Sandals Church Podcast

Kicking off this series called 'Miracles', Pastor Matt Brown starts of with as story in the Old testament. He points to how miracles are not just something of the past, they still happen today!

Pastor Matt talks about the role prayer plays in marriages, how it can protect from our kids from negative influences and how God rescues when we cry out to him. He invites us to practice united prayer that allows God to do powerful things through us. 

Pastor John Bevere joins us to talk about holiness. The pursuit of Holiness helps define the church's identity and mission; it is more than a doctrine but is rather a call to authenticity.

In this latest episode, Pastor Matt Brown touches on moving past just "checking a box" when we pray. Instead, using prayer to have real and honest words with God. Giving God our whole selves in order to witness the incredible transformation through prayer.

In Episode 203, Pastor Matt explains the Holy Spirit's role in our prayer life and describes how prayer is our way to have a personal connection with the God. 

Welcome to another episode of "Practice" with Fredo Ramos! Today we explore the transformative power of prayer in spiritual formation.

Join us as we redefine prayer as a practice of communion with God that is grounded in love, creating an intimate perspective on this spiritual discipline. Go beyond viewing prayer as just a conversation, to understanding it is an ongoing relationship with Him. With honesty and vulnerability, prayer allows individuals to express their thoughts, emotions, and aspirations while receiving guidance and comfort.

Welcome to another episode of Sandals Church Podcast! In this episode Pastor Fredo Ramos talks about the importance of Intercessory prayer. 

He dives into the challenges and rewards of maintaining the discipline of prayer in contemporary times teeming with distractions and rampant cynicism. He also explores the role of faith in igniting both - prayer and purposeful action, and the crucial involvement of intercessory prayer as a form of spiritual warfare against forces disrupting unity and love.

In this episode, Pastor Fredo Ramos describes silence as a crucial part of spiritual formation. He discusses how silence confronts us with our internal noise—thoughts, emotions, and dreams that are often drowned by external distractions. Pastor Fredo describes silence as a presenting us with opportunities for self-awareness and spiritual growth.

Pastor Fredo Ramos explores the need for silent spaces in our noisy lives. He explains how it impacts health, cognitive functioning, and our spiritual connections. He emphasizes the critical role of silence in nurturing our relationship with God, whose voice can often get drowned out by the world around us. By creating regular rhythms of silence and prayer into our lives, we open ourselves up to incredible changes. This conscious choice can be transformative across multiple areas of our lives.

Pastor Matt explores the balance between physical fitness, emotional stability, and spiritual well-being. Addressing the essential role of discipline in achieving spiritual fitness and growth, he draws great comparisons between a dedicated physical workout regimen and maintaining spiritual health. 

He highlights the significance of community and collective strength in cultivating our spiritual journey. Showing how embracing life's challenges as a spiritual gym session can lead to strengthening our faith.

Bringing emotional health to the forefront, emotions play a huge role in shaping our decisions, leading to the course our lives take. As stated in biblical texts, the heart, centers human emotions. This aligns with modern science that show decisions are never made empty of emotions. Unchecked emotions can lead to impulsive decisions, such as when we admit to making purchases emotionally, leading to potential regrets.

Emotions can drive choices related to health, job, relationships, and religious practices, which may not benefit someone's long-term well-being. Overcoming these hurdles requires acknowledging the power of emotions and creating strategies to prevent their power in life's journey.

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This episode of Sandals Church podcast features a special and enlightening discourse on health and wholeness from our beloved speaker Erik Salley. In this journey of lessons beyond the surface, we uncover the path that Dr. Erik Salley treaded – from succumbing to the temptation of performance-enhancing anabolic steroids to grappling with a crippling injury, his journey bears powerful lessons for all of us.

Simultaneously, he aims to challenge our viewpoints on health and wellness. Drawing on the wisdom of Sandal Church's vision of courage and authenticity, his talk revolves around viewing our human bodies as marvels of resilience and adaptability. Digging deeper into the cultural pressures that often hound us towards a state of physical decline, he invites us to reflect on our attitudes and behaviors that may be restricting us from achieving true health and wholeness.

