Light of the Word is the teaching ministry of Pastor Steve Mays. Steve has been teaching the Bible for over 35 years. Each day he continues to equip people to live Christ-centered lives by sharing the principles found in God’s Word. http://lightoftheword.org 2009 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 16:32:43 -0700 lotwpodcast@gmail.com Fri, 1 Jun 2012 02:00:00 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com The teaching ministry of Pastor Steve Mays. Light of the Word is the teaching ministry of Pastor Steve Mays. Steve has been teaching the Bible for over 35 years. Each day he continues to equip people to live Christ-centered lives by sharing the principles found in God’s Word. Steve Mays Light of the Word Ministry lotwpodcast@gmail.com Steve Mays, Bible teaching, Light of the Word, Calvary Chapel, Calvary Chapel South Bay clean no http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/LOTWpodpic-small.jpg http://lightoftheword.org The teaching ministry of Pastor Steve Mays 144 144 When tragedy strikes, we can easily lose sight of God because we're focused on the situation. Some even check out of their faith completely. So as Pastor Steve continues his series on "How To Survive" the storms of life, he shares why disastrous moments are the times we need to draw closer to God. Steve shows that real faith will help us through difficulty, making us thankful, lovable and trusting. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120518.mp3 FE7064DA-363A-4935-BBF7-FD58EB82A031 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. From the series, "How to Survive" When tragedy strikes, we can easily lose sight of God because we're focused on the situation. Some even check out of their faith completely. So as Pastor Steve continues his series on "How To Survive" the storms of life, he shares why disastrous moments are the times we need to draw closer to God. Steve shows that real faith will help us through difficulty, making us thankful, lovable and trusting. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, how to survive, disaster preparedness clean no Concrete is the building block of our modern society. Without it, we wouldn't have cities, buildings, and highways. Likewise, God is the building block for the Christian life. Without Him, our lives would be weak and unstable. But with the Lord as our foundation, we can weather the storms and withstand the disasters. And today as Pastor Steve continues his series called "How To Survive", he shares God’s power, purpose, and plan for us. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120517.mp3 C598F582-1412-4776-833D-3D6EAD1FB7A3 Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Matthew 7:20-29. From the series, "How to Survive" Concrete is the building block of our modern society. Without it, we wouldn't have cities, buildings, and highways. Likewise, God is the building block for the Christian life. Without Him, our lives would be weak and unstable. But with the Lord as our foundation, we can weather the storms and withstand the disasters. And today as Pastor Steve continues his series called "How To Survive", he shares God’s power, purpose, and plan for us. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, how to survive, disaster preparedness clean no Throughout the Scriptures, the Lord is referred to as a rock, a firm foundation for us to build our lives on. But sadly, too many choose to build on the shifting sand of money, power, and self-satisfaction. But what happens when the stocks fall, the job is lost, and we can no longer get what we want? Today, Pastor Steve Mays takes us deeper into his series on "How To Survive". There he challenges us to test our foundation. Is it solid? Will it still be there for us when troubles come? If our foundation is the Lord, the answer is yes. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120516.mp3 8FEE4633-CF7C-4863-9722-F4199FE02404 Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Matthew 7:20-29. From the series, "How to Survive" Throughout the Scriptures, the Lord is referred to as a rock, a firm foundation for us to build our lives on. But sadly, too many choose to build on the shifting sand of money, power, and self-satisfaction. But what happens when the stocks fall, the job is lost, and we can no longer get what we want? Today, Pastor Steve Mays takes us deeper into his series on "How To Survive". There he challenges us to test our foundation. Is it solid? Will it still be there for us when troubles come? If our foundation is the Lord, the answer is yes. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, how to survive, disaster preparedness clean no Earthquakes, tsunamis, terrorist attacks. How do we prepare for such events? And what should we do if, and when, tragedy strikes? Pastor Steve says these are the questions we should be asking before disaster hits - not after. When Japan was hit with the 9.0 earthquake, a tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, Pastor Steve's church, Calvary Chapel South Bay jumped into action with relief efforts. And Steve began a series of messages designed to help us spiritually prepare for the disasters in our lives. It's a series called "How To Survive". Take a listen as we begin the first of these important lessons. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120515.mp3 A04F4C49-CE07-4F4C-A981-0892060A57D0 Tue, 15 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 1 Corinthians 3:10-11. From the series, "How to Survive" Earthquakes, tsunamis, terrorist attacks. How do we prepare for such events? And what should we do if, and when, tragedy strikes? Pastor Steve says these are the questions we should be asking before disaster hits - not after. When Japan was hit with the 9.0 earthquake, a tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, Pastor Steve's church, Calvary Chapel South Bay jumped into action with relief efforts. And Steve began a series of messages designed to help us spiritually prepare for the disasters in our lives. It's a series called "How To Survive". Take a listen as we begin the first of these important lessons. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, how to survive, disaster preparedness clean no When you take a stand for righteousness, there will most likely be opposition. But when you look at the example of Daniel, you'll find a steadfast devotion to God, even in the face of adversity. Even at the ripe old age of 90, Daniel was still standing strong as ever. But this time the opposition is a den of lions. Take a listen while Pastor Steve shares what we can learn from Daniel, and his incredible commitment to the Lord. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120514.mp3 1086D824-03FA-46AD-A99B-B3A2D7EA9041 Mon, 14 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 6. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" When you take a stand for righteousness, there will most likely be opposition. But when you look at the example of Daniel, you'll find a steadfast devotion to God, even in the face of adversity. Even at the ripe old age of 90, Daniel was still standing strong as ever. But this time the opposition is a den of lions. Take a listen while Pastor Steve shares what we can learn from Daniel, and his incredible commitment to the Lord. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no Have you ever taken a stand on something? Many brave folks have stood for equal rights, for civil rights, to end wars, and the list goes on. And so today, as Pastor Steve continues his study on the life of Daniel, he's prompted to ask, "Are you willing to take a stand for Jesus in a world opposed to his message?" Listen now as we discover Daniel's own answer to this question. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120511.mp3 67F5B4BC-0671-4AC9-A373-68E470980F83 Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 6. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" Have you ever taken a stand on something? Many brave folks have stood for equal rights, for civil rights, to end wars, and the list goes on. And so today, as Pastor Steve continues his study on the life of Daniel, he's prompted to ask, "Are you willing to take a stand for Jesus in a world opposed to his message?" Listen now as we discover Daniel's own answer to this question. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no If you've ever traveled abroad, then you know how valuable a good translator can be. The consequences of poor translation range from unintentional hilarity to outright offense, and ultimately the loss of the message you're trying to get across. In the case of King Belshazzar, the message he needed translated was an actual handwritten note by the finger of God. Who would translate this important message? Once again, Daniel was the man to deliver God’s word. Let’s find out what it said. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120510.mp3 D36FDD32-1BF7-4EDD-80E0-688CEBB7ED50 Thu, 10 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 5. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" If you've ever traveled abroad, then you know how valuable a good translator can be. The consequences of poor translation range from unintentional hilarity to outright offense, and ultimately the loss of the message you're trying to get across. In the case of King Belshazzar, the message he needed translated was an actual handwritten note by the finger of God. Who would translate this important message? Once again, Daniel was the man to deliver God’s word. Let’s find out what it said. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no If you were to stand on the street corner and ask a hundred people what the message of the Bible is, you might get a hundred different answers. Some might call it a book of rules, while others would say it's merely a collection of stories. Other descriptive terms that you might hear would be philosophy, history, or even fiction. That's why Pastor Steve says it's our job to share the real message of God's Word with a world that’s clearly confused -- much like Daniel had to do with King Belshazzar when he couldn't read the handwriting of God on the wall. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120509.mp3 835C180F-40F5-49FA-9375-1130A2ED4336 Wed, 9 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 5. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" If you were to stand on the street corner and ask a hundred people what the message of the Bible is, you might get a hundred different answers. Some might call it a book of rules, while others would say it's merely a collection of stories. Other descriptive terms that you might hear would be philosophy, history, or even fiction. That's why Pastor Steve says it's our job to share the real message of God's Word with a world that’s clearly confused -- much like Daniel had to do with King Belshazzar when he couldn't read the handwriting of God on the wall. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no It was D.L. Moody who advised, "Be humble, or you'll stumble." In the story of the prideful King Nebuchadnezzar, his stumble was so bad, he was unable to get up for seven years! What caused this man to be so puffed up with pride? And what can we do to be more like the King's humble servant, Daniel? That's what Pastor Steve shows today as he shares why the Lord rebuked the King. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120508.mp3 0403C91F-D4D0-4346-9D3E-D3FAEAC5C0D1 Tue, 8 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 4. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" It was D.L. Moody who advised, "Be humble, or you'll stumble." In the story of the prideful King Nebuchadnezzar, his stumble was so bad, he was unable to get up for seven years! What caused this man to be so puffed up with pride? And what can we do to be more like the King's humble servant, Daniel? That's what Pastor Steve shows today as he shares why the Lord rebuked the King. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no The Lord made the human body with the ability to do many things. However, one thing we can't do very well is to pat ourselves on the back. But that doesn't stop us from trying, now does it. As King Nebuchadnezzar looked over the great Babylon he had built, he thought it would be a good time to declare his own awesomeness. But before he could get all the words out, the Lord ripped Nebuchadnezzar's royal authority from him. In our continuing studies in the book of Daniel, we find clear insight into the opposition the Lord has with the sin of pride. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120507.mp3 A2A64750-7BC3-4C8F-BD73-6A44A2BDEED9 Mon, 7 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 4. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" The Lord made the human body with the ability to do many things. However, one thing we can't do very well is to pat ourselves on the back. But that doesn't stop us from trying, now does it. As King Nebuchadnezzar looked over the great Babylon he had built, he thought it would be a good time to declare his own awesomeness. But before he could get all the words out, the Lord ripped Nebuchadnezzar's royal authority from him. In our continuing studies in the book of Daniel, we find clear insight into the opposition the Lord has with the sin of pride. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no When King Nebuchadnezzar built a huge golden image, he demanded that everyone in his kingdom bow down and worship it, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would have nothing to do with it. So in they went. The king exclaims, "Didn't we throw three men into the fire? I see four men walking around freely in the fire, completely unharmed! And the fourth man looks like the Son of God!" Could that really have been Jesus in the fire with the boys? And will he be there for you as you go through your own fiery trials? Pastor Steve shares good encouragements today as he wraps up this incredible story. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120504.mp3 5D60BFA8-C524-4D0E-9CCF-F9689BCF6553 Fri, 4 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 3. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" When King Nebuchadnezzar built a huge golden image, he demanded that everyone in his kingdom bow down and worship it, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego would have nothing to do with it. So in they went. The king exclaims, "Didn't we throw three men into the fire? I see four men walking around freely in the fire, completely unharmed! And the fourth man looks like the Son of God!" Could that really have been Jesus in the fire with the boys? And will he be there for you as you go through your own fiery trials? Pastor Steve shares good encouragements today as he wraps up this incredible story. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were determined to worship the One true God. Then King Nebuchadnezzar erected a gold statue some 90 feet tall, he commanded everyone to bow down and worship it, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. The boys didn't give it a second thought. The answer was "no". When trials come our way, we tend to ask, "why God?" But as we look at the strong commitment of these three, were encouraged to say "yes God!" Take a listen now as Pastor Steve takes us to the third chapter of Daniel, where you'll discover how God can use the trials in your life to make you shine like gold. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120503.mp3 76CDCE77-780A-45FE-9F91-83A4418F0D9D Thu, 3 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 3. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were determined to worship the One true God. Then King Nebuchadnezzar erected a gold statue some 90 feet tall, he commanded everyone to bow down and worship it, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. The boys didn't give it a second thought. The answer was "no". When trials come our way, we tend to ask, "why God?" But as we look at the strong commitment of these three, were encouraged to say "yes God!" Take a listen now as Pastor Steve takes us to the third chapter of Daniel, where you'll discover how God can use the trials in your life to make you shine like gold. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no In this insecure world of ours, we're always trying to build up our confidence. Check out some of these motivational one-liners. "Always act like you're wearing an invisible crown." Or, "If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits." And of course my favorite is Al Franken's character, Stuart Smalley, when he said, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!" Yes, we want to build our confidence. But as Pastor Steve points out today, real confidence comes from a dependence on the Lord. That's what's clearly seen in the lives of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three men who firmly stood for righteousness, even in the face of death. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120502.mp3 28CCBC76-5B57-4771-981A-ED33C866D962 Wed, 2 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 3. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" In this insecure world of ours, we're always trying to build up our confidence. Check out some of these motivational one-liners. "Always act like you're wearing an invisible crown." Or, "If you are going to doubt something, doubt your limits." And of course my favorite is Al Franken's character, Stuart Smalley, when he said, "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!" Yes, we want to build our confidence. But as Pastor Steve points out today, real confidence comes from a dependence on the Lord. That's what's clearly seen in the lives of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, three men who firmly stood for righteousness, even in the face of death. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no "Coexist" is a popular word these days. But as society attempts to meld people, politics, and even religions, it's undeniably clear that light will never coexist with darkness. So as Pastor Steve continues his look at the situation of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's refusal to bow before the graven image, we're given a powerful reminder why it's impossible to walk in the light, and mingle with darkness. We're also shown why the decisions we make today greatly impact our decisions down the road. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120501.mp3 6321035F-7FB3-491D-AD29-813CE4969636 Tue, 1 May 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 3. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" "Coexist" is a popular word these days. But as society attempts to meld people, politics, and even religions, it's undeniably clear that light will never coexist with darkness. So as Pastor Steve continues his look at the situation of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego's refusal to bow before the graven image, we're given a powerful reminder why it's impossible to walk in the light, and mingle with darkness. We're also shown why the decisions we make today greatly impact our decisions down the road. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no If the government said you may no longer worship God, what would you do? As we continue our study in the book of Daniel, we come to three incredible young men who wouldn't bow to the demands of a wicked king. The king commanded them to trade-in their devotion to God and worship a statue of gold. Sounds crazy, right? That’s exactly what Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thought. So what did they do? Let's find out. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120430.mp3 641CDBE3-8267-4373-A1C1-745AE31E58E6 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 3. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" If the government said you may no longer worship God, what would you do? As we continue our study in the book of Daniel, we come to three incredible young men who wouldn't bow to the demands of a wicked king. The king commanded them to trade-in their devotion to God and worship a statue of gold. Sounds crazy, right? That’s exactly what Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego thought. So what did they do? Let's find out. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no Scripture declares the absolute sovereignty of God. But let me ask you, when life gets messy and things go wrong, are you hanging on to the Lord? Or is that wayward child, rocky marriage, or lost job causing you to rethink God’s complete authority over all matters? Daniel's life was certainly filled with change. But his God wasn't. Today, we find a man completely anchored to God, unmoving in the face of hardship, persecution, and even death. Pastor Steve shares Daniel's great example. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120427.mp3 445A0E3B-FBA6-4F85-819D-EE8BFF18B400 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 2:1-30. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" Scripture declares the absolute sovereignty of God. But let me ask you, when life gets messy and things go wrong, are you hanging on to the Lord? Or is that wayward child, rocky marriage, or lost job causing you to rethink God’s complete authority over all matters? Daniel's life was certainly filled with change. But his God wasn't. Today, we find a man completely anchored to God, unmoving in the face of hardship, persecution, and even death. Pastor Steve shares Daniel's great example. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no It's been said that "Character is not made in crisis, it's only exhibited." So when the threat of death came knocking on Daniel's door, he knew what needed to be done. It started when King Nebuchadnezzar suffered a disturbing dream. He summoned his top wise men to, not only interpret the dream, but tell the King the actual dream. When they told the King they couldn't, it was the end of the line for ALL the wise men. When Daniel heard about this, he did what he always did, he turned to God. Let's find out what happened. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120426.mp3 B4AB5A09-5A9E-4739-AADB-03A256297E84 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 2:1-30. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" It's been said that "Character is not made in crisis, it's only exhibited." So when the threat of death came knocking on Daniel's door, he knew what needed to be done. It started when King Nebuchadnezzer suffered a disturbing dream. He summoned his top wise men to, not only interpret the dream, but tell the King the actual dream. When they told the King they couldn't, it was the end of the line for ALL the wise men. When Daniel heard about this, he did what he always did, he turned to God. Let's find out what happened. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no As Christians, we're to make a stand for righteousness in our homes and our communities. But in too many situations we feel paralyzed from saying what we know to be right. And so we end up saying nothing. Is God okay with that? As we take a closer look at the life of Daniel, we learn how his unwavering commitment allowed him to enjoy favor with God. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120425.mp3 6E1DEC25-52C4-4CD9-B2CF-A3688F2B948C Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 1:1-21. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" As Christians, we're to make a stand for righteousness in our homes and our communities. But in too many situations we feel paralyzed from saying what we know to be right. And so we end up saying nothing. Is God okay with that? As we take a closer look at the life of Daniel, we learn how his unwavering commitment allowed him to enjoy favor with God. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no It's been said that "some people would do anything to be able to do nothing." The truth is that many of us lean towards laziness simply because it is . . . well . . . a lot less work. But what would life be like if we took the initiative to get things done? Pastor Steve answers this question using the example of an impressive young man by the name of Daniel. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120424.mp3 C0CB79C9-0603-4B59-8E5F-75EBA1C3CA9E Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 1:1-21. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" It's been said that "some people would do anything to be able to do nothing." The truth is that many of us lean towards laziness simply because it is . . . well . . . a lot less work. But what would life be like if we took the initiative to get things done? Pastor Steve answers this question using the example of an impressive young man by the name of Daniel. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no Daniel is one of the greatest men who ever lived. The Bible describes him as greatly beloved of God. He served as prime minister of both the Babylonian and Persian Empires under four kings. His incredible longevity started with a seemingly little decision. A decision where Daniel "purposed in his heart not to defile himself". So as we dive into Pastor Steve's series on Daniel, we discover how a good beginning can produce a good ending. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120423.mp3 E98FD6FC-8F6F-428A-A839-476A53295C5D Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Daniel 1:8. From the new series, "The Book of Daniel" Daniel is one of the greatest men who ever lived. The Bible describes him as greatly beloved of God. He served as prime minister of both the Babylonian and Persian Empires under four kings. His incredible longevity started with a seemingly little decision. A decision where Daniel "purposed in his heart not to defile himself". So as we dive into Pastor Steve's series on Daniel, we discover how a good beginning can produce a good ending. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, daniel clean no In Philippians chapter 2, the apostle Paul urged believers to let the mind of Christ dwell in them. But how does one even start to make this happen? Pastor Steve helps us out with the first step by reminding us of the decisions our Lord made during his time here on earth. In them we find good suggestions we can use to be more like Christ. Let’s listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120420.mp3 FD65AFC7-00B9-4BB6-B249-616BDB830159 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Philippians 2:5-11 In Philippians chapter 2, the apostle Paul urged believers to let the mind of Christ dwell in them. But how does one even start to make this happen? Pastor Steve helps us out with the first step by reminding us of the decisions our Lord made during his time here on earth. In them we find good suggestions we can use to be more like Christ. Let’s listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no In U.S. News and World Report, it was revealed that Americans waste a lot of time. It went on to say that we spend 6 months of our lives waiting at stop signs, 8 months opening junk mail, 1 year looking for misplaced items, 2 years returning phone calls, and 5 years standing in line for fast food. Today, Pastor Steve talks about how we can live more productively. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120419.mp3 CE022203-A39F-4D8F-A1F3-A69B19128996 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Ephesians 5:16 In U.S. News and World Report, it was revealed that Americans waste a lot of time. It went on to say that we spend 6 months of our lives waiting at stop signs, 8 months opening junk mail, 1 year looking for misplaced items, 2 years returning phone calls, and 5 years standing in line for fast food. Today, Pastor Steve talks about how we can live more productively. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no It was Benjamin Franklin who pointed out that people have a tendency to delay, but time doesn't. The fact is that wasted time is just that -- wasted. Never to be seen again. So over the next couple of days, Pastor Steve strongly urges us to be wise stewards of this precious gift God has given to us, and not squander it. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120418.mp3 9479159B-0847-44DD-B7FF-DECC051736C0 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Ephesians 5:16 It was Benjamin Franklin who pointed out that people have a tendency to delay, but time doesn't. The fact is that wasted time is just that -- wasted. Never to be seen again. So over the next couple of days, Pastor Steve strongly urges us to be wise stewards of this precious gift God has given to us, and not squander it. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no One day at the Zoo, a group of kindergartners were on a field trip. While the kids were jabbering on about elephants, lions, and giraffes, the only thing out of the teachers mouth were reminders to her students to stay together! She knew all too well the chaos that could result if one or two of her students go astray. That's the same advice the apostle Paul has for those of us in the body of Christ. That we would stay together and work in harmony. Because if we don’t, it'll almost surely bring about chaos in the church. Here’s Pastor Steve to share more of this good counsel from Paul. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120417.mp3 91B723D1-A318-4D14-9C78-48BA0EAD40D3 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Ephesians 4 One day at the Zoo, a group of kindergartners were on a field trip. While the kids were jabbering on about elephants, lions, and giraffes, the only thing out of the teachers mouth were reminders to her students to stay together! She knew all too well the chaos that could result if one or two of her students go astray. That's the same advice the apostle Paul has for those of us in the body of Christ. That we would stay together and work in harmony. Because if we don’t, it'll almost surely bring about chaos in the church. Here’s Pastor Steve to share more of this good counsel from Paul. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no What should every believer be longing for? To be spiritually strong? Closeness with Jesus? To be a person of love? Yes...yes...and yes! As we'll learn today, these answers can really be wrapped into one. And that answer is to be filled with the fullness of God. Today Pastor Steve takes us back to our studies through Ephesians, where we'll learn a few steps that can bring us closer to the fullness we desire. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120416.mp3 5971CDBD-F101-43B7-9A36-C80D452AA418 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Ephesians 3:15-21 What should every believer be longing for? To be spiritually strong? Closeness with Jesus? To be a person of love? Yes...yes...and yes! As we'll learn today, these answers can really be wrapped into one. And that answer is to be filled with the fullness of God. Today Pastor Steve takes us back to our studies through Ephesians, where we'll learn a few steps that can bring us closer to the fullness we desire. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no How rich are you? In Ephesians chapter 1, we're reminded that we're blessed in all spiritual blessings. Examples include election, sanctification, adoption, grace, forgiveness, and the list goes on. The bottom line in today's lesson from Pastor Steve is the fact that, in Christ, you are rich! And it's an inheritance you can enjoy right now. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120413.mp3 DA58B812-1884-4F4F-882E-1518450825C1 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Ephesians 1:3 How rich are you? In Ephesians chapter 1, we're reminded that we're blessed in all spiritual blessings. Examples include election, sanctification, adoption, grace, forgiveness, and the list goes on. The bottom line in today's lesson from Pastor Steve is the fact that, in Christ, you are rich! And it's an inheritance you can enjoy right now. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no At the cross, Jesus willingly laid down his life for you and me, dying for our sins, so that we wouldn't have to. Now that is certainly a tremendous benefit to every believer. But it doesn't stop there. At the cross we also find God's purpose, power, and promises for our lives. And it's these areas that Pastor Steve takes a closer look at today. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120412.mp3 620D9B70-6F7C-4D64-B2E9-74BBAC069A84 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Galatians 6:14 At the cross, Jesus willingly laid down his life for you and me, dying for our sins, so that we wouldn't have to. Now that is certainly a tremendous benefit to every believer. But it doesn't stop there. At the cross we also find God's purpose, power, and promises for our lives. And it's these areas that Pastor Steve takes a closer look at today. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no Two thousand years ago, Jesus came to take on the sin of the world. He took that sin to the cross of Calvary. There he died for every single person. But not everyone takes advantage of the work Jesus accomplished for us. Why not?! What could be keeping them from coming to the Lord? That's what Pastor Steve answers today is a lesson based on the Apostle Paul's attempt to bring the gospel of Christ to the Jews of his day. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120411.mp3 62C15BFB-6D8B-4D6A-9CCD-3A32D27D4287 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Galatians 5:11 Two thousand years ago, Jesus came to take on the sin of the world. He took that sin to the cross of Calvary. There he died for every single person. But not everyone takes advantage of the work Jesus accomplished for us. Why not?! What could be keeping them from coming to the Lord? That's what Pastor Steve answers today is a lesson based on the Apostle Paul's attempt to bring the gospel of Christ to the Jews of his day. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no Do you remember playing the Milton Bradley Game called "Life"? In order to win, you had to make lots of money and move into Millionaire Estates. This sounds a lot like what most of us try to do in real life. But as Steve points out, chasing after that kind of life isn't going to satisfy. So Steve wants to encourage you to get another life. But this time, make it really count. Here he is to tell you about it. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120410.mp3 F3DE95A7-8A39-48DE-B5AD-6BC8A7B8EC72 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Galatians 2:20 Do you remember playing the Milton Bradley Game called "Life"? In order to win, you had to make lots of money and move into Millionaire Estates. This sounds a lot like what most of us try to do in real life. But as Steve points out, chasing after that kind of life isn't going to satisfy. So Steve wants to encourage you to get another life. But this time, make it really count. Here he is to tell you about it. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no Remember back in high school when the focus was to be a part of the "in crowd"? Well, in the body of Christ, there's no place for clicks. The Apostle Peter needed to be reminded of this as he made the insensitive move toward the in crowd of his day, distancing himself from the very people God called him to minister to. Pastor Steve shares the story. Take a listen. http://www.rtadownloads.com/lotwpodcast/lotw20120409.mp3 B99483C2-B9B8-4971-B825-26FF8B680282 Mon, 9 Apr 2012 02:00:00 -0700 Galatians 2:11-12 Remember back in high school when the focus was to be a part of the "in crowd"? Well, in the body of Christ, there's no place for clicks. The Apostle Peter needed to be reminded of this as he made the insensitive move toward the in crowd of his day, distancing himself from the very people God called him to minister to. Pastor Steve shares the story. Take a listen. 26:00 Steve Mays light, word, light of the word, light of the world, bible, christian, jesus, steve mays, steve maze, radio, hall of faith clean no