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This week, Pastor Chris discusses how God test faith, and why He would lead us to trials and circumstances we would rather not go through. Topics discussed: God is always working out His purposes in our lives.God's purposes is that we might be more like Jesus.We need to stop holding onto our version of the promises of God, and hold on to the God of the Promise. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris talks about the Truth=Freedom Men's Conference that is coming in January 2023. Topics discussed: The event is focusing on healthy sexuality for Christian men, and the freedom that is found in the Scriptures and in accountable relationshipsEvent is a two-day conference on January 13th and 14th, 2023.Tickets are free with a recommended donation of $75 to cover the cost of resources. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/classes-%26-events This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris talks about his recent diagnosis of early onset Parkison's disease, and how James 1:2-5 has come alive in his life in the midst of trying circumstances. Topics discussed: [Jas 1:2 NASB20] Consider it all joy, my brothers [and sisters,] when you encounter various trials, [Jas 1:3 NASB20] knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [Jas 1:4 NASB20] And let endurance have [its] perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. [Jas 1:5 NASB20] But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris concludes the Your Heart series with Part 2 of "Guard Your Heart". Topics discussed: This message underscores the power that thoughts have in regards to future fruitfulness.The early Church had bound their hearts to Jesus in love and devotion to a singular purpose; to join in what the Father was doing.The tools given to us in Scripture are for living intentionally, living circumspectly, and living introspectively. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/podcasts This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris explores the root causes of addiction. Topics discussed: Explore that the root cause of addiction is actually isolation.The community of faith and grace can be the community of healing for the addict.We were made for community Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/blog/f/what-is-the-opposite-of-addiction-it-may-not-be-what-you-think This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Christopher begins to conclude his "Your Heart" series with part 1 of Guard Your Heart. Topics discussed: Big idea: if you can change what someone thinks, it affects their beliefs, their actions, and ultimately their lives. This message is about the importance of guarding who or what is planting ideas in the seat of your inward person, in your heart and mind. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/partnership This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris talks about the spiritual fruitfulness that occurs in the life of a believer in Christ when they are realize that God is at work to make us more Christlike, and the believer joins in the effort. Topics discussed: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are at work to cultivate a Christ-likeness in the life of the believer.Our role is to join God in His work.The very intent and scope of prayer that is pleasing to and answered by God is prayer focused on joining God in what He is doing. It is the life of prayer that brings about intimacy with Christ and the produce of spiritial fruits that result. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4cast.zencast.website/episodes/your-heart-series-prepare-your-heart-part-1https://l4cast.zencast.website/episodes/your-heart-series-prepare-your-heart-part-2https://l4ministries.org This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris continues the Your Heart series and concludes the message, "Prepare Your Heart" based on Jesus' parable of the Sower and the Seed. in this sermon, Pastor Chris discusses how pride plays a vital role in the hardening and cluttering of our inward lives. In thei sermon, two final types of hearts are discussed: Topics discussed: The Cluttered Heart, where the Good is the enemy of the Great that God has for His children.The Prepared Heart, where there is good soild for the Seed of God's word to be planted deep and multiply. Links mentioned in this episode: *https://l4ministries.org/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris discusses the process of preparation that happens to prepare our hearts to receive God's implanted word. Based on Jesus' parable of the Sower and the Seed, Part 1 deals with: Topics discussed: The Heart that is hardened by pride, decribed as the hard soil that the Word of God doesnt pentrate, and the enemy of our soul comes and takes the word away.The Heart that is softened a little, but the fear of man and wanting to please others robs the Word from ever taking root. Links mentioned in this episode: *https://l4ministries.org/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Christoher lead prayers through three passages of Scripture regarding the anxious soul. Topics discussed: Phil 4:6-9: Be Anxious for Nothing, for the Person of Peace is with you.Psalm 91: Dwell and Abide in security and peace.Psalm 121: Your strength does come from you or any other thing. You are strong in the Lord Who preserves your soul. Links mentioned in this episode: **https://l4ministries.org This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris announces open enrollment for the Qadash program, classes starting Oct 5th, 2022. Topics discussed: What is "Qadash" and what does it mean?Who should consider the Qadash Program?What should I expect?Where can I enroll? Links mentioned in this episode: https://L4Ministries.org/Enroll This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris preaches a message in his home church, Bridgeway Community, sharing what God is teaching him about the power of waiting upon