This playlist is an archive of Cultivate Relationship teachings along with 13 years of teachings from Nathan Steel. These teachings are packed with Biblical truth and practical application. They will challenge, encourage, and motivate you in your relationship with God and others.
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TEACHING | Genesis 32.22-32 | How to Earn God’s Favor 07 July, 2017It is impossible to please God without an active demonstration of faith. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Genesis 32:22-32 and reveals that the story of Jacob wrestling with God is about God being genuinely impressed with Jacob. Ultimately, Jacob was blessed by God because he recognized his complete dependence upon ...
TEACHING | Genesis 4.1-4 | You Are Important 26 February, 2017In this teaching, Nathan reveals what self-inflicted mindset led to Cain’s demise and ultimate rejection of God in Genesis 4.1-4. He reveals how our Heavenly Father always pursues us despite our misbelief or disbelief of Him.
TEACHING | 1 Peter 5.1-14 | Your Enemy Is Powerless 19 October, 2016In this teaching, Nathan discusses 1 Peter 5.1-14 and reveals that the extent to which we humble ourselves before God and sacrificially serve others (deny ourselves) directly affects our ability to resist the enemy.
TEACHING | Ephesians 3.1-21 | Making Jesus Comfortable In Your Heart 15 May, 2016In this teaching, Nathan discusses Ephesians 3.1-21 and the two reasons Jesus may not be comfortable around you. He also reveals what you can do to make Jesus more at home in your heart.
TEACHING | Acts 10.1-11.18 | God Ignores Your Rules 14 February, 2016We all have expectations (“rules”) for other people. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Acts 10:1-11:18 — Peter’s dream of eating unclean animals and the invitation to visit an unclean home — and how God will often call us to break our rules for the sake of someone else’s freedom.
TEACHING | Acts 2.41-47 | How To Practically Love People 06 December, 2015When we humble ourselves and submit to our Heavenly Dad, His love for us will overshadow our fears. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Acts 2:42-47 and reveals that the early church was able to be generous in their relationships and with their finances because they trusted the Holy Spirit. He ...
TEACHING | Luke 15.11-32 | Why You May Not Feel Loved 19 July, 2015God is always motivated by love and relationship. In this teaching, Nathan discusses Luke 15:11-32 — the parable of the prodigal son — and how our Heavenly Father responds to our rebellion and our religion with love and identity.
TEACHING | Romans 8.26-28 | Is God Safe and Is He Good? 19 April, 2015God is good. He makes everything good if we trust Him. In this teaching, Nathan shares his story through the lens of Romans 8:26-28. He reveals that our life’s unresolved events and relationships influence our view of God.
TEACHING | Matthew 6.5-18 | Pray Like This… 15 March, 2015Prayer is a dialogue (not a monologue) with the living God. In this teaching, Nathan looks at Matthew 6:5-18 and how to get the most out of your times of prayer. He also reveals how to hear God’s voice more clearly.
TEACHING | Haggai 1.12-15 | The Art of Living A Fulfilled Life 12 October, 2014In this teaching, Nathan discusses Haggai 1.12-15 and how our ability to live fulfilled lives depends upon the extent to which we trust the Father, not upon our circumstances or past (what you’ve done/been do to you).
