Episodes
![Is The Church Still Relevant For Today?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Is The Church Still Relevant For Today?
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
In today's episode, we embark on an eye-opening study on the local New Testament church and its significant role in the life of a believer. We talk about varied perceptions people have about the church, how the church was founded, and where its authority originates from.
Whether you are a regular church-goer, an infrequent visitor, or a newbie to Christianity, this episode provides a comprehensive view of the church from a biblical perspective. We all have different images that appear in our mind when we hear the word 'church'. To some, it's a beautiful place of worship, to others, it's a divided entity due to numerous denominations. Nevertheless, we agree that there can be a lot of misunderstandings related to the church.
In this discussion, we put the record straight and affirm the relevance of the church in a believer's life. The church was not an invention of man; it was ordained by God himself and therefore holds profound significance. We delve into scriptural teachings about the church, distinguishing between the universal church (the body of all believers) and local churches, and highlight the importance of church membership in the growth of a believer.
If you're questioning the relevance of being a part of a church body, or wondering about church practices like serving, giving, or denominational differences, this episode is a must-listen. We debunk stereotypes about the church and shed light on its purpose, mission, and the role of a believer within it. We trace the founding of the church to Jesus Christ and outline the progression that's recommended – salvation, baptism, then church membership.
We hope that by understanding the church's biblical position, you will recognize its vitality in your Christian life. Remember, the church isn't just a social club or space for worship; it's pivotal to your growth as a Christian. And as followers of Jesus Christ, we must see its importance because all things important to Him, including the church, should be important to us as well.
![Stop Worrying About Your Future](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Stop Worrying About Your Future
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
There are many unknowns in life. If we are not careful, we can allow these unknowns to cause us to fear, worry, stress, and become anxious. Jesus helps us by giving a few reasons why we should not worry or become anxious about our lives or our future.
![Make Today A Masterpiece](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Make Today A Masterpiece
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
A masterpiece is something done with with significant effort and exceptional care. It is a supreme achievement. As we go through the ordinary mundane days of our lives why not make everyday a masterpiece or a supreme achievement! It is how we handle the everyday mundane activities of life that determine if we will reach our goals and dreams.
![When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
When God Doesn't Answer Your Prayers
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
How should we respond when God doesn't answer our prayers? We see in Scripture that even Jesus had a prayer that God did not answer. Understanding this, we share some thoughts to help us think through when God either does not answer or answers no.
![More About How To Fast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
More About How To Fast
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Fasting is a tough spiritual discipline to practice. What makes it so tough and what are some practical ways that we can implement fasting into our lives?
![The Power Of Prayer With Fasting](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
The Power Of Prayer With Fasting
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Jesus is with James, John, and Peter while the other nine disciples are trying to cast out a demon. They had done it successfully many times before but now they are unable to. Jesus comes and takes care of the situation and then the disciples ask why they were unable to do what they had been doing. He replied that this kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting. He linked fasting with prayer in order to accomplish greater obstacles in our lives.
![A Powerful Motivation To Pray](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
A Powerful Motivation To Pray
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Jesus teaches us a powerful truth about a motivation in prayer. Once we realize that we have nothing to offer, only then will we truly pursue God for our request. The power of nothing motivates us to pray like we normally wouldn't.
![More Than Just A Prayer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
More Than Just A Prayer
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Paul uses four different words to describe prayer. He challenges us that it will take more than "just a prayer" to make it through our Christian life. We will discover what Paul meant by each word for prayer and how we should implement these in our lives.
![The Promise And Works Of The Holy Spirit](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
The Promise And Works Of The Holy Spirit
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to all believers. The Holy Spirit is all we need to live a victorious Christian life! On this episode, we examine the works of the Holy Spirit and how these relate to us in our every day lives.
![We Are To Love One Another](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
We Are To Love One Another
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Repetition is the key to learning. Jesus repeats the phrase to "love one another" many times in John chapter 13-17. Why did he feel the need to repeat this phrase so many times to His disciples? What does it really mean to love other people?
![Can You Lose Your Salvation? (Part 2)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Can You Lose Your Salvation? (Part 2)
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
One of the most common questions and thought processes I have gotten over the years is that of whether a person can lose their salvation. This question comes in many different forms and may not be asked outright. We will look at 5 biblical reasons why a person cannot lose their salvation. This episode will be a tremendous help if you have wondered for yourself or as you need to answer to this question.
![Can You Lose Your Salvation? (Part 1)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Can You Lose Your Salvation? (Part 1)
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
One of the most common questions and thought processes I have gotten over the years is that of whether a person can lose their salvation. This question comes in many different forms and may not be asked outright. We will look at 5 biblical reasons why a person cannot lose their salvation. This episode will be a tremendous help if you have wondered for yourself or as you need to answer to this question.
![Which Type Of Branch Are You?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Which Type Of Branch Are You?
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
There are a few differing views people take from John 15 as it relates to the types of branches and what Jesus says happens to them. Some think it means you can lose your salvation while others don’t. What do each of the branches represent and what happens to each in the end?
![Being Friends With Jesus](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Being Friends With Jesus
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Friendship is a vital relationship that we need in our lives. We are created by a relational God to have relationships. It is amazing to hear what Jesus, the Creator God of the universe, says to us about being friends with Him. This is such an encouraging and exciting truth!
![What Does It Mean To Abide In Jesus Christ?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7566794/Taking-Your-Next-Step-Podcast-Icon-3_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
What Does It Mean To Abide In Jesus Christ?
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
What are your dreams and goals in life? We all have goals that we are working towards to accomplish. Many of these are excellent goals and dreams. In pursuing these, we must not confuse these goals with THE goal of life. Our main goal is to abide in Jesus Christ. On this episode, we examine what is means to and how we can abide in Jesus.