Palm Harvest Podcast

Friends Stand Together May 17, 2020 Dr. Mike Decker WORDS: Security Choice Big Idea: Friends face faith challenges together. Daniel 3:1-30 (NLT) 1. Following Jesus is not without risk. ❖ God sometimes allows us to fall into the furnace. 2. Following Jesus is a choice. ❖ Choices have consequences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Actions of a Pro-Active Mother May 10, 2020 Dr. Mike Decker Big Idea: Pro-active mothers trust God. WORDS: My part. God’s part. Exodus 2:1-10 (New Living Translation) 1. A pro-active mother protects. 2. A pro-active mother plans. 3. A pro-active mother partners. • Don’t limit God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Poked by Jesus May 3, 2020 Dr. Mike Decker WORDS: Betray Desert Deny Big Idea: Jesus doesn’t give up on us. 1. Jesus knows me and still He recruits me. • John 21:15-17 • Mark 14:1-2, 10-13a, 17-19, 27-31 2. Jesus pokes me to reset and improve me. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Bring Your Fish John 21:1-14 Dr. Mike Decker April 26, 2020 Words: Fraternity Sorority The Church John 21:1-14 (NLT) Big Idea: Jesus meets me where I am. 1. Walls create a teachable environment. 2. Flexibility facilitates “aha” moments. 3. Personal investment enriches community. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

John 20:19-21 Dr. Mike Decker April 12, 2020 Two Sets of Words: Fear | Peace Past | Future Big Idea: Unlock the door and go. John 20:19-21 (NLT) 1. Fear can be paralyzing. 2. Jesus offers us peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Choose Jesus Dr. Mike Decker April 12, 2020 Two Words: Dead Alive Big Idea: Following Jesus is a journey of choices. Read Luke 23:46-49 (NLT) 1. Choose curiosity.  Read Luke 23:50, 52-56  Read Luke 24:1-9 2. Choose community.  Read Luke 24:11-12 3. Choose resurrection life. John 11:25-26 (NLT) Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in Me and believes in Me will never ever die. Do you believe this, Martha?” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Words Dr. Mike Decker April 5, 2020 Two Words: Relationship Religion Big Idea: Jesus came to champion relationships. Luke 19:10 (NLT) For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. 1. People matter. • Luke 19:28-40 • Luke 19:45-48 2. Don’t just GO to church BE the church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

WORDS Mark 8:27-34 March 29, 2020 • Suffering • Perspective Big Idea: God invites me to live with a heavenly perspective. Read Mark 8:27-33 1. Even the righteous suffer. 2. My suffering can serve a purpose. Read Mark 8:34 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Big Idea: The Bible is a life-giving resource. Isaiah 58:11 (NIV) The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well- watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. Promise #1 God promises to be my compass. Promise #2 God promises to be my strength. Promise #3 God promises to use me to refresh others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Facing Crisis Matthew 8:1-27 Matthew 8:23-25 (NLT) Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with His disciples. Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” Big Idea: Jesus can be trusted in the storm. 1. Crisis is a launch pad for God’s activity. 2. Crisis can blindside us at times. 3. Crisis doesn’t affect everyone the same way. 4. God invites us to say no to fear and yes to faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Dr. Mike Decker March 8, 2020 Big Idea: My spiritual maturity is showcased in how I steward finances. Marker #1: Heart Contentment 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (NLT) True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. ➢ If I can be happy with what I have, I will always have enough. Marker #2: Balanced Pursuit 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NLT) People who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows. ➢ If I can hold lightly onto the things of this world, I will avoid anguish. Marker #3: People Investing 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NLT) Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unr

