Church by the Glades

Podcasting Basics

Admin — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:17:33 +0000

New to podcasting? No problem. Here are the basics. You need an Internet connection, a computer and an MP3-capable media player like iTunes*. If you already have iTunes installed on your computer, click here to start listening to our podcast using iTunes. If you do not have iTunes, download and install iTunes. The benefits of using a program like iTunes is that it will keep the podcast up-to-date on your computer by automatically downloading the latest posts.

You can also listen and/or download the .mp3’s from this page. Simply select the appropriate link below.

*iTune is a free download for both Windows and MAC users and does NOT require an iPod—but an iPod will make you “cool.”

Summer Drive-In > Acts 17

Admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:44 +0000

This is week 2 of 4 in a message series entitled “Summer Drive-In”. The Apostle Paul was a “by all possible means” type of evangelist. He was willing to do whatever it took to populate God’s kingdom. At Church by the Glades, we join Paul on his mission. We will utilize whatever technology, pop cultural event, movie, or song to reach people for Jesus. Listen as Pastor David Hughes explains why we are willing to risk everything for the lost.

Summer Drive-In > Toy Story

Admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:56 +0000

This is week 1 of 4 in a message series entitled “Summer Drive-In”. One of the things that makes Toy Story such a great series of movies is watching the development of the relationship between Woody and Buzz. By the end of the first movie, the two are inseparable and loyal to each “to infinity and behind”. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about how having loyal people who are “with you” in your life is extremely important.

Domination > A Well Lived Life

Admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:46 +0000

This is week 4 of 4 in a message series entitled “Domination”. After taking possession of the Promised Land, Joshua encouraged the people of Israel to leave their idols and false gods behind, and to, instead, choose to serve the one, true, living God. Choices are important. Not only do your choices show what you value, but they also shape your future. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright encourages you to make good, godly decisions starting today. By doing so, you not only insure blessing in your life, but the knowledge that you are leaving a good legacy for generations to come.

Domination > Almost

Admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:02 +0000

This is week 3 of 4 in a message series entitled “Domination”. Many of us miss out on all God wants to bless us with because of “almost”. In other words, we “almost” get God’s holy momentum on our side, but come up just short because we don’t fully trust Him. Listen as Pastor David Hughes helps you to get past your “almosts” by giving you the last 2 of 4 things you can do to get the BIG MO back on your side!

Domination > Divine Directions

Admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:33 +0000

This is week 2 of 4 in a message series entitled “Domination”. A lot of times we look for direction from everything except the Source. If we were honest, some of use would admit that we look to “airplanes, the night skies, or shooting stars” for our next steps. Listen as Pastor David Hughes gives you the first 2 of 4 things you can do to get life direction from from the ultimate Source – God.

Domination > Getting Unstuck

Admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:07 +0000

This is week 1 of 4 in a message series entitled “Domination”. If we were honest, many of us would admit that we are just plain stuck in life. It may seem that there is a lot more things going bad than good. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about focusing on the exciting things God is doing around you in an effort to get unstuck!

I Love the 80s > A-Team

Admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:05 +0000

This is week 5 of 5 in a message series entitled “I Love the 80s”. Jesus called His followers to serve each other. Here, at CBG, there are plenty of ways you can do just that. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright talks about how you can be part of the A-Team, or the Action Team!

I Love the 80s > Members Only

Admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:58 +0000

This is week 4 of 5 in a message series entitled “I Love the 80s”. We believe joining and being a part of a movement of God is important. One of the steps in becoming a member at Church by the Glades is attending a Newcomers’ Class. On this weekend, we gave our attenders a “readers digest” version of that class. We hope you will join and invest in what God is doing at CBG!

I Love the 80s > Clearing Up the Confusion

Admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:40 +0000

This is week 3 of 5 in a message series entitled “I Love the 80s”. Jesus used signs and symbols to teach lasting lessons. However, signs and symbols are only powerful if you know the meaning behind them. Listen as Pastor David Hughes clears up any confusion that exists concerning Jesus’ teaching on the Lord’s Supper and Baptism.

