Discovering God as Your Exceedingly Great Reward
05/19/24 • 27 min
In a world that's constantly vying for our attention and affection, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most - knowing and loving God. Join host Evan Evans as he explores the life-changing invitation to make God our "one thing" and ultimate reward.
Through diving deep into God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:1, "I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward," Evan unpacks what it means to seek God's face above all else. He examines Jesus' command to "seek first the kingdom of God" in Matthew 6:33 and how realigning our priorities transforms every area of our lives.
Drawing from inspiring examples throughout Scripture and church history, Evan shares practical ways we can cultivate a heart that chases after God as our all-consuming treasure. He addresses common pitfalls like treating God as a cosmic vending machine and getting distracted by lesser pursuits.
Most of all, this episode is a passionate plea to return to our first love and discover the joy, purpose, and satisfaction that can only be found in His presence. No matter what you're facing, God is inviting you to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give us by seeking Him wholeheartedly.
If you're hungry for a deeper relationship with God and want to be challenged to pursue Him as your exceedingly great reward, this episode is for you. It's time to embark on the most thrilling journey of your life - the pursuit of knowing God intimately. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and get ready to encounter Him afresh.
Key Scriptures:
- Genesis 15:1
- Matthew 6:33
- Psalm 27:4
- Philippians 3:7-14
Keep chasing after God
In a world that's constantly vying for our attention and affection, it's easy to lose sight of what matters most - knowing and loving God. Join host Evan Evans as he explores the life-changing invitation to make God our "one thing" and ultimate reward.
Through diving deep into God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:1, "I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward," Evan unpacks what it means to seek God's face above all else. He examines Jesus' command to "seek first the kingdom of God" in Matthew 6:33 and how realigning our priorities transforms every area of our lives.
Drawing from inspiring examples throughout Scripture and church history, Evan shares practical ways we can cultivate a heart that chases after God as our all-consuming treasure. He addresses common pitfalls like treating God as a cosmic vending machine and getting distracted by lesser pursuits.
Most of all, this episode is a passionate plea to return to our first love and discover the joy, purpose, and satisfaction that can only be found in His presence. No matter what you're facing, God is inviting you to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give us by seeking Him wholeheartedly.
If you're hungry for a deeper relationship with God and want to be challenged to pursue Him as your exceedingly great reward, this episode is for you. It's time to embark on the most thrilling journey of your life - the pursuit of knowing God intimately. So grab your Bible, open your heart, and get ready to encounter Him afresh.
Key Scriptures:
- Genesis 15:1
- Matthew 6:33
- Psalm 27:4
- Philippians 3:7-14
Keep chasing after God
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Standing Firm in the Truth: Discerning and Defending Against False Teaching
In a culture that constantly pressures believers to compromise, how can we stand firm in the truth of the gospel? Join Evan Evans as he explores what the Bible has to say about false teaching and equips you with practical tools for discerning truth from error.
In this eye-opening episode, you'll learn:
- The most pervasive false doctrines infiltrating the church today, including the prosperity gospel, universalism, and progressive Christianity
- How to identify twisted Scripture and spot red flags in ministries and teachings that claim to be Christian
- Practical strategies for interpreting the Bible correctly and testing the spirits
- The importance of boldly contending for the faith and warning others about deception
Don't miss this crucial conversation about standing firm in the truth amidst a culture of compromise. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode will challenge you, equip you, and inspire you to live out your faith with conviction and courage.
Tune in now and be empowered to chase after God and His truth like never before!
Scriptures Referenced:
- Galatians 1:6-10
- Colossians 2:6-23
- Acts 20:29-31
- 2 Timothy 4:3-4
- 1 John 4:1-6
Keep chasing after God
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The Urgency of the Gospel and the Pursuit of God
In this riveting episode of The God Chaser Podcast, host Evan Evans sounds the alarm on the urgency of the hour and the desperate need for the church to rise up and proclaim the gospel like never before. With passion and conviction, Evan dives deep into Scripture to build an ironclad case for why we must share the good news now, as the signs of the end times rage around us.
But this isn't just a call to more fervent evangelism. It's a clarion cry to pursue the heart of God with single-minded focus and holy obsession. Evan argues that the key to being a world-changing witness is being a sold-out God chaser, relentlessly seeking the face of the King above all else.
Through a powerful exploration of the lives of Moses, David, and the early church, Evan shows how intimacy with Jesus fuels Great Commission zeal, igniting a reckless compassion for the lost and unleashing the Spirit's power for supernatural ministry.
Yet he also gives a sobering warning: pursuits and programs that aren't birthed out of the secret place of God's presence are ultimately worthless. The only way to shake the world for Christ is to let His glory shake us first.
So if you're ready to have your paradigm shifted, your passion set ablaze, and your purpose realigned, this episode is for you. It's a Holy Spirit-empowered invitation to chase the Lover of your soul with everything you've got, and in the overflow, give your all to reach a dying world.
Don't miss this urgent, timely word for the church in these last days. It's time to seek God like never before, because the destiny of billions hangs in the balance.
Keep chasing after God
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