BTM Ep 50 | Overcoming the Past and Preparing for the Future | Joshua
Release Date: 06/03/2025
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby take the conversation further, unpacking how spiritual gifts are meant to be lived out beyond just understanding them. They dig into what it really looks like for every follower of Christ to use their gifts—not for personal recognition, but to serve others and strengthen the church as a whole. They challenge the mindset that salvation is the finish line, reframing it instead as the starting point of a life of purpose and service. As the conversation unfolds, they highlight how a church truly thrives when each person steps into...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby take the conversation further, unpacking what it means to be part of the church God is building. They talk about why the church is not defined by a label, a personality, or a tradition, but is anchored in the apostles’ teaching with Jesus as the cornerstone. Together, they explore how Christ brings us from separation into God’s household, and how every believer is a “living stone” with a meaningful place in a growing spiritual home. The discussion highlights the marks of a healthy church: unity over division, ongoing...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into Ephesians 2:8-10, unpacking the profound truth that salvation cannot be earned—it's purely God's gift through grace and faith. They explore the three-dimensional work of God: FOR us through Christ's atoning sacrifice, IN us as He transforms us into His masterpiece, and THROUGH us as He empowers us for the good works He's already prepared. Together, they discuss what it practically means to be saved by grace, through faith, for the purpose of sharing the Gospel, serving fellow believers, meeting needs in our...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into Ephesians 2:1-7, unpacking the transformative power of the phrase "But God" in our spiritual journey. They explore the three-part story of every Christ-follower: a past characterized by spiritual death, sin, and separation from God; a present reality marked by God's rich mercy and saving grace through Jesus Christ; and a future where God will eternally showcase His grace toward us. The conversation centers on the profound truth that while we were dead in our trespasses—walking according to the world, the...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ, unpacking how God's promises are freely given without any prerequisite effort on our part. They explore Paul's profound prayer in Ephesians 1:18-23, examining three transformative truths: the hope of God's calling—how our past doesn't define us, God continues His work in us, our future remains eternally secure, and our present actions carry eternal significance. The conversation also illuminates what it means that we are the glory of His inheritance in the...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the Holy Spirit's unchangeable guarantee of our salvation. They explore what it truly means to be "sealed" the moment we believe. The conversation examines how the Holy Spirit functions as both God's mark of ownership on our lives and His down payment on the complete inheritance awaiting us. Together, they discuss practical implications of living with this security, how to recognize the Spirit's control versus other influences, and why this entire divine transaction exists to bring praise to God's glory across...
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We are finally back with next episode of Beyond The Message! Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound theological truths from this week's sermon. They unpack what it truly means that our salvation originates entirely with God through His sovereign choice, exploring the mystery of how God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless. The conversation examines our predestination for adoption as His children—not based on anything we've done, but according to His grace and love. They discuss the stunning reality that we are accepted in "the Beloved"...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the incredible spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ. They explore what it truly means that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, and why earthly inheritances—even multi-million dollar ones—pale in comparison to what we have in Christ. The conversation unpacks how our connection to Jesus grants us access to unfathomable riches including wisdom, grace, redemption, and divine guidance for both spiritual and practical matters. They discuss the critical...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound truths found in Ephesians 1:1-2, unpacking the incredible spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ. They explore Paul's three key themes in greater detail: discovering our God-given purpose as individuals called by His will, understanding our position as saints set apart for His possession, presence, character, and glory, and receiving God's provision of grace and peace. The conversation challenges listeners to move beyond merely doing for God to becoming who God created us to be, emphasizing...
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On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the dragnet and God's kingdom work in our broken world. Building on Matthew 13:47-50, they explore the tension between God's patient extension of grace to all people and the urgency we should feel as witnesses. The conversation examines what it means to be "gatherers, not sorters" in practical terms, addressing the hidden prejudices that can limit our gospel witness. They discuss how the reality of future judgment should fuel compassion rather than condemnation, and why understanding our own need...
info_outlineIn episode 50 of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby get to talk through Chapter 5 of the book of Joshua. They talk through the themes of preparation and provision and discuss the importance of making God the priority, trusting in Him completely.