I Love the 80s > Man Panel

Admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:32 +0000

This is week 2 of 5 in a message series entitled “I Love the 80s”. The Man Panel was all about encouraging men to be godly leaders in the home and at work. Listen as various church leaders and pastors, including David Hughes, Bob Coy, John Cross, Mac Richard, Mark McClelland, Dr. Bob Barnes, and Dr. Tony Evans, drop some serious wisdom. Also included in the Man Panel are Miami Dolphins GM, Jeff Ireland, Super Bowl Champion, Don Davis, Christian Recording Artist, Anthony Evans, Jr., Florida Marlins player, Brett Carroll and Brian Sanches, and Miami Herald writer and ESPN “PTI” host, Dan LeBatard.

I Love the 80s > Growth

Admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:10 +0000

This is week 1 of 5 in a message series entitled “I Love the 80s”. The 80s was a decade that produced some great relics and memories. One of which was the Chia Pet. The Chia Pet was best known for its ability to “grow hair” in less than a week. When it comes to our relationship with God, there are things you can do to grow closer to Him daily. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about some of “the basics” that all Christians should be about in effort to grow their relationship with God.

Get Over Your BS > God’s Favorite Word is “No!”

Admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:54 +0000

This is week 4 of 4 in a message series entitle “Get Over Your BS (Belief Systems)”. A stumbling block to turning everything over to God is the belief that He wants to keep us from enjoying life. People who have that “belief system” think that God’s response is no, no, and no to everything they deem as fun. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about the fact that God wants to protect us and wants us to experience eternal freedom.

Get Over Your BS > God is Mean

Admin — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:29 +0000

This is week 3 of 4 in a message series entitle “Get Over Your BS (Belief Systems)”. Some believe the myth that God is mean. However, the story God wrote in the Bible leads up to His Son giving His life on the cross so everyone who believes in Him could spent eternity with Him in heaven. That’s not mean. That’s sacrificial love. Listen as guest speaker, Pastor Mark McClelland, takes about how much God loves you and wants to empower you for great things!

Get Over Your BS > God Wants Me to Be Happy

Admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:23 +0000

This is week 2 of 4 in a message series entitle “Get Over Your BS (Belief Systems)”. Life is more than circumstantial happiness. In fact, God wants everyone to experience soul-satisfying JOY. Listen as guest speaker, Pastor Mac Richard, talks about how you can experience a “What Now” type of joy from God.

Get Over Your BS > Christianity is for the Weak

Admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:29 +0000

This is week 1 of 4 in a message series entitle “Getting Over Your BS (Belief Systems)”. Some believe the myth that Christianity is for the weak. However, both the Bible and history show that myth to be busted! Not only did Christ die a horrific death on a cross, but Christians are martyred to this day because of their belief in Christ. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about the epic and powerful life you can have through a belief system rooted in Christ.

Synergy > House Rules

Admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:57 +0000

This is week 3 of 3 in message series entitled “Synergy”. Jesus built His Church on the Truth that He is the Son of God. After about 2,000 years, what does that Church look like? More specifically, how does Church by the Glades endeavor to be the Church of Christ in 2010? Listen as Pastor David Hughes gives some “house rules” we have here at CBG.

Synergy > Going Viral

Admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:05 +0000

This is week 2 of 3 in message series entitled “Synergy”. Jesus said to “GO” into all the world and teach and preach the Gospel. When we all do this, Christ’s message will become viral. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright talks about how CBG is working to make the Gospel of Jesus Christ viral!

Synergy > Psalm 84

Admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:23 +0000

This is week 1 of 3 in message series entitled “Synergy”. Some may think that politicians, the government, or charities are the hope of the world. However, Jesus made it clear: the Church is the hope of the world. Listen as Pastor David Hughes not only talks about the role the Church should have in your life, but what role you should play in the Church of Jesus Christ.

Flash Forward > “Have a Nice Day” (and other things you’ll never say in Heaven)

Admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:41 +0000

This is week 3 of 3 in a message series entitle “Flash Forward”. For all Christ followers, Heaven is their reward. The Bible has some very specific things to say about Heaven. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about what this real Paradise is going to look like.

Flash Forward > Wikipedia on Revelation

Admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:55 +0000

This is week 2 of 3 in a message series entitle “Flash Forward”. Have you ever heard the Book of Revelation taught in 22 minutes? If not, here’s your chance. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about when Jesus will return.

Flash Forward > The Rapture

Admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 23:30:35 +0000

This is week 1 of 3 in a message series entitle “Flash Forward”. The Bible is clear, Jesus is coming back. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t ready for that moment. In this message, Pastor David Hughes talks about what the Bible say about being ready for the return of Christ.

