and connect us closer to God.
Biblical Spiritual Disciplines are for:

• The spiritual maturity of each believer and the community as a whole.
• The realization of the fruit of the spirit in one's life.
• Dependen...

In this episode, we discuss Discipleship with Pastor Gary Buon & brother Mitch Weber. We discuss how we came to love disciplining people for Christ.
Key Verse Matthew 28:16-20
We must know Christ, grow in Christ, serve in Christ, to share Christ!
What is a Disciple? A disciple is a person who follows Jesus, knows Jesus & His teaching; to grow more like Jesus, and goes for Jesus, serving others and making new dis...

In this episode we are discussing Church Discipline with Pastor Sam Colon (Circle of Christ Church). Which is the process of correcting sinful behavior among members of a local church body for the purpose of protecting the church, restoring the sinner to a right walk with God, and renewing fellowship among the church members. Key verse is found in Mt 18:15-20 . There are 3 steps to Church Discipline. In this episode we cover 2.

In this episode we have special guest: Elizabeth Zaiter & Mary Coronel. Discussing examples in God's Holy Word of people who had chronic pain. As well discussing personal testimony on our personal challenges with dealing with chronic pain. How God encourages us & how we continue walking in Christ. Hardships are temporary & easier to bear when we put in perspective eternity & heaven. God uses hardships to displa...