Teaching Podcasts

Encouragement and Prayer: All Authority In Heaven and On Earth! (10/6/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: All Authority In Heaven and On Earth! (10/6/25)

This is the audio from the October 6, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.”
Daniel 7:14 (NIV)

Who’s in charge?  How much authority has Jesus been given by His Father?  What do you and I do about the authority of Jesus?  How does it apply to us?  This week  in our Lifestyle of Prayer emphasis we will look at some scriptures about the authority of Jesus.  Pray that your obedience would grow in a way that represents Jesus well to all you meet.  Pray for a greater understanding of the eternal nature of God’s authority and how that authority has been revealed in Jesus.  Pray that your understanding of God’s authority would shape whatever roles of authority you might have.  Pray for discernment and wisdom to see beyond and through the divisiveness of this world so that you would love others as God loves both you and them.

“Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.’”
Matthew 28:18 (NIV)

As  you pray this week, ask God to help you be submissive to the authority of Christ in all things.  Pray that you would open every aspect of your life to the authority of Jesus.  Pray that your life would be lived under the authority of Jesus.  Pray for a submissive spirit that finds contentment and joy in your obedience to Christ.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Knowing the BASICS – Knowing the Authority: GOD! (Sermon Audio)
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Knowing the BASICS – Knowing the Authority: GOD! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the October 5, 2025 sermon, “Knowing the Authority: GOD!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Text: Daniel 7:13-14

 

“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence.  He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.” 
Daniel 7:13-14 (NIV)

Today we continued a sermon series about Knowing the BASICS!  This will be a six-part series looking at the basics of what we believe as the Deer Run Church of Christ, which corresponds with what I believe as a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus.  Foundational to our beliefs about God is a belief that the Bible is the true and accurate Word of God filled with the content He desires for us to know and follow.  As we build on the BASICS of knowing the Bible as God’s Word, we find within it the authority which is . . .

  • Given:  Matthew 9:5-8

    • All authority which exists comes from God as the creator and originator of all things.  When Jesus emptied Himself and took on human flesh, He lived as one with authority given to Him by His Father.  While we may have roles here on earth where others people look to us as an authority figure for one reason or another, the real basis for even that level of authority is that which is given by God.  The Bible makes it clear that regardless of the manner in which they might be selected or rise to power, even our political authorities only operate under an authority which has been given.  When we choose to live as one who knows the true authority of all things is God, we must learn to respect the other levels of authority He has given. 

  • Obeyed:  Matthew 8:8-18, John 14:31

    • Our words stating a recognition of someone’s authority only carry weight according to our obedience to that authority.  Even with all authority given to Jesus by His Father, He makes it clear that He does nothing of His own which would be outside of His Father’s will.  Jesus asks the question of His followers as to why they would call Him Lord and not do what He says.  It is in our obedience that we proclaim to all who are watching us that we truly believe God has authority in our life.  When we choose to live as one who knows the true authority of all things is God, we must constantly make the choice to obey what He says.

  • Designed:  Matthew 20:25-28

    • Part of our struggle with authority is that we have a very humanistic and worldly view of what authority looks like.  The disciples also struggled with the design of godly authority as they wanted to establish a “pecking order” based on the world’s standards of who ought to be in charge.  God turns our thinking upside down as He declares we ought to use any positions of authority we might attain in ways which are different from how the world uses authority.  Jesus set this example by being the One with ultimate authority who chose to serve rather than be served.  When we choose to live as one who knows the authority of all things is God, we learn that God has designed those with increasing authority to be those who increasingly serve others.

 

Today, how will you live as one who knows the authority which is GOD?

Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Training! (10/3/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Training! (10/3/25)

This is the audio from the October 3, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus is about knowing, and using, the Bible as the Word of God.  In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we have a list of some of the things that God says Scripture is useful for if we were to make use of it and apply it to everything we do.  Sadly, many have come to view Scripture as more inspirational than transformational.  In reality, it is only truly inspirational if it inspires us to draw near to God and be transformed.  Pray that God would help you accurately evaluate how much time you spend reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God so that you would know how to Grow in His Word.  Pray that your love for God’s Word would grow as your understanding of its usefulness grows.  Pray that the usefulness of  God’s Word in your life would cause you to share it at every opportunity.

“Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.”
1 Timothy 4:7 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you know the Bible as His Word.  Pray that you would reject the myths of the world and seek to be trained by God’s Word.  Pray that your desire to be godly would lead you to God’s Word as your training manual.  Pray that you would cling to God’s Word as the true source of training in godliness.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Correcting! (10/2/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Correcting! (10/2/25)

This is the audio from the October 2, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus is about knowing, and using, the Bible as the Word of God.  In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we have a list of some of the things that God says Scripture is useful for if we were to make use of it and apply it to everything we do.  Sadly, many have come to view Scripture as more inspirational than transformational.  In reality, it is only truly inspirational if it inspires us to draw near to God and be transformed.  Pray that God would help you accurately evaluate how much time you spend reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God so that you would know how to Grow in His Word.  Pray that your love for God’s Word would grow as your understanding of its usefulness grows.  Pray that the usefulness of  God’s Word in your life would cause you to share it at every opportunity.

“Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.”
Job 5:17 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you know the Bible as His Word.  Pray that you would heed the correction that God desires to give you through His Word.  Pray that God’s Word would be the basis for any correction of others that He might lead you to.  Pray for a proper awareness of God’s Word as a  means of discipline in your life.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Rebuking! (10/1/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Rebuking! (10/1/25)

This is the audio from the October 1, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus is about knowing, and using, the Bible as the Word of God.  In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we have a list of some of the things that God says Scripture is useful for if we were to make use of it and apply it to everything we do.  Sadly, many have come to view Scripture as more inspirational than transformational.  In reality, it is only truly inspirational if it inspires us to draw near to God and be transformed.  Pray that God would help you accurately evaluate how much time you spend reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God so that you would know how to Grow in His Word.  Pray that your love for God’s Word would grow as your understanding of its usefulness grows.  Pray that the usefulness of  God’s Word in your life would cause you to share it at every opportunity.

