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Wyatt Flores is a 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Stillwater, Oklahoma, who’s making a name for himself in the Red Dirt music scene, building on the musical legacy of his home state. He grew up on a ranch in a working-class family where he was surrounded by musicians, often hearing them play cowboy songs around a campfire. His father, a drummer, built him a stage in the backyard when he recognized his talent, and his Uncle Bobby taught him how to play guitar. Now Wyatt is playing in front of thousands of fans, singing at the Grand Ole Opry, and writing songs that are winning audiences with their honesty, heart, and vulnerability. His debut album, Welcome to the Plains, explores the rough—and sometimes violent—side of growing up in rural Oklahoma, but it also shows a talent for storytelling and a wry sense of humor. Sid talks to Wyatt about why he’s so happy to be back in Stillwater after a couple of years in Nashville, the mental health struggles he’s openly shared with his fans, the family member he wants to have on his podcast, and why his favorite food is a breakfast burrito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Main Idea. Christ deserves our highest praise, while sin deserves our firmest disdain. Driving Question. "Why should we offer Christ our highest praise? 1) Because of his extraordinary power 2) Because of his exclusive worthiness. 1. The Extraordinary Power of Christ (11–16) A. He is more powerful than diseases and demons. 2. The Exclusive Worthiness of Christ (17–20) A. Worthy to be extolled (17). B. Worth leaving sin (and everything) to follow (18–20). Steps of the Ephesians repentance. Confessed. Divulged their practices. Turned to Christ. Responses: Take your soul to task and repent. In Christ, live a life of faith and repentance.

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Judges 3:7–31 | Unexpected Means 43:02

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Main Point. God graciously delivers His people through unexpected means. 1. Undeserved Grace (7–11) 2. Unexpected Savior (12–30) 3. Unlikely Means (31) Responses. Repent, for when we cry out to the Lord, he quickly gives us the Deliver he raised Recognize that God uses the foolish things in the world to shame the strong. Remember the ordinary means of God’s grace.…

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Judges 2:6–3:6 | Forgotten God 46:54

12 днів тому46:54

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Main Point. The God we forget is also the God who faithfully delivers us. Driving Question. What happens when God is forgotten? (3 lessons from this text): Drifting from Truth – (vv. 6–10). Devotion to Counterfeits – (vv. 11–15). Delivered by God – (vv. 16–19). 1. Drifting from Truth (6–10) "All it takes is one generation to forget the gospel, and we are always one generation away from losing it". D.A. Carson Apply: Love God and prioritize Christ and the Gospel. Be diligent to teach your children the goodness and glory of God. 2. Devotion to Counterfeits (11–15) What do you trust in and treasure more than God? 3. Delivered by God (16–19) Interpretive key for the book of Judges: Idolatry Judgment and bondage to a foreign enemy Cries out to the Lord Salvation: through a Judge (12 judges in the book) Judge dies, people return to idolatry God’s evaluation (20–3:6) Application. Sometimes God doesn’t remove trials immediately, because they reveal what we really love. Takeaways. Pluralism is a great evil in God’s sight. God disciplines his people who compromise. Build your family on the word of God and the One who saves.…

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3 John 5-8 | Fellow Workers 47:45

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Main Idea: Local churches must support missionaries for the sake of gospel advancement. What does missionary support look like? Three characteristics of missionary support 1. We must support missionaries faithfully (vv. 5-6). What does it look like for us to faithfully support our missionaries? a) Financial support b) Prayer (Colossians 4:2-4) c) Short-term Trips d) Stateside ministry 2. We must support missionaries selectively (v. 7). (Acts 5:40-41)(Romans 1:5) How do we support missionaries selectively? 1) Raise up missionaries from within 2) Partner with like-minded missionaries 3) Partner with like-minded mission agencies and networks. 3. We must support missionaries deliberately (v. 8). (Romans 10:14-15) Conclusion 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. 18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. (Philippians 4:15-18)…

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Judges 1:1–2:5 | Half-Hearted Obedience 47:19

27 днів тому47:19

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Main Point. God demands His people's complete and unwavering obedience, for half-hearted obedience invites spiritual decay and divine judgement. Driving Question. What are the results of half-hearted obedience? 1. Deception of short-lived prosperity (1–20) 2. Downward spiral of faithlessness (21–36) Application. Do you think you have ever been guilty of half-hearted obedience? 3. Divine judgment of God (2:1–5) Takeaways. three about man: Distrust breeds Disobedience. (1:3–36) Compromise leads to Consequences. (2:1–3) Revelation of sin leads to Repentance. (2:4–5) two about God: God is faithful to his promises. (1:1–2) God alone drives out the enemy.…

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1 Timothy 6:17-21 | Grace of the Church 43:45

