Tenth & Broad Church of Christ Podcast

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This is the podcast of the Tenth & Broad Church of Christ, in Wichita Falls, Texas

  1. 5d ago

    Finding Jesus in Mark: The End of the World?

    Mark 13 has often been misinterpreted as primarily about the end times, but understanding its historical context reveals a different message. When Jesus predicted the temple's destruction, his disciples asked when this would happen and what signs to watch for. Jesus described the conditions leading to Jerusalem's destruction in A.D. 70, including false messiahs, wars, and persecution of the apostles. He gave specific instructions for escape when they saw the abomination of desolation - Roman armies surrounding the city. Early Christians heeded this warning and fled to safety. While Jesus also spoke of his ultimate return, the primary lesson is about faithful obedience rather than predicting dates.

    37 min

  2. Jun 8

    Finding Jesus in Mark: Jesus is Lord

    Jesus challenged the crowd's understanding of the Messiah by asking why David called the Messiah 'Lord' if he was merely David's descendant. While the people expected a political deliverer to defeat earthly enemies like Rome, Jesus revealed that the Messiah is divine - both son of David and Lord over David. The true enemy Jesus came to defeat wasn't political oppression, but sin and death itself. Rather than establishing an earthly kingdom, Jesus came to accomplish God's will through his death and resurrection. The question for us today is whether we focus on what we want Jesus to do for us, or recognize who he truly is and submit to his lordship.

    28 min

  3. May 31

    Finding Jesus in Mark: Mark 11

    Sometimes our spiritual lives can appear healthy on the outside while struggling underneath, like a car with warning lights constantly glowing. Through Jesus' triumphal entry, the cursing of the fig tree, and the temple cleansing in Mark 11, we see how God looks beyond appearances to examine the heart. The crowds praised Jesus with the right words but would turn against Him a week later. The fig tree had abundant leaves but no fruit, representing spiritual emptiness despite outward vitality. The temple appeared alive with activity but had become spiritually barren. God isn't fooled by religious performances or polished appearances - He desires genuine faith, authentic prayer, and real spiritual fruit that comes from a heart truly connected to Him.

    27 min

  4. May 24

    Finding Jesus in Mark: Mark 10

    In Mark 10, Jesus encounters religious leaders, a wealthy young man, his own disciples, and a blind beggar - all revealing different forms of spiritual sleep. While the Pharisees used God's mercy for comfort, the rich ruler trusted in his possessions, and James and John sought status, only blind Bartimaeus truly saw Jesus for who he was. When Jesus asks 'What do you want me to do for you?' our answer reveals whether we're living in false stories of self-sufficiency or nightmares of hopelessness. The goal isn't spiritual self-sufficiency but deeper dependence on God, recognizing that Jesus creates loving tension to wake us from spiritual sleep.

    30 min

  5. May 17

    Finding Jesus in Mark: Faith in Progress

    Faith often feels like a roller coaster with incredible highs followed by confusing lows. The disciples experienced this same pattern when Jesus revealed his mission would lead through suffering rather than earthly triumph. Peter's dramatic shift from confessing Jesus as Messiah to rebuking him shows how quickly faith can falter. Jesus calls all followers to deny themselves and take up their cross, trusting him completely. When the disciples struggled with doubt and failed to heal a possessed boy, Jesus provided the transfiguration experience as encouragement. The honest prayer of a desperate father captures our reality: I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief. Jesus responds to struggling faith with patience and continued revelation.

    35 min

  6. May 10

    Inside Out

    In Mark chapter 7, Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their obsession with ceremonial hand washing, revealing that true cleanliness comes from the heart, not external rituals. He explains that evil thoughts and actions originate from within a person, making outward ceremonies powerless to address the real problem of sin. Jesus then demonstrates this truth by performing miracles for Gentiles - those considered outsiders - while the religious insiders who demanded more signs remained spiritually blind. Only Christ can perform the inside-out transformation needed to truly cleanse our hearts from sin.

    23 min

  7. Apr 26

    Lord, Heal Us All

    Life reminds us of our physical limitations, but our souls matter more than our temporary bodies. While suffering wasn't part of God's original plan, He can use even our most difficult circumstances for our ultimate benefit. Sickness itself doesn't honor God, but our response to it can glorify Him through prayer, maintaining joy, and allowing pain to become a pathway for spiritual transformation. God's ultimate goal isn't our perpetual physical wellness, but that we be transformed into the image of Christ. Though we should continue asking for healing, we can trust that God works all things together for good, even when His answer isn't what we hoped for.

    18 min

  8. Apr 19

    Lord, Heal This Tension

    Divine healing creates tension between what we know about God's power and what we experience in reality. We see some people healed while others continue to suffer, leading to questions about why God doesn't always heal. This tension isn't a sign of weak faith but reflects living in God's kingdom that is already here but not yet complete. All healing ultimately comes from God, whether through natural processes, medical intervention, or supernatural means. Rather than trying to explain God's ways or avoiding prayer for healing, we're called to walk faithfully through the uncertainty, continuing to pray while trusting God's character even when we don't understand His actions.

    26 min
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