Podcasts about abiding

Mama, how often to do you find yourself trying to parent alone? God invites us to walk with Him and to learn from Him, even in, and especially in our parenting! Join us today for this refreshing devotional. “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me— watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)

Pastor David Coons - John 15: 12-17

Life in the Vine - Week 4September 28, 2025Teacher: Pastor Dave BrownRemainThis week, Pastor Dave Brown continues our Life in the Vine series with a message titled “Remain,” from John 15:4–6.Jesus says: “Remain in me, as I also remain in you… I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:4–5 NIV)What Does It Mean to Remain?The word “remain” means to dwell or make your home in. Pastor Dave reminded us that we're all abiding in something—whether it's comfort, worry, work, or distraction. The question is: what are you abiding in? Jesus calls us to make Him our true home. Abiding in Christ doesn't mean retreating from life but living every moment with Him—whether cooking dinner, commuting to work, or caring for your family. It's turning your life into a dwelling place for God.The Fruit of RemainingBranches can't bear fruit apart from the vine. In the same way, we wither without Jesus. But when we remain in Him, His life flows through us, producing fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22–23). Remaining in Jesus means letting His life and love flow through us, transforming us and blessing those around us.Reflection Questions* Where do you naturally “abide” when you're not paying attention?* How can you invite Jesus into your daily routines this week?* What fruit is growing in your life right now?

Sermon from 9.28.25We would love to help you find your next steps with Jesus. Reach out to us here so we can help you:Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ebcrockymt/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/EBCRockyMt/Englewood Baptist Church is located in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Abiding In Prayer - Pastor Shawn Winters by Walnut Hill Comm. Church

Sermon preached by Rev. Lucy Baum on September 28, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte. The scripture for this sermon is John 15: 1-12

Do you struggle with questions of eternal security, though you believe the gospel? Listen to the testimony of the Holy Spirit who teaches us of the sure work of Jesus. Believe His word as you abide in Christ! Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/preach-the-word/id1449859151?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aSveQvIs7SPHWB4UcmSUQ

God doesn't just call us to be planted in His house for ourselves — He calls us to grow, flourish, and go. A rooted church becomes a sending church.In this final week of our Are You Ready? series, Pastor Dan unpacks how being planted in God's house prepares us for His mission in the world. From flourishing in community to bearing lasting fruit, and from abiding in Jesus to being sent out with the gospel, this message is a call to live ready — not just for ourselves, but for the sake of others.

Abiding When Uncertain - Pastor Shawn Winters by Walnut Hill Comm. Church

A new MP3 sermon from Kabwata Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We have no abiding city here Subtitle: Funeral Sermons Speaker: Conrad Mbewe Broadcaster: Kabwata Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 9/28/2025 Bible: Hebrews 13:14 Length: 51 min.

John 15:1-17 September 28, 2025

In Session 5 of The Abundant Spirit-Filled Life, Marian Jordan Ellis unpacks sanctification—the Holy Spirit's ongoing work to make us more like Jesus. From Matthew 5 (“You are the light of the world”) to Galatians 5 (the fruit of the Spirit), Marian shows how God's Spirit empowers everyday obedience—patience with a long fuse, kindness in action, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness (strength under control), and Spirit-led self-control.You'll learn how:The Spirit restores us to our original purpose—to reflect God's glory (Gen 1; Matt 5:14–16).We are made perfect in Christ and being made holy (Hebrews 10:14).Abiding in Scripture is the Spirit's primary tool for transformation (John 17:17; Romans 12:2).“Beholding” Jesus leads to “becoming” like Him (2 Corinthians 3:17–18).If you're weary of striving, this message will help you trade self-effort for Spirit-empowered living—so your life shines for God's glory.

