Pastor Steve Thompson's podcast

Seeing Clearly For The First Time

steve thompson — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:55:04 GMT

An expositon of Mark 8:22-30. What does this healing of the blind man have to do with the disciples understanding about Jesus Christ.

Not Seeing The Forest From The Trees

steve thompson — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:32:12 GMT

An exposition of Mark 8:1-21. Is it possible to read and understand the details about Jesus Christ but still miss His true identity? If you have any doubt, see the disciples in this account.

Human Ingenuity Can't Do What Jesus Can Do

steve thompson — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:54:34 GMT

An exposition of Mark 7:31-37. What is unique about Jesus healing the deaf and mute man? What is the deeper issue that is occuring here? How do you apply this towards the tendency of many churches to use marketing?

Jesus teaches on faith and evangelism

steve thompson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:59:21 GMT

What lesson can we learn about evangelism and compromise? What does the word faith mean in light of today's enigmatic meaning?

Spiritual Enemy part 2

steve thompson — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:51:12 GMT

An exposition of Mark 7:14-23. A further explanation of the true source of defilement. Externals are not the problem, it is something from within a man. What is it?

A Spiritual Enemy part 1

steve thompson — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:16:49 GMT

An exposition of Mark 6:53 - 7:13. What is it that Jesus identifies as the real enemy? If the Pharisees were guilty of succombing to this problem, can we? Do we?

Jesus' Work Requires Shattering False Beliefs

steve thompson — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:16:02 GMT

An expositiion of Mark 6:45-52. There are a lot of beliefs about Jesus, but many are wrong. What does Jesus do to teach His disciples that they don't understand who He is? What does this inform us about our understanding about Jesus?

The Great Shepherd Teaches

steve thompson — Mon, 19 May 2008 16:15:09 GMT

An exposition of Mark 6:30-44. What does teaching have to do with the miraculous feeding? Is it a miracle or a lesson? Who is being taught? What is being taught?

The Wonderful, Awful death of John

steve thompson — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:26:22 GMT

An exposition of Mark 6:14-29. Can a message about a death be more than a depressive story? What do we make of this story about John the Baptist? How can this be inspiring? How can this be a message to preach on Mother's day? Take a listen!!!

Unbelief & Trust

steve thompson — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:52:26 GMT

An exposition of Mark 6:1-13. What caused Jesus to be amazed? What was Jesus trying to teach the disciples? Where does a church turn to fulfill the Great Commission?

It's really about faith!

steve thompson — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:24:19 GMT

An exposition of Matthew 5:21-43. What is the point of these two healings? Is there some complicated formula that will help us with our spiritual condition?

Jesus heals a pathetic man and then gets treated pathetically

steve thompson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:30:02 GMT

An exposition of Mark 5:1-20. Does a healthy church receive accolades from the world for doing a good job? What do we see about discipleship in this passage?

Lord Of The Harvest And Lord Of The Storm

steve thompson — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:41:22 GMT

An exposition of Mark 4:30-41! Can you be amazed at the Lord Jesus Christ?

The Place of God"s Word

steve thompson — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:45:56 GMT

An exposition of Mark 4:21-29. What is the place of God"s Word for the Christian? the unbeliever? What does this passage reveal about man centered evangelism?

The Importance of The Resurrection

steve thompson — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:29:00 GMT

An exposition of 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 What happens to your faith if Jesus isn't resurrected? What could cause a Christian to be pitiful?

The Parable Of The Sower

steve thompson — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:31:31 GMT

What is the point of this fairly well known parable? Why does Jesus speak just the parable without the explanation to the larger crowd? What is the perspective to gain in evangelism from this truth?

When People "Get It Wrong About Jesus!

steve thompson — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:08:07 GMT

An exposition of Mark 3:20-35. The unforgiveable sin. Priority of family isn't always right.

The Crowd comes and Jesus appoints

steve thompson — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:17:49 GMT

An exposition of Mark 3:7-19. Was there really a rock star atmosphere with Jesus? Why? What do we learn from the 12 that Jesus appoints?

Don't confuse me with the facts

steve thompson — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:08:17 GMT

An exposition of Mark 3:1-6. Uncovering the problem of healing on the Sabbath that the Pharisees held. How Jesus gave the Pharisees an opportunity to defend their belief with the Scriptures.

Legalism & Lord

steve thompson — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:54:51 GMT

An exposition of Mark 2:23-28. What problems did the Pharisees have with Jesus and the Sabbath?

When Jesus refused to fast!

steve thompson — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:38:32 GMT

An exposition of Mark 2:18-22.

Jesus didn't live in Montana

steve thompson — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:14:42 GMT

An exposition of Mark 2:13-17.

Who does Jesus think He is?

steve thompson — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:48:33 GMT

An exposition of Mark 2:1-12. What was the issue about Jesus' healing of the paralyzed man? What did Jesus attack in the Scribes thinking? What systematic theology did the Scribes need to rethink?

Jesus healing of a leper: taking a closer look

steve thompson — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:15:51 GMT

an exposition of Mark 1:40-45

Jesus' Agenda

steve thompson — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:40:40 GMT

Mark 1:29-39 exposition What was the disciples' agenda and how was it different than Jesus' agenda? You might be surprised!!

Disciples and Authority

steve thompson — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:04:45 GMT

An exposition of Mark 1:16-28. How demanding was Jesus in calling out disciples? What two things did Jesus do that people talked about throughout the region?

Jesus begins His earthly mission

steve thompson — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:24:37 GMT

An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15 Why is Jesus baptized? How intense was Jesus' temptation? Did Jesus begin ministry with relational evangelism?

Steve's Testimony

steve thompson — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 18:18:05 GMT

What happened to my life that changed me radically? What was life like before Christ? What did steroids do in my life? How has God continued to work in my life since becoming a believer?

The beginning of the Gospel

steve thompson — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:22:25 GMT

An exposition of Mark 1:1-8. Find out why the ministry of John the Baptist was part of the plan for the Gospel. What are the implications of John's message for our proclamation of the Gospel?

7 churches in Revelation part 2

steve thompson — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:52:08 GMT

Would Jesus say anything bad about a church that is active? What type of church would Jesus vomit out of His mouth? What church would describe many churches in America?

7 churches of Revelation part 1

steve thompson — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:51:41 GMT

What can we learn from the 7 churches that Jesus addressed in Revelation? The first 3 are covered in this message. What dangers could lurk around the corner for us?

Big God or Little God?

steve thompson — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:00:53 GMT

An exposition of Isaiah 6:1-8. What are you? A person with a vision of a big God or a little god? The audio may need to be turned up but the passage speaks loud and clear!

helicopter tour of Romans 1-8

steve thompson — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:17:49 GMT

What great truths do we find in the first 8 chapters of Romans?

Fear God not men!

steve thompson — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:44:56 GMT

Matthew 10:26-39 What is to be feared? What does fear reveal about ourselves? How do we gain the proper fear?

Conclusion of Titus & 3 highlights

steve thompson — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:43:31 GMT

An Exposition of the final verses of Titus. Also, 3 highlights that come from this pastoral epistle. What if you had to pick out 3 verses to highlight, what would they be?

Shepherd's Blueprint

steve thompson — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 22:35:55 GMT

Exposition of Colossians 3:7-11. Is there a blueprint on teaching? Is there a blueprint on handling false teachers? WARNING: The recording was done at a faster speed, which means my voice sounds a little bit different!

New Reality New lifestyle

steve thompson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:43:36 GMT

Exposition of Titus 3:1-6 How do we talk when correcting? What was our speech/life like before Christ? What changed?

God's grace isn't cheap

steve thompson — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:00:30 GMT

Exposition of Titus 2:11-15

Sound Teaching - Sound Doing

steve thompson — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:11:26 GMT

Exposition of Titus 2:7-10 What is expected of teaching? What is expected of employees? Note: 3 minutes of audio were lost in the middle of the recording.

sound teacing for all

steve thompson — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:57:34 GMT

exposition of Titus 2:1-6. What is addressed to the different generations?

Correcting Unhealthy Beliefs

steve thompson — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 17:14:03 GMT

What other teachings are dangerous besides major doctrinal heresies? What type of false teaching is more subtle in the church? An exposition of Titus 1:13-16

God's Word is vital

steve thompson — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:56:47 GMT

What is necessary for an Elder to be competent in doing? Why is it so necessary? Is this still an issue that Elders need to address in the church? Listen to an exposition of Titus 1:9-12

The Qualifications of Elders

steve thompson — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:01:59 GMT

What is the qualification of an Elder? Do these qualifications mean nothing else to other Christians?

Understanding Baptism

steve thompson — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:34:24 GMT

What is the point of baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Does it produce anything in one's life?

The Lord's Supper

steve thompson — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:39:29 GMT

An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

The Church Isn't A YMCA Program

steve thompson — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:21:38 GMT

Straight forward talk on what the Scriptures say about a casual acquaintance with other Christians in the body of Christ. Is Church really that necessary? I don't need others for my spiritual growth, do I?

A Different Walk part3

steve thompson — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:17:48 GMT

Does it matter what comes out of our mouth? How should a Christian speak? It might surpride you. Ephesians 4:28-32

A walk that isn't the same part 2

steve thompson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:10:14 GMT

Is it ever o.k. to get angry? when? Are lies the only problem in a lifestyle or are there other deceptions? Ephesians 4:25-27

A walk that isn't the same

steve thompson — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:17:14 GMT

Can I be saved and my lifestyle not really be changed? Does it matter how I live my life? These and many more questions can be answered by looking at Ephesians 4:17-25

Friends to the Colossians

steve thompson — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:17:36 GMT

Find out who was concerned for the Colossian Church and the background that each of them had! It is a lesson from the many lives of these friends

Expectations of a Christian home

steve thompson — Tue, 29 May 2007 19:08:23 GMT

An exposition of Colossians 3:18-21. What has God designed for leadership roles in the family? Why is it tough for a wife to submit? What about an abusive relationship? Do men lead from the lazy boy chair? All these questions are answered in this sermon!

What is different about the new self?

steve thompson — Tue, 22 May 2007 14:40:09 GMT

An exposition of Colossians 3:12-17. What behaviors should be exhibited by the new self (born again believer)? What should be the lifestyle of the new self?

Colossians 3:8-11

steve thompson — Mon, 14 May 2007 19:54:32 GMT

A hospital bed is where most physical births take place and we know what should take place. A spiritual birth is from above (being born again) and takes place on the inside. What should we expect to take place for the Christian? Listen to find out!

The key to spirituality

steve thompson — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:43:31 GMT

An exposition of Colossians 3:1-4. The emergent church is harkening back to the ways of monasticism and a wholistic spirituality with nature but our Scripture teaches this isn't the key to spirituality. Listen to what the Scriptures teach about this subject.

The spiritual importance of killing sin

steve thompson — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:28:56 GMT

An exposition of Colossians 3:5-7. This passage is looking at the necessity of putting to death the flesh. The picture is from an album that deals with this issue and other Christian elements (if you are a fan of hip-hop you should check it out).

virginia tech: finding answers

steve thompson — Wed, 02 May 2007 20:36:35 GMT

What is the biblical reponse to the tragedy at Virginia Tech? Listen to find out how the Bible addresses this tragedy.