Podcasts about colossians

In this Weekend Pulpit Scott Pauley gives a prayer list drawn from the apostle Paul's own requests for intercession. Every faithful shepherd is bearing heavy burdens and each local church must be faithful to pray for their pastor.  This message was preached while Scott Pauley served on staff at the Temple Baptist Church in Powell, TN. Scott walks through multiple Scripture references—Romans 15:30, Ephesians 6:18–19, Philippians 1:19–20, Colossians 4:2–3, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:1–2, and Hebrews 13—showing seven specific ways to pray for a pastor.  Print/download 7 Prayers for Your Pastor HERE Join our study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/ Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

God entered into covenant with the nation of Israel at Mount Sinai in 1440 BC, soon after God rescued Israel from slavery in Egypt. In this Covenant, God promised Israel bountiful blessings of success, prosperity, biological fertility, security and peace in the rich land of Canaan, and the #1 ranking among all the nations on earth, on one big condition; if Israel would faithfully obey the terms of the Covenant. If however, Israel would not obey the covenant terms, God would to send horrific curses of punishment upon His chosen people. The important question now, that we answer in this episode, is: How will Israel respond to their Covenant with God? Scripture referenced: Genesis 12:1-7, Exodus 19:1-8, Exodus 20:1-21, Exodus 24:1-18, Exodus 32:1-14, Exodus 33:1-3, Exodus 34:12-17, Leviticus 20:22-26, Leviticus 26:1-46, Numbers 14:1-11, Numbers 21:4-5, Numbers 25:1-3, Deuteronomy 12:30-31, Deuteronomy 28:1-68, Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 3:1-17, Judges 2:6-15, Judges 3:7, Judges 21:25, 1 Samuel 8:1-8, 1 Samuel 9:15-16, 1 Samuel 10:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-54, 2 Samuel 5:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:1-4, 12-15, 2 Samuel 11:1-27, 1 Kings - 2 Kings, 1 Kings 11:4-8, 1 Kings 18:17-40, 1 Kings 19:9-10, 18, 2 Chronicles 33:1-10, Psalm 2:12, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 1:2-5, Isaiah 5:20, Isaiah 8:11-19, Jeremiah 2:4-32, Jeremiah 3:1-11, Jeremiah 4:22, Jeremiah 5:1-31, Jeremiah 7:8-26, Jeremiah 10:12-16, Jeremiah 11:1-10, Ezekiel 36:16-23, Malachi 1:1-14, Malachi 2:11, Romans 1:16-17, Ephesians 6:10-20, Colossians 1:9-14, Revelation 20:10-15

Join us this evening for A Quick 15-minute moment of devotion and prayer with Reverend Dr. Robert C. Scott from Colossians 3:1-4 & 1 Peter 2:9-10 NKJV

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. (Colossians 3:14-15) Paul has just given us a list of virtues to put on, but now he says, Above all these, put on love. Why? Because love binds everything together in perfect harmony. Without love, compassion can be cold, kindness can be self-serving, humility can be pride in disguise, meekness can be weakness, and patience can be mere tolerance. Love transforms them all into Christlike character because God Himself is love. But Paul doesn't stop there. He tells us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. That word “let” implies we have a choice—God's peace is available, but we can resist it. We can fight Him, wrestle Him like Jacob did, and insist on controlling our own hearts. Or we can surrender, allowing His peace to take the throne and call the shots in our life. This peace is not just the absence of conflict—it's the presence of God's ruling authority, guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus—if we let it . And then, a simple but profound command: Be thankful. Gratitude is a choice. Science has confirmed what Scripture has long said—our human mind cannot dwell on gratitude and anxiety at the same time. One displaces the other. So when anxiety comes knocking, answer with thanksgiving. Let love bind, let peace rule, and let gratitude flow. The result? A heart in harmony with God and others.

Zach tears up watching his kids stop a country crowd cold with a 200-year-old hymn, turning a Larry Fleet concert into an unexpected worship service. The guys wrestle with the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda, confronting the uncomfortable truth that some people would rather stay sick than be healed. Jase shares a longevity tip that traveled from Clint Eastwood to Morgan Freeman to his ears, and Willie Robertson crashes the recording mid-Bible study with his entourage in tow. In this episode: Ephesians 2, verse 6; Colossians 3, verses 1-4; Luke 22, verses 54-55; 1 John 1, verse 7; 1 John 2, verses 5-6; 1 John 2, verse 24; 1 John 2, verse 27; 1 John 2, verse 28; 1 John 3, verse 6; 1 John 3, verse 24; 1 John 4, verses 4, 10, 12-13, 15-16; 1 John 5, verse 20 “Unashamed” Episode 1287 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00 Popcorn Monday  02:10 Texas Pride & Life on the Road 05:20 Morgan Freeman Quotes Clint Eastwood 08:30 When Cultural Wisdom Sounds Biblical but Isn't 13:00 What the Bible Says About Power 19:05 Willie Crashes the Podcast  25:40 The Kingdom Looks Nothing Like Earthly Power 33:20 Pride, Humility, & the Upside-Down Kingdom 41:30 How Phil Challenged the World's Definition of Strength 52:20 Final Reflections on Power & Pride — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we do when faithfulness brings legal pressure? // How should we respond when we're criticized for our faith? Why is Gamaliel important? Who was Polycarp? In this episode, Emma Dotter unpacks Acts 5:17-42, the legal pressure the apostles faced, and how God used a Jewish official named Gamaliel to protect the gospel. Then she tells the story of Polycarp, a disciple of John who refused to deny Jesus and was martyred for his faith. When we face public criticism for the gospel, we can be bold and courageous in a way that honors God. Image 1: 11 Luther nails up the 95 Theses" by fz1844 is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. Image 2: Mishnah Berurah, first edition, Warsaw" by Charlie Smith FDTB is marked with CC0 1.0. Image 3: Saint Polycarpe au bûcher" by Octave 444 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. // ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: Acts 22:3 John 16:13 Colossians 3:23-24 Romans 1:16 Ephesians 6:19-20 Ephesians 3:20 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 // RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  S4:265 – Acts 5-6 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-265-acts-5-6/id1600151923?i=1000735373170) // RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY:  // WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we're studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week's passage. Then, for the next six days, we'll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we'll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God's Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://jointhejourney.com Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://jointhejourney.com/jr Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  // MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  Digital Bible study resources: https://jointhejourney.com/resources Previous years' print curriculum: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Waterma... Contact the Join The Journey team: jointhejourney@watermark.org  

