The Mission of the Church: John 6 & Acts 6

Why Were Their Hearts Hardened? (Mark 6:45-52)

Based on Mark 6:45-52, this episode examines what it means that the disciples’ hearts were “hardened” immediately after the feeding of the five thousand. The speaker draws a key distinction between the “calloused” heart of a disciple, which is a dullness of perception , and the rebellious “stone” heart of Pharaoh. This message serves as a warning against spiritual complacency and an invitation for the believer’s heart to be softened and renewed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cdhershey.substack.com [https://cdhershey.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Pharisee and the Publican

This powerful parable from Luke 18 reveals a timeless lesson in humility and true righteousness. Discover why the tax collector, not the self-exalting Pharisee, found justification and what this means for our approach to God today. Tune in to uncover the delicate yet profound message that guards against self-reliance and calls for a broken heart over sin. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cdhershey.substack.com [https://cdhershey.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Beyond Feelings: Standing on God's Unchanging Word

In this powerful sermon, we dive into 2 Peter 2:1-3 to equip you with essential tools for discerning false teachers. Explore three critical areas: how false teachers emphasize experience over God’s Word, point to a false Jesus, and prioritize works over grace. Learn to stand firm on the unchanging, life-giving Word of God and guard the truth in love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cdhershey.substack.com [https://cdhershey.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Mission of the Church: John 6 & Acts 6

We take a survey of two seemingly disparate sections of scripture to rediscover what the mission of the Church is. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cdhershey.substack.com [https://cdhershey.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]