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Be Reconciled - The Gospel of Matthew - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 28:56


Matthew 5:21–26 (CSB) 21 “You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. 22 But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Whoever insults his brother or sister, will be subject to the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to hellfire. 23 So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. 25 Reach a settlement quickly with your adversary while you’re on the way with him to the court, or your adversary will hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will never get out of there until you have paid the last penny.

Salt and Light - The Gospel of Matthew - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 34:11


Matthew 5:13–16 (CSB) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."

Jesus People - Calm in the Eye of the Storm - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 35:03


Matthew 5:9–12 (CSB) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. “You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Right Side Up - Jesus' Vision for the Kingdom of Heaven - Gospel of Matthew 5:1-5 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 36:24


Matthew 5:1–12 (NIV) 1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

How Would They Know - Gospel of Matthew - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 28:34


Matthew 4:23–25 (CSB) 23 Now Jesus began to go all over Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24 Then the news about him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And he healed them. 25 Large crowds followed him from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.

Come, Follow Me | The Gospel of Matthew 4:17-22 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 24:16


Matthew 4:17–22 (CSB) "From then on Jesus began to preach, 'Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.' As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 'Follow me,' he told them, 'and I will make you fish for people.' 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and his brother John. They were in a boat with Zebedee their father, preparing their nets, and he called them. Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him."

A Light Has Dawned - The Gospel of Matthew 4:12-17 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 27:27


Matthew 4:12–17 (NASB95) "Now when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee; and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet: 'THE LAND OF ZEBULUN AND THE LAND OF NAPHTALI, BY THE WAY OF THE SEA, BEYOND THE JORDAN, GALILEE OF THE GENTILES— THE PEOPLE WHO WERE SITTING IN DARKNESS SAW A GREAT LIGHT, AND THOSE WHO WERE SITTING IN THE LAND AND SHADOW OF DEATH, UPON THEM A LIGHT DAWNED.' From that time Jesus began to preach and say, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'"

What Are We Doing THIS For? (The Baptism of Jesus) - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 30:50


Matthew 3:13–17 (ESV) 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Who Warned You? - John the Baptist Confronts Escapist Religion - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 38:23


John the Baptist was not one to mince words, so while it must have been jarring, it wasn't too surprising that his greeting to the Pharisees and Sadducees was "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Why did he start with this, and how can we learn from their mistakes and instead pursue a vibrant, living faith in Christ?

Jesus: A Disruptive King - The Gospel of Matthew - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 32:17


Matthew 2:1–6 (ESV) 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ”

What Joseph Heard Next Changed EVERYTHING - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 29:29


Matthew 1:18–25 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

A Legacy of Hope - The Genealogy of Jesus - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 35:18


"For many cultures ancient and modern, and certainly in the Jewish world of Matthew’s day, this genealogy was the equivalent of a roll of drums, a fanfare of trumpets, and a town crier calling for attention. Any first-century Jew would find this family tree both impressive and compelling. Like a great procession coming down a city street, we watch the figures at the front, and the ones in the middle, but all eyes are waiting for the one who comes in the position of greatest honour, right at the end." Tom Wright, Matthew for Everyone, Part 1: Chapters 1-15 (London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2004), 2.

I Have Always Loved You - The Book of Malachi - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 36:39


Malachi had a message from God of both correction and hope for the people of Israel. They had become careless and negligent in their calling, and were stale in their faith. But God gives them a glimpse of the coming Messiah and his forebearer (John the Baptist) in this call back to a godly focus and life of faith.

Think Carefully About Your Ways • Haggai - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 30:49


Haggai the prophet urged the returning people of Jerusalem to remember their commitments and calling as he called them to complete the rebuilding of the Temple because they had become distracted by misplaced priorities and procrastination. Haggai wasn't the bearer of fire and brimstone, though. As they faithfully returned to their mission, God had some beautiful blessings in store.

He Rejoices Over You With Singing! - The Book of Zephaniah - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 31:49


"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” - Zephaniah 3:17, NIV

Yet I Will Rejoice in the Lord! • The Book of Habakkuk - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 39:34


"How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. 4 Therefore the law is paralyzed, and justice never prevails. The wicked hem in the righteous, so that justice is perverted. The Lord’s Answer 5 “Look at the nations and watch— and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. Habakkuk 1:2-5, NIV

World Bible School - James Kinnaird - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 32:11


We're excited to share this message from James Kinnaird, Regional Advancement Representative for World Bible School, about the past, present, and future ministry of World Bible School. We are also very excited about the hands-on opportunities WBS makes possible for our congregation to share the good news of Jesus with people around the world.

Good News! | The Book of Nahum | The Minor Prophets - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 35:09


Sometimes the difference between bad news and good news is which side of the news you're on. Such was the case when Nahum prophecies the fall of Nineveh and Assyria. If you had been violent, oppressive, and abusive, the coming of the King of Kings is a bad day. However, if you were among the crushed, the oppressed, the exploited, and pummeled? Delivery is GOOD NEWS! GREAT NEWS!! And such is the case with those who now await the advent of King of Kings. "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." — Philippians 3:20–21 (NIV)

"He Has Shown You, O Mortal, What is Good" | The Book of Micah | The Minor Prophets - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 35:44


Into a world of injustice, oppression, and greed the prophet Micah spoke justice, hope, and the kingdom of the Messiah. "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8)

"The Confounding Mercy of God" | The Book of Jonah | The Minor Prophets - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 27:52


Jonah is an incredibly powerful and dramatic story. Being swallowed by a fish for three days and surviving sounds crazy and miraculous. However, that isn't the most incredible facet of Jonah's story. The most powerful part of the story is God's mercy and redemption of a people so lost, so broken, that God describes them as "not knowing their right from their left." God committed an act of mercy so incredible that Jonah was actually offended by it, and thought it was God who should repent of showing so much grace!

"The Lord Has Spoken!" | The Book of Obadiah | Minor Prophets - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 31:04


Obadiah. He was, perhaps, the definition of a fire & brimstone prophet. His book is short but powerful as he addresses the nation of Edom (the descendants of Esau) and their abuse of their neighbors in Israel

Seeking Good, Seeking God: God's Country Prophet Goes To Town - The Book of Amos - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 26:51


Amos was a farmer and shepherd from the Southern Kingdom (Judah) sent to the heart of the Northern Kingdom (Israel) to speak truth to power. He held nothing back as he spoke powerfully to oppression, injustice, and deep immorality, calling people to genuine change and a real relationship with God. It's a message that rings as true for the world and the church of Christ as it did then.

THIS Is The Lord's Declaration - The Book of Joel - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 31:09


Joel 2:13–14 (MSG) "Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to GOD, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, This most patient God, extravagant in love, always ready to cancel catastrophe. Who knows? Maybe he’ll do it now, maybe he’ll turn around and show pity. Maybe, when all’s said and done, there’ll be blessings full and robust for your GOD!"

Hosea: The Faithful Love of God - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 32:31


The Book of Hosea is a beautiful, poetic look into the heart of God for his people, Israel. It's also a heartbreaking look at the brokenness of our world, and how it weighs on God's own heart. Through it all, God's justice, mercy, and grace shine through.

Acts 8: Sharing the Good News + Guatemala Mission Update - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 37:04


This week James updated us on his recent work in Guatemala City, and spoke on Acts 8 and how we can learn from Philip how to share the good news of Jesus.

Who, Me?! - Esther - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 33:13


Esther proved to be a strong, capable, faithful, and courageous woman of faith. That faith and courage was, in part, due to her willingness to have and to listen to wise people around her.

Who, Me?! - Moses: When God Sees More Than Your Past - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 33:24


Moses's story starts with such apparent promise, but very quickly goes off the rails. In a moment of anger and rage, he murders an Egyptian and loses the only life he'd ever known as he runs off to hide. For 40 years he hid until one day, by a voice in a burning bush, God came calling. #Godisnotdonewithyou

Who, Me?! - David Becomes King - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 32:15


1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV) "But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'"

Who Me?! The Redemptive Faith of Rahab - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 37:37


"In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction?" (James 2:25, NIV) Faith can be found in the most surprising hearts, and Rahab is a great example. She was a prostitute in a Canaanite city with a reputation for idolatry and ungodliness. Yet, news of God's deliverance and blessing of the Israelites had reached her ears, and she had come to believe in the Almighty God of Israel. That faith led her to protect His people, and in the process, save her own family.

Who, Me? - Gideon Learns To Trust God's Vision - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 34:24


At a time when Gideon saw himself and his people as powerless and hopeless, the Lord spoke triumph, courage, and valor to his life. We are all more than we think we are, because God sees all we become when we trust him.

You Want to Change the World? Start Here >> - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 36:36


“Therefore, putting away lying, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, because we are members of one another. Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, and don’t give the devil an opportunity. Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by him for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children, and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” (Ephesians 4:25–5:2, CSB)

The Astounding Grace of Jesus - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 34:26


Matthew 8:10–11 (NIV) "When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven." #touchingtheuntouchable #healingtheunhealable #bridgingtheunbridgeable

Being the Face and Hands of Jesus - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 34:28


Acts 3:1–8 (NIV) 3 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God.

