Podcasts about beloved son

JUNE 21 | Who Is This King? | Mark 11:27 – 12:12 ...They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John's baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,' he will ask, ‘Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, ‘Of human origin' …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)So they answered Jesus, “We don't know.”Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”The Parable of the TenantsJesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.'“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Haven't you read this passage of Scripture:“‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?”Then the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.

JUNE 21 | Who Is This King? | Mark 11:27 – 12:12 ...They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John's baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,' he will ask, ‘Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, ‘Of human origin' …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)So they answered Jesus, “We don't know.”Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”The Parable of the TenantsJesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.'“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Haven't you read this passage of Scripture:“‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?”Then the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.

JUNE 21 | Who Is This King? | Mark 11:27 – 12:12 ...They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John's baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,' he will ask, ‘Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, ‘Of human origin' …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)So they answered Jesus, “We don't know.”Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”The Parable of the TenantsJesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.'“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Haven't you read this passage of Scripture:“‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?”Then the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.

JUNE 21 | Who Is This King? | Mark 11:27 – 12:12 ...They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John's baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,' he will ask, ‘Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, ‘Of human origin' …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)So they answered Jesus, “We don't know.”Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”The Parable of the TenantsJesus then began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. At harvest time he sent a servant to the tenants to collect from them some of the fruit of the vineyard. But they seized him, beat him and sent him away empty-handed. Then he sent another servant to them; they struck this man on the head and treated him shamefully. He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, others they killed.“He had one left to send, a son, whom he loved. He sent him last of all, saying, ‘They will respect my son.'“But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let's kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.' So they took him and killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.“What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others. Haven't you read this passage of Scripture:“‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?”Then the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders looked for a way to arrest him because they knew he had spoken the parable against them. But they were afraid of the crowd; so they left him and went away.

Emilie Kiser sits down with Jay for her first in depth conversation about the loss of her son, Trigg, and what life has looked like in the months after. Emilie speaks candidly about grief, guilt, marriage, motherhood, and the pressure of navigating tragedy while also living publicly online. Instead of trying to offer perfect answers, this episode focuses on the reality of surviving something life-altering one moment at a time. The conversation also shines a light on the importance of pool safety, prevention, and the measures that can help protect families from unimaginable loss. Emilie opens up about therapy, boundaries, support systems, and the reality that grief doesn’t disappear, it becomes something you learn to carry. It’s a deeply honest conversation about love, accountability, healing, and finding a way to keep living after life changes forever. In this episode you'll learn: How to Live Alongside Grief How to Support Someone After Loss How to Set Boundaries Online How to Grieve Together as a Couple How to Protect Your Children Better How to Heal One Day at a Time How to Show Up for Your Family in Pain Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Strength doesn’t mean pretending you’re okay. It simply means continuing to love, continuing to show up, and continuing to hope even when life feels different than before. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:51 Life Before Everything Changed 05:30 Losing a Beloved Son 07:21 Searching for Answers After Tragedy 09:41 The Unimaginable Pain of Losing a Child 12:35 Navigating Grief in the Public Eye 14:17 Accepting There May Never Be Answers 15:43 Facing Judgment Online 18:08 What Grief Teaches You About Life 21:45 Learning to Live With Grief 23:51 Dealing With Public Assumptions 28:18 Living With Regret and Raising Awareness 30:33 Why It All Felt So Cruel 32:07 How Do You Heal After Child Loss? 36:00 Surviving Grief Day by Day 38:06 Returning to Work While Grieving 41:01 The Promise That Kept Her Going 44:52 Learning to Forgive Your Partner 49:55 Living With the Void of Loss 51:14 Keeping Trigg’s Memory Alive 53:16 What is The Most Helpful Thing To Say? 55:51 The Biggest Lesson After Loss 58:09 Preventing Another Tragedy 01:03:31 Balancing Privacy and Public Record 01:06:44 Protecting Trigg’s Final Moments Episode Resources: Website | YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@emiliekiser Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilie.henrichsen/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/emiliekiser/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliekiserSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because you belong to the Beloved Son, the Father lavishes on you the same love He has for the Son.

Main Point: Listen to God's Beloved Son.1. He is the radiance of the glory of God.2. He fulfills the law and the prophets.3. His suffering leads us to glory.

"You are God's beloved son. In you He is well-pleased!" This is a powerful truth for outgrowing porn. But while that identity sounds beautiful, it often leaves us asking: What do I actually do with that? What does it look like to live like a beloved son in everyday life? This episode breaks down 14 practical, redemptive ways to step out of a performance-driven "slave" mindset and into the freedom of true sonship. If you're ready to heal the boy to free the man, this episode is your roadmap:PLAYRESTRISKASKSHAREFEELLOVEHUGGIVERECEIVEPRAYTRUSTWAITBEResources mentioned in this episode:Why We Sexualize Emotions And How To Desexualize ThemAppropriate Touch Between MenThe Image Of God In YouSupport the showTake the Husband Material Journey...Step 1: Listen to this podcast or watch on YouTubeStep 2: Join the private Husband Material CommunityStep 3: Take the free mini-course: How To Outgrow PornStep 4: Try the all-in-one program: Husband Material AcademyThanks for listening!

When Life Leaves You Guessing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with relatable grocery store struggles - from bringing a TI-80 graphing calculator to calculate the cost per cracker, to Robot Karen declaring "unexpected item in the bagging area." Through 1 John's teaching about three witnesses (Water, Blood, Spirit), he reveals that while life constantly leaves us guessing about so many things, we never have to guess about Jesus. Key Points – The Water (Jesus's baptism) reveals Jesus as the Beloved Son of God who came to save us - He stood where sinners stand, not because He needed repentance but because He stands with sinners – The Blood (Jesus's death) wasn't just an example or symbol but atonement and redemption - the Cross is salvational, not just inspirational – The Holy Spirit is the living witness who continues to bear witness now through transformed lives - doctrine can be argued, but changed lives are harder to dispute – Some ancient manuscripts include verse 7 and some don't, but this shouldn't weaken faith - it shows how meticulously Scripture has been preserved and scrutinized – The human problem isn't lack of information but resistance to God - the Spirit opens eyes and always points us to Jesus, not ourselves – Three witnesses agree: The Water says "Look at Jesus," The Blood says "Look at Jesus," The Spirit says "Look at Jesus" Main Takeaway Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus. We guess about groceries, which checkout line is fastest, and whether that pulled pork is still good - but some things are too important to guess about. Deep spiritual questions about identity, purpose, suffering, and eternity ache within us. The world offers guesses, but God gives witnesses. Your safety doesn't depend on understanding the bridge but on the bridge's strength to hold you. Feelings change, circumstances change, but you never have to guess about Jesus. Memorable Quotes – "Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus." – "At His Baptism, Jesus stood where sinners stand. At His Crucifixion, Jesus stood where sinners deserve to stand." – "One of the most powerful witnesses to the reality of Jesus is that your life used to be one way, and now it is another way." – "The Water says 'Look at Jesus.' The Blood says 'Look at Jesus.' The Spirit says 'Look at Jesus.'" Reflection Question What are you guessing about in life right now - relationships, work, parenting, your future? Are you willing to stop trusting guesses and start trusting the witnesses that all point to Jesus? Tune in to hear hilarious grocery store stories including Robot Karen judging your honey buns, the Rain Man of ramen noodles with his TI-80 calculator, the terrifying moment your debit card gets declined, and why Pastor Michael is an impatient introvert who crossed the Mile High Bridge as a four-year-old. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

(This podcast was previously published on April 16, 2022)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   Jesus speaks to us today by HIS Spirit, guiding us, teaching us, reminding us of that which HE has said and even showing us things to come.   In the Old Testament, the people had to go to a prophet to hear what God wanted them to do.  But in the New Testament all who belong to God have been given HIS Spirit to speak to them.   Hebrews 1:1-2  God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,  Hath in these last days spoken unto us by HIS Son, whom HE hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also HE made the worlds;   Each of us who are of God are sealed with the Holy Spirit of God and the Holy Spirit of God lives in us to show us the will of God in the issues pertaining to this present life.   Ephesians 1:13  In WHOM ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in WHOM also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,   John 14:26  Jesus says:  But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.   John 16:13  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear (from God), that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.   Always share that which the Holy Spirit brings to mind when with other people.   Resist the fear of offending them but rather submit to that which the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, sharing that.  We don't try to witness but we are a witness when we speak that given to us by the Holy Spirit of God.  

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Colossians 1:9-14 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the kingdom into which God has transferred His people as the fulfillment of God's promise to the Messiah in Psalm 2.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=25415The 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/  

Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 33rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled Beloved Son.

Speaker: Pastor Mabio Coelho Original Broadcast Date: May 2, 2026 Bulletin YouTube video: https://youtu.be/RCHzAkPf2Lo

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In Mark 12, Jesus is in a confrontation with religious leaders where his authority is challenged. They perceive that his parable of the wicked tenants is against them, and they respond with trap questions regarding taxes and the resurrection.

Mark chapter 9:1 is the starting point of our study in the Gospel of Mark with Dr. John G. Mitchell.Mark, having written that Jesus is identified as the Christ by Peter, and then the Lord's revelation of His coming death and resurrection, our Lord now takes three of His disciples, Peter, James and John and they go up the mountain where the Lord Jesus Christ is transfigured before them. Both Elijah and Moses are there with the Lord.Dr. Mitchell makes mention of the fact that the transfiguration is a picture of the coming of Christ in glory at His second coming to reign on earth in His kingdom. He also differentiates this event from the rapture, the coming of the savior for the church.Let turn in our Bible to Mark 9:1 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, with Dr. Mitchell.

The Beloved Son Mark 1:9-13 Pastor Sam Bay

The Beloved Son Mark 1:9-13 Pastor Sam Bay

Send a textWhen life fences us in and the way ahead turns black, it's easy to wonder whether God's goodness went missing. We open Job's raw language and let it speak, not to tidy the pain but to tell the truth: being stripped of honor and influence does not equal being stripped of grace. Job's lost crown becomes a doorway into a bigger question—how do we measure righteousness when prosperity fails? We push back against the reflex to read suffering as a moral verdict and ask what endurance really looks like when your world caves in.Along the way, we draw a striking parallel to Christ, who veiled his glory and wore a crown of thorns without ever ceasing to be the Beloved Son. If outward optics defined divine favor, the cross would be the end of the story. Instead, it is the anchor for ours. We talk about assurance that holds when emotions swing and experiences betray us—the Spirit who seals and stays, the Good Shepherd who fences in, corrects, and goes after the one. That's not license; it's lifeline. It frees us to face sin honestly while refusing fear-based teaching that makes salvation a moving target.Job's image of hope torn out like an uprooted tree hits hard. Earlier he could say a stump might sprout again; now even that green seems gone. We sit with that tension and listen for the deeper promise of the root of Jesse—the branch God makes bud at the scent of water. From there we turn to the harm of judging by appearances, naming the sting of church hurt and the power of gentle restoration. Discernment replaces suspicion. Presence replaces prosecution. And endurance becomes a quiet, stubborn trust: God is still good, and we are still his.If this conversation renewed your courage or gave you language for a hard season, share it with a friend who needs steady hope, subscribe for more, and leave a review with the moment that spoke to you most.RISE RADIOEach week we discuss some of the most important issues we face in our society today.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Original Airdate: March 8, 2020 Genesis 12:1-4a | 2 Timothy 1:8b-10 | Matthew 17:1-9 Oh God, who commanded us to listen to your Beloved Son, be pleased, we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word that, with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever, amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Series: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Jeff Smelser

In honor of the world's most prestigious winter sporting event, the Lutheran Ladies have embarked upon their own Winter Hymnastics series. Throughout this series, they'll laugh, they'll cry, they'll sweat (sometimes literally), and above all, they'll sing as they celebrate some of the greatest hymns and hymnwriters past, present, and even yet to come.     In this final episode of the series, the Ladies (joined once again by their fellow #hymnnerds Katie Schuermann and Dr. Lisa Clark) welcome listener submissions in an all-new Write This: Challenge. The assignment this time? To write one or more hymn stanzas in common meter for an uncommon occasion in the life of the church.   Featuring 20 original hymns and hymn verses — covering various saints' days, confirmation, hymn festivals, Synod conventions, and more — this episode will inspire singers and hymnwriters everywhere to look for, and fill, quiet moments throughout the church year with new hymns of praise.   Katie Schuermann is an author and storyteller whose books include the Anthems of Zion series from CPH, The Saints of Whistle Grove (a Lutheran Ladies' Book Club pick), and most recently, the Creed series, including The Big Father and His Little Boy and The Beloved Son and His Brother.   Dr. Lisa M. Clark is senior editor of curriculum resources at CPH and one of the LCMS's most beloved and prolific hymn writers. Find a complete list of her available novels, devotionals, Christmas programs, picture books, choral music, and more at CPH.org.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

The Eternal and Beloved Son has come, giving testimony of Himself. Whoever believes and obeys Him has eternal life, but those who do not experience the wrath of God.

In honor of the world's most prestigious winter sporting event, the Lutheran Ladies have embarked upon their own Winter Hymnastics series. Throughout this series, they'll laugh, they'll cry, they'll sweat (sometimes literally), and above all, they'll sing as they celebrate some of the greatest hymns and hymnwriters past, present, and even yet to come.   In this (surprise!) (bonus!) third of four episodes, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel welcome fellow Lutheran ladies and ardent #hymnnerds Katie Schuermann and Lisa Clark to the Lounge. Both Katie and Lisa will be keynote presenters at the upcoming fifth annual Prevallet Hymn Writing Workshop scheduled for February 28 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.   After offering the Ladies an enticing preview of their workshop presentations, Katie and Lisa embark on a few “hymnastics” challenges of their own. Can they identify — from lyrics alone — whether a hymn was written by a male or female hymnwriter? How will they fare when put on the spot with a lightning-fast popcorn interview and a challenging game of “this or that”?   Come for the inspiration — stay for the fun! — as you enjoy this lovely, lively conversation.   Listeners within driving distance of Saint Louis, don't miss your chance to see Katie Schuermann and Lisa Clark in person at the Prevallet Hymn Writing Workshop on Saturday, February 28. The cost is $15 to attend; registration closes February 24. Learn more at csl.edu/event/prevallet-hymn-writing-workshop-2026. For those who aren't local, the hymn festival following the workshop will be livestreamed on March 1. Learn more at csl.edu/event/a-hymn-festival-featuring-the-hymns-of-lisa-clark-and-katie-schuermann. Katie Schuermann is an author and storyteller whose books include the Anthems of Zion series from CPH, The Saints of Whistle Grove (a Lutheran Ladies' Book Club pick), and most recently, the Creed series, including The Big Father and His Little Boy and The Beloved Son and His Brother.  Dr. Lisa M. Clark is senior editor of curriculum resources at CPH and one of the LCMS's most beloved and prolific hymn writers. Find a complete list of her available novels, devotionals, Christmas programs, picture books, choral music, and more at CPH.org.  Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

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Series: 2026 - The Gospel of Matthew: The King RevealedService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin

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This sermon is drawn from Matthew 17:1-9.

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When death is unexpected, we are tempted to blame ourselves or blame God. But we only find peace, when we trust the one who has defeated death.

Today's Passage: Matthew 3:16-4:3And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him...NOTES & LINKS:21 Days of Prayer & Fasting WebsiteSubscribe to the 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting NewsletterPDF Guide to Prayer & FastingAs Part of the 21 Days, we are committing to 24/7 prayer during this time. Sign up for a time slot here.

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The Power of Giving God the Glory by Autumn Dickson We are learning all about how man came to be on the earth. The Lord is setting the stage for us to understand the context in which we were placed on the earth. Part of that context is understanding the Fall and everything associated with it. Here are a couple of verses that help us understand what we're trying to emulate in the midst of this fallen world. Moses 4:1-2 1 And I, the Lord God, spake unto Moses, saying: That Satan, whom thou hast commanded in the name of mine Only Begotten, is the same which was from the beginning, and he came before me, saying—Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor. 2 But, behold, my Beloved Son, which was my Beloved and Chosen from the beginning, said unto me—Father, thy will be done, and the glory be thine forever. The Lord is telling Moses, “You were just tempted by this Satan guy, and you commanded him to leave in the name of Jesus Christ. Before the world was created, Satan wanted to redeem everyone, take away their agency, and keep all the glory. Christ came prepared to do My will and offered the glory back to Me.” As a church, we talk a lot about following the will of the Father; this is a frequent discussion. We have also discussed how Satan wanted to take all the glory, and how Christ rightly placed the glory with the Father. Much of this life is a lesson in those two aspects: bending our will to match our Heavenly Father's will as well as recognizing that the glory belongs to Him. I want to focus on that second lesson: recognizing that the glory belongs to Him. Glory is an interesting one because everyone likes to get credit for how they contribute. Christ gets credit for His role in the Father's plan even if Christ is offering all of the glory back to His Father. Our prophet is just a man trying to follow the Lord, and yet, we honor him for the sacrifices he makes in order for us to hear the will of the Lord. I honor my parents for the continuous, ongoing sacrifices they make to bring me closer to Christ. Hopefully, there is credit given when someone makes a sacrifice for you to draw closer to your heavenly home. This is a righteous principle. And yet, Christ told the Father, “…the glory be Thine forever.” I think everyone knew Christ would be honored for what He did, and it is righteous to honor Him for what He did. He could have stopped at, “Thy will be done,” and left it at that. We all knew He deserved to be worshipped for what He was sacrificing, but He chose to keep speaking. He ended it with, “The glory be Thine forever.” I'm sure Christ was aware that He would be loved and worshipped for it, but Christ was also aware of an important, adjacent principle. Seeking glory sucks the happiness out of life, and the entire reason He made the sacrifice was on behalf of our happiness. Setting the example for us to willingly hand over the glory whenever we follow the will of the Father was setting us up for success; it was setting us up to find happiness and joy more readily. This wasn't humble brag. It wasn't lip service. Christ wasn't saying, “I'll go make this sacrifice and tell everyone that the glory is Thine because everybody knows I'm going to be worshipped for it anyway.” No. In His heart, Christ was saying, “If no one ever knew what I did, I would still choose to do it. If no one ever had an inkling of the sacrifice I was going to make, I would choose it if it means they can be happy.” I'm sure when the prophet steps up, he knows that there are those who will respect him for his position. He knows that there will be honor for it. We don't have to pretend there is not. It is righteous to love those who teach you about Christ. However, it can't be about seeking honor or glory. If you choose to step up and help with the Lord's work, and if you do it with the right heart, you end up feeling grateful. You feel floored that the Lord let you come along anyway. Despite mistakes, lack of wisdom, and natural-man-tendencies, He let you be a part of it. When you're participating in His work with the right heart, you're filled with gratitude. If you do not currently feel that way but want to feel that way, there is hope. If you find yourself with creeping feelings of vanity, if you find that you enjoy the praise of others a little too much, if you find this burning secret desire to make your sacrifices known, AND if you simultaneously don't want those feelings, fear not. I've been there, and they don't have to tear you up. I battle those feelings often enough. I have always found guilty pleasure in people thinking I'm wonderful and smart and wise. Because of that weakness, I tried running anything that would tempt me. I didn't want to experience that spike of happiness when someone told me that I was amazing. I didn't want to be crushed when someone corrected me. I didn't want my pride, and so I didn't want to face my pride. I wanted to bury it. And sometimes, the right choice is to bury it. Sometimes it's better to run in the opposite direction. However, I have learned that sometimes the right choice is to face it and keep practicing day after day after day after day after day. When it comes to serving in the Lord's kingdom and not seeking personal glory, there really isn't another way. We are all asked to serve in one form or another. It is a responsibility to serve, which means you have to face the idea that someone is going to thank you for your service, and you're going to have to face the weakness that isn't gone yet. So what do you do? Let's discuss a general principle and then a couple of more practical tips. General principle: You practice day after day after day after day after until you become. We battle our desires for glory until our desires no longer automatically jump towards glory. You school them. You become someone who knows better. That's really what life is. You come down here and continually fight sin and weakness and consciously take hold of the direction of your growth. This is the overarching principle. Here are some practical tips to help you fight that weakness when you're presented with it: It is easier to fill your life with good than it is to push out bad. Replace your pride with something that is more lasting, more important, more filled with joy. When I'm struggling to fight off desires for glory and it's interfering in my ability to build the kingdom, I pray for a couple of things. To see things clearly. I pray to help me see things as they really are. If I can see reality, then I don't have to fight off feelings that I'm amazing and doing it all on my own. He helps me see the truth of how He's holding me up. Beware of this one in high pressure environments; He is willing to teach you and let you flop on your own. Gratitude. Rather than praying for gratitude (though that's an option too), I just start being grateful within a prayer. When I start having those intrusive thoughts that say, “You're the best. You help everyone. You're so amazing. Everyone is lucky to have you,” I replace them with, “You are so lucky that Heavenly Father is taking you along for the ride. You are so blessed to be around these people who are carrying things you don't understand. You are fortunate to be able to learn from them and be with them.” Oftentimes, when I start praying and focusing on gratitude, my feelings follow and the desire for glory gets silenced. It can't stand up to that. Charity. I mentioned earlier that Christ probably knew being honored was a part of making the sacrifice. It would be almost silly to pretend that's not the case. Rather, the key here is that Christ wasn't seeking glory. He would have done it without the glory because He just loved us so much. When I'm feeling prideful or wanting glory, I pray for charity to replace it. Loving others and wanting what's best for them fills you. Trying to get enough validation and appreciation is like trying to fill a cup that has no bottom. Filling yourself with love for others pushes that cup aside completely and you find yourself overfilling. I testify that our Savior is the ultimate example. He is the ultimate example in laying aside His own will, but He's also the ultimate example in being so filled with love that glory seems silly. It's not about the glory. He wants our love for sure; that brings Him joy. He knows how to live an eternal life that allows happiness rather than emptiness, and He set the example of filling yourself with love rather than glory in order to find that happiness. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

I am not going to tell you to do not do all those New Year's resolutions. I am just going to say to do this one thing first. Remember that you are beloved. And sit with that for maybe just January. Not just today, but the whole month of January. Just put all the other ones on to February. You can pick those up then, and then you see if you need to do them. (Read more…)Here is my homily for the Baptism of the Lord. I hope you can enjoy it.

Friends of the Rosary,With His Divine Power, and by becoming incarnate, Jesus Christified the human nature.Sent by the Father for the salvation of mankind,  Jesus of Nazareth, the Anointed One, the Messiah to Israel, showed the Word fulfilled.We saw this fulfillment yesterday at the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, aTheophany event in which God appeared in three persons, showing the Trinitarian nature of the Divinity.Jesus was proclaimed the "Beloved Son" of the Father, signifying that at our Baptism we become the adopted sons of God.By taking His body and blood in the Eucharist, we reaffirm that we want to be part of His mystical body, his shared divinity, without any sin and with total surrender. We say loudly that every one us belong to Him. That's how we want to conduct our free will.We abide by the proclamation of Christ, as we read in the Gospel today (Mark 1:14-20):“This is the time of fulfillment.The Kingdom of God is at hand.Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• ⁠January 12, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

1. Baptism reveals who Jesus isJesus is named as God's Beloved Son. From the very beginning, His ministry is grounded in love, presence, and grace.2. Baptism reveals who we areWe are claimed by God, forgiven, and given a new identity. We are not defined by our past, our labels, or our worst days.3. Baptism is a beginning, not magicThe water does not make life perfect, but it marks us. Each day is an invitation to live into who God says we are.4. Jesus gets in the water with usGod is not distant. Christ enters our mess, our pain, and our uncertainty and stands with us.5. Our primary identity is in ChristBaptism reshapes our allegiance. We belong first to the kingdom of God, where love of neighbor comes before everything else.6. Remember your baptism dailyWhen fear, division, or shame tries to tell you another story, remember who you are and to whom you belong. You are God's beloved.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, January 11, the faithful celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, which marks the end of the Christmas season on its eighteenth day.The mystery of Christ's baptism is linked to the Solemnities of the human birth of the Word incarnate at Christmas and the Epiphany of the Lord, as the Light of all nations, represented by the wise men from the East, who came to adore the Child.The baptism of Jesus in the Jordan is Our Lord's second manifestation, or Epiphany, as the Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah to Israel.In this mystery, the entire Trinity intervenes. It's a Theophany in which God appears in three persons.The Holy Spirit descends upon Him in the form of a dove, showing the Trinitarian nature of the Divinity.Jesus is proclaimed the “Beloved Son” of the Father, signifying that at our Baptism we become the adopted sons of God.The heavens are opened, as at our Baptism, heaven is open to us, and we are encouraged to pray to avoid actual sin.Christ, sinless and impeccable, did not need to be baptized.By His baptism in the Jordan, at the hand of John, the Son of God humbled Himself, identifying Himself with our dysfunctions, and taking the sins upon his shoulders and burying them in the waters of the Jordan.Loving and understanding the sinner and dwelling with us, He started a new creation as the new Adam, who came to repair the first Adam's guilt. He did this as “the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world,” as John the Baptist proclaimed.Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• January 11, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Who was the beloved son who left his father’s favor, suffered betrayal, and was raised up to save his people?

This week we are starting a new preaching series that will carry us through winter and spring. We will follow the life of Jesus in two parts, shaped by the rhythm of the liturgical calendar. The series is titled “Revealed & Given,” reflecting the dual movements of Epiphany and Lent — seasons that together draw us more deeply into the mystery of Christ. This Sunday we'll be in Matthew 3:13-17 where Jesus is Revealed as the Beloved Son. In place of preparation notes this week, I encourage you to spend time meditating on those verses ahead of Sunday's service.

Beloved Son of God, hear us.

A raw journey from fear-based religion and authority wounds to healing, recovery, and identity as a beloved son. Tracy shares hard stories—addiction, grief, and legalism—and how Jesus redefined his name, his marriage, and his mission.• Early farm life shaping fear and attachment wounds• Boarding school legalism fueling secrecy and rebellion• College drift, contempt for authority, objectifying women• Nuclear site safety fight and first glimpses of God's care• Pain meds, porn, and a terrifying wake-up moment• Counseling, Celebrate Recovery, and identity work• Forgiveness letters softening resentment toward family• Marriage grief after child loss and learning to stay• Healing from corporate Adventism toward Christ-centered faith• Baptizing his son into Christ, not a club• Living daily as a treasured son and offering the same hope

Fr. Mike elaborates on the significance of the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. He points out that the location of the Jordan River is particularly noteworthy because it's the same river that Joshua crossed over to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, signifying that Jesus will bring about a new exodus. Additionally, it's the lowest spot on the planet, symbolizing Jesus' humility. Finally, Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we are baptized, we are adopted as beloved sons and daughters of God because what belongs to Jesus by his nature is given to us by God's grace. Today we read Luke 3-5 and Proverbs 25:27-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.