Pr. Marlon

This is part two focusing on the second half of the Beatitudes and what it means to us today.

A study of Joshua 1:1-9 and why we should be strong and courageous in our lives today.

This is the first episode of my new series "Join Me on The Mountainside" where I'll be taking a closer look at Jesus' famous Sermon on The Mount.

Thoughts on reality in light of the cross.

In 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 Paul tells us to examine ourselves before participating in communion. What does that mean?

In John 15 Jesus provides His followers with the secret to the best possible life on earth.

Could it be that the fulfillment of the promise has not been experienced as it might be, because the promise has not been appreciated as it should be?

It is not about how much you have sinned, but how much you recognize your need of forgiveness.

What practical lessons can we learn from the Joseph story about becoming unstoppable?

What have we learned and how have we changed?

Jesus came in order that we might have life more abundantly. What could that mean in a practical way?

In this episode, my wife, Vanessa, joins me as I answer the questions you sent me.

God's heart is revealed to us most clearly through Jesus' earthly ministry.

Do you realize that God desires a personal relationship with you?

How can you be at peace when you don't have all the information? It is difficult to find peace when you are not in control, but there is good news. God is in control. In this episode, I take a closer look at Genesis 43 and the story of Joseph's meeting with his brothers.

The importance of studying the Bible. Insights from Luke 24:13-32

In this episode, I go through Luke 24:13-32 verse by verse giving tips on how to get more out of the biblical narratives.

What would you do if you had the perfect opportunity to take revenge on those who hurt you?

It was the Spirit of God who equipped Joseph to achieve incredible success in life.

Though everyone might forget you, God never will.

Have you ever gotten in trouble even though you did nothing wrong? Everything was going well for Joseph, but something unexpected happened...

Have you ever been betrayed? Ever felt abandoned? I continue our series on Joseph focusing on Genesis 39.

This is a study of Genesis 38 and the story of Judah and Tamar. This is not an easy passage.

In this episode, I take a look at Deuteronomy 6 searching for insights into a better life.

How do you handle life's challenges? What about when they go from bad to worse?

Joseph's family was far from perfect. Yet God was working through them to reveal Himself to the whole world.

This episode is a first person narrative based on Daniel 1-3

This episode focuses on Matthew 14:22-33, when Jesus walks on water and Peter asks to join Him. The key idea is that God enables us to do what He calls us to do.

Life is not easy, so it is essential to know how to handle challenges. This study of Genesis 32 will help guide you in facing life's most significant challenges.

What is the best life you could possibly live? How do you go about discovering that? I hope this study of John 21 will help you figure that out.

What can you learn from just reading through Revelation 12?

In this episode, I take a closer look at John 13:1-17 and the practice of foot washing in the context of the communion service.

We all feel like giving up at one point or another. Here's what motivates me to keep going.

Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we may receive eternal life as a gift.

We find meaning through stories, this episode will present one story that helps us find meaning and organize our lives. In this episode I atempt to tell the big story the Bible teaches from Genesis to Revelation.

In this episdoe I take a look at the older brother of the prodigal son and what lessons we can learn from him.

Jesus heals a blind man and those who refuse to believe slowly become blind to the truth of who Jesus is.

In this episode, I look at the words of Jess recorded in Matthew 20 regarding the path to greatness.

In this special episode, I look back on my 39 years of life and try to pick out key aspects of my life that have contributed to what is working well.

This parable should actually be called the parable of the Gracious Father. A study of Luke 15:11-24 and what the parable of the prodigal son teaches us about the character of God.

Pr Jason Williams joins me for this series presenting on the Parable of the Lost Coin found in Luke 15.

This is the first of my new Lost and Found series based on Luke 15. I begin with a study of the Parable of The Lost Sheep.

This is the conclusion of my 3 part God With Us series and focuses on the second coming of Jesus.

In this episode, I take a look at what the earthly ministry of Jesus reveals about the heart of God.

God desires to be with us, and this is clear from the very beginning of the Bible.

Andrew is known for being Peter's brother, but there is more to him. He also brought people to Jesus, one by one.

In this episode, I take a look at the life and ministry of Jeremiah and try to find hope for us today.

What is your worldview and how doe it shape your life?

Mercy and forgiveness are freely available in Jesus.

We should always pray and never give up.

Success won't always look like what you expect. In this episode I explore Isaiah 6 and the lessons we can learn from it.

In this episode, I explore the idea that we all influence those around us.

How do we achieve greatness in the kingdom of God? In this episode, I take a closer look at Mark 10 32-45 and what Jesus has to say about achieving greatness in His kingdom.

My wife and I have recently celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary and decided to celebrate with this episode where our audience sent us anonymous questions for us to discuss.

In this episode, I try to imagine what it would have been like to be a merchant in the Jerusalem market when Jesus was crucified.

A simple and practical approach to spiritual growth that I have been tweaking throughout my life. I hope you find these tips helpful in your spiritual journey.

Psalm 50 is meant to prepare the people of God for the day of judgment. What can we learn from it? Find out in this episode and make sure to check my blog for more details.

How does your love for God shape your life?

Mary and Elizabeth were going through similar experiences and they found in each other the support they needed as they moved forward with God's plan for their lives and for the salvation of the entire world.

a study of Luke 1 and practical lessons about faith and trust we can learn from the life of Elizabeth.

An interview with Wendy Williams, author of "They Called Us Baby" a children's book about human trafficking.

"Activity is the law of life; idleness is death."

"Whatever our work, God is honored by wholehearted, cheerful service."

“The importance of the little things is often underrated because they are small; but they supply much of the actual discipline of life.”

"Talents used are talents multiplied. Success is not the result of chance or of destiny; it is the outworking of God's own providence, the reward of faith and discretion, of virtue and persevering effort." Christ's Object Lessons

"The love that gives kindness to only a few is not love, but selfishness."

"The lapse of time has wrought no change in Christ’s parting promise to send the Holy Spirit as His representative. It is not because of any restriction on the part of God that the riches of His grace do not flow earthward to men. If the fulfillment of the promise is not seen as it might be, it is because the promise is not appreciated as it should be. If all were willing, all would be filled with the Spirit."

If we believe that God blesses us with the wealth that we currently possess, as faithful stewards, should we use it for the honor and glory of God? What would that look like in a practical sense?

A look at Acts 1 and the practical lessons we can learn from it.

God wants to partner with us in all we do so that others may be blessed and His name glorified!

When you take care of your health you can better serve God and those around you! You are a greater force for good in the world when you are healthy.

"The value of time is beyond computation." How intentional are you when it comes to the use of your time?

I don't always understand what God is doing in my life, but I trust Him.

We are all responsible for our influence over those around us.

God chose David to be the next king of Israel not because of his outward appearance, but because of the content o his heart.

"Of all the gifts we have received from God, none is capable of being a greater blessing than this."

“We should not let slip even one opportunity of qualifying ourselves intellectually to work for God.” In this episode, I continue reading from Christ's Object Lessons chapter 25 exploring the Parable of The Talents. This episode focuses on mental faculties.

What if what you need is not an easier life, but a worthwhile challenge? God called Abraham out of his comfort zone. God wanted to bless Abraham and to make him a blessing to those around him.

"Remember that you will never reach a higher standard than you yourself set. Then set your mark high, and step by step, even though it be by painful effort, by self-denial and sacrifice, ascend the whole length of the ladder of progress. Let nothing hinder you. Fate has not woven its meshes about any human being so firmly that he need remain helpless and in uncertainty. Opposing circumstances should create a firm determination to overcome them. The breaking down of one barrier will give greater ability and courage to go forward. Press with determination in the right direction, and circumstances will be your helpers, not your hindrances."

"And those who would be workers together with God must strive for perfection of every organ of the body and quality of the mind. True education is the preparation of the physical, mental, and moral powers for the performance of every duty; it is the training of body, mind, and soul for divine service. This is the education that will endure unto eternal life."

“Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105 There are benefits of studying the Bible and I go over a few of these in this episode.

When the Spirit of God is in us, it leads us to relieve rather than to create suffering.

The special gifts of the Spirit are not the only talents represented in the parable. It includes all gifts and endowments, whether original or acquired, natural or spiritual. All are to be employed in Christ’s service. In becoming His disciples, we surrender ourselves to Him with all that we are and have. These gifts He returns to us purified and ennobled, to be used for His glory in blessing those around us.

We do not all receive the same gifts, but to every servant of Jesus, some gift of the Spirit is promised.

In this episode, I share the importance of prayer and how it has impacted my personal life.

God has desired to be with us from the very beginning. The only question that remains is "do you desire to be with Him?"

This short episode begins a deeper study into the parable of the talents and how God wants us to partner with Him to bless those around us.

Have you ever felt like a failure? You're not alone.

The story of Elijah highlights the power of prayer. In this episode, I explore some of the practical lessons we can learn from Elijah's life. …and yet what Elijah was enabled to do under God, all may do in their sphere of activity in God’s service;

Jesus calls us to be colaborers with Him in the work of saving the world! In this episode, I take a look at Matthew 9:35-38 and the practical lessons we can take away regarding our mission as a community of followers of Jesus.