Wonderful, Wonderful Jesus Is To Me - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 27:07


In this series I've been sharing life-changing lessons I learned at church, and this one is perhaps the most important--they showed me the living, breathing, saving, powerful, victorious, compassionate Jesus! The title is special to me, too. It's the song they always sang during baptisms just as the person came up out of the water: Wonderful, wonderful, Jesus is to me; Counselor, Prince of Peace, Mighty God is He; Saving me, keeping me from my sin and shame; Wonderful is my Redeemer Praise His Name. earlychurchofchrist.org

The Transforming Power of God's Word - Game-Changing Truths I Learned at Church - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 40:11


Romans 10:17 (CSB) 17 So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.

The Power of "I Don't Know" - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 41:44


There is great power -- to grow, learn, and stretch in our faith -- when we finally learn the value of confessing..."I don't know."

Building Godly Character: Next Steps - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 31:25


2 Peter 1:5–11 (CSB) 5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, 6 knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, 7 godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins. 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.

Building Godly Character - The Power of Friendship - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 36:54


Friendship is invaluable. Through friendship, we encounter so many moments of joy, laughter, encouragement, and wisdom. It's a gift from God. Today we look at the blessing of good, godly friends and mentors, and we'll look at why we need to be wise in choosing who we have as friends, mentors, and encouragers in our lives.

Building Godly Character - Guard Your Heart - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 37:11


Proverbs 4:23–25 (CSB) 23 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. 24 Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly, and don’t let your lips talk deviously. 25 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.

Have We Lost the Plot? - Luke 9:51-56 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 34:57


Notes: http://bible.com/events/49265629 Luke 9:51–56 (CSB) "When the days were coming to a close for him to be taken up, he determined to journey to Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead of himself, and on the way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make preparations for him. But they did not welcome him, because he determined to journey to Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?” But he turned and rebuked them, and they went to another village."

He Has Called You By Name - John 1 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 33:31


John 1:43–51 (CSB) The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and told him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the law (and so did the prophets): Jesus the son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked him. “Come and see,” Philip answered. Then Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said about him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.” “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you,” Jesus answered. “Rabbi,” Nathanael replied, “You are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel!” Jesus responded to him, “Do you believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this.” Then he said, “Truly I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

Missions Sunday Report - Acuña, Mexico - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 32:11


Jose & Marta Martinez and their family were our honored guests this Sunday. Jose gave us an update on the Lord's work in Acuña, Mexico. (The audio will improve greatly at around the 5 minute mark)

That Your Joy May Be Full - John 15 - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 30:17


http://bible.com/events/49251786 John 15:1–17 (CSB) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples. 9 “As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. 12 “This is my command: Love one another as I have loved you. 13 No one has greater love than this: to lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 I do not call you servants anymore, because a servant doesn’t know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything I have heard from my Father. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce fruit and that your fruit should remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. 17 “This is what I command you: Love one another.

He Is Risen - The Transforming Power of the Empty Tomb - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 24:18


John 20:1–18 (ESV) 1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” 3 So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. 4 Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, 7 and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes. 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.

Forgotten Gifts: Mercy/Compassion - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 26:52


Good morning! Today we continue our series called "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts. This week we are looking at the Gift of Mercy.

Forgotten Gifts: Exhortation - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 20:49


Today we continue our series "Forgotten Gifts" about gifts granted by the Holy Spirit that too often go dormant, unappreciated, and unused. We want to encourage one another to regain the power of God to change the world through these impactful gifts, and this week we're looking at the Gift of Exhortation.

Forgotten Gifts: Hospitality - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 26:54


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Forgotten Gifts: Helpfulness - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 24:45


This week we are looking at a gift so overlooked that we may literally have forgotten it exists! Yet, we have all loved and appreciated those who have it and are used by God to bless others with their gift.

god gifts forgotten helpfulness scripture: 1 corinthians 12
But What I Have I Give You (Acts 3) - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 18:24


"One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts. 3 When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. 4 Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!” 5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. 6 Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7 Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. 8 He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and jumping, and praising God. 9 When all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 they recognized him as the same man who used to sit begging at the temple gate called Beautiful, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him." Acts 3:1-10, NIV

Be Alert and Sober-Minded - To Be Or Not To Be - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 38:17


Today we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage is like a check engine light for the soul! 1 Peter 5:8-11 (NIV) "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen." earlychurchofchrist.org

Be Holy as I Am Holy - Series: To Be Or Not To Be - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 33:08


Today we continue our series "To Be Or Not To Be" and today's passage puts a challenge to us: Be holy as I AM holy. This seems like such a high calling (because it is!), but it's not a set up for failure, quite the opposite. God is calling us by grace to thrive in His holiness. 1 Peter 1:13–16 (NIV) 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

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