Growing in the Word with Pastor Jim Jarrett

Exploring God's Word chapter by chapter, verse by verse.

Chosen in Christ part 1 09/12/2025

Chosen in Christ part 1 Pastor Jim will talk today about our election as children of God. Before we ever took a breath, we were chosen by God. That’s a basic tenet of the Christian faith, and it is backed up by scripture. For some reason, there are a lot of pastors and other church leaders these days who are trying to argue against election, so let’s set the record straight. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38121010

The Lord's Supper Part 2 09/11/2025

The Lord's Supper Part 2 Today on Growing in the Word, pastor Jim Jarrett takes us again to First Corinthians eleven with a look what communion is all about - and the correct attitude we should have about it. It’s a good thing to be reminded exactly what Jesus’ death on the cross accomplished on our behalf. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38120995

The Lord's Supper part 1 09/10/2025

The Lord's Supper part 1 Today on Growing in the Word, pastor Jim Jarrett takes us to First Corinthians eleven to remind us of just how special it is to remember the Lord’s Supper and more importantly, how much it means to Jesus. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38120975

Preach The Word! Part 2b 09/09/2025

Preach The Word! Part 2b Unfortunately, bible teaching churches are becoming a rare breed. Feel-good pep-talks have replaced sound bible teaching in many churches. Today on Growing in the Word Jim Jarrett takes us again to Second Timothy and attracts our attention to chapter four where we see the priority of the preaching of the Word of God. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38120960

Preach the Word! part 2 09/08/2025

Preach the Word! part 2 Many churches today are gradually departing from the teaching of the Word and integrating other things that they believe will be more appealing to the people. And then there are actually some churches that never even crack open a Bible or perhaps give mention of it on rare occasion. Today on Growing in the Word, Jim Jarrett opens the fourth chapter of Second Timothy and highlights for us Paul’s charge to Timothy and us - “Preach The Word!” /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38120935

One Another's For A Time of Transition part 2 09/05/2025

One Another's For A Time of Transition part 2 As we wrap up Jim’s message today, we will focus on several very key “one anothers”, including care for one another and count one another more important”. Really what we’re looking at is a blueprint for how a Christian should interact with those around us. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38027525

One Another's For A Time of Transition part 1 09/04/2025

One Another's For A Time of Transition part 1 Today we bring you a message message exploring the “one another” statements in the Bible. The first “one another” we will consider is the biggy - Love One Another. And really, when you think about it, every other one another we find, flows directly from this first one. If we truly love one another, then the rest of them will be a piece of cake! Jim will also share several more one anothers, so let’s get right to today’s study. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38027515

True Disciples Present Themselves as Living Sacrifices part 2 09/03/2025

True Disciples Present Themselves as Living Sacrifices part 2 Our purpose here on earth is to bring God pleasure, and we’re about to see how God is pleased with us. Many Christians are lacking joy, power and purpose because they’re really not following what Romans twelve has to say. So today pastor Jim is going to spotlight this wonderful chapter and encourage us to truly present our lives as a living sacrifice to God, as we bring our mini-series on discipleship to a close. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38027510

True Disciples Present Themselves as Living Sacrifices part 1 09/02/2025

True Disciples Present Themselves as Living Sacrifices part 1 On today’s edition of Growing in the Word, we’ll begin the final message in pastor Jim Jarrett’s series on discipleship.Are you aware of the great gift we received when Christ went to the cross? It’s something every true disciple should use as the basis if the way they live. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38027495

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 2 09/01/2025

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 2 Think about this - if you tried to perform brain surgery without learning how to do it, it wad be a disaster. So too when we try to have a relationship with God without reading His word. Today on Growing in the Word, pastor Jim Jarrett continues his series on discipleship be reminding us again of the importance of staying in God’s word. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/38027490

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 2 08/29/2025

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 2 What’s your master passion? Consider that question next on Growing in the Word, as we look at John chapter eight. Pastor Jim Jarrett will take us to verses thirty-one through thirty-eight today as we again see that a passion for God’s word is a mark of a true disciple. If Jesus is indeed the light of the world, shouldn't He be our master passion? /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840180

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 1 08/28/2025

True Disciples Abide in God's Word part 1 In John chapter three, Jesus told Nicodemus and us that unless you are born again, you cannot see the kingdom of God. Not everyone will experience the joy of heaven, in spite of popular opinion. Today on Growing in the Word, we’ll put the claims of Jesus Christ up for examination and find that we really can trust that everything He said He was, He was, and still is! Join us in John 8. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840165

The Cost of Being a Disciple part 2 08/27/2025

The Cost of Being a Disciple part 2 This is Growing in the Word, and our Bible teacher is Pastor Jim Jarrett. Today Jim returns to his mini-series on discipleship with a message in chapter fourteen of Luke’s Gospel. Everything costs a little more in the year 2025, but the cost of being the Lord’s disciple has always been the same. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840145

The Cost of Being a Disciple part 1 08/26/2025

The Cost of Being a Disciple part 1 Today on Growing in the Word with pastor Jim Jarrett, we’ll see what it means to follow Christ, the ultimate leader. Following Jesus fully will be our focal point this week as we continue learning what it means to be a disciple. Pastor Jim will have us consider the fourteenth chapter of Luke. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840120

Jesus and Nicodemus Pt. 2b 08/25/2025

Jesus and Nicodemus Pt. 2b Pastor Jim is currently sharing a mini-series on discipleship and we will once today be in in the Gospel of John, chapter three where Jesus is talking to one of the leaders of the Jewish faith, Nicodemus. Jesus has just shared what it takes to be His disciple, and Nicodemus has a few questions. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840090

