Podcasts about Elim

Die Salbung des Heiligen Geistes · Ingolf Ellßel · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025-06-15-17Uhr by Elim Kirche Hamburg

Die Gegenwart Gottes · Ingolf Ellßel · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025-06-15 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

We consider the use of idols in religion.

Gefunden-Gesegnet-Gesandt · Johannes Justus · Elim Kirche Mundsburg · 2025-06-13 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

Elim Kirche, Hamburg, Kirche, Church, Sermon, Predigt, Germany

Wenn die Seele dürstet nach dem Heiligen Geist · Johannes Justus · Elim Kirche Mundsburg · 2025-06-12 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

Send us a textTrusting God When Everything Falls ApartWhat happens when everything you leaned on disappears? Who stands beside you when your world is shaken?In this powerful episode, Pastor Ben Cooper teaches from Proverbs 3:1–8, delivering a life-giving message about what it means to truly trust in the Lord. As the world gets louder and our lives grow more complex, this word is a timely reminder: your strength is not in people, platforms, or performance—but in God's presence.We explore the contrast between today's culture of distraction and the timeless wisdom of scripture. Are you spending more time on social media or in the Word? Pastor Ben cuts through the noise and challenges us to evaluate what's feeding our soul.He shares a practical spiritual rhythm anyone can follow:Psalm 23 at night for peace when the day endsPsalm 91 in the morning for strength before the battle beginsThe Lord's Prayer daily to align with God's willThis isn't about religion—it's about daily intimacy with Jesus Christ, especially when life feels uncertain.Drawing on David's darkest moment in 1 Samuel 30, we discover that spiritual resilience isn't built in comfort. It's forged in trials. David found strength in the Lord when everything else failed. So can you.Pastor Ben also poses hard but necessary questions:“Who would lock shields with you in the fire? Who stands with you when everyone else walks away?”This message invites us to reflect on the quality of our relationships and the depth of our faith. Are the people around you pushing you closer to Christ—or pulling you away from Him?The episode ends with a moving Holy Communion moment, inviting listeners into a personal act of surrender and renewal through the cross of Christ. The focus remains clear: Don't follow the crowd. Don't follow a man. Follow Jesus—the only One who will never fail.Christian podcast, trust in God, Proverbs 3:5-6, spiritual growth, Bible teaching, daily scripture habit, Holy Communion, Pastor Ben Cooper, Christian encouragement, walking by faith, spiritual discipline, Psalm 23, Psalm 91, faith in crisis, gospel-centered lifeChristian podcast, Pastor Ben Cooper, trust in God, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 91, Psalm 23, Holy Communion, walking by faith, overcoming fear, spiritual strength, Christian encouragement, RB Christian Radio, daily devotion, scripture study, faith over fearSupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: June 9, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Gottes Gaben für dich (Teil 6) Hoffnung für die Welt · Matthias C. Wolff · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025-06-08 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

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Mensen met een verstandelijke beperking ervaren vaak belemmeringen om mee te doen en erbij te horen – ook in de kerk. In deze aflevering verkent Koos Tamminga met zijn gasten André Mulder en Roelie Reiling waarom dat zo is, waarom het belangrijk is dat kerken daar actief mee aan de slag gaan en hoe ze dat zouden kunnen doen. Zij zien in kerken veel ongemak en weinig kennis en begrip van deze groep. En dat terwijl er juist ook veel kansen liggen in het samen geloven met mensen met een verstandelijke beperking. Omgaan met kwetsbaarheid vergt ook kwetsbaarheid en hier en daar wat ‘theologisch omdenken'. “Als ze er niet bijhoren, is de kerk beperkt.”André Mulder is bijzonder hoogleraar Levenbeschouwing en geestelijke volksgezondheid bij de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RuG) en Senior onderzoeker bij de Protestantse Theologische Universiteit op de onderzoeksplaats Sociale Inclusie en Levensbeschouwing van Mensen met een Verstandelijke Beperking.Roelie Reiling, theoloog en kunstenaar, werkte als predikant-geestelijk verzorger bijna 20 jaar met mensen met een verstandelijke beperking en hun naasten (familie, zorgmedewerkers, vrijwilligers, mensen van geloofsgemeenschappen). Links:Meer achtergrond, tips en informatie over ELIM op de persoonlijke pagina van André Mulder: Prof. dr. A. Mulder - Algemeen - Protestantse Theologische UniversiteitRoelie Reiling deelt haar kennis, ervaring en tips op OnbeperktgelovenHeilige Grond is een podcast van de Protestantse Theologische Universiteit en de Theologische Universiteit Utrecht.

