Podcasts about ascended

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ntroductionIf we're honest, the ascension is something that we might want God to rethink. In our human understanding, we would love to have a visible priest on earth. Imagine if Christ stayed on earth like the disciples wanted? Imagine if we could walk through a set of giant doors, stand before him, and hear him answer our requests face-to-face. We might even think that waiting a month for an appointment to gain an audience would totally be worth it. Our natural desire likes this because it feels more tangible. We like this because we think that having our priest in front of us is better than having our priest concealed by heaven's glory. But that instinct is exactly what the author of Hebrews is correcting. The early church, maybe Jerusalem, was asking the same question in a different form: how can this new covenant possibly be better than what we had in the past? We had visible priests, visible sacrifices, a temple where God's presence could be seen. It seemed superior in every way. Please remember that this is the 1st century, where Christians are asking about the tangible religion. Hebrews answers by pointing us to a priest who is with us. We have a priest who serves us in a way infinitely superior to anything the old order could offer. He serves in the true holy of holies and not a replica, prototype, or model. So, does this really make Christ's priesthood superior? He Is Our AdvocateChrist's entrance into heaven in Hebrews 9:24 is a one-time act, which distinguishes him from the old priesthood. This one-time event has everlasting results. The priests in the Old Testament died. They had to be replaced. They would need to sleep. They would need to eat. They would get fatigued. The most pious priest would still feel the effects of the common curse. Age would eventually hinder him from doing his task. Hebrews points out that our advocate has entered heaven. Christ never grows weary. Christ overcame death, meaning that sin's curse has no effect on his performance. He did not have to offer blood for himself. Christ enters heaven once and continues forever as our priest. He perfectly and continually pleads our case. He represents us before the Father. There will never be a scandal to discredit our advocate. He dwells in us by His Spirit, and we dwell in him. The priests of old were never so close, never so competent, and never so effective. Thus, Christ's advocacy is superior in every way. Our Flesh Is in HeavenHere, the catechism presses further into the consistency of Christ's two natures. Christ is the God-man. He has two natures joined together in one person. These natures are never mixed or separated, and each nature retains its own properties.This means that when Christ is seated in the glory of heaven, his glorified human body is truly there. His divine nature is also united to his human nature in the one person of Christ. These two natures are forever joined together without losing their distinct properties. According to his human nature, the glorified Christ is bodily present in heaven. According to his divine nature, he is not confined to one place but fills heaven and earth.This guarantees that we will dwell in glory as glorified human beings. Our flesh will be fit to enter into the Lord's glorious presence. What our fallen and sinful flesh is incapable of experiencing, Christ guarantees that we will have this full benefit. Christ never has to renew his work. There is no expiration. Christ's glorious seating in heaven guarantees that we will also dwell in heaven's full glory in the Lord's presence. This also means that, according to his divine nature, Christ is everywhere present with us, even while his human nature remains bodily in heaven. Christ is not merely praying for us from a distance; he is with us, in us, interceding in the very moments when we don't even know what to pray for ourselves. A human priest, however wise, could only guess or speculate about our need. Christ knows it fully and never stops praying it before the Father.Thus, Christ, being the God-Man, establishes a better priesthood in heaven. Our Orientation Is Heaven-BoundHebrews draws a sharp contrast between the earthly tabernacle, which is merely a copy of the heavenly glory, and the true sanctuary. The earthly tabernacle is “made with hands.” The true sanctuary in heaven is the reality that casts a shadow on the type. This is the place where Christ now serves. The old sacrifices had to be repeated endlessly, proof that they never fully accomplished what they pictured. They did serve a purpose to cleanse the earthly vessels for usage in heaven's glory. Christ's one-time sacrifice cleanses the heavenly reality itself, securing forever what the old system could only picture. Christ's sacrifice is not because heaven is imperfect, but because we are. We would defile the true sanctuary. However, now that Christ's blood has been shed, his once-for-all offering guarantees that we can draw near today. Christ's provision is permanent rather than temporary. Hebrews 11 goes on to communicate the sojourn of God's people, like in Hebrews 3 to 4. Hebrews 11 ends in chapter 12, where we assemble on Mount Zion. There is a great cloud of witnesses testifying to the successful mission of God's people. How did they find success? Only in the priestly work of Christ. If they found success under a promise, how much more now that the sacrifice has been completed? How much more than the word that is “spoken to us by his Son” (Heb 1:2). His speech is the action of God. Christ confirms the Old Testament provisional models and brings us to sojourn in light of the reality. He is our priest interceding on our behalf, so we pass through the wilderness time of testing to the arrival of heaven's full glory. What Israel recounted in Psalms 93-100, we possess in Christ. We like Israel long to recite Psalms, but not in the earthly Jerusalem. We long for the heavenly Jerusalem. Our priest is leading us there as the pioneer who has gone before us. Thus, our priest is bringing us to the full vision of peace. ConclusionSo, when we honestly consider that we think an ascended Christ is an inferior Christ, we really need to rethink our struggle. If we keep Christ on this earth, we will never arrive at glory. Our problem is that we think that because we did not visibly see Christ, he is absent. The honest truth is that Christ is everywhere. He knows what to pray on our behalf when we are too weak and broken to pray. His work is not set in a calendar and limited to one-hour slots. He is continually praying for you and for me. He never grows tired. He never grows weary. He can care for all his people as if he were leading only one person through the wilderness at a time. However, he does this for all his people. So, why would you want an earthly priest? Yes, it is true that walking by faith is difficult. The dust of the wilderness can get very dry. We might thirst for the living waters. However, we must always see that our Lord is near and dear to each and every one of us. We can call out to him in bouts of joy or bouts of sorrow. He is there listening to us. We wanted chaos in the fall, but he is bringing us order by overcoming Adam's failure. It was pictured in Israel. Christ moves us beyond the prototype to the reality. Let us seek to walk in him, believing that he has not forsaken us despite our forsaking him in the fall.

