http://neoxenos.org/podcasts Listen to teachings online Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:44:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Listen to teachings online teachings, bible studies no NeoXenos webmaster@neoxenos.org http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1555/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1555/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:34:10 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1555 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1555/feed/ 0 Follow up to Jesus’ announcement that “The Kingdom of God is Here,” it’s one thing to say that. It’s another thing entirely to demonstrate it. Jesus shows that he is, in fact, the king, and wields great authority, over even that which we thought uncontrollable. Guest testimony about being under the authority of God from Eleni Bradshaw. Follow up to Jesus’ announcement that “The Kingdom of God is Here,” it’s one thing to say that. It’s another thing entirely to demonstrate it. Jesus shows that he is, in fact, the king, and wields great authority, over even … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1552/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1552/#comments Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:18:20 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1552 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1552/feed/ 0 Luke 8 Kingdoms throughout the ages have been set up by force. Hostile takeovers have been the defining characteristic of the empires of man throughout recorded history. The previous superpower is overcome by the strength of the next superpower, and the next, and the next, and so it goes on. The foundational theme of the entire Bible is “Proclaiming the Kingdom of God.” So that’s the goal. All of the problems here on this world stem from the fact that we need a better kingdom, we need God’s kingdom. God’s kingdom will be different than any other kingdom set up on this earth, a kingdom not based on force and overpowering strength, but rather on free will. Luke 8 Kingdoms throughout the ages have been set up by force. Hostile takeovers have been the defining characteristic of the empires of man throughout recorded history. The previous superpower is overcome by the strength of the next superpower, [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1535/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1535/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:36:50 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1535 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1535/feed/ 0 Luke 7To religious people, the true message of Jesus is either offensive, or boring. To the legalist, the message of grace is an offensive, bitter taste. To the one who has known God for a long time, Jesus’ message becomes old hat, boring, and taken for granted. But the man who hears the Word of God, and acts upon it is indeed like a man who builds a house upon a strong, unfailing foundation. The house will not be shaken or swept away. Jesus has authority over everyone and everything, for he is the King of Salvation. Luke 7To religious people, the true message of Jesus is either offensive, or boring. To the legalist, the message of grace is an offensive, bitter taste. To the one who has known God for a long time, Jesus’ message becomes … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1527/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1527/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:39:58 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1527 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1527/feed/ 0 Kyle McCallum and Mark Michalek teach on “Five Reasons Christmas Should Blow Your Mind.” Also, a retrospective video, encapsulating many of the awesome events from NEOXenos’ 2011.   Kyle McCallum and Mark Michalek teach on “Five Reasons Christmas Should Blow Your Mind.” Also, a retrospective video, encapsulating many of the awesome events from NEOXenos’ 2011.   http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1523/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1523/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:20:52 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1523 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1523/feed/ 0 Sermon on the Plain. Jesus is into some trouble, the hunt has begun! The religious leaders of the day have had it up to here with Jesus, for everything he was teaching was contrary to their message. Their riches and power, their good works and sacrifices, all meant nothing under the system that Jesus had brought about. He’s starting to go public with his message, many people are starting to follow him. Sermon on the Plain. Jesus is into some trouble, the hunt has begun! The religious leaders of the day have had it up to here with Jesus, for everything he was teaching was contrary to their message. Their riches and … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1519/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1519/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:26:04 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1519 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1519/feed/ 0 Luke 6People who say “all religions are the same” can’t say that if they know much about what Christianity is really about. We’re all about dumping the name “Christian,” because it’s not in the bible, and so much dirt of history comes with that old, crusty religion. Jesus defies the religious system, and offers god’s grace to mankind. Luke 6People who say “all religions are the same” can’t say that if they know much about what Christianity is really about. We’re all about dumping the name “Christian,” because it’s not in the bible, and so much dirt of … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1516/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1516/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:23:30 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1516 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1516/feed/ 0 Luke 5The new wine has arrived! The third Thursday of every November, the Beaujolais Nouveau arrives, and what a beautiful wine it is.  Likewise, the gospel that Jesus brings is a new wine. The Pharisees complained that Jesus’ disciples did not fast, but instead ate, drank and were merry while Jesus was with them. They complained that Jesus’ disciples were having too much fun! They weren’t following the religious rules, and they were taking the delights of following God, and turning them into duties and drudgeries. Luke 5The new wine has arrived! The third Thursday of every November, the Beaujolais Nouveau arrives, and what a beautiful wine it is.  Likewise, the gospel that Jesus brings is a new wine. The Pharisees complained that Jesus’ disciples did … [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1392/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1392/#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:23:17 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1392 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1392/feed/ 0 As it is written, “God so loved the world…” yet Christians today portray a different message, closer to “God so hates the world.” Keeping themselves “clean” and letting the dirty people go and rot. Christ came for those dirty people, “not to save the healthy, but for those who are sick.” As it is written, “God so loved the world…” yet Christians today portray a different message, closer to “God so hates the world.” Keeping themselves “clean” and letting the dirty people go and rot. Christ came for those dirty people, [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1386/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1386/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:25:01 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1386 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1386/feed/ 0 Luke 5Keith McCallum talks about how Jesus questioned the most cherished beliefs in his hometown, and was hated by the people he’d known for all his life. But everywhere else, they were amazed at his message because it was given with authority. Jesus launched a worldwide movement, went out to the people. He came to give the world spiritual direction, which is hard to see, but you’ll eventually die without it. Pursuing God’s calling is the only way to real life. God wants to build movements. He wants to disturb the human instinct to build up our own little boxes, and get us into building a movement. A movement based on love, and teaching how to love, and learning to teach others how to love. Guest testimony given by Kent State University Junior Lydia Kocab. Luke 5Keith McCallum talks about how Jesus questioned the most cherished beliefs in his hometown, and was hated by the people he’d known for all his life. But everywhere else, they were amazed at his message because it was given … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1377/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1377/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:13:58 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1377 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1377/feed/ 0 God is involved in our sufferingKeith McCallum teaches a Halloween teaching on the book of Job, the oldest book in the Bible. This book could be called “A man in agony,” or more aptly, “God is involved in our agony.” Job deals with the problem of pain, and gives us a framework to expect suffering, and how to deal with it. (And many ways that are terrible for dealing with suffering.) God is involved in our sufferingKeith McCallum teaches a Halloween teaching on the book of Job, the oldest book in the Bible. This book could be called “A man in agony,” or more aptly, “God is involved in our agony.” … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1351/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1351/#comments Sat, 15 Oct 2011 23:18:04 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1351 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1351/feed/ 0 Keith McCallum continues in Luke 4, telling about the origins of Jesus’ Ministry, from “a voice calling in the wilderness.” God’s system is totally opposed to the systems of this world at every step of the way. Jesus’ Kingdom is all about the truth, and compassion and love, while the system of the world is consumed with lies, oppression and slavery, and various false gods and demigods. Keith McCallum continues in Luke 4, telling about the origins of Jesus’ Ministry, from “a voice calling in the wilderness.” God’s system is totally opposed to the systems of this world at every step of the way. Jesus’ Kingdom is … <a [...] Keith McCallum Luke, Luke 4 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1347/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1347/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:17:05 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1347 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1347/feed/ 0 Keith McCallum speaks about the infamous “temptation of Christ.” When Jesus was lead out into the wilderness for 40 days, and the God of the universe crossed with the “god” of this world. Keith McCallum speaks about the infamous “temptation of Christ.” When Jesus was lead out into the wilderness for 40 days, and the God of the universe crossed with the “god” of this world. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1339/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1339/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:19:42 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1339 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1339/feed/ 0 Mark Michalek teaches on the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Going through two seemingly contradictory genealogies in Matthew and Luke, he shares the interesting truth behind the matter of the heritage, bloodline and kingship of Jesus. Mark Michalek teaches on the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Going through two seemingly contradictory genealogies in Matthew and Luke, he shares the interesting truth behind the matter of the heritage, bloodline and kingship of Jesus. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1327/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1327/#comments Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:09:28 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1327 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1327/feed/ 0 In the era of great monarchs, when the first “Ceasar” launched the Roman Empire, at this time “The King of Kings” was born–but he was “The Anti-King” He redefined the standard definition of a king. He was born in a pig trough, because there was no room for this king at the Inn. Mary and Joseph would come to know this King as the Ignored King, the Impoverished King, the “Anti-King”. And this was the genius of God: His Son, the King of Kings, comes in humility to be Lord over all the earth, for all time. In the era of great monarchs, when the first “Ceasar” launched the Roman Empire, at this time “The King of Kings” was born–but he was “The Anti-King” He redefined the standard definition of a king. He was born in a pig trough, … [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1212/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1212/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:12:58 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1212 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1212/feed/ 0 Keith McCallum talks about the significance and the nature of the last Old Testament prophet and cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist. Keith McCallum talks about the significance and the nature of the last Old Testament prophet and cousin of Jesus, John the Baptist. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1192/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1192/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:48:06 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1192 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1192/feed/ 0 Nearly 10 years to the day after the attacks of September 11th, 2011, Keith McCallum takes a retrospective view at how we must respond to suffering, and questions. An introduction to the book of Luke written by, as one secular historian put it “a historian of the highest caliber.” Nearly 10 years to the day after the attacks of September 11th, 2011, Keith McCallum takes a retrospective view at how we must respond to suffering, and questions. An introduction to the book of Luke written by, as one secular … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1181/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1181/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:20:13 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1181 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1181/feed/ 0 Picking up where Neil Brooks and Joe Allie left off two weeks ago, Kyle McCallum dives into some effective, practical techniques for evangelizing to people in our daily lives. Includes a guest testimony by Thomas Smith. Picking up where Neil Brooks and Joe Allie left off two weeks ago, Kyle McCallum dives into some effective, practical techniques for evangelizing to people in our daily lives. Includes a guest testimony by Thomas Smith. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1176/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1176/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:54:20 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1176 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1176/feed/ 0 The early church experienced amazing growth after the resurrection of Christ. Keith McCallum describes what made this possible. The early church experienced amazing growth after the resurrection of Christ. Keith McCallum describes what made this possible. Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1173/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1173/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:48:45 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1173 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1173/feed/ 0 Paul tells the church to continue preaching the gospel of Christ while he is in prison. He doesn’t ask for prayers for his release. His only care is that the good news gets spread far and wide to people who do not know Christ. Neil Brooks and Joe Allie tell us how to do this effectively. Paul tells the church to continue preaching the gospel of Christ while he is in prison. He doesn’t ask for prayers for his release. His only care is that the good news gets spread far and wide to people who … <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1171/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1171/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:43:54 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1171 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1171/feed/ 0 Joel Hughes talks about what it means to submit to authority and the see the value of it. Joel Hughes talks about what it means to submit to authority and the see the value of it. Joel Hughes http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1162/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1162/#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:04:42 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1162 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1162/feed/ 0 Colossians 3Keith and Greg talk about the importance of each Christian reading the word and getting equipped for ministry. Keith critiques the the dominance of the singing worship service in today’s Christian America. Colossians 3Keith and Greg talk about the importance of each Christian reading the word and getting equipped for ministry. Keith critiques the the dominance of the singing worship service in today’s Christian America. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1158/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1158/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:19:08 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1158 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1158/feed/ 0 Colossians 3Paul tells us in chapter 3 that our lives are hidden in Christ. This means he wants to share his ultimate authority with us. Keith and Greg explain how we embrace the freedom that comes through our authority. Colossians 3Paul tells us in chapter 3 that our lives are hidden in Christ. This means he wants to share his ultimate authority with us. Keith and Greg explain how we embrace the freedom that comes through our authority. Mark Michalek and Bryan Bassett http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1160/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1160/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:35:53 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1160 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1160/feed/ 0 Colossians 3Mark and Bryan explain how we have a new identity in Christ that allows us to put away the things we knew before. This includes having victory over greed, malice, anger and lust because Jesus made us a new creation. (note: The first 10 minutes of the teaching were cut off due to technical difficulties.) Colossians 3Mark and Bryan explain how we have a new identity in Christ that allows us to put away the things we knew before. This includes having victory over greed, malice, anger and lust because Jesus made us a new … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1153/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1153/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:54:11 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1153 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1153/feed/ 0 Colossians 2God may be the most powerful being in the universe, but does he have authority to rule our lives? Satan accused God of being self-centered and mean. The question of God’s authority was resolved when he sent Jesus to die on the cross. He proved, once and for all, that his authority is righteous, and love will be the guiding principal of the universe. Colossians 2God may be the most powerful being in the universe, but does he have authority to rule our lives? Satan accused God of being self-centered and mean. The question of God’s authority was resolved when he sent Jesus to … <a [...] Joel Hughes http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1150/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1150/#comments Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:25:17 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1150 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1150/feed/ 0 Colossians 2Greg Morscher and Richard Haggar explain how we can have a relationship with God through the Christ’s payment of our sins on the cross, and how we can experience his riches through the new identity he gives us. Colossians 2Greg Morscher and Richard Haggar explain how we can have a relationship with God through the Christ’s payment of our sins on the cross, and how we can experience his riches through the new identity he gives us. Greg Morscher http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1139/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1139/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:18:40 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1139 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110618.mp3[/podcast][podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/KAK%20ALEX%20CT%2006182011_19-01-00.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1139/feed/ 0 Colossians 1-2Kyle McCallum and Alex Herbers trace back the history of false teachings entering the church, such as Gnosticism, Priestcraft, Modernism and Post-Modernism. Paul warns us in chapter 2 against drifting away from the truth of the Word. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110618.mp3[/podcast][podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/KAK%20ALEX%20CT%2006182011_19-01-00.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" [...] Kyle McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1135/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1135/#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:50:56 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1135 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1135/feed/ 0 Colossians 2Paul warns the church in Colossae against drifting into ceremonialism and ritualism. He reminds us of our position as redeemed individuals unified as a church under Christ’s leadership. Colossians 2Paul warns the church in Colossae against drifting into ceremonialism and ritualism. He reminds us of our position as redeemed individuals unified as a church under Christ’s leadership. Joel Hughes http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1109/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1109/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 21:32:02 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1109 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1109/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1104/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1104/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 17:08:29 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1104 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1104/feed/ 0 Colossians 1The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Colosse, a sister church of Ephesus, about how to live as outlaw Christians in an oppressive world. Colossians 1The Apostle Paul writes to the church in Colosse, a sister church of Ephesus, about how to live as outlaw Christians in an oppressive world. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1100/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1100/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:42:34 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1100 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110423.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1100/feed/ 0 Daniel 11Daniel describes nuclear warfare in the end times the best he can with the language of his day. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110423.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1100/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1094/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1094/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:43:43 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1094 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110419b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1094/feed/ 0 Daniel 11Keith and Kyle McCallum explain how the stage is being set for end times events to occur, walking us through the events that lead up to the last great battle of Armageddon. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110419b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1094/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1088/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1088/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 22:37:34 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1088 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110419a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1088/feed/ 0 Daniel 9Kyle McCallum gives an overview of prophecy, starting at the degree to restore Jerusalem to the second coming of Christ   <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110419a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1088/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1080/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1080/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:41:00 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1080 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110409.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1080/feed/ 0 Daniel 9Daniel gets a vision from God about things to come. This vision concerns the coming of the messiah for the first time. Amazingly, when the math is calculated, we get the precise date Jesus came to Jerusalem as the messiah. This is astonishing considering Daniel was written hundreds of years before Jesus was born on Earth. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110409.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1080/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1073/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1073/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:33:23 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1073 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110402.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1073/feed/ 0 Daniel 8Daniel utters another prophecy concerning events in the future. The Lord once again shows him a vision of future kingdoms and of a man to come, uttering great boasts. We learn this man is the Antichrist, and one like him has already come before Christ was born as a man. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110402.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1073/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1053/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1053/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:53:40 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1053 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110312.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1053/feed/ 0 An up-to-date list of Keith’s articles about Biblical prophecy. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110312.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1053/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1020/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1020/#comments Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:07:27 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1020 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110312.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1020/feed/ 0 Daniel lays out detailed descriptions of future events. Many of these prophecies have come true within the past 50 years. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110312.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1020/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1006/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1006/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:48:15 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1006 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110305.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1006/feed/ 0 Daniel 7Daniel sees a vision of four beasts representing four future kingdoms. The last kingdom, Rome, gives birth to ten kings that represents a future alliance of nations. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110305.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1006/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1001/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1001/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 23:14:52 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=1001 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/1001/feed/ 0 Dan 2King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has a dream about a mighty statue made of several kinds of stone. Daniel tells him the statue represents kingdoms to come. Dan 2King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon has a dream about a mighty statue made of several kinds of stone. Daniel tells him the statue represents kingdoms to come. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/994/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/994/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:30:44 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=994 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/994/feed/ 0 Keith McCallum discusses Life and Death, among other things, at the 2011 Financial Support Team Retreat. Keith McCallum discusses Life and Death, among other things, at the 2011 Financial Support Team Retreat. 32:51 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/992/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/992/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:43:48 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=992 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/992/feed/ 0 Keith McCallum speaks at the Financial Support Team retreat on the topic of Pagan Christianity, specifically emphasizing the bringing of non-Christians into the Body, and the very important role they fill. Keith McCallum speaks at the Financial Support Team retreat on the topic of Pagan Christianity, specifically emphasizing the bringing of non-Christians into the Body, and the very important role they fill. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/997/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/997/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:42:08 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=997 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110219.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/997/feed/ 0 Daniel 1Daniel would not compromise his relationship with God for status in the Babylonian Empire. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110219.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/997/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/987/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/987/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:33:32 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=987 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110205.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/987/feed/ 0 2 Samuel 13-18King David fails to discipline his son, Absalom, effectively, so Absalom leads a revolt against his father. Keith McCallum explains Absalom’s impatience for the kingship as a result of his immaturity. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110205.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/987/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/980/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/980/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:43:01 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=980 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110129.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/980/feed/ 0 David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11-12King David commits the greatest sin of his life, and the Lord busts him. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt110129.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/980/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/977/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/977/#comments Sun, 19 Dec 2010 03:08:43 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=977 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101218.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/977/feed/ 0 Matthew 1The account of the Christ’s birth as recorded by Matthew and Luke is hard to believe. Kyle McCallum presents historical evidence that adds credibility to the supernatural birth of the messiah. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101218.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/977/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/971/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/971/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:05:19 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=971 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101211.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/971/feed/ 0 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, PsalmDavid had a heart for the Lord so God used him in powerful ways. He had Godly vision, Godly passion and Godly action. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101211.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/971/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/959/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/959/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:56:46 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=959 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101204.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/959/feed/ 0 1 Samuel 30 through 2 Samuel 5David finally ascends to the throne and becomes one of the greatest kings Israel has ever known, while Saul lost all authority as king of Israel. We learn the difference between greatness, and great weakness. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101204.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/959/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/954/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/954/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:15:03 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=954 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101120.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/954/feed/ 0 David gets angry at a man named Nabal, whose very name means “foolish”, for not offering him provisions after David protected his herd. He comes close to murdering Nabal before his wrath is quelled by Nabal’s beautiful and wise wife. Keith teaches on the folly of anger, or perceived injustice. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101120.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/954/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/950/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/950/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 04:37:27 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=950 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101113.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/950/feed/ 0 Jim Swearingen, director of the Buffalo Christian Center in Buffalo, New York, and Keith McCallum teach about David’s experience in the folly of relying on self power. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101113.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/950/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/948/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/948/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 03:01:41 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=948 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101106.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/948/feed/ 0 David’s arrogance and self-confidence leads to the deaths of 80 priests at the hands of Saul, the king of Israel. David learns from this mistake to become a man of spiritual power. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101106.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/948/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/945/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/945/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 02:57:24 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=945 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101030.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/945/feed/ 0 Jake Lagotte and Keith McCallum talk about the importance of forming intimate bonds with friends. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101030.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/945/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/941/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/941/#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:01:32 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=941 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101016.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/941/feed/ 0 God’s Kingdom is here on Earth, and he’s willing to use even a meek shepherd boy to accomplish amazing things. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101016.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/941/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/931/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/931/#comments Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:14:57 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=931 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101008.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/931/feed/ 0 1 Sam 1Spiritual maturity comes through stepping outside your comfort one. Tribal homes foster immature kids. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt101008.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/931/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/925/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/925/#comments Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:17:08 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=925 [podcast format="video"]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100210.mp4[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/925/feed/ 0 The first teaching in the From Outlaw to Monarch: the Life of King David series. <p>[podcast format="video"]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100210.mp4[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/925/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/893/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/893/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 03:04:10 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=893 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/893/feed/ 0 Joel Hughes teaches us how to rely on God. Joel Hughes teaches us how to rely on God. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/922/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/922/#comments Sat, 11 Sep 2010 23:05:02 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=922 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/922/feed/ 0 Elder Mark Michalek teaches about King Solomon’s search for meaning. He says fulfillment does not come through religion. Elder Mark Michalek teaches about King Solomon’s search for meaning. He says fulfillment does not come through religion. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/903/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/903/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:53:15 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=903 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100904.mp3[/podcast]From the annual fellowship-wide Labor Day camp-out at East Harbor in 2010

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/903/feed/ 0 Luke 9Lawlessness is the biggest problem on the planet, and Jesus describes the Christian response in Luke 9. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100904.mp3[/podcast]From the annual fellowship-wide Labor Day camp-out at East Harbor in 2010</p> <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/891/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/891/#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:02:58 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=891 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/891/feed/ 0 Ecclesiastes 6Keith teaches on Ecclesiastes 6 about the power of thanksgiving. Sherri Hunter shares her life experiences.   Ecclesiastes 6Keith teaches on Ecclesiastes 6 about the power of thanksgiving. Sherri Hunter shares her life experiences.   http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/888/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/888/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:54:57 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=888 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100821.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/888/feed/ 0 Matthew 13Matthew 13 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100821.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/888/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/882/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/882/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:48:53 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=882 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/882/feed/ 0 Ecclesiastes 5There are three Economies on Earth: God’s, The World’s and our own personal economy. Ecclesiastes 5There are three Economies on Earth: God’s, The World’s and our own personal economy. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/876/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/876/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:29:51 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=876 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/876/feed/ 0 Ecclesiastes 3-5Due to technical issues, the recording is low-quality. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ecclesiastes 3-5Due to technical issues, the recording is low-quality. We apologize for the inconvenience. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/865/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/865/#comments Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:39:40 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=865 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/865/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/863/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/863/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:32:07 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=863 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/863/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/850/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/850/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:44:59 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/850/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100626b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/850/feed/ 0 the wikkan world <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100626b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/850/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/848/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/848/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:41:33 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=848 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/848/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/853/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/853/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:31:30 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=853 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100619b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/853/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100619b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/853/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/851/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/851/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:29:13 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=851 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100619a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/851/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100619a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/851/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/858/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/858/#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:50:13 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=858 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100612.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/858/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100612.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/858/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/838/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/838/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:32:24 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=838 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100605c.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/838/feed/ 0 How life points to a creator.Life is infinitely complex. All of creation testifies to the existence of a creator God. Nicole Wonderchek, a practicing molecular biologist, explains the complexity of life and the impossible odds of its random occurrence. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100605c.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/838/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/836/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/836/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:22:51 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=836 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/836/feed/ 0 How Science proves Biblical ClaimsMandy Tomko investigates the Darwinian Evolutionist claim that nearly infinitely complex life sprang randomly from non-living matter. She shows how science can be used to prove the existence of a creator God, and that being an atheist requires more faith than being a Christian. How Science proves Biblical ClaimsMandy Tomko investigates the Darwinian Evolutionist claim that nearly infinitely complex life sprang randomly from non-living matter. She shows how science can be used to prove the existence of a creator God, and [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/833/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/833/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:15:42 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=833 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100605a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/833/feed/ 0 Does science contradict the Bible?Home church Leader Craig Smith shows how science does not contradict the bible. Although the Bible was not written to be a science textbook, the two exist in harmony. Science is often used to prove Biblical claims: We’re talking about science and the bible.  My question is this: does science contradict the bible?  This is something that people raise fairly regularly, and I think it’s worth addressing. I want to start off with this Richard Dawkins interview clip: he’s a famous natural selection supporter; we’re going to see what he has to say. Dawkins is making this point over and over, that faith in some sort of creator is not based on any sort of evidence; he’s basically saying you can’t trust in this.  There’s another quote I found saying, “Faith is the great cop out, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence; faith is belief in spite of, even perhaps because of, the lack of evidence.” Is this really true? Is this true that our faith in a god is based on less evidence than Richard Dawkins and his belief in no god? First of all, let’s examine what people like Dawkins will claim.  These atheists claim first of all that naturalistic evolution is the explanation for life: meaning that gradual mutations over time along with natural selection got us to where we are today in terms of the amount of diversity in species: we just got here naturally, no sort of god involved.  The problem with this is that there is no scientific experiment or test you can use to prove this, and as we’ll see later the actual scientific evidence is not pointing in this direction; it doesn’t support this as much as he would want you to believe. Another claim is that Christians ignore the evidence.  That’s what he was saying here, that Christians are just putting the fingers in the ears, saying “la la, I don’t want to hear it.”  And when atheists claim this, like Dawkins said in the video, he’s pointing toward a minority viewpoint, like young earth Christians.  This is not the common convention.  People like young earth Christians are not mainstream, but atheists don’t take on the mainstream, they don’t address what the bible says. That’s what we want to look at tonight: what does the bible have to say about this, and what does the evidence say.  Do they contradict each other, or do they line up? So, the bible: first of all, it’s not a scientific book.  By that I mean it’s not a textbook, it’s not written with all kinds of verifiable scientific evidence, it’s not written to persuade you scientifically.  It is old, Genesis was written 3500 years ago, and it covers billions of years of history in just one page.  This is a pretty vague review, what we get in Genesis.  However, what we do see in the Genesis account of creation does match what science knows, as we’ll get into.  And as we’ve studied in some of the past weeks in this evidence series, a lot of other creation accounts are really pretty silly by comparison: like you have an egg, and it hatches, and it forms the universe, or these gods get into a fight, and it resolves in creating people.  It involves all mythology and a lot is silly, but we look at the bible and it’s really straightforward.  It points out “this is what happened,” and that’s what we’ll be getting into: what does the bible actually say. Genesis 1:1-3 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3Then God said, “Let there be light”; and [boom] there was light.” So we see a few things here, first of all that there was a beginning: it wasn’t infinite, the universe wasn’t there forever.  “God said,” he spoke the universe into existence: “let there be light” and there was light.  We also see the idea of days.  The bible records in [...] <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100605a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/833/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/825/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/825/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:04:13 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=825 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100522b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/825/feed/ 0 Are all religions equally valid?All religions were created to bring light to the mystery of existence, but is there one that rises above the rest as being completely true? Home Church Leader Neil Brooks explains how Christianity, a relationship instead of a religion, is true and infallible. There is an abundance of evidence that testifies to the existence of the loving God of the Bible. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100522b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/825/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/823/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/823/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:53:47 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=823 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100522a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/823/feed/ 0 Is God to Blame?People throughout history have asked and struggled with this question. How could an all-loving God tolerate suffering in the world? Jake Lagotte goes to the Bible to answer this timeless question and show how this actually reveals the love of God even more. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100522a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/823/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/813/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/813/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:31:03 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=813 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100515b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/813/feed/ 0 What Postmodernism has to offer spirituallyKyle McCallum Valid Religions -Video The Blind Faith religion -PowerPoint My teaching is called the Blind Faith Religion, because if you think about it nobody goes to the Fifth Third Bank and says: “What’s true for you isn’t true for me. I got a lot more money than you think I do.” Nobody does that because it is quite brain-dead but somewhere along the line someone decided it is cool to do that with religion and with what you believe and with spirituality. And it has been commonly accepted in our culture, in our society that that is normal to do. You know you can mix any religion together and make your own truth and your own meaning and if it’s true for you that is cool. And so that has been so mindlessly adopted it’s just blind faith. That’s all there is to it. And it really has become a religion of itself. So I’m going to call it the “Blind Faith Religion” from now on. So let’s look at America today, ok. I think of America as a religious buffet. We live in this culture that is more like a melting pot of cultures. You have all sorts of religions; here you have Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism. Our culture teaches us that you can mix and match a pair of whatever religions you want and that is totally cool to do. I was just remembering with Jeff, we read this book called Tuesdays of Morey, have you ever read that? It’s an adorable book, it’s endearing. There’s an old guy he’s a sociology professor and he calls himself a religious mutt, because he is just a mix of all kinds of different religions. It’s kind of cool because he’s about to die and he is trying to teach this guy. But I just have to say, sorry Morey, but this is really freaking stupid. Why do that? That doesn’t even make sense why that is true. Just because you think you made your own religion and you mixed all these things together. Let’s admit it, you made it all up and it’s probably not absolutely true. So what you really have to do is deny that there is absolute truth at that point. Because you cannot just make your own religion and expect that to work for everybody. So, I want to show you guys a video because I know how much you all love videos and I do too! (insert video) This video describes what our culture believes in: the confusion of this blind faith religion, it is really confusing. I love how stumped people were. The fact is that if you are going to hold this belief that whatever you believe, as long as it works for you, that’s great, this blind faith religion. If you are going to hold on to that, then you are going to have to be willing to admit the people who bombed the World Trade Center that was a valid expression of their religion. “That’s cool. If it works for them, that’s great. I wouldn’t do that, but hey.” I am insulted that people would expect me to believe that. That people say you are not aloud to say someone else’s beliefs are wrong; you are not aloud to show them where their beliefs are faulty. I am insulted! I don’t think most people believe that. Most people I talk to do not think that the World Trade Center bombings were a valid expression of their religion. They would say that’s wrong. But then again, they are being hypocrites at the same time. So we were watching a BBC special last night on child sacrifice, because in Uganda, which is right in the middle of Africa, child sacrifice is huge. It is just starting to get huge again. Tribes of witch doctors will go and kidnap a child from the surrounding towns, bring them back to their village, sacrifice them, cut off their body parts and keep them as tokens of good luck. That’s what their religion teaches. It brings them good luck. One of the cases we were watching was about this kid who was three years old and was kidnapped by a tribe of witch doctors and they cut off his penis because the penis is lucky. So they kept that and left him laying in a pool of his own blood and his dad came [...] <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100515b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/813/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/809/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/809/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:21:40 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=809 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100515a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/809/feed/ 0 Our culture's spiritual beliefsKeith McCallum and High School ministry leader Jordan Yoerger investigate what people in our culture believe about spiritual issues. The answer is shocking. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100515a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/809/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/790/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/790/#comments Sat, 08 May 2010 23:39:59 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=790 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/790/feed/ 0 Ephesians 6:10-18[slideshare id=4378843&doc=eph6dthefutureisnow-100601110345-phpapp02] Ephesians 6:10-18[slideshare id=4378843&doc=eph6dthefutureisnow-100601110345-phpapp02] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/786/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/786/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 23:45:14 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=786 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/786/feed/ 0 Ephesians 6c Everybody struggles. The way to win is to target the spiritual realm, where the struggle is in our favor... <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/786/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/697/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/697/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:45:16 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=697 [filebase:file:file=460]Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is …against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/697/feed/ 0 Ephesians 6:10-13Do we forget the real struggle on this planet is spiritual in nature? This part of Ephesians is clear on this issue: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 …for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God. God is reversing the pervasive evil of this realm by reversing the satanic rebellion, one life at a time. It adds up to big change, and it is a brilliant solution… [filebase:file:file=460] <blockquote>[filebase:file:file=460]Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is …against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.</blockquote> <a class="more-link" [...] 51:50 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/788/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/788/#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:19:42 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=788 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/788/feed/ 0 Ephesians 6:10-20 Ephesians 6:10-20 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/695/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/695/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:20:40 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=695 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/695/feed/ 0 Ephesians 5c Ephesians 5c http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/692/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/692/#comments Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:04:12 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=692 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100303b.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/692/feed/ 0 Identity Project Roundtable DiscussionThe Identity Project (the Xenos college ministry) talk about growing up and taking ownership. Listen and learn about what it is that makes it so appealing to people with no church background and why it is exploding in growth. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100303b.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/692/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/686/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/686/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:21:56 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=686 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100303a.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/686/feed/ 0 High School Leadership Roundtable DiscussionThe Word (high school) home church talks about taking ownership of the meeting.Student leader Jordan Yoerger describes the group as a “click barrier” where jocks, geeks, preps and punks all feel welcome. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100303a.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/686/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/685/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/685/#comments Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:15:19 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/685/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/685/feed/ 0 Ephesians 5bElder Joel Hughes explains what it looks like to follow Jesus. Ephesians 5bElder Joel Hughes explains what it looks like to follow Jesus. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/683/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/683/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:25:43 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=683 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/683/feed/ 1 Ephesians 5aGuest Teacher Terry Aleznik. Ephesians 5aGuest Teacher Terry Aleznik. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/679/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/679/#comments Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:49:10 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=679 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100206.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/679/feed/ 0 from the 2010 FST Retreat“What is a Xenos?” Keith explores the model laid out in Acts of what a radical, moving church looks like. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100206.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/679/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/659/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/659/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:42:23 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=659 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/659/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4fWe live in an era where “truth” seems quite unattainable. But Paul says God’s Word is a life-changing source of truth. Listen as Mark Michalek explains the impact on lives around. Ephesians 4fWe live in an era where “truth” seems quite unattainable. But Paul says God’s Word is a life-changing source of truth. Listen as Mark Michalek explains the impact on lives around. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/654/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/654/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:19:25 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=654 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100214b.mp3[/podcast]Young Christian leaders take charge of their home church after the experienced leaders move on to other ministries. How did they handle it this past year? It's an amazing story of victorious Christian love in the hands of average, "non-professional" Christians.

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/654/feed/ 0 Leadership Roundtable DiscussionThe Michalek Home Church explains the “sending” rather than “splitting” strategy of church growth. Their group is full of willing workers who serve in many ministries. They have people working in JHQ (4th-6th grade ministry), Chill (junior high ministry), Word (high school ministry) and South Street Ministries, a Christian organization based in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Akron that reaches out to junior high kids. Craig Smith and Jackie Leon are also leading an international student bible study. Keith McCallum, Jake Lagotte, Charlotte Plahuta and Sara Cartellone Keith McCallum, Jake Lagotte, Charlotte Plahuta and Sara Cartellone <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100214b.mp3[/podcast]Young Christian leaders take charge of their home church after the experienced leaders move on to other ministries. How did they handle it this past year? [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/646/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/646/#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:28:34 +0000 Special Guest http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=646 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100214a.mp3[/podcast]What does a NEO Xenos home church look like? Who leads them? Listen to these leaders describe their ministry in a post-college group.

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/646/feed/ 0 Leadership Roundtable DiscussionThe Hughes Home Church talks about some exciting new strategies for reaching post-college adults and the challenge of entering an age where career is most important and people don’t have time to build relationships with God and serve others. Their story is especially interesting because their original leaders moved on to other ministries, leaving this Home Church in the hands of a second generation of Christians unaccustomed to the challenges of leadership. From left: Keith, Joe, Jake, Erick and Andi. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt100214a.mp3[/podcast]What does a NEO Xenos home church look like? Who leads them? Listen to these leaders describe their ministry in a post-college group.</p> <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/618/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/618/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:21:00 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/618/ "Start over!" That is essentially the Jesus Revolution. Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/618/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4:17-24The transformation in a Christian’s life is not a private, localized affair; it is not an issue of improved moral living. What Paul advocates here is a complete overhaul of our human nature, our citizenship, our frame of reference, our mindset: So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Nations do, in the futility of their thinking. Ephesians 4:17 Victims of the "American Dream" Of course, we could opt for the Postmodern status quo, as the video explains, below… Downloads "The American Dream" probably wouldn't be so bad if it really worked. The answer? <em>"Start over!"</em> That is essentially the Jesus Revolution. <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/610/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/610/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:45:53 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/610/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/610/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4:13-16It makes no sense at all, but it can’t be denied: the small movement originating in the backwaters of Palestine swept across the Roman empire. How did they do it? The video explains the problem: [flv]http://repo.neoxenos.org/videos/web/ChurchHistory-CHRISTIAN_VERSION_conv.flv[/flv] The passage explains how it happened: Ephesians 4:11-16 (NLT) Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.  Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. How did Christianity grow? How does it grow today? Paul makes it simple: ""speaking the truth in love..." <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/610/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/609/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/609/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:41:18 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/609/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/609/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4cIt’s so simple it’s easy to miss: “the saints do the work of ministry!” That is what Paul says in this passage, and it’s a real shocker for many! With so many "conversations" underway among Christian groups, does anyone know what really matters? <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/609/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/607/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/607/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:07 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/607/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/607/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4aThe American culture has largely risen up and rejected the notion of the institutional church, which is good news. The bad news is that false teachers from the so-called “emergent church” have risen to shepherd people who have become disenfranchised from the traditional church. They offer a sort of pseudo-spirituality that involves rejecting absolute truth. Ephesians 4aThe American culture has largely risen up and rejected the notion of the institutional church, which is good news. The bad news is that false teachers from the so-called “emergent church” have risen to shepherd people who have [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/608/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/608/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:38:59 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/608/ and these aren't toys, people! Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/608/feed/ 0 Ephesians 4:7-11It’s all about freedom — that is the mission of Christ in a nutshell. He led captive a host of captives, And He gave gifts to men. (Ephesians 4:8b) -- <i>and these aren't toys, people!</i> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/608/">Continue reading [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/578/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/578/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:21:24 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/578/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091218.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/578/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091218.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/578/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/577/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/577/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:20:39 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/577/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091212_word.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/577/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091212_word.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/577/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/576/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/576/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:19:28 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/576/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/576/feed/ 0 God is not against “greatness” as some would have us believe. He has simply reserved the right to decide how “greatness” is achieved. And here is where the backwards thinking of God becomes so evident. An interlude discussing the significance of significance, from a biblical perspective. <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/576/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/575/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/575/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:18:09 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/575/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091205_IP.mp3[/podcast]Students from Akron University and Kent State  explain a "split".

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/575/feed/ 0 Student leaders from two new ministries discuss growing ministries and splitting off new ministries. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091205_IP.mp3[/podcast]Students from Akron University and Kent State  explain a "split".</p> <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/574/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/574/#comments Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:15:45 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/574/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/574/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/565/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/565/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:50:19 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/565/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/565/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/564/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/564/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:20:55 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/564/ how sweet it is! Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/564/feed/ 0 “You Christians talk only about sin!” they say. But how untrue! Yes, Ephesians 2 starts with a negative message, but it’s such a tiny blurb compared to the rest of the message, which begins thusly: “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us…” (Ephesians 2:4) The truth is more like this: “You Christians talk mostly about God’s love!” It should be called “Victorious Love!” Understanding God’s love leads to a victorious life! Video: Do you know how to get to heaven? [flashvideo file="http://repo.neoxenos.org/videos/HowToGetToHeaven_conv.flv" /] Video: “The Course of this World” [flashvideo file="http://repo.neoxenos.org/videos/ephesians2b_conv.flv" /] God revealed Himself through Jesus so we might lay hands on "The Victorious Life" -- and <em>how sweet it is!</em> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/564/">Continue reading [...] 36:39 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/548/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/548/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:15:56 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/548/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/548/feed/ 0 It may sound negative, but it’s actually quite victorious when we read: Ephesians 2:2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. God gives us so much hope, glory and power because we are going up against a world of incredible depravity and confusion. But that's OK, if you've tapped into God's hope, glory and power. <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/497/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/497/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:12 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/497/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091024.mp3[/podcast]The "New Identity" of a Christian is not difficult to understand--look at King David in the Old Testament, and it all makes sense!

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/497/feed/ 0 Even though he was a teenager, David killed a giant with a slingshot. How? Because he knew of his “New Identity” as Israel’s anointed king, and he trusted God’s Word that indeed he was a king, even though he still had not yet stepped inside a throne room! Such is the power of a New Identity coupled with reliance on God and His Word. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt091024.mp3[/podcast]The "New Identity" of a Christian is not difficult to understand--look at King David in the Old Testament, and it all makes sense!</p> <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/496/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/496/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:38 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/496/ everything has changed through Jesus... Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/496/feed/ 1 It’s all about relationships, not rules–it’s called New Covenant Ethics. Through the ages hope, glory and power are defined by various economies: Egyptian, Babylonian, Roman, and certainly American. But how fragile these economies have proven to be!  The advent of the Jesus-economy changes the heart, which disestablishes the economic principles of the World System. This is the hope, the glory, power and riches God lavishes on us, as Paul describes in Ephesians 1. (The video below was a humorous contrast between two approaches to glory and power: “The Ways of the Kosmos” and the Jesus-economy.) God doesn't care about our moral behavior, He cares about the heart! This is why <em>everything has changed</em> <em>through Jesus</em>... <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/483/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/483/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:44:18 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=483 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/483/feed/ 0 God is all about the changed heart–but He goes further still, as the Person of the Holy Spirit enters our hearts, creating in us the burning heart! God is all about the changed heart–but He goes further still, as the Person of the Holy Spirit enters our hearts, creating in us the burning heart! http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/432/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/432/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:03:29 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=432 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/432/feed/ 0 Jesus launched more than a Revolution. It was a fundamental alteration of our world, which Paul calls “the Economy suited for the fullness of time”. The implications to you and I are stunning, and beautiful. Jesus launched more than a Revolution. It was a fundamental alteration of our world, which Paul calls “the Economy suited for the fullness of time”. The implications to you and I are stunning, and beautiful. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/450/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/450/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:41:21 +0000 Keith McCallum http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=450 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt090919_tom.mp3[/podcast]An introduction to the Identity Project at Kent State University.

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/450/feed/ 0 NeoXenos is stirring spiritual upheaval at Kent State University, as Tom Smith explains. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt090919_tom.mp3[/podcast]An introduction to the Identity Project at Kent State University.</p> <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/430/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/430/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:41:37 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=430 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/430/feed/ 0 Ephesians starts with a big bang: God has granted us the highest status and priviledge as members of his own household. All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has [filled] us with every spiritual [gift] [from] the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Status and privilege makes a real difference, as this rare White House photo demonstrates: God created us with a certain identity in view--nothing less than adoption into His own household. <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/430/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/428/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/428/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:43:14 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=428 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/428/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/418/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/418/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:45:51 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=418 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt090822.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/418/feed/ 0 Joel Hughes scans the accounts where Jesus says, “The greatest among you shall be…” He demonstrates that nothing is greater than love! <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt090822.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/418/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/415/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/415/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:20:49 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=415 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/415/feed/ 0 The unprecedented revolution unfolding in Macedonia was sustained by average people like you and I, and certainly not seminary-trained scholars. That’s because it wasn’t complicated. It boils down to admonishment, helping, and encouragement. Every Bible study or fellowship needs these vital activities in order to thrive. The unprecedented revolution unfolding in Macedonia was sustained by average people like you and I, and certainly not seminary-trained scholars. That’s because it wasn’t complicated. It boils down to admonishment, helping, and encouragement. [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/398/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/398/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 23:55:16 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=398 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/398/feed/ 0 Christians build communities that impact the real world, and it’s this simple:: “Therefore encourage one another and build up one another” 1 Thess. 5:11 In a world filled with rage, the Christian response should offer a sweet alternative. Unfortunately, the Institutionalized Model of Christianity is rather lame: If we read the model of Christianity proposed by Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5, it starts looking like a Revolution of Joy lead by real revolutionaries! A Revolution of Joy requires leadership, perhaps the most glaring deficiency with Institutionalized Christianity. Not so in Paul's day. <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/398/">Continue reading [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/385/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/385/#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:10:24 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=385 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/385/feed/ 0 But the Revolution is heading for the moment of violent overthrow, as Paul describes it in 1 Thessalonians 5. Yet it is not our doing, nor is it something we as Christians schedule. Rather, it’s “The Day of the Lord,” a time set by God to end the tyranny and rampant destruction on this planet. Christians should know about the direction this Revolution takes, because the Bible is filled with amazing descriptions of this terrible crisis on earth. Any successful revolution culminates in the overthrow of the powers-that-be, yet Spirit-led Christians are innately non-violent. So how will this "revolution" end? <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/383/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/383/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:07:33 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=383 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/383/feed/ 0 Everyone is racing towards death, but nobody wants to talk about it. Why? Because “people grieve without hope,” Paul says. So people feel uncomfortable when Christians talk about death, and to talk about it requires a rebellious determination to disturb the rules of polite society. This is precisely why we need to raise the touchy issue of death: to set people free from a dog’s life, and expand our vision to span eternities! Jesus Christ was ressurrected from the dead, and he has the authority to talk about it with realy hope, not mere platitudes. This is the reason why Jesus was a revolutionary, with a rebellious and seditious message against the prisons of fear: Therefore it says, “When He ascended on high , He led captive a host of captives , And He gave gifts to men.”  Ephesians 4:8 Fear of death is spiritual slavery, the Bible says, but when Christians get radical, prisoners escape! <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/383/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/387/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/387/#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:31:38 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=387 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/387/feed/ 0 This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/354/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/354/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:04:09 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=354 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/354/feed/ 0 Revolution NOW means building two distinct pillars of Revolution: Substance Significance Through Love Ethics Christians generate contagious Revolution. The Revolution of Joy is not some far-off event, as Paul describes it: rather, it's our impact on people in the here-and-now. <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/354/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/340/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/340/#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:41:38 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=340 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/340/feed/ 0 This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/338/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/338/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 23:14:28 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=338 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/338/feed/ 0 Unlike superficial political solutions, Jesus’ Revolution starts in the heart. This is why the Bible says to “Guard your heart!” Here’s where Revolution meets Love Ethics: it’s all about building a “strong heart” Paul says. We call it a “love bank” in Love Ethics, and it’s vital not only for authentic Revolutionary Joy, it’s vital for life itself, because everyone needs to feel loved! Unfortunately, we go looking for love in all the wrong places! It's not contrived, and it can't be imitated: the Revolution of Joy springs from a changed heart. <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/338/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/291/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/291/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 00:19:46 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=291 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/291/feed/ 0 In this teaching we skim over the connection between joy, love, and the love ethics addressing Tribal and Diffuse love spheres. 2009-05a Download The May 16th Newsletter contains additional support material for the Central Teaching on Love Ethics. It explains Tribal, Diffuse, Infantile, Work-Sub, Work-4-Love, etc. Joy means victory, and the only victory which truly lasts into eternity is that which comes through Victorious Love Output: the core of Christian Love Ethics. <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/297/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/297/#comments Sat, 09 May 2009 23:38:57 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=297 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/297/feed/ 0 This post is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/289/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/289/#comments Sat, 02 May 2009 17:05:56 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=289 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/289/feed/ 0 When Paul and his companions entered the city of Thessalonica, his enemies warned the local authorities: “These men who have upset the world have come here also!” Acts 17:6 What a great description of the rising revolution in the Roman Empire! Without money, armies, or weapons it became a movement that even Rome couldn’t stop! How did they do it? When Christian groups lose this revolutionary spirit, it’s not because it’s complicated, Paul says. He describes how they built truly  “Revolutionary Communities”, and it’s simple! Common people like you and I revolutionized the Roman Empire! <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/289/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/243/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/243/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:06:28 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=243 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/243/feed/ 0 Faith-Hope-Love: these three will “last forever,” the Bible says. And Not only that, this combination fuels a Revolution of Joy that makes life worth living! It’s all mapped-out in this amazing little letter written by Paul 2,000 years ago. Faith-Hope-Love: these three will “last forever,” the Bible says. And Not only that, this combination fuels a Revolution of Joy that makes life worth living! It’s all mapped-out in this amazing little letter written by Paul 2,000 years ago. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/238/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/238/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:07:04 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=238 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/238/feed/ 0 How it all started… Tracing Paul’s route from Galatians to this book is a dramatic story of how Christianity triggered a Revolution. It’s a glimpse into the earliest Christianity. Paul discovered Body Life, and it’s something we never want to lose sight of, no matter how long ago it was! How it all started… Tracing Paul’s route from Galatians to this book is a dramatic story of how Christianity triggered a Revolution. It’s a glimpse into the earliest Christianity. Paul discovered Body Life, and it’s something we never want [...] 49:24 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/236/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/236/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:01:43 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=236 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/236/feed/ 0 From the Crossroads Project (at KSU), guest speakers Tom Smith and Kyle McCallum talk about the “Kingdom of God” as Jesus talked about it. It’s radical, it’s cool, and it’s definitely not church! From the Crossroads Project (at KSU), guest speakers Tom Smith and Kyle McCallum talk about the “Kingdom of God” as Jesus talked about it. It’s radical, it’s cool, and it’s definitely not church! http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/333/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/333/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 21:52:23 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/?p=333 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/333/feed/ 0 Two different worlds, two different economies: Paul started a revolution in Galatia that echoes down through the ages. We live in a culture that needs revolution today. Paul so much wanted to keep these people in Galatia moving in a revolutionary direction! <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/333/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/223/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/223/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:34:55 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=223 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/223/feed/ 0 “Deeds of the flesh” are such a drag — God offers a better life. “Deeds of the flesh” are such a drag — God offers a better life. 53:45 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/221/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/221/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:10:27 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=221 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/221/feed/ 0 The famous “Fruit of the Spirit” opens a whole new life of possibilities! The famous “Fruit of the Spirit” opens a whole new life of possibilities! http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/219/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/219/#comments Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:08:37 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=219 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/219/feed/ 0 The Christian life is all about freedom, not rules. The Christian life is all about freedom, not rules. http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/212/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/212/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:00:55 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=212 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/212/feed/ 0 What a contrast! On the one hand there’s the Christian message: “It was for freedom that Christ set us free!” On the other hand, there’s the legalism of man-made religion, and Paul says these legalists should go ahead and make themselves “sterile” (i.e., castrate themselves) so they would be consistent with their sterile message! This week we study the difference between Christian freedom and the legalism of man-made religion. See the Powerpoint Slides >> "I wish that those who are troubling you would even mutilate themselves." Galatians 5:12 So begins Paul's diatribe against those who would limit our freedom in Christ! <a class="more-link" [...] 39:53 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/203/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/203/#comments Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:02:13 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=203 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt081220.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/203/feed/ 0 Christmas is trouble! When Jesus Christ appeared on this earth, it was a disturbing event — and many people’s lives were troubled by it. For some, like the shepherds in the field, the trouble was worthwhile. For others, like King Herod, the trouble stirred a fierce reaction. But either way, the event has all the earmarks of a “Brilliant Strategist” at work, and he’s working in our lives today! View the Powerpoint >> View the Google Video >> <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt081220.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/203/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/170/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/170/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:26:50 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=170 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/170/feed/ 0 Living by Grace means growing up! Living by Grace means growing up! 50:47 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/168/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/168/#comments Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:52:37 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=168 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/168/feed/ 0 Rise up and take your inheritance! Rise up and take your inheritance! 48:10 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/165/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/165/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:13:57 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=165 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/165/feed/ 0 Can you make sense of the Old Testament and the New Testament? Paul does it for us, and it’s quite a journey. Can you make sense of the Old Testament and the New Testament? Paul does it for us, and it’s quite a journey. 34:00 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/163/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/163/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 01:12:24 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=163 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/163/feed/ 0 But when Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned…he began to withdraw and hold himself aloof, fearing the party of the circumcision. Galatians 2:11-12 It was a dangerous time in the early church: everyone, including Peter, seemed to be moving away from God’s forgiveness, which is a free gift. But Paul remained dogmatic, and fought Peter publically over the issue. Why do people run away from a free gift? This incident helps us understand this phenomena. It's a circumcision party! But how many Gentiles would want to attend it? So the party became a fight... <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/163/">Continue reading <span [...] 54:58 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/131/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/131/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:25:42 +0000 Keith McCallum http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=131 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/131/feed/ 1 Galations 1:1-11He says it all in one sentence: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Galatians 1:3-4 Christ’s death was not accidental. God is not aloof from our condition. God’s solution is to build a bridge between Himself and those willing to draw near is simple: “Grace and Peace!” The bridge is anchored in Grace, a radical spirituality found nowhere else on planet Earth, except one: the Jewish Old Testament Scriptures. Paul demonstrates this “New Testament” Grace is a great explosion of “Old Testament” Grace. But people don’t want “grace” from God, and the massive implications of freedom it brings. Within a dozen years after the death of Jesus (33 AD), efforts were underway to alter his revolutionary words with restrictive and religious laws, and Paul is fighting mad about it! He spares no words denouncing such attempts to hijack the simple “Grace and Peace” of Jesus into a man-made religion with arbitrary rules. Discover the freedom of “primitive” Christianity. Paul’s audacity and boldness is clear evidence that this book records “clean Christianity”, or the Christianity established by Jesus Christ. It’s all here in this book, called “Galatians”. Program Teaching on  Galations 1:1-11 (Keith McCallum). Audience discussion and comments about common objections to “Grace” (Kyle McCallum/Jon Hakes). Short movie comparing legalistic religious leaders with drug dealers (Parental Warning: some explicit lyrics from “The Pusher”). Interview with a Russian Baptist concerning “legalistic Christianity” (Alex Avdyev/Kyle McCallum/Keith McCallum/John Hakes). It's probably the earliest Christian writing, dated to 48 AD. Paul's letter to Galatians provides a definitive statement of what Christianity actually means, and it is not complicated! <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/159/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/159/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:09:33 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=159 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt081004_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/159/feed/ 0 <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt081004_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/159/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/129/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/129/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:22:24 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=129 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/129/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/119/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/119/#comments Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:59:49 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=119 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/119/feed/ 0 It takes real courage to love the way God loves, but God sets us free from a fear-driven life so we can courageously love people around us. Learn how to step into the “hope-driven life” full of gratitude and courage! We begin with a discussion about fears, and after the teaching we hear from Tom Smith about how his fears were alleviated through his faith in Jesus. It takes real courage to love the way God loves, but God sets us free from a fear-driven life so we can courageously love people around us. Learn how to step into the “hope-driven life” full of gratitude and courage! … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/116/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/116/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:00:14 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=116 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/116/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/112/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/112/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:28:20 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=112 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/112/feed/ 0 As we come to the end of Hebrews, we see a clear choice between living a “Fear-Driven Life” and a “Courageous Life” now facing the readers. But today we too face the same choice. Find out how God “set free all those who have lived their lives to the fear of dying,” and what a courageous life looks like, from God’s perspective! Kate McCallum also gives her story about the power of predators in this strange era, but more — the power of God to set us free from our fears! Kate As we come to the end of Hebrews, we see a clear choice between living a “Fear-Driven Life” and a “Courageous Life” now facing the readers. But today we too face the same choice. Find out how God “set free … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/102/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/102/#comments Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:35:45 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/?p=102 Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/102/feed/ 0 “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven.” So it is, and will be: God is into shaking things up. How do you respond? The writer of Hebrews proposes this as a healthy and realistic expression of faith in God: a healthy view of reality... But it’s not what you think! Listen to how this idea of “reverence and awe” gets developed in Hebrews… “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also the heaven.” So it is, and will be: God is into shaking things up. How do you respond? The writer of Hebrews proposes this as a healthy and … <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/87/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/87/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:25:40 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/hebrews-12c-esau-and-the-awesome-power-of-free-will/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/87/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/86/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/86/#comments Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:22:41 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/hebrews-12b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/86/feed/ 0 Here is the argument developed in Hebrews 11 and 12: that Biblical faith means a victorious life of hope, impact, winning, and finally building substance. The quality of substance means having mature character, or God’s character, and this is the amazing power delivered by the walk of faith. Find out how faith in God builds substance. Here is the argument developed in Hebrews 11 and 12: that Biblical faith means a victorious life of hope, impact, winning, and finally building substance. The quality of substance means having mature character, or God’s character, and this is the [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/85/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/85/#comments Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:19:56 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/daniel-91-23-know-god-and-pray/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/85/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/84/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/84/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:34:21 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/daniel-1-gods-kingdom-is-the-only-kingdom/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/84/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/499/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/499/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:59:24 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/499/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/499/feed/ 1 a theology of church growthIn Luke 4 Jesus stands up to “proclaim the favorable year of the Lord”. Then his audience wants to kill him! What’s the connection? It’s the Disestablishment Factor at work–God tearing down old kingdoms in order to erect His Eternal Kingdom. And it means the “breaking-down the dividing barriers” (Eph. 2:12) which humans are so fond of building. God builds without walls, and He wants His church to grow wild and free, without walls! See “Burn it down!” (Describes the issues in this teaching.) a theology of church growthIn Luke 4 Jesus stands up to “proclaim the favorable year of the Lord”. Then his audience wants to kill him! What’s the connection? It’s the Disestablishment Factor at work–God tearing down old kingdoms in order [...] 56:43 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/83/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/83/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:54:09 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/hebrews-12-the-race-of-faith/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/83/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/82/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/82/#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:54:48 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb11c/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/82/feed/ 1 All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. Heb. 11:13 Faith unleashed: this passage reviews a long list of people who changed the world through faith in God. All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/81/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/81/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:53:52 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb11b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/81/feed/ 0 Therefore there was born even of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. Hebrews 11:12 Abraham is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in history, yet he was really a “nobody” at one time. This passage tells us how God responds to our faith, and builds a legacy of a lifetime. Therefore there was born even of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. Hebrews 11:12 Abraham is … <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/80/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/80/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:52:04 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/john-12-the-seed-analogy/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/80/feed/ 0 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/79/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/79/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:49:38 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb11a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080614_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/79/feed/ 0 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Hope means motivation, direction and courage. But what’s the difference between Christian hope and mindless zeal? This passage answers that question, and uses Old Testament examples to demonstrate spiritual life. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080614_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/79/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/78/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/78/#comments Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:01:06 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb10b/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080607_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/78/feed/ 0 How do you reconcile these two passages in Hebrews 10: “I will never again remember their sins and lawless deeds” (v.17) “If we go on sinning willfully…there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins” (v26) Sometimes our walk with Christ is back-and-forth, just like those two verses seem to be going back-and-forth between a “terrifying expectation of judgment” and the hope of “let us draw near to God…” This week we get insight from Hebrews on why this happens: losing hope. It’s symptomatic of the dreaded “OCS” – that is, “Older Christian Syndrome.” <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080607_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/78/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/77/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/77/#comments Sat, 31 May 2008 18:59:34 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb10a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080531_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/77/feed/ 0 Finally! We leave behind the question of rituals and head into a “New and Living Way” in Hebrews. This marks a turning-point in the book as the writer tells us how to “draw near” with God: through the “inner sanctuary” of the heart, and through a wild-crazy, new house which Jesus is building! <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080531_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/77/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/76/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/76/#comments Sat, 24 May 2008 17:37:09 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb09a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080524_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/76/feed/ 0 But now Christ has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. Hebrews 9:26 Yes, this is what radical grace looks like, and it scares the control freaks! That’s what Jesus came to do, though: the freedom that comes through his forgiveness ignites a real heart of boldness! It means, “Out with the old!” And it triggers a revolution of the heart. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080524_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/76/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/75/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/75/#comments Sat, 17 May 2008 17:35:42 +0000 webmaster http://central.neoxenos.org/heb08a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080517_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/75/feed/ 0 he is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises. This is what Jesus Christ means in the stream of human history: all the love and promises of God wrapped-up in this one person. He not only fulfilled all the pictures and prophecies in the Old Testament, but fulfills a life “based on better promises” today! Listen to the amazing story about the Scarlet Thread that courses throughout history! View the Powerpoint Slides online… <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080517_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/75/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/73/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/73/#comments Sat, 03 May 2008 16:52:16 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb07a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080503_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/73/feed/ 0 Why would anyone avoid God? He’s so loving, holds no grudges and expects no payments for taking care of our deepest concerns or most trivial worries. Why avoid God? He scares me! He could interrupt my plans! He’s overbearing! I’m unwelcome! Maybe these are some of your hangups with God? The writer of Hebrews disagrees with these assessments, and points to one of the most ancient and perhaps obscure characters in the Bible: Melchezedek. There lies the proof that God wants nothing to stand in between Himself and us, because He is far more loving than we could possibly imagine! What God wants for us is a life of hope. The destination? Inside His sanctuary! <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080503_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/73/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/74/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/74/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:23:39 +0000 webmaster http://781438279 [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080426_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/74/feed/ 1 Guest speaker Terry Alesnik teaches on the issue of suffering. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080426_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/74/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/71/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/71/#comments Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:31:44 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb06b/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080419.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/71/feed/ 1 What’s the difference between “faith” and “hope”? What’s the difference between the Christian “hope” and wishful thinking? In this section of Hebrews we find a foundation for spiritual motivation, direction and courage that endures: We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) You can also: View the Powerpoint slides. Read “The Bridge of Hope” from Remonstrance, Keith’s Blog. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080419.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/71/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/70/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/70/#comments Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:18:50 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb06a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080412_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/70/feed/ 1 It’s “time to move on!” That’s the message to these Hebrew Christians in this chapter: Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity! Hebrews 6:1 And we learn here: What’s the difference between “milk” and “meat” truths about God? How do you know if you’re “stuck”? How do you get “un-stuck”? What makes “maturity” so great anyway? It’s a passage with a great forward-looking hope for all Christians of all ages. You can also view the Powerpoint slides. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080412_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/70/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/69/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/69/#comments Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:31:03 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb05b/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080405_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/69/feed/ 2 The book of Hebrews is growing increasingly complicated as the author ties together the vast, Eternal Plan of God. But there’s a problem: these people can’t understand! They’re too immature. This time we’ll examine the difference between immaturity and maturity, and consider how spiritual growth works. It’s a marvelous breakthrough when we finally get on our feet spiritually. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080405_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/69/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/68/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/68/#comments Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:26:17 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb05a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080329_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/68/feed/ 0 Entering “God’s Rest” is a person-oriented change of focus, not a behavioral change, and certainly not achieved through rules. This was the biggest hangup for the audience of this letter: let go the rules! But here’s the profound nature of God’s Rest: “let go and rest” means unleashing the strength and power of God in our lives! It’s all bound up in the King-Priest roles of Christ. View Powerpoint slides. See more about Hebrew priests and the elaborate dress required by Mosac law. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080329_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/68/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/67/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/67/#comments Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:11:41 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb4a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080301_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/67/feed/ 0 “His work has been finished since the creation of the world.”(Hebrews 4:3) God has set up a framework for a victorious life, and he invites us to join Him. God’s Plan deserves consideration! It’s an ingenious plan which makes life work. God has all the angles covered: “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” (Heb. 4:13) More Links: View online Powerpoint slides. Download Powerpoint 2007 file. View background notes. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt080301_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/67/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/66/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/66/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:52:56 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/heb02a-2/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080202_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/66/feed/ 0 In chapter 1, the author of Hebrews shows us that God has revealed Himself to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. How do we respond to this revelation and not “drift away” from this powerful truth? Find out how God has delivered us from slavery and made us significant members of His family. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080202_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/66/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/63/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/63/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:34:32 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2008/01/heb01a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080126_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/63/feed/ 1 The book of Hebrews is one of the most important books in the New Testament! Without it, we have no clear explanation of the link between the “Old” and “New” Testaments. This book rocks! Follow along with our Podcasts, and get an RSS Feed to keep updated! <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20080126_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/63/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/62/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/62/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2008 02:33:59 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2008/01/jas5b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/62/feed/ 0 Especially during stress, patience is in short supply. James advises the new church: “You know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy.” James 5:11 The book of Job may be the oldest book in the Bible, but it describes a man who knew and lived patience in a way that richly rewards the modern reader. Especially during stress, patience is in short supply. James advises the new church: “You know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full … <a class="more-link" [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/61/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/61/#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2008 02:19:40 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2008/01/2-chronicles-14-16-king-asa/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/61/feed/ 2 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him…” Hebrews 11:6 Faith is considered one of those optional but nice components in life. But did you know that whatever you hold back holds you back? King Asa was a powerful, godly king in Judah, the southern half of Israel. But he became too powerful to worry about things like faith, and God sent a prophet to remind him one of the most beautiful, timeless truths about the significance of faith: “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to support those whose hearts are committed to him.” – 2 Chron. 16:9 “And without faith it is impossible to please Him…” Hebrews 11:6 Faith is considered one of those optional but nice components in life. But did you know that whatever you hold back holds you back? King Asa was a powerful, … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/60/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/60/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:40:41 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/12/luke02a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071222_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/60/feed/ 0 “And suddenly there was with the angel, a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.’” It was surely the most exciting moment in all history–reserved for simple shepherds! What honor and glory God gives even those who seem the most insignificant! Keith and Kyle McCallum go through this dramatic event as part of our 2007 Christmas Pageant. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071222_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/60/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/59/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/59/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:39:13 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2008/02/jas5a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071215_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/59/feed/ 0 About 25,000 people die every day of hunger or hunger-related causes, according to the United Nations, but not for lack of available food. They simply are too poor to afford it. James teaches us what it means to be God’s advocate for the poor, and it can become one of the most fulfilling and meaningful ways to serve the Creator. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071215_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/59/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/58/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/58/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:30:26 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/12/jas4a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071208_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/58/feed/ 0 “What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?” Now there’s a very good question! If we knew how to answer that, how many relationships would benefit! This is precisely what James answers as he tries to teach this new Christian fellowship how to make it work. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071208_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/58/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/57/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/57/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:06:50 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/12/james-313ff-the-wisdom-of-gods-love/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071201_32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/57/feed/ 0 James compares “Wisdom” against “wisdom”. Real “Wisdom” is marked by the presence of God’s love, while the “wisdom” that “is earthly, natural, demonic” is the epitome of what the Bible calls “foolishness.” These become two ways to live life: by God’s love, or “natural, demonic” folly. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071201_32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/57/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/56/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/56/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:00:33 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/11/james-31-12-a-community-on-fire/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071117-web.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/56/feed/ 0 Christian fellowship is aflame with the exciting, infectious presence of God, or aflame of loving relationships or a flame that “corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell!” James is no diplomat, and tells it straight: our words determine which flame ignites Christian fellowship. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071117-web.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/56/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/55/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/55/#comments Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:00:30 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/11/james-214ff-law-vs-grace/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071110-web.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/55/feed/ 0 Why is this book of James so often despised? This is the passage which usually evokes such strong reactions, and it can be a difficult one to understand — if you’re not a 1st Century Jew. They, of course, easily understood it. James shows us that living by The Law of Liberty eventually produces amazing fruitfulness. It’s the difference between living under law and under grace. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071110-web.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/55/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/54/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/54/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:00:20 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/11/james-21-13-the-law-of-liberty/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071103-web.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/54/feed/ 0 James turns his full attention on the core problem in this fledgling Christian movement, and it could be described as the biggest problem weighing on our hearts: poisonous thoughts. It means a difference between authentic and counterfeit spiritual life. James shows the freedom that comes when we lay aside poisonous thoughts and instead live “by the law of liberty.” <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071103-web.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/54/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/53/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/53/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:00:40 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/10/james-121-25-active-faith/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071020-web.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/53/feed/ 0 Guest speaker Mark Michalek studies how James defines faith: it is a definition which does not fit popular notions, but it is a powerful and life-changing way of approaching life. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071020-web.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/53/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/52/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/52/#comments Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:00:31 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/10/james-1-temptation/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071006-web.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/52/feed/ 0 Guest speaker Greg Morscher digs into the difficult issue of temptation: what it is and what it is not. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt20071006-web.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/52/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/50/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/50/#comments Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:17:20 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/09/jonah/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt070929-32.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/50/feed/ 0 Is it really possible to “Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials…” as James says? It’s amazing how obsessed we are as a culture with the pursuit of pleasure, when the average household spends as much on entertainment as on health needs. Yet the need to mature is at least as important as anything else, and without the ability to “encounter various trials” we will never be “mature,” James says. Jonah’s life is an example of the rough road from the immature expectations in life to maturity. Watch how God transforms this man by challenging his attitude of ingratitude through trials. <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt070929-32.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/50/">Continue reading <span [...] 64:41 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/47/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/47/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:25:39 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/09/jas1a/ [podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt070922-new.mp3[/podcast]

Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/47/feed/ 0 Did you know it’s actually possible to face hardship with great expectations of reward? This is certainly what James advocates: Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials. James 1:2 How is this possible? Wouldn’t it be great to face life with this kind of upbeat vision? James focuses the life of this brand, new Christian church on the triumph of the Christian life. What a contrast it is with our normal way of dealing with life, which is like someone tossed around by conflicting circumstances… …the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:6-8 Observe the difference between triumph and tragedy: Read more about this James character and his oddball collection of friends, and contribute your insights! <p>[podcast]http://repo.neoxenos.org/public/audio/podcasts/xt070922-new.mp3[/podcast]</p> <a class="more-link" href="http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/47/">Continue reading <span [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/45/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/45/#comments Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:16:06 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/09/1cor16b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/45/feed/ 0 As 1 Corinthians concludes, even though Paul switches into “send greetings” mode, it’s astonishing how Paul can’t resist digging into the meat and potatoes of Christian living. He takes this opportunity to parade a cast of 1st-Century heroes in front of his audience, in order to make one final point: “There is a wide-open door for a great work!” 1 Corinthians 16:9 Then he proves what a “great work” it is with this list of luminaries: As 1 Corinthians concludes, even though Paul switches into “send greetings” mode, it’s astonishing how Paul can’t resist digging into the meat and potatoes of Christian living. He takes this opportunity to parade a cast of 1st-Century [...] 70:55 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/43/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/43/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:00:07 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/09/1cor16a/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/43/feed/ 0 Did you know the United States of America is the richest and most powerful country in the world with half the world’s billionaires? Did you also know the US has the highest rate of significant mental illness among all countries studied, according to the World Health Organization and medical journals? There’s something distinctly non-victorious about American lifestyles! But Paul gives great advice for when we get caught up in the pressures daily American living, and it’s an insightful path to freedom: On the first day of every week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Yes, it can be that simple! And as we learn to become givers, an amazing transformation takes place… Did you know the United States of America is the richest and most powerful country in the world with half the world’s billionaires? Did you also know the US has the highest rate of significant mental illness among all countries … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/41/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/41/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2007 23:00:19 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/08/1cor15c/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/41/feed/ 0 “How are the dead raised?” That’s the question Paul answers in this passage, and it’s a beauty to behold! The Bible gives us a concrete glimpse into the nature of eternity – and the resurrection. The implications? Paul says it well: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 “How are the dead raised?” That’s the question Paul answers in this passage, and it’s a beauty to behold! The Bible gives us a concrete glimpse into the nature of eternity – and the resurrection. The implications? Paul says it … <a [...] 62:30 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/38/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/38/#comments Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:00:52 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/08/1cor15b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/38/feed/ 0 Living with purpose and direction: that’s what the resurrection means, as Paul explains it: “now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man…everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.” 1 Cor. 15:21-22 The alternative? As this philosopher said it: “Brief and powerless is Man’s life…slow, sure doom falls, pitiless and dark…” – Bertrand Russell This week we consider these two alternative views and how they impact life… Living with purpose and direction: that’s what the resurrection means, as Paul explains it: “now the resurrection from the dead has begun through another man…everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.” 1 Cor. 15:21-22 The [...] 54:02 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/37/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/37/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2007 23:00:36 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/08/1cor15a/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/37/feed/ 0 The empty tomb is an enduring symbol of the resurrection, and the ultimate symbol of who Jesus Christ is…and most important, His claim to be God! It’s a completely unique, incomparable, outrageous claim! Yet there it is. The Bible states it clearly and unambiguously. People generally don’t mind “the message of the cross” today. There isn’t always a huge battle over the crucifixion of Christ. But there is a monumental battle over the resurrection of Christ. It is as fierce today as it has ever been. The empty tomb is an enduring symbol of the resurrection, and the ultimate symbol of who Jesus Christ is…and most important, His claim to be God! It’s a completely unique, incomparable, outrageous claim! Yet there it is. The Bible states … [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/20/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/20/#comments Sat, 21 Jul 2007 06:15:18 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/07/1cor13b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/20/feed/ 2 What Paul reveals in this chapter is nothing short of astounding: the inner-workings of love, as designed by God. In doing so he reveals the inner-workings of God: For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12 Love is not complex. It is refreshingly simple, as God designed it: it involves replacing our immature Love Demands for mature love. Read the related neozine article “The Tragedy and Beauty of Love” which expands this topic in-depth. “The Tragedy and Beauty of Love“ What Paul reveals in this chapter is nothing short of astounding: the inner-workings of love, as designed by God. In doing so he reveals the inner-workings of God: For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to … <a [...] 69:55 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/16/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/16/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2007 05:37:28 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/07/1cor13a/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/16/feed/ 0 It has to be one of the most famous and poetic sections in the Bible: “And now, I will show you a most excellent way…Without love I am nothing.” But it’s more than poetry. Paul demonstrates the practical outcome of all he’s been building until now. We have many different gifts and activities (or ministries), but the effects are to be seen in chapter 13. Love is the apex of human existence, and it is, in fact, the essence of maturity: When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 It has to be one of the most famous and poetic sections in the Bible: “And now, I will show you a most excellent way…Without love I am nothing.” But it’s more than poetry. Paul demonstrates the practical outcome of … <a [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/14/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/14/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:00:35 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/06/1cor12c/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/14/feed/ 0 Beckett’s famous play depicts the emptiness of a life always spent waiting and waiting “for Godot”. It was a critique of the Christians wasted their lives waiting for a future that never comes. But the opposite should be true: Christ has established us in the here-and-now world of excitement, adventure and great dignity. To work building the Kingdom of God is the most concrete and loving of all possible lifestyles. Paul shows us why the church so much different than the cold, money-driven World System. Beckett’s famous play depicts the emptiness of a life always spent waiting and waiting “for Godot”. It was a critique of the Christians wasted their lives waiting for a future that never comes. But the opposite should be true: Christ … [...] 57:43 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/12/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/12/#comments Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:00:35 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/06/1cor12b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/12/feed/ 0 Are you a loner? For a Christian, it’s unnatural. Christ placed us uniquely into a whole body, and what a beautiful design it is! “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,” the Bible says (Eph. 5:25). This is no institution, it’s not a building. It’s a place where God is at work in a most profound way honoring us with amazing spiritual capabilities: new abilities, new activities and “various expressions of power” (1 Cor.12:4-7).To discover and use this spiritual capacity can be one of the most fulfilling aspects of Christian fellowship. Until we do, the re is a restlessness in the heart. Paul describes in detail this Spirit-empowered potential so we can find our calling in life. Are you a loner? For a Christian, it’s unnatural. Christ placed us uniquely into a whole body, and what a beautiful design it is! “Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,” the Bible says (Eph. 5:25). This … <a [...] 70:57 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/10/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/10/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:00:23 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/07/1cor12a/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/10/feed/ 0 We are emotional beings and spiritual beings. Real spirituality yields a rich emotional life, and Paul describes how it’s done. How do you build such a rewarding spiritual, while still avoiding spiritual excess? We are emotional beings and spiritual beings. Real spirituality yields a rich emotional life, and Paul describes how it’s done. How do you build such a rewarding spiritual, while still avoiding spiritual excess? 40:16 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/9/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/9/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:49:32 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/1cor11b/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/9/feed/ 0 The early church was astonishing in its growth and excitement, despite persecution. Paul provides a glimpse of the contagious home church movement that swept the Roman Empire, and these principles are timeless: we can (and should!) bring this infectious power into our local churches! The early church was astonishing in its growth and excitement, despite persecution. Paul provides a glimpse of the contagious home church movement that swept the Roman Empire, and these principles are timeless: we can (and should!) bring this [...] 57:43 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/8/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/8/#comments Sat, 12 May 2007 23:00:19 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/07/1cor10a/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/8/feed/ 0 The stakes are high as we race through life. God offers a way to win for a lifetime…or, we can fall by our own strength. Starting in chapter 9 where Paul compares the “winners” against “losers” in a race, Paul now dives into the Old Testament to demonstrate what this looks like: it’s the difference between the joy of following God’s leadership — and the slow death from an appetite-driven lifestyle. Surprisingly, to “stand” and “win” is a simple matter of a key spiritual attitude–very easily understood–and it holds a promise for a lifetime. The stakes are high as we race through life. God offers a way to win for a lifetime…or, we can fall by our own strength. Starting in chapter 9 where Paul compares the “winners” against “losers” in a race, Paul … <a [...] 64:12 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/6/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/6/#comments Sat, 05 May 2007 23:00:47 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/05/1cor9b/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/6/feed/ 0 “Run in such a way as to win,” Paul says. This is beyond Christianity 101: “What matters most is faith working through love!” It means treating relationships seriously, with goals in mind. It’s the difference between winners and losers. “Run in such a way as to win,” Paul says. This is beyond Christianity 101: “What matters most is faith working through love!” It means treating relationships seriously, with goals in mind. It’s the difference between winners and losers. 70:41 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/35/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/35/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:00:47 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/04/1cor9a/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/35/feed/ 0   You can either: View online Powerpoint slides or Download Powerpoint 2007 Learn how to take freedom to a new level of enjoyment through Agape Love: “give up your rights!” It is a sacrileges thought in our rights-conscious minds, but such free-will sacrifice is close to God’s heart, and it is the direction He takes us in our sanctification and growth.   You can either: View online Powerpoint slides or Download Powerpoint 2007 Learn how to take freedom to a new level of enjoyment through Agape Love: “give up your rights!” It is a sacrileges thought in our rights-conscious minds, but … [...] 52:31 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/34/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/34/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:10:37 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2007/04/dan09a-resurrection/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/34/feed/ 0 “Where is God?” people ask, but God has already answered the question. He has been engaged in human history, and He lives today! Not only that, but He offers an abundance of proof! Study the Old Testament prophecies and their fulfillment with us as we consider the historicity of the Resurrection. “Where is God?” people ask, but God has already answered the question. He has been engaged in human history, and He lives today! Not only that, but He offers an abundance of proof! Study the Old Testament prophecies and their … <a [...] 56:26 http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/31/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/31/#comments Fri, 26 May 2006 22:26:42 +0000 webmaster http://www.central.neoxenos.org/2006/05/2cor-2006-series/ See the list of teachings here >> Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/31/feed/ 0 The city of Corinth had a population of about 250,000—huge by first century standards. Corinth overlooked the narrow isthmus that connected the Greek mainland with Peloponnesus and received ships in its two harbors. At one time Corinth was home to at least 12 pagan temples. Central Teaching, May 2006 Title Date Teacher MP3 SlideShow 2 Corinthians 1 – God’s Comfort 4/30/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 2 – Love & Discipline 5/7/06 Mark Michalek 2 Corinthians 2 – Paul’s Struggle 5/14/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 3 – Servants of a New Covenant 5/21/06 Terry Alesnik 2 Corinthians 4 – Life out of Death 5/28/06 Greg Morscher 2 Corinthians 5 – Clear-Headed Thinking 6/4/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 5 – The Community of Heaven 6/11/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 5 – Motivation and Power 6/18/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 6 – Ambassadors: Life close to the edge 6/24/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 6 – What are your Affections? 7/1/06 Greg Morscher 2 Corinthians 7 – The Crisis of Conflict 7/8/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 10 – The Naivete vs. Spiritual Victory 7/15/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 11 – The Plain Thing is the Main Thing 7/22/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 11 – Paul’s “Boasting” 8/12/06 Keith McCallum 2 Corinthians 8 – Generosity 8/19/06 Mark Michalek The Corinthians were intrigued by Greek philosophy and captivated by the disciplined training and athletic events held on the isthmus. Paul established the church in Corinth during his second missionary journey. He wrote this letter from Ephesus [...] http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/501/ http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/501/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2004 03:08:59 +0000 webmaster http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/501/ Continue reading →]]> http://neoxenos.org/podcasts/501/feed/ 0 When Jesus points to a model of leadership, he points to a kid and says such are the leaders he raises-up. It’s a completely view on leadership not found anywhere else in the world, and yet it’s the most ingenious leadership model–rather than dominating, this leader wins by a compassionate heart. There’s power in these words from Mark 9. When Jesus points to a model of leadership, he points to a kid and says such are the leaders he raises-up. It’s a completely view on leadership not found anywhere else in the world, and yet it’s the most ingenious … <a [...] 75:41