Podcasts about Cor

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026

Du lundi au samedi, rendez-vous avec l'actualité de la Corée sous tous ses angles.

Southwest Bible Fellowship

Minor Prophets Micah 1:2-4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 64:45

Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.

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1 Cor 10 – Find Freedom Without Failure | RIOT Podcast

Riot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 65:28

1 Cor 10 – Find Freedom Without Failure is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast. In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul surrendered his rights for the sake of the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 10, he gives a warning: spiritual privilege does not guarantee spiritual success. Israel saw miracles. They experienced God's presence. Yet many still fell. Why? Because experiences don't replace obedience. In this episode, we talk about: Why freedom requires humility The real danger of idolatry and pride How temptation works—and what the “way of escape” truly means (v.13) Why everyday choices reveal spiritual allegiance You can't live at the Lord's Table and the table of demons. Freedom in Christ is real but it demands watchfulness. Listen now and learn how to live in freedom without drifting into failure.

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Episode 516: Escuela Sabática - Lectura 27 de Febrero del 2026

Crosspoint Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 3:50

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA I TRIMESTRE DEL 2026Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchVIERNES 27 DE FEBREROPARA ESTUDIAR Y MEDITAR: “No tenemos justicia con que cumplir las demandas de la Ley de Dios. Pero Cristo nos ha preparado una vía de escape. [...] Si te entregas a él y lo aceptas como tu Salvador, entonces, por pecaminosa que haya sido tu vida, eres considerado justo por consideración a él. El carácter de Cristo toma el lugar del tuyo, y eres aceptado delante de Dios como si jamás hubieses pecado. “Más aún, Cristo cambia el corazón. Él habita en tu corazón por medio de la fe. Debes mantener esta conexión con Cristo por medio de la fe y la entrega continua de tu voluntad a él; mientras hagas esto, él obrará en ti el querer y el hacer de acuerdo con su buen propósito. […] “Así pues, no hay nada en nosotros mismos de qué jactarnos. No tenemos motivo para enaltecernos. El único motivo de nuestra esperanza está en la justicia de Cristo imputada a nosotros, y la producida por su Espíritu obrando en nosotros y por medio de nosotros” (Elena de White, El camino a Cristo [Florida: ACES, 2025], p. 53). “Entre las revelaciones que he recibido se destaca con fuerza la de que muchos se apartarán de nosotros, dando oído a espíritus seductores y doctrinas de demonios. El Señor desea que toda alma que pretende creer la verdad tenga un conocimiento inteligente de lo que es esa verdad” (Elena de White, El evangelismo [Florida: ACES, 2015], pp. 365, 366). PREGUNTAS PARA DIALOGAR:1. Lee nuevamente el texto para memorizar: “Al que no tenía pecado, Dios lo hizo pecado por nosotros, para que nosotros llegásemos a ser justicia de Dios en él” (2 Cor. 5:21). ¿Qué significa la afirmación de que Cristo se convirtió en pecado por nosotros y cómo debería ayudarnos eso a entender la naturaleza sustitutoria de la Cruz? ¿Qué significa llegar a ser “justicia de Dios en él”? 2. Reflexiona sobre la afirmación “una vez salvo, siempre salvo”, en la que creen muchos cristianos. ¿Por qué es una doctrina falsa? ¿Qué peligros evidentes conlleva para quienes la creen? ¿Cómo podemos tener la seguridad de la salvación aunque no creamos en ese concepto? 3. ¿Cuán “fundado y firme” (Col. 1:23) estás en tu fe? ¿Cuán bien conoces lo que crees y por qué lo crees? ¿Cómo puedes conocer mejor lo que crees? ¿Por qué es tan importante que estés “fundado y firme” en la fe?

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Depending Upon God

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 36:43

1 Cor 6:1-11 What does depending upon God have to do with suing Christians? And why is it such a big deal to take another Christian to court? We consider those questions as we continue our study in 1 Cor.

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Spring Training - Focusing on what will last

Oak Hills Baptist Church » Sunday Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 25:58

February 22, 2026 Topical Sermons of 2026 Spring Training - Focusing on what will last Hebrews 12:1-3; 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Pastor Brian Kolling

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146. Communicating Change: How to Lead a Strategy You Did Not Choose

Communicate to Lead

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 17:54

Send a textYou were handed a decision you did not make. You have the title and the responsibility, but you did not have a seat at the table when the final call was made. Now, you are expected to be the face of a change you did not choose. The pressure is quiet but heavy: if this goes well, leadership notices. If it goes sideways, your team loses trust.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton shows you how to lead change with clarity and confidence, even when you were not the architect of the plan. You will get a five-part framework to communicate any change clearly, specific language for handling resistance, and a strategic approach to advocating upward that positions you as a solution-oriented leader.WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUTIf you are a woman in leadership, you are not stuck: you are positioned. Kele breaks down the critical mindset shift from being a super multitasker (the person who just delivers the news) to being a strategic leader (the meaning maker).Your team is asking three questions during any change: What is happening? What does it mean for me? Can I trust the person telling me this? You may not control the first answer, but you have enormous influence over the second and third.This episode introduces the Clarity Bridge Framework. This structure builds a bridge between the decision at the top and the reality on the ground. You will also find specific scripts for handling three types of resistance and learning how to advocate upward without sounding negative or resistant.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNThe Clarity Bridge Framework: Five parts to communicate any reorg, process shift, or strategic pivot in a way that builds trust.Managing Resistance: How to handle The Skeptic, The Worrier, and The Quiet Disengager with language that acknowledges emotion without the venting spirals.Advocating Upward: A three-part structure to signal alignment, share impact in concrete terms, and offer options to senior leadership.The Power of Predictability: Why "What stays the same / What is changing" is the most important anchor you can give your team during a transition.The 10% Rule: One question that moves a team member from overthinking to problem-solving immediately.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEYour Action Step: Choose one change your team is navigating right now. Use the Clarity Bridge structure in your next email or check-in.Ignite Your Leadership Power Accelerator: If you are ready to stop being at the mercy of everyone else's to-do list and start designing your move to senior leadership, join the March Waitlist Here.ABOUT YOUR HOSTKele Belton is a leadership communication coach and executive presence strategist who specializes in helping women leaders stop waiting for permission to lead at the level they are already operating at. Through the Communicate to Lead podcast and her high-level coaching programs, Kele provides the actionable frameworks needed to navigate the "impossible middle" and design a move to senior leadership.CONNECT WITH KELE FOR MORE LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com

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Faut-il lutter contre le déclin démographique ?

7 milliards de voisins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 48:30

Si la population mondiale devrait continuer d'augmenter au cours des 50 à 60 prochaines années, pour atteindre 10,3 milliards d'habitants, cette croissance est bientôt révolue, selon les prévisions des Nations unies. Au rythme actuel de baisse de la fécondité, nous ne serions plus qu'environ 4 milliards à la fin du siècle. Bien sûr, dans certains pays en Afrique et en Asie notamment le taux de fécondité reste élevé, la dénatalité est devenue un phénomène mondial. Partout autour du globe, en Chine, en Corée du Sud, au Japon, en France, en Italie, on s'inquiète du vieillissement de sa population et de la baisse des naissances. Le spectre de la surpopulation a laissé place à l'angoisse du déclin démographique. Allocations au premier enfant, allongement des congés de naissance, baisse ou gratuité des frais de garde, ... Les pays s'arment de politiques publiques pour tenter d'enrayer la chute de la natalité avec, semble-t-il, des résultats en-deçà de leurs espérances. Ces changements démographiques ne sont pas sans conséquence pour nos sociétés et nos économies, mais sont-elles forcément négatives ? Faut-il chercher à enrayer la baisse de natalité ? Ou repenser l'organisation de sociétés sans enfant ? Avec : • Pauline Rossi, professeure d'Économie à l'École polytechnique et au Centre de recherche en économie et statistique (CREST). Autrice du livre Le déclin démographique, une urgence économique ? (PUF, 2026) • Jacques Veron, démographe et directeur de recherche à l'Institut national d'Études démographiques (Ined) pour son livre La Démographie de l'extrême (Éditions de La Découverte (2025). Un entretien avec Cléa Broadhust, correspondante de RFI à Pékin en Chine. Après avoir laissé le titre de « pays le plus peuplé » à l'Inde, la Chine voit la baisse de sa population s'accélérer. Programmation musicale : ► Dans quelques mois - Orelsan ► Shikishiki - Gazza, Nally.

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Journal - 2026.02.26

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026

Du lundi au samedi, rendez-vous avec l'actualité de la Corée sous tous ses angles.

Episode 516: Escuela Sabática - Lectura 26 de Febrero del 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 4:15

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA I TRIMESTRE DEL 2026Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchJUEVES 26 DE FEBREROEL PODER DEL EVANGELIO Lee Colosenses 1:28, 29. ¿Cuál es el enfoque de Pablo aquí? ¿Por qué crees que el adjetivo “todo” se repite en tres ocasiones en diferentes formas (“todos”, “toda”, “todo”)? El centro de la predicación de Pablo era Cristo y este crucificado (1 Cor. 1:23). Según Efesios 5:27, el propósito del sacrificio de Cristo es “presentarla para sí una iglesia gloriosa, sin mancha ni arruga ni cosa semejante; antes, que sea santa e inmaculada”. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de la predicación del evangelio por parte de Pablo era “presentar a todo hombre perfecto en Cristo” (Col. 1:28). Lo hace enseñando y amonestando; es decir, exponiendo los diversos puntos de la doctrina y la práctica cristianas (2 Tes. 2:15; 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; Tito 1:9) y advirtiendo acerca de las consecuencias de rechazar el evangelio y de los peligros de los falsos maestros (Hech. 20:29-31; Rom. 16:17). Así es como crecemos para convertirnos en cristianos maduros, aceptando las enseñanzas de las Escrituras y prestando atención a sus advertencias. La madurez es un concepto importante. Los padres de un bebé recién nacido celebran cada hito del desarrollo de su hijo: las primeras palabras, los primeros pasos y las primeras frases leídas. ¿Qué padre no se alarmaría si su hijo no caminara o no hablara después de varios años? El crecimiento y el desarrollo son normales y esperables. Lo mismo ocurre en la vida cristiana. La palabra griega traducida como “perfecto” (teleios) significa “maduro”, “completo”, “plenamente desarrollado”. A medida que el cristiano crece y se desarrolla espiritualmente, percibe cada vez mejor la profundidad de la Ley de Dios y el hecho de que sus requisitos son “inmensos” (Sal. 119:96) y que su jurisdicción se extiende a “los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón” (Heb. 4:12). De allí que Pablo utilice la palabra “amonestando” o “aconsejando” (NVI) en Colosenses 1:28, pues hay camino que “parece derecho, pero al fin conduce a la muerte” (Prov. 14:12). El discernimiento espiritual proviene del conocimiento de la Palabra de Dios y de la dirección del Espíritu. Las falsas enseñanzas suelen tener algo de verdad, pero añaden o quitan algo a lo que dice la Biblia (ver Isa. 8:20). Por eso suelen tener éxito, ya sea haciendo que las personas duden de lo que Dios dice o al menos cuestionando si ello es realmente posible o aplicable a nuestros días. Debemos ser prudentes como serpientes, pero sencillos como palomas a la hora de distinguir entre la verdad doctrinal y el error. ¿Qué significa ser “perfecto en Cristo” (Col. 1:28)? ¿De qué manera la comprensión de lo que Jesús hizo por nosotros en la Cruz responde esta pregunta?

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Pourquoi l'enfant a-t-il besoin de dire non pour se contruire ?

7 milliards de voisins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 48:30

D'ordinaire, on attend des parents qu'ils fixent des limites, des interdits pour le bien des enfants. Et chez les plus jeunes, on espère généralement l'obéissance, le respect des consignes et des règles de vie. Pourtant, dès leur plus jeune âge, les enfants savent exprimer leur opposition ou leur refus, c'est aussi une étape importante de leur construction. Savoir dire non quand on est mal à l'aise, quand on n'a pas le temps ou les capacités de faire une tâche, dire qu'on n'aime pas quelque chose, c'est respecter ses besoins et faire respecter ses propres limites. Le « non » est un apprentissage car il n'est pas toujours évident de s'opposer à ses parents ou à ses amis. Il faut aussi pouvoir accepter le refus des autres. Alors à quel moment dire non à son enfant et comment accepter le sien en retour ? Avec : • Valérie Montreynaud, pédopsychiatre, autrice de Non, non et non ! Dire non pour grandir et faire grandir (Éditions in Press, 2025) • Claire Bourdille, fondatrice du Collectif Enfantiste, autrice de Enfantisme: Il est temps de respecter les enfants (Éditions La Mer Salée, 2025). En début d'émission, l'école autour du monde avec Camille Ruiz, correspondante à Séoul. Nous revenons sur une série de triches à l'intelligence artificielle pendant des examens en ligne dans les plus grandes universités de Séoul qui a fait scandale en Corée du Sud. En fin d'émission, Le monde des enfants par Charlie Dupiot. Dans cet épisode, on parle d'insolence avec six enfants qui savent dire non, peut-être même un peu trop, selon leurs propres aveux. Jihed, Mila, Eren, Léandre, Hassan et Maël ont 10 ans et sont en classe de CM2 à l'École Henri Martin de Colombes, en région parisienne. Merci à Magali Audebert, leur enseignante ! Programmation musicale : ► Holy Mountain - Obongjayar ► Saí para ver o mar - Marina Sena, Rachel Reis.

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Journal - 2026.02.25

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026

Du lundi au samedi, rendez-vous avec l'actualité de la Corée sous tous ses angles.

Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

Communication with God and Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 02/25/2025

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:22

Communication with God is the root than enables effective communication among ministry leaders and to keep the ministry focused on Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we can communicate well within our ministries and ensure that God is leading the efforts. "At the same time, in the life of the Church, mission is closely linked to communion. While the mystery of Christmas celebrates the mission of the Son of God among us, it also contemplates its purpose, namely that God has reconciled the world to himself through Christ (cf. 2 Cor 5:19) and in him made us his children. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came to reveal the true face of God as Father, so that we might all become his children and therefore brothers and sisters to one another. The Father's love, embodied and revealed by Jesus in his liberating actions and preaching, enables us, in the Holy Spirit, to be a sign of a new humanity — no longer founded on selfishness and individualism, but on mutual love and solidarity. This task is urgent both ad intra and ad extra. It is urgent ad intra, because communion in the Church always remains a challenge that calls us to conversion. At times, beneath an apparent calm, forces of division may be at play. We can fall into the temptation of swinging between two opposite extremes: uniformity that fails to value differences, or the exacerbation of differences and viewpoints instead of seeking communion. Thus, in interpersonal relationships, in internal office dynamics, or in addressing questions of faith, liturgy, morality and more besides, there is a risk of falling into rigidity or ideology, with their consequent conflicts. Yet we are the Church of Christ, his members, his body. We are brothers and sisters in him. And in Christ, though many and diverse, we are one: In Illo uno unum. We are called, especially here in the Curia, to be builders of Christ's communion, which is to take shape in a synodal Church where all cooperate in the same mission, each according to his or her charism and role. This communion is built not so much through words and documents as through concrete gestures and attitudes that ought to appear in our daily lives, including in our work." ~ quote from Pope Leo XIV: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/speeches/2025/december/documents/20251222-curia-romana.html There are seven keys to effective Christ-centered collaboration in the Church: 1) Christ—we must recognize that Christ is the center of all that we do, 2) Cenacle—referring to how the Apostles and the Blessed Mother Mary gathered in prayer, discernment, and action, 3) Communio—communion is the core of collaboration and provides the sense of togetherness, 4) Cooperation—we must work together to understand perspectives and care for those in need, 5) Communication—effective communication ensures that collaboration moves efficiently and effectively to achieve the ministerial goals, 6) Compassion—when things don't go according to plan, ensure that those involved in the work of the ministry are cared for with charity as well, 7) Co-responsibility—we all share in the mission of Christ and his church, it is each of our roles to preach the Gospel. Notes: Access Collaboration in Ministry resources On Mission: Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More episodes about Living as Missionary Disciples From the Ad Infinitum blog: Laborers in the Vineyard Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More blogs about Collaboration Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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Pourquoi l'enfant a-t-il besoin de dire non pour se contruire ?

7 milliards de voisins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 48:30

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#506 Bernard Osta (CEO de Vestiaire Collective) | Seconde main, luxe et bataille mondiale pour 3 000 milliards

Entreprendre dans la mode

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 114:38

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Episode 516: Escuela Sabática - Lectura 25 de Febrero del 2026

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 4:01

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA I TRIMESTRE DEL 2026Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchMIÉRCOLES 25 DE FEBREROLA REVELACIÓN DEL MISTERIO DE DIOS Lee Colosenses 1:26, 27. Pablo habla dos veces del “misterio”. ¿A qué se refiere? En otro lugar, Pablo se refiere al “misterio de Dios”, que es el propósito eterno de Cielo, “que desde el principio Dios destinó para nuestra gloria” (1 Cor. 2:7) y fue revelado o puesto de manifiesto mediante el Plan de Salvación. Pedro habla de esto como algo que los profetas anticiparon, que “los ángeles ansían contemplar” (1 Ped. 1:10-12), que fue concebido “antes de la creación del mundo” (vers. 20) y que estuvo “oculto desde los tiempos eternos” (Rom. 16:25). Sin embargo, este misterio ha sido revelado en virtud de la vida, muerte y resurrección de Cristo (2 Cor. 3:14). ¿Cómo iluminan las siguientes referencias al misterio de Dios diversos aspectos del Plan de Salvación? Efesios 1:7–10 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Efesios 3:3–6 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finalmente, “todo lo que está en el cielo y lo que está en la tierra” se unirá en Cristo. Este fue el tema central de la oración de Jesús en Juan 17. La manera exacta en esto sucedería era un misterio que ha sido revelado por medio del evangelio. El asombroso amor de Dios por nosotros, que lo llevó a dar a Jesús, el invaluable tesoro del Cielo, para nuestra salvación, será nuestro tema de estudio durante toda la eternidad. Pero sabemos esto: Cristo “por todos murió, para que los que viven ya no vivan para sí, sino para Aquel que murió y resucitó por ellos” (2 Cor. 5:15). En consecuencia, todos los que creen en Cristo, ya sea que provengan del judaísmo o del paganismo, participan por igual de las promesas de Dios por medio del evangelio y han sido reunidos en un solo cuerpo: la iglesia. La expresión “Cristo en ustedes” (Col. 1:27) se refiere a la presencia de Jesús en el corazón en virtud de la fe (Efe. 3:17; comparar con Gál. 2:20). Esta unión espiritual con Cristo permite a los creyentes, incluso ahora, sentarse “en el cielo con Cristo Jesús” (Efe. 2:6) y disfrutar de “las poderosas maravillas del siglo venidero” (Heb. 6:5). La presencia de Cristo en nuestra vida hace posible que él nos una con el Cielo desde ahora. El evangelio que obra en el corazón de los creyentes “nos hizo aptos para participar de la herencia de los santos en luz” (Col. 1:12).

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Courtship and Dating | Michael Penfold

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 55:11

Michael Penfold preaches on the subject of courtship and dating under 7 headings. Desiring the Lord's will; obeying the Lord's command; seeking the Lord's face; waiting the Lord's time; growing in the Lord's likeness; trusting the Lord's guidance and, keeping the Lord's word. Readings: 1 Cor 7:7-9, 32-34, 2 Cor 6:14, 1 Tim 5:1, Ruth 2:11, 3:10, 18, Prov 31:1, 10, 26-31. (Recorded in Straffordville Gospel Hall, ON, Canada, on 5th Jan 2026) Complete series: Countercultural Christianity Courtship and Dating The post Courtship and Dating | Michael Penfold first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

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Journal - 2026.02.24

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026

Du lundi au samedi, rendez-vous avec l'actualité de la Corée sous tous ses angles.

Les enjeux internationaux

Corée du Nord : le 9e Congrès du Parti des travailleurs, vitrine du pouvoir de Kim Jong-un

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 12:47

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First Sunday in Lent (Year A) - 2/22/26

No Experts Allowed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 22:01

Jesus is tested in the wilderness by the devil. Frankly, it strikes me (Seth) as an odd story. The devil rarely appears in the New Testament, especially not in an anthropomorphized way where he speaks and takes someone places. Instead, the New Testament authors often speak of the forces of evil or "the god of this world" (2 Cor. 4:4). What are these strange temptations by the devil, then? Jonathan and Seth discuss them as quick fixes to deep-seated problems. That's not only an ancient problem, but one especially relevant in the age of fast shipping, 5G, and streaming services. What does Jesus' refusal to take the quick fix teach us, and how can it help us this Lent? We're glad you're with us! This episode is released late because I (Seth, again) thought I set it to upload, but did not. I apologize! If you're digging out from the snow, we hope you'll give it a listen. Stay safe and warm!

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1 Cor 9 The Power of Voluntary Surrender | RIOT Podcast

Riot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 62:55

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238. Why Would God Move David To Take A Census Then Call It Sin?

17:17 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 34:32

God couldn't possibly instruct someone to sin, right? How do we make sense of a confusing passage in 2 Samuel that seems to indicate this?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question on a specific passage of Scripture to explain why David was in sin while instructing a census to be taken. We dig through who influenced this (hint: it likely isn't God), David's potential motives in this, and how he missed one big part of God's command around taking a census to bright light to this question. We also throw out a relatable application for us today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 Sam. 24:1-14; 1 Chr. 21:1-8; James 1:13-14; Job 1:8-12; Job 2:3-7; Zech. 3:1; Rev. 12:10; 2 Sam. 21:1-14; 1 Sam. 14:47; Josh. 9:15; Lev. 26:14-17; Exo. 30:11-16; 2 Sam. 24:16-25; 2 Chr. 3:1-2; Jer. 17:9; Prov. 16:18; Rom. 8:28; 1 Cor. 10:6, 11-14; 1 Sam. 24:3; 1 Chr. 21:3-4.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!

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Embodied: Voice Of Jesus | Pastor Drew Sams

Bel Air Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 46:03

Scripture: 2 Cor. 5:20; John 10:27Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

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Journal - 2026.02.23

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026

Du lundi au samedi, rendez-vous avec l'actualité de la Corée sous tous ses angles.

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Countercultural Christianity | Michael Penfold

Gospel Hall Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 38:14

Michael Penfold preaches on what it means to live as a countercultural Christian. This is what the Bible expects, but what does it look like in the 21st Century? Reading: 1 Cor 1:23-24. (Recorded in Straffordville Gospel Hall, ON, Canada, on 4th Jan 2026) Complete series: Countercultural Christianity Courtship and Dating The Principles and Purposes of Marriage Confidence in Parenting What is Ahead for Our World? The post Countercultural Christianity | Michael Penfold first appeared on Gospel Hall Audio.

Sermon: Fasting Discipline, by Rev. Tobias Bayer

MHT Seminary Sermons & Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 17:39

Sermon delivered on the First Sunday of Lent, 2026, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by Rev. Tobias Bayer. Epistle: 2 Cor. 6, 1-10. Gospel: St. Matthew 4, 1-11.

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1 Corinthians 15:23-24

Southwest Bible Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 61:34

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We Are Ambassadors

Southwest Bible Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 46:39

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2/22/26 - 1 Cor. 11:23-26 - What happens in the Lord's Supper? - Jonathan Wisdom

New Covenant Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 36:34

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on 2-22-26 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC Scripture Passage: 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Outline: 1. Jesus greets us 2. Jesus meets us 3. Jesus feeds us 4. We proclaim him WSC Q. 96. What is the Lord's supper? A. The Lord's supper is a sacrament, wherein, by giving and receiving bread and wine according to Christ's appointment, his death is showed forth; and the worthy receivers are, not after a corporal and carnal manner, but by faith, made partakers of his body and blood, with all his benefits, to their spiritual nourishment and growth in grace. WLC 168 adds "and their mutual love and fellowship each with other, as members of the same mystical body."

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Prophets and Apostles

City Harbor Church – Hampden, Baltimore, MD

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 43:01

Ephesians 4:10-13 God speaks thru prophets and apostles. Jesus loves you so much that he gave the church gifts. “The One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.” – Ephesians 4:10-13 The Message by Eugene Peterson “And he (Jesus) himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God's Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ's fullness.” – Ephesians 4:11-13 CSB 1. Prophets God speaks. Prophecy – speak on behalf of God before others Prophet – one who speaks inspired utterances on behalf of God “The name ‘prophets' (in Eph. 4:11) is given to those who, having received the Spirit of God, spoke beforehand of Christ and his advent. These were the prophets who “were until Christ.” But after he arrived, was there no reason for any further prophecy? What prophets does Paul speak of here? It is obviously those who being full of the Spirit spoke of God after his coming, continuing to expound the divine teaching.” – Marius Victorinus 280-363 Old Testament prophets spoke the message God gave them, and many pointed to Jesus Christ. “Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet.” – Matthew 1:22 CSB Some New Testament prophets: John the Baptist, Anna in Luke 2:36, Agabus in Acts 11:29, 21:10, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen in Acts 13:1-2, Silas & Judas Barsabbas in Acts 15:32, 4 daughters of Phillip in Acts 21:8-9, John in Revelation “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – John Walvoord Training, Discernment, and Accountability: “Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. And the prophets' spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” – 1 Corinthians 14:29–33 CSB “many false prophets will appear and fool many people,” – Matthew 24:11 Elijah school of the prophets in 1 Kings 19:18, training people in understanding the Scripture, discerning God's voice, and speaking it. In 2 Kings 2 we see groups of prophets interacting with Elijah and Elisha. Paul & Barnabas – described as “prophets and teachers” then commissioned, sent in apostolic ministry “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.” – Acts 13:1-3 CSB 2. Apostle – an envoy of Jesus, a representative messenger sent, a “special” messenger (having been commissioned by Jesus Christ for a particular task or role, invested with the authority to speak on his behalf) …borrowing and changing a Greek term for, emissaries, one who is to carry a message and is commissioned to extend the kingdom (military or naval) a commander of a naval expedition (generally restricted to the immediate followers of Jesus Christ, but also extended, as in the case of Paul, to other early Christians active in proclaiming the message of the gospel) – Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). In Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament “Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.” – Romans 1:1 (possible reference to a Jewish embassy in Rome that required travel by sea) Denotes God-given spiritual authority, mission and message, to be recognized by others (including leaders) Influence in more than one local church Alignment > Heirarchy God speaks. God had spoken. God is speaking. God will speak. “This is a house set up and ordered by Jesus.… He does not do this in a casual manner. It is with the utmost discrimination and discretion: One is assigned to the rank of an apostle, one to the place of a prophet, others to look after the flock of Christ and to work at the divine instruction of others for those saints who are prepared to learn.” – Didymus the Blind a Biblical scholar 313-398 What are prophets & apostles? Gifts from Jesus to his church. Representatives and messengers. They speak when God has given them something to say. The church leaders recognize it and the church receives it. Each of the 4 Gifts function when recognized and received. What are prophets & apostles NOT? Free to do what they want, however they want. Not dictators. Not celebrities. Not gurus. What is the purpose of our interactions with the 4 Gifts? Sent to equip the church for ministry. Sent to build up the church. Sent to help the church learn about Jesus and become more like Jesus. Sent to help the church grow stronger spiritually, able to refute wrong thinking. Equipping – making, preparing, training, perfecting, making fully qualified for service, (in classical language the word was used to describe setting a bone during surgery – The Great Physician is now making all the necessary adjustments so the church will not be “out of joint”) What should we do? 1. Read Ephesians 3:14-21 and 4:1-16. 2. Pray, asking God for guidance. 3. Think about what we are reading. 4. Write down elements of God's purpose for us. 5. Write down ways in which we should interact with the 4 Gifts. Extra notes: “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” – Revelation 19:10 CSB The word “testimony,” or witness, references someone who has seen or experienced something to be the case. John and his brothers are therefore witnesses and the bearers of testimony to the plan and purpose of God for redemption in Jesus. Consequently, God is the only appropriate object of worship. This is explained by the somewhat enigmatic statement, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Here the word “prophecy” (proph?teia), which arises from a combination of “speak” (ph?mi) and “before” (pro), an important use of the word essentially meaning “speak for God before.” Before what? is an appropriate question. One sense of the preposition (pro) would be to speak about an event before it happens. Another sense would be to speak before listeners of the purpose and acts of God. Likely in this case both of these senses are paramount. In any event, the meaning is actually reasonably clear: The spirit of both the proclamation and the telling of the future is bound up in the testimony of Jesus. Jesus the Lamb—and not just a chronology of last things—is the theme of the Revelation. As Walvoord succinctly declares, “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – Patterson, P. (2012). Revelation (E. R. Clendenen, Ed.; Vol. 39, pp. 345–346). B&H. Evangelist – one who announces the Good News of Jesus (in particular a function rather than an office) …such as Philip in Acts 8:4, 12, 35, 40, 21:8 and Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:5 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Philippians 2:22 and two women in Philippians 4:3 Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18 Epaphras in Colossians 1:7 NT Evangelists – Paul/Phillip NT Church – 1 Tim 3:15, 5:1-2 1 Cor. 12:16-17 Note: not all evangelists were apostles, but all apostles were evangelists “Then he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'” – Jesus in Mark 16:15-16 CSB All disciples – “Make disciples,” – Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20 “How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” – Romans 10:14-15 CSB Preachers: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors/Teachers will preach. Greek definition of the word “preach” · To publicly proclaim or announce news. · To proclaim as a herald. Matthew 4:17; 10:7; 24:14; Acts 8:5; Acts 28:31 A person who had particular responsibilities. Someone sent to say something specific. · To announce good tidings or good news. Luke 3:18; Luke 4:43; Luke 9:6; Acts 8:4; Rev 14:6 Euaggelizo – good news of the gospel · To teach or instruct. Matthew 4:23; 13:36; John 6:59; I Cor 4:17; 1 Tim 2:12; Rom 2:20; Acts 13:1; Rom 12:7; 1 Cor 12:28; Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15; Eph 4:1 · To cause people to learn. Mt 11:29; 28:19; Acts 14:21 · To place beside, as in clear presentation. Mt 13:24; Mk 8:6 ; Acts 16:34; 1 Cor 10:27; 2 Tim 4:3; Heb 5:12-14 Paratithemi – to place beside so you can pick up again · To interpret and make clear and simple. Lk 24:27; 1 Cor 12;30; 14:5,13,27 · To bring out the hidden meanings. Acts 11:4; 18:26; 28:23 Scripture has obvious and non-obvious meaning. Matthew 10:7 And as you go preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, Colossians 1:28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

What If I'm Not Content?

Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North Sermons - Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026

Introduction: Introduction: What Should I Do If I'm Not Content? (1 Corinthians 7:17-24) I should recognize THAT MY CALLING IS A GIFT. (1 Cor 7:17) 1 Timothy 6:6 - But godliness with contentment is great gain, I should resolve to OBEY NO MATTER WHAT. (1 Cor 7:18-19) John 14:23-24 - Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father's who sent me. 1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. I should remember WHO I AM IN CHRIST. (1 Cor 7:20-23) Philippians 4:11-13 - Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. I should rejoice THAT GOD IS WITH ME. (1 Cor 7:24) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! AUDIO TRANSCRIPT 00:36-00:40Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians chapter 7, verses 17 through 24.00:41-00:451 Corinthians chapter 7, verses 17 through 24.00:47-00:53Have you ever stopped to consider how much of your life is beyond your control?00:55-00:57And some of you are thinking, no, because that sounds very depressing.00:57-01:00It doesn't sound very fun at all.01:00-01:02And I get that, but just go with me for a second.01:03-01:07Did you have any control over when you came into this world?01:08-01:17You had no say on who your parents were, how much money they had, what hospital you were born at, what doctors delivered you.01:18-01:21Did you have any control over your genetic makeup and DNA?01:23-01:32You had zero input into what you would look like, what inherent talents you would possess, and what natural personality you would receive.01:33-01:35Are you able to control the weather?01:36-01:39Are you able to keep snow storms and frigid temperatures away?01:41-01:44If you're able to do that, you have failed us these past two months.01:44-01:47What have you been doing if you're able to control those things?01:47-01:48Where were you last night?01:50-01:54Are you able to control every single situation that pops up in your life?01:55-01:59Are you able to keep all forms of pain and suffering away?02:00-02:06I assume not because if you're able to do that, you'd be a billionaire right now because you sold your secret methods to others.02:08-02:11So much of your life is beyond your control.02:13-02:18Discontentment comes when you fail to acknowledge and submit to this basic truth.02:19-02:27And at its core, dissatisfaction, discontentment, is you not being happy with what God has given to you.02:28-02:34you being dissatisfied with who the Lord is and the life he has entrusted to you.02:36-02:41So many of your problems come from trying to control the uncontrollable.02:42-02:50Guys in the room like me who are under six feet tall, I'm sorry, those exercises, those stretches will not add any inches to your height.02:50-02:52Those height-boosting shoes aren't fooling anybody.02:54-02:56We're just gonna have to enjoy the view from down here.02:58-03:03So many of your frustrations find their root in trying to stop the inevitable.03:05-03:09Ladies, I'm sorry to say it, please don't pelt me with tomatoes and other produce.03:11-03:15You're going to get older, and there is going to be signs of aging.03:16-03:19Okay, good. (laughs) No produce, phew.03:20-03:22It's impossible to avoid.03:23-03:29Instead of resisting this, accept that your meaning is not bound up what you look like on the outside.03:30-03:32What truly matters is what you look like on the inside.03:34-03:39So many of your disappointments come from an unwillingness to accept your limitations.03:40-03:50And I'm sorry to burst your bubble, I'm sorry to ruin all the lessons you learned from Disney movies growing up, but you cannot be whoever you wanna be and do whatever you wanna do.03:52-03:54I see some of you not agreeing with me internally.03:55-05:21I'm sorry, but it's not every boy's future athlete. It's not in every girl's future to be a famous celebrity or singer. There are things that you are good at and you should work on honing those natural talents and abilities. But there are other things that you stink at and no matter how hard you try you'll never rise above mediocrity when it comes to those activities. At this point you may be thinking, "Taylor, this is my favorite sermon so far. Are you saying that I have no control over my life at all? I'm actually not saying that. You do have some control over your life, but you do not have as much control as you would like. You cannot control the life you receive from the Lord, but you can't control what you do with the life you receive from the Lord. You cannot control the calling that you are given from the hand of God, but you can control if you are discontent or content with the calling you have received from the hand of God. Which best describes you in this season of life? Discontent or content? Dissatisfied or satisfied? Unfulfilled or or fulfilled.05:23-05:28I don't think it would take much introspection for some of you to realize that you are not content right now.05:29-05:31That you lack true joy.05:33-05:37That you wake up with a sense of dread that you have to be you.05:38-05:40And that you have to deal with what's in front of you.05:42-05:44You feel like your life is stuck in limbo.05:44-05:47You feel like things will never get better.05:47-05:50feel like things will never improve.05:52-05:55You may be wondering, what should I do if I'm not content?05:56-05:59What should I do if I'm not content?06:01-06:11We're towards the beginning of the Q and A section of 1 Corinthians and that is the exact question that the Apostle Paul answers for us in 1 Corinthians chapter seven, verses 17 through 24.06:12-06:25And just like the Corinthians, you need to be reminded that true contentment is not found in your circumstances, which are always changing, true contentment is found in Jesus Christ, who never changes.06:28-06:30Let's go to the Lord in prayer and ask for His help.06:30-06:37Please pray for me, that I'll faithfully proclaim God's word, and I will pray for you, that you will faithfully receive God's word.06:41-06:49Father, we thank you for yet another opportunity to worship you together, sit under your word together as your people.06:49-06:52Lord, this is a subject that touches every single one of us.06:53-06:58There isn't a single person in this room who isn't struggling with a sense of discontentment on some level.06:59-07:02I pray you'd use your word to comfort us.07:03-07:06You would use your word to challenge us.07:07-07:10You would use your word to point us to Christ.07:11-07:14We ask all these things in Jesus' name, amen.07:16-07:21The first Corinthians 7 is mainly about marriage and singleness.07:21-07:29Two weeks ago, Pastor Jeff preached on two gifts, the gift of sex and marriage and the gift of contentment and singleness.07:30-07:34And last week, you heard four sermons for the price of one.07:36-07:41If you are single and you want to stay single and remain single.07:42-07:46If you are single and do not want to remain single, get married.07:47-07:50If you are a Christian couple, stay married.07:52-07:56If you are married to an unbeliever while you are a believer, stay in that marriage.07:57-08:01Do not cut and run once you become a Christian.08:01-08:06God may use you to save your unbelieving spouse.08:07-08:11You can only control yourself in that situation.08:12-08:14You can control if you stay.08:14-08:19If that unbelieving spouse chooses to leave you, that is on him or her.08:20-08:22You cannot control what they do.08:22-08:25You can only control what you do.08:26-08:28And this kind of marital situation is hard.08:28-08:29I don't wanna sugarcoat it.08:29-08:32It's not easy or simple on any level.08:32-08:37It's painful, but according to this text, that will be used by God for his purposes.08:38-08:43No matter your relational status, it is not your job to figure out what God is up to.08:44-08:49It's your job to submit to the life that God has given to you.08:50-08:56It's your job to play the cards you've been dealt instead of throwing them down and walking away from the table.08:57-09:02This principle for marriage and singleness applies to every other area of life as well.09:02-09:08your social status, your family, your finances, your career, and the list goes on and on.09:09-09:18In verses 17 through 24, Paul jumps off the main highway of marriage and singleness to explore a much needed detour.09:19-09:23So let's return to our main question for this morning that sums up this detour.09:23-09:26What should I do if I'm not content?09:27-09:30What should I do if I'm not content?09:31-09:35Firstly, I should recognize that my calling is a gift.09:36-09:39I should recognize that my calling is a gift.09:44-09:47Let's read chapter seven, verse 17.09:47-09:55The apostle Paul writes, "Only let each person lead the life "the Lord has assigned to him "and to which God has called him.09:56-10:02"This is my rule in all the churches." Do you have house rules in your family?10:04-10:07Do you have expectations that are to be followed?10:08-10:19No Nerf gun bullets to the face, no running with scissors, bedtime is at 8 p.m. sharp, only kind and respectful words will be spoken in this family.10:20-10:27In this verse, the Apostle Paul makes it crystal clear that he has a house rule for the Corinthian church and every other church as well.10:28-10:32He establishes an expectation as for each person in all the churches.10:34-10:36Are you a person in the church?10:37-10:38Then this verse applies to you.10:39-10:43Paul gives no wiggle room, he gives you no excuse, he gives you no hall pass.10:44-10:49If you were a Christian, you were expected to obey what the apostle Paul has to say.10:50-10:51And what does he have to say?10:53-10:55Be faithful where God has placed you.10:56-11:00Be faithful where God has placed you.11:01-11:06Instead of constantly daydreaming about what's next, focus on what's in front of you.11:08-11:10Is that hard for anybody else besides me?11:12-11:16It's so tempting for life to become a series of what's next.11:17-11:20You and I can think, oh man, this current season of life stinks.11:20-11:23I can't wait for the next thing 'cause it's gonna be so much better.11:25-11:28When you're in middle school, what are you looking forward to?11:30-11:35High school, you're excited to get out of those years of early puberty and Axe body spray.11:36-11:37You can't wait.11:39-11:41When you're in high school, what are you anxious for?11:42-11:45Getting out of high school and going to the workforce or college.11:45-11:49Once you're in the workforce or college, what are you looking forward to?11:51-11:53Meeting that special someone?11:56-11:59And then once you meet that special someone, what are you anxious for?12:01-12:02Marriage and children.12:03-12:17And then once you're married and you have kids, or one kid, two kids, three kids, four kids, five kids for even some of you, when you're in the midst of the hardship of parenting, what are you anxious for?12:19-12:20Getting them out of the house.12:21-12:21Thank you, Andrew.12:22-12:23You're very excited to say that.12:25-12:29For your kids to mature, to get older, and to get out of the house, as Andrew Colburn would say.12:30-12:33You're excited for the house to be quiet.12:35-12:37But once the house is quiet, what are you anxious for?12:39-12:45For the loud noises to come back in the form of grandkids, to finally reach that retirement you've been working so hard for.12:45-12:47You don't want to set your alarm anymore.12:48-12:52But then once you're retired, you're thinking, What's next?12:52-12:54What is going to be my final chapter?12:56-12:59So much of my life can be spent on wishing it away.13:00-13:05And so much of your life can be spent on wishing it away.13:06-13:12Instead of being present in the moment, you and I can be fixated, I'm pressing the fast forward button so we can just get on with it already.13:14-13:17Because satisfaction must come when you climb that next ladder.13:18-13:19But then it doesn't.13:20-13:23So you keep climbing and you keep being disappointed.13:24-13:28The grass must be greener once you ascend that next hill, but then it isn't.13:29-13:34You keep walking up and down each hill, hoping for what won't be there.13:36-13:41The next thing has to be more fulfilling than this current season of life.13:42-13:49It won't be, because if you're not content with what you have right now, you will not be content with what you have then.13:51-13:58It's never been more challenging in the history of the world to be fully present than it is in 2026.13:59-14:06You and I have a device in our pockets that are gateways to discontentment and thanklessness.14:08-14:14You're constantly bombarded with videos and images of people's lives that seem better than your own.14:15-14:18"Oh, if only I could have that SUV or that minivan.14:18-14:20If only I could have a house that nice.14:21-14:24If only I could have that remodeled kitchen or bathroom.14:25-14:28If only I could afford that dream vacation.14:29-14:32If only my husband was as handy as that guy on that reel.14:34-14:38If only my wife was as supportive as that woman on that account.14:40-14:43If only my kids were that well behaved.14:44-14:49If only I didn't live in a place that was gray and overcast and snowy for what seems six months of the year.14:50-14:53If only, if only, if only, if only.14:55-14:56If only is a thief of joy.14:57-15:00If only is a recipe for discontentment.15:01-15:07If only obscures the reality that your life and the calling given to you from God are precious gifts.15:10-15:15To be clear, I'm not saying that it's wrong to consider the future, that it's wrong to plan ahead.15:15-15:20It's wise to think over, pray over, and make career moves.15:21-15:26It's a good thing to save for retirement and wanna leave something for your kids and grandkids.15:27-15:30It's not a bad thing to move or want a bigger space for your family.15:31-15:41Godly ambition can be a good thing, but there is a very thin line between godly ambition and ungodly discontentment.15:43-15:46Godly ambition and ungodly discontentment.15:48-15:49What's the difference?15:50-15:52Godly ambition looks like this.15:52-15:55God, thank you for all the good gifts that you've given to me.15:55-16:03Help me to invest my talents, my resources, my efforts into your kingdom for the sake of my family and for the sake of your glory.16:05-16:08Well, ungodly discontentment looks like this.16:09-16:12God, what you've given me is not good enough.16:12-16:14I need more.16:16-16:21Godly ambition is a life of open-handedness to the Lord.16:22-16:27Everything that you have belongs to Him, and everything you do is for His sake.16:28-16:33While ungodly discontentment is a life of pointing the finger of blame at God.16:34-16:39Everything that you have is yours, and everything you do is for your sake.16:39-16:40Do you see the difference?16:42-16:52In this verse, Paul is telling you enough of ungodly discontentment, enough of bitterness and resentment, enough of being thankless.16:52-16:55Stop being faithless and start being faithful.16:56-17:01No matter your circumstance, no matter your station in life, you can honor Christ.17:03-17:06What life has the Lord assigned to you?17:08-17:12What calling has God given you in this season of life?17:13-17:19Are you a teenager or a college student who's tired of taking tests, writing papers, and sitting in a classroom?17:21-17:24Recognize that your calling as a student is a gift from God.17:26-17:33Give your studies 100% of your effort because you are not working for your parents, you're not working for your teachers or your professors.17:33-17:34Who are you working for?17:36-17:37You are working for Christ.17:38-17:40You're working for the Lord himself.17:42-17:45Are you a mom whose life feels like Groundhog's Day?17:46-17:52Every single day feels the exact same, it's just the same thing over and over and over again.17:54-17:58Recognize that your calling as a mother is a gift from God.17:59-18:05Be faithful and pour into your children, point them to Jesus Christ every single chance that you get.18:05-18:13you'll never be able to press the rewind button and see your kids at the age they are now, even though you'll desperately want to.18:14-18:17Be faithful with this opportunity that God has given to you.18:19-18:21Are you in a job that you hate?18:23-18:27Are you in a job that is thankless and unfulfilling?18:28-18:34Recognize that that calling is a gift from God, even when it seems like a curse.18:35-18:37Don't be lazy, don't just skate by.18:38-18:45Outwork every single person at work, at the office, until that next opportunity arises.18:46-18:51Share the gospel, be faithful in showing your coworkers who Jesus Christ is.18:52-19:02I wish I had the time and ability to address all of your specific circumstances, but I don't really need to, because this principle from Paul applies to every single one of you.19:03-19:09Whatever you do and wherever you are, recognize your calling is a gift from God.19:10-19:13Be content, be thankful, be faithful.19:15-19:21Because Paul says elsewhere, godliness with contentment is great gain.19:23-19:30Discontentment always leads to loss, while contentment always leads to gain.19:32-19:33What should I do if I'm not content?19:34-19:37Secondly, I should resolve to obey no matter what.19:38-19:40I should resolve to obey no matter what.19:46-19:54After Paul commands the Corinthians to be faithful and content, he provides a real life example of what it looks like to be faithful and content.19:55-19:56Let's read verse 18.19:57-20:00Was anyone at the time of his call circumcised?20:00-20:03Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision.20:03-20:06Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised?20:07-20:09Let him not seek circumcision.20:10-20:11I know what you're thinking.20:12-20:15Oh dear, this is not the direction I expected this passage to take.20:15-20:17How is Pastor Taylor gonna apply this to my life?20:18-20:19How is he gonna explain this?20:19-20:25Well, I'm gonna take a page out of Pastor Jeff's book and not be explicit, but be straightforward.20:26-20:30In Paul's day, circumcision was not a medical issue.20:31-20:34It was a societal and religious issue.20:35-20:40Under the old covenant, the Israelites were commanded to circumcise their baby boys on the eighth day.20:41-20:51And circumcision was an outward sign that these boys were to be set apart for God and different than the pagan nations surrounding them.20:52-20:54And this outward sign is no longer needed.20:54-21:01this side of the cross and the empty tomb and the new covenant, we are not expected or commanded to carry out circumcision.21:03-21:12In this verse, Paul is addressing two sets of men in Corinth, those who are already circumcised and those who are not circumcised.21:13-21:16He has a very similar message for both groups.21:16-21:22If you're circumcised, don't try to remove the marks of your circumcision to blend in with the Gentiles.21:24-21:28I have no desire to get into the details of what that exactly means.21:28-21:38Let me just say that 2,000 years ago, Jewish Christian men had the option to have a surgery to undo what was done to them as infants.21:39-21:42And you may be thinking, why in the world would they wanna do that?21:42-21:43That sounds horrible.21:44-21:47We have to remember that Corinth was a Roman city.21:48-21:52It was filled with anti-Semitism, with hatred of Jews.21:52-21:57So Christian men would be tempted to make this change to blend in.21:58-22:08To use a modern day example, this would be like moving to Cleveland and to add insult to injury, you trade in all of your Steeler stuff for Cleveland Browns memorabilia.22:10-22:11Why do you do that?22:12-22:13'Cause you don't wanna be ridiculed.22:13-22:14You don't wanna be made fun of.22:14-22:17You wanna blend in in this new place that you live.22:18-22:21You make an external change to please other people.22:22-22:27And that was the temptation for Jewish Christians in Corinth.22:28-22:34On the other hand, Paul calls those who were uncircumcised to not seek circumcision because that would be pointless.22:35-22:42Back then there was a group called the Judaizers who believed that you had to be circumcised as a man to be saved.22:42-22:46But that totally goes against the message of Paul and the other apostles.22:47-22:52Paul is saying in this verse, if you were a Jewish Christian, Don't try to be like a Gentile Christian.22:53-22:56If you're a Gentile Christian, don't try to be Jewish.22:56-22:59That's a waste of time because you're both on equal footing.22:59-23:01You're both one in Christ.23:04-23:06And Paul explains this in even more detail in verse 19.23:07-23:21He says, "For neither circumcision counts for anything "nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God." that you're faithful.23:22-23:26An uncircumcision does not prove that you're unfaithful.23:27-23:32What matters, according to this text, heartfelt obedience to the Lord's commands.23:34-23:38God isn't after external religious rituals that cannot change you.23:38-23:42He is after an inward change that leads to an outward change.23:42-23:47God doesn't want you just to look the part and pretend that you have true faith.23:47-23:50He wants you to act the part and live out your faith.23:51-23:58And the test of true faith is that you are willing to obey God no matter what.23:58-24:09You are willing to obey Him even when life is hard, even when life isn't going the way you want it to, even when the world is telling you to do the exact opposite.24:10-24:16The Roman world pressured Jewish Christians to blend in while God commanded them to stand out.24:17-24:45The Judaizers pressured Gentile Christians to follow the ceremonial law that they could blend in with them while God called them to a deeper level of obedience and submission. Who should the Jewish Christians obey? The Romans and Corinth or God? God. Who should the Gentile Christians obey? The Judaizers or God?24:46-24:47You guys can do a lot better.24:47-24:49I'm giving you one more chance for this third one.24:50-24:54Who should you obey, this sinful culture or God?24:55-24:56Much better.24:58-24:59Here's the thing.24:59-25:04It's so challenging to obey God and his word when you are discontent.25:06-25:06Why is that?25:08-25:14When you are discontent, you can believe that God isn't holding up his end of the bargain, so why should you?25:16-25:20You can view your relationship with God as an exchange of goods and services.25:21-25:33God gives you material wealth, he gives you good health, he gives you easy weeks with the least amount of road bumps possible, and in exchange, you obey him with joy in your heart and a smile on your face.25:36-25:54But when your health takes a bad turn, when you get a pay decrease, when you receive a pink slip, when you experience the hardest week of your life, you feel betrayed by the Lord, and you no longer wanna give Him what He has owed.25:55-26:02You feel like Charlie Brown, when he went to kick the football at the last minute, it's pulled away by Lucy, and he has a somersault into his back.26:02-26:08You just feel totally dejected, totally betrayed.26:11-26:13You just want to take your ball and go home.26:16-26:23But friends, it is in those moments when you come face to face with the real motivation for your obedience to the Lord.26:24-26:28Do you obey Him because of who He is?26:30-26:32Or do you obey Him for what you can get from Him?26:33-26:37Do you listen to Him because you desire to twist His arm into giving you what you want?26:38-26:43Or do you listen to Him no matter what.26:45-26:48Do you follow his instructions because you love him?26:50-26:52Or do you follow his instructions to use him?26:55-26:57The Lord sees right through your exterior.26:58-27:03He sees right through the polished outside you can have, and he sees your motivations.27:06-27:08Like the Corinthians, you can focus on the wrong thing.27:10-27:18You can focus on the outside instead of the heart, instead of the obedience that God is calling you to.27:19-27:26You can come to church, you can participate in small group but still live in blatant disobedience behind closed doors.27:27-27:29You can say the right things but not do the right things.27:30-27:32You can talk the talk but not walk the walk.27:33-27:34Is that you today?27:36-27:37Am I describing you at all?27:38-27:40If I am, it's time to stop faking.27:41-27:42It's time to own up to your sin.27:42-27:49It's time to come to grips with your discontentment and your warped rationale for obeying or disobeying the Lord.27:50-27:55It's time to keep God's commandments no matter what, no matter what life throws your way.27:57-27:58This isn't my opinion.27:58-28:00This is God's authoritative word.28:01-28:05Listen to what Jesus says about this in John 14, 23 through 24.28:06-28:10He says, "If anyone loves me, he will keep my word.28:11-28:17Whoever does not love me does not keep my word." Could it be any clearer than that?28:21-28:37The apostle John ups the ante in 1 John 5, 3, "For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome." Your love for God is not proven by checking all the Christian boxes.28:38-28:43Your love for God is not proven by having all the correct theological answers.28:44-28:47Your love for God is not proven by your feelings.28:48-28:51Your love for God is proven by your obedience.28:53-28:54It's an objective test.28:55-28:59And obedience, no matter what, is hard, but it's rewarding.29:00-29:08Obedience no matter what will take everything that you have, but it will give you more than you could possibly imagine.29:10-29:13Obedience no matter what is costly, but it's not impossible.29:16-29:18What should I do if I'm not content?29:19-29:22Number three, I should remember who I am in Christ.29:22-29:26I should remember who I am in Christ.29:30-29:35So, Paul gives another practical example of faithfulness and contentment in action.29:36-29:44He moves on from a controversial and uncomfortable topic to an even more controversial and uncomfortable topic, slavery.29:45-29:47Let's read verses 20 through 21.29:48-29:50Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.29:51-29:52Were you a bond servant when called?29:53-29:54Don't be concerned about it.29:55-29:59But if you gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.30:00-30:11I could spend half this sermon talking to you about how slavery 2,000 years ago looked a lot different than it did in America, and how it looks across the world today.30:11-30:27I could deliver a long and boring lecture about indentured servitude, which is the truth that in the first century, many people willingly sold themselves into slavery to pay off debts, to manage households, to have a successful business.30:30-30:37I can tell you that 50% of the Roman Empire were slaves, and most of the time manual labor was not a part of the deal.30:38-30:44I keep going and going and going, but I'm not going to preach my homework because it doesn't affect the meaning of this text.30:44-30:51Paul is in no way trying to celebrate or endorse slavery in this passage or anywhere else in his letters at all.30:52-30:55Paul is not a fan of slavery on any level.30:56-30:57Is that clear to everyone?30:58-30:58Okay, good.30:59-31:04In fact, Paul even says, if you have an opportunity to gain your freedom, take it.31:05-31:06Grab a hold of it.31:06-31:07Enjoy your freedom.31:09-31:17But he also offers a very blunt reality to those Corinthian Christians who are slaves but will not receive their freedom anytime soon.31:18-31:20He says, don't worry about it.31:22-31:23Don't be concerned about it.31:24-31:25Remain where you are.31:27-31:29How could Paul say something like that?31:29-31:31It sounds so cold and unfeeling.31:34-31:34Well, not really.31:36-31:41Paul was never willing to call people to something that he wasn't willing to do himself.31:43-31:48Sure, Paul wasn't a slave, but he was a prisoner for a decent chunk of his life.31:48-31:51Did Paul resist that God-given assignment?31:52-31:56Did he waste his time complaining and hatching elaborate escape plans?31:57-32:02No, he remained in the position that God called him to with humility and contentment.32:04-32:04I'll prove it to you.32:04-32:11Listen to Philippians 4, 11 through 13, the most out of context taken passage in the history of the Bible.32:12-32:13And most people totally do not understand.32:14-32:17Paul wrote this while he was a prisoner.32:17-32:22I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.32:23-32:28I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound in any and every circumstance.32:28-32:33I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance, and need.32:34-32:35What's the secret, Paul?32:36-32:40I can do all things through him who strengthens me.32:41-32:44I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.32:46-32:48Paul practiced what he preached.32:48-32:50He led by example.32:50-32:57He learned through experience that Jesus was all he needed because there were many times when Jesus was all that he had.33:01-33:04If that doesn't convince you, check out Paul's rationale for remaining as a slave.33:04-33:11In verses 22 through 23, he says, "For he who was called to the Lord as a bondservant is a freed man of the Lord.33:12-33:47Likewise, he who was free when called a bondservant of Christ. You were bought with a price. Do not become bondservants of men. So what's Paul's rationale here for remaining as a slave? If you are a Christian slave, remember that you are free in Christ. Because of Christ's death on the cross, this victorious resurrection, you have been forgiven, you have been redeemed, you have been ransomed from the slave market of sin, you've been set free from the power and penalty of sin.33:47-33:52Your sinful debt has been paid in full and you owe nothing.33:56-34:06And if you're a Christian who is not enslaved to an earthly master, don't look down on your Christian brother or sister who is enslaved to an earthly master.34:07-34:13Because even though you may not have a earthly master in this life, you have a heavenly master that you are enslaved to.34:13-34:16You are enslaved to Jesus Christ.34:17-34:21Your life is to be in service of him and what he has called you to do.34:21-34:24So don't be high and mighty because you are a slave.34:27-34:30He says to both groups, you were bought with a price.34:31-34:34You were bought with the precious blood of Jesus.34:36-34:40You have immense value because God says that you do.34:41-34:47God would not spend the most valuable resource in existence on that which is worthless in his eyes.34:49-34:51Again, you have worth because God says that you do.34:53-34:58In light of this, Paul commands the Corinthians to not become bondservants of men.34:59-34:59What does that mean?35:00-35:05Don't become enshackled to the thoughts and opinions of others.35:05-35:10How other people view you has no bearing on how God views you.35:10-35:17Your man-given identity in the world does not affect your God-given identity in Christ.35:17-35:24The opinion of others matters very little in comparison to the authoritative opinion of the creator of the universe.35:27-35:30Maybe you feel down about yourself right now.35:31-35:35You feel like your contribution to this church is negligible.35:36-35:40You're envious of those who seem to have a lot of talents 'cause you don't think you're good at anything.35:42-35:46You're envious of those who have a lot of confidence because you have no confidence.35:48-35:50You're embarrassed to tell people what you do for a living.35:51-35:54You're even embarrassed to invite people over to your small house.35:56-35:58Or maybe you're on the other side of the spectrum.35:59-36:00You have a very high view of yourself.36:01-36:04You feed on the praise and affirmation of others.36:04-36:06You're buying into your own press.36:08-36:12Do you know who can both lift you up and bring you back down to earth at the same time?36:14-36:14Dogs.36:17-36:18Some of you were surprised by that.36:18-36:20Brian thought something different I was gonna say.36:21-36:23If you have a dog, you know exactly what I mean.36:24-36:27My dog Murdoch has no regard for my appearance.36:28-36:31He couldn't care less if I'm skinny or overweight.36:32-36:34He couldn't care less if I'm up 20 pounds or down 30 pounds.36:36-36:39Murdoch has no regard for the money in my account.36:41-36:46If I were to list my many successes to him, he wouldn't be impressed at all.36:47-36:52If I were to list my many, many, many more failures, he wouldn't judge me or look down on me.36:54-36:59Whether this sermon tanks or succeeds, Murdoch will treat me the same exact way when I get home.37:00-37:06He'll run up to me with that goofy grin on his face, with his tail wagging and pawing at me for attention.37:07-37:09Murdoch's love for me has not changed from day to day.37:10-37:12His love is firm and fixed.37:13-37:16Murdoch shows no partiality or preferential treatment.37:18-37:22Do you know who else doesn't show partiality or preferential treatment?37:23-37:23The Lord.37:24-37:27God does not play favorites with his children.37:28-37:34He loves low-status Christians just as much as believers who are viewed as successful and accomplished.37:34-37:39He cherishes women who cannot have biological children just as much as women who can.37:41-37:49God's view of you does not depend upon your status and popularity, God's view of you depends upon His Son and what He has done for you.37:52-37:57If you don't feel content right now, stop looking at your circumstances.37:57-38:05Start looking at the cross of Christ where God's love for you was displayed in the most graphic and conclusive way possible.38:08-38:11Stop thinking about who you are in the eyes of the world.38:11-38:13Think about who you are in the eyes of God.38:14-38:25Consider who you are in Christ, loved, cherished, adopted, free from the power of sin forever and bound to Jesus Christ forever.38:28-38:29What should I do if I'm not content?38:30-38:34Finally, I should rejoice that God is with me.38:35-38:37I should rejoice that God is with me.38:42-38:47Paul makes one final appeal, to be faithful where God has placed you.38:47-38:48Let's read verse 24.38:50-38:58So brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there, let him remain with God.39:00-39:03What's the motivation for remaining where you are?39:03-39:07What's the motivation for being faithful where God has placed you?39:08-39:12That same God is with you wherever you go.39:12-39:16No matter what job you have, God is with you.39:16-39:19No matter your financial struggles, God is with you.39:20-39:24No matter your relational status, God is with you there.39:25-39:28And he will never leave you or forsake you.39:30-39:33Have you ever had to go on a walk with a fast walker?39:34-39:37Or go on a hike with someone that you cannot keep up with?39:37-39:46No matter how hard you try, no matter how much you lengthen your stride, there is always way ahead of you and you are lagging so far behind.39:49-39:52So often that's how we feel when it comes to our relationship with the Lord.39:53-39:57Like he's an infinite amount of steps in front of us and we'll never be able to catch up.39:57-39:58It just feels hopeless.39:59-40:00He's always gonna feel so distant.40:00-40:03He's always gonna feel so far away.40:05-40:06Is that actually true?40:08-40:11God is in step with you the entire time.40:11-40:19He is right there with you, comforting you, encouraging you, calling you to keep it up instead of giving up.40:20-40:22Do you feel discontent?40:24-40:26Do you feel alone?40:27-40:29Do you feel like no one cares about you?40:29-40:31No one sees the struggles that you're going through?40:33-40:38It's my hope this morning that you will believe in God's nearness like never before.40:39-40:45It is my prayer that you will believe in God's presence even when he feels far away.40:48-40:53You may be discontent this morning because the content of your life is so shallow.40:54-41:00You are discontent because you do not know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.41:01-41:09You are trusting in the provision of this world, which never satisfies, instead the provision of Christ, which eternally satisfies.41:10-41:22You will never experience true and lasting fulfillment until you turn from your sin and and you turn to Jesus Christ, who will satisfy you both now and forever.41:24-41:29He won't give you all that you want, but he will give you all that you need.41:31-41:35On the other hand, you may know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, but you're still discontent.41:37-41:38And why is that?41:40-41:44Because you were expecting what God never promised in the first place.41:45-41:55You're forgetting that Jesus Christ didn't come to this earth to suffer, die, and rise again to give you more of the stuff of this world that will just be taken away from you when you die.41:56-42:07Jesus Christ came and did all those things to give you that which can never be taken away from you, to give you that which will be even more satisfying and enjoyable when you stand in his presence.42:09-42:20Until that day, be faithful, no matter your location, no matter your calling, no matter your limitations, live the life that God has assigned to you.42:20-42:26Enjoy every single moment he gives you as a precious gift.42:27-42:33God didn't save you from your sins so you could lead a successful life in the eyes of the world.42:34-42:42God saved you so that you would faithfully do what he's called you to do in every single season of life.42:43-42:44Let's pray.42:47-43:00Father, we come to you as your people and we admit that we can be discontent, that we grumble, we complain both internally and externally, we grumble in our minds and we grumble with our mouths.43:01-43:12Lord, help us to remember how truly blessed we are in Christ that we have been forgiven, we have been redeemed, we have been adopted into your family and we are bound for heaven.43:13-43:19And when life is hard, help us to remember that it's through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of heaven.43:19-43:22It shouldn't be a surprising thing that we go through fiery trials.43:24-43:27Lord, it should be a constant reminder of how much we need you.43:29-43:32It should be a constant reminder that we can't live this life on our own.43:34-43:37I'll lift up those who do not know you this morning.43:38-43:44May they not be able to leave this room until they place their faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.43:45-43:53And for those of us who do know and love you, but are struggling with discontentment, Father, help us not to leave this room until we talk to someone else about this.43:54-43:57Until we ask someone else for prayer, we ask someone else for encouragement.43:57-44:05Help us to be the body of Christ this morning, not just individuals coming and then leaving, but a family who is here for one another.44:06-44:09We ask all these things in Jesus' name, amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 7:17-24What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What is the difference between godly ambition and ungodly discontentment?What are you the most discontent with right now? How can you take steps to address this dissatisfaction in your heart?What is your calling and assignment from the Lord in this season of life? How can you be faithful where He has placed you?BreakoutPray for one another.

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February 1, 2026 - Septuagesima Sermon

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 17:21

Color: Green Old Testament: Exodus 17:1–7 Psalm: Psalm 95:1–9; antiphon: v. 6 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 9:24—10:5 Gospel: Matthew 20:1–16 Introit: Psalm 18:1–2a, 27, 32, 49; antiphon: vv. 5–6a Gradual: Psalm 9:9–10, 18–19a Tract: Psalm 130:1–4 Grace Alone The people of Israel contended with the Lord in the wilderness (Ex. 17:1–7). They were dissatisfied with His provision. In the same way, the first laborers in the vineyard complained against the landowner for the wage he provided them (Matt. 20:1–16). They charged him with being unfair, but in reality he was being generous. For the Lord does not wish to deal with us on the basis of what we deserve but on the basis of His abounding grace in Christ. The first—those who rely on their own merits—will be last. “For they were overthrown in the wilderness” (1 Cor. 10:5). But the last, those who rely on Christ, will be first. For Christ is the Rock (1 Cor. 9:24–10:5). He is the One who was struck and from whose side blood and water flowed that we may be cleansed of our sin. Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

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February 8, 2026 - Sexagesima Sermon

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 20:02

SEXAGESIMA Isaiah 55:10–13 2 Corinthians 11:19—12:9 or Hebrews 4:9–13 Luke 8:4–15 Scripture Alone The Sower sows the seed of His Word (Luke 8:4–15). This Word is living and powerful (Heb. 4:9–13) to conceive new life in those who hear it. But the planting of Christ is attacked by the devil, the world, and the flesh. Satan snatches the Word away from hard hearts. The riches and pleasures of this life choke off faith. Shallow and emotional belief withers in time of temptation and trouble. But see how Christ bears this attack for us! Christ's cross was planted in the hard and rocky soil of Golgotha. A crown of thorns was placed upon His head. Satan and His demons hellishly hounded and devoured Him. Yet, through His dying and rising again, He destroyed these enemies of ours. Jesus is Himself the Seed which fell to the ground and died in order that it might sprout forth to new life and produce much grain. In Him, the weak are strong (2 Cor. 11:19–12:9). He is the Word of the Father which does not return void (Is. 55:10–13) but yields a harvest hundredfold.

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February 15, 2026 - Quinquagesima Sermon

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church - Olive Branch, MS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 15:20

Color: Green Old Testament: 1 Samuel 16:1–13 Old Testament: Isaiah 35:3–7 Psalm: Psalm 89:18–29; antiphon: v. 20 Psalm: Psalm 146; antiphon: v. 2 Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 Gospel: Luke 18:31–43 Introit: Psalm 31:1, 5, 9, 16; antiphon: vv. 2b–3 Gradual: Psalm 77:14–15 Tract: Psalm 100:1–3 Faith Alone The seeing are blind, while the one who is blind can see (Luke 18:31–43). Jesus tells the twelve that He is going up to Jerusalem to suffer and die and rise again, but they cannot understand or grasp what He is saying. The meaning of His words is hidden from their sight. However, as Jesus makes His way up to Jerusalem, a blind man calls out to Him for mercy. This blind man sees that Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior, for he calls Him “Son of David.” Indeed, Jesus is the Lord's anointed, the keeper of sheep (1 Sam. 16:1–13) who goes to lay down His life for the sheep. He is the incarnate love of the Father who suffers long and is kind, who is not puffed up, who never fails us (1 Cor. 13:1–13). Jesus opens the eyes of the blind (Is. 35:3–7) to see Him not according to outward appearances of lowliness, but according to His heart of mercy and compassion. Those who behold Him thus by faith follow Him to the cross through death into life. Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

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First Sunday of Lent Sermon.

Padre Peregrino

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 18:26

Sermon by Fr. David Nix on 2 Cor. 6:1-10 and Mt 4:1-11. Donate: https://www.padreperegrino.org/donate/

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ANGEL OF LIGHT, DID YA' KNOW? #5

Hebrew Nation Online

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 25:00

2 Cor 11:14 “…And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.” PART 1 (LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE MESSAGE HERE). Satan transforms himself into an angel of light? Did Paul mean this litterally or figuratively. What is Paul talking about here? 1 and 2 Corinthians are letters from Paul to the Church in Corinth. Sadly we only have one side of this conversation, but it is clear that Paul's epistles address known issues within the churches they are written to. I don't believe these 3 verses are aligorical or figurative in nature. I believe these verses may be quite literal including verse 14. with regard to Satan transforming himself into an angel of light. In today's message I am going to give you evidence as to why I believe this is so and why Paul may have even been referring to teachers and “apostles” from or at least connected with the Qumran community as being false teachers and false apostles who were bringing a false message and a false messiah or false Jesus whom Paul (and the other true apostles) did not preach. Then toward the end of this message we will look at examples of where and why I believe this is happening again today especially (and quite sadly) among (SOME OF ) those describing themselves as Torah observant, Hebrew Roots, etc communities which are increasingly endorsing the teachings of the so-called obscure Essenes sect of Judaism and promoting extra biblical writings contained within the corpus of DSS attributed to them and the inhabitants of Qumran. Did the Essenes and/or the inhabitants of Qumran commune with and/or seek out conversations and wisdom from angels. Lets see what some of the extra biblical writings found in the dead sea scrolls say about this.

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Episode 516: Escuela Sabática - Lectura 22 de Febrero del 2026

First Family Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 4:23

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== LECCIÓN DE ESCUELA SABÁTICA I TRIMESTRE DEL 2026Narrado por: Eddie RodriguezDesde: Guatemala, GuatemalaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchDOMINGO 22 DE FEBRERORECONCILIADOS DE MALAS OBRAS Lee Colosenses 1:21, 22. ¿A qué se refiere Pablo cuando habla del alejamiento y la enemistad con Dios? ¿Cuál es el resultado final esperado de la muerte de Cristo (ver también Efe. 5:27)? Pablo es consistente en su retrato desfavorable de la humanidad, al menos de la que está alejada de la justicia de Cristo. Hoy, casi dos mil años después, nadie podría cuestionar esa percepción. Alguien dijo en cierta ocasión que la única doctrina cristiana que no necesita ser aceptada por fe es la de la pecaminosidad de la humanidad. No obstante, y a pesar de nuestra maldad, Dios ha tomado la iniciativa de reconciliarnos con él desde la aparición misma del pecado en el mundo. Dios ha obrado desde el principio para resolver el problema del pecado, aunque la solución solo se encontraba en su propia muerte en la Cruz. En el Edén, Dios preguntó a Adán, la obra maestra de su Creación: “¿Dónde estás?” (Gén. 3:9). Y hoy sigue buscando a su única oveja perdida: nosotros. Nos busca uno por uno. Tiene un plan perfecto para alcanzarnos: aplica la promesa del evangelio en ciernes que aparece ya en Génesis 3:15 al poner enemistad entre nosotros y Satanás. El evangelio es convertido a veces en algo tan complicado y teórico que tiene poco significado práctico para la vida del siglo XXI. Por el contrario, es muy sencillo y directo. El evangelio consta de tres partes: 1. Jesús vino y murió por nuestros pecados pues somos incapaces de salvarnos a nosotros mismos (ver Rom. 5:6-8).2. Al aceptar su muerte como nuestro Sustituto, somos justificados y liberados de la condenación del pecado mediante la fe, el arrepentimiento y el bautismo (ver Rom. 5:9-11; 6:6, 7).3. La vida del cristiano que ha sido justificado por la fe en el sacrificio vicario de Cristo es el resultado de su unidad con Cristo, de su poder recreador y de la presencia del Espíritu Santo en nosotros (ver 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gál. 2:20). Estas tres experiencias no ocurren necesariamente de forma separada, sino que pueden darse simultáneamente cuando aceptamos a Jesús, y pueden ser renovadas diariamente al entregarnos a él cada mañana. Independientemente de cómo haya experimentado cada persona la obra salvadora de Cristo en su vida, el fundamento descansa siempre sobre la muerte de Jesús. Debemos volver siempre a ella. Cuando evalúas tu carácter y lo más íntimo de tu ser, ¿qué te dice lo que ves acerca de tu necesidad de la Cruz?

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Food Pantry Devotion 2.21.26

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 20:28

Text - 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Title - The Example of the Macedonians by Simon Chow

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[Vos questions] Corée du Sud : la chute de l'ex-président condamné pour insurrection

Appels sur l'actualité

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 19:30

Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur l'avancée ukrainienne et le Ghana qui demande l'extradition d'un ressortissant russe. Corée du Sud : la chute de l'ex-président condamné pour insurrection Plus d'un an après avoir imposé la loi martiale durant six heures et ordonné à l'armée d'investir le Parlement pour tenter de se maintenir au pouvoir, le président déchu Yoon Suk-yeol a été condamné à la prison à perpétuité. Comment expliquer ce verdict alors que le Parquet avait requis la peine capitale ? À l'époque, cette tentative de coup de force avait plongé la Corée du Sud dans une grave crise politique. Qu'en est-il aujourd'hui ? Avec Célio Fioretti, correspondant de RFI à Séoul. Guerre en Ukraine : un tournant militaire ou effet d'annonce ? L'armée ukrainienne vient de récupérer 91 Km² de territoires illégalement occupés par la Russie. L'ampleur de cette contre-offensive est inédite depuis 2023. Comment expliquer cette percée des forces armées ukrainiennes ? L'Ukraine est-elle en mesure de poursuivre sa reconquête ? Quel bilan peut-on dresser des deux jours de discussions russo-ukrainiennes qui se sont tenues à Genève, en Suisse ? Avec Guillaume Ancel, ancien officier et écrivain. Auteur du blog « Ne Pas Subir ». Ghana : que sait-on de l'homme accusé d'avoir filmé secrètement ses relations intimes ? Au Ghana, le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, a demandé l'extradition d'un Russe présumé, accusé d'avoir filmé à l'aide de lunettes connectées ses relations sexuelles avec des femmes, sans leur consentement, avant de publier les vidéos sur les réseaux sociaux. Que sait-on de lui ? Les victimes ont-elles porté plainte ? Quelles sont les chances que Moscou accepte la demande d'extradition ? Avec Victor Cariou, correspondant de RFI à Accra. Et en fin d'émission, la chronique « Un œil sur les réseaux » de Jessica Taieb. Aujourd'hui, elle revient sur cette affaire du ressortissant russe qui fait polémique au Ghana.

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Episode 516: Escuela Sabática - Lectura 21 de Febrero del 2026