The Higher Calling by Avondale Church of God Podcast

Episode 20 Normalizing Delusions

Welcome everyone to Episode 20 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode covering the idea of the church’s mission of bringing needy people to Christ, and the subsequent decision that they make to accept help or not. Part of that podcast had an observation that those in need don’t always know how bad off they really are. This episode is going to cover the delusions that we can suffer under, and how those delusions shape our perceptions and become our personal reality.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.avondalecog.org or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 19; Mission of the Church, bringing needs to Christ

Episode 19 of The Higher Calling Podcast covers: the mission of the church in terms of bringing our neighbor to Christ for healing, both spiritual and physical needs, and the personal choice to accept the help that is being offered. 
As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.avondalecog.org or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 18: A Doorkeeper in the House of God

Welcome everyone to Episode 18 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode concluding the letter to the Hebrews, with themes such as: the establishment of the Church, the necessity of a God called pastor, brotherly love, holiness in the home and abroad, endurance, and self-denial. This episode is going to cover our personal responsibility in keeping our heart, the church and the congregation pure. 
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.avondalecog.org or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 17; concluding Hebrews study

Welcome everyone to episode 17 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about the great cloud of witnesses, the heritage of faith, and keeping faith in God's plan.. Hebrews 13 is a conclusion of the letter to Hebrews, and includes themes such as: the necessity of a God called pastor, brotherly love, holiness in the home and abroad, endurance, and self-denial.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 16 of The Higher Calling_Hebrews 12

Welcome everyone to EP 16 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about Jesus Christ and the new covenant perfecting, being the end of, resolving, or fulfilling the faith of those who lived at the beginning of, and during the old covenant, or the Law. Hebrews 12 is a chapter of self-reflection, and we’re going to spend some time thinking about what our personal motivation is for searching for God, and after finding Him, continuing the fight of faith.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 12 are:
Great cloud of witnesses
Benefits of chastening and a personal relationship with God
How our faith in God’s plan can help us stay on the straight and narrow… or how lack of faith will threaten that relationship.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 15 The Faith Chapter, Hebrews 11

Welcome everyone to Episode 15 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last Episode 14 talking about the Just shall live by Faith which sets up the Faith Chapter which we’ll cover now, Hebrews 11.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 11 are:
Definition of faith
The founding fathers of our faith
Receiving the promise
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing!
 
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Episode 14 the New Covenant and Faith, Hebrews chapter 10

Welcome everyone to episode 14 of The Higher Calling Podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last episode talking about Jesus Christ as our high priest. We’re using Hebrews 10 as a transition from establishing the Christian faith in general, to establishing our personal, individual faith.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapter 10:
Benefit of the second covenant made possible through the blood of Jesus Christ.
Recap of Sanctification, the second work of grace.
Just shall live by faith. Setting up the faith chapter.
We trust that you'll find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.
 
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Episode 13, Hebrews 8 and 9

Welcome everyone to episode 13 of The Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off our last Episode talking about: Christ compared to Melchizedek; and perfection possible due to a priesthood after the order of an eternal life. Hopefully that conversation paved the way for this session which combines Hebrews 8 and 9.
Some key points included in Hebrews chapters 8 and 9 are:
Jesus as the High Priest, which sums up chapters 5,6 and 7
The Earthly Holy Place vs the New Testament Holy Place
Redemption through the Blood of Christ
We trust that you will find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 12; Hebrews chapter 7

Welcome everyone to Episode 12 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off in our last episode 11 talking about sacrifices and offerings, and the roles and responsibilities of a priest, by reading through the story of King Hezekiah’s reign. Hopefully that conversation paved the way for this topic which is the long anticipated Hebrews 7.
Some key points included in Hebrew chapter 7 are:
Christ compared to Melchizedek 
Perfection possible due to a priesthood after the order of an eternal life
The law being disannuled 
The effectual ministry of Christ who does not need to make sacrifices for sins
As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason, please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing. See you next time on the Higher Calling presented by the Avondale Church of God.

Episode 11: Hearing God’s Voice

Welcome everyone to EP 11 of The Higher Calling podcast presented by the Avondale Church of God! We left off in our last episode 10 discussing sacrifices and offerings, and the roles and responsibilities of a priest. And have every intention of continuing and finishing the Hebrews study next up would be Hebrews chapter 7, however will extend this interlude by at least one more podcast by discussing the value of the voice of God and his Holy Spirit as we walk our Christian walk.
We trust that you find the discussion both challenging and encouraging. As always, thank you for listening, and if you have any comments or would like to contact us for any other reason please visit www.ceasesinning.com or email us at biblestudy@avondalecog.org. We love to hear from our audience, and would be happy to further any discussion, or pray for a need you may be experiencing.
 
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