Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts

1 Corinthians 13 – It is easy to become task-driven people in this life. It is my prayer that we are driven by Love this week. May we value people over things. This week spend your time honoring and investing in people. Make the sacrifices you need to focus on loving others as God loves them.  

Matthew 5:37 – Life is incredibly complicated. It is my prayer that you simplify things this week. As you speak to God and others, may your speech be simple, straightforward, honest, and authentic. May you see this week with the eyes of a child and appreciate and enjoy some of the simple things God has provided.  

Matthew 11:28-30 – Control is an illusion. We only think that we are in control of this thing called life. A Christ follower is a life of learning to trust God and follow His leading. It is a life lived in obedience and balance. Christianity is a life lived in partnership with Christ. Allow Christ to direct your schedule this week.  

2nd Thessalonians 3:13 – May God help you to understand your limitations. It is my prayer that you put margin into your life this week. Make the space you need to make and prune out areas that are not helpful. Learn to trust and appreciate God more this week by implementing margins into your life.  

James 5:19,20 – Mature Faith has a purpose, and that purpose is not more knowledge. Mature Faith is life, and people-focused. God matures us to use us so we may rescue and restore people in and for His Kingdom. Let God use you this week; there is no more significant investment of your life this week than impacting lives for God. 

James 5:13-18 – Sickness is an opportunity to reflect and evaluate our life. It allows us a chance to assess our relationships with others. It forces us to consider our relationship and fellowship with God. During times of sickness, we must pray, have patience and trust God's plan. God can heal, but His focus is to see as many people as possible come into His kingdom. He may do that through our life, sickness, healing, or even death. We are to glorify God in our bodies which belong to Him and not us. 

Leviticus 16 – The Jewish New Year was a time of celebration, reflection, repentance, renewal, and commitment. The series of feasts focused on our relationship with others and God. Start this year with a new commitment to eliminate things that are not helpful and healthy for you. Remember that you are responsible to God for your actions. Make this year count. 

John 1:1-14– The incarnation reminds us that God loved us and came to save us. It required tremendous humility on the part of Jesus. His focus was not on Himself but on the will and glory of His Father. Live in such a way that people see Jesus in your life.  

Matthew 1:18-25 – God understands your struggles.  Jesus came and dwelt among us so that He could save us.  Joseph reminds us to serve and follow God no matter what God asks us.  It requires that we put our agendas and plans aside and use our lives to bring honor and glory to Him.  

Luke 1:26-33 – The Christmas story reminds us that God uses insignificant places and people to accomplish His plan. We must learn to take our hands off our lives and surrender our ideas of how things should work. Serve God in whatever He asks of you this week.  

James 5:7-11 – Tough times are part of life. During those times, we must focus on God and trust His plan. We have many people who can walk with us on this journey. We must turn to them and realize our God is compassionate, merciful, and understands our struggle.  

James 5:1-6 – God has been generous to us and made us incredibly rich as Americans. We must realize that our wealth is a gift from God meant to be enjoyed, meet our needs and allow us to meet the needs of others. We must be generous in our approach to the things God gave us. Be generous with your time, talents, and money. They are all gifts from a generous and loving God. 

James 4:13-17 – We are placed on this earth for a short time. God has saved us and given us resources to impact His Kingdom. It is up to us to use our time, talents, and money for Him and not us. We must make the most of the numerous blessings and opportunities we have been given. We have been given much, which means God requires more from us. 

James 4:11,12 – We live in a world that believes you can have a world without judgment and discrimination. A world without discernment and order is a culture of chaos and confusion. Mature Faith sees and responds to everyone through grace, mercy, and love. It does not tear people down and slander a person's character. Mature Faith speaks the truth because it is necessary to help people live the life that a good God has planned for them.  

James 4:7-10 – Following Jesus is a life of dependence on Him. Genuine disciples of Jesus live a life of humility and centers their world around God, not self. Follow Him with your whole heart, soul, and mind this week.   

James 4:1-6 – This week, your life will focus on what you want for your life or what God wants for your life. You get to choose. You are a friend of the world or God; you cannot be both. Mature Christianity demonstrates a total devotion to God. Does your life reflect more of this world or more of the things of God? God gives grace to those who depend totally on Him. 

James 3:13-18 This week, you will face numerous decisions. You can listen to the loud voices of the world that will focus on the immediate, the physical, and the current thinking and direction of this world's system. The mature believer will concentrate on the wisdom that comes from God. Often your choices will go in the opposite direction of the world. In following God's wisdom, you will find peace and a path that is righteous and pleasing to God. You will learn to live for an audience of one, and that is pleasing your heavenly father. Choose wisely this week because it will shape where you will be ten years from now if the Lord tarries.  

James 3:1-12 James reminds us of the value and danger of our speech. A good test of what is in our hearts is to look at what comes from our mouths. This week, use your speech to reflect on the life and words of Jesus in all you say and do.  

James 2:14-26 James reminds us that our actions speak louder than words. Salvation based only on intellect and emotions is a dead faith. Real genuine Faith seeks a lifestyle that is consistent with the teaching of Jesus. True Faith is a commitment to follow Christ in every area of our lives.   

James explains that mature, solid Christianity is focused inside, not outside. It tries to see the heart and the soul, not the externals. It sees everyone equally. A wise Christian judges, but with mercy and compassion. They do not make judgments based on externals alone. This week try to see everyone as Christ would see them.