Quince > Excuses

Admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:57 +0000

This is 2 of 2 in a message series entitled “Quince”. God has a strange sense of spiritual symmetry. In Luke 15, Jesus tells a story of a shepherd who left 99 of his sheep behind to go after 1. That story explains God’s heart for mankind. Listen as Pastor David Hughes encourages you to join God is going after that “1 more” person.

Quince > Hi-Def Grace

Admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:12 +0000

This is 1 of 2 in a message series entitled “Quince”. The Bible is clear, God is a God of Grace. This Truth is realized in the parable of the prodigal son Jesus gave in Luke 15. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright talks about how you can experience God’s Grace in your own life.

Greater Things: 2010 > T.M.I

Admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:50 +0000

This is week 3 of 3 in a message series entitled “Greater Things: 2010″. When it comes to sacrificing for something you love, your time, money, and desire become a factor. Listen as Pastor David Hughes continues a discussion on the vision God has laid on his heart for Church by the Glades and how you can be apart.

Greater Things 2010 > GPS

Admin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:44 +0000

This is week 2 of 3 in a message series entitled “Greater Things: 2010?. A large part of being the Christian journey is hearing God speak in your life, and being bold enough to do what he asks. But how do you know if it’s God speaking? What if God is silent? These are some of the questions that Pastor David Hughes tackles in this week’s message.

Greater Things: 2010 > Blessible

Admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:49 +0000

This is week 1 of 3 in a message series entitled “Greater Things: 2010″. The Truth is: God has greater things in store for the people of Church by the Glades. However, many of us have not positioned ourselves to be blessed and used by God in His BIG plans. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about how you can render your life “blessible” by God.

Messy Family > Ditch the Excuses and Dig In

Admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:19 +0000

This is week 3 of 3 in a message series entitled “Messy Family”. Are you struggling with dysfunction in your life and/or family? If so, how should you respond? Listen as Special Guest Speaker Dan Southerland talk about doing life in the midst of dysfunction.

Messy Family > Bless the Mess

Admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 01:00:41 +0000

This is week 2 of 3 in a message series entitled “Messy Family”. People have tons of questions about singleness, divorce, parenting and blended family’s. Listen as Dr. Bob Barnes and Pastor David Hughes try to answer some of those questions from a biblical, Christ-centered perspective.

Messy Family > Backpacks & Bricks

Admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:48 +0000

This is week 1 of 3 in a message series entitled “Messy Family”. All parents make mistakes. Some mistakes are bigger than others. How do you avoid passing on the baggage and burden of those mistakes to the generations to come? Listen as Pastor David Hughes gives some biblical and practical parenting advice.

Battlefield > New Levels = New Devils

Admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:54 +0000

This is week 4 of 4 in a message series entitle “Battlefield”. When we achieve new levels in our relationship with Christ, the enemy tends to attack. The reality is we are in an everyday battle to honor Christ with our lives. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about how you can avoid the enemy’s attacks as you serve your King.

Battlefield > Declare Your Loyalty

Admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:49 +0000

This is week 3 of 4 in a message series entitle “Battlefield”. Just like some people declare their loyalty for a sports team or college, Christians are called to declare their loyalty to Christ. You declare your loyalty to Christ through the obedient act of Believer’s Baptism. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about why Baptism is so important to your walk with Christ.

Battlefield > Not Dead Iguanas

Admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:39 +0000

This is week 2 of 4 in a message series entitle “Battlefield”. It has been said that before you can get over the things God wants to put under you, you must get under the things God has put over you. In other words, submission is important to God. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about the power and protection that can come from submitting to the things God has put over you.

Battlefield > Built for Battle

Admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:00:46 +0000

This is week 1 of 4 in a message series entitle “Battlefield”. We all experience conflict. In fact, God want us to go through a certain amount of it. God can and will use conflict to grow and stretch His people. Listen as Pastor David Hughes encourages the men to be warriors for the cause of Christ.

Krispy Kreme Christians…

Admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:22 +0000

Listen as special guest speaker, Don Davis, encourages you to avoid living the life of a “Krispy Kreme Christian”.

Secure Your New Year

Admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:03 +0000

Whether it’s a home alarm system or TSA at the airport, everyone likes feeling secure. As we look towards the start of a New Year, it is a good time to consider the security that God offers everyone. Listen as Student Ministry Assistant, TC Mooney, talks about how God wants to make your 2010 more secure and satisfying.

Christmas 2009

Admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:00:23 +0000

Sin has trashed our lives. God sent His Son to deal with our trash. This is what we celebrate this Christmas and every Christmas. Listen as Pastor David Hughes clearly defines how you can connect with God through His Son Jesus Christ.

The Fan > Why Gator Fans Drive Everyone Crazy

Admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:34 +0000

This is a 4 of 4 in a message series entitled “The Fan”. Whether it is a U2 concert or Miami Dolphins game, real fans understand the power of an invite to something big. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright encourages you to invite your family and friends to checkout the biggest thing at CBG: Jesus!

The Fan > Penalty Yardage

Admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:11 +0000

This is a 3 of 4 in a message series entitled “The Fan”. Among other things, real fans are generational. Just how some parents teach their kids to be fans of their favorite sports teams, true fans of Christ teach their kids about God. Listen as Pastor David Hughes challenges you to be a fan of all-things God!

The Fan > Trophies

Admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:32 +0000

This is a 2 of 4 in a message series entitled “The Fan”. Trophies represent past wins. Here at Church by the Glades, we have trophies. However, they are NOT pieces of hardware sitting it a trophy case. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about the types of trophies we have here at CBG.

The Fan > Fan(atic)

Admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:08 +0000

This is a 1 of 4 in a message series entitled “The Fan”. Fans are demonstrative, emotional and passionate. They go out of their way to show their loyalty to their team. Like fans of sports teams, Christians are called to be fans of their Christ. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about what being a fan of Christ and His church looks like.

Disturbia > Fear Conquering Faith

Admin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:47 +0000

This is week 2 of 2 in a series entitled “Disturbia”. Fear is a reality. However, Jesus Christ came to free us from our fears. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright uses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to encourage you to live a fear-free live.

Disturbia > Things that Plunder Your Courage

Admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:33 +0000

This is week 1 of 2 in a series entitled “Disturbia”. Much of life is about balance. We have to balance things work, family, church, finances, our needs and our wants. In order to live a balanced spiritual life, we must learn to balance our love for God and a healthy fear of God. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about how you can attain this healthy balance.

EPIC > An Epic Finish

Admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:33 +0000

This is week 4 or 4 in a series entitled “EPIC”. Many people start out living EPIC lives for God. However, finishing strong seems to be more of a problem. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright encourages you to run the good race and finish your life for God strong!

EPIC > Pack Your Sunscreen

Admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:06 +0000

This is week 3 or 4 in a series entitled “EPIC”. What does your prayer life look like? Do you ask God for routine, safe things, or are you praying EPIC prayers? Facing opposition, Joshua prayed an EPIC prayer, and God responded. Listen as Pastor David Hughes encourages you through God’s Word to pray EPIC prayers.

EPIC > Success-or

Admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:16 +0000

This is week 2 or 4 in a series entitled “EPIC”. The people of Israel experienced the good, the bad and the straight-up ugly during their wilderness under the leadership of Moses. Specifically, they went from experiencing an outbreak of “whine flu” (see last week’s message), to experiencing breakout when they were finally able to enter the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua. Listen as Pastor David Hughes talks about how you can experience the same kind of breakout in your life!

EPIC > Outbreak: The Whine Flu

Admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:00:23 +0000

This is week 1 or 4 in a series entitled “EPIC”. Part of living an EPIC life involves surrounding yourself with the right people. Listen as Pastor David Hughes gives you some advice on avoiding folks who have been infected with the “whine flu”.

Improve Your Serve

Admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:29 +0000

As Christians, we are called to be like Christ. One of the things that Jesus consistently spoke about and modeled during His earthly ministry was the importance of serving others and the church. Listen as Pastor Tom Albright encourages you to “improve your serve”.

Muscle Car Marriage > Choosing the Right Model

Admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:33 +0000

This is week 5 of 5 in a message series entitle “Muscle Car Marriage”. Dating may be a one of the hardest things to do right. It may be one of the hardest things to do God’s way. In this message, Pastor David Hughes brings some good, biblical insight to the dating scene. He encourages singles to check the “junk in the trunk” before saying, “I do”.

Muscle Car Marriage > How to Survive a Crash

Admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:15 +0000

This is week 4 of 5 in a message series entitle “Muscle Car Marriage”. No one gets married thinking their marriage will crash. The truth? Marriages are imperfect because imperfect people are involved. Listen as Pastor David Hughes gives some steps you can take to avoid a crash in your marriage.