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Matthew 12:31-37 Blaspheming the Holy Spirit–The Sin that cannot be Forgiven (Podcast)
Contents of this Study: - The meaning of blasphemy. How we are all guilty. Why blaspheming the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. Helping people who are fearful that they have committed this unpardonable sin.
Matthew 12:1-30 Getting it Right about the Sabbath (Podcast)
Contents of this study: - Evidence from both the Old and New Testaments that the Sabbath was a law God gave Israel to keep them holy--separated from other nations. It was not part of God's eternal moral law.
Matthew 10:16-22 Handling Persecution (Podcast)
This study is a continuation of the previous podcast. - In this podcast: A look at an article written by a homosexual man who changed his mind about prosecuting Christians who cannot celebrate so-called same-sex marriage.
Matthew 9:35-10:16 The Power of Compassion (Podcast)
In this podcast: How Jesus used miracles to authenticate His identity as well as to communicate His great compassion for individuals. The powerfully compassionate lives of Dr. Paul Brand and his parents. The amazingly compassionate life of Thomas Ba...
Mt 5:13-18 Changing Hearts & Minds about Abortion (Podcast)
Christians should know how to make the case for life and how to refute pro-choice arguments. If you've ever wondered what you can do to advance the pro-life cause, you can find help here. - This is a recording of a live study in the A5B class at Sevie...
Matthew 5:6-12 The Beatitudes–Part 2 (Podcast)
This Bible study is concludes a study of the Beatitudes that began in the previous podcast. - What it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. “If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy,
Matthew 5:1-5 The Beatitudes–Part 1 (Podcast)
Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount - How some of the more radical forms of dispensationalism can badly affect our study of God's Word. - Three reasons why Jesus gave us these beatitudes. (1) to show us how to live in such a way as to be blessed,
1 Peter 3:15-17 (Part 4) More Evidence for the Resurrection (Podcast)
This study concludes this multi-part presentation of evidence for the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. - This is a recording of a live Bible study with the residents of McMinn Memorial Nursing Home on Saturday, December 26, 2015. -
Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist (Part 2) (Podcast)
This is the conclusion of the Bible study begun in the previous podcast. - Stay in the Battle! - Steve To find and subscribe to Steve’s podcasts on ITunes (all subscriptions are free): http://itunes.apple.
Matthew 3:1-12 John the Baptist (Part 1) (Podcast)
Several prophecies foretold the greatness of John the Baptist. He was filled with the Holy Spirit from the womb. He had more spiritual insight and power than any of the Old Testament prophets. He was an amazing man chosen by God to prepare the way for ...