In this very first podcast of 2024 We take some time to discuss Proverbs 4:23-27. These verses give us some very clear instruction on what we need to guard, and what we need to value.  It was a great conversation and we believe it will encourage you to think about what you are prioritizing in your life.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

We are taking a break from our normal format over the holidays. Continuing on from the last 2 weeks we are sharing the vision of OLV and where it all began. Join us for a look into the history and the making of One Loud Voice. This week: Unity among believers.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

We are taking a break from our normal format over the holidays. Continuing on from last week we are sharing the vision of OLV and where it all began. Join us for a look into the history and the making of One Loud Voice. This week: Making the big "C" (church), and discipleship our goal.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

We are taking a break from our normal format over the holidays. For the next few weeks we are going to be sharing the vision of OLV and where it all began. Join us for a look into the history and the making of One Loud Voice. This week: A heart for making disciples.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Episode 40 - Represent - show notesAs followers of Jesus, He has commissioned us to go into all the World and make disciples … Matthew 28:19. Today, let’s talk about how we can carry out our commission to represent Jesus in our day to day lives.We are All Called to Represent Jesus to the World2 Corinthians 5:16-21Vs 16 - Regard no one according to the flesh.#1 - Are there people in your life that you have a hard time seeing their value, much less love them?Freedom from our past, from addictions, from sin, and becoming more like Jesus is a process. This is true for everyone.Philippians 2:12-13 Work out your own salvation…Vs 20 - We are called to be Ambassadors for Christ#2 - Do you ever talk about your beliefs and faith in Jesus with the non-Christian people in your life?#3 - What are some ways you can create opportunities to share your faith?How Well Do You Represent?Vs 20 - We are speaking on Christ’s behalf - We need to know Him wellAsk yourself - “Am I a good representation of Jesus to the people around me?”Vs 21 - God’s vengeance (or judgement) on our sin was taken and paid for by JesusPsalm 103:12 He has removed your sin as far as the east is from the west.Challenge: Who in your life can you reach out and begin to share the love of Jesus with? If you can’t think of someone, ask God to show you and give you a heart of compassion for them.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Light Up the World! - Show NotesHow can we effectively portray God’s free gift of redemption with the world around us#1 - How important is it to you for someone’s words and their actions to match? #2 - Do you make excuses or justification for yourself when your words and actions don’t match? Ephesians 2:1-10 NLT#3 - How much value, to you, is anything if you don’t use it? Even if the real value of the item is very high.Ephesians 2:3 NIV#4 - Are there things that you used to do, but don’t do anymore because you want to honor and represent Jesus?“If I didn’t know Jesus and I met me, would I see something I wanted to follow?” - from podcast#5 - Are you further along in how you live your life and represent Jesus to the world today, than you were last month? Last year?None of us have arrived. That is why the Paul said in Philippians 2:12 - “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”#6 - How important is it to you, to represent Jesus to others?Ask yourself - “What do I need to change in my life to better represent Jesus to the world?”Ephesians 2:10 NIVGod created you to do things in your life that demonstrate His love and goodness to the world around you!Scriptural examples of good works: Proverbs 31:8-9, Isaiah 1:7, Isaiah 58:6-7, Micah 6:8, Matthew 6:33-34, Mark 16:15, 1 Corinthians 7:17, Ephesians 4:1-6, Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 3:12-14, 2 Timothy 1:10, Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Peter 4:10-11“Throw off the junk that’s holding you back!” - from podcast1 Corinthians 15:33 - …bad company corrupts good moralsAmos 3:3 NLT - Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?Daniel 12:3, Philippians 2:15 - Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.“To a dark world, be a light, be a bright light. Don’t live the way they live.” - from podcastChallenge: This week pay attention to the way you live your life. Do your words and your actions align? Are you being a light, an example, to those around you?Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Be a Good Friend - show notesFriendship is such a huge part of what makes us feel valuable and fulfilled in life.Friends can be our biggest support and strength, or they can be our greatest downfall#1 - What are some values you look for in a good friend?Proverbs 18:24 - KJV, NAS, Amp, ISV, Ops Tank, NRSV, NLT, Message(Vast differences in how this verse is translated)Let’s talk about what a good friend looks like…#2 - Would you define yourself as someone who is a good friend?#3 - If you think about the conversations and activities you do with your friends, are you setting an example of Jesus for them? Are they setting an example of Jesus for youJohn 15:14-15 AmpJesus defines His friends as the people who follow what He saysHe defines His friendship with us by saying that He shares what He knows with us#4 - Based on this scripture, would you define yourself as a friend of Jesus?Proverbs 17:17 NLTProverbs 27:9 AmpProverbs 27:10 NLT#5 - These scriptures define a good friend as: loyal, someone who gives wise counsel, and someone who helps their friend in a time of need. Are there some places for you to grow in these as a good friend?#6 - How do you see your friendship with others as a way of portraying Jesus?Finally, choose your friends wiselyThank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

