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Ecclesiastes has long been viewed as the great existential work of the Hebrew Bible, containing the famous cry "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." As part of a search for enduring meaning, it questions the nature of work, mortality, happiness, justice, goodness, and life itself. Abounding with careful observations, disappointments, and insights, Ecclesiastes is one of the richest and most complex books in all of Tanakh.  Join us as we speak with Erica Brown, whose commentary offers a fresh and hopeful look at this ancient book, as she synthesizes rabbinic commentary with modern scholarship, fine art, and poetry.  Dr. Erica Brown is the Vice Provost for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University and the founding director of its Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks–Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership. Michael Morales is Professor of Biblical Studies at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and the author of The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus(Peeters, 2012), Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?: A Biblical Theology of Leviticus(IVP Academic, 2015), and Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption (IVP Academic, 2020). He can be reached at mmorales@gpts.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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Welcometo Pastor's Chat today and a blessed New Year. I trust this year will be ablessed one for you as you keep your eyes on Jesus—as you lay aside everyweight and those sins that so easily beset us, and run with endurance the racethat is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the Author and the Finisher of yourfaith every day (Hebrews 12:1-2). Day by day, you walk with Him. Wehave seen in 1 Timothy 4:7 that we are to discipline ourselves for the purposeof godliness. Of course, godliness has many benefits because it means we becomemore like God. We deal with problems, situations, challenges, and even tragedyin a godly way—knowing that God is almighty, that He is in charge, that Heloves us, that He never makes a mistake, and that He desires to help us inevery area of our lives. When we live a godly life, we live with thatassurance. Noticealso how Paul finishes this statement: “This is a trustworthy statementdeserving full acceptance.” In other words, this is not a suggestion. Thisis a foundational truth for Christian growth and for the Christian life. It isworthy of full acceptance—to discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.It is worth doing, knowing what Paul reminds us of that in 1 Corinthians 15:58:“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, alwaysabounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vainin the Lord...” Because of that truth, we persevere, we continue, we do notgive up—we keep going. Why? Because our labor in the Lord is not empty. It isnot fleeting. It does not simply disappear. It is eternal. It accomplishessomething. It makes a difference in the world in which we live. Sowhat are some things we can do? How can we practice these disciplines? First, Iwant to encourage you to set aside time—preferably in the morning, or at leastat some quiet point during the day—when you can get alone with the Lord for afew minutes. I challenge you to make it at least 15 minutes. Spendtime reading your Bible. On our website and in our blog at Pastor Mike ImpactMinistries, you'll find links to the calendars. (https://www.pmiministries.org/) We have twoBible-reading calendars available. One plan allows you to read through theentire Bible in a year in less than 15 minutes a day. If you have more time andwant to read more, you can choose Plan A, which is also available on thewebsite. You can print the calendar as a PDF and use it daily. Thisis important, because as Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, butby every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” That means from Genesis1:1 to the last verse of Revelation. Both of these plans include a dailyreading from the Psalms—helping us with praise, worship, seeking God, andunderstanding who He is. The Psalms guide us in worship before the Lord. I alsoencourage you to read the Proverbs, because Proverbs teaches us how to livewisely and how to relate to the people around us in very practical ways. Second,I want to encourage you to take time to pray. Write down some prayer requests.Pray specifically. Join us in praying for a pastor in India—if you write me,email me, text me, or message me in any way you can contact me, I will send youthe name of an Indian pastor you can pray for. Pray for missionaries. Pray foryour pastor. Pray for people who need to be saved. Pray for your neighbors—andget to know them. Decidethat you are going to be a person of prayer. E.M. Bounds said that you reallycannot rightly call yourself a Christian if you do not pray. So spend timetalking to God. And during that quiet time, listen as well—allow the HolySpirit to speak to you. That is communion with God. This is worship. We do notgo to church on Sunday just to worship once a week. No—we should and can worship24/7. Every day, every moment, should be an act of worship as we put the Lordfirst in our lives, look to Him, and make Him the center of everything.

By Pastor Dorcas 'Seun SalamiAudio Podcast of Believers House, 264 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS

This is the sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Romans 15:4-13.

Caroline continues our Advent series What Child Is This with a sermon on God's abounding love and faithfulness.

Bunyan is tempted to "sell Christ" and he thinks he has. Torment follows...

The enemy lies to him, the Lord Jesus gives him the truth he needs when he needs it.

Always Abounding is Always About God

Bunyan continues to seek God's face with sometimes success, sometimes not so much. Now he begins to think blasphemous thoughts as the enemy attempts to keep him from God's intended place of honor among the people of God. (Imagine Christian history without "Pilgrim's Progress"!)

Online sermons from Grace Baptist Church of Chariton Iowa. Preaching the gospel to anyone willing to listen!

Rev. Seth Yi

Bunyan begins his long process of seeking after God. He listens to true believers. He is deceived by false believers. His struggle continues to remind us of "Christian" in Pilgrim's Progress.

Always Abounding on Opposite Sides of the Earth

In chapter 5 Eliphaz continues his first talk. He says that, although the fool appears to prosper this is only for a time. As verse 7 indicates, the trouble for which that type of person was born will soon come upon them. This is not the case for the upright, contends Eliphaz. In verse 17 the words of Eliphaz are directed at Job - "Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore, despise not the discipline of the Almighty" (Hebrews 12verses5-11). The supposed friend is saying, since you are suffering greatly your secret sin must be great; so be grateful for the chastisement that has come from God. And when you repent you will find lasting peace. The prophecy of Micah related to the period BC 787 to BC 721. Chapter 1 tells of the kings whose reign the prophecy spanned; and include an allusion to the earthquake of BC 786 - once more establishing Micah's authority as Yahweh's prophet (cp Deuteronomy 18). The prophet Micah was from a rural area - Moresheth. Verses 2-16 tell of the coming destruction, and like the pattern in Amos, the following chapter outlines the reasons for this judgment. The prophet Micah was a contemporary of the prophet Amos. Both prophets extensively use the device of ascending numeration - i.e. if (x) is sufficient, then (x+1) will be more than enough. Our God is beyond "sufficient", He is super abundant - Exodus 34verses6-7 “Abounding in steadfast love (chesed) and faithfulness (eduth) .. keeping steadfast love (chesed) for thousands" ESV; compare also the thoughts of 2 Corinthians 8 and 9. Verse 2 echoes Isaiah 1verses2, and once again we are dealing with two contemporary prophets - Micah to the northern kingdom of Israel; and Isaiah the southern kingdom of Judah. By contrast to Micah Isaiah was the prophet in Jerusalem who was constantly able to advise the king. The language of Yahweh coming out of His place to judge is prominent among the prophets of this era. Micah declared that Yahweh will roar out of His place against the idols in showing His wrath. Israel's wounds were incurable and so God was left with no alternative, but to execute justice. From verses 10 to the chapter's end is an itinerary of the path the Assyrians took on their March through the Land. It is also a great play on words, i.e. tell it not in tell town; then, in the house of dust, roll yourselves in dust... v16 make yourselves bald like the bald eagle etc. After the conqueror had taken the prophesied route the foe would then take the population of the northern kingdom to exile in Assyria. Chapter 11 of Hebrews is about "by faith"verses what can be accomplished; chapter 12 "with hope”verses patiently enduring; chapter 13 "in love" the abiding overarching necessity for believers - these 3 (compare 1 Corinthians 13verses13; Galatians 5verses5-6)). The writer completed the book on the great and lofty themes of God's Word. All good translations convey the sense of Hebrews 11 verses 1-3, that faith tells us that the framing, or adjusting, of this world's ages has been done with our Lord Jesus Christ in mind. Faith is the reality, substance, of the things being hoped for. Without faith, hope and love we would find ourselves living in a meaningless world. The chapter could also be called "Faith's family". From verses 4-7 the writer takes us to the roots of this family and looks at what was done by faith before the flood. Abel commences the list, and his name means "futility" - that is the human position apart from God (but with God all things are possible). Abel offered what God asked i.e. what God wanted. It cost Abel his life (as it had, and would still, cost the lives of the faithful readers of this book should they stand firm for their faith). But faith gave Abel an abiding and eternal life guaranteed by God. Similarly, Enoch's life was threatened by Lamech, whose power could not match that of our Almighty Sovereign. Verse 6 should be read slowly and pondered, "Without faith it is not possible to please God; for the ones who come to Him must wholeheartedly believe two things - God is; and He becomes a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him". Noah was warned of God about a coming flood, when as yet it had not even rained on earth. The readers were likewise being threatened to be overwhelmed by an impending and tumultuous unstoppable Roman tide, and if they were without God's provided ark (Christ) they could not survive. By faith Noah built the ark to save his family, commencing this labour 20 years before having any family. Consider Abraham and Sarah (Vv8-12). They, says the prophet Isaiah, were the human founding source of faith's family (51verses1-2). Both of them left a life of luxury to faithfully follow He who had promised them a land and city with foundations (verses 9-16; cp also Hebrews 6verses13-20). The writer shows that all the Father's family died in faith awaiting their future reward at Christ's coming. The book's readers, likewise, had in Jerusalem no continuing city; but were seeking the one which their God was building; and by faith they would constitute that city (Psalm 87). It was by faith (verses 17-19) that Abraham was able to offer,   as a sacrifice, the heir of the promises. Abraham was fully and firmly convinced that Isaac would be resurrected. The members of the patriarchal family demonstrated their faith, often in small and simple ways - faith is frequently shown in the little things (verses 20-22). Moses' faith was evident when God used Moses to deliver Israel from Egypt. Faith gave Moses the capacity to endure suffering. Moses looked, not on what seemed to be, but believed what the Omnipotent had promised (so must the readers' faith sustain them in their trials). Faith brought Israel through the Red Sea (and it sustained would see them rewarded in the Promised Land). The writer says time was insufficient to keep naming the members of faith's family (verses 32-38); but consider the power of faith to sustain enduring trust in God to live faithfully in a godless world. And all of these together with us will receive the reward of the faithful when our Lord Jesus Christ comes to set up his kingdom on earth (verse 39). Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow 

Former Hope member and current Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Warrenton, Virginia, Mike Poff shares ten life-changing lessons learned over decades of ministry—lessons that moved him from doubt and failure to discovering God's genuine purpose. Whether you're new to faith, skeptical, or just searching for direction, you'll find timeless principles that actually work in real life. Mike openly discusses his biggest struggle: watching his church decline while questioning everything. Through this painful season, he discovered that God defines success differently than we do. His vulnerability and the real stories he shares—including how one phone call led to 15+ baptisms and changed families—will help you understand what it truly means to follow Jesus in everyday life. If you've ever felt lost, doubted God, experienced failure, or wondered if faith actually works—this is for you. Mike's honest storytelling about his own struggles makes these lessons feel real and immediately applicable. You'll hear about actual people whose lives have been completely transformed, and you'll get practical tools you can use right away.

Here begins the actual reading of "Grace Abounding..." in which Bunyan tells of his wretched life before conversion. Filthy sins, then religious sins... We see in this true story of a real man, the inspiration for "Pilgrim's progress."

Before actual reading of Bunyan's classic autobiography, I share the words of GEORGE OFFOR, editor of the 1875 edition of the 1666 book. Then, Bunyan's own preface to "GRACE ABOUNDING to the Chief of Sinners." Next time, we begin his actual relating of his life previous to his conversion.

Abounding in Revival

Pastor Jordan shares Thursday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7] Originally broadcast November 24, 2022. 

"Good" is such a mediocre word, we can often misunderstand what it means that God is good. But when we open our Bibles and consider God's goodness we see that all the beautiful aspects of his character flow from it. It's not just that God is good. Our greatest joy and only hope are in the fact that is perfect goodness.Application Questions: 1. How do you tend to define "goodness"? Is it rooted in God or your own ideas?2. What are some big moments in life in which you have seen God's goodness/kindness?3. What are some small moments in life in which you have seen God's goodness/kindness?4. What are some ways you have seen God's goodness/kindness in creation?5. How does the gospel prove the perfect nature of God's goodness?6. What are a few ways you would treat others differently if you were more consistently living out God's goodness toward them?

Send us a textColossians 2:6-7Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.Support the show

Always Abounding is about the People, not the Structures

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares key phrases in Romans 6 to teach us how to have victory as we walk with Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares key phrases in Romans 6 to teach us how to have victory as we walk with Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

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Feeling hopeless? The world can crush that spark fast—but Romans 15:13 has a word for us today. In this episode, Delaney and Bev zoom into the verse, breaking it down to: the who of hope, character of hope, how of hope, and practice of hope. For the Christian, hope is SURE and tied to God Himself. So, this is your jolt: from hopelessness to Spirit-filled, unshakable hope. Dive in to learn more!

Join us for Abounding—a powerful exploration of God’s promise of abundance in every area of life. Through Scripture and reflection, we’ll walk the journey from awareness of God’s presence to acceptance, authority, abundance, and ultimately abounding in every good work. Discover how living in Christ transforms not only what we receive but how we overflow in spirit, generosity, and love.

Philippians 1:3-11Bethel's 50th Anniversary Weekend

Text: Hebrews 12:18-24This sermon is special sermon celebrating reformation dayRecorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: November 2, 2025Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2025 — Bethany Radio

Sermon Title: Abounding in the Work of the LordSpeaker: Ptr. Vher SaballaDate: February 4, 2024Service: Sunday School LessonIlocano Preaching

Sermon Title: Abounding in the Work of the Lord (Part 2)Speaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: October 2, 2023Service: Long Distance PreachingIlocano Preaching

As we examine the account of Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous work of God that happened there, Pastor Bill has an uplifting and challenging message to share. This story is incredible. Paul and Silas, imprisoned for their faith, had an uncertain future immediately ahead. Yet, instead of trembling in fear, they lifted their voices in praise. Then the earth trembled, and God provided freedom. As we'll find in today's study, before they walked free, God had a bigger purpose for them.

As we examine the account of Paul and Silas in prison and the miraculous work of God that happened there, Pastor Bill has an uplifting and challenging message to share. This story is incredible. Paul and Silas, imprisoned for their faith, had an uncertain future immediately ahead. Yet, instead of trembling in fear, they lifted their voices in praise. Then the earth trembled, and God provided freedom. As we'll find in today's study, before they walked free, God had a bigger purpose for them.

Jesus wants to fill you with His Holy Spirit. We often wish we could walk with Jesus physically and experience Him here in the flesh, but He gave us an incredible gift in his absence by sending His Holy Spirit. This Spirit doesn't just walk with us and talk with us; He lives in us and empowers us to do things that Jesus said would be even greater than His own earthly works. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, all we have to do to receive this Spirit is to ask in faith. 

Jesus wants to fill you with His Holy Spirit. We often wish we could walk with Jesus physically and experience Him here in the flesh, but He gave us an incredible gift in his absence by sending His Holy Spirit. This Spirit doesn't just walk with us and talk with us; He lives in us and empowers us to do things that Jesus said would be even greater than His own earthly works. As Pastor Bill will encourage us in today's message, all we have to do to receive this Spirit is to ask in faith. 

Sermon Title: Abounding in the Work of the LordSpeaker: Rev. Provy R. CadelinaDate: June 5, 2023Service: Long Distance PreachingIlocano Preaching

It's only human to project the notions we already hold onto the world around us. We want to feel connected, and we start from what we know – categories, similarities, rules, expectations. But nature is endlessly expansive, at once wildly different from the societies we are used to and yet surprisingly similar to the nuances we hold as individuals. In her debut book Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature, author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian invites readers to wander off the prescribed trails and embrace the full range of what we can take away from unexpected corners of the natural world. Growing up, Kaishian felt most at home in some of these less-traveled pockets – namely, the swamps and culverts near her house in the Hudson Valley, studded with wildlife and odd creatures. As a child who frequently felt out of place – too much of one thing or not enough of another – she found acceptance in these settings, mainly among amphibious beings. In snakes, snails, and especially fungi, she saw her own developing identities as a queer, neurodivergent person reflected back at her – and a personal path to a life of science. Equal parts lyrical memoir, academic exploration, and a love letter to the vastness of identity, Forest Euphoria introduces readers to the queerness, literal and otherwise, of all the life around us. In this richly observant and insightful study, Kaishian presents myriad examples of nature defying human dichotomies. Fungi, we learn, commonly have more than two biological sexes, and some as many as twenty-three thousand. Some intersex slugs mutually fire calcium carbonate “love darts” at each other during courtship. Glass eels are sexually undetermined until their last year of life, which stumped scientists once dubbed “the eel question.” Forest Euphoria aims to illuminate that nature is filled with lessons stemming from the unusual, the overlooked, and the marginalized, so long as we have the curiosity to learn. Dr. Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian is a research scientist, author, speaker, and educator who specializes in the biodiversity of fungi, ecology, and exploring how scientific disciplines are informed by our sociopolitical landscape. She is the Curator of Mycology at the New York State Museum, as well as teaching faculty with the Bard Prison Initiative. She is a co-founder of the International Congress of Armenian Mycologists. She has been featured in the documentary Queer Planet and her publication, The science underground: mycology as a queer discipline, appears in the journal Catalyst: Feminism, Theory & Technoscience. Taha Ebrahimi is the author and illustrator of Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide (Sasquatch Books, 2024). She serves as a member of the council for Historic Seattle and has been named “Seattle's Coolest Street Tree Expert” by The Stranger. Buy the Book Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature Elliott Bay Book Company

1V12 When should we repent? a.      Even now- A specific time. 2V12 Who is making this declaration? a.      The Lord through Joel b.     Return (Repent- turn to the Lord.)                                                                i.      All your heart – no divided hearts, Israel and the modern church                                                             ii.      Fasting – separating yourself from worldly pleasures to seek God                                                           iii.      Weeping – physical action over your sins and your people's sins                                                           iv.      Mourning- internal and mental process, hating your sin and others' sins    3V13 What should be torn? He desires a torn heart, not torn clothes. a.      He does not want us to play church, but he wants to be the church   4V13 Why should we return to the Lord?- For He is gracious a.      He is gracious- something no one deserves. What prevents you from receiving and extending grace b.     He is compassionate toward others c.      Slow to anger – the time in which he responds   d.     Abounding in love- extra amount according to the circumstances    e.      He can relent. One factor that can potentially cause God to relent is God's people listening to the commands of God and turning back to Him in true repentance.   Application: ·         Where do you need to repent of your lack of hate for sin in your and your nation? Where do you need to repent because of complicity in this glorious gospel that will set people free? ·       How have you been playing church? What do I mean? Doing outward rituals or traditions, but not having your heart changed by the word? ·        What is preventing you from receiving God's grace(hurts, hangups, or hard heart, I am not worthy, etc) in your life and sharing it with others? (fear of man or lack of training in witnessing)?  

Loving others well, growing in discernment, and navigating challenging relationships are explored in Abounding in Love and Discernment, based on Philippians 1:9-11. In this episode, listeners learn how to cultivate Christ-centered love that overflows with knowledge, insight, and spiritual discernment—essential for handling difficult family members, friends, or coworkers. Perfect for those seeking guidance on Christian love, relational wisdom, and spiritual growth. ✨ Highlights Understanding Paul’s prayer for love to “abound more and more” in knowledge, insight, and discernment Practical guidance for showing Christ-like love in difficult or challenging relationships Using experience, empathy, and Spirit-led wisdom to love well under pressure Balancing grace and truth when navigating boundaries, dysfunction, and relational pain Encouragement to grow continually in godly love, insight, and spiritual maturity

God has a flourishing finish in mind for you!

Paul opens his letter to the Philippian church with thanksgiving and prayer, rejoicing in their partnership in the gospel. This week Mike unpacks his confidence in God's good work, his deep affection, and his prayer that believers grow in love, discernment, and fruitful righteousness.