The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

In Scripture we see that he glory of God is not an aesthetic beauty or a material beauty, but the beauty that emanates from His character, from all that He is. His glory is the combined manifestation of His attributes. He is glorious because no one can compare.

Main Points:

1. In the Old Testament, the glory of God was sometimes seen manifested in visible ways such as, fire, thick clouds smoke, lightening, and even an ...

Whether it’s your coffee pot, your phone, your computer, or your car, power is necessary for each of these essentials to operate. It’s the same true in the Christian life. You need power. God does not intend for us to live powerless Christian lives. In fact, He promised to provide the power we need to live victorious over sin and to be effective in our calling and purpose.

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1. After Jesus’ resurrection, He ...

Knowledge of Christ’s return should not produce fear or anxiety in the heart of the believer. This truth should give us hope. It should cause us to be encouraged. What God has prepared for us is greater than anything this would could give us.

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1. As we read the Bible, it is very clear, Jesus is coming back. While many scoff and disbelieve, it doesn’t change the truth of what Jesus has said. We don’t know wh...

Think about this: You might miss greater opportunities from God if you can’t be trusted to obey God in the small things. There is a powerful question embedded in this verse:  Can you be trusted with obeying God in the small things? Will you seize the small opportunities God gives you, recognizing they truly make a difference?

Main Points:

1. So often we miss these opportunities to serve God because they are small. We d...

The New Testament is filled with “one another” statements. These are biblical instructions for how Christians are to act towards each other. As we read the New Testament, we come across commands like: love another, accept one another, forgive one another, pray for one another, encourage one another, and the list goes on. One count says there are 59 distinct “one another” statements in the New Testament.

While this is an amazing and ...

Imagine this! God promises stability, fruitfulness, and prosperity for memorizing and meditating on the Word of God. Here’s why.  Scripture memorization keeps our hearts and minds set on God. When we are daily memorizing and meditating on scripture, our thoughts are on God. God’s Word transforms our thought process and as a result we make God honoring decisions with our lives. 

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1. Scripture memorization gi...

It’s through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able to break the patterns of the world that we have lived by for so long. Now, through Jesus, we can be transformed. This transformation takes place through a renewal in our minds. As a result, we begin to live by new patterns. Holy patterns. Holy habits.

Main Points:

1. In today’s culture, we sometimes talk about habits in a negative connotation. We’ll say, I’m st...

Of all the questions in life that go unanswered, it’s often the question of why. Everyone listening to this podcast episode has asked this question. Why? Why did this happen? Why am I going through this? Since this is a universal question, it brings up another great question: As Christians, how do we respond when we don’t understand?

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1. Through the strength God provides us, let’s maintain our faith. L...

Have you ever felt like no one was listening to you? It can be hurtful when we feel that those around us are not listening to us. Everyone wants to be heard, but what about those times when it feels like God is not listening? Have you ever cried out to God and it seemed he wasn’t there? Did it feel as if God wasn’t listening? Maybe you wondered: "God, where are you?"

Main Points:

1. Today, I’m going to ask yo...

Years ago, I heard a life-changing quote that has stayed with me for years. It said, “Everything you need is on the other side of surrendering your life to God.” I believe this statement is absolutely true. Everything we need, God can provide. I pray you take that truth to heart. Everything you need God can provide. Yet, often the provision doesn’t come until we surrender to God. 

Main Points:

1. As long as we think we...

As followers of Jesus, you and I know that God’s grace is not cheap. It was costly and expensive. It cost Jesus his very life. A great price was paid for you and me to receive and experience the wonderful grace of God.

Main Points:

1. Receiving God’s grace is the entry point into the Kingdom of God. It’s the starting line of our salvation. No one is forgiven of their sins without receiving the grace of God.  But many h...

We have sometimes relegated faith in Christ to something private and personal. It’s between the Lord and I, people say. Yet, Paul is teaching us that if Christ is on the inside, it will show on the outside. Personal faith will become public. Christ on the inside produces a changed life on the outside. 

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1. We often talk about the inner Christian life. It’s true God works in our lives from the inside out, bu...

Is baptism really necessary? We know that the physical act of baptism does not save us, so why should we do it? The answer is: that Jesus commanded us to do so. Baptism in water is an act of obedience.

Main Points:

1. What is Water Baptism? Baptism is a ceremony where a person who has placed their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins is immersed in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spir...

As I reflect on these early lessons about responsibility, I also learned that the growth of my spiritual life was my responsibility. My growth in Christ was not the responsibility of my pastor, my Sunday school teacher, or even my parents. God used each of them to play a role, but my spiritual growth depended on whether or not I accepted the responsibility to grow.

Main Points:

1. The scripture teaches us that our know...

Are you preparing for your next season? I believe God has a preferred future for your life. He’s not finished with you and wants to use your life for His purpose. Too many people have settled with a belief that they have reached their potential or that there’s nothing more God wants to do through their lives. 

Main Points:

1. Let me encourage you with this truth: Everyone has a next step to take. No matter how long you...

When we think about God’s resources and His ability to provide for us, we must see the abundance of His provision. There is no limit to God’s resources. Just as we can’t calculate the volume of the ocean, we can’t determine the extent of God’s ability to provide.

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1. His power is endless. His resources will never be used up. God will never go bankrupt. He has unlimited resources. God’s supply never runs out...

Are we available to God? Are we making ourselves available to serve Him? God is not looking for ability.  He is looking for availability.

Main Points:

1. One of the things that should motivate us is the knowledge that one day we will stand before God and we will give an account of how we used the gifts and talents he has given to us.

2. What you and I are going to do for God, we must do it now. We don’t know how much ti...

If you and I had been asked what God desires most from our lives, we might have been tempted to say worship. And while God is worthy and deserving of our worship, it’s obedience God desires most. 

Main Points:

1. We cannot rationalize our acts of obedience to God. Our obedience to God and His Word is not something we do if it seems logical.

2. God desires obedience. When we surrender our lives in complete obedience, we ...

We must realize that the goal of the Christian life is not behavior modification. The goal is not to just become a better person. We must be born again. We must know God in a personal way.

Main Points:

1. Nicodemus was pursuing salvation through his own efforts. He was trying to be a good person. He was trying to do all the right things. But on this night, he learns that salvation can only come when we are born again. ...