The Portable Pastor Podcast
Applying ancient Biblical truth to today's challenges and discovering that God is pro-you in the process!
Episodes
The Most Beneficial Resolution
Phil. 3:12-21
Paul:
- Acknowledged that he was not alone in this attempt.
- Admitted he had not attained perfection.
- Kept a short memory of the past.
- Focused on what came next.
- Worked towards a goal.
- Recognized the primary goal.
Those not working toward the upward call of God:
- Work against God's redemptive plan.
- Have a different destiny.
- Live for physical gratification in the moment.
- Are satisfied...
We need to stick to the mission of Christ because people in this Christmas season face the same challenges as people in the first. Personally, have you been brought into a right relationship with God? As a part of a local church, have you been faithful to the mission of Jesus? Jesus came for gospel illumination, for the salvation of mankind. That’s the reason for the season. Let’s keep Christmas the way it was intended. For the mis...
Christmas in Isaiah - Part Two
Isaiah 9:6-7
Points:
- Jesus would be given. (v. 6)
- Jesus would rule a kingdom. (v. 6)
- Jesus would have the best names. (v. 6)
- Jesus would have a unique earthly kingdom. (v. 7)
- Jesus would establish and rule His Kingdom. (v. 7)
- Jesus would never relinquish control of His Kingdom. (v. 7)
- God will ensure Jesus succeeds. (v. 7)
Live like Jesus.
- We should give ourselves to Jesus.
- We should guard our fa...
Christmas in Isaiah: Part One
Isaiah 11:1-3
Points:
- Jesus will come from the line of David (v. 1)
- Jesus will have access to the complete Holy Spirit. (v. 2)
- Jesus will be able to perceive when others honor His Father. (v. 3)
To live like Jesus, you must:
- Join the family of Christ.
- Listen to the Holy Spirit.
- Be honest about honoring God.
The False Prophet and the Mark
Rev. 13:11-18
The False Prophet:
- The False Prophet rises from the Earth. (11a)
- The False Prophet will look like a lamb, at first. (11b)
- The False Prophet will use the authority of the Antichrist. (12a)
- The False Prophet will institute mandatory worship of the Antichrist. (12b)
- The False Prophet will do miraculous things. (13-14a)
- The False Prophet will force the world to create an image of the Antichrist...
The First Beast: The Antichrist
Rev. 13:1-10
- The Antichrist will be put into place by Satan. (1)
- The Antichrist will be animal-like. (2a)
- The Antichrist will work by the power of Satan. (2b)
- The Antichrist will captivate the world with a miracle. (3)
- The Antichrist and his God will be worshipped. (4)
- The Antichrist will be mouthy. (5a, 6)
- The Antichrist will be in charge for three and ½ years. (5b)
- The Antichrist will be allowed to kil...
Two End Times Battles in Satan’s War
Revelation 12
I. A context for the end-times battles (Vs 1-6)
- A woman was identified in heaven. (Vs 1-2)
- A great red dragon is identified in heaven. (Vs. 3-4a)
- Satan’s past efforts were identified. (Vs 4b-6)
II. The Battle in Heaven (Vs 7-12)
III. The Battle on Earth (Vs 13-17)
We will press on. As uncomfortable and bleak as this teaching is, we must press on. Eventually, we will get past these wrath-filled chapters and reach the fulfillment of God's gracious promises. It will be worth all the depressive truth-digging we have been doing and all the gospel sharing we have been doing in these days. We will get to that glorious part, but for now, we press on. We need to be correcting and challenging eac...
*Sorry for the sound quality over the last month. I plan on going back to recording these in my office this week!
The First Five Trumpet Judgments
Revelation 8:6-9:21
- Trumpet Judgment 1: Worldwide hail and fire will fall. (8:6-7)
- Trumpet Judgment 2: A great meteor will hit an ocean. (8:8-9)
- Trumpet Judgment 3: A great comet will hit land. (8:10-11)
- Trumpet Judgment 4: A plague affects the sun, moon, and stars. (8:12)
- Trumpet Judgment ...
The Stoppage, the Sealed, the Sheep, and the Seventh Seal
Revelation 7:1-8:5
We've been studying the book of Revelation and have now come to the end of the seal judgments. But before the seventh seal is opened, there is a hiatus in action. This pause is one of three intervals that take place between the opening of the fifth seal and the first of the bowl judgements. In this interval, there is an angelic scene on Earth. God seals...
The seven seal judgments in Revelation are no joke. From pet attacks to slashing murderers, to disappearing islands, it is hard to hear the truth about the first part of God's judgment in the book of Revelation. It would be best to be saved from the wrath of God before the rapture.
Zoom out
Romans 8:28, Eph. 5:26-27, Phil. 1:6
I heard a reporter say the theories around Charlie Kirk's death are insane. You have to admit, they are a little incredible and wild, but I wouldn't say they are insane. Most of them are improbable, but not stuck in the realm of the impossible. And for the church, in light of end-times prophecies that we have been studying, there is one touted theory of this murder that is havin...
The First, Post-Rapture Worship Service
Rev. 4:1-5:14
John noticed about the event that:
- There were a lot of worshippers at the worship event (4:2-7)
- The entire worship event continued day and night (4:8)
- They spoke worshipful sayings (4:9-11)
- There was a scroll (5:1-5)
- Jesus took his rightful place (5:6-10)
- All of the worship attendees participated (5:11-14)
Up, Up and Away
Revelation 3:10
Four theories concerning the timing of the Rapture.
- Pre-tribulation
- Mid-tribulation
- Pre-wrath
- Post-tribulation
Top 10 Reasons to Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture:
- There is no Tribulation instruction for the church. – Rev. 6-18
- Wrath is not assigned to the church. – 1 Thess. 5:9
- We are looking for the return of Christ. – Titus 2:11-13; 2 Thess. 2:1-2
- The Holy Spirit will stop restraining e...
The Seven Churches of Revelation 2-3
Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7)
- Compliment – You work hard, endure persecution, call out false teachers, and disagree with the Nicolaitans who promote Gnosticism. (2, 3, 6)
- Complaint – Your love for God and others has taken a back seat to doctrinal purity. (4)
- Warning – Repent or lose your opportunity to be a lampstand. (5)
- Promise – Those showing love while doing this purifying work will be rewarded with e...
Seeing Jesus
Revelation 1:9-19
Notice that:
- John was one of us. (9)
- John was given a task while worshipping. (10)
- John mentioned seven churches. (11)
Jesus:
- Was in the center of seven lampstands. (12)
- Appeared human. (13)
- Wore a long robe and golden sash. (13)
- Had white hair and flaming eyes. (14)
- Had feet that looked like bronze. (15)
- Had a voice louder than the ocean. (15)
- Was holding seven stars. (16)
- Used words that cut like a...
This Prophecy is For Real!
Revelation 1:1-12
Four approaches to interpreting the book of Revelation.
- Preterist approach
- Historicist approach
- Idealist approach
- Futurist approach
Notice the prophecy.
- The prophecy is God's. (1)
- The prophecy is for the servants of Jesus. (1)
- The prophecy tells of what will happen. (1)
- The prophecy was communicated to us by John. (1-2)
- The prophecy intends blessing. (3)
Notice the initial...
End times prophecy can be scary and confusing. It's unnerving to consider the social, physical, and spiritual turmoil that will occur during that time. It is also uncomfortable for most churches and Christians to discuss spirit realm events and beings. However, we cannot understand the end times prophecies without getting into the uncomfortable and often ignored passages of the Bible. This podcast episode is the introductory ...
The Godly Man – His Protection
1 Timothy 6:1-2; 20-21
Show honor to those in authority:
- To all authorities (1)
- To protect the reputation of God
- To protect the teaching of the scriptures
- To Christian authorities (2),
- To protect the benefit of the fellow Christian.
- To protect your relationship with them.
Guard God’s deposit.
- Protect the truth. (20)
- Protect conversations. (20)
- Protect the Kingdom (21)
The ...
The Godly Man – His Provisions
1 Timothy 6:17-19
The Conviction of the Godly Rich:
- Be humble. (17)
- Trust God for provisions. (17)
The Instruction to the Godly Rich:
- Do good things with your wealth. (18)
- Convert wealth to work. (18)
- Share your wealth. (18)
The Compensation for the Godly Rich:
- Heavenly savings (19)
- A secure fund (19)
- An eternal retirement (19)
Application for the Godly Man:
- Prioritize God’s plan...
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