Jesus and Nicodemus Pt. 2a 08/22/2025

Jesus and Nicodemus Pt. 2a Pastor Jim is teaching through the Gospel of John and is in the third chapter where the Pharisee Nicodemus is getting taught the true meaning of the scriptures. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840085

Jesus and Nicodemus part 1b 08/21/2025

Jesus and Nicodemus part 1b Today, we continue a look at one of the most well-known chapters in God’s word, chapter three. Pastor Jim will consider a very important question - Do you know what it means to be “born again”? It’s a pretty common term in Christian circles, yet many simply don’t understand what the Lord meant by that. Nicodemus needed some clarification, and perhaps you do too! From John chapter three. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840070

Jesus and Nicodemus part 1a 08/20/2025

Jesus and Nicodemus part 1a Each of us go through certain periods where we question the meaning of life, and what will occur after death. In the gospel of John chapter three, we’re introduced to a man who definitely had knowledge of Jesus. That knowledge required a response but he’s not sure what kind! So he comes to Jesus for answers. And that’s certainly the right place to go. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37840010

Keep Yourselves From Idols part 2 08/19/2025

Keep Yourselves From Idols part 2 Idolatry is a major issue in this world, and that includes the church. Anything that gets our attention away from God is an idol, and must be dealt with. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37839995

Keep Yourselves From Idols part 1 08/18/2025

Keep Yourselves From Idols part 1 Do you have idols in your life? Before you say “no”!, you might want to consider the priorities you set for your life each day. Making money? Diving into a juicy burger? Maybe your relationships. Those can all become idols and they can build a wall between us and God. Turn to First John five, verse twenty-one. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37839820

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 2b 08/15/2025

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 2b Today, pastor Jim wraps up his series titled “Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know”. God’s truths are wonderful to consider, and they are one hundred percent reliable too. When God makes a promise, He keeps it! /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37754390

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 2a 08/14/2025

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 2a Jim is currently sharing a mini-series in First John chapter five, titled “Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know”. Last time we covered the first two truths - Eternal life is a certainty, and God answers prayer. Over the next two broadcasts we will cover the remaining three, and believe me, you will want to stick around because these truths are a great source of encouragement in a world filled with discouragement. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37754365

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 1b 08/13/2025

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 1b Today we continue a very relevant mini-series from pastor Jim called “Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know”. As Christians, we are subject to ridicule, derision and rejection from a world that has sold out to satan and his lies. But we don’t have to be discouraged! God has made some wonderful promises to us, and we can count on them to be one hundred percent true. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37754350

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 1a 08/12/2025

Five Truths God Want Every Child of God to Know part 1a Over the next four days, we are going to look into something that every Christian needs to hear - Five truths that God wants all of His children to know. Truth is pretty much gone out of style in the world we live in. It seems like everyone can just make up their own truth, and no one will question it. Two plus two equals five if that’s what you believe! /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37754325

What the Pastor Desires from His People pt 2 08/11/2025

What the Pastor Desires from His People pt 2 We all have certain expectations when we go to church. We rely on our pastor for a lot of those expectations. But we also need to consider what our pastor desires of us! That’s what pastor Jim will discuss again today, as we open our bibles to First Thessalonians chapter three. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37754300

What The Pastor Desires From His People part 1 08/08/2025

What The Pastor Desires From His People part 1 Here in 2025, pastor Jim has seen a need for sound biblical counsel in a variety of areas, and so we will address many of those needs over the next several weeks. Today we’ll turn to Second Thessalonians three, as Jim shares about what a pastor desires from his people. Often times we concentrate on what we want from the pastor, but have you thought about what he needs from you? /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37658065

A Brother’s Keepers part 2 08/07/2025

A Brother’s Keepers part 2 Today marks the end of a profitable journey through James. In just a moment we’ll meet up with pastor Jim Jarrett in chapter five, and we’ll focus on the last two verses. We could sum it up these closing verses with one word… “Restoration.” You see, when we wander away from the truth, the Lord’s deep desire is to restore us. Maybe you’ve strayed a bit in your walk with the Lord. Today can be your day to get back on the right path. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37658040

A Brother’s Keepers part 1 08/06/2025

A Brother’s Keepers part 1 You can probably think of someone in your circle of friends, or maybe even a family member, who has wandered away from the Lord. Maybe you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to help? Today’s study will really serve to help us with that. God’s great desire is to restore those who stray, and that should be our heart’s desire too. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37658030

Prayer in Life’s Experiences Part 3b 08/05/2025

Prayer in Life’s Experiences Part 3b Sadly, many of today’s politicians lack that vital attribute - integrity. Many of them simply don’t display the sort of integrity we’ve come to expect. And truth be told, integrity is lacking in many other areas than just politics. Today on Growing in the Word we’re encouraged toward a life of honesty and integrity… in all that we say and do. /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37658025

Prayer in Life’s Experiences Part 3a 08/04/2025

Prayer in Life’s Experiences Part 3a As we mentioned at the beginning of this series, James is one of the most practical books in the Bible. It speaks of taming the tongue, the importance of putting our faith into real action, and dealing with the hardships of life. When we suffer we so often ask God to take the pain away! But the Lord has something greater in view, than our comfort. He wants to conform us into the image of Christ! /episode/index/show/growingintheword/id/37658020

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