Podcasts about changed heart

Crowds, influence, and religious knowledge can create a convincing image—but Jesus looks for something deeper: a genuinely changed heart.In this Wayman Wednesday message from John 9:35–41, we examine the difference between appearing religious and truly knowing Jesus Christ. The Pharisees possessed recognition, structure, and knowledge, yet their pride kept them from recognizing the work of God directly in front of them.This sermon challenges us to look beyond numbers, reputation, and outward success and confront the question Jesus asked the man whose sight had been restored: “Do you believe on the Son of God?”You'll discover:• Why popularity is not proof of spiritual truth• How expectations can prevent us from recognizing God• Why religious knowledge cannot replace a personal encounter with Christ• The true evidence of a changed heart and life• What it means to possess eternal life through the Son of GodKey Scriptures: John 9:35–41, Romans 12:1–2, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 16:13–18, John 3:1–3, 1 John 5:10–13, and Matthew 7:21–23.What matters most isn't the image we present—it's whether our lives have truly been changed by Jesus Christ.Subscribe for a new Wayman Wednesday message each week.#WaymanWednesday #ChristianSermon #Faith #JesusChrist #BornAgain00:00 Image vs. Truth03:59 John 9: The Blind Man Healed07:07 The Pressure to Conform10:20 Spiritual Discernment13:05 Who Is the Son of God?17:48 Personal Faith Over Religious Image22:24 A Changed Heart and Life26:09 The Final Measure: Reality## SUPPORT WORLD EVANGELISMGet the **Taking the Land Premium Subscription**:• No ads • Early releases • Full-length Testimony Tuesdays **Supercast - $3/month** https://taking-the-land.supercast.com/**Spotify - $3.99/month** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-the-land/subscribe**Apple Podcasts - $4.99/month** https://apple.co/4owjo5Z**All proceeds go to world evangelism.**## CONNECT

On August 16th, Scott Grossenbacher preached from Jonah 3:5 in the fourteenth message of our series through the book of Jonah.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

We're caught up! - to December 2025. We beg the question, “What is time to a Neurodivergent?We finish up with the woman at the well, and her astonishing conversation with the Savior of the world.The importance of the eternal over the temporal.Mark 8:36“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?“Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18“Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33The Holy Spirit gifts us each with the ability to help build up the church to be effective in spreading the gospel. Not all are evangelists, but all have, as this Samaritan found, a testimony.Our So What?Whatever else we lack, we have our testimony. The woman at the well forgot her water and went to tell the people she had avoided before:“So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city, and *said to the men, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is it?” John 4:28-29Or“Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.” Psalm 66:16“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” Timothy 1:17Brethren, let's pray for one another, "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008Episode 026Nuts and Bolts begin at the 15:29 mark.

In Romans chapter 2, Paul shifts from addressing the obvious sins of the Gentiles to confronting something even more dangerous—religious hypocrisy.It's easy to judge others while ignoring our own sin. Paul reminds us that God shows no partiality. Whether Jew or Gentile, religious or irreligious, moral or immoral—everyone will stand before God in judgment.This lesson focuses on:• God's righteous and impartial judgment• The danger of hypocrisy in the life of believers• Why God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance• The difference between outward religion and inward transformation• What it means to have a “circumcision of the heart”God does not want empty performance or artificial faith. He wants real transformation from the inside out. Baptism, religious identity, and outward appearances are not enough without a heart fully surrendered to Him.Romans 2 reminds us that Christianity is not about looking righteous—it is about becoming righteous through Christ.Are we storing up treasure in heaven… or storing up wrath?

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

We're caught up! - to December - 2025. We beg the question, “What is time to a Neurodivergent?We finish up with the woman at the well, and her astonishing conversation with the Savior of the world.The importance of the eternal over the temporal.Mark 8:36“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?“Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18“Therefore also we have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:9“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33The Holy Spirit gifts us each with the ability to help build up the church to be effective in the spread of the gospel. Not all are evangelists, but all have, as this Samaritan found, a testimony.Our So What?Whatever else we lack, we have our testimony. The woman at the well forgot her water and went to tell the people she had avoided before:“So the woman left her waterpot, and went into the city, and *said to the men, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all the things that I have done; this is not the Christ, is it?” John 4:28-29Or“Come and hear, all who fear God, And I will tell of what He has done for my soul.” Psalm 66:16“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” Timothy 1:17Brethren, let's pray for one another, "What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more." Robert Murray M'Cheynee Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab.Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard.www.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008Episode 016Nuts and Bolts begin at the 15:29 mark.

We might realize we need to change some behavior. We might even want to change it. But are we willing to change our very hearts—what we desire—to be transformed? In episode 37, Mike looks to Motoko as an example. She hates Keitaro because she hates men, but even when she attempts to change, it doesn’t… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 37: Motoko and the Real Sword She Needed—A Changed Heart

In this week's sermon, guest speaker Shawn Smith joins us to talk about how changing our heart for Jesus creates change in every area of our lives. More specifically, he shows us how the love of Jesus causes our hearts to change, which in turn, changes our mind, our actions and much more. Finally, Shawn calls us to surrender our lives to God, so that He may change our hearts and we can go share His love to the world around us.  For more information, visit our website: www.kingdomemc.com. #thisiskingdom #jesus #jesuschirst #sundaysermon #church #sermon #westvirginia

When we realize areas of our lives do not align with God's heart, we need to go beyond regret to repentance. Feeling bad about it doesn't get us very far, but when we change, we open the door for God's mercy and power to work on our behalf. By Pastor Shawn Lyons.

In Matthew 3:5–8, John the Baptist calls the Pharisees and Sadducees to prove their repentance by the way they live. This 2 Minute Disciple devotional challenges us to examine whether our actions reflect a true change of heart.

Paul's letter to the Thessalonians reveals three essential elements of gospel-centered love that go beyond romantic notions. First, we must love with boldness, declaring God's truth even when facing opposition and conflict. Second, our love must be marked by integrity, speaking truth rather than what people want to hear, grounded in God's approval rather than human acceptance. Third, genuine love is costly, requiring us to invest our time, energy, and resources in others like a nursing mother caring for her children. Paul demonstrates that effective Christian love combines truth with compassion, requiring courage to share both God's love and our own with others, even when it's difficult or expensive.https://www.ankenyfree.church

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of ‘Prosperity’ with the passage Mark 4:26-29. This passage focuses on the kingdom of God's function: spreading the gospel. This function is illustrated by comparing the growth and nourishment of seeds that eventually become grain for the harvest. We also replayed an interview with Ben Fuller, where he shared his freedom story and how God changed his heart after years of drug and alcohol abuse. Ben Fuller is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter who uses his testimony in his songs. He has a passion and mission to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen. We also turned to the phone lines to ask listeners to tell us about a time that they were in church but not in Christ. We then asked them to share how the Lord opened their eyes to see that they weren’t walking with Him. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to listen to a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Ben Fuller Interview [14:00 ] Call Segment [57:15] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Episode is from Reagan's interview with the Rooted Truth Podcast with Jenny Mire.  In this engaging conversation, Reagan and Jenny explore the profound topic of prayer, discussing its significance in the life of a believer.  They cover miracles, supernatural encounters as well as healing and deliverance through prayer.  Reagan shares personal experinces and insights on how prayer can transform lives, emphasizing the importance of communication with God and the need for believers to be bold in their prayer life.The discussion also touches on the various seasons of prayer and how to apply the principles of prayer in daily life, encouraging the listener to deepen their relationship with God through consistent and heartfelt communication.  Reagan also covers spiritual warfare prayers and the power of faith and belief when praying.More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeThe Rooted Truth Podcast hosted by Jenny MireThe Rooted Truth: Join the community | Get the app | Instagram | WebsiteYour support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!Resources This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/  

“Stand up and praise the Lord your God, for he lives from everlasting to everlasting!” (Nehemiah 9:5). Glory to God!

Nick and Justin talk about having a changed heart because of Jesus...

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Listen To Full Sermon: The Virtue of Meekness & Gentleness @ St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church - Nashville, TN ~ November 23, 2024

A sermon by PJ Wenzel preached on June 9th for the Tri-City congregation of Veritas Community Church as part of our sermon series called "Disciplines of Delight."

A sermon by PJ Wenzel preached on June 9th for the Tri-City congregation of Veritas Community Church as part of our sermon series called "Disciplines of Delight."

In this Timeless Truths segment from our archives, counselor Judy Lucas gives some guidance to a woman who wants to know if her fiancé has truly repented of sexual sin.

When you know in your heart that God knows you, that changes everything. Join us in this sermon from Exodus 4:18-31

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In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of January, Sister Emily Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called "Changed Heart, Changed World: The Transforming Freedom of Friendship with God" by Father William A. Barry, SJ. The book shows how developing a friendship with God may be the starting point for the spiritual journey, but how can that important internal relationship move us to make an impact on—and even transform—the world around us?  In the second reflection, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects about a book called Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust, Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V. The book helps readers learn what it means to place our trust in Jesus — no matter the circumstances — and invites all to a loving, trusting relationship with our Lord,  so that you will pray with the Litany of Trust to overcome every obstacle to peace. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

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Week 2 of "Be Rich 2023".

Alger and Gloria are the founders and creators of a transformative ministry called Heart Change. In this episode, you will hear their story of how they found Jesus early in their lives and how they found themselves in ministry serving overseas. While overseas, they lost their son. They had no idea the impact their son had and because of it all, their son's legacy lives on to this day. Alger and Gloria share about the importance of learning how to be vulnerable and as a result their hearts experience change for the glory of God! Are you ready for a heart change?For more information visit:https://heartchange.org/Support the showWant to support Jesus in My Life Podcast, please consider supporting us with a small monthly contribution, details at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004457/supporters/newContact us at: jesusinmylifepodcast@gmail.comFollow us Online on: TikTok@jesusinmylifepodcastFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jesusinmylifepodcast

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

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2023.07.09-Lukas Kernen ※We apologize for the inconvenience, some audio may be disrupted due to technical issues.

Worship and adoration is an essential part of developing a habit of prayer. But how do we become a person of worship when our worship easily gets mis-directed? 

We hope that you had a wonderful 4th of July! Today's episode is one that we're really excited to share with you. It was a privilege to have Tammy Baker in the studio with us! She has a story that is unlike any other that we've heard and we're so thankful for her openness in sharing how God worked an incredible change in her heart. Tammy grew up in California and Alaska with a single mom and had one sister. Life was tough and because of the hardship her family experienced Tammy began to view having children as a burden and vowed that she would never get married. She was feeling these things even as a child herself. She was very driven in academics and ended up pursuing aerospace engineering at Embry-Riddle while being involved with Air Force ROTC. In her time in college, she met a young man named Glenn and even though she had vowed to never be married her love for him eventually changed that idea and they married. Both Tammy and Glenn were on the same page about never having children and everything seemed to be falling into place. They both had great careers and were moving across the U.S. for various job opportunities and were truly enjoying life together. There would be people along the way who would ask if they were planning to have children and Tammy was adamant that children would never be a part of their plan. She had compiled a whole list of reasons to not have children. But as we know with God saying "never" can be a funny thing. This is an amazing story about how the Lord slowly but surely began to work in and soften Tammy's heart to the idea of becoming a mother. Her list was eventually surrendered. Tammy shares how she was able to fall in love with the idea of being a mother all while still pursuing her career. A major theme in her story is the concept of letting go and what that looks like when you're following God and become truly open to His plans. We encourage you to open your heart and mind as you listen to this story!Would you please subscribe and leave us a review? This will help our podcast reach more people! We'd love it if you'd share this podcast with your friends on social media and beyond. Join us next Wednesday to hear another story of God's faithfulness!

Hear an inspiring testimony on how God first changed a girl's heart before he changed the circumstances in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Wednesday evening, Pastor Steve Aguilar delivers a message on the transformation of the heart of Zaccheus in Luke 19:1-10 The post Journey of a Changed Heart appeared first on Blessed Hope Chapel Church – Simi Valley, CA.

Too often we put trust into religious actions to earn us good standing with God. However, this is opposite of what's taught in Scripture. Only justification through faith in Christ alone can offer us peace with God. In Romans 2:25-29, Paul is preparing his audience for this point. Namely, he is tearing down any and every religious practice that the Jews had placed redemptive hope. His focus in these verses is to strip them of their false understanding of circumcision and show them their need, not for a mark of the flesh, but for a change of the heart.