Admonition Podcast

This lesson explores the fundamental needs of every person from a spiritual perspective, emphasizing the importance of grace, the church, and fellowship with God through the gospel of Christ. It highlights how these needs are essential for a fulfilled and righteous life.Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Core Needs of Every Person02:44 The Need for Grace That Saves05:12 Living in Righteousness and Hope07:50 The Call to Speak and Exhort10:06 The Call to Holiness and Sanctification13:21 Living a Corrected and Holy Life14:04 The Maturity of the Body of Christ16:26 The Church as the Body of Christ20:13 Christ's Authority and the Church22:33 The Gifts and Work of the First Century Church24:27 The Importance of the Church in Spiritual Life28:18 The Power of Prayer in the Church31:03 Oversight and Shepherding in the Church33:32 Fellowship with God Through the Gospel35:44 Walking in the Light and Confession37:54 Obedience and Baptism for Salvation39:46 Building on the Foundation of Christ42:23 The Mission of the Church to Reach the Lost43:52 Invitation and Call to Obedience

This lesson explores the biblical principles of worship, focusing on the importance of giving God the first and the sovereignty of God as depicted in Isaiah. It emphasizes how these principles apply to our modern worship practices and personal lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Worship and Genesis Altars02:07 Cain and Abel: Offerings and Principles of Worship03:53 The Firstfruits in Mosaic Law and Passover07:54 The Significance of the Firstborn and Redemption13:10 The Principle of First in New Testament Giving24:12 God's Sovereignty in Isaiah: Holiness and Majesty33:00 Isaiah's Vision of God's Glory and Our Response40:00 The Servant of the Lord and the Coming Messiah44:12 Worshiping the Sovereign God with Reverence and Holiness

This lesson explores how Jesus demonstrated servant leadership through the act of washing his disciples' feet, emphasizing love for imperfect, impetuous, and impenitent individuals, and how we can emulate this love in our own lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to loving like Christ and servant leadership01:54 Context of John 13 and the significance of the foot washing03:54 Jesus' knowledge of his upcoming betrayal and his love for his disciples05:58 The act of Jesus laying aside his garments to serve07:59 Peter’s initial resistance and the importance of humility in service10:59 Jesus' love for the imperfect, impetuous, and impenitent12:46 The spiritual significance of Jesus knowing who would betray him15:55 The example of servant leadership and its relevance today18:09 The challenge to love like Christ and serve others19:54 The connection between love, service, and discipleship21:53 Jesus' command to serve one another as he served24:09 The importance of humility and service in Christian leadership25:56 Reflections on loving the imperfect and impenitent27:56 The significance of Jesus' knowledge and love in difficult circumstances29:59 The lesson of washing feet as a symbol of love and humility32:01 Judas' presence and Jesus' love despite impending betrayal34:06 The call to serve others as a reflection of Christ’s love35:59 The blessing of loving and serving as Jesus did37:51 The challenge for believers to emulate Christ’s servant heart40:01 Closing thoughts: Loving like Christ in everyday life

This lesson explores the biblical perspective on false prophets and teachers, emphasizing their characteristics, dangers, and the importance of adhering to God's Word. It draws from Ezekiel 13 to highlight how false teachers operate and how to identify and confront them.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ezekiel 13 and false prophets01:54 Background of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry during exile04:10 God's command to confront false prophets in Israel05:59 False prophets speak out of their own hearts, not God's word07:49 The danger of false visions and divination10:05 False teachers build false security with untempered mortar11:46 God's judgment on false prophets and their lies13:50 The seduction and profanation by false teachers16:06 The analogy of the storm and the fall of the false wall18:05 The ultimate contrast: God versus false teachers20:04 The importance of biblical discernment and vigilance21:53 Warning against mixing false doctrines with biblical truth24:02 False teachers' greed and the harm they cause25:47 God's promise to deliver His people from falsehood28:02 The church's responsibility to guard against false teachers30:10 The danger of trusting feelings over God's Word32:08 The fall of the false wall and the collapse of false security33:56 The ultimate remedy: reliance on God and His Word36:10 Invitation and call to faithfulness and vigilance

In this lesson, we explore the profound symbolism and prophetic insights of Revelation 18, focusing on the fall of Babylon, the call to God's people to come out, and the lessons from historical and biblical examples of judgment and deliverance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Revelation 18 and its themes02:01 The angel's authority and the fall of Babylon04:13 The symbolism of Babylon as a spiritual and economic power07:01 The call to God's people to come out and be separate09:01 Lessons from Old Testament city falls: Egypt, Jericho, Babylon11:56 The principle of divine deliverance through separation15:04 The fall of Rome as a historical parallel19:52 The mourning of nations and the rejoicing of heaven24:53 The rapid destruction of Babylon and its symbolism30:05 The spiritual significance of blood and martyrdom35:04 The reasons for Babylon's fall and divine justice40:03 The victory of God's people and the message of faithfulness

Walker Cain explores the dangers of following a religious checklist instead of God's Word, emphasizing the importance of understanding and applying Scripture correctly. He highlights how misinterpretations and added traditions can lead us away from true faith and God's plan for salvation.Chapters00:00 The Power and Pitfalls of Checklists in Life02:02 Jesus' Ministry and the True Light04:28 Christ's Teaching in the Sermon on the Mount06:48 Christ's Fulfillment of the Law09:36 The New Covenant and Our Responsibility12:04 The Consequences of Following a Checklist13:03 The Importance of Doing God's Will14:00 Beware of False Traditions14:53 The Dangers of Over-Adding to God's Commands16:18 The Danger of Following Human Traditions17:17 What Are We Truly Following?18:14 The Pharisees and Their Traditions19:41 The Importance of Inner Purity22:37 The Pitfalls of Doing Things for Show24:00 Following Righteousness or Righteous Acts25:29 God Desires Mercy and Knowledge27:23 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor28:23 Following God's Love Language29:20 The Heart of True Worship30:15 The Call to Genuine Discipleship

In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the deep symbolism and prophecy in the book of Revelation, emphasizing that it is about the current kingdom of God and its victory, not a future event. He clarifies common misconceptions about the timing of God's kingdom and the significance of the visions John received.

