http://www.rmcchurch.org en-us ℗ & © 2008 Red Mountain Community Church Bible Teachings from Red Mountain Community Church, Mesa Arizona Bob Fox Our weekly Bible Teachings podcast features Bob Fox, Senior Pastor and Lee Stephenson, Young Adults Pastor. Bob and Lee teach from the Bible, the inspired WORD of GOD, bringing it to life in simple, authentic and practical words that allow listeners to discern and apply the Truth to their lives. Visit www.RMCChurch.org for more information. Red Mountain Community Church mreinholz@rmcchurch.org Bob Fox God wants to develop in you a servant’s heart ― a drive to serve His interests instead of just your own. Sun, 16 November 2008 10:30:00 MST 34:38 no November 16, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 2:9-11 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/111608-bf.pdf Bob Fox An important clarification (or, you may be kidding yourself): It is God we serve, not necessarily every person. Sun, 9 November 2008 10:30:00 MST 36:43 no November 9, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 2:5-8 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/110908-bf.pdf Bob Fox Motives matter―good things done for the wrong reasons produce fruit with a worm in it.... Sun, 2 November 2008 11:30:00 MST 40:35 no November 2, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 2:3-4 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/110208-bf.pdf Bob Fox God choreographs four ongoing experiences among His family members through which their character is built. Sun, 26 October 2008 10:30:00 MST 37:45 no October 26, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 2:1-2 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/102608-bf.pdf Bob Fox God choreographs into your life experiences designed to elevate you to a lifestyle that is "worthy of the gospel." Here's what that means. Sun, 19 October 2008 11:30:00 MST 40:48 no October 19, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:27-30 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/101908-bf.pdf Bob Fox If Jesus wrote a personal mission statement for you... Sun, 12 October 2008 10:30:00 MST 37:33 no October 12, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:19-26 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/101208-bf.pdf Bob Fox ...God allows these bad experiences to develop in us the character to weather both, because both will always be present.... Sun, 5 October 2008 10:30:00 MST 39:44 no October 5, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:12-18 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/100508-bf.pdf Bob Fox God wants us to take action for the eternal good of others. He desires action that is shaped by two things.... Sun, 28 September 2008 10:30:00 MST 32:17 no September 28, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:10-11 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/092808-bf.pdf Bob Fox Discerning the character and values of seasoned Christians in action should lead us to ask some probing questions of ourselves. Sun, 21 September 2008 10:30:00 MST 39:39 no September 21, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:9 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/092108-bf.pdf Bob Fox Discerning the character and values of seasoned Christians in action should lead us to ask some probing questions of ourselves. Sun, 14 September 2008 10:30:00 MST 33:47 no September 14, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Philippians 1:1-7 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/syc/091408-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson When we make the decision to follow Christ, it brings immediate tension into our lives.... Sun, 7 September 2008 10:30:00 MST 29:24 no September 7, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― 2 Timothy 1:5-8 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/pls/090708-ls.pdf Bob Fox Knowing how the story ends can help us find peace and equilibrium in the present. Sun, 31 August 2008 10:30:00 MST 33:24 no August 31, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Revelation 20-22 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/gold/083108-bf.pdf Bob Fox Jesus told a story that illustrates how we can live so as to be well prepared for the day He has chosen to return to rule the earth. Sun, 24 August 2008 10:30:00 MST 45:47 no August 24, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Luke 19:11-27 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/gold/082408-bf.pdf Bob Fox When Christ returns to rule the earth, humanity will move closer than they have ever been to conditions like those in Eden. Sun, 17 August 2008 10:30:00 MST 40:46 no August 17, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Micah 4:1-7 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/gold/081708-bf.pdf Bob Fox The most spectacular, dramatic and sudden shift ever to occur in the world’s economy, its politics and its spiritual climate awaits us. Sun, 10 August 2008 10:30:00 MST 35:00 no August 10, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Zechariah 12-14 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/gold/081008-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson When we find ourselves in pain or trying to navigate life's "dead ends" our tendency is to trash God. Sun, 3 August 2008 10:30:00 MST 39:30 no August 3, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Hosea 6:1-6 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/080308-ls.pdf Bob Fox Israel demonstrated that we instinctively do four things that cause a vibrant relationship with God to degenerate into meaningless, irrelevant routine. Sun, 27 July 2008 10:30:00 MST 39:15 no July 27, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Zechariah 7:11-12 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/072708-bf.pdf Bob Fox Humanity is broken. Even when we are armed with good intentions and a clear understanding of God.... Sun, 20 July 2008 10:30:00 MST 40:14 no July 20, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Hosea 4:1-8 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/072008-bf.pdf Preston Hancock When