Podcasts about Cornelius

In the days following Peter's sermon on Pentecost, the church was almost exclusively made of Jews who believed in Jesus as their Messiah. But ever since Peter preached the gospel to Cornelius and his family, gentile believers have made up the overwhelming majority of God's redeemed people. Does national Israel still have a role to play in God's plan for the future? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

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Meet Mackenzie Murphy of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, NC. Learn about her personalized salon experience, entrepreneurship journey, and upcoming Lake Norman events.In this episode, Jeff sits down with Mackenzie Murphy, owner of Eternal Elegance Salon in Cornelius, to talk about entrepreneurship, intentional beauty services, and building a client experience that goes beyond hair.Mackenzie shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped her work ethic and inspired her to launch her own salon in 2023. Rather than creating a rushed, high-volume environment, Eternal Elegance focuses on personalized consultations, face and color analysis, and a custom “prescription” approach designed to deliver healthy, long-lasting results.The conversation explores:• Mackenzie's journey into cosmetology and early business ownership• Why intentional client experience is the foundation of her salon• The partnership with Groomed and the elevated salon environment• Marketing, networking, and collaborating with local businesses• Launching Divine Links — her luxury hair extension brand• The importance of relationships and creating a safe, welcoming space• Future plans to expand spa-style services and salon experiencesMackenzie also talks about the personal side of entrepreneurship — balancing work with travel, fitness, and downtime — and why connection and care remain central to her vision.Listeners receive a special bonus: mention this episode when booking your first appointment to receive a complimentary treatment.And don;t miss the special event at Overflow! Thursday, 2/12 @ 4-8pmLearn more or book a consultation:Website: eternalelegance-salon.comInstagram/TikTok: @eternal.elegance.salonPhone: 704-928-7454---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Annals was Tacitus' final work, covering the period from the death of Augustus Caesar in the year 14. He wrote at least 16 books, but books 7-10 and parts of books 5, 6, 11 and 16 are missing. Book 6 ends with the death of Tiberius and books 7-12 presumably covered the reigns of Caligula and Claudius. The remaining books cover the reign of Nero, perhaps until his death in June 68 or until the end of that year, to connect with the Histories. The second half of book 16 is missing, ending with the events of the year 66. We do not know whether Tacitus completed the work or whether he finished the other works that he had planned to write; he died before he could complete his planned histories of Nerva and Trajan, and no record survives of the work on Augustus Caesar and the beginnings of the Empire with which he had planned to complete his work as an historian. (From Wikipedia.)This is a collaborative reading.Translated by Alfred J. Church and William J. Brodribb.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oliver speaks to comedian Cornelius Patrick O'Sullivan. His latest show Pull Hard is inspired by his son Harvey and his wife Noelle.

What if the treasure we're searching for isn't buried in the ground, but hidden in plain sight, waiting for those willing to dig deeper into their relationship with God? This powerful exploration of Cornelius, a Roman centurion from Acts 10, reveals a man who refused to settle for spiritual mediocrity. Despite being an outsider—a Gentile in a Jewish religious context—Cornelius pursued God with such devotion that his prayers and generosity ascended to heaven itself. His story challenges us to examine our own spiritual contentment: Are we truly pursuing more of God, or have we simply settled for as much of Him as feels comfortable? Through Cornelius's example, we discover five transformative qualities that mark a life hungry for divine encounter: devotion that shapes every detail of our existence, reverence that honors God above all else, generosity that flows from a transformed heart, prayer that prioritizes communion over convenience, and obedience that neither debates nor delays God's direction. Perhaps most striking is the reminder that our spiritual pursuit isn't just personal—it creates generational blessings that impact our families and communities. Cornelius became a hero of faith not through religious performance but through authentic pursuit, ultimately becoming the gateway through which the gospel reached the Gentile world. His legacy poses a profound question: What would happen if we approached our faith with the same intentionality that an expert climber approaches a mountain, willing to sacrifice comfort and stability for the sake of reaching the summit of knowing God?Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. Our sermons podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing our sermons with someone you know.To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, take a minute to fill out our Connection Card linked below. https://my.rbcdothan.org/connectioncardIf you'd like to receive our daily devotionals in your inbox, sign up HERE free of charge: https://mailchi.mp/4bcc8628406b/daily-heart-truth-devotionsThe Journey Podcast:- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@journeypodrbc?si=aIuVQ9Axv32Z-H_8- Substack: https://thejourneypodcast.substack.com- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey/id1785079800 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0syXQWFX6IhTZjeJsHWxtM?si=c4c7397b153248f6Heart Truth Devotions podcast: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-truth-devotions/id1518661566- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/339RoxzO65vb8DX1P4E0YU?si=54f4735e6cc54fefFind us online - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothan- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/profilecard/?igsh=MWRrZHZwdXprYzhwZw==- YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rbcdothan- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rbcdothan?_t=ZP-8wfPSkVSuYo&_r=1- Our website https://www.rbcdothan.org- WATCH LIVE Sunday and Wednesday: https://rbcdothan.online.church

