The Calhoun Church of Christ Podcast

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.

Finding Peace in The Storm -5 "The Prince of Peace"

How can Jesus be the "Prince of Peace"? Since he went back to Heaven in his resurrected body, the world still has no peace. War abounds.

"Peace" in this temporary world will never last. But the Prince of Peace 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)

Check out the podcast and learn more about this amazing, lasting peace.

Finding Peace in The Storm -4 "The Gospel of Peace"

Doesn't the Bible often say things that stretch your imagination? Here's one:

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..." (Romans 8:1 NIV)

The Contemporary English Version puts it this way: "If you belong to Christ Jesus, you won't be punished."

This is finding peace in the storm - finding forgiveness, a clean record before God. In spite of all the guilt-producing things we've said, done, and thought, they're all removed and placed on Christ's cross! Now that's freedom.

Listen and learn how to understand and enjoy this amazing benefit given by God.

Finding Peace In The Storm-3 "Rock of Salvation"

Finding peace in the storm means finding the gospel of peace... from the Prince of Peace.

Our peace comes from the one man who has authority to forgive our sins - the sin that kills our peace.

From the woman caught in adultery, to the paralyzed man whose sin had frozen his body, to the woman who loved Jesus so much that her tears drenched his feet, these three people found freedom from guilt and release from their sin burden.

Listen and learn how they found peace in a storm of guilt and regret.

Finding Peace In The Storm-2 'Anchor For The Soul'

You need a big anchor for a big storm.

"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." (Hebrews 6:19-20 NIV)

Our hope isn't just in things we can see, but in a person. Christ, the Son of God, has entered into the Father's throne room, accessing it by his own blood (life) given for us. And he's there on our behalf to erase our sins and give us supernatural hope. 

Listen and find out how this hope brings peace in your own storm.