God desires sincere devotion rather than empty religious actions. When people go through the motions while their hearts are not truly honoring Him, their offerings become meaningless and unacceptable. It is better not to offer anything than to give what is defiled or halfhearted. This serves as a warning against deceiving ourselves by thinking outward actions alone please God. True service to God requires wholehearted commitment—if something is done for Him, it should be done with full devotion rather than halfway. __________ Malachi 1:10 NLT, Colossians 3:23–24 NIV, Matthew 15:8–9 NIV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

Share a commentWhat if your job isn't just a paycheck but a calling that can quietly change the world? We explore how everyday work—paid or unpaid—becomes worship when it's offered to God with diligence, integrity, and a heart set on serving more than a supervisor. Drawing on Colossians and Titus, we unpack why working “heartily” is less about hustle and more about purpose, and how reclaiming the word vocation tears down the old wall between sacred and secular.We bring this vision to life through vivid examples. Timothy's faith was formed at home by a mother and grandmother who treated parenting as holy work. Tertius, a household servant whose name simply meant “third,” penned Paul's words to the Romans and reminds us that unseen roles can carry eternal weight. Erastus, the city treasurer of Corinth, used his public office with excellence and self-sacrifice, boosting the credibility of the gospel in his city. Then we look at Robert Laidlaw, a salesman turned CEO, who leveraged catalogs, generosity, and a clear gospel booklet to reach millions—proof that meaningful impact can flow through boardrooms, shop floors, farms, and kitchens.Across these stories runs a single thread: God often hides behind ordinary tasks, working through people who do the next right thing with skill and care. When we cook, teach, repair, design, manage, or serve as if Jesus were our direct client, our craft becomes a canvas for grace. That shift changes how we show up on Monday, how we handle pressure, and how we earn the trust that opens doors for honest conversations about hope.If this reframes your day-to-day, share the episode with a friend, subscribe for more thoughtful conversations on faith and work, and leave a review so others can find us. How will you show up tomorrow when you see your workplace as holy ground?Support the show

Most Christians are living under an agreement that's already been replaced. The Old Covenant was performance-based. Your standing with God went up and down based on what you did or didn't do. But Jesus came and changed the operating agreement. The New Covenant means your relationship with God is based on HIS performance, not yours. In this video I break down: Why relating to God through performance means you never actually experience the relationship The difference between real faith and transactional faith (and how to tell which one you're operating in) Why "if it be thy will" can actually breed doubt and block your receiving What it means to stay on "Faith Street" until your answer arrives How a poverty mindset shows up in your prayers without you even realizing it What 1 Timothy 6:17 says about God's nature that most preachers skip right over How to ask big, receive big, and stop limiting God with small faith This is the foundation of everything I teach. If you get this, everything else clicks. SCRIPTURES COVERED: Hebrews 8:6 / Galatians 3:13-14 / Mark 11:22-24 / John 15:7 / John 16:23 / 2 Corinthians 1:20 / Isaiah 53:4-5 / 1 Peter 2:24 / Matthew 8:17 / Colossians 2:15 / James 4:7 / Ephesians 3:20 / 1 Corinthians 6:17 / 1 Timothy 6:17 / Deuteronomy 8:17-18 / Galatians 3:29 / Proverbs 18:20-21 / 1 Corinthians 15:58 READY TO GO DEEPER? Join the Increase Academy and get access to daily live teaching, our full course library, and a community of believers walking this out together.

Today's meditation will help us stand taller as we are reminded of the true reality of where we belong and to whom we belong. The Message translates Paul's letter to the Colossians with this amazing picture of our purpose – that of being kept taut because we are tied tightly by hope of our future in heaven. Our destination is home with our Father God. We can be confident in this and in Him.Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

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Send a textWhat does the word hallelujah actually mean in the Bible? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore the Scripture behind “Let It Be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle and discover how Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to live a life of praise.

In this powerful message from the series What in the World View, Pastor Jackie opens up Colossians 1 with a bold truth that the world doesn't need fixing, our worldview does. When our Christ view shapes our world view, the Gospel doesn't just save our souls, it rewires the way we see. Listen to “What in the World Will Fix It” and discover why knowing whose you are, changes everything about who you are.

This week we continue our series on The Book of Colossians. Join us as we learn that the Gospel shapes how we believe and how we belong. and that what you do with your hands matters, as well as your heart.

There's something peaceful about the beach in the morning as the sun rises and its light slowly fills the water and shore. Yet many times we rush into the day without spending time with Jesus. Our schedules fill up, our goals take priority, and before long something feels missing. Psalm 143:8 says, “Each morning let me learn more about your love because I trust you. I come to you in prayer, asking for your guidance.” When we begin our day with Jesus—learning more about His love and seeking His guidance—it changes how we walk through the rest of the day. Just as the rising sun brightens the beach, the presence of the Son can brighten our lives when we start the day with Him.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DONATE: https://evidence4faith.org/give/WEBSITE: https://evidence4faith.org/NEWSLETTER: http://eepurl.com/hpazV5BOOKINGS: https://evidence4faith.org/bookings/CONTACT: Evidence 4 Faith, 349 Knights Ave Kewaskum WI 53040 , info@evidence4faith.orgMy goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. - Colossians 2:2-3CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Isabel Kolste. Graphics & Publication by Isabel Kolste. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5