Send us a textHope in the Lord, Not in ReligionScripture Focus: Isaiah 40:28–31 Speaker: Pastor Ben CooperWhat happens when we place our trust in religious systems instead of Jesus Himself? In this compelling and deeply challenging episode, Pastor Ben Cooper brings an unfiltered exploration of Isaiah 40:28–31—one of the most uplifting passages in Scripture—yet used here to challenge the very foundations of what we've built our faith on.“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” Not those who hope in denominations. Not those who hope in personalities or religious institutions. Only those who hope in the Lord.This teaching exposes a vital distinction: between religion and relationship, between performance-based Christianity and Spirit-filled intimacy with Jesus. Pastor Ben boldly confronts the truth that many believers have unknowingly placed their faith in systems, routines, and spiritual leaders rather than in Christ alone.As this episode unfolds, you'll be invited to reflect deeply on your walk with God:Are you a Christ-follower or a crowd-follower?Is your strength being renewed by the Holy Spirit—or drained by trying to please people?Have you built your identity around your church culture or your connection to the Savior?Faith and hope are presented not just as theological ideas, but as spiritual weapons. Hope operates in the realm of expectation—it lifts the heart toward God's promises. Faith is the assurance that what we hope for is already secured in Christ. Together, they form the unshakeable foundation that carries us through every storm.We also explore the broader call of Isaiah 40—how God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. This isn't about managing burnout; it's about encountering the renewing power of the living God. God's strength doesn't come from routine, ritual, or performance—it flows from deep hope rooted in Him.Pastor Ben invites listeners to challenge their comfort zones and assess the voices influencing their faith. Who is shaping your theology? Is it tradition, trends, or truth? This episode is both a warning and an invitation—to rise, to hope, and to walk again in the power of renewed strength.If you've been caught in the exhaustion of religion without the renewal of relationship, this is your moment to realign. Let go of man-made systems and place your full hope in the One who never grows tired or weary.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or Buzzsprout.Jesus vs religion Bible teaching, Isaiah 40 explained for Christians, difference between religion and relationship, trusting God not the system, hope in the Lord sermon, how to renew your strength spiritually, faith and hope difference, Christian burnout solution, real Christian faith journey, Spirit-filled renewal, overcoming religious pressure, Bible-based Christian podcastJesus, hope, Isaiah40, faith, religion, truth, renewal, HolySpirit, Bible, revival, discipleship, ChristianpodcastSupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Send us a textWhen the Way Closes, Christ Opens One – Escaping the Impossible with John 14:6Have you ever found yourself trapped—cornered by life, with nowhere to go? Those moments where it seems there's no way forward and no way back are not accidents—they're often divine setups for breakthrough.In this faith-building episode, Reverend Ben Cooper unpacks the power behind Jesus' words in John 14:6: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” These words aren't just theology—they are a lifeline in your darkest hour. When you find yourself up against the proverbial Red Sea, with Pharaoh's army closing in, God is not absent. He is preparing a miraculous escape route that only faith can see.The message also draws deeply from Isaiah 43:16, reminding us that the Lord is the One who “makes a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters.” When you feel hemmed in—emotionally, financially, relationally—these scriptures reveal a God who doesn't remove the obstacle but often parts it right down the middle.In today's world of chaos, where social media noise, financial pressure, and relationship breakdowns try to drown out God's voice, this message invites you to lean into Christ as the way-maker. It's a word for anyone who feels boxed in, left behind, or abandoned by people they once trusted.Reverend Ben offers a candid reflection on how trials reveal true loyalty. Just like Peter denied Jesus when the pressure rose, many of us have seen “friends” disappear when our lives fall apart. Yet Christ never leaves. He not only stays—He turns the enemy's attack into your stepping stone to victory.This isn't just encouragement—it's revelation for the believer caught between battle and breakthrough. Whether you're facing a health scare, financial crisis, spiritual warfare, or emotional fatigue, this episode declares: Jesus is still the way. And the same God who split the Red Sea can clear your path.Key Scriptures:John 14:6 – Jesus is the way, the truth, and the lifeIsaiah 43:16 – God makes a path through the seaExodus 14:13–16 – Moses and the Red SeaLuke 22:61 – Peter's denial and the rooster's crowFind this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Buzzsprout, and all major podcast platforms. faith, breakthrough, Jesus, waymaker, RedSea, John14, hope, deliverance, courage, obedience, Isaiah43, freedomChristian podcast about breakthrough and Red Sea moments, Jesus is the way the truth and the life explained, how God makes a way when there is no way, escaping impossible situations through faith, Red Sea miracle and modern application, Isaiah 43 explained for everyday life, Christian response to pressure and abandonment, when friends leave and faith remains, trusting God when you're trapped, overcoming spiritual battles through ScriptureSupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Send us a textJesus Before Religion – The True FoundationScripture Focus: Hebrews 1:3, John 1:1 Speaker: Pastor Ben CooperThe greatest deception facing believers today might not be disbelief—it might be confusion. Confusion between following Jesus and following religious systems. In this bold and uncompromising episode, Pastor Ben Cooper digs into the divine nature of Christ as revealed in Hebrews 1:3 and John 1:1, calling listeners back to the true foundation of their faith."In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." — John 1:1 "He is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being." — Hebrews 1:3These Scriptures establish one profound truth: Jesus is not a created figure; He is the eternal Creator—the Alpha before time, the radiance of divine glory, the exact image of God. Yet today, many churches have replaced this unshakable truth with comfortable tradition and performance-based Christianity.Pastor Ben challenges modern believers to assess the systems they've built their faith around. Has the Western church become more interested in showmanship and denominational branding than in radical, Spirit-filled discipleship? Are we unintentionally trading Jesus for entertainment, consumerism, and institutional loyalty?The contrast is clear when we look at the persecuted church—over 365 million Christians worldwide who worship in secret, risking their lives just to own a Bible. Their hunger for truth and closeness with Jesus stands in convicting contrast to Western complacency. Their example calls us back to a raw, unfiltered Christianity rooted in Christ—not culture.Another layer of challenge comes as Pastor Ben addresses the growing influence of social media, labeling it "the devil's playground." In a world obsessed with validation, image, and influence, we are constantly being shaped—either by algorithms or by the Holy Spirit. The episode reminds us that true transformation doesn't happen through followers or filters, but through Christ, who alone renews the mind and restores the soul.This message is a lifeline for anyone disillusioned with organized religion, burned by hypocrisy, or longing for something more than superficial faith. You don't need more church. You need Jesus—the same Jesus who was, is, and is to come.Ready to rebuild your faith on something eternal? It's time to break from performance, pierce through the noise, and rediscover Jesus as the cornerstone of your walk.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or directly via Buzzsprout. Jesus vs religion teaching, Hebrews 1 explained devotional, John 1 and divinity of Christ, difference between Jesus and church, Western church critique, persecuted church faith, how to follow Jesus not religion, Christian identity in Christ, social media and faith, Bible foundation not denomination, spiritual awakening in modern Christianity, revival through relationship not religionJesus, faith, truth, identity, Hebrews, John, relationship, revival, persecution, freedom, Christianity, podcastSupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Recientemente nombrado dentro del equipo de ministros en Elim, José Ernesto Interiano

Send us a textThank God I Don't Fit In – God's Upside-Down Selection ProcessHave you ever felt like you don't quite fit in? Maybe that's not a flaw—it's your calling.In this bold and confronting episode, Reverend Ben Cooper takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 1:26–31, where the Apostle Paul describes a kingdom where God chooses the foolish, the weak, the lowly, and even the despised to shame the wise and powerful. This is more than encouragement for the underdog—it's a wake-up call to a generation shaped by credentials, conformity, and cultural approval.With raw conviction and prophetic clarity, Pastor Ben challenges the Church to examine how deeply it has mirrored the world's systems. “We are being led by CV people,” he declares, “not by theologians, not by evangelists, and not by Holy Spirit-filled pastors.” This message pulls no punches as it questions the motives behind how Christian leaders are chosen and how spiritual maturity is often overshadowed by polished résumés.Drawing attention to the gravitational pull of “the crowd,” Ben dives into the dangers of spiritual and cultural conformity. Whether it's in church culture, social media, or the workplace, the call to fit in is strong—but God's call is often the exact opposite. Using real-life examples and scripture, he exposes how crowd-pleasing leads to spiritual compromise and warns that the cost of following Jesus often means being misunderstood, rejected, or overlooked.But the power of this message isn't in the critique—it's in the revelation of God's upside-down kingdom. What the world considers a weakness may be your divine qualification. Your background, brokenness, or lack of influence may be the very reason God can use you. “Thank God I don't fit in,” Pastor Ben proclaims, boldly embracing the role of the misfit, the outlier, the one set apart.Whether you've felt unqualified, too different, or spiritually sidelined, this message will awaken purpose in your perceived imperfections. Join us for this truth-filled journey into God's radical method of choosing people, and learn how to stand strong in a world that demands you conform.1 Corinthians 1:26–31 – God chooses the foolish to shame the wise, the weak to shame the strong

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: June 2, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Send us a textOut of the Crowd, Into Your Calling – Joshua 3 and the Journey of FaithWhat happens when you step away from the crowd and follow Jesus into the unknown? In this bold and empowering episode, Pastor Ben Cooper and his team dive deep into Joshua 3:3–4, where the Israelites are commanded to follow the Ark of the Covenant into unfamiliar, uncharted territory—a prophetic picture of walking by faith.With profound insight and clarity, the conversation tackles how modern society subtly brands us—from social security numbers to social media algorithms—treating individuals as data points rather than divine creations. Pastor Ben invites listeners to examine the “crowds” in their own lives: work culture, digital echo chambers, religious expectations, or even church norms that pull us away from authentic intimacy with God.“You weren't created to blend in—you were chosen to stand out,” Pastor Ben reminds us. As the Israelites stood before the flooded Jordan River, God was preparing them to witness a miracle. Likewise, when we abandon comfort and conformity, we position ourselves for divine breakthrough.This episode weaves together powerful Biblical truths:Romans 12:2 – Do not conform to the pattern of this world.Galatians 5 – Walk by the Spirit and not by the flesh.Ephesians 2:10 – You are God's masterpiece, created for good works.1 Samuel 17 – David faced Goliath by stepping away from the crowd and trusting God alone.Listeners are encouraged to rediscover their Kingdom identity, and trust the still, small voice that says, “This is the way, walk in it.” The episode speaks to anyone who feels stuck in a system that doesn't reflect their God-given identity—and offers hope for those longing to live with holy boldness.Whether you're wrestling with identity, fear, or conformity, this message will challenge and encourage you to follow Jesus wholeheartedly—even if it means going alone. This is your invitation to step into your God-ordained path, leave the crowd behind, and watch what happens when faith leads the way.Key Scriptures:Joshua 3:3–4 – Follow the Ark into new territoryRomans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mindEphesians 2:10 – You are God's workmanshipGalatians 5 – Walk by the SpiritIsaiah 30:21 – “This is the way; walk in it”Listen & Subscribe:Available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and more.faith, identity, breakthrough, obedience, courage, calling, Joshua, Romans12, freedom, Spirit, purpose, truthChristian podcast about identity and calling, stepping out in faith like Joshua, how to leave cultural conformity behind, following Jesus outside the crowd, what does Joshua 3 teach about faith, Ephesians 2:10 explained in daily life, Romans 12:2 sermon for modern Christians, walking in the Spirit not the flesh, Christian boldness and breakthrough, how to follow God's voice through uncertaintySupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Gottes Gaben für dich (Teil 5) Der fünffälltige Dienst · David Mehnert · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025.06.01 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

Pastores Carlos Acevedo y Jaime Guzmán de Juventud en San Salvador y Santa Ana

Pastor Erick Lazo y Angie Villalta, coordinadora de Arcoíris de Amor

Join us for the Elim Leaders Summit opening session, which sets the scene of our 'Equip The Saints' theme. Watch Elim's General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, unpack how you can find your place in the five-fold ministries.Over three days, we will look into how apostolic vision, prophetic insight, evangelistic passion, pastoral care, and teaching wisdom, should function together so we can reveal the multifaceted nature of Jesus Himself.

Send us a textOut of the Pit: The Power of Waiting on God – Psalm 40The Bible Feeling stuck in life's miry clay? In this soul-stirring episode, we dive into the timeless truth of Psalm 40, where David cries out, “I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.”If you're battling financial pressure, relationship struggles, chronic illness, mental fatigue, or emotional isolation—this message is for you. With heartfelt teaching and passionate prayer, we explore what it means to wait patiently on God when you feel buried by life's burdens. You'll hear that God not only hears your cry—He responds, lifting you from the mud and placing your feet on solid ground.We don't stop at the surface. This episode draws a powerful contrast between religion and relationship, reminding us that what we need isn't more routine—it's more of Jesus. The Spirit of God, promised in John 14, is our Comforter, Counselor, and constant companion, even in our loneliest moments.Whether you're sitting in traffic, walking through grief, or wiping away tears in secret, this message delivers a clear and compassionate truth: God is with you. He sees you. He will not leave you in the pit.The episode concludes with a deeply personal communion moment, reminding listeners that Jesus is present wherever you are—even “33,000 feet in the heavens.” It's not about location or tradition—it's about a living, breathing relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit.What Psalm 40 teaches about patience and deliveranceHow to recognize the difference between religion and relationshipThe personal presence of God in your darkest momentsThe role of the Holy Spirit as Advocate and ComforterWhy waiting on God leads to spiritual breakthroughPsalm 40:1–3 – “He lifted me out of the slimy pit…”John 14:16–18 – “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper…”Isaiah 40:31 – “Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength…”Find this episode on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Buzzsprout, and all major platforms. Visit: www.pastorbencooper.co.uk Are you ready to rise from the pit and stand on the Rock? Listen now, share with someone in need of hope, and subscribe for weekly messages that bring real change through real faith.Psalm 40 explained, waiting on God, out of the slimy pit, Christian podcast 2025, Spirit-filled life, difference between religion and relationship, Holy Spirit John 14, Christian encouragement podcast, overcoming spiritual depression, communion with Jesus anywhere - The Bible Support the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Join us for the Elim Leaders Summit opening session, which sets the scene of our 'Equip The Saints' theme. Watch Elim's General Superintendent, Mark Pugh, unpack how you can find your place in the five-fold ministries.Over three days, we will look into how apostolic vision, prophetic insight, evangelistic passion, pastoral care, and teaching wisdom, should function together so we can reveal the multifaceted nature of Jesus Himself.

Carmen de Castro y Virginia de Soriano

Send us a textRest for the Restless Soul – Finding Peace in God AloneHave you ever felt that gnawing restlessness deep in your soul—the kind that no amount of scrolling, spending, or socializing seems to satisfy? David understood this struggle, and in Psalm 62:1 declared, “My soul finds rest in God alone.”In this powerful episode, we dive into the revolutionary truth that lasting peace cannot be found in social media feeds, financial gain, personal success, or even religious activity. Our soul's deepest need is met only in the presence and person of God.This message uncovers the emptiness of external validation and leads us back to the one source that truly satisfies: a living, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Through Scripture and practical insight, you'll be encouraged to realign your focus from the temporary to the eternal.Even more striking is the perspective shared on obstacles and opposition. Instead of seeing trials and enemies as setbacks, this episode teaches that they are stepping stones to your God-given purpose. Just as Jesus used the cross—an instrument of torment—to secure eternal victory, God is using the pressure in your life to elevate you, not crush you.You'll be reminded that the enemy is not above you—he is under your feet. And no matter what you're walking through, you're not sinking—you're standing on solid, divine ground.Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, illness, fear, or relational brokenness, this message offers a holy perspective shift. God's Word becomes your anchor, your footing, and your forward motion.We invite you to connect with us at pastorbencooper.co.uk to share your testimony, submit prayer requests, or dive deeper into spiritual resources that will help you find rest for your soul—in God alone.Why true peace is found in God—not in people or possessionsHow to stop chasing emotional highs and start living by truthThe biblical view of obstacles as divine launchpadsHow to recognize and silence internal and external enemiesWhat soul-rest really means in today's busy worldPsalm 62:1 – “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.”Romans 16:20 – “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.”John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”Available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Buzzsprout, and all major podcast platforms. Visit: www.pastorbencooper.co.uk Are you ready to stop striving and start resting? Share this episode with someone battling inner unrest, and subscribe today for more truth-filled content that equips you to walk in peace and power.soul rest in God, Psalm 62 podcast, Christian podcast 2025, peace beyond understanding, spiritual rest, how to overcome anxiety biblically, standing on God's Word, using obstacles for victory, Ben Cooper podcast, finding peace in trials, Christian breakthrough teachingSupport the showhttps://www.pastorbencooper.co.uk/https://www.rbchristianradio.net/ buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooper

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: May 26, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Steve Kempton hosts Elim Global leaders to share what they have learned from planting 200+ churches and what God can do through people willing to go where He sends them.Steve is a former Elim missionary to Nepal and is Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Weston Super Mare. Steve is facilitating Elim's church planting programme and training church planters around the world.

Join this interactive session as Ben and Sam share about the heart posture, mindset and actions that can set up young people to lead well.Sam joined the Elim ministry at 23 leading a church in the Welshvalleys. He is now the Associate Pastor at City Church Cardiff.Ben is the Director of Ministries for Limitless, and is on the leadership team at Living Waters Church, Chorley.

Steve Kempton hosts Elim Global leaders to share what they have learned from planting 200+ churches and what God can do through people willing to go where He sends them.Steve is a former Elim missionary to Nepal and is Senior Pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Weston Super Mare. Steve is facilitating Elim's church planting programme and training church planters around the world.

Join this interactive session as Ben and Sam share about the heart posture, mindset and actions that can set up young people to lead well.Sam joined the Elim ministry at 23 leading a church in the Welshvalleys. He is now the Associate Pastor at City Church Cardiff.Ben is the Director of Ministries for Limitless, and is on the leadership team at Living Waters Church, Chorley.

Send us a textFaith Through the Roof – Finding Jesus Beyond the Crowdthe BibleHave you ever felt lost in a crowd—even a religious one? In this episode, we dive deep into Mark 2, where a group of faithful friends break through a roof to bring a paralyzed man to Jesus. Their determination challenges us to reflect on whether we're truly pursuing Christ—or just moving with the crowd.As we unpack this powerful moment in Scripture, we explore how the crowd around Jesus symbolized more than physical obstruction. While some genuinely sought Him, others—like the religious leaders—stood in judgment. It's a reminder that proximity to religion doesn't equal intimacy with God.This conversation confronts a hard truth: even within church walls, it's possible to miss the presence of Jesus. Sometimes, traditions, opinions, or even well-meaning structures can become barriers. The paralyzed man's friends chose faith over form, showing us the kind of community that doesn't give up when life gets hard.In today's hyperconnected world, where relationships are often shallow and curated, the message of this story calls for authentic community—the kind that carries us when we can't carry ourselves. Are the people around you drawing you closer to Jesus, or just keeping you occupied?We also explore what it means to step back from institutional religion (without abandoning community) in order to reconnect directly with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and personal devotion. Communion becomes a reminder that our access to Jesus is not filtered through crowds, titles, or rituals—it's personal, present, and powerful.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, sidelined, or spiritually numb. Let the faith of four friends inspire you to break through the noise and find Jesus in a deeper, more direct way.

Die 5 W-Fragen deiner Berufung · Julian Wolff · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025-05-25_17Uhr by Elim Kirche Hamburg

Gottes Gaben für dich (Teil 4) Super-Normale Geistesgaben · Pascal Alich · Elim Kirche Hamburg · 2025-05-25 by Elim Kirche Hamburg

God has given us faith. While unbelief is synonymous with doubt, it does not indicate a lack of faith. How do we increase faith and decrease of unbelief? (Mark 9:24)Support the show

Steve and Jeff break down the SEC Tournament ahead of LSU's first bit of postseason play, why the SEC Tourney matters to some but not others, and more!

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Pastor Jimmy Flores con los detalles del trabajo de la Juventud Elim

Have you sensed God may be calling you to Christian ministry? Have you considered joining with Elim in our mission to reach our nation for Christ and build His Church? This seminar will give you an opportunity to hear more about what ministry in Elim looks like and how you could explore the possibilities. Hear the stories of two young people who have stepped out and responded to God's call to give their lives in serving Jesus today.Jenny is the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Ministry Foundation Certificate Course Leader at Regents Theological College, and also serves on the MIT Development Team.

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: May 19, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

We are 60+ years old. We have more wisdom than ever before. We've survived some awful moments. And we're still standing - ready for the next 30 years. How we embrace this next stage of life is crucial - what does it mean to serve God well? What does a vocation look like at this stage? What can begin? What should stop? Come and explore together.Neil enjoys wearing a number of different hats: pastor, teacher, writer, mentor, consultant, trainer. More importantly, husband, father, grandfather and friend. An Elim pastor since 1985, he can see life's changes beckoning.

In this session, we will consider how we raise women to lead and minister in our communities, workplaces, churches and the mission field. This session will give some context about the history and experience of women in ministry in Elim, and discuss how we recognise the call-in women's lives, cultivate gifting, and encourage women to fulfil their call.Pastor Michelle Nunn was appointed Principal of Regents Theological College in August 2024, having served as Senior Pastor of Nantwich Elim for many years. She has also served as a member of Elim's NLT since 2022.

Can you? Should you? How to? How APEST can help you to plant a church.Alistair has been involved in church planting for over 30 years with Kensington Temple, Elim nationally and the Church Planting Academy.

Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, shares how one TikTok video launched a national movement to eliminate medical debt through little-known hospital financial assistance policies. Joined by cohosts Julia Patrick and Sherry Quam Taylor, Jared recounts how a personal family tragedy sparked his commitment to helping others avoid the crushing financial fallout of medical emergencies.Dollar For educates the public about financial assistance programs that nonprofit hospitals are legally required to offer under the Affordable Care Act. Despite these policies existing for over a decade, most patients—and even medical professionals—remain unaware. “Most people leave the hospital without any knowledge of these programs,” Jared explains. “It's the best-kept secret in healthcare.”Jared's journey from grassroots crowdfunding in Portland coffee shops to leading a national nonprofit began with a single TikTok that received over 30 million views. That exposure helped grow Dollar For from a one-person operation to an 18-person team that's relieved $88 million in medical debt so far. “We created a Slack channel where every debt relief success story gets posted,” Jared says. “It's a little mini-party that keeps us grounded in our mission.”The discussion explains how Dollar For's first major initiative was building a national database of 8,000 hospital financial policies. This tool lets users instantly check eligibility based on their income and hospital—a game-changing resource in a fragmented system. It also positioned Dollar For as a watchdog, helping policy groups compare hospitals' generosity and push for improvements.Despite the impact, Jared remains humble and forward-looking: “I hope Dollar For doesn't exist in 10 years,” he says. “We're trying to push for a policy that requires hospitals to screen for eligibility before sending bills.”The socially impactful discussion also explores the challenges of funding innovation in the nonprofit sector. Jared candidly shares how finding donors who support both direct service and systemic policy change has been a balancing act—but the return on impact is clear. “We've turned every donated dollar into over $20 of medical debt relief,” he notes.Sherry adds, “This is one of those niches where you have the ability to attract investment-level donors who want root, sustainable change.”This conversation is more than a dive into leadership—it's a blueprint for innovation, equity, and the power of digital media to mobilize change in a deeply broken system. #MedicalDebtRelief #CharityCare #HospitalPolicyChange Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Today in History: The people of Israel arrived in the wilderness of Sin (see Exodus 16:1). “Then they set out from Elim, and all the congregation of the sons of Israel came to the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departure from the land of Egypt.”Day 30 of the omerThis week's portion is called ”Emor” (speak).TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 22:17–33GOSPEL PORTION: Luke 21:25–38 24Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: May 5, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

My Story   Talk 16   Ministry in Basingstoke (1968-78) Part 1 Welcome to Talk 16 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness throughout my life. Today I'm going to begin by telling you how in January 1968 we came to move from Colchester to Basingstoke.   During 1967, as part of my SPF travels, I was preaching in Oxford when an old friend from the Elim church asked to see me. He was hoping that an Assemblies of God church might be planted there and wanted to find out if I would be interested in coming to take over its leadership. I told him that I would pray about it but that my initial reaction was that I did not feel any sense of leading in that direction.   Some weeks later, I had an unexpected phone call from my friend Michael Collins who, as I have already mentioned, was a fellow student with me at Oxford and part of the original SPF group there. He told me that he had heard from Oxford that I might be thinking of leaving Colchester and that, if that were the case, he wanted to sound out whether I might be interested in coming to Basingstoke.   He explained that they were looking for a pastor and would like to invite me to come and preach one Sunday. The church had not had a pastor for three years and numbers had dwindled to only 12 people. Although they were not able to pay me much, the potential was great, as they had a new building on a large piece of land and Basingstoke had a rapidly expanding population.   This was an exciting challenge, but numbers at Colchester were now around 80 and I was relatively well paid. Did I really want to take on another small church and take a substantial drop in income? And did we really want to leave behind the many friends we had made at Colchester? So I told him that I did not think it likely that the Lord would move me from Colchester but that if they wanted me to preach for one Sunday I would be happy to do so.   As far as moving there permanently was concerned, I determined in my heart that I would only consider it if I received a unanimous invitation from the members of the church. We would also need them to provide housing for us, as the salary they were likely to offer would be far too low for us to be able to get a mortgage.   These matters were discussed when I went to preach there, and the financial position was clarified. The church's income was £14 a week. £8 of this was taken up with mortgage repayments on the new church building and, if they needed to provide us with accommodation, the remaining £6 would be taken up with that. So anything they could offer me would be an act of faith on their part – and required not a little faith on my part too!   In the circumstances, I thought it highly unlikely that they would be able to meet the criteria I had set, but 100% of the members did vote to invite me, and after a couple of months I heard that they had been able to purchase a house for us. Taking this to be the will of the Lord, we informed the friends at Colchester of our decision, sold our bungalow, and moved to Basingstoke in January 1968. The move to Basingstoke went smoothly and the house the church provided, a typical three-bedroomed semi-detached, had the advantage of central heating, a luxury we had not been used to. With the profit we made on the sale of our bungalow in Colchester, we were able to have new fitted carpets throughout, and to buy furniture for the lounge as well. We also bought a small second-hand car, having left the minibus in Colchester.   We were welcomed warmly by the church members, and the building was packed for my Induction Service with people from other churches who had come to show their support. The speaker was Billy Richards, the AoG pastor at Slough, in his capacity as Chairman of the West London District Council. His cousin, Bill Mitchell, who was an elder in the church, was at the piano, and we were inspired by his God-given talent and grateful for his commitment to play at every meeting. Other key people were the deacons, Janet Collins (Church Secretary), John Nicholson (Treasurer), David Moncaster (Sunday School Superintendent), and Michael Collins.   Another person who was present at the Induction Service and to become an asset to the church was William Kay, who had written to me asking advice as to how he could serve the Lord after he had graduated from Oxford. As he had come to Christ while he was at university and had had no real experience of life in a local church, I told him that this should be his first priority and made a few suggestions as to where he might go, adding as a PS that I was moving to Basingstoke and that he might like to come and help with the work there. Which he did, and within a few months a young schoolteacher, Anthea Bell, was to join our church and eventually become William's wife and a great asset to the church.   At the beginning of our time there, Eileen's primary role, of course, was looking after Debbie and Sarah, who were still under school age, and then Jonathan who was born in October 1970. However, she was soon to find an outlet for her ministry when we started our church pre-school playgroup, but more of that later.   Niggling doubts So overall there was much to encourage us during our first few months at Basingstoke, but we were missing Colchester and both Eileen and I were having doubts as to whether we had done the right thing in moving. Part of the reason for this was that when I had given up my teaching job we'd had real confirmation about it through the gifts of the Spirit, but we'd had no such confirmation about moving to Basingstoke. Could we have really missed the will of God on such an important matter?   The answer came in a posthumously published article in Redemption Tidings written by Donald Gee. He was talking about how a church should choose a pastor (and, by implication, how a pastor should choose a church). He said that such matters should be determined by sound judgment and sanctified common sense, and not by the operation of spiritual gifts. And this came from the pen of a world-renowned Pentecostal leader and author of Concerning Spiritual Gifts.    This was just the reassurance I needed, and I later came to realise that God's will is not difficult. By definition, God wants his will, and if we really want it, he will ensure that we get it! We will prove his good and perfect and acceptable will if our lives are truly consecrated to his service (Romans 12:1-2).   Church growth And, of course, one major aspect of God's will is that he is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). In the years we were there, Basingstoke was the fastest growing town in England and there was a vast harvest field on our doorstep waiting to be reaped. We sought to do this in three main ways – personal evangelism, evangelistic missions, and children's and youth work.   Personal evangelism In those days the primary way of seeking to win others for Jesus was to invite people to church where they would hear the gospel. This was something we did every Sunday night in our Gospel Service, even if very often the only people there were already Christians. However, even if today it's easy to criticise this style of evangelism, it did have the advantage of regularly reminding Christians of what the gospel is and the urgency of proclaiming it.   But clearly the Gospel Service approach to evangelism would not be enough. Neither would a leaflet inviting people to our meetings, unless of course it contained a clear gospel message. Jesus did not command his disciples to go into all the world and invite people to gospel meetings. He commanded them, and he commands us, to go into all the world and preach. God's people needed to be trained how to do so.   While I was at Colchester I had completed a course on personal evangelism produced by Billy Richards and I had found this very helpful. So I decided that in our Wednesday night Bible Studies I would teach the people at Basingstoke the principles I had learned from this. We then embarked on a programme of door-to-door work, conducting a ‘religious opinion survey', and found that most people were willing to share their views with us and for us to share the gospel with them. Admittedly, not many came to church as a result, but at least they had heard the gospel.     Evangelistic Missions But our biggest attempt at reaching people with the gospel was in 1970 when we organised a fortnight's evangelistic and healing mission conducted by evangelist Melvin Banks. I invited Melvin for two reasons. First, he was clearly gifted as an evangelist, and I had come to understand that my own gift was predominantly that of a teacher. And secondly, because remarkable results were being reported of hundreds being saved and healed through Melvin's ministry, and I strongly believe that healing is one of the signs that God gives us to confirm the message of the gospel.       In preparation for his coming, we spent months training the people for this big event, which was to be held in the Basingstoke Town Hall, not in our church, and got them ready for an intensive follow-up programme of personal visitation to the homes of those who made a decision for Christ. We printed thousands of leaflets which were designed by Melvin and which majored strongly on some of the many miracles he had seen in his ministry.   Not surprisingly, on the very first night the Town Hall was packed. Melvin did not preach about healing. He preached salvation. And to my amazement, when he made the gospel appeal, 57 people raised their hand. And then he prayed for the sick.  And miracles happened. It was the same every night throughout the fortnight, and by the end over 600 people had signed decision cards.   I thought we were experiencing a real revival! But sadly, when our team of trained follow-up workers visited their homes, it became apparent that the vast majority had not really understood what they were doing. They had come to the meetings because they wanted to be healed and that was why they had raised their hands, even though, to be fair to the evangelist, the message he preached was not about healing, but salvation.   Out of the 600 who had raised their hands, only 12 people were added to our church. Of course, we thanked God for the 12, and we had the satisfaction of knowing that the others had at least heard the gospel, but the sense of disappointment among our people was palpable. And I came to the conclusion that at least part of the problem was the advertising.   People with a longstanding physical ailment will understandably try anything to relieve their suffering, and that's what they have in mind throughout the meeting, even while the evangelist is preaching. They are prepared to do anything he tells them to, so when he tells them to raise their hand, they do, but it's a mistake to assume that that means they are saved. And as I thought more about it I realised that Jesus and the apostles did not advertise their healings. Their healings were the advertising.   So, somewhat disillusioned by this style of evangelism, it was six years before I decided to invite another evangelist for a series of meetings. I eventually asked my old pastor, Alfred Webb – who was really an evangelist rather than a pastor – if he would come and do a week's teaching on personal evangelism followed by a week of meetings where he would preach the gospel. And this time I encouraged the people to pray for an outstanding miracle of healing that would take place before the evangelist came.   And those prayers were answered in a rather dramatic way the Sunday after Easter. It was the evening service, and I was preaching about Thomas. He was the disciple who had been absent when Jesus, three days after he was crucified, appeared to his disciples on Easter Sunday. When the other disciples told Thomas that Jesus was alive, he simply refused to believe it. It was impossible!   But a week later Jesus appeared to him too and showed him the wounds in his hands and feet. I remember saying something to the effect that the same Jesus whom Thomas had been able to see and touch was present with us right now even though we could not see him.   After the sermon, as we sang a closing song, a middle-aged woman walked – I should say hobbled – to the front of the church. This was a complete surprise to me as she had never been to our church before and I had not invited people to come forward for prayer, as we sometimes do. Neither had I mentioned healing.   So I went to her and asked: Can I help you? She responded by saying: If Jesus is present as you say he is can he heal me now? Immediately I knew that this was the miracle we had been praying for. He can and he does! I said. Be healed in the name of Jesus!   And she RAN back down the aisle, instantaneously and completely healed. I found out later that her name was Ruby. She and her husband, John, both became Christians and members of our church.   And when we produced the leaflets that would inform people about the visit of Alfred Webb, we told Ruby's story and used it to point out that we all have a greater need than the healing of our bodies. What really matters is the healing of our souls, the forgiveness of our sins, which is available to all who will come to Jesus.   While Alfred Webb was with us about 20 people made decisions for Christ and about 12 of them were added to the church – a far higher percentage than the 12 out of 600 people who had signed decisions cards in the Melvin Banks meetings.                

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: April 21st, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

Life Transformations with Michael Hart Aired: April 7th, 2025 on CHRI Radio 99.1FM in Ottawa, Canada. For questions or to schedule an appointment with Elim Counselling Services, call 1-877-544-ELIM(3546) or email mhart@elimcounsellingministry.com. Visit elimcounsellingministry.com for more information. For more CHRI shows, visit chri.ca

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