The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast
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The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast
Daily episodes are hosted by Pastor Loren Hicks. This podcast will challenge you to go deeper into your Christian faith. The goal is to inspire you to be a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Episodes have been downloaded over 700,000 times.
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#1,418: The Gospel is for the Nations
We stand on Jesus’ promise that the gospel will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations. As we see this being fulfilled, we know...
#1,417: Do you Need Guidance and Direction?
Do you need a guide? Are you in need of guidance and direction? God has given you two sources, His Word and His Spirit.
Main Point...
#1,416: Bringing Glory to God
That is what we live for: to experience the glory of God, to reflect it, to bring it to the world around us, not for our own sake but for the praise o...
#1,415: Standing Strong for Christ
Every day, you make decisions about whether you will stand for Christ or not. In how we live our lives, the choices we make, the attitudes we portray,...
#1,414: We Endure Suffering for Christ
We have a temptation to think that if we are living in God’s will that we won’t suffer, but this isn’t always the case. Sometimes, God, in His soverei...
#1,413: There is Still Power in the Blood of Jesus
Jesus left the glory of Heaven to come to earth and take on humanity. He came with one purpose that was to satisfy the justice of God. Jesus would com...
#1,412: Gentleness is a Strength
Gentleness is the demonstration of strength and self-control. Life and its stress and pressure can tempt us to react with frustration and anger. It’s...
#1,411: When Your Strength Runs Out
Unfortunately, one of the characteristics of humanity, even followers of Christ, is that our strength is exhaustible. We are not superhuman creatures...
#1,410: Put Your Salvation to Work
Work out your salvation. Put your salvation to work. Let it be evident in every area of your life. Allow your salvation to transform your thinking, yo...
#1,409: The Love of Money is a Heart Issue
The love of money is a heart issue. It’s called greed. Greed is one of the enemies of our hearts. Very quietly it slips in and begins to guide and di...
#1,408: God Will Test Your Motives
We discover that God cares about the heart. God wants us to love Him, value Him, and esteem Him above all things. When we serve the Lord out of sincer...
#1,407: Are You a Person of Conviction?
As we grow in our faith, we aspire to be Christians who know what we believe. Our beliefs have stood the test of time. These truths have become deep c...
#1,406: Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow Me
Here’s what I have come to believe. God has blessings planned for your future that you don’t even know about yet. God is actively initiating blessings...
#1,405: Fight Temptation Immediately
Here’s what I am learning: It’s easier to avoid temptation than it is to fight sin. If possible, we should avoid being in places where we know we will...
#1,404: Walking in the Spirit
We keep in step with the Spirit by a continual surrendering of our lives to the will of God. His will is revealed to us in His Word. As we follow and...
#1,403: Your Life Will Tell a Story
You can outlive your life. Today you are writing the chapters that will be told of you, long after you are gone. There will be a service for you one...
#1,402: Learning to Wait on God
Every time we are asked by God to wait, it comes with a choice. Will we be impatient, frustrated, or irritable, or will we learn to wait with calm ass...
#1,401: Sometimes Faith is a Struggle
Use the measure of faith God has given you. Cry out to Him… “I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.” Once again trust our great God to meet you i...
#1,400: Are You Ready to Change?
As I prayed about today podcast episode, I sensed God saying to me that there would be people listening today that are ready for their lives to change...
#1,399: Our Words Build Up or Tear Down
Our words have the power to build up and the power to tear down. You and I have likely been on the receiving and giving end of both. You can remember...
#1,398: The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
God has given everyone a general revelation of himself by displaying the beauty and power of creation. Though some reject this truth, it is obvious in...
#1,397: When Jesus Took on Humanity
Jesus leaves the glory and majesty of Heaven and takes on flesh and blood. He becomes one of us. He doesn’t leave his deity behind, but he takes on hu...
#1,396: The Earnest Prayer is Powerful and Effective
Let us remember that nothing is a substitute for earnest prayer. Nothing can take its place. Today’s church does many important things, but we must ma...
#1,395: What if We Truly Loved our Neighbor?
What would the world be like if we viewed everyone as our neighbors? And, what if we truly loved our neighbors as we love ourselves?
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#1,394: The Holy Spirit is a Gift
The God we serve is a gift-giver. He loves to give gifts to His children, but not just any gifts. He always gives good gifts. He will never give you a...
#1,393: Does God Still Heal the Sick?
Divine healing is a gift of God’s grace for all. Just as salvation comes to us by God’s grace, healing does as well. We do not deserve it and cannot...
#1,392: How to Pray for Your Unsaved Family
Can I give you a word of encouragement? Your unsaved family members are on the mind of God. While He won’t force anyone to believe in Him, He is activ...
#1,391: The Sin of Jealousy
Jealousy has been defined as “resenting God’s goodness in others’ lives and ignoring God’s goodness in my own life. Jealousy is an enemy of our heart...
#1,390: God Is Calling Us To Come Closer
God invites us into this intimacy. He calls for us to be close to Him. This is what differentiates Christianity from any other religion in the world....
#1,389: Jesus Could Return Any Moment
As we read the Bible, it is very clear, Jesus is coming back. While many scoff and disbelieve, it doesn’t change the truth of what Jesus has said. We...
#1,388: Your Walk With God
Often in Scripture, our relationship with God is described as a walk. Sometimes we’ll use the phrase “we are on a journey.” This idea goes back to the...
#1,387: The Plans of a Foolish Person
Have you ever encountered someone who simply wouldn’t listen to wise advice? Or what about you? Have you ever refused to listen to words of wisdom? T...
#1,386: God's Power to Protect Us
Today, you and I will face things that will threaten our faith, especially our faith in God’s protection. You might be worried about your marriage, th...
#1,385: Why Don't We Experience More Peace?
The presence of God is an amazing thing. To think that God is with us is incredible. God is omnipresent. He is always with us. In fact, He promised to...
#1,384: There is Always Hope in God
Remember this: our hope in God isn't just a wish or a dream, but a sure confidence that what God says will happen. Every other hope will disappoint. E...
#1,383: How to Love God With Your Mind
I’m fascinated with the idea that we are to love God with all of our minds. The Bible sees the mind as a place of our thoughts, judgment, and intentio...
#1,382: God is Not Finished With Us
Know this: God always has a next step for us. Until we see Jesus in glory, God is not finished with us. This work of ongoing spiritual growth and deve...
#1,381: Why Humility is so Important
It’s always better to listen to the caution of the Holy Spirit and to guard our hearts against pride. If we do not live in humility before the Lord. G...
#1,380: Faith to Overcome Our Fear
In my life, I have discovered that when it comes to the choices of fear and faith, it’s not always one or the other. Life produces fear, it’s an emoti...
#1,379: Battling the Fear of Man
There is a very common type of fear identified in the Bible that is not talked about much. It is the fear of man. It’s a fear of people and it can inc...