Dove Creek Bible Church's Podcast

Pastor Josh speaks of the importance of bowing the knee to the Risen King.

Pastor Davids speaks to the humility and exaltation of Jesus who was fully God and fully man.

Pastor David speaks on the cross of Christ.

The church at Philippi was no different than many churches today. There were nationality differences (Asian, Greek, and Roman). There were socio-economic differences (some were rich like Lydia, others were middle class like the jailor and most were poor) and there were generational differences. These differences could easily lead to misunderstandings and a lack of trust. How were they supposed to maintain unity? There was only one way and that was if Paul could convince them that whatever united them was greater than all that divided them. To move beyond their differences they had to have a common bond and a common purpose.

To have teamwork there must be a cooperative spirit rather than a competitive spirit. People have to be willing to lay aside their personal agendas to pursue a common goal. The Prophet Amos once asked the question, “Can two walk together unless they are agreed?” That is the same concept Paul has in mind here. We must stand firm in our agreement with the essential elements of the content of our faith. Without this basic agreement, we cannot move forward together to contend for the faith.

In this text, Paul considers the pros and cons of being released from prison to continue to serve the church versus being executed and gaining more of Christ. Ultimately he sees that continuing to serve here on earth benefits the church more than if he is executed. Paul decides it is what is better for the church that matters most so he is ready to stay here for "to live is Christ".

In today's message, Pastor Josh shares that Jesus advances His kingdom and one of the primary ways He advances His kingdom is through the trials and tribulations of the church that serve as a witness to the power of the gospel. A gospel so powerful it cannot even be thwarted by those who preach it from selfish ambition.

When Paul prays for a church he often prays that the virtue of love would increase in the church for when love abounds the church is more discerning about what is really important. In this sermon, Pastor Josh explores the importance of congregational prayer in the church.

Pastor Josh sets the who, what, when, and where of the book of Philippians. The letter to the Philippians has a theme of joy. We also know that this church was incredibly diverse. It was made u of the rich, the middle class, and the poor. Multiple cultures were working in businesses, government, and the marketplace. Its unity through diversity is a picture of what the local church should and can be. The first eight verses focus on the primacy of the gospel.

Hosea 13 & 14 ends our series in Hosea. The LORD must discipline Israel, but because of His relentless love, they will not destroyed…but they will not be restored for a long time…for there cannot be full restoration until there is genuine repentance.

Hosea 11 & 12 reveal the conflicted heart of God as He knows He must chasten and discipline the nation of Israel but He takes no delight in doing so. He would rather they repent so He could extend mercy but like a wayward child they are determined to go their own way.

Hosea 9 & 10 are a sermon that Hosea delivered to the people of Israel at harvest time. This sermon summarizes several issues that Hosea has dealt with over and over again in the first eight chapters of the book. Once again he talks about the nation's tragic history of ingratitude and idolatry. He speaks of their loss of any sense of who they have been called to be and the certainty of God's chastening judgment.

In Deuteronomy 28, God said if the nation obeyed Him it would lead to certain kinds of blessings and God warned that if the nation did not obey Him it would lead to certain kinds of curses. Hosea 8 begins with a trumpet blast warning that Assyria is about to swoop down like an eagle as an instrument of the Lord’s judgment. as predicted in Deuteronomy 28.

Is faith driving our politics or politics driving our faith? How can we know the difference? Has the corrupting influence of current political attitudes seeped over into our faith practice? Pastor Jeff discusses why mixing our faith and our politics is a bad idea.

In Psalm 1 the psalmist contrasts the wise man with the wicked man. The wise man engages in practices that lead to blessing, and the wicked man in practices that lead to destruction. Pastor Josh discusses what makes the difference between the wise and the wicked.

The final Sunday of Advent focuses on Love. Love was born at Christmas in a small manger in Bethlehem.

Pastor Blevins explains how Jesus came to bring us peace and how.

Pastor Blevins explains why Jesus is the "hope of the nations".

If we are to love our neighbor as ourselves what does that mean exactly? What characteristics of love would that entail?

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength...but what does that mean? How do I love the Lord with my heart? My soul? My mind? And my strength?