Josh Blair Ministry Podcast

In the conclusion to the first half of our Gospel of Mark Series, Pastor Josh walks us through Mark 8 and reveals how Jesus longs to open our eyes to a greater depth and understanding of him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

Sometimes the rules we follow do the opposite of what Jesus has called us to do. Sometimes we are so consumed with following the rules that we neglect to love the way Jesus calls us to love. In Mark chapter 7, Jesus reminds us what is important in our journey of following Him. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

Mark 6 is a powerful account of Jesus revealing Himself to his disciples by connecting his actions to those sign of God in the Old Testament. Listen as Pastor Josh explains the power of Jesus in Mark 6. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

What does it mean to believe that Jesus has all authority? And what does the Gospel of Mark have to say about it? In chapter 5, we see Jesus' authority on display and it challenges us to live differently. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

In the 4 parables that Jesus spoke in Mark ch. 4, Jesus reveals something to us about our hearts and the importance of seeking him. Listen as Pastor Josh uncovers the importance of the hidden things in our hearts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

What does it mean to be in the family of God? What is the eternal sin against the Holy Spirit that Jesus talks about and what does it have to do with being in the family of God? Find out as Pastor Josh teaches on Mark 3:13-35. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

Why is rest so important that God gave us a day to do it? How are we supposed to Sabbath as God commanded and what does that look like? Guest Speaker, Pastor Jake Clevenger, tackles this topic in his message, The Sabbath.

Mark Ch. 2 begins with a powerful story of faith and Jesus' ability to heal. Listen as Pastor Josh explains how our faith can lead others to Jesus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

The Gospel of Mark is the earliest account we have of the life and ministry of Jesus. It's a quick and powerful account with a depth of information that every believer and seeker of Jesus needs. Join us for the next 8 weeks as we move through the first half of this incredible gospel. This week, Pastor Josh gives an overview of the book, as well as chapter 1. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

Guest speaker, Shane Lehman, a missionary to the nation of Mexico, shares what God is doing in that nation and on God's desire to make us more like Jesus everyday. Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @cvcmadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Central Valley Church, click here: cvcmadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @cvcmadera

Why do we gather as followers of Jesus? What's the value in being together every week? Why should we make it a part of our regular weekly schedule? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on the importance of being in Christian Community.

Guest Speaker, Pastor Kim Takemoto brings a powerful word on the power of God's Word in our lives as followers of Jesus. What is the value of God's Word in your life?

Worship is giving honor, reverence, respect, and devotion to something or someone of great worth. As followers of Jesus, are we giving Jesus the worship He deserves. Listen as Pastor Josh dives into our latest series, "What's It Worth?" _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

As followers of Jesus, what do we believe about prayer and it's power? James gives us instructions and clarity on this question. Listen in as Pastor Josh concludes our series on James, Living and Looking Like Jesus. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Wisdom is crucial for a follower of Jesus. It helps us to live and look like Jesus on a daily basis. How, then, do we gain wisdom and apply it daily? Listen as Pastor Josh teaches on wisdom from James 3 and 4. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

Pastor Jake Clevenger dives into James chapter 3 to discover how our words affect others and our own future. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

The second chapter of James pulls no punches. It challenges followers of Jesus to do just that, follow Him! In this message, hear Pastor Josh examine how we can fulfill that challenge to follow Jesus. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

A lot of things in life have the ability to trick us, including our own desires and thoughts. As we continue to look to the book of James, we find the warnings against such tools of confusion. This week, we examine James 1:13-27. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

To be a Christian means to follow Jesus' example in how to live life. The question is, what does that look like. Luckily for us, the Bible contains several letters that describe what it means to live and look like Jesus. One such letter is James. In this series, we'll discover what it means to live and look like Jesus through James' writings. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera

In this series, we've been answering the "who, what, when, where, and why" questions of prayer. This week, Pastor Josh answers the "where" of prayer. Did you know where you pray makes a difference on how you pray? Listen in and found out how. _________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. If you've been challenged or encouraged by what you've heard, be sure to share this podcast by taking a screen shot and sharing it on instagram or facebook and tag us @hosannamadera. If you really enjoyed the podcast, be sure to subscribe. If you'd like to contribute to the ministry of Hosanna Madera, click here: hosannamadera.churchcenter.com/giving Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @hosannamadera