Podcasts about Blessed Assurance

Brother Samuel Girod | Isaiah 26:3–4; Philippians 4:6–9; 1 Peter 5:7 The sermon explores the hymn 'Blessed Assurance' as a framework for overcoming anxiety and finding true peace through complete trust in God. Drawing from Isaiah, Philippians, and 1 Peter, the message emphasizes that believers are called to surrender their burdens, careers, and reputations to God rather than carrying them alone. It contrasts the futility of worrying with the freedom found in recognizing that God remains in control and has secured the believer's future. The central call is to shift focus from self-reliance and fear of man to humble submission and reliance on Christ's finished work. Ultimately, it invites listeners to live daily in the assurance that Jesus is theirs, allowing them to rest in His strength amidst life's pressures.

August 9, 2026 - In today's lesson, Pastor Rick reminds us of God's grace, His love, and the blessed assurance we have through Jesus Christ.

Join us on August 9, 2026 for our Celebration of Praise and Worship Service at New Life At Calvary. Pastor Antonia is preaching," My schedule is a hot mess." We lift up the name of Jesus Christ at New Life At Calvary located at 2020 E. 79th St. Cleveland, OH 44103 and online at nlac.tv. Donations to support this ministry can be made on our website at nlac.tv or by Cash App at $2NLAC.

This podcast features the song "Blessed Assurance" (The Ben Rochester Family) as well as part 1 of the message called "When Circumstances Take Control" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

In this message from 2 Thessalonians, we explores Paul's encouraging words to a struggling church facing intense persecution. Discover how present hardships aren't a sign of God's displeasure, but evidence of His work in you. Learn how to trust in His coming justice, pray for inner transformation, and stand firm in faith—no matter what circumstances you face.

Our assurance and security in Christ come from God's grace and not our obedience.

Our assurance and security in Christ come from God's grace and not our obedience.

Send us Fan MailWhy is it so difficult to trust God when life doesn't make sense?In this episode of Small Beginnings, I share a personal journey I've been walking as God has gently whispered two simple words to my heart: "Trust Me." Together, we'll explore what it means to have blessed assurance—not because we have all the answers, but because we know the One who does.We'll look at the incredible story behind the beloved hymn "Blessed Assurance," unpack powerful Scriptures that anchor us in uncertain seasons, and discover practical ways to keep trusting God when we're waiting, grieving, praying, or holding onto hope.If you're facing unanswered questions, walking through a difficult diagnosis, grieving a loss, or simply longing for God's peace in the middle of uncertainty, I pray this conversation reminds you that His character never changes—even when your circumstances do.You don't have to understand everything to trust the One who understands everything.I hope you'll join me for this encouraging conversation.

Believers have all they need in Christ. Join Brandon as he shares the spiritual blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Devotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.  naobc.org

Psalm 119:129-136Romans 8:26-39

Don't Stop When Tears Start Don't stop when tears start, because tears, sorrow, disappointments, and difficulties are part of the Christian life and part of the Christian journey. A lot of people start into this journey thinking that the presence of God means the absence of trouble, and that isn't true. Jesus Christ himself said, In this world you will have tribulation. You'll have difficulty, there will be trouble, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome this world. In other words, I have overcome this world's power to overcome you. When you opened your heart to Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit of God took up residence inside your physical body, and the Christ who won that victory on the cross — defeated the power of hell and darkness — lives inside of you now and will carry you to the finish line in this journey. You will be opposed, there will be difficulties along the way. For those who are in the middle of the journey, I remember those days so clearly in my life. I told my wife Teresa one time, I said, "I feel like if I wasn't sighing, I wouldn't be breathing." There was a season — a long season — where it was difficult. There are individual moments, but then there's a long season where long-suffering has got to come into your life, and God gives you the power. The Joy of First Salvation — Psalm 126:1–3 Psalm 126, we're going to start there, verses 1 to 3: When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them." The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad. I remember those first days of salvation. I remember when I sat in church the first time and the person who led me to Christ shared the verse of Scripture that if anyone be in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things are passed away, and behold, all things have become new. I remember sitting and wondering, is that reality, or is that just a pipe dream? Can it actually happen? God, can you come and give me a future that I could never find in my own strength? No matter how much I would try, it would always escape me because I wasn't capable of fulfilling it. And then one day you begin to realize that you've been forgiven your sin, and the Holy Spirit has come and indwelt your human body. It's like a dream. Life begins to change line upon line, precept upon precept. From place to place, God begins to work a work that only the Holy Spirit can do, and you become aware of it. I remember the first time I ever went to a Christian police officer's conference in Speculator, upstate New York. For the first time ever in my life, I saw grown men weep before God for joy — Texas Rangers, people from all over the country, tough guys too, a lot of them, tenderized by the presence of God. I cried for three days. I couldn't stop crying. I don't know how many boxes of tissue I went through. I actually felt foolish at one point because I simply couldn't stop crying — it was like a dream. I know many of you remember those days, especially if you're in the middle of your journey now. Your mouth is filled with laughter. Your tongue is filled with singing. When I first started going to church, I'd open a hymn book — I wasn't raised on the hymns, so they were brand new to me. "It Is Well with My Soul." "Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine." I would stand there and the tears would come down my face. I remember one time my wife said to me, "You have to stop laughing when the preacher is preaching. He's going to think that you're mocking him." I said, "I'm not. I can't stop." I was just so filled with joy that I had this new life that God had promised. I had a hope. I had a future. I had now laid hold of the possibility of becoming the person that God intended my life to be. It would bubble out of me like a river. And then people among the nations — as Psalm 126 says — began to say, "The Lord has done great things for them." People around you started to say, "Wow, you are changing." Now, some things change quickly, don't they? Some things, the very day you come to Christ — maybe your vocabulary changes. You stop using the words you used to use, or if one slips, you're quick to apologize for it. And then there are certain things that change, and other things don't change quite as fast. I speak from experience. There were some things I was able to put away almost day one, and other things that took forever. Have you ever watched one of those old Western movies on television? They get in a gunfight in a saloon, and one guy gets shot and falls over the table. Then he climbs the stairway, falls over the balcony, stumbles behind the bar, gets up, falls over the bar, stumbles out through the swinging doors, and falls over the hitching post — and you're watching the movie saying, "Is this guy ever going to die?" Well, I don't know about you, but some things in my life went that way. They were shot, in a sense, by the blood of Jesus Christ. They lost their power, but they took time. Don't get discouraged when things in your life take time. They are dead. They might be still standing like the fig tree when Jesus and the disciples went back into Jerusalem, but they've lost their power to dictate your future. Praise be to God. A Season of Sorrow — Bring Back Our Captivity Now the psalmist goes on and he says, Bring back our captivity, O Lord, as streams in the south. Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, and he who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. So this psalm starts out with such victory, and then it has a transitional point where the psalmist is saying, "God, do it again for me. Do it again for us. Bring back that joy that I once knew of my captivity being released. God, I'm in a season of sorrow now. I'm in a season where tears are taking over for what used to be joy. Would you help us in this?" To understand this, I want to go back to the actual journey that most agree this psalm speaks about. It began with the people of Israel being taken into captivity into a land called Babylon. They were taken there because they played fast and loose with the things of God. We go into captivity when we don't acknowledge the presence of God or the reason for which we were created — when we choose, as Adam and Eve once did, to follow our own reasoning and go our own way. Because of it, they lost the protection of God and were taken captive. For 70 years they were in captivity — more than a generation. Many, if not most, of these people were actually born in captivity. They knew the story of what God had done in the past, but they themselves had been the victims of captivity, and their lives were short of what they should have been. The Decree of Cyrus — A Picture of the Cross Now, the interesting thing is that in the book of Ezra, it gives us the history. In Ezra 1:1 it says, In the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia. This is where it really gets interesting, because about 150 years before Cyrus became king, it was prophesied that a king would be born whose name would be Cyrus. He is actually called "my servant" in the Word of God, and he would issue a decree letting the people go home to rebuild. It's phenomenal. God knows everything. There's nothing that happens that he doesn't know. Everything is in his control. He knows where you are today. He knows where you'll be tomorrow. As a matter of fact, he's already in your tomorrow before you even get there. He foretold through Jeremiah that his own people would go into captivity for 70 years. But through Isaiah, he declared that a king called Cyrus would be born who would issue a decree and let the people go back home to rebuild again. That's the context, really, of Psalm 126. Can you imagine being there? All you've ever kno...

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St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Farmersville, OhioJuly 26, 2026Ninth Sunday after PentecostAnnouncementsPreludeOpening Hymn - "Blessed Assurance" - WOV #699Responsive ReadingPrayer of the DayChildren's SermonFirst Lesson - Isaiah 4:4-8Second Lesson - Romans 8:26-27Hymn - "Be Thou My Vision" - WOV #776Gospel - Matthew 13:24-30Sermon - "Hope for the Harvest"Hymn - "Rise, Shine, You People!" - LBW #393Apostles' CreedOfferingOffertory - "We Give Thee But Thine Own"Prayers of the Church and Lord's PrayerBenedictionExodus Hymn - "Before You, Lord, We Bow" - LBW #401DismissalFor the video version of today's service, please visit https://youtu.be/Xp2_Hurq00wMay God bless you now and always!

12/07/2026 – Evening Service Rev C F Swanepoel 1 John 5 The post Blessed Assurance appeared first on Hope Church Blackwood & Kirkmuirhill.

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Our Theme: Heaven Bound - Blessed Assurance 1 Jn 5:13.  Can we help you with your walk with God? We'd love to hear from you! https://www.thebibleway.com/contact.

 Pastor Steven preaches from Romans 8:12-25Let us know you heard the message. Send us a text!Welcome to Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot's Podcast. Sermons and homilies by Rev. Steven G. Lightfoot. Pastor Steven is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church and serves as Senior Pastor to First Methodist Church Splendora and Shepherd Methodist Church in Southeast Texas. Thanks for listening! Join us each week for a new message. May God bless you and keep you.

We continue our sermon series, The Word of God for the People of God, an honest look at how we ground our faith in scripture and how we share it in a world overflowing with information, opinions, and competing voices. On Sunday 7/19, Rev. Leigh Ann Maynard tells the story of God's assurance, exploring how we walk alongside others through relational evangelism. How do we receive the knowledge that we are a child of God? How do we embody this assurance for others? Christ Church United Methodist is a community of faith in Louisville, KY, dedicated to becoming living proof of God's love, one person at a time.Connect with us at ccum.net, and follow us here for more:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchlouisvilleInstagram: @christchurchkyTikTok: @christ.church.umcX: @ChristChurchKY Music Used by Permission One License A 702340, CCS License 13067

Blessed Assurance | James KarstenCoopersville Reformed Church is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for our Sunday services!Visit our website: https://coopersvillereformed.com/Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coopersvillerc/Check out our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoopersvilleRC/

Pastor Brandon Boydstun teaches Romans 8:26–39, exploring the Holy Spirit's help in prayer, God's purpose in suffering, and the assurance that nothing can separate believers from the love of God.

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Our salvation is based completely on the merits of Christ alone. We have complete confidence in the finished work of the cross. This foundation allows us to trust confidently in God's faithfulness and unchanging love for us. Because of the New Covenant we have hope for the future as well as help in this life.

Fanny Crosby, die bekannte Liederdichterin, betete jedes Mal auf den Knien, bevor sie damit begann, ein Lied zu schreiben. Da sie etwa 8.000 Lieder verfasste, war sie offensichtlich eine Frau des Gebets! Beliebte Lieder wie „Blessed Assurance“, „To God be the Glory“ und „I am Thine, O Lord“ entstanden aus ihren Gebetszeiten heraus. Wie viele […]

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This weeks episode Mark Herzlich and Thomas Keys discuss Sunday's message, “Blessed Assurance in Jesus,” from 1 John 1:1–4. In a world full of uncertainty, John reminds us that real confidence in salvation doesn't rest on our performance, but on the eternal, knowable, life-giving person of Jesus Christ. 

Send us Fan MailBLESSED ASSURANCEPastor Jerrid Fletcher May 17, 2026"Blessed Assurance" turns the mirror of forgiveness inward, reminding us that while we've spent weeks learning to forgive others and set healthy boundaries, the one name we cannot leave off the forgiveness list is our own. Drawing from Fanny Crosby's 1873 hymn and the bedrock truth of Romans 8:1 — "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" — this message confronts the lie that grace must be earned through suffering. Many of us have built a prison from the inside and lost the key on purpose, holding ourselves to a standard we'd never apply to anyone else, mistaking guilt for godliness and chains for conviction.But the gospel declares a different verdict. God's mercy doesn't wait for us to finish punishing ourselves — it meets us, like David in Psalm 51, broken and empty-handed at the mercy seat. Whether the weight you carry is one you placed on yourself (unmet expectations, regret, comparison) or one others placed on you (wounding words, betrayal, abuse, spiritual harm), Jesus has already absorbed the sentence. The "now" of Romans 8:1 is not tomorrow, not when you feel worthy — it's now. Blessed Assurance isn't a hope-so salvation; it's a know-so salvation. And God isn't done writing your story yet.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. The message reminded us, "We hold ourselves to a standard we would never apply to another human being." Where in your life do you find yourself extending grace to others but withholding it from yourself? What do you think is underneath that?2. Romans 8:1 says there is now no condemnation. Why do you think the word "now" is so hard for many of us to actually receive? What would change in your daily life if you truly believed the verdict has already been declared in your favor?3. The sermon described two categories of weight — the weight we put on ourselves and the weight others have put on us. Which one do you carry more of, and can you name a specific voice, memory, or moment that still echoes in your head today?4. The story of being called "a mere drummer" showed how one word can shape years of decisions and self-perception. What words have been spoken over you that you've allowed to become your identity? What would it look like to give those words back?5. "Enough is enough comes when you stop negotiating with what's killing you." What is the one thing — a regret, a shame, a chain — that you sense God is inviting you to lay down today? What's keeping you from walking through the door He's already opened?

John begins in the only place true assurance can rest, that is in the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus is God who is eternal, a Savior who can be experienced, and the Life that must be shared.

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Matthew 7:13–27 | Adam Smith

Matthew 7:13–27 | Adam Smith

What are you waiting for? Another touch from God? Another prophetic word? I know, you are waiting until you get it all together and then you will...The truth is, there is not one thing that is stopping you from going forth into what God has for you to do in this generation, not one! Join me today and let's chip away at all the garbage and get you up and running for the Kingdom. 

Step into the echoes of Easter with Jay Austin and Jonmark Ragsdale as they trace the journey from grave to glory through every song sung at Church at Viera's powerful celebration. From the grounding identity of Blessed Assurance to the freeing release of Goodbye Yesterday, this episode peels back the curtain on the intentional story woven through worship. One that moves from surrender to celebration, from the weight of the cross to the spark of resurrection joy. Along the way, they wrestle with real questions about forgiveness, faith, and what it actually means to walk in new life, inviting listeners to shift from simply hearing the message to living it. If Easter felt electric, this is where you discover why, and how to carry that joy long after the final note fades.

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What do you do when panic, loss, and unanswered questions all start to stack up at once? When your mind won't slow down, your body feels the weight, and God seems silent or far away?In this episode, we walk through Psalm 31 and the theme “Blessed Assurance” — discovering how God meets us when affliction surrounds us on every side. Through real‑life story, honest reflection, and the words of David, we explore how God's presence doesn't always remove the storm, but it covers us right in the middle of it.In this teaching we talk about:The psychosomatic effect of anxiety: when what weighs on your heart wears down your bodyDavid's raw prayer in Psalm 31 and why lament is an act of faith, not doubt“When affliction surrounds, God still sees” – you are never unseen in your pain“When fear surrounds, God still steadies” – God as rock, refuge, and fortress“When lies surround, God's truth covers” – letting God's verdict be louder than shameHow Jesus fulfills Psalm 31 on the cross: “Into your hands I commit my spirit”A powerful modern testimony of affliction, panic, job loss, grief… and God's faithful assuranceKey verses: Psalm 31:1–5, 7–10, 11–15, 17–24This episode is especially for:Those battling anxiety, depression, or panicAnyone walking through grief, betrayal, or financial pressureBelievers who feel forgotten or overlooked by GodPeople who need language to pray when they don't know what to sayBy the end, you'll be invited to:Name where you feel surrounded right nowEntrust your story into God's hands with the prayer of Psalm 31Hold onto this truth: affliction may surround you, but in Jesus, assurance still covers youIf this episode encourages you, share it with someone who feels overwhelmed today and subscribe for more teachings that bring honest questions and deep hope together in God's Word.Scripture Focus: Psalms 42

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In this week's Sunday sermon, we were honored to have guest speaker, Dr. James Littles. Dr. Littles delivered a powerful and faith-building message titled “Blessed Assurance of Love.” With clarity, compassion, and apostolic conviction, Dr. Littles reminds us that there is a treasure greater than any earthly possession—the unshakable love of God. Through biblical teaching and heartfelt illustration, this sermon reveals that God's love is not merely emotional—it is covenantal, sacrificial, and secure. Dr. Littles reminds us that love is not a fleeting feeling, but a settled reality rooted in Christ's finished work. When we abide in His love, fear loses its authority. When we mature in His love, boldness replaces anxiety. When we trust His love, peace becomes our portion. “Blessed Assurance of Love” is both an invitation and a declaration—an invitation to bring every fear into the light, and a declaration that God's perfect love is powerful enough to wash it away. If you've been carrying anxiety about your future, your family, your health, or your circumstances, this message will remind you that you belong to a loving Father who holds tomorrow. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

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Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Blessed Assurance" held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, TX More at www.texasbishop.com

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December 8, 2025 Dr. JONATHAN L. MASTER,President of Greenville PresbyterianTheological Seminary in Taylors, SC,author & editor of a number of books,contributor to a number of periodicalsincluding “TableTalk”, a member of theExecutive Council of the Gospel Re-formation Network, member of theBoard of Directors for the Alliance ofConfessing Evangelicals & co-host oftheir podcast, “Theology on the Go”who will address:“BLESSED ASSURANCE, JESUS ISMINE!!: A PRECIOUS DOCTRINE ofthe HOLY SCRIPTURES REVIVEDDURING the REFORMATION” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

In 1996 everything changed. With the introduction of antiretroviral medications called the “AIDS cocktail,” people started getting better – some dramatically – and surviving AIDS became a real possibility. In the wake of these changes, MCC found itself taking stock of what they lost to AIDS and using what they learned to address larger social issues– from medical marijuana to homelessness. Sometimes these political stances felt heroic and a way to use that collective energy, and other times it made the church very unpopular with the changing Castro neighborhood.    “Freedom is Coming”  is by Anders Nyberg.  “All Things New” is by Rory Cooney. “Blessed Assurance” is by Franny Crosby. “Gloria (Angels We Have Heard on High” is a traditional Christmas hymn.  “The Potter's House” is by V. Michael McKay.  For images and links about this episode visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/episode-9. Get more Outward with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Outward and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Outward show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/outwardplus for access wherever you listen. Production credits:  When We All Get to Heaven is produced by Eureka Street Productions. It is co-created by Lynne Gerber, Siri Colom, and Ariana Nedelman. Our story editor is Sayre Quevedo. Our sound designer is David Herman. Our managing producer is Krissy Clark. Tim Dillinger is our consulting producer and Betsy Towner Levine is our fact-checker. We had additional story editing help from Sarah Ventre, Arwen Nicks, Allison Behringer, and Krissy Clark. For a complete list of credits, please visit https://www.heavenpodcast.org/credits. This project received generous support from individual donors, the Henry Luce Foundation (www.hluce.org), the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (www.CalHum.org). Eureka Street Productions has 501c3 status through our fiscal sponsor FJC: A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds. The music for this episode is from the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco's archive. It was performed by MCC-SF's musicians and members with Bob Crocker and Jack Hoggatt-St.John as music directors. Additional music is by Domestic BGM. Special thanks to Tom Ammiano, Tommi Avicolli-Mecca, Stuart Gaffney, John Lewis, Dr. Jen Reck, Matt Sharp, and Dana Van Gorder for their help with this episode.  Great thanks, as always, to the members and clergy of the Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco who made this project possible.   Some links to good groups Lyric Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth The Ali Forney Center The Trevor Project's 2022 report on LGBTQ youth and homelessness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices