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Pastor Darren continues our new series Devoted, looking into Acts Chapter 2 about how the fire of the Holy Spirit not only baptized people but fused people together for Christ centered community and how when they lived in community they were able to change the world. Will you hear the call to live in community this fall? Thank you for listening to our podcast! We hope you have been encouraged today.Check us out on social media, or to learn more, you can visit our website at www.freedomcanyon.com.

The early church was devoted to fearing the Lord.  Let's look at fearing the Lord in Acts so we can follow in their footsteps.

Acts chapter two gives us a glimpse into the very first church—and it's clear they “devoted themselves” to life together in Christian community. So here's a question worth asking: What does your schedule say you're devoted to? Have you made space for the kind of relationships that encourage your faith, challenge you to grow, and walk with you through life? Real spiritual growth happens when we prioritize community.

In this episode, I talk about desire as a sacred path back to yourself—how wanting (not just needing) is deeply empowering in life and in the bedroom. I share how to recognize true desires, rekindle turn-on with simple practices like fantasy and play, and meet any inner resistance with compassion. We finish with a gentle guided visualization to help you connect with your own desire and take one small, aligned step forward. In this episode, I talk about: How your desires can guide you toward an authentic life Needs vs. desires — why the difference matters Building self-worth and daring to want more Desire as the gateway to your erotic self Why fantasizing is good for your sex life Owning your turn-ons (and turn-offs) without shame Why desire doesn't have an expiration date A guided practice to connect with what you truly crave This is a recording from a live online event I taught. Enjoy! Join my mastermind SHAMELESS https://www.erika-alsborn.com/shameless Related episodes: 94: Kink as a healing and self-discovery tool with Faith Laux → 93: Amazing sex = amazing life. Sexual growth is at the center of all personal growth → Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn

Chocolate is yummy, parenting is hard. These things are self-evident.Marriage is also hard. There may be seasons when we feel bitter and frustrated --particularly if we feel like we are carrying a double parenting load. How should we respond when we feel ourselves becoming bitter and resentful toward our husbands? How can we come alongside our husbands and support them in their role while still being honest about our struggles? How should we think about submission during seasons when a husband may not be physically present—such as during a military deployment?Listen in as Ashley Keller, a prenatal and postnatal exercise specialist and the founder of GlowBodyPT, shares how she supports her husband in his role while resisting bitterness from a biblical perspective.***Link to Ashley's resources (10/10 recommend!!) https://www.glowbodypt.com/Devoted by Tim Challies And a beautiful article from John Piper describing his mom!

Annie Ward and Jose sit down with Community Group Leader Josh Miller to talk about what devotion really looks like and how we can actually live out the example we see in Acts 2.

Continuing with Acts 2's vision of the early church as a radical, Spirit-filled community — not simply a weekly meeting or a religion of “right belief,” but a living preview of God's kingdom on earth - this week we examine prayer. The early believers were devoted to prayer, learning to pray from Jesus Himself, who showed them prayer is rooted in love, not effort, and meant to reorient us daily to God's presence. Through practices like silence, honesty, and communal prayer, we resist the hurry of life, deepen our trust in God's kindness, and grow as a family on mission together. By Hannah Flint

Amy and Ed were pootling down the road to the train station after a fun-filled few days at the Keswick convention, when they got the call from Sinclair Ferguson, 'So I am keen to do this podcast. I am in Keswick. Where are you?' Brakes screech. U turn. Back to Keswick for this podcast.Hear Amy as she quickly decides that Sinclair is the Grandad she never had. Full of wisdom, gentleness and comfort, he gives Amy the pep talk she has always wanted.Ed just wants to hear about the time Sinclair faced his sternest test- a room full of 8 and 9 year olds, ready with their God questions.Sinclair Ferguson gives us his care, advice and laughs looking back on his 60 years of ministering to parents and their children. Get yourself a mug of something hot, settle in and enjoy this big hug of an episode.People:Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow, vice-chairman of Ligonier Ministries, and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. He is featured teacher for several Ligonier teaching series, including Sojourners and Exiles. He is author of many books, including The Whole Christ, Maturity, and Devoted to God's Church. Dr. Ferguson is host of the podcast Things Unseen.Support the show

In the final message of the "Devoted" series, Pastor Patrick Austin explores the early church's commitment to prayer as described in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting how this core value should shape Bay Leaf Baptist Church, especially as they prepare to launch their second campus. Pastor Austin establishes that Jesus Himself was deeply devoted to prayer, which directly influenced the disciples and early church to make prayer central to their community life. Pastor Austin identifies three characteristics of a praying church: they pray worshipfully (delighting in communion with God rather than just making requests), proactively (before crises arise, not just reacting to problems), and expectantly (truly believing God will answer). He provides practical applications for developing a vibrant prayer life, including praying Scripture, creating prayer calendars, and using guided prayer resources. The sermon concludes with a challenge to pray "big prayers" that focus on kingdom advancement rather than just personal comfort, reminding the congregation that such prayers led to thousands being saved, churches being planted, and the gospel advancing mightily in the early church.   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

In Today's WINNING Word of The Day, Coach JC shares with you three levels of winning - interested, committed or devoted. Coach JC | Life Coach | Motivation | Personal Development| Business| Win All Day | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker COACH JC IS THE FOUNDER OF THE WIN ALL DAY MOVEMENT. A performance company that has become recognized for Building WINNERS & WINNING Teams through Personal Development to achieve Peak Performance! We Do This Through... Coaching, Consulting, Training & Curriculum We Specialize In... Human Performance, Personal Development, Leadership, Mental Performance & Personal Branding. We Serve... Corporations and Organizations Athletes and Athletic Teams First Responding Agencies Entrepreneurs Coach JC is recognized as a passionate coach and advisor to high performers (CEO's, Business Owners, Pastors, Pro Athletes, and First Responders) when it comes to living a life of purpose, leading with passion and WINNING in life! It didn't start there... After throwing away his college basketball career, ending up over $400k in debt, suicidal, in the fight of his life, in a custody battle to see his daughter and be a dad coach JC was able to create a new story for his life.   He now has empowered thousands of people to WIN in life through his 6 books, professional speaking, podcasts, coaching, social media, and the WIN ALL DAY movement. As an entrepreneur Coach JC has launched 5 companies and a non-profit within the personal development and business arena all based around his PERSONAL BRAND and serving others. He has been recognized as a 30 under 30, 40 under 40, The Best of The Best, and The Young Entrepreneur of the year.  Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose driven, passion filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of The Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest that is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.WINALLDAY.co If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Pastor Darren starts a new sermon series entitled Devoted, after a powerful dream concerning spiritual warfare and a call to unity in the body of Christ. Thank you for listening to our podcast! We hope you have been encouraged today.Check us out on social media, or to learn more, you can visit our website at www.freedomcanyon.com.

Pastor Jose continues the Acts Series looking at The Devoted Life, and how to examine what we are devoted to.

Have you ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or hungry for more? In this powerful message, Pastor Harrison unveils the profound depths of Psalm 23, revealing how prayer isn't just a religious duty—it's an intimate communion with our Shepherd-King. Through vivid imagery of green pastures and prepared tables, he shares three transformative approaches to prayer that turn everyday moments into sacred encounters - coming to the table, as you are going, and dwelling in the house of the Lord. Drawing from personal wilderness experiences, Pastor Harrison shows how getting closer to God realigns our hearts and transforms our lives. Don't miss this final, heartfelt challenge to live wholeheartedly for Christ in every area of life!

Devoted to Christ: Marks of a Spirit-Filled Church Series: Stand Alone Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Date: August 31st, 2025 Preacher: Justin Ader The post Devoted to Christ: Marks of a Spirit-Filled Church first appeared on Disciples Church.

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Don't hit girls. Don't pick on those smaller than you. Violence is a sin. Why don't we listen? Donna Bartos has devoted her life to finding answers.

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So many Christians today struggle to discern a sense of calling and purpose. In this episode of The Devoted Life Podcast, Justin sits with Brad Lomenick to talk about how to clarify your calling and focus your life.Justin Kendrick is the Lead Pastor of Vox Church, which he founded in 2011 with a group of friends on the doorstep of Yale University. Since then, the church has grown to multiple locations across New England with the dream of seeing the least-churched region of the U.S. become the most spiritually vibrant place on earth. Justin is the author of the USA Today bestseller How to Quiet a Hurricane, as well as Bury Your Ordinary and The Sacred Us (David C Cook). In addition to hosting Justin Kendrick: The Devoted Life Podcast, he continues to create sermon material, small group studies, and video content weekly through Vox Church. Justin and his wife, Chrisy, live with their four children in the New Haven area. To learn more about Justin, visit JustinKendrick.com.

In this sermon, Pastor Jared Richard explores the significance of "breaking bread" as one of the four pillars of the early church found in Acts 2:42. He demonstrates how Jesus intentionally used meals throughout His ministry to teach about His kingdom and sacrifice. From dining with tax collectors in Luke 5 to instituting the Lord's Supper in Luke 22, Jesus transformed ordinary tables into gospel opportunities. The early church continued this practice, using both formal meals (the Lord's Supper) and informal gatherings to remember Christ's sacrifice and demonstrate gospel unity. Their shared meals crossed social, economic, and ethnic boundaries, proclaiming that all believers belong at Christ's table. Pastor Richard challenges us to redeem our tables for gospel purposes by using mealtimes to remember God's provision, deepen our love for one another, and invite unbelievers to experience Christ. As he concludes, "What better way to saturate North Raleigh with the gospel than by saturating it with bread... and giving thanks to the Lord for His physical provision and calling others to see the spiritual provision He has given us in Jesus."   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

From the beginning, the first Christians celebrated the Lord's Supper together. The spiritual significance of the meal is past, present and future. When we take communion we are acknowledging the once and for all work of Jesus' death in history; we experience his Spirit feeding us, grafting us to him, as well as to one another in the present; and we are reassured of Jesus' return and the hopeful expectation of heaven. Communion is as integral to our faith now as it was then, and the more we devote ourselves to it, the more we open ourselves to the transformative work of the Spirit. By Ed Flint

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We continue our series and see from the early church that devotion to prayer was and is essential in the believer's life. 

We continue our series and see from the early church that devotion to prayer was and is essential in the believer's life. 

Loneliness is one of the greatest struggles of our time—even in a world more “connected” than ever before. In this message from our Reset series, Matthew Balentine takes us to John 13:34–35 and Acts 2:42–47 to show how Jesus' command to “love one another as I have loved you” transforms the church into a community where no one walks alone.   From the disciples' differences at the Last Supper to the diverse backgrounds of believers in Acts 2, we see that true fellowship is not about food or social events alone—it's about love that unites us despite our differences.   In a culture where artificial relationships (through social media and even AI) leave people empty, Christ-centered fellowship offers the real connection our souls crave.   Whether you're searching for belonging or looking to strengthen your church community, this sermon will encourage you to rediscover the power of fellowship as God designed it.

A sermon by Joe Byler based on Acts 2:42-47 and Psalm 96 preached on August 24th for our Short North congregation as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

A sermon by Phil Shimer based on Acts 2:42-47 preached on August 24th for our West congregation as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

A sermon by Phil Shimer based on Acts 2:42-47 preached on August 24th for our West congregation as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

A sermon by Joe Byler based on Acts 2:42-47 and Psalm 96 preached on August 24th for our Short North congregation as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

