Podcasts about abiding

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.

The theme for September 2025 is "What Was A Disciple Of A Rabbi?" Our guest author, Sarah Hanlon, discusses Abiding in the Word - A City Set On A Hill.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/zoo/clarityLicense code: UL9CSCKZ4YPM52DF

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

This is Part 2 of a message from 1 John 2:3-11 titled The Amazing Love Life. Pastor Dustin Clegg walks us through the passage and has 3 observations and 3 applications from the text for us this morning.Observations(1) Love is the key identifier for those who follow Jesus.     (A) Love is new in its model.     (B) Love is new in its supremacy.(2) We are unable to see Biblically, rightly, and clearly when we are not walking in Jesus' love.(3) Abiding, staying, and remaining in the love of Jesus is as important or more important than any other command we follow.Applications(1) Stop justifying a lack of love.(2) Start begging the Spirit for help to love.(3) Even when we are going, we better be staying.

Pastor Kevin Griffin preaches on 15, Life in the Vine: Abiding, Obeying, Rejoicing

This week we explored John 1:35–46 and Jesus' invitation to “Come and see.” Abiding with Christ means more than curiosity—it means remaining with Him in fellowship. That abiding naturally draws us into community and sends us on mission, echoing the disciples' invitation: “Come and see.”The message reminds us that faith is never “me and Jesus alone.” To follow Jesus is to follow Him together, rooted in Christ's identity, bearing fruit in community, and sharing the life He offers with others.

God's Love “agape” - God's life-giving way of interacting with others. Additional Scriptures:1 Corinthians 1:101 Corinthians 3:11 Corinthians 5:1-131 Corinthians 6:12-201 Corinthians 8:1

Send us a textLife has a way of crowding in. The constant hum of responsibilities, the noise of anxiety, the wilderness of tragedy or stress—it all presses us into cramped spaces where it feels hard to breathe. But God's invitation is not just survival. He delights to bring us into a spacious place.In this episode of BuddyWalk with Jesus, we explore what it means to abide in the spacious life with God. Drawing from Psalm 18, John 15, and the wilderness stories of Scripture, we'll reflect on how the Spirit makes room in our souls even when life feels suffocating.This is not about escaping the world or erasing who we are. It's about aligning ourselves with Christ, finding interior freedom, and discovering a love that flows outward into our relationships and our witness. Spaciousness is not just for mystics or monks—it's for all of us, right here in the middle of the noise.Come walk with me as we discover the God who leads us into wide-open spaces, not because we've earned it, but because He delights in us.Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Feasting on the Bible daily through reading and studying is vital for us as Christians. However, there can be numerous reasons that we have as to why we do not take the time to abide in His Word daily. Time in God's Word can seem dry if we do not have a feeling or an experience to accompany it. We may even be intimidated to read God's Word after leaving the NAR, in fear that we will not understand it properly. Be encouraged, dear Christian! Abiding in God's Word is part of your fellowship with Him, and it is easier than you think.Join me along with Cass Backhouse from Her Theology, as we discuss this important topic.Her Theology:Website: https://www.hertheology.comPodcast: https://www.theology.com/podcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/hertheologyYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hertheologypodcast?si=OZnWPtZjLX7CY_-jMy info:Website: http://www.lovesickscribe.comSubscribe to my blog here: http://eepurl.com/dfZ-uHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovesickscribe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovesickscribeblog

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: 

Isaiah 35 Printable Outline:    8-31-25     Sermon audio:    8-31-25  

Where do you need change most in your life? In this powerful conclusion to the Summer of Change series, Pastor Ken Senchal brings it all together with a recap of the five “spheres of change” every follower of Jesus faces: Abiding in Christ – Stop striving and start surrendering. The Church – You're not meant to do life alone. Home & Family – Build stronger relationships through forgiveness, intentional leadership, and discipleship. The World – Live out your faith with courage and integrity in everyday spaces. The Spiritual Realm – Recognize the real battle and fight with God's weapons, not your own. This episode will challenge you to let God transform your habits, your relationships, your mindset, and your mission. Whether you're a long-time believer or just beginning your faith journey, these truths will equip you to walk boldly with Jesus in every sphere of life.

In this series, we've been exploring ways to build a strong connection with Jesus. In John 15, He calls it “abiding” in Him. What we've discovered is that the stronger the connection, the better the fruit and the greater the joy. We've talked about the importance of rest and nutrition in producing good fruit in our lives. Today, we are looking at the necessity of breathing, and the way we do that is through prayer.What word comes to mind when you think of prayer? For some, it's joy! Prayer is a delight. But for others, the word might be bewilderment, frustration, disappointment, or more likely… guilt. But I want to propose that prayer is not a responsibility to be pushed into, but a relationship to be pulled into. Put another way, sustainable prayer comes not from gritting our teeth, but by falling in love.Our God is amazingly relational. And He wants us to share life with you! Our souls were made to walk with God and talk with God.  And when that happens… when we abide like that…all sorts of good things can happen that lead to bearing fruit and knowing joy.God wants to make every moment of your life glorious with His presence. It's not just that God is for us, but that He wants to be with us.  He wants to fill our souls with His presence.Lately, I've been challenging myself with this:  How many moments of my life today can I fill with a conscious awareness of God's presence?  The life of abiding is not a life of more religious activities.  It's a life of inner peace and contentment as you walk with and talk with One who not only loves you but is big enough to see you through whatever you may face.I've also discovered that…the best way to start living life with God is in small moments.Talk to God while watching the sunrise, while taking a walk, or while out fishing.  Converse with Him when stuck in traffic, while waiting on hold, or while washing the dishes.  Celebrate what He has done for you. Thank Him for that which you so often take for granted.And then, before you know it, you'll find yourself sharing with Him those things that concern you.  What are you doing?  You're praying!  However, I'm doing this not out of guilt.  Not out of duty.  But simply as an overflow of my relationship with Him.   Out of your moments of devotion, you will find it natural to offer petition and make intercession.The more we abide with Jesus, the more our prayers align with His will and the more He delights in answering those prayers. Text: John 15:1-11Originally recorded on July 30, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

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When life presses hard and fast, we tend to reach for control, distraction, or performance. But what if the pressure is an invitation—not a punishment? Mike explores the deep, often-overlooked heartbeat of the whole Bible: abiding. Not a task list or a time slot, but a rooted way of being that produces lasting fruit—sometimes through crushing. Because in Jesus, even the pressure can pour out new wine.