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David Corson, CCR Publisher/Editor sat down with Kevan Carpenter, Founder & CEO from Commercial Floor that provides quality flooring solutions and surpassing expectations. At Commercial Floor Resources (CFR), we have experience of 40+ years implementing flooring installation best practices. Throughout the years, CFR has developed a proven floor installation process that encompasses industry-standard best practices, tools, and strategies for top retailers across the nation. As a reputable solutions provider for contractors and project managers across the country, we strive to bridge each project to completion by installing quality flooring under strict deadlines.Abiding by our company values, each CFR team member strives to meet the highest standards of company values, including strengthening relationships, exhibiting character, investing in the future, and surpassing expectations. As a national flooring solutions provider, we aim to deliver the best service at the most competitive prices. As a result, we have earned the role of preferred commercial flooring resource provider for many national accounts, including [Burlington Coat Factory, Kohls, Wal-Mart, Target, and others. With quality, experience, and efficiency as our foundation, we follow proven industry-standard processes in preparing, installing, and restoring commercial floors to bring top value to each project we serve on. Our ServicesAt CFR, we pride ourselves on providing quality flooring solutions to commercial industries. While working in the retail, health, hospitality, assisted living, and industrial sectors, our experience continuously offer custom solutions to contractors according to needs. Always striving to be on time and budget, CFR Offers a variety of services including: Commercial Floor Coverings Industrial Floor Finishes & Stone MasonrySports SurfacesFloor Preparation & Moisture DefenseEnjoy the conversation:https://www.commercial-floors.net/linkedin.com/in/kevan-carpenter-58a95051#commercialflooring  #construction #floorinstallation #floorcovering #industrialflooring #sportsflooring #floorprep  #moistureresistance  #renovation 

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is John 15:1–17. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Gloria Furman. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

The Christian Life is meant to be lived in fellowship with Jesus. Today, we'll look at John 15 where Jesus instructs us on how to abide in fellowship with Him. Join us in this crucial chapter for living in fellowship with Jesus.

HITM: Our Home for Every Horse sanctuary is called Abiding Sunday and Johanne Gentlebread stops by to tell us all about it. Plus, the Auditors share their positives for the week and other fun stuff for a Monday. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW (for everyone): Ashley stops by to talk about something fun she did over the weekend. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3780 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Abiding Sunday and Jamie and AceGuest: Johanne Gentlebread from Abiding Sunday | Sponsor a MareLink: A Home for Every HorseAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:8:30 - Daily Whinnies20:50 - Johanne Gentlebread39:20 - Positive Things55:00 - Auditor Post Show

HITM: Our Home for Every Horse sanctuary is called Abiding Sunday and Johanne Gentlebread stops by to tell us all about it. Plus, the Auditors share their positives for the week and other fun stuff for a Monday. Listen in…AUDITOR POST SHOW (for everyone): Ashley stops by to talk about something fun she did over the weekend. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3780 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: WERM FlooringPic Credit: Abiding Sunday and Jamie and AceGuest: Johanne Gentlebread from Abiding Sunday | Sponsor a MareLink: A Home for Every HorseAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:8:30 - Daily Whinnies20:50 - Johanne Gentlebread39:20 - Positive Things55:00 - Auditor Post Show

I sit down with author Jen Thompson to discuss her book "Return to Jesus: An Invitation to Abide with Him in Every Beautiful, Stressful or Tedious Moment." This conversation is for every woman who feels overcommitted before her feet hit the floor in the morning.Jen opens up about what prompted her to write the book... that post-pandemic season when life went from zero to 100 mph and she desperately wanted to carry the lessons of stillness into the chaos. We dive into what it really means to abide with Jesus throughout ordinary, overwhelming, and mundane moments rather than compartmentalizing our faith into just the "holy" parts of life.The heart of our conversation tackles the plague of overcommitment that so many women face. Jen shares practical wisdom about taking your calendar before the Lord, learning to say no without explanation, and why scheduling "no plans days" might be the most counter-cultural thing you can do. We explore why our worth often gets tangled up in our productivity and how saying yes to everything might be robbing someone else of their opportunity to serve. Jen vulnerably shares about her own struggle with shame and how Jesus meets us exactly where we are - no cleaning up required. We discuss why the voices telling us to get ourselves together before coming to God sound nothing like how our Father actually speaks to us.Whether you're drowning in expectations, numb with busyness, or simply trying to figure out how to meet with Jesus in your current season of life, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and the reminder that you are seen, loved, and held by God in every moment.Chapters00:00 | Introduction and the Cost of Writing02:59 | The Heart Behind 'Return to Jesus'06:02 | Abiding in Busy Seasons of Life12:33 | Navigating Overcommitment and Saying No18:44 | Meeting Jesus in Ordinary Moments22:07 | The Impact of Shame on Our Relationship with God26:39 | Disrupting Patterns for an Eternal Perspective27:23 | Disrupting the Mundane: Finding Spiritual Rhythms30:40 | Seasons of Restoration: God's Work in Our Lives37:03 | Recognizing and Embracing Life's Seasons40:47 | An Invitation to Grace: You Are Seen and Loved44:01 | Designing Your Perfect Day: A Reflection on JoyJen's Website: http://www.jenthompsonauthor.comJen's Blog: http://www.trulyyoursjen.comJen's Facebook: facebook.com/trulyyoursjenJen's Instagram: instagram.com/trulyyoursjenJen's Podcast: https://jenthompsonauthor.com/the-podcastJen's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747877/return-to-jesus-by-jen-thompson/

1 Peter 2:4-12 Printable Outline:    9-21-25     Sermon audio:    9-21-25

Dermot's monologue on a Monday

Don't get called for double dribble in the kingdom! In this message, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how to stay consistent in your walk with God and keep your spiritual momentum. In sports, a penalty stops the game until it's addressed. Spiritually, penalties stop our momentum. We're learning to identify and call them out in ourselves so we can keep moving forward with God.Today's focus: the basketball penalty called double dribble. A dribble is bouncing the ball while walking. But once you stop, you must pass or shoot — you can't start again. Spiritually, "double dribble" is inconsistency in our walk with God.Inconsistency kills momentum.God's not looking for weekend warriors — He's looking for weekday walkers. It's easy to be on fire Sunday, but what about Thursday?James 1:8 KJV says, "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." A double-dribbling Christian keeps picking up and putting down God's ways.Remember Demas?2 Timothy 4:10 NLT: "Demas has deserted me because he loves the things of this life..."Demas walked with Paul, saw miracles, and still walked away. Why? Because inconsistency leads to drift.Hebrews 2:1 MSG warns us to hold tight to truth so we don't drift.Culture is a current pulling you away from God.Inconsistency → Ineffectiveness → Insignificance.(Not your worth, but your usefulness in the Kingdom.)How to avoid double dribble:1. Abide in the VineJohn 15:4-5 ESV: "Apart from me you can do nothing."Branches bear fruit only when connected to the root.God doesn't want to be number one on your to-do list — He wants to BE the list.Don't compartmentalize God. Build your life around Him. He's the center from which everything else flows.2. Practice Makes PerfectLike athletes practice, we must develop daily spiritual habits: prayer, scripture, community, worship.Each time you do, it's like bouncing the ball.Philippians 2:12: "Work out your salvation..."Have you seen someone burn hot, then fizzle?They sprint spiritually, then stall out.Consistency > Intensity.Ten minutes daily is better than a monthly binge.The goal isn't perfection, it's progress. Closing: From Demas to MarkMark started strong, then quit. Paul even refused to work with him. But later, Paul calls Mark "useful to me" (2 Timothy 4:11).Tradition says Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark — from quitter to gospel writer.Failure isn't final.God can still use you.Decide today: No more double dribble. Start the daily dribble.Pick ONE thing you can do daily — pray, read, encourage.Don't be spectacular. Just be steady.Could double dribble be called on you?

Pastor David Coons - John 15: 9-11

Jesus Abiding in Us (John 15:1-17)

How great is the Salvation of our God. On this broadcast Dr. Robinson reminds us to stay connected to the Head through whom we have been and will be saved. We must rid ourselves of all forms of Godliness in favor of the one true living God. For there is but one faith, one hope, one baptism and one God!

On this broadcast Dr. Robinson invites you in for prayer time where you will come into agreement with the word of God and declare His word over your life. YAH is here NOW! His Kingdom is NOW!

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Maj Toure, the founder of Black Guns Matter and the Solutionary Center in Philadelphia. As a 2nd amendment defender, he's a passionate defender of ALL American's right of self-defense.

Welcome back to Here's the Caveat, where comfort ends and conviction begins. Today, we're talking about abiding, not hiding, not retreating, but staying rooted when the world screams for you to bend.It's what keeps you standing when criticism comes, when culture pushes, and when truth gets costly.If you want to outlast the noise… you've got to grow roots.Let's talk about how.