The Creator in all of Us - show notesHow do we demonstrate the Creator God to a world that doubts His existence?The Skilled ArtistExodus 31:1-11 NLT #1 - Can you see how God could use you to bless others and portray Him to the worldGalatians 5:22-23 NLT#2 - Do you know what some or even one of your gifts and talents are?#3 - Are you developing and using your gifts and talents?Created to Rule and ReignGenesis 1:1-2 NLT“The Spirit of God is intimately linked with creation” - from podcastGen. 1:26a NLTGen. 1:28 NLT#4 - Have you ever thought about your purpose? How can you partner with God to rule and reign over His good earth? What would that look like?#5 - Do you remember a teacher, coach, or someone outside of your family that impacted you in a great way? Tell the story.You Have to Take Your Calling SeriousProverbs 8:12 NLT2 Timothy 2:15 NLT#6 - Name someone you know that works hard to be good at what they do. How does that inspire you?God can choose you to do things that will lead the world to HimThank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

Show NotesIn the first series, The God I see, we talked about God’s vengeance, why God became angry at His people. Today, as we talk about our relationship with God from “The God in Me” perspective, we are going to look at how we navigate our obedience and commitment to follow His lead.Point #1 - How does God respond to my disobedience?“Yes, we want You to be our God, but we still want to do our own thing.” - from podcastHebrews 11:6 NIV#1 - Do you find in your own life that running to God when you’re hurting is easy, but staying close to Him when everything is going well is hard?Roman 1:18-24 NLTAsk yourself: “Is God my emergency contact or my daily friend?”#2 - Are there things, that you allow in your life, that are in complete opposition to your relationship with God and/or others?“When I have faith that you are who you say you are, building, and cultivating, and investing in that relationship is something I desire to do” - from podcastPoint #2 - Who is in the drivers seat of your life?#3 - Are there things that you want: relationship, career, success, etc… that you have a hard time giving to God, because you aren’t sure He will give it to you?Galatians 6:7 NKJV/NLT/Message#4 - Who is responsible for the results of your actions, you or God?Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram

My Redeemer - Show NotesPoint #1 - Accepting God’s redemption 1. Do you sometimes, or often, have a hard time accepting God’s gift of forgiveness and redemption for yourself?Deuteronomy 28 - Blessings and Cursing2. Can you wrap your mind around how God’s love for you is constant, but your actions can hinder your relationship with Him?3. Have you ever asked yourself the question: “How did I get here?”Point #2 - Redemption must become a reality in our lifeRomans 6:23 NIV4. Do you understand why a price has to be paid for your sin?“You can’t pay for something that’s already been paid.” - from podcast5. How often do you still try to pay for your sin? Why?Point #3 - The battlefield is in the mindRomans 10:9-13Luke 6:45“Whatever is inside of you, comes out when you talk” - from podcast6. When the king of replay (satan) reminds you of all your mistakes, what can you do to overcome that? Do you know scriptures to stand on in that moment?“Take every thought captive, and you can only do that with scripture” - from podcastAdditional scriptures on redemption to study and discuss:2 Corinthians 5:19, Galatians 3:13-14, Ephesians 1:7, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 1:18, Revelation 5:9, Psalms 49:7-9, Luke 1:67-75Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram