Shoal Creek Priceville Podcast

The Perfect | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

What happens when the religious systems we rely on to get close to God prove to be "weak and useless" in actually saving us from our sins? This sermon uses the vivid analogy of a radiologist versus an orthopedic surgeon to explain why the law can diagnose our spiritual brokenness but only a "perfect" high priest can provide the actual cure. By examining the mysterious order of Melchizedek, we discover why Jesus’ priesthood is superior to any earthly system, grounded in an indestructible life and a permanent, divine promise. Ultimately, listeners are challenged to trade the exhausting cycle of religious "good works" for an intimate relationship with the one who has already fulfilled every requirement of the law on our behalf.

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Special Guest | Sunday's Sermon | George Whitten

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:21:16 -0600

What if the most significant spiritual moments in your life aren't found on a mountaintop, but in the middle of a mundane, inconvenient task you initially didn't want to do? Following a reading of classic passages on discipleship and comfort, Brother George Whitten shares reflections from fifty years of ministry on the practical steps required to truly follow Jesus through intentional, daily movement. He explores the essential roles of Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, illustrating through powerful personal stories how God’s guidance often comes in the form of "prodding" or "hooking" us through life’s deep, dark valleys. This message ultimately examines the cost of obedience and the profound security of knowing that, whether facing enemies or navigating a chaotic world, the Shepherd always has His followers' backs.

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The Fall of Man | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

If the origin of all human suffering and conflict can be traced back to a single pivotal moment, how does that change the way we view our current struggles? Bro. Mahlon dives into the master strategy of deception, uncovering how the adversary twists the Word of God to create doubt and encourages us to become the "gods" of our own lives. We explore the common human tendency to play the "blame game" or hide from conviction, while learning that God’s discipline is a necessary act of mercy designed to keep us from spiritual death. Finally, the lesson highlights the hope found within the consequences, revealing how the shedding of innocent blood was required from the very beginning to provide a way for humanity to be restored.

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Natural vs Spiritual Man | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 -0600

How is it possible for two people to read the exact same Bible passage yet come away with radically different understandings of its truth? Using the historical discovery of the Rosetta Stone as a metaphor, this message explains why the scriptures can remain "spiritual hieroglyphics" to the world while appearing as life-changing wisdom to those with a spiritual perspective. Bro. Mahlon explores the profound role of the Holy Spirit as the only "translator" capable of revealing the mind of God and uncovering mysteries that even the most powerful rulers of the ancient world failed to grasp. Listeners will be challenged to examine their own "worldview" and consider whether their understanding of faith is built on human logic or the transforming power of divine grace.

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Worship and the Holy Spirit | Selected Sermon | Chris Capasse

Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

What does it truly mean to depend on a person we cannot see, and how does that shift our entire approach to the way we praise God? Following a deep dive into a famous encounter at a well, this message explores the Holy Spirit’s role as the essential "vitality" and "breath" that must animate every righteous act of worship. The teaching examines why true Christian worship is impossible without a conscious dependency on the Spirit, comparing this spiritual necessity to our physical reliance on oxygen to speak and breathe. Ultimately, listeners are invited to embrace a cyclical pattern of faith that moves from marveling at God's holiness to being sent out into the world with a transformed and joyful testimony.

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Now That's a Sermon | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Why would the creator of the universe purposely choose the "foolish" things of this world to confound the wise and powerful? Following a historical look at the early church's defense against Roman misconceptions, Bro. Mahlon contrasts the fleeting nature of human philosophy with the unchanging power of the gospel,,. He explores why the message of the cross was considered a scandalous "stumbling block" to some and utter "moronic" foolishness to others, yet remains the only true source of spiritual strength. By examining the vital shift from human pride to divine humility, this message challenges listeners to anchor their identity in God’s calling rather than the ever-shifting wisdom of modern culture.

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Lust | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

How do we navigate a culture where the lines between genuine love and destructive lust have become dangerously blurred, threatening the very core of our spiritual and family lives? Following the reading of a somber biblical account, this message explores the radical distinction between selfless love and the "stolen life" that results from yielding to selfish desires. Bro. Mahlon examines the impact of modern cultural revolutions and provide a direct look at the sobering reality of addiction and adultery even within the modern church. Ultimately, listeners are challenged to adopt a strategy of fleeing temptation by seeking honest accountability and starving the flesh through a deeper, more intimate pursuit of Jesus Christ.

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Don't be a Moron | Sunday Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Why would the creator of the universe purposely choose the "foolish" things of this world to confound the wise and powerful? Following a historical look at the early church's defense against Roman misconceptions, Bro. Mahlon LeCroix contrasts the fleeting nature of human philosophy with the unchanging power of the gospel,,. He explores why the message of the cross was considered a scandalous "stumbling block" to some and utter "moronic" foolishness to others, yet remains the only true source of spiritual strength. By examining the vital shift from human pride to divine humility, this message challenges listeners to anchor their identity in God’s calling rather than the ever-shifting wisdom of modern culture.

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Why Even Bother? | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Why do we truly need the local church in an age where religious affiliation is rapidly declining and personal, "do-it-yourself" spirituality is on the rise? This message explores the church’s identity as a spiritual household, contrasting the deep commitment and encouragement found in a family with the passive "theater" model that often dominates modern worship experiences. The teaching further examines how the church acts as a vital pillar of truth, designed to uphold the central message of the Gospel and protect believers from the spiritual dangers of isolation. Ultimately, the speaker concludes that we are fundamentally stronger together, revealing why the community of faith remains an essential provision for our spiritual survival and maturity.

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Division | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

How can a community protect itself from a "spiritual infection" before a minor disagreement turns into a life-threatening divide? Drawing on the historical resilience of Abraham Lincoln, this episode explores how internal factions can undermine even the most dedicated groups and why a "house divided" is destined to fail. Pastor Mahlon LeCroix highlights the critical distinction between harmless personal preferences—like music or attire—and the essential doctrinal unity required to remain a beacon of light. By shifting the focus away from human personalities and back to the foundational power of the gospel, the message provides a roadmap for maintaining a healthy and united body of believers.

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Names of God | Selected Sermon | Steadman Livingston

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever felt that the "wrong side" was winning, leaving you to wonder where true justice can be found in a broken world? Bro. Steadman explores the powerful name Jehovah Tsidkenu (Sid Canoe), diving into the historical context of a nation on the brink of collapse and the stark contrast between human failure and divine promise. We examine how God provides a path for restoration by dealing directly with the "twisting" nature of sin by offering a righteousness that is found in a person rather than a list of rules. Finally, the teaching offers three practical actions—to confess, trust, and stand—allowing us to find peace even when our current circumstances feel completely unfair. This message was originally preached Wednesday, September 15th, 2021.

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Guest Speaker | Sunday's Sermon | Dr. Craig Carlisle

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Have you ever noticed how your memory can hold onto trivial details while letting the most significant spiritual milestones slip through like a sieve? Following the reading of Deuteronomy 8, Guest Speaker Dr. Craig Carlisle delves into the danger of "spiritual amnesia," explaining how a lack of obedience can lead believers to live as if they no longer need God’s presence. He outlines a framework for maintaining a "spiritual recall" that involves choosing humility over arrogance and recognizing every success as a gift of divine grace rather than personal brilliance. This message ultimately challenges listeners to overcome the subtle traps of pride and instead leave a "well-lit path" of faith for future generations to follow. Dr. Craig Carlisle is the current Director of Missions for the Etowah Baptist Association in North Alabama, and just recently finished serving his term as the Alabama Baptist State Convention’s President. www.shoalcreekbaptist.org

Parable of the Soils | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In today’s message, Bro. Mahlon reminds us that the strength of our faith is often tested by the environment in which it grows. As we navigate the "worries of the world" and the "deceitfulness of riches," we must ask: what kind of soil is our heart truly made of, and will it allow the word of God to take deep root or will it be choked out by the pressures of life? Drawing from the Parable of the Soils in Mark's Gospel, we examine why some spiritual seeds bounce off a "hard heart" while others wither away under the "scorching sun" of affliction and persecution. Today’s discussion challenges us to move beyond mere "lip service" and cultivate the good soil necessary to bear a miraculous harvest that is thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times what was sown. This sermon was originally preached Sunday, March 22nd 2020 – the first Sunday when COVID-19 forced our world to socially distance in public spaces.

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Who Are You Really? | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:03:39 -0600

How can we learn to overlook the flaws in our own communities just as easily as we forgive the failures of biblical heroes like King David? This episode explores the striking parallels between David’s "royal disaster" of a life and the messy reality of the Corinthian church, emphasizing that our true identity is found in Christ rather than our outward mistakes. Pastor Mahlon LeCroix breaks down the foundational truths of a believer's standing, illustrating the vital difference between merely receiving mercy for our faults and the overwhelming gift of unmerited grace. By examining the promise that God is the faithful author and perfecter of our faith, this message offers hope that He will continue His transforming work in every person until His purposes are complete.

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Resurrection and the Life | Selected Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:01:39 -0600

We often find ourselves waiting in the darkness of a crisis, wondering why the God who loves us seems to be taking his time to answer our desperate prayers. In the Gospel of John, we see this tension play out as Jesus intentionally delays his arrival while his dear friend Lazarus is fighting for his last breath. As we walk through Martha’s grief, we must grapple with a difficult question: how can we believe that a Savior is truly "the Resurrection and the Life" when he allows the "stink" of death to enter our lives first? Today, we explore how Jesus is not just a provider of miracles, but is himself the ultimate hope who sympathizes with our deepest weaknesses.

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What's a Corinthian? | Sunday's Sermon | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

How can a church known for its significant internal struggles and cultural compromises still be referred to as a holy community of "saints"? Sunday’s sermon introduces Bro. Mahlon’s new study of 1 Corinthians, explaining why he advocate for preaching straight through biblical books to tackle the difficult and messy subjects life throws our way. Today we’ll journey into the history of ancient Corinth, a wealthy trade hub and cultural melting pot famously known as the "Sin City" of its time. By examining the Apostle Paul's authoritative greeting in the first three verses, the message reveals a powerful reminder that God's grace and peace are available even when a church feels in complete disarray.

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Alive in Me | Holy Week | Steadman Livingston

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

The final episode of the Holy Week series, "Alive in Me," highlights that the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, providing the necessary power over sin and death. Drawing from the teachings of the apostle Paul, the speaker emphasizes that without the resurrection, faith would be worthless and believers would remain in their sins. However, because Christ has risen, the same power that brought Him back to life now dwells within believers through the gift of the Holy Spirit. This spiritual reality is intended to be a driving force that motivates disciples to live for Jesus and share His love with others in both word and deed.

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Punished for Me | Holy Week | Steadman Livingston

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this fourth episode of the Holy Week series, Bro. Steadman shifts our focus to how Jesus was willingly punished and crucified to reconcile humanity with a holy God. The sources describe the intense physical agony Jesus endured, including a brutal beating that left his skin ripped and bones exposed before he was forced to carry a heavy wooden cross to the "place of the skull". Drawing on the prophecy of Isaiah, the message explains that the Messiah stepped into human sin and was wounded so that others might be healed. Ultimately, this sacrifice is presented as "good news"because Jesus took the punishment that humans deserved, providing the only way for people to be restored to their Heavenly Father.

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Accused for Me | Holy Week | Steadman Livingston

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Bro. Steadman discusses that Jesus was accused of crimes He did not commit, ultimately taking the place of the criminal Barabbas to be crucified. This sacrifice was necessitatedby human sinfulness, which led Jesus to stand before Pilate and endure the punishment that you and I rightfully deserved. Individuals often react to their own sinfulness through defensiveness, indifference, or the realization that they—like Barabbas—have been spared from the guilt they deserved. By taking on these accusations, Jesus offers freedom from shame and the joy of reconciliation with the Heavenly Father.

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Forsaken for Me | Holy Week | Steadman Livingston

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus experienced intense human emotions such as grief, anxiety, and loneliness while preparing to fulfill God's will. Although Jesus petitioned for his suffering to pass, he was met with divine silence and was ultimately forsaken by the Father during this somber moment. This obedience was driven by the sinfulness of humanity, as Jesus took on this abandonment to reconcile people with their Heavenly Father. Ultimately, because Jesus was forsaken, believers are offered the hope and assurance that God will never forsake them, no matter how dark their lives become.

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Betrayed by Me | Holy Week | Steadman Livingston

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This first episode on the Holy Week series, Bro. Steadman Livingston explores the theme of betrayal by drawing parallels between biblical figures like Judas and Peter and the experiences of modern believers. He explains that Judas’s betrayal was rooted in unmet expectations and a transactional "deal" with Jesus, a behavior reflected today when individuals serve God only as long as He fulfills their specific desires. He highlights that everyone has failed or betrayed Jesus in some way, noting that even the highly regarded Peter denied knowing Him during His time of need. Despite these failures, the episode emphasizes hope through the belief that Christ died for sinners and that human imperfection is what ultimately draws Jesus toward humanity.

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Dispensational Premillennialism | End Times Study | Mahlon LeCroix

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon examines Dispensational Premillennialism, a prominent modern view that insists on a strictly literal interpretation of biblical prophecy and divides history into distinct "dispensations" or ages. We explore the belief in an eternal distinction between Israel and the Church, featuring a secret Rapture that removes believers before a seven-year Tribulation involving the Antichrist and the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. The discussion concludes with Christ’s physical return to establish a literal 1,000-year kingdom on Earth, fulfilling Old Testament promises to Israel before the final Great White Throne Judgment.

Not Broadcasted – Historic Premillennialism (due to tech errors): Links for further study include:

Understanding Historic Premillennialism with Craig Blomberg

Historic Premillennialism | With Dr. Michael Shultz.

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Postmillennialism | End Times Study | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores Post-millennialism, a theological view distinguished by its radical optimism and the belief that the Gospel is successfully overcoming darkness to establish a "Golden Age" on Earth. Bro. Mahlon will also delve into the partial preterist perspective, which argues that the Great Tribulation was not a future event to be feared but actually occurred in A.D. 70 with the destruction of the Jewish Temple,. Finally, the discussion examines how the Church is called to rule physically on Earth while Satan remains bound, leading toward a single, climactic event where Christ returns for the final resurrection and judgment.

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Amillennialism | End Times Study | Mahlon LeCroix

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores Amillennialism, clarifying that while the name suggests "no millennium," proponents actually believe the 1,000-year reign is a spiritual reality occurring now between Christ's resurrection and his second coming. The teaching details how this view sees Satan as currently bound—restricting his ability to deceive the nations—and interprets the "first resurrection" as the moment a believer dies and begins reigning with Christ in heaven. Finally, the speaker explains that Amillennialists treat the Book of Revelation as symbolic apocalyptic literature and expect a single, climactic return of Christ that triggers the final resurrection and judgment simultaneously.

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Vocabulary, Interpretations, and Views | End Times Study | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro, Mahlon establishes a foundational vocabulary for eschatology, defining essential concepts like the Church Age, the Millennium, and the Rapture while explaining the symbolic nature of apocalyptic literature. It introduces four primary interpretive lenses—Futurist, Historicist, Idealist, and Preterist—to demonstrate how different presuppositions fundamentally shape one's reading of the Book of Revelation. The teaching concludes by providing a brief overview of the four prominent millennial views, including Amillennialism, Post-millennialism, and both Historical and Dispensational Premillennialism, which will be explored in greater detail in future sessions.

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End Times Foundations | End Times Study | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores why historical attempts to predict the end of the world have consistently failed, emphasizing that scripture explicitly states only the Father knows the specific times or seasons of Christ's return. Rather than seeking a chronological roadmap, we are encouraged to view the "last days" as the entire period since the resurrection and to fix our eyes on Christ as the Alpha and Omega who remains in total control. Ultimately, the study of eschatology serves as a call to mission, urging believers to remain faithful and diligent in their work because the Master will return unexpectedly, "like a thief in the night".

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Patience | Christian Living | Mahlon LeCroix

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores the spiritual necessity of patience during life's trials, defining it as having a "long fuse" fueled by the absolute certainty of Christ's return. Drawing from James 5, the discussion challenges listeners to transform "waiting seasons" into "preparation seasons" by actively readying their lives for God's work, much like a farmer tending his fields. Finally, the message highlights the importance of strengthening the heart and avoiding the temptation to grumble, pointing toward the ultimate hope of a future where every tear is wiped away.

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Sabbath | Christian Living | Chris Capasse

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Chris explores the biblical concept of the Sabbath, defining it as an intentional act of ceasing labor to cultivate a deeper reliance on God's provision. Drawing from Matthew 12 and the Hebrew concept of hesed, the discussion reveals how Jesus, as the Lord of the Sabbath, prioritizes mercy and relationship over rigid religious legalism. Finally, listeners are invited to find a healthy balance between service and rest, shifting from a restless "pursuit of happiness" to a life of simply "being" in the presence of God.

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Tongue Ablazed | Christian Living | Mahlon LeCroix

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon examines the immense power of the human tongue through James 3, exploring how this small muscle acts as a "rudder" to steer the entire course of a believer's life. By analyzing six biblical illustrations—including bits, forest fires, and untamable animals—the discussion highlights the tongue's capacity to both destroy reputations and delight others through wise and gracious speech. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that because the mouth speaks from the "abundance of the heart," consistent and wholesome talk serves as the primary evidence of a life truly transformed by Christ.

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Faith and Finances | Christian Living | Steadman Livingston

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Steadman explores the critical difference between worldly and spiritual financial freedom, emphasizing that true liberty comes from bending money to God's will rather than allowing it to dictate one's life. Listeners will learn to identify common deceptions of wealth, specifically the false impressions of physical security and the empty promise of lasting happiness. Finally, the discussion offers biblical strategies for overcoming financial worry—including gratitude, prayer, and trusting in God as the ultimate Provider—to ensure money remains a stewardship tool for God’s purposes rather than a source of anxiety.

For more financial messages, check out Bro. Steadman’s Faith and Finance Playlist

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The Meaning of Life | Christian Living | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores the Apostle Paul’s profound conviction in Philippians 1 that true meaning is found solely in a life centered on Jesus Christ, famously declaring that "to live is Christ and to die is gain". The discussion highlights how worldly pursuits—such as money, health, and family—are easily lost or robbed by death, whereas a Christ-centered perspective allows for joy even during severe suffering and imprisonment. Listeners are challenged to examine their own lives for the internal and external evidence of faith, focusing on "fruitful labor" for others and the assurance that death has lost its sting through the victory of Jesus.

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Personal Ministry | Saved and Now What | Mahlon LeCroix

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro. Mahlon explores Acts 9:32–43 to argue that the church is a body where every member is called to active service rather than a theater for spectators. Drawing from the examples of Peter and Tabitha, he outlines three essential requirements for effective personal ministry: being active in seeking opportunities, remaining available despite a busy schedule, and finding simple, practicalways to meet needs. The message concludes with a challenge to "get busy living for Christ and get busy dying to self," emphasizing that consistent personal ministry is the primary way to see others turned toward the Lord.

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Philemon and Forgiveness | Saved and Now What | Mahlon LeCroix

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

From a sermon titled "Philemon 2," Bro. Malon examines the final verses of the Book of Philemon, focusing on the transformative power of the gospel in the relationships between Paul, Philemon, and the runaway slave Onesimus. He outlines four biblical appeals for believers: extending radical forgiveness to those who have wronged them, encouraging new Christians, finding freedom in Christ's payment of our debts, and surrendering one's will to God. Finally, the message emphasizes that true discipleship requires "dying to self" and challenges listeners to reflect on what their faith actually costs them in their daily pursuit of Christ. Today's message is also a real-world scenario that testifies to how a growing faith in Christ aught to be portrayed and lived out.

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A True Church | Saved and Now What | Mahlon LeCroix

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Based on Acts 2:42–47, Bro. Mahlon explores the biblical blueprint of the early church to define the authentic nature of a congregation. The message emphasizes four foundational pillars of devotion—the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer—stressing that active participation is a responsibility shared by all believers rather than just church leaders. He asserts that a church committed to these disciplines will experience powerful biblical results, including a sense of awe.

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Ruth and Redemption | Saved and Now What | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro Mahlon concludes a study on the Book of Ruth by focusing on Boaz’s legal redemption of Naomi’s family land and his marriage to Ruth. The pastor contrasts Boaz’s faith with the worldly pragmatism of an unnamed kinsman and highlights how God restores Naomi from her state of bitterness through the birth of her grandson, Obed. The message ultimately frames the story's genealogy as an "end-credit scene" that points beyond King David to the ultimate hope found in the lineage of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This message is included this week to show how a real-world scenario points to the beauty of God’s redemptive power in a sinner’s life and how it puts believers on a track towards discipleship.

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Salvation | Saved and Now What | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Bro Mahlon examines the 4th Article of the Baptist Faith and Message, defining salvation as the "redemption of the whole man" that is offered freely to every person regardless of their background. The lesson breaks down the redemptive process into four distinct stages: 1) Regeneration as the initial act of God's grace

2) Justification through the penal substitutionary atonement of Christ

3) Sanctification as the lifelong "grind" of spiritual growth

4) And glorification as the final state of perfection.

Central to this doctrine is the requirement of grace, faith, and repentance, asserting that true salvation must result in a "change of heart" that moves a believer from being a "babe in Christ" toward spiritual maturity.

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Unity Through Humility | Power of the Cross | Mahlon LeCroix

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This sermon contends that authentic unity in the church is only achievable through humility, which is defined as thinking of yourself less rather than thinking less of yourself. Bro. Mahlon highlights how shared spiritual benefits—like encouragement, love, and compassion—should drive believers toward the single purpose of glorifying Jesus, while warning that individual pride is the "mother hen" from which all other sins and divisions are hatched. Ultimately, the example of Jesus Christ as a bondservant illustrates that no personal preference or "empty conceit" is worth breaking the fellowship that He suffered and died to build.

Living by Faith | Power of the Cross | Steadman Livingston

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This sermon explores the “Saint’s Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11, demonstrating how Old Testament figures serve as relatable examples for instructing believers on how to live by faith. It details how Moses overcame a past marked by murder, Gideon conquered paralyzing fear through divine strength, and Abraham moved beyond doubt to trust in God’s miraculous promises. Br. Steadman (Associate Pastor) concludes by drawing a parallel between Abraham’s sacrifice and Christ’s crucifixion, emphasizing that God accepts people in their brokenness and justifies them through faith in Jesus' atoning blood.

This is Serious | Power of the Cross | Mahlon LeCroix

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This sermon explores the superiority of the New Covenant by using the analogy of "shoelaces" to weave together theological proofs such as Jesus' eternal priesthood and His once-and-for-all sacrifice. Bro Mahlon emphasizes the legal necessity of Christ's death, explaining that the Greek word for "covenant" functions like a last will and testament that only becomes valid once the testator has died to release the promised eternal inheritance. Finally, he warns of an inevitable appointment with judgment for all people, while offering hope in the promise that Christ will return a second time for the salvation of those who eagerly await Him.

Man of Sorrows | Power of the Cross | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This sermon examines Jesus as the “Man of Sorrows” in the Garden of Gethsemane, detailing His intense emotional and physical agony as He prepared to bear the “cup” of God’s wrath on behalf of humanity. Bro. Mahlon explores the spiritual battle within this final temptation, contrasting Jesus’ unwavering submission to the Father’s will through fervent prayer with the weakness of His disciples who failed to remain alert. Ultimately, the text illustrates how Christ’s dual nature as fully God and fully man enabled Him to absorb the destructive force of sin and disarm death by "burying its shaft in His own heart".

Conquered | Power of the Cross | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:00:00 -0600

This sermon reframes the birth of Jesus as a strategic invasion into hostile territory intended to disarm the "Prince and Power of the Air" and reclaim humanity from spiritual slavery. Drawing on the analogy of The Matrix, Bro. Mahlon explains how Jesus, the "Stronger Man," entered the "strong man’s house" to expose Satan’s lies and rescue believers as His "plunder" or "bondservants". He concludes with a call to live an "abundant life" by refusing to let the enemy steal spiritual fruit through sin and addiction while awaiting the final resolution of the spiritual war.

Glory of the Cross | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Glory in the Cross | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Preached by Bro Mahlon, he took time to describe the critical point of the cross for man’s salvation. Originally preached in his series titled Be Amazed from the gospel of Mark, our faith demands the necessity of the cross in order that a punishment is handled according to our sin: whether through our own death separated from God or in Christ’s death on the cross for sinners whose confession we hold fast to in faith.

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Creation | Glory of God | Chris Capasse

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Creation | Glory of God | Chris Capasse

Preached by Bro. Chris, this sermon studies a passage from the book of Romans that contrasts the consequences between those who revel in the charitable grace of God and those who suppress Him from their life. Originally preached in his series titled Worship Leaders, this episode celebrates God’s handywork in creation that points all our attention ultimately to Him if we are willing to confess it.

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Pentecost | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Pentecost | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Preached by Bro Mahlon, we turn to the book of Acts, which follows the gospels in the New Testament. He shines light on the nature of Pentecost and the work the Holy Spirit at this pivotal point in the formation of the church following Christ’s ascension. Originally preached in his series titled Acts: The Church Unleashed, this episode considers the third person of the Trinity, The Holy Spirit,and His power poured out on God’s people.

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Authority Over All | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Authority over All | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Preached by Bro Mahlon, jump into the gospel of Mark and consider the dialogue between Jesus Himself and Jewish Leaders of His day. Originally preached in his series titled Be Amazed, Bro. Mahlon shares an important truth about the reality of God manifested in the person of Jesus – His authority over all.

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Who is God? | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0600

Who is God? | Glory of God | Mahlon LeCroix

Preached by Bro Mahlon, dive into the study of God or what is called theology. Originally preached in his series on the Baptist Faith and Message, Bro. Mahlon completes a birds-eye view on the doctrine of God.

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Bonus: Bloopers | Twelve

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:01:00 -0600

And now for something completely different: Twelve Bonus Material featuring a bloopers reel. We hope you've enjoyed this study on the 12 Disciples or if you haven't listened yet, we invite you to jump in to any episode that is sure to serve your walk with Christ. Just as these 12 men walked with Jesus 2000 years ago..

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Peter | The Twelve

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

Welcome to The Twelve, a podcast that examines the lives of the twelve disciples of Jesus. Each episode will highlight one ordinary man and how his relationship with Christ began and evolved over the course of Jesus’ ministry, and what takeaways we can glean from that experience in the 21st Century.

Today’s episode focuses on PETER.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Andrew | The Twelve

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on ANDREW.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

James | The Twelve

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on JAMES.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

John | The Twelve

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on JOHN.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Philip | The Twelve

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:47:08 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on PHILIP.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Batholomew (Nathaniel) | The Twelve

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:46:25 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on BARTHOLOMEW (NATHANIEL).

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Matthew | Twelve Podcast

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:45:04 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on MATTHEW.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Thomas | Twelve Podcast

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:44:11 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on THOMAS.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

James son of Alphaeus | The Twelve

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:43:19 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on JAMES son of Alphaeus.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Simon the Zealot | The Twelve

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:51:08 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on SIMON the zealot.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Judas son of James | The Twelve

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:50:05 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on JUDAS son of JAMES

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Judas Iscariot | The Twelve

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:48:01 -0600

Today’s episode focuses on JUDAS ISCARIOT.

Led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Hosted by Bro. Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor)

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Sources

John MacArthur, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002).
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000).
Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992).
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000).
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992).
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985).
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven L. Cox, “Peter,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003).
Matthew Henry, Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged in One Volume (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996).
Jason Gish, “Peter the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
James Shaddix and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in 2 Peter, Jude (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2018), 2 Pe 3:18.

Introduction | The Twelve

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:37:12 -0600

Welcome to The Twelve, a podcast that examines the lives of the 12 Disciples of Jesus. Each episode will highlight one ordinary man and how his relationship with Christ began and evolved over the course of Jesus’ ministry, and what takeaways we can glean from that experience in the 21st Century.

Today’s episode INTRODUCES our entire Twelve study.

Hosted by Bro Chris Capasse (Worship and Media Pastor) and led by Bro. Steadman Livingston (Associate Pastor).

Song

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Primary Resource

MacArthur, John, Twelve Ordinary Men (Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group, 2002)

Further Readings (Entire Twelve Podcast)

Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, “Judas Iscariot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Craig Blomberg, Matthew, vol. 22, The New American Commentary (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992), 407.
Edwin A. Blum, “John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 293
Gerald Cowen, “Judas,” in Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, ed. Chad Brand et al. (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), 959.
Kenneth O. Gangel, John, vol. 4, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000), 265.
John T. Lowe, “Simon the Zealot,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Dan Nässelqvist, “John the Apostle,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016).
Steven M. Sheeley, “Judas Iscariot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000), 748.
Scott Spencer, “Zeal, Zealot,” in Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible, ed. David Noel Freedman, Allen C. Myers, and Astrid B. Beck (Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 2000), 1409
Elmer Towns, “The Gospel of John: Believe and Live” (Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2022), 142.
Warren W. Wiersbe, Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the New Testament (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1992), 214