Podcasts about disobedience

In this special episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we share a thought-provoking message from Shane Willard that challenges the way many of us were taught to read the Bible.Is the Bible simple, clear, and static - or is it ancient, diverse, and complex? Shane dives deep into the nature of inspiration, why Jesus and Paul approached Scripture so radically, and how truth is better understood through three layers: literal, symbolic, and evental.00:00 - Welcome & Housekeeping  01:04 - Introducing Shane Willard's Sermons  02:45 - Why Share Shane's Messages  03:11 - Opening Affirmation on Scripture  04:37 - Paul & Jesus on Inspiration  06:00 - Jesus' Radical Acts of Compassion  08:15 - Meaning of Inspiration  09:15 - Breath, Inspire, and Expire  10:36 - The Bible as Ancient, Diverse, Complex  13:33 - Three Layers of Truth: Literal, Symbolic, Evental  17:06 - The Meaning of the Cross  19:55 - The Power of Personal Meaning  22:28 - Levels of Engagement with Scripture  25:08 - Stories of Disobedience and Tragedy  27:06 - Descriptive vs Prescriptive Scripture  28:05 - Use of Fiction and External Literature  28:47 - Contradictions & Evolving Views  30:07 - Voices in Scripture: Victim, Accuser, Christ  31:11 - How the Early Church Read Scripture  31:51 - The Five Guiding Rules of Interpretation  33:07 - Biblical vs Christ-Centered Society  34:36 - Genre-Specific Interpretation  35:18 - Incarnational Nature of Scripture  35:38 - The Bible as a Pilgrimage Story  36:22 - Examples of Genre and Literary Devices  37:42 - Human Voice in Scripture  39:49 - Doubting an Unworthy Image of Jesus  40:10 - Break Before Next Session

Understanding why Jesus had to die has many nuances that can be found throughout the Bible. The consequence for our fallen, sin-stained condition is death, but Jesus died as a substitute sacrifice in our place.  We escape the curse of the law through His finished work at the cross and the barrier between us and God is gone.  We are still sinners, but those who are in Christ will not receive God's wrath.  VF-2492 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2025 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D., All Rights Reserved

This is June 29th's exhortation in which Larson Hicks recognizes that true obedience requires immediate, complete, and joyful submission to instruction. Larson and his wife, Bethany, have 8 children. They were high school sweethearts in Texas and spent the first 10 years of their marriage in Moscow, ID, where Larson graduated from New St. Andrew's College and Bethany from Washington State University.  Larson is the CEO of Sycamore Independent Physicians – a healthcare staffing company focused on Emergency Medicine. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

Encompassing biblical references from Exodus and Judges, this message emphasizes the need for fervent and persistent prayer to break cycles of spiritual complacency and engage in active faith. It concludes with a call to action for believers to claim authority over their lives through prayer, moving from a passive to an active, victorious stance.00:00 The Arrival of Freedom: Juneteenth01:19 World War II: General Wainwright's Ordeal03:20 The Shift in Prayer: Recognizing Victory04:29 Moses and the Exodus: A Prayer Shift11:08 The Progression of Prayer: Ask, Seek, Knock21:03 The Cycle of Disobedience and Deliverance23:33 The Cycle of Spiritual Stagnation24:03 Survival vs. Revival Prayers24:22 John Bevere's Story of Redemption26:39 Losing the Fear of God28:26 The Importance of Genuine Prayer35:07 Binding and Loosing in Prayer41:04 Call to Action: Breaking the Cycle

As King David continues to rebuild his kingdom after his son's Absalom's rebellion, he disobeys God causing judgment to fall on the kingdom. Listen on Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wHzaGPmwesCEfhrSDzM88 

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!My friend...let's have a heart-to-heart. If fear has been holding you back from walking in the very thing God is calling you to do...then this episode is for you. Whether you're folding laundry, heading to work, or making your morning coffee… I want this short word to interrupt your fear and realign your focus with faith.In today's God Empowered Entrepreneur Podcast episode, I'm sharing a raw and real encouragement about what happens when we fear our obedience to God in doing what He's called us to do, more than we fear disobeying God. Because let's be honest...God's been trying to pull something out of you for a while now…a gift, a message, a business, a book, a creative idea…and you keep shrinking back. You keep hesitating. You struggle with consistency. Here's the truth: You don't need a massive leap to break through. You just need one obedient step at a time.In this episode, I'll walk you through:

Blake's Spiritual Journey: Lessons on Honor, Visions, and Prophetic ExperiencesIn this engaging talk, Blake shares his profound spiritual experiences, including visions and encounters with angels, to deliver a message about the deep importance of honor. He draws on personal anecdotes, like a transformative vision in Atlanta and a challenging conversation with a friend, to illustrate the nuances of honor within the framework of Christian faith. Blake contrasts the prophetic journeys of Jonah and Daniel to highlight how embodying God's nature can lead to profound personal and communal transformation. He emphasizes the need for humility, self-reflection, and a deep understanding of God's love and correction to truly understand and practice honor.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:19 Blake's Spiritual Journey00:44 A Vision in Atlanta04:47 The Well of Revival06:16 Understanding Honour11:37 The Story of Jonah15:48 Jonah's Disobedience and God's Mercy25:03 Comparing Jonah and Daniel28:06 Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and Daniel's Interpretation28:33 Daniel's Attitude of Humility30:53 Comparison Between Jonah and Daniel33:06 A Personal Story of Hurt and Reconciliation37:28 The Golden Arrows Vision42:48 Lessons on Honour and God's Nature50:34 The Story of Job and Wrestling with God59:32 Final Reflections and Prayer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's this title all about?  It's the truth of where we were to what we are in the Lord Jesus Christ and the evidence is how we've been taken from a life of disobedience to a life of obedience, as the power of God works in us and helps us obey God to His glory. Check out today's podcast. 

God Blesses You in Your Obedience, but God Leaves You to the Consequences of Your Sin in Your Disobedience MESSAGE SUMMARY: Your relationship with God is only between you and God. God desires relationships with each of us, individually, even though you may have been fortunate enough to have a Godly mother, father, siblings, and/or a spouse. God has given us covenants upon which to build His relationship with you, as Paul tells us in Romans 8:34-35: “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?". The people of the Old Testament found that living apart from God's covenant relationship brought disaster. God is a covenant God; He will bless you if you obey Him. If you disobey God, God leaves you to the consequences of your sins.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, you know how difficult it is for me to be in silence before you. At times it feels almost impossible, given the demands, distractions, and noise all around me. I invite you to lead me to a quiet, silent place before you — to a place where I can hear you as Elijah did. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 123). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Compulsions. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Patience. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  1 Corinthians 11:25-26; Leviticus 26:9-12; Nehemiah 9:32; Psalms 135a:1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “When Facing Difficult Circumstances, Look to Jesus as Our Great High Priest”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Get the Free eBook Becoming a Disciple Maker: https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/    Today's episode will help us tackle the three main barriers to spiritual reproduction—immaturity, sin, and lack of intimacy with Jesus—while learning to bloom where we are planted and passionately engage in disciple-making. Join Discipleship.org at one of our fall events: https://discipleship.org/one-day-events/  Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr   Born to Reproduce: The Call to Spiritual Multiplication   Join Jason Ishmael and Josh Howard in this episode of the Disciple Maker's Podcast as they delve into the transformative power of disciple-making. Josh shares his journey, inspired by a powerful sermon from Dawson Troutman, the founder of the Navigators, titled 'Born to Reproduce.' The conversation focuses on the importance of spiritual maturity, overcoming sin, and fostering intimacy with Jesus to effectively reproduce disciples. They encourage listeners to take immediate action, bloom where they're planted, and embrace the mission with joy and commitment. Tune in to be inspired and challenged to become a disciple who makes disciples, no matter your current season or circumstances.   Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/    Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:22 The Disciple Maker's Box 01:09 The First Sermon That Changed Everything 03:38 Three Reasons for Spiritual Infertility 09:33 The Longing for Spiritual Reproduction 14:14 The Cost of Discipleship 15:00 The Struggles and Persistence of Success 15:30 Growing Where You're Planted 17:01 The Story of the Sunflower 20:16 Encouragement to Bloom in Unlikely Places 24:03 Invitation to Join Jesus' Mission 26:32 Final Words and Resources   Check out our Blogs: https://discipleship.org/blog/    Join us for our 2026 National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/2026-national-disciple-making-forum/  See Below for a longer description: Welcome back, everyone! Today we're diving into the heart of disciple-making. In this episode, Josh shares how a sermon by Dawson Trotman called "Born to Reproduce" changed his life. His mentor, Coach Dave Craft, introduced him to this impactful message, which highlights three main hurdles to spiritual reproduction: immaturity, sin, and lack of intimacy with Jesus. First, immaturity. Sometimes we think we're mature, but if we're not reproducing disciples, we need to grow more spiritually. Second, sin. Disobedience acts like a spiritual disease, hindering us from making disciples. Lastly, lack of intimacy. Without a close relationship with Jesus, we can't bear spiritual fruit. Josh realized these barriers were holding him back and addressed them head-on, encouraging all of us to do the same. Jason chimed in, comparing the longing to make disciples to the deep desire couples have for children, urging us to be just as passionate. The discussion shifted to the idea of blooming where you're planted. No need to wait for perfect conditions! Josh shared an inspiring story about a sunflower thriving in an unlikely spot, emphasizing that we can flourish spiritually anywhere. Jason shared a story about his friend Tim Palmer, who started a business despite obstacles, illustrating that we should stay faithful and trust God's timing. The episode wraps with a call to action: say 'yes' to Jesus now and join Him in the mission. Let His joy and guidance lead you to make a real impact right where you are. Check out discipleship.org for more resources, and let's get to work making disciples! Bless you guys!

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We learn here that we can know how to manage our lives now, as God was so kind in those days to let His people know that He would always be there for the righteous and that He would punish those that go contrary through disobedience to His instructions. God rewards obedience and when we delight in Him He will give us our hearts desire. And as we know that hell enlargeth her mouth daily for the unrighteous. Disobedience will cause God to take the blessings He gave us and turn them into a curse. Justice.

The Consequence of Disobedience | Invitation to Leadership Part 8| 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Pastor Lance Hahn Pastor Lance’s Notes

Disobedience always costs more than we think. In this impactful message, Pastor Reggie teaches from 1 Samuel 13:13-14, where Saul's impatience and disobedience led to the loss of his kingdom.God desires obedience over sacrifice—and when we choose our way over His, we risk missing out on His best for us.Watch now and reflect: What is disobedience costing you?Like, comment, and share!#ThePriceOfDisobedience #ObedienceMatters #TrustAndObey #RedemptionChurchFW #SundaySermonSupport the show

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Hey everyone! In episode 208. Real Life Questions and Comments, I'm diving deep into two important topics that have been on my heart - mission preparation and understanding missionary emotions. First, I want to address a comment I saw about going on splits being the ultimate mission prep. While that can be helpful, it's not enough. The mission is a whole different ball game, and you need to be emotionally and mentally prepared for the real pressures and challenges you'll face. I also tackle a crucial issue about anxiety on the mission. So many missionaries are told their anxiety stems from disobedience, and that breaks my heart. The truth is, anxiety is a normal, physiological response to a new, high-pressure environment. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it's designed to do - protect you. It's not a spiritual failing or a sign that you're doing something wrong. What matters is how you support yourself through these challenging emotions and learn to be compassionate with yourself. My big takeaway? Missionaries need more than just going through the motions. You need tools to manage your mind, feel your feelings, and support yourself through the incredible journey of serving a mission. Remember, there's nothing wrong with you for feeling anxious or overwhelmed. You're human, and that's beautiful. Keep showing up, keep being kind to yourself, and trust that you have everything you need to navigate this amazing experience. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   Website | Instagram | Facebook   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

That's the Silent Curse passed down when we ignore wisdom, when we rebel against Discipline, Structure, and the Principles that Build Wealth. See, it ain't the system alone that keeps us in bondage—it's when we disobey the blueprint laid out by those who came before us. When grandmama told us to save, when pops said stay out the streets, when the OG tried to give you game—and we ignored it? That's where poverty festers. Disobedience to order, to structure, to process—that's what robs families of legacy and keeps the next generation starting from scratch every single time. We want freedom, but we disobey the Laws of Money. We want success, but we reject the grind. That kind of disobedience don't liberate—it enslaves. It looks cool in the moment, but it costs you compound interest, ownership, and peace of mind down the road. The streets got too many kings with cardboard crowns—all because they chose rebellion over responsibility. The truth is, wealth respects order. It respects sacrifice. And if you keep disobeying the rules of elevation, your Last Name gonna keep echoing in the same broke neighborhoods your ancestors tried to escape from. Turning your LAST NAME into an Asset | Wallstreet Trapper (Episode 147) Trappin Tuesday's

Scripture: Genesis 39In this message, we explore the life of Joseph and how God remained present even in the darkest seasons of his life. Though sold into slavery and falsely imprisoned, Joseph's story reminds us that God's silence is not His absence.Key Points:Family dysfunction doesn't disqualify God's purpose – Joseph's trials began with generational brokenness, yet God still had a plan.God's presence changes everything – Genesis 39:2-6 shows that the Lord was with Joseph and caused all he did to succeed, even in slavery.Favor follows faithfulness – Joseph excelled because of his integrity and diligence, not because of ideal circumstances.Temptation is relentless, but God provides a way out – Joseph resisted the advances of Potiphar's wife, modeling obedience even when it cost him.Sin undersells its consequences – Disobedience in the palace could have cost Joseph everything. Instead, he chose the hard path of righteousness.Victory begins with vigilance – Proverbs 14:16 and 22:3 remind us that wisdom avoids evil and takes refuge in God's truth.God is working even in waiting – Psalm 27:14, Psalm 130:5-6, and James 5:7-8 encourage us to trust God's timing.There are no coincidences in God's plan – What may look like setbacks were divinely orchestrated setups for Joseph's future role in saving a nation (Psalm 105:16-17).Main Truth: God is present in your prison, and His plan is unfolding—even when it feels like you're going backward.

Join Pastor Derek Neider in this inspiring episode of The Daily Devotional as he kicks off a powerful new series on the book of Romans. In today's devotional, Derek introduces us to one of the most theologically rich books of the Bible, unpacking the significance of the apostle Paul's words and the gospel's eternal message.In this first chapter, Derek dives deep into Paul's self-description as a servant of Christ and a chosen messenger of God's good news. Through thoughtful reflections, Derek encourages us to embrace our calling to serve Christ wholeheartedly and live out our faith with purpose and surrender.Tune in for insightful teachings, practical application, and a fresh perspective on what it means to live as servants of the gospel. This is just the beginning—there's so much more to come as we journey through Romans together!Thank you for listening! Here are some ways to learn more and stay connected!New to faith? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Pastor Derek Neider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Derek on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the daily devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore recent messages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was created by Pastor Derek Neider as a ministry of Awaken Las Vegas.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are located at 7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113.  Our gathering times are 9am & 11am Sundays and 6:30pm Thursdays.

Join Pastor Derek Neider in this inspiring episode of The Daily Devotional as he kicks off a powerful new series on the book of Romans. In today's devotional, Derek introduces us to one of the most theologically rich books of the Bible, unpacking the significance of the apostle Paul's words and the gospel's eternal message.In this first chapter, Derek dives deep into Paul's self-description as a servant of Christ and a chosen messenger of God's good news. Through thoughtful reflections, Derek encourages us to embrace our calling to serve Christ wholeheartedly and live out our faith with purpose and surrender.Tune in for insightful teachings, practical application, and a fresh perspective on what it means to live as servants of the gospel. This is just the beginning—there's so much more to come as we journey through Romans together!Thank you for listening! Here are some ways to learn more and stay connected!New to faith? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Pastor Derek Neider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Derek on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the daily devotional⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore recent messages!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This podcast was created by Pastor Derek Neider as a ministry of Awaken Las Vegas.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our website. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are located at 7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89113.  Our gathering times are 9am & 11am Sundays and 6:30pm Thursdays.

We are defined by our behavior.  Bad behavior leads to a life that is less than successful.  Turn to God for the best way to help others turn in the right direction.  You can't do it alone.  

You were made for purpose. You were designed for greatness. But not everyone fulfills their destiny—and it's not because God fails. It's because we do. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett unpack 3 ways men kill their destiny—often without even realizing it. Inspired by biblical examples, elite military discipline, and real-life failures, this episode is your guide to avoiding the spiritual traps that sabotage your future.

On this segment of Sunday Morning Stories, the children of Israel have a grandiose celebration, Moses makes them a "special drink," and then orders the Levites to "turn the lights off."   flash fiction masterpiece

1. We Have a Play on Words. 2. Was the Snake a Dinosaur? 3. Death Began Only After Adam Sinned. 4. God Gave Adam a Command with Absolutely Dreadful Consequences for Disobedience. 5. Human Life Began only Once. 6. What Is Headship? 7. Adam Is not only the First Male, He is the Archetype of Males. 8. Eve Was Deceived; Adam Was not. 9. By Man Came Death. 10. Part of the Bondage to Corruption Is our Inability to Stop Sinning. 11. God Loves you, and he Covered your Sin.

We dive into Tom Cruise’s “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” and discuss: Editing dialog-heavy scenes; Story & Writing, exposition dumps, the real villain; and other such stuff and things and stuff. “Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.“ – Henry David Thoreau Notes & References: AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) (wiki) Emergent Phenomena (wiki) Watch us […] The post Ep 324: “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” appeared first on The Pestle.

Jonah 1:1-3  //  The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amittai:  “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. God speaks clearly.. But we may not always like it God's command won't always align with our preference John 14:15  //  If you love me, keep my commands. Running costs more than obedience Jonah 1:3  //  But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.  If you are fleeing from God, don't be surprised when the enemy picks you up Jonah 1:4-6  //  Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. All the sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.” Obedience would have cost Jonah comfort. Disobedience cost him peace, safety, and even others. Jonah 1:7-12  //  Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.  So they asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What kind of work do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?” He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” This terrified them, and they asked, “What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the Lord, because he had already told them so.) The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?” “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.” Knowing about God isn't the same as obeying Him Sin always charges more than you expect to pay That's the truth with Sin: it never shows you the full price tag upfront It promises escape but delivers chaos It looks like freedom, but leaves you trapped It starts with a choice but leaves you with consequences you never saw coming Even in disobedience, Grace is waiting Jonah 1:13-17  //  Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, Lord, do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, Lord, have done as you pleased.” Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. At this, the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him. Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Grace doesn't wait for you to get it right. It meets you where you got it wrong. 2 Corinthians 12:9  //  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. What areas of my life am I trying to justify my disobedience in? What are the areas of my life where I just need to do the things God is speaking to me to do?

If God tells you to do something, it's important to respond immediately. This episode is about the book of Jonah. 

May 25, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Glory of DisobedienceJonah 1:17-2:10Introductory thoughts…     a) We have consumed Jonah upon our comfort theology     b) The book of Jonah was not recorded as they were happening. The first part of our passage is descriptive and then there is this long psalm of thanksgiving from verses 2-9 which describes, after the fact, what Jonah went through.      c) You have to pick your miracle. 1. A sovereign God does everything for a reason, v. 17-Matthew 12:38-412. It' never too late to pray, v. 2:1-2Luke 16:22-243. There is a consequence for disobedience, v. 3-6aProgression of disobedience…     a) deceitfulness of sin     b) rationalization“Rationalization is a process of not perceiving reality, but of attempting to make reality fit one's emotions.”                 -Ayn Randc) hardness of heartd) seared conscious4. This is a picture of salvation, v. 6b-9Ephesians 2:1-2, 4-5“The highest motive, in heaven and earth, for obedience is love resulting from gratitude.”             -Dan DeHaanMental worship… 1 Do you ever find yourself asking God to prove Himself to you? 2 What is the weirdest place you've ever prayed from? 3 Thinking back in your life, can you see places where sin deceived you? 4 Do you believe in a God who punishes sinners not just sin? 5 What is the trajectory of your relationship with God these days? Down, away, or up?  6 Do you have to work up the energy to be thankful or does it come naturally? 

Main Point. God demands His people's complete and unwavering obedience, for half-hearted obedience invites spiritual decay and divine judgement. Driving Question. What are the results of half-hearted obedience? 1. Deception of short-lived prosperity (1–20) 2. Downward spiral of faithlessness (21–36) Application. Do you think you have ever been guilty of half-hearted obedience? 3. Divine judgment of God (2:1–5) Takeaways. three about man: Distrust breeds Disobedience. (1:3–36) Compromise leads to Consequences. (2:1–3) Revelation of sin leads to Repentance. (2:4–5) two about God: God is faithful to his promises. (1:1–2) God alone drives out the enemy.

Preparing His Bride | May 24, 2025 As a believer, you have been designed by God to live as an overcomer, not as a victim of circumstances. This overcoming life isn't optional—it's your spiritual DNA and divine calling. Understanding this truth will transform how you approach every challenge you face. Your journey involves conquering several distinct categories of opposition. First, you must overcome sins of the flesh—fornication, lying, stealing, strife, and immoral behavior. These obvious sins can disqualify you from God's kingdom if practiced habitually. But beyond these visible sins, you must also conquer sins of the heart: hatred, murmuring, and hidden resentments that you might camouflage from others but cannot hide from God. Perhaps most challenging is overcoming your personal disobedience to God's specific instructions for your life. These aren't grand biblical commandments, but daily, seemingly small directions from the Holy Spirit: visit someone, give financially to a specific person, spend extra time in prayer, or simply stay home and seek God. Your obedience to these "little" instructions determines whether you'll hear God's voice for bigger assignments. You must also overcome self—particularly vain glory, the desire for human approval and recognition. This subtle sin causes you to structure your actions around gaining applause from people rather than approval from God. Additionally, you're called to overcome trials and tribulations, whether they're daily irritations that test your patience or major persecution that comes because you follow Christ. Finally, you must overcome sickness and death in your physical body, and the snares of this world that would entangle you in ungodly systems and compromise. God hasn't left you defenseless in these battles. The moment you became born again, Christ took residence in your spirit, and the Holy Spirit became your guide. This means the overcoming nature is already within you—you possess the spiritual authority and power needed for victory. However, having this equipment and knowing how to use it are different matters. Your spiritual maturity requires intentional training, just as becoming a medical doctor requires years of study and practice. God wants to raise you from a spiritual child (technon) to a mature son (huios)—someone who can discern and do the Father's will. This training comes through daily disciplines that many believers resist or neglect. You must build yourself up through prayer in the Holy Spirit, allowing this supernatural language to strengthen your inner man. Study God's word not just for knowledge, but to understand His character, judgments, and ways. Learn to recognize His voice above the competing voices of your soul and the enemy. Most importantly, submit to the Spirit's leading in seemingly insignificant daily matters. When He prompts you to help someone, visit someone, or sacrifice something, your obedience in these small things trains your spiritual ear for larger assignments. Disobedience in minor areas will eventually cut off your ability to hear God's voice entirely. God needs mature believers who can be led by His Spirit to accomplish His work on earth. Many Christians never enter the first phase of their true ministry because they remain too busy for genuine fellowship with God, mistaking their own thoughts for His voice, or prioritizing their comfort over His training. Live each day expecting God to train you. When trials come, ask not "Why me?" but "What are you teaching me?" When you face daily irritations—difficult people, frustrating situations, inconvenient demands—see these as opportunities to demonstrate Christ's character. Submit your schedule, your finances, your relationships, and your ambitions to the Holy Spirit's direction. Don't argue with God or negotiate His instructions. Like Moses waiting on the mountain for God to appear, develop the patience to wait for divine timing rather than rushing ahead with your own plans. Remember that you overcome by the blood of Jesus Christ. This isn't just a spiritual concept—it's a practical weapon. Declare this victory over every area where you're being challenged, knowing that Christ's sacrifice has already secured your triumph. The overcoming life isn't achieved through human willpower but through intimate partnership with the Holy Spirit. Yield to His training, trust His process, and watch as He transforms you into the mature believer who can fulfill the assignment for which you were created. This is not just your calling—it's your inheritance. Step into it with confidence, knowing that the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in you and will empower your complete victory. Facebook Cave Adullam : / caveadullam.org Ministers Rest : / ministersrest Preparing His bride : / phbfellowship #STNG : / securingthenextgeneration Instagram Cave Adullam: / caveadullam #STNG : / securingthenextgeneration

Torah Portion - Behar-Bechukotai(Leviticus 25–27)Punishment for Disobedience (2020 Rebroadcast) by Shawn Ozbun

Daily Study: Even if God called us to do it, success is not automatic. If we are disobedient in the implementation steps, then success will stay far from us. We all make mistakes, but disobedience is a choice to go in a different direction than what God has called us to do or a choice to not course-correct when we discover we are wrong. It's critical to keep checking in with God, and  when required, quickly change our direction back in line with the will of God.    Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com                  

Easter IV, 2025.

Ephesians 2:10 declares that we are God's workmanship—His “poiema,”. And God has works for each of us to walk out before we join Him in eternity. These works are good, planned by God, and they are life giving activities we can miss out on.

In this episode of The Story of Scripture, Ted Ryskoski, Lance Lawson, and Rachel Chester discuss the downfall of Saul, Israel's first king. Disobedience, distrust, jealous, and violence define the reign of the king the people chose. But, was it Saul's fault really? Was he that bad? 

Decorated Disobedience!

How does one transition from merely surviving to truly thriving in the land of promise? On this episode of the Jaime Luce Podcast, we explore the spiritual and historical journey of the Israelites as they step from the wilderness into the abundant expanse of the Promised Land. Our discussion uncovers the rich symbolism in Joshua 5:9-12, where God removes the reproach of Egypt from His people, signifying a new dawn. This pivotal moment emphasizes the necessity of understanding our past while eagerly preparing for the future, as the Israelites move from dependence on manna to living in the fullness of God's promises. Drawing inspiration from Jaime Luce's insightful book, "You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God," we delve into the theme of divine provision amid modern economic challenges. By reflecting on the Israelites' reliance on God's daily manna, we uncover a metaphor for faith-driven living that transcends financial constraints. This episode challenges the notion of material dependence, illustrating how divine provision, coupled with obedience, fosters true freedom and protection. We explore the transition from spiritual infancy to maturity, focusing on aligning our lives with God's purpose, much like Joshua's encounter with the commander of the Lord's army. What does it mean to claim victory and blessing through obedience? Our discussion turns to the lessons from Jericho and the consequences of disobedience seen in Achan's story. We examine the profound principle that God's blessings require active participation and stewardship. As we navigate these biblical narratives, the importance of self-consecration and personal responsibility in our spiritual journey becomes clear. We encourage listeners to cultivate their faith with discipline, preparing to fully embrace God's promises by aligning their actions with His will. Join us as we explore the beautiful interplay between divine provision and human responsibility, urging all to live in the transformative power of faith and obedience. Where to dive in: (0:00:01) - Generational Wisdom in Joshua's Journey (0:13:55) - Lessons on God's Generational Provision (0:26:56) - The Next Generation's Call to Action (0:32:54) - God's Instruction on Provision and Blessing (0:43:22) - The Consequences of Disobedience (0:53:47) - Preparing for God's Blessings (0:58:26) - Living in God's Blessings Through Obedience (1:04:53) - Cultivating Faith and Obedience About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

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Neil McClendon, Lead PastorThe Motivating Power of God's NatureJonah 1:1-4Introductory thoughts on the book of Jonah…a) Jonah is a prophetic narrativeb) Jonah is not an allegoryc) Symbolic use of geography and climate1. Hearing the Word of the Lord comes with a responsibility, v. 12. God sees things as they are and as they will be, v. 23. God can be patient in response to evil, v. 2     Psalm 103:8-144. There is no where you can go to get away from God, v. 3   Psalm 139:1-12Two things this passage teaches us: a) God knows usb) God knows where we are5. Disobedience is a downward journey, v. 36. God is sovereign over all things and He uses everything over which He is sovereign, v. 4Mental worship…1. What is the last thing you would say you heard from the Lord?2. Can you see things as they are and as they will be?3. Have you ever run from God and what was the outcome? How did you know you were running? 4. What about God's nature motivates your obedience?5. Is the direction of your life more up or down these days?

Saul's Lying And Disobedience

Our modern culture celebrates ungodliness and sinful behavior—and it has seeped into the Church where leaders are encouraging Christians to live however they want and indulge in every kind of sin. But Paul warns in Ephesians 5:6 that we are not to be deceived by the “empty words” of people who endorse the things God has called sin. In this study, Nathan examines Paul's warning, and reminds us that because a judgment is coming, we must take sin seriously.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: https://deeperchristian.com/

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Ephesians One was a brilliant overview of God's plan, salvation and our eventual destiny with Jesus Christ. Chapter Two is a reminder of the miry clay we have all been rescued from. While dark, it is vital for the believer to never lose sight of our own desperate rescue or church becomes an exclusive club instead of a hospital to meet the Great Physician.

That's the Silent Curse passed down when we ignore wisdom, when we rebel against Discipline, Structure, and the Principles that Build Wealth. See, it ain't the system alone that keeps us in bondage—it's when we disobey the blueprint laid out by those who came before us. When grandmama told us to save, when pops said stay out the streets, when the OG tried to give you game—and we ignored it? That's where poverty festers. Disobedience to order, to structure, to process—that's what robs families of legacy and keeps the next generation starting from scratch every single time. We want freedom, but we disobey the Laws of Money. We want success, but we reject the grind. That kind of disobedience don't liberate—it enslaves. It looks cool in the moment, but it costs you compound interest, ownership, and peace of mind down the road. The streets got too many kings with cardboard crowns—all because they chose rebellion over responsibility. The truth is, wealth respects order. It respects sacrifice. And if you keep disobeying the rules of elevation, your Last Name gonna keep echoing in the same broke neighborhoods your ancestors tried to escape from.THE TOOLS TO PRODUCE FREEDOM | Wallstreet Trapper (Episode 140) Trappin Tuesday's

Welcome to the book of Judges! Fr. Mike foreshadows the events of Judges, and the cycle of disobedience we'll continue to see Israel go through. He also gives some context on the book of Ruth, and how we can find grace within the frustrating moments of Scripture. Today's readings are Judges 1-3, Ruth 1, and Psalm 133. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.