Episodes

  • Believing Matters - July 6, 2025

    Believing Matters - July 6, 2025
    Jul 6 2025

    Be:Live

    Believing Matters

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 NIV

    __________

    Romans 1:16-17 NIV

    16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. 17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith."

    Romans 1:16 AMPC

    For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek,

    Matthew 17:20 NIV

    He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

    1) CHANGE MY BIAS

    Romans 1:16 NIV

    16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel...

    1 Thessalonians 5:21 NIV

    21 but test them all; hold on to what is good

    1 John 4:1 NIV

    Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

    2) DIG FOR THE TRUTH

    Romans 1:17 NIV

    17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed...

    2 Corinthians 4:4 NIV

    4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

    John 16:13 NIV

    13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.

    Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

    13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

    John 8:31-32 NIV

    31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

    3) CHOOSE YOUR STEPS

    Romans 1:16-17 NIV

    For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes...

    John 3:16 NIV

    16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

    Romans 10:9-10 NIV

    9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

    4) TRUST GOD'S CERTAIN WORK

    Romans 1:17 NIV

    17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

    1 John 1:9 NIV

    9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

    Romans 10:13 NIV

    13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

    John 8:36 NIV

    36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Parenting (Part 1) - June 22, 2025

    Parenting (Part 1) - June 22, 2025
    Jun 22 2025
    HouseParenting (Part 1)Jon FredricksToday's Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28 NIV__________ Genesis 1:27-28 NIV27 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” Ephesians 2:10 NIV10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Mark 1:17 NIV17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 2 Timothy 2:2 NIV2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 1) WALKDeuteronomy 6:4-9 NIV4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Micah 6:8 NIVHe hath shown thee, O man, what is good: and what doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? 2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.” 1 Corinthians 13:8 NIVLove never fails. Jeremiah 17:7-9 NIV7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green.It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” 2) WATCHPsalm 139:13 NIVFor you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Romans 12:4 NIVFor just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, Proverbs 20:5 NIVThe purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out. Proverbs 22:6 ERVTeach children in a way that fits their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path. 3) WRESTLE2 Chronicles 7:14 NIVif my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Proverbs 15:29 NIVThe Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. James 5:16b NIV… The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 4) WAITPsalm 86:15 NIVBut you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. 2 Peter 3:9 NIVThe Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. James 5:7 NIVBe patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. Romans 8:25 NIVBut if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. 1 Corinthians 4:5 NIVTherefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. Romans 8:25 NIVBut if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Healing the Wound (Part 2) - June 15, 2025

    Healing the Wound (Part 2) - June 15, 2025
    Jun 15 2025

    House

    Healing the Wound (Part 2)

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30 NIV

    __________

    Genesis 32:6 NIV

    When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you, and four hundred men are with him.”

    Colossians 3:13 NIV

    13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

    Matthew 6:14-15 NIV

    14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

    Genesis 32:1 NIV

    Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.

    Genesis 32:22-30 NIV

    22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. 26 Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.”

    But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.”

    27 The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered.

    28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”

    29 Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed him there.

    30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

    1) FIND A SAFE PLACE TO WRESTLE WITH GOD

    Matthew 6:6 NIV

    But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

    2) PRAY ... HARD

    Genesis 32:9 NIV

    Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, Lord, you who said to me, ‘Go back to your country and your relatives, and I will make you prosper,’

    Luke 5:16 NIV

    But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.

    Colossians 4:2 NIV

    Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

    1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV

    pray continually,

    3) GET HELP

    Genesis 32:3 NIV

    Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

    Proverbs 11:14 ESV

    Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.

    4) CHOOSE GENEROSITY

    Genesis 33:10 NIV

    “No, please!” said Jacob. “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably.

    Romans 12:18 NIV

    If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

    5) MOVE FORWARD

    Genesis 33:16-17 NIV

    16 So that day Esau started on his way back to Seir. 17 Jacob, however, went to Sukkoth, where he built a place for himself and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place is called Sukkoth.

