by Church @ 434 | Jan 13, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
How can you be destitute and “rich” at the same time? In this episode of The Carpenter Shop, Jeff Dixon explores the powerful paradox found in Revelation 2:9. The Christians in the ancient city of Smyrna lived at the very bottom of the economic ladder—marginalized, persecuted, and often unsure where their next meal would come from. Yet, Jesus looked at them and said, “You are rich.”
Join Jeff as he discusses the difference between earthly success and heavenly treasure. If you’ve ever felt the pressure of a world that values “having and attaining” above all else, this message is a reminder to shift your focus. When we seek the Kingdom first, our “wants” begin to line up with His, and we find a wealth that the world can never take away.
#FaithJourney #BibleStudy #Revelation #SpiritualWealth #KingdomFirst #ChristianLiving
by Church @ 434 | Jan 5, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
Are you going through a season of “testing”? In today’s visit to The Carpenter Shop, Jeff Dixon explores the powerful message given to the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:10.
Learn why Jesus promises a “Crown of Life” to those who endure, and how the ancient history of Smyrna’s “Crown of Porticos” gives us a deeper understanding of our spiritual rewards. If you are facing trials today, remember: Jesus knows what you are going through, and He is working in the midst of your trouble. Expect the testing, but more importantly, expect the glory that follows.
#FaithUnderFire #CrownOfLife #TheCarpenterShop #BibleStudy #Revelation #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod
by Church @ 434 | Jan 1, 2026 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
“My truth.” “Your truth.” “His truth.” We hear these phrases every day, but have we stopped to realize how absurd they actually are? If truth is subject to opinion, it isn’t truth at all.
In this session at the Carpenter Shop, we’re tackling the “absurdity” of the modern world’s view on reality. Drawing from the Gospel of John and the words of Jesus, we explore why absolute truth isn’t a restriction—it’s the only thing that can actually set you free. Don’t be deceived by a world of shifting sand. It’s time to bank your eternity on the Truth that never changes.
#AbsoluteTruth #FaithOverFear #JesusIsTruth #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving #WhatIsTruth #WordOfGod #TruthSetsYouFree
by Church @ 434 | Dec 27, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
In a world that prizes pluralism, claiming that Jesus is the only path to salvation is often labeled as hateful or arrogant. But are we “losing our nerve” to speak the truth? Today in The Carpenter Shop, we dive into a powerful quote from John Piper and look at why Peter and Jesus Himself were so clear about the narrow road. Don’t let the world’s noise confuse your calling.
#Christianity #JesusIsTheWay #JohnPiper #Apologetics #BoldFaith #Truth
by Church @ 434 | Dec 4, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
“Lord, we don’t know where you’re going. How can we know the way?”
We live in a culture obsessed with reading the “signs of the times,” yet we often end up confused, anxious, and spiritually lost. But what if the answer isn’t in deciphering the culture, but in following a person? Join us in The Carpenter Shop as we move past the confusing signals of the world and focus on the simplicity of Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
#FaithOverFear #BiblicalTruth #SpiritualGrowth #TheWayTheTruthTheLife #Jesus #ChristianLiving
by Church @ 434 | Nov 3, 2025 | A Walk Through the Carpenter Shop
We often hear about the resurrection of Jesus, but what makes it fundamentally different from every other person in history who was raised from the dead? Drawing from Philippians 3:20, we examine the promise of our “citizenship in heaven.” While others returned to a mortal life, Jesus rose with an imperishable, glorified body—becoming the “resurrection and the life.” Learn how His victory isn’t a look backward at history, but a powerful promise of the future that awaits all who follow Him.
#Theology #JesusChrist #ResurrectionPower #ChristianLiving #Philippians #EternalHope #FaithInGod
