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Homily from the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. Jesus didn't give us the Bible. He gave us the Church. And the Church gave us the Bible. All Christians believe in the 27 books of the New Testament. We all believe these books are the inspired Word of God based on the authority of the Church to recognize this truth and teach it. The same Church has the authority to declare the 46 books of the Old Testament as well. June 1, 2025: Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26

This month, Jews in Israel celebrate Jerusalem Day—Yom Yerushalayim—commemorating the miraculous reunification of God's Holy City after the Six-Day War of 1967.But as Yael Eckstein explains, we ALL—Christians and Jews—should celebrate Jerusalem! Not only is it God's designated place where His Holy Temple once stood—and will someday stand again—but as the psalmist says, “If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill” (Psalm 137:5).God does not want us to forget His eternal capital!Join Yael as she explores the spiritual significance of Jerusalem and why its historical reunification is so important. Let's praise God for the miracles He has done—and is doing—in Jerusalem!Learn more about Jerusalem and how God's children celebrate His Holy City.And listen to Yael's Bible teachings on her podcast, The Chosen People.

What makes worship pleasing and acceptable to God? All Christians know that God ought to be worshipped, but some do not know why and how. Through His Word, God instructs us in how He wants to be worshipped. This introductory book is designed to walk through what true worship is, what worship should include, and how to identify true worship in a church. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/True-Worship-Returning-Biblical-Understanding-ebook/dp/B0DR4V9198/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GSYRMWYGG07V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.miTyckYKdeZpBtBMLl8r5g9sLiS7kLLA2xW6flgZSMjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.AYTX4YRYJSuOfm9nszARJgebnmr8nrDCgbdrHbZ1GZ4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Landon+Jones+true+worship&qid=1741033360&s=books&sprefix=landon+jones+true+worship%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1 For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

What makes worship pleasing and acceptable to God? All Christians know that God ought to be worshipped, but some do not know why and how. Through His Word, God instructs us in how He wants to be worshipped. This introductory book is designed to walk through what true worship is, what worship should include, and how to identify true worship in a church. Get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/True-Worship-Returning-Biblical-Understanding-ebook/dp/B0DR4V9198/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GSYRMWYGG07V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.miTyckYKdeZpBtBMLl8r5g9sLiS7kLLA2xW6flgZSMjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.AYTX4YRYJSuOfm9nszARJgebnmr8nrDCgbdrHbZ1GZ4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Landon+Jones+true+worship&qid=1741033360&s=books&sprefix=landon+jones+true+worship%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1 For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org  

It is 1700 years since the council of Nicaea and the publication of the Nicene Creed - but what are we to make of it?It was the twentieth of May in the year 325 that the Council of Nicaea first met. Pope Francis said ‘The Nicene Creed is a powerful sign of unity among Christians.'The 17 hundredth anniversary of the Council of Nicaea - is being used - by the Roman Catholic Church to push the idea that ‘All Christians are Nicene Christians.'However the difficulty is that while we say the same words, Roman Catholics and Protestants mean vastly different things, and any unity is a fake unity at best. Leonardo de Chirico is pastor of the Church Breccia di Roma and director of the Reformanda Initiative.Rachel Ciano lectures in Christianity and History at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. She is a faculty member at the Rome scholars and leaders network, hosted by The Reformanda Initiative.The book ‘The Nicene Creed' is available from Matthias Media.Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid.ChurchSuiteCheck out ChurchSuite at Reach Australia or at the Melbourne taster day. The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Dominic Steele's preaching at Village Subscribe to Dominic Steele's weekly sermons from the Village Church website. Support the show--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

Heath Lambert addresses questions about narcissism in Christian ministry: Is it widespread in churches, and should those displaying narcissistic traits be removed from leadership? Discover how Scripture reframes this contemporary psychological concern as the age-old spiritual problem of pride.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Introduction to this week's topic on covert narcissism0:50 How the Marked by Grace question process works2:23 The two-part question: Is covert narcissism rampant in church? Should narcissists be fired?2:53 Understanding narcissism from a secular perspective4:11 The biblical equivalent: pride as described in Scripture5:13 Pride as the universal root problem of sinners6:31 Is narcissism (pride) rampant in the church?7:17 Should "covert narcissists" be fired from church positions?7:44 Biblical qualifications and 1 Timothy 3:6 on conceit8:56 The crucial distinction: struggling with pride vs. being "swollen with conceit"KEY POINTS:- Narcissism is a secular psychological term from the DSM describing traits like grandiosity, need for admiration, and arrogance- These characteristics closely align with what the Bible identifies as pride (1 John 2:16)- Pride—the desire to exalt ourselves above others and God—is the fundamental problem of every sinner- All Christians, including church leaders, struggle with pride in some form- The biblical qualification in 1 Timothy 3:6 isn't the absence of pride but not being "puffed up with conceit"- There's a significant difference between a qualified leader who battles pride and seeks to overcome it versus someone who is "swollen with conceit"- Disqualification should be based on biblical grounds (being dominated by pride), not merely secular psychological categories- Judgments about disqualification should come from those close to the person who observe a pattern, not from distant assumptionsSubmit your questions for future episodes to markedbyGrace@fbcjax.comSCRIPTURE REFERENCES:1 John 2:16 - "All that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and the pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world."1 Timothy 3:6 - "He must not be a recent convert, or he may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil."

All Christian leaders, and especially those who minister the Word of God, must be sure that they remain firmly rooted in Christ. This is especially true when the world around us challenges the Christian faith in new ways. As Third Millennium Ministries' Richard Pratt explains, the apostle Paul experienced this in his own life—and in 1 Corinthians, he wrote how he was able to stay firmly rooted but also relevant in his changing world. Bible passages: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

All Christian leaders, and especially those who minister the Word of God, must be sure that they remain firmly rooted in Christ. This is especially true when the world around us challenges the Christian faith in new ways. As Third Millennium Ministries' Richard Pratt explains, the apostle Paul experienced this in his own life—and in 1 Corinthians, he wrote how he was able to stay firmly rooted but also relevant in his changing world.

All Christians struggle to walk that fine line between being bold, but staying humble — but for Christian women, the struggle is perhaps even more difficult. Why? Women are often told and taught that it's their biblical role to walk in quiet obedience to their husbands, to their church leaders, to those they are serving — yet this is not how Jesus saw women. And it's a shame when women who have talents and gifts galore are shamed into silence based on faulty Bible teachings. Maybe that's why young women are leaving the church nowadays. Misty Phillip has a new book, “Spark Your Influence,” that teaches women specifically how to be submissive yet bold — just as Jesus was.

Editor: The Christian community is the only group that can unite the world in peace and prosperity. The trouble is that several thousand years has divided Christians into separate groups of conflicting ideas designed to win God's favor exclusive to all other belief systems. The boss says a house divided will fail — note that is the truth! Together you will conqueror evil and bring the world to peace. Every Christian sect believes their dogma is superior to all others and exclusive to God's privilege. The truth is that God has no pets. All Christians believe God builds trees and...Article Link

Bible Prophecy Under the Microscope-Episode 36 Gary discusses the fact that ALL Christians are preterists, at least to some degree. If you believe the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ is a historical fact—you are a preterist. Even unbelievers cannot deny that these events—whether they believe they happened or not—have changed the course of world history. In other words, Jesus Christ has changed the world forever, according to the Scriptures.

Did you know Jesus was not just human? Jesus was fully God and fully human at the same time. In theology this is called the hypostatic union. All Christians should know how to articulate the divinity of Jesus Christ. This episode will help you to share this doctrine from a Bible based perspective. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bible Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11; Colossians 1:9-10"This giant oak tree is what gave Oak Park its name," the tour guide told the kids on their field trip. Elijah listened attentively. He loved history and learning things like this.Back home later that day, Elijah told his mom about the tour. "That big oak tree survived the Civil War, a flood, and six fires," he said. "Wow!" said Mom. "That's amazing.""It kept on growing," said Elijah, "even though the odds were a hundred to one against it. The oak is one of the slowest-growing trees in the world, but it's also one of the strongest. It survives things that cause other trees to die.""Hmm," said Mom. "You know, Elijah, you're something like that tree." Elijah was surprised. "Me? I didn't survive a war or a flood or even one fire--let alone six!"Mom laughed. "No, but I still think you're like that tree.""How?" asked Elijah."Well," said Mom, "for one thing, the oak grows slowly, and you--"Elijah interrupted her. "You always say I'm growing up too fast!" Mom smiled. "That's true--physically. But I was thinking of the way most of us grow spiritually. As Christians, it's often easy to wonder if we're making any progress in becoming more like Jesus." Elijah nodded as he recalled some trouble he'd gotten into recently. "You may grow slowly in Christ," said Mom, "but like that oak, you do grow steadily. And you survive worse things than war or floods. You survive attacks from Satan and struggles with temptation.""But I still do wrong things," Elijah pointed out.Mom nodded. "I know--I do too. All Christians give in to temptation and sin sometimes. But the fact that you feel bad when you sin--and that you don't want to do it again--shows that you're continuing to grow.""Really?" Elijah smiled. "That's pretty cool.""Have faith that God is working to make you grow to be more like Jesus," Mom told him. "Keep working with Him by admitting when you sin and trusting Him to help you change your habits--even when the growing gets tough!" –Nathan RunyonHow About You?Do you ever wonder if you're growing spiritually? If you're a Christian, God is always working in your heart to make you more like Jesus--even when it's hard for you to detect. When you do something wrong, confess your sin and ask God for forgiveness. Then look to Him for the strength you need to resist temptation, and trust Him to help you grow in Him.Today's Key Verse:Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (NKJV) (2 Peter 3:18)Today's Key Thought:Christians grow in Jesus

