Junkyard Outreach
The Junkyard Outreach offers to listeners a down to earth perspective on the Scriptures with the outcasts of the church in mind. God's love extends to all who are willing to receive it and this effort is simply to share that love through short episodes discussing a variety of topics. For more episodes and info visit Junkyardoutreach.com.
Episodes
541 episodes
Ep.254 - Becoming a Witness
The life of Peter is a good model for our understanding of what it takes to be a witness. Peter's own confidence became a real stumbling block in his relationship with Jesus. But through his journey, he found what it takes to be an ...
Ep.253 - Godly Leadership
Every child of God is a leader in something. We are not empowered by the Holy Spirit to simply do nothing. We act when He tells us to. We go where He tells us to go and we do what He tells us to do. But godly leadership ...
VBV - 1 Peter Ch.2
Continuing through Peter's first letter and pursuing a deeper knowledge of God, chapter 2 addresses living our lives as "living stones" in the structure of the Kingdom of God reminding us that we are no longer people without spiritual direction...
Ep.252 - Victory Over Lust
Lust is something that effects a lot of people. It's craving that which we know we should not have and it's consequences can be devastating. We have an example of Eve and her bout with lust and the consequences but we also have a pa...
Interview - Caleb - Leadership
My friend and brother in Christ and I discuss men's leadership roles in this life and more.
VBV - 1 Peter Ch.1
1 Peter is a letter packed with valuable insight and instruction for the believer. Its 5 chapters declare the glory of God through the lives of obedient believers and how they can achieve victory in this life through the power of Jesus. &...
Season 6
A shout out to all those listeners. We are entering our 6th season at the Junkyard Outreach. Thanks for listening!!
Ep.251 - Preparing For Service
As believers our lives now belong to God and we live to serve Him. Or at least that's supposed to be what is happening. And when we are living a life that is not real exciting or eventful, are we taking the opportunity in that...
Ep.250 - Rejection
Many people in scripture experienced rejection including Jesus Himself. Rejection is a reality in life but for many it can be crippling and really divert their lives into a pit. But there is hope for the one who is rejected. I...
Ep.249 - Obsolete?
If you have questioned your value in the Kingdom because you believe you don't have what it takes or you are too old and out of touch with many things, then realize that God's plan for your life doesn't depend upon your own understanding rather...
Ep.248 - What Shall We Do?
One question a believer may ask when they are just starting out on their journey with Jesus is "what do I do with all this?" We may have a preconceived idea that following Jesus is a very complicated ordeal and the devil will certainly ex...
Ep.247 - Forsake All?
Being a disciple of Jesus is a commitment that requires total submission to Him. When we are confronted with this, many skirt the issue by rationalizing their own opinions which doesn't work with Him. So how can we have this kind of...
Ep.246 - Captivated
We are created in the image of God and because of this our minds were designed to be captivated by our Lord. Instead we become captivated by many other things in this life that compete with our relationship with the Lord. So setting...
Ep.245 - Faith in the Storm
As believers we are expected to live by faith or as it says in 2 Cor 5:7 "for we walk by faith, not by sight." But when life gets scary we can quickly become desperate for a solution and try to obtain that solution when all we need ...
Ep.244 - Check Your Heart
Many of us have had this experience routinely - we think we are doing good and then we do something that reveals our heart is not good. We try to be good but to no avail it seems. Trusting in Jesus and being open and honest with Him...
Ep.243 - Riches Without Sorrow
True riches in this life come from God and includes the knowledge and wisdom of Him. Material riches can be a blessing but can also be a trap that drags us away from the will of God into our will. But with Jesus at our helm, we can ...
Series - Basics - Part 9 - Remain Steadfast
Staying in the fight as a believer is a challenge especially when seasons in our lives drag on for years. But the hope we have in eternity should spur us onto continue in the faith. And when we are led by the Holy Spirit, even durin...
Ep.242 - Your Light
Walking in the Spirit produces spiritual light which can be seen by others. Jesus commands us to let that light shine so all can see. This involves obedience and a life spent serving Him. And by doing this there are promises f...
Series - Basics - Part 8 - Sacrifice
As a believer we are called to sacrifice or do things without getting things in return. This is a fundamental in the faith and is pertinent until we die. When we learn to sacrifice we become more familiar with God's love which is sa...
Ep.241 - Pleasures Forevermore - Psalm 16
Psalm 16 is a short psalm but provides a good checklist for us to evaluate our lives and see if we are living in a way that is pleasing to God. The psalm ends with "at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." The result of a life...
Series - Basics - Part 7 - Obedience
As a new believer begins to experience the presence of God in their lives and the new life which God brings into the heart of those who believe, the process of growth continues as we are now faced with challenges to the way we are currently liv...
Ep.240 - "If"
Many places in the Scriptures we are given a choice and that choice begins with the word "if." If we do this then God will do this. For example - 1 John 1:9 "If" we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forg...
VBV - Galatians - Part 7 - Ch.6
Paul ends his letter to the Galatian believers by encouraging them to keep up the fight and not fall into the hands of the false teachers that had already deceived many of them.