The Bible Show

We're looking at topics from the Sermon on the Mount. This week, Sam, Mark, Drew, and Will take on the subject of being salt and light to the world.

We look at topics from the Sermon on the Mount. This week, Sam, Mark, Drew, and Will take on the subject of judging others (and being judged BY others).

Next up in our series on Spiritual Disciplines is Generosity, sharing your time, talents, and treasure. This podcast is adapted from Pastor Sam's Spiritual Formation class, where he taught on this subject.

Next up in our series on Spiritual Disciplines is Evangelism, sharing your faith with others. Join Sam and Drew in the studio with their guests Will and Isabelle for this discipline that people often find very difficult to begin.

Next up in our series on Spiritual Disciplines is Fasting, denying ourselves something to sharpen our spiritual awareness. Join Sam and Drew in the studio with their guests Will and Isabelle for this discipline that people often take too lightly.

Next up in our series on Spiritual Disciplines is the Lord's Prayer, given by Jesus to his disciples as a model prayer. Sam, Drew, and Mark work through all six petitions and discuss the meaning of each.

Another in our episodes on Spiritual Disciplines, this time it's Prayer. Sam, Drew, and Mark discuss everyday struggles with regular prayer and propose practical solutions. A great listen for those who might be struggling with getting started.

This message is an adaptation of one Pastor Sam Kastensmidt delivered at a Men's Breakfast held at our church. In Christ, we find our great transformation from sinner to saint, and we find our only sure hope for an everlasting future free from shame!

We launch the topic of Spiritual Disciplines on Out of Water! Sam, Drew, and Mark present an overview of the series and discuss developing good habits and practices in a general sense. A great listen for those who might be struggling with getting started.

Concluding his series "The Miracle Behind the Miracles," Pastor Sam brings us the story of two miracles where Jesus arrived just AFTER someone had died. The families lamented that the Healer was late, but Jesus showed that His plans are always greater.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt shows us how the story of Daniel in the lion's den is a picture of Jesus' death and resurrection. Sam also examines two lesser-known miracles involving God's power to raise the dead, revealing God's tenderness toward widows.

Pastor Sam walks us through two miracles Jesus performed on the Sea of Galilee. Both involved terrifying storms and the God who commands them. But, beyond realizing Jesus reigns over all of nature, what can we glean from this story regarding His gospel?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt and Co-Director of Student Ministries Drew Brown talk about Loneliness. What is behind the epidemic of loneliness, and how does loneliness affect your health? What can the church do to address this problem?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt examines two miracles Jesus performed on the Sea of Galilee, both involving the Apostle Peter and great catches of fish. Peter's response varied significantly between the two. What does this reveal about our Savior?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt discusses three of Jesus’ earliest miracles, each performed near the Sea of Galilee. Why was this region so precious to Jesus? What can we learn about Him by knowing His first miracles were for a leper, a Roman officer, and a widow?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt discusses miracles from the period of the Judges. We see God loves to redeem the lost (no matter how bad their past might be), and will not tolerate abuse done in the name of religion: even if you’re the high priest of Israel.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt discusses miracles of Jesus specifically ordained to denounce and condemn the self-righteous religious leaders and the corruption that had taken root inside Herod's temple. How did Jesus regard the temple in His day?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt discusses miracles that highlight God’s desire to dwell among His people. These miracles were intended to point us to the death and resurrection of Jesus, who has made it possible for God to dwell in the hearts of his people.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt finishes with the miracles from Moses. We see how the miracles of Jesus always reveal that He is greater than Moses. Let's look at two miracles involving the glory of God and see how it appeared to those who saw them.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt continues with more miracles from Moses. What can we learn about God when He has Moses get water from a rock, or heal the people through a bronze serpent? How do these miracles point to the ministry of Jesus?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt continues with miracles from Moses. After a thrilling victory at the Red Sea, Moses leads the people into a barren wilderness, where God miraculously provides for them. How do these somewhat unusual miracles point us to our Savior?

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt examines miracles surrounding the life of the greatest prophet of the Old Testament: Moses. We learn that every miracle God performed through Moses points us to our Savior, who would prove to be FAR greater.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt shows us some of the Bible's greatest miracles: the flood, the parting of the Red Sea, the story of Jonah. Each of these miracles heralds a new beginning for God's people and foreshadows the coming ministry of Jesus.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt walks us through the definition of biblical miracles and the ancient perspective on Christ’s miracles. He says the most important question you can ask about miracles is not what or how, but WHY, which always leads to the gospel.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt and Co-Director of Student Ministries Drew Brown talk about Anxiety. What causes it, and how does God help us deal with it? Although anxiety is a complex emotion, there are common root causes that we can understand.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt and Co-Director of Student Ministries Drew Brown talk about Work. What keeps it from being fulfilling? How do we go about understanding the way God made us, and what work we are called to do.

Pastor Sam Kastensmidt and Co-Director of Student Ministries Drew Brown talk about Rest. Why don't we get enough of it, and what does the Bible say we should do when we rest? We have lost the practice of a Sabbath, and we need to bring it back.