Our Unity is Evidence We Partake of the Divine Nature MESSAGE SUMMARY: In this powerful exploration of Jesus' identity, we delve into the profound High Priestly Prayer found in John 17. This prayer reveals Jesus not just as a teacher or prophet, but as one who shares in the divine nature with God the Father. We're challenged to consider: Who is Jesus to us personally? The prayer showcases Jesus' unique relationship with the Father, calling Him 'Father' over 160 times in the Gospels. This intimacy extends to us as believers, inviting us into the very fellowship of the Trinity. As we contemplate this, we're reminded that our unity as Christians is rooted in our union with God Himself. The prayer also reveals Jesus' eternal existence and His role in creation, emphasizing His divinity. This understanding transforms how we view the cross - not as a tragedy, but as our salvation. Let's reflect on how this deeper knowledge of Jesus' nature can impact our daily walk with Him and our relationships with others.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Fear. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Faithfulness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): James 1:21-25; John 17 (entire chapter); John 10:30; John 10:27-33; Colossians 1:15; Colossians 1:19; 2 Peter 1:4 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “A Word from the Cross”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

At the heart of the gospel is a simple reality: Jesus + Anything ≠ the Gospel. Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Jesus is not meant to be one part of our lives; He is meant to be preeminent, first above everything. Saving faith transfers our trust from ourselves to the Savior, and when Jesus is truly over everything, it becomes visible in how we live.In week one of Jesus Over Everything, we begin our journey through Colossians by looking at Colossians 1:1–5. Paul reminds the church that his message carries authority because he was sent by Jesus Christ. Christianity is not built on opinion but on God's revealed truth.3.8.26 - Message 1

Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 6:6-11, Romans 5:3-4, Proverbs 11:1 | Luke Peterson

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What Do You Seek? - Colossians 3:1-171. Seek Christ every day. (Vs. 3:1-4)2. Seek Christ by killing sin. (Vs. 3:5-11)3. Seek Christ by putting on Christ. (Vs. 3:12-17)

Preached by Matthew Tilley on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at North Beaver Baptist Church (West Jefferson, NC). Part of the "Christ over everything" series in Colossians.

How does comparing ourselves to others affect our relationship with God? Pastor James shows through God's word how covetousness can be a form of idolatry, as seen in Colossians 3:5, and how comparing ourselves to others can lead to being discontent. Learn how contentment, rooted in trusting God's timing and provision, is the key to overcoming this struggle and growing in faith.ABOUT THIS SERMONIn this sermon, we dive deep into the first and last of the Ten Commandments: having no other gods before God and not coveting. Pastor James draws a powerful connection between these two commandments, showing how covetousness is, in fact, a form of idolatry according to Colossians 3:5. He shares how contentment is the antidote to covetousness and that true contentment isn't about lacking ambition, but rather about trusting God's timing and provision while remaining faithful for growth. Tune in to discover how you can find peace in God's plan for your life!KEY VERSES Colossians 3:5 Luke 12:15 Hebrews 13:5 Proverbs 30:8-9 ABOUT WORD OF GOD MINISTRIESIt is the vision of WOGM to preach Jesus as the manifested Word of God! Our passion is to share the love of God to all people, to spread the hope of the gospel, and the power of faith to more people, in more places, in more ways than ever before. We are dedicated to winning the lost to Jesus and making disciples of the saved (John 8:30-32). Through the anointing of wisdom, knowledge and understanding, Pastor James seeks to expound on the Word of God, bringing clarity, and making it applicable to the hearer.Find more info about us at http://wogm.com or download the WOGM app at https://get.theapp.co/e4b9To support WOGM to preach Jesus as the manifested Word of God and reach more people, in more places and in more ways, https://wogm.churchcenter.com/giving or text amount to 84321.

The moment we stop treating Colossians 3 like a checklist and start wearing it like a robe, everything changes. We open with the text—compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, love—and name the tension: these can feel like smoke in the eyes or like warmth by the fire. From there we walk the path Paul lays out, moving from “put to death” to “put on,” from battle to belonging, and we talk candidly about what happens when grievance sets up camp in the heart.We share why “Do I forgive?” is the wrong question and how “How do I forgive?” becomes a doorway to freedom. Drawing on Jesus' parable of canceled debts, we confront our quiet desire to be “small sinners” and discover the joy of being greatly forgiven. We also get practical about pace and posture: letting the peace of Christ rule looks like moving slower, talking less, and resisting the urge to fix everyone else. The only thing we're called to control is ourselves, and that self-control reframes when to correct and when to wait, choosing the good of others over the itch to be right.Harmony doesn't come from sameness; it grows where love binds differences. We explore how a community can teach, admonish, and still sing together without fracturing—because gratitude keeps the heart soft and the word of Christ keeps it steady. Along the way we touch on worship nostalgia, why restraint is a form of wisdom, and how a simple pause at the door—asking God to let peace rule—can transform a home, a team, or a church. If you're tired of carrying old wars into new rooms, this study invites you to lay them down and live clothed in Christ's righteousness. If you want to learn more about the MidTree story or connect with us, go to our website HERE or text us at 812-MID-TREE.

In the final week of the Rooted series, Matt teaches from Colossians 4 that being rooted in Christ is not the finish line but the starting point for a life on mission. He highlights six marks of a rooted church. Ultimately, the message reminds us that the gospel advances through ordinary people who are deeply rooted in Christ and moving forward together. 

Luke 7:36-50, Colossians 2:13-14 Jesus would always take an individual's ENTIRE story into account when He INTERACTED with them. “Anyone who has seen ME, has seen the FATHER.” – John 14:9 Your SIN, your past, your failure, none of that DEFINES you in the eyes of God, your Heavenly Father. But, your Heavenly Father does […]

Feeling stuck in a conflict and unsure if it can be fixed? Tension with a friend, family member, or coworker can quietly build until something cracks.Relationships get “gunky” over time—not because we're bad, but because we neglect maintaining them, like ignoring a clogged air filter. Using Matthew 18 and Colossians 3, this message shows how to approach others with humility, speak honestly, and extend forgiveness. Jesus teaches how to release bitterness without pretending nothing happened and make forgiveness a practical, daily choice.Even small acts of honesty and humility can transform strained relationships. Take a step today—reach out, reflect, or start a conversation and prevent conflict from turning into crisis.

All Christians are invited into a new way of relating to one another. This section focuses in on families. Just like the traits we are told to live into in the previous verses, marriage relationships and parent-child relationships are different for the child of God. The contrasting natures we have been studying in chapter three have the most bearing on our closest relationships within our homes. Living out God's call to consider other's interests ahead of our own, to love as we have been loved, to give over or yield to the power or authority of another is impossible without His help and power at work within us. God desires health and wholeness for us individually and healthy patterns of relating to one another. As we look at these verses, prayerfully consider where you are feeling challenged, confused, or convicted. Let us tread with care that we not misunderstand or misapply what God is asking of us. Always and above all, let us not be moved from the hope held out in the gospel.Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Colossians 3, giving special attention to 3:18-21

What's the difference between religious performance and genuine faith? In this week's message from Grand Point Church, we walk through Romans 2:17–29 — one of the most uncomfortable and convicting passages in all of Paul's letters. The Apostle Paul confronts the religious insiders of his day with a bold accusation: their outward religiosity was actually making things worse. Paul identifies four destructive patterns of religiosity — smugness, over-sensitivity, judgmentalism, and hypocrisy — and then uses the imagery of circumcision to make a radical point: God is after the heart, not the badge.Whether you've been a church-going believer for decades or you're brand new to faith, this message will challenge you to examine not just what you do as a Christian, but who you are when no one's watching.Show Notes:Key Scripture:Romans 2:17–24 — Paul's indictment of religious hypocrisyRomans 2:25–29 — Circumcision of the heart vs. outward signsColossians 2:11–12 — What happens spiritually when you come to ChristKey Themes:The danger of religiosity vs. genuine faithFour fruits of religiosity: smugness, over-sensitivity, judgmentalism, hypocrisyThe meaning of "circumcision of the heart" (Romans 2:29; Colossians 2:11)Seven markers of genuine, transformed faithThe prodigal son — and why both sons needed the Father's graceResource Referenced:Romans for You by Tim KellerHow Leaders Lose Their Way by Peter GreerNext Steps:Examine your faith honestly — Work through the seven markers of genuine faith mentioned in this message. Ask someone who knows you well if they see evidence of Christ's transformation in your life.Consider baptism — If you've trusted Christ but haven't been baptized, baptism is the next step of obedience. Reach out at grandpoint.church to learn more.Come home — Whether you've drifted into religiosity or walked away from faith entirely, the Father's door is open. Take a step toward Him this week.Connect with Grand Point Church:

Colossians 1:15-20 Life in Christ – Colossians series Part One • Who Jesus is: Colossians 1:15-20, 2:9-10 • What Jesus has done: Colossians 1:13-14, 21-22, 2:13-15 I. Who Jesus is: Colossians 1:15-20, 2:9-10 Image – likeness, formed to resemble a person, the appearance or depiction of, ·        Jesus is the “image of the invisible God” 2 Corinthians 4:4 Colossians 1:15 John 12:45, 14:9 ·        God made humans in his image and according to his likeness, Genesis 1:26-27, 5:1. ·        Jesus is the “radiance of God's glory and the exact expression of his nature”, in Hebrews 1:3. ·        In the face of Jesus, God's glory is seen, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 6 ·        Scripture uses “in” to designate humans as those made “in” or “according to” God's image, Genesis 1:26-27, 5:1, 9:6, James 3:9 ·        Newly created believers are those being renewed in knowledge “according to the image” Colossians 3:10 ”fullness of God in Christ,” – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has the fullness of God in Him, Jesus Christ is God. We believe that God in Trinity is One, inseparable “For the entire fullness of God's nature dwells bodily in Christ, and you have been filled by him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” – Colossians 2:9-10  CSB We believe in the Eternal Godhead who has revealed Himself as One God existing in Three Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, distinguishable but indivisible. (Matthew 23:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14) We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of men, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, very God and very Man. (Luke 1:26-35; John 1:14-18; Isaiah 714; 9:6) I.                 What Jesus has done: Colossians 1:13-14, 21-22, 2:13-15 “He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves. In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14  CSB “Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds as expressed in your evil actions. But now he has reconciled you by his physical body through his death, to present you holy, faultless, and blameless before him,” – Colossians 1:21-22  CSB “And when you were dead in trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he made you alive with him and forgave us all our trespasses. He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it away by nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and disgraced them publicly; he triumphed over them in him.” – Colossians 2:13-15  CSB We believe Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 4:25) We believe in the bodily ascension of Jesus to heaven, His exaltation, and personal, literal and bodily coming again the second time for His Church. (John 14:2, 3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary by which we obtain remission of sins. (Ephesians 2:8,9; Hebrews 9:12,22; Romans 5:11) What does this mean? Jesus took our sins on himself, on the cross, so we can be made right with God, receiving new spiritual life and forgiveness. What do we learn? 1.      Jesus Christ is first, above all, our Savior King, the fullness and the image of God. 2.      Jesus Christ has redeemed us, making us right with God, bringing us from spiritual darkness to the light of God's Kingdom. 3.      Jesus leads us in a spiritual journey with our local church family. 4.      We are actively learning more about the truth of Jesus and rejecting deceptive narratives and their sources. What should we do? 1.      Read Colossians chapters 1 and 2 this week. 2.      Write down one thought we have learned. 3.      Apply the truth to how we pray and how we see ourselves. 4.      Try to identify one deceptive narrative that we should reject. 5.      By Wednesday, read Colossians 3:1-4 and memorize one phrase from it. “Life in Christ” series “saints in Christ at Colossae” – Colossians 1:2  “your faith in Christ Jesus” – Colossians 1:4  CSB “In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” – Colossians 1:14  CSB