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In this episode of What She Did Next, Kehla sits down with Ebonie Allard—Artist, Entrepreneur, Human Design & Gene Keys Guide, and podcast host—for a deeply vulnerable and illuminating conversation about self-intimacy, devotion, and redefining success on your own terms. Ebonie shares how years of scaling her business, managing team turnover, and chasing the next level left her exhausted and questioning her path. Her transformation began when she turned inward, confronting her core wound of half-heartedness (Gene Key 29) and softening into a new way of leading—one rooted in self-love, presence, and invisible impact. Together, they explore how the turbulence of entrepreneurship can reveal where we've been rejecting ourselves, why intimacy with self is the ultimate foundation for sustainable success, and how Ebonie's “45 Soft” practice became a devotional antidote to hustle culture. Listeners will hear how Ebonie now supports culture-makers and visionaries to embrace softness, align with their natural rhythms, and create ripples of impact without burning out.

Here's a sobering statistic that'll make you rethink everything about your Black Friday strategy: 80% of Black Friday customers never purchase from the same brand again.    Let that sink in for a moment. Four out of five people who bought from you during your biggest sales event of the year will never come back.   But here's the thing – it doesn't have to be this way. How do you ensure those new customers don't just disappear into the ether, never to be seen again?   In this episode, I'm going to share a framework with you that transforms Black Friday bargain hunters into your most valuable long-term customers.    Because here's what most brands get completely wrong – they think Black Friday is about sales volume. But for premium brands, Black Friday should be about customer acquisition. The real money isn't made during the sale; it's made in the months that follow.   I'm going to walk you through what I call an "Advocate Activation Framework" – a systematic approach to turning one-time Black Friday buyers into passionate brand advocates who not only buy repeatedly but become your most powerful marketing asset.   Links mentioned in this episode: If you'd like help to achieve your goals, I invite you to have a chat to find out how we can make that happen together HERE By booking a Free Growth Strategy   Other Ways To Enjoy This Episode: Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Youtube  

HOLD UP! ✋ In this episode of Devoted Speakeasy, Ninel, our CEO, talks with Brandon Huffman, managing attorney at Odin Law, to break down the traps, hidden clauses, and money math every indie (and even AAA) dev should understand before putting pen to paper.From milestone traps to brutal recoup terms, Brandon shares the real-world contract details that can make or break your studio. Pitching your first game or your fifth, this is the episode that could save you years of headaches (and a lot of cash).We cover:

In this sermon on Acts 2:42-47, Pastor Jared Richard addresses the concerning decline in church attendance among American Christians, emphasizing that God created the church for our good and His glory. The early believers were devoted not only to Jesus but to one another, gathering together daily for worship, meals, and mutual support. Pastor Richard explains that this fellowship isn't optional but essential, as God is forming a people, a family with purpose. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:4-10, he describes how believers are "living stones" being built into a spiritual house to proclaim God's excellencies. The church provides three vital gospel benefits: it deepens our joy in the gospel through shared worship, helps us evidence the gospel's power through meeting needs and extending forgiveness, and strengthens our hope by giving us glimpses of heaven. Pastor Richard challenges believers to resist autonomy by gathering faithfully, resist anonymity by pursuing meaningful relationships, and resist apathy by practicing gratitude for God's design of the church.   WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you.   ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613   SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM)!   CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

The Challenge of Romans 6Sinclair Ferguson's Devoted to God highlights the difficulty of Romans 6, reminding us that even Peter admitted some of Paul's writings are hard to understand (2 Peter 3:15). Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones once said he would preach Romans when he fully understood chapter 6. The challenge comes from extremes: some argue baptism saves, others claim perfection in righteousness, and our temptation might be to take all this as mere rhetoric that Paul does not really mean it. We might want to say that Romans 6 teaches that once someone is baptized, then they have the Spirit.Adam and Christ: Our Historic IdentityRomans 5 sets the stage by contrasting Adam, who plunged humanity into sin and death, with Christ, the Last Adam, who brings life and justification. Condemnation is a legal verdict of guilt and death, while justification is God's declaration of righteousness in Christ. Our identity rests in one of these two historic figures: either under Adam's curse or under Christ's life-giving righteousness. These figures set a real historic precedent that orients us. We are either in the status of a rebellious sinner or the status of a victor in Christ. Paul emphasizes that being united to Christ reorients us entirely. It is by the Spirit that we want to conform to Christ, live for Christ, and be slaves of Christ's righteousness.Baptism as a Sign of Christ's TriumphBaptism is not a magical act but a sign of God's promise and grace already at work. Like Abraham receiving circumcision in weakness, baptism testifies to God's faithfulness, not our strength. Paul uses vivid imagery: baptism pictures Christ's death, burial, and resurrection, showing that we, too, have passed through the belly of hell in Him. A striking illustration is the shark tunnel at SeaWorld. When you go through this exhibit, you notice danger all around, yet we pass through untouched. In baptism, God pictures that Christ has gone through death and hell for us, and we emerge unscathed in Him. It is a means of grace that communicates a community, and individuals in that community have passed through certain death unschathed.Living as New Creatures in Christ in the Covenant of GraceRomans 6 exhorts us to live out this new reality. We are no longer slaves to sin but slaves of righteousness, set apart as God's people. As we are grounded in the precedent of Christ's victory, we have a new life in our saviour. Yes, we feel the domain of death still holding us, but we are at the same time empowered by God's grace. We know that we struggle in this age because exhortations against sin remind us that the battle is ongoing. Baptism is a sign to the community that our identity is secure because we are grounded in Christ, united to our redeemer by His Spirit, as we take hold of him by faith. Our identity is secure, and we need to believe that we are new creatures in Christ. Baptism is a communal sign of this new identity, both for us and for our children, that we belong to God's covenant people. Our comfort is this: in Christ, we have triumphed over death and judgment, and we live as those oriented toward life, victory, and resurrection in Him. Consciously, we are called to give ourselves over to the new man and push through the struggles of this age. We need to rehearse the truth that we are new creatures in Christ, grounded in a victorious precedent and walking in Christ.

This week, we're in part two of our new series, Devoted—a short walk through a few, but very important, verses in Acts 2 about what the very first Christians gave themselves to. Fellowship. It's a word that might seem pretty blandly church-ish, but Luke has something far richer in mind: koinonia, the shared life that flows from belonging to the Triune God. We explore how this fellowship is different to, and more than, other kinds of community, how it's shaped by Christ's self-giving love, and how it calls us to a deeper kind of commitment to one another here and now. It's a lofty vision, but a heavenly invitation all the same! By Hannah Flint

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Have you ever felt completely lost, weighted down by sin and unworthiness? In Pastor Marcus' latest message in the "Devoted" series, he invites us into a profound journey of understanding what it means to truly follow Jesus. Drawing from Luke 15, Marcus emphasizes that just as a shepherd seeks his lost sheep with relentless love, so too does Jesus pursue each of us, regardless of our past. This week, he encourages those wrestling with their decisions to trust Jesus not to wait any longer. As testimonies of transformation are shared, an atmosphere of celebration fills the church, reminding us that every decision to turn towards Jesus is a cause for heavenly rejoicing. Pastor Marcus paints a vivid picture of how God sees us: not merely as sinners, but as beloved children called by name, ready to be made new. Whether you're a long-time follower or someone curious about faith, this message is a call to witness the miraculous ways God is working within our community. 

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In this powerful episode, Lisa G sits down with Stephen Nelson, a veteran with 11 deployments across some of the most volatile regions in the world, to unpack what it truly means to lead when the stakes couldn't be higher.   From the frontlines to the home front, Stephen shares: -One unforgettable deployment story that forged his resilience—and another that tested his limits. -The real opportunities and benefits the military still offers today's youth—beyond the stereotypes. -The hidden challenges and surprising rewards of raising a family through relocations, deployments, and constant change.   Whether you're a leader in business, service, or life, Stephen's journey will inspire you to lead with purpose, courage, and heart—no matter the battlefield.