https://simplecast.com Sermons and other events from the ministry of Real Life Arizona in Scottsdale, Arizona. We are a non-denominational church on mission to be disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. 2021 Real Life Arizona en Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000 https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0714f662-71bd-4bde-940a-1df2fab47984/9e0763f9-3c57-4260-961c-23e7792412eb/3000x3000/real-life-az-bc-front-hi-res.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com episodic Sermons and other events from the ministry of Real Life Arizona in Scottsdale, Arizona. We are a non-denominational church on mission to be disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. Real Life Ministries Arizona false https://feeds.simplecast.com/N_jCU_Mv arizona, bible, christian, church, discipleship, restoration, faith, healing, hope, jesus, ministry, real life, sermons, scottsdale Real Life Ministries Arizona info@reallifearizona.com 15acd925-ff06-4be4-ae93-72c413256659 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/more-than-a-theory-cpEEkihn More Than a Theory Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:32:00 Kallistos Ware, an Orthodox Bishop, reminds us that Christianity is more than a theory about the universe. It is more than a collection of teachings. It is, in the deepest and richest sense, a path that leads to life. Join us as we explore the first step on this path to life. Kallistos Ware, an Orthodox Bishop, reminds us that Christianity is more than a theory about the universe. It is more than a collection of teachings. It is, in the deepest and richest sense, a path that leads to life. Join us as we explore the first step on this path to life. false full 97 e7b5df7a-c47a-42c7-98a9-bf393a309940 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:12:47 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/you-are-invited-ro3VncDL You Are Invited. Troy Hawks 00:35:24 It doesn't matter whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, we all want to be invited. What we do with that invitation is always up to us. Join us in this episode as we consider one invitation of Jesus offered to all as we enter this new year together. It doesn't matter whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, we all want to be invited. What we do with that invitation is always up to us. Join us in this episode as we consider one invitation of Jesus offered to all as we enter this new year together. false full 96 10f8deb3-11bc-4edf-8526-21e1b6172eb5 Thu, 6 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/spiritual-formation-0AWAh_Y7 Spiritual Formation Troy Hawks 00:33:32 Spiritual Formation takes two forms -- intentional and unintentional. In this episode we examine the realities of each and chart a path to follow the call of God to "be transformed." Spiritual Formation takes two forms -- intentional and unintentional. In this episode we examine the realities of each and chart a path to follow the call of God to "be transformed." unintentional, john mark comer, formation, eugene peterson, practicing the way, romans 12, spiritual formation, intentional, spiritual disciplines false full 95 0142feac-407d-4239-aa2d-1c7240676677 Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/salvation-and-sanctification-iXPawWhr Salvation and Sanctification Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:27:31 Am I already saved? Am I in the process of being saved? Or will my salvation occur at some future time? The short answer is "yes" to all three. In this episode we will clear up confusion about the biblical concept of salvation, opening the way to a better understanding of our relationship with God and His intentions for us. Am I already saved? Am I in the process of being saved? Or will my salvation occur at some future time? The short answer is "yes" to all three. In this episode we will clear up confusion about the biblical concept of salvation, opening the way to a better understanding of our relationship with God and His intentions for us. salvation, ephesians, sanctification, justification, glorification false full 94 c235f348-b343-481d-8356-5bac1a2bc0ae Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:13 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-how-we-change-teaching-Bs_aDeNM Practicing the Way - How We Change: Teaching Troy Hawks 00:29:01 Over the next few weeks, we will examine the elements of Intentional Spiritual Formation and their roles in the process of forming us to be more like Jesus. This week we tackle the first of those elements: Teaching. Over the next few weeks, we will examine the elements of Intentional Spiritual Formation and their roles in the process of forming us to be more like Jesus. This week we tackle the first of those elements: Teaching. intentional spiritual formation, john mark comer, disciples, formation, teaching, discipleship, spiritual, jesus, stories we believe, truth false full 93 4701b7ba-48d8-4f78-b505-6218d804ea0b Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:47:49 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-goal-3-do-as-he-did-dH7oNvJX Practicing the Way - Goal #3: Do as He did Troy Hawks 00:29:30 The goal for every apprentice is to eventually do the kinds of things that his or her master did. The same is true for apprentices of Jesus - to bring the Kingdom of God by saying and doing the types of things Jesus said and did. The goal for every apprentice is to eventually do the kinds of things that his or her master did. The same is true for apprentices of Jesus - to bring the Kingdom of God by saying and doing the types of things Jesus said and did. john mark comer, jesus, comer, minister, become, do as he did, practicing the way, apprentice, disciple false full 92 d4ab452e-c4b2-4355-902b-37dc5be726ff Tue, 5 Nov 2024 00:24:39 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-goal-2-become-like-him-bYydDxxk Practicing the Way - Goal #2: Become like Him Troy Hawks 00:32:35 How can we become like Jesus? After all, the purpose of apprenticing under Him is that we might become like Jesus and do the kinds of things that He did. In this episode we examine some of the factors that shape and form us as individuals - either towards Christlike character and living, or away from it. How can we become like Jesus? After all, the purpose of apprenticing under Him is that we might become like Jesus and do the kinds of things that He did. In this episode we examine some of the factors that shape and form us as individuals - either towards Christlike character and living, or away from it. relationships, habits, formation, community, holy spirit, discipleship, original design, practices, jesus, love, spiritual formation, intentional, disciple, environments false full 91 415a3ff9-22b9-48ba-b835-fdea3766b5ce Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:08:46 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-be-with-jesus-K2oeMYiX Practicing the Way - Goal #1: Be with Jesus Troy Hawks 00:32:44 Apprenticing to Jesus involves three goals. Join us as we take a look at what it means to "Be with Jesus" for the purpose of becoming like Him. Apprenticing to Jesus involves three goals. Join us as we take a look at what it means to "Be with Jesus" for the purpose of becoming like Him. john mark comer, discipleship, be with jesus, practices, jesus, practicing the way, disciple, spiritual disciplines, the way false full 90 aae52053-836b-47da-8b82-0768b2e9007a Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:21:22 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-apprentice-to-jesus-5Pj_E3cC Practicing the Way - Apprentice to Jesus Troy Hawks 00:22:14 This is our second week in this sermon series based on the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. How should we understand what it means to become a disciple or apprentice under Jesus? In what ways should that direct our path in life. Join us this week as we discover the answer to those questions and the three primary goals of any apprentice. This is our second week in this sermon series based on the book Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer. How should we understand what it means to become a disciple or apprentice under Jesus? In what ways should that direct our path in life. Join us this week as we discover the answer to those questions and the three primary goals of any apprentice. become like jesus, path, discipleship, james mark comer, way, be with jesus, jesus, jesus, practicing the way, apprentice, do what jesus did, disciple false full 89 6d3c9196-5896-4f94-b60d-0f62658005c4 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-the-way-the-invitation-dBUldx0V Practicing the Way - The Invitation Troy Hawks 00:31:08 Jesus came that we may have life... and have it abundantly. Are you experiencing that abundant life? What accounts for the difference between his promise and our experience? The answer, often times, is us. And the lives we lead. Join us this week for the invitation into that abundant life. Jesus came that we may have life... and have it abundantly. Are you experiencing that abundant life? What accounts for the difference between his promise and our experience? The answer, often times, is us. And the lives we lead. Join us this week for the invitation into that abundant life. john mark comer, discipleship, abundant life, jesus, practicing the way, life, disciple, promises, the way false full 88 200549e9-2e32-44af-80a5-1f64d94330ae Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:06:29 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-10-the-feeding-of-the-multitude-john-6-1-15-22-40-BmFidE3H Come and See - Week 10 - The Feeding of the Multitude - John 6:1-15, 22-40 Troy Hawks 00:30:36 Faced with an impossible situation, Jesus once again demonstrates his power and authority over those things that make man's toil in the world laborious. It is a moment reminiscent of one of Israel's greatest leaders and causes those present to wonder if Jesus might be the one they've been waiting for. Faced with an impossible situation, Jesus once again demonstrates his power and authority over those things that make man's toil in the world laborious. It is a moment reminiscent of one of Israel's greatest leaders and causes those present to wonder if Jesus might be the one they've been waiting for. hungry, jesus feeds, crowd, fish and loaves, compassion, loaves, disciples, loaves and fish, feeds, fish, jesus, feeding, sea of galilee, 5000, 200 denarii, galilee, 5 false full 87 1735f139-f307-4b69-a04d-5bc482aa1611 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:46:10 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-9-the-authority-of-the-son-john-518-47-eVGbPORs Come and See - Week 9 - The Authority of the Son - John 5.18-47 Troy Hawks 00:36:19 Why was Jesus ministering and healing on the Sabbath? Join us today as we uncover the reality behind the relationship of God to the Sabbath and why the words "My Father is working..." were so infuriating to those who opposed Jesus. Why was Jesus ministering and healing on the Sabbath? Join us today as we uncover the reality behind the relationship of God to the Sabbath and why the words "My Father is working..." were so infuriating to those who opposed Jesus. father, authority, my father, working, judgment, jesus, pool, work, sabbath, life, bethesda, heal, healing, john 5 false full 86 faaa86e0-d453-40e8-828a-b48d775b545e Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-7-the-living-water-john-4-1-42-kgDEF_yI Come and See - Week 7 - The Living Water - John 4:1-42 Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:33:55 Following His encounter with Nicodemus, Jesus chooses to pass through Samaria on His way to Galilee. At a well outside the town of Sychar, a most unusual scene unfolds. Join us as we dive into one of the most beautiful accounts in the Gospels and discover the offer of Living Water. Following His encounter with Nicodemus, Jesus chooses to pass through Samaria on His way to Galilee. At a well outside the town of Sychar, a most unusual scene unfolds. Join us as we dive into one of the most beautiful accounts in the Gospels and discover the offer of Living Water. husbands, john, jacob's well, gospel, sychar, disciples, jewish, discipleship, jacob, schechem, jesus, thirsty, woman, samaritans, well, samaritan, thirst, samaria, living water false full 85 