Podcasts about blessed life

Sermon: The Marks of a Blessed Life: Mga Bakas Ng Pinagpalang Buhay Series: Songs for the Journey Speaker: Rev. Michael Cariño Scripture: Psalm 1 Ang tunay na pagpapala ay hindi nakasalalay sa mga pangyayari, kayamanan, o katanyagan — kundi sa buhay na nakaugat sa Diyos. Ngayong Linggo, ibabahagi ni Rev. Michael Cariño ang tatlong bagay na kailangan para sa isang buhay na pinagpala: ang mga taong kailangan nating tanggihan, ang Salitang ating kinalulugdan, at ang resultang ating tatanggapin mula sa Diyos. True blessing is not found in circumstances, wealth, or fame — but in a life rooted in God. This Sunday, Rev. Michael Cariño teaches us that the blessed life is defined by three things: the company we reject, the command we relish, and the consequence we receive from God. Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KejzBT1UU3kpOrPwWfqQrdEGFO_6qd9g/view?usp=drive_link On our website: https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/06/07/the-marks-of-a-blessed-life-mga-bakas-ng-pinagpalang-buhay/ Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline

The blessed life is rooted not in our striving but in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh, who becomes our true stream of living water. In Him we bear fruit that endures even when life feels steady or uncertain. Christ stands as the righteous One whose steadfastness becomes our stability and joy.

Summer Of Psalms: Psalm 1 "Finding The Blessed Life" (Harold Guerra) by Pastor Harold Guerra

With 15,000 self-help books published every year and a $14 billion industry built around one question - "how can I make my life better?" - what if we've been looking in the wrong place? As we kick off our new series, We Are: One Church, we are looking to Psalm 1 to find a different kind of answer: a blessed life isn't found in mastering your own destiny, but in delighting in God and staying rooted in His Word. Join us as we discover what it looks like to live in faithful obedience, delight in God's truth, and stand firm, drawing life from the only source that never runs dry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke 2:41-49 New International Version The Boy Jesus at the Temple 41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” 49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[a]See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke 2:46-52 New International Version 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.” 49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[a] 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them. 51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Activated Revealed Love of a Son to his Father by connection to Moshe Rabeinu within us all - Learning Weekly Lessons in Tanya Chapter 44 at Shirat David Efrat

R' Shmuel Diamond is a Jerusalem-based educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and former internationally sought-after photographer whose work and teachings bridge the worlds of creativity, psychology, personal growth, the inner wisdom of Torah, and selfless Divine service.After a successful two-decade international photography career photographing high-profile Jewish families around the world, he transitioned toward education, mentorship, and spiritual teaching. Deeply influenced by Tanya, Chassidus, Kabbalah, psychology, and Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Shmuel is the founder of Bnei Aliyah and creator of “Journey to a Blessed Life,” a revolutionary new approach to self-mastery and the art of living. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children. --Please rate and review the Empowered Jewish Living podcast on whatever platform you stream it. Please follow Rabbi Shlomo Buxbaum and the Lev Experience on the following channels:Facebook: @shlomobuxbaumInstagram: @shlomobuxbaumYouTube: TheLevExperienceOrder Rabbi Shlomo' books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of an Empowered Life: A Guidebook to Discovering Your Inner World and Unique Purpose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Four Elements of Inner Freedom: The Exodus Story as a Model for Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Personal Breakthroughs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can order a copy on⁠ Amazon⁠ or in your local Jewish bookstore.

Pastor Luke Simmons closes out our “The Blessed Life” series by teaching on the final Beatitude: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.”In this message, he explains the call to live the way of Jesus, what we should expect when we do (including opposition and persecution), and how to respond by reframing our suffering with eternal perspective and rejoicing. Luke also shares the powerful story of Hakan, a Turkish pastor who has endured real persecution and continues to serve Christ with hope.The Hakan video is available at: https://youtu.be/BP7IKBruZsM00:00 - Introduction04:32 - Call to Action:  Live the Way of Jesus08:16 - What to Expect:  Opposition and Persecution16:11 - How to Handle It:  Reframe with Rejoicing**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

Jesus invites you to live “The Blessed Life.” In a world filled with external pursuits - money, beauty and success, Jesus tells His disciples that true blessing only comes from the inside. It all starts with the recognition of our need for God. Asking Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of our lives and then allowing Him to transform our hearts. As we experience His love and grace, He makes a difference in all our relationships. Jesus allows us to truly live “The Blessed Life.”

The 12 Fruits of the Holy Spirit can give you tranquility and equanimity to live by the Spirit so that you may walk by the Spirit! The transcription for this Podcast can be found at https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/Twelve-Fruits-Of-The-Holy-Spirit.html

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, **“The Blessed Life,”** by unpacking Jesus' words, *“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”* (Matthew 5:9). In a world filled with conflict, gossip, and division, what does it actually mean to resemble our Father in heaven by making peace?Drawing from Scripture and everyday life, Pastor Seth explores how true peacemaking begins with peace with God through Christ and then flows into our relationships—with friends, family, enemies, and even those who have deeply hurt us. He also contrasts real, costly peacemaking with both destructive conflict and a shallow “peace, peace” that ignores reality.Whether you struggle with conflict avoidance, anger, gossip, or just feel overwhelmed by broken relationships, this message will help you see both the hope and the responsibility of living as a peacemaker.---⏱️ **Message Outline****00:00 – Introduction**  Seth opens with a personal story about resembling his earthly father and connects it to how followers of Jesus are called to resemble their Father in heaven. He introduces Matthew 5:9 and frames the sermon around what it means to be a peacemaker in a fractured world.**03:54 – Anti-peace Makers**  Before defining biblical peacemaking, Seth looks at its opposites: gossip, slander, division, faction-building, and false “peace.” He shows how our culture often celebrates these patterns, and how even Christians can justify them. He also explains the danger of saying “peace, peace” when there is no peace, and how Jesus disrupts false peace in order to bring true reconciliation.**25:58 – The Ultimate Peacemaker**  Here Seth turns to Jesus as the model and source of all peacemaking. He walks through how Christ makes peace between God and people through the cross, and how Jesus brings peace to surprising groups: sellouts, outcasts, oppressors, obvious sinners, judgmental religious people, and even close friends who have failed Him. From 2 Corinthians 5, he explains our calling as ambassadors of reconciliation.**34:30 – Wisdom for Peacemaking**  In this final section, Seth offers practical, biblical wisdom for living as peacemakers: seeking first to understand, refusing one-sided narratives, resisting gossip, and doing “as far as it depends on you” to live at peace with others (Romans 12:18). He also addresses why we often struggle to make peace—our insecurity before God—and calls us back to the grace and security we have in Christ as the foundation for real peacemaking.---This message is part of **“The Blessed Life”** series through the Beatitudes, exploring what it truly means to live under the blessing of Jesus in everyday life.00:00 - Introduction03:54 - Anti-peace Makers25:58 - The Ultimate peacemaker34:30 - Wisdom for peacemaking**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Luke Simmons explores what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). In this message from our series “A Blessed Life,” Luke unpacks what the Bible means by “heart,” why purity of heart matters, and how it clears or clouds our vision of God. He also shows how we can pursue a pure heart through trusting Christ and guarding what we allow to shape our inner life.BOOKMARKS:00:00 - Introduction: Until Initiative update & breaking ground05:39 - Big Idea: Your vision of God is clarified or clouded by your heart06:46 - Your Heart: What the Bible actually means by “heart”11:14 - Pure in Heart: Internal vs. external and the single-minded heart15:59 - Seeing God: What it means to “see” God now and in eternity24:25 - Pursue Purity of Heart: Put your hope in Jesus and guard your heart**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Title: The Blessed Life, part 4 Speaker: Mike Tindall Passage: Mathew 5:1-12 Series: The Blessed Life Recording Date: 17.05.2026 11AM

Most people are looking for the blessing in the wrong place. We think the blessing is the breakthrough, the healing, the answered prayer — the suddenly moments. But every suddenly is built on a thousand graduallys nobody saw. In this episode of Think Like a Champion, Gregory Dickow reveals why the most blessed people aren't the ones who see the most — they're the ones who keep believing when they don't see anything yet. The blessing isn't out there. It's already happening.SUPPORT:You can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to help us reach more lives around the world here.WATCH ON YOUTUBE:Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregory Dickow YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REQUEST PRAYER:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Submit a prayer request⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we will agree with you.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠

Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” by teaching on Jesus' words, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In this message, Luke explains what mercy is, why it is central to God's character and to our own experience of salvation, and how followers of Christ are called to live merciful lives.  Looking at parables like the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18) and the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), we see that mercy is compassion in action—expressed through forgiveness and practical care for those who are hurting. As people who have received an unpayable debt of mercy from God, we are invited to extend that same mercy to others.00:00 - Introduction07:19 - What does it mean to be merciful?10:37 - Why are Christ's people to be merciful?19:31 - What does it look like to be merciful?**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Title: The Blessed Life, part 3 Speaker: Mike Tindall Passage: Mathew 5:1-12 Series: The Blessed Life Recording Date: 10.05.2026 11AM

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “The Blessed Life,” teaching on Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” In this message, Pastor Seth explores:- Why our deepest desires are often unsatisfied  - The difference between righteousness and self-righteousness  - How our longing for “things to be right” ultimately leads us to God himself  - Practical ways to train our desires through comparison to God, fasting, and feasting on his Word  Discover how Jesus reframes desire, disappointment, and true satisfaction in the Christian life.00:00 - Introduction03:46 - Desire11:53 - Disappointment15:37 - Dikaiosunē23:53 - Discipline**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Title: The Blessed Life Speaker: Yannick Christos-Wahab Passage: Mathew 5:1-12 Series: The Blessed Life Recording Date: 03.05.2026 11AM

26th April 2026 - Ps Tanera Simpson - The Blessed Life Pt.8 P by Excite Church

Pastor Seth Troutt continues our series, “The Good Life,” by unpacking what Jesus means when he says, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In a world that celebrates aggression, self-promotion, and getting even, meekness can sound like weakness or irrelevance. But Jesus presents meekness as a Spirit-shaped strength: the steadiness of a “heavy bag” that absorbs insult without lashing out, and the yielded power of a “broken and bridled” horse led by its rider.In this message, Pastor Seth:- Explores the nature of biblical meekness (or gentleness)  - Looks at examples of meekness in Moses, Paul, and Jesus  - Talks about how daily, deliberate discipleship forms meekness in us  - Points us to the staggering promise that the meek will inherit not just the land, but the whole earth in Christ  This sermon is part of our Beatitudes study in “The Good Life,” where we learn how Jesus turns the values of the world upside down and invites us into a better way to live.00:00 - Introduction08:30 - The Nature of Meekness14:12 - The Meekness of Moses16:51 - The Meekness of Paul19:25 - The Meekness of Jesus28:16 - How We Become Meek34:10 - What the Meek Inherit**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

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19.04.2026 Charlotte Ruatoto - The Blessed Life Pt7 by Excite Church

Pastor Luke Simmons continues our series The Blessed Life with a message from Matthew 5:4, exploring what it means to be “those who mourn” and why Jesus calls them blessed. This sermon looks at the kind of sorrow that leads to real comfort, focusing on a right response to sin, both in our own lives and in the world around us.Rather than avoiding grief or numbing it, Jesus invites us to face it honestly. In this message, Pastor Luke explains how a healthy, God-centered sorrow shapes our hearts, draws us closer to Him, and ultimately leads to lasting comfort and restoration.If you've ever wondered how sadness, repentance, and hope fit together in the Christian life, this teaching offers a clear and grounded perspective.00:00 - Introduction13:03 - What Jesus Did19:41 - Who We Are28:16 - How We Now Live**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Sermon TextJohn 20:24–31 (ESV)Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, Peace be with you. Then he said to Thomas, Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe. Thomas answered him, My Lord and my God! Jesus said to him, Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.Cross-referencesJohn 5:24aTruly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal lifeJohn 10:10The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.John 17:3And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.John 1:4In him was life, and the life was the light of men.1 Corinthians 15:3–7For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles.Mark 10:17–18And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.Psalm 110:1The Lord says to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.Sermon NotesHow Can I Have a Blessed Life?Main Idea: A blessed life comes through believing the truth about Jesus.Four Claims to Believe about Jesus for a Blessed Life1. Believe that Jesus is AliveHistorical credibility of Jesus' death and resurrectionHostile sources confirm Jesus existed and was crucifiedEarly resurrection testimony is too early to be legendThe empty tomb was never successfully disputedTransformational evidenceOpponents became advocatesCowards became boldSkeptics became believers2. Believe Jesus is Good3. Believe Jesus Wins and is Winning4. Believe Jesus is Present with Us

12.04.2026 Ps Howie Edwards The Blessed Life Pt6 by Excite Church

This episode is a sermon on Psalm 1. Psalm begins by saying, "Blessed is the man..." In many ways, Psalm 1 teaches us about what it looks like to live a life that is characterized by the blessing of God. It is a picture of the good life as God sees it.Also, Psalm 1 gives us a vivid contrast between the two different types of people in the world. In the Psalms (including Psalm 1), these two types of people are referred to as the righteous and the wicked.

Having the right perspective for life is important.  Having the right priorities is also important.  This is easy to see when life becomes chaotic, but what about when life feels good, and you think everything is already right? In this message Pastor Jacob Ley shares that a life without Christ will leave you unfulfilled and holding what you thought would make you happy, only to see what true happiness is when Jesus returns.Text: Luke 6:17-26Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Live like Jesus by reordering your life.Key Question: How does Jesus reorder our lives around God's Kingdom?1.     Reorder your values. (vv. 20-21, 24-25)2.     Reorder your allegiance (vv. 22-23, 26)

Live Like Jesus - Part 1The Blessed Life | Luke 6:12-26Big Idea: Only God's Kingdom offers the life of blessing our hearts desireHow do we receive the blessings of God's Kingdom?1. Recognize and enter God's Kingdom (Luke 6:17-18)2. Receive His definition of the good life (Luke 6:20-22)3. Expect opposition (Luke 6:22-26)

Pastor Luke Simmons begins a new series called “The Blessed Life,” looking at what Jesus says the truly good life is in Matthew 5:1–12, the Beatitudes. In this message, he focuses on the first Beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Luke explores what “blessed” really means, how being “poor in spirit” is different from just being sad or shy, and why recognizing our spiritual need is the starting point for experiencing God's kingdom. He contrasts self-righteous confidence with humble dependence on God, using Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18. This short sermon was preached when the church celebrated baptisms, highlighting how each story of life change begins with the realization, “I need mercy.”**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Seth and Luke discuss the beatitudes, blessing, and how to interpret and apply the words of Jesus in the Sermon on The Mount to our lives. Gregory of Nyssa and Augustine on the beatitudes.

Dr. Nick Piervicenti - Living the Blessed Life by West Coast Baptist College

Have you ever felt incapable of living the life you believe God has called you to?In this message from Ephesians 3:14–21, Pastor Brandon Johnson reminds us that we were never meant to do it on our own. Real transformation doesn't come from trying harder; it comes from depending on God's power and being rooted in His love.This passage reveals a powerful truth: when we rely on God's strength instead of our own, He begins to change us from the inside out.Key Takeaways:• Depend on God's Power – We don't have to rely on our own strength. God works within us through His Spirit to transform what we cannot change ourselves.• Experience God's Love – Spiritual growth begins with being rooted in the depth of God's love—not striving, but receiving.• God Does More Than We Imagine – His power at work in us can accomplish far more than we could ever ask or think.Mission Reminder:At 2Rivers, our mission is to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus so you can fully experience the life He intended and help others do the same.Scripture References:Ephesians 3:14–21Romans 5:8Romans 8:38–39Next Steps:If this message encouraged you, subscribe to the channel and share it with someone who needs hope today.Stay Connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.comWebsite: https://www.2riverschurch.com#2RiversChurch ##RootedInLove #TheBlessedLife #Ephesians3 #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving #ChurchOnline #Sermon #BibleTeaching #JesusChangesEverything #2RiversChurch #HopeInChrist

March Madness is in full swing, but as we head into the second weekend, we are missing the mid-major Cinderella story. This week, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith unpack the first two rounds of the tournament, highlighting some of the best games and storylines.In This Episode, We Unpack:The Madness So Far: What made Bryce "shriek."UNC & Duke: What happened to UNC, and what is next for them? What team should Duke be worried about?The Missing Cinderella: For the second straight year, the Sweet 16 consists entirely of major conference schools. We discuss how the tournament is better when smaller schools make deep runs.The "Old" Guard: A quick look at the veteran coaches leading the way this year, proving that legends like Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, and John Calipari are still finding ways to win in the new era of college basketball.Faith Parallel – Don't Miss Out: Just as fans feel something is missing without a Cinderella story, we often miss out on the full, "fruitful" life God intended for us. We dive into John 15 and Galatians 5 to discuss how staying connected to the Vine ensures that we don't miss the blessings of a faith-filled life.Featured Scripture:John 15:5 (NLT): "Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me, you can do nothing."Galatians 5: The Fruit of the Spirit.James 1:5: Asking for Wisdom.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really mean to have access to God?In this message, Pastor Nick Tallo walks through Ephesians 3 and unpacks a powerful truth: we don't have to approach God with fear, uncertainty, or distance. Because of Jesus, we are invited into something radically different—closeness, confidence, and freedom.For centuries, people experienced barriers between themselves and God—systems, sacrifices, and intermediaries. Even today, many of us still feel that distance. But Scripture tells a better story.“In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” — Ephesians 3:12Through Jesus, the barrier is gone. The curtain is torn. Access is open.In this sermon, you'll discover:What it means to have real access to God through JesusHow to approach God with freedom, not fearWhy we can live with confidence rooted in Christ—not ourselvesThis message is for anyone who has ever felt distant from God, unsure how to approach Him, or burdened by trying to “get it right.” You don't have to earn access—you already have it.At 2Rivers Church, our mission is to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus so you can experience the life He intended for you and help others do the same.If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.#2riverschurch #jesusistheleadstory #faith #Jesus #ChristianLiving #hope #theblessedlife #transformation #accesstoGod

Delight in God's Word: The Key to a Blessed Life (Psalm 119) | Women's Bible Study | Stephanie Schwartz

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The Blessed Life (Psalm 1) by Josiah Graves

On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love and Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life. Frank's story is rooted in family legacy, faith, and a commitment to generosity, growing a business alongside his brothers from humble beginnings to a 500-employee company, all while keeping love as its cornerstone. Frank shares the inspiration behind his new book, revealing how a spiritual awakening at Cornell University transformed his perspective from religion to relationship. He opens up about distilling four decades of "notes and quotes" into twelve life-changing truths, including the power of God's word, the importance of praise, and the impact of giving generously. Through personal stories like helping a friend heal family relationships through forgiveness, and the blessings that flowed from choosing faith and praise, Frank models how simple truths can be hard to live out but radically transformational. Whether you're seeking deeper purpose or practical ways to align your life with faith and love, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that living a blessed life is about loving fully, going boldly, and investing in what truly matters. You'll walk away inspired to seek truth, give generously, and experience the joy of sharing love with others. Check out his new book: Love and Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life About Frank, Frank Kelly III is the CEO of Kelly Benefits, one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing providers of group insurance, benefits, and payroll solutions, serving more than 10,000 organizations with nearly 500 employees. Beyond business, Frank is deeply involved in community and faith-based leadership, serving with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and numerous civic and nonprofit boards. A Cornell University graduate and former collegiate and professional lacrosse player, Frank has also coached multiple youth sports and is the author of Look & See, Influence, and The Creator's Game. He is a member of several industry and athletic halls of fame. Frank and his wife, Gayle, have four children and three grandchildren. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Check out my new revised release of my book, The Power of Positive Leadership here! Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. Ready to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose? The Certified Positive Leader Program is for anyone who wants to grow as a leader from the inside out. It's a self-paced experience built around my most impactful leadership principles with tools you can apply right away to improve your mindset, relationships, and results. You'll discover what it really means to lead with positivity… and how to do it every day. Learn more here! Join me for my Day of Development! You'll learn proven strategies to develop confidence, improve your leadership and build a connected and committed team. You'll leave with an action plan to supercharge your growth and results. It's time to Create your Positive Advantage. Get details and sign up here. Do you feel called to do more? Would you like to impact more people as a leader, writer, speaker, coach and trainer? Get Jon Gordon Certified if you want to be mentored by me and my team to teach my proven frameworks principles, and programs for businesses, sports, education, healthcare!