Podcasts about drawing near

What happens when an Australian butcher starts reading Leviticus—and finds it fun? In this unique episode, Dru Johnson speaks with Phil Bray, author of Leviticus on the Butcher's Block, about how his day job cutting lambs and steaks helped him see the book of Leviticus in a whole new light. Phil traces his journey from casual Bible reader to Leviticus superfan, exploring how rituals, sacrifice, and atonement make far more sense when you've broken down hundreds of animals by hand. Phil shares how ancient sacrificial rituals weren't necessarily about violent death but about preparing food as a gift to God. The conversation dives into the Hebrew understanding of holiness, clean vs. unclean, and why God's presence is depicted as a space without disease or death. Along the way, Phil and Dru reflect on Mary Douglas, Jewish slaughter laws, the power of smell and memory, and how the altar isn't where the animal dies—but where it becomes holy. Phil's insights bring theology and meat science into one coherent (and hilarious) frame, showing why Leviticus is deeply spiritual, richly embodied, and more relevant than most Christians assume. For Phil's YouTube Channel, go here: https://www.youtube.com/@Leviticus_is_fun We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 The Journey to Leviticus 03:19 Understanding Atonement and Sacrifice 06:19 The Butcher's Perspective on Rituals 09:15 Cultural Context of Sacrifice 12:32 The Nature of Death in Sacrifice 15:29 The Art of Kosher Slaughter 18:23 Leviticus: A Fun Exploration 21:27 The Meaning Beyond Death in Rituals 27:01 The Olfactory Experience of Worship 30:24 The Significance of Sacrifice in Ancient Cultures 34:07 Rethinking Atonement and Sacrifice 39:19 The Life of Jesus: More Than Just Death 45:06 Leviticus: A Guide to Drawing Near to God

In this message, Pastor Marco concludes the year with an overview of biblical fasting—explaining what it is and how we can use it to open ourselves to God's work and deepen our devotion to Him.

God is with us, so why are we told to "draw near to God"? How do we draw near to a God who is already with us?  Join us as we discuss.Hosts: Andy and TIna Hayner

Title: Drawing Near and Being ForgivenText: Genesis 45:1–15Originally delivered on 28 December 2025 at Horizon Baptist Church, West Palm Beach, FLFor more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net Get full access to Grace Upon Grace at www.graceupongrace.net/subscribe

Pastor Golden delivered this message to Christ Church on December 28, 2025.

Sunday Morning December 28, 2025

Pastor Hiller Teaches On Luke 21:5-28 Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Edward Killian Darrin Sheek Bob Hiller Brian W. Thomas

Sermon by Jonathan Wisdom on December 28, 2025 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Outline Since Jesus is our only hope and Jesus is enough, let us: 1. Draw Near in Faith (v. 22) 2. Hold Fast in Hope (v. 23) 3. Stir Up in Love (v. 24-25) www.ncchurch.net

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The Word Became Flesh "Drawing Near with Intentionality" Pastor Jenny DirmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What do you think of when someone says "the end of the world"? Jesus wants us to think—redemption. In this Advent sermon, we open to Jesus' Olivet Discourse, where He teaches us how to read the signs of His coming and to respond, not with a sense of doom, but great confidence.

Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of our new series, Adore, where we dive deep into the heart of worship and what it means to be a people who truly behold Jesus.What You'll DiscoverIn this foundational session, we explore throne room worship and the transformative power of drawing near to God's presence. We journey through Revelation 4 to witness the ceaseless worship surrounding God's throne, where angels and elders are captivated by His beauty and respond with unending praise.Key ThemesWorship as Response - Learn how authentic worship flows naturally from beholding God's character, not from forced performance or meeting personal preferences.Proximity Over Performance - Discover how worship in the Garden of Eden was simply about nearness and friendship with God, and how that original design still shapes our worship today.The Power of His Blood - Understand how Jesus' sacrifice removed every barrier, giving us bold access to come close to the Father without shame.Bringing Your Authentic Self - Explore why God isn't looking for polished perfection but genuine hearts that draw near in spirit and truth.Challenging QuestionsWhat does your perspective of God reveal about the depth of your worship?Are you making worship about your preferences or about giving Jesus the glory due His name?How close can you come to God—and what would change if that became your daily obsession?This episode will provoke you to go beyond singing songs to truly adoring Jesus, to shift your focus from self-centered worship to throne-centered worship, and to step into the nearness that Jesus paid for with His blood.Whether you're a seasoned worshiper or just beginning your journey, this session offers fresh insight into what it means to be a restless one pursuing the heart of God.Support the show

We hope you enjoy today's message from Pastor Josh Shelton at LifeChurch, St. Louis

Violence, vengeance, sacrifice and salvation—Psalm 149 holds together two realities we often try to separate. Praise to God and His righteous judgment belong together, and both reveal the depth of Christ's mercy. From Old Testament sacrifice to the Lamb of God, we learn why God's path of life is the only one that saves.Sunday Morning Bible Study – November 23, 2025Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, ArkansasPastor David BuchsKey ThemesGod's judgment exposes the true cost of sin: death.Sacrifice reveals God's grace through a substitute—fulfilled in Jesus Christ.Worship is not entertainment, but entrance into God's holy presence.The Lord's Supper is no mere symbol but the true body and blood that gives life.#Psalm149 #BibleStudy #GraceLutheranLittleRock #LutheranBibleStudy #ChristOurSubstitute

Series: N/AService: SundayType: SermonSpeaker: Lee Pack

“The day is surely drawing near When Jesus, God's Anointed In all His power shall appear As Judge whom God appointed. Then fright shall banish idle mirth, And flames on flames shall ravage earth As Scripture long has warned us. “O Jesus Christ, do not delay, But hasten our salvation; We often tremble on our way In fear and tribulation. O hear and grant our fervent plea: Come, mighty Judge, and set us free From sin and ev'ry evil.”

Sermon - Luke 21:5 - 28 - Your Redemption Is Drawing Near by Community Lutheran Church

Text: Psalm 84This is a special sermon by Rory Martin. Recorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: November 16, 2026Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2025 — Bethany Radio

Luke 21:5-28 • The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Drawing Near to God: Embracing Life Through ChristIn this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, a relationship coach called by God, welcomes teenagers, parents, youth counselors, and pastors to discuss the importance of drawing closer to the Heavenly Father. Shirah Chante shares her personal healing journey through poetry, reading a poem titled Life from her book Jaundiced View. She emphasizes the significance of Jesus Christ as the source of life and encourages listeners to seek a relationship with Him. The episode highlights the powerful role of the Holy Spirit and the many spiritual gifts that believers can receive. Shirah Chante offers a prayer for listeners to accept Jesus and receive the Holy Spirit, inviting them to experience a transformative spiritual journey. She concludes with a call to love God, oneself, and others.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:23 Purpose of the Podcast01:44 Today's Topic: Life05:32 Personal Testimony and Healing07:40 Reading and Analyzing the Poem Life13:22 The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts20:13 Conclusion and Call to Action

How are you responding when discontentment arises? We must draw near to God above anything else. Order Single but in a Relationship with God book: https://amzn.to/3qdHNPxJoin our 4-week Embracing Singleness Study Group: https://livingrevelations.com/single-but-in-a-relationship-with-god/Have you been blessed by our podcast? Give and support this ministry at LivingRevelations.com/donationsWant to join our Online Bible Studies? Have any questions, prayer requests, or testimonies? Email us at info@livingrevelations.com.Follow us on Instagram: @livingrevelationsFollow us on Facebook: @livingrevelationsSubscribe on Youtube: @livingrevelationsSupport the show

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Draw Near to God: Understanding Your Divine PurposeIn this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, a relationship coach, talks about the importance of teenagers drawing closer to God. She shares insights from a personal experience at a Messianic Jewish synagogue and explains how teens should not be afraid to grow close to God. Shirah Chante recites an original poem titled Before and discusses Psalm 139:13 and Jeremiah 1:5, emphasizing how God forms and ordains each person with a divine purpose even before birth. She encourages listeners to seek God's guidance to discover and fulfill their God-given destiny and offers a resource called the Relationship Rescue Plan to help in this spiritual journey.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:23 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast02:00 Drawing Near to God with Poetry02:47 Exploring the Poem 'Before'06:57 The Significance of Being Formed by God10:16 God's Ordination and Our Destiny17:56 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

Pastor Sam Gibson from Church of the City NYC leads us through understanding the complexity and beauty of our God within pain.

Expository style teaching on James CH 4:8a and 1st John CH 1:5-10 dealing with drawing near to God in the wake of living in continuous sin. This teaching will examine how we as Christians deal with our sins day-to-day vs if we fall into seasons of carnality. We will explore several mitigating factors that we can use to aid in preventing backsliding, as well as overly stress the importance of understanding the word of God to shape our thinking to establish an intimate relationship with Christ. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Expository style teaching by Pastor Mac on James 4:8a and 1st John 1:5-10 dealing with drawing near to God in the wake of living in continuous sin.Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

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Original Date = 10/12/2025Rev. James Grant

A sermon from Geoff Zeigler on Leviticus 9:23-10:20

Does salvation come by God's grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ? Find out with hosts Tim Moore and Nathan Jones on the television program Christ in Prophecy!

Forgiveness of Sin - Rule number 10 The soul of which we speak is afflicted and tossed, and not comforted. There is in the intimation of grace and pardon intended a remote discovery made of some relief. This may be Christ; it may be forgiveness. This it is convinced of; it cannot deny but at such or such a time, under such ordinances, or in such duties, it was persuaded that yet there might be mercy and pardon for it. This is enough to carry it to steer its course constantly that way,—to press forward unto that harbour which will give it rest.

A new MP3 sermon from The Narrated Puritan is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Take Advantage of God's Drawing Near in Pardon Subtitle: John Owen - Forgiveness of Sin Speaker: John Owen Broadcaster: The Narrated Puritan Event: Audiobook Date: 10/7/2025 Length: 4 min.

Drawing Near to God: Love and Self-Discovery Through Scripture and PoetryIn this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, host Shirah Chante, Relationship Artist, guides teens and their supporters on a journey to draw closer to God. She explores the biblical basis for love, reading from First Corinthians, Chapter 13, and stresses the importance of having a personal Bible. Shirah Chante recounts her own transformative experience with the Bible during difficult times. She reads her original poem, And Dream to illustrate how love manifests in relationships and how it aligns with the teachings of Christ. The episode concludes with a prayer for teenagers and their families, encouraging them to grow in love and understanding through their relationship with God.00:00 Introduction to Teens Draw Near to God00:40 Purpose of the Podcast01:29 Biblical Teachings on Love02:07 Personal Testimony and Bible Reading03:27 Introduction to the Poem And Dream03:53 Analyzing the Poem And Dream05:50 Characteristics of Love08:39 Applying Love in Relationships13:48 Growing Closer to God15:31 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

Fight to Win with God's StrengthIn this episode of Teens Draw Near to God,' host and relationship coach Shirah Chante inspires teenagers, their parents, and youth workers to strengthen their faith and seek their God-given destinies. Shirah Chante introduces her original poem, Fight, encouraging listeners to rely on God's truth and strength in the spiritual battle for their souls. She emphasizes the importance of being steadfast in faith, using scripture as a daily affirmation, and the guaranteed victory in Jesus Christ. Listeners are invited to pray for salvation and are given practical next steps to grow in their faith journey by downloading The Relationship Rescue Plan.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:22 Drawing Near to God01:41 The Power of Faith and Fighting the Good Fight04:49 The Poem: Fight05:38 Understanding the Poem13:01 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

Feeling spiritually depleted? Pastor Mike Fabarez discusses how God's word becomes our lifeline during difficult seasons, demonstrating why biblical instruction provides the encouragement we need and how focusing on God's ultimate victory transforms our perspective.

Where do you go when you need to meet with God? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals how Jesus revolutionized worship, moving us from specific locations to spiritual connection, showing how God's truth becomes our compass for intimate fellowship.

Ever feel frustrated with Christians who always seem upbeat, claiming everything's "blessed" all the time? Pastor Mike Fabarez brings refreshing honesty to spiritual struggles through Psalm 43, addressing what to do when prayers feel unanswered and God seems distant.

In this episode, Chris talks about the amazing truth that Christ is able to feel "with" us in our trials and sufferings.    https://citycentral.org/knowingfreedom

08-24-2025 - Drawing Near by Pastor Adam Bennett

In this study, we explore Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees. He called them hypocrites, but why? They promoted following the traditions, which is exactly what they did. So where's the hypocrisy? Learning the true meaning of hypocrisy is crucial for learning how to be truly clean before God. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

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Today, Crossway is proud to present an interview originally recorded with pastor John MacArthur, where he reflects on the challenges and joys of pastoral life, offering biblical wisdom on what it takes to persevere for the long haul in ministry. John MacArthur (1939-2025) was the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, where he has served since 1969. He also authored numerous books, including "The Power of Integrity", "Drawing Near", "Sanctification", and "The Glory of Heaven." ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the full transcript of this episode.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