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In this installment of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Fredo Ramos invites listeners to embark on a comprehensive journey of 'Embracing Change: Deep Waters of Faith'. He explores the ceaseless transformation of life and faith in which every ending initiates a fresh beginning brimming with potential for growth and renewal.

Entering the tranquil harbors of reflection, he emphasizes the importance of introspection to understand our past experiences and acknowledge the invaluable lessons learned from every victory and defeat. Moreover, he delves into the heart of the Christian journey, recommending we view the dawn of a new year as an opportunity to embrace change, venture beyond what is known, and seize the wonders waiting in the deep waters of faith.

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Christmas – a time of delightful joy and gift-giving. But have we ever stopped to consider the deeper meanings that surround this festive season? In this episode of the Sandals Church Podcast, Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown dives into the origins of Christmas, shedding light on a story that transcends time and cultures, illuminating how the Christmas narrative expands beyond its religious roots to touch the lives of everyone.

While the excitement of Christmas is widespread, its true value lies in its innate ability to inspire hope in times of adversities, reaching across societal boundaries, as the episode reveals. Pastor Matt provides engaging insights into the universality, inclusivity, and transformative power of Christmas. They remind us that the Bible's depiction of Christmas is not about humanity seeking divinity, but the divine seeking humanity - a story of hope and perfect leaders, rekindling faith and imparting courage.

Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown discusses the significance of embracing generosity from a Christian perspective. The conversation delves into the core vision of creating authenticity among modern church-goers, encouraging them to maintain an honest relationship with themselves, with God, and with others. This principle is not just about adhering to dogma, but requires an understanding that the Christian journey involves honesty and vulnerability.

The host moves on to tackle the complex issue of finances and the church. Acknowledging the challenges and pressures associated with discussing financial stewardship and delve into the concept of 'Generosity, Like Jesus', fostering an understanding beyond mere personal viewpoints. Also, the emphasis does not lie on the quantity of gift, but rather on the intention and state of the heart, notably when educating the next generation about the value of giving.

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To be grateful is good, but to actually practice gratitude is so much more than that. By practicing gratitude, you are choosing to follow Jesus, even when you don't understand. You're promising to remain faithful, even when it's difficult.

So many of us live like we know Jesus, but our actions just don't follow. Maybe you even feel grateful to God, but you don't go any deeper than that. You may not be allowing your faith to grow any further, and that matters to Jesus. 

Check out Melody Workman's message on "Why Feeling Grateful Isn't Enough", and comment below your thoughts or feelings! We'd love to hear from you.

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Did you know that Jesus talked about money more than almost any other topic in the New Testament? 

Despite the anxiety that it gives most of us, we have to be open to talking about the subject, because, the reality is, where our money goes often points to where our heart is at. In Luke 16:13-14 (NLT), Jesus says "No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other". 

If money is our only concern, and we don't trust God with our money, then where is our heart truly at? Are you contributing to the growth of God's kingdom, or are you just benefitting from it? Consider this as you check out Pastor Matt's message.

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When was the last time you thanked God for the blessings in your life?

We each have a tendency to take for granted the gifts that we've been given, whether that's personal talents, financial blessings, or personal relationships. Take some time today to pray a prayer of thankfulness over what you have, and cherish the good times when you have them.

Learn about the Generous Like Jesus Campaign
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Learn the spiritual practice of listening: being fully attentive with the intent of understanding. Listening is a matter of life and death when it comes to relationships. There is no life with God apart from listening. Our current culture is noisy with lots of talking. The practice of listening is a dying art.

Here's how you can practice listening: 
- Ask people how they experience your listening
- Think about how you can become a safe person

Practice listening so that you can be formed more fully into a person of love.

Spiritual formation is the process of how we become more like Jesus.

In a culture where greed and selfishness are so predominant, how do we allow ourselves to be marked by generosity?

Generosity is a lot more than what you do with your money. Jesus was incredibly generous, yet He had little to nothing to His name. He was generous with His time, His affection, and His words. 

Even if you don't have much, how can you be more generous in your life? What do you need to sacrifice so you can give more?

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