Equipped Workshop hosted by Cumberland Trace church of Christ

"To God Be The Glory Forever" by Neal Pollard

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 6:00PM Session
 
Closing out the workshop, Neal leads a bible of Paul's doxology in the letter to the Romans which references Isaiah 40. In this letter Paul encompasses most of the major lessons from Isaiah which have been discussed throughout the sessions of the Equipped Workshop. 
 
Romans 11 - Israel’s Rejection Not Total11 I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God has not cast away His people whom He foreknew. Or do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel, saying, 3 “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life”? 4 But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” 5 Even so then, at this present time there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. [a]But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
7 What then? Israel has not obtained what it seeks; but the elect have obtained it, and the rest were blinded. 8 Just as it is written:
“God has given them a spirit of stupor,Eyes that they should not seeAnd ears that they should not hear,To this very day.”
9 And David says:
“Let their table become a snare and a trap,A stumbling block and a recompense to them.10 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see,And bow down their back always.”
Israel’s Rejection Not Final11 I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their [b]fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. 12 Now if their [c]fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!
13 For I speak to you Gentiles; inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry, 14 if by any means I may provoke to jealousy those who are my flesh and save some of them. 15 For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
16 For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches. 17 And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and [d]fatness of the olive tree, 18 do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.
19 You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. 22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, [e]goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. 23 And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. 24 For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, who are natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?
25 For I do not desire, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own [f]opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. 26 And so all Israel will be [g]saved, as it is written:
“The Deliverer will come out of Zion,And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob;27 For this is My covenant with them,When I take away their sins.”
28 Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. 29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 30 For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, 31 even so these also have now been disobedient, that through the mercy shown you they also may obtain mercy. 32 For God has [h]committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all.
33 Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!
34 “For who has known the mind of the Lord?Or who has become His counselor?”35 “Or who has first given to HimAnd it shall be repaid to him?”
36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - To God Be Glory Forever Neal Pollard - YouTube
Duration 41:57

"Teach Me Lord To Wait" by Wayne Jones

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 10:30AM Session
 
Starting with Isaiah 40 and other passages like Psalm 13, Wayne leads a bible study of patience and hope. Sometimes waiting for the Lord can wear you down and make you weary. But Wayne teaches that we can have faith in God's power and majesty. 
 
Psalm 13 -
3 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?How long will You hide Your face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul,Having sorrow in my heart daily?How long will my enemy be exalted over me?
3 Consider and hear me, O Lord my God;Enlighten my eyes,Lest I sleep the sleep of death;4 Lest my enemy say,“I have prevailed against him”;Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.6 I will sing to the Lord,Because He has dealt bountifully with me.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - "TEACH ME LORD TO WAIT" - Wayne Jones
Duration 34:48

Youth: "Glorifying God In Your Body And Your Spirit" by Jerry Elder

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session
 
"Glorifying God In Your Body And Your Spirit" by Jerry Elder
Jerry Elder speaks on the importance of glorifying God with our bodies. Utilizing verses from 1 Corinthians and Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church, he demonstrates to young folks the importance of staying within the bounds of Gods will for our bodies and not falling into the temptation of sexual immorality.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-25 - "GLORIFYING GOD IN YOUR BODY AND YOUR SPIRIT" - Jerry Elder
Duration 40:41

Ladies: "Why Women Should Be Serious Students Of The Bible" by Cherie Vestal

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 9:30AM Session
 
Cherie asks the important question of "why?" to be a serious bible student and "what are the motivations". She starts first discussing lessor motivations then moves to more serious motivations, pulling from Isaiah 34. 
 
Isaiah 34 - Judgment on the Nations34 Come near, you nations, to hear;And heed, you people!Let the earth hear, and all that is in it,The world and all things that come forth from it.2 For the indignation of the Lord is against all nations,And His fury against all their armies;He has utterly destroyed them,He has given them over to the slaughter.3 Also their slain shall be thrown out;Their stench shall rise from their corpses,And the mountains shall be melted with their blood.4 All the host of heaven shall be dissolved,And the heavens shall be rolled up like a scroll;All their host shall fall downAs the leaf falls from the vine,And as fruit falling from a fig tree.
5 “For My sword shall be bathed in heaven;Indeed it shall come down on Edom,And on the people of My curse, for judgment.6 The sword of the Lord is filled with blood,It is made [a]overflowing with fatness,With the blood of lambs and goats,With the fat of the kidneys of rams.For the Lord has a sacrifice in Bozrah,And a great slaughter in the land of Edom.7 The wild oxen shall come down with them,And the young bulls with the mighty bulls;Their land shall be soaked with blood,And their dust [b]saturated with fatness.”
8 For it is the day of the Lord’s vengeance,The year of recompense for the cause of Zion.9 Its streams shall be turned into pitch,And its dust into brimstone;Its land shall become burning pitch.10 It shall not be quenched night or day;Its smoke shall ascend forever.From generation to generation it shall lie waste;No one shall pass through it forever and ever.11 But the [c]pelican and the [d]porcupine shall possess it,Also the owl and the raven shall dwell in it.And He shall stretch out over itThe line of confusion and the stones of emptiness.12 They shall call its nobles to the kingdom,But none shall be there, and all its princes shall be nothing.
13 And thorns shall come up in its palaces,Nettles and brambles in its fortresses;It shall be a habitation of jackals,A courtyard for ostriches.14 The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the [e]jackals,And the wild goat shall bleat to its companion;Also [f]the night creature shall rest there,And find for herself a place of rest.15 There the arrow snake shall make her nest and lay eggsAnd hatch, and gather them under her shadow;There also shall the hawks be gathered,Every one with her mate.
16 “Search from the book of the Lord, and read:Not one of these shall fail;Not one shall lack her mate.For My mouth has commanded it, and His Spirit has gathered them.17 He has cast the lot for them,And His hand has divided it among them with a measuring line.They shall possess it forever;From generation to generation they shall dwell in it.”
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-25 - "WHY WOMEN SHOULD BE SERIOUS STUDENTS OF THE BIBLE"- Cherie Vestal - YouTube
Duration 41:47

"What To Do When You Feel God Has Abandoned You" by Wayne Burger

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session
 
Looking at Isaiah 40, Wayne leads a bible study of encouragement for those who feel abandoned, discouraged and alone. 
 
Isaiah 40 -
God’s People Are Comforted40 “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!”Says your God.2 “Speak [a]comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her,That her warfare is ended,That her iniquity is pardoned;For she has received from the Lord’s handDouble for all her sins.”
3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness:“Prepare the way of the Lord;Make straight [b]in the desertA highway for our God.4 Every valley shall be exaltedAnd every mountain and hill brought low;The crooked places shall be made [c]straightAnd the rough places smooth;5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed,And all flesh shall see it together;For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
6 The voice said, “Cry out!”And [d]he said, “What shall I cry?”
“All flesh is grass,And all its loveliness is like the flower of the field.7 The grass withers, the flower fades,Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it;Surely the people are grass.8 The grass withers, the flower fades,But the word of our God stands forever.”
9 O Zion,You who bring good tidings,Get up into the high mountain;O Jerusalem,You who bring good tidings,Lift up your voice with strength,Lift it up, be not afraid;Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!”
10 Behold, the Lord God shall come [e]with a strong hand,And His arm shall rule for Him;Behold, His reward is with Him,And His [f]work before Him.11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd;He will gather the lambs with His arm,And carry them in His bosom,And gently lead those who are with young.
12 Who has measured the [g]waters in the hollow of His hand,Measured heaven with a [h]spanAnd calculated the dust of the earth in a measure?Weighed the mountains in scalesAnd the hills in a balance?13 Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord,Or as His counselor has taught Him?14 With whom did He take counsel, and who instructed Him,And taught Him in the path of justice?Who taught Him knowledge,And showed Him the way of understanding?
15 Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket,And are counted as the small dust on the scales;Look, He lifts up the isles as a very little thing.16 And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn,Nor its beasts sufficient for a burnt offering.17 All nations before Him are as nothing,And they are counted by Him less than nothing and worthless.
18 To whom then will you liken God?Or what likeness will you compare to Him?19 The workman molds an image,The goldsmith overspreads it with gold,And the silversmith casts silver chains.20 Whoever is too impoverished for such [i]a contributionChooses a tree that will not rot;He seeks for himself a skillful workmanTo prepare a carved image that will not totter.
21 Have you not known?Have you not heard?Has it not been told you from the beginning?Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?22 It is He who sits above the circle of the earth,And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers,Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.23 He [j]brings the princes to nothing;He makes the judges of the earth useless.
24 Scarcely shall they be planted,Scarcely shall they be sown,Scarcely shall their stock take root in the earth,When He will also blow on them,And they will wither,And the whirlwind will take them away like stubble.
25 “To whom then will you liken Me,Or to whom shall I be equal?” says the Holy One.26 Lift up your eyes on high,And see who has created these things,Who brings out their host by number;He calls them all by name,By the greatness of His mightAnd the strength of His power;Not one is missing.
27 Why do you say, O Jacob,And speak, O Israel:“My way is hidden from the Lord,And my just claim is passed over by my God”?28 Have you not known?Have you not heard?The everlasting God, the Lord,The Creator of the ends of the earth,Neither faints nor is weary.His understanding is unsearchable.29 He gives power to the weak,And to those who have no might He increases strength.30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary,And the young men shall utterly fall,31 But those who wait on the LordShall renew their strength;They shall mount up with wings like eagles,They shall run and not be weary,They shall walk and not faint.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 -"WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL GOD HAS ABANDONED YOU" - Wayne Burger
 
Duration 32:58

"Meaningful Messianic Messages From Isaiah" (Part 3) by Dan Winkler

April 27, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 4 - 8:30AM Session
 
"Meaningful Messianic Messages From Isaiah" (Part 3) by Dan Winkler
 
Dive deep into the captivating world of Isaiah, the Old Testament prophet whose name aptly signifies 'The Lord is salvation.' In this episode, we explore Isaiah's life, his crucial messages, and the unparalleled significance of his book, more than any other in the Old Testament, for understanding salvation.
We unravel how Isaiah's prophecies, made 600 years before the birth of Jesus, served as a mouthpiece for God. These meaningful messianic messages, referenced extensively in Matthew, highlight Jesus' identity, his divine authority, and his role as the Messiah, the anointed one.
This discussion extends our comprehension of how Jesus embodies Isaiah's messages, illustrating the prophet's pivotal role in establishing Jesus' identity and essence as the 'Lord with us,' bringing hope, salvation, and timeless counsel.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-27-2025 - "MEANINGFUL MESSIANIC MESSAGES FROM ISAIAH"- Part 3 - Dan Winkler
 
Duration 43:24

"Beholding The Glory Of The Lord, Being Transformed..." by Hiram Kemp

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 7:15PM Session
 
Hiram leads a study of how a person is transformed as they study and "see" God. Much like seeing an awe-inspiring sunset can change your mood, looking further into the Lord can cause a metamorphosis in your life.  
 
Matthew 5:13-17 - Believers Are Salt and Light13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "BEHOLDING THE GLORY OF THE LORD, BEING TRANSFORMED"- Hiram Kemp
Duration 41:31

"Jesus Name Above All Names" by Mike Vestal

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:30PM Session
 
Mike leads a lesson on "supremely supreme". He discusses Jesus's awesomeness. 
 
Philippians 2 -
Unity Through Humility2 Therefore if there is any [a]consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
The Humbled and Exalted Christ5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it [b]robbery to be equal with God, 7 but [c]made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Light Bearers12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
14 Do all things without [d]complaining and disputing,[e] 15 that you may become blameless and [f]harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.
17 Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
Timothy Commended19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your [g]state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. 23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me. 24 But I trust in the Lord that I myself shall also come shortly.
Epaphroditus Praised25 Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need; 26 since he was longing for you all, and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I sent him the more eagerly, that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less sorrowful. 29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness, and hold such men in esteem; 30 because for the work of Christ he came close to death, [h]not regarding his life, to supply what was lacking in your service toward me.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "JESUS,NAME ABOVE ABOVE ALL NAMES"- Mike Vestal
Duration 42:26

"Singing Session" by Andy Baker

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 6:00PM Session
 
Again this evening Andy guides the congregation in a number of beautiful acapella hymns.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - 6 PM Singing-Andy Baker
Duration 11:02

Roundtable Discussion On Marriage And Family by Vestal, Daughtery, and Moore

April 26, 2025 - Equipped 2025 - Day 3 - 3:30PM Session
 
2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY"
Poignant questions regarding the pressures of parenting in today’s culture, what to do when your teen is falling away from God, and what to do when you and your spouse are on two different pages spiritually are answered in this round table discussion. Mike Vestal, John Moore, and Bruce Daughtery utilize scripture and experience to provide insight into the hard topics when it comes to marriage and family related spiritual concerns.
 
Video: 2025 Equipped Workshop 4-26-25 - "DISCUSSION ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY" - YouTube
Duration 44:12