Very specifically, through Christ, to a certain lifestyle and to follow Him and to make disciples, we're going to go over some of this. But in the face of discouragement and Peter's own failure, he went back to what he was most comfortable with in the past, and he went fishing, and we talked about that life. last week. But, as Romans 11, 29 tells u…

I've entitled the teaching today "Absent Without Leave." For those of you in the military with any military background, and most of you that don't have military background, you know what? What absent without leave means, it means a situation where a soldier commissioned to do a certain post or a certain responsibility leaves without the authorizati…

For Christ, it's not sightings, it's appearances. Why? Because Christ made himself absolutely visible. You know, he wasn't hiding. He wasn't transporting us up into heaven and dissecting our brain and switching parts and then putting us back and trying to to erase our memories so that we couldn't recall what happened to us. No, I mean it's like Jes…

You know, over the years and over the millennia, there have been a number of men who have claimed to be enlightened and to have the word of truth. I think about Muhammad, Siddhartha Gautama, who was Buddha. We have Confucius and, of course, Jesus Christ. Each of these men, men died and was buried. But only one rose from the dead, never to die again…

And I titled the message Wonder if you're Loved. And there are very few of us who at times don't wonder or have that great need to know that yes, we are loved, and we are loved. That's one of the greatest needs actually that God has placed in our hearts. I believe, Even more than in some cases, more than some of the basic necessities of life. We ha…

This is a pretty powerful passage. There's an awful lot happening in a very condensed period of time. The hours are short before Jesus' death. He is about to give up everything for you and for me. He's going to pay the ultimate price for our sin that we can be reconciled to God. But before that happens, there are some final catastrophic disappointm…

Last message we talked about Jesus' commissioning prayer, and if you recall, the first three things that Jesus prayed for his disciples, for the growth and expansion of the kingdom, was protection. And we need it. We need protection from sin and the world, but we also need protection from the onslaught of the enemy. So, Jesus prays right away for p…

"So with you, now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. In that day, you will no longer ask me anything. I tell you the truth, my father will give you whatever you ask him in mind. my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive and your joy …

This is Jesus speaking with his disciples. And if you recall, he's in this upper room discourse with his disciples. It's one of the longest stretches in Scripture of Jesus speaking. speaking and the most intimate of all his communication with his disciples. And it's going to go on for quite a while through this book. And we're going to be finishing…

You do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember the words I spoke to you. No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they would obey yours also. They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do n…

And so we have an opportunity to kind of be participants in that very private time with his disciples, and it's been made very public so that we can participate in it through the Word of God. Beginning in verse 1, Jesus is speaking. He says, "I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener." He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, whi…

The final chapters of John comprised primarily this very intimate conversation that Jesus is having with his disciples in the upper room and last week we looked at the fact that there is no other way except through Christ and Jesus. We finished up that section talking about prayer and how we can know with certainty that our prayers will be answered…

Trust also in me. In my Father's house or in many rooms, if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me so that you also may be with me. be where I am. You know the way to the place where I'm going. Thomas said to him, "Lord …

"My children, I will be with you only a little longer. "You will look for me." and just as I told the Jews, "so I tell you now where I am going, you cannot come. "A new command I give you, love one another. "As I have loved you, so you must love one another. "By this, all men will know that you are my disciples, "if you love one another." Today we'…

In this message, Pastor Bob talks about a speaker named the Reverend Larry Jackson. He was speaking at this even and he talked about serving his wife. And he talked about encouraging the men who were there to be excelling in service to their families. Not just reciprocating service, but to excel far beyond the service of their wives. Not to compete…

Costly Christianity is rarely lived out in the Christian community. It doesn't happen very often. I wish it happened more. It's costly because it means that it costs everything. It requires everything of us. Many people, even in the Christian community, live their Christian lives in such a way that they kind of have a foot in both worlds. They're l…

As we touch on this passage today about Jesus being anointed by Mary, you have to remember what brought this occasion to pass in the first place.It was the resurrection of Lazarus. And we talked about how incredibly miraculous this was. Four days in the grave isn't a pretty sight. We kind of sanitized it in our American thinking. But in reality, it…