Witness how Peter's obedience to God's vision opens the door for the Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit, transforming lives and expanding the reach of the gospel beyond boundaries.In this episode, Peter receives a divine vision challenging long-held beliefs about clean and unclean, ultimately leading him to share the gospel with the Roman centurion Cornelius and his household. Through this encounter, the Holy Spirit moves powerfully, breaking down cultural barriers and extending God's grace to the Gentiles.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 5:6, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoning Out Podcast presented by The Comedy Zone is back — Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams (@MrWilliamsComedy), and Jason Allen King kick it off with friendly fit-check chaos (including an Ozempic roast that gets out of hand), then dive into two wild weeks of “what is happening in the world?” energy: unexpected snow/ice stories, teen party memories, and a very questionable “files” conversation that turns into jokes about rich people being way too bold in emails. From there, the episode swerves into music + pop culture: Kendrick Lamar's Grammy run, the Drake discourse, Kanye's apology era (including where he chose to apologize), and a quick detour into Sydney Sweeney rumor territory that immediately proves why you should never trust the first headline you click. Then the boys introduce a new recurring segment: “60 Seconds of Non-Expertise” — rapid-fire, improvised “deep dives” on topics they absolutely should not be trusted to explain (Seahawks vs Patriots, Michelle Williams' film career, Kendrick + Tupac… and yes, someone says “gang community”). They wrap with upcoming shows and big announcements — including Jason opening for Anthony Jeselnik at Goodnights in Raleigh — plus Jordan's Valentine's Day Brunch comedy show, Comics React Live at The Comedy Zone, and a reminder to grab tickets for THREE COMEDY at the Cain Center in Cornelius on Tuesday, March 10.  TICKETS / SHOW INFO • THREE'S COMEDY — Cain Center for the Arts (Cornelius, NC) — Tuesday, March 10 • Jason Allen King opening for Anthony Jeselnik — Goodnights (Raleigh) — Feb 19–21 • Jordan Centry: Valentine's Day Brunch Show — Deluxe Fine Dining (Uptown Charlotte) — Feb 14 • Comics React Live (CRL) — The Comedy Zone — Feb 19  FOLLOW + SUBSCRIBE Subscribe for full episodes + clips, and follow us on IG for show updates.

Cornelius Doctor & Tushen Raï held no punches with a hard hitting acid driven EP released on their homestay record label Hard Fist at the tail end of last year. It was a nod to the Goa inspired days of old, excellent rave fodder with beeps and glitches galore. The pair are based in Lyon and have been a familiar presence amidst the underground music community in the city for a long time now, we at Ransom Note find them to be pretty great too. Anyway, this mix spans two hours and is a wild ride through fast paced leftfield dance music which pays homage to the roots of the genre in the best way possible.

THE HOLY SPIRIT PREPARES THE HEART (Acts 9:32-10:23) Today's lesson is a continuation of the three conversions that we began to study with the salvation experience of the Ethiopian eunuch, followed by the conversion of Saul of Tarsus as he met Jesus on the road to Damascus.   In each of these examples, we looked at the three elements that brought these men to the feet of the Savior.  It is through these three elements that we can see how God works to bring a person to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.  It is through these three elements that man is given the choice to accept Christ and make Him their Lord and Savior, or reject Him. First, the Holy Spirit of God who begins the work in the heart of the lost person.  This is essential, for without this work nothing will happen.  We will see a tremendous example of this as the Holy Spirit prepares the heart of Cornelius. Second, the Word of God.  This is also essential, for it is the Word of God that provides the basis of our faith.  It is because we know that its promises are true that our faith in Jesus rests.   Third, the man of God.  When God gets ready to save somebody, He uses human instrumentality.  God doesn't reach out of Heaven and simply convict, and convert, and save a person without human instrumentality being involved someway. That is the plan of God.  Now, I am not saying that God couldn't do it by Himself, for He can do anything He wants, but that is not His plan.  Listen, the ministry of the Holy Spirit of God is primarily a ministry of cooperation. He will not do it without you, and you cannot do it without Him.  He will not do it without you, and you cannot do it without Him.  The Bible tells us that faith cometh by the hearing of the Word of God, and in today's lesson it will be Peter that the Holy Spirit prepares as the man of God.   It is important to understand the concept that as a lost person it is our sins that condemn us, but that is not what sends us to an eternity in hell.  We will be judged and condemned to the fires of hell for the light of Jesus Christ that we have rejected.  It is the rejection of Jesus as our Savior that sends us to hell, not the fact of our sins.   Click on the link below to hear a message on how the Holy Spirit works to prepare the heart of a believer. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Der Lebensweg von Cornelius Bockermann war alles andere als geradlinig:Nach vielen Jahren in Westafrika, in denen Cornelius eine eigene Reederei in Lagos führte, dort in Korruption verstrickt und sehr erfolgreich war, stellte er irgendwann fest, dass dieses Leben – so lukrativ es auch sein mag – nicht das seine war. Wie schwer der Ausstieg aus diesem System ist, erfahrt ihr in der nächsten Folge, doch der Grund, warum ich mit ihm gesprochen habe, ist das, was unser nächster Gast in der Gegenwart macht:Denn heute ist Cornelisu Bockermann Eigner und Kapitän der Avontuur – einem traditionellen Segelfrachter, der Waren auf dem Meer transportiert, ohne Motor, ohne Autopilot und mit einer Crew, die genauso bunt ist wie die Geschichten an Bord.Wir sprechen über die großen Probleme, die unser System von Warenströmen über die Meere verursacht, wie Segelfracht im Zeitalter der Containerschifffahrt funktioniert und wieso Cornelius sein gesamtes Vermögen in dieses Segelschiff gesteckt hat…Weitere Infos zur Avontuur findet ihr hier: https://timbercoast.com/de/Mit „Ein Leben für den Ozean“ ist ein Buch zum Podcast erschienen. Es erzählt 10 Geschichten über die Held*innen der Meere und begeistert bildgewaltig für den Ozean. Ihr könnt es unter www.ein-leben-fuer-den-ozean.de bestellen.Den Link zu meinen Werbepartnern findest du hier: https://linktr.ee/helden_der_meere_partner

In this sermon, Don’t Reject the Truth, Pastor Rick Temple teaches how God challenges us to confront the truth that stretches our assumptions, pride, and comfort zones, just as Peter did with Cornelius and the Gentiles. Through Acts 10:44–48, the message calls believers to remain open to God’s movement, embrace necessary change, and avoid rejecting truth simply because it disrupts familiar thinking.

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There's something special about meeting a builder who actually lives next door to his clients — and means it when he says, "We build it like we own it."In this episode, Jeff sits down with Stephen Chuilli, founder of Lagniappe Homes, to talk about his family's stunning mountain-style residence on Schooner Drive in Cornelius, the story behind the company name (it's a New Orleans thing — and yes, everyone mispronounces it), and what's trending in custom home design heading into 2026.What we cover:The story behind Stephen's personal home on Schooner Drive — built on a rare seven-acre property in Cornelius, complete with timber trusses from Blowing Rock, a wood-burning fireplace in the kitchen, and a pickleball court with a Saints logo (we'll allow it)How a 1928 home renovation in downtown Concord planted the seed for what's now a portfolio of nearly 200 projects over 11 yearsThe gap Stephen saw in the building industry — and how his background in consulting and industrial engineering shaped Lagniappe's client-first approach2026 design trends worth watching: bold color saturation, personalized specialty spaces, walk-in residential refrigeration (yes, really), and the split between modern and cottage-style exteriorsLagniappe Homes19440 Zion AveCornelius, NC 28031(704) 750-0540lagniappe-homes.comVideo tour of a Lagniappe Home last year by Jeff:https://youtu.be/B-73UGSiyx0?si=XEupj4TTxeXWDVLa---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show

Thursday, 5 February 2026   And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19   “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of the heavens. And whatever, if you may bind upon the earth, it will be ‘having been bound' in the heavens. And whatever, if you may loosen upon the earth, it will be ‘having been loosed' in the heavens.” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus proclaimed Simon Pétros, Peter. He also said that on the Rock, He would build His out-calling, noting that the gates of Hades would not overpower her. Now, still speaking to Peter, He says, “And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of the heavens.”   A new word, kleis, a key, is introduced. The word is used both literally and figuratively. In this instance, it is figurative. A key is what provides access. An example of that is seen in Isaiah 22–   “Then it shall be in that day, That I will call My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah; 21 I will clothe him with your robe And strengthen him with your belt; I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem And to the house of Judah. 22 The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. 23 I will fasten him as a peg in a secure place, And he will become a glorious throne to his father's house.” Isaiah 22:20-23   Eliakim was given the key, meaning access, to the house of David. In Luke 11:52, Jesus refers to the key to knowledge. Again, the use is figurative to indicate access to knowledge. Jesus is giving Peter the keys to heaven. He next explains what that means, saying, “And whatever, if you may bind upon the earth, it will be ‘having been bound' in the heavens.”   Access to heaven is through faith in Jesus. That is something ahead at this time for Peter. Hence, the future tense, “I will give.” The seal of salvation based on that faith is the Holy Spirit. Peter is being told that he will be the one to bind, meaning prohibit, that which is prohibited in the heavens. That is seen with the use of the perfect participle, having been bound. Likewise, Jesus says, “And whatever, if you may loosen upon the earth, it will be ‘having been loosed' in the heavens.”   To loosen means to undo and thus to allow. Peter, along with the other apostles, was given the authority to make decisions concerning what was to be done or not done in the church, confirming that which was bound in heaven. It is not a sleight of hand to include the other apostles. Those who wrote the epistles are demonstrating the same authority.   Peter is singled out here as the first to bear this authority. But in what sense? The answer is found in Acts, where the establishment of the church is recorded. From there, its continued expansion is followed throughout its pages. Who first addressed the people of Israel after Christ's ascension at Pentecost? It was Peter, in Acts 2.   “Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, ‘Men and brethren, what shall we do?' 38 Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.' 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, ‘Be saved from this perverse generation.' 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.”   Again, in Acts 8, the message spread to the Samaritans. The people believed, just as those in Jerusalem, but something was missing. Therefore –   “Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.” Acts 8:14-17   And again, in Acts 10, the message was sent to the Gentiles, specifically Cornelius and his household –   “While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.” Acts 10:44-46   What is the common element in each account? Peter was present to verify what had already been bound in heaven. The Spirit, the proof of salvation, was poured out on the Jews through Peter's evangelism. Salvation next went to the Samaritans, but the proof of that salvation awaited Peter's presence. Salvation then went to the Gentiles when Peter was instructed to testify to the work of Jesus.   God's plan of salvation was intended for all people. This is the intent of Peter's having been given the “keys” to what was bound in the heavens. The structure of Acts makes it clearly evident that the focus of the book is on Peter from Acts 1 through 12. However, the narrative then shifts to Paul in Acts 13-28. Those things Peter did are repeated through Paul in a precise and meticulously recorded manner.   Peter, being the apostle to the circumcision, verified what God had planned. He spoke the gospel, and he possessed the keys. However, Jesus' words in no way restrict that same ability and authority from any other person. It simply began with Peter's witness of the unfolding events in God's redemptive narrative.   Life application: Something quite common in Christianity is for people to claim they can “bind” a spirit, “loosen a prophetic word,” etc. When you hear this, don't be fooled that they are somehow super spiritual or possess some gift or authority that you don't. Such people are tossing out catch phrases that actually mean nothing.   We don't have such authority. The Bible is written. It is our guide and authority for what we are to do in the church. We don't need to witness proof of anyone's salvation. That is up to God to decide. Mormons claim they are saved. Jehovah's Witnesses do too. And yet, their doctrine is false, and their teachings are heretical.   We are to tell people about Jesus, pray for them when they have needs, rightly instruct them about the faith, and let God be God. Don't get caught up in goofy catchphrases that actually mean diddly. Be sound in your doctrine. That is sufficient. We don't need to impress others. We need to do what God has instructed us to do.   Glorious Lord God, may we not be like those who claim authority that we have no right to. The pope claims he sits in Peter's seat and has the authority to decide things he has no authority over. Help us to stick to Your word, in context, and not get misdirected by false teachings that profit nothing. Amen.  

While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. — Acts 10:27 She walked to church regularly on Sunday mornings, and on one occasion she saw a most unlikely character. He was barely sober and headed to the liquor store. Though she might easily have ignored him, on that morning she felt she needed to invite this man to church. She suggested that he come with her the rest of the way and enjoy both a service and a coffee. He accepted her invitation and came through the doors. Many years earlier this man had heard the story of Jesus, and on that morning it all came back to him and filled his heart. He soon began attending worship services regularly. He also began coming in to help clean the building, and he made coffee for anyone who came through the doors. Often, when he was standing on the front steps, he began to invite others in. When someone asked him, “What is this place?” he explained that it was the church. The door began to open more frequently because of his invitations. And Jesus became real to many of the people who came in because of this man's invitations. Cornelius the centurion was a believer who was not Jewish— yet God chose to connect him and Peter to make the story of the gospel bigger. Cornelius filled his home with people who wanted to hear more— and Peter, inspired and led by a dream, shared the good news of Jesus. Whom might your unlikely person of peace be? Dear God, help us to see each person as one of your dear children. May we respond faithfully when you call on us to share. In Jesus, Amen.

Evening Prayer for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany, or Septuagesima; Cornelius the Centurion).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalm 88Jeremiah 342 Corinthians 1:1-2:11⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany, or Septuagesima; Cornelius the Centurion).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 86-87Genesis 34John 18:1-27⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  Exodus 35-36; Acts 10 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Hunter guides us through a rich journey in scripture, pausing to reflect on powerful stories from Exodus 35-36 and Acts 10. We see the community of Israel responding with generous hearts, offering their skills and resources to build the tabernacle. Then, in the book of Acts, we encounter Cornelius, a Roman officer whose prayers and gifts are noticed by God, and witness the profound moment when God's impartial love shatters old boundaries—reminding us that Jesus' message is for everyone, regardless of background or status. Hunter invites us to warm our hearts by the fires of God's presence, to be renewed in the good news that isn't transactional, but a declaration of what God has already accomplished for all people. Don't miss today's encouragement to walk in the joy and strength of the gospel, remain open to the miracles God may bring, and remember—you are deeply loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: His life is for everyone, and he is impartial. Jesus' message of life is impartial and he has no favorites. It envelops everyone, regardless of nationality or political affiliation, race or gender. It doesn't matter. Jesus has come to undo all that was done in Adam. And everyone is included, even those we think are far beyond the pale of God's love. Don't call unclean what I have made clean is the message Peter was given. And Cornelius, in Peter's estimation, prior to this moment, would have been unclean. Even though Cornelius was a good man. As soon as Peter walks in the door, this good man was ready to fall down and worship Peter. Good people are falling down and worshiping the wrong things all the time. But God is revealing himself to good people everywhere. And the answer for all people, good or bad, is not, "Here's a list of good things that you must do in order to be made right with God." No, it's not transactional that way. It's not, "If you do this, then God will do that." No, it is a declaration of what God has done on behalf of all of humanity, good people included. It's not a sales pitch. It's good news and it's for everyone. And it must be proclaimed to everyone, even those you might think are unclean and far from God. That's what Peter is learning, and that's what is being declared. So let's be renewed in this gospel, this gospel of Jesus, this message of what God has done for us in Christ. Let's walk in his transforming power. He is the one who makes good people, new people; broken people, healed people; unclean people, clean people; and dead people, alive. He has done it all, and it is finished. That's the gospel, and it's for everyone, even me and you. So let's walk in it today. Let's rejoice in that today. And whatever appointment God has for you, be ready to respond. He's impartial, and his message envelops everyone. And you never know what miracle might be on its way. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will see that. That I'll root myself in this declaration of what is—and what is, my friend, is really good. And that's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Monday, 2 February 2026   Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16   “And answering, Simon Peter, he said, ‘You, You are the Christ, the Son of God, the living'” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus, in a question bearing emphasis, asked the disciples who they say He is. A response is given in a similar emphatic form. Matthew begins this statement with, “And answering, Simon Peter, he said.”   Simon Peter is generally the one to step forward and speak for the others. He was a bit impetuous, and he was not sound in backing up his faith at times, such as on the night of Jesus' crucifixion and at the time when Judaizers had come to Antioch. At that time, he waffled in his convictions, withdrew from the Gentiles, and had to be sharply rebuked by Paul for his stand, as recorded in the book of Galatians.   However, he was able to clearly express his thoughts to Jesus about who the disciples agreed Jesus was, saying, “You, You are the Christ.”   The emphatic “You, You” is given as a response to Jesus' carefully structured question. The word Christ is the same as the Hebrew mashiakh, Messiah, both of which mean “anointed.” This was both a recurring thing and a unique thing, depending on the situation.   Kings were anointed for their position. The high priest was anointed for his. Even Cyrus is called the Lord's anointed in Isaiah 45:1. It was as if the Lord had personally anointed Cyrus with oil to accomplish a particular task. These and other examples of anointing meant the person was a messiah, a Christ.   However, Peter's words were indicative of One on a completely different level. There was to be a particular Messiah who would come, anointed of God, to fulfill a role that none other could fulfill. This Messiah was to be the specific representative of God on earth.   It is true that various scholars and sects had varying opinions about what this would mean, but it was generally agreed within society that One was coming who would be Israel's redeemer, leading them to a golden “messianic” age where they would lead the nations of the world.   At the time of the Roman Empire, the people thought this Messiah's role would include casting off the Roman oppression and putting Israel over Rome and all other foes. It is certain that none of them, even these disciples, saw Jesus' role as One who would die for the sins of the people. It is equally certain that none of these people actually believed that the Messiah would be God incarnate. He may be a “god” to the people, but not Yehovah in the flesh. This was a totally unknown aspect of who Jesus would be.   And more, they never, in a thousand lifetimes, would have thought that His messiahship would level the field for Gentiles as well as Jews, offering them the same benefits in the commonwealth of Israel that they would receive. Such an idea would have been totally repugnant to them.   As such, Peter's statement, though true, was not something that meant a whole lot in regard to Jesus' actual ministry and mission. It was a truth, it was an anticipation of Jesus being the fulfillment of their Scriptures, but it was an almost wholly misunderstood proclamation. And that is fine. Jesus would slowly reveal this to them, including things that would only be understood after His work was complete and He ascended to heaven. In some cases, like speaking to Gentiles such as Cornelius in Acts 10, it would cause confusion in their minds and generate hostility among one another. The Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15 clearly reveals this. As for Peter's words, he continues with, “the Son of God, the living.”   As noted, this doesn't mean they understood Jesus to be God incarnate. The term “son of the God” is something that was applied to people throughout the Jewish Scriptures, beginning in Genesis 6:2. Even Gentiles were called “sons of the God” in Job 1:6 and 2:1. It is a title that indicates sonship in an adoptive sense.   Peter's proclamation is an indication that Jesus is One who is set apart in a preeminent position, even if it was still misunderstood exactly what that meant. One other point is that this was something that was already known to Peter quite some time before –   “One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. 41 He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, ‘We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ). 42 And he brought him to Jesus. Now when Jesus looked at him, He said, ‘You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas' (which is translated, A Stone).” John 1:40-42   As such, this proclamation of Peter is an adamant assertion of something he and the other disciples already knew. However, Jesus asked it to form the basis of another proclamation that needed to be made at this time.   Life application: The most important question any person can ever answer is, “Who is Jesus to you?” In fact, it is a great question to ask when you are about to evangelize someone. The answer to the question will mean where a person spends their eternal existence.   If someone says, “I don't know,” he needs careful instruction. If he says that Jesus was a “good person,” though true, it tends to imply that they have been indoctrinated by liberal ideology to accept Jesus as someone who will illuminate one's path, but who is on the same level as Buddha, Muhammad, or Gandhi.   If the person says, “Jesus is the Savior,” that still needs to be further defined. Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons will say Jesus is the Savior, but their understanding of what that means is so vastly different from what is biblical that they are referring to “another Jesus” who proclaims “another gospel.”   Jesus is the Yehovah Elohim, the Lord God, in human form, nothing less. If this is not accepted and believed, they are following the wrong Jesus. Be sure to be precise and properly instruct others on who He is and what He means to the people of the world. There is no other subject that is as important as this.   Lord God, may we carefully convey the message of who Jesus is to those we interact with. Help us to be bold in our proclamation while being correct in our doctrine concerning Him and what He has done. The world needs Jesus! May we be responsible in telling others about Him so that they may be saved. Amen.  

Long before believers were called “Christians,” they were known as People of the Way—followers of Jesus whose lives reflected His movement in the world. This series walks through the book of Acts, exploring how the early church lived, served, and shared the gospel in a changing world. As we study their story, we're challenged to rediscover what it means to be the church today—faithful, united, and always on the move.

BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES, Episode 5: We continue to celebrate the late, great Bill Hollweg with his exciting audio adaptation of the 1970 sci-fi film. In episode 5, General Ursus and his Gorilla legions move ever closer to war. Brent, at the insistence of Nova, goes to Cornelius and Zira's home only to be surprised by Dr. Zaius! While in other developments, General George S. Patton has some extreme opinions on the relationship between Director Burton and Dr. Hasslein. CAST: LAWGIVER/CORNELIUS: MARK KALITA BRENT: COLIN SNOW ZIRA: NATASHA LATHROP URSUS: PAUL MANNERING ZAIUS: GARETH PRESTON VORGO/NEWSCASTER: Jack Hosley BRAGA: Bill Hollweg GORILLA BOY: Brian Bochicco BURTON: Jeff Billard GEN. GEORGE S. PATTON:. W. Ralph Walters GEN. OMAR BRADLEY: Bruce Busby SOLDIER #1: Jack Ward SOLDIER #2/MALCOLM MACDONALD: Seth Adam Sher VARIOUS SOLDIERS PATTON'S 3RD ARMY: Bill Hollweg, Jack Ward DR. OTTO HASSLEIN:Gary Cobbum NOVA: Gina Hollweg

February 1, 2026 - Sunday AM Bible Class   In this episode a pastoral sermon addresses the reality of change—in personal life, in the church, and in the spiritual life—while celebrating a momentous shift in local leadership. Speakers reflect on recent transitions (the appointment of new elders), offer biblical perspective, and give practical guidance for how a congregation should respond. The message draws on scripture and church history—Peter's Pentecost sermon, the inclusion of Cornelius and the Gentiles, Hebrews, Acts 20 and 1 Peter—to show how spiritual change is both God-ordained and costly. Listeners will hear how believers are called to view themselves as strangers and pilgrims, why the gospel remains unchanging, and how growth inevitably brings organizational shifts. Neal lays out a three-word framework for healthy change: anticipate, analyze, accept. He illustrates these points with personal anecdotes (a difficult 1,150-mile move and a long-standing building relocation) and memorable stories—the Grady Nutt radio tale, the railroad gauge history, and an airline crew-resource-management example—to highlight why some traditions persist and when change is necessary. Hiram closes by focusing on constants that never change and four elder responsibilities that endure: elders must watch themselves, guard the flock, be honored and obeyed, and remember the Chief Shepherd. These points are grounded in passages such as Acts 20, 1 Peter 5, Hebrews 13, and John 14 and include modern analogies (cybersecurity and pastoral oversight) to show how elders protect and shepherd the congregation. Practical takeaways include how the church can support and submit to shepherding leadership, how to evaluate changes biblically rather than reactively, and why spiritual stability rests on unchanging truths about Christ. The episode ends with an invitation to respond to the gospel—repentance and baptism for the forgiveness of sins—and a closing song.   Handout: THREE WORDS TO USE WITH "CHANGE" — Neal Pollard  Introduction    A. The _______________ Began With A Dramatic _________________    B. This Church Has Been Through A Lot Of _________________    C. Let's Consider 3 Things About Change As We Install New Elders:    I. _________________________ CHANGE    II. __________________________ CHANGE    III. _________________________ CHANGE     4 Responsibilities that Don't Change — Hiram Kemp  1. __________________ must ____________________ themselves (Acts 20:28)    2. ___________________ must __________________ the _________________ (1 Peter 5:2)    3. ________________ must be _________________ & _______________ (Hebrews 13:17)    4. ________________ must __________________ the __________________ Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4)    Duration 35:45

Amir and Mike read from the Connect studio and contrast the consequences of following the world or the Word, with special emphasis on the character of Cornelius.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @beholdisraelchannel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amir.tsarfati/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beholdisrael/ X: https://x.com/beholdisrael YouTube: https://youtube.com/@beholdisrael

Premium This is a preview of our premium episode. Full access is available only to premium subscribers. Click here and learn about the Premium Podcast to access this interview and transcript... Play audio-only preview episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Leadership is not defined by rank, title, or position, but by how well leaders take care of their people. In this conversation, Cornelius Fichtner speaks with Sergeant Major Jill E. Johnson about leadership grounded in service, trust, and responsibility. Drawing from more than two decades of military experience, including deployments and senior enlisted leadership roles, Jill explains how effective leaders build commitment by focusing on people before personal advancement. She shares how early career experiences, unexpected recommendations, and continuous preparation shaped her leadership path, even when she did not initially plan to pursue a long-term military career.

Die Themen: Dorothee Bär wäre gern bei Mondlandung dabei; Katharina Reiche und das Geheimtreffen in Tirol; Führungskraft für Karls gesucht; Immobilienmakler muss wegen Diskriminierung Schadensersatz zahlen; Wahlumfragen zur Landtagswahl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; Merz versucht jetzt, ehrlich über Trump zu sprechen; Rostocker Straßenmusiker vor Gericht und der Würstchendieb im Dschungelcamp Host der heutigen Folge ist Cornelius Pollmer Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

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Acts Series  Message: 20 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: January 29, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 10:1-16 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 10:1–16 in a message titled "A New Vision of Salvation," where God challenges long-held assumptions and reveals the scope of His grace through Peter's vision and His work in the life of Cornelius. As cultural, religious, and personal barriers are confronted, this passage shows how God prepares hearts to understand that salvation is His work alone and is offered to all who believe. Pastor Michael unpacks how obedience, humility, and a willingness to see people the way God sees them are essential for walking faithfully with Christ. This teaching will encourage believers to trust God's Word, examine their own perspectives, and apply God's truth in everyday life as they grow in faith and live out the gospel with clarity and compassion. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Peter starts his sermon to Cornelius by saying that God shows no partiality. What does that mean? Let's find out together as we read Acts 10:34-48 and Ruth 1:1-18.#LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #DailyBible #ScriptureStudy #ChristianDevotional #BiblicalConnections #OldTestamentRoots #NewHopeChurch #BecomeHope

Acts Series  Message: 20 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: January 28, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 10::1-16 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 10:1–16 in a message titled "A New Vision of Salvation," where God challenges long-held assumptions and reveals the scope of His grace through Peter's vision and His work in the life of Cornelius. As cultural, religious, and personal barriers are confronted, this passage shows how God prepares hearts to understand that salvation is His work alone and is offered to all who believe. Pastor Michael unpacks how obedience, humility, and a willingness to see people the way God sees them are essential for walking faithfully with Christ. This teaching will encourage believers to trust God's Word, examine their own perspectives, and apply God's truth in everyday life as they grow in faith and live out the gospel with clarity and compassion. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

The past few weeks in Acts, we have looked at the Gospel breaking out, through God's sovereign initiative, to more and more people. First, to Samaritans (enemies of the Jews), then to an Ethiopian Eunuch from the ends of the earth, and last week to a legalistic Pharisee intent on killing Christians. This morning the Gospel door is opened to the Gentiles through a European soldier, but what will see is that both men, the Apostle Peter and Cornelius, both needed a conversion.

Peter visits Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and shares the gospel with him. What was different about that? Let's find out together as we read Acts 10:17-33 and 1 Kings 8:22-53. #BookOfActs #ActsOfTheApostles #GreatCommission #GospelExpansion #JewsAndGentiles #BiblicalMission #NewTestamentChurch #CrossCulturalMission #GodsInclusiveness #BiblicalHistory

Acts Series  Message: 20 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: January 27, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 10:1-16 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 10:1–16 in a message titled "A New Vision of Salvation," where God challenges long-held assumptions and reveals the scope of His grace through Peter's vision and His work in the life of Cornelius. As cultural, religious, and personal barriers are confronted, this passage shows how God prepares hearts to understand that salvation is His work alone and is offered to all who believe. Pastor Michael unpacks how obedience, humility, and a willingness to see people the way God sees them are essential for walking faithfully with Christ. This teaching will encourage believers to trust God's Word, examine their own perspectives, and apply God's truth in everyday life as they grow in faith and live out the gospel with clarity and compassion. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

The sermon centers on the Great Commission as exemplified in the conversion of Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, highlighting that true evangelism is not merely a mission field endeavor but a personal, ongoing responsibility for every believer. Through the narrative in Acts 10, the preacher emphasizes that Cornelius's prayers and alms were heard by God not as a means of salvation, but as a divine preparation for the gospel, underscoring God's mercy toward the seeking heart. The core message is that salvation is not a transaction but a transformative experience that compels the saved to become authentic witnesses—Martus—testifying to what they have personally seen and felt in Christ, a role angels cannot fulfill due to their lack of sin and redemption. The sermon calls believers to move beyond comfort, doubt, and opposition, embracing the personal, costly, and urgent duty to share the gospel, whether through direct evangelism, personal testimony, or supporting missions, all rooted in the authority and presence of Christ. Ultimately, the Great Commission is not a distant mandate but a daily, intimate call to bear witness to the life-changing power of Christ, with the assurance that God is with His people always, even to the end of the age.

What is the true message of Christian evangelism—and what makes it good news for all people? In Acts 10:34–48, Peter proclaims the gospel to Cornelius and his household, revealing a salvation that is rooted in God's grace and extended to every nation. This pivotal moment shows that God shows no partiality and that forgiveness of sins is offered to all who believe in Jesus Christ.This passage highlights the heart of biblical evangelism: salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone. As the Holy Spirit is poured out on the Gentiles, we see that the mission of God is not limited by culture, background, or history—His gospel is for the world.

Play audio-only episode | Play on YouTube | Play on Spotify Episode Summary Project requirements rarely change because teams lack discipline. More often, change starts long before a project manager ever joins the work. Early product decisions define priorities, assumptions, and constraints that quietly shape delivery outcomes. In this conversation, Cornelius Fichtner speaks with Lee Fischman about why project managers so often inherit projects that feel impossible and how product thinking influences what gets built, how success is defined, and how much flexibility exists when reality shifts. The discussion connects product management, project execution, and leadership behavior, showing how unclear intent, untested value assumptions, and early commitments lead to ongoing requirement changes later in delivery.

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Die Themen: Pinkes Flugzeug für Merz, Donald Trump in Davos, Neuer Niedersachsen-Slogan, Länderfinanzausgleich wächst auf 20 Milliarden an, Britisches Oberhaus stimmt für Social-Media-Aus für Kinder, Constantin Schreiber und Tino Chrupalla bei Maischberger und die Oscar-Nominierungen Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/ApokalypseundFilterkaffee Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

In this episode of The Best of LKN, Jeff sits down with Craig and Lucy, the owners behind Brooklyn South, one of Cornelius' most beloved local restaurants and a longtime staple of the Lake Norman food scene.Craig and Lucy share their journey from Long Island, New York, to Lake Norman, and the story behind opening Brooklyn South in 1998—long before Cornelius became what it is today. They reflect on the early days of the restaurant, the challenges of building a business in a growing community, and the importance of consistency, community, and customer experience.The conversation explores what's made Brooklyn South a repeat winner of Lake Norman's Best Pizza, the role of long-tenured staff, and why word-of-mouth has always been their most powerful form of marketing. Craig and Lucy also discuss their other local concepts, Brooklyn Boys and Novanta Pizzeria Napoletana, including the inspiration behind each and the lessons learned from expanding—and later refocusing—close to home.They close by reflecting on nearly three decades in business, the strength of the Cornelius community, and what longevity really means as local restaurateurs.Brooklyn South Pizzeria19400 Jetton Rd # 201Cornelius, NC 28031(704) 896-2928https://www.brooklynsouthpizzeria.com/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lake Norman's #1 Podcast & Email NewsletterThe Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff Hammwww.lknreal.comSupport the show

The gang's back together — Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams, and Jason Allen King — with rum, coke (a lot of coke), and big 2026 energy. We open with an important announcement: Three's Comedy Tour hits the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius, NC on March 10. If you're in Charlotte, Huntersville, Mooresville, or anywhere nearby, grab tickets now at cainarts.org.  Then we get into awards season chaos, including the indie horror film “Good Boy” — shot from a dog's perspective — and the question nobody expected to debate: Can a dog be a great actor? (And does this open the door for more dog-led horror films?) From there, the conversation turns into a love letter to craft: acting choices, career pivots, and why certain performers (Michael B. Jordan, Timothée Chalamet, Idris Elba, Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey, and more) hit different when they're locked in.  In the second half, we show love to the Charlotte comedy scene, shout out both clubs (The Comedy Zone + Duckworth's) and talk about what it means to get “passed” — plus why that kind of recognition matters for building a real comedy culture in the city. Finally, we set 2026 goals for each other (with equal parts encouragement and roasting), and close with a Would You Rather that turns into a full-on morality debate:  Generational wealth… or a portal gun that lets you travel the multiverse?   Three's Comedy Tour — March 10 (Cornelius, NC): cainarts.org   Upcoming shows: Jordan Centry opening for Shapel Lacey at Duckworth's, Jonathan Williams headlining Laugh at Lenny (Jan 16)   Like, Comment, Subscribe — and tell us: Money or Multiverse? 

London is a cosmopolitan city, with people from many nations living side by side. This coming together of people from around the world can bring much richness—including amazing food—but it also has its challenges. For instance, I was saddened to hear that our friends from one European country felt they were the least respected in London because their country had been admitted to the European Union more recently. They felt overlooked, blamed for problems, and resented for the jobs they secured. Since God doesn’t show favoritism, neither should we. He desires to break down the barriers between people. We see His Spirit at work in Peter’s revelation while praying on the rooftop, and how Peter was called to minister to Cornelius, a God-fearing gentile. God helped Peter evaluate the Jewish regulations about not associating with gentiles. The apostle listened and went to Cornelius’ home to share the good news of Jesus. He said, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right” (Acts 10:34–35). Those who follow Jesus are called to love and serve all those who are made in the image of Christ. Part of that mission is to not to show favoritism for people from certain nations or with particular skin colors. May we learn to seek justice and to defend the oppressed as God guides us (Isaiah 1:17).

What happens when God draws unusually near? In this fiery message at Grace City Church during Church Camp, Russel Johnson from The Pursuit Church teaches from Acts 10 (Cornelius & Peter) and unpacks the signs of revival. If you've been praying for awakening, this is your call to respond—revival starts in a person (IN YOU), and it's time to raise the sails because the wind has begun to blow.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

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Join 3 of 7 as they recap a grueling, rain-soaked Proving Grounds mission with Troop 11, announce April registration, and thank Patreon supporters and partner Bear Performance Nutrition. The main discussion walks through Acts 9–10: Saul's conversion and growth in Damascus, his escape and brief visit to Jerusalem, Peter's healing miracles (Aeneas and Tabitha), and the pivotal vision that opens the gospel to Gentiles through Cornelius. Key themes include evidence of the Spirit, cultural barriers being broken, and the components of Peter's gospel message.   Check out Bare Performance Nutrition and use code "3of7" for 10% OFF! https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com   Check out 3 of 7 Project https://www.3of7project.com Apply for our courses at: https://www.3of7project.com/train Thank you for supporting Three of Seven Podcast on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/threeofseven Three of Seven Project Store: https://3of7project.myshopify.com/pages/shop Nuff Said.