This lesson explores the significance of the good confession in Christianity, examining biblical examples from Jesus, God the Father, angels, and demons. It emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects this confession and the urgency of making it for salvation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Good Confession00:43 Jesus' Good Confession Before Pilate03:12 The Significance of Jesus' Confession06:30 God the Father's Confession of Jesus09:50 Other Biblical Confessors: Nathaniel, Peter, Thomas15:37 Demons' Confession of Jesus' Divinity17:58 Faith, Works, and the Process of Salvation19:00 The Importance of Confessing Jesus for Salvation24:24 Living a Life of Confession28:12 The Judgment and the Confession of All29:00 The Urgency of Making the Good Confession Now

This lesson explores the deep symbolism in Revelation 17, connecting it with Daniel's visions and historical context of Rome's emperors. It clarifies the timing of the book's writing and the significance of the beast and harlot imagery.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Revelation 17 and its Symbols01:56 The Connection Between Revelation and Daniel 703:50 The Identity of the Woman and the Beast06:05 The Timing of Revelation's Writing and Roman Emperors08:05 The Significance of Seven Hills and Seven Kings10:07 The Beast's Tenses and Its Implications12:08 The Egyptian Plagues and Revelation's Judgment14:00 The Beast's Resurrection and Impostor Nature16:03 The Historical Context of Roman Emperors from Augustus to Domitian18:00 The Prophecy of the Ten Horns and Kings20:04 The Destruction of Jerusalem and Its Prophetic Fulfillment21:51 The Ultimate Victory of God's Kingdom

Gage Coldwater shares his inspiring journey of mission work, focusing on sustainable support methods, agricultural training, and the development of a global training center for missionaries. Discover how innovative farming techniques and strategic planning are transforming mission efforts worldwide.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Gage's Mission Background01:26 The Nepal Mission and Initial Challenges04:09 Urban Farming in Kathmandu: Cows and Manure06:09 Teaching Self-Supporting Skills: Gardening and Rabbits09:21 Innovative Farming: Snails and Aquaponics12:18 Teaching Agriculture in Cameroon and Myanmar14:02 Building Preaching Schools in Africa18:10 Outreach in El Salvador and Muslim Communities21:15 Self-Supporting Preachers and Gospel Growth24:51 School of Church Growth and Bible Training31:32 The Vision for a Global Mission Training Center34:10 Property Details in Belize and Future Plans37:26 Preparing Missionaries for Cultural and Practical Challenges39:44 Funding and Support Goals for the Belize Project41:29 Call for Support and Prayers

In this lesson, Aaron Cozort explores the true meaning of love according to 1 Corinthians 13, contrasting it with the behaviors of the Corinthian church. He emphasizes that love is demonstrated through humility, selflessness, and God's actions, not pride or self-interest.Chapters00:00 Introduction to 1 Corinthians 13 and the concept of love00:31 What love is not: Paul’s description in 1 Corinthians02:26 The significance of speaking in tongues and spiritual gifts04:19 The purpose of spiritual gifts and their temporary nature10:50 Love does not envy, parade itself, or puff up18:46 Love is not puffed up or self-promoting22:19 The folly of worldly wisdom and boasting in men29:59 Dealing with sin and moral issues in the church39:19 The importance of self-examination and the Lord’s Supper40:18 Unity in the body of Christ and spiritual diversity43:03 God’s demonstration of love through Christ’s sacrifice44:23 Invitation to enter and return to the love of God

This sermon explores the concept of calling from a biblical perspective, emphasizing that all believers are called to serve God with their lives, regardless of occupation or status. It encourages personal reflection on how to live out this calling daily.Chapters00:00 Introduction: What Do You Do When Called?00:35 Romans 12: Living Sacrifices and Spiritual Gifts02:25 The Call to Love and Serve Others03:18 Who Is Called? Not Just Select Individuals04:55 Defining Your Identity Beyond Occupation05:20 God's Call for All Believers06:09 The Call to Be Children of God07:00 Christ's Call and Salvation08:53 Living in Gratitude for Our Calling09:23 Pursuing Christlikeness and Holiness10:45 The Spirit-Filled Life and Service11:16 The Final Hope: Glorification and Eternal Glory12:14 Living Out Our Calling Daily13:35 Using Talents to Reflect Christ14:03 The Call to Service and Final Invitation

In this lesson, Walker Cain explores the similarities and differences between the Gilgamesh Epic and the biblical account of Noah's Flood. He highlights the historical context, theological contrasts, and lessons we can learn about divine justice, morality, and obedience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and overview of the flood stories01:21 Historical background of Gilgamesh and ancient civilizations03:51 George Smith's deciphering of cuneiform tablets05:21 Gilgamesh's journey and the flood account07:54 The plant of eternal life and biblical parallels10:07 The focus on worldly vs. spiritual life11:01 Divine reasons for the flood in Scripture12:15 The consequences of sin and divine justice17:13 Noah's warning and obedience20:46 The construction and significance of Noah's Ark33:50 The inspiration of Scripture vs. myth35:00 Degradation of God's message over time36:03 Conclusion: Staying true to God's Word