the Lord. Topics discussed: We will look at three things regarding Waiting upon the Lord from the life of Elijah: Awakens to the presence of JehovahProduces dependence upon God Resets, refreshes, and refills by the Holy Spirit Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/services https://www.amazon.com/Life-Elijah-Arthur-W-Pink/dp/1982696508 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris looks at the first century church of Antioch and asks, "What made Antioch such an influential, multicultural, multi-generational, generous, sensitive, and missions-minded Church?" Topics discussed: The Christians at Anitoch were powerfully influenece in their generation because they: Believed that God still spoke through prophectic gifts, and were quick to respond to prophecy;Believed that they lived in the constant presence of Jesus and sought intimacy with God by the Holy Spirit;and through the Word and the Spirit combined, the Church experienced a spiritually rich and fruitful culture. Pastor Chris talks about how this type of culture produces the Moses's and Apostle Paul's of their generation. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/connect/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPWDjZX8uzabntywFML00Bg This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week's podcast is a recording of Pastor Chris' message, preached at Life Foursquare Church in Yreka, CA, on July 17th, 2022. The message was titled, "The Ministry of the Holy Spirit during Transitions", ministering to the body after the announced retirement of their senior pastors of 26 years, Jim and Wendy Jacobsen. Little did we know that McKinney Fire would erupt several weeks later; at of Aug 1st, the fire burned 57,000 acres, destroyed over a hundred structures, killed two people, and is threatening the town of Yreka which is under evacuation orders at the time of this publication. Our hearts and prayers go out to them. Topics discussed: Pastor Chris related his journey through transitions and trial, and the faithfulness of God, and how God used those difficult times as seasons of refocus, refilling, recommissioning, retooling, and a re-sending out.In a world that is always changing, our confidence is in an unchanging God.The Holy Spirit continues to minister in the prophetic, empowering us in our intimacy with Jesus, and through the trials and storms develops in our midst a rich, fruitful culture. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/connect/http://www.lifefoursquare.com/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris continues the discussion about addiction cycles, and how the man or woman of God can break free of the generational curses and strondholds of how we think about, process, and medicate pain. Topics discussed: Our sexual addictions are not just an integrity issue, but an identity issue.We pass on our spiritual DNA to those we lead, including our children and those we mentor. We pick up, and pass along, pain and how to cope with it without really ever recognizing we are doing that.These generational connections and weaknesses stop with the generation who drags it into the light of Christ and experiences His power to break the chains of bondage and addiction. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.org/https://youtu.be/X1oumNhVBd8 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris discusses the topic of identity politics and how destructive it is to growth in our culture. Topics discussed: When ideas and opinions become our identity, we can no longer have those ideals questions without it offending us; opposing ideas become a threat to our integrity.This is not only dagerous in society, but in the Church becomes devastating because we reinterpret God as affirming our self-made identities.Tranformative and lasting change is only possible in having the difficult and loving conversations. Links mentioned in this episode: www.L4Ministries.org/connect/ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastor Chris and Pastor Nate cover Christian Discipleship and how to develop a process of discipleship in the digital space..... Topics discussed: Details the "Mentorship Constellation" in digital space.Details the three major elements of discipleship, Learning, Serving, and Community.How Leadership and Obediance tie all the aspects of Christian Discipleship together. Links mentioned in this episode: wierdworkswonders@gmail.comhttp://wierdworkswonders.wordpress.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Pastors Chris and Nate Officer discuss the development of Christian leadership starting from an early age, all the way through formative education and experiences, and finishes with what led Nate to a focus on Christian discipleship in a digital world. Here is a link to practical help for digital discipleship in the form of live-streaming services. I wanted to have a list of things but this one seems to have a good take on the whole process. https://www.adorama.com/alc/live-streaming-equipment-list-how-to-create-your-ideal-setup/ Links mentioned in this episode: https://wierdworkswonders.wordpress.com/about/ wierdworkswonders@gmail.com This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week Pastor Chris looks back on the church of WW2 Germany and asks the question, "Is tolerance of evil the way to unity, or are we setting the stage for the next great evil of our time?" Topics discussed: Defines Biblical Christian theology as always Christ-centered. Take Christ out of the center, and it is no longer Christian.Condition someone's thoughts, and you condition their beliefs. Change the way someone thinks, and you change their actions.Science and political-correctness are the gods of our age, the social warriors our heros, and these have taken center-stage in our lives and in the Church. Links mentioned in this episode: https://l4ministries.orghttps://l4ministries.org/blog/f/a-tolerant-people---part-2-of-3 This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm