Shoal Lake Baptist Church - Messages
Welcome to the Shoal Lake Baptist Church Podcast - we're so thankful you've joined us! Each week, you'll hear a message from Pastor Joel from our Sunday morning gathering. As we dive into Scripture, we pray that these messages will inspire and empower you to follow Jesus.
Episodes
On this special Sunday celebrating 145 years of ministry, we reflect on God’s faithfulness and explore three vital themes: Remember, Proclaim, Engage. From Scripture and church history, we see the importance of remembering God’s mighty works, proclaiming His deeds to the next generation, and engaging in the mission He has set before us. Be encouraged to see how your life, your church, and your calling fit into God’s ongoing story.
...Everyone in Christ has been designed by God with a specific gift that is intended to be used for the church's building up and God's glory. Listen into this episode to discover what Scripture tells us about spiritual gifts.
The fruit of the Spirit isn’t a checklist to complete — it’s the evidence of a life connected to Jesus and filled with the Holy Spirit. In this message, we look at how each fruit of the Spirit was perfectly displayed in the life of Jesus — love that forgives enemies, joy that overflows, peace in the storm, patience with slow learners, kindness that stops for the broken, goodness with a backbone, faithfulness that never wavers, gent...
Following Jesus today means learning to walk by the Spirit — to trust His leadership in every step. In this message, Pastor Joel draws on Galatians 5 to show the contrast between walking in the flesh and walking in the Spirit, reminding us that the fruit of the Spirit isn’t something we produce through effort, but something that grows as we follow Him closely. Like a child trusting a good father to lead the way, the Spirit invites ...
In this message, we explore how the Spirit purifies our lives, transforms our desires, and makes us the new temple of God. When we repent and “clean house,” we make room for the fullness of God’s presence and power. If you’ve been longing for a deeper move of the Spirit, it begins here — with holiness, repentance, and renewal.
Have you ever felt like your relationship with God has grown routine — full of right beliefs and good habits, but missing real connection and relationship? In this message, we’re reminded that faith isn’t just about knowing about God, but truly experiencing Him. From the psalms that cry out for God’s presence to Jesus’ promise that He stands at the door and knocks, this sermon invites you to open your heart again — to encounter the...
Have you ever really needed help—but just couldn’t bring yourself to ask for it? Maybe you’ve tried to push through life’s tight corners with an “I’ve got this!” attitude, only to be left with scars and frustration. The truth is, following Jesus isn’t something we were meant to do alone. That’s why, on the night before His crucifixion, Jesus promised His disciples “another Advocate”—the Holy Spirit.
In this message, we explore what ...
What if I told you it’s better to have the Holy Spirit living in you than to have Jesus sitting across the table from you? That’s exactly what Jesus Himself said in John 16:7. In this third part of our series on the Holy Spirit, we explore where the Spirit is, who has Him, and how He works in the world and in the lives of believers. From sustaining all life, to indwelling those who put their faith in Christ, to filling and empoweri...
Many people think of the Holy Spirit as a “New Testament thing” — showing up at Pentecost or in the 20th-century Pentecostal revival. But in reality, the Spirit of God has been active since the very beginning.
In this message, Pastor Joel walks through the Old Testament to show how the Holy Spirit has always been at work — empowering Joseph to interpret dreams, filling Moses and the elders with wisdom, giving courage to the judges o...
Who is the Holy Spirit? A mysterious force? A quiet whisper? A power to be tapped into? Like the Force in Star Wars? A Person to know and walk with?
This fall, we’re diving into a brand-new series on the Holy Spirit — exploring His story in Scripture, His work in our lives, and how He equips us with gifts, fruit, and power for mission.
Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or are just curious about faith, this series will challenge...
Listen in for the conclusion of the Choose Joy series, looking into the final verses of Philippians revealing transformative reasons why we can choose joy in Christ.
Anxiety has a way of stealing our peace and robbing us of joy. In Philippians 4, Paul gives us a better way: thankful prayer, gentle love, and trust in a God who is always near. This message unpacks how choosing joy isn’t about denying our struggles, but about experiencing the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. If worry has been weighing you down, this passage offers real hope and a practical path to joy...
Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of struggle, battling the same challenges over and over? Maybe it’s anger, anxiety, or a habit you long to break free from. In this podcast, we’re diving into a heartfelt message about forgetting what’s behind and pressing on toward the prize in Christ Jesus. As we continue in Philippians, we’ll explore how God’s forgiveness allows us to let go of guilt and shame, and how, as citizens of heaven, ...
Continue in the Philippian journey as Pastor Joel preaches about the joy we find when we come to recognize one powerful truth, "I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."
In this episode, here about a person who made one faithful decision to serve God in a small way that was used for incredible influence in the Kingdom of God!
Continue discovering the truths of Philippians of why we can Choose Joy with Pastor Joel.
How can someone choose joy amidst the struggles and trials of life? Listen in as Pastor Joel uncovers another way in Psalm 103.
In this message, hear about the holy person of Jesus and the ultimate example of how to live. (Because of a technical issue, our audio quality is different this episode.)
Pastor Nic continues on through Philippians entering into chapter 2, offering insights from Paul's exhortations to believers to live in unity.
Listen in to Part 5 of the verse by verse study through Philippians.
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