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To Live is Christ | Live Free Week 2 June 14, 2026 Message by Matt Stout [Franklin Campus Pastor]   Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippians 1:12-30   • A Life Leveraged for the Gospel • A Life Labored for the Gospel • A Life Lived Worthy of the Gospel  

To Live is Christ | Live Free Week 2 June 14, 2026 Message by Kyle Goen [Riverdale Campus Pastor]   Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippians 1:12-30   • A Life Leveraged for the Gospel • A Life Labored for the Gospel • A Life Lived Worthy of the Gospel  

To Live is Christ | Live Free Week 2 June 14, 2026 Message by RC Ford [Stewarts Creek Campus Pastor]   Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippians 1:12-30   • A Life Leveraged for the Gospel • A Life Labored for the Gospel • A Life Lived Worthy of the Gospel  

The Great White Throne Judgment: The Final, Dreadful, and Eternal Reckoning of the Wicked Dead   In the majestic and awe-inspiring closing visions of the Book of Revelation, the Apostle John, carried along by the powerful inspiration of the Holy Spirit, beholds a series of breathtaking scenes that unveil the final consummation of all things and the eternal destiny of every soul. Following the glorious thousand-year reign of the Lord Jesus Christ upon the earth, after the last desperate and futile rebellion of Satan, and after the complete and utter defeat of Gog and Magog with fire from heaven, the divine spotlight turns with solemn intensity upon the most terrifying and irreversible event in all of human history: the Great White Throne Judgment. This is the ultimate, final, and most dreadful courtroom of the entire universe, where every single soul that has ever died in unbelief, impenitence, and open rebellion against the living God will be supernaturally raised from the dead, solemnly examined with perfect scrutiny, and eternally sentenced according to the flawless, unerring, and infinitely holy justice of Almighty God. Revelation 20:11-15 stands as one of the most sobering, heart-shaking, conscience-piercing, and fear-inducing passages in all of Holy Scripture, a passage that should cause every reader to tremble and every unrepentant sinner to flee without delay to the mercy of the cross. The full text of this profoundly solemn and eternally weighty passage, as given in the inspired and infallible Word of God, reads as follows in its complete and unbroken form: “And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” This tightly woven, divinely inspired passage forms a self-contained and climactic unit that brings the entire millennial section of the Book of Revelation to its dreadful, everlasting, and irreversible close. It follows immediately after the final casting of Satan, the devil, into the lake of fire where he will be tormented day and night forever and ever. It stands just before the glorious and radiant unveiling of the new heavens and the new earth in which righteousness dwells. The context is saturated with absolute finality, divine justice, and the irreversible nature of eternity. The redeemed saints of all ages have already participated joyfully in the blessed first resurrection and have reigned triumphantly with Christ for a full thousand years. Those who now appear trembling before the throne are precisely “the rest of the dead” who “lived not again until the thousand years were finished” (Revelation 20:5). The old creation, stained and cursed by sin, is even now dissolving before our eyes, and every unsaved soul must now give a full, terrifying, and inescapable account before the burning, all-seeing holiness of Almighty God. Let us now carefully, reverently, and thoroughly exposit this passage verse by verse, drawing out its rich and multifaceted meaning through the original Greek language where it adds vivid force and eternal impact, through the surrounding biblical context, and through the weighty, soul-stirring eternal truths it so powerfully proclaims to every generation. The Scene (Revelation 20:11) “And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.” The apostle John begins this vision with the majestic and familiar apocalyptic declaration “And I saw” (Kai eidon), words that immediately signal the introduction of a fresh, breathtaking, overwhelming, and panoramic heavenly vision that seizes both the apostle's enraptured gaze and our own hearts with a profound sense of holy dread and reverent awe. What suddenly bursts upon his enraptured sight is nothing less than the supreme, final, and most glorious tribunal of the entire created universe: “a great white throne” (thronon megan leukon). This throne is described as megan—vast beyond all human imagination or comprehension, majestic in unrivaled dignity and splendor, and clothed with overwhelming, absolute, and unchallenged sovereign authority. It towers infinitely and eternally above every earthly court of law, every royal palace, and every seat of human government or power that has ever existed. It is leukon—brilliantly, purely, dazzlingly, and radiantly white—symbolizing in the most vivid way possible the spotless, unapproachable, and infinite holiness together with the flawless, unblemished, and perfect righteousness of God Himself.  No shadow of injustice, no whisper of partiality or favoritism, no trace of corruption or bribery can ever approach, touch, or stain its gloriously radiant surface. It glows and pulses with the blazing, consuming purity of the One who is eternally “light, and in him is no darkness at all” (1 John 1:5). Seated in awesome, majestic, and terrifying splendor upon this throne is “him that sat on it” (ton kathemenon ep' autou). Though not explicitly named in this particular verse, the consistent, harmonious voice of all Holy Scripture clearly identifies this enthroned and sovereign Judge as the Lord Jesus Christ Himself—the very One to whom the Father has committed all judgment without exception (John 5:22, 27).  It is the same pierced and crucified Savior who once hung in agony upon the cross as the meek and lowly Lamb of God, now appearing in indescribable glory and power as the exalted Lion of the tribe of Judah and the righteous, eternal Judge of all the earth (Acts 17:31). From His glorious and unveiled face—“from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away” (ephugen ho ouranos kai he ge apo tou prosopou autou)—the entire created cosmos recoils in utter panic-stricken terror and helpless flight. The powerful Greek verb ephugen paints a vivid, dramatic picture of frantic, desperate, and uncontrollable flight, as though the whole vast universe is fleeing away like a terrified servant before the blazing anger and consuming holiness of its rightful Master. The material heavens and earth, which have groaned and travailed together in pain for long ages under the heavy curse and bondage of sin (Romans 8:22), simply cannot endure or withstand the unveiled, searing, and infinite holiness of the incarnate Son of God. “And there was found no place for them” (kai topos ouch heurethe autois). No towering mountain can hide the guilty. No vast ocean can swallow them up or conceal their shame. No dark cavern, no remote corner of the universe, and no hiding place anywhere offers the slightest refuge or shelter. The old creation completely and obediently dissolves in trembling submission to make way for the new heavens and the new earth, soon to be revealed in all their pristine and eternal glory. Behold this scene in all its terrifying majesty and cosmic grandeur: the Judge's holy countenance shines with such consuming, blinding splendor that the very stars vanish from the sky, the mountains melt like wax before the fire, and the fabric of the universe itself flees away in helpless panic. There is absolutely no escape, no delay, and no hiding place anywhere for the guilty. This is the awe-inspiring, universe-shaking, cosmic backdrop against which the final judgment of all the wicked dead will now unfold in solemn and eternal detail. The Subjects (Revelation 20:12) “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.” With the majestic, terrifying, and holy scene now vividly established, the apostle John solemnly describes the vast multitude of those who must appear before this awesome throne: “the dead, small and great” (tous nekrous tous megalous kai tous mikrous). This innumerable host includes every single human being who has ever lived and died without Christ—from the mightiest emperors, renowned philosophers, and world conquerors of history to the poorest peasants, nameless slaves, and long-forgotten souls in obscure corners of the earth. The term nekrous powerfully and solemnly underscores their former dreadful and hopeless condition: they were spiritually dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1), and physically dead and decaying in the grave. Now they are resurrected—not unto glorious and eternal life, but solely and exclusively to stand condemned and trembling before the righteous Judge. They “stand before God” (hestanda enopion tou theou) in solemn, trembling, and inescapable accountability. They do not sit as honored guests or relaxed observers; they stand as helpless, guilty defendants before the bar of infinite holiness and perfect justice. All earthly distinctions, privileges, and ranks vanish instantly: kings and beggars, the rich and the poor, the famous and the obscure—all stand equally naked, exposed, and without a single defense. Then the books are dramatically and solemnly opened: “the books were opened” (kai biblia eneochthesan). These are the perfect, unerring, and exhaustive records of God's infinite omniscience—containing every single thought, every idle word, every secret deed, every hidden motive, every act of open rebellion, and every neglected opportunity for repentance. Nothing is lost in the mists of time, forgotten, exaggerated, or diminished by even the slightest degree. “And another book was opened, which is the book of life” (kai allo biblion eneochthe, ho estin tes zoes). This is the precious, blood-bought Lamb's Book of Life, the eternal and unchangeable roll call of all who have been redeemed by the precious blood of the Lamb (Revelation 13:8; 21:27). The dead “were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works” (ek ton gegrammenon en tois bibliois kata ta erga auton). For the unredeemed, their own accumulated works rise up as silent but utterly damning witnesses against them, proving beyond any shadow of doubt the universal guilt declared throughout Scripture: “all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) and “there is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). The Significance (Revelation 20:13-14) “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” The resurrection is total, universal, complete, and absolutely inescapable. “The sea gave up the dead which were in it” (kai edoken he thalassa tous nekrous tous en aute)—even those whose bodies were lost in the darkest ocean depths, shipwrecked, or dissolved into nothingness over centuries are raised whole, intact, and fully conscious. “Death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them” (kai ho thanatos kai ho hades edokan tous nekrous tous en autois). Death releases the bodies it has claimed; Hades surrenders the disembodied spirits it has held in waiting. Every single prisoner is freed without exception for this final, terrifying accounting. “They were judged every man according to their works” (ekrithesan hekastos kata ta erga auton)—a perfectly personal, individual, thorough, and unanswerably just judgment. Then comes the climactic declaration of finality and eternal victory: “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death” (kai ho thanatos kai ho hades eblethesan eis ten limnen tou pyros. Houtos ho thanatos ho deuteros estin). Here we must clearly, carefully, and biblically distinguish the First Resurrection from the Second Death if we are to grasp the full weight and significance of this moment. The First Resurrection, described in detail earlier in this same chapter, is the glorious and blessed rising of all the righteous saints of every age: “Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). These blessed and holy ones rise to glorious life, priestly service, and triumphant reigning with Christ, enjoying complete and eternal immunity from all judgment and condemnation. The Second Death, however, is the lake of fire itself—the final, conscious, unending, and irreversible torment and eternal separation from the presence of God for all who die without Christ. It is not annihilation, cessation of existence, or temporary punishment. Scripture repeatedly describes those confined there as being “tormented day and night for ever and ever” (Revelation 20:10; see also Revelation 14:11 and Mark 9:44-48). The first death is physical, temporary, and universal; the second death is spiritual, eternal, conscious, and reserved only for the impenitent. Those who share by faith in the First Resurrection escape the Second Death forever because the Lord Jesus Christ has already borne their full judgment and condemnation in His own body on the tree. Those who reject Him will experience both deaths in their fullest, most horrifying measure. How infinitely, eternally, and gloriously better it is to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ—the Bema Seat described in 2 Corinthians 5:10—than to stand condemned before this Great White Throne of terrifying justice!  At the Bema Seat, believers, already washed in the atoning blood and forever accepted in the Beloved, have their works examined only for the purpose of rewards and commendation, never for condemnation or loss of salvation. Christ has fully and completely borne our judgment at Calvary: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). We may lose certain rewards through unfaithfulness, yet we ourselves are saved “so as by fire” (1 Corinthians 3:15). At the Great White Throne there is no Advocate, no covering blood of the Lamb, and no possibility of mercy—only the damning books of works and the horrifying, eternal absence of one's name from the Book of Life.   The Sentence (Revelation 20:15) “And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” The sentence falls with devastating, irreversible, and terrifying finality and simplicity: “Whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire” (ei tis ouch heurethe en te biblo tes zoes gegrammenos eblethe eis ten limnen tou pyros). No appeal is possible. No second chance is granted. No mitigation or end is ever offered. The lake of fire—originally prepared for the devil and his fallen angels (Matthew 25:41)—becomes the everlasting, conscious abode of every soul whose name is missing from the Lamb's Book of Life.      All human works, however outwardly impressive or religious in human eyes, prove utterly powerless to save or deliver on that day. Conclusion and Appeal Dear friend, the blazing, inescapable reality of the Great White Throne Judgment should cause every heart to tremble with godly fear, every conscience to awaken, and every soul still outside of Christ to flee without a moment's delay to the only place of safety—the cross of Calvary.    To every sinner still living in unbelief and rebellion: Come now! Do not delay another heartbeat or take another breath without settling this eternal matter. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved” (Acts 16:31). Repent of your sins with genuine sorrow and place your full, trusting faith in the finished work of the crucified, buried, and risen Savior. His precious, sin-cleansing blood can write your name in the Lamb's Book of Life this very moment, delivering you forever from this throne of terror and granting you a joyful place in the blessed first resurrection and the eternal joys of the redeemed. To every true believer already resting in Christ: Live with holy urgency, eternity burning brightly in your soul, and a passionate desire to please your Lord. Be ready to meet your Savior at any instant, whether by death or by His glorious return.        Serve Him with wholehearted devotion, faithfulness, and love so that when you stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ you may hear His glorious “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21) and receive a full and abundant reward. “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come” (Matthew 24:42). May the solemn, weighty, and eternal truths of this passage stir us all to fervent prayer, pure and separated living, compassionate love for the lost, and bold, urgent gospel witness until Jesus returns in power and great glory.  To the Lamb upon the throne, our blessed Savior and coming Judge, be all honor, praise, dominion, and glory forever and ever. Amen.

In this message from the In Christ series, Tyler Lynde opens Ephesians 5:1–2 and invites us to hear the call to imitate God “as beloved children” and to “walk in love” the way Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us. Tyler frames Christian living not as behavior modification but as family resemblance. When we know whose we are, what we do begins to change. That identity shift makes sense of the “put off/put on” contrasts from the previous weeks: put off lying and put on truth, put off anger and put on peace, put off stealing and put on generosity, put off destructive words and put on life‑giving speech. These are not random moral upgrades; they flow from being made new in Christ.Tracing the story back to Genesis, Tyler reminds us that humanity was created in God's image to reflect His heart in the world. Sin fractured that purpose, sowing distrust, shame, and distance from God. Tyler exposes the enemy's oldest tactic—the lie that the Father doesn't really love us—and shows how that lie still fuels fear, self‑protection, judgment, and striving. Against that backdrop, he brings us to the center of the gospel: Jesus loved us and gave Himself for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. At the cross, Christ carried our sin, guilt, and shame so we no longer have to hide. Repentance, Tyler explains, is a change of mind and direction—turning from self‑rule to trust in Jesus' finished work.From there, Tyler draws on 1 John 4:7–21 to show that love is both the evidence of knowing God and the antidote to fear, because perfect love casts out fear. If we claim to love God while withholding love from one another, something is broken in our witness. But when we live loved—secure in the Father's heart—truth replaces lying, peace quiets rage, generosity loosens our grip, and our words begin to heal. This is the family trait of those who are In Christ.Tyler closes with a clear invitation to receive forgiveness, new life, and the Spirit's power, and to step into daily practices of love at home, at work, and in conflict. What would change in your life if you truly believed the Father loves you? Watch and be encouraged to move from brittle performance to the steady joy of family resemblance.We are Trinity Community Church in Knoxville, Tennessee.Subscribe to our Podcast & YouTube channel to find past sermons, classes, interviews, and more!Find us on Facebook & Instagram

John Gholson teaches from 1 Peter 2:1-12. The life a believer builds in Christ is demonstrated in the actions and words of good fruit from a pure heart.bfc4u.org, facebook.com/bfc4u

Join Pastor-in-Training Angel Santana for a heartfelt sermon that challenges the culture of loud opinions with the quiet power of Christ-like kindness. Through Scripture from Micah and James, personal stories from social media ministry, and a playful children's message that shows why words can't be taken back, this episode invites listeners to practice mercy, humility, and listening before speaking. Experience moments of gentle humor, candid vulnerability about the costs of following a calling, and real-life examples of grace across the globe. By the end, you'll be inspired to choose one intentional act of kindness that could make a stranger curious about Jesus—because kindness wins hearts in ways being right never can.

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This conversation explores the end of fixed ministry roles and the emergence of a fluid, Spirit-led divine order centered entirely in the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Rather than assigning titles such as apostle, prophet, pastor, or teacher through human designation, the discussion emphasizes that Christ Himself manifests through His body as needed, moment by moment, by the Holy Spirit. Rigid structures often limit spiritual flow, while humility, flexibility, and recognition of Christ in one another allow true divine order to function. Jesus modeled the fullness of ministry, showing that ministry is not a position to hold but Christ to be lived. Show Notes Ministry roles are expressions of Christ, not static titlesDivine order is fluid and Spirit-ledThe Holy Spirit determines function and timingJesus embodied all expressions of ministryHumility and flexibility protect against prideRecognition of Christ replaces formal designationThe fivefold ministry becomes a shared realityFocus shifts from identity to union with ChristLove and intimacy with Christ release authentic ministrySpeak Christ, Live Christ becomes the posture of the body Key Quotes “Divine order is fluid. A human doesn't designate it—the Holy Spirit does.”“Christ isn't in pieces. He's all in one.”“You do not have to have recognition to function in what God puts in your heart.”“When the emphasis on ministry disappears, Christ flows naturally.” “Speak Christ,...

What does it really mean to bear fruit as a follower of Jesus?In this message from our Growth series, we explore Jesus' teaching in John 15, where He calls us to remain (abide) in Him as the true vine. Spiritual fruit isn't produced by striving harder—it flows naturally from a deep, loving connection with Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.Using the metaphor of plants and growth, this sermon walks through: The stages of spiritual growth: seeds, roots, and fruit What healthy spiritual fruit looks like in everyday life Why pruning is part of God's loving process Why we can do nothing apart from Christ How love, obedience, joy, and mission are all connectedWhether you feel like you're still growing, already bearing fruit, or burned out and needing to reconnect with Jesus, this message offers biblical truth, encouragement, and practical next steps.

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines

Asst. Pastor Melvin GainesWorship Service Message - Sunday, October 19, 2025For many of us, it may come down to waking up one day and deciding that what you have been going through is no longer what you want to go through.  You decide that it is time to make a change and take deliberate steps to do things differently and do life to be better every day.  That is what it means to live intentionally.  We are to live each day with purpose.  Jesus commands us to do exactly that.#gameshow #aficionado #thepriceisright #drewcarey #carey #host #share #mentalhealth #health #care #friend #rightthing #rightthingtodo #bobbarker #interview #cbsnews #cbs #depression #suicide #intent #intentional #scripture #maybe #eternallife #faith #JesusChrist #Christ #Jesus #unbelief #warning #believe #god #futility #meaningless #everything #HolySpirit #Spirit #love #purpose #pray #leaning #abundantlife #abundant #body #temple #wellbeing

Dave Myers discusses Galatians 2:20—“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Worship Service Message - Sunday, August 24, 2025 We will be looking at Paul's epistle of the Philippian church. The church at Philippi is worth our attention because of the makeup of the church and how they were co-laborers with him as contenders in the faith.

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Worship Service Message - Sunday, August 24, 2025 We will be looking at Paul's epistle of the Philippian church. The church at Philippi is worth our attention because of the makeup of the church and how they were co-laborers with him as contenders in the faith.

Asst. Pastor Melvin GainesWorship Service Message - Sunday, August 24, 2025We will be looking at Paul's epistle of the Philippian church.  The church at Philippi is worth our attention because of the makeup of the church and how they were co-laborers with him as contenders in the faith.#Philippian #Paul #Jesus #church #Macedonia #Lydia #prayer #housechurch #trust #love #faith #labor #contender #jesuschrist #women #servant #role #unity #gentle #peace #peacemaker #power #grace

Grace Triumphed Over the Grave | Easter Sunday at Transformation Church

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on April 6, 2025 at St. James in Colgan. Fr. Eric reflects on the story of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11). As a key example, Fr. Eric cites a film called "The Unforgivable" (2021) starring Sandra Bullock. Major spoilers. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

As believers, we need to abide in Christ, live righteously, and stand confident in His promise!

As believers, we need to abide in Christ, live righteously, and stand confident in His promise!

Cornerstone Community Church, Lynchburg VA

Cornerstone Community Church, Lynchburg VA

Marco Bartholomae • Genesis 1:1–1:31 • Cornerstone

Marco Bartholomae • Genesis 1:1–1:31

Enjoy Charlie’s conversation with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle at the most highly-attended Freedom Night to date at Dream City Church. The conversation is all about their evangelism on college campuses, how they came to know Christ themselves, and why being able to defend your faith matters. The Knechtles and Charlie also take questions from the many students in the audience.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy Charlie’s conversation with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle at the most highly-attended Freedom Night to date at Dream City Church. The conversation is all about their evangelism on college campuses, how they came to know Christ themselves, and why being able to defend your faith matters. The Knechtles and Charlie also take questions from the many students in the audience.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Feb. 2, 2025 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario on the Feast of the Presentation. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

Made Alive in Christ – Experience a powerful time of ministry in this session from our live Zoom call, where we dive deeply into Ephesians 2 and uncover God's will for your life. Are you taking the time to align your spirit to hear the voice of God clearly? This message brings not only encouragement but also challenging insights designed to set you free and propel you into the abundant life found in Christ.We explore pivotal scriptures from Romans 12, Ephesians 1 & 2, and James 4, focusing on overcoming the weight of your past and embracing God's transformative power. Discover the role of counseling in a believer's journey and learn how to step out of despair into the freedom that Jesus offers.If you're seeking clarity, healing, and spiritual breakthroughs, this message is for you. Don't miss next week's live Zoom call! Sign up for our newsletter to receive the link. https://member.bulldozerfaith.com/newsletter

Living on PurposePhilippians 1:12-26Message Slides For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. To Live is Christ - Live to advance the Gospel…not myself. - Live for the progress and joy of others. To Die is Gain - Death means being with Christ for those who are in Christ. - Death can be faced confidently for those who are in Christ.Home Church Questions1. In Philippians 1:21, we discover Paul's purpose in life: “to live is Christ.” Most people don't seem to live with this purpose. What are some examples of other purposes for which people live? 2. “To live is Christ” means I live to advance the Gospel . . . not myself (1:12-18). Paul views his current situation as an opportunity to advance the Gospel, even though he is imprisoned. What are some practical next steps you can take to advance the Gospel where God has placed you? 3. All people are longing for meaning and purpose. Why is this? How would you explain to someone that “to live is Christ” is the purpose that will truly bring satisfaction and joy? 4. “To live is Christ” means I live for the progress and joy of others (1:25-26). I experience joy by working for the progress and joy of others. This teaching is counter-intuitive, but we see it throughout the Bible. Why is joy found through working for the joy of others? Have you experienced this? What next steps can you take this week to work for the progress and joy of someone else? 5. Paul says, “to die is gain” (1:21). He is not afraid to think about death and talk about death. Do we think and talk about death a healthy amount and in a healthy way? Why or why not? 6. Paul says “to die is gain” because death means being with Christ for those who are in Christ. We often emphasize that death means escaping the pains of this world. And we often emphasize death means enjoying the benefits of heaven. But we don't often emphasize that death means being with Christ. Why should this be what we emphasize? What does it look like to emphasize this? 7. Paul says “to die is gain” because death can be faced confidently for those who are in Christ. We see Paul's confidence in vv.18-20. What are some reasons we can be confident in the face of death? 8. Are there any conversations you need to have with someone as you think about death? Is there someone in your life who is not confident about facing death? Do you need to have a conversation with someone so that you can become confident about facing death? FinancesWeekly Budget 35,297Giving For 12/29 46,065Giving For 01/05 57,885YTD Budget 953,023Giving 954,776OVER/(UNDER) 1,753 Fellowship 201 - Core Doctrines of FellowshipFellowship 201 is designed for anyone who has gone through Fellowship 101 in the last year and wants a deeper understanding of our beliefs. Together, we will go through core Christian teachings and how they apply to our daily lives. Join us on January 19 and 26 Register at fellowshipconway.org/registerNew to Fellowship?We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Bible Study“Gideon” by Priscilla Shirer, led by Susan Woole, will be Mondays, January 27-March 17, 9:30-11:00 a.m. here at Fellowship. Please purchase your workbook ahead of the class. For more information, contact Susan Woole at 501-269-2666. Child care is available by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. 2025 Night of WorshipEvery year, at our night of worship, the room is set up in a circle, with the band on the floor alongside the crowd. This intimate environment provides a meaningful way to begin each year together. Join us in the auditorium on January 26th at 6 p.m. Celebrate Jesus as we sing praises, read scripture, and spend time in prayer. Childcare is available for children 6 years and younger, text Shanna Franklin at (501) 336-0332. Getting Equipped at FellowshipFellowship, below are some great classes to get equipped in the New Year. For more information and to register go to fellowshipconway.org/equipping. • Discover YOU - January 12- February 23 • How to Study the Bible - February 2 - February 16 • Eschatology - February 8 • Apologetics for Everyone - February 9 - March 2 Fellowship Father/Daughter DanceDads, this is your chance to create memories with your daughter that will last a lifetime! Join us Saturday, February 1st, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, 5th-12 grades, at Renewal Ranch. Start the evening with a special dinner out, then join us at Renewal Ranch for a delightful night of ballroom dancing, fun, and laughter. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.Conway Mobile Pack - January 16-18Grab your Home Church, family, and friends, and spend time making a difference while wearing a stylish hairnet. Slots are available to pack meals that will be sent to people in need of food worldwide. Go to https://tinyurl.com/4d5hmhnj to find your time slot(s).

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St Martin of Tours - Soldier of Christ *Live the Shema *The Widow's Mite *The Bitter Trials of Temptations

St Martin of Tours - Soldier of Christ *Live the Shema *The Widow's Mite *The Bitter Trials of Temptations

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on Oct. 27, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects upon various tips to journey with other people in life. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

This is a live recording of a homily that Fr. Eric gave on August 4, 2024 at St. James in Colgan, Ontario. Fr. Eric reflects on the first part of the Bread of Life discourse (Jn 6:24-35) in speaking about how we are called to recognize the divinity of Christ and lead people to know and love Jesus. Watch Catholic Latte on YouTube and Facebook. An audio version of the podcast is available also on Spotify, iTunes and Podbean.

The Thinking Fellows are live from the Here We Still Stand regional event in North West Arkansas. Bob Hiller and John Moffit join Caleb and Scott Keith. The Fellows discuss the Reformation's shift on grace and why it is essential to locate God's grace and graciousness not generically but firmly in Christ.   Show Notes: Support 1517 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education The White Horse Inn   The Theo Cast   What's New from 1517: Available Now: Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Available Now: Be Thou My Song by Kerri Tom More from the hosts: Caleb Keith Scott Keith Bob Hiller  

St Martin of Tours - Soldier of Christ *Live the Shema *The Widow's Mite *The Bitter Trials of Temptations

Longview Campus | Pastor Jonathan shares on living a life in light of eternity; not being distracted with cares from this world, but having one heart and focus in following Jesus' example.

Wes Illingsworth - Some look at the state of society and long for our culture to be changed by Jesus' teaching and example. Some long to experience something beyond, something divine. Many of us have been considering, even celebrating, Jesus' death and resurrection over Easter; but what impact should the new life Jesus promised have on our day-to-day lives? Ephesians 4:17–24 helps us to see that how knowing Jesus Christ enables us to be the people God intended us to be.

Welcome to First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman! Subscribe and join us for online & in-person services every Sunday at 10:30am (EST).Speaker: Dr. Jeremy McQuoid 

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OUR going home to Heaven is nearer then when we began our race, it is not time to give up but to continue to persevere through daily repenting and weekly fasting believing God's word, please join us every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our Corporate Fasting, servant of the Lord Jesus,,, Tonight Elvi Zapata will share with you what God has been showing him through dreams and visions regarding the end time, what is about to happen in Israel and around World The Lord Jesus showed me in a vision that when people support this program, The Lords Hour'' He would bless them abundantly, he showed me blessings coming to people's lives from different directions, it was amazing to see what our God can do for his sons and daughters. by supporting this program, you also support, the Poor of Israel Matthew 6:20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Malachi 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground, neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field,” saith the Lord of hosts. To Support IsraelPoor &Our Ministry www.thelordshour.org Donate@Treasures in Heaven, For Zelle Support Email; zapa999@msn also zapa9999@gmail.com shalom all NEW P.O BOX ,,,,,,THE LORDSHOUR  P.O BOX 6283 ASHEVILLE NC 28816   ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,BASIC INSTRUCTION BEFORE LEAVING THE EARTH

The gospel, the good news of Jesus, is not just the ticket that gets you into God's kingdom. The gospel is the fuel, the power, and the map that enables you to live the Christian life out. As we continue through the book of Galatians in the bible, we learn that we are justified through our faith in Jesus, which means that God's grace is given freely to us to forgive us, pardon us, and make us right before Him. If you are a Christian, you have been made eternally alive through Jesus through your faith in what He has done. Justification is a universal need of all mankind, and we rejoice that God has made a way for us as sinners to be forgiven and brough into right standing considering His holiness. Have you been forgiven and made alive in Jesus? Do you care enough about the gospel to defend it? How are you living out your justification? If you've got questions, we'd love to connect with you and take the time to answer those questions, pray with you, and celebrate your next step in your faith journey. Reach out today or take the next step here – burnthickory.com/next.

When we are saved, we're united to Christ by the Spirit. Our old self — our unbelieving, rebellious, sin-loving self — dies, and we live by the Spirit.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement

Happy Easter! Todays episode of The Charlie Kirk Show is a speech he gave to the congregation of Grace Church in St. Louis, Missouri about the relationship between church and state, the moral degradation of society, and why it's up to Christians to act…or else.  Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.