    John 8:36 NIV

    So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

    Galatians 5:1 NIV

    It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Healing The Wound (Part 1) - June 8, 2025

    Healing The Wound (Part 1) - June 8, 2025
    Jun 8 2025
    HouseHealing The Wound (Part 1)Jon FredricksToday's Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 NIV__________ Matthew 18:21-35 NIV21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.26 “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ 27 The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.28 “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins. He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded.29 “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’30 “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. 31 When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened.32 “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. 33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ 34 In anger his master handed him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.” Matthew 4:1-10 NIVThen Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:“‘He will command his angels concerning you,and they will lift you up in their hands,so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Matthew 18:21-22 NIV 1) WE FORGIVE BECAUSE WE HAVE TASTED ITMatthew 18:26-27 NIV Luke 23:34 ESVAnd Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 7:47 NIVTherefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” 2) WE FORGIVE BECAUSE WE HAVE A CALLINGMatthew 18:33 NIV Colossians 3:13 NIV13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 2 Corinthians 2:7 NIVNow instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 3) WE FORGIVE BECAUSE WE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITYMatthew 18:35 NIV Matthew 6:14-15 NIV14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. 4) WE FORGIVE BECAUSE WE POSSESS THE ABILITYMatthew 16:19 NIV
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Conflict! - June 1, 2025

    Conflict! - June 1, 2025
    Jun 1 2025
    HouseConflict!Jon FredricksToday's Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8 NIV__________ Genesis 4:1-8 NIVAdam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil.3 In the course of time Cain brought some of the fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. 4 And Abel also brought an offering—fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering, 5 but on Cain and his offering he did not look with favor. So Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”8 Now Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Genesis 2:18 NIV18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Proverbs 27:17 NIVAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. 1) WHY ARE YOU ANGRY? WHY IS YOUR FACE DOWNCAST?James 4:2 NIVYou desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. Galatians 5:15 NIVIf you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. John 21:21-22 NIV21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” 1 John 4:7 NIV7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 2) WHERE IS YOUR BROTHER?Genesis 4:9 NIVThen the Lord said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Romans 12:4-8 ESV4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching;8the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Ephesians 4:29 NIVDo not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. James 5:15 NIVAnd the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James 5:16 NIVTherefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 3) "WHAT IS RIGHT?"Genesis 4:7 NIVIf you do what is right, will you not be accepted? Matthew 5:9 ESV“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 ESVIf possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Matthew 5:38-39 ESV “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Hebrews 12:14 ESV Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Leviticus 19:18 ESV You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Hebrews 12:1-2 NIV
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Experiencing Family...Alone - May 25, 2025

    Experiencing Family...Alone - May 25, 2025
    May 25 2025

    House

    Experiencing Family...Alone

    Bobby Humes

    Today's Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 MSG

    __________

    1 Corinthians 4:14 ESV

    I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children.

    1 Corinthians 7:32-35 MSG

    I want you to live as free of complications as possible. When you’re unmarried, you’re free to concentrate on simply pleasing the Master. Marriage involves you in all the nuts and bolts of domestic life and in wanting to please your spouse, leading to so many more demands on your attention. The time and energy that married people spend on caring for and nurturing each other, the unmarried can spend in becoming whole and holy instruments of God. I’m trying to be helpful and make it as easy as possible for you, not make things harder. All I want is for you to be able to develop a way of life in which you can spend plenty of time together with the Master without a lot of distractions.

    1) PRACTICE PRIORITY

    Matthew 6:33 ESV

    But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

    James 4:8 ESV

    Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

    2) PRACTICE GROWING AS PART OF THE BODY

    Ephesians 4:15-16 ESV

    15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

    Romans 12:4-8 ESV

    4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

    3) PRACTICE BEING THE CHURCH

    1 Corinthians 12:24-27 ESV

    But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, 25 that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. 27 Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

    1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, 14 ESV

    9 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

    14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

    Acts 2:44-47 ESV

    44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • The Table - May 18, 2025

    The Table - May 18, 2025
    May 18 2025

    House

    Becoming A Home

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 NIV

    __________

    Acts 2:42-27 NIV

    The Fellowship of Believers

    42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

    Ephesians 5:16 KJV

    16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

    1) TURN AROUND

    Acts 3:19 NIV

    Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,

    Acts 2:38 NIV

    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Psalm 39:4-5 NIV

    4 “Show me, Lord, my life’s end
    and the number of my days;
    let me know how fleeting my life is.
    5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth;
    the span of my years is as nothing before you.
    Everyone is but a breath,
    even those who seem secure.

    Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

    5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
    6 in all your ways submit to him,
    and he will make your paths straight.

    2) ASK GOD

    James 4:14-15 NIV

    Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15 Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.”

    James 1:5 NIV

    If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

    3) BUILD BETTER COMMUNICATION

    Proverbs 18:20-21 NIV

    20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

    4) LEVERAGE EVERY DAY

    Colossians 4:5 NIV

    … make the most of every opportunity.
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    1 hr and 19 mins