http://www.godsfort.org en-us ℗ & © 2007 Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers listener's questions about the Bible and Christianity. Presented by the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ (www.Godsfort.org) in Des Moines, Iowa. Pastor Mike Demastus answers listener's questions about the Bible and Christianity. Presented by the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ (www.Godsfort.org) in Des Moines, Iowa. Michael Demastus pastor@Godsfort.org No Des Moines church Christ christian christianity My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-6b366871d1c72f7c7cce366575ffd920} Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. What is the difference between joy and happiness? 2. Does God love people in Hell? 3. 2nd Corinthians refers to a letter that Paul wrote to the Corinthians that isn't in the Bible. What is that epistle and why isn't it in the Bible? Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ 1. Does the Bible say we are born with a conscience? Or is this something we learn from our parents? 2. What is a "holy convocation" as referred to in Leviticus 23:2? 3. How can we as Christians maintain our zeal for the Lord? Sometimes it's hard to keep your excitement up for the Lord when all of life's problems bog us down. Sat, 2 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers questions. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus interviews Pastor Bob Curry, his father-in-law. Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers questions about Nephilim, Islam and polygamy. Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers questions about Christian rock music, and the "2012 Theory." Sat, 5 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT 8:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers questions. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT 10:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers questions. Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT 15:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ A listener joins us live to ask Pastor Mike Demastus four questions. Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT 22:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This week's questions: 1. Did the 12 disciples have wives and families? 2. Luke 2:52 says "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." How is this possible? Doesn't Jesus already know everything? 3. Hotels replacing Bibles with Intimacy Kits Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 13:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike warns listeners about an upcoming atheist movie, The Golden Compass. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 18:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers questions. WORD OF THE WEEK: Tabernacle 1. What are some Biblical guidelines for dating? 2. What does the Bible have to say about drinking alcohol? Isn't it ok to drink as long as I don't get drunk? Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 18:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Where is hell located? Matthew 12:40 and Ephesians 4:9 would seem to say that Hell is located inside the Earth. 2. How can I know for sure that I am going to heaven? Sat, 3 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT 12:53 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. What are the fundamental differences between the Protestant and Catholic faiths? 2. Who is the "man of lawlessness" that Paul refers to in 2 Thessalonians 2? Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 09:24 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers listeners questions. Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT 16:41 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers questions. Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers these questions: WORD OF THE WEEK: Consecration 1. What is spiritual warfare? 2. My friend says she is a Christian but she never goes to church. I invite her to church often, and she says she wants to come but never does. What can I say to my friend to convince her that she needs to be in fellowship and worship with other Christians? 3. What does the Bible say about helping poor people? Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 14:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Can capital punishment be justified biblically? 2. How much should I give to my church? I've always heard 10% is the amount the Bible tells us to give, but isn't that an Old Testament standard? 3. And Kyle does a web site review of HisHolySpace.com, a social networking site for Christians. Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 14:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 28:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Sat, 8 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 15:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus discusses infant baptism, communion and other topics with Ed Clevenger, pastor of the Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church. (http://fortdesmoinesumc.org/) Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT 15:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ 1. What is coming up this fall with CIA? CIA, Christians In Action, the Fort's youth group, starts Wednesdays on Sept. 5 (6-7:30 pm). Youth 7th-12th grade are welcome 2. What is the Rapture? Scripture reference: Matthew 24:32-35 3. When a person is baptized, why must they be fully immersed in water? If a person was baptized by sprinkling of water, is that good enough? Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT 8:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: WORD OF THE WEEK: Ordination 1. Do you have to be ordained to preside over ceremonies such as a baptism or communion? 2. Jesus prophesied that men of his generation would not pass away without witnessing his second coming and the falling of stars (Mark 9:1, 13:30). Why was this prophecy unfulfilled? Why was it that Jesus did not return within the lifetime of his generation? 3. In Matthew 12:30-32, he writes that blasphemy against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not. What is the difference? 4. Mike discusses The Bridge series coming up Sept. 2 and about the CLASS series that starts in September. Sat, 18 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT 24:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor roundtable discussion with Pastors Tony Brandt, Mike Demastus, Mike Morton and Chad Whitmore. Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT 40:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This weeks episode focuses on equipping us to defend our faith. Part 2 of 2. Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMT 17:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This weeks episode focuses on equipping us to defend our faith. Part 1 of 2. Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT 11:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ WORD OF THE WEEK: Apologetics 1. Does Christianity oppresses women by making them submit to their husbands? 2. How can I discover my spiritual gifts? 3. Reptile trivia (yes, really!) Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT 14:41 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ WORD OF THE WEEK: Edification 1. U.S. Senate to open July 12 with Hindu prayer. 2. What are the differences between the Jewish Messiah and the Christian Messiah? 