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Driving Question. Where is true life found? Main Idea. By His grace, true life is found by hoping in God and guarding His gospel. 1. By hoping in God, not earthly wealth (17–19) Two warnings of wealth. i. (17) Danger of haughtiness. ii. (17) Danger of false hope. Helpful and hopeful reminder. "but [set your hope] on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy." Matt 6:19–21 Jn 10:10 Application. [Two indications that you’re trusting in Christ and storing up treasure]: i. Thankful to God and rightly enjoy what he provides (17). ii. Be rich in good works, generous and ready to share (18). 2. By holding-fast God’s gospel, not man's knowledge (20–21) Paul gives three final pleads to Timothy to have a faithful pastorate. i. A careful ministry (20) ii. A blameless ministry (20) iii. A graceful ministry (21) Application: i. Do you treasure God’s Word as a sacred trust, or treat it as common? ii. Are you proactively guarding your heart and your church from error? iii. Are you more influenced by podcasts, pundits, and platforms than by Scripture? iv. Where might your heart be drifting from the simplicity and sufficiency of Jesus? Three Takeaways from 1 Timothy. 1. The Church exists to protect sound doctrine. Know the signs of false teachers (1:3–7; 4:1–3; 6:4–5, 21) Prayer keeps the church gospel centered (2:1–7) Proper roles rooted in creation (2:8–15) Faithful qualified officers (3:1–13) Teaching right doctrine (1:3–7, 10–11; 4:1–6, 11–16; 6:3–5, 20–21) Faithful living that bears Christ’s name (1:3–5; 3:1–16; 4:6, 12–16; 6:3, 6–12) Rich doctrine is found only in Jesus Christ (1:1–2; 3:16, 6:21) 2. The Church is a household with structure. Christ is the head of the church (1:1–2; 3:14–15) Prayer and the Word guide worship (2:1–7; 4:13–16) Led by Elders (also called overseers) (3:1–7) Served by Deacons (3:8–13) The Congregation is a family (3:14–15; 5:1–2) Caring for widows (5:3–16) Supporting elders (5:17–18) Accountable to each other (doctrine, relationships, actions, care) 3. The Gospel is for the nations. Jesus came into the world to save sinners (1:15) Prayer (2:1–7) The glorious gospel itself (3:16) The gospel forms the church in missional context (cf Acts 18:19–21; 19:1–10; 20:17–38)…

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1 Timothy 6:11–16 | The Good Fight of the Church 45:48

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Main Idea: The good fight of the faith is waged in a godly life that is taking hold of eternal life, with eyes set on the God of life. 1. Fight the good fight… in godly conduct (vv. 11-12) The components of godliness in the good fight: Flee worldly pursuits - v. 11a Pursue godliness - v. 11b Guard the faith - v. 12a Take hold of eternal life - v. 12b Hebrews 10:32-34 Hebrews 11:13-16 2. Fight the good fight… for the church’s witness (v. 13-15a) 3. Fight the good fight… fueled by the glory of God (vv. 15b-16) "[These] splendid titles are here employed in exalting the princely authority of God, in order that the brilliancy of the princes of this world may not dazzle our eyes… When good men see that the wicked are puffed up with prosperity, they are sometimes cast down; and therefore Paul, for the purpose of withdrawing the eyes of the godly from that transitory splendour, ascribes to God alone “blessedness, principality, and kingly power.” (John Calvin) Response: Make the good confession today (see Rom. 10:9) Flee from sin with the help of the church (see 2 Tim. 2:22) Pursue godliness in the church Know and defend sound doctrine in the church Strengthen your faith in order to take hold of eternal life (see Rom. 10:17) Know God truly. Study Him in order to love Him more. (6:15-16)…

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1 Timothy 6:3–10 | The Contentment of the Church

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Main Point. A corrupt heart uses God to get gain; a content heart finds God is the gain. Driving Question. How can we recognize when our hearts are using God instead of being content in Him? 1. The Marks of Corrupt Hearts (3–5) Three heart issues from the text: 1. Conceited (4). 2. Controversial and Combative (5). 3. Corrupt (5). 2. The Marks of Content Hearts (6–10) 3 motivations for contentment: 1. You cannot take anything with you (7). Ecclesiastes 5:15: As he came from his mother's womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand. 2. You currently have enough (8). "Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add more and more, we multiply our cares; instead, lessen your desire.” Jeremiah Burroughs 3. Your cravings can destroy you (8–9) The Gospel ultimately drives the motivations. 1. You cannot take anything with you. Christ is your eternal inheritance. 2. You currently have enough. Christ is your true sufficiency. 3. Your cravings can destroy you. Christ is your superior pleasure. “ Fighting for contentment (Applications): 1. Examine Your Desires. 2. Rest in God’s Presence. 3. Practice Gratitude Daily. 4. Remember the Vanity of the World Keep your eyes on what lasts. “Set your mind on things above” (Col 3).…

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1 Timothy 6:1–2 | The Witness of the Church 45:48

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Main Point. Our faithful service to earthly masters reflects Christ and honors His name. Driving Question. Why should we be faithful to honor earthly masters? 1. Christ’s Name is Protected (v. 1) 2. Christ’s Church is Strengthened (2) Gospel Application. 1. Your identity is not your role—it's your union with Christ. 2. Christ redeems and dignifies humble service. 3. We serve not to earn, but in response to being fully loved. Takeaways 1. Our service to the Lord and masters upends the cultural norm. 2. Our witness of the Lord is crucial. 3. Our earthly service is an imperfect reflection of Christ’s perfect service to us.…

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Luke 24:36–49 | Peace to You 41:03

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Question. To what extent do you actually believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Main Idea. The risen Christ provides us peace, fulfilling all Scripture, and sends witnesses to proclaim this truth. Jesus makes clear 3 things that bring his disciples peace: 1. His presence in risen flesh (vv. 36–43) 2. His purpose to fulfill all Scriptures (vv. 44–46) 3. His proclamation is for all nations (vv. 47–49) Responses. Do not be troubled, for Christ has been raised from the dead (v. 38). Repent and be forgiven, for Christ has offered you grace (v. 47). Go tell the nations, for Christ has commanded our obedience (v. 48). Worship and rejoice, for Christ is worthy of our praise (v. 53).…

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1 Timothy 5:17-25 | The Honored and Accountable of the Church 46:57

10 weeks тому46:57

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Main Point: For its good, the church must honor, hold accountable, and appoint elders with discernment. 1. For our good, consider the elder’s honor (v.17-18) 2. For our good, hold the elder accountable. (v.19-21) 3. For our good, appoint the elder with discernment. (v.22-25) Takeaways: For the Pastor: · Remember Christ is the head of the church, not us. · Pursue faithfulness, not praise, in your leading out and in your ministry of the Word. For the Church · Be on guard against the sin of partiality, honor where honor is due and rebuke when sin is persistent. · Pray for new elders that we can ordain, not hastily, but with wisdom, discernment, and confidence.…

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1 Timothy 5:1-16 | The Care of the Church 43:58

11 weeks тому43:58

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Note: The first minute of this sermon was not recorded. Main Point. Caring for the members of God’s household. Driving Question. How do we care for God’s household? 1. Words of care (1–2) 1 Jn 3:14–15. 14 Exodus 22:22-24. Deuteronomy 10:18. 2. Widows cared for (3–16) Three marks of the true widow. 1. True widows are without family care (4–5, 8). 2. True widows are godly (5, 9–10). 3. True widows are of a certain age (9). Takeaways. The church is now a family and we care for our own. The church is to care for widows and this pleases God. The church is to be filled with families willing to care for their parents. The church is to be filled with godly women. Widows, you are loved by God and your church.…

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1 Timothy 4:11–16 | The Teacher of the Church 46:37

12 weeks тому46:37

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Main Point. Faithful pastors are essential for the spiritual health of the church. Driving Question. What is God’s pastor to be? 1. He must be an example (v. 12) 2. He must be wholeheartedly devoted (vv. 13–14) 3. He must be ever watchful (vv. 15–16) Application. 1. Identify and point out the spiritual growth in your brothers and sisters. 2. Examine yourself. Takeaways. The pastor is to be different in all areas of life. The pastor must be in proximity and accessible. The pastor must live a life that is aligned with his teaching. The pastor must be wholly devoted. The pastor must bring a Christ centered, God-glorifying focus to the church. The congregation must be wholly willing to consider the word taught and the life lived by their pastors.…

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1 Timothy 4:6–10 | The Training of the Church 43:22

13 weeks тому43:22

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Main Point. The whole Church is to train for godliness with hope in the living God. Driving Question. What does our spiritual training entail? 1. Train in the words of faith (6) Applications: Godly ministers who teach: feed others with the word, and feed themselves on the word. In what particular ways is the word nourishing you these days? 2. Train for godliness (7–9) How do you train yourself for spiritual growth? Recognize that God says you should give conscious attention to your spiritual growth (this is important). Regather for Lord’s Day worship with your brothers and sisters (nourishment and communion with saints). Run alongside others (communion with saints). Read the Bible (know and learn about God). Respond with obedience and good works (practice his character). Regular prayer in communion with God (talk with God). Remember your efforts don’t justify you before God (trust in Christ). 3. Train with hope set on the Living God (10) Takeaways. Confession and repentance. Christ is our righteousness. Consider the corporate application (v.6). Condition the heart for godliness.…

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1 Timothy 4:1–5 | The Enemy of the Church 43:09

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Main Point. Some will be deceived and depart from the faith, but the faithful embrace God's goodness with thanksgiving. Driving Question. How must the church guard against deception? 1. Expect apostasy (v. 1) Application. Be prepared for some to deconvert and abandon the faith. 2. Expose deceitful teaching (vv. 2–3) Attributes of false teaching: Demonic (v. 1) Deceitful (v. 1) Distorted (v. 2–3) Applications: Be ready and remember: Satan attacks God’s character and changes God’s word. Always reject your own works as God rejects them. Self-denial cannot change your heart, nor your position before God. 3. Embrace God’s goodness by the word and prayer (4–5) Responses. Repent from holding on to anything but Christ. Rest in the centrality of Christ’s work. Remember the certainties and warnings of God's Scriptures. Recognize the difference between legalism and godliness. Receive Christ and all things with gratitude from God.…

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1 Timothy 3:14–16 | The Purpose of the Church 47:14

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