The C3Houston Podcast

The Beginning of the Gospel of Jesus

It's often said that the nativity of Jesus is missing from Mark's Gospel. But, not so fast! Mark begins his account of Jesus' story focusing on the Gospel and its essence; and through it all are echoes of Bethlehem.

Speaker: Michael Boys
Series: Christmas in the Gospels
Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

It Happened This Way

Christmas began in real life - real people, in real circumstances. Devastated expectations, surprising revelations, and missional challenges. There are lessons here for us, many centuries later.

Speaker: Michael Boys
Series: Christmas in the Gospels
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

What Child is This?

Another season of Advent - representing waiting on the Deliverer's promised coming. As we look back on that humble advent and forward to His victorious return, we want to acknowledge again who He really was, and is. And why that matters.

Speaker: Michael Boys
Series: Christmas in the Gospels
Scripture: John 1

Covenant Renewal

Experiencing small or big "victories" in the Christian life can either press us forward or let our spiritual guard down. How does Joshua and the Israelites handle the aftermath of their victory at Ai? Do they press on into the land without a thought? Do they take a break? Do they seek the Lord? Much to learn and apply in the text. Let’s reason together (Isaiah 1:18) and remember Jesus’s warning: we should be careful how we listen (Luke 8:18).

Speaker: Seth Thornton
Series: Trust and Obey
Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35

 

Lessons from Ruin

The Hebrew behind the English word "Ai" implies ruin or heap. God both provides and teaches His people Israel through the events involving Ai in Joshua 7 and 8. He is our God, too. There are lessons to learn through ruin. Let's reason together and remember Jesus's warning: we should be careful how we listen. 

Speaker: Michael Boys

Series: Trust and Obey

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Slaying Sin, and Other Hard Truths

The wrath of God seen against the Canaanites in general is also demonstrated in today's text against high-handed sin in the nation of Israel. One thing is clear: our God shows no partiality (Rom 2:11, Eph 6:9). Additionally, sin matters and must not be trifled with.

Speaker: Michael Boys

Series: Trust and Obey

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Modern Questions / Ancient Answers

Too often, when considering the stories of the Bible, we tend to miss the wonder of all God does for His people in these ancient, divinely inspired accounts. And consequently, we miss their implications for our lives today. Let’s reason together (Isaiah 1:18) and remember Jesus’s warning: we should be careful how we listen (Luke 8:18).

Speaker: Michael Boys

Series: Trust and Obey

Scripture: Joshua 6:7-27

Church Planting Matters

The mission of the church is to fill the earth with God's glory by making disciples of all the nations. This is ultimately accomplished only through the systematic and steadfast planting of churches among every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

Speaker: Wes Pastor

Pause and Reset

Not unlike Israel in our studies through Joshua, we sometimes need to be reminded of who we are, where we've come from, and where God is leading us.

Speaker: Michael Boys
Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Proper Perspective

There remains one more step of crucial preparation for Joshua and his army before engaging the Canaan campaign. Like what has preceded in chapter 5, it is perhaps unexpected. The lessons derived here still matter for Jesus-followers every day! Let's reason together (Isa 1:18) and remember Jesus' warning: we should be careful how we listen (Luke 8:18).

Speaker: Michael Boys
Passage: Joshua 5:13-6:7
Series: Trust and Obey