All Christians know they are supposed to pray, but where do we see evidence of prayers being answered in the Bible? In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about the power of prayer in the Bible. We know prayer matters, so we dig into plenty of Scripture to see examples of God powerfully answering prayer. We hope that this episode serves as an encouragement and reminder to you that prayer matters and God can do powerful things through it!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 15:3-5; Gen. 21:1-3; Num. 11:1-2; Num. 12:9-16; Num. 21:6-9; Exo. 17:10-16; 1 Tim. 2:8; Josh. 10:12-14; Judg. 6:36-40; Judg. 16:28-30; 1 Sam. 1:10-11, 19-20; 1 Sam. 23:2-5; 1 Kings 3:6-14; 1 Kings 17:17-24; 1 Kings 18:36-39; Mark 9:17-29; John 11:18-45; Acts 9:32-41; Acts 10; Acts 12:1-19; Acts 16:22-40; Acts 28:1-8; Matt. 7:7-8; Matt. 22:21-22; Mark 11:24; John 14:13-14; John 15:7; 1 John 3:22; 1 John 5:14; James 4:3; Psa. 66:18; Prov. 28:9; James 5:16; James 1:5-7, 17-18.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

POWER Part 5: of ENDURANCE and Ask ItDionne SalmondsOriginal Air Date: 2025.03.15If you discovered the cure for cancer, the way to end world hunger, or bring world peace, would you tell as many people as possible, or would you keep it to yourself out of fear or rejection?The answer is obvious... you would tell EVEYONE! Post it to social media, schedule a news conference! Yet, there are many people armed with the power to change the world, yet they are hindered – from fear, lack of knowledge or lack of interest. The POWER of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Gospel of Christ has the POWER to cure the cancer of sin, hate, anger, violence, addiction, jealousy, broken relationships, emotional health... if we have the knowledge of that power, why would we not share it with others?We're talking about evangelism, a word that confuses people, maybe scares them or is seen as someone else's responsibility. However, Jesus calls ALL Christians to tell others about His message of hope and salvation. So where do you fit in this?Join us starting Feb. 15 and 16 for our POWER series, where we will learn what evangelism is and isn't, the different styles of evangelism, the common objections we will hear, how to answer the hard questions and how to endure while walking with others in their faith journey.Service Times are Saturday Evening at 5:30pm and Sunday Morning at 10:30 am. We also offer two Adult Sunday School options at 9:00am.Promiseland Kids Church is available Sunday at 10:30am for Toddler – 5th grade and Youth Sunday School for Jr. and Sr. High.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

How can Christianity be true when some Christians are hateful and hypocritical? It's actually worse than that. All Christians are hypocrites because hypocrisy is inconsistency and no one is perfectly, morally consistent. We as Christians need to follow Christ better, but does the truth of Christianity rest on who we are, or on who Christ is? 1 Peter 2 Speaker: Kevin Stiles

How can Christianity be true when some Christians are hateful and hypocritical? It's actually worse than that. All Christians are hypocrites because hypocrisy is inconsistency and no one is perfectly, morally consistent. We as Christians need to follow Christ better, but does the truth of Christianity rest on who we are, or on who Christ is? 1 Peter 2 Speaker: Bob Kadlecik 

How can Christianity be true when some Christians are hateful and hypocritical? It's actually worse than that. All Christians are hypocrites because hypocrisy is inconsistency and no one is perfectly, morally consistent. We as Christians need to follow Christ better, but does the truth of Christianity rest on who we are, or on who Christ is? 1 Peter 2 Speaker: Kevin Ozolins

All Christians are called to bless, but do we know what that call means and how it informs the way we relate to our family and neighbors? In this breakout session at TGCW24, Tina Boesch considers the relational, future-oriented, and outward-focused nature of blessing, tracing it from Genesis to Numbers 6 and Jesus‘s teachings. From blessings in the home and church to extending them to our communities—and even our enemies—Boesch encourages listeners with practical steps to embrace and share God's blessing in everyday life.

In this message, Pastor Caleb discusses the importance of having fruits of righteousness.  Without this fruit, there is no evidence of salvation in a person's life.  All Christians should have this fruit producing in their lives.  Send us a textSupport the showFor more information for our church visit AGCSparta.org.

POWER Part 4: OF HONESTYBill CorleyOriginal Air Date: 2025.03.09If you discovered the cure for cancer, the way to end world hunger, or bring world peace, would you tell as many people as possible, or would you keep it to yourself out of fear or rejection?The answer is obvious... you would tell EVEYONE! Post it to social media, schedule a news conference! Yet, there are many people armed with the power to change the world, yet they are hindered – from fear, lack of knowledge or lack of interest. The POWER of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Gospel of Christ has the POWER to cure the cancer of sin, hate, anger, violence, addiction, jealousy, broken relationships, emotional health... if we have the knowledge of that power, why would we not share it with others?We're talking about evangelism, a word that confuses people, maybe scares them or is seen as someone else's responsibility. However, Jesus calls ALL Christians to tell others about His message of hope and salvation. So where do you fit in this?Join us starting Feb. 15 and 16 for our POWER series, where we will learn what evangelism is and isn't, the different styles of evangelism, the common objections we will hear, how to answer the hard questions and how to endure while walking with others in their faith journey.Service Times are Saturday Evening at 5:30pm and Sunday Morning at 10:30 am. We also offer two Adult Sunday School options at 9:00am.Promiseland Kids Church is available Sunday at 10:30am for Toddler – 5th grade and Youth Sunday School for Jr. and Sr. High.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

For the past 8 weeks, Saints Peter & Paul has been working through 1 Corinthians 10-14, discovering their "Spiritual Giftedness" - as Paul once shared with that Corinthian congregation.But, this was no mere reality for the Christians in Corinth. As the rest of the New Testament makes evident (Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, and 1 Peter 4:10-11) - these gifts are for ALL Christians at ALL times and ALL places!So...how are you "gifted for good"?In this conversation, Pastor Kevin and Marcus Huff discuss their own journeys to discovering their gifts, and encourage the listener to explore their gifts in community.Are you a member of Saints Peter & Paul? Listen and consider what opportunities you might be gifted for! That we all might share in the joy of connecting our God-given talents, to a God-given purpose.We hope you enjoy it!

POWER Part 3: of TRUTHBrad HarlowOriginal Air Date: 2025.03.02If you discovered the cure for cancer, the way to end world hunger, or bring world peace, would you tell as many people as possible, or would you keep it to yourself out of fear or rejection?The answer is obvious... you would tell EVEYONE! Post it to social media, schedule a news conference! Yet, there are many people armed with the power to change the world, yet they are hindered – from fear, lack of knowledge or lack of interest. The POWER of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Gospel of Christ has the POWER to cure the cancer of sin, hate, anger, violence, addiction, jealousy, broken relationships, emotional health... if we have the knowledge of that power, why would we not share it with others?We're talking about evangelism, a word that confuses people, maybe scares them or is seen as someone else's responsibility. However, Jesus calls ALL Christians to tell others about His message of hope and salvation. So where do you fit in this?Join us starting Feb. 15 and 16 for our POWER series, where we will learn what evangelism is and isn't, the different styles of evangelism, the common objections we will hear, how to answer the hard questions and how to endure while walking with others in their faith journey.Service Times are Saturday Evening at 5:30pm and Sunday Morning at 10:30 am. We also offer two Adult Sunday School options at 9:00am.Promiseland Kids Church is available Sunday at 10:30am for Toddler – 5th grade and Youth Sunday School for Jr. and Sr. High.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

Everyone begins life unmarried, some remain so, many return to the single state as widows and widowers. The Lord has not left the single saint without instruction and comfort, which neither insensitivity nor hyper-sensitivity should undermine.Singleness can bring its problems, some more legitimate, others less so. It can be a season of desire, of drifting, of distress, of desperation, even of despair. While not all single saints will feel all these things, most will struggle with some.All Christians need to remember that single Christians are members with us of Christ's body. All Christians need to remember that the Scriptures contain many examples of useful, fruitful, fulfilled believers. Above all, we must remember that a perfect man was perfectly happy, perfectly content, perfectly beloved, perfectly satisfied, and served and sacrificed perfectly, leaving an example for the single saint.

All Christians should be able to explain why they are confident that heaven awaits them by telling people what Jesus has done for them.

POWER Part 2: of DIFFERENCESBill CorleyOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.23If you discovered the cure for cancer, the way to end world hunger, or bring world peace, would you tell as many people as possible, or would you keep it to yourself out of fear or rejection?The answer is obvious... you would tell EVEYONE! Post it to social media, schedule a news conference! Yet, there are many people armed with the power to change the world, yet they are hindered – from fear, lack of knowledge or lack of interest. The POWER of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Gospel of Christ has the POWER to cure the cancer of sin, hate, anger, violence, addiction, jealousy, broken relationships, emotional health... if we have the knowledge of that power, why would we not share it with others?We're talking about evangelism, a word that confuses people, maybe scares them or is seen as someone else's responsibility. However, Jesus calls ALL Christians to tell others about His message of hope and salvation. So where do you fit in this?Join us starting Feb. 15 and 16 for our POWER series, where we will learn what evangelism is and isn't, the different styles of evangelism, the common objections we will hear, how to answer the hard questions and how to endure while walking with others in their faith journey.Service Times are Saturday Evening at 5:30pm and Sunday Morning at 10:30 am. We also offer two Adult Sunday School options at 9:00am.Promiseland Kids Church is available Sunday at 10:30am for Toddler – 5th grade and Youth Sunday School for Jr. and Sr. High.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

SummaryIn this conversation, Benjamin Lee explores the concept of evangelism, emphasizing its importance in the Christian faith. He discusses the role of evangelists, the challenges they face, and the mindset needed for effective evangelism. Lee draws on the example of the Apostle Paul, highlighting his strategies and actions during his missionary journeys. The conversation concludes with practical steps for individuals to engage in evangelism, encouraging listeners to share the gospel and be proactive in their outreach efforts.Takeaways Evangelism evokes various feelings, from joy to nervousness. The evangelist's role is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. Evangelism is not just a program; it's a continuous effort. Effective evangelism requires a mindset of opportunity and courage. Paul's example shows the importance of spiritual conversations. Teaching the truth is essential for effective evangelism. The gospel is sufficient and should not be altered for receptivity. All Christians have a role in evangelism, regardless of their position. Opportunities for evangelism are present every day. Engaging in evangelism requires sacrifice and commitment.Chapters00:00 Understanding Evangelism10:30 The Role of the Evangelist20:28 Effective Evangelism Strategies30:28 The Importance of Spiritual Conversations40:08 Practical Steps for Evangelismwww.benjaminlee.bloghttps://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?feature=shared

All Christians have all been enlisted into service in the Lord's army. With that enlistment comes responsibility, hardship, and incomparable peace. But what does a good soldier of the Lord look like? In this practical message, Pastor Jeff Schreve describes the life and duties of a Christian soldier. He explores what to expect and how to respond as you march into the spiritual battles of life.

Why is the church so important and is it really necessary for the Christian's personal walk with Christ? Many Christians throughout history have minimized the church and it continues today. Is the kingdom of God the same thing as the church? According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon titled “The Doctrine of the Church,” most problems flow from not taking the church seriously. The answers start by learning how “church” is used in Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the church is a visible expression of the kingdom of God, yet it is not the kingdom in all its fullness. All Christians are part of the worldwide church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shares that it is impossible to be a Christian and not be part of the global church. In the Scriptures, church almost always refers to a local body of believers, and it means “called out ones.” But not everything that calls itself a church is truly a redeemed congregation. It is these individual bodies and individual Christians all over the world that make up the global church. Christians have been called out of the world into the global church and kingdom of God, and this has massive consequences for the Christian life. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones helps the listener understand how to live as an important part of the church and why this is important.

All Christians have all been enlisted into service in the Lord's army. With that enlistment comes responsibility, hardship, and incomparable peace. But what does a good soldier of the Lord look like? In this practical message, Pastor Jeff Schreve describes the life and duties of a Christian soldier. He explores what to expect and how to respond as you march into the spiritual battles of life.

Why is the church so important and is it really necessary for the Christian's personal walk with Christ? Many Christians throughout history have minimized the church and it continues today. Is the kingdom of God the same thing as the church? According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones in this sermon titled “The Doctrine of the Church,” most problems flow from not taking the church seriously. The answers start by learning how “church” is used in Scripture. Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the church is a visible expression of the kingdom of God, yet it is not the kingdom in all its fullness. All Christians are part of the worldwide church. Dr. Lloyd-Jones shares that it is impossible to be a Christian and not be part of the global church. In the Scriptures, church almost always refers to a local body of believers, and it means “called out ones.” But not everything that calls itself a church is truly a redeemed congregation. It is these individual bodies and individual Christians all over the world that make up the global church. Christians have been called out of the world into the global church and kingdom of God, and this has massive consequences for the Christian life. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones helps the listener understand how to live as an important part of the church and why this is important. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

POWER Part 1: of PURPOSEDionne SalmondsOriginal Air Date: 2025.02.16If you discovered the cure for cancer, the way to end world hunger, or bring world peace, would you tell as many people as possible, or would you keep it to yourself out of fear or rejection?The answer is obvious... you would tell EVEYONE! Post it to social media, schedule a news conference! Yet, there are many people armed with the power to change the world, yet they are hindered – from fear, lack of knowledge or lack of interest. The POWER of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.The Gospel of Christ has the POWER to cure the cancer of sin, hate, anger, violence, addiction, jealousy, broken relationships, emotional health... if we have the knowledge of that power, why would we not share it with others?We're talking about evangelism, a word that confuses people, maybe scares them or is seen as someone else's responsibility. However, Jesus calls ALL Christians to tell others about His message of hope and salvation. So where do you fit in this?Join us starting Feb. 15 and 16 for our POWER series, where we will learn what evangelism is and isn't, the different styles of evangelism, the common objections we will hear, how to answer the hard questions and how to endure while walking with others in their faith journey.Service Times are Saturday Evening at 5:30pm and Sunday Morning at 10:30 am. We also offer two Adult Sunday School options at 9:00am.Promiseland Kids Church is available Sunday at 10:30am for Toddler – 5th grade and Youth Sunday School for Jr. and Sr. High.If you have missed a message or are viewing from home, you can catch weekend services on our Facebook page and YouTube by going to www.crossroads-ridgecrest.org, or through the church app. We also have podcasts available by looking up Crossroads Community Church - available on several podcast apps.For questions or information, please contact us at: (760)384-3333 Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm, text (760)301-4840 or email ccc@ccc-rc.org

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In this episode we see a woman who has been demonically oppressed for eighteen years, yet as soon as Jesus sees her, He calls her forward and delivers her of the assaulting spirit, and lays His hand on her to heal her damaged body. In the following debate He calls her a "daughter of Abraham" which for Him is a very special term meaning much more than just an Israelite physically descended from Abraham and Sarah. As He listens to the discernment of the Spirit, Jesus recognizes that she is a woman of faith though outwardly she is humiliatingly contorted. A "child of Abraham," whether a man (Lk 19:9) or a woman, is a person who so trusts God that they will wait for His answer over time and through hardship. Many of the marks of faith in this couple's life are listed in Hebrews 11:1,2,6-19,39,40. All Christians are seen by God as "children of Abraham" (Gal 3:6-9,26-29), so in the account of this healing we learn some important lessons that apply to our lives today.

How does godliness play out differently if I am a man, a woman, a young man, a young woman, a husband or a wife?All Christians are called to live like Christ.  Why does the Apostle Paul choose to write about what godliness looks like for the older and younger and for us as men and women, rather than more generally for us as people? Does our age and sex have implications for the challenges we face in living for Jesus? Are these things just human constructs or elements of divine gift? And what implications does this have for how we think about discipleship and our lived experience of complementarian ministry? Paul Grimmond is a senior lecturer at Sydney's Moore Theological College.  Paul gave the keynote address at the Priscilla and Aquila conference.Reach Australia National ConferenceReach Australia's National Conference is happening from 19 to 22 May 2025 on the Central Coast of NSW. This year's theme is URGENT: The Necessary Task of Mission Before Christ Returns. For more info. The Church Cohttp://www.thechurchco.com is an excellent website and app platform built specifically for churches. Support the show--Become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart via Patreon.