our understanding of God and His grace is challenged, we can retreat into our own world and become indifferent to the Lord’s concerns for people around the planet. Sun, 13 July 2008 10:30:00 MST 25:01 no July 13, 2008 ― Pastor Preston Hancock ― Jonah 3:10 - 4:11 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/071308-ph.pdf Preston Hancock When faced with life’s difficulties, obstacles, or complexities we tend to feel the urgency to “get our house in order” first. Sun, 6 July 2008 10:30:00 MST 37:06 no July 6, 2008 ― Pastor Preston Hancock ― Haggai 1:1-15 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/070608-ph.pdf Bob Fox As fallen human beings our zeal for God goes through cycles where it spikes, then wanes, then dies out. Sun, 29 June 2008 10:30:00 MST 40:48 no June 29, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Malachi 1:6-12 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/062908-bf.pdf Bob Fox Evil's presence and its nature can lead us to discard God. But we must retrieve Him and His truth. This is vital to our health in this world and the next. Sun, 22 June 2008 10:30:00 MST 38:25 no June 22, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Habakkuk 2:12-14 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/062208-bf.pdf Preston Hancock We are often tempted to cover our bases and seek out other people or things to meet our needs just in case the Lord doesn’t come through. Sun, 15 June 2008 10:30:00 MST 35:11 no June 15, 2008 ― Pastor Preston Hancock ― Hosea 10:12-14a http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/061508-ph.pdf Lee Stephenson 6 Things that will help us identify what really matters in life. Sun, 8 June 2008 10:30:00 MST 29:07 no June 8, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Micah 6:1-8 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/rubbish/060808-ls.pdf Bob Fox or maybe, Things You’ll Always Wish You Were Better At, such as being an attractive, healthy influence on the wicked.... Sun, 1 June 2008 10:30:00 MST 33:06 no June 1, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 25:26-28 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/060108-bf.pdf Bob Fox Tests that define and shape our character are always coming at us. Sun, 25 May 2008 10:30:00 MST 40:31 no May 25, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 24:23-34 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/052508-bf.pdf Bob Fox There are people who are fools. Fools pretend to know, living by charm, borrowed phrases, and false promises. Sun, 18 May 2008 10:00:00 MST 34:12 no May 18, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 14:7-14 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/051808-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson There are realities of life that we cannot ignore. As a result, we must jump in and deal with these realities knowing that it will probably be messy and even difficult. Sun, 18 May 2008 11:15:00 MST 32:38 no May 18, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Proverbs 14:7-14 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/051808-ls.pdf Bob Fox God identifies seven ways in which our sin comes out. Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:00 MST 39:05 no May 11, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 6:16-19 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/051108-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson All sin is repulsive to a Holy God but yet, it may differ in the damage it causes. Sun, 11 May 2008 11:15:00 MST 31:38 no May 11, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Proverbs 6:16-19 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/051108-ls.pdf Bob Fox Through the diverse eras of human history those who have pursued God's heart have shared these five values.... Sun, 4 May 2008 10:00:00 MST 37:43 no May 4, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 3:3-11 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/050408-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson As we go through life there are many things that we can bind ourselves to.... Sun, 4 May 2008 11:15:00 MST 34:34 no May 4, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 3:3-11 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/050408-ls.pdf Bob Fox We instinctively admire and are attracted to wise people, though we may not be able to put our finger on what it is about them that attracts us. Sun, 27 April 2008 10:00:00 MST 36:29 no April 27, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 25:11-16 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/042708-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson The wise are OK finding themselves at either end of a rebuke.... Sun, 27 April 2008 11:15:00 MST 31:32 no April 27, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Proverbs 25:11-16 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/042708-ls.pdf Bob Fox Three principles can be drawn from these verses that help us seize the opportunity that such moments provide. Sun, 20 April 2008 10:00:00 MST 34:00 no April 20, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 15:31-33 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/042008-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson Have you ever felt lost in life? Most often that feeling comes because we have tried to navigate ourselves through life rather than allowing God to be our GPS. Sun, 20 April 2008 11:15:00 MST 27:14 no April 27, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Proverbs 15:31-33 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/042008-ls.pdf Bob Fox Our view of the poor and poverty can easily be shaped by casual conversation, by limited experience, and our political persuasion. Sun, 13 April 2008 10:00:00 PST 36:59 no April 13, 2008 ― Pastor Bob Fox ― Proverbs 13:23 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/041308-bf.pdf Lee Stephenson Injustice can take away options including the fruit of hard labor. Sun, 13 April 2008 11:15:00 PST 30:20 no April 13, 2008 ― Pastor Lee Stephenson ― Proverbs 13:23 http://www.rmcchurch.org/teachings/proverbial/041308-ls.pdf