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Lord's Day 19 1. His royal and kingly position 2. His empowerment and assurance 3. His comfort and hope

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In Luke 24:50–53, Luke concludes his Gospel by reminding us that the ascended Christ reigns as King and therefore deserves the joyful worship and obedience of His people. I. Because the risen King blesses His disciples and ascends to heaven… (vv. 50–51) A. They worship Him with joy (v. 52). B. They serve Him with joy (v. 53). II. Luke concludes with the disciples' response to the ascended King so that… A. We have certainty about the things we have been taught: 1. The person of Christ 2. The passion of Christ 3. The promises of Christ B. We must respond appropriately to the ascended King.

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1 Timothy 3:14-16 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the confession Paul shared regarding Christ and the mystery of godliness, demonstrating the truth which the church supports is Christ.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25967The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

The Ascended Christ's Plan Rev. Josiah Ling Download

Devotion : Luke 24:50-53 / Ascended for You! by Community Lutheran Church

Step beyond the veil and into a conversation about angels, intuition, consciousness, and the unseen world that may be surrounding us every day.On this episode of F.A.T.E. Podcast (From Atheism to Enlightenment), I sit down with author, intuitive, podcaster, Reiki master, and QHHT practitioner Christi Clements Hoffman to explore spirit communication, real angel encounters, near-death experiences, ascended masters, and the mysterious reality that exists beyond our physical senses.Christi shares her personal awakening story — from seeing her first ghost in early childhood to her many stories of real life encounters with angels and spirits that people are having all over the world. We discuss how spiritual crisis, intuition, and consciousness expansion shaped her path and dive into fascinating conversations surrounding guardian angels, spirit guides, soul teams, higher selves, post-COVID spiritual awakening, creativity after near-death experiences, and what may really happen when we die.We also explore powerful real-life stories from Christi's book Real Life Angel Encounters, including miraculous interventions, the Butterfly People of the Joplin tornado, The Cookeville Miracle, unexplained guidance, and extraordinary experiences that challenge our understanding of reality.Topics include:• Spirit guides, guardian angels & soul teams• Dolores Cannon & QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique)• Near-death experiences & consciousness beyond death• Ascended masters, archangels & spiritual hierarchy• Intuition, channeling & awakening your gifts• Butterfly People & miraculous intervention stories• Creativity, healing & transformation after NDEs• Time, multidimensional reality & the nature of consciousness• Communicating with the other sideWe are far more connected, guided, and multidimensional than we've ever  been taught to believe? Welcome to your F.A.T.E.00:00 Intro — Communicating With The Other Side03:45 Christi's Spiritual Awakening Story09:10 Dolores Cannon & QHHT Explained17:20 Spirit Guides, Angels & Soul Teams27:40 Butterfly People & Joplin Tornado Miracle36:55 Near Death Experiences & Life After Death44:00 Consciousness, Time & Multidimensional Reality50:05 Ascended Masters, Archangels & Higher GuidanceBook: Real Life Angel Encounters: Amazon-  https://a.co/d/0hn6jWfN OR https://bookshop.org/Podcast:Real Life Angel Encounters Podcast: https://youtu.be/zT1KNVC_F_s?si=v0yPxt65qmHyhRbbConnect with Christi Clements Hoffman: Website: https://www.radiatewellnesscommunity.com/******SUPPORT THE SHOW*** BUY MY BOOK******BOOK BABY: - *Preferred method* Higher residual here.https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mr-pickles-and-maggieAMAZON: Mr. Pickles & Maggie: A "Tail" of True Friendship: Busby, Christy: 9781667811918: Amazon.com: Bookshttps://a.co/d/bsLFPn6**************LEAVE A RATING**** FOR THE SHOW*******Please leave a RATING or REVIEW (on your podcast listening platform) or Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Click on link below to follow the show. https://linktr.ee/f.a.t.e.podcast*********CONTACT THE SHOW VIA EMAIL BELOW************ Email: fromatheismtoenlightenment@gmail.com

