Substance Podcast - Audio

  All throughout scripture, God used mentors to fast-forward people's callings.  Prosperity routinely follows people with Godly advisors.  But is your calling on fast-forward?  Have you positioned yourself to experience this blessing. 2 Kings 5. Key Words:  God's Will, Mentors, Naaman Key Topics:  How do I Discern God's will?  How do I find Godly mentors? Technical Desc: I used The Office Michael Scott driving into the lake... the Naaman story... and the NCU mentor message... re-wrote 3 questions for finding mentors.

  There are promises in God's word that are mind-blowing.  Unfortunately, we take them for granted and we miss the power of God in our present circumstances.  What if we could experience guaranteed prosperity and success?  The Bible says, we can, IF we meet certain conditions.  Find out what these are! Psalm 1, Judges 3. Key Words:  God's Will, The Bible, Ehud, Spurgeon, The Campfire coal Key Topics:  How do I Discern God's will?  How get into my Bible?  What Books of the Bible should I read Technical Desc:  Did a classic Bible message... Getting lost as a kid, Spurgeon story, Church financial story - $25,000

  Life constantly challenges us with difficult decisions:  Where to live?  Where to work?  Who to marry?  Unfortunately, many Christians fail to understand how God speaks to us in various ways.  So, if you want to grow wise, Pastor Peter gives the foundations for how God keeps us from getting lost.  Prov. 3:5-6. Key Words:  God's Will, Magic 8-ball, Proverbs 3 Key Topics:  How do I Discern God's will?  How do I hear his voice? Technical Desc:  I repreached "All-In Pt.1 from late Summer 2008"  I use the triangle of discernment as a launch pad for an entire series.

The Substance Church podcast showcases sermons from pastors that take the pulpit at Substance Church in the Twin Cities. Lead Pastor, Peter Haas, author of Pharisectomy (peterhaas.org), champions this dynamic and growing movement in Minnesota. Substance is a non-denomination church that utilizes creative arts and authentic community to reach out to generations that have yet to find their place in the church. Enjoy these free inspirational and challenging messages coming to you from substancechurch.com.

  We all live busy lives; but, how do we connect with God in the midst of all the chaos?  In this powerful meditation on Psalm 46, Pastor Peter Haas shows us how to allow God's promises to saturate our hearts and change us from the inside out. Ps. 46. Key Words:  Busyness, Stress, Meditation Key Topics:  How do we connect with God?  How do we meditate on Scriptures?  What do we do when God feels distant? Technical Desc:   I do my classic meditation on Psm 46... I start by talking about how God "backs away" to teach us how to walk.  And meditation is what converts head knowledge to heart knowledge..  

The Substance Church podcast showcases sermons from pastors that take the pulpit at Substance Church in the Twin Cities. Lead Pastor, Peter Haas, author of Pharisectomy (peterhaas.org), champions this dynamic and growing movement in Minnesota. Substance is a non-denomination church that utilizes creative arts and authentic community to reach out to generations that have yet to find their place in the church. Enjoy these free inspirational and challenging messages coming to you from substancechurch.com.

Are you deceived?  How would you really know if you were?  No person likes to think that they are walking the path of deception. But what if you could find out?  And what things could you do to counteract this process?  Get ready to find out! Romans 1. Key Words:  Thanksgiving, Worship, Warning Labels Key Topics:  How do we avoid being deceived?  How do we keep our minds renewed and in sync with God. Technical Desc.:  I go over Warning signs Radiator sealant analogy... Avoid drowning humor and then hit the classic Romans 1 "neither gave thanks nor glorified".

The Substance Church podcast showcases sermons from pastors that take the pulpit at Substance Church in the Twin Cities. Lead Pastor, Peter Haas, author of Pharisectomy (peterhaas.org), champions this dynamic and growing movement in Minnesota. Substance is a non-denomination church that utilizes creative arts and authentic community to reach out to generations that have yet to find their place in the church. Enjoy these free inspirational and challenging messages coming to you from substancechurch.com.

  Is Hell really "fair" especially in light of how much information people have about heaven and hell?  What about people who grew up in places where the government didn't give them access to Bibles?  Would God send them to hell?  If so, how could He be loving? Get ready to take on some of the toughest questions. Acts 10. Key Words:  Hell, Cornelius Key Topics: Is Hell really "fair" especially in light of how much information people have about heaven and hell?  What about people who grew up in places where the government didn't give them access to Bibles?  Would God send them to hell?  If so, how could He be loving? What if Hell was locked from the inside? Technical Desc.:  I recap the first part of the message... I go over the ques... what @ those who haven't heard?  ...the Cornelius story... & modern versions of it.

  What does the Bible really teach about hell?  Get ready to sort out the facts from the fiction.  What if Hell was locked from the inside?  How can a loving God send people to hell?  Get ready for a profound investigation into the powerful doctrines of reprobation. Key Words:  Hell, Hades, Lake of Fire, Gehenna Key Topics: What if Hell was locked from the inside?  How can a loving God send people to hell?  Is eternal hell fair?  What does the Bible really teach about hell? Technical Desc.:  I go over the basic systematic theology of hell.  Hit the 3 basic premises about a Biblical hell.  Then explain the fundamentals of a free-will theology of hell... C.S. Lewis approach.

  Many long term Christians imagine themselves to be "mature."  Yet, quite often, the exact opposite is true.  In this convicting expose of dead religiosity, we'll explore how we regularly disobey God under the guise the "being spiritual."  Get ready to embrace the burn of uncomfortable Christianity. Key Words: Leadership, Maturity, Good Samaritan Key Topics:   How do we know if we're mature? Why do we defer responsibility for ministry?  Things a mature Christian will never say about a church. Technical Desc.: This is a partial repeat of Jesus for Pres.pt 4 on the Good Samaritan (deferring responsibility).  I add a few extra fun insights and pithy statements as well as my "serial killer" outreach story... and Carolyn's Cough Drop Movie story.

  How do Christians get so weird?  What if you thought you were mature but you really weren't?  How would you know?  In this serious yet profound look at the symbol of Mount Sinai, we ask the question:  Are we doing what God has truly called us to do?  Matt. 5:14; Philemon 6. Key Words:   Holiness, Repentance, Leadership, Maturity, Mount Sinai Key Topics:   How do we know if we're mature? How do I know if I'm protecting the body of Christ vs. becoming a Pharisee?  Is my church compromised, or am I hyper-spiritual?What does holiness look like? Technical Desc.:   1-part Holiness message... 1 part rebuke for immature long-term Christians who hate the idea of becoming a mature leader in the body of Christ.

  It's hard to wrap our minds around the concept of heaven.  It's also hard to understand how our integrity and holiness will affect both our eternal experience as well as our promotion here on earth.  In this inspirational look into heaven and holiness, you'll delightfully pass by sin when temptation comes knocking. Luke 12:3; Hebrews 12:14. Key Words:  Holiness, Purity, Integrity, Heaven Key topics:  What might heaven be like?  How do I experience promotion?  Why is sin important? Technical Desc:  Holiness message...climaxing with Final Quest reading.  Bill Hybels high potency insights.  Mini-van tax story

  Romance, Attraction, and desire can be a funny thing – especially if we don't understand how God created it to work.  After examining different scriptures we'll learn how to stoke up the fire for those already married; and, for singles, how to start a divinely stoked up fire in the first place!  Matt. 6:21. Key Words:  Marriage, Dating, Attraction, Romance Key Ques:  How do I keep romance stoked up?   Can you 'fall out of love'?  What do I do if my marriage is fading?  What type of person should I be looking to date?  How do I stay in love? Technical Desc:  Desire follows attention.  NFL story.

We all have character weaknesess that hide beneath the surface.  Both intimacy and conflict have a way of revealing who we really are.  What do we do when this happens?  Pastor Peter Morse explains some Biblical principles to help us survive this rollercoaster with a smile on our faces.  Prov. 4.