Stuart Presbyterian’s Podcast

Philippians 1:1-21 - Joy in Christ - July 5 2026

What is Joy?  

It is often confused with happiness.

Joy is found in Christ.  The apostle Paul makes it clear that Christ is his joy; Christ is his delight.

What do we learn from Paul regarding increasing out joy:

Nurture your relationship with Christ.

Celebrate!

Surround yourself with joyful believers.

Facing Challenges - Selected Scriptures - June 28, 2026

This message is a wrap-up for Stuart Presbyterian's Vacation Bible School (June 24-26), "Snowball Mountain Challenge"

The message provides a synopsis of what was learned over the three days, namely:

When we face challenges:

We can use our gifts (Joseph the dream interpreter, Genesis 40-41).

We can pray (Jesus - Matthew 36:36-46).

We can have hope (Peter and John heal lame man - Acts 3:1-10).

Overcoming the World - 1 John 2:15-17; 5:1-5 - May 31 2026

John believers are called to overcome the world; but what does he mean by "world"?  And what does he mean by "overcoming"?

John warns of three primary paths to worldliness: desires of the flesh, desires of the eyes, and pride of life (1 Jn. 2:16)

But John offers hope of how we can overcome in 1 John 5:1-5.

 

Children of God Love One another - 1 John 3:1, 11-18; 4:7-21 - May 24, 2026

In this message we consider what is sometimes referred to as John's "Test of Affection."  We know true believers if they love God and love one another.

This "test" is based on Jesus' answer regarding the greatest commandment (Mk. 12:28-31).

The message will attempt to provide a definition of love as well as some ways in which we can love God and love one another.

Assurance of Salvation - 1 John 2:3-6 - May 17 2026

John wishes to assure us of our salvation and for those who have questions he offers three pieces of evidence that we are saved:

 

1. Obedience to God's Commands (vv. 3-4)

2. Adherence to the Word of God (v. 5)

3. Walking as Jesus Walked (v. 6)

 

Walk in the Light - 1 John 1:5-10 - May 3 2026

John asserts the Moral Test for genuine fellowship with God.

Are we walking in the light?

He Ascended into Heaven - Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11 - April 12, 2026

The Ascension is often overlooked but it is more prominent in Scripture than we might realize.

Jesus' Ascension is historical in that it took place at a specific geographic location; there were eyewitnesses; and it was bodily.

What does it mean for us?

We have an advocate at the right hand of God.

Our priorities should shift to things above.

We have the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit, so we are fully equipped.

Our Lord reigns!

April 5 2026 - Luke 24:1-12 - Why Seek the Living Among the Dead

We seek life through things like security and comfort; and there is nothing inherently wrong with wanting some measure of these things.

But the life we seek is found in Jesus.

It is in Jesus that we have been made alive!

Scorned and Despised - Psalm 22:6-18 - March 29, 2026

The Great "I Am" willingly humiliated himself on the cross such that he said, "I am a Worm" scorned and despised by the people!"

He was delivered through the trial of the cross, so that we might be delivered for all eternity!

Where Is Our Hope - Isaiah 53 John 4 - March 22 2026

Pastor Hunsicker reminds us that:

1. God offers each of us the gift of abundant and eternal life.

2. Our response to that offer is the most important decision we will ever make.

3. A Spirit-filled life is the hope we have when we respond in faith.