What is the difference between Teaching and Preaching, what are the similarities? We are going to dive into 1 Timothy 5:17-18 1 Timothy 5:17-18 New Living Translation (NLT) 17 Elders who do their work well should be respected and paid well,[a] especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain.” And in another place, “Those who work deserve their pay!”[b] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 4:11-12, 14-16 Dr. Mike Decker February 23, 2020 Big Idea: My words and actions mentor people. 1 Timothy 4:11-12, 13-16 (NLT) 11Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. 12Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. 15Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. 16Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you. Five Types of Mentoring: 1. Downward mentoring. (Vs 11) 2. Upward mentoring. (Vs 12) 3. Peer mentoring. (Vs 12) 4. Self mentoring. (Vs 14-15) 5. Evangelistic mentoring. (Vs 16) ❖ Don’t be a hypocrite. ❖ Look in a

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Dr. Mike Decker February 16, 2020 Big Idea: God expects me to care for my family. 1. Children are to care for their parents. 2. Widow welfare requirements: a. 60 years old. b. Widowed by death. c. Well respected. d. Historical work ethic. e. Other focused. 3. The church should assist those who need help. 4. The church should not subsidize or support laziness. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 4:1-13 Dr. Mike Decker February 9, 2020 Big Idea: I don’t have to be a monk to attain spiritual maturity; but practicing ascetic disciplines do help. 1. Be discerning about who you follow. ➢ False teachers often emphasize works over grace. • Abstinence from people. • Abstinence from sex. • Abstinence from food. 2. Ask: Does this have eternal traction? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 3:8-15 Dr. Mike Decker February 2, 2020 Big Idea: Leadership growth is a lifelong journey. QUESTION: How does a person gain experience? • ANSWER: Through mentoring and opportunity. 1. In the church, there are two leadership roles: a. Elder b. Deacon 2. Both must exhibit these qualities: • Good reputation • Not overindulgent • Generous • Well-behaved • Mentally and emotionally stable • Sexually above reproach • Manage family well • Hospitable • Know the Bible • Gentle, patient, and peace-loving • Not a new Christian 3. Same qualities; different functions. • Romans 12:4-13 • Acts 6:1-4 4. Each must be tested before appointment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Dr. Mike Decker January 26, 2020 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be an elder, he desires an honorable position.” Big Idea: God has high expectations for His leaders. To be a leader in the Church: 1. Is a desirable Kingdom assignment. 2. Requires spiritual maturation. 3. Invites transferable character. 5 Levels of Leadership (Maxwell) Biblical Leadership Qualities: 1. Sexually above reproach 2. Mentally and emotionally stable 3. Well-behaved 4. Good reputation 5. Hospitable 6. Knows the Bible 7. Not overindulgent 8. Gentle, patient, and peace-loving 9. Generous 10. Manages family well 11. Not a new Christian --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Dr. Mike Decker January 19, 2020 Big Idea: Spiritual maturity is demonstrated in unity and humility. Galatians 3:26, 28 (NLT) For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus. [Therefore]...there is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. In Jesus: 1. We are all equal. 2. We are all gifted. 3. We all have roles to steward. ❖ Function does equal superiority. ❖ Unity not uniformity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Growing Up in 2020 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Dr. Mike Decker January 12, 2020 God Wants me to Pray for Others 1. Pray indiscriminately and inclusively. 2. Pray surrogately. 3. Pray thankfully. 4. Pray for those in positions of authority. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message

Deuteronomy 31-34 Dr. Mike Decker December 29, 2019 Big Idea: In spite of my failures, God still uses me. Three Final Assignments for 2019: 1. Intentionally go meet with God. Deuteronomy 32:48-49a (NLT) That same day the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Moab, to the mountains east of the river, and climb Mount Nebo, which is across from Jericho...” 2. Reflect on God’s faithfulness. Deuteronomy 32:49b (NLT) ...Look out across the land of Canaan, the land I am giving to the people of Israel as their own special possession.” 3. Bless those you love. Deuteronomy 33:1 (NLT) This is the blessing that Moses, the man of God, gave to the people of Israel before his death... Ponder for 2020: What do I need to do differently or not do any more in order to better lead the people God has entrusted to me? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/palmharvest/message