The Portable Pastor Podcast

The Big Entrance Mark 11:1-10 Points of the passage: 1. Jesus saw everything before arriving. (1-3) He saw what was unseeable.He heard what was unspoken.He knew the human mind.2. The situation confirmed the divinity of Jesus before He arrived. (4-6) The colt was there.The disciples obeyed.The strangers consented.3. Jesus was honored as He arrived. (7-8) The disciples sacrificed for

Worship Committedly Joshua 24:14-18 Points: The Israelites were given blessings. (1-13)The Israelites were given a command. (14)The Israelites were given a choice. (15)The Israelites were given a role model. (15)The Israelites recounted their blessings. (16-18a)The Israelites made their choice. (18b) Application: God has blessed us, as well.God has also given us a command.We have a

Worship Creatively 2 Samuel 6:16-21 Points: David did something huge to honor God.David danced and was despised.David worshipped and was generous.David tended to his family and was determined to honor God.Application: Sometimes, we are called upon to take great steps to honor the Lord.We should expect persecution and setbacks in the process. All steps and setbacks alike cannot inhi

Worship Consistently Daniel 6:10-28 Points of the story: Daniel broke the law.Daniel prayed consistently.The ungodly king wanted to help Daniel.Daniel’s fate was sealed. The ungodly king was interested in the outcome.Daniel was alive, blameless, and released.It doesn’t end well for those who are opposed to God.The King publicly testified about God.Daniel prospered in the kingdo

Worship Courageously 2 Chronicles 20:14-30 Notice this about these Israelites. They were going into battle and fearful of certain defeat. They were to fight for what God wanted. Their fear drove them to worship.They were to believe in God and believe the prophets.They worshipped as they marched to battle.God intervened before they got there.They saw the results of the miracle.They

This message, although gleanable by everyone, is specifically for FBCCLOVER. It contains the vision for the future of this local church. God is doing something remarkable in Clover, and we get to be a part of it. Pray and consider your part in this work. – Pastor Mike

Generous with Your Treasures 2 Cor. 9 Paul's 13 Financial Generosity Teaching Points The passion for financial generosity is already in you. (1-2)Sometimes, a reminder to be financially generous is needed. (3-4)Financial generosity should come from a willingness. (5)You will reap what you sow. (6)You can decide what to give. (7)Your spiritual work on earth will be successful. (8)Yo

Generous with Your Talents Matthew 25:14-30 Two Truths All the resources at our disposal belong to God.We were made to contribute to the Kingdom. Six things about being generous with our resources God gives resources to each of his servants to use.God wants us to use the resources we've been given.God doesn't give each servant the same resources. People will use God's resources dif

Generous with Your Time Luke 10:25–37 How God looks at time? God created it. - Genesis 1:4-5.Our time is limited. - Job 14:1,5-6.God wants us to use the time he gives us for his glory. -1 Cor. 10:31. How do you use your time generously? You must take time to be compassionate.God showed compassion. - Psalm 78:35-39 Jesus demonstrated compassion. - Matthew 14:13-14The Bible tells u

Must-Have Decoration: Love Colossians 3:1-14 Why is love the most important decoration for your life? Love is from God.Love is proof of salvation.Without love, you cannot know God.God is love.