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Welcome to the Pathway Podcast, your go-to source for inspiring stories of faith and transformation from Pathway Church in Vero Beach on the Treasure Coast. Featuring insights from Pastor Brian Bennett and other leaders, we share inspiring sermon recaps, powerful testimonies, and stories of transformation and how God is at work in our church and community. Whether you’re a regular attendee, new to Pathway, or listening from afar, join us as we celebrate the Holy Spirit’s movement and explore the incredible ways God is transforming lives. Connect with us and discover how Pathway Church is making an impact in Vero Beach and beyond. Tune in to the Pathway Podcast for uplifting content that encourages and strengthens your relationship with Jesus.
Episodes
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Pastor Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “The Way”
[John 14]
Jesus is the way and shows us ____________ and ____________
[John 14:1-7]
Followers of “the way” (aka Jesus) prayerfully walk into new __________ because of His __________, power, and __________.
[John 14:8-14]
“The way” is a ____________ ____________ to Jesus and life in the Holy Spirit.
[John 14:15-19]
“The way” invites each of us into the ____________ and fills us with the ____________
[John 14:19-21]
Next Step Questions:
- Have you committed to Jesus as THE way, the truth, and the life?
- Are you walking prayerfully into the new possibilities God has for you (and the greater works)?
- How would loving obedience fill your life with more of the Holy Spirit?
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Pastor Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “The Problem with Pride” [John 13] Introduction: John 13:34-35 Pride is the _______of all sin and sin produces _______ behavior [John 12:9-11] Pride opens the door to the _______ _______ [John 13:1-2; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6] Jesus’ love is _______ and _______ whoever is in His pathway [John 13:3-5] Pride’s antidote is _______to Jesus [John 13:6-11] Jesus followers _______ with His love to _______ [John 13:12-17; Hebrews 12:1-2] Next Step Questions: Do you have a problem with pride? Do you know Jesus’ love for you? Is Jesus’ love overflowing through you to others?
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Pastor Nate Swearingen
Rediscovering Jesus: What’s That Smell?
John 12:1-8
- ____________
Throughout this whole sequence of events there are only two words devoted to Martha and the role she played that evening. Just two words—but I doubt that any of us could find two words more fitting or less surprising: “Martha served” (John 12:2).
- ___________
With condescension in his voice, Judas barks, John 12:5
“Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” NIV
- ___________
She sat at his feet, savoring his word. She fell at his feet, sharing her woes. And now she kneels at his feet, showing his worth.
Next Step Questions:
Are you Martha, Judas, or Mary?
Do you need to take off the mask today?
What are you willing to pour out at His feet?
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Dr Wayne Smith
Rediscovering Jesus: The Resurrection & The Life
(John 11:1-45)
1. Jesus ‘___________________ ___________________’
First from Marth - “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
Then from Mary “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
From other bystanders - “Could not he who opened the eyes of the ___________________ man also have kept this man from ___________________?”
I. This is not how it was ___________________ to be.
II. Jesus is about to battle ___________________ of ___________________.
III. Jesus’ closest friends are ___________________
Isaiah 53:3 He was . . . a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief
Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
2. The ___________________ and the ___________________
“I am the resurrection and the life.”
· I am
· The Resurrection
· The Life
“Do you ___________________ this?”
“The ___________________ of love”
3. Move the stone – ___________________ him (take off the grace clothes) – let him go
Romans 8:38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Next Step Questions
1. Do you believe?
2. How do you handle God’s ‘___________________ love’?
3. What __________________ do you need to remove?
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Friday Jul 15, 2022
Mark Shaner
Rediscovering Jesus: The Good Shepherd
(John 10)
Good Shepherd: When His ____________becomes the ____________all other_____________become, the secondary.
[John 10:1-21; John 14:30-31]
"A kingdom person is one who visibly demonstrates the comprehensive rule of God underneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ"
Listening to the Good Shepherds Voice: ______________essential realities to know how His ____________ can become the ______________voice we listen to
His sheep __________ to His voice
"...and the sheep listen to his voice..." John 10:3
His sheep __________ His voice and they _________ Him
"...and his sheep follow him because they know his voice..." John 10:4
"...then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me you evil doers!"
Matthew 7:21-23
Not about information, but intimacy. Not just head knowledge, but heart transformation.