Rev. Dr. Brent Easton's message on 2 John 7-13

As I was preparing for this sermon, I read something that John Stankey, the CEO of AT&T, said back in 2022 with the acquiring of HBO concerning his goals for HBO that I think was very perceptive. Its not hours a week, and its not hours a month. We need hours a day. You are competing with devices that sit in peoples hands that capture their attention every 15 seconds. I want more hours of engagement. Why are more hours of engagement important? Because you get more data and information about a customer that then allows you to do things like monetize through alternate models of advertising as well as subscriptions. Theres a reason why social media platforms, streaming services, etc. are called attention merchants. They are working hard to capture our attention. Some people also call it adhesiveness. The longer they can get us to stick around, the more money they make.[1] Stankey rebranded HBO to HBO Max, and under his leadership, subscriber growth more than doubled from 36 million to 76 million. Social media platforms rely on sophisticated algorithms to decide which content appears in your feed and in what order. These invisible gatekeepers shape your online experience, curating what you see and when you see it, all with the aim of keeping you engaged for longer periods. What is my point? My point is that there are pressures that you are both aware of and unaware of that seek to influence you. There may not have been the kinds of algorithms that we have today in the day, and age, James wrote his epistle, but they were no doubt there. There is a system that is spiritual that is opposed to God that wants to do all that it can to draw you away from Him, and that system is what the Bible calls the world. We were not made for the world, but for God. It is the tension we face as Christians to be pooled by the world or to draw close to God that he addresses in these verses. Going with the Current of the World is Friendship with the World (vv. 1-5) We gravitate towards the kinds of things James lists in verses 1-5. If comes naturally for us as a species to fight against each other. Remember what James wrote in 3:14; he said, But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart... your jealousy and selfish ambition is, earthly, natural, and demonic (v. 15). Then in 4:1, James informs us that the source of our fighting with one another comes from that part of us the apostle John described: All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world (1 John 2:16). What James means by World is the ethics and principles that are motivated by a desire to dethrone God. The wisdom of the world encourages those who live in it to cater to what you want, give yourself everything your eyes desire and live life your way to get the most of it. This is the wisdom of the world that James warns us of in chapter three, and it is here in chapter four that shows us how it affects everything around us. The Greek word for quarrels can mean battle, fights, strife, or conflicts. What instigates this kind of fighting with one another is what James calls our pleasures. This is another Greek word that you knew without knowing that you had it in your vocabulary (last week it was the Greek word zēlos that the NASB decided to translate jealous); the Greek word of pleasures is hēdonē from which we get the word hedonism. What is hedonism? You may think that it is the pursuit of pleasure, and it certainly is that, but at its core, hedonism is the pursuit of joy. In fact, what we learn from the Bible is that we were made to pursue and experience joy. There are scores of verses in the Bible I can show you, but for now, three should do: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! (Phil. 4:4) You will make known to me the way of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Ps. 16:11) Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials... (Jas. 1:2) The Word of God encourages us to pursue joy. Blaise Pascale, the famous philosopher, observed: All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves.[2] We even acknowledge that we were made for joy in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. However, what we were not made for is a joy that excludes a relationship with God. The kind of worldly wisdom and joy-seeking that leads to conflicts is a secular wisdom and the Godless pursuit of joy. This is kind of joy seeking is secular hedonism, and it is, earthly, natural, and demonic (3:14). What is the fruit of secular hedonism? James provides us with a list in verses that follow: Fact + result You lust and do not have... so you commit murder. (v. 2a) Fact + result You are envious and cannot obtain... so you fight and quarrel. (v. 2b) Fact + reason You do not have... because you do not ask. (v. 2c) Fact + result You ask and do not receive... (v. 3a) Full reason ...because you ask with the wrong motives, so that you may spend what you request on your pleasures. (v. 3b)[3] What kind of joy seeking is James describing? It is one where the pleasure and joy seeking is rooted in a world that is hostile towards God. Secular hedonism is self-centered joy seeking that makes the one pursuing it the center of his/her universe. So James accuses those who pursue such pleasures in verse 4 as adulteresses. Why? Because he is writing to Christians who should know better that the only joy we were created for and the one that is lasting, is a joy that can only be found in God. To seek your pleasure from this world, is to align yourself with the world by becoming its friend. To this, James states emphatically: do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God (v. 4). What do we do with verse five? What does James mean? There is much debate over the way this verse should be translated and some of the main versions of the English Bible show that. Theologians are divided over whether the Greek word for Spirit is referring to the immaterial part of us that we also call our soul or if it is the Holy Spirit that every Christian receives at the moment he/she becomes a Christian. Here is what I think James means by the statement: Do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose, He jealously desires the Spirit whom He has made to dwell in us? I think what he means is what we have seen in verses 1-4, and that is: we were made for a joy that can only be satisfied in God and the reason why He gave us a soul is the same reason He gave us the Holy Spirit, and that is to use our lives and to find our joy in Him. In other words, we were born on this earth to know God, but because we are dead in our sins, God caused us to be born again and has given us the Holy Spirit to empower us to live for Him for the purpose of finding our joy in Him (remember that James is writing to Christians). Abiding in the Word is Friendship with God (vv. 6-10) So what is the solution for the kind of problem James lists for us in verses 1-5? He provides us with the answer in verses 6-10. Its really found in verse 6; lets read it slowly and thoughtfully: But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says... What says? from the same Scripture in verse 5 James referred to: God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. God created you; you did not create Him. Of all the gods that people worship, there is only One who is the Creator and we were made for Him just as the apostle Paul testified before a group of idol worshipers at Mars Hill: He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation, that they would seek God, if perhaps they might feel around for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and exist, as even some of your own poets have said, For we also are His descendants. (Acts 17:26-28) God created us to know Him, but humans are fallen, sin-cursed, and spiritually dead! What hope is there for a humanity bent on finding their satisfaction and joy in anything or anyone but the One who created mankind in His image? James doesnt need to explain the gospel again to his readers because they have already heard it and received it, all that he needs is one word, and that word is grace. Christian, how is it that you have gone from death to life in Jesus? How is it that you have been called out of darkness into Gods marvelous light? How is it that you have been born again and are now sealed by Gods Holy Spirit and are a child of God? Just one word will do! He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Because you have received a greater grace there is a greater joy available to you. Remember what it was that brought you to the cross of Christ: You came to Jesus because you were poor in spirit, you came to Him because you mourned over your sins, you came to Him because you could not save yourself. There is no coming to Jesus if you are not willing to humble yourself before Him; it is Jesus alone who is able to save and it is only by grace that you are born again today. Because there is a greater grace, there is a greater joy to be experienced through God. James explains where one can experience that joy through a series of imperatives. Lets read the passage and break these imperatives (commands) down so that you can see the point James is making: Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God and He will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be miserable, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you (vv. 7-10). The word submit comes from a Greek word that also means to attach yourself to the thing or person you are submitting to. To submit to God is not just to bow before Him, but also to attach yourself to Him. There is another word that the Bible uses for that same idea, and that word is abide which comes from a Greek word that also means to remain in. Attach yourself to the One you were made for! In verse 8, we are told to Come close to God... So what happens when we submit to God? We come close to Him. This is how I can resist the devil so that he will flee from me (v. 7). This is also how I can cleanse my hand and purify my heart. Listen, there is no getting closer to God if you are not willing to submit to God. There is no lasting joy if you are not abiding in Him. There will be no victory over sin in your life if you are not humbling yourself before Him (v. 10). What will happen as you submit to God and draw closer to Him? You will see your sin for what it is, but instead of coasting further from Him, you will run to Him because that is where grace is to be found in your time of need! This is the point of verse 9-10, Be miserable, and mourn, and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. What does it mean for God to exalt those who humble themselves before Him? He will give you the kind of joy you were made for, a joy available only through His Son. You were made for joy, but not the secular and godless kind that our world strives after. You were made for a joy and pleasure that can only be known in God by abiding in His Son. The question I have for you is this: What or who is it that has your attention and your heart? Arent you tired of pursuing lesser joys? There is a greater joy before you, but it can only be experienced by submitting yourself to God by drawing closer to Him. Let me close with something Jesus said that I think will make more sense to you in light of James 4:1-10, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Fathers commandments and remain in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. (John 15:5-11) What Jesus describes and what James addresses is the kind of faith that abides in Him. [1] Ayad Akhtar, The Singularity Is Here, The Atlantic (11-5-21) [2] John Piper, Desiring God (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books; 2011), 19. [3] Daniel M. Doriani, James, ed. Richard D. Phillips, Philip Graham Ryken, and Daniel M. Doriani, Reformed Expository Commentary (Phillipsburg, NJ: PR Publishing, 2007), 130.

Abiding in Christ isn't about checking boxes—it's about cultivating a daily relationship that flows from awe of who God is. Intimacy with Jesus changes everything: it aligns our hearts with His mission, makes us attentive to His voice, and frees us from the distractions of sin.

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Gratitude isn't just a list you make once a year—it's a way of living that can shape your heart, your relationships, and even generations to come. In this episode, Alicia talks about how gratitude can move from a momentary action to a continual way of life, using biblical truths as a foundation. She shares how weaving thankfulness into your daily rhythm can change the way you respond to challenges, nurture relationships, and connect with God. You'll learn practical ways to let gratitude guide your thoughts, words, and choices so it becomes part of who you are, not just something you practice when circumstances feel good. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00] What If Gratitude Became the Fiber of Who You Are? [04:00] Why Proverbs 27:19 Matters for the Woman You're Becoming [07:00] How John 15 Reveals the Source of True Gratitude [09:00] Could Gratitude Be the Result of Abiding in Christ? [12:00] What Daniel's Story Teaches About Giving Thanks Before the Breakthrough [15:00] How Gratitude Works as Spiritual Warfare Against Bitterness [16:00] What Philippians 4:6–7 Teaches About Peace in the Midst of Anxiety [20:00] What Kind of Legacy Will Gratitude Help You Leave?  RESOURCES: Want practical help learning to manage your emotions better? Join us in Alicia's Emotional Confidence Club!       We're a Christ-centered community of women learning to process everyday emotions—like disappointment, overwhelm, and shame—using a science-and-Scripture-based roadmap that makes emotional healing practical, powerful, and personal.    Every 6 weeks we welcome new members and focus on a new topic (and Sept/Oct is on “Finding Authentic Gratitude”)!     Apply now to join us at AliciaMichelle.com/club.    RELATED EPISODES: Ep 323: Is Gratitude Possible… When I Still Want Things to Change in My Life? Ep 322: How Can I Practice Gratitude When I'm Tired, Overwhelmed + Maxed Out? Ep 321: How Can I Be Grateful When Brokenness Is Everywhere?Send us a textWant support applying what you're learning here each week about managing emotions with science and scripture? Come join us in the Emotional Confidence Club—apply now at AliciaMichelle.com/club.

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In John 15, Jesus tells us that if we hope to have lives of fruitfulness and joy, we must abide in Him. We must remain intimately connected with Him at the soul level. The stronger the connection, the better the fruit and the greater the joy. In this series, we're exploring ways to build a strong connection with Jesus. The analogy of a grapevine helps us identify some of those practices. Today, we are considering the importance of nutrition.  Just as a grapevine needs good soil from which to draw nutrients in order to produce an abundant harvest, so we need to put our roots down deep into the soil of God's Word.Psalm 1 paints a picture of a tree planted by streams of water that bears abundant fruit. Then the psalmist draws the parallel for us.  We, too, will bear good fruit if we are well-nourished. And that nourishing is found by meditating on the law of the Lord – that is, the Word of God.What does it mean to “meditate” on God's Word? The Hebrew word used in the Old Testament for meditate is the word “hagah.” Literally, it means “to growl.” The picture is that of an animal gnawing on a bone. Chewing on it. Savoring it. Digesting it. This is what we're to do with Scriptures. Take it in. Chew on it. Make it part of you.How might that happen?  How might we move from merely reading the Word to truly eating up and digesting the Word?Here are a series of questions that might get you moving in that direction.  Call them “Meditation Questions.”  As you read the Bible, ask yourself these questions. You may want to get a notebook and write down your answers.What got my attention? What stood out to you? What did I learn about God? It may be something new, or it may be something old that strikes you in a fresh way.What did I learn about myself? This takes it from the theoretical to the personal.What am I going to do about it?  It's not enough to just “hear the Word.” We must be “doers” as well. What is a practical, tangible step you can take to make this Word part of your life?  Text: John 15:1-11Originally recorded on July 23, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

We chase clarity, progress, and fruit—but what if the thing we've been reaching for was already within reach? Mike spent the summer drinking deeply from one passage, one truth: apart from Jesus, we can do nothing. Abiding slows the soul. It roots us in presence. In stillness. And from that place, something begins to grow—not from effort, but from union.

Redeemer Community Church is a church of the Mississippi Valley Presbytery of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Rwh23aug Ep.378 – Run With Horses Podcast –  Following Jesus is a Journey, Part 2 Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith   **(24:00)** If you feel like the spiritual life is an uphill battle sometimes you are probably in the right place. It is a journey of a lifetime that brings trials, and joys, that reveal your heart condition and point you to Christ. God is at work in the details and walks with you on the journey.   Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”   **(23:00 – 0:00)* *  PART 1   ### *2: Expect Seasons of Slow Growth and Struggle • Psalm 13:1-2 – “How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me?”   Key • Struggles don't indicate lack of growth; God often strengthens faith in hidden ways during hard times.   Applications for Disciple Makers •Prepare disciples for inevitable dry seasons—normalize them. •Teach perseverance; encourage trust in God's timing. •Model honesty about struggles (Psalms as a prayer guide).   Illustrations •Israel in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2). •Winter season for a tree—growth still occurs underground. •Missionary biographies (e.g., Adoniram Judson's long seasons of waiting).   ⸻   ### *3: Be an Active Participant in Growth (Spiritual Disciplines) • God provides growth, but believers must cooperate through obedience and spiritual disciplines. • Abiding in Christ sustains transformation. * Daily pursuit of godliness as Paul challenged Timothy   Philippians 2:12-13 – “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.”   Hebrews 5:14 –“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”   John 15:4-5 –“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.”   #### Key • Growth is not passive; disciplines keep us aligned with God's transforming work.   Applications for Disciple Makers •Practice spiritual disciplines: prayer, Scripture study, fellowship, serving.  At their simplest, the spiritual disciplines are habits that support your spiritual life on your journey toward Christ-likeness. •Encourage sustainable habits, not legalistic checklists. •Train disciples to feed themselves spiritually and disciple others.   Illustrations •Athlete training for a race (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). •Garden analogy: We water and tend, but God gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6). •Example of early church practices (Acts 2:42).   **(00:00) END PART 1** **(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2*   ### •4. Growth is a Shared Journey Key idea: Progressive, Seasonal, Participatory Growth is God's Plan   #### • Progressive  – Growth is ongoing; we are being transformed into Christ's image step by step. • “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV) • “Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13 NKJV)   #### • Seasonal – Growth happens in different seasons: planting, pruning, waiting, harvesting. • “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV) • “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2 NKJV) God accomplishes different things in different seasons. What lessons are available in the trial you are facing now?   #### • Participatory – We cooperate with God's work in us; He grows us as we yield and obey.  1 Timothy 4:7-8 :“But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.”   • “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13 NKJV) • “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.” (1 Corinthians 3:6 NKJV)   ⸻   ### 5. Emphasize God's Faithfulness: He Completes What He Starts • God initiates and sustains our growth. • “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:6 NKJV) • Jesus is the Author and Finisher of our faith. • “…looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV) • Even in failure, God restores and uses us. (Peter's example: Luke 22:31-32; John 21:15-19)   ⸻   ### 6. Practical Steps: How to Walk the Journey Together   #### *1. Identify Where You Are • Be honest about your current stage: new believer, maturing, struggling, or discipling others. • “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves.” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NKJV) • Use prayer, Scripture, and counsel from mature believers to discern areas of growth. * Ask: What is my next step of faithfulness?   #### *2. Walk Alongside Others • Support others in their stage without comparison or judgment. • “We then who are strong ought to bear with the scruples of the weak, and not to please ourselves.” (Romans 15:1 NKJV) • “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2 NKJV) • Follow Jesus' model: He lived closely with His disciples, teaching and encouraging them daily.   #### *3. Commit to Ongoing Growth Through Disciplines and Community • Disciplines: Prayer, Bible study, worship, fasting, service, confession. • “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” (1 Peter 2:2 NKJV) • Community: Growth happens best with others. • “And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25 NKJV)   ⸻   ### 7. Vision: Why Shared Growth Matters, We are Disciple Makers • Our growth equips us for the mission of making disciples. • “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV) • The world sees Christ in a community that grows together in love. • “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35 NKJV) • Growth in community fosters perseverance and joy. • “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NKJV)  

