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EPISODE 78 JAMES CHAPTER 1 "Testing Trials & Troubles Help Spiritual Growth"

Testing Trials & Troubles Help Spiritual Growth. Do we look to God for Wisdom, Guidence and Comfort or do we rely on our own capabilities..You need to listen in

EPISODE 77 GALATIANS CHAPTER 6 "The Law Of Sowing and Reaping"

The last chapter of Galatians focuses not only on those who spend their lives serving and teaching the word of God. Sowing for God’s Kingdom. How Many Lives Does A Single Seed Touch? There’s so much to hear and understand Keep listening.

EPISODE 76 GALATIANS CHAPTER 5 "Remember Who You Are"

Galatians 5 continues to address the many topics the Judaizers  are attempting to force on the new believers that they must adhear to. One is considered a foundational procedure that the Judaizers are trying to convince those who Paul has brought to Christ that they need to have done in order to be as part of the God’s covenant. 
 

EPISODE 75 GALATIANS CHAPTER 4 "Don't Go Back"

Paul emotions show through in Galatians 4. He reminds those whom he rightly feels as his spiritual children that it is through Christ alone and not the law that they are saved. He reminds them Jews and Gentiles are all equal and they should pay no attention to those who attempt to say otherwise.. A great chapter 

EPISODE 74 Galatians Chapter 3 "No One Earns Their Way Into Heaven"

FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE - NO ONE will ever earn their way into heaven and no can ever keep the laws and rules well enough to be justified in God’s eyes. 
 

EPISODE 73 GALATIANS CHAPTER 2 "A Time For Boldness"

In Gallatians 2 the focus is on The Doctrine of Justification by faith alone. See how Paul's Boldness calls out anyone who would attempt to change it... Even when the Apostle Peter waivers, Paul calls him out on it. 

EPISODE 72 GALATIANS CHAPTER 1 "In Defense Of The Gospel"

Episode 72 begins Chapter 1 of Galatians "In The Defense Of The Gospels". In This Episode, false teachers come along and prevert the teachings of Paul and Barnanbas and cause confusions among the church members. Paul doesn't hold back and reminds them just how and from whom he received his calling to spread the Gospel of Christ. You can hear the irritation in Pauls writing but I don’t to spoil the whole thing…listen in to the fireworks… 
 

EPISODE 71 ACTS CHAPTER 28 "God's Word Is Not Chained"

ACTS Chapter 28 is the last chapter of the Book of Acts. In Luke’s account of the growth and development of earliest Christianity we  see Paul arrive at Rome as a prisoner in chains. Over the next 2 years he is in custody but is Christianity hindered? 

EPISODE 70 ACTS CHAPTER 27 "Shipwreck of Life or Victory at Sea"

In Episode 70, Acts Chapter 27 Margie Biasatto gives an insight to the Apostle Paul's journey to Rome filled with catastrophic shipwreck. Paul shows his faith in God's promise who brings the entire crew safely to shore. Margie brings to light the important aspects of the journey... Listen in 

EPISODE 69 ACTS CHAPTER 25 & 26 "Boldness"

If you are a Christian, do you think you are timid or bold about sharing your faith?  The Apostle Paul was nothing if not bold! In chapters 25-26 we follow a running narrative describing his trial in Caesarea with his life on the line and how he turned it into an opportunity to share the gospel with those trying him. What exactly made this man so bold?  Let’s find out 

EPISODE 68 ACTS CHAPTERS 23 & 24 "An Inconvenient truth"

Episode 68 covers Acts Chapter 23 and 24...Paul's boldness in the face of the indecisive govenor in Israel who finds it too incovenient to make the right decision.  ShareTheWord.Org

EPISODE 67 ACTS CHAPTER 22" Be a witness"

In ACTS CHAPTER 22, What does it mean to be a “witness” for Jesus? What exactly is our “testimony”?  Throughout Acts, and once again in our chapter today, we will see Paul boldly before others telling them who he used to be, how he came face to face with Jesus Christ and his claims, and how that encounter changed his life.
 

EPISODE 66 ACTS CHAPTER 21 " The Law Of Legacy"

Share The Word bring you ACTS chapter 21 which looks at the law of legacy at work: “Paul looks to follow Jesus' example which consentrates on reproducing an effective team of new leaders that will outlast him. 

EPISODE 65 ACTS CHAPTER 20 "TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE"

Share The Word Podcast:ACTS Chapter 20 looks at not only the travels of the Apostle Paul but the principles of Pauls ministry as a Servant Leader. Our sincere appreciation goes out to Dr. Bob Statler for sharing his time, knowledge and experience with all of us. Visit us at ShareTheWord.Org and enjoy all we have to offer as we continue our Great Commission Project. 

