Podcasts about christ first

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:14 on Luke and Demas.

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:12-13 on Epaphras.

In a culture saturated with self-promotion, curated perfection, and constant affirmation-seeking, today's girls are told to chase confidence, success, and identity through worldly means. But what happens when those shifting standards leave them feeling empty, rather than empowered? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, special weekend host Rachael Culpepper sits down with Larry Stephens of I Am Second to explore how fathers can help their daughters reject the “me first” messages of culture and embrace a Christ-centered identity that endures.  Larry brings a wealth of experience from his work in media, sports, and entertainment—industries that deeply shape how girls view themselves. From his global outreach with the Jesus Animation Film Project to his innovative ministry in college gaming spaces, Larry offers a unique perspective on what it takes to connect with the next generation in meaningful, transformative ways. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares how dads can be the steady, truth-speaking voices their daughters desperately need.  Whether your daughter is struggling with self-worth, identity, or the social media pressure to be “enough,” this episode is packed with practical encouragement. Larry and Rachael dive into real-world strategies for discipleship within the home, how to speak life over your daughter, and what it means to truly put Christ first as a family. Fathers may feel unequipped or like they've missed the moment—but Larry reminds us it's never too late to begin the work of intentional, faith-driven parenting.  Don't miss this inspiring and convicting conversation that speaks to the heart of every parent raising girls in today's challenging world. Subscribe to the Raising Godly Girls Podcast and share this episode with the dads and mentors in your life who are called to lead the next generation to live second—because Christ must always come first.  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org       Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com

What does it mean for your daughter to live a Christ-first life in a world that constantly tells her to put herself first? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie unpack the Biblical and cultural tension of raising a girl who understands that life isn't all about her—and that's a good thing.  Through honest reflection, cultural insight, and personal stories, this episode challenges the prevailing narrative of self-promotion, entitlement, and individualism. Instead, listeners are guided toward a vision of identity rooted in humility, self-sacrifice, and joyful obedience to Christ. Hear how John the Baptist's bold declaration, “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30), becomes a powerful framework for girls to understand true success—not by chasing fame or self-defined dreams, but by aligning their hearts with God's Kingdom purposes.  You'll also hear a Raising Godly Girls Minute from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director, Patti Garibay, on selfish ambition and how parents can lovingly guide their daughters from a self-focused drive to a Spirit-led purpose. Rachael and Natalie reflect on the hard truths and beautiful blessings that come when girls learn to let go of personal expectations and trust God's greater plan—even when it means giving up something they love.  This episode offers practical encouragement on how to teach your girl to live a Christ-first life, including opportunities to give her time and resources in meaningful service. You'll be inspired by stories of real girls in American Heritage Girls Troops who are choosing to reflect Christ through service—from knitting hats for cancer patients to volunteering at Operation Christmas Child centers. These acts of faith in motion are beautiful snapshots of a generation learning to live less for themselves and more for Jesus.  Whether your daughter is learning the meaning of humility for the first time or wrestling with unanswered prayers and unmet expectations, this episode offers grace-filled truth to help her walk the road of Christ-first identity. Subscribe and listen as we equip you to have heart-shaping conversations that point your daughter to the One who defines her worth.  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org       Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com

Are you—or a young man you love—wrestling with temptation, failure, and the desire to live clean before God? In this opening message of our new Path to Purity series, Pastor Roderick Webster goes straight to the Bible's own question: “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?” and shares the answer God gives in the very same verse—“By taking heed according to Your word”.

Deb Davis shares Wednesday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. 

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:10-11 on Aristarchus, Marcus and Justus.

An biographical sermon about Onesimus from Colossians 4:9 & Philemon 10-19.

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:7-9 on Tychicus.

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:5-6 on the Christian's moral obligation to share the Gospel.

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:2-4 on the apostle Paul's request for the Colossian Christians to pray continually, optimistically, and evangelistically.

An expository sermon from Colossians 4:1 on how we treat others.

Make Christ First Again (Philippians 1:18-26)

An expository sermon from Colossians 3:22-25 that takes away all of our excuses for not putting Christ First.

This week's guest on our Chat with Dr. Gregg Mays is the newly crowned Miss America Abbie Stockard. They discuss her faith journey, which explains why such a high achieving person remains so humble. Please pray for Abbie as she travels the country, meeting people, and sharing her faith. How can Agape Leaders serve you?  Please find us at:         Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/    Bible Break With Agape Leaders: http://www.agapeleaders.org/daily-devotionTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmaysYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pwRead Dr, Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20Please find Miss America at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missamerica?igsh=MTNvMDMyY3N1MWJwdQ==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missamerica?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr

An expository sermon from Colossians 3:20-21 on the God given roles of Parents and Children.

An expository sermon from Colossians 3:18-19 on the God - given roles of Husbands and Wives.

When you have trusted the Person and work of Christ, you are involved in a purpose bigger than yourself, and you are called to exalt Christ in His Church.

An expository sermon from Colossians 3:17-21 on the order, purpose and benefits of the institution of the family.

January 21, 2025 Today's Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11Daily Lectionary: Joel 1:1-20; Romans 10:1-21“Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in every one.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Paul is laying out for the Corinthians a whole long list of spiritual Gifts. Right after this section, He uses the example of a body and how there are many different members that make up the whole. None is more important than another. None is greater or worse. It is in that way, then, that he explains that the Gifts they might hold mean nothing for the individual.We don't see the types of spiritual Gifts that Paul is talking about much in the Church anymore. They seem to have died out within the first couple of centuries, which is all fine and good. They were given in order to move forward, jump start if you will, the early Church, and the proclamation of the Gospel throughout the world… But that doesn't mean that this section of Scripture still isn't important for us. For what Paul says about spiritual Gifts holds true for the Gifts that you and I have been given by our Heavenly Father as well. And these Gifts which we have been given, some of which I have that you lack, some of which you have that I don't, are to be used for the good of the whole Body of Christ, for the good of your neighbor.It is a selfless way of thinking, then, that can only be taught to us by our Head, by Christ. In the same way in which He selflessly loved His neighbor, we, too, are called to love our neighbors as ourselves. Christ gives us Gifts so that we can be a blessing to others. The Gifts we have do not make us greater in the sight of God but instead have been given so that where our neighbor lacks, we can be of service and fill him up.This is the way of the Church. This is what it means to be the Body of Christ: First, we receive all that is good from our God above (First Article gifts Creation; Second Article gifts of Redemption; Third Article gifts of Sanctification, of being made holy as we receive in time and place the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation), then, through Him, because Christ first loved us, we lovingly do good for our neighbor.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Holy Spirit, the wind of great power, Source of strength and of peace and of love, Truest Comforter, plead, As You bring all our need To the throne of God's glory above. Be the light that enlightens the Scriptures; Keep our feet from each devilish snare; Only You can make whole All that troubles our soul; By Your chrism Christ's triumph we share. (LSB 502:4)-Rev. Eli Lietzau, pastor of Wheat Ridge Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wheat Ridge, CO.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.What makes a church "good?" Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Fr. Roger J. Landry Columbia Catholic Ministry, Notre Dame Church, Manhattan First Sunday of Advent, C December 1, 2024 Jer 33:14-16, Ps 25, 1 Thess 3:12-4:2, Lk 21:25-28.34-36   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.1.24_CCM_Homily_1.mp3   The following text guided today’s homily:  Today we begin a new liturgical […] The post Running Forth to Meet Christ, First Sunday of Advent (C), December 1, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

First Sundayof Advent. Our Lord calls us to be prepared, not only for His second coming at the end of time when He comes in glory, but also when He comes to us at the celebration of Christmas. Listen to my homily to learn about some ways we can prepare for His coming.

An expository sermon from Colossians 2:16-17 on the liberty that comes with putting Christ First.

Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of election season? How do you stay focused on what truly matters when the media and politicians are pulling you in every direction? In this episode of “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow (Ret) and his wingman Christy Mendelow discuss how followers of Jesus can keep their priorities straight amidst the noise. With the 2024 election season in full swing and conflicting messages everywhere, it's easy to lose sight of what's important. But the truth is clear—the main thing never changes, and that's Christ. No matter the distractions or confusion around us, Christ must remain at the center of our decisions, actions, and beliefs. Listen in now. Don't miss this chance to refocus on what truly matters—make sure Christ is your foundation in all things at all times. If you'd like to learn more about or support Courageous Christianity with a donation and help in our efforts to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield, please visit CourageousChristianity.today. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to the Courageous Christianity ministry with “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that explores the intersection of our faith and the secular world. There are several ways you can get involved with our mission: Add this podcast to your library, rate it, and review it. Share this and all episodes with those who will benefit. Donate to help keep us on the air and sustain our ongoing efforts to provide teaching and resources to help men grow in their faith, become better leaders in their families, churches, and communities, and impact the world for Christ.  Every contribution ensures that our mission and voice continue to resonate far and wide, reaching and empowering more Christian men than ever before. To catch all previous episodes, to learn more, or to donate, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God B]bless and Semper fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Message from Mitch Myer, Formation Minister Scripture: Ephesians 4 For more resources and access to everything we have going on at First, visit https://www.firstabq.org

An expository sermon from Colossians 2:8 on the subterfuge of intellectualism, traditionalism and secularism.

An expository sermon from Colossians 2:6-7  on the call to live an active Christian life.

Join Pastors DA Bennett and Bonny Coats as they look deeper into the sermon series, Christ First. In this episode, we talk about conflict and what the Bible says about conflict.

Join us as we dive deeper into the sermon series, Christ First. This week we take a deeper look into what it means to meet together to keep Christ First in our lives.

Join Pastors DA, Josh and Bonny as we dive deeper into the sermon series, Christ First. This episode we look into speaking to God to make Christ first in our lives.

Taylen Green is a college quarterback at the University of Arkansas. He came to Arkansa after a three year stint at Boise State. In his first career start for Boise in 2022, he rushed for 105 yards and scored two touchdowns. Last year, in 2023, he led Boise to a MWC championship and was named MWC championship game MVP.  Today on the podcast, Taylen Green shares about the influence of his family and how his personal relationship with Jesus grew during his college years. Taylen emphasizes the significance of using his platform to spread Jesus's name and glorify Him in all that he does. He discusses his decision to transfer to Arkansas and the importance of gratitude, forgiveness, and serving others in his relationship with God. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

Join Pastors DA, Josh, and Bonny as they discuss our new sermon series, Christ First. In this episode, we talk about what it means to listen to God's word and how there are different ways that He talks to us.

Episode 3806: Keeping Christ First In America

In this week's episode, Fr. Kerry and returning guest Brett Akins talk about what is more important between attending Mass and worship of the Lord or kids' weekend sports.

Principle 4 – Colossians 1:15-20A Principle to Live By – Putting Christ FirstTo walk in God's will, Jesus Christ must always be the central focus in our personal and corporate lives.Support the Show.

Forsake all to love Jesus above all

Reverend Steve Johnson - Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

An expository sermon from Colossians 1:18 on the Preeminence of Christ in the Church.

Kaylee details the unfair treatment that she experienced while working within one of the largest conservative organizations in the country. Apparently putting Christ first is not looked upon favorably at these conservative organizations as they are actively rebranding what it means to be a conservative

Bella, CJ, and Kira dive into a conversation with guest Ashton Alexander on how we can keep Christ first in our lives as teenagers. Trying to balance school, dating, hobbies, and friends all at the same time can be hard. The crew discusses how we can keep Christ in our lives and how that not only impacts us, but the people around us as well.

Tim Horton is currently the special teams and running backs coach at Air Force. He has spent 34 seasons as a division one football coach with stops at Appalachian State, Kansas State, Arkansas, Auburn and Vanderbilt. His father Harold Horton was a coach at Central Arkansas and won two NAIA national titles in 1984 and 1985. Today on the podcast, Tim Horton shares his journey as a Christian coach and the importance of faith, family, and friendship in his life. He discusses the significance of discipleship and Bible study in staying connected to Christ. Coach Horton encourages coaches to make it less about themselves and more about pouring into others. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Do you know Christ personally? Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn how you can commit your life to Him.

An expository sermon from Colossians 1:12-14 on Thanksgiving and Worship.

An expository sermon from Colossians 1:11 on spiritual growth.

An expository sermon from Colossians 1:10 on walking worthy of the Lord.