Advancing Word Podcast

Hosted by Dr. T. D. Stubblefield

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292

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Jun 2026

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About the show

Advancing Word weds a pastor's love for the people of God with a preacher's passion for the Word of God in powerful and practical sermons. T. D. Stubblefield believes that the Bible contains principles, perspectives and promises that satisfy and sustain those who place their trust in God. These inspirational messages are evidence that the Word of God is alive, powerful, and relevant to the times in which we live.

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June 12, 2026Episode 2420 min

Analyzing A Labor Shortage

In Matthew 9:35–38, Jesus is not celebrating the labor movement. Rather, He is making a sobering declaration about the scarcity and inadequacy of qualified workers in the Kingdom His presence had ushered in. The rule and reign of God were not merely imminent; they were immediate, because the Son of God was present among us. The eternal Word of God had become flesh and was dwelling with His people. Yet His mission to the downcast, the downtrodden, and the disinherited appeared imperiled by a shortage of laborers. This message examines that shortage and explores its implications for the church today.

June 5, 2026Episode 2320 min

The Confidence To Continue

In 2 Corinthians, Chapter 3, verses 17-18 and Chapter 4, verse 1, the Apostle Paul identifies the basis of his motivation and confidence in ministry. What was it that fanned the flames of his confidence and gave him the courage to continue even when he faced daunting and almost unsurmountable odds? He shares the secret with us in a letter to a church he founded but that was full of naysayers who criticized and condemned his ministry and questioned his credentials as an apostle of the Gospel. His explanation encourages us when we are tempted to surrender, walk away or quit.

May 29, 2026Episode 2218 min

What Every Christian Needs To Know

In 1 Timothy, Chapter 1, verses 7 - 12, the Apostle Paul shares with Timothy as the lengthening shadow of imminent execution and martyrdom for the faith edged closer to the horizon. Faced with his own mortality, the appeal and exhortation he makes to his beloved son in the ministry in this letter, is distilled through a filter of clarity and urgency. There are some things that Timothy needs to know; essential spiritual data; some classified information for him and for us. Listen to this message by Dr. T. D. Stubblefield and explore “what every Christian needs to know.”

May 22, 2026Episode 2120 min

A Prepared Table For A Prepared People

Psalm 23 describes the Great Shepherd’s wisdom, compassion, and devotion. In stanza 5, the metaphor shifts: David sees himself not only as a sheep under the Shepherd’s care but also as a guest at the Shepherd’s banquet table. This message explores how the metaphor holds meaning for past, present, and future, and offers principles that have lasting relevance to believers today.

May 15, 2026Episode 2017 min

Why Worship Matters

Nestled in the interior of the prophecy of Ezekiel, in Chapter 46, verses 9 – 10 is an ascription or addendum about worship. Here, like the patterns, procedures and prescriptions in the Book of Leviticus, the worship of the people of God in the house of God was not left to chance. In this passage, Ezekiel envisions the return of the glory of God to the Temple during the millennial period and provides directions and dictates concerning the traffic flow of worshippers that come there. This message uncovers three fundamental principles that apply to worshippers today.

May 8, 2026Episode 1928 min

When Jesus Crashed A Funeral

In Luke 7:11–15, we find a powerful narrative of transformation and compassion. As Jesus and his disciples approach the gates of a town, they encounter a funeral procession—a widowed mother grieving the loss of her only son. What unfolds is a journey from heartbreak and despair to renewed hope and joy, as Jesus’s intervention turns sorrow into possibility. This timeless account speaks deeply to the experience of mothers and to anyone who has faced loss, reminding us that moments of despair can be transformed into days of wonder.

May 1, 2026Episode 1816 min

Staying Connected - Part 3

In the final message of the “Staying Connected” series, Dr. Stubblefield focuses on our relationship to the local church. Leveraging a passage from the first eight verses of the Third Epistle of John, the primary character Gaius demonstrates three characteristics that every church member should model. If we followed his example, it would transform our churches into spiritual communities where we will serve rather than be served, pray for and follow our leaders, give generously to support the spread of the Gospel to a broken world and learn and grow in our knowledge of the Word of God.

April 24, 2026Episode 1719 min

Staying Connected - Part 2

In Part 2 of the sermon series, “Staying Connected”, the focus moves to Psalm 128. It addresses the elements of life, love and legacy that are essential components of the family connection. According to the Word of God, the family is neither an optional or ala carte item on the menu of human life, but an essential component in God’s plan and purposes for this world. In fact, the family is older than the church. After the creation of the human soul, the family is the second Divine institution established. When the humanity of the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity, was born on this planet, He was placed in a family. Listen and learn more about this critical connection.

April 17, 2026Episode 1626 min

Staying Connected - Part 1

In this segment, Dr. T. D. Stubblefield introduces a series of sermons around the theme of “Staying Connected." This first sermon in the series rooted in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 12, verses 28 - 34, will focus on the most primary, pivotal and pressing connection of all, our relationship to God. To use a baseball metaphor, in this series we will circle the bases on our way to home plate and revisit and reinforce the mission of the New Testament church which is to reach the unsaved for Jesus Christ as ambassadors of Christ.

April 10, 2026Episode 1527 min

Guilty By Association

One Family Church, one of the St. Louis region’s fastest-growing congregations, is committed to “bringing people and God together in love.” Once again, during their Leadership Chapel, Dr. T. D. Stubblefield delivers an inspiring and challenging message. He seamlessly weaves together the timeless truths and permanent principles recorded in Acts 4:13. His message encouraged the church’s key leaders and staff by exploring what it means to “be with Jesus” or in other words, to be "guilty by association.” Listen, reflect, and be blessed!