The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm is a weekly podcast bringing biblical teaching to everyday people in ways they can understand and put into practice.
It has been said that what comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. If we have a faulty or limited understanding of who God is, it will impact our worship, relationships, decisions, character…everything! But if we have a deepening understanding of and intimacy with God, we will “be strong and take action.”
Join us as we explore together the God who is omnipresent, omnipotent, righteous, and gracious, and discover how knowing Him in these ways can change your life.
The city of Philadelphia (Turkey, not Pennsylvania) was considered the gateway to the whole central plateau of Asia Minor. Jesus used this strategic point of geography to give the church there this spiritual challenge: “I have placed before you an open door.”
Read MoreThyatira was the smallest of the 7 cities named in Revelation 2-3, but its church received the longest letter. Perhaps because they faced far more serious challenges.
Read MoreJesus begins His message to the Church at Pergamum by saying this: “I know where you live, where Satan has his throne.”
Read MoreJesus introduces Himself to the Church at Smyrna as “the First and Last, the one who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty.”
Read MoreThe Lord begins His message for this flagship church by affirming them for three things.
Read MoreAt the beginning of the book of Revelation, we find the Apostle John living on the rocky island of Patmos, located 40 miles from the coast of modern-day Turkey.
Read MoreIn our fallenness, walls can easily form between us and others. Brick by brick, hurt by hurt. If we are going to know the blessing of being a peacemaker, then we must deal with those bricks before the wall gets too high.
Read MoreIn this message we’re going to answer 5 basic questions about forgiveness: why, who, when, where, and how.
Read MoreIn his letter to the Colossians, the Apostle Paul tells us that “as God’s chosen people,” we are to “forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Col. 3:13) Having been forgiven by God, we are to extend forgiveness to others.
Read MoreJesus’ approach to peacemaking is to pursue reconciliation. There are three steps in that process that are important for us to understand and practice. The first step is confession.
Read More