Parkside Christian Church Podcast

Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Jonah 1-2
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Even in the depths of the ocean Jonah knew that God had provided for him and rescued him from himself and his troubles. Not many of us would consider being swallowed up by a fish as God’s provision in our lives, but Jonah recognized it for what it was. In the ancient world the sea was a symbol for death. Even trapped in the depths of ‘death’ Jonah knew that God could hear his prayer and his salvation could only come from God. I hope none of us ever get swallowed by a fish, but I do hope all of us know that God’s rescue story for mankind is the best news ever.
 
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Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Jonah 1
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Jonah didn’t get very far in his attempt to run away from God’s plans for him. There isn’t a place where any of us can go that God cannot find us. That might sound a little intimidating, and it was probably terrifying in the moment for Jonah, but its actually the best news ever. None of us is ever lost by God even when we are trying to hide. He isn’t hunting us down either, he is pursuing us because he loves us, and ultimately he wants the best for us and the people he has sent us to as well.
 
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Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Jonah 1
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Jonah had no problems sharing God’s message with HIS people, but wanted nothing to do with sharing God’s message with others. In the coming weeks we will learn more why Jonah was so resistant to do what God wanted. We need to take an inventory of our own heart and our own actions. Are we eager to go where God sends us? Are we willing to share God with others, even if we don’t think they will be receptive? Where are our decisions taking us closer to God and his will for our lives or in a different direction?
 
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Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20
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Grace doesn’t stop with us. It flows through us into the lives of others. God has a purpose for each of us; a mission for the Church. Our mission is to make known the good news of Jesus to a world that needs it more than anyone realizes. We can’t settle for being ALL IN for God’s grace. He’s given us a mission and its team each of us went ALL IN. 
 
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Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13
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All of us have different skills and abilities. And all of us need each other’s skills and abilities. Life is hard, and it's even harder if we have to go through it alone. When God created us, he made each of us different and unique. Those differences actually help unite us when we focus on serving each other. Jesus’ disciples had different professions, passions, and personalities, but all of them had an important role as servants in God’s kingdom. Each of us needs each other more than we even know.
 
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Speaker: Randy Adams
Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8-16
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Connecting to God is only the beginning. Christianity is a relationship and not a religion. Relationships take effort, time, investment, and discipline. God doesn’t want us to know about Him, He wants us to KNOW Him. Healthy relationships are growing relationships. And for that to happen we must spend time with God through His Word and prayer daily. We need to use the resources God has given us, like the Bible, the Church, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. 
 
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Speaker: Matt Robinson
Scripture: Romans 3:23
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There’s some really good news that we have to tell you, but before we tell you the really good news, there’s some bad news that there is just no avoiding. We are all in a more perilous situation whether we realize it or not. We’ve missed the mark in life and its created a dividing chasm between us and God. Most of the time we drift through each day unaware of the dire predicament we are in. In the back of our mind, in every single heartbeat, and deep within our gut there is an aching longing to be made whole. To be reunited with God and restored. That’s where the good news of grace comes in. Through the cross, Jesus has made it possible for us to be ALL IN on grace. Because Jesus went ALL IN for us he can bridge the separating gap and reunite us with God.
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Speaker: Randy Shivers
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-20
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The angels announced Jesus’ arrival to shepherds. A star announced the same arrival to wisemen who were far off. They all followed the announcement by taking the journey to the manger. It led the shepherds to rejoice, and the wisemen broke out in worship. The same journey is before each of us. If we follow in their steps it will lead us to rejoice and worship as well.
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