Remember as we study today that God's primary purpose through Christ not only was to die on the cross but was to reveal the Father. That's what John tells us right in the beginning of the book is that he wanted to reveal the Father, make the Father known. And as I've shared with you over the last few weeks, the Holy Spirit's job at this point is to…

In life, scripture and teaching of the Bible, God is absolutely determined that he gets all the glory for everything. He wants all the glory. He doesn't want to share it with us. He doesn't want to get pieces of it. He doesn't want portions of it. He wants every bit of it. He wants all of it. And for him to get the maximum glory, the situation most…

"I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way is a thief and a robber. The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep." is the shepherd of his sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. W…

In this sermon audio, Pastor Bob Hallman discusses the purpose and mission of Jesus Christ. Pastor Bob emphasizes that Jesus did not seek personal recognition or start any foundations or groups in his name. Instead, his objective was to reveal God and make Him known. Bob highlights that our assignment from God is to follow Jesus' example and make G…

In this message, Pastor Bob Hallman draws a parallel between the physical weakening and vulnerability of animals that are not nourished and the spiritual danger of not consistently immersing oneself in the word of God. Pastor Bob emphasizes the importance of nourishing oneself with the word of God to gain strength and avoid becoming prey to the ene…

In this profound episode of The Epic Life with Pastor Bob Hallman, we dive into the significance of Jesus declaring Himself as the “Light of the World”. Drawing insights from the Gospel of John, we examine the deep implications this has on our journey as Christ followers. Venturing into the heart of Jewish culture, we explore their rich understandi…

Immerse yourself in a deep exploration of John chapter 8 with Pastor Bob Hallman in this enriching episode of "The Epic Life." Embark on a transformative journey as you delve into the riveting tale of the adulterous woman, the paradox of cruelty and grace, and the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Reflect upon your own judgmental tendencies, inspired by …

On the last day, the greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me," as the Scripture has said, "streams of living water will flow from within him." By this, he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time, the S…

"Enjoy this audio replay of a sermon Pastor Bob delivered titled " Right on Time--Every Time" When we are weak, the power of God can be magnified through us. We are helpless without God. May God open our ears and open our eyes so that we may see the truth of Jesus Christ. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life Https://www.theepiclife.org…

Enjoy this audio message from a sermon Pastor Bob delivered titled, "How to Walk On Water." In this message, Pastor Bob starts out talking about how our inadequacy actually becomes the vehicle for God's glory, and when we are most inadequate, God's glory can be displayed. The disciples get another test. Listen to the rest of the message. You have t…

God, you've transformed our lives. We're not the same. We're different. And it's not because we're trying, God. It's not because we're killing ourselves following rules. It's nothing like that. It's because your spirit lives in us and you're just changing us. You're changing our desires. You're changing our lives. our values, you're changing our pr…

So the character of a witness is really crucial whenever you're presenting evidence and that's exactly what Jesus is going to do. He's going to present evidence for his deity and his equality with God. And so, the character of the witness has to be above reproach trustworthy, honest, and believable. Enjoy the rest of the message - Beyond a Reasonab…

I've entitled the message this morning, the word was made flesh. I can't really claim that title since it's right out of the scripture, but that's what we're going to study today. The word being made flesh, which is what the Christmas story is all about. So let's read it out. the first 18 verses of this wonderful book of John Enjoy the rest of the …

Enjoy this Christmas message You may feel like you're neutral, but God doesn't accept neutrality. Either you're for him or you are against him. Either you have received him or you are at enmity with him. The Bible says that it was just one sin that kept Adam and Eve out of fellowship with God, and it wasn't one of the seven deadly sins. They ate a …

When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" "Sir," the invalid replied, "I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I'm trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me." Enjoy the rest of the message. Blessings, The Epic Lif…

This text has kind of a special meaning for me, as many of you know, because our son was in crisis. Gosh, it seems like years ago, but it was just a few months ago, when he was medevacked out of Kauai. And we went with a real understanding that we probably wouldn't come back with him, that that was a good likelihood that he wouldn't live. And so, a…

