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Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
THERE IS AN AURORA AROUND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE IN BIG OBEDIENCE!
BUT HOW DID THEY LEARN IT?
How did they learn BIG obedience?
Ok, seems simple enough but it is through little obedience… small steps of obedience, wether we are talking about witnessing on campus in front a few hundred students or giving up our boyfriend or even stepping away from our beloved career… how did the small steps lead up to that?
Question?
Can you give .10 out of a dollar?
Lets say you walk into Church and the pastor challenges you… hey you got a dollar? You do! Great… can you give put .10 into the offering today from that dollar… is that a challenge?
Nah!!!
Can you give $100,000.00 out of a million?
IM NOT TALKING ABOUT MONEY OR PROSPERITY!
Does God want you prosperous? -… I have a problem with that prosperity gospel.
Ok, does God want you generous?
How you gonna be generous with what you don’t have?
Generosity does not come from you having excess.. it comes from what you currently have. Remember the widows mite? The 2 pennies. That is all she had…not wealthy at all - But God called her incredibly generous.
GOD WANTS YOU OBEDIENT
GOD WANTS YOU GENEROUS
GOD WANTS YOU!
AOC Alexandria Ocasia Cortez the US representative for NY said recently - that the millennial generation is the first generation to not experience the American dream, the prosperity or wealth that their parents experienced…
WHUH?
That is what entitlement will do to you. Actually the most recent statistics that have come out is that these last two generations have more wealth than their parents or their grandparents or their great grandparents had? They just don’t see it because they are spoiled… entitled. Its not their fault - it is the parents who raised them. And yes some of it is the society in which we live in.
So when God asks you to give 10% it seems like an astronomical undertaking to big to even believe.
Now this podcast is not about giving, prosperity or even generosity… it is about taking small steps of obedience.
You know what makes 10% seem impossible to give? Selfishness. You might say oh yea, wow Garth news flash… we know that. But you miss the point. Its not selfishness from the stand point of not having enough… it is selfishness while standing in excess, the ruins of spoil… overflow upon overflow…and you are still selfish… that is why it seems to hard to understand - at least for me and maybe a few more who have some history under their belt.
God is not asking us to obey in war, oppression, poverty, under persecution (at least not in the US - I know I have listeners all over the world…so I will be careful) God is asking most of us to be obedient in the best time of the world and in the smallest of ways… and yet we our so blind or Blond - we don’t get how easy it should be. But again - entitlement is poison.
Much like exposure to chlorine or formaldehyde are so strong and pungent but over time you get used to them and then at some point you can’t smell anything. They have destroyed your olfactory system. Entitlement is that smell… be wary of it. Act in obedience and let not the world poison your ability to see your blessings!
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Matthew 17:27
Payment of the Temple Tax
24 On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?”
25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house.
But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
26 “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied.
“Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free! 27 However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
The little things:
But Jesus said ONE FISH is all you need!
…one crumb is all you need. Matthew 15:21
2 Kings 4 “a little oil”
A few fish
A couple pieces of bread Jn. 6:9
A mustard seed Mtt. 17:20
The widows mite
She gave out of total obedience and complete trust
Small things done in total obedience and trust ARE GREAT THINGS IN THE EYES OF GOD.
Its the little things - like the rock in your shoe!
Hebrews 12:15 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
**Don’t miss the underlying application… Roots start with a seed. A small thing.
The fruit in your life is bitterness… your family is raised on bitterness.
We must be aware of the small things in life.
We tend to look for the meaning in life in the - - - - - Grand Gestures
- The Massive achievements
- The Headline Moments
- - Accomplishments due to great personal sacrifice
THERE IS AN AURORA AROUND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNED TO LIVE IN BIG OBEDIENCE!
BUT HOW DID THEY LEARN IT?
Question?
Can you give .10 out of a dollar?
Can you give $100,000.00 out of a million?
IM NOT TALKING ABOUT MONEY OR PROSPERITY!
Does God want you prosperous? -… I have a problem with that prosperity gospel.
Ok, does God want you generous?
How you gonna be generous with what you don’t have?
GOD WANTS YOU OBEDIENT
GOD WANTS YOU GENEROUS
GOD WANTS YOU!
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Matthew 17:27
Payment of the Temple Tax
24 On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?”
25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house.
But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
26 “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied.
“Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free! 27 However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
Two other thoughts
God takes Peters natural gifting, work and talent and does what he Can’t do with them.
Jesus was with Peter and fishing and when Jesus had him fish Peter would catch a lot of fish… but not this time. Jesus says… the first fish you catch - look in its mouth. See if you fish you know that sometimes they are hitting in certain areas of the lake… when you find that spot - its lights out. But if they are not hitting there you move. If Peter was operating in the natural he would have cast his net… caught one fish and thought… nope, not here and moved on.
