Podcasts about abiding

Lauren and Jamie sit down with Stormy Hopson as she shares her powerful story of persevering through trials and tribulations while walking closely with Jesus Christ. Stormy opens up about the challenges she has faced, how disciple-making relationships helped her remain grounded in her faith, and the importance of abiding in Christ through every season of life.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty preaches from 1 John 2:28-3:3 sharing that true children of God are identified not merely by what they profess, but by the fruit that grows from actively abiding in Christ. As believers remain in Him, they gain confidence in their standing before God, respond with worship and gratitude for the Father's amazing love, and pursue purity as they increasingly embrace their new identity in Christ.

Jeff Moore Wednesday May 27, 2026

Abiding with the Holy Spirit | Pastor Matthew Medick | 5/31/2026 by Redeeming Love Church

A morning in the garden, a thorn through a glove, and a sudden reminder of one of Jesus' most profound declarations — I am the vine; you are the branches. In this episode, Vivian Bricker draws from her own love of gardening to bring John 15 to life in a fresh and personal way. Just as a branch severed from the vine cannot produce fruit on its own, we cannot grow, flourish, or bear lasting fruit apart from Christ. It's a truth that's both humbling and deeply freeing — because it means the pressure to produce is never ours alone to carry. Staying rooted in Jesus, Vivian reminds us, is not a passive experience. It is a daily, intentional choice to listen to Him through His Word, obey His instructions, and follow wherever He leads — even when the path looks nothing like we planned. The fruit that grows from that kind of abiding life brings glory to the Father and serves as a living testimony to the world. Whatever season you find yourself in today, the invitation is the same: return to the true vine, stay close, and trust that He will produce in you what you could never produce on your own. Today's Bible Verse "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 15:5, NIV Ponder Today Apart from Christ, we can do nothing. This isn't discouraging — it's liberating. The pressure to produce fruit in your own strength was never yours to carry. Only the vine can bear fruit through the branches. Abiding is active, not passive. Staying rooted in Jesus requires intentional steps: listening to Him through Scripture, walking in obedience to His Word, and following Him even when it's costly. Fruit-bearing brings glory to the Father. The goal of abiding isn't personal achievement or spiritual success — it's that God would be glorified through the visible fruit of a life fully surrendered to Him. Examine your roots honestly. A branch with no fruit raises an important question about its connection to the vine. Today's prayer is a courageous invitation to ask God to search your heart and confirm your faith is truly in Him. You can always return to the true vine. Even when our hearts drift — and they will — the vine remains. No matter how far you've wandered, the way back is always open. A Prayer for You Today Dear Jesus, You are the vine and I am the branch. Please help me to stay rooted in You throughout my life. Guide my heart to listen to You, obey You, and follow You — even when the path is hard. Bring my heart close to Yours and still my soul at the foot of the cross, in the grace of Your forgiveness. Help me to bear much fruit for Your name and to bring You glory. And though I know I will stumble, I trust You to help me stand strong. In Your name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a desire to grow deeper in your faith, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to keep you rooted in Christ every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the fifth lesson in Dr. James J. Cassidy's Reformed Academy course, The Gospel of John: A Study in the Truth. This lesson covers the following topics: 00:00 The True Vine Discourse (vv. 1–17) 17:07 Abiding in the Vine amidst the Hatred of the World (vv. 18–27) Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to dozens of additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedacademy.org/course/go... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/  #truth #gospel #reformedtheology #biblestudy

Barry Meguiar and Brad Dacus share how everyday believers can boldly share Jesus in workplaces, schools, and daily life. This encouraging conversation tackles fear, imperfect faith, loving others well, and trusting God to use ordinary people to move others closer to Christ every single day. Be inspired to start now. Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers. Learn more about: -        Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel-        How we can work God into any conversation-        Why 80% of Americans are looking for God-        When we can use humor to share God’s message-        How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.(00:00) Your Testimony Is Not About Having Arrived(01:09) What Pacific Justice Institute Does(03:27) Sharing Faith Beyond the Church Setting(05:28) Thoughtful Conversations With Attorneys and Skeptics(07:04) The Difference Between Love and Affirmation(10:02) Loving God and Talking About Him Naturally(13:32) Praying for Difficult People(16:08) Evangelism Is Not a Sales Pitch(17:43) John 15 and Abiding in Christ(20:10) A Prison Testimony 17 Years Later(23:40) More Everyday Opportunities to Share Faith(26:48) Living for God’s Purpose, Not Our Own    

Doug Lee John 15:1-11

Abiding in Christ's Love by CrossTrain Church

Sermon by Trent Meng.

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-7SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!The vineyard goes through many seasons. The fruit—grapes—is harvested 150-180 days after flowering. When we consider Jesus' command, “Abide in Me,” we should reflect on the seasons and how to abide. For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.Psalm 62:1-2 The psalmist finds his deepest consolation in one conviction: God is enough. True peace belongs to those who abide in quietness of heart before Him. Resting in God requires waiting — patience is essential. God is both the strength of His people (“rock” and “fortress”) and the source of their salvation.For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God.Psalm 62:5-7 Notice that David doesn't say, “Look to the Lord first, and then see what else might help.” He says, "Trust (wait) in God alone.” Turn away from every other substitute and turn toward the one who is truly sufficient. We do not deny our pain or pretend our circumstances are easy. Rather, we choose, in the middle of the difficulty, to direct our souls toward God rather than away from Him. This is not passive resignation — it is active and intentional surrender. Abiding is an active choice. Song: Rest - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur78_jDX7P4&list=RDUr78_jDX7P4&start_radio=1

How do I worship and abide when I'm weary, doubting, suffering? We bring those things to Jesus and make a choice to trust God who is holding us through it all. "Held in Your Grace" reminds us we can trust the Lord in all things.

Abiding Faith: A Legacy for Your Children | 2 Timothy 1:1-5 | Pastor Will Cover

What is God leading you to uniquely do in the discipleship of Him? In this episode, Jeff and Steve discuss:  Developing leaders and allowing God to sow the seeds for what will happen later.  Creating IBAM and the Tiger Medical Institute. Keeping the gospel as the core, no matter the tool of your business.  Realigning with the Kingdom Path.    Key Takeaways:  The outside of something can look fantastic, but the inside may be crumbling. Don't just take what you see at face value.  Discipling is a commitment to walk with Jesus, not just speaking the right words. He calls for us to abide with Him.  Abiding with Jesus does not require a grandiose plan. It requires walking with Him in His way.  There is nothing secular in your life. Every decision and every action you take is sacred.    "If you want to disciple others, you've got to be a disciple yourself." —  Steve Adams   Episode References:  Practicing The Way by John Mark Comer With by Skye Jethani At Work As In Heaven by Scott Ryser Jordan Raynor Books: https://www.jordanraynor.com/books Get Free Access to Third Fish Academy: https://www.thirdfish.org/   About Steve Adams: Steve Adams is the Founder and CEO of IBAM (International Business As Mission), a global movement equipping Christian entrepreneurs to launch redemptive businesses that fuel church planting, disciple-making, and sustainable poverty alleviation. After leaving a successful corporate banking career at God's urging, Steve built a company to $100M in revenue — then redirected that operating discipline toward Kingdom impact. A 2004 mission trip to Bangkok ignited a calling that would reshape his life. Over the next decade, Steve helped plant 30 churches and witnessed 1,500 new believers come to Christ. But something was missing. As a businessman, he couldn't see himself working as a traditional missionary in a way that used his particular strengths. A business-driven mission trip to Russia in 2007 changed everything — training local believers to start sustainable businesses as platforms for discipleship showed him the power of entrepreneurship as a mission. In 2014, Steve launched IBAM and built the Three Fish Model: Give a Fish (startup loans), Teach to Fish (biblical entrepreneur training), and Equip for Discipleship. Today, IBAM operates across multiple countries in Africa, Asia, and Central Asia, with indigenous master trainers replicating the model locally. Biblical business training has raised loan repayment rates from roughly 40% to over 90%, proving that every dollar creates a flywheel — not a one-time handout. Steve also hosts the IBAM Biblical Entrepreneurship Show, a weekly podcast inspiring faith-driven entrepreneurs worldwide. His long-term vision: a business-as-mission practitioner in every village and one million entrepreneurs discipling nations through business. Learn more at www.ibam.org   Connect with Steve Adams: Website: http://www.ibam.org/  Website: https://www.tigermi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iBAM-org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-l-adams/ Twitter: https://x.com/ibamtoday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/internationalbusinessasmission Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibamtoday/     Connect with Jeff Thomas:  Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

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Walter R. Hoefflin | May 17, 2026 hillschurcharcadia.org

What if prayer isn't advanced Christianity… but the baseline of the Christian life?In John 15, Jesus invites us into “the abiding life” — a life of staying connected to Him in the middle of ordinary life. In a world filled with distraction, exhaustion, anxiety, performance, and noise, Jesus offers something different: connection, communion, rest, and life.This sermon explores: • What it means to abide in Christ • The cost of living spiritually disconnected • Why Jesus Himself had a prayer life • Historic Christian practices that help cultivate a life of prayer

Final Thoughts | Week 6 | Abiding in the Lord Part 2 | Pastor Joel Scrivner We are so thankful for all of you who are part of our online family… To connect with Oaks further, please contact us at info@oakschurch.com. Don't forget that we have services every Sunday at 9:30a & 11a CST. You can join us online at www.youtube.com/c/OaksChurch/videos or you can come enjoy what God is doing in-person! Don't forget to visit us at www.oakschurch.com where you can give towards our mission and learn more about what Oaks is doing to spread the Message of Jesus.

We hand the mic to three young adult speakers who challenge us to stop living motivated and start living all in. We call ourselves back to going with the gospel, abiding in Christ as our source, and serving people the way Jesus does. • The Great Commission as a command for every believer • Bold evangelism rooted in love for people • Compassion as empathy plus action • Abiding in Christ as the only true vine • Resisting false vines like distraction and busyness • Treating prayer and Scripture as a relationship – not a task • Being the hands and feet of Jesus through service • James 4:17 and the weight of ignored good • Rehearsing the story of faith in the home • Striking the match by surrendering comfort and control 

The "lullaby effect" often lulls us into a spiritual drowsiness, where the most impactful truths of our faith become background noise or mere clutter in a busy world. We are so used to the concept of God that we forget how scandalous the Incarnation actually is: the Creator of the cosmos did not stay enthroned in heaven or atop a distant mountain, but stepped into the grit of human existence. In Jesus, the Father's movement toward us isn't a theory; it is a person. This descent wasn't a raid to condemn or catalog our failures, but a rescue mission to pull us out of the chaos of our own making and bring us back into a walking relationship with Him.John 3:16–17 reminds us that the purpose of this "coming down" was not condemnation, but rescue. Jesus didn't come with a clipboard or a gavel; He came to save. But the rescue doesn't stop at forgiveness; it moves into Abiding. In John 15, Jesus uses the image of a Vine and Branches to show us how to live. We don't produce fruit by white-knuckling our way through life; we produce fruit by remaining—by staying connected to the Life Source. The Christian life is not a performance to be achieved, but a presence to be practiced.Support the show

Join us as Pastor Jerome continues our ABIDE series.

What happens when we truly stay connected to Jesus? In this message from John 15, we explore the fruit that naturally grows from an abiding relationship with Christ. Jesus promises that as we remain in Him, our lives begin to change from the inside out: prayer becomes powerful, desires begin aligning with God's heart, and real spiritual fruit starts to grow. This message is an invitation to stop striving to manufacture transformation and instead learn to stay close to Jesus, trusting Him to produce the kind of life only He can grow.

John 15:4. “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.” Abide is the word Jesus used to describe the dynamic relationship between Himself and fruitful branches. They live or dwell in Him, and He dwells or lives in them. The verb tense of abide describes the resulting action of something that happened in the past, namely, pruning or cleansing by Jesus' words, which gives rise to the one point in time action that you are commanded to take in the present, which is abide. You now abide in Jesus because He lives in you!!! It's not so much an imperative of “must”, but an imperative of reality. It's just the way it is, so you do it. You receive His life like a branch receives life from the vine. The idea is that the branch grew out of the vine with life in it, so the branch naturally abides in the vine and the life of the vine is in the branch so it can bear fruit. It's the only thing that makes sense. If you have Jesus' life, then you choose to live the rest of your life in Him to love as He loves. In Peter's first epistle, He used the same verb tense to explain our loving with Jesus. 1 Peter 1:22 – “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love (same aorist, active imperative) one another earnestly from a pure heart.” The rationale of the verse is clear: The reader who is a Christian has “purified, or been made clean” and this certain reality is made evident by their “obedience to the truth” for the purpose of “brotherly love (fruit-bearing in John 15)” If all of this past work is actually true, the natural result is that you will “love” each other deeply from the heart now. If we have really been converted, been purified and made new, and we have shown a willingness to obey, especially the command to “love the brethren” then naturally we “have to start loving deeply” to prove that what happened in the past is really true. Abiding in Jesus is the foundation of living to love with Jesus. Have you chosen to repent of living life for yourself? Have you chosen to obey Jesus and surrender yourself to live out of His life? Acknowledgment: Music from “Carried by the Father” by Eric Terlizzi. www.ericterlizzi.com

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This episode features Ryan and Daphne Fitzgerald sharing their inspiring journey of faith, perseverance, and trusting God through business challenges, including a failed property lease and new opportunities. They discuss how abiding in God's guidance transformed their approach to adversity, family, and business, illustrating the power of following God's will in real-life situations. We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Taste and see that the Lord is good! Join us as we declare this truth that the Lord is good, in all things.

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In this episode, we talk about what it truly means to remain and abide in Christ. Instead of trying to produce spiritual fruit in our own strength, Jesus calls us to stay connected to the true vine so that love, joy, peace, and lasting fruit flow from Him.

John 15:1-17

Rev. Amy Holliday candidly shared from the Word of God and what it truly means to "abide in Jesus."

Final Thoughts | Week 5 | Abiding in the Lord | Pastor Joel Scrivner We are so thankful for all of you who are part of our online family… To connect with Oaks further, please contact us at info@oakschurch.com. Don't forget that we have services every Sunday at 9:30a & 11a CST. You can join us online at www.youtube.com/c/OaksChurch/videos or you can come enjoy what God is doing in-person! Don't forget to visit us at www.oakschurch.com where you can give towards our mission and learn more about what Oaks is doing to spread the Message of Jesus

Abiding Parents | Deuteronomy 6:5-9 | Pastor Will Cover

The Rev. Matt Wilkins-Sixth Sunday of Easter-John 15:1-11

Abiding When the Heart is Overwhelmed | Psalm 102 | Pastor Will Cover

Abide in a relationship with Jesus Christ – and right before your eyes a loving, joyful atmosphere can't help but begin to blossom! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Ryan and Daphne share their inspiring journey of faith, marriage, and how abiding in Christ has transformed their lives, bringing joy, peace, and purpose. Discover their stories of spiritual growth, marriage, and business, and learn practical insights on walking with God daily.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Season 22: Abide | #3 – Abide in LoveScripture: John 15:5-11SHOW NOTES: For encouragement on your spiritual journey, we invite you to visit our ministry website, Discover God's Truth, where you can access additional resources to enrich your Walk with God. NEW! Watch us ONLINE! Click here!ABIDE – In this podcast season, our goal is to examine what the Bible teaches about maintaining a daily, dependent connection with Jesus so we can bear spiritual fruit rather than relying on self-effort. Jesus states positively in John 15:5 – “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.” Abiding is an active, not a passive, process. The follower of Christ is to bear fruit. When the branch remains in union with the vine … with Christ in me … the life of Christ nourishes the disciple, and fruit will be inevitable. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. John 15:9-10 Jesus is loved by His Heavenly Father. He loves each of us and wants us to abide in His love. Jesus' example is that He followed the Father's commandments. So, we are to live according to the commandments. Love unites the disciples to Christ, as branches are united to a vine. That is why Jesus commands us to “Abide in my love.” Song: Deep Love of Jesus – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaySq5OBayY&list=RDvaySq5OBayY&start_radio=1

The word of the Lord stands true, there is power in His word, and it is better than gold and sweeter than honey. Join as we look at Psalm 119 and declare truth of Scripture.

If you are walking through a deployment or carrying the weight of military life in a way that leaves you unsure if how you're going to maintain your current pace, this episode was made with love just for you! When you desire to give 100% to everything and everyone but you simply can, the grace of God will be the thing that fills every hole, and we're here to talk you through how to let it go. Learn more about the Thrive Conference happening this Fall by clicking the link below. We can't wait to see you there!Learn more about us at www.homefrontheroes.org

What is success in God's eyes? Do you want a fruitful life? What does it mean to abide in the Lord and for Him to abide in us? In today's episode, Mike responds to listener mail and talks through the scripture on abiding -- what the Lord says and the results of abiding in Him.  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." -- John chapter 15  

The Fifth Sunday of Easter St. John's, Lafayette Square Washington, DC Release date: 4 May 2026

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