Podcasts about apostle peter

Pastor Heath paints a picture from Scripture of the New Heaven and New Earth and challenges us with the Apostle Peter to look and long for God's promises. Be encouraged by this message. Painting Paradise with Pastor Heath Harris. May 2025

In 1 Peter 1:6, the Apostle Peter encourages early Christians enduring persecution, emphasizing the importance of finding joy amid trials. He reassures them that suffering is temporary and serves to deepen faith. Believers are reminded to focus on the eternal hope in Christ, fostering resilience and trust in God's promises through challenges.

Pastor Glenn talks about Christian growth looking at the example of Apostle Peter

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageA historic moment has arrived for Catholics worldwide as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV—the first American pontiff in the Church's 2,000-year history. This Chicago-born Augustinian, who spent much of his ministry in Peru, stands as the 267th successor to the Apostle Peter, breaking precedent in ways few expected to witness in their lifetimes.The announcement "Habemus Papam" echoes with particular significance as this 69-year-old cardinal steps onto the world stage. What makes this papal election especially intriguing is that Cardinal Prevost remains something of a mystery on many pressing Church issues. As veteran Vatican observers note, his positions on controversial matters aren't widely documented, making hasty judgments premature. History teaches us that cardinals often govern differently than expected once they assume the papacy—just look at Pius IX or Leo XIII, whose name our new pope has chosen.Already, Pope Leo XIV has made notable choices: delivering the apostolic blessing in Latin, appearing in traditional vestments, and seeming visibly moved by the moment's gravity. These initial signs defy simple categorization into progressive or traditional camps. The weight of guiding 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide is undoubtedly overwhelming, and this unprecedented American papacy deserves our prayers and patience. Rather than rushing to conclusions, let's support our new Holy Father as he navigates the enormous responsibility of leading the Church through challenging times ahead. Share your thoughts on this historic moment and join us in praying for unity, love, and peace for all the world under Pope Leo XIV's guidance.Key items• Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old Augustinian has spent most of his ministry in Peru• Despite immediate reactions on social media, Cardinal Prevost remains "largely a mystery" on major Church issues• Historical precedent shows cardinals can govern differently than expected once they become pope• The new pope gave his first apostolic blessing in Latin and wore traditional garments• He appeared emotional while standing on the Loggia after his introduction• As Pope Leo XIV, he has chosen a name respected by both conservative and progressive CatholicsNEW Pope Leo XIV's Cardinals profile https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/robert-francis-prevost/Please remember to pray for our new Holy Father as he takes on this monumental responsibility of guiding the Church through challenging times.

Today, we dive deep into Acts 2:14-47, where the Apostle Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, delivers a powerful message that highlights the essentials of the Christian faith. Join us as we explore:

Please note that the 1st part is in English, and the 2nd part is in Malayalam starting at 22:28 mark.Matthew 4:19,20 -– And Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  എന്റെപിന്നാലെ വരുവിൻ; ഞാൻ നിങ്ങളെ മനുഷ്യരെ പിടിക്കുന്നവരാക്കും” എന്നു അവരോടു പറഞ്ഞു.Peter was the first disciple chosen by Jesus.  Peter's name is first in the list of the apostles as per Luke 6:14.  Peter was a very ordinary, weak and ignorant fisherman to begin with Jesus, but he rose above everyone and got strong and blessed once he walked with Jesus for three years  and the Holy Spirit came upon him. Ten points about Peter are discussed: the choosing of Peter, the foundation of the Christian church, the weakness of Peter, the repentance of Peter, the strengthened Peter, the healing gift of Peter, angels in the life of Peter, the works of the Holy Spirit through Peter, Peter's teachings, how Jesus prepared Peter, and the rewards for Peter and other apostles.  Any weak or sinful person can become strong when the Holy Spirit comes upon the person. My name... Cicilysunny@gmail.com

The Apostle Peter shares secrets of life and Christian living, including how to have peace with God, how to know God, how to escape the pollution of the world, and how to have everything we need for life and godliness.

