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Pastor Aaron shares a message about hammering away a heart of stone and receiving a heart of flesh. We also take a look at the key to receiving life changing results in our faith journey. Scriptures referenced in this message:· Colossians 1:21-23 ESV· Ezekiel 36:26 ESV· Jeremiah 23:29 ESV· Proverbs 16:18· 1 Peter 5:6 ESV· Isaiah 41:10 ESV· Ephesians 4:32 ESV· Matthew 6:12 ESV· Matthew 6:14-15 ESV· Romans 12:2· Romans 7:18-19 ESV· Matthew 11:29-30 ESV· 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 ESV· Matthew 5:27–30 ESV· James 1:19-20 ESV· Genesis 3:1–13 ESV· Matthew 4:1-11 ESV· John 8:31-32 ESVLearn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship

Family Matters | Week 5 | Happily Even After | Pastors Phil and Diane Comer | Life Center Tacoma Practice love and respect Ephesians 5:21-25, 28-29, 33 (NIV) 2 Peter 1:3 (NIV) Accept each other's differences Romans 15:7 (NIV) Proverbs 18:22 (ESV) Proverbs 31:10 (NASB) Stay best friends Genesis 2:18 (NIV) Genesis 2:24 (BSB) “Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” - David Augsburger Practice love and respect Accept each other's differences Stay best friends

God Is Focused a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Grace. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “How God Says He Loves Us: Part 1 -- The Covenant with Noa”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sermon Summary: Pastor Phil delivered a sermon on November 5, 2023, emphasizing the importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger in the context of accepting and obeying the word of God. He stressed the need to actively listen to God's teachings and apply them to one's life. The sermon highlighted the detrimental effects of anger and quick judgment, calling for a more thoughtful and obedient approach to Scripture. Key Points: Quick to Listen: The sermon began by highlighting the significance of active and attentive listening, especially to God's word. Pastor Phil emphasized that listening is not just about hearing but about understanding and applying the teachings. Slow to Speak: The sermon encouraged individuals to be cautious with their words, avoiding hasty judgments and critical comments. Words have the power to hurt or bless, and Christians should strive to speak words that uplift and encourage. Slow to Anger: Anger can hinder spiritual growth and damage relationships. The sermon stressed the importance of controlling one's temper and practicing patience, even in challenging situations. The Mirror of Scripture: Pastor Phil discussed how the Bible serves as a mirror, revealing our true selves and reflecting God's will for our lives. He emphasized the need to not only look at the mirror (Scripture) but also to act upon it, becoming doers of the word. Questions for Personal or Group Study: What are some practical steps you can take to become a better listener, especially when it comes to God's word? How can you become more intentional about being slow to speak and avoiding hurtful words in your daily interactions? What strategies can you employ to manage and control your anger, ensuring it doesn't negatively impact your relationships and spiritual growth? How can you make the Bible a more active and transformative part of your life, moving from being a hearer of the word to a doer of the word? Supplementary Bible Verses: James 1:19-20: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." (ESV) Proverbs 15:1: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (ESV) Practical Applications for the Church Family: Commit to spending dedicated time each day in prayer and Bible study, actively listening to God's word and seeking to understand its application in your life. Practice a moment of reflection before speaking, especially in times of conflict or disagreement, to ensure your words are constructive and not hurtful. Develop strategies for managing and diffusing anger, such as deep breathing, prayer, or seeking wise counsel from fellow believers. Encourage one another in the church community to become doers of the word, sharing experiences and insights on how Scripture is actively shaping your lives.

God Is Focused a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Inadequacy. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Abundance. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Come Holy Spirit”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Introduction--Marriage is not the only gift that God gives to His people, but it is a great gift. And when a man finds a wife who loves the Lord, and loves Him, and loves their children, HE NEEDS TO LOOK UP.-He needs to give God thanks, because that man has received that wife from God just as surely as Adam received Eve from God.-ESV Proverbs 18-22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.-ESV Proverbs 19-14 House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.-THE WORTH OF SUCH A WIFE IS BEYOND MEASURE.-There are riches represented in her that touch on every aspect of His life.-A HELPER-A LOYAL FRIEND-A WISE COUNSELOR-A DEFENDER-AN ENCOURAGER-A FELLOW WORSHIPER-There is no way to calculate her value.

I found myself in a season questioning friendships and how I am as a friend. Over time God revealed to me a new insight on friendships and I want to share it with you Scriptures: Proverbs 27:17 ESV Proverbs 17:17 ESV 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shetalksmovement/ https://www.instagram.com/itsmaiastaude/ Women's Bible Study: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6371556ecfd22dc2be6a9b40 We want to hear from you, sis! We have added a way for us to chat! Send us a voice note by using the link below. https://anchor.fm/shetalksmovement/message --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shetalksmovement/support

Life is better with a friend by our side! We need someone to laugh with us, cry with us, and just be with us. God is relational; he wants a friendship with us, not a religious performance. That means we can actually become great friends with God and never feel alone. Listen to this Scripture Playlist for Bible verses about how God is a friend to us and can help us build great friendships with people around us. Show Notes Exodus 33:11 NLT Psalm 23:1-3 TPT Psalm 34:15 TPT Psalm 148:13 MSG Luke 12:29-32 MSG 1 Corinthians 1:9 TLB John 15:12-14 TPT John 15:15 TPT Proverbs 18:24 ESV Proverbs 17:17 Voice Romans 8:35-39 NLT 1 John 4:7-8 NLT 1 John 4:9-10 NLT 1 John 4:11-12 NLT Philippians 2:1-2 ERV Proverbs 17:9 TPT Psalm 139:3,5 TPT

We are joined by Pastor Brian Sanders of Elevate Church in Morton, IL. On our 6th anniversary as a church family, Pastor Brian shares the the biblical model of honor. Are you practicing God's flow in your own life?Scriptures referenced in this message:· Mark 6:1-6· Ephesians 6:2· 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 NLT· Romans 12:10 ESV· Proverbs 3:9 NCV· 1 Samuel 2.30 · Proverbs 20:3 NLT· Proverbs 22:4Learn more about Pastor Brian Sanders and the ministry of Elevate Church.Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship

Is there any area of your life where you would like to feel more confident? Boldness is your original design, and it has nothing to do with your personality! In this episode we talk about the relationship between boldness and purity, and how to break through out of fear and into freedom. Scriptures in this Episode: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=prov+28%3A1&version=ESV (Proverbs 28:1) Links: https://speakbeloved.com/ (Visit SpeakBeloved.com) https://speakbeloved.com/ecourse (Dreaming with God Ecourse) https://speakbeloved.com/shop (Beloved merch) https://speakbeloved.com/rejection (Victory Over Rejection Book) https://www.instagram.com/speakbeloved/ (Follow Amy on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/speakbeloved (Add on Facebook) https://tiktok.com/@speakbeloved (Follow Amy on TikTok)

God Is Focused a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Lust. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Perfect Provision. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Following Jesus – Jesus Calls Us to Follow Him Without Reservations”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

How are we to handle disagreements- Often, our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses. One of the main reasons people like church is the wonderful fellowship they enjoy. One of the main reasons people leave church is because of conflicts that occur during times of extended fellowship.----ESV Proverbs 10-19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking ------To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory- But to dwell below with the saints we know, that's a different story------In today's lesson, we turn down the home stretch of Paul's letter to the Philippian church. Chapter 4 contains some surprisingly personal closing appeals. The early church was far from perfect. Yes, we've got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for people. If you ever find a perfect church, don't join it, because it wouldn't be perfect anymore-

How are we to handle disagreements? Often, our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses. One of the main reasons people like church is the wonderful fellowship they enjoy. One of the main reasons people leave church is because of conflicts that occur during times of extended fellowship. ESV Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking … "To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory; But to dwell below with the saints we know, that's a different story!" In today's lesson, we turn down the home stretch of Paul's letter to the Philippian church. Chapter 4 contains some surprisingly personal closing appeals. The early church was far from perfect. Yes, we've got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for people. If you ever find a perfect church, don't join it, because it wouldn't be perfect anymore!

How are we to handle disagreements-- Often, our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses. One of the main reasons people like church is the wonderful fellowship they enjoy. One of the main reasons people leave church is because of conflicts that occur during times of extended fellowship.----ESV Proverbs 10-19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking ------To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory- But to dwell below with the saints we know, that's a different story------In today's lesson, we turn down the home stretch of Paul's letter to the Philippian church. Chapter 4 contains some surprisingly personal closing appeals. The early church was far from perfect. Yes, we've got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for people. If you ever find a perfect church, don't join it, because it wouldn't be perfect anymore-

How are we to handle disagreements-- Often, our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses. One of the main reasons people like church is the wonderful fellowship they enjoy. One of the main reasons people leave church is because of conflicts that occur during times of extended fellowship.----ESV Proverbs 10-19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking ------To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory- But to dwell below with the saints we know, that's a different story------In today's lesson, we turn down the home stretch of Paul's letter to the Philippian church. Chapter 4 contains some surprisingly personal closing appeals. The early church was far from perfect. Yes, we've got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for people. If you ever find a perfect church, don't join it, because it wouldn't be perfect anymore-

Proverbs 8:13 (Listen) 13   The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil.  Pride and arrogance and the way of evil    and perverted speech I hate. (ESV)Proverbs 11:2 (Listen) 2   When pride comes, then comes disgrace,    but with the humble is wisdom. (ESV)Proverbs 15:25 (Listen) 25   The LORD tears down the house of the proud    but maintains the widow's boundaries. (ESV)Proverbs 16:5 (Listen) 5   Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD;    be assured, he will not go unpunished. (ESV)Proverbs 16:18 (Listen) 18   Pride goes before destruction,    and a haughty spirit before a fall. (ESV)Proverbs 29:23 (Listen) 23   One's pride will bring him low,    but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor. (ESV)

Proverbs 18:1 (Listen) 18:1   Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;    he breaks out against all sound judgment. (ESV)Proverbs 14:13 (Listen) 13   Even in laughter the heart may ache,    and the end of joy may be grief. (ESV)Proverbs 17:17 (Listen) 17   A friend loves at all times,    and a brother is born for adversity. (ESV)Proverbs 18:24 (Listen) 24   A man of many companions may come to ruin,    but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. (ESV)Proverbs 11:14 (Listen) 14   Where there is no guidance, a people falls,    but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. (ESV)

Proverbs 10:19 (Listen) 19   When words are many, transgression is not lacking,    but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. (ESV)Proverbs 13:3 (Listen) 3   Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;    he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. (ESV)Proverbs 15:28 (Listen) 28   The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (ESV)Proverbs 12:18 (Listen) 18   There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,    but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (ESV)Proverbs 11:12 (Listen) 12   Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,    but a man of understanding remains silent. (ESV)

Proverbs 15:1 (Listen) 15:1   A soft answer turns away wrath,    but a harsh word stirs up anger. (ESV)Proverbs 15:28 (Listen) 28   The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,    but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things. (ESV)Proverbs 17:14 (Listen) 14   The beginning of strife is like letting out water,    so quit before the quarrel breaks out. (ESV)Proverbs 14:29 (Listen) 29   Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding,    but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. (ESV)Proverbs 16:32 (Listen) 32   Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty,    and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. (ESV)Proverbs 19:11 (Listen) 11   Good sense makes one slow to anger,    and it is his glory to overlook an offense. (ESV)Proverbs 24:29 (Listen) 29   Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;    I will pay the man back for what he has done.” (ESV)Proverbs 25:21–22 (Listen) 21   If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,    and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,22   for you will heap burning coals on his head,    and the LORD will reward you. (ESV)

Proverbs 1:1–7 (Listen) The Beginning of Knowledge 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2   To know wisdom and instruction,    to understand words of insight,3   to receive instruction in wise dealing,    in righteousness, justice, and equity;4   to give prudence to the simple,    knowledge and discretion to the youth—5   Let the wise hear and increase in learning,    and the one who understands obtain guidance,6   to understand a proverb and a saying,    the words of the wise and their riddles. 7   The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;    fools despise wisdom and instruction. (ESV)Proverbs 1:32–33 (Listen) 32   For the simple are killed by their turning away,    and the complacency of fools destroys them;33   but whoever listens to me will dwell secure    and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.” (ESV)Proverbs 3:1–8 (Listen) Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3:1   My son, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments,2   for length of days and years of life    and peace they will add to you. 3   Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;    bind them around your neck;    write them on the tablet of your heart.4   So you will find favor and good success1    in the sight of God and man. 5   Trust in the LORD with all your heart,    and do not lean on your own understanding.6   In all your ways acknowledge him,    and he will make straight your paths.7   Be not wise in your own eyes;    fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.8   It will be healing to your flesh2    and refreshment3 to your bones. Footnotes [1] 3:4 Or repute [2] 3:8 Hebrew navel [3] 3:8 Or medicine (ESV)

Ever get stuck in indecision?  Ever ask the questions..."What college should I go to?" "Is the girl the one whom I should marry?"  "What career path is right for me?"....Instead of spending too much time in indecision, seek God's direction and see how He moves through you. There could be some answers in your very present situation if you seek God for direction on what you're doing now, versus where you are headed next.Check out the first installment in [ ] Yes, [ ]No, [ ] MaybeScriptures referenced in this sermonJames 1:2-8 (NLT)John 7:1-6 (NLT)James 4:13-15 (ESV)Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Pride & False Humility - two sides of the same coin! We often engage in false humility out of a fear of pride, thinking we are doing the right thing. How can you recognize false humility in your own life, and how is it different from true humility? Listen for more! Scriptures in this Episode: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+22%3A4&version=ESV (Proverbs 22:4) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+11%3A2&version=ESV (Proverbs 11:2) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A5&version=ESV (Proverbs 16:5) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+3%3A34&version=ESV (Proverbs 3:34) Links: https://speakbeloved.com/ (Visit SpeakBeloved.com) https://speakbeloved.com/ecourse (Dreaming with God Ecourse) https://speakbeloved.com/shop (Beloved merch) https://speakbeloved.com/rejection (Victory Over Rejection Book) https://www.instagram.com/speakbeloved/ (Follow Amy on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/speakbeloved (Add on Facebook)

God Is Focused on a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Grace. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “How God Says He Loves Us: Part 3 -- The Covenant with Moses”, at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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Looking Back, Looking ForwardVision 2021 Chase Gardner – Teaching Pastor, Jason Gore – Lead PastorWhen we come to the end of the year, it's important to remember where we've been and what we've accomplished. It's also the perfect time to look forward to what we can do together in the future.We're looking back through the past year and looking forward to what God is doing in and through Hope Community Church.One of the best and most powerful things you can do in moments when your strength seems to fail a little is to look back.Remember the faithfulness of God.Psalm 77:1-2 (ESV)Psalm 77:11-15a (ESV)______________________________________________________________________________Proverbs 29 says, “Where there is no vision, the people will perish…”What if we could ALL ‘came back…' and it still wasn't enough?What if the real threat was not the lack of people ‘in church' on Sunday… but rather the lack of people thinking and living biblically Monday – Sunday?Jeremiah 29:1-7 (NIV) “Seek the welfare of the city…”Three takeaways from this text on how to be God's people in exile:1. Put down roots and play long ball.2. Build strong, God-honoring families.3. Invest in your community.We Must:1. Strengthen the core of families by investing in Marriage, Parenting and Youth.2. Equip and empower the Church to follow Jesus's mission in our current reality.– “If we only focus primarily on a 1hr/week experience, we all will become irrelevant to a 'lost' world faster than we realize.”– “We are going to have to learn how to take our mission of ‘loving people where they are… and encouraging them to grow in their relationship with Jesus…' out of the walls of our campuses.”3. Meet the needs of our community even if they never attend a church.4. Mobilize the church through leveraging online platforms.BE THE CHURCH.Two questions to consider:1. What is one thing you can do to strengthen your family this Christmas?2. What is one thing you can do to impact another family in your community this Christmas?Support Hope Community Church's mission by donating at gethope.net/give.

November 28, 2021 Psalm 34:10 (NLT) Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NLT) 1 Peter 5:7 (TPT) 2 Peter 1:13 (ESV) Proverbs 3:5-6 The post The Essentials Of Christ (Part 5) first appeared on Destiny Church.

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God Is Focused on a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen.     Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Life Lesson on Paradise.”, at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox shares how authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy. Notes: Theme: How do authentic followers of Jesus participate in the justice of God? Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to proclaim Good News, show compassion, and participate in justice advocacy. Text: Luke 4:16-21 (ESV) What is biblical justice? Isaiah 30:18 (ESV) 2 Peter 3:13 (ESV) How did Jesus do justice? Isaiah 58:6-8 (ESV) How can we participate in the justice of God? 2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV) Psalm 41:1 (ESV) Proverbs 31:8-9 (ESV) Proverbs 14:20 (ESV) Conclusion: We can be authentic followers of Jesus by: proclaiming Good News, showing compassion, and participating in justice advocacy. In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. What are your Labor Day plans? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What justice issues are most important to you? Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. How can you proclaim Good News this week? How can you show compassion toward another this month? How can you participate in justice advocacy this year?

God Is Focused a Jesus Follower's Heart, and He Changes Their Thinking and Attitude Through a Change in Their Heart MESSAGE SUMMARY: God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart– God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Followers resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a Jesus Follower, you are salt and light, comes from your righteousness – not just in deed and appearance but, also, in your inner person -- your heart.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Unclutter my heart, O God, until I am quiet enough to hear you speak out of the silence. Help me in these few moments to stop, to listen, to wait, to be still, and to allow your presence to envelop me. In Jesus' name, amen.                                                                          Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 23). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Are You Being Led by the Holy Spirit, or Are YOU DOING WHAT YOU THINK IS BEST? Be filled with the Holy Spirit", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

It's going to rain. Pastor Aaron shares the floods that are coming in our culture. Noah used a few tools to build the ark that will help protect us from the floods coming in our life. Scriptures referenced in today's message:· Genesis 6:11–13 (ESV)· Matthew 24:37–39 (ESV)· Genesis 6:9 (ESV)· Genesis 6:18–22 (ESV)· Proverbs 12:15 (ESV)· Proverbs 11:14 (ESV)· Genesis 7:1–5 (ESV)· Jonah 1:1–3 (ESV)· Hebrews 11:7 (ESV)Real | Relevant | Relationship

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about Jesus as the author of transitions. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. Notes: Theme: Jesus is the author of transitions. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. We can trust Jesus with transitions, even when we don't understand why. Psalm 42:9, 11 (ESV) Acts 13:1-3 (ESV) Acts 20:17, 36-37 (ESV) Transitions occur because of daily acts of obedience. Luke 22:42 (ESV) Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) Jesus is sure to lead us to the next right step in transitions. In transitions, we keep our eyes on Jesus. In transitions, it's important we maintain unity. John 17:20-23 (ESV) In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. How was everyone's week? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What questions do you have regarding Sunday's message on “Jesus and Transitions?" Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. What circumstances in your life have caused you to ask God why? How are you daily saying “yes” to Jesus? Do you need help signing up to receive church correspondence (either mail or email)? Are you planning on joining others in prayer on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:45am in the Fireside room? What questions do you have regarding this transition for our church?

In this important message, Pastor Zach Maddox talks about Jesus as the author of transitions. Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. Notes: Theme: Jesus is the author of transitions. Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to faithfully follow Jesus as the Maddox family prepares to return to the mission field. We can trust Jesus with transitions, even when we don't understand why. Psalm 42:9, 11 (ESV) Acts 13:1-3 (ESV) Acts 20:17, 36-37 (ESV) Transitions occur because of daily acts of obedience. Luke 22:42 (ESV) Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) Jesus is sure to lead us to the next right step in transitions. In transitions, we keep our eyes on Jesus. In transitions, it's important we maintain unity. John 17:20-23 (ESV) In response to this message I will… I will share part of this message with... Discussion Questions: Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group. How was everyone's week? Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking. What questions do you have regarding Sunday's message on “Jesus and Transitions?" Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness. What circumstances in your life have caused you to ask God why? How are you daily saying “yes” to Jesus? Do you need help signing up to receive church correspondence (either mail or email)? Are you planning on joining others in prayer on Sunday mornings from 8:45-9:45am in the Fireside room? What questions do you have regarding this transition for our church?

Experiencing emotional numbness? Struggling to relate to others or feel your own feelings? Try this practice that helps https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Pastor Patrick Miller), based on https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+20.5&version=ESV (Proverbs 20.5), as we continue our series on My Favorite Verses. Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/the-gospel-of-wellness-self-care-or-selfish-2-corinthians-4-16/ (The Gospel of Wellness: Self-Care or Selfish?) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-handle-uncertainty-about-the-future/ (How to Handle Uncertainty About the Future). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Outline 0:30 - Marital strife and emotional numbness 2:15 - Empathy vs. selfishness 3:45 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+20.5&version=ESV (Proverbs 20.5): Human heart 5:25 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+42.3&version=ESV (Isaiah 42.3): God is a healer 6:20 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+86.11&version=ESV (Psalm 86.11): Connecting with God 7:05 - FANOS with friends 8:10 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast) Passages Proverbs 20.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+20.5&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+20.5&version=ESV) Isaiah 42.3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+42.3&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+42.3&version=ESV) Psalm 86.11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+86.11&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+86.11&version=ESV) Related The Gospel of Wellness: Self-Care or Selfish?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/the-gospel-of-wellness-self-care-or-selfish-2-corinthians-4-16/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/the-gospel-of-wellness-self-care-or-selfish-2-corinthians-4-16/) How to Handle Uncertainty About the Future: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-handle-uncertainty-about-the-future/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-handle-uncertainty-about-the-future/) Support this podcast

NYT Bestseller https://untamedbook.com/ (Untamed) restyles the philosophy of an old, dead white dead in the chic new fashions of social justice and feminism. Like Jean Jaques Rousseau, Glennon Doyle preaches and lives out the gospel of self-expression as the way to happiness. She teaches her readers how to be Cheetahs: wild and set free from the cages of society. But does her advice lead to a life well lived? Did this life philosophy work out for Rousseau? Does it align with Jesus' path to the good life? Listen to https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Miller) as they assess Doyle's advice and give their own. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/the-gospel-of-wellness-self-care-or-selfish-2-corinthians-4-16/ (The Gospel of Wellness: Self-Care or Selfish?) Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use https://twitter.com/hashtag/AskTMBT (#asktmbt) to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Outline 0:30 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A2&version=ESV (Ephesians 2.2): The spirit of this age 1:15 - https://untamedbook.com/ (Untamed) by Glennon Doyle 1:40 - https://www.barna.com/research/restoring-relationships-digital-summit/ (Barna research) and statistics 2:30 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbzrmIqstd8 (Stephen Colbert's commencement speech) at Wake Forest 7:05 - Redefining Christianity 8:20 - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/opinion/influencers-glennon-doyle-instagram.html (Leigh Stein's response) to Glennon Doyle 11:45 - Lesson 1: Society is a cage 22:00 - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/rousseau/ (Jean Jacques Rousseau's philosophical impact) on today 30:05 - What are the consequences of living this way? Why did democracy fail in France? 32:15 - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/burke/ (Edmund Burke's philosophy ) 33:30 - https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/06/moral-motivations (Jonathan Haidt's observation) 36:35 - Is society a cage? Yes, but not the way Glennon says. 40:30 - Lesson 2: Unleashing yourself 43:30 - Pain vs. suffering 47:40 - "Knowing" 53:00 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+17.9&version=ESV (Jeremiah 17.9) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3.5&version=ESV (Proverbs 3.5) 55:05 - https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/augustine/ (Saint Augustine) steals pears 57:35 - Lesson 3: How to live free 1:11:00 - Made to be in relationship with others 1:16:20 - Marriage and decision-making 1:22:20 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast) Passages Ephesians 2.2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A2&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A2&version=ESV) Jeremiah 17.9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+17.9&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jeremiah+17.9&version=ESV) Proverbs 3.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3.5&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3.5&version=ESV) References Untamed by Glennon Doyle: https://untamedbook.com/ (https://untamedbook.com/) Barna... Support this podcast

People say you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. Is that true? Or is it an excuse to be selfish? Hear https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastors Keith Simon) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/ (Patrick Miller )discuss how the modern explosion of wellness and self-care correspond to Christian principles. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including Tara Isabella Burton's book http://www.taraisabellaburton.com/strange-rites.html (Strange Rites), Anna Lynne's https://www.everysquareinch.net/girl-youre-not-enough-and-thats-the-point-rachel-holliss-message-through-the-lens-of-the-gospel/ (article on Rachel Hollis), and our earlier episode on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-love-your-neighbor-an-interview-with-chris-and-elizabeth-mckinney/ (How to Love Your Neighbor). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Outline 0:15 - Follow our new https://twitter.com/tmbtpodcast (Twitter) account @tmbtpodcast 1:10 - Wellness: The Church of the New Age 4:50 - Theology behind wellness and self-care 6:15 - Tara Isabella Burton's book http://www.taraisabellaburton.com/strange-rites.html (Strange Rites) and her concept of "remix" 13:50 - Defining "wellness" and its appeals 14:30 - https://www.britannica.com/science/animal-magnetism (Animal magnetism): The origin of "wellness" 16:15 - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52529.The_Secret (The Secret) by Rhonda Byrne 17:00 - Gwyneth Paltrow's https://www.google.com/search?q=good+gwenneth+paltrow&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS893US893&oq=good+gwenneth+paltrow&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i10i13i30j0i22i30l2j0i5i13i30l3j0i8i13i30l2j0i8i10i13i30.5510j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (Goop) and https://moonjuice.com/ (Moon Juice): What are they really selling? 23:10 - https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/industry-trends/ (Consumerism of wellness) and marketing trends 29:00 - Intuition of wellness: How well do you know yourself? 34:00 - Taking care of ourselves vs. taking care of others: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-love-your-neighbor-an-interview-with-chris-and-elizabeth-mckinney/ (How to Love Your Neighbor) 40:10 - Self-care in Christianity: https://msrachelhollis.com/ (Rachel Hollis ) 44:10 - Cost of self-care on those around you 48:15 - Positives of wellness 49:30 - Reflection questions 50:20 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2011%3A27-28&version=NIV (2 Corinthians 11.27-28), https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4.16&version=NIV (2 Corinthians 4.16), https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+28.26&version=ESV (Proverbs 28.26) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3.5&version=ESV (Proverbs 3.5) 56:00 - Subscribe. Rate. Share. Passages 2 Corinthians 11.27-28: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2011%3A27-28&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2011%3A27-28&version=NIV) 2 Corinthians 4.16: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4.16&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4.16&version=NIV) Proverbs 28.26: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+28.26&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+28.26&version=ESV) Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/... Support this podcast

What are you living for? Why are we here on this earth? Hear https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/keith-simon/ (Pastor Keith Simon) start to tackle some of life's big questions in this episode as we continue our series on https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/who-is-jesus/ (Who Is Jesus?)  Interested in more content like this? Check out https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-can-i-leave-a-lasting-impact-on-the-world-you-only-need-ten-minutes/ (How Can I Leave a Lasting Impact on the World?) and https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-do-i-know-my-spiritual-gifts-questions-youre-asking-1-corinthians-12-7/ (How Do I Know My Spiritual Gifts? )  Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/ (website) and follow us on https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (Instagram), and https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (Twitter) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks.   Outline 1:05 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+13.36&version=NIV (Acts 13.36) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16.4&version=ESV (Proverbs 16.4): What we were made for 2:20 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1.11&version=NIV (Ephesians 1.11): There are no accidents 2:55 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+138.8&version=ESV (Psalm 138.8) 3:15 - Ernest Hemingway's life and death 4:20 - Hugh Moorhead: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1471965.The_Meaning_of_Life (The Meaning of Life) 5:00 - https://godrunning.com/2014/05/21/the-meaning-of-life/ (Leo Tolstoy's questions on the meaning of life) 6:20 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+1.16&version=NIV (Colossians 1.16) and https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+27.4&version=NIV (Psalm 27.4) 7:20 - What to pray for 8:30 - How will you spend your life? 9:00 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages Acts 13.36: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+13.36&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+13.36&version=NIV) Proverbs 16.4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16.4&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16.4&version=ESV) Ephesians 1.11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1.11&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+1.11&version=NIV) Psalm 138.8: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+138.8&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+138.8&version=ESV) Colossians 1.16: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+1.16&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+1.16&version=NIV) Psalm 27.4: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+27.4&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+27.4&version