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Bryan sits down with Ken Lander, International Champion who lives in Costa Rica and Hassan Kibirango, from Rwanda, who were in Atlanta for a Souly Business conference.  Hassan is a pastor in Rwanda, who was part of the first men who went through a Virtual Journey Group and have been reproducing it ever since.  Hassan talks about the vision and the expansion of The Journey throughout his country and how plans to start a Souly Business conference are also in the works.  Ken visited Rwanda 3 weeks ago as part of his coffee business, but also as a Discipleship Missionary and reports his eyewitness account of what he saw.

PSR Podcast is a listener supported outreach of Be Broken Ministries. Partner with us through giving at BeBroken.org/donate. Thank you for your support!----------In this episode, we welcome back Lyschel Burket, Executive Director of Hope Redefined, a ministry for wives facing sexual betrayal trauma. Lyschel shares updates about her work, including a new 45-week healing curriculum, and then we dive deep into the complexities of betrayal trauma, misplaced hope, and the journey toward true healing. Lyschel offers wisdom from her own story, emphasizing the importance of finding safety, authentic community, and hope in Christ—not just in a spouse's recovery. It's an insightful, practical conversation for anyone seeking restoration after deep relational wounds.To learn more about Lyschel and her ministry resources, visit HopeRedefined.org.Topics Covered in this Episode: Discussion of sexual betrayal trauma and its impact on wives and women.Introduction of the "Abiding in Hope" curriculum aimed at supporting healing in community.Definition and exploration of betrayal trauma, particularly in the context of marriage.Examination of the complexities of trust and the challenges faced in the healing process.Analysis of misplaced hope in husbands' recovery and the implications for personal healing.Identification of common coping mechanisms and responses to betrayal trauma.Emphasis on the importance of establishing safety and stabilization as foundational for healing.Insights on the role of community in the healing journey and the need for authenticity.Practical steps for women to rebuild their relationship with God and redefine hope.Encouragement for women to embrace their healing journey and recognize progress over time.More Resources:Finding Hope Support GroupAbiding in Hope Online GroupWives Care Online GroupsRelated Podcasts:Hope After BetrayalLiminal Space: Helping Wives Transition from Betrayal to HopeThe Need for Boundaries After Betrayal----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsFollow us on our Vimeo Channel.

In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of a vineyard to describe the life of a disciple. Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. Like branches grafted into a grapevine, so it is with our relationship with Christ: the stronger the connection, the more the fruit, and the greater the joy. Put another way: Fruitfulness is the result of abiding, and that leads to joy. To abide is to remain intimately connected to Jesus at the soul level.  The stronger that connection, the greater the fruit in our lives. Kingdom fruit: the kind that comes from allowing God to work through you, making a difference in the lives of those around you. Fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control. Looking more and more like Jesus. In this series, I want to talk about abiding.  How do we build a strong connection to the Lord?We're going to start with a practice that may seem strange, and that's rest. I don't know much about growing grapes, but one thing I've learned is that in order to have an abundant harvest, there has to be a season of rest—of dormancy. So it is in the life of a disciple. You were created to not only work, but to rest.  And if you only attend to the former and not the latter, you simply can't keep producing fruit, and you'll end up losing your joy.Thus, at the very beginning, God showed the… Daily Rhythm of RestIn the creation narrative, we see that every day there was “day and night.” A time to work and a time to rest. This daily rhythm was part of the “very good” before sin ever entered the world. Sleep loss can have a profound impact on otherwise healthy individuals…and on our discipleship. How are you doing with your daily rhythm of rest?God also established a…Weekly Rhythm of RestGod was so concerned that our penchant for work might get out of hand and would cost us dearly, that from creation, He set in motion a rhythm whereby a fruitful life might be sustained – a weekly rhythm between work and rest. Then to make sure we didn't miss the point, He both modeled it (Gen. 2:1-3) and mandated it (Ex. 20:8-11). The Bible calls it Sabbath, a one-day-in-seven cease work order.Finally, there is a…Seasonal Rhythm of RestThere are seasons in life that require an intensive outpouring of effort. Times when work demands a lot from you. It's wise to plan for a more extended time of rest during or after that season to refuel and renew for another season of fruiting…and greater joy. Text: John 15:1-11 Originally recorded on July 16, 2017, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Rev. Dr. Brent Easton's message on 2 John 1-4.

Rev. Dr. Brent Easton's message on 2 John 1-4.

Summary:In this episode of the Text Driven Podcast, Timothy Pigg and Carter Jurkovich discuss the challenges of maintaining passion and faithfulness in ministry. They explore the importance of personal spiritual practices, the role of encouragement among pastors, and the significance of abiding in Christ. Through personal reflections and biblical examples, they emphasize the need for a deep relationship with God to prevent growing cold in ministry.Takeaways:The average tenure for a pastor is less than three years.Abiding in Christ is essential for fruitfulness and faithfulness.Daily quiet time and prayer are crucial for spiritual health.Sermon preparation should first impact the pastor's own heart.Reading specific books annually helps maintain focus on God.Fear of man can lead to a cold heart in ministry.Success in ministry cannot be measured solely by numbers.Jeremiah's faithfulness serves as a powerful example.Every pastor should have a mentor or encourager.Maintaining relationships with fellow pastors is vital. Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Text Driven Podcast and Guest01:38 Maintaining Passion in Ministry07:03 Daily Practices for Spiritual Growth10:20 Biblical Examples of Faithfulness14:45 The Importance of Relationships in Ministry

Abiding in God's Love by Living a Life of Surrender (Formerly Titled: Real Love Takes Sacrifice) We know the Bible says “God is love” (1 John 4:8) and that He loved us first. But if we're honest, many of us spend more time wondering, “Does God really love me?” than asking the deeper, more revealing question: “Do I truly love Him?” That's the heart of today's message. God's love for you is unshakable, unchanging, and eternal. The real question is whether your love for Him is genuine—and if it's showing up in your life the way true love always does: through sacrifice. When You Don't Feel God's Love Maybe you've been a Christian for years but can't remember the last time you felt God's love. You've read the verses. You've prayed the prayers. But it's like you're in a spiritual drought. The truth? Feelings aren't the measure of His love. But there's often a missing link when we feel disconnected from God—and it's not that He's holding back. It's that our love for Him hasn't moved from words to action. Abiding in God's Love Requires Sacrifice Jesus said plainly, “If you love Me, keep My commands” (John 14:15). Love isn't just warm feelings or goosebumps in worship—it's obedience. And obedience requires sacrifice. That sacrifice may look like: Giving up your comfort Laying down your need for control Surrendering your demand to understand everything before trusting Releasing opinions that don't align with His Word It's the same principle in marriage—love grows deeper when it's willing to lay self aside for the other's good. Our relationship with Jesus is no different. The Pearl of Great Price and God's Love In Matthew 13:45–46, Jesus tells of a merchant who sold all he had to buy one pearl of great value. That's what loving God looks like—letting go of everything else so you can fully hold onto Him. You don't get the pearl without selling all. You don't experience the fullness of God's love without the surrender that real love demands. Beyond the Honeymoon: Abiding in God's Love Daily Some of us have had that powerful, early experience with God—a “honeymoon” season where His presence felt constant and overwhelming. But just like in marriage, the relationship matures. The emotions may not always be intense, but the love grows deeper as it's proven through daily, intentional sacrifice. Surrender: The Path to Experiencing God's Love If you want a fresh revelation of God's love, start here: Ask Him to show you where He's calling you to surrender. Choose obedience in that area—even when it costs you. Trust Him with the outcome. When you give Him your heart in this way, you'll discover what you can't manufacture through feelings alone: the deep, abiding joy of walking in step with His love. Blessings,  The Delight Your Marriage Team PS - If you're ready to take the next step toward real transformation in your marriage, I'd love to invite you to a free Clarity Call. It's a safe, judgment-free space to share your story, discover what's been holding you back, and see if our program is the right fit for you. Don't wait—your next season of connection, joy, and hope could start today. PPS - Here is a quote from a recent grad: "I have daily devotions now, I practice gratitude daily now. I have more confidence and less anxiety around people or stressful situation. I feel closer to God now...what could be a bigger impact than that?"

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to another episode of the Daily Radio Bible! Today, we're journeying together through day 226 of our year-long trek through scripture, focusing on Jeremiah chapters 13 to 15 and John chapter 15. Join your Bible Reading Coach, Hunter, as he guides us through powerful passages filled with warning, hope, and the unwavering love of God. In this episode, we'll reflect on the warnings given to Judah, the heartbreak of exile, and the steadfast promise that God invites us to make our true home in Him—not in doctrines, traditions, or fleeting comforts. Hunter encourages us to embrace the healing and love found in Christ's words, reminding us that abiding in Jesus is where we are truly transformed and able to bear fruit in a broken world. Settle in for a heartfelt exploration of scripture, followed by a time of prayer, as we open our souls to the peace and presence of God. Let's begin this day together, grounded in the assurance that we are deeply loved—no doubt about it. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Where's home for you? I'm not talking about a city or a country—those things can change. I'm talking about where you park your soul. Where do you reside? Where's your abode? Jesus says He wants you to make your home with Him. Home is not a set of doctrines, traditions, or sentimental memories of a time gone by. He says that there is a direct correlation between making your home with Him, and abiding or remaining in His word. He tells us to abide in Him and to abide in His word. And don't forget that it's a good word. It's the gospel. It's not a condemning word—it's a word of grace. It welcomes the tired, the exhausted, the bruised, the disappointed, and those burdened with shame and regrets. It's a healing word that says, "the pressure's off." Jesus says, come home to Me, and make yourself at home in My good word. And this corresponds with remaining and abiding in His love. When you've made yourself at home in His good and loving word, you, in turn, will experience His love. You will know His love. And you'll know to offer that love to others. You can't give what you don't have. But if you have made your home in Him, then you'll have something to offer this broken world. You'll be able to offer the love of God. You will offer the gospel by the very way you live. And that will bear much fruit. And that is the prayer that I have for my own soul. That's the prayer that I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Jesus is my Shepherd. You have called me by my name into the life of the beloved. Here in the stillness I remember that I am not alone. I belong to you and to the great communion of saints and sinners held together in your love. Remind me, Lord, that every breath is grace. Every encounter is a chance to give what I have received—mercy without measurements. When I forget who I am, when I lose my way, lead me again to still waters. Restore my soul. Renew my hope. Reroute me in the joy of simply being yours. Amen. And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray: Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, Forever and ever. Amen.   OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

In this episode, Brooke Thomas invites listeners behind the scenes of her Elite Mastermind for a candid, faith-fueled discussion on thriving in the “summer of sales.” Brooke unpacks the difference between striving and abiding in God's will, sharing scriptural encouragement and personal insights to help entrepreneurs navigate challenges like betrayal, disappointment, and the temptation to give up. She emphasizes the importance of community, perseverance, and viewing business obstacles as divine preparation rather than setbacks. With practical wisdom, heartfelt encouragement, and a reminder of God's favor, Brooke inspires listeners to finish the season strong—building their businesses and faith with confidence, gratitude, and purpose. Timestamps: