The Calhoun Church of Christ Podcast

Where Is Your Faith? -5 "A New And Living Way"

Extraordinary results require an extraordinary faith. And extraordinary faith requires an extraordinary foundation. Where you put your faith is vital.

When Christ died on the cross, he opened a new and living way for us. Believers now have an amazing, clear access to God Himself. All the barriers, veils, and curtains have been removed. By faith in Him, you can take the open road into the reality God's Presence.

The concept is there in Scripture, but how does the believer enjoy this total access to the Throne of God right now? Listen and learn as you hear this latest podcast.

Where Is Your Faith? -4 "On This Rock"

When Jesus had taken his disciples aside to Caesarea Philippi he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" This is a key moment for the disciples. They had told him what the crowds though about him, but now he wants to know who they think he is.

Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." (Matt. 16:13-20 NIV)

Jesus said that answer, called the 'Good Confession' in 1st Timothy 6:12-14, is the foundation on which he builds his church.

Listen and learn why the church has always been, and is eternally, founded on the true identity of Christ. Who is he?

Where Is Your Faith? -3 "He Emptied Himself"

After Jesus tamed the storm on the Sea of Galilee, he asked his terrified disciples, "Where is your faith?"

Either they had no faith at all, or they'd misplaced it into something or someone who didn't deserve to have their faith.

Jesus deserved to have their faith placed in him. And he deserves our faith, too. Listen and find out why.

Where Is Your Faith? -2 "Who Is This Jesus?"

When Jesus still the stormy Sea of Galilee, his astonished disciples asked, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him." (Luke 8:25 NIV)

You can't have a mature faith in someone you don't know.

So, in this podcast we look at two truths that must be understood for mature faith to happen:

(1) Who Jesus really is, and (2) what Jesus really did for us. 

Listen and find some fresh revelation for your spiritual health.

Where Is Your Faith? "Image of The Invisible God"

“'Where is your faith?' he asked his disciples." (Luke 8:25 NIV)

The storm was rapidly swallowing the boat while Jesus napped. So, the disciples panicked and yelled at Jesus, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” 

That's when he asked them what happened to their faith. Had they misplaced it? Did they have more faith in the storm to kill them than faith in Jesus to protect them?

It matters where your faith rests. Listen to this podcast and find reasons why a Christ-located faith produces stunning results. 

Finding Peace in The Storm-10 "Peace Through Prayer"

Peace is already yours. Jesus said:

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27 NIV)

So, why don't we experience that peace? Because it doesn't just happen, it takes intentional action...

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NIV)

Would you like to know how peace comes through prayer?

Finding Peace in The Storm -9 "The Spirit of Peace"

Here's a guaranteed way to receive and enjoy peace of mind.

"The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6 NIV)

When the Holy Spirit brings peace into your life, you'll have true peace of mind.

In this episode, you'll hear how churches in the early days of the apostles fell into a system that robbed them of peace, and how understanding the gospel of peace get them back into freedom.

Finding Peace in The Storm -8 "Free From The Curse"

Why do some people live peaceful lives while other constantly have sorrow and trouble? Are some "blessed" and some under a "curse"? What is a curse, and how can you avoid it?

The Bible speaks of curses 178 times in the New International Version. From Adam and Eve putting the world under a curse by sin (Genesis 3:17) to Jesus cursing a barren fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the idea of cursing something or someone appears often in the Bible.

Even the Apostle Paul mentioned it: "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole (tree).'" (Galatians 3:13 NIV)

So, what is this "curse of the law" and how does Jesus save us from it? Listen and you'll find some truly good news.

Finding Peace in The Storm -7 "Peace or No Peace?"

Did you know that Jesus said he didn't come to bring peace world peace?

“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." (Matthew 10:34 NIV)

His presence didn't always bring peace, it divided people. As his disciples preached about him, they were hated and resisted. They didn't find peace in this anti-Christ world.

But he did promise his disciples, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27 NIV)

The only true peace in this life is to serve Jesus as your only Lord and stand up for him in this turbulent world.

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Finding Peace in The Storm-6 "The Price of Peace"

Why do so many people have so little peace? Because there's a price for peace of mind.

Isaiah the prophet wrote this 700 years before Christ's birth: "the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." (Isaiah 53:5 NIV)

The prophet predicted Christ's life 700 years before he was born, giving stunning details of his crucifixion and resurrection. And Isaiah said that a large part of what Jesus paid for on the cross is our peace.

Peace has a price, and he paid it. You'll never have true peace until you allow Jesus to give you his peace (John 14:27).

Let this podcast introduce you to more good news about real and lasting peace.