EPISODE 64 ACTS CHAPTER 19 " Artemis of the Ephesians is not that great"

EPISODE 64 ACTS Chapter 19 takes us to Ephesus where Paul and his team find themselves in a city obsessed with their idol Artemis.  Christianity and Idolatry collide and things get pretty heated. Listen in to see what pagan religions un the Roman Empire like 

EPISODE 63 ACTS CHAPTER 18 "Power Couple"

EPISODE 63 Acts Chapter 18 God's “Power Couple” is quite different than those of today.  In this chapter we’ll meet a power couple whose contribution to the expansion of early Christianity was enormous.

EPISODE 62 ACTS CHAPTER 17 "The Battle Of Ideas"

EPISODE 62 ACTS CHAPTER 17 Paul reaches Athens the center for ideas and philosophies in the ancient world. Paul gets an invite to share the Good News to that city’s deepest thinkers.

EPISODE 61 ACTS CHAPTER 16 "So You Think Your Having A Bad Day!"

EPISODE 61 ACTS CHAPTER 16 
This Team of missionaries was launched around 51 AD lasting 2 years. They traveled at least 2700 miles and brought the gospel of Jesus Christ to European cities for the first time. What happened to Paul and Silas would have stopped any lesser men but they overcame extreme adversity there. "So You Think Your Having A Bad Day!"

EPISODE 60 Chapter 15 "The Big Decision"

EPISODE 60 In ACTS CHAPTER 15 we read about an important meeting to take up a huge question that threatened to divide the movement and would decide not only what Christianity would ultimately become, but even determine what the true gospel message should consist of.

EPISODE 59 ACTS CHAPTER 14 " Paul Turning The World Upside Down"

 EPISODE 59 Acts 14. The Apostle Paul has had a greater impact on the development of Christianity in the world more than any other follower of Jesus. In chapter 14 we’ll see exactly why he was able to do what he did.

EPISODE 58 ACTS CHAPTER 13 " and they're off "

EPISODE 58 Acts Chapter 13 takes us to when Paul and Barnabas were about to embark on their first major missionary expedition more than 700 miles from Jerusalem to the Roman province of Galatia.

EPISODE 57 ACTS CHAPTER 12 "Jailbreak"

In Episode 57, Acts Chapter 12 we see the martyrdom of the apostle James, and nearly of the apostle Peter. We get into the question of why God doesn't always answer our prayers...

EPISODE 56 ACTS CHAPTER 11 "The Expansion"

Episode 56 In Acts Chapter 11 we see that Christianity is rapidly expanding The Episode talks of the minsitry team that God brings together to go out and share the Gospel. There is so much more to this episode...Listen in. SharetheWord.org

EPISODE 55 ACTS Chapter 10 "Keys To The Kingdom"

EPISODE 55 focuses on ACTS Chapter 10 entitled "Keys To The Kingdom". If you're a new listener, check out ShareTheWord.org 

EPISODE 54 ACTS Chapter 9 "The Chosen Instrument"

EPISODE 54 ACTS CHAPTER 9 THE Radical Saul of Tarsus meets the risen Christ on the Damascus road. 

EPISODE 53 ACTS Chapter 8 "Divine Appointment"

To those who are joining us for the first time…. welcome to share the word. A great Commission Project that we feel is  the best way to learn your way through the New Testament one chapter at a time
Episode 53 takes us to Acts Chapter 8. As Christianity begins expanding another early Christian named Philip spearheads taking the gospel to people outside of Jerusalem and Judea
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EPISODE 52 ACTS Chapter 6 and 7 " The First Christian Martyr"

Today's release combines Chapters 6 and 7 together. Paul unpacks the big idea about a young leader in the Christian church named Stephen who boldly confronts the Sanhedrin and pays for it with his life. He also sets the stage for a conversion that sets the Jewish leaders by surprise...

EPISODE 51 ACTS Chapter 5 "Not to be trifled with"

EPISODE 51 is about how the early Christians learn the hard way that the "fear of the Lord", awe and reverence for God is not just an Old Testament concept. 
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EPISODE 50 Acts Chapter 4 "Whom To Obey"

In chapter 4 the early Christians are forced to decide whether they should obey God or human government when the two collided. 
 

EPISODE 49 ACTS Chapter 3 "The Lull Before The Storm"

Thank you for joining us for this edition of Share the Word, the podcast that explains the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter. In chapter 3 the Apostle Peter publicly challenges the people and leaders of Jerusalem to rethink their attitude toward Jesus. 

EPISODE 48 ACTS Chapter 2 "Birthday of the Church"

Share The Word is a Great Commission Project. In Episode 48 the focus is on what happened on the day the church was born

EPISODE 47 BOOK OF ACTS CHAPTER 1 "What Happens Next"

In Episode 47 begins our study in the BOOK OF ACTS. Chapter 1 can be seen as an introduction which launches us into a study of earliest Christianity. 
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EPISODE 46 Luke Chapter 24 "The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction

The bottom line question over which any thinking person should decide whether Christianity is believable comes down to the resurrection of Jesus. In our final Luke episode based in chapter 24 we address that pivotal question as though it’s being adjudicated ion a court of law. “Resurrection: Fact or Fiction?” You DO NOT want to miss this one! Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.
 

