Christian Characteristics
Seven ironclad marks of a believer whose life is rooted in Christ.
Explore this series"If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me." — Luke 9:23
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The Last Days
A sober, hopeful walk through Scripture on the end times and the Day of the Lord.
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The Days of Noah
Judgement, grace, and promise in the days of Noah—and what they mean for us today.
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The Prodigal Son
A deep dive through one of Jesus' most famous parables about sin, repentance, and the Father's heart.
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The Life of Jonah
Running from God, encountering His mercy, and learning to love what He loves.
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Daily Following Jesus
Practical biblical teaching for your daily walk with Christ in today's world.
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Christmas Special
Celebrating the birth of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas.
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Browse every episode of Bear His Cross—teaching and encouragement from Scripture to anchor your heart in Christ.
What in the World is Wrong with Everybody?
Have you asked yourself, "What in the World is wrong with everybody?" This episode looks at why the world seems so contentious and examines what Scripture says about the two spiritual families at work in the world.
The Dangerous Doctrines of False Churches
A warning rooted in Scripture about false teaching, and an invitation to cling to sound doctrine and the true gospel.
Strong Christians Need to Be Awakened, Not Woke
Exploring what it really means to be spiritually awake, rooted in Scripture rather than cultural trends.
The Spiritual Church Is a Hospital for Sinners
Why the church is not a museum for the "put-together," but a place of healing for people who desperately need Jesus.
Sometimes Throw Stones, Sometimes Never Attack
Not a popular point of view, but sometimes throwing stones is something we should do. We are not always called to be passive.
Christmas Special 2021: God in a Manger
God in a manger. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas from Bear His Cross Podcast!
Reverent: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Reverent is a word that most do not take much stock in any longer. However, The Bible calls all believers to be reverent toward God and Family.
Strength: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Strength is a word that most in the world do not think applies to Christians. However, The Bible calls all believers to be strong.
Servant: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Servant is a word that we typically think of in a negative way. The Bible is full of examples of how we are to serve God.
Repentance: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Repentance is essential for the person who calls themselves a Christian. One of the most evident elements of Biblical salvation is repentance.
Love: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Love is possibly one of the most overused words in our language each day. The Bible is clear that our lives should be characterized by the spirit giving fruit of love.
Humility: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Humility is defined as having freedom from pride and arrogance. Humbleness is one of the hardest Christian characteristics for some believers to work with.
Faith: 7 Ironclad Christian Characteristics
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is the beginning of a seven-part series on characteristics that Christians should shine as a light to the world.
The Last Days in the Book of Revelation Part 2
The last days in the book of Revelation part 2 describes the last days in detail and symbolism. This podcast discusses the remaining chapters of the Book of Revelation.
The Last Days in the Book of Revelation
The last days in the book of Revelation part 1 describes the last days in detail and symbolism. This podcast discusses Chapters 1-6 of the Book of Revelation.
Churches of Revelation: Warning and Assurance
The churches were given warnings and assurances for their ministry for Jesus Christ. The writing to the churches of Revelation is important to churches today.
The False Prophet: A Corrupt Counterfeit Jesus
The false prophet in Revelation will be a corrupt counterfeit Jesus who demands the world worship the final antichrist.
The Final Antichrist: Satan's Evil Counterfeit
This podcast discusses the Final Anti-Christ, Satan's evil counterfeit. God's word is clear about this world ruler who will come as a counterfeit god.
The Last Days According to Jesus: Mark 13
The last days according to Jesus will be some troubling times. This episode discusses what will take place in the last days as written in Mark 13.
Before the Last Days: A Comfort To Believers
Before the Last Days, Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 that believers in Jesus will be called out of the world. This is our comfort before hell on Earth.
The Days of Noah Part 4: God Gives a Rainbow
The final in the series where God gives a rainbow as a symbol in the sky as his promise to never flood the world again.
The Days of Noah Part 3: Judgement in a Flood
Judgment comes in a flood, and humanity and the world will never be the same. Water will be the judgment for man's evil deeds.
The Days of Noah Part 2: Reasons for the Flood
This episode discusses the reasons for the Flood, and what is taking place with Humanity. The Hebrew word Hamas will help to explain everything.
The Days of Noah Part 1: After Eden and Mankind
This episode discusses the beginnings of the world and what takes place between creation and Noah's day. Mankind has been up to evil, not good.
The Prodigal Son Part 3: Returning Home to the Father
This episode discusses God's point of view of sinners and what we can expect when we are returning home to the Father as the prodigal son did.
The Prodigal Son Part 2: God's Viewpoint
Jesus was clear when discussing the prodigal son and what happened to him after he left his father's land. This episode discusses how God views us as his creation.
The Prodigal Son Part 1: Sin Leads to Dangerous Destruction
In Luke 15 Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son. In this story one of the sons of a father wants his inheritance to go live the way he wants.
The Life of Jonah Part 5: Effective Bonus Lessons
The conclusion to the podcast study on Jonah. This episode discusses the lessons from Jonah, how we can apply it to our lives, and what it means for the kingdom.
The Life of Jonah Part 4: God is at Work in the Storm
God is at work in the storm, even though we may not think so from time to time. If you are facing the storms of life, and you wonder where God is, don't fret.
The Life of Jonah Part 3: The Attributes of God
Jonah lists the absolute attributes of God. Those include merciful, slow to anger, of great kindness, and just. This episode discusses why Jonah learns of God's forgiveness.
The Life of Jonah Part 2: Agitated and Angry Jonah
Jonah becomes agitated and angry when God forgives the people of Nineveh. This episode discusses why Jonah was wrong in his thinking towards the people of Nineveh.
The Life of Jonah Part 1: God's Love and Mercy
The life of Jonah teaches man's disobedience can lead to a clear picture of the love of God. Join us as we read from the first chapter of Jonah in the Old Testament.
About Bear His Cross
Bear His Cross was born out of a desire to move away from the noise of politics and refocus on what matters most: knowing Christ, loving His Word, and walking that out in everyday life.
Through biblical teaching, series-based studies, and honest reflection, the podcast exists to help you anchor your life in Jesus in a culture that pulls you in every direction.
"For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." — 1 Corinthians 2:2
Your Host · David Marks
David lives in small-town Alabama, loves "Mayberry" values, and has a heart for helping everyday believers grow in their walk with Jesus through solid, accessible Bible teaching.
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