Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts

James 1:22-25 – This week, be obedient. Do what you know God wants you to do. Start changing the things that God wants you to change. This week – Do It!  

James 1:19-21 – James explains that an angry spirit will destroy us. It will not allow God's Word to take root and accomplish growth in our lives. This week, don't allow uncontrolled anger to be a part of your walk in Christ.  

James 1:12-17 – James explains that God uses trials to increase our faith and impact others. Satan will use God's trials to turn them into temptations. Satan will "bait" us to turn away from God and toward our inner desires. We are reminded that God can only respond to his children in goodness. 

James 1:9-11 – James helps us understand that humility is a foundational growth principle. Whether rich or poor, a humble spirit focused on our relationship with Christ is essential. When life and death trials come, our status or money will not matter. Our relationship and faith in Christ will be the only thing that allows us to stay strong.  

James 1:5-8 – James encourages everyone to seek wisdom from God. His focus is not on praying for an outcome but on developing a deep relationship with God. Our focus on trials must be on seeing them from God’s perspective, not our own. Maturity comes when our trials draw us closer to God and deepen our fellowship with Him. 

James 1:2-4 – The Christian life is not for the faint of heart. You are a work in progress, and God will use circumstances in your life to stretch and challenge you. He is trying to produce genuine followers who can endure and see all of life as an opportunity to respond as he would. Your circumstances and situations have not taken Him by surprise. Trust Him and take joy in the fact that He is at work in your life. 

John 4 – The woman at the well reminds us that Jesus wants a relationship with everyone.   Jesus did not care what people thought, His focus was on someone who wanted to follow Him, and He accepted her as she was, and God changed her life.  Christ will do the same for you if you are willing to follow him.  Believe, Trust and Follow Him today. 

2 Peter 3:18 – Christian growth is a process that requires time, God, and your choices. Maturity comes with years of faithfulness and consistently applying God's principles in every aspect of your life. Following Jesus requires an "all-in" commitment that honors Him in every area of your life. 

James 1:1 - James begins this incredible book by focusing on Jesus. He counts it a privilege to be a servant of Jesus. For James, that is his most outstanding achievement. I pray that each of us sees the privilege and honor of being a servant of Jesus Christ this week and throughout our lives. 

Jimmy Cockburn - 0717 Jesus & Jospeh

Genesis 50:22-26 –  Joseph is an incredible example of a life well-lived for God. In every circumstance, he honors and follows God with his whole heart. Joseph never sees himself as a victim, and he guards his heart. He always acts with wisdom and integrity. He uses every situation to honor and focus on his God. I pray that we live our lives with the same mindset and focus. 

Genesis 50 – After the funeral of Jacob, Joseph's brothers face the consequences of unresolved guilt. Joseph forgave them 40 years ago because he saw his circumstances through the eyes of God. This story reminds us of the rewards of a forgiving spirit and the consequences of unresolved guilt. Choose wisely how your past will write your story for the future.  

Genesis 49, 50 – Jacob leaves this world and focuses on his future. His family grieves his loss but continues with life. Death for God's Children is simply stepping from this world into an eternal world with our God and His children. As long as God allows us life in this world, He has a plan for us. Grief is necessary and a healthy process, but life here must go on. 

Genesis 49 – Jacob gives a blessing to all of his children. We need to use our words to give hope, encouragement, and a future to the children in our life. Kids need to know that they are loved and valued. We need to be their biggest cheerleader and commit to raising a generation that loves the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind. Our job is to model that for them every day. 

Genesis 48 – Death is inevitable and part of life. We must always be ready and leave a legacy that benefits the people coming after us. Jacob honors God in his last days, and he focuses on the future. It is my prayer everyone is ready for life beyond this earth. My goal is to impact the world long after I have left it. 

Genesis 47:13-26 – In Genesis 47, we are given a unique insight into a leader's life. Joseph leads with integrity and discernment. He is willing to try new things and adapt to his changing world. God uses His servant to lead a pagan nation through a national crisis. God will use you this week if you allow Him.  Let Him use you to help people see Christ.  

Joshua 3,4  = This is how you will know that the living God is among you.  These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.”  He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God.

Genesis 46,47 – We are reminded that we are pilgrims on this earth.  This is not home, and we should never get comfortable enough to believe this is what life is about.  In every stage of our life, we must seek God.  It is vital to seek God’s plan and purpose for every stage of our life.  

Genesis 45- Joseph's view of life reminds us that there is a bigger purpose at work in our lives. Joseph spent over 20 years trusting God's plan and purposes for his life. He was faithful to God in every circumstance. This week, trust God in all the situations that come your way. 

Genesis 29 – The story of Rachel reminds us that we are all flawed, yet God still uses us. Rachel and Leah take their role as moms to help raise the next generation of Israelites. I pray that God will use each of us to raise the next generation to love God and others with their whole heart.