His sheep _________ follow a ______________ voice
"But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice" John 10:5
His sheep will ______in and out and _______ pasture (they will have life and life to the full)
"They will come in and go out, and find pasture" John 10:9b
His sheep will be _________ from the ____________ as they ___________ to the Shepherds
"The thief comes to steal and to kill and to destroy; - John 10:10
"When His voice becomes the primary all other voices become secondary"
"I will not say much more to you, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold over me, but he comes so the world may learn that I love my Father and do exactly what my Father has commanded me". John 14:30-31
"Remain in me as I also remain in you..." John 15:4
"When His voice becomes the primary all other voices become secondary"
Next Step Questions:
"The Lord is my Shepherd" Psalm 23 Is he truly my Shepherd in all walks of life?
Are there parts where I don't allow His voice to be primary?
What would it look like if all of us made God's voice a priority and let all the other voices become secondary?
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Dr. Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “Now I see”
[John 9]
“Now I see”: ________ can, but isn’t always, the cause of ________
[John 9:1-3; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 Corinthians 4:7-11]
“Now I see”: ________ Jesus always leads to ________
[John 9:4-7]
“Now I see”: “________ ________” can create ________
[John 9:8-23; 1 John 4:18]
“Now I see”: Jesus ________ conflict draws us ________
[John 9:24-38]
- When we face conflict, we tend to be one of these:
- peace________
- peace________
- peace________
*(Ken Sande)
Next Step Questions:
- What do you now see about Jesus and how will you apply it?
- What is Jesus asking you to obey Him with?
- Will you be a peacemaker and draw closer in conflict?
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Dr. Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “Throwing Stones”
[John 8]
Throwing Stones: Jesus’ mercy is meant to “____________” no matter what we are “____________”
[John 8:1-11; Romans 3:23-24]
Throwing Stones: “four ______ ______” teachings of Jesus’ that caused them to throw stones:
- ______:“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” [John 8:12]
- ______: “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” [John 8:31]
- ______: “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires…When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
[John 8:44]
- ______: “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
[John 8:58]
Next Step Questions:
- Which of the four core truths about Jesus’ in the “red letters” do you need to apply to your life today?
- Will you set down your “stones” and receive all that Jesus has for you today?
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Father’s Day: “Big Foot”
[Genesis 1-3; John 18:1-11; 1 John 4:7-10]
Garden Paradise: ________ + ________ + ________
[Genesis 1-2]
Garden to Grave: ________ + ________
[Genesis 3:1-11]
Grave to Garden: Jesus’ death ________ and a ________ to follow
[John 18:1-11; 1 John 4:7-10]
- Next Steps in Following Jesus’ “Big Foot”:
- ________ ________ God the Father (John 18:1-4)
- Know your God given ________ (John 18:5-6)
- Own your ________ and ________ (John 18:7-9)
- Follow ________ ________ over your own (John 18:10-11)
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Pastor Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “This or that”
[John 7]
This or that: ________ or a ________ with Jesus
[John 7:1-31]
- Three Signs of a Religious Spirit Rejecting Jesus
- Fighting ________________ (John 7:1-9)
- Fear of ________________ (John 7:10-13)
- Misunderstanding Jesus’ ________________ (John 7:14-31)
This or that: Jesus’ ________________or the water of the ________ [John 7:37-44]
- Four next steps to experience living water:
- ________:to live with and for Jesus in all of life
- Connect: with God and with others regularly for worship, word, and witness.
- Grow: with God and with others in a small group, class, or other discipleship/mentoring setting.
Serve: with God and with others and use the gifts He has given you.
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Pastor Brian Bennett
Rediscovering Jesus: “Unlimited Bread” [John 6]
Unlimited Bread: Human _______ submit to a _______God [John 6:1-15]
When we bring out “little” to God, He makes “much” of it Jesus’ miracles pointed to the deeper truths about Himself
Unlimited Bread: The _______ is greater than the _______ [John 6:25-40; Psalm 37:4; Matthew 5:6] Constant comparisons create a lack of contentment and false appetites Jesus is the source of life and ultimate satisfaction
Next Step Questions: Will you take your next step(s) to Connect, Grow, Serve, Give, and Invite? Find your next step here: www.pathwayvb.com/nextsteps Have you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior? What are you feeding on and what do you need to change this summer to feed on Jesus?