1 Peter 4:17 - For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of GodThere is a growing consensus that God is currently judging His Church and Christian ministries. Of course, He has always done so. It was happening in the 1st Century when the Apostle Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, wrote the Epistle of 1st Peter. And it seems to be happening at an ever-increasing pace today. He's exposing sin and false teachings. He is shedding light onto lifestyles that are hard to imagine belong to followers of the one who said He "has no place to lay his head" (Matt. 8:20).It should be producing the fear of God amongst His people. It should be producing repentance in the ones being exposed. I am not sure it is producing either. I end this podcast by highlighting something else I believe God is judging - the very structure and nature of Church and ministries. I think many who are applauding the exposures and correction God is bringing are not yet discerning that it is celebrity Christianity that God intends to judge and bring down. The platforms, the money, the idolatry, the power/influence - He wants to renovate it all! It hasn't been healthy for the sheep, and it has effectively destroyed so many of the shepherds. I am sure that many will not get the memo and continue to pursue bigger and bigger platforms, will justify that pursuit in the name of "godly influence". The money will continue to flow - honorarium will get larger and larger, etc. etc. But if what I am saying is true, the cloud will have moved elsewhere. God's anointing will no longer be upon those who are sure it is upon them. God's Word says that "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble". That is where we are sure to find God's power as we insist on humility.  

Is the Apostle Peter the true author of 2 Peter? Why is 2 Peter so different from 1 Peter? What are the similarities between 2 Peter and 2 Timothy? Our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, answers these questions and more in this introduction to the New Testament book of 2 Peter.

The Apostle Peter has learned that God does not show favoritism, that grace cannot coexist with prejudice.  The Gospel is for everyone. We are to see one another as God sees us, with eyes of grace.  By Dave Bartlett

"Mark was an idolater from Cyrene of Pentapolis, which is near Libya. Having come to the Faith of Christ through the Apostle Peter, he followed him to Rome. While there, at the prompting of Peter himself and at the request of the Christians living there, he wrote his Gospel in Greek... Afterwards, travelling in Egypt, he preached the Gospel there and was the first to establish the Church in Alexandria. The idolators, unable to bear his preaching, seized him, bound him with ropes, and dragged him through the streets until he, cut to pieces on rocks, gave up his soul. It is said that he completed his life in martyrdom about the year 68. He is depicted in holy icons with a lion next to him, one of the living creatures mentioned by Ezekiel (1:10), and a symbol of Christ's royal office, as St Irenaeus of Lyons writes." (Great Horologion)

While Riverbluff's “Weekly Update” arrives in your inbox every Friday, this one comes on what is the most sacred Friday of the year. It is often called Good Friday. It is “good” because it is the day, over 2,000 years ago, when GOD demonstrated how truly Good and unconditionally Loving HE is toward humanity. HE demonstrated this by sacrificing HIS one and only begotten SON on the Cross of Calvary. Though you and I were not there physically, the Bible says that our sin was. The Apostle Peter writes that Jesus personally carried our sin in His body on the cross so that we might die to sin and be made alive to a right relationship with GOD. {1 Peter 2:24} Though there was much sorrow and fear for the Disciples of Jesus on that day, their greatest joy was but three days away. And so it is with us! I'm praying you'll make plans right now to join us this RESURRECTION SUNDAY , as we celebrate our great joy “BECAUSE HE LIVES”! Pastor Joe Still

Delivered by Joana from the Parish of Saint Gabriel in the Diocese of Bandung - West Jawa, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 3: 11-26; Rs psalm 8: 2a.5.6-7.8-9; Luke 24: 35-48PEACEOF EASTER Thetitle of our meditation today is: Peace of Easter. We can consider that aseries of apparition of the risen Christ is an Easter gift to us. Encountersafter the resurrection in various occasions that are presented in the scriptures,give us stories and their messages. If we may say one among all these messagesthat is the most central and particular, it is the message of peace. Whenthe eleven apostles gathered to share stories from each one's experience andperspective about their encounter with the risen Christ, then added to them wasthe two disciples who had just returned from Emmaus, a community of followersof Christ whose hearts filled with the spirit of the risen Jesus, was thenturned into a different community. The community was filled with a mixedatmosphere between stories, believing, confuse, questions, and of courseamazement. In this context of a new face of the community, Jesus once againappeared in their midst by giving a gift: Peace be with you! Themessage of peace was the main point in the Apostle Peter's sermon in the midstof the crowd, after he performed a healing miracle to a paralytic person. Themiracle also brought about a mixed atmosphere of admiration, wonder, suspicion,lack of trust, and trust. So, Peter resolved the situation by proclaiming thetruth from the risen Lord that created peace and serenity. The result was thatmany people got inspired and came to believe in Jesus Christ.  Thepeaceful message of the risen Jesus to the apostles who were confused, afraid,suspicious, and lacking in faith aims to make them believe in the Lord. Peacecan eliminate all negative feelings and thoughts. Peace brings a calmness,comfort and positive condition in every individual and its relationship withothers, so that eventually one can decide what is right that leads to action. Butsometimes the message of peace tends to be considered simply as a theory orjust a conviction. As a consequence, a peaceful life is not a reality, it's somethingjust to be thought of or discussed. There is no example and effort to createit. On the contrary, it is not enough that people only talk, teach, convince,and describe the ways of having a life in peace. We must live in peace bothwithin ourselves and with others. At least we give concrete examples ofcreating a peaceful life. Oneexample made by the risen Jesus was to be honest about himself, involved, andunited with the apostles and his disciples. This really eliminated fear anddoubt that haunted them days and nights after the day of the resurrection.Because when there is doubt, fear, suspicion, lack of trust that continue tooccupy ourselves and our communities, peace is hopeless to exist.Let's pray. In thename of the Father ... O Father almighty, may Your Spirit fill us with peacefrom You that makes us always rejoice in sharing the divine gifts in our lives.Our Father who art in heaven ... In the name of the Father ...

