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Lenten Retreat Conference No. 5: When I Am Lifted Up: The Saving Innocence of Christ Note: This audio is the fifth Friday Retreat Conference within the Lenten Season. When I Am Lifted Up: The Saving Innocence of Christ This fifth conference within the Lenten Devotional Season . . . . . . explains how the season of Lent developed over time in the Church. Originally, Lent focused on preparing new converts for baptism, but as Christianity became widespread, it shifted toward renewing the faith of all believers. By the Middle Ages, Lent took on two parts: the first emphasizing prayer, fasting, and almsgiving for personal conversion, and the second . . . beginning around the fifth week (Passiontide) . . . focusing on the Cross and Christ's suffering. Covering of Crosses and Images A key tradition during this time is the covering of crosses and images. This practice symbolizes a “fasting of the eyes,” helping believers recognize that they often take sacred things for granted. By temporarily hiding these images, the Church invites deeper reflection so that, when the Cross is revealed on Good Friday, it is encountered with renewed understanding and reverence. The conference emphasizes that the Cross is central to understanding Jesus. While the world resists suffering and self-sacrifice, Christ reveals that true life comes through self-denial, self-giving, and sacrifice. This is why Jesus teaches: to follow Him, one must first deny oneself, then take up the cross. Lent prepares believers for this call. Through spiritual discipline, they are strengthened to confront their own weaknesses and worldly tendencies, which often prioritize self-interest over God's will. As Passiontide begins, the Church asks a deeper question: not just whether one follows Jesus, but how deeply one desires to follow Him, even to the Cross. The culmination comes on Good Friday, when the Cross is finally unveiled. This moment represents a profound revelation of Christ's love and sacrifice, drawing believers to venerate and personally encounter it. From the Cross flows forgiveness . . . Jesus' first words being “Father, forgive them” . . . highlighting mercy as the heart of the mystery. The conference encourages participation in the sacrament of reconciliation, especially during Lent, as a concrete response to Christ's mercy. Overall, Lent is presented as a journey of conversion, leading believers to a deeper understanding of the Cross, which is the source and summit of Christian life. Listen to this devotional Lenten Retreat Conference and let it transform your heart. Listen to: When I Am Lifted Up: The Saving Innocence of Christ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Christ Carrying the Cross: Italian Painter: Giovanni Bellini: 1500 The painting presents a quiet, intimate moment. Christ is shown close to the viewer, transforming the scene into a personal encounter . . . a call to contemplation and compassion.
The parting of the Red Sea is one of the most dramatic displays of God's power—but the greatest miracle in the story isn't the sea.Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul shows how the Creator not only commands the forces of nature to rescue his people but also uses his power to transform fearful, doubting hearts into hearts that trust and believe.To hear more of these studies, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.
In this episode, Fr. John and Mary conclude their series on Jesus' words to the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation. Today, they look at His direct and yet hopeful words to the Church in Laodicea. To watch the presentation given by Fr. John this past November entitled, “Priesthood: The Unspoken Crisis, Why Praying for Priests Matters", click here. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at [mission@actsxxix.org](mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)
Questions about whether to attend the wedding of someone who is into the New Thought movement and will have New Age items at the wedding location, whether one should not listen to hymns sung by Latter-day Saints, and how to respond to the Buddhist “Walk for Peace.” Should I attend the wedding of my sister, who is into the New Thought movement and will have a meditation yurt, a drum circle, and other New Age items at the wedding location and is very outspoken against Christianity? I've found that Latter-day Saint singers sing hymns that I like, and I get disturbed by that. Should I not listen? How should Christians respond to the Buddhist “Walk for Peace” and the people and churches excited to see and support it?
Christianity has been “hijacked” by Christian Nationalists, right-wing Conservatives and Dominionists, according to John Fugelsang, author of the 2025 book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. “The entire history of the organized religion has been authoritarian control,” he said on our interview for the Cults, Culture & Coercion podcast. However, he also noted a deep appreciation for the teaching of Christ through the Bible and as used by non-violent activists like Martin Luther King Jr., “There's this incredible history of liberation thought and a true history of Christian activism that's almost always in resistance to Christian authoritarianism.” “This book is a guide to everything the haters got wrong, and how, even if you're an atheist, if you're debating a Christian fundamentalist, Jesus agrees with you whether he exists or not, on every topic that divides us, it gives you the right-wing arguments and why they're full of crap.” I replied that I'd interviewed many biblical scholars over the years and that I felt John really knew his stuff when it came to countering Christian nationalist fascists. I encouraged listeners to read or listen to his book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Spiritual gifts have been a matter of controversy in the church since the beginning of Christianity. How quickly the body of Christ forgets the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit in the distribution of the gifts. From this error arises all manner of sin and abuse of gifts given by God. In sermon on Romans 12:3–5 titled “Gifts in the Church,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones addresses two particular follies the church falls into when it forgets the sovereignty of the Spirit and the diversity of the gifts. On the one hand, he says, the Christian thinks more highly of themselves than they ought. Following the apostle Paul, he demonstrates how the Scriptures teach humility and particularly the most profound demonstrations of humility in the example of the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul's call for the church to think is key as this connects with his previous teaching on the renewal of the mind. On the other hand, Christians can underestimate the importance of any gift. There are two equal dangers, warns Dr. Lloyd-Jones, to overestimate a gift, becoming puffed up, or to despise another gift and thus denigrate the Spirit's work. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones teaches on the gifts in the church, a topic in which Christians consistently need clarity and direction. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111
Are Democrats stuck on optics instead of results? From party strategists fretting over the “right” candidate to jaw-dropping claims about Christianity, abortion, and policy failures, this episode exposes the internal panic over winning the next election. Meanwhile, the border crisis and radical immigration policies loom large—yet party insiders think a straight, white Christian male can fix everything. It's politics, WTF-style. ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY This episode dives into the Democrats' secret internal debates about winning the presidency in 2026—or so they think. Key moments include: Party strategists whispering: “We may need a straight white Christian male to win.” Former first lady Michelle Obama fueling doubts about female candidates' electability. Explosive commentary on how policies, not diversity, may be the real problem. Open borders, defunding ICE and Customs, and the absurdity of thinking optics alone will satisfy voters. Questionable claims about Christianity, abortion, and internal party faith debates. Bottom line: The conversation is wild, the policies are crazier, and the Democrats' strategy might just be a WTF moment in itself.
Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Jimmy Carr - yes he needs to be listened to in small bites, but he is way more than just a comedian, he is a political assassin and has an incredible and unique way of looking at life. I saw a short clip where a young man asked him for advice on how to be a comedian. He said something… and maybe it just hit me more than most but he said - don't try to be the best, try to be the only. Get it? Be you. But when he said it the way he said it - it reverberated in me. Yes, be the only - because God made us all uniquely individual and we are all ONLYS. Most people spend their entire life trying to be like others… and never feel complete and never hit the mark for what God has created them for… but if you try to be the ONLY - you most likely will fall into place where God can use you most, best and completely. "OG" stands for Original Gangster, a slang term originating in the 1970s/80s to describe someone who is authentic, old-school, or a pioneer in their field. It is now commonly used to mean simply "original," referring to the first or classic version of a person, item, or concept. They are truly themselves, copying no one and not caring what anyone thinks. Here are a few OGs (Original Gangsters / foundational legends) from the Bible—pioneers who set the tone, faced impossible odds, built legacies, and influenced everything that came after them: Old Testament OGs: - Noah – The ultimate survivor and boat-builder. When the whole world went wicked, he stayed faithful, built the ark, and restarted humanity. OG of "prep and persevere." - Abraham – The father of nations. Left everything behind on God's call, pioneered monotheism in a pagan world, and became the root of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. True OG patriarch. - Moses – Delivered an entire enslaved nation from the world's superpower (Egypt). Parted the Red Sea, received the Ten Commandments, and led through the wilderness for 40 years. OG liberator and lawgiver. - David – Went from shepherd boy to giant-slayer to king. Warrior-poet who unified Israel, established Jerusalem as the capital, and laid the foundation for the Messiah's line. Ultimate underdog-to-legend story. - Elijah – Fearless prophet who called down fire from heaven, confronted corrupt kings and false prophets, and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind. OG of spiritual warfare and boldness. New Testament OGs: - John the Baptist – The wild desert preacher who prepared the way for Jesus. Lived on locusts and honey, baptized crowds, and fearlessly called out hypocrisy (even Herod). OG forerunner. - Peter – Impulsive fisherman turned "Rock" of the church. Denied Jesus once but became the bold leader of the early church, preached at Pentecost, and helped spread the faith. OG of redemption and leadership. - Paul (Saul of Tarsus) – Former persecutor of Christians who became the greatest missionary and theologian of the New Testament. Wrote half the New Testament letters, planted churches across the Roman Empire. OG of radical transformation. Bonus "Ride-or-Die" OGs: - Joseph (son of Jacob) – Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, rose to second-in-command in Egypt through integrity and God-given wisdom. OG of forgiveness and divine comeback. - Esther – Orphan who became queen and risked her life to save her people from genocide. OG of courage and strategic influence ("for such a time as this"). These are the originals who walked by faith in hostile territory, changed history, and left blueprints for generations. Who's your favorite Bible OG, or do you want more in a specific category (warriors, prophets, women, etc.)? Eph. 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Workmanship/Masterpiece… not really - more like divine craftsmanship. It speaks of Gods specific and unique intentionality for each creation/person- his precision i.e. nothing as was before or will be. Like snowflakes… Be the OG of your life and your walk - and watch what God can do!
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public. Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org. Today's scripture: Psalm 71:1-6 (ESV) and Matthew 21:1-22 (NIV) News sources: https://apnews.com/article/vatican-palm-sunday-francis-pope-5749906e8c5d5303b1fb06e33607e062 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/us/politics/us-marines-middle-east-iran-war.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/27/trump-iran-negotiations-dilemma/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/27/iran-war-civilian-deaths/ https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/house-gop-leaders-reject-bill-to-fund-dhs-likely-extending-standoff-4fdd1a7e?mod=article_inline Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetwork Music by: King Sis #politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Easter #HolyWeek #Iran #War #DHS #TSA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ephesians 6:1-4 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the shift in the relationship between children and fathers when the Gentiles became Christians.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25050The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
Deut 13:1-15:23, Luke 8:40-9:6, Ps 71:1-24, Pr 12:5-7
As 2020 began, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Turkey, killing 34 people. Over 1,500 buildings were damaged, and 76 had collapsed.It was in one of these collapsed buildings that a young mother waited with her baby daughter.A rescuer heard her cries and said, “Can you hear me? We are coming. We will save you.”John 8:12 says, “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'”Those Turkish rescuers did indeed bring the mother and daughter out of the rubble and darkness. They survived.Do you feel today that your life is dark? Has your world collapsed?Cry out to Jesus. I'm serious. Cry out to him in your own way and believe that He is your Rescuer and He will save you.He is coming.Let's pray. Lord, we are so thankful that you sent Your Son, Jesus, to rescue us through his sacrifice on the Cross. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
Lent begins with the story of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness by Satan. But ... what is temptation? As we come to the end of our 40 days of Lent now in Holy Week, we take a moment to truly ask of God and ourselves what temptation is, and is not. Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams. We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :) +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! Cover art today is a sketch by Rembrandt of the Temptation of Christ.
This week Chase continues with the question: Can someone be saved apart from Jesus Christ? In other words, is salvation from sin found exclusively in true Christianity?DescriptionVisit our linktree: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetwork Visit our website, www.scatteredabroad.org, and subscribe to our email list. "Like" and "share" our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/sapodcastnetwork Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ the_scattered_abroad_network/ Subscribe to our Substack: https://scatteredabroad.substack.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Scattered Abroad Network Contact us through email at san@msop.org. If you would like to consider supporting us in any way, don't hesitate to contact us through this email.
Chapter 1 is the best temple prep book ever. I sat down with Jonathan Stapley, an award-winning historian to discuss his newest book, Holiness to the Lord: Latter Day Saint Temple Worship. During the show, Stapley was even surprised he won the “Best Temple Book of 2025” award! I thi https://youtu.be/1bBMcqgKKdY 0:00 Award Winning Author on LDS Temple Worship 3:20 Is Temple Worship Taboo? 10:14 Required Reading for Temple Prep 17:52 Kirtland Temple Period Demystifying the Temple Experience/Temple Prep For many, the LDS temple can feel like a secretive or taboo topic, but Stapley's new book aims to change that. He designed his first chapter to be a transparent walkthrough for anyone preparing for the temple. It covers the practical, step-by-step process of going to the temple, from talking to a local bishop and purchasing garments to making an appointment and participating in the ceremonies. Stapley explains that this level of openness is highly beneficial. Not only does it help outsiders understand the faith’s practices, but it also gives practicing Latter-day Saints a much-needed framework for discussing the temple constructively, helping them avoid being unhelpfully “cagey” or silent about their worship. Furthermore, Stapley pushes back against critics who use the private nature of the temple as a “dig” against the church, noting that the creation of sacred, “insider/outsider” boundary-maintaining spaces is a common practice across many world religions and ancient Christianity. The Myth of the “OG” Endowment When it comes to the temple’s core ceremony—the endowment—Stapley makes a striking historical observation: there is no such thing as an “OG” (original) endowment. Before temples, bishops, or apostles were even fully established in the church, Joseph Smith taught that the saints would be “endowed with power from on high,” a concept pulled directly from the biblical books of Luke and Acts. Originally, this endowment was a charismatic experience rather than a set ritual. Over time, these biblical concepts were ritualized and performed, constantly adapting to the needs of the church. Because the ceremony was initially transmitted orally, Stapley notes that the ritual has continually changed and adapted throughout its entire history. He directly challenges fundamentalist attempts to reconstruct a supposedly “original” 8-hour endowment, stating that such a platonic ideal never actually existed, and that procedural changes are a historical reality, not proof of apostasy as fundamentalists allege. A “Golden Era” for Latter-day Saint History Stapley shared that we are currently living in a “golden era” of Latter-day Saint historical research. Compared to a couple of decades ago when archive access felt like the “wild west,” there is now sustained openness and transparency, with massive resources like the Brigham Young papers available freely online. While the church still naturally redacts specific details about the temple ceremonies from third-party historical documents, Stapley isn’t bothered by this. Instead of getting bogged down in reconstructing “ticky tack” changes to the ceremonies, he is far more interested in the bigger picture: understanding what these sacred rituals actually do in the lives, minds, and communities of the believers who participate in them. Have you read his book? What are your impressions?
Many cultures around the world have legends about creation and a great Flood that have been handed down from generations in the distant past. Most of these creation and Flood stories support the biblical story of creation and the Flood.The Wallam Olum is the story of creation and the history of the Delaware Indians. It predates the coming of white people or Christianity to North America. The Delaware creation legend reveals an all-powerful creator who began by creating an earth without dry land, and the heavens, including the sun, moon, and stars. After dividing the waters from the land, he made all living things, including the first mother. This world was full of joy and had no sorrow until the snake brought wickedness. It concludes by saying that all this happened beyond the great ocean.The Delaware story of the Flood begins with the world filled with evil because of the activity of the evil snake. While the Delaware legend blames the Flood on the snake, a few were saved through the Flood at an island called “Nana,” a name very similar to Noah.While the Wallam Olum is not Genesis, the similarities with Genesis are too many and too exact to be accidental. Similar legends from all over the globe have the same or similar details that they, too, share with Genesis. This can only be explained by the fact that the Bible is accurate in describing how all cultures have shared this common history together.Acts 17:26“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;”Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, fill me and all believers with a greater concern and spirit of sacrifice to do what is needed to bring the good news of salvation to those who are without it. For Jesus' sake. Amen.REF: Branscome, Gary R. The Delaware Indians and the Creator. Bible-Science Newsletter. Image: Left: Leni Lenape Indians print 1702 HSP, Thomas Campanius Holm, PD, Wikimedia Commons. Right: Excerpt from Walam Olum. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111
This message is a call to dream big for the glory of God. Pastor Josh McPherson challenges believers to reject passive Christianity and embrace a consecrated life marked by faith, courage, holiness, and action. God has prepared good works for His people, and this sermon calls the church to step forward with renewed vision and conviction.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
True teachers motivate people to do good things. Your speech should be so solid that it stirs people to action. In Titus 3, Paul instructs us to avoid foolish controversy. If it doesn't edify, change lives, engage people, or motivate them toward good works, it only creates a disruptive culture. Measure the fruit of it, and then take action. Be a leader, not just a listener. Don't cultivate a culture that entertains controversies the Bible has already addressed.
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Buried in the writings of a first-century Jewish philosopher is a description of a community that most Christians have never heard of. A group of men and women living on the outskirts of Alexandria, Egypt who abandoned everything, their wealth, their status, their former lives, to pursue one thing: a vision of God's light. They were called the Therapeutae. And the women among them, known as the Therapeutrides, were not silent observers. They were philosophers. They were mystics. They were equal participants in the spiritual life. For centuries, their story has been overlooked, misunderstood, and even claimed by early Christian writers as their own. Then Dr. Joan Taylor, one of the most respected scholars in the world, traveled to Egypt and found the place where they lived.Dr. Joan Taylor is Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism at King's College London, a Fulbright scholar, former Visiting Lecturer at Harvard Divinity School, and the author of what has been called the best commentary ever written on Philo's account of this community. In this episode, she takes us inside the world of the Therapeutae, reveals the political firestorm in Alexandria that forced Philo to write about them, and exposes the powerful role of women that history tried to bury. This is one of those conversations that will change the way you read your Bible.In this episode you will learn:What Jewish life looked like in first-century Alexandria, one of the most important and overlooked cities in the biblical worldWho Philo of Alexandria was and why his testimony is so significant for understanding Judaism and early ChristianityThe brutal conflict between Jews and Greeks in Alexandria and how it shaped everything Philo wrote about the TherapeutaeWho the Therapeutae actually were and what their radical daily life of contemplation, fasting, and Scripture study looked likeWhy the Therapeutae are completely distinct from the Essenes and the Dead Sea Scrolls communityThe mystical spiritual practices that drove this community, including trance-like experiences of divine lightThe Therapeutrides: the women in this community who were educated philosophers and full participants in the spiritual lifeHow the existence of these women should reshape the way we read New Testament passages about women in the early churchDr. Taylor's trip to Egypt where she identified the actual location of this community near Lake MareotisWhat happened when early Christianity collided with the Therapeutae in AlexandriaCheck out Dr. Taylor's books: Women Remembered: Jesus' Female Disciples - https://a.co/d/0bJltOiA Jewish Women Philosophers of First-Century Alexandria: Philo's 'Therapeutae' Reconsidered - https://a.co/d/0hXKfwoSSubscribe and follow The Dig In Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnnyova Follow all things Johnny Ova: https://johnnyova.comGrab Johnny's book, The Revelation Reset: https://a.co/d/hiUkW8H
Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- Scripture & Literature References: Matthew 21:1-12 & 2 Samuel 6:12–23 & 1 Kings 1:32–40 & Zechariah 9:9 -------------------------------- CONNECT: Small Group Questions ► https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NFogP8gf1QYpEMJyAxO-NPua5sl2CrZ/view?usp=sharing LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------
Deut 13:1-15:23, Luke 8:40-9:6, Ps 71:1-24, Pr 12:5-7
Come along with us as we continue tracing Jesus' final steps in Scripture toward the crucifixion. Remember what He did for you by exploring where He stopped to speak with women and criminals, where He cared for His mother, died on the cross, and was buried. Follow our Savior's journey to save us—and embrace how this can impact our lives today.Receive Christians once retraced Jesus' final steps, pausing at “stations” to remember His sacrifice. In “Cross Stations,” we follow that path through Scripture. In part two, linger at the cross and the tomb as we reflect on the moment Jesus' body is taken down and laid in the darkness, and consider what His death means for your faith today. Reflect Have you ever practiced the “Stations of the Cross”? If so, what was your experience? How do you respond now to this concept? The first cross station we identify is Jesus praying alone in the garden. Read Luke 22:39–46. Notice the setting and Jesus' experience, and then think about how His prayer struggle has impacted the intimacy you now possess with God. Read Matthew 26:57–75 and 27:11–26. Where is Jesus in this cross station? What does He experience? How does His endurance affect you today? Consider the torture Jesus endured as you read Matthew 27:27–31. Can you stand with Him at this cross station and receive what He has done for you? Jesus carried His own cross until Simon of Cyrene was enlisted to help Him in John 19:17, Matthew 27:32–33, and Luke 23:26. How would you have responded if you were asked to help Jesus? Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear Lord, You have shown us through Scripture that even small faith can be used for Your glory. Reveal to me where my faith is lacking and help me to surrender my disbelief to Your perfect plan. In Jesus' name, amen.” Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Listen: It Is Finished - https://go.odb.org/it-is-finished-dtw Life After Easter - https://go.odb.org/life-after-easter-dtw Forgiveness, the Story of Easter - https://go.odb.org/forgiveness-the-story-of-easter-dtw Read: The Perfect Savior - https://go.odb.org/the-perfect-savior-dtw A Rumor of Hope | The Good News of Easter - https://go.odb.org/a-rumor-of-hope-the-good-news-of-easter 40 Days. 40 Words. - https://go.odb.org/40-days-40-words-dtw Messiah's Last Words Reading Plan - https://go.odb.org/messiahs-last-words-easter-reflections-dtw Watch: Walk in Jesus' footsteps with The Holy Land: Connecting the Land with Its Stories (Season 4) - https://go.odb.org/the-good-land-dtw
It's hard to get a clear picture of the historical Jesus without projecting cultural tropes onto Him.Jesus - perhaps more than anyone in history - is often co-opted to fit either personal or political agendas.So this Easter, we're trying to untangle the cultural Jesus from the real historical Jesus - by zeroing in on his famous last few days.CREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed by Mark Hadley. Alasdair Belling is a writer-researcher.Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Peter Kozushko is our North American representative and a point of contact for church pastors interested in engaging with our work here at Undeceptions. Editing by Richard Hamwi.Our voice actorS today were Yannick Lawry and Dakotah Love. Special thanks to our series sponsor Zondervan for making this Undeception possible. Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
In this final episode of "Little Things," Amber wraps up the podcast by interviewing her daughter Sage and Sage's friend Naomi. They talk about the difficulty of relationships in your 20s, dating, friendships, boundaries, etc. Thank you to everyone who listened to "Little Things" these last six years. It was an unbelievable experience, one I thank the Lord that I had! If you want to follow my future endeavors, subscribe to my Amber Albee Swenson channel on YouTube! This has been "Little Things," because in God's kingdom the little things are the big things!
Joshua 22-24
How do you stay close to Jesus when life feels full, distracted, and fast-moving? Abiding in Christ can sound simple, but living it out daily is often harder than it seems.In this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Jeff and Tiffany continue their conversation on Jesus' teaching about the vine and the branches by focusing on two practical responsibilities of the branch: communicating with Jesus and following His example. They explain why abiding is not a weekly check-in but an ongoing relationship shaped by prayer, Scripture, dependence, and daily obedience. This episode offers a clear and practical picture of what it means to stay connected to Christ and bear fruit that lasts.What We Discussed03:00 Prayer Is More Than a Scheduled AppointmentHealthy relationships are built through constant connection, not brief, formal check-ins. Prayer is meant to be part of daily life, not limited to isolated moments.07:00 Prayer and Scripture Work TogetherCommunication with Jesus involves both speaking to Him in prayer and hearing from Him through His Word. Neglecting either one weakens the relationship.12:00 What Believers Are Meant to Imitate in JesusThe episode highlights Christ's obedience, trust, prayer life, compassion, determination, holiness, truthfulness, faithfulness, and self-sacrifice.14:00 Admiring Jesus Is Not the Same as Following HimIt is possible to respect Jesus from a distance without actually living as He lived. The Christian life calls for active imitation, not passive admiration.15:00 Practical Questions for Everyday AbidingPastor Jeff offers simple questions believers can ask throughout the day, including how Jesus would respond, what trusting Him looks like in the moment, and how to show compassion.17:00 What the Lord Will Evaluate in Our LivesGod is not simply measuring output or busyness. He is looking for what was done with Him and what was produced through connection to Christ.18:00 Abiding Is Simple, But Not EasyPastor Jeff and Tiffany close by reminding listeners that abiding is a daily, repeated choice to talk with Jesus, listen to His Word, and follow His example.“Christianity has never been meant to be a distant relationship with God. It's a close daily walk with the living Christ.” ” - Pastor Jeff Cranston
The gap between skepticism and faith starts to close when Christianity is viewed through the lens of history. In this conversation with Andy Stanley and John Dickson, the story of Jesus is presented as something meant to be investigated, not avoided.
Give the gift of everyday luxury by going to cozyearth.com and using my code COZYMMM for 20% off site wide. And if you get a post-purchase survey do please mention that you heard about Cozy Earth from the Maiden Mother Matriarch podcast. Whether you're buying for yourself, or for somebody else, Cozy Earth creates the comfort that makes a house feel like home. MMM is sponsored by 321 - a new online introduction to Christianity, presented by former MMM guest Glen Scrivener. Check it out for free at 321course.com/MMM. Just enter your email, choose a password and you're in — there's no spam and no fees. The queen of reactionary feminism, Mary Harrington, is now hosting a monthly YouTube show with Socrates in the City. I was one of her first guests and the Socrates team were kind enough to let me share our conversation with you here. We discussed the disappointments of postliberalism, arguments over the feminisation of public life, the loss of male status in the modern world, conflict within the gender critical movement, and the debate over ethno-nationalism in Britain. To watch more of Mary's interviews head over to Socrates in the City on YouTube. She's also recently spoken to Jonathan Pageau, Nina Power, and Justin Brierley, all conversations that I'm sure will be of interest to MMM listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this sermon on Roman 12:3 titled “All By Grace,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches that grace is God's undeserved favor. The distinctiveness of Christianity is that it is grace that begins the Christian life and it is grace that carries the Christian through life. This is true of general grace that makes one a Christian, but also grace that gives spiritual gifts. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says it is this view of God's grace that helps balance the apostle Paul's statement about his authority while maintaining a counter-cultural view of humility. Paul can easily appeal to himself as an example to follow because he acknowledges his apostolic office is entirely undeserved grace given by the Spirit. Dr. Lloyd-Jones connects Paul's teaching in this passage to other key passages in the New Testament regarding spiritual gifts and authority in the church. The contrast between the world's view of ethics, as well as the Roman Catholic view of papal authority, stand in strong contrast to the testimony of Scripture, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones. Listen as recommends the apostle Paul's teaching on grace and reaffirms the Christian position that all is by grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111
Subscribe today for access to our full catalog of bonus episodes, including 2+ new episodes every month! www.patreon.com/boysbiblestudy This millennial-coded 2011 DVD Bible study series uses Facebook lingo, which was very en vogue at the time, to encourage people to upgrade their relationship with Jesus from casual to committed. NOT A FAN, the brainchild of minister Kyle Idleman, uses a clickbait-style title to grab your attention: what do you mean you're "NOT A FAN" of Jesus? What Idleman means is that on Facebook at the time, you could click a thumbs up to "become a fan" of something you liked, a shallow and performative gesture that serves as a metaphor for going through the motions of Christianity without participating with your full heart. Going to church every Sunday is meaningless without loving the process. To illustrate this, Idleman released a serial drama of 6 DVD study episodes about fictitious Eric Nelson, a cutthroat executive and "pleasure seeking rebel" who commits his life to Christ after a stress-induced heart attack. These episodes were condensed to a feature film, which we watched this week, with interstitial sermons narrated by Idleman himself. Nelson's family, shocked at his sudden transformation, does their best to keep up with his newfound enthusiasm but doesn't exactly love the life changes. The Nelsons go from a McMansion in the suburbs to a humble farmhouse, and Eric goes from the boardroom to the soup kitchen. They stay devoted to their patriarch and go along with what he says, but don't really "feel" the love and resent the new Christian austerity. A not-so-shocking tragic ending gives the Nelsons new perspective, and the entire family learns to be Followers of Jesus, not just Fans: people whose devotion to Christ has caused them to take on great sacrifice and inconvenience. Idleman basically says that if you're not feeling the burn of Christianity in your life, you're probably not going hard enough. NOT A FAN is delightful for its now-extremely-dated branding and vocabulary, but is overall a total slog, with constant scenes of death and suffering that don't do a good job of "selling" the Christian lifestyle to casuals. But then again, this DVD is for the Followers, NOT the Fans. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Subscribe to our Twitch for livestreams: http://twitch.tv/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy
On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King—but not in the way anyone expected. Riding on a donkey instead of a warhorse, he reveals a kingdom where power is defined by humility and victory comes through sacrifice. This message invites us to surrender to Jesus, let him reshape our view of power, and follow him in a way that brings the hope of the gospel to every table.Listen to the sermon on Apple Podcasts or Spotify at The Bridge Church Sermons. Or watch it via bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrC Support the show
He's written 23 books, but NEVER one like this. This week, Steve and the gang chat with best-selling author Pat Morley about 'evidence beyond a reasonable doubt' that God is who He says He is. The post Pat Morley | What If Christianity Is True? | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.
Deut 11:1-12:32, Luke 8:22-39, Ps 70:1-5, Pr 12:4
Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.
Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn't a side theme of our faith—it is the measure of grace itself, calling us to release, send away and cancel every offense without limit. We are challenged to move from internal obedience to full restoration, allowing God to transform our hearts so that what once hurt us can ultimately become a testimony of His healing power.
God's plan of redemption is welcoming us into His family.
In this powerful sermon, Apostle Jim Raley delves into Luke 19, exploring the profound message of 'The King Who Cries.' Through a passionate interpretation, he reveals the depth of Jesus' compassion and the significance of His tears over Jerusalem. This sermon challenges the listener to reflect on their relationship with Jesus and the importance of carrying His burden for the lost. It is a call to move beyond superficial faith to a deeper, covenant-based worship and service.
This is the message from our Sunday morning service on 3/29/2026 with Pastor Chet Lowe.
Father Wounds and Their Impact on Relationship with God Father wounds are defined as emotional, psychological, and spiritual pain caused by absence, neglect, abuse, lack of affirmation, or identity formation issues These wounds manifest through approval seeking, performance driven behavior, authority issues, fear of intimacy or abandonment, anger, passivity, or emotional shutdown Historical experiences and trauma can create distorted lenses that affect how people perceive and relate to Heavenly Father The goal is to experience healing and repair these wounds to match how Heavenly Father actually operates with His children Identity as Children of God Through Adoption Romans 8:12-17 establishes the foundation that believers receive the spirit of adoption as sons and daughters rather than living according to the flesh The Spirit of God leads believers to cry out "Abba Father" which represents both intimacy and honor in the relationship This adoption creates a longing and desire for reconciliation and connection with Heavenly Father that wells up from within Being led by the Spirit of God redefines behavior systems and establishes a completely different inheritance and new order in life Access to the Father and Belonging in God's Household Ephesians 2:18-22 describes how believers have access in one spirit to the Father and are no longer strangers but fellow citizens and members of God's household This access to Heavenly Father should be the source of confidence and value rather than worldly measures like wealth, attractiveness, or skills Belonging derives from what Jesus established rather than from personal perfection, and believers are built together as a dwelling place for God by the Spirit Growth and development occur within this belonging rather than perfection being a prerequisite for acceptance Authority Wounds and Proper Response to Divine Discipline Hebrews 12:3-17 teaches that the Lord disciplines those He loves and chastises every son whom He receives Rebellion against authority and discipline indicates an authority wound that causes people to resist biblical teachings about submission and correction Discipline and reproof from God should be interpreted as evidence of love and adoption rather than rejection Believers should ask God for discipline and be concerned if they cannot feel the hand of the vine dresser pruning or the gardener pulling weeds in their lives The Foundation of God's Love in Salvation John 3:16 establishes that the entire story of salvation begins with Heavenly Father's love for the world, demonstrated through giving His only Son Understanding God requires seeing Him through the prism and lens of love, as misunderstanding occurs when this foundation is missing 1 John 3:1 emphasizes that believers are called children of God because God first loved them, not because of merit or worth Merit-based salvation and performance-oriented identity are destroyed in the face of grace and Jesus' sacrifice Receiving God's Perfect and Unconditional Love God's love must go deep enough to confront areas where people have been persuaded by hate, rejection, and conditional love The process requires digging deep like the man who built his house on the rock, allowing God's love to uproot false foundations of belonging God's love is abundant and infinite, unlike human love which is finite and limited, so believers should receive the fullness without fear of depriving others This love must be allowed to reach places where people have only known shame, as demonstrated in Jesus' treatment of the woman caught in adultery God Image and Its Critical Importance A.W Tozer's famous quote states that what comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us God images are often formed by parents, authority figures, church culture, personal wounds, or trauma How people see God determines what they're willing to receive, what they're willing to repent of, and how they will function in various life roles This God concept is critical to being and defines tremendously how people grow and repent Approaching God with Confidence Through Prayer Matthew 7:7-11 teaches believers to ask, seek, and knock with confidence, knowing that God gives good gifts to His children Many people hesitate to ask God for things due to insecurity or feeling unworthy compared to others with greater needs The scripture emphasizes that there is no shortage of God's goodness and believers should not define their Christianity according to historical brokenness Overcoming fear of rejection allows people to approach God boldly as sons and daughters rather than orphans Next steps The congregation is called to receive the spirit of adoption fully and profoundly, breaking every other competing foundation and uprooting false beliefs about belonging Healing from father wounds, authority wounds, and love wounds must occur to properly relate to Heavenly Father as a good father who disciplines in love Believers need to courageously receive their spiritual inheritance and overcome their historical earthly inheritance through the transforming power of God's adoption
Deut 11:1-12:32, Luke 8:22-39, Ps 70:1-5, Pr 12:4
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