Useful to God

James Spencer
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Useful to God is a daily Bible teaching program focused on helping God's people be hearers and doers of God's word. Dr. James Spencer will provide a daily teaching on specific biblical passages and theological themes as well as hosting conversations with pastors and scholars with expertise in specific biblical books.

  1. 03/13/2024

    Free from the Love of Money

    In this episode, James continues the "Becoming Useful to God" Series with a discussion of getting and remaining free from the Love of Money. He discusses Deuteronomy 8 and Luke 16, as well as referencing the life of D. L. Moody. You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.  To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

  2. 03/08/2024

    Humble

    In this episode, James talks about the characteristic of humility as he continues the "Becoming Useful to God" series. He considers Philippians 2 and the way Christ's humility serves as a paradigm for our humility. He also offers practical tips for becoming more humble as believers. You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.  To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com.

  3. 03/07/2024

    Studious- Deuteronomy 17

    In this episode, James continues with his series on Becoming Useful to God by looking at the characteristic of being "Studious" or being a student of God's word. He considers Deuteronomy 17 as a way of underscoring the way God's word transforms our relationship with God and others. You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.  To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com. You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

  4. 03/06/2024

    Prayerful

    In this episode, James continues the "Becoming Useful to God" series by discussing the Lord's prayer in Luke 11.  You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.  To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com. You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

  5. 03/05/2024

    Surrendered

    In this episode, Dr. Spencer begins a new series on "Becoming Useful to God" based on his book Usefult to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody. He tackles the characteristic of being surrendered to God through the lens of the fear of the Lord in Deuteronomy 6.  You can download "Becoming Useful to God" at usefultogod.com.  To purchase Dr. Spencer's book Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of Dwight L. Moody, visit amazon.com. You can also get Dr. Spencer's new book Serpents and Doves: Christians, Politics, and the Art of Bearing Witness at amazon.com.

  6. 03/01/2024

    Hasten and Hope

    In this episode, James discusses 2 Peter 3 and the theme of "hasten and hope."

  7. 02/29/2024

    Witness and Endurance

    In this episode, James considers the implications of Matthew 24 and its relationship to the theme of "witness and endurance."

  8. 02/28/2024

    Faith and Salvation

    In this episode, James discusses faith and salvation across the Old and New Testaments. He addresses some of the ideas that tend to confuse modern-day readers seeking to understand the connections between the Old and New Testaments with regard to salvation and ends with a discussion of Ephesians 2 and the humility that inevitably accompanies faith. To listen to the episode on God and Change James referenced in the show, click here. You can also find additional information on the Old Testament and discipleship on James' Christianity.com author page.

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Useful to God is a daily Bible teaching program focused on helping God's people be hearers and doers of God's word. Dr. James Spencer will provide a daily teaching on specific biblical passages and theological themes as well as hosting conversations with pastors and scholars with expertise in specific biblical books.

Information

  • Creator
    James Spencer
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Useful to God