1 Peter 2:1-5 Printable Outline:    9-14-25     Sermon audio:    9-14-25 Sermon video available soon

Pastor Eugene Park

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Pastor David Coons - John 15: 5-8

Community is Central to Our Identity in Christ

Community is Central to Our Identity in Christ

This dialogue reveals a spiritual community grappling with contemporary challenges through the lens of mystical Christianity and esoteric spirituality. The central presentation by Doug Scott introduces what he terms a "spiritual technology" - the practice of kenosis or mutual abiding - as a method for transforming personal and political anger into spiritual breakthrough. Core Theological Framework Doug Scott presents kenosis, a concept from mystical Christianity meaning "self-emptying," as a practical spiritual method. His framework suggests that divine reality operates through a continuous dance of giving and receiving between the Creator and creation. Rather than viewing God as a distant transcendent force, he describes a panentheistic reality where the divine simultaneously contains all things while dwelling intimately within them. The process he outlines follows a specific pattern: reaching complete personal incapacity, surrendering control through prayer and invitation, experiencing divine presence as "golden light" or "holy burning," and allowing this presence to perform transformation that individual effort cannot achieve. This mirrors the first three steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, which Doug explicitly connects to mystical Christian tradition. Personal Crisis as Spiritual Catalyst Doug's vulnerability in sharing his anger toward his Trump-supporting father serves as a case study for the broader group. His experience illustrates how political and family tensions can create spiritual crisis - what he describes as "unbearable tension" leading toward depression. Rather than treating this crisis as pathology, he reframes it as necessary spiritual material. The dreams he describes - featuring themes of chakra blockage, forgiveness, and embodiment - function as internal guidance pointing toward the need for surrender. His breakthrough comes not through psychological analysis or willpower, but through what he characterizes as genuine spiritual intervention following sincere invitation. Community Resonance and Validation The responses from other participants reveal this is not an isolated experience. Sirak's workplace conflict resolution, Barbara's transformation of hatred toward her mother, Neal's ongoing struggle with neighbors and family, and Clara's family reunion insights all demonstrate variations on similar themes: the insufficiency of personal effort alone and the transformative power of surrender. Troy's contribution about his spiritual directee - a naturally gracious minister now experiencing unprecedented anger - suggests these challenges may be collectively experienced rather than purely individual. This frames current political tensions as spiritual catalyst for shadow work rather than mere social discord. Integration Challenges and Ongoing Work Doug's honesty about the persistence of angry thought forms even after breakthrough points to the ongoing nature of this spiritual work. His description of "luminous darkness" versus "alienating darkness" suggests transformation involves learning to hold difficult emotions within expanded spiritual capacity rather than eliminating them entirely. The group's emphasis on becoming "vessels" or "chalices" of love indicates their goal extends beyond personal healing toward service. This connects individual transformation to broader social healing, positioning spiritual practice as response to collective crisis. Critical Assessment While participants report meaningful personal experiences, several aspects warrant careful consideration. The framework relies heavily on subjective experience and religious interpretation that may not translate across different spiritual backgrounds. The emphasis on surrender, while psychologically sound in many contexts, could potentially be problematic if it discourages appropriate action or enables passive acceptance of genuinely harmful situations. The political dimension presents particular complexity. While using current tensions as spiritual catalyst has merit, there's risk of spiritualizing away legitimate concerns about policy impacts on vulnerable populations. The framework would benefit from clearer guidance about when spiritual surrender is appropriate versus when external action remains necessary. Additionally, the group's homogeneous perspective - all participants seem to share similar political views and spiritual inclinations - may limit their ability to truly bridge divides they're attempting to heal through spiritual practice. Practical Applications The dialogue offers several concrete practices: reaching genuine acknowledgment of personal limitation, sincere invitation for divine assistance, and willingness to serve as conduits rather than sources of love. The emphasis on process over outcome - transformation as gift rather than achievement - provides framework for sustained spiritual practice during difficult periods. The integration of contemplative Christianity with contemporary spirituality demonstrates how traditional mystical practices can address modern psychological and social challenges. The group's commitment to vulnerability and mutual support models healthy spiritual community during polarized times. This conversation ultimately presents kenosis not as abstract theology but as lived practice for navigating personal crisis and social division through spiritual transformation. Whether one accepts the specific theological framework or not, the underlying principles of surrender, community support, and service orientation offer valuable approaches to contemporary challenges.