3. I am a new Christian. How fast should I be seeing fruit in my life? How can I speed up the fruit-bearing process? Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:00:00 GMT 14:41 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers these questions: 1. What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? Can A Christian Commit it? 2. What does the Bible have to say about eating right and exercising? 3. I want to grow as a Christian. I pray and I go to church. What else should I do to grow spiritually? Sat, 30 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT 12:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: Word of the Week: Hermeneutics Do we have prophets today like those in the Old Testament? Do people who are not Christians fall under Old Testament law because they haven't accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior? Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT 13:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: WORD OF THE WEEK: strife 1. I don't understand the meaning of Proverbs 27:14. Can you help? 2. Is there anything in the Bible that says we must have church on Sunday? 3. Is there any circumstance when abortion is ok biblically? For instance, if the mother was raped, or if the baby had to be aborted to save the mother's life? Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT 12:44 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Are Mormons Christians? 2. Should people dress up when they go to church? What's wrong with wearing jeans and a t-shirt to church? Isn't the condition of the heart the important thing, and not our outward appearance? 3. WORD OF THE WEEK: Gossip Sat, 9 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT 12:57 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. If a Christian commits suicide, will he or she go to heaven? 2. A listener wants to know is it ok for Christians to hunt for sport, or kill animals that are a nuisance (rats, mice, rabbits)? 3. Listener Roxanne wants to know does Satan know our thoughts? Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:00:00 GMT 18:000 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan answers these questions: 1. Do we have to be baptized to be saved? 2. What are the beatitudes? 3. Is it acceptable to pray repeatedly for the same things,or should we ask only once? Sat, 26 May 2007 18:00:00 GMT 21:000 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. What Christian resources are available to help me choose good movies? Are the Harry Potter movies considered ok for Christians to watch? 2. Did Jesus demonstrate the attribute of omnipresence during his time on Earth? 3. Web Site Review: www.wayofthemaster.com Sat, 19 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT 13:30 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Tyler from Des Moines wants to know... Can Buddhists be saved? 2. What did you think of this week's Way of the Master vs. atheist debate on ABC Nightline? 3. What does apostasy mean? Sat, 12 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT 11:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus discusses these topics: 1. How to help prepare you child for adolescence. 2. Should kids play violent video games? Sat, 5 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT 13:06 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Listener Jacob wants to know... How could Adam and Eve have been tempted when they were surrounded by so much good? 2. Do miracles happen today? For example, if someone has cancer and it suddenly or unexpectedly goes away, can we attribute that to Jesus? 3. Kris from Des Moines wants to know..... What does the Bible tell us happened to those who died before Jesus did? Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT 18:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Youth Pastor Matt Morgan discusses The Twilight Zone youth group study as well as current and future plans for the youth group at the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ. Sat, 21 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT 8:58 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. What is predestination? Is predestination Biblical? 2. When Christians help the needy should we be trying to convert them to Christianity? 3. If God created the Bible, and God is perfect, why couldn't he create it in such a way that didn't leave it open to so many interpretations? Sat, 14 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT 11:52 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus discusses the validity of Christ's resurrection. Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT 13:56 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions: 1. Do Jews still sacrifice animals? What do they do today since they don't believe in Jesus? 2. What is Christian Science and what does it mean to Christians? 3. What does the Bible say about dancing? Should Christians dance? Sat, 24 Mar 2007 23:00:00 GMT 8:30 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ In this episode, Pastor Mike Demastus discusses the future of youth ministry at the Fort with new youth pastor Matt Morgan. Matt reveals upcoming plans for the youth ministry. Also, Kyle reviews a web site, eBible.com. Sat, 17 Mar 2007 18:00:00 GMT 17:56 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions in Episode #5. 1. Corey from Des Moines has this question.... In the end, when Christ returns, what exactly does the Bible say we should expect? When he defeats Satan, then what? 2. Shannon in Des Moines wants to know: What does the Bible say about disciplining children? 3. Nathan in Des Moines has this question: Why was God so interested in one specific group of people in the Bible and how does all of their teachings relate to us? 4. How can a God who loves his children unconditionally send them to Hell for eternity? I mean, as humans, we punish our children, but it is only temporary. Sat, 10 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT 18:35 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This podcast features listener questions about Christianity and the Bible. Pastor Mike Demastus answers these questions:1. In discussing with a friend the "once saved, always saved issue" from episode #2, my friend said he believes that anyone who falls was never saved in he first place, thus making "once saved, always saved" to be true. How do you respond to this? 2. Jesus tells us not to judge others in Matthew 7:1-2, but in John 7:24 he tells us it's ok to judge. James 4:11 also tells us not to judge others. When is it ok to judge others? 3. I'm looking for an easy to understand and trustworthy Bible commentary. Do you have any recommendations? Do you have any other study guides or aids that you recommend? 4. WEB SITE REVIEW: mondaymorninginsight.com Sat, 3 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMT 17:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This podcast features listener questions about Christianity and the Bible. Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT 17:00 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This podcast features listener questions about Christianity and the Bible. Pastor Mike Demastus answers your questions. Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:00:00 GMT 22:01 Jesus Christ christianity des moines Fort Des Moines Church of Christ This podcast features listener questions about Christianity and the Bible. 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