I thought that this was their kingdom that they had to defend, and John the Baptist's disciples were confused about that. But John wasn't confused, and John straightened them out and explained that the kingdom isn't their kingdom, it's God's kingdom. And however, it grows, and however God chooses to use us in his kingdom, that's his business, our b…

We've been, again, looking through the book of 1 John at the qualities of the authentic Christian life. And, you know, that's what living the Christian life is all about. In fact, when I was at Kapa 'a High the other day, I had a question-and-answer time for about 15 minutes. And one of the kids said that the biggest turnoff for them is hypocrisy. …

Last podcast, we spoke about Nicodemus and being born again. And on the heels of that, we have a very interesting story, a very interesting account of the disciples. And I've called this message "Kingdom Rivalry." And that's exactly what's going on here. Jealousy, envy, pride, all kinds of ugly sin in the kingdom of God. And lest we get too judgmen…

People in our culture just have this very negative view of born -againers. But the fact is that these people would be shocked if they realized that Jesus is the one who delivered that term. He is the one that coined that term. He is the one that said that. And they probably think it just came up out of the cultural milieu of evangelical Christianit…

The Father, to make known the Father, that was why He came. Everything else is an outflow and an overflow of that. His death on the cross, the healings, all the miracles, His training of the disciples, all of that was a subset of His primary objective, which was to make the Father known. And John, as we look at John chapter 2 today. Enjoy the rest …

I've been a little overwhelmed the last few days. You know, when you get so much on your plate, it's like you just feel like this is just one thing more than I can handle. Anybody ever feel like that? Okay, probably most of us on probably more occasions than we'd like to admit. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life https://www.theepiclife.or…

The book of John was written by the Apostle John, who was one of the primary disciples of Christ. It was always James, John, and Peter. They were kind of on the inner circle. And so John had a real close, up close and personal inside look at the life of Jesus. And he knew him very well. And he knew his ministry very well. He knew the heart of God t…

A Psalm of Thanksgiving. 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, [a]all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and [b]not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with …

God is determined to finish and complete His work in you. Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life Https://www.theepiclife.orgThe Epic Life - Bob Hallman tarafından oluşturuldu

When God is working and moving, there are many things we can do to impede and hinder His plan. We can actually slow down what he wants to do. There are two primary characteristics of a genuine believer. 1. Love for God, Love for others. 2. Servants Heart. Scripture is Mark 10: 35 Enjoy the rest of the message. The Epic Life https://www.theepiclife.…

God's design is that we make disciples. What is a disciple? A committed follower and emulator of Christ. 2 Timothy 2:1-7 NKJVBe Strong in Grace 2 Timothy 2:1-7 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to tea…

This is what God the Lord says— the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: 6 “I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the peo…

It has been described as the sweetest sound a person can hear. It can have a lifelong impact on the identity of an individual. It is one of the most defining aspects of our lives. Of course, I’m talking about our names. As parents prepare for the arrival of a newborn, they pour over baby books and contemplate the virtually limitless combinations av…

Paul’s burning, driving ambition in life was to faithfully discharge the trust God had given him in preaching the gospel. Obedience to the Great Commission was what motivated everything he did. In 1 Cor 9:16-17, Paul tells us that he was compelled to preach. “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” David Brainerd, Missionary to the North American…

In the past several weeks we have been discussing disputable matters – those issues that are neither prohibited nor commanded in scripture. With Paul’s’ help we concluded that, In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. Or in the language of our day: Major in the majors and minor in the minors. In other words, we need…

Unfortunately, some Christians take such strong positions on issues like these that their motto could be summed up in the following brief poem: “Look as I look, Do as I do … Then and only then, Will I fellowship with you!” Instead, in Romans 14:1-12, we concluded that when it comes to disputable matters: 1. The strong should accept those who are we…

The greatest need of every man and every woman is love. Most of our behavior is driven by the need for love and acceptance. It’s a need designed by God to be ultimately fulfilled only by God. Our number one problem in life, from a human perspective, is our inability to express or receive love. Enjoy the message The Epic Life 3-2600 Kaumualii HWY ST…