God supplied it, but Peter still had to fish! He still had to do the work! He still had to obey.
Willy and the deck piece that he retired on.
JN. 2 - Christ first miracle.
Wine without planting, seasons, watering, weeding, fertilizing, getting the people to do the work, picking, stomping, bottling, aging and finally pouring…. He skips it all and goes straight to the blessing/answer.
One small act of obedience - Fill the pots with water… And he skips steps 1-20
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Matthew 17:27
Payment of the Temple Tax
24 On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?”
25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house.
But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
26 “They tax the people they have conquered,” Peter replied.
“Well, then,” Jesus said, “the citizens are free! 27 However, we don’t want to offend them, so go down to the lake and throw in a line. Open the mouth of the first fish you catch, and you will find a large silver coin. Take it and pay the tax for both of us.”
Couldn’t pay my taxes my first year at my Fathers church… walked in to his office - what am I going to do? I owe $4000. The phone rang… are you still wanting to sell your boat? I will give you 4k for it.
Tax collectors are trying to catch Jesus…
How much money did you give for the new sign???
I thought you loved your church and God????
JESUS HAD THE -
Freedom to not pay taxes… but wisdom to pay taxes.
Freedom without wisdom is a stumbling block to others.
Any virtue in and of itself is an evil. Aristotle
On this occasion Jesus chooses to not offend… but later he will flip tables in the temple.
There is an intimacy that one requires in order to know which one you choose?
LESSON: I no longer question someones motives or actions if I know they are intimate with God.
Graceful compromise…
Early on in our Marriage going to her relatives dinner… THE RIDE HOME. Why did you not say anything???
Invited to your spouses family dinner. They are all raving lunatics that hate religion, faith, Trump, puppies and chocolate… You don’t need to go, but you gracefully compromise so that you might have a chance to love on them… and not give them a reason to be offended.
You are dining out and trying your best to share Christ with your server… but they are subpar at best… but you tip them generously anyway because you don’t want to give them a reason to be further offended at the gospel or Christians.
Someone blows up at you at work… they tell human services you get pulled in and reprimanded. You just take it, smile and ask for forgiveness… because you know righteousness is more important than you being right.
This isn’t weakness - its meekness. I could, but I won’t!
WE SOMETIMES PROVOKE NEEDLESS OPPOSITION TRYING TO HARD TO BE RIGHT - RATHER THAN LOVING!
When we are right morally we may in fact be wrong spiritually…
We can focus on Non essentials, Captious, making mountains out of mole hills.
We attack abortion and not share Christ Love
We attack Socialism and not share Christ Love
We attack Transgenderism and not share Christ love
We attack their music, clothes, Political stance, their theological stance, even their religion and choices…
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
The Divine Paraklētos
We see the ultimate example of this concept in the Holy Spirit Himself. Jesus promised His disciples a (Paraklētos), often translated as the "Helper," "Advocate," or “Comforter"
What do you think encouragement is? A pat on the back, a “way to go buddy”.
- Encouragement is generous. Acts 4:36,37 Barnabas “the encourager” sold a field and gave it to the church so that they could meet the needs of the poor.
Money is an amazing encourager!
Cancer, chemo…
- Encouragement can be very prophetic in nature. Hear the still small voice. Speak it into someone and it waters that seed of faith.
"But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort." (1 Corinthians 14:3, NIV)
Acts 13:41 Barnabas was called an encourager and a prophet.
THE TUSH PUSH - Center hikes the ball to the QB and everyone pushes him to the goal line!
MOMENTUM!
When we act as encouragers many times the Holy Spirit will come up in us and push us into a new realm when sharing!
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Tuesday Oct 21, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
The Divine Paraklētos
We see the ultimate example of this concept in the Holy Spirit Himself. Jesus promised His disciples a (Paraklētos), often translated as the "Helper," "Advocate," or "Comforter" (John 14:16). The Holy Spirit does not merely send good vibes; He is called alongside us, dwelling within us to provide constant strength, wisdom, and comfort.
Scriptural Example: Barnabas
Barnabas, which means "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36).
How did Barnabas earn this title?
- He encouraged the unproven: When Saul (later Paul) converted and everyone was terrified of him, Barnabas called alongside him, vouched for him, and brought him into the community (Acts 9:27).
Barnabas's endorsement was pivotal, enabling Saul to move freely among the believers and preach in Jerusalem's name (Acts 9:28). This event marked the beginning of a deep partnership between the two men,
WHAT DO WE LEARN: ENCOURAGEMENT MUST BE BRAVE. Unflinching - stand face to face with the devils lies!
- He encouraged the young and struggling: When the church needed leadership in Antioch, he encouraged the disciples there (Acts 11:23).
Alongside - Working at the YMCA in Dallas. Every Tuesday night they had weight watchers. The woman leading the group would always have a slide of herself 200 pounds heavier on the screen. One night I was at the side of the room grabbing chairs and I saw the most remarkable thing I had seen in a long time. Everyone had to get on a scale and weigh themselves. There was a woman there who was new, very very overweight. She had not stepped on a scale for years… the leader of the group had to come along side her, calm her down, walk her to the scale… help her on the scale and then calmly told the woman to look at the number… Look she said. Look at it hard… look again… now remember that number because you will never see that number again! Everyone clapped and yelled… the woman now crying tears of joy! And over the months you could see her losing the weight.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
Do you want to be healed? Why this question?
Well Jesus sees the heart… we know why he asks because the man starts giving excuses…
RATHER THAN:Do you want to be healed - YES!!!
The mans problems went beyond physical - they were mindsets. His body was handicapped, but worse his mind was. His excuses we’re his real limitations.
WHEN FACED WITH A NEW REALITY/THE TRUTH IT PEOPLE HAVE THREE CHOICES WITH IN THIS NEW INFORMATION IN (COGNITIVE DISSONANCE)
bAccept the truth - Change
Distort the truth - Excuses
Deny the truth completely - so you do not have to change your whole identity (the pharisees)
Self Mastery What is it?
THIS IS THE WORLDS DEFINITION - AND THEY ARE NOT WRONG…
- They have self mastery
Self-Mastery focuses on internal control and external projection, emphasizing the discipline to align your actions, habits, and demeanor with your goals, even in private moments where no one is watching.
BIBLICALLY WHAT IS IT?
Jesus said I came to do only what my father has told me to do.
John 6:38: "For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me".
John 5:30: "I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me".
John 4:34: "Jesus said unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work"
**THE ULTIMATE DISCIPLINE OR YOU COULD SAY DISCIPLESHIP IS DOING THE WILL OF THE FATHER AND NOT THE WILL OF THE FLESH.
No Excuses
Luke 14:18 (NIV): (Part of the Parable of the Great Banquet, illustrating guests making excuses) "But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said, 'I have just bought a field, and I must go and see it. Please excuse me.’"
Prov.22:13
The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside! I’ll be killed in the public square!”
We are prone to excuses:
Prov. 23:7
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you.
The original KJV says “as a man thinkers so is he”
**The story line behind this verse: A man invites you to dinner pretending to be generous… but in his heart he is watching every bit tallying up how much it will cost him.
HIS ACTIONS DO NOT REPRESENT HIS HEART.
*A Key to understanding people is this:
- Let me ask you a few questions:
**YOUR LAST RELATIONSHIP… WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM IT?
***YOUR LAST JOB… WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM IT?
***YOUR LAST SCHOOL… WHAT DID YOU LEARN FROM IT?
Here is what psychologist tell us: The longer it takes for someone to find themselves as the problem, the less self mastery they have.
When people immediately throw themselves under the bus- it shows great insight into who they really are.
The man gets healed, Jesus confronts his sin… and he runs to the pharisees…’its not my fault - its his fault!
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Garth Heckman
The David Alliance
People Problems… today we are talking about the person who is your biggest problem.
If you could kick the person in the pants as hard as you could responsible for all your problems, you wouldn’t be able to sit for a week.
Jesus was never nice, but he was always kind.
We have been domesticated in our Xn walk.
Ex. For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to be NICE to the world.
NO NO NO NO to die for the world.
John 5
Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the men lying there had been sick for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him and knew he had been ill for a long time, he asked him, “Would you like to get well?”
7 “I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone else always gets there ahead of me.”
8 Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!”
9 Instantly, the man was healed! He rolled up his sleeping mat and began walking! But this miracle happened on the Sabbath, 10 so the Jewish leaders objected. They said to the man who was cured, “You can’t work on the Sabbath! The law doesn’t allow you to carry that sleeping mat!”
11 But he replied, “The man who healed me told me, ‘Pick up your mat and walk.’”
12 “Who said such a thing as that?” they demanded.
13 The man didn’t know, for Jesus had disappeared into the crowd. 14 But afterward Jesus found him in the Temple and told him, “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse (GK same word: the evil spirit will return with 7 more and you will be worse) may happen to you.” 15 Then the man went and told the Jewish leaders that it was Jesus who had healed him.
**Many times when Jesus healed the sick he would say and your sins have been forgiven- acknowledging that they believed he was the Messiah and had received their healing because of it- but not his guy. He did not want to be healed, nor did he believe Jesus was the messiah.
**I might add the Pharisees did not hassle this man they went after Jesus - which was typically not the case. HOWEVER I believe that because the man did not receive Christ as the messiah the demons didn’t care about his healing and left him alone… the pharisees were obviously motivated by the demonic!