Word Outreach Podcast - Encouragement In Christianity With Rudy Vaughan

Temptation and discouragement do not have to stop us in our tracks. Our shield of faith can protect against any spiritual arrow the enemy wants to shoot at us.   Paul knew that the Roman soldiers were equipped for success in battle. The fact that he used their armor as an illustration says a great deal about what he believed our chances for victory are in spiritual battle. Today, we are looking at the fourth kind of spiritual armor from Ephesians 6. In Today's episode: What does a spiritual arrow from the enemy look like? How can we 'Take up the Shield of Faith' like Paul says to do? Why would the enemy want to target us? How our response to his attacks can be the preparation we need to go forward and do great things for God in the future. Hear missionaries talk about their strategic plans to take the Gospel to another land. Ephesians 6:16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one. Illustration of the Roman soldier used by Paul in c

Wearing the right kind of shoes was critical for the Roman soldier, and the Gospel of Peace shoes are important for us, as well. It's our third kind of spiritual armor from Ephesians 6. In Today's episode: What are the Gospel of Peace shoes? How can we wear them? 2 Tricks of the enemy, and how these shoes can help us to stand strong against these tricks How wearing these shoes can be a help to us in putting on the rest of the armor Hear missionaries from Niger, West Africa In Ephesians 6, the next piece of spiritual armor Paul wants Christians to wear is a pair of the right kind of shoes. Verse 15 “…And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.” What is the Gospel of Peace? 4 chapters before Paul talks about having our feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace, there is a passage where Paul mentions “Peace” four times in Ephesians 2:13-19. In this section, the Author of peach is mentioned, as well as 2 groups that were once fighting and now have peace. The 2 groups: Those

The second piece of armor for the Christian is essential for us if we do not want this world's philosophy to be the greatest influence on our lives. In Today's Episode: How to wear the Breastplate of Righteousness from Ephesians 6 The areas of protection The story of the changed life of Moses Interview from Singapore about missions What is the greatest influence on your life? What influences your thoughts, desires, and emotions? 3 Areas targeted by our spiritual enemy the way we think our desires, our emotions The Breastplate of Righteousness, from Ephesians 6;14, can protect us in each of these areas. The physical breastplate of the Roman soldier in Paul's day was constructed of  bronze or iron, and held together by leather cords or buckles. It protected the soldier’s vital organs. Two of those were the heart and stomach. The heart is linked to 2 areas in Scripture:  the way we think about life our desires The stomach and intestines area is linked with our emotions in Scripture. Verses about our heart

Protecting our respect for the Truth of God’s Word is the first line of defense against the attack from our spiritual enemy.   The battle is real. The enemy is serious. But our God is much more powerful! Living with His armor is the key to living in victory. Don’t go through life without wearing the armor. Today, learn how to live with the Belt of Truth on. In today’s episode: 2 Important facts you should know about our spiritual enemy The Devil’s background, strategy, limitation and future 4 steps for living with God’s protection: the Belt of Truth Interview about short-term missions with Wayne and Nancy Reigel 1st Fact about our enemy: He is serious about doing damage  We know our enemy is serious about doing damage because: He takes the time to come up with schemes; he is tricky and crafty. Genesis 3:1 – Satan questioned God’s Word. 2 Corinthians 11:14 – Appears as an angel of light We know our enemy is serious about doing damage because:  We see the results of his very effective system that plays on our w

As we submit to God's work in our lives not only will we begin to change, but we will have the help of God to make a difference in many situations that we find ourselves in. Why? Because now we will be bringing God's perspective to the scene. In today's episode: 7 Characteristics of 7 people who made a difference - King Josiah, Moses, John the Baptist, Caleb, Joshua, Paul, Nehemiah. Why these particular qualities are the ones we need today, Short-term missions: interview with Wayne and Nancy Reigel.

There are two very different paths that Christians can walk down in life. We can either be on, what I'll call, "The Path of Christian Fulfillment" (it's a path we can see in Romans 12). Or we can be on, what I call, "The Path of Regret". This is a path we get on when we choose to ignore our Christian character. Today, I'll be talking about both of these paths. And I'm particularly excited about sharing with you about the habit God has used to change my life. In today's episode: What the path of fulfillment looks like How to get off the path of regret Staying on the path of fulfillment: the habit God has used to change my life Short-term missions: interview with Wayne and Nancy Reigel

We've all lived with regret over making decisions that were not honoring to God - but living with regret does not have to be the norm. Today, I want to tell you about 4 people who can look back over certain parts of their lives and not have a since of regret. These people made good choices, even when it was difficult, and as a result they enjoyed God's blessing on their lives and enjoyed the good feeling that comes from living without regret. But there is something more - something unexpected that can come from having strong Christian character. There is another reason you and I can live without regret. In today's episode: 2 Great benefits that can come from strong Christian character Protecting our ministry effectiveness: the 2 areas of our character that we should not ignore 4 Steps for strengthening our Christian Character Part 2 of the missionary interview from the Paris, France area Christmas greetings from Bolivia, South America 2 Great Benefits that can come from strong Christian Character We learne

Do you enjoy serving God? Today, we are thinking about finding fulfilment in being one of God's servants.  Learn about: -2 Things that will help us to find fulfillment in serving God -2 Ways God has equipped us so that we can be effective servants for Him -What spiritual gifts are and what 'the measure of faith is from Romans 12:3 -Why it's worth the time to discover and use your spiritual gift -3 Steps for discovering our spiritual gifts -Evaluating our service for God: Asking the SERVE questions.    Our Scripture is Romans 12:2-8

Christians who have truly dedicated themselves to God want to live out that dedication.  Renewing the mind makes it possible. In this episode we are going to look at what it means to renew the mind, how to do it and the benefits that come from it.  When you and I embrace the lifestyle of renewing the mind there will be results.  Today, we are going to look at: The two major ways that we can renew the mind.  What does it mean to be a transformed Christian? Why can a transformed Christian discern God's will? What does it mean to discern God's will? 3 Results that can come from living in the will of God. Missionary Interview, part 2: Dave Brown, Missionary from Taiwan      

(Part 1 of Enjoying The Christian Walk and Living Without Regret) Do you enjoy being a Christian? I hope so.  If you are a Christian, but don't enjoy the Christian walk - it doesn't have to be this way. There is something you can do about it. Today, I want to begin sharing with you 3 steps you can take and one habit you can build.  These things have been a big help to me and I want to share them with you.  In this episode we will be looking at the first step: dedicating ourselves to God. This first step is a great place for Christians to start if they want to get on the path to enjoying the Christian walk. 

Episode 005 - The 3rd Kind of Supporting Evidence.  I hope you have enjoyed the episodes on the resurrection evidence of Christ. Today, we finish up the series as we look at the evidence that gets it's credibility from eye witness testimony. This includes a look at the two theories that say the disciples only thought they saw a resurrected Christ.  Also, in today's episode: it's almost Christmas! In the last half we have 4 missionaries who talk to us about Christmas in Poland, Brazil, South Korea and Uganda.  If you happen to be finding this episode during another time of the year, I have put the resurreciton evidence in the first half of the podcast for you, so you don't have to listen to the Christmas parts if you don't want to.   I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

Episode 004 - In Today's episode we are looking at the second kind of supporting evidence for fhe resurrection. It's the evidence that gets in the way of other explanations.  We also will be finishing up the intrview with New Tribes missionaries, Ace and Betty Draper.  At the end of the episode we begin thinking about our own mission efforts and talk about 'going back to the mission field'. 

  Episode 003 - In Today's episode we will be thinking about helping others to take the teachings of Christ seriously. One way we can do this is to bring up the topic of the resurrection.     Then, we learn about the important character quality of compassion as we listen to a missionary interview with Ace and Betty Draper, from New Tribes Mission.    After the interview, we will look at the first kind of resurrection evidence. It is the evidence that gets it's facts from historical documents.    This is part one of 3 Kinds Of Evidence for the Resurrection.  I want to help you to be able to have a conversation with others about the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  

Episode 002 - If we have an opportunity to talk with someone about God, one of the best things that we can do for them is make things simple. Today, we're going to look at 3 of the most important things that they need to know about God. Then, from Japan, we will listen to missionary Mark Wolter talk about what ministry is like, there.  Before this episode is over, you'll hear a simple way to explain to a friend the 3 most important truths about coming to God - in a way that will help them to remember what you said, even after your conversation is over. It's even illustrated in a skit so that you get a clear idea of how to do it.  if you are interested in strengthening your converstation about Christianity, then this can be helpful to you.

Episode 001 - Sharing our faith with others can be enjoyable -if we are prepared.  Today, we will look at some ways to best prepare for personal evangelism. If you have wondered where to start in getting ready to tell others about Christ, then this will be a helpful podcast episode. You can become confident in telling others about Christ! After we look at preparing, we'll listen to Mark Wolter talk about missionary work in Japan. Then, learn about the important conection that Jesus makes between evangelism and food. Get started in evangelism, get more comfortable and learn why it can be very satisfying to share your faith with others.