Podcasts about ends of the earth

The Book of Acts: To the Ends of the Earth (Acts 4:36-5:11) Thomas Lee by North Valley Church

This morning we are returning to an annual sermon series we refer to as our New Year Essentials. These sermons address subjects to which we must repeatedly return for the glory of God and the transformation of lives. These are different sermons, taking different angles, on issues we need to come back to again-and-again. Today, we'll hear from Brooks Buser, the president of Radius International and DCC’s main missions training partner, on missions and the local church. Audio | Notes | Romans 10: 13 - 15

Pastor Boyd Bettis begins the new "To the Ends of the Earth" and preaches on Acts 13:1-12.

Acts 1:1-11

This week, Pastor Jeff continues a series in the book of Acts named ACTS: The Mission of God is Our Mission. The next message in the series is based in Acts 11:19-30 and is entitled "To The Ends of the Earth." The main idea of the sermon is: As the result of persecution and missionary effort, the gospel expands to the Gentiles. ————————  Connect with Us: Website: parkwoodonline.org Facebook: facebook.com/parkwoodonline Instagram: instagram.com/parkwoodonline.org  Check out more resources and sermons online at: parkwoodresources.org

Our obedience today becomes someone's worship tomorrow. Our faithfulness now becomes a future generation's testimony.

Psalm 98 invites us to both receive and share the hope we have in the saving power of God. (Lectionary #206) January 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

As disciples of Jesus, we know we're called to spread the good news of the Gospel. But sometimes we fret about exactly where our mission field is, and to whom we're meant to share God's Word.In this message, Jill Briscoe puts it bluntly: “It doesn't matter where you're standing, that's your mission field.” She explains how God fills the gaps of our inadequacy as we obey his command to tell others about the liberating love of Jesus.As part of her message, Jill tells the compelling story of how she and her husband, Stuart Briscoe, began their lifetimes of evangelism in the United States and around the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

As disciples of Jesus, we know we're called to spread the good news of the Gospel. But sometimes we fret about exactly where our mission field is, and to whom we're meant to share God's Word.In this message, Jill Briscoe puts it bluntly: “It doesn't matter where you're standing, that's your mission field.” She explains how God fills the gaps of our inadequacy as we obey his command to tell others about the liberating love of Jesus.As part of her message, Jill tells the compelling story of how she and her husband, Stuart Briscoe, began their lifetimes of evangelism in the United States and around the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

In this message, James provides a historical and geographical breakdown of Acts 13, marking the moment the early gospel movement began its expansion to the ends of the earth. He explores the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas, highlighting how their ancient ministry was built on a foundation of prayer, preparation, and community. By connecting these biblical events to modern-day archaeological finds, James demonstrates the historical reliability of the text while challenging listeners to consider their own role in this ongoing movement. Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Download a copy of the Exodus JournalVisit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.comSubscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

This Advent message takes us deep into Isaiah 7, revealing how the virgin birth challenges us far beyond mere intellectual acceptance. When King Ahaz faced a terrifying military crisis, God didn't just offer him proof... He challenged him to trust. The sign of a virgin conceiving wasn't primarily about satisfying doubt; it was about demonstrating God's faithfulness to save His people when they're besieged by brokenness. Today, we face our own sieges: death, broken relationships, financial stress, mental and physical struggles. Like Ahaz, we're tempted to panic and seek security in all the wrong places... substances, obsessive control, or false saviors that care nothing about us. But the virgin birth reveals something staggering: God Himself stepped into human history to fight our battles. 

In this powerful message from Pastor Karl, we journey beyond the manger to discover the timeless roots of Christmas in the Garden of Eden. Christmas is far more than a seasonal vibe—it's the profound story of God's unchanging love, revealed through proximity, provision, and loving parameters.Drawing parallels between Eden and Bethlehem, Pastor Karl shows how God has always pursued us: walking closely with humanity, generously providing what we cannot obtain ourselves, and setting protective boundaries for our good. Yet, from the beginning, humanity has often rejected this love, doubting God's goodness and choosing our own way.The heart of the gospel shines through as Pastor Karl reminds us that even in our rejection, God's love pursues and covers us—first promised in Genesis with the crushing of the serpent's head through the seed of the woman, and perfectly fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us."This message challenges us: Will we embrace not just the warmth of Christmas, but the weighty claims of Christmas—God's call to love Him fully with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength through belonging to His family, becoming like Christ, giving generously, and going on mission?A stirring reminder that God's everlasting love didn't begin in Bethlehem—it was set in motion from the very beginning, for you and me.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Compassion | To The Ends Of The Earth | Week 3 | Pastor Jared Callahan & Charles Kigotho

Dreams of Judea | To The Ends Of The Earth | Week 2 | Jared Callahan

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 11/30/25. Acts 28:17-30More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 70

In this episode we explore the Advent theme of Hope. while working through Jonah 1:1-8. This passage explores Jonah fleeing from God's call, and the great storm that Jonah encounters. From our conversation on Jonah 1:1–8, we see that Jonah's limited understanding of God's presence may have shaped his reluctance to respond to God's call. Believing he could escape God, Jonah attempted to flee from the Lord's presence. Yet the hope in this passage is unmistakable: God is ever-present, and God pursues. God pursued Nineveh through Jonah, and God pursued Jonah through the storm. Just as God sought to draw near to Nineveh by inviting Jonah to participate in restoring their relationship through his prophecy, God still desires to draw near to all people today. The question, then, is this: Are we willing to answer God's call in our own lives and allow ourselves to be instruments of relational restoration?

Jerusalem First | To The Ends Of The Earth | Week 1 | Ryan Gray

Welcome to Week 1 of our Advent 2025 series: To the Ends of the Earth! Today's message, “Joyous Hope,” invites us to rediscover the true hope we have in Jesus—hope that began in the Garden, was promised through the prophets, fulfilled in Christ's birth, and will one day be completed when He returns. In this sermon, we explore: ✨ Why hope is hard to find in a broken world ✨ How sin first separated humanity from God—and how Jesus bridges that gap ✨ God's incredible plan of redemption from Genesis to the Gospels ✨ The “now–not–yet” hope we hold as we await Christ's return ✨ Our calling to bring this hope to ALL people Advent reminds us that Jesus is not just a tradition or a seasonal idea— He is our living HOPE. If you need hope today, or want to learn how to share it with others, this message is for you.

Talking about your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you're worried about being misunderstood, sounding pushy, or not knowing what to say. Many of us hesitate in moments that actually matter because we're unsure how to bring up spiritual things in a way that feels natural and respectful. This message explores how to approach those conversations with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You'll learn how to recognize when the moment is right, how to begin without pressure or awkwardness, and how to talk about what you believe in a way that others can genuinely hear.

Focolare Word of Life — December 2025“All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God” (Is 52:10).Taken into exile in Babylon, the people of Israel lost everything: their land, their king, the temple, and thus the possibility to worship their God—the one who in the past had brought them out of Egypt.But now, the voice of a prophet makes an astonishing announcement: it is time to return home. Once again, God will intervene with power and lead the Israelites across the desert back to Jerusalem, and all the peoples of the earth will witness this miraculous event:“All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.”Even today, the news is filled with alarming reports: people losing jobs, health, security, and dignity; young people especially risking their future because of war, and poverty caused by climate change in their countries; peoples without land, peace, or freedom.A tragic scenario of global proportions that takes one's breath away and darkens the horizon. Who will save us from the destruction of all we believed we possessed? Hope seems to have no reason to exist. Yet, the prophet's announcement is for us as well:“All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.”His word reveals God's action in personal and collective history and invites us to open our eyes to the signs of this plan of salvation. Indeed, it is already at work in the educational dedication of a teacher, in the honesty of an entrepreneur, in the integrity of an administrator, in the faithfulness of a married couple, in the embrace of a child, in the tenderness of a nurse, in the patience of a grandmother, in the courage of men and women who peacefully oppose crime, and in the welcoming of a community.“All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.”Christmas is approaching. In the sign of the unarmed innocence of the Child, we can once again recognize God's patient and merciful presence in human history and bear witness to it through our countercultural choices: “[…] to a world like ours, where struggle is theorized, where the law of the strongest, the cleverest, the most unscrupulous prevails, and where sometimes everything seems paralyzed by materialism and selfishness, the answer to give is love of neighbor. Love for others is the true remedy that can heal a world caught in conflict, selfishness, and struggle. It spreads like a warm wave of divine presence, touching and transforming relationships between individuals and communities. Over time, this love gently changes society, making it more compassionate and united.”¹ Just as for the people of Israel, this is also the moment for us to set out on a journey. A journey that gives us a favorable opportunity to take a decisive step forward toward those who—whether young or elderly, poor or migrants, unemployed or homeless, sick or imprisoned—are waiting for a gesture of care and closeness, a testimony to the gentle yet effective presence of God's love among us. Today, the boundaries where we need to share this message of hope include not only physical borders, which too often turn into walls or painful lines of conflict, but also cultural and personal divides. Additionally, digital communities; online spaces where people, especially young people, connect and interact can play an important role to overcome aggression, loneliness, and exclusion. Edited by Letizia Magri and the Word of Life team1  C. Lubich, Word of Life, May 1985, in Words of Life, edited by Fabio Ciardi, (Works of Chiara Lubich, Vol. 5), Città Nuova, Rome, 2017, pp. 323-324

The Book of Acts: To the Ends of the Earth (Acts 4:23-35) by North Valley Church

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 11/23/25. Acts 28:1-15More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 69

It's not always easy to tell what God wants you to do, especially when you feel a nudge or idea but can't tell if it's from God or just from yourself. Most of us want clarity about our purpose, but we aren't always sure how God actually guides regular, everyday people. In this message, we look at what the Bible shows about how God leads us—how to discern the difference between our own desires and His prompting, how the people around us help bring clarity, and how our experiences and opportunities might be pointing toward the next step He has for our lives.

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 11/16/25. Acts 27:1-42More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 68

The Book of Acts- To the Ends of the Earth (Acts 4-1-22) Thomas Lee by North Valley Church

Follow along with our sermon notes here: https://www.thehubcitychurch.org/note/no-place-left-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-acts-2811-31/

Most of us have parts of our lives we hope no one ever sees—moments from our past or habits in our present that quietly make us wonder where we really stand with God. Those doubts and regrets can convince us we're too far gone or too imperfect for God to do anything meaningful with our lives. This message reveals how God moves toward people who feel unqualified or unsure, exposing the lies we believe about ourselves and meeting us right where we feel stuck. You'll see how He begins changing the parts of our story we've almost given up on and why you're not disqualified from what God wants to do in you.

What if the question we're asking isn't the one God wants to answer? In Acts 1:6-11, we find the disciples asking Jesus when He will restore the kingdom—essentially, when will everything be fixed? But Jesus redirects them entirely. Instead of revealing His timeline, He reveals their mission: to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. This passage isn't about waiting passively for Jesus to return; it's about living actively on mission until He does. We discover four powerful truths here: the heart of missions is bearing witness to what we know about Jesus—simply telling others that He died, rose again, and offers forgiveness. The scope of missions is comprehensive—here where we live, near in surrounding communities, and far to the ends of the earth. The power for missions comes through the Holy Spirit, creating an explosive spiritual dynamic where what we know intellectually collides with what we experience personally, transforming us from the inside out. And the motivation for missions is the return of Christ and the conviction that Jesus deserves to receive the reward of His suffering. This isn't just about professional missionaries; it's about every believer recognizing that we're either on the saved list or the lost list, and those who are saved have one primary responsibility: to witness to those who are lost. The challenge before us is simple yet profound: can we say 'Here am I, send me' and sign our blank page over to God?

What if the question we're asking isn't the one God wants to answer? In Acts 1:6-11, we find the disciples asking Jesus when He will restore the kingdom—essentially, when will everything be fixed? But Jesus redirects them entirely. Instead of revealing His timeline, He reveals their mission: to be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. This passage isn't about waiting passively for Jesus to return; it's about living actively on mission until He does. We discover four powerful truths here: the heart of missions is bearing witness to what we know about Jesus—simply telling others that He died, rose again, and offers forgiveness. The scope of missions is comprehensive—here where we live, near in surrounding communities, and far to the ends of the earth. The power for missions comes through the Holy Spirit, creating an explosive spiritual dynamic where what we know intellectually collides with what we experience personally, transforming us from the inside out. And the motivation for missions is the return of Christ and the conviction that Jesus deserves to receive the reward of His suffering. This isn't just about professional missionaries; it's about every believer recognizing that we're either on the saved list or the lost list, and those who are saved have one primary responsibility: to witness to those who are lost. The challenge before us is simple yet profound: can we say 'Here am I, send me' and sign our blank page over to God?

The leaders of the church begin to send missionaries to the gentile nations.

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 11/9/25. Acts 26:1-32More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 67

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks withDr. Neil Shubin, University of Chicago professor and author of, “Ends of the Earth”, about his experience exploring the Arctic and Antarctic in search of life, the cosmos, and our future. Then, Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech. And, Erica Dhawan, talks about how to convey respect and avoid disrespect in a digital world.BTN Title: Dark Proteins?Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent, introduces us to the discovery of new “dark” proteins that could change biotech.

Following Jesus sounds simple—until it starts to feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly. Many of us want a faith that matters, but also want life to feel predictable and safe. This message explores why real spiritual growth often happens outside our comfort zones and how the uncomfortable steps God invites us to take can become the very places He strengthens our faith and deepens our trust. If you've ever felt torn between doing what's right and doing what's easy, this message will give you clarity, courage, and hope for your next step.

The Book of Acts- To the Ends of the Earth (Week 9 - Acts 3:17-26) by North Valley Church

Most of us want to see God do something real in our lives, but we don't always feel ready or confident enough to take that next step. The first followers of Jesus felt the same way—waiting, unsure, and not expecting much to happen. But when God prompted them to act, everything changed. In this message, we look at how God began something new in the earliest believers and how He still gives clarity, courage, and direction to ordinary people who feel unprepared or uncertain about what comes next.

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 10/26/25. Acts 25:1-12More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 66

The Book of Acts: To the Ends of the Earth (Week 8: Acts 3:11-16) by North Valley Church

In this episode of Pray the Word on Romans 15:23–24, David Platt challenges us to do our part to get the gospel where it has not been heard.Explore more content from Radical.

Breweries are actually in the hospitality business. Ben Long, former tap room manager at McFleshman's, shares his journey into the hospitality world and the team reminisces on his impact on the taproom. Including board games on the tables, pub club perks, and adding tipping back!PATREONSupport the show! Get episodes one week early and exclusive beer releases! patreon.com/respectingthebeerpodcastFACEBOOK GROUPGot a question about beer or just want to get social? Join the RtB Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/respectingthebeerEMAILGot a question? Email us at respectingthebeer@gmail.com--TIMELINE00:00 Welcome!00:38 A Long Journey in the Hospitality Industry04:25 Adventures in Alaska12:11 Joining McFleshman's Brewery22:03 Navigating Politics at the Brewery24:45 The Tipping Policy Debate33:19 Farewell and Future Plans35:32 Support us on Patreon!--CREDITSHosts:Bobby FleshmanAllison FleshmanJoel HermansenGary ArdntMusic by Sarah Lynn HussRecorded & Produced by David KalsowBrought to you by McFleshman's Brewing Co

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 10/19/25. Acts 23:12-35.More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 65

The Book Of Acts: To the Ends of the Earth (Week 7: Acts 3:1-11) by North Valley Church

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 10/12/25. Acts 24:1-27.More info and sermon manuscripts at www.nshorechurch.org.To The Ends of The Earth: The Book of Acts || Ep. 64

Pastor Bryan shares the second half of a lesson from John 3. Dr. Chapell highlights to spiritual journey of Nicodemus, as we see his growth from his first conversation with Jesus to his willingness to leave his position and status after Jesus crucifixion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

Pastor Bryan shares a lesson from John 3. In this passage, Jesus meets with the religious leader, Nicodemus. Dr. Chapell highlights the point that Jesus makes to Nicodemus– that knowledge and works do not lead to salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29