Podcasts about cloud of witnesses

The Cloud Of Witnesses: Faith That Lasts - Pastor Rebeca HiresThis week Pastor Rebeca Hires continues our brand new series!Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Breaking the Cycle” or “The Spiritual Realm” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

Tim McDonalad // August 24, 2025

Homily for August 17th, 2025Homilist: Fr. Lee McLeod, CJSt. Aidan's Anglican Church, Nicholasville, KY⁠⁠⁠www.staidansanglicanchurch.org⁠⁠⁠Lectionary Readings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah 23:23–29Psalm 82Hebrews 12:1–14Luke 12:49–56

The Cloud Of Witnesses: Fatih For The Better Thing - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis week Pastor Andrew kicks off a brand new series!Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Breaking the Cycle” or “The Spiritual Realm” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

Tim McDonald // August 17, 2025

Rev. Ken Buck

Many believers who have gone before us went through very difficult times, but kept the faith. Join us this Sunday, in-person or online at http://youtube.com/fabicchurch/live at 10:25 a.m., as we take inspiration from our spiritual ancestors to run our own race with courage and confidence.

Send us a text"Cloud of Witnesses" | Rev. Stephanie Boaz preaching | 08.17.25

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Richard Tamburro & Celtin McDonald // August 3, 2025

ONE THING Make these your dying words… I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. – 2 Timothy 4:7

Cloud of Witnesses Aaron Robertson Hope Community Church - Columbia Heights For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.

This week's talk is an exhortation by Brother Shawn Moynihan titled “So Great a Cloud of Witness,” which he gave at the Cambridge Ecclesia in Canada on June 22, 2025.We hope this strengthens your Faith and brightens your day!Thank you for listening, God bless, and talk to you next week.Send talk suggestions or comments to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For Show Notes, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GoodChristadelphianTalks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Social Media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram

Molly Inman // July 27, 2025

Cloud of Witnesses Jordan Anderson Hope Community Church - Columbia Heights For more resources or to learn more about Hope Community Church, visit hopecc.com.

Brian Ingraham // July 20, 2025

Bryan Fowler // July 13, 2025

Weston Brock // July 6, 2025

Ruth Weller // June 29, 2025

1. ENCOURAGEMENT is a powerful thing.2. Who is in the CLOUD OF WITNESSES?3. What can we say about these PEOPLE IN THE CLOUD?4. Who is the AUTHOR WRITING to and why?5. So why all the CONCERN?

Surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us . . . run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. — Hebrews 12:1-2 Each year, our church community holds a solemn celebration. We set up tables at the front of the church and place unlit candles on them. Church members come forward with photos of loved ones who have died. One by one, people approach the microphone, announce the name of a loved one, and light a candle. Sometimes they also share a story. We've lit candles for grandmothers who died of natural causes, young men killed on the streets, babies lost to miscarriage, and loved ones taken by overdoses. Each name carries a story; each candle represents a life that touched ours. God's family includes not only we who are living right now but also the many who came before us and who have gone on to eternity. They live on in the stories we tell, and it's important to stop and remember them. In Hebrews 11 we find many examples of people who make up the “great cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us. All of these examples encourage us to walk in faith. We all do well to pause and remember: Who came before you? Who inspired you? Who are the people for whom you are grateful, knowing that God sent them to be part of your faith journey? Take a moment to name them and to thank God for each one. Father, we thank you for all who have gone before us, paving the way with faith and sacrifice. May their legacy inspire us to walk humbly and serve others, reflecting your love and grace. Amen.

Curt Weaver

Join Pastor Gary on this Memorial Day Sunday as he guides the Church in remembering the 'Spiritual Warriors' who paved the way for us. He honors the sacrifices of over 600,000 men, women, and youth who died for freedom, paralleling their sacrifice to Christ's ultimate act of love. Pastor Gary stresses the significance of commemorating fallen soldiers and early Christians who faced persecution for their faith. He highlights the courage of these believers under rulers like Emperor Domitian and challenges us to see their legacy as part of our spiritual heritage. Referencing Matthew 5:10-12, he reminds us that following Christ includes enduring trials. From Hebrews 12:1-2, he encourages us to persevere, surrounded by a cloud of witnesses. He honors those in his ministry, "fallen soldiers" of faith, who have shaped lives through their prayers and service.

Morning Services- "A Cloud of Witnesses" Celebrating the great cloud of witnesses that has gone on before us and set the foundation of the current church. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-15

In this theologically rich and pastorally grounded sermon on Hebrews 12:1–17, Rev. Dr. Michael Allen explores the discipline of the Lord as a key marker of our identity as beloved children of God. Drawing from the great “cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 11 and the example of Jesus, Dr. Allen calls the church to run the race of faith with perseverance, eyes fixed on Christ, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. He unpacks how God's discipline is not punishment but a fatherly training that forms us in holiness, shaping us to share in His righteousness and peace.Throughout the message, Dr. Allen urges believers to resist discouragement and spiritual complacency, reminding us that our trials are not meaningless—they are signs of divine sonship. With pastoral clarity, he challenges us to lift our drooping hands and strengthen weak knees, pressing forward in grace and striving for peace and holiness in community.

Christine Rich has learned the Saints are working for her in a very real way.  A number of years ago, Christine didn't understand why she felt drawn to choose Saint Valentine as her Saint of the Year. Months later, God caught her attention when she realized that the morning she signed papers to leave the large, Catholic company she co-founded was Valentine's Day. After signing the papers, Christine went to pray at a local convent where Venerable Patrick Peyton had spent his final years. Christine even sat and prayed in his chair. Years later, Christine's daughter and son-in-law would name their first child Peyton. Peyton was born on Valentine's Day.  Listen to this Easter podcast and learn how the Saints are working for you, too! Christine Rich is a contributor to Clouds of Witnesses: 25 Stories of Saintly Inspiration and Intercession. 

I. The Christian life is like running a marathon race, vv1-2. II. The Christian life is like fighting in a cage fight, vv3-4. III. The Christian life is like being raised in a disciplinarian's home, vv5-6.

Hebrews 12:1-2Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

What do a marathon runner, a seasoned coach, and a disciplined father all have in common? According to Hebrews 12, they each offer a glimpse into the Christian life—a race run with endurance, a life shaped by correction, and a goal always in sight. Today, we lace up our spiritual shoes and step into the challenge: what does it mean to run with perseverance, especially when the path is uphill and the training is tough? Let's find out.  The Rev. John Lukomski, pastor emeritus and co-Host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hebrews 12:1-13.  For centuries, God spoke through prophets, in visions, through fire and thunder on Mount Sinai. But now, Hebrews tells us, He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. This book isn't just another epistle—it's the key that unlocks the Old Testament, revealing how everything was always pointing to Christ. The prophets, the angels, the priesthood, the sacrifices—all find their fulfillment in Him. Over the next several weeks, we'll walk through Hebrews, uncovering its depth, its urgency, and its breathtaking vision of Jesus as the great High Priest, the perfect sacrifice, and the One who is greater than all who came before. If you've ever wondered how the Old and New Testaments connect, how the shadows become substance, this is the book to study. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

So Great A Cloud of WitnessesHebrews 12:1-41. Abel – Hebrews 11:42. Enoch – Hebrews 11:5-63. Noah – Hebrews 11:74. Abraham – Hebrews 11:8-10, 17-19 5. Sarah – Hebrews 11:116. Isaac – Hebrews 11:20-217. Jacob – Hebrews 11:20-218. Joseph – Hebrews 11:229. Moses' Parents – Hebrews 11:2310. Moses – Hebrews 11:24-29 11. Joshua – Hebrews 11:3012. Rahab – Hebrews 11:3113. Gideon – Hebrews 11:32-38 14. Barak – Hebrews 11:32-38 15. Samson – Hebrews 11:32-38 16. Jephthah – Hebrews 11:32-38 17. David – Hebrews 11:32-38 18. Samuel – Hebrews 11:32-38Teaching by Pastor Jason Duff at The Garden Fellowship on 3.16.25.More information and teachings online at thegardenfellowship.com.

So Great A Cloud of WitnessesHebrews 12:1-41. Abel – Hebrews 11:42. Enoch – Hebrews 11:5-63. Noah – Hebrews 11:74. Abraham – Hebrews 11:8-10, 17-19 5. Sarah – Hebrews 11:116. Isaac – Hebrews 11:20-217. Jacob – Hebrews 11:20-218. Joseph – Hebrews 11:229. Moses' Parents – Hebrews 11:2310. Moses – Hebrews 11:24-29 11. Joshua – Hebrews 11:3012. Rahab – Hebrews 11:3113. Gideon – Hebrews 11:32-38 14. Barak – Hebrews 11:32-38 15. Samson – Hebrews 11:32-38 16. Jephthah – Hebrews 11:32-38 17. David – Hebrews 11:32-38 18. Samuel – Hebrews 11:32-38Teaching by Pastor Jason Duff at The Garden Fellowship on 3.16.25.More information and teachings online at thegardenfellowship.com.

When did the early Christians begin to seek the intercession of particularly holy people, such as the martyrs? Was this something they copied from Greco-Roman society? In the latest episode of Controversies in Church History, we take a look at the origins of the cult of the saints. In it, I discuss when and how the early Christians began to venerate Christian martyrs, and the evidence of this practice. I address the similarities and differences between the veneration of the saints and Greco-Roman religion, and why veneration of saints marked a radical departure from other religions in the ancient world.

Show #2344 Show Notes: Coach speaking tonight: https://thelibertyactionnetwork.com/event/coach-dave-at-fairfield-county-conservatives/ Hebrews 11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews%2011&version=KJV ‘Substance’: https://webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/substance Hebrews 12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2012&version=KJV Psalm 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%202&version=KJV Where does God come from? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6AHcv19NIc 1 Corinthians 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%2015&version=KJV Ecclesiastes 7: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecc%207&version=KJV Adam and Pastor Bill Dunfee interview: […]

Scripture Reflection for Feb. 4, 2025: The Cloud of Witnesses by Priests for Life

1/28/25 6am CT Hour - Suzanne Bilodeau/ Jenni Thyng John, Glen and Sarah chat about President Trump's executive orders involving the military, California fires and planning vacations. Suzanne talks about how we need to have a group of friends that uplift and help us to grow in relationship with Christ on Earth and also those Saints hat saddle up to encourage us from Heaven. Jenni shares why it's important to lean on Christ and find joy even when we are going through a dark season of life that is challenging or painful.

Seth Stevens | Hebrews 11:32–12:2 
 
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Want to connect? Send me a quick message here!“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1. This week, I am joined by three of my dearest friends to discuss being one another's Cloud of Witnesses. St. Paul talks about how the saints surround us with encouragement, cheering us on towards heaven. Perhaps we, sisters in Christ and saints in the making, are called to cheer each other on and persevere in the Christian life. If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!!If you want to come join our community and help support the show I'd be so blessed! www.patreon.com/latteandlaundrypodcastI always love to connect :suzanne@latteandlaundry.com

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"We are connected by so much more than our senses." Homily by Dean Nathan LeRud, delivered at the Evensong of Remembrance for the Feast of All Souls, Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Podcast Episode 151 -A Cloud of Witnesses Pastor Abe and Colton discuss the message from this past Sunday at Saylorville Church.

"A Cloud of Witnesses" from Colton Willey

We are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses of Jesus Christ. Elder Asay gives counsel on how to make sure we are honest disciples of Christ. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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