Christ our God, having Ascended, has opened the gates of Paradise to mankind for the first time since the Fall of man. He forged the path for us to ascend in Him to be with Him forever. Today, on the Day of Pentecost, we are given everything we need to be with Him forever. Today God sends Himself in the Person of the Holy Spirit and He is poured into us. Today, the age of the healing of the souls of mankind and the redemption of all Creation has dawned. We have Living Water poured into us that we might be made whole again. And, this Living Water overflows out of us with the fruit and wondrous continuing ministry of Jesus Christ for the healing of all around us.

San Antonio's miracle run isn't just a memory—it's a revolution. The Spurs have defied the odds, propelling themselves to the NBA Finals in a storybook fashion that's rare, historic, and utterly exhilarating. If you think the road to basketball glory is paved with predictable steps, think again—this team's breakout campaign is changing everything we thought we knew about perseverance, youth, and star power. Don't miss a minute of the chaos, hype, and legendary moments that have everyone asking—how did they do it?From the youngest conference finals lineup in history to gritty battles through injuries, every game, and every moment amplified the Spurs' resilience. This episode dives deep into their astonishing playoff journey—highlighting the electrifying performances of Wemby, Fox, Castle, and others who made magic happen on the court. We break down the game-changing plays: Luke Cornette's chase-down block reminiscent of 2014 Kawhi, Keldon Johnson's clutch fourth-quarter buckets, and Dylan Harper's fearless rookie moments—each a testament to a team on a mission.Discover how Victor Wembanyama's relentless pursuit of greatness, his jaw-dropping highlights, and his insatiable hunger for victory signal a new era for the league. We'll explore the impact of young stars handling playoff pressure like veterans, including Harper's footwork, Castle's scoring prowess, and Wemby's uncanny mix of skills—shooting, defending, and inspiring. You'll also hear the emotional stakes—not just for fans, but for a city, a community, and a franchise rewriting its legacy before our eyes.Failure to recognize this moment could mean missing out on witnessing a seismic shift in basketball history—one powered by grit, youth, and an unyielding belief that the impossible is now reality. With the Finals just ahead, this is the episode that captures the magic of a team that's already achieved the unthinkable and is hungry for more.Perfect for Spurs fans, basketball enthusiasts, or

Hymns: O Thou Who the Shepherd of Israel Art Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious Outline: I. Who Is Giving the Gifts II. What Gifts He Gives III. The Function of These Gifts IV. The End for Which He Gives These Gifts

“Jesus did not disappear — He ascended to reign, and His Church was sent with purpose.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the significance of the ascension of Jesus and what it means for believers today. The ascension was not the end of the story — it was the beginning of the Church's mission through the power of the Holy Spirit. This sermon challenges believers to move beyond passive Christianity and embrace their calling as witnesses of Christ in everyday life. Through teaching on joy, purpose, the Holy Spirit, and the authority of Christ, we are reminded that every believer has a role to play in God's Kingdom.

In the Persian royal court, the grand vizier sat at the king's right hand not as a guest of honor but as executive ruler on the monarch's behalf. That is the image the New Testament reaches for when it says Christ sits at the right hand of God. He does not ascend to rest. He ascends to rule. But here is the question Pentecost asks us: How does a King enthroned in heaven rule the earth? How does the session up there become sovereignty down here? The answer is the Holy Spirit. Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-4

Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension (A)

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May 17, 2026 / Sunday Sermon: He Ascended into Heaven / Fr. Christopher Rodriguez by Trinity Episcopal Church Vero Beach

Pastor Darrell preaches on the ascended Jesus' ministry to His people: His rule over all things, rule over His church, the pouring out of His Spirit, His provision for His church, His ability to sympathize with us and the offering of His mercy and grace in our time of need, His intercession for us, His saving to the uttermost, His keeping us from stumbling, His presenting us blameless, and doing far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us. "Let us then - with confidence - draw near to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." -Hebrews 4:16

Ascension Sunday sermon, 2026. What does the ascension mean to our faith? Paul White preaches from The Garden Church of the Midlands in Irmo, SC.

Text: Acts 1.1-11 Speaker: Sam Burns Date: May 17, 2026

Grounded: He Ascended into Heaven - Acts 1:9-11 - Drew Hyun

"The Ascended King," Eastertide, Acts 1:1-14, The Rev. JD Meeder.

Scripture tells us that Jesus ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. And so, the ancient church, the early church Fathers, and the historic creeds affirm that the bodily ascension of Christ is a vital part of God's Big Story. Without it, the saving work of the Lord Jesus would be significantly incomplete. And yet more recently, the church, especially the Western church, has either neglected Christ's ascension, or underestimated and misunderstood its significance. In this sermon, Pastor Chris makes the case for sayingthat all four parts of the work of Christ-- Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension-- are critical and can't be separated or removed from the other. The artwork that Pastor Chris referred to is "The Ascension" by British painter Ford Madox Brown. The full image is here. The lower portion is here. The middle, here. And the top portion is here. The top portion is being used as the featured image for this podcast/sermon. The handout/notes we used is viewable/downloadable here.

The Ascension of Our Lord, May 17, 2026 The Season of Easter is a 50-day Celebration of the Fact that Christ is Risen. What Difference Does It Make? Today's Theme: He lives to rule all things for the Church.First Reading: Acts 1:1-11.Second Reading: Ephesians 1:15-23.Gospel: Luke 24:44-53Sermon Text: Ephesians 1:15-23. The Ascended Christ Rules Over All ThingsPastor Ron Koehler

The sermon centers on the theological significance of Christ's ascension, presenting it not as a mere historical footnote but as a pivotal event that confirms Jesus' divine authority and ongoing intercession. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3:16 and multiple passages in Hebrews, it emphasizes that Jesus' ascension fulfills Old Testament promises, establishes His reign at the Father's right hand, and secures the believer's hope as the 'forerunner' who has entered heaven on their behalf. The ascension is portrayed as a Trinitarian act of divine approval, where Christ, having conquered death through His resurrection, now intercedes for His people, offering them access to grace and mercy with boldness. The imagery of the cloud, the blessing from the uplifted hands, and the promise of His return in the same manner underscore both His present kingship and future return, anchoring the Christian life in confident hope. Ultimately, the ascension affirms that humanity, in Christ, now shares in divine glory and reigns with Him in heavenly places.

Rev. Sanders Willson preaches on the Book of Acts.

The sermon emphasizes the neglected yet essential doctrine of Christ's ascension, presenting it not as a mere historical event but as the climactic fulfillment of redemption that enables the ongoing work of the Church. Drawing from Ephesians 4:7–10, it teaches that Christ's ascension is the foundation for the distribution of spiritual gifts, the liberation of believers from sin and death, and the filling of the Church with His fullness. The passage reveals that Christ's victory over evil, His descent into the depths of the earth, and His exaltation above all heavens demonstrate the completeness of His redemptive work, securing access to God, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and the hope of future glorification. Far from being a forgotten or embarrassing doctrine, the ascension is portrayed as the source of Christian confidence, service, and mission, calling believers to live in the power of an ascended Lord who continues to equip, intercede, and fill His body with divine fullness.

This sermon is drawn from Luke 24:44-53.

When Jesus had completed all the work on earth that the Father had given Him, Christ ascended into heavenly glory. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to explain the significance of our Lord's ascension for our lives as Christians. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/he-ascended-into-heaven/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Gerardo Santiago

Have you ever found yourself lost in a shopping mall, wandering aimlessly until you finally locate that blessed directory with the "You Are Here" sticker? That simple marker becomes your lifeline—the fixed point of reference that helps you navigate toward your destination. Without it, every store looks the same, every corridor equally confusing.Our spiritual lives require the same kind of orientation. In an age overloaded with content, opinions, and competing voices about who God is and what Christianity means, we desperately need fixed points of reference—unchanging truths that serve as anchors to guide how we see and evaluate everything else.__________Get more out of today's teaching by visiting our Church Online page for things like our community guide, a weekly devotional, and the teaching slides. EthosOH.com/churchonline

Does God hear prayer?  Yes!  But Scripture makes it clear that it depends on the spirit of mind in which prayers are offered.  God sees all, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” [Prov. 15 v.3]  In Ecclesiastes today we read, “Rejoice … in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.” [11 v.19] So what is the nature of the things we rejoice about?   Remember the parable Jesus told about the son who asked for – and received – his share of the inheritance – and ‘rejoiced' in squandering it! (Luke 15 v.12,13)  A remarkable man who was seeking the right way to ‘rejoice', was none other than a Roman Centurion!   We read of him, Cornelius, in Acts ch. 10 today.` He was a man of prayer, he was seeking a relationship with the true God, the only God, and “prayed continually to God.” [v.2] He receives a vision and is told by an angel, “”Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.” [v.4]  Does God ‘receive' our prayers like that? Are we generous in giving alms?He is told to “send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter” [v.5] and wastes no time in doing this.  The events which follow are also a learning curve for Peter, it had not entered his mind that a Roman Centurion could be saved and put on the name of Jesus!  After hearing the testimony of Cornelius Peter declares,  “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” [v.34,35] Peter declares to him the “good news of peace through Jesus Christ” explaining that, “to him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” [v.36,43]  At this the gift of the Holy Spirit falls on the hearers, this leaves Peter in no doubt that God is accepting the Gentiles equally with the Jews, “and he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.” [v.48]   It was the Holy Spirit that inspired the writing of the Bible, and guided the writers; today we have that word in print to guide and inspire us – and bring us ever closer to God – and one day, maybe soon, we will be told “your prayers … have ascended” – when God sends “out the angels (to) gather his elect” [Mark 13 v27] and our godless world is dramatically transformed as our Lord reigns in Jerusalem – see Isaiah 2 v.2-4. 

We continue our series on the Apostle's Creed; today, we look into the line “He Ascended Into Heaven.” Hear Dave speak to Christ's follow through on all of his promises.

Maria exposes hidden interferences, galactic alliances, and the true power of your DNA—and why your sovereignty is the key to everything now.Watch - Inside this episode, you'll discover: • What unseen forces may be influencing your thoughts, emotions, and energy • How DNA activation actually works—and what it unlocks in you • The hidden role of galactic alliances in humanity's evolution • Why sovereignty isn't spiritual jargon—it's your survival and powerWhat if the truth of your existence has been hidden… not from you, but within you? In this exceptional episode of Dare to Dream, I sit down with Maria Martinez—Cosmic Weaver, Quantum Alchemist, and multidimensional traveler—who reveals what's really happening behind the veil of reality. Maria shares the deeper architecture of the human energy field—and how to reclaim your divine sovereignty. What if the key to reclaiming your power has been hidden in plain sight—encoded within your DNA? Maria doesn't just talk about other worlds… she's walked them. From stepping aboard starships to working with plasmic intelligences and clearing unseen interferences affecting humanity, Maria reveals the hidden architecture of your energy field—and how to reclaim your divine sovereignty. This isn't just a conversation. It's a wake-up signal. ⁠https://www.360prosperity.com ⁠** More with Debbi Maria and Debbi will be speaking at the New Living Expo in April. To get your tickets, join us and your spiritual, ET community, go to: ⁠https://newlivingexpo.com/ ⁠My gift today Link: ⁠https://debbi-s-school.thinkific.com/ ⁠Use Code: cruise (for 20% off all programs)

A sermon for Eastertide from Groups Pastor Zach Wallace, reflecting on readings from Acts 1:6-11 and Hebrews 10:19-25. This is the twelfth sermon in a series exploring the Nicene Creed.

Josh Krehbiel // ASCENDED PRIEST

Josh Krehbiel // ASCENDED PRIEST

Ryan Kelly | Luke 24:36-53 | 1. A Tangible Resurrection (36-43) 2. A Global Commission (44-49) 3. A Glorious Ascension (50-53) • His Work Is Finished • He Reigns on High • He Gives to Us • He Goes before Us