EPISODE 45 Luke Chapter 23 "Barabbas and Me"

Our lesson drawn from Luke 23 describes key dramatic events that occurred on the day Jesus was crucified, and one man’s story who represents all of us—the crucifixion story like you haven’t heard it told before. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 44 Luke Chapter 22 "Caiaphas and Christ" for Share The Word

“End Times” prophecy is a fascinating subject for many people. Coming to Luke 22 is the first time Share the Word broaches this timely subject. Listen to one fascinating historical development in our time that may indicate the “Last Days” the Bible writers talk about may be near. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 43 Luke Chapter 21”Lift Up Your Heads” for Share The Word

Religious Jews do not believe Jesus was the promised Messiah, but did He ever even explicitly claim that he was? Luke chapter 21 gets into that describing a tense confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders in his day. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 42 Luke Chapter 20 ”Cornerstone” for Share The Word

For three years religious leaders had been searching for a way to take Jesus down but Jesus' wisdom is beyond human mind, and they were not able to catch Him in His words before the people. In Luke Chapter 20 Jesus publicly calls out the corrupt leaders of Israel's religion right at the temple leaving them boiling mad". 

EPISODE 41 Luke Chapter19 ”We Must All Appear” for Share The Word

Will Christians ever stand before God in judgment? Does it much matter how we live our lives since Jesus paid for all our sin and failures? This podcast from Luke chapter 19 will make that question crystal clear for you.  Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 40 Luke Chapter 18 ”Amazing Grace” for Share the Word

Christians talk a lot about grace. In fact one of our favorite songs is “Amazing Grace”. Learn about where that song originated, but even more importantly what grace could mean for you in this lesson from Luke chapter 18. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 39 Luke Chapter 17 ”Kingdom Of God, Phases 1 & 2” for Share The Word

Jesus talked an awful lot about the “Kingdom of God” and people then and now were very confused about it. We’ll sort that out in this episode from Luke chapter 17. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 38 Luke Chapter 16 ”When It Fails” for Share The Word

Did you realize Jesus gave timeless investment advice to his followers? Luke chapter 16 records a time he clearly did. Think it was a little bit different than your financial advisor’s?  Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.
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EPISODE 37 Luke Chapter 15 ”Lost And Found” for Share The Word

In Luke 15 you’ll hear, what was in many people’s opinion, the greatest story Jesus told. More importantly you’ll hear the surprisingly good news absolutely anyone can take away from it.  Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 36 Luke Chapter 14 ”Motivations Matter” for Share The Word

Which do you think God considers more important as He weighs our lives, what we have done, or why we have done what we have done?  In Luke chapter 14 Jesus tells us such an evaluation is coming and it might surprise you what he reveals about the criteria of judgment then. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 35 Luke Chapter 13 ”And The Door Was Shut” for Share The Word

Oprah and Jesus seem to have a serious disagreement over the question of “How many people will ultimately be saved?” In this podcast from Luke 13 you’ll get both of their views, then you decide who is likely telling us the truth. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 34 Luke Chapter 12 ”The Christian And His Stuff” for Share The Word

How much stuff is too much stuff? Jesus weighed in on the question of materialism pretty clearly in Luke chapter 12. What do you think he had to say and what are the implications for our values? Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 33 Luke Chapter 11 ”Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild?”for Share The Word

Luke chapter 11 explodes the popular conception of what Jesus was really like. You got to hear this!  Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 32 Luke Chapter 10 ”The Good Samaritan” for Share The Word

EPISODE 32 "The Good Samaritan"Would God really have destroyed cities for out of control wickedness as the Old Testament records about Sodom and Gomorrah? Jesus and answers that question in Luke chapter 10, but then adds very surprising additional information about judgment. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 31 Luke Chapter 9 ”Listen To Him” for Share The Word

EPISODE 31 "Listen To Him" I’ll bet you’ve never thought about heaven and what it’s like there the way this podcasts suggests it may really be. It’s based on something Jesus revealed to only a few people recorded in Luke chapter 9. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries.

EPISODE 30 Luke Chapter 8 ”He Who Has Ears” for Share The Word

If you have ears, you should definitely listen to the podcast based on Luke chapter 8 where Jesus told a story that applies to every single person. Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries. 
 

EPISODE 29 Luke Chapter 7 ”A Friend Of Sinners”

Share the Word presents the big ideas in the New Testament chapter by chapter in down to earth language. There's no better way to understand Christianity's claims than through these systematic story-like commentaries. In Luke Chapter 7 we find that Jesus roundly criticized because he hung around with crooks, prostitutes and other outcasts in his society. In fact he was called “the friend of sinners”, and it wasn’t a compliment!