“From that time Jesus began to point out to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem and to suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised up on the third day. And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!” But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God's purposes, but men's.” Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.For what good will it do a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and will then repay every person according to his deeds. “Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” Matthew 16:21-28 NASB How do I answer His call? Die to self “Deny yourself” “For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 NASB “I have been crucified with Christ; and 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 up for me.” Galatians 2:20 NASB “If you live in accordance with the flesh, you will die; but if, by the spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” Romans 8:13 NTFE 2. Die to my agenda “Take up your cross” “For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” Matthew 16:23 ESV “To fulfill your mission will require you to abandon your agenda and accept God's agenda for your life. You cant just tack it on to all the other things you would like to do with your life…You yield your rights, expectations, dreams, plans, and ambitions to Him…You hand God a blank sheet with your name signed at the bottom and tell Him to fill in the details.” Rick Warren 3. Die daily “Follow Me” Choose sacrifice over selfish ambitions Choose servanthood over power Choose risk over comfort “Let us often ask ourselves whether our Christianity costs us anything.” JC Ryle 4. Die to the temporal “Lose your life for Me” “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21 NASB

Merlin Miller wraps up the short series focused on Colossians 2:6-7, focusing on applying them personally and corporately.

Merlin Miller partners with Kris Reckers to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "just as you were taught."

A Word from the Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In today's message, we're reminded of the profound truth that Jesus is the answer to the deepest struggles of humanity. We're called to open our eyes to the suffering around us - broken relationships, addictions, financial burdens, and physical ailments. This reflection challenges us to see beyond our own circumstances and recognize the pain in others. The central theme echoes Christ's compassion and His desire for a relationship with each of us. As His body, the church, we're entrusted with the responsibility to extend His love to those in need. This message invites us to consider: How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world crying out for hope and healing?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM A CHILD OF GOD. Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His Name, He gave the right to become children of God-- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. John 1:12f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  John 14:6; Acts 4:12: Matthew 9:36; Colossians 3:12; Isaiah 53:5; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20; John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 3:20; Ephesians 4:11-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Jesus Followers Should Fear, Respect, and Praise God's Power, Sovereignty, and Holiness; but in Life's Trials They Should “fear not for I {Jesus} am with you always””: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

In this message, Pastor Micah Williams invites us into the heart of Colossians 3, where Paul calls believers to embrace the profound truth that spiritual life begins with a kind of death. Pastor Micah explores how dying to our earthly nature—our old habits, desires, and patterns of sin—is not a punitive demand but a pathway into deeper freedom in Christ. Rooted in the already‑but‑not‑yet tension of Christian formation, he names the struggle all believers face: our old ways still call to us, even after we have been made new. Yet Scripture assures us that our lives are now hidden with Christ, and genuine growth flows from allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal, confront, and transform the parts of us we might rather ignore. Through honest self‑examination, repentance, and a renewed focus on Christ, Pastor Micah reminds us that putting sin to death is not an act of despair but an act of hope—trusting that Jesus brings resurrection life to every surrendered place. This is a call to courageous discipleship, rooted in grace, so that we may increasingly reflect the image of our Creator.

2 Tim 1:5-6, Colossians 4:2

Why did Christianity choose the cross as its central symbol? Discover the profound meaning behind this shocking choice and how it reveals the heart of the Christian faith. This message explores the fullness of God dwelling in Christ and why Jesus is completely sufficient for salvation and spiritual growth. Learn about God's initiative in reconciliation, the substitutionary atonement of Christ, and the cosmic scope of redemption. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand core Christian beliefs, the meaning of the cross, salvation by grace, and biblical reconciliation. Topics covered include the deity of Christ, substitutionary atonement, justification by faith, biblical peace, and living as reconciled people. Whether you're exploring Christianity, deepening your faith, or studying biblical theology, this message provides clear insights into why the cross remains Christianity's chosen symbol. Discover how Christ's finished work on the cross provides complete salvation, removes hostility between God and humanity, and offers true peace that doesn't depend on our performance. Learn practical applications for living as a reconciled person and becoming a minister of reconciliation in your relationships. This biblical exposition of Colossians reveals the sufficiency of Christ, the nature of divine reconciliation, and the hope of cosmic restoration through the cross.

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‭‭‭‭‭‭(Genesis 39:1-21) Genesis 39:6–8 (ESV) So he left all that he had in Joseph's charge, and because of him he had no concern about anything but the food he ate. Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance. And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” But he refused. Joseph Was Distinctive: The Favor/Purpose Of The Father Was TangibleHis Coat (Favor): Genesis 37:3–4 (ESV) Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him.His Dream (Purpose): Genesis 37:10–11 (ESV) But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow ourselves to the ground before you?” And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.Joseph is in prison because of his coat and his dreamJoseph is in prison because of the touch of the father, and the calling of the father.They were jealous - the same touch/favor were available to them as well.His brothers destroyed the coat to remove the father's touch and sold him to remove the father's callingGenesis 37:10–11 (ESV) But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow ourselves to the ground before you?” And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.The Father's Favor And Purpose Remained - Genesis 39:2–5 (ESV) The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, and he was in the house of his Egyptian master. His master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD caused all that he did to succeed in his hands. So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had. From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field.Favor Attacked By A SUBSTITUTE For God's Gift Of SEXGenesis 39:7–8 (ESV) And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” But he refused and said to his master's wife, This is an iconic crossroads in life, desiring to pull you out of alignment with God's favor. At first glance, it's just sex.PhysicalNatural desiresCompanionship - I'm all alone (hard to marry-slave)Physical escape from difficulty circumstancesEmotionalBeing wanted by someone attractive/powerfulReward for the unfair trialEntitlement - deserved for accomplishmentsGateway to life goals.For all these reasons, the average person gives in.He's already a physical slave, but an emotional/spiritual slavery is attempting to take over.From 30,000 ft up, this is a bigger attack on favor/calling than his brothers.No issue will ever challenge favor like your sexuality.Sexuality is the #1 test you will every faceUnavoidable experiences in childhoodPoor decisions during youthUnknown doors opened in the spiritual realm 1 Corinthians 6:15–19 (ESV) Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? Never! Or do you not know that he who is joined to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,It's why so many children are attacked at a young age.Pollute a person's sexuality, and the impact is massive.No Issue Will Challenge Favor Like Your SexualityIt will take an and pollute a mile.Adultery (Sexual relations with a married person)Exodus 20:14; Leviticus 20:10; Matthew 5:27–28; Proverbs 6:32.Fornication / Sexual Immorality (A broad term—Greek porneia—covering sex outside of marriage)1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Galatians 5:19; Hebrews 13:4.Incest (Sexual relations with close relatives)Leviticus 18:6–18; Leviticus 20:11–12, 14, 17, 19–21; 1 Corinthians 5:1.Homosexual Acts (Same-sex sexual activity)Leviticus 18:22; Leviticus 20:13; Romans 1:26–27; 1 Corinthians 6:9; 1 Timothy 1:10.Bestiality (Sexual relations with animals)Exodus 22:19; Leviticus 18:23; Leviticus 20:15–16; Deuteronomy 27:21.Prostitution (Engaging in or soliciting sexual services for hire)Leviticus 19:29; Deuteronomy 23:17–18; 1 Corinthians 6:15–16.Rape / Sexual AssaultDeuteronomy 22:25–27; Genesis 34:1–7.Effeminacy / Cross-Dressing (Cultural expressions of gender subversion in a sexual/moral context)Deuteronomy 22:5; 1 Corinthians 6:9 (specifically the term malakoi in some translations).Lust (Cultivating sexual desire for someone not one's spouse)Matthew 5:28; Job 31:1; 1 John 2:16.Sensuality / Lasciviousness (Lack of restraint; promoting lewdness)Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19; Jude 1:4.Impurity / Uncleanness (Moral or ritual defilement related to sexual conduct)Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:3; Romans 1:24.Seduction of a Virgin (Sex with an unbetrothed woman)Exodus 22:16–17; Deuteronomy 22:28–29.Cult Prostitution (Sexual acts as part of pagan worship)1 Kings 14:24; 2 Kings 23:7; Hosea 4:14.The Beauty Of Sex - (8) We believe that Christian marriage was established by God, confirmed by Jesus, and is between a man and a woman. We believe that sex is a gift from God designed for intimacy and procreation within marriage.Created by God - Matthew 19:4–6 (ESV) He answered, “Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.”For Companionship/Unity/IntamacyGenesis 2:24: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."Matthew 19:5–6: "...and the two shall become one flesh? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."For Pleasure/Protection 1 Corinthians 7:5: "Do not deprive one another... so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."1 Corinthians 7:2: "But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband."For Pro-Creation (no more reflective of God than when you have kids)Genesis 1:28: "And God blessed them. And God said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it...'"Psalm 127:3–5 (ESV) Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.Between Recapture Your Sexuality. Recapture Your Alignment For Favor/PurposeEphesians 5:3 (NIV) But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.1 John 1:9 (ESV) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.CONFESS - homologeōHomos - sameLogos - word or speakTo speak the same thing. To agree with Scripture/GODCLEANSE - katharosTo be made pure, clean, or unstained

Bible Study The book of Malachi records God confronting Israel after their return from exile, reminding them of His love while exposing how they dishonored Him through halfhearted worship and by offering Him their leftovers instead of their best. Although this message was written to the Jews under their covenant requirements and not directly to us, it was written for us so we can learn from their wrong responses to God. Israel questioned God's love, treated obedience as a burden, and went through religious motions while their hearts were far from Him. Through their failure, we are warned not to approach God with the same attitude. Instead, under our new covenant through Jesus, we are called to give God our whole hearts, live in obedience to His commands, and offer our lives as a pure and genuine offering, learning from Israel's mistakes so that we follow God with sincere devotion rather than empty actions. __________ Malachi 1:1–5 NLT, Malachi 1:6–9 NLT, Matthew 22:36–37 NLT, John 14:15 ESV, Malachi 1:10 NLT, Colossians 3:23–24 NIV, Matthew 15:8–9 NIV, Malachi 1:11 NIV, James 1:27 NLT, Matthew 7:21–23 NLT, Matthew 25:44–46 NLT, Romans 12:1–2 NLT, Malachi 1:12–14 NLT, John 13:34–35 NIV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

He'll meet the need if you'll trust Him. And you'll follow on through in obedience regardless of what circumstance. Weekend broadcast #191To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menu. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram. 

We live in a culture that constantly urges us—and our daughters—to "find ourselves." To chase affirmation. To define our identity by looking inward. But when our gaze is fixed on the mirror, comparison, anxiety, and exhaustion often follow. For many girls growing up today, the pressure to curate a self can feel relentless. And for moms? The weight of modeling confidence while secretly wrestling with their own identity struggles can feel just as heavy.    Yet Scripture offers a radically different invitation. In Matthew 16:24, Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. Paradoxically, it's in self-forgetfulness—not self-obsession—that we discover true freedom. When we lift our eyes from ourselves and fix them on the character, goodness, and glory of God, something shifts. Peace replaces pressure. Joy displaces comparison. Identity becomes received rather than achieved.    In this special weekend conversation, Patti Garibay welcomes bestselling author and pastor Sharon Hodde Miller to the Raising Godly Girls Podcast. Sharon's newest devotional, Gazing at God, gently guides readers toward a life of humility, surrender, and sacred freedom. Together, Patti and Sharon explore what "self-forgetfulness" actually looks like in everyday motherhood, how comparison silently steals our daughters' joy, and how families can build rhythms that help everyone in the home look up instead of inward.    This episode is for the mom who sees her daughter growing weary from trying to measure up. It's for the girl who feels like she must define herself before she can belong. And it's for every parent longing to create a home atmosphere where identity is anchored not in performance, but in the steadfast love of Christ.    You'll walk away encouraged to model humility, practice surrender in the unseen work of motherhood, and help your daughter experience the deep freedom that comes from fixing her eyes on the Savior rather than on herself.      Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:    Matthew 16:24  Hebrews 12:2  Psalm 34:5  Colossians 3:1–2      To learn more about Sharon Hodde Miller and her books, including Gazing at God, visit sharonhoddemiller.com.    Visit raisinggodlygirls.com for more encouragement and faith-based parenting tools.          Learn how to find or start an American Heritage Girls Troop in your community at americanheritagegirls.org.     

Phil kicks things off with a question: When was the last time you heard the word sin in our courts, schools, governments, or Hollywood? This leads Phil, Jase, and Zach into a candid discussion of counseling, psychiatry, and the relationship between spirituality, sin, behavioral problems, brokenness, emptiness, mental illness, and the human dilemma. This episode originally aired on October 30, 2020. In this episode: Romans 2, verse 15; John 15, verse 18; John 15, verse 26; John 16, verses 7-11; Hebrews 10, verse 14; Colossians 1, verses 28-29; Hebrews 5, verse 14; 1 John 3, verse 10 http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters: 00:00 Zach Introduces a Flashback With Phil & Jase 02:05 Why Modern Culture Won't Use the Word “Sin” 06:10 Behavioral Problems or Mental Illness? 11:40 Why People Feel Guilty 16:45 When Psychiatry & Culture Redefine Sin 22:05 The Human Problem: Biological or Spiritual? 28:10 Jesus, Repentance, & the Path to Real Change 34:30 The Holy Spirit's Role in Convicting the World 40:10 Phil on Why Many People Turn to God Around Age 30 46:10 Living by the Spirit vs Living by Self — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betrayed and sold for a few pieces of silver, all to redeem the ones who persecuted him. Sound familiar? Joseph’s redemptive arc is an image of Christ.Today's Bible verse is Colossians 1:21-22, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being WHOLEHEARTED is a word often repeated in Psalm 119. What does it mean to approach God and His Word with that kind of posture? References: Deuteronomy 6:5; Deuteronomy 26:16; Deuteronomy 30:2; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Samuel 12:20; 1 Samuel 12:24; Psalm 119:2; Psalm 119:10; Psalm 119:34; Psalm 119:58; Psalm 119:69; Psalm 119:145; Jeremiah 29:13; Colossians 3:23 Resources: Do What God Already Told You to Do — https://atheycreek.com/teachings/s2-560 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Spring break often brings anticipation — travel plans, family bonding, and time away from daily routines. But it can also bring tension, exhaustion, misunderstandings, and unexpected disruptions. In this episode, we talk about preparing our hearts — not just packing our bags. Whether your plans involve a staycation or a getaway, the real goal isn’t a perfect trip. It’s loving one another well in the middle of it. Through Scripture, we’re reminded that even the bumps, delays, and disagreements can produce growth, peace, and deeper connection when Christ remains at the center. What We Discuss Why family trips can magnify both joy and tension How to respond when plans fall apart Choosing perspective over frustration Practicing humility and patience in close quarters Allowing challenges to strengthen — not strain — relationships This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Preparing Our Hearts for Spring Break By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” - Hebrews 12:11 It’s that time of year again when our minds start thinking about spring break and where our families will plan to spend it. Whether it’s a staycation close to home or at the beach, the mountains, an amusement park, or on an island paradise, it’s about loving and enjoying our families. Gratefully, our family has experienced wonderful spring break getaways where everything went well, but we’ve also waded through difficult and challenging ones where everything seemed to fall apart, no one seemed to get along, the influenza hit us, we ran out of gas in the desert, traffic was chaotic, and travel didn’t go the way we planned. During times like these, when it’s easy for emotions to run wild and feelings to easily get hurt, we want to remember what Colossians 3:12-13 urges, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Spring Break Bumps Although issues often arise during family getaways, they don’t have to color our experience and memories negatively. We can ask God to help us put situations into perspective, letting go of the less-than-pleasant and holding onto the warm and loving moments. We don’t have to allow life’s displeasures to take away from the joy of being with one another and spending time together, despite the circumstances, through thick and thin, the fun and not-so-fun moments. Rather than letting various difficulties and challenges ruin our time together, we can view them as bumps in our relationships, with the opportunity to learn how to walk through disputes and disruptions with God’s grace and forgiveness. We can be determined not to let challenging moments define our time together. As the Apostle Paul urges us in Philippians 2:3-4, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Hearts Open to Growth During spring break, we can look to God to help us learn, grow, and even discover joy in the middle of mishaps, troubles, and difficulties. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:18: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” When we are willing to set our minds on it, we can trust God to work the hardships, difficulties, and disagreements together for our good by bringing us closer together with a common goal of making it through whatever is happening, drawing us closer to one another, and growing together rather than further apart. 1 Peter 1:6 reminds us that, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.” Delight Over Despair Spending time together as a family is often where everyone’s weaknesses flare up, fueled by spending a non-stop week together, instead of us all going our own ways for school, work, and church. During concentrated time together, it doesn’t take long for our frailties and faults to rear their ugly heads. Rather than feel despair when spring break misunderstandings and disappointments happen, Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 12:10, “That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Instead of being in despair over them, we can believe it gives God the opportunity to show Himself strongly in our lives, including our families’ lives. With Christ as the center of our lives, Paul, who definitely knew what it was like to experience difficulties, weaknesses, and challenges in his life, reminds us in 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 that when “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Intersecting Faith & Life: Before spending spring break as a family, gather together to pray for God to prepare your hearts to be loving and kind to each other during your extended family time. As well, discuss beforehand how God can help you to be patient and long-suffering with each other during your time together. Further Reading: 15 Spring Break Trips that Are Budget and Family Friendly Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fewer things put more strain on a marriage than debt. Whether its… unpaid credit cards, overdue mortgage payments, or student loans … there's a lot of pressure in owing other people money. It's an overwhelming feeling! In this program, Chip wraps up his series by finishing his talk on marriage and finances. Don't miss how to dig out of debt, and have a more peaceful home.How to biblically manage your finances together:I. The command – All our words and our actions are to be in Jesus' name. -Colossians 3:17II. The second most accurate mirrors of our hearts and livesOur words -Luke 6:45Our money -Matthew 6:19-21III. A brief overview of biblical finances*God owns it all. -Psalm 50:12; James 1:17We are stewards, managers, trustees. -Luke 16:1-15We will give an account of our stewardship. -Matthew 25:14-30Money is powerful and deceptive. -Mark 4:18-19Money is the “other god.” -Matthew 6:24Giving is God's antidote to greed and the dangers of idol worship. -1 Timothy 6:17-19Debt is dangerous and to be avoided. -Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7We are to be accurately aware of our financial condition. -Proverbs 27:23*The Truth About Money by Russ Crosson, CEO of Ron Blue, Inc.IV. There are only 5 uses of moneyGivingTaxesSavingsDebtLivingV. Financial freedom requires spending less than one's incomeVI. How to solve “money problems” in your marriageIt must begin with… “It's our problem, we will solve it with God's help.”Assessment instead of blamingAlignment of values and executionActionBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

