In this episode, we continue our look at the early chapters of Acts and explore a simple biblical answer to a question that can often feel confusing or mysterious. Using passages from Colossians, Ephesians, Hebrews, Psalms, and Romans, we discuss how the Christian life begins by faith and continues the exact same way.

We’ll look at why Paul compares being filled with the Spirit to being under the influence of wine, how sin can leave us spiritually depleted, and a practical daily pathway of confession, forgiveness, repentance, and surrender that helps keep Christ in His rightful place and be filled with the Holy Spirit daily.

The question isn’t whether something or someone is competing for your attention. The question is: who is sitting on the throne of your heart?

And remember, our Bible study meets every Thursday evening. If you would like to join us please send me a note and I would be happy to get you the details.

Together we explore how power, control, influence, approval, and status can quietly become idols that compete with our devotion to God. Looking through Acts 5, James 4, Galatians 5, and other passages, we discuss how sinful desires lead to bondage, how God exposes what rules our hearts, and how true freedom is found through confession, surrender, and obedience to Christ.

This episode is an invitation to honestly examine our own hearts, recognize the “warning lights” God graciously reveals, and walk in the freedom that comes from following Jesus wholeheartedly.

In this episode of the ‘Three as One’ podcast, we explore Jesus’ parable from Luke chapter 6 about building houses on different foundations and the importance of applying God’s word in daily life. We discuss the contrast between those who put Jesus’ teachings into practice and those who do not, drawing vivid analogies and providing practical applications for listeners. The necessity of self-reflection, consistent prayer, and Bible study, both individually and in community is highlighted. We also invite listener engagement by asking for feedback and topics of interest, while also proposing that deeper foundations in faith and community can help navigate life’s inevitable storms. The episode concludes with a prayer and encouragement to start each day with God at the center. Bible reference: Luke 6:46-49.

When? 1/13 for six consecutive weeks meeting every Tuesday

Time? 6-8PM

Where? Grace Chapel Castle Rock https://maps.app.goo.gl/U49rxpDzMHDMrMoPA

Cost? $77 to cover printed materials.  Scholarships will be available. 

How do I sign up?  Send an email to: jonhelton626@gmail.com and let us know that you are coming.

Who is it for?  Males over the age of 12.  Kids are encouraged to come with their dads. 

How do I get more info on what the class is? 3 Is 1 Podcast Episode 4 https://3is1.substack.com/p/breaking-chains?r=6ix3n3

Free Indeed class details:

When: 1/13 for six consecutive weeks meeting every Tuesday

Time: 6-8 PM MST

Where: Grace Chapel Castle Rock https://maps.app.goo.gl/U49rxpDzMHDMrMoPACost: $77 to cover printed materials. Scholarships will be available.

How do I sign up? Send an email to: 3is1church@gmail.com and let us know that you are coming.

Who: Males over the age of 12. Kids are encouraged to come with their dads.

How do I get more info on what the class is? 3 Is 1 Podcast Episode 4 https://3is1.substack.com/p/breaking-chains?r=6ix3n3

Can I participate on zoom? Yes, although we only encourage men to use this option if they are not within driving distance of Castle Rock, CO. If you want to be participate on zoom make sure you include that in your email registration to 3is1church@gmail.com

Thursday evening Bible study: 6:30-8:30 MST. Find the One to One Discipleship work book here: https://multiplication-ministries.myshopify.com/products/one-to-one-discipleship-english-17-00

Saturday Mornings: every other Saturday. How are you and God doing this past week?

If you would like to join us for either of these meetings please send me an email for more details.

Scripture progression through Jesus doing the will of his Father to completion:

* John 4:34 Jesus says his food is to do the will of his Father and to finish his work.

* Isaiah 55:10-11 God’s word shall not return to him void. It will accomplish every purpose for which it was sent. The gospel of John also refers to Jesus as “the Word”. Hmm…

* John 19:30 Jesus finishes his mission and cries out “it is finished” from the cross and then gives up his spirit.

* Luke 9:23 If you want to be a disciple of Jesus then you must deny yourself, take up your cross and follow him daily. Jesus modeled an example of how we are called to live.

* John 4:36 The culmination of what Jesus models is a partnership of work being done that results in an eternal harvest and true joy found in relationship between sower and reaper. Beautiful!!

Huge thank you to Phil Floyd!

Contact info:

email: pfloyd@calebsheart.com

website: https://calebsheart.com/

Kirk's contact info: ‭

Phone: (720) 530-5644‬

Email: kirkmsamuels@yahoo.com

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Bible study on Thursdays evenings from 6:30 - 8:30PM.

Life gatherings every other Saturday from 7:00 - 9:00AM.

If you would like to join either of these (in person or on zoom) please send me a note at 3is1church@gmail.com and I will get you added to the group email lists for either one or both. Emails are sent out to each group prior to every meeting with directions for that week. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

As always… if you believe someone else will be blessed by this, please forward it along.

See you on the next one…