February 11, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Bottom LineCore 52: Deny, Carry, Follow, RepeatMatthew 16:24-25This week we begin a new series of messages that feature some very specific challenges from Jesus to those who desire to be His followers. Jesus opens this teaching with an invitation to whoever. Whoever wants to be His disciple. That is about as inclusive as it could possibly be. If anyone wants to follow Jesus, then He goes on to explain what they must do. Yes, what we must do as well. There is no way around it. Jesus’ command is still true today. Please join us so we can make this commitment to follow Jesus together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

February 4, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Greatest Sermon of All TimeCore 52: The Golden RuleMatthew 7:12This is our final week in the sermon on the mount which has been called greatest sermon of all time by many. The words Jesus speaks in Matthew 7:12 are very familiar to most people, even if they do not know Jesus. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” It has been called the Golden Rule. Where did this idea come from? What Jesus the first to teach it? How can we follow this rule in our life? These are a few of the questions we hope to help you answer this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

anuary 28, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Greatest Sermon of All TimeCore 52: MoneyMatthew 6:19-21The sermon on the mount has been called the greatest sermon of all time by many. How many other things in this world have stood the test of time as perfectly as the Word of God? I can tell you. Unless they are of God or created by God, or put into motion by God, the answer is 0. His truth is eternal. We live in a world that tells us there is no absolute truth. I wonder what the world is so afraid of? In Matthew 6:19 Jesus talks about money for the first time, but not the last. He will go on to reference money and possessions in 42% of the parables He shares. He knows that there is a direct relationship between our financial management and our faith development. Simply put where our treasure is there our heart will be also. We cannot wait to share Jesus’ encouraging and challenging words on such an important spiritual issue in our faith. In this core 52 series we are examining the scriptures. We are challenged not just to know the Word of God but to learn to love it and then live it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

January 21, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Greatest Sermon of All TimeCore 52: PrayerMatthew 6:9-13The Sermon on the Mount has been called the greatest sermon of all time by many. When everyone was leaving Matthew records that the crowds were astonished at all that Jesus had said. Do you think they were simply amazed or surprised, or was there more? This week we will look at one of the most famous teachings of Jesus as He shares with us how to pray. We must have our hearts right before God when we approach Him. But what an incredible blessing to be able to share our heart with Him! In this Core 52 series, we are examining the scriptures. We are challenged not just to know the Word of God but to learn to love it and then live it out. Our family here would love to have you join us this week! Please come as you are. God wants to love you right now, right where you are at. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

January 14, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Greatest Sermon of All TimeCore 52: Are you Good?Matthew 5:20Where did we get the acronym G.O.A.T.? When did we start using it? How does it apply to the sermon on the mount? We will touch on all of those this week. The sermon on the mount is found in Matthew 5,6,7. It is said to be the greatest sermon ever shared by Jesus. Who are these words for? How can we apply Jesus’ teachings today? This week we will look at the words found in Matthew 5:20. “20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”What is righteousness? How could ours possibly be greater than the religious leaders of Jesus’ time? Jesus follows that statement with words that get to the heart of the matter. Because it is the heart that matters. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

January 7, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The Greatest Sermon of All TimeCore 52: BlessedMatthew 5:11-12The New Year is here, and God loves you. I know some people might roll their eyes and say something like, “Yea right, if God loved me then why….” you can fill in the rest of the sentence. Have you spoke or thought those words before? Even if you have had those feelings, God loves you. We would love for you to join us in this new year so we can do more than explain God’s love to you, we want to show you. The Greatest Sermon ever recorded is found in Matthew 5, 6, 7. Jesus begins with a series of statements that all start the same way, blessed are the… What do these statements mean? How do they apply to our lives today? Would you like to be blessed?What does the word blessed even mean? Please come as you are. God wants to love you right now, right where you are at. Join us this Sunday at 10. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

December 31, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Core 52: The Son of ManDaniel 7:13Happy New Year, well almost. I cannot believe 2024 is here. What a year it has been. This is the perfect time to reflect and remember the events of the past year. I am sure that over the last few weeks many of you have done just that. We have experienced times of sorry and tragedy. We have seen events unfold around the world that did not even seem like they were even possible. We have seen pure evil manifest itself in ways that our ancestors could never have even dreamed of. It seems that the world around us is in constant turmoil. I would contend that the world is exactly how man wants it. Man’s ways are not God’s ways. Man’s pursuits often strive to work against God. What the sinful nature of man refuses to admit is that the more chaos that is around us, the more our souls long for peace. The more fear that man stirs up, the more our hearts long for safety and security. The more hate the world provokes, the more we long to love. The more division the world sews the more we long for unity. The more confusion the world brings about, the more we thirst for understanding. The more lies the world promotes the hungrier people get for truth.This week we get to introduce you to the Son of Man. Have you heard that title? Do you know why it is such an important one? We can’t wait to share it with you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

December 24, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Christmas FutureAre you prepared for Christmas future? In Titus 2:11-14 Paul writes, “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. While we wait for this blessed hope! Christmas future, the second coming of Jesus. What are you doing to prepare for this incredible moment? Join us as we consider Jesus’ return not as a baby in a manger but as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Oh and here is a link to the video that is talked about in the message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ha1dtAFbAA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

Why do you celebrate Christmas? With more than 45% of the world’s population celebrating Christmas in some way, what makes it special to you? As followers of Jesus, we must be able to answer this question in a way that helps lead others closer to Jesus. So many around us do not know or may not believe the truth behind Christmas past. An increasing number of people seem to have lost the meaning behind Christmas present. Join us this week as we use the Gospel message found in Titus 2:11-14 as a challenge to us this Christmas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support

December 3, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Core 52: Atonement Isaiah 53:5Isaiah 53:5But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.Have you heard that verse before? To be honest that verse, as stated, in today’s culture probably does not have much meaning. There are two big “churchy” words at the beginning and it ends with a phrase that really does not make sense to those who have not met Jesus yet. But this verse is so vital to our faith, that it must be understood. It must be shared with others. How can we share this so that others will understand?This week we will take this verse as well as the chapter around it and break it into each of its parts. Defining each of the key terms so that our culture today can fully understand its meaning and importance to our faith. And so that you can share this amazing truth with others! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/escape-urself-podcast/support