
The Increase
"The Increase" is a weekly podcast designed to bring excellent Bible teaching into your everyday life. Listen and learn with Pastor Ryan Day, from Wrightsdale Baptist Church in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Episodes
212 episodes
We're Better Together (Better Together: Session 3)
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better...
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Episode 212
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41:53

Living Out the One Anothers (Better Together: Session 2)
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better...
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Episode 211
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46:12

The Church as a Family (Better Together: Session 1)
BETTER TOGETHER FAMILY CONFERENCE: We recently concluded an encouraging “Family Conference” Weekend, with our guest speaker Pastor Josh Crans from Providence Church in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The theme of our weekend was “Better...
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Episode 210
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43:11

The Heart of Christian Giving
Christian stewardship involves every aspect of our lives; not just our time, our abilities, and our spiritual gifts— but our money too! What are seven good guidelines given in the New Testament that can help you honor God and advance His kingdo...
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Episode 209
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43:46

All In for the Kingdom
Today’s culture puts off so much noise that many Christians are confused or conflicted when it comes to understanding money and material things. What are some of those erroneous views compared to the Bible? Where does God call you to go “all in...
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Episode 208
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41:40

A Sacred Trust
Many Christians think that stewardship applies only to the money they put in the offering at church. But while money is a part of stewardship, the Bible actually asks for a lot more. Do you know what your most valuable treasure is, and how it c...
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Episode 207
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38:29

The Source of It All
As human beings, it's tempting to take pride in what things we own, what jobs we do, and what abilities we possess. But the Bible reminds us that God is the source of everything. If you want joy and fulfillment as follower of Jesus, what three ...
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Episode 206
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40:10

We Are The Church
*GUEST SPEAKER* Many Christians have concluded that the church is simply a place to go or a service to attend, but the Bible goes far deeper than those surface level ideas. What does it truly mean to be part of God’s family? What ac...
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Episode 205
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41:11

The Good Providence of God
In Genesis chapter 50, the story of Joseph reaches its climactic conclusion— but the biggest lesson from Joseph’s story isn’t relational, it’s theological. Joseph’s faith never wavered in the God who superintends over every aspect of our lives....
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Episode 204
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42:17

A Recipe for Reconciliation
After subjecting his brothers to a series of challenging tests, Joseph finally reconciles with his brothers in what proves to be an exciting and emotional reunion. Have you been dealing with a fractured friendship or a broken relationship? Are ...
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Episode 203
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44:04

A Test of Love and Loyalty
In Genesis 44, Joseph puts his brothers through the ultimate test to discover if their hearts had truly changed, or if they would repeat their selfish sins of the past. Sometimes God brings tests and trials into our lives, not to break us...
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Episode 202
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42:03

What's Your Style?
Even though there is only one gospel that saves, there are various styles of evangelism that can open the door to the good news of Jesus being presented. God doesn’t want you to be someone else— God wants you to be the “you” that He created and...
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Episode 201
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45:35

Live For What Lasts
**GUEST SPEAKER** On Sunday, July 27th, we heard a challenging message from our Next-Gen Pastor Jared Carline. In Luke chapter 12, Jesus reminds his followers about personal integrity and living for the things that truly last. What four ...
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Episode 200
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53:36

The Road to Making Wrongs Right
In Genesis 43, Joseph puts his brothers through a series of challenging tests that are designed to reveal their character. Will these brothers get back on track with godliness? If you’ve been distant or in a season of disobedience, how can you ...
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Episode 199
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46:20

When God Awakens Your Conscience
Even though Joseph is the main character, God also addresses the sin of Joseph’s brothers and their dysfunctional family. In Genesis 42, how does God awaken the sleepy consciences of Joseph’s brothers? If you are stuck in your sins, or you’re s...
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Episode 198
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48:00

When Dreams Become Destiny
Joseph’s rise from the prison to the palace is one of the most shocking and sudden reversals of fortune in the entire Bible. But it wasn’t Joseph’s intelligence or charisma that led the way, but God’s mighty hand. As we study this section of Jo...
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Episode 197
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48:49

Five Benchmarks of Jesus' Biography
You probably know the story of the Mayflower, the famous ship that came to America. But you may not know that one of the passengers aboard the Mayflower nearly died after he fell overboard in a storm. But after he was rescued, his descendants b...
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Episode 196
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37:15

How The Mission Moves Forward
There’s a legendary product in your grocery store that was developed by a dentist in New York state who was passionate for gospel missions. Because of his thriving business, he was able to direct thousands of dollars into evangelism and oversea...
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Episode 195
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28:51

What Do Good Fathers Teach?
USA Today conducted a nationwide survey, asking their readers to share some of their fathers’ favorite sayings. Some sayings were humorous, while others were serious. But all of them were grounded in hard-earned experience and wisdom. In ...
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Episode 194
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39:45

Courageous Faith While You Wait
In Genesis 40, Joseph is joined in prison by two royal servants who were being punished by Pharaoh. As we watch Joseph interact with these men and the results that follow, what is the right way to persevere in a painful situation? How sho...
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Episode 193
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37:17

The Risks of Righteousness
In Genesis 39, Joseph did the right thing by resisting the sexual advances of his boss’ wife. But instead of being apologized to, Joseph is accused of rape and sent to prison. This section of Joseph’s life reminds us that doing right isn’t alwa...
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Episode 192
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42:54

Five Strategies for Defeating Temptation
In Genesis 39, Joseph faces his most daunting challenge yet, and that is resisting the bold sexual advances of his boss’ wife. When we study Joseph’s response, what strategies can you learn about defeating temptation in your life? How can you f...
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Episode 191
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45:58

When God Goes With You
In Genesis 39, Joseph arrives in Egypt and is sold as a slave. But despite these challenging circumstances, God is orchestrating every step of Joseph’s story. What connections can be made from Joseph’s life to your life? Is your life just anoth...
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Episode 190
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46:23
