Burning Heart‘s Podcast

The Aiming of the Shrewd Part 1

Pastor Michael will work his way through a difficult parable from the book of Luke today. It's easy for us to understand that we are to be good, kind, loving, patient, gentle and all those other things. But have you ever thought that Jesus wants you to be shrewd? He says that when we lack wisdom we should ask him, but what is wisdom without decisive action? As you take a look at your own life today, think about how you're positioning yourself for the future. It's time to start being shrewd.

A World With Three Sons Part 2

As God's child, you are meant to be a reflection of him on earth. You are a “little Christ,” a mirror picture of him. You are God's representative here and the way that you respond to the people around you either honors him or makes him weep. He is longing to share his love with the world. He waits to run to the prodigal and embrace him and welcome him home! Pastor Michael will reveal the father's heart to us today, and you get a chance to fall more in love with the God who loves you unconditionally.

A World With Three Sons Part 1

What enters your mind when you think about God? Is he the cold and distant judge? Or perhaps more like Zeus, ready to zap you with lightening bolts whenever you mess up? I hope he's more like a father to you. A father who gets down on one knee to be at eye level with you, his child. Who delights in every offering you give him. Who celebrates with you and cries with you. God watches over you like a mother and trains you like a father. And his love for you is greater than you can even imagine!

A World With Three Sons, Son #1 Part 2

Many of us are all too familiar with the parable of the prodigal son. However, the differences between western and eastern culture often leave us with a limited understanding of what's taking place. As Pastor Michael will teach you in his message today, the prodigal son reveals how sin itself is a rejection of God The Father. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of the damaging nature of sin and the effects it has.

A World With Three Sons, Son #1 Part 1

Perhaps one of the most unfortunate realities of backsliding as believers is that the damage is often great before we come to our senses. What often starts off as a compromise here or there can easily turn into habits and patterns that we would never think possible. In today's message, Pastor Michael reflects on the prodigal son, as taught by Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. In his study, you'll be reminded that it's never to late to turn from sin, and return to The Father, who patiently awaits for you to do so.

For What it’s Worth Part 2

Chances are you've heard your fair share of conversations about what the Voice of God sounds like, or how to hear it. While these are definitely great conversations to have, we often have a tendency to over complicate it, or even become dogmatic. However, as Pastor Michael will teach you in his message today, God's Voice is on every page of The very Bible you hold in your hands. In his study, you'll be encouraged to take heart in knowing that whenever you want, wherever you want, you can hear God's Voice.

For What it’s Worth Part 1

Whenever we read about the behavior of the Pharisees and Sadducees, we're often quick to give them no benefit of the doubt. However, there are some considerations that we would do well to take in an attempt to be more understanding of context. As Pastor Michael discusses in his message today, the concept of an all loving, patient, and merciful God was beyond their imagination. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of how centuries of sacrifice and offerings created certain biases within the leaders.

Roamin’ Mythology

God is a loving, wise Shepherd and we are very much like foolish sheep. We tend to wander off and get ourselves into trouble. As Pastor Michael will illustrate in today’s message, straying off always has consequences. At the very least we miss out on the abundance of joy and peace God has for us, but in many cases we experience pain and suffering that could’ve been avoided. Instead of blaming God or others, take responsibility and enjoy the welcoming embrace of your Shepherd as He carries you back to the fold.

Can I Get A Price Check? Part 3

We like to be accepted. We enjoy feeling connected and valued. We don’t like being alone. But, following Jesus separates you from popular culture. To do His will requires going against what’s easy and cool. As Pastor Michael continues our study in the book of Luke in today’s message, he’ll remind us that there is a cost to following Jesus. His love and forgiveness is free for you, but to share it with others and do His will is going to requires sacrifice and it’ll cause others to despise you.

Can I Get A Price Check? Part 2

While many of us are blessed to be living in the security of western civilization, there are countless believers who don't. As difficult as it is to imagine having to accept threats of violence to follow Jesus, millions of believers make this decision every year. In today's message, Pastor Michael reflects on perhaps one of the most severe costs we can count on, violence or even death. In his study, you'll gain a better understanding of the wide variety of costs that we as believers can experience, simply by following Christ.