The Gleanings

057 - The Sin Within: Know Your Enemy!

July 19, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Have you heard the expression, “my own worst enemy”? In our daily lives, do we recognize the enemy within? What do we do with indwelling sin? Where do we find hope for the battle? Find out on today’s episode of The Gleanings. For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Kris Lundgaard, The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin (P&R Publishing: 2023)

056 - "The Star-Spangled Banner"

June 28, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Do you know the story behind our national anthem? What does “The Star-Spangled Banner” have to do with a hostage-recovery mission? Let's learn about Francis Scott Key, his three arenas of duty, and the writing of America's National Anthem in today’s episode of the Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

055 - Augustine’s Remedy for Restless Heart Syndrome

June 14, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

You’ve heard of Restless Leg Syndrome, but what about Restless Heart Syndrome? Do you find that you have a restless heart? How and where do our restless hearts find real, true rest? Let us consider this quote from Augustine's Confessions as answer to these questions on today’s episode of the Gleanings. For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Saint Augustine, Confessions (Penguin Classics: 1961)

054 - How Firm a Foundation: A Hymn for Fiery Trials

May 24, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

When the journey of your life leads you to and through fiery trials – what song will be found upon your lips? What precious promises will be your strength and your hope? When the mind is wearied with sorrow, songs confessing our confidence in solid gospel truths can see us through the night! Let us consider one such song in today’s episode of the Gleanings -- How Firm a Foundation! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

053 - Your Only Comfort in Life and Death

May 10, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

In a fallen world that can be quite discouraging and full of discomfort, where do we as Christians find our comfort in life and death? This question begins the more than 100 questions of the Heidelberg Catechism. Let’s take a look at the comfort of a Christian on this week’s episode of The Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: You can find the Heidelberg Catechism online or in print from numerous sources.

052 - A Man Marked by Prayer: The Life of George Müller

April 26, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

What does it look like to live a life that depends on the provision of God? Certainly this looks different in everyone’s context – but are there examples of people whose lives are undeniably marked by both prayer and God’s answers to those prayers? Let us consider the life of George Müller on today’s episode of the Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resources mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010) George Müller, The Autobiography of George Müller (Whitaker House: 1996) Roger Steer, George Müller: Delighted in God (Christian Focus: 2015) Roger Steer, Spiritual Secrets of George Müller (Harold Shaw Publishing: 1992) - based on his journals John Piper, 27 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Faithful, Flawed, and Fruitful (Crossway: 2022)

051 - The Binding Goodness of God

April 12, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Have you ever felt “prone to wander” from the God you love? If we are honest, we have all felt the slow fade of our spiritual fervor, and with that, our nearness and love for God. What kind of petitions might we offer and to what hope might we cling? Let’s consider a song that offers both on today’s episode of the Gleanings. Let's learn about Robert Robinson's hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessings." For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

050 - Full Spectrum Fitness, Complete Discipleship

March 29, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Philip Nelson, Jeremy Nelson

What comes to your mind when you think of discipleship? What comes to your mind when you think of fitness? Rarely do we see these two terms in connection, but let’s consider how these terms connect in today’s episode of the Gleanings! We will be thinking this idea of Complete Discipleship or "full spectrum fitness." That is to say we consider all the domains of our lives that contribute to our ability to endure and face all the challenges that life throws at us… The four categories we will consider are: Physical fitness, mental fitness, social fitness, and spiritual fitness. For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast

049 - Devoted to Christ: The Life of Perpetua

March 8, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

We have often heard the phrase, “The last full measure of devotion” in relation to those who give their lives in the service of their country. Join us today as we consider someone who gave the last full measure of devotion for the greater country, an eternal one – a city whose foundations were laid by God. Today we briefly consider the life of Perpetua on the Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010)

048 - A.W. Tozer on The Beginning of The Pursuit of God

March 1, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Where does knowing God begin? What does it mean for us to know Him? Is He an object merely to be studied as one would study any other thing? Is there more to our “knowing God” than just familiarity with platitudes? Let’s consider this topic of knowing God as described by A.W. Tozer in today’s episode of the Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God (Moody Publishers: 2015)

047 - He Grants Courage for His Glory

February 16, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

What songs do you sing to help you in the battle of the Christian Life? When the stressors of this life squeeze you and entice you, what keeps you pressing forward in the battle? Let’s take a moment to consider one such hymn on today’s episode of the gleanings: "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

046 - Martyrdom & Chocolate: Saint Valentine

February 9, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Where do Martyrdom and Chocolate connect? Where did Valentine’s Day come from? Let’s find out about love worth dying for in today’s church history snapshot on the Gleanings. For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resources mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, On This Day in Christian History: 365 Amazing and Inspiring Stories about Saints, Martyrs and Heroes (Thomas Nelson: 2010) Cheryl Odden, Valentine: God's Courageous Evangelist (Voice of the Martyrs: 2020)

045 - Richard Sibbs on The Privilege of Prayer

February 2, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Do you struggle at times to pray? I know I do! What can we do when we face motivational deficiencies? Perhaps taking some to consider the great privilege of prayer may be a help – join us as we discuss this today on the Gleanings! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Edited by David B. MacKinnon, Refreshment for the Soul: A Year of Daily Devotional Readings from the ‘Heavenly Doctor’ Richard Sibbes (Banner of Truth: 2022)

044 - The Song of the Neander-Thal

January 26, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

Have you ever heard the song of the Neander-Thal? It is a hymn that many are familiar with, but what do we know of the author? Listen to today's Church History Snapshot about Joachim Neander's 1680 hymn, "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" and find out more! For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: Robert Morgan, Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World’s Greatest Hymn Stories (Thomas Nelson: 2003)

043 - Effectual Calling in "The Silver Chair"

January 19, 2024 • "The Gleanings", Jeremy Nelson, Philip Nelson

How do we see the doctrine of effectual calling in C.S. Lewis' fictional work, "The Silver Chair"? Today we will consider a scene from that book and how it points to these Scriptural truths. For information on Immanuel Baptist Church, visit https://ibcbeulah.com/ For more information on "The Gleanings," visit https://ibcbeulah.com/podcast Resource mentioned in today's episode: C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair, vol. 4 of 7 (HarperCollins: 1994)

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