Rapp Report episode 328Discussed from What We Believe?"The Bible teaches the calling of all saints to the work of service (1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 4:12; Revelation 22:12)."The need of the church is to cooperate with God as He accomplishes His purpose in the world. To that end, He gives the church spiritual gifts. First, He gives men chosen for the purpose of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:7-12), and He also gives unique and special spiritual abilities to each member of the body of Christ (Romans 12:5-8; 1 Corinthians 12:4-31; 1 Peter 4:10-11)."The calling of all saints to the work of service is the central theme of this episode, emphasizing that the church is not merely a social club but a community where each member is expected to contribute actively. Host Andrew Rappaport and guest Harold Smith delve into the importance of understanding and utilizing spiritual gifts within the body of Christ to fulfill God's purpose. They explore the misconception that church attendance is sufficient, stressing that genuine participation and service are essential for a healthy church environment. The conversation highlights how service should be motivated by a desire to glorify God, rather than seeking personal gain or avoiding potential hurt from past experiences. With a mix of personal anecdotes and theological insights, the hosts encourage listeners to engage in meaningful ways, ultimately fostering a vibrant and functioning church community.Takeaways:The church is not merely a social club; it's a place for service and ministry.Every believer is uniquely gifted to contribute to their local church's mission.Serving in the church requires a mindset shift from receiving to giving.Healthy churches have members actively seeking ways to serve, not just consume.Pastors should not only teach doctrine but also equip their congregation for service.All Christians are called to use their gifts to glorify God and help others.Mentioned in the episode:Are You Encouraging Your Pastor?This podcast is a ministry of Striving for Eternity and all our resources Listen to other podcasts on the Christian Podcast CommunitySupport Striving for Eternity

From the responsorial psalm: “Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy upon their couches; Let the high praises of God be in their throats. This is the glory of all his faithful. Alleluia. The Lord takes delight in his people." A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 3:22-30) John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. You yourselves can testify that I said that I am not the Christ, but that I was sent before him. The one who has the bride is the bridegroom; the best man, who stands and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. So this joy of mine has been made complete. He must increase; I must decrease.” As Jesus baptizes with his disciples in the region of Judea, the disciples of John the Baptist tell him that Jesus is baptizing and that everyone is coming to him. John replies to them with great humility, bringing to unity his followers and the followers of Jesus. John recognizes in Jesus the fulfillment of his role as the "best man," the one who would prepare the way of the Lord. He delights in it. "So this joy of mine has been made complete." At the heart of his joy is giving glory to the Lord. "He must increase; I must decrease." God, help me follow the example of John's humility in attributing every good gift to you. In receiving what you gave him, John made the way to Jesus clear to all who heard him. Give me the grace today to respond to the vocation and purpose you gave me. As the Catechism makes clear about human freedom and cooperation with your grace, let me understand what you have called me to. It says: "All Christians in any state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity." Just as John understood that as Jesus increased, he must decrease, give me wisdom to discern how to bring about the fullness and perfection of your will, the source of every good gift. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Who is "Left Behind"? This is Part 3 of a new series addressing the next prophetic event for people living in the "last days". The disappearance of ALL Christians from Earth has occurred. What happens next? What happens to those who were "left behind"? Everyone left behind now has a decision to make. Could they have known or anticipated the predicament they find themselves in? Now that they know who the Antichrist is, what's next?

All Christians are filled with the Holy Spirit. But God always wants more for us, more of his power and presence. In this seminar, Debby Wright (VCUKI National Director) explores who the Holy Spirit is, some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and how we can encounter him.

Leadership comes in various forms and contexts. All Christians are to lead in some capacity. How are we to lead? What makes a good leader in spiritual matters? We should turn to the "Shepherd and Overseer of [our] souls" (1 Peter 2:25) to see true leadership.

All Christians must be careful not to compromise the message of God's free grace. For even the Apostle Peter was tempted to undermine the gospel. Today, Derek Thomas shares the cautionary tale of Paul's rebuke of Peter. Get Derek Thomas' book The Life of Peter, plus lifetime digital access to the companion teaching series and digital study guide, for your donation of any amount:  https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3711/life-of-peter Meet Today's Teacher:   Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books, including Heaven on Earth, Strength for the Weary, and Let Us Worship God.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, November 6, 2024 This is the second episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for two […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, November 6, 2024 This is the second episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for two […]

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for The Beast Within on Hulu, and first impressions of the "moral dilemmas" of Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut on Xbox Series X. ALSO, Paeter answers a listener's question, explaining why he believes in "Free Grace Theology" and why its valuable for ALL Christian geeks to believe! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:54 Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut, First Impressions Review00:21:55 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Time Door by Shannon McDermott, Paeter & Karyne's FREE Fantasy Audiobook, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Playthrough Announcement)00:39:58 The Beast Within Review00:51:06 Free Grace Theology & Why Geeks NEED It!01:27:21 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(Self-made goals in open world games, Is it "okay" to play games just to "pass the time"?)Paeter's Geek Week02:00:58 TV/MOVIES- Arcadia02:06:27 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds Beta02:18:47 On The Next Episode...01:35:18 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (It's been a long time since I've felt as let down by a comic as I did with Absolute Power 4. So much that was set up was resolved in a way that felt cheap and unsatisfying to me. But the new status quo might still yield some good stories. We'll see...)Paeter's Game Save Fundraising Info Page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/110909212CGC Game Save Team Page: https://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/2024/08/cgc-game-save-24-team-fundraising-page.htmlSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Subscribe in a readerOpen In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOrBecome a Patron!All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare the "In Search Of Truth" Bible Study include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive ConcordanceBlueletterbible.org (primarily for search functionality), The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2024, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

All Christians encounter some form of hardship at one time or another, so it's essential that we draw upon our inner strength and resources to stay grounded in God's love. In today's episode of Pray.com's Meditative Prayers podcast we will be focusing on Relieving Stress. Tonight's prayer is inspired by Ruth 3:1 from the King James Version of the Bible.To make prayer a priority in your life and listen to more Christian meditation, prayer, and sleep content download the app at Pray.com.Praying before you fall asleep is a great habit you can incorporate with your nightly routine. Nightly prayer is an invaluable tool for realigning your heart with the will of God. Incorporate Pray.com's Meditative Prayer into your nightly routine to strengthen your relationship with God and calm your mind before your go to sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, October 30, 2024 This is the first episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for the […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, October 30, 2024 This is the first episode in a two-part series that draws from the language and principles of 1st John. All Christians have been born of God, but that description is especially important for leaders and leadership. Wayne uses this great letter as the foundation for the […]

Psalms 107:1-31 — In this sermon, “Give Thanks Unto the Lord” from Psalm 107:1–31, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones defines the Christian as the one who sees their sin and brokenness. They see their weakness and flee to Christ, abandoning all efforts of saving themselves. Regardless of one's background and upbringing, what unifies all of humankind is their fallen nature and their need for redemption in Christ. All are born in Adam and are children of wrath. It is from this mess of fallen humankind that Christians are saved through the work of Christ. It is Christ that delivers people from sin and gives them new life in the midst of their distress. All Christians are saved through the same blood, Savior, and God. This common salvation applies to all people regardless of their personality. It saves all people regardless of their ethnic background and cultural background. The peace that Christ brings applies to everyone in all times and in all places. This is because Jesus Christ fulfills the deepest need of everyone. He delivers all who cry out and believe from their sin and brokenness by leading them into the heavenly Jerusalem, making them a new people by the power of His blood. Jesus delivers from all brokenness and sin by the power of His gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29

Psalms 107:1-31 — In this sermon, “Give Thanks Unto the Lord” from Psalm 107:1–31, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones defines the Christian as the one who sees their sin and brokenness. They see their weakness and flee to Christ, abandoning all efforts of saving themselves. Regardless of one's background and upbringing, what unifies all of humankind is their fallen nature and their need for redemption in Christ. All are born in Adam and are children of wrath. It is from this mess of fallen humankind that Christians are saved through the work of Christ. It is Christ that delivers people from sin and gives them new life in the midst of their distress. All Christians are saved through the same blood, Savior, and God. This common salvation applies to all people regardless of their personality. It saves all people regardless of their ethnic background and cultural background. The peace that Christ brings applies to everyone in all times and in all places. This is because Jesus Christ fulfills the deepest need of everyone. He delivers all who cry out and believe from their sin and brokenness by leading them into the heavenly Jerusalem, making them a new people by the power of His blood. Jesus delivers from all brokenness and sin by the power of His gospel.

Psalms 107:1-31 — In this sermon, “Give Thanks Unto the Lord” from Psalm 107:1–31, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones defines the Christian as the one who sees their sin and brokenness. They see their weakness and flee to Christ, abandoning all efforts of saving themselves. Regardless of one's background and upbringing, what unifies all of humankind is their fallen nature and their need for redemption in Christ. All are born in Adam and are children of wrath. It is from this mess of fallen humankind that Christians are saved through the work of Christ. It is Christ that delivers people from sin and gives them new life in the midst of their distress. All Christians are saved through the same blood, Savior, and God. This common salvation applies to all people regardless of their personality. It saves all people regardless of their ethnic background and cultural background. The peace that Christ brings applies to everyone in all times and in all places. This is because Jesus Christ fulfills the deepest need of everyone. He delivers all who cry out and believe from their sin and brokenness by leading them into the heavenly Jerusalem, making them a new people by the power of His blood. Jesus delivers from all brokenness and sin by the power of His gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29