Delivered by Vici from tha Parish of John the Baptist in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 2: 36-41; Rs psalm 33: 4-5.18-19.20.22; John 20: 11-18ACTSOF FAITH  Thetitle of our meditation today is: Acts of Faith. When we express or reveal afact of an event that already happened, the responses from our audience are notalways yes and not always no. There is usually a response of acceptance andagreement. There is also a response of rejection and disagreement. Anotherresponse would be neither welcome nor rejection. It is a no response attitude,the one that is undecided or just a playing safe position. In other words, whenwe make a preference and decision, we cannot please and satisfy all around us. WhenHe was still alive, Jesus was not accepted by many people. He taught that thissame experience of His will be faced by His followers also, from the time ofthe apostles until our time. The first sermon of the Apostle Peter and otherdisciples should be seen in this context. Today we put ourselves in the contextof the apostolic teaching on the day of Pentecost, where we see people whoagreed and accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The highlight of the teachingis in what Peter addressed the Jews: God has made Jesus, whom you crucified, tobe Lord and Christ. A very particular response of the Jews who heard thissermon, was that their hearts were deeply moved. Then they asked what shouldthey do. Theyunderstood the teaching. Their minds should had been in line with the minds ofthe apostles and disciples. Understanding is supposed to support feeling andemotion, then finally constitutes the concept of faith. The apostles played therole of caring and preserving this beginning of faith. People's openness ofheart and mind was the fertile soil for the growing of true faith. The acts offaith that followed were the repentance of sin, the baptism in the name ofJesus Christ as the element of forgiveness, and the outpouring gift of the HolySpirit. Inthis context of the first sermon on the gospel of Jesus Christ, we are actuallymeditating our fundamental response as believers. In the life of the Church asit was from the beginning, this reminds us of the first three sacraments ofinitiation, namely baptism, holy eucharist, and confirmation. They are theinitial and fundamental stages of Christian life. Aswe listen and accept the word of God, we are bound to the direction of lifethat the Lord points out. The one who is in this context of experience, he isprepared for the baptism that brings him to meet and see the Lord personally.He is given a special name, like the risen Jesus who called "Mary" byname. This is actually the reflection of how we receive the Holy Communionwhere we touch the Lord personally and bring Him into ourselves. Our life iscontinually strengthened and renewed through the outpouring of the Holy Spiritin all acts of faith, from the moment of our Confirmation.Let's pray. In thename of the Father ... O Lord Jesus Christ, may we not escape from recognizingYou directly and firmly through the preaching of Your word every day. Hail Maryfull of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

PETER'S VIEW OF EASTER:Resurrection Sunday “Finding Hope In The Darkness”Failed Expectations tend to be the source of most of our frustrations.  I hope today's message encourages you tore-set your expectations and find better hope for our future. The Apostle Peter had a unique perspective on the ‘journey to Easter'.  This series will focus on what Peter may have seen and how he may have perceived what he witnessed.  Enjoy as we find nuggets of Grace in the details of the story shared!! Watch today's ‘edited' message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/-JmXtpu92VQ PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenkerWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  ***Love what you are hearing?  DONATE TODAY and help keep this going:  Hope Fellowship:   https://hopefellowshipycc.com/donate/ Growing In Grace Canada:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  Hope Fellowship, Your Community Church ContentWeb: www.hopefellowshipycc.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hopefellowshipycc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker  Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace

Delivered by Samuel Ivan Gunarta from the Parish of Mary the Lady of All Nations in the Diocese of Bogor, Indonesia. Acts of the Apostles 2: 14.22-32; Rs psalm 16: 1-2a.5.7-8.9-10.11; Matthew 28: 8-15COME TO MEET THE RISEN JESUS Our meditation today is entitled: Come to Meet theRisen Jesus. Jesus' apostles and disciples were the eyewitnesses to the deathand resurrection of Jesus Christ. There were heavenly messengers who revealedabout the risen Jesus and all the more so, when Jesus Himself appeared to them.The concrete feature of the risen Jesus is of course different from when He wasalive and together with them. The risen Lord was already in spirit or accordingto the Acts  of the Apostles, it is"the risen Jesus". Their testimony is obviously strong and to be thetruth faith. This is shown by their obedience to the request of the risen Jesusthat they should come to Galilee and meet him. The meeting must take placewithin the scope of space and time, and therefore, the truth can be accountedfor. Meetings or encounters that are only in memory, imagination or through thehelp of means and intermediaries, will definitely open up opportunities fordoubt.  So according to the account in Matthew's Gospel today,the women who met the risen Jesus asked that the apostles come immediately andmeet Jesus in person. It was the direct encounter with Jesus that became a newexperience of faith and shaped a new life for the Lord's apostles anddisciples. It became the basis for the Apostle Peter, the first disciple of thetwelve, to give his first sermon on the risen Jesus. He and his companions hadto testify about the truth of the risen Lord. The sermon essentially reads like this: Jesus Christ,whom God has appointed to fulfill all the promises of the past, is the realMessiah. He was executed on unjust and untrue charges. He had died and beenburied, but now God has raised him up. All that pertains to His death andresurrection, Peter and the other apostles are witnesses. To make this sermonis not just empty words, the proof of the event and the recorded experience ofthe eyewitnesses are factors that determine its truthfulness.  Every follower of Christ is endowed with the basicneed to come and meet the risen Jesus. He comes to the presence of Jesus everymoment of this life. This is the same as a husband who has often not come toattend the Eucharist. Even though he is healthy and prays privately at hishouse. Because the wife was impatient with her husband's behavior, shedeliberately asked for a Holy Communion service to her husband at home. Theparish priest then came to the house. So there was a real encounter with theLord Jesus for the husband. From that moment on, he was always aware and readyto come and meet God in person through the daily and weekly Eucharistcelebration. We must do the same.Let us pray. In the name of the Father... O Almighty God,fill us with the power of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Fatherwho art in heaven... In the name of the Father ...

Paul offered some gems in the opening segment in his letter to the Ephesians, explaining that as adopted children, God *made us* accepted in the beloved and brought redemption through the blood of Jesus, according to the *riches* of His grace. And let's not forget this reminder in Titus chapter 3: "But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life." However, if we don't skim past it, we'll notice a bit of a clash with a recorded statement as quoted from the Apostle Peter in Acts chapter 10. The point is ... the Jewish apostles were human—as we are—and nobody knows everything, not even close. They were also growing in their understanding of the grace of the gospel, and we should take it into account as we read the writings in the New Testament. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

By Elias Vazquez - As we are called to observe the First Day of Unleavened Bread, let us consider 1 Peter 2:9 in the context of this special Holy Day. Here the Apostle Peter reminds us of this calling and makes clear our true identity, and the vision and purpose for our lives. We are called a chosen generation, called

PETER'S VIEW OF EASTER: The Triumphal Entry Expectations (Palm Sunday)Failed Expectations tend to be the source of most of our frustrations.  I hope today's message encourages you to re-set your expectations and find better hope for our future. The Apostle Peter had a unique perspective on the ‘journey to Easter'.  This series will focus on what Peter may have seen and how he may have perceived what he witnessed.  Enjoy as we find nuggets of Grace in thedetails of the story shared!! Watch today's ‘edited' message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/Ecqwq-7h25g PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenkerWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  ***Love what you are hearing?  DONATE TODAY and help keep this going:  Hope Fellowship:   https://hopefellowshipycc.com/donate/ Growing In Grace Canada:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  Hope Fellowship, Your Community Church ContentWeb: www.hopefellowshipycc.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hopefellowshipycc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker  Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace

We arrive on early Friday morning and follow the steps of Jesus Christ from the Garden of Gethsemane to the sham trial that the religious rulers conducted. We follow the Apostle Peter from the Garden to the courtyard of the high priest's palace where he does the unthinkable and denies that he ever knew Jesus. Our scripture is Mark 14. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 399

Presented by Julie Busteed Have you ever wanted to be chosen for something and not been picked? There are many opportunities in our life when we can be chosen. For example, as a child you get picked to be on a sports team based on your size and skill. When you are interviewing for a job or a promotion, you are being evaluated and chosen by the degrees you have and your work history and performance. The Apostle Peter tells us: You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light (1 Peter 2:9). We are chosen by God. Have you ever tried to really wrap your head around that truth? It's not based on anything we have done. In fact, he chose us before the creation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). We are his treasured possession (Deuteronomy 7:6). God accepts us, chooses us, loves us as we are right now. You don't have to put your resume together with a great cover letter and references and prepare for an interview. His choosing you is not based on your past successes or failures. It's all because of Christ's saving grace and sacrifice on the cross. Since we are chosen, how then does this affect our daily lives? The Apostle Paul told the Colossians: Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience (Colossians 3:12). Because we are chosen by God, we are to act with compassion toward everyone, even those who annoy us. We are to be kind to people, even those who are unkind to us. We are to act with humility and to quote C.S. Lewis, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” And we also need to be gentle and patient with one another. Be gentle with your words to coworkers. Be patient with loved ones. Practicing these things—also known as the fruit of the Spirit—will not only honor God, but it also will cause others to notice the difference in your life. God has chosen you. He is calling you into a relationship with himself.

April 7, 2025 JERRY JOHNSON,Reformed Christian apologist &renowned documentarian, mostwell known for cowriting & co-producing the popular DVD series:“Amazing Grace: The History &Theology of Calvinism”, & hiswebcast series, “Against theWorld”, who will address: “WAS the APOSTLE PETERa RATIONALIST?” Subscribe: Listen:

Peace What if peace could actually slow your progress—but without peace, you'll never get where you're going? In today's message, we explore the surprising tension between pressure and peace—how both are necessary to grow. From the invention of Play-Doh to the Apostle Peter's words during intense persecution, we learn that peace isn't found in perfect circumstances, but in the presence of a Savior who calms both the storm around us and the one within us. We'll look at the command to cast our anxieties onto God—not gently place but throw them off—because He cares for us. If you're searching for peace, we'll unpack where it's truly found, how it shapes your thoughts, and why what fills your mind will eventually lead your life.   1 Peter 5:7 Discussion topics Read Mark 4:35–41 – The storm on the sea What stands out to you about Jesus' response in the middle of the storm? Have you ever experienced a moment where peace came before the problem was solved? How does that shape your view of faith? Read 1 Peter 5:6–7 – Casting your cares What do you think it really means to “cast” your anxiety on God? Are there worries in your life you've been gently handing over, instead of throwing off? Read Proverbs 4:23 (choose a few translations) – Guarding your thoughts How do your thoughts shape your peace (or your panic)? What are practical ways you can guard your mind this week? Take Action: What dominates your thoughts during the week? Is there one truth from this sermon or scripture that you want to meditate on intentionally in the coming days? Have you and your group signed up to help serve at the Easter Egg Hunt?  If not, please take time to open up the app and sign up to serve in order to help build bridges to God in an easy and practical way.  Check out our other audio series and video playlists that can help you find Jesus in every moment and then discover what's next

The Apostle Peter had a unique perspective on the ‘journey to Easter'.  This series will focus on what Peter may haveseen and how he may have perceived what he witnessed.  Enjoy as we find nuggets of Grace in the details of the story shared!! Watch today's ‘edited' message on YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/JS30BzDfBNA PODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-zenkerWeekly Blog: https://mikezenker.blog/  ***Love what you are hearing?  DONATE TODAY and help keep this going:  Hope Fellowship:   https://hopefellowshipycc.com/donate/ Growing In Grace Canada:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=XHQ9UTBPTKDPW  Hope Fellowship, Your Community Church ContentWeb: www.hopefellowshipycc.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/hopefellowshipycc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelZenker  Growing In Grace Canada ContentYouTube:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKfv-9uArQHIzcebDIyS8F3nj2MF_FV-H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingingraceministriescanada  Web: www.growingingrace.caSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6AvFWO7epyVeIuNf5WHFRD Grace Awakening Network weekly Program 9:30pm EST: https://www.gantv.com/  GAN ‘On Demand': https://watch.gantv.com/categories/102/still-growing-in-grace

The old saying, "haste makes waste" seems to be coming true as a result of the way some Christians have been approaching certain legal and political isssues. Many say to me, "The situation is urgent; its dire. Putting a 'stop' to a human and sexual ethic that's 'in the gutter' requires action." That's the attitude I took to these issues most of my time in politics. Isaiah, the Apostle Peter, John Owen and what they say about Jesus Christ is upsetting the way I've thought about things. Don't forget to ask for the extra material I offer.

The old saying, "haste makes waste" seems to be coming true as a result of the way some Christians have been approaching certain legal and political isssues. Many say to me, "The situation is urgent; its dire. Putting a 'stop' to a human and sexual ethic that's 'in the gutter' requires action." That's the attitude I took to these issues most of my time in politics. Isaiah, the Apostle Peter, John Owen and what they say about Jesus Christ is upsetting the way I've thought about things. Don't forget to ask for the extra material I offer.

We All Are Filled with Something. The Jesus Follower is Filled with the Holy Spirit! MESSAGE SUMMARY: If you believe that Christianity is just a bunch of rules and laws for you (all of which you cannot keep!), then you really do not know what Christianity is all about. Jesus Followers are filled with the Holy Spirit. All of us are filled with something. With what are you filled? The Apostle Peter, in 1 Peter 4:5-6, admonishes you to be faithful to the Gospel and to live in the Spirit like God: “but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does.". Some people are filled with the world or the devil or alcohol or drugs or materialism or their jobs or just themselves. You need to be filled with the Holy Spirit. As you walk with the Holy Spirit, Paul instructs in Ephesians 5:15-17 to make wise use of our limited time on earth and to seek God's will through the Holy Spirit: “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.". Come Holy Spirit; fill us with your presence and power. Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? If not, why not?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen.         Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Self-Centeredness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Love. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Ephesians 5:15-21; Acts 2:1-4; 1 Peter 4:1-6; Psalms 34a: 1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Essentials Part 5 – The Holy Spirit”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

God is moving in the earth in new, exciting ways, and we don't want to just be observers. We want to participate in His Kingdom! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current state of the Church in the nation, and the importance of developing our faith to be more fully devoted followers of Jesus. He teaches from the life of Apostle Peter to demonstrate the disruption and change Christ-followers will experience as we mature in our relationship with the Lord. Pastor Allen also speaks about World Outreach Church's own mission in our community and beyond. Godliness and wickedness are both increasing in our culture, but let's decide each day to fulfill what God has planned for us.

The Sanhedrin assembles to put Yeshua's Apostles on trial… but when they go to get them from a jail cell, they are nowhere to be found.

Guest speaker Professor Becca Johnson leads us in a teaching that reflects on the Apostle Peter's last words and what they can teach us.

In this session, we delve into the story of the Apostle Peter's vision in Joppa and his encounter with Cornelius, a Roman military leader and a Gentile. The episode uncovers Peter's realization that God's grace extends beyond Jewish boundaries to include all who believe in Jesus Christ, regardless of their ethnic or cultural backgrounds. It explores the transformative moment in the history of the church when Gentiles receive the Holy Spirit and the gospel begins its spread beyond Judea.Bible ReadingsActs 10:1-48Acts 11:1-18Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

God is moving in the earth in new, exciting ways, and we don't want to just be observers. We want to participate in His Kingdom! In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current state of the Church in the nation, and the importance of developing our faith to be more fully devoted followers of Jesus. He teaches from the life of Apostle Peter to demonstrate the disruption and change Christ-followers will experience as we mature in our relationship with the Lord. Pastor Allen also speaks about World Outreach Church's own mission in our community and beyond. Godliness and wickedness are both increasing in our culture, but let's decide each day to fulfill what God has planned for us.   To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, visit this link: allenjackson.com/podcastdonate

Pastor Jeff is currently taking us through the Book of Acts, which gives a glimpse of the early church. Today we're going to see the Lord perform a miracle through the Apostle Peter. Did you know that the Lord has works for you to do as well? But we need to be prepared in order to do them and there is no better way to be prepared than to study the Word of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/621/29

Many signs and wonders were being performed by the Apostles, and they were praised highly, but at the same time many of the Jews didn't want to join them. Why? This lesson takes a look at why people were context to only get into the shadow of the Apostle Peter in hopes of receiving a healing.

The Chair of St. Peter: A Seat of Authority and Faith The Church emphasizes the significance of the Chair of St. Peter, . . . . . . on this Feast Day, which symbolizes the authority and witness of the Apostle Peter and his successors. It explores the meaning of a chair as a place of rest, stability, and authority, linking it to the role of Peter as the foundation of the Church. The homily highlights Peter's confession of faith—“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God”—as the rock upon which Christ built his Church. The Gospel reading also draws attention to the role of faith as a gift from God, the authority of the Church in proclaiming Christ, and the symbolic power of the keys of the kingdom. The message concludes by connecting this authority to the Eucharist, where the priests, through apostolic succession, calls Christ to be present on the altar, affirming the Church's unbroken mission of showing forth Jesus Christ. Listen also to the end of the Homily which paints an image on how we should pray to the Lord immediately after communion. Hear more within this Meditation Media. Listen to: ----------------------------- Image: The Chair of St. Peter: A Seat of Authority and Faith The Chair of St. Peter ----------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 16: 13-19 First Reading: 1 Peter 5: 1-4

Today we will listen to the Apostle Peter and King Solomon as the share the truth of God's word related to making sure that we do not suffer needlessly from self-inflicted suffering caused by our rejection of God's wisdom and living a self-indulgent life.  Initially, we will listen to God's wisdom shared by the Apostle… Read more

The Apostle Peter is a favorite Bible character for many of us, especially those of us likely to put our foot in our mouth or otherwise have a spectacular failure. This week, we read about Peter's rise, his fall, and the lesson we all should take from the way Jesus engages him. None of us are totally triumphant in this world; we're all stumbling toward Jesus. And that should endear Peter to us all the more.

In previous episodes, we saw that no one in the Bible - notJesus, not Moses, not Isaiah or any other prophet, not Peter, not Paul or any other apostle – no one proclaimed or described that God is three in one.  Rather, we saw specifically that God is the Father alone, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. We looked at Paul's description of God and the Lord Jesus Christ in Ephesians 1.To Paul, God is not the Trinity, but the Father alone. And, Paul says the LordJesus Christ has a God. The Lord Jesus Christ's God is the Father. The LordJesus Christ is not God since he has a God and Jesus is someone other than God.Previous episodes:If the Bible is Right, God is NOT a Trinity (Part 1) https://youtu.be/S1-qBYVrkdUIf the Bible is Right, God is NOT a Trinity (Part 2) https://youtu.be/2x81JF9sKqc It is simple reading comprehension. When reading the Bible, nowhere is God a Triune being. I want to make one more simple reading example in the Bible where, in this case, we will see if the Apostle Peter believed that God was a Trinity, or that the Lord Jesus Christ was God.  Through simple reading comprehension, we will be able understand that the Apostle Peter's God was not the Trinity, and the Lord Jesus Christ was not Peter's God. Peter DID NOT declare that “God is a Trinity”. Peter DID NOT declare that one must believe that God is a Trinity. Peter DID declare that someone else other than the Lord Jesus Christ is God, that is, that the Lord Jesus Christ is not God. Peter DID declare that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. We look at a couple of corroborating statements from Peter in the Gospels and one of his epistles, but focus on Peter's Pentecost sermon in Acts Chapter 2.   Acts 2:2224"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with powerful deeds, wonders, and miraculous signs that God performed among you throughhim, just as you yourselves know– 23this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge ofGod, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles. 24 But God raised him up… In this text, is God triune?  Is Jesus God?  Acts 2:30-33“So then, because he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn to him with an oath to seat one of his descendants on his throne, 31 David by foreseeing this spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was neither abandonedto Hades, nor did his body experience decay. 32 This Jesus God raised up, and we are all witnesses of it. 33 So then, exalted to the right hand of God, and having received the promise of the holy spirit from the Father, he has poured out what you both see and hear.” Acts 2:36Therefore let all the house of Israel know beyond a doubt that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified both Lord and Christ."  Mark 8:29, He asked them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered him, "You are the Christ." Luke 9:20, Then he said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ of God." Matt. 16:16, Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ,the Son of the living God." (Mat 16:16 NET) 1 Peter 1:3, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  1 Peter 20-21He (Christ) was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was manifested in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you now trust in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Peter never describes God as being triune, and never declares that Jesus is God.   If the Bible is right, God is not a Trinity.If Peter is right, God is not a Trinity.If your God is the Trinity, you have a different God than Peter.

I. The power of the Apostles' healing. II. The wonder of the Apostles' healing. III. The purpose of the Apostles' healing.

How God Says He Loves Us: Part 1 -- The Covenant with Noah MESSAGE SUMMARY: We have a God that loves us so much, and God's love for us is expressed to us through His “covenants”. Also, God's “covenants” reveal to us His grace and faithfulness. In today's message, we will discuss God's Covenant with Noah. A “covenant” can be defined as an “oath or promise of God”. In a Biblical covenant: 1) God establishes the Covenant; 2) God always implies that “I am your God, and you are my people” – God desires a personal relationship with us; and 3) God sets the covenant's terms and rulers. In Genesis 6:5-22, the corruption of humanity, through mankind's sin after the Fall, became too much for God, and He became sorry that He made mankind. From Genesis, we know that God “grieved in His heart” because of human evil, corruption, and violence. However, Noah found favor in the eyes of God. Noah was righteous and blameless, and Noah “walked with God”. After destroying all humans and all other inhabitants of the earth, except for Noah, his family, those animals that Noah collected for His arch, God “blessed Noah in Genesis 9:1-29; and God established His covenant with Noah in Genesis 9:9-1:10,11-13: “'Behold, I establish my covenant with you and your offspring after you, and with every living creature that is with you . . . that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.' And God said, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.'". Therefore, this covenant is not only with Noah and all other living things on the earth; but God's covenant with Noah is with us too! The “rain'bow'” is a sign of this covenant between Noah and all humanity; and this “rainbow” is, also, a sign of God's love, grace, and mercy. In 1 Peter 3:18-21, the Apostle Peter relates Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, which is redemptive covenant for our salvation, to God's earlier covenant with Noah: “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ . . .". In this text from 1 Peter, we learn that our “baptism” represents our Salvation through Jesus. Like Noah and his family, we have been saved “through the water” not “by the water”. Therefore, “baptism” is another covenant between God and all humanity, through God's Grace, to save mankind from itself if we accept God's Grace. God does not see us, now, in our sin like humanity's evil of Noah's time; rather, God sees us through the eternal (like the “rainbow”) “Justifying” covenant blood of Jesus.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Keeping the Sabbath, Lord, will require a lot of changes in the way I am living life. Teach me, Lord, how to take the next step with this in a way that fits my unique personality and situation. Help me to trust you with all that will remain unfinished and to enjoy my humble place in your very large world. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 129). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 6:5-22; Genesis 9:1-29; 1 Peter 3:18-21; Psalms 28:1-9. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Have Eternal Life, Even Before their Earthly Death, Because Whoever “believes him {God} who sent me {Jesus}” ”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The first message ever preached happened in Acts 2 at the Day of Pentecost. The Apostle Peter urged the people there to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus. That day 3,000 people put their faith and trust in Christ. It marked a turning point in their lives. We have the same opportunity today -- to repent and trust Christ or to trust in ourselves.

Join us today as we discuss the Apostle Peter's imprisonment, his miraculous escape from prison, and the death of King Herod Agrippa because he viewed himself as God.

The Apostle Peter tells us how we can find rest in this world through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11. Questions? Email: hello@citylifechurch.nyc For more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nyc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.comCCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922 Episode 388

Perhaps nothing peaks our anxiety levels more than the “fog of uncertainty” around the future. What is coming down the road? Is it bad? Will I be okay? And that's on a normal day. When actual bad news or events happen, it just exacerbates the worry. Now there's *really* something to worry about. But we are not the first humans to worry about an uncertain future. Writing during a tense time of turmoil and persecution, the Apostle Peter wrote to a group of churches, advising them on some ways they could approach the uncertainty of life with both steady and enduring hope. And his advice back then is just as valid today - cast your cares on the LORD, for He won't leave you like an orphan, but will take care of you. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), David Tieche (South Hills) Bible Passage(s): 1 Peter 5:5-10

The story of St Peter's imprisonment and miraculous release by an Angel of God is told in Acts ch. 12. The chains which fell from his hands were collected by Christians and passed down through the generations as precious relics, finally coming to Constantinople and being placed in the Church of St Peter, where they worked many miracles and healings.   There is nothing superstitious about the veneration of clothing and other objects belonging to the Saints; the Acts of the Apostles describes how handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched the Apostle Paul would heal the sick (ch. 19), and that even the shadow of the Apostle Peter healed those on whom it fell (ch. 5). In the twentieth century, a shirt worn by St Nektarios on his death-bed healed a paralyzed man. The sanctity of those united to God extends not only to their bodies but at times to their garments.

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

It's easy for Christians to identify with the Apostle Peter. He stumbled and sinned, even in disastrous ways—yet Jesus never gave up on him. Today, Derek Thomas joins Nathan W. Bingham to discuss lessons we can learn from Peter's life. 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