Daily 7A The Movement Launch Meeting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Launch Code⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5 minutes to light the fuseHear from GodRemember who we areReceive blessingGo change the worldRon and Nick talk about how we learned about Abiding in Christ and our early mentor, Mike Wells.notes:Acts 2:5 Now To the disciples following Jesus's command to wait in Jerusalem until they received power it must have seemed like God was slacking. They have the command to tell the whole world about the gospel and they are just supposed to wait around?? and yet in the end God brought the world to them.Acts 2:6Bewildered The work of Holy Spirit did not begin in clarification but in disheveling the people who ran to see what He was doing. But the work was immediately one of bringing a particular kind of unity and clarity no one could have anticipated. The reversal of the Tower of Babel happens here. God came down to men who were not trying to reach Him. God brought language back together. The scattering is now a gathering.  Now we have the real chance of a unified world. (Bonhoeffer's quote in Life Together:  Without Christ there is discord between God and humanity and between one human being and another. Christ has become the mediator who has made peace with God and peace among human beings. Without out Christ we would not know God; we could neither call on God nor come to God. Moreover, without Christ we would not know other Christians around us; nor could we approach them. The way to them is blocked by one's own ego [das eigene Ich]. Christ opened up the way to God and to one another. Now Christians can live with each other in peace; they can love and serve one another; they can become one. But they can continue to do so only through Jesus Christ. Only in Jesus Christ are we one; only through him are we bound together. He remains the one and only mediator throughout eternity.Acts 2:11Jews Converts Arabs Cretans The first display of Holy Spirit presence affects everyone the same way. Utter amazement and no discrimination. Even though the Jews received the Holy Spirit he immediately shows he is not their exclusive property. This is a message stamped on history. The people of God we're not supposed to be called out to keep out. They were supposed to reveal God to the world. Now Holy Spirit takes his first appearance to show them the new dispensation is a gathering of all people to the living God.

Habits of the Faith, week 3

We've been talking about how to build a big connection to Jesus because the stronger the connection, the better the fruit, and the greater the joy. In this message, I want to look at a practice we don't often think about in terms of spiritual rhythms, and that's the practice of celebration—marking moments with joy and gratitude. God understood the power of joyful celebration. God dotted the calendar of His people with it. Regularly, He told His people to stop their work, to gather together, and celebrate.While we no longer are required to honor those feasts, there is still a principle for us to follow. Set aside regular times for celebration. What might that time of celebration look like? Here are three suggestions: Feasting: Feasting was always an important part of the celebrations we read about in the Bible. Indeed, there's just something about preparing and sharing a meal together with family and friends that produces joy. Friends: One author wrote, “One of the greatest keys to a good celebration is to share it with joyful people.”   Fun: There is restorative power in play.Proverbs 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is good medicine…” That's why it's important to make celebration an intentional part of our abiding. Now, I know that there is a lot more to life than fun and games. And I'm fully aware that some of you come into this season in real pain and with real challenges.  But what I'm trying to establish today is that, even in the midst of that seriousness, it's okay to make room for celebration.  It's okay to pursue joy.  In fact, it's more than okay – it's essential.  The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Neh. 8:10)Don't wait until everything is great to celebrate. Begin today. “THIS is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps. 118:24) No matter what you're facing, the fact that God is with you and loves you and will see you through the deepest of waters is worthy of celebration.  And that joy will give you strength. Text: John 15:1-11Originally recorded on August 6, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

What if sales didn't have to slow down when the world says they should? In this episode, Brooke Thomas is joined by Sam from the Live Out Loud team to challenge the belief that sales are seasonal. She shares how to shift your mindset from fear and lack into faith and overflow, teaching you that sales are not about pushing but about serving, and when you serve, growth follows no matter what month is on the calendar.  With real-life stories of women in the Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind, Brooke highlights how embracing abiding can lead to greater peace, joy, and business expansion. Tune in for actionable steps, inspiring encouragement, and a call to pursue both professional and personal fulfillment God's way.   Timestamps: