Pod Pastor Mike
Bringing new light to the beautiful Gospel of Christ
Episodes
May 5, 2025 • 14 mins
This episode explores Jesus' teaching on the vine and branches metaphor, emphasizing the vital connection between Christ and His followers. It delves into the importance of abiding in Christ's love, the intimate relationship He offers, and the challenges believers may face in a world that opposes God.
The episode underscores the necessity of relying on Christ for spiritual nourishment, growth, and fruitfulness, while al...
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April 27, 2025 • 12 mins
This episode explores Jesus' teachings to His disciples about the coming of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the themes of obedience, love, and the peace that surpasses understanding.
It delves into the promise of the Holy Spirit as a comforter and guide, the continued presence of Christ through the Spirit, and the resultant peace that believers can experience even in troubled times.
The episode underscores the importance of m...
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April 18, 2025 • 12 mins
This episode explores the themes of Jesus' resurrection and atoning sacrifice as presented in Phil Wickham's song "Living Hope." It emphasizes how these concepts provide Christians with a living hope, offering forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life.
The episode connects biblical passages with the song lyrics to reinforce the transformative power of Christ's death and resurrection, encouraging...
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April 13, 2025 • 14 mins
This episode explores John 14:1-14, focusing on Jesus' words of comfort to His disciples and His declaration as the way, the truth, and the life. It emphasizes the promise of eternal life, the exclusive path to God through Christ, and the power of faith and prayer.
The episode underscores the importance of finding peace in Christ amidst worldly turmoil and understanding Jesus' divine nature as one with the Father.
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April 6, 2025 • 14 mins
In John 13:31-38, we encounter a profound lesson on the true cost of discipleship. Jesus introduces a new commandment to love one another, not merely as a suggestion, but as the very essence of what it means to follow Him. This love isn't just about warm feelings; it's a sacrificial, transformative love that mirrors Christ's own love for us.
As we embrace this calling, we're challenged to reevaluate our relati...
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March 31, 2025 • 11 mins
In today's exploration of John 13:18-30, we delve into the profound themes of love, betrayal, and grace through the lens of Jesus' Last Supper. This pivotal moment in Scripture reveals Jesus' unwavering love and purpose, even in the face of impending betrayal.
We're challenged to consider how we might respond to betrayal in our own lives, following Christ's example of grace and forgiveness. The passage be...
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March 23, 2025 • 17 mins
This episode explores John 13:1-17, marking the transition from Jesus' public ministry to His private ministry with the disciples. It focuses on Jesus washing the disciples' feet, a profound act of humility and servant leadership.
The episode emphasizes the importance of selfless love, sacrificial leadership, and how true greatness is found in serving others. It contrasts cultural norms with Jesus' radical demonstr...
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March 14, 2025 • 13 mins
This episode explores the paradox of unbelief despite Jesus' miraculous works and teachings. It delves into the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, particularly from Isaiah, and examines the reasons behind the rejection of Jesus by many, including some authorities who believed but feared social consequences.
The episode emphasizes God's sovereignty, human responsibility, and the eternal implications of accepting or...
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March 10, 2025 • 16 mins
In John 12:20-36, we encounter a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry. As Greek-speaking Jews seek an audience with Him, Jesus declares, 'The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.'
This passage invites us to reflect on God's perfect timing and our own readiness to respond to His call. We're reminded that Christ's willingness to submit to the Father's will serves as a powerful example fo...
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March 4, 2025 • 12 mins
This episode explores Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, focusing on the contrast between the crowd's expectations of a political liberator and Jesus' true mission of eternal salvation.
It highlights the misunderstanding of Jesus' role by both the crowd and his disciples, the growing opposition from religious leaders, and the transformative power of Jesus' actions, particularly the raising of Lazarus....
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February 24, 2025 • 7 mins
This episode explores the balance between Christian freedom and responsibility, emphasizing how believers should live to bring glory to God while considering their impact on others.
It draws parallels between the Apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians and a contemporary worship song, "God's Glory for my Good" by CityAlight, highlighting the importance of seeking God's glory in all aspects of life, fro...
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February 20, 2025 • 12 mins
This study explores the profound act of worship demonstrated by Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume. It emphasizes the sacrificial nature of true worship, challenging believers to evaluate the cost of their devotion to Christ.
The study highlights the contrast between Mary's selfless act and Judas' selfish criticism, urging Christians to prioritize their relationship with God over worldly possessions and judgmen...
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February 15, 2025 • 12 mins
This lesson explores the contrasting reactions to Jesus' miracles, particularly the raising of Lazarus. It emphasizes the personal choice between responding to Christ with faith or fear, highlighting how faith leads to a fulfilled life while fear results in destructive choices.
The lesson also delves into God's providence in prophecy, showing how even the plans of Jesus' opponents ultimately served God's great...
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February 10, 2025 • 22 mins
This lesson explores John 11, focusing on the raising of Lazarus from the dead. It emphasizes Jesus' deliberate delay, the faith of Mary and Martha, and the ultimate demonstration of Christ's power over death.
The lesson highlights the theological significance of Jesus as the resurrection and the life, showing how this miracle prefigures Christ's own resurrection and offers hope to believers in the face of death.
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February 7, 2025 • 14 mins
This lesson explores the concept of spiritual hearing and its importance in recognizing and following Jesus Christ. It contrasts physical sight with spiritual understanding, emphasizing that true faith comes from hearing and responding to Christ's words rather than merely witnessing miracles.
The lesson delves into the relationship between the Good Shepherd and his flock, highlighting the security and eternal life promised t...
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January 27, 2025 • 17 mins
This lesson explores Jesus' self-description as the Good Shepherd in John 10, emphasizing His role as protector, guide, and sacrificial savior for His followers. It contrasts Jesus' genuine care for His flock with false leaders who exploit or neglect their charges.
The lesson highlights the intimate relationship between Christ and believers, the abundant life He offers, and His ultimate sacrifice for humanity's salv...
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January 20, 2025 • 16 mins
In John chapter 9, we encounter a powerful story of physical and spiritual transformation. The healing of a man born blind serves as a profound metaphor for our own journey from spiritual darkness to light.
As we delve into this narrative, we're challenged to examine our own spiritual sight. Are we, like the Pharisees, blinded by our preconceptions and rigid beliefs? Or are we open to seeing the miraculous work of God in une...
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January 17, 2025 • 14 mins
This lesson explores the importance of developing a dynamic, growing faith based on 2 Peter 1:1-15.
It emphasizes the need for believers to actively cultivate Christ-like virtues, building upon the foundation of faith with qualities such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, and love. The lesson stresses that spiritual growth is an ongoing process, enabled by God's divine power and promises, which allows Christians to partake ...
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January 13, 2025 • 13 mins
In this powerful exploration of John 8:48-59, we delve into the profound declaration of Jesus as the great 'I AM'.
This passage challenges us to confront our understanding of Christ's divinity and its implications for our faith. We see Jesus, in the face of accusations and insults, calmly asserting His eternal nature and unity with God the Father. This serves as a reminder that our identity and worth are not define...
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January 6, 2025 • 11 mins
In our exploration of John 8:31-47, we uncover a profound truth: genuine freedom comes not from our heritage or circumstances, but from embracing Christ's teachings.
This passage challenges us to examine our understanding of spiritual liberty. Are we truly free, or are we bound by sin and misconceptions? Jesus reminds us that continuing in His word leads to truth, which in turn sets us free.
This freedom isn't just ab...
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