Shadyside Church of Christ
Evangelist Jeff Kent and the Shadyside Church of Christ present a weekly lesson to help and encourage listeners in their daily walk with Christ and spread the Gospel. We are non-denominational and all lessons are taken directly from the scriptures.
Episodes
394 episodes
The Agony of Gethsemane
Scripture teaches us that Jesus was in agony in the garden when He was facing the cross. Certainly, anticipating the excruciating pains of being crucified would be enough to cause any human being to be deeply troubled. However, when...
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Episode 390
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24:34
Christ, Our Promo Code
We all know how a "promo code" or "coupon code" works. Enter the proper code, and you get the deal - free shipping, discount, etc. When it comes to forgiveness of sins and salvation for eternal life, we need a "Promo Code" to get th...
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Episode 389
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29:11
Jesus, A Man's Man
In recent years, masculinity and being a man in general has been looked down upon and ridiculed by many. Men have been blamed for all the trouble in the world. But perhaps it's the world's interpretation of what a man should b...
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Episode 388
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27:43
Why Life is Like Baseball
Perhaps you are a fan of the game of baseball and perhaps not. But if we take some time to consider the game and how it's played, we'll see why life is very much like the game of baseball. You're on a team. It's a long season....
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Episode 387
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24:39
Moses, The Mountain Man
Through the years, mountains have played a significant part in God's dealings with people. Four of the most important events in Moses' life happened on mountains. These events also mirror our own lives as they reflect the same event...
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Episode 386
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35:34
What Are You Seeking?
Since there have been people on the earth, they have sought the answers to these questions of life: Who am I? Where do I belong? What is my purpose? The answers to these questions are found in God's word of life. A...
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Episode 385
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23:00
Let Your Voice Be Heard
We are all familiar with the childhood chant of "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names can never hurt me." Although this may be true for some, we know that name calling (bullying) has hurt and deeply harmed many young people.&nb...
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Episode 384
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25:51
One Samaritan Woman
The narratives in scripture are filled with meaning about God, life and ourselves. We just need to take the time to read them thoroughly. Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well of Sychar is one such narrative. I...
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Episode 383
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34:38
Your Most Difficult Commandment?
Jesus said that if we loved Him we would keep His commandments. His commandments can be very challenging, especially considering a person's individual weaknesses and history of interaction with the world. What is your most difficult...
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Episode 382
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28:05
Blessed Is...
God blesses all people though His creation and graciousness. Everyone can enjoy the beauty of our world, tasty food, the love of family and friends, etc. But beyond such blessings, some people are blessed in a multitude of other way...
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Episode 381
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34:48
Cultural Influencers
Influencers abound these days on social media with podcasts and videos everywhere. Of course, God will never be upstaged and has been the greatest Influencer of all since the beginning, warning Adam and Eve about the forbidden fruit, and ...
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Episode 380
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28:09
Lessons from a Queen
When the Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's wisdom and the splendor of his court, she had to come and see for herself if it were true. Jesus praised her for her honest perception of all she heard and saw saying that she would rise up in ju...
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Episode 379
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28:45
Some Most Joyful Scriptures
As promised, we want to look at some scriptures in this lesson which especially bring us joy, hope and comfort. We need such words from God to inspire faith and to strengthen our faith in times of trouble and distress. We all have s...
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Episode 378
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34:35
Some Saddest Scriptures
God's book contains many of the saddest words and most distressing events which we will ever read about. They can bring tears to your eyes and make one's heart to hurt. Yet, we can learn many great and profound lessons from these ve...
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Episode 377
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31:54
All Means All
Jesus' instructions in Matthew about making disciples (28:18-20), include several uses of the word "all." Some of these speak of an inclusiveness and others of an exclusiveness. We need to correctly understand what Jesus is teaching...
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Episode 376
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30:12
Covenants, Old and New
Covenants have been the primary way in which God has dealt with individuals and peoples from early on. Some of these early covenants are still in effect, but some are not. Misunderstanding these differences has led to a lot of confu...
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Episode 375
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39:31
Not Your Usual Family Reunion
When Joseph's brothers return to Egypt to buy grain they bring Benjamin, a stipulation by "the man." When Joseph's silver cup is planted in Benjamin's sack and "discovered," Judah steps up to plead for the lad since he had become surety f...
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Episode 374
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36:28
Revenge is BIttersweet
The famine is so severe that Jacob sends his sons to buy grain in Egypt. Joseph recognizes them, but they don't know him. He speaks harshly to them and treats them rather roughly. He accuses them of being spies and finally hol...
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Episode 373
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33:02
From the Pit to the Palace
Joseph languished in prison for two years, but when Pharaoh had dreams, the chief cupbearer remembered him. Not only was Joseph able to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, but he was also able to give him a remedy for the coming seven years of de...
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Episode 372
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37:31
Doing Good but Being Forgotten
Joseph prospers in the prison because God is with him, and he applies himself. When the incarcerated chief cupbearer and chief baker have dreams, Joseph offers God's interpretations for them. The chief cupbearer's dream indicates th...
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Episode 371
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35:32
Getting Recognized and Getting Railroaded
Joseph prospered as Potiphar's slave in Egypt because God was with him. But he got thrown into jail because of false accusations made against him by Potiphar's wife because he refused her advances. But even in the prison God caused ...
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Episode 370
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33:05
Getting The Pit You Don't Deserve
Life's Not Fair, Maybe - "Life's not fair" is a theme we hear often. Joseph's life was very much like that, and we can learn a lot from it. Young people especially need to learn to expect the twists and turns of life. Sometime...
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Episode 369
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33:55
Living Water
Jesus referred to Himself as "the bread of life" and "the living bread." But He also spoke about "living water." What was He talking about? Was this another reference to Him or was this something else? Who was this "livi...
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Episode 368
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33:02