One of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage revolves around money. It's really hard to get on the same page, especially when one person's a spender and the other's a saver. In this program, Chip tackles the most universal habit we all need to learn: how to manage money. Don't miss how you and your spouse can biblically handle your finances together.How to biblically manage your finances together:I. The command – All our words and our actions are to be in Jesus' name. -Colossians 3:17II. The second most accurate mirrors of our hearts and livesOur words -Luke 6:45Our money -Matthew 6:19-21III. A brief overview of biblical finances*God owns it all. -Psalm 50:12; James 1:17We are stewards, managers, trustees. -Luke 16:1-15We will give an account of our stewardship. -Matthew 25:14-30Money is powerful and deceptive. -Mark 4:18-19Money is the “other god.” -Matthew 6:24Giving is God's antidote to greed and the dangers of idol worship. -1 Timothy 6:17-19Debt is dangerous and to be avoided. -Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7We are to be accurately aware of our financial condition. -Proverbs 27:23*The Truth About Money by Russ Crosson, CEO of Ron Blue, Inc.IV. There are only 5 uses of moneyGivingTaxesSavingsDebtLivingV. Financial freedom requires spending less than one's incomeVI. How to solve “money problems” in your marriageIt must begin with… “It's our problem, we will solve it with God's help.”Assessment instead of blamingAlignment of values and executionActionBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

One of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage revolves around money. In this message, Chip walks through how couples can biblically manage their finances and tackle debt issues in their marriage.How to biblically manage your finances together:I. The command – All our words and our actions are to be in Jesus' name. -Colossians 3:17II. The second most accurate mirrors of our hearts and livesOur words -Luke 6:45Our money -Matthew 6:19-21III. A brief overview of biblical finances*God owns it all. -Psalm 50:12; James 1:17We are stewards, managers, trustees. -Luke 16:1-15We will give an account of our stewardship. -Matthew 25:14-30Money is powerful and deceptive. -Mark 4:18-19Money is the “other god.” -Matthew 6:24Giving is God's antidote to greed and the dangers of idol worship. -1 Timothy 6:17-19Debt is dangerous and to be avoided. -Romans 13:8; Proverbs 22:7We are to be accurately aware of our financial condition. -Proverbs 27:23*The Truth About Money by Russ Crosson, CEO of Ron Blue, Inc.IV. There are only 5 uses of moneyGivingTaxesSavingsDebtLivingV. Financial freedom requires spending less than one's incomeVI. How to solve “money problems” in your marriageIt must begin with… “It's our problem, we will solve it with God's help.”Assessment instead of blamingAlignment of values and executionActionBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

In Episode 8 of the 9941 Podcast, Granger and the guys tackle a question that’s been buzzing across headlines and social media: Are aliens real—and does the Bible say anything about “little green men”? Sparked by recent comments from political leaders and the renewed conversation around UFOs and extraterrestrial life, this episode dives deep into a biblical worldview on aliens, the paranormal, and spiritual warfare. What does Scripture actually say about intelligent life beyond Earth? Could sightings and unexplained phenomena be something else entirely? The conversation moves through key passages like Genesis 1, Ezekiel 1, Ephesians 6, Colossians 1, and John 1 to explore angels, demons, and the sovereignty of God over all creation. Rather than speculating wildly, the guys anchor the discussion in a “big God theology”—affirming that Christ holds authority over heaven and earth and that humanity holds a unique place in God’s redemptive plan. If you’ve ever wondered how Christians should think about UFOs, aliens, Bigfoot, ghosts, or government disclosures, this episode brings clarity without fear. More importantly, it refocuses the conversation on what truly matters: the gospel, the authority of Scripture, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or firmly convinced one way or another, Episode 8 challenges you to filter cultural headlines through biblical truth.Follow the show: Instagram - https://www.Instagram.com/9941thepodcast Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/9941thepodcast YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/@9941ThePodcast Online - https://www.9941ThePodcast.com Shop - https://yeeyee.com/collections/faithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.