“It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.”
Ecclesiastes 7:5 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you know the Bible as His Word.  Pray that you would listen to the wise rebuke of God’s Word in your life.  Pray that you would use God’s Word as a proper tool in wisely rebuking others when it is necessary.  Pray that the rebuke of God’s Word would turn you away from the many attractions of foolishness.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Teaching! (9/30/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Useful For Teaching! (9/30/25)

This is the audio from the September 30, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus is about knowing, and using, the Bible as the Word of God.  In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we have a list of some of the things that God says Scripture is useful for if we were to make use of it and apply it to everything we do.  Sadly, many have come to view Scripture as more inspirational than transformational.  In reality, it is only truly inspirational if it inspires us to draw near to God and be transformed.  Pray that God would help you accurately evaluate how much time you spend reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God so that you would know how to Grow in His Word.  Pray that your love for God’s Word would grow as your understanding of its usefulness grows.  Pray that the usefulness of  God’s Word in your life would cause you to share it at every opportunity.

“For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.”
Ezra 7:10 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you know the Bible as His Word.  Pray that you would hold fast to God’s Word as useful in teaching you how to live a life pleasing to God.  Pray that your devotion to the Word of God would come from the heart of a student even as it prepares you to teach others.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Encouragement and Prayer: Origin of God’s Word! (9/29/25)
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Encouragement and Prayer: Origin of God’s Word! (9/29/25)

This is the audio from the September 29, 2025 social media broadcast of encouragement and prayer by Impact Prayer Ministry’s director, Tom Lemler.

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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

This week’s prayer focus is about knowing, and using, the Bible as the Word of God.  In Paul’s second letter to Timothy, we have a list of some of the things that God says Scripture is useful for if we were to make use of it and apply it to everything we do.  Sadly, many have come to view Scripture as more inspirational than transformational.  In reality, it is only truly inspirational if it inspires us to draw near to God and be transformed.  Pray that God would help you accurately evaluate how much time you spend reading, studying, and meditating on the Word of God so that you would know how to Grow in His Word.  Pray that your love for God’s Word would grow as your understanding of its usefulness grows.  Pray that the usefulness of  God’s Word in your life would cause you to share it at every opportunity.

“For prophecy [God’s Word] never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”
2 Peter 1:21 (NIV)

As you pray this week, ask God to help you know the Bible as His Word.  Pray that you would have a proper view of Scripture as the Word which came from God and not from man.  Pray that God’s Spirit would give you insight into what He has spoken through His Word.

You can find the live video feeds of previous encouragement and prayer times on Impact Prayer Ministry’s Facebook page or subscribe to the audio from the Tom’s Treasure podcast channel.

In prayer,
Tom

Knowing the BASICS – Knowing the Bible: God’s Word! (Sermon Audio)
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Knowing the BASICS – Knowing the Bible: God’s Word! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the September 28, 2025 sermon, “Knowing the Bible: God’s Word!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

 

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

Today we began a sermon series about Knowing the BASICS!  This will be a six-part series looking at the basics of what we believe as the Deer Run Church of Christ, which corresponds with what I believe as a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus.  Foundational to our beliefs about God is a belief that the Bible is the true and accurate Word of God filled with the content He desires for us to know and follow.  As we embark on this journey of understanding, we begin with knowing the Bible as God’s  . . .

  • Wisdom:  2 Timothy 3:15, Psalm 19:7

    • The Bible contains the wisdom of God which when applied can make us wise unto salvation through Jesus Christ.  It is a wisdom which rises above all other knowledge because it is designed by God to transform us through its application in our life.  It is a wisdom that fills us and overflows beyond us as we simply cannot contain the whole of who God is.  I believe the Bible is the slice of God’s wisdom that He has allocated to us according to our ability to understand. 

  • Oracle:  2 Timothy 3:16a, 2 Peter 1:20-21

    • In many ancient cultures, an oracle was one who spoke to the people on behalf of whatever god, or gods, they claimed to represent.  From a Biblical viewpoint, God’s people of old had prophets who were chosen by God to fulfill that role yet even they pointed to a time when the people would be taught by God Himself.  God declares that all scripture has been breathed out by Him, spoken by His Spirit to individuals that wrote it down to be delivered to us as the very Word of God.

  • Revelation:  2 Timothy 3:16b, Romans 16:25-16

    • While we have a book of the Bible that we call “Revelation”, we must never forget that the entire Bible is the revelation by God of Himself to mankind.  The Bible is useful for all good things because it reveals God to us in a way which should transform us more and more into the image of Christ.  From beginning to end, we find God revealing His love for mankind and continually drawing us into relationship with Himself even when we rebel and reject Him.  God’s Word reveals a just and loving God who gave His one and only Son so that we might be saved.

  • Direction:  2 Timothy 3:17, Psalm 119:105

    • The Bible is God’s direction for our life.  Found within our reading, studying, learning, and applying it to our everyday life, is direction which equips us for every good work God desires for us to do.  When His Word illuminates our feet and our path, we walk without being overcome by danger in the path we ought to go.  It is through the verses of scripture, read and understood in the context of the entire Word of God, that we grow in our understanding and practice of the will of God.

 

Today, how will you live as one who knows God’s WORD?