af68f6cb-2430-4b93-8b69-c6abee1546ac Wed, 6 Mar 2024 17:50:01 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-6-the-new-birth-john-3-1-21-_A4fF_8B Come and See - Week 6 - The New Birth - John 3:1-21 Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:38:04 Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, has seen and heard enough to know that God is with Jesus. But he is unsure what it all means. Join us for this week's message as we discover the most important thing for Nicodemus - and us - to understand about the new era that Jesus is ushering in. Nicodemus, a leader of the Pharisees, has seen and heard enough to know that God is with Jesus. But he is unsure what it all means. Join us for this week's message as we discover the most important thing for Nicodemus - and us - to understand about the new era that Jesus is ushering in. nicodemus, john, for god so loved the world, gave, eternal life, son, world, jesus, john 3, believes, believe, john 3:16, love one another, life false full 84 c9ba8a3d-f12d-4045-a4be-072385bb8664 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:30:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-5-the-first-sign-john-2-1-12-wWhSmFdu Come and See - Week 5 - The First Sign - John 2:1-12 Troy Hawks 00:25:47 Join us today as we step into a wedding celebration in Galilee. An issue arises that leads to an interesting exchange between Jesus and his mother. In the end, we are privy to the first of seven miraculous signs revealing the deity of Jesus. Note: Below is a link to the video we showed during our Sunday Gathering. https://youtu.be/rV3AnTUPiDY?si=2v6Xje8OdMKigleu A shortened link: https://bit.ly/3IC8UzH Join us today as we step into a wedding celebration in Galilee. An issue arises that leads to an interesting exchange between Jesus and his mother. In the end, we are privy to the first of seven miraculous signs revealing the deity of Jesus. Note: Below is a link to the video we showed during our Sunday Gathering. https://youtu.be/rV3AnTUPiDY?si=2v6Xje8OdMKigleu A shortened link: https://bit.ly/3IC8UzH gospel, cana, jesus, wine, transformation, water into wine, galilee, wedding false full 83 ab2f89ab-69d6-4782-9e19-b8b61bbde33b Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:42:32 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-3-the-witness-john-1-19-34-I2u50i2A Come and See - Week 3 - The Witness - John 1:19-34 Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:32:50 In this week's message and with John the Baptist as our example, we will discover a critical key for discovering and fulfilling the purposes that God has for our lives. In this week's message and with John the Baptist as our example, we will discover a critical key for discovering and fulfilling the purposes that God has for our lives. john, elijah, prophet, baptist, revealed, holy spirit, john the baptist, who are you, pharisees, questions, jesus, come and see, john 1:19-34, gospel of john, god, baptism, baptized, christ false full 82 af0c2b6d-216e-4b2c-8894-309162dc1391 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-2-the-fullness-john-1-14-18-_gzr0S7q Come and See - Week 2 - The Fullness - John 1:14-18 Troy Hawks 00:29:23 John wraps up his Prologue with the implications of the incarnation. What is the significance of Jesus being full of grace and truth? And what does he mean that we have received grace upon grace? That's what we'll discover this week in John 1:14-18. John wraps up his Prologue with the implications of the incarnation. What is the significance of Jesus being full of grace and truth? And what does he mean that we have received grace upon grace? That's what we'll discover this week in John 1:14-18. fullness, john, dwelt, gospel, grace upon grace, the law, grace, tent, trinity, became flesh, jesus, john 1:14, exodus 33, exodus 34, tabernacled, grace and truth, gospel of john, god, the word, godhead, moses false full 81 9db5fff7-7496-4276-9a50-b7ee7b4103b7 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 23:29:55 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/come-and-see-week-1-the-invitation-john-1-1-13-K7wGDEN8 Come and See - Week 1 - The Invitation - John 1:1-13 Troy Hawks 00:30:39 The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospels. While the others serve as a summary or synopsis of the life of Christ, John's Gospel paints a unique portrait of the heart of God. Join us this week as we see the portrait emerge and an invitation extended. The Gospel of John stands apart from the other Gospels. While the others serve as a summary or synopsis of the life of Christ, John's Gospel paints a unique portrait of the heart of God. Join us this week as we see the portrait emerge and an invitation extended. john, gospel, genesis, holy spirit, born, beginning, john 1, receive, creation, trinity, jesus, become, children, come and see, in the beginning, believe, gospel of john, john 1:1-5, god, john 1:1-18, the word, children of god, born again false full 80 91e5bccd-2911-4083-9c43-2ae4cda496f5 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:06:12 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Jeff Thibault) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/family-trees-week-6-mary-lRo2FISI Family Trees - Week 6 - Mary Jeff Thibault 00:26:35 "Greetings, O favored one..." Those were the angels initial words to Mary. Significant words. But words that troubled her a bit. Join us this week as we look at Mary's invitation into the Christmas story and the relevance of those words for us. "Greetings, O favored one..." Those were the angels initial words to Mary. Significant words. But words that troubled her a bit. Join us this week as we look at Mary's invitation into the Christmas story and the relevance of those words for us. virgin, angel, david, throne, jacob, israel, son, jesus, christmas, luke 1, luke, mary, favored, joseph, son of the most high false full 79 0c7d8666-4dc9-412b-8387-15828946a489 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/family-trees-week-5-solomon-wpqR6Mk3 Family Trees - Week 5 - Solomon Troy Hawks 00:31:52 The question as we transition from the life of David to the life of Solomon is, "Will he, like his father, be a man after God's own heart?" Join us as we dive into First Kings and discover the secret to a life lived out of wisdom. The question as we transition from the life of David to the life of Solomon is, "Will he, like his father, be a man after God's own heart?" Join us as we dive into First Kings and discover the secret to a life lived out of wisdom. mind, wisdom, david, genealogy, israel, king, solomon, jesus, christmas, messiah, heart, discerning, christ, bathsheba false full 78 2dce83e5-5355-4d17-89c2-9104310ad891 Tue, 5 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks\) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/wk-4-family-trees-david-AMB2f8PP Family Trees - Week 4 - David Troy Hawks\ 00:32:41 The Bible tells the unfolding story of redemption that God has been writing in the world. It is a story that continues to be written individual by individual and generation by generation. As He does so, it is worth asking: Is there a particular kind of person God is looking for? A characteristic they must possess to be gold in the Author's hand? Join us as we explore this question and discover the surprising answer in the book of First Samuel. The Bible tells the unfolding story of redemption that God has been writing in the world. It is a story that continues to be written individual by individual and generation by generation. As He does so, it is worth asking: Is there a particular kind of person God is looking for? A characteristic they must possess to be gold in the Author's hand? Join us as we explore this question and discover the surprising answer in the book of First Samuel. after god's own heart, anoint, prophet, outward appearance, david, 1samuel, jesse, the lord sees, samuel, the heart, saul, 1 samuel 16, king, shepherd, bethlehem, abinadab, heart, 1samuel 16, first samuel, eliab false full 77 fb8c0635-a55b-4edd-9268-2be0316a4c87 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/family-trees-week-3-ruth-naRu9Q8z Family Trees - Week 3 - Ruth Troy Hawks 00:40:01 The book of Ruth is a story of unwelcome sorrows, unlikely heroes, and unexpected redemption. It follows the life of an Israelite woman named Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth as they navigate an uncertain future as widows in foreign lands. The book of Ruth is a story of unwelcome sorrows, unlikely heroes, and unexpected redemption. It follows the life of an Israelite woman named Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth as they navigate an uncertain future as widows in foreign lands. kinsman redeemer, redemption, boaz, glean, poor, david, favor, naomi, genealogy, harvest, israel, barley, king, moab, book of ruth, jesus, famine, redeemer, messiah, gleaning, ruth, widows, moabite, old testament, widow, king david false full 76 98adbc05-d78a-4f80-b86b-6c9766a0d31d Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/family-trees-week-2-jacob-lMa_NG0M Family Trees - Week 2 - Jacob Troy Hawks 00:34:49 The life of Jacob is a lesson in the way God pursues the individual as an individual. Your story is not my story. And Jacob's story is not Abraham's story. But all are part of the Story of redemption that is big enough to include us all. The life of Jacob is a lesson in the way God pursues the individual as an individual. Your story is not my story. And Jacob's story is not Abraham's story. But all are part of the Story of redemption that is big enough to include us all. abraham, genesis, isaac, genealogy, jacob, israel, genesis 28, jesus, palestine, messiah, wrestles with god, covenant, jacob's ladder, wrestle, christ, promises, esau false full 75 18d82a04-2dec-4b94-86d2-c2eb1a88bb8f Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:33:56 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/family-trees-week-1-abraham-CDSUB6rS Family Trees - Week 1 - Abraham Troy Hawks 00:37:28 What was it about Abraham that made him one of the Fathers of the Faith? What was so significant about his relationship with God that God would later refer to Himself as the God of Abraham? And Sunday School kids would sing about "Father Abraham" 4,000 years after his death? Find out as we kick off a new series exploring the significant figures and stories embedded in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus. What was it about Abraham that made him one of the Fathers of the Faith? What was so significant about his relationship with God that God would later refer to Himself as the God of Abraham? And Sunday School kids would sing about "Father Abraham" 4,000 years after his death? Find out as we kick off a new series exploring the significant figures and stories embedded in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus. matthew's genealogy, matthew, abraham, abraham believed god, genesis, faith, isaac, genealogy, jacob, descendants, jesus, believes, believe, family tree, covenant, ancestors, trust, promises, genealogy of jesus, bible false full 74 e00d7bbc-2a26-4c74-95df-1bbe72f4772c Thu, 1 Jun 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-7-a-universal-principle-LQQHds5D Devoted - Week 7 - A Universal Principle Troy Hawks 00:38:14 While Luke is quite clear about many of the factors and characteristics at work in the early church of Acts 2, there is also a universal principle in play that receives no mention. This principle - which operates in both the natural world and spiritual world - is crucial to our ability to experience the abundant life that Jesus promises in the Gospels. Join us this week as we discover this universal principle at its role in our spiritual lives. While Luke is quite clear about many of the factors and characteristics at work in the early church of Acts 2, there is also a universal principle in play that receives no mention. This principle - which operates in both the natural world and spiritual world - is crucial to our ability to experience the abundant life that Jesus promises in the Gospels. Join us this week as we discover this universal principle at its role in our spiritual lives. acts 2, fellowship, devoted, disciples, reap, reaps, harvest, apostles, jesus, reaping, luke, early church, sowing and reaping, sows, book of acts, church, prayer, apostles teaching, acts, breaking bread, acts 2:42, sowing, sow false full 73 aea0702c-4a79-4392-91c1-8e6d44388e3d Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-6-devoted-to-one-another-QN1V3kAB Devoted - Week 6 - Devoted to One Another Troy Hawks 00:40:53 There is no doubt that the early church formed a special community – one of great unity, gratitude, and generosity. In this week's message we discover the second of two key characteristics that Luke lays out for his readers in the book of Acts. A characteristic that just might be the key to us experiencing all that God has for us in His Church. There is no doubt that the early church formed a special community – one of great unity, gratitude, and generosity. In this week's message we discover the second of two key characteristics that Luke lays out for his readers in the book of Acts. A characteristic that just might be the key to us experiencing all that God has for us in His Church. breaking of bread, acts 2, fellowship, devoted, disciples, community, teaching, devoted themselves, devotion, luke, book of acts, prayer, acts, acts 2:42, communion false full 72 a4c3e745-fc35-45e3-9b89-fb6455d688f1 Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-5-devoted-to-god-NOLF_68V Devoted - Week 5 - Devoted to God Troy Hawks 00:31:24 Certain moments in the life of Jesus and his disciples make us wish we could go back in time – to stand among them or even be a participant. For many, Acts 2 is one of those moments. While we can't call Marty McFly to transport us back, we can dive into the descriptions and ask, "What made this community and moment so unique." By so doing, we can discover the essential elements for experiencing that kind of community and movement of God today. Join us for this week's message where we discover the first half of the "secret sauce" of Acts 2 kind of community. Certain moments in the life of Jesus and his disciples make us wish we could go back in time – to stand among them or even be a participant. For many, Acts 2 is one of those moments. While we can't call Marty McFly to transport us back, we can dive into the descriptions and ask, "What made this community and moment so unique." By so doing, we can discover the essential elements for experiencing that kind of community and movement of God today. Join us for this week's message where we discover the first half of the "secret sauce" of Acts 2 kind of community. acts 2, fellowship, devoted, disciples, devoted to god, holy spirit, teaching, bread, apostles, jesus, the prayers, devoted themselves, devotion, luke, breaking, prayer, god, acts false full 71 d6e479fd-0aa2-4fc1-a814-0c6cb535f669 Sat, 13 May 2023 21:20:18 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks, John DelHousaye) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-4-love-feast-john-delhousaye-pB_NfElk Devoted - Week 4 - Love Feast with John DelHousaye Troy Hawks, John DelHousaye 00:37:03 We had a special opportunity this past Sunday. Our special guest John DelHousaye led us through what the New Testament church referred to as a Love Feast - the manner in which they met for worship and fellowship alongside sharing a table and meal together. In this episode, John shares about the nature of these gatherings and what we can glean from them. We had a special opportunity this past Sunday. Our special guest John DelHousaye led us through what the New Testament church referred to as a Love Feast - the manner in which they met for worship and fellowship alongside sharing a table and meal together. In this episode, John shares about the nature of these gatherings and what we can glean from them. breaking of bread, acts 2, fellowship, love, early church, feast, love feast, prayer, acts, acts 2:42 false full 70 9887b37d-af5a-442e-a72f-d26c011641d5 Thu, 4 May 2023 16:17:43 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devotion-week-3-biblical-devotion-RxaQ5VsS Devoted - Week 3 - A Posture of the Heart Troy Hawks 00:43:03 We all recognize the value of a deep and abiding faith, but we can miss the path to possessing such a faith. What did figures David and Paul or the early church consider essential for the formation of deep faith? Join us this week as we discover one of those vital ingredients. We all recognize the value of a deep and abiding faith, but we can miss the path to possessing such a faith. What did figures David and Paul or the early church consider essential for the formation of deep faith? Join us this week as we discover one of those vital ingredients. breaking of bread, 1 timothy, acts 2, fellowship, devoted, disciples, faith, david, deep, psalm 27, apostles, deep faith, jesus, devoted themselves, pace, paul, devotion, luke, timothy, church, apostles teaching, acts, life false full 69 65f11a48-8ba3-44fa-9ac6-caa8f2c4d2eb Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-2-if-these-words-are-true-then-732pPPbv Devoted - Week 2 - If These Words Are True Then... Troy Hawks 00:27:55 Resurrection life is at the heart of not only the Easter season, but the Gospel itself. It is hope for this life and for the life to come. Join us this week as we meditate on the hope of the Gospel found in some the promises of the God's Word. Note: The middle of this podcast includes six times of silence for reflection on a passage. If you wish to extend these times of reflection, simply pause the podcast and continue when you are ready. Resurrection life is at the heart of not only the Easter season, but the Gospel itself. It is hope for this life and for the life to come. Join us this week as we meditate on the hope of the Gospel found in some the promises of the God's Word. Note: The middle of this podcast includes six times of silence for reflection on a passage. If you wish to extend these times of reflection, simply pause the podcast and continue when you are ready. regeneration, john, acts 2, faith, empty tomb, refreshment, promise, john 10, hebrews 13, new life, gift, 2 corinthians 5, jesus christ, john 1, spring, jesus, corinthians, resurrection, john 4, psalm, devotion, easter, scripture, hope, life, promises, word, living water, tomb false full 68 cec7fb75-5613-4ae6-a19a-fb44bbd18a68 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/devoted-week-1-proclamation-and-invitation-XudcaBuJ Devoted - Week 1 - Proclamation and Invitation Troy Hawks 00:34:19 In our busy Western culture, we can zoom past milestone moments in the faith - like Christmas and Easter - as if they were simple events to be celebrated and moved on from. But these milestone moments are actually invitations to you and me. Invitations to linger and ponder, to wonder and ask, "What is God inviting us into in this season?" Join us this week as we enter the world of the early church and discover the invitation before us. In our busy Western culture, we can zoom past milestone moments in the faith - like Christmas and Easter - as if they were simple events to be celebrated and moved on from. But these milestone moments are actually invitations to you and me. Invitations to linger and ponder, to wonder and ask, "What is God inviting us into in this season?" Join us this week as we enter the world of the early church and discover the invitation before us. ponder, disciples, faith, empty tomb, new life, good friday, empty, spring, jesus, resurrection, proclamation, invitation, easter, sunday, god, life, invite, disciple false full 67 f848f9c7-dcbb-4183-8740-4a51be000545 Wed, 5 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Lucas Cooper) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/palm-sunday-2023-the-coming-king-5NQmDuON Palm Sunday 2023 - The Coming King Lucas Cooper 00:28:21 Jesus talked about the "Kingdom" over twice as much as any other topic. If Jesus thought it was important to talk about maybe we should too. The word Kingdom is defined as: Any place where a King or Queen is the sole ruler. Join us this week as guest speaker Lucas Cooper takes us from Genesis 1, where God establishes His role as King, to the Fall and Man's choice not to recognize God as their King, through Jesus' role as the one who restored God's Kingdom. As followers of Christ we are to live out God's Kingdom to this broken world until He returns to establish His Kingdom for eternity. Jesus talked about the "Kingdom" over twice as much as any other topic. If Jesus thought it was important to talk about maybe we should too. The word Kingdom is defined as: Any place where a King or Queen is the sole ruler. Join us this week as guest speaker Lucas Cooper takes us from Genesis 1, where God establishes His role as King, to the Fall and Man's choice not to recognize God as their King, through Jesus' role as the one who restored God's Kingdom. As followers of Christ we are to live out God's Kingdom to this broken world until He returns to establish His Kingdom for eternity. darkness, adam and eve, genesis, chaos, jesus is king, creation, god's kingdom, kingdom false full 66 7265b077-dac4-43e9-aaa7-dc51642ddbda Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:17:36 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-9-seeing-jesus-for-others-b7aktmRJ We Would See Jesus - Week 9 - Seeing Jesus - for Others Troy Hawks 00:33:15 This week we are covering the final chapter of our book, We Would See Jesus. Join us as Troy shares from John 15, the passage our authors refer to in summarizing the previous 8 chapters. In John 15:5 Jesus says : "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit." Jesus is the "one true vine," He is our one true source for life. We are a branch and the only way we can experience life as God intended is to "remain," "abide," or "stay" connected to the one true source of life, Jesus. Then and only then will our lives produce the fruit God desires to produce though us. This week we are covering the final chapter of our book, We Would See Jesus. Join us as Troy shares from John 15, the passage our authors refer to in summarizing the previous 8 chapters. In John 15:5 Jesus says : "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit." Jesus is the "one true vine," He is our one true source for life. We are a branch and the only way we can experience life as God intended is to "remain," "abide," or "stay" connected to the one true source of life, Jesus. Then and only then will our lives produce the fruit God desires to produce though us. fruit, john 15, others, we would see jusus, vine, stay, one true vine, abide, jesus, remain, branches, repent, roy hession false full 65 208bf515-1f8a-4eae-b060-64219ced4d69 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-8-seeing-jesus-as-the-end-5heBnpx2 We Would See Jesus - Week 8 - Seeing Jesus as the End Troy Hawks 00:40:50 "What is the purpose of life?" To know, to love, and to walk with God. If this is our purpose then anything else we seek after is a distraction. We have seen Jesus as all we Need, as the Truth, as the Door, and as the Way. But to what end? Join us this week as Troy shares how our authors bring us full circle back to why God created us... to know, to love, and to walk with Him. There isn't anything or anyone other than Him. He is our End! "What is the purpose of life?" To know, to love, and to walk with God. If this is our purpose then anything else we seek after is a distraction. We have seen Jesus as all we Need, as the Truth, as the Door, and as the Way. But to what end? Join us this week as Troy shares how our authors bring us full circle back to why God created us... to know, to love, and to walk with Him. There isn't anything or anyone other than Him. He is our End! blood, humble, solomon, jesus, humility, we would see jesus, cross, repent, roy hession, jesus is the end false full 64 d30c7d8f-db71-4792-b55a-322c0eb0bc92 Tue, 7 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Jeff Thibault) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-7-seeing-jesus-as-the-way-Cs0A35ha We Would See Jesus - Week 7 - Seeing Jesus as the Way Jeff Thibault 00:44:39 In chapter 5 we saw that Jesus is the DOOR that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Chapter 7 now applies to the Christian life after we enter the door. It was by grace we entered the door and now we are focusing on how to continue in that grace on our faith journey that the Prophet Isaiah refers to as the Way of Holiness. (Isaiah 35:8-9) In chapter 5 we saw that Jesus is the DOOR that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Chapter 7 now applies to the Christian life after we enter the door. It was by grace we entered the door and now we are focusing on how to continue in that grace on our faith journey that the Prophet Isaiah refers to as the Way of Holiness. (Isaiah 35:8-9) sin, isaiah, i am the way, jesus, we would see jesus, repent, roy hession, repentance, the way false full 63 fdbfab45-b129-4e7e-8af8-cd84b31273ab Wed, 1 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-6-sinai-or-calvary-3gjVWZ9k We Would See Jesus - Week 6 - Sinai or Calvary Troy Hawks 00:40:44 Last week we discussed Jesus' claims in John 10:7 & 9 that He is the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Join us this week as we pause to acknowledge the battle that goes on between "Mount Sinai" (the covenant of law) and "Calvary" (the covenant of grace) that goes on in our hearts just outside the door. Last week we discussed Jesus' claims in John 10:7 & 9 that He is the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. Join us this week as we pause to acknowledge the battle that goes on between "Mount Sinai" (the covenant of law) and "Calvary" (the covenant of grace) that goes on in our hearts just outside the door. law, grace, devil, mount sanai, jesus, we would see jesus, roy hession, calvary false full 62 1be7ec50-0af5-4841-946b-019afa74638c Thu, 16 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-5-seeing-jesus-as-the-door-DeiQAB_M We Would See Jesus - Week 5 - Seeing Jesus as the Door Troy Hawks 00:42:45 Last week we started breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth! This week we will be seeing Jesus as the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. And it is not merely that Jesus shows us the door or points to the door but, as Jesus claims in John 10:7 & 9, He Himself is the door. Last week we started breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth! This week we will be seeing Jesus as the door that leads us through the wall or barrier the bible calls sin. And it is not merely that Jesus shows us the door or points to the door but, as Jesus claims in John 10:7 & 9, He Himself is the door. open door, salvation, door, wall, barrier, sin, jesus christ, narrow door, cross, roy hession, street level, truth false full 61 0bdc4257-988d-42be-93dd-b45c68b80655 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-4-seeing-jesus-as-the-truth-vmQA7Z06 We Would See Jesus - Week 4 - Seeing Jesus as the Truth Troy Hawks 00:44:35 Last week we gained greater insight into understanding that Jesus not only provides everything we need but also that HE is all we need, which is ultimately demonstrated by His death on the cross. This week we will start breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth! Last week we gained greater insight into understanding that Jesus not only provides everything we need but also that HE is all we need, which is ultimately demonstrated by His death on the cross. This week we will start breaking down the different ways Jesus reveals Himself to us, starting with Him as the Truth! place of the skull, sin, effigy, grace, jesus christ, jesus, liar, know the truth, cross, god, roy hession, calvary, truth false full 60 39709235-54de-4bbc-a70b-2df0e0ff3d8b Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Jeff Thibault) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-3-seeing-jesus-as-all-we-need-15eJdziB We Would See Jesus - Week 3 - Seeing Jesus as all we need Jeff Thibault 00:39:30 Last week we discussed the fact that God is unknowable unless He chooses to reveal Himself to us, which He did through His Son, Jesus Christ. Join us this week as we explore Jesus' claim to be the great "I AM" and our authors help us understand the importance of seeing Jesus as all we need. Last week we discussed the fact that God is unknowable unless He chooses to reveal Himself to us, which He did through His Son, Jesus Christ. Join us this week as we explore Jesus' claim to be the great "I AM" and our authors help us understand the importance of seeing Jesus as all we need. gospel, abraham, i am, before abraham was i am, grace, i am that i am, need, jesus christ, jehovah, jesus is all we need, we would see jesus, god, roy hession, moses false full 59 28802084-55db-46fc-876d-9d03cb90c364 Wed, 8 Feb 2023 23:02:48 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-2-seeing-god-in-the-face-of-jesus-christ-p_cARgyE We Would See Jesus - Week 2 - Seeing God in the face of Jesus Christ Troy Hawks 00:40:36 Last week we discovered the purpose of life - to know, love, and follow God. But how can we get to know an invisible God? Join us this week as we answer that very question and discover the secret to knowing God. Last week we discovered the purpose of life - to know, love, and follow God. But how can we get to know an invisible God? Join us this week as we answer that very question and discover the secret to knowing God. gospel, grace, jesus christ, revelation, light, knowing, humility, we would see jesus, knowable, god, roy hession, unknowable, glory false full 58 caf4c92a-8073-4af9-898d-27d244ed4ec6 Tue, 7 Feb 2023 18:44:34 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/we-would-see-jesus-week-1-the-purpose-of-life-VQdo7_7O We Would See Jesus - Week 1 - The Purpose of Life Troy Hawks 00:45:30 We are launching into a series based on the classic book We Would See Jesus. This is a powerful book that many return to time and time again to be reminded of the true nature of the Gospel and the God who calls us to Himself. In this week's message, we discover the true purpose of life as we return to humanity's original purpose when God first formed them in the Garden. We are launching into a series based on the classic book We Would See Jesus. This is a powerful book that many return to time and time again to be reminded of the true nature of the Gospel and the God who calls us to Himself. In this week's message, we discover the true purpose of life as we return to humanity's original purpose when God first formed them in the Garden. purpose of life, adam and eve, purpose, genesis, hession, jesus, garden, we would see jesus, god, roy hession, life, christ, eden false full 57 5018edda-4042-4489-b49c-748a07e425a2 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:33:02 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-according-to-matthew-YCOfNHwm Christmas According to Matthew Troy Hawks 00:26:52 For Matthew the Christmas story wasn't just about what God was doing, but how He was doing it. A focus on the works of God points us to the "what," while a focus on the "how" demonstrates the ways of God and points us to His heart. Join us this week as we explore the heart of God in the Christmas story. For Matthew the Christmas story wasn't just about what God was doing, but how He was doing it. A focus on the works of God points us to the "what," while a focus on the "how" demonstrates the ways of God and points us to His heart. Join us this week as we explore the heart of God in the Christmas story. abraham, david, throne, son of david, israel, immanuel, king, god with us, jesus, shepherd, christmas, the christ, messiah, son of abraham, emmanuel, god, ruler false full 56 4cb83a88-4910-4f04-bf00-0a8cc599aa14 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:30:31 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (John Cocca) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-according-to-luke-EKk04X31 Christmas According to Luke John Cocca 00:28:43 Shepherds and angels, Mary and Joseph, and the Messiah in swaddling cloths. Join us this week as a dear friend walks us through the Christmas story according to Luke with personal reflections and insights on the season. Shepherds and angels, Mary and Joseph, and the Messiah in swaddling cloths. Join us this week as a dear friend walks us through the Christmas story according to Luke with personal reflections and insights on the season. gospel, luke 2, shepherds, heavenly host, angels, multitude, lord, jesus, shepherd, christmas, luke, god, glory, glory of god false full 55 371cecd8-c9fb-4cbb-a2e2-e01cce8f282a Mon, 5 Dec 2022 20:12:12 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-according-to-john-p1DJEeX9 Christmas According to John Troy Hawks 00:31:54 When Christmas time rolls around, we tend to turn to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The stories of the angel and Mary, the angels and the shepherds, the visit of the wise men. But how does John tell the Christmas story? When Christmas time rolls around, we tend to turn to the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The stories of the angel and Mary, the angels and the shepherds, the visit of the wise men. But how does John tell the Christmas story? john, dwelt, gospel, logos, among us, flesh, incarnation, jesus, john 1:14, christmas, john 3:16, imannuel, the word false full 54 4e51ed98-f1a7-44d2-a828-fa075bd2fc30 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:54:23 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/what-did-paul-pray-_mQfx59i What Did Paul Pray? Troy Hawks 00:38:58 Paul prayed regularly for those he shepherded, but how often do we think about what he prayed for them? In this week's message, we take a look at one of Paul's prayers for the early believers and discover what we can glean from it. This episode is a mix of teaching and discussion. Paul prayed regularly for those he shepherded, but how often do we think about what he prayed for them? In this week's message, we take a look at one of Paul's prayers for the early believers and discover what we can glean from it. This episode is a mix of teaching and discussion. long, john, daughter, pray, 1john 4, the love of god, disciples, father, high, deep, breadth, eph 3, width, son, jesus, paul, height, love, church, depth, prayer, wide, love of god, ephesians 3, apostle false full 53 abb2cc2f-0920-401c-aef9-a206d3299b87 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/of-seasons-and-commas-ecclesiastes-3-zNYrv11u Of Seasons and Commas - Ecclesiastes 3 Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:42:34 If this life is perplexing to you at times, you are in good company. One of the wisest men who ever lived penned an entire biblical book looking back on the big questions of life. In this week's message, we join him in his questions and try to make sense of the seasons that come our way. If this life is perplexing to you at times, you are in good company. One of the wisest men who ever lived penned an entire biblical book looking back on the big questions of life. In this week's message, we join him in his questions and try to make sense of the seasons that come our way. commas, wisdom, ecclesiastes, disciples, meaning of life, vapor, seasons, spiritual, summer, fall, spring, winter, questions, solomon, jesus, spirituality, meaning, difficulties, biblical, life, hard times false full 52 71a654d2-9ffa-4339-a4e8-2c771fc3bd76 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 03:42:41 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-for-relationship-3Fs_QyBS Core Value: Fighting for Relationship Troy Hawks 00:39:58 Fighting for relationship is a core value of our community. It means a couple of things: First, we must fight to be in relationship with others given the fast-paced world in which we live. Second, we must fight to maintain healthy relationships. Why? Because relationships are hard. Because people can be hard. This week, we equip you with five tools you can use to fight for and maintain healthy community and relationships. Fighting for relationship is a core value of our community. It means a couple of things: First, we must fight to be in relationship with others given the fast-paced world in which we live. Second, we must fight to maintain healthy relationships. Why? Because relationships are hard. Because people can be hard. This week, we equip you with five tools you can use to fight for and maintain healthy community and relationships. relationships, curious, offense, love, reconciliation, believe, reconcile, relationship, hope, trust, conversation, stay curious false full 51 5f75e002-32db-4de7-8156-9df41864bddf Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:33:36 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/do-not-judge-bdl2uovT Do Not Judge Troy Hawks 00:31:36 Hypocrite. It's a strong word. One that Jesus typically reserved for the religious elite of His day. But today He directs it at us. He calls us out. And that should get our attention! Thankfully, Jesus not only diagnoses our condition; He also hands us a prescription. Quite literally. Taking this one to heart will preserve unity in the body and keep us from becoming those who shut the kingdom in people's faces. Hypocrite. It's a strong word. One that Jesus typically reserved for the religious elite of His day. But today He directs it at us. He calls us out. And that should get our attention! Thankfully, Jesus not only diagnoses our condition; He also hands us a prescription. Quite literally. Taking this one to heart will preserve unity in the body and keep us from becoming those who shut the kingdom in people's faces. log, plank, matthew 7:1-5, gospel, beam, judgement, measure, disciples, matthew 7, condemnation, see, sermon, eye, matt 7:1-5, judgment, jesus, measured, condemn, kingdom, speck, matt 7, notice, judging, god, sermon on the mount, judge, disciple false full 50 34467bbc-6143-4136-a758-7abe2b873103 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:50:55 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (John DelHousaye) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/do-not-worry-4_AWAx5U Do Not Worry About Tomorrow John DelHousaye 00:34:29 Special Guest: John DelHousaye of Arizona Christian University. Stress and anxiety are at all-time highs in our world as the effects of media and social media continue to unfold and social, political, and economic uncertainties continue to rise. In this week's passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues an invitation to disciples everywhere facing uncertainties of every stripe. It is an invitation to change our perspective as we change our perceptions, seeing the world and the Father with the clarity with which Jesus Himself sees them. Special Guest: John DelHousaye of Arizona Christian University. Stress and anxiety are at all-time highs in our world as the effects of media and social media continue to unfold and social, political, and economic uncertainties continue to rise. In this week's passage in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues an invitation to disciples everywhere facing uncertainties of every stripe. It is an invitation to change our perspective as we change our perceptions, seeing the world and the Father with the clarity with which Jesus Himself sees them. anxiety, disciples, father, do not worry, today, feeds, mount, cares, sermon, jesus, anxious, birds, flowers, tomorrow, god, provide, worry, sermon on the mount, stress, trouble false full 49 8af271a8-86c6-4197-b24d-f488484f539f Tue, 9 Aug 2022 13:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/eternal-treasure-Frftoi_8 ETERNAL TREASURE Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:28:16 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore God's view of earthly possessions and eternal treasure. The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore God's view of earthly possessions and eternal treasure. money, master, darkness, nick saint, steal, reward in full, rust, heaven, thieves, treasure, serve, eye, full, matthew 6:19-24, stingy, destroy, devil, rachel saint, hypocrites, light, shema, jesus, lamp, jim elliot, reward, moths, love, hate, kingdom, father in heaven, generous, break in, heart, forgiveness, store, our father, prayer, god, might, trust, sermon on the mount, elizabeth elliot, judge, teach, communion, honored false full 48 9f1995e1-e8a8-4414-a82e-3400fe7eb6ed Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lords-prayer-o7_NYkzN The Lord's Prayer Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:27:46 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore how to pray. The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore how to pray. temptation, pagans, pray, gentiles, daily bread, reward in full, heaven, deliver, evil one, synagogues, matthew 6:7-15, forgive, full, hallowed, hypocrites, jesus, reward, come, trespasses, kingdom, father in heaven, forgiveness, practicing righteousness, our father, prayer, debts, trust, sermon on the mount, bable, judge, teach, honored false full 47 638d4c70-ce6d-44d8-b3ab-3531859051ad Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fasting-_SBTRxdO FASTING Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:34:15 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of fasting. The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of fasting. head, anoint, somber, reward in full, face, fast, ken boa, disfigure, hypocrites, jesus, reward, oil, father in heaven, matthew 6:16-18, practicing righteousness, prayer, secret, fasting, trust, sermon on the mount, judge, teach, honored false full 46 039c37f4-d2cf-426f-8803-dcd4f5587440 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/prayer-JQFwR8Up PRAYER Brian Bell 00:27:09 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of prayer. The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind the acts of prayer. street corners, pray, door, reward in full, synagogues, closet, hypocrites, jesus, reward, close, giving, father in heaven, matthew 6:5-6, practicing righteousness, prayer, secret, trust, sermon on the mount, judge, teach, honored false full 45 6a1d366c-27c1-4dc0-a58b-0f7befffe8fb Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:59:41 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/giving-to-the-needy-te2qVNqu Giving to the Needy Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:29:32 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind “acts of righteousness.” The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we explore proper our motivations and intention behind “acts of righteousness.” reward in full, synagogues, matthew 6:1-4, hypocrites, right hand, needy, reward, giving, father in heaven, left hand, practicing righteousness, secret, trust, sermon on the mount, judge, revenge, trumpets, teach, honored false full 44 eaa2f28b-056f-4658-9f24-d058c1337003 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 18:49:11 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/enemies-and-retaliation-241qxBwR Enemies and Retaliation Brian Bell 00:40:43 The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we encounter the way of Jesus when it comes to those who would insult or take advantage of us. Join us as we discover how Jesus would transform not only our thinking, but our responding as well. The Sermon on the Mount covers significant territory. At some points, we find ourselves nodding in agreement. At others, we find ourselves scratching our heads or even inwardly protesting at what Jesus asks of us. Today's passage falls into that latter category for most of us as we encounter the way of Jesus when it comes to those who would insult or take advantage of us. Join us as we discover how Jesus would transform not only our thinking, but our responding as well. matthew 5:38-48, generosity, pagans, gentiles, lawsuit, enemy, sunshine, agape, cheek, forces, obedience, resentment, slaps, the kingdom, kingdom of heaven, sues, evil, retaliate, retribution, enemies, begs, children, neighbor, yield, love, reconciliation, hate, resist, murder, righteousness, cloak, forgiveness, roman soldier, torah, defuse, repent, tunic, fulfill, repentance, trust, sermon on the mount, judge, revenge, teach, one mile false full 43 15c69592-ce1c-4bb9-b9a1-10867d1a33f2 Wed, 8 Jun 2022 21:52:54 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/vows-and-divorce-KqHZQQI3 Vows and Divorce Troy Hawks 00:38:51 Our adventures in the Sermon on the Mount continue as we enter the sensitive territory of vows and divorce. Just as the maxim of "location, location, location" holds true in the world of real estate, "context, context, context" is essential when it comes to understanding the meaning of a passage. Join us this week as we dive headfirst into topics that are critical for our call to be Salt and Light in this world. Our adventures in the Sermon on the Mount continue as we enter the sensitive territory of vows and divorce. Just as the maxim of "location, location, location" holds true in the world of real estate, "context, context, context" is essential when it comes to understanding the meaning of a passage. Join us this week as we dive headfirst into topics that are critical for our call to be Salt and Light in this world. husbands, matthew 5, matthew, adultery, wife, immorality, husband, oaths, divorce, sex, jesus, oath, matthew 5:33-37, matt 5:31-32, vow, vows, integrity, sexual, matthew 5:31-32, matt 5:33-37, marriage, wives, honesty false full 42 6aceb4eb-82ed-4411-b2cc-56dcf43e6f34 Wed, 1 Jun 2022 16:30:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/adultery-lust-BeQqXnAd Adultery & Lust Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:37:15 Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of God's view on adultery, lust, and doing whatever it takes to save oneself from hell. Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of God's view on adultery, lust, and doing whatever it takes to save oneself from hell. prophets, adultery, alter, law, the law or the prophets, the kingdom, aaron ralston, kingdom of heaven, hell, eye, hand, least, anger, abolish, sacrifice, the law and the prophets, reconciliation, pornography, righteousness, repent, matthew 5:27-30, fulfill, cut off, lust, repentance, sermon on the mount, judge, teach, greatest false full 41 72f5dbfd-ce2f-449c-920f-df8510280a59 Tue, 24 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/anger-reconciliation-iZCP01kO Anger & Reconciliation Brian Bell 00:42:38 Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of Anger, Murder, Love & Reconciliation and what it truly means to repent in the Kingdom of Heaven. Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look at God, at ourselves and to make an honest evaluation of how we live. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of Anger, Murder, Love & Reconciliation and what it truly means to repent in the Kingdom of Heaven. prophets, lawsuit, alter, sue, matthew 5:21-26, jail, law, the law or the prophets, the kingdom, kingdom of heaven, least, anger, abolish, sacrifice, the law and the prophets, reconciliation, murder, righteousness, cloak, repent, tunic, fulfill, repentance, sermon on the mount, judge, teach, greatest false full 40 84214d71-43e6-42ee-92ce-ce863255729a Wed, 18 May 2022 19:15:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/true-righteousness-FqTOu_Hn True Righteousness Troy Hawks 00:38:28 Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look and God and look at ourselves and make an honest evaluation of things. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of True Righteousness and the Kingdom of Heaven. Some of the teachings of Jesus are hard teachings. They challenge us to look and God and look at ourselves and make an honest evaluation of things. Today's passage is no exception. Join us as we gain a better understanding of True Righteousness and the Kingdom of Heaven. prophets, law, the law or the prophets, the kingdom, kingdom of heaven, least, matthew 5:17-20, abolish, the law and the prophets, righteousness, fulfill, sermon on the mount, teach, greatest false full 39 40c0ab33-594a-4143-9aa4-d439636f59b1 Wed, 11 May 2022 21:26:32 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/salt-light-dEqUW01n Salt & Light Brian Bell 00:36:34 As Jesus continues to share His vision for the Kingdom of God, He sets forth the important role that disciples are to play in the world. How can we be salt in this world? And what does it look like to lose that saltiness? How are we to be the light of the world? Isn't that Jesus' job? Join us this week as we grow in our understanding of the kingdom purpose of disciples in the world today. As Jesus continues to share His vision for the Kingdom of God, He sets forth the important role that disciples are to play in the world. How can we be salt in this world? And what does it look like to lose that saltiness? How are we to be the light of the world? Isn't that Jesus' job? Join us this week as we grow in our understanding of the kingdom purpose of disciples in the world today. matthew, disciples, poor, gandhi, discipleship, mount, kingdom of heaven, sermon, hunger, beatitudes, peacemakers, light, jesus, salt, meek, mother's day, righteousness, kindom, mourn, persecuted, poor in spirit, sermon on the mount, blessed, thirst, character, makarios false full 38 b053e9cf-3585-4ff8-82c5-9af5c78b60fc Wed, 4 May 2022 11:30:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/marks-of-the-kingdom-vWx6uMHd Marks of the Kingdom Troy Hawks 00:36:05 The Sermon on the Mount contains some of the best known teachings of Jesus as well as some of the most challenging. In them we begin to discover the inverted nature of the Kingdom – and the marks it leaves on those who have entered it. Join us this week as Jesus invites us into The Way. The Sermon on the Mount contains some of the best known teachings of Jesus as well as some of the most challenging. In them we begin to discover the inverted nature of the Kingdom – and the marks it leaves on those who have entered it. Join us this week as Jesus invites us into The Way. matthew, disciples, poor, mount, kingdom of heaven, sermon, beatitudes, jesus, meek, kingdom, mourn, persecuted, crowds, poor in spirit, sermon on the mount, blessed, hunger and thirst, blessed are false full 37 856f3f6f-33e7-4ab7-9d60-0a1e052ab5f6 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-radical-humility-FV1_5boY A Radical Humility Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:41:15 As time grows short with His disciples and the cross looms largely in the future, Jesus gathers His disciples for a final meal together. Jesus knew he had one final meal to share with the people closest to Him. What would He share, what would He do? Join us for this week's message as we step into the upper room and learn from the Master. As time grows short with His disciples and the cross looms largely in the future, Jesus gathers His disciples for a final meal together. Jesus knew he had one final meal to share with the people closest to Him. What would He share, what would He do? Join us for this week's message as we step into the upper room and learn from the Master. john, gospel, disciples, humble, feet, discipleship, judas, washing, john 13, jesus, upper room, servant, humility, betrayal, slave, last supper false full 36 4ac3dadd-66a8-43b9-afdc-ac3a1b9596c6 Wed, 6 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-radical-devotion-IQRLwkIY A Radical Devotion Troy Hawks 00:38:46 The radical devotion of Jesus to the character and purposes of His Father is clear throughout the Gospels. it was this radical devotion that lead to the uniquely memorable moment that we witness in this week's message. Join us as we examine the implications of Jesus' strong words for the Church today. The radical devotion of Jesus to the character and purposes of His Father is clear throughout the Gospels. it was this radical devotion that lead to the uniquely memorable moment that we witness in this week's message. Join us as we examine the implications of Jesus' strong words for the Church today. oxen, jerusalem, moneychangers, disciples, isaiah, discipleship, doves, son of david, sheep, tables, sacrifice, donkey, prayer, temple, zechariah, entry, hosanna, house of prayer, triumphal entry false full 35 ec096309-1f7e-4c95-b2dd-bd764fc7abeb Mon, 4 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (John Cocca) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-radical-confirmation-sLloVJc6 A Radical Confirmation John Cocca 00:26:01 While all of the disciples witnessed the many miracles Jesus performed, only a select few would have the opportunity to see Him revealed in all of His heavenly glory. They would witness a radical confirmation of His identity AND a very clear and succinct message with radical implications for their futures. While all of the disciples witnessed the many miracles Jesus performed, only a select few would have the opportunity to see Him revealed in all of His heavenly glory. They would witness a radical confirmation of His identity AND a very clear and succinct message with radical implications for their futures. john, elijah, disciples, heaven, faith, peter, beloved, christianity, son, jesus, avengers, transfiguration, james, god, voice, moses, bible false full 34 3635f083-9384-4b8b-b7cd-276ad9cb2b26 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:45:06 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-radical-declaration-0uDYUWWc A Radical Declaration Brian Bell 00:40:22 In this message, we find Jesus asking his disciples a fairly simple question. The answer, however, will have profound implications for them and their lives going forward. Join us as we ask come face to face with this question - and probe the implications for our own lives. In this message, we find Jesus asking his disciples a fairly simple question. The answer, however, will have profound implications for them and their lives going forward. Join us as we ask come face to face with this question - and probe the implications for our own lives. matthew 16, who do you say i am, peter, who do people say i am, build, jesus, messiah, church, gates of hell, christ false full 33 ee8da312-9365-48f4-a923-7ecb0ea5ad2e Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:08:14 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/shepherd-and-release-stay-the-course-heUHDgV9 Shepherd and Release - Stay the Course Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:45:07 Chances are if you look back on seasons of spiritual flourishing and growth, you will see a direct connection to people and community. That is because spiritual maturity does not happen in a vacuum - it happens in relationship with others. So how can we help to shepherd others towards spiritual growth? That is what we will discover in this week's message. Chances are if you look back on seasons of spiritual flourishing and growth, you will see a direct connection to people and community. That is because spiritual maturity does not happen in a vacuum - it happens in relationship with others. So how can we help to shepherd others towards spiritual growth? That is what we will discover in this week's message. shepherding, disciples, discipleship, spiritual, stay, maturity, sheep, journey, spiritual maturity, invest, on mission, shepherd, walk, stay the course, course, disciple false full 32 0e05373f-b835-44a3-bd60-f1563f645e04 Tue, 8 Mar 2022 00:15:53 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/pursue-those-who-wander-stay-the-course-7xDv6Coa Pursue Those Who Wander - Stay the Course Troy Hawks 00:44:37 As humans, we often like to think that we are exceptions to some of the rules of God's created order. And while it is true that things like our ability to innovate and adapt allow us to overcome many obstacles, there are certain things that these abilities will never overcome. Join us this week as we discover these truths and the implications for the life of a disciple. As humans, we often like to think that we are exceptions to some of the rules of God's created order. And while it is true that things like our ability to innovate and adapt allow us to overcome many obstacles, there are certain things that these abilities will never overcome. Join us this week as we discover these truths and the implications for the life of a disciple. wolf, flock, good shepherd, wild beasts, community, john 10, discipleship, shepherds, maturity, sheep, luke 15, lion, reproduce, ezekiel 34, thrive, shepherd, environment, heal, disciple, survive false full 31 1398248d-5460-4233-9794-261c64aac4fe Wed, 2 Mar 2022 22:48:50 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/connect-the-unconnected-stay-the-course-rYXSNpHH Connect the Unconnected - Stay the Course Troy Hawks 00:41:23 All kinds of plants and animals require certain environments and conditions to thrive. In the right environments and conditions, they thrive. Outside of that, they manage to barely survive or even fail to survive. We are no exception. When it comes to our spiritual and relational health, finding and remaining in healthy environments are key to our ability to not only survive, but thrive as God intended. All kinds of plants and animals require certain environments and conditions to thrive. In the right environments and conditions, they thrive. Outside of that, they manage to barely survive or even fail to survive. We are no exception. When it comes to our spiritual and relational health, finding and remaining in healthy environments are key to our ability to not only survive, but thrive as God intended. healthy, lake, disciples, house, discipleship, sick, sinners, righteous, levi, banquet, jesus, dinner, tax collectors, tax, physician, booth, collector, sea false full 30 a164c3e3-b678-4364-b127-b25c9a0330c4 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/reach-the-lost-stay-the-course-cmTkTsvP Reach the Lost - Stay the Course Troy Hawks 00:48:25 The heart of Jesus for lost people is one of the fundamental themes of the Gospels. That is why Reaching the Lost is an essential principle and practice for disciple making churches. Today we witness a camel passing through the eye of a needle kind of moment as Jesus stops everything to show that nothing is impossible with God. And to remind us that He came to seek and save the lost. The heart of Jesus for lost people is one of the fundamental themes of the Gospels. That is why Reaching the Lost is an essential principle and practice for disciple making churches. Today we witness a camel passing through the eye of a needle kind of moment as Jesus stops everything to show that nothing is impossible with God. And to remind us that He came to seek and save the lost. gospel, salvation, son of man, luke 19, house, lost, save, jesus, came, luke, seek, jericho, zacchaeus false full 29 0d8779f7-a3f5-48b1-ab52-d06f94271304 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/abide-in-christ-stay-the-course-week-1-1YHol78_ Abide in Christ - Stay the Course - Week 1 Brian Bell 00:40:36 This message is the first in a new series called Stay the Course. Based on a book by Brandon Guindon, this series will focus on seven practices that are absolutely essential for any church that is committed to making disciples. If we commit ourselves to these practices, we will Stay the Course and resist temptations and distractions that come along the way. The first of these practices and the one that gives rise to all of the others is the call to Abide in Christ. This message is the first in a new series called Stay the Course. Based on a book by Brandon Guindon, this series will focus on seven practices that are absolutely essential for any church that is committed to making disciples. If we commit ourselves to these practices, we will Stay the Course and resist temptations and distractions that come along the way. The first of these practices and the one that gives rise to all of the others is the call to Abide in Christ. aware, abiding, tasks, martha, feet, vine, abide, lazarus, available, busyness, jesus, anxious, worried, mary, task, prayer, christ, conversation, bethany, busy false full 28 e34ce86b-f34f-4518-bf92-3a8959cfddd4 Mon, 7 Feb 2022 19:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Heather Hawks, Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-others-compassionately-kingdom-living-Y1z7Lhnp Loving Others Compassionately - Kingdom Living Heather Hawks, Troy Hawks 00:36:17 There is one final element of Spiritual Health and Kingdom Living and it is something that both Jesus and Paul completely agree on. Join us as we discover why loving God with our whole self and loving our neighbor as ourself is not just a thing, but is the thing! There is one final element of Spiritual Health and Kingdom Living and it is something that both Jesus and Paul completely agree on. Join us as we discover why loving God with our whole self and loving our neighbor as ourself is not just a thing, but is the thing! kenneth boa, loving, prophets, health, compassion, healthy, growth, law, pharisee, ken boa, scribe, eternal, jesus, neighbor, love, kingdom, yourself false full 27 d80fbee1-0fb6-4bf0-b669-4f86ad081f6e Wed, 2 Feb 2022 18:25:02 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-ourselves-correctly-kingdom-living-LnIS4w_b Loving Ourselves Correctly - Kingdom Living Brian Bell 00:43:48 Last week we discovered the importance of Loving God Completely – with our whole self, all the time. This week we examine the important place of Loving Ourselves Correctly. Because the truth is that if we fail to see ourselves as God sees us, we will never be able to love Him as we should or love our neighbors as ourselves. Last week we discovered the importance of Loving God Completely – with our whole self, all the time. This week we examine the important place of Loving Ourselves Correctly. Because the truth is that if we fail to see ourselves as God sees us, we will never be able to love Him as we should or love our neighbors as ourselves. great commandment, loving, others, spiritual, st francis, lies, spirit, assisi, self, scribe, devil, warfare, jesus, neighbor, love, kingdom, satan, prayer, soul, god, strength, truth false full 26 8d85d2b1-40e7-460f-8be6-947176dff491 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 22:02:13 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/loving-god-completely-kingdom-living-_zOmXZTE Loving God Completely - Kingdom Living Troy Hawks 00:31:47 Who is someone you would describe as spiritually healthy? Why did you choose them? The spiritual health of disciples is critical. When we are healthy spiritually we live out loving God and loving others in a way that best fulfills God’s desire for us and puts the Kingdom on display for others. In this series, we examine important themes including: Loving God Completely, Loving Ourselves Correctly, and Loving Others Compassionately. Join us as we pursue spiritual health from a biblical perspective. Who is someone you would describe as spiritually healthy? Why did you choose them? The spiritual health of disciples is critical. When we are healthy spiritually we live out loving God and loving others in a way that best fulfills God’s desire for us and puts the Kingdom on display for others. In this series, we examine important themes including: Loving God Completely, Loving Ourselves Correctly, and Loving Others Compassionately. Join us as we pursue spiritual health from a biblical perspective. great commandment, mind, mark 12, scribe, jesus, neighbor, love, kingdom, commandment, heart, deuteronomy 6, soul, strength, not far from the kingdom false full 25 8f705caf-09d5-44dc-af9a-411ec733c1d9 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:24:28 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-presence-rejoiced-advent-week-3-q9rETFTb A Presence Rejoiced - Advent Week 3 Brian Bell 00:28:13 Advent is a season of rejoicing. Rejoicing in a God who keeps His promises. Rejoicing in God's presence with us. And rejoicing in His unfolding plan of redemption in this world. Join us this week as Brian Bell walks us through reflections on Mary's song of rejoicing in the Gospel of Luke. Advent is a season of rejoicing. Rejoicing in a God who keeps His promises. Rejoicing in God's presence with us. And rejoicing in His unfolding plan of redemption in this world. Join us this week as Brian Bell walks us through reflections on Mary's song of rejoicing in the Gospel of Luke. gospel, virgin, magnify, praise, song, rejoicing, virgin mary, sing, joy, jesus, luke, mary, rejoice, god, singing, praising, birth false full 24 698f0ad3-c5af-43a1-aaee-9b69a5314f9d Mon, 13 Dec 2021 22:56:27 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-presence-received-advent-week-2-w1BTw6_R A Presence Received - Advent Week 2 Troy Hawks 00:35:02 Have you ever read the story of Gabriel's announcement to Mary and wondered, "What was it about Mary? How did she come to be called 'O favored one'?" It's a great question for anyone who wants to be assured that "the Lord is with you." This week we zero in on the answer from the Gospel of Luke. Have you ever read the story of Gabriel's announcement to Mary and wondered, "What was it about Mary? How did she come to be called 'O favored one'?" It's a great question for anyone who wants to be assured that "the Lord is with you." This week we zero in on the answer from the Gospel of Luke. virgin, heaven, angel, david, throne, gabriel, immanuel, son, god with us, jesus, christmas, presence, luke, mary, kingdom, advent, birth, son of the most high false full 23 368e0dd8-8370-4c44-bc26-3263d155c32d Mon, 6 Dec 2021 22:55:46 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/a-presence-foretold-advent-week-1-oVlgGh_O A Presence Foretold - Advent Week 1 Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:34:00 In our smallness, we struggle to orchestrate the days and years of our lives. Too many variables beyond our control. Too shortsighted in our vision to predict what will happen just days from now. But God in His greatness, brings to pass the promises He has made across hundreds and thousands of years. Across generations of His people. Bringing them to fruition in Jesus, who was truly God with us. In our smallness, we struggle to orchestrate the days and years of our lives. Too many variables beyond our control. Too shortsighted in our vision to predict what will happen just days from now. But God in His greatness, brings to pass the promises He has made across hundreds and thousands of years. Across generations of His people. Bringing them to fruition in Jesus, who was truly God with us. prophecy, matthew, gospels, gospel, covenants, abraham, promise, angel, david, angels, immanuel, jesus, christmas, mary, advent, joseph, promises false full 22 e5e762f6-df4a-4d81-bb8b-8c4f100d8251 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 20:45:43 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks, Heather Hawks, Brian Bell, Jazmin Garven) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/abide-in-me-panel-discussion-ZbvgApc_ Abide in Me: Panel Discussion Troy Hawks, Heather Hawks, Brian Bell, Jazmin Garven 00:43:33 We didn't want to end our Abide series without providing pathways for abiding to move from the theoretical to the practical. To that end, we put together a panel of friends and neighbors to share what God has been teaching them about abiding and some practices they use to maintain a consistent, life-giving connection to Jesus, the True Vine. We didn't want to end our Abide series without providing pathways for abiding to move from the theoretical to the practical. To that end, we put together a panel of friends and neighbors to share what God has been teaching them about abiding and some practices they use to maintain a consistent, life-giving connection to Jesus, the True Vine. abiding, john, john 15, disciples, vine, discipleship, abide, true vine, jesus, vinedresser, branches false full 21 7a81e49c-9b33-495c-82ca-c5576da3bccc Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:17:36 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/abide-in-my-love-dt5yoniR Abide in my love. Troy Hawks 00:39:36 The call is to abide. The question is, "How? How do I abide? And how do I abide in Jesus in the way that He intends." This is what we will discover this week as we discover the keys to abiding in Christ. The call is to abide. The question is, "How? How do I abide? And how do I abide in Jesus in the way that He intends." This is what we will discover this week as we discover the keys to abiding in Christ. abiding, john 15, disciples, my word, my words, vine, abide, true vine, jesus, love, vinedresser, commandments, branches, disciple false full 20 b06cd8e9-107e-4713-adc3-0b9fa24e0910 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 22:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/abide-in-me-and-i-in-you-UpGK9RW5 Abide in me, and I in you. Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:42:37 Jesus' use of vine and vineyard imagery would have struck a familiar chord with the disciples. And that chord would have reverberated into a clear understanding of what Jesus meant when he appealed to them to, "Abide in me." Join us today as we listen in with the disciples and learn to heed the call of Jesus to abide. Jesus' use of vine and vineyard imagery would have struck a familiar chord with the disciples. And that chord would have reverberated into a clear understanding of what Jesus meant when he appealed to them to, "Abide in me." Join us today as we listen in with the disciples and learn to heed the call of Jesus to abide. false full 19 2bccd6a0-9929-4f50-b0f9-d329739de9b6 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:26:01 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/i-am-the-true-vine-and-my-father-is-the-vinedresser-yUmXxfQK I am the True Vine, and my Father is the Vinedresser. Troy Hawks 00:33:25 Jesus often used metaphors and parables to help us connect spiritual truths in ways that would impact our every day lives. The images of Jesus as the True Vine and the Father as the Vinedresser are foundational truths for a living faith that goes far below the surface and into the deep places of our lives. Join us this week for some thoughts and reflections on these words and a time of guided prayer to process them. Jesus often used metaphors and parables to help us connect spiritual truths in ways that would impact our every day lives. The images of Jesus as the True Vine and the Father as the Vinedresser are foundational truths for a living faith that goes far below the surface and into the deep places of our lives. Join us this week for some thoughts and reflections on these words and a time of guided prayer to process them. abiding, john, john 15, disciples, vine, discipleship, abide, true vine, jesus, real life arizona, vinedresser false full 18 05cec709-a180-47cf-8d15-a9c5a90f96e2 Thu, 4 Nov 2021 17:42:19 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks, Brian Conklin) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/disciple-making-culture-the-importance-of-a-reproducible-process-DTRIjQvy Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of a Reproducible Process Troy Hawks, Brian Conklin 00:33:28 In order for Jesus' mission of making disciples to be successful, the methods He used would have to be reproducible. They would have to be something every disciple could understand and do in their own lives. This is where the Reproducible Process of a Disciple Making Culture comes into play. We must lead others and raise up others in a way that is clear enough for others to follow. And simple enough for them to live out. Join us today as we explore the Reproducible Process that Jesus used. In order for Jesus' mission of making disciples to be successful, the methods He used would have to be reproducible. They would have to be something every disciple could understand and do in their own lives. This is where the Reproducible Process of a Disciple Making Culture comes into play. We must lead others and raise up others in a way that is clear enough for others to follow. And simple enough for them to live out. Join us today as we explore the Reproducible Process that Jesus used. culture, disciples, disciple making culture, reproducible process, leadership development, jesus, apprentice, making, disciple false full 17 94196fb0-3060-4614-b8ad-6f8d00ed86ad Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/disciple-making-culture-the-importance-of-relational-environments-8J1Tr_48 Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of Relational Environments Troy Hawks 00:33:16 Jesus created a culture that was ripe for disciple making. How can we follow His lead and create the types of environments that lead to personal growth and the multiplication of disciples? That's what we'll discover in this week's message! Jesus created a culture that was ripe for disciple making. How can we follow His lead and create the types of environments that lead to personal growth and the multiplication of disciples? That's what we'll discover in this week's message! health, discipleship, disciple making, jesus, relationship, relational environments, disciple false full 16 66cbf2e3-3fcc-42e4-a515-906d266e11cb Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:19:29 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/disciple-making-culture-the-importance-of-intentional-leaders-ajAF5HJg Disciple Making Culture: The Importance of Intentional Leaders Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:45:07 Whether we are aware of it or not, we are always creating culture. By what we do. And how we do it. If we want to make disciples the way Jesus did, we must understand the specific things Jesus did to establish a culture of disciple making. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are always creating culture. By what we do. And how we do it. If we want to make disciples the way Jesus did, we must understand the specific things Jesus did to establish a culture of disciple making. false full 15 69401e93-d142-45d3-9cf8-7e4f5401e70f Mon, 4 Oct 2021 21:35:10 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/the-biblical-foundation-for-a-disciple-making-culture-6mkP5PK_ The Biblical Foundation for a Disciple Making Culture Troy Hawks 00:43:34 We are always creating culture - either intentionally or unintentionally. In this message, we examine the powerful influence of culture in shaping both individuals and communities and explore a principle that Jesus knew well - that the culture you create determines the disciples you make. We are always creating culture - either intentionally or unintentionally. In this message, we examine the powerful influence of culture in shaping both individuals and communities and explore a principle that Jesus knew well - that the culture you create determines the disciples you make. culture, disciples, jesus, following, making, disciple false full 14 c236c125-cb1e-4146-8a1a-34c92570fd90 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:05:30 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/set-apart-to-play-a-part-week-3-celebration-CuAzqc0V Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 3 - Celebration Troy Hawks 00:47:10 We have been looking at the story of the Exodus and the process that God uses to form and shape us into His people. This week we discover the third and final piece of that process: Celebration. We have been looking at the story of the Exodus and the process that God uses to form and shape us into His people. This week we discover the third and final piece of that process: Celebration. celebration, discipleship, consecration, israel, exodus, jesus, egypt, dedication, passover, moses false full 13 c758a0f4-5081-4a43-97c8-fa4b4d2c0ec9 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/set-apart-to-play-a-part-week-2-dedication-KYGObRiY Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 2 - Dedication Troy Hawks 00:35:38 The call to "follow me" is a call to dedicate oneself to the purposes. of God. Without the element of dedication, we cannot go with God and we cannot become the people of God He calls us to become. The call to "follow me" is a call to dedicate oneself to the purposes. of God. Without the element of dedication, we cannot go with God and we cannot become the people of God He calls us to become. red sea, celebration, consecration, moments, exodus, set apart, dedication, passover, moses false full 12 3243119f-5d84-46d7-8fca-05cc79cf84f9 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:09:50 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Real Life Ministries Arizona) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/set-apart-to-play-a-part-week-1-consecration-2lq_eiPG Set Apart to Play a Part - Week 1 - Consecration Real Life Ministries Arizona 00:46:33 The Old Testament plays a key role in understanding the unfolding story and mystery of God. In this series, we take a look at the Exodus and Passover to discover principles and practices to deepen our walk with the Lord and enable us to play a part in the story He is writing. In this message, we discover that we are Set Apart to Play a Part. Old Testament stories offer unique perspective on God's ways and purposes. of As Paul reminds us in Romans, "what was written in former times was written for our instruction." The Old Testament plays a key role in understanding the unfolding story and mystery of God. In this series, we take a look at the Exodus and Passover to discover principles and practices to deepen our walk with the Lord and enable us to play a part in the story He is writing. In this message, we discover that we are Set Apart to Play a Part. Old Testament stories offer unique perspective on God's ways and purposes. of As Paul reminds us in Romans, "what was written in former times was written for our instruction." false full 11 05e2e7c7-4001-44bb-bdda-564bc3677cfb Sun, 5 Sep 2021 23:51:54 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-7-love-tOcTnCUn Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 7 - Love Troy Hawks 00:43:03 Have you ever wondered why love is elevated so highly in the Scriptures? In this the final message in our series, we take a look at this crown of Christian virtues. What is the nature of this love? And why is it such a necessary element of our faith and walk with God? Join us as we discover the answer to these questions and much, much more. Have you ever wondered why love is elevated so highly in the Scriptures? In this the final message in our series, we take a look at this crown of Christian virtues. What is the nature of this love? And why is it such a necessary element of our faith and walk with God? Join us as we discover the answer to these questions and much, much more. john, faith, discipleship, jesus, neighbor, love, virtue, god false full 10 862023ca-4405-4896-b3dd-9469da8727fd Thu, 2 Sep 2021 00:14:13 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Dawn Bell, Brian Bell) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-6-brotherly-affection-9glE7t6L Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 6 - Brotherly Affection Dawn Bell, Brian Bell 00:39:51 As we approach the end of the series, it becomes clear that the remaining virtues are indispensable in our pursuit of a faith that is genuine and that will stand up in times of trial. This week we look at a virtue that characterizes everything Jesus envisions for His Church. Join us as we examine the virtue of brotherly affection and how it plays out in a life -- and in Christ's Church. As we approach the end of the series, it becomes clear that the remaining virtues are indispensable in our pursuit of a faith that is genuine and that will stand up in times of trial. This week we look at a virtue that characterizes everything Jesus envisions for His Church. Join us as we examine the virtue of brotherly affection and how it plays out in a life -- and in Christ's Church. faith, 2peter, brotherly affection, brotherly, second peter, love, affection, 2pet, brotherly love false full 9 65030fef-19ff-48a3-9ce7-b48559e38239 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:07:27 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-5-godliness-Ea0vQ9rb Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 5 - Godliness Troy Hawks 00:33:38 We don't spend a lot of time talking about godliness in church these days. Is it because the word is out of style? Or because we've lost sight of its importance? Either way, the virtue of godliness is something Scripture calls all of us to. What is it exactly? And how can we grow in it? That's what we'll discover in this week's message. We don't spend a lot of time talking about godliness in church these days. Is it because the word is out of style? Or because we've lost sight of its importance? Either way, the virtue of godliness is something Scripture calls all of us to. What is it exactly? And how can we grow in it? That's what we'll discover in this week's message. proof, characteristic, godliness, faith, holiness, peter, fall, godly, jesus, virtue, second false full 8 48bbe5d8-4d3f-4316-b344-65906b8c6e03 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:15:06 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-4-second-peter-zAJ_szJ7 Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 4 - Second Peter Troy Hawks 00:35:50 In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build upon the foundation of their faith with a number of essential virtues. This week we take a look at a pair of these virtues and what they contribute to a Faith that is Fall Proof. In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build upon the foundation of their faith with a number of essential virtues. This week we take a look at a pair of these virtues and what they contribute to a Faith that is Fall Proof. endurance, self control, peter, sermon, steadfastness, perseverance, steadfast, bible false full 7 46c75997-60bc-4dce-8a16-1b3bd642872f Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Heather Hawks, Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-2-second-peter-hiOraLCl Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 2 - Second Peter Heather Hawks, Troy Hawks 00:36:08 In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build onto the foundation of their faith with a number of Christian virtues. This week we take a look at the importance of the first of these virtues and what it contributes to a Fall Proof Faith. In his final letter to the church, Peter exhorts believers to build onto the foundation of their faith with a number of Christian virtues. This week we take a look at the importance of the first of these virtues and what it contributes to a Fall Proof Faith. excellence, faith, peter, virtue, steadfast false full 6 9492bf22-e00b-4200-990a-bf35064e3e34 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:04:24 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-proof-your-faith-week-1-2-peter-ZPVcZXEU Fall Proof Your Faith - Week 1 - Second Peter Troy Hawks 00:36:01 This message kicks off a new sermon series in the book of Second Peter. Looking back on his life, Peter writes to the church to encourage them to add certain virtues to their faith. If they do so, Peter says, they will never fall. Over the next several weeks we'll take a deep dive into these virtues and see how they culminate in a life characterized by love. This message kicks off a new sermon series in the book of Second Peter. Looking back on his life, Peter writes to the church to encourage them to add certain virtues to their faith. If they do so, Peter says, they will never fall. Over the next several weeks we'll take a deep dive into these virtues and see how they culminate in a life characterized by love. knowledge of god, virtues, faith, grace, peter, letter, fall, characteristics, christ, provision false full 5 a634dcee-27cc-46bd-974a-196b26d9f21c Thu, 1 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-the-way-ZAiEtwmj This is the Way! Troy Hawks 00:42:15 What is success? What does a life well-lived look like? At the end of the day, what really matters? These are questions we answer as we look at Paul's concluding prayer for the church. This is the final message in our series in First Thessalonians. [1Thess 5:11-24] What is success? What does a life well-lived look like? At the end of the day, what really matters? These are questions we answer as we look at Paul's concluding prayer for the church. This is the final message in our series in First Thessalonians. [1Thess 5:11-24] well lived, success, sanctification, sanctify, jesus, the coming, thessalonians, love one another, life, legacy false full 4 9faa7ff2-6f1a-475d-b17e-beaad35fc829 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:48:19 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (John Cocca, Kathy Cocca) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-the-time-idyW0gjo This is the Time! John Cocca, Kathy Cocca 00:27:54 In Christ, we have hope beyond this life. Hope beyond this world and its struggles. What is that hope and how can we live accordingly? That is what this message from John and Kathy Cocca will help us discover. In Christ, we have hope beyond this life. Hope beyond this world and its struggles. What is that hope and how can we live accordingly? That is what this message from John and Kathy Cocca will help us discover. eternal life, jesus, eternity, thessalonians, like a thief in the night, the coming of the lord false full 3 96e5c8af-ec30-48a5-a4e5-9ed7f39fd353 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-life-Eq6_CrCp This is Life! Troy Hawks 00:30:31 There is a way of life that leads to life. That leads to fullness of life. In our passage this week, Paul points us to that way of life and the basis for finding it. There is a way of life that leads to life. That leads to fullness of life. In our passage this week, Paul points us to that way of life and the basis for finding it. thessalonians false full 2 049d7bc5-91cd-4957-b482-e97652c1f654 Tue, 8 Jun 2021 01:41:42 +0000 info@reallifearizona.com (Troy Hawks) https://real-life-arizona.simplecast.com/episodes/this-is-winning-tWuolfSs This is Winning! Troy Hawks 00:32:06 What does winning look like when it comes to the church and church culture? Join us as we answer that question in week 3 of our series This is the Time! What does winning look like when it comes to the church and church culture? Join us as we answer that question in week 3 of our series This is the Time! church culture, discipleship, love, thessalonians false full 1