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This is podcast exists primarily to serve disciples of Jesus in our local community. To help sharpen your “swords” and stay encouraged whenever and wherever you find yourself, so that you may stand ready to do battle “ag...

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May 9, 2025 Jorge Soto 22:39 Illustrations

The Blessings of Laboring

In this message, Jorge reveals important reasons why God calls us to be actively involved in His work of spreading the gospel and making disciples, even though He doesn't actually need our help to accomplish His purposes. He challenges listeners to examin

Apr 17, 2025 Jorge Soto 23:38 1 Peter

1 Peter 2:1-12

In this message, Jorge dives deep into 1 Peter 2:1–12, uncovering what it means to grow spiritually, live with purpose, and walk in our God-given identity. Peter calls believers to crave the pure milk of God's Word, be built up as living stones in His s

Apr 10, 2025 Jorge Soto 23:58 1 Peter

1 Peter 1

Here we explore 1 Peter 1—a letter to believers living as spiritual exiles. Peter reminds us of who we are: chosen by God, born again through Christ, and held by a living hope. Even in suffering, our trials refine our faith like gold, making it more gen

Mar 27, 2025 Jorge Soto 13:41 1 Peter

1 Peter Overview

Jorge provides an overview of the Apostle Peter’s letter to the early Christians, a group of believers scattered across five provinces of Rome. Written around 62-63 AD, 1st Peter offers encouragement and practical guidance for a marginalized, persecuted

Mar 20, 2025 Jorge Soto 22:48

Servant Leadership

In this recording, Jorge explores multiple biblical passages demonstrating the principle of servant leadership, and discusses the implications for discipleship, explaining how leadership should build people up to become equals - moving from servant status

Mar 13, 2025 Jorge Soto 26:57 Illustrations

Oneness (The Temple Illustration Continued)

Continuing with the Temple Illustration, Jorge now focuses on the importance of unity and oneness in the church community. Referencing Jesus's words in John 13:34-35 and in John 17, Jorge explains that this unity and love serve as powerful witnesses to th

Feb 27, 2025 Jorge Soto 25:22 Illustrations

The Temple Illustration

In this message, Jorge provides practical wisdom for guarding one’s heart. He emphasizes two key ways to do this: through God's word and through maintaining appropriate relationships. The main scriptural reference is 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, discussing th

Feb 20, 2025 Jorge Soto 34:14 Illustrations

Love God. Love People. Make Disciples.

In this meeting, Jorge presents a comprehensive discussion on the Great Commandment and Great Commission from the New Testament, focusing on Matthew's teachings about loving God, loving people, and making disciples. He emphasizes that loving God involves

Feb 13, 2025 Jorge Soto 39:01

Preparing for Marriage

Jorge leads discussion on the biblical perspective of marriage and its purpose. He emphasized that marriage should not be viewed merely as a means to personal happiness but as a way to glorify God. The discussion covered various aspects of marriage, inclu

Feb 6, 2025 Jorge Soto 30:19 2 Peter

The Day of the Lord Will Come (2 Peter 3)

Jorge provides a detailed analysis of the chapter's structure, covering Peter's warnings about false teachers, God's judgment, and the characteristics of these deceivers. He highlighted contemporary examples of false teaching, particularly the prosperity

Jan 23, 2025 Jorge Soto 31:39 2 Peter

False Prophets and Teachers (2 Peter 2)

Jorge provided a detailed analysis of the chapter's structure, covering Peter's warnings about false teachers, God's judgment, and the characteristics of these deceivers. He highlighted contemporary examples of false teaching, particularly the prosperity

Jan 16, 2025 Jorge Soto 23:08 2 Peter

Reliability of the Scriptures (2 Peter 1:16-21)

In this discussion Jorge highlighted Peter's eyewitness account of the transfiguration of Christ, drawing parallels between this event and Old Testament scripture. He also presented a visual representation of biblical cross-references and discussed the un