Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts

Jeremiah challenges us to examine our life and make sure you are not close to any line God may be drawing in our life. Realize the things that you experience are preparing you for the life ahead. Understand that God wants you to be close to him every day this week.

Jeremiah 8-10 - Jeremiah reminds us to examine our personal relationship with God. For those of us who have a personal relationship - we are challenged to make sure we are dependent upon God and not "idols" we have erected in our lives.

Jeremiah 6:16-20 - We are challenged to stop and take some time to look at where we are in our spiritual life. Maybe it is a time for reflection and enjoyment. Maybe it is a time of tough decisions.Make sure you are choosing the best paths for your life. Every path is leading you somewhere and you don’t want to look back with regrets.

We are challenged to take some time to reflect on what God has done in our life. We are reminded to be grateful for the blessings you have been given. We are also reminded to look at the direction you are going. Make sure your actions reflect what you say in your heart.

The people of Judah neglected to be honest and take a hard look at their choices and direction. They had started to pursue things that brought them temporary satisfaction. Those were the things that actually sent them into bondage as they replaced God with things that had no value. Jeremiah's message has tremendous application for us in 2013.

We are reminded that our circumstances or situations have not taken God by surprise. He wants to use you, but you have to be willing and obedient. You have to be willing to do things His way and not yours. Jeremiah shows us as he follows Gods leading and allow God to use him in the world. Realize you are not alone and you can see His hand and power in your life this week as well.

We are challenged to take a serious look at the choices you make. . God will allow you to choose your path. His grace and mercy is extended to all. Whether you are the wayward son or the self righteous brother. He wants everyone to be part of His family and asks each of us to join Him.

We are encouraged to look at our own salvation with a heart of gratefulness. We are reminded to focus on relationships over things and realize that we have experienced the grace of God and be grateful for the grace God shown us.

We are challenged regarding carelessness. about our spiritual condition.. We are reminded tat God is seeking y the lost and wants you to find the Life He offers you.

Luke 15:1-17 - Christ explains His desire for lost people and He seeks us aggressively. For those of us who have been saved, we are challenged to to step out of our box and seek those who are wandering and struggling.

2 Timothy 1:1-7 We are challenged to show the world a faith that is real and practical. Paul encourages Timothy and us to establish a legacy that last far beyond your life in this world.

Paul sends this letter to a dear friend (Philemon) pleading on behalf of Onesimus. He wants him to forgive and restore his relationship. with Onesimus. Paul puts everything on the line when speaking on behalf of his brother in Christ. In this story, he demonstrates what Christ has done for us as believers.

The Psalmist challenges us to impact the life of a child. for good. Those children should be able to see Christ in us.

From time to time we have a church meeting to update everyone on where we are in the ministry, what God is doing, and where we are heading. This message is the first part of that meeting where we looked at the scriptures (Hebrews 11 / Genesis 12) and what God has done in the past.

God has a purpose in the trials in your life. He desires to mature you and make you whole. He wants to confirm and establish you. He wants strengthen and establish you by allowing your trial to become a foundation in your life. So this week - May you be at Peace, knowing what you experience will only last for a "little while".

Peter challenges us to lead and serve in humility. Just as Jesus led by example, so we try to reflect His example. We must learn to cast our cares on Christ and realize He genuinely cares for the things and circumstances that come into our lives.

Matthew 28:1-7 / Genesis 3:1-19 / Galatians 4:4- 7 - God will never force himself on you. In creation he designed man with the ability to choose Him. He is a holy, just righteous and judging God. Sin has consequences and He has established that choices have consequences. He is also a God of love. He understood that His holy demands meant He would have to pay the ultimate price. He willing came and died for your sins. He wants to give you His righteousness, but you must choose it for yourself. No one can choose it for you. If you choose to stand before Him in your own righteousness, you will be cast out. He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life. No one will come to the father without the righteousness of Christ. Knowing or unknowingly everyone leave today having made a choice.

Aaron & Lori Luse are missionaries to Papua New Guinea. We have taken 2 teams over to the field to help them in their work.

Peter challenges us to not be surprised when difficulty or testing comes. It is an opportunity to be drawn closer to the heart of God and He is suffering with us. It is easy to want to retaliate when wronged, but our response should reflect the character of Christ and glorify Him. Trust Him with everything this week.

Peter reminds the believers that they have been given much as followers of Christ. They are being judged by people, but they are to act dead to the things and criticisms of this world. They must live a life that is alive to the Spirit and leading of God. As believers we are to love deeply, show hospitality, be clear headed and pray rather than worry. We must live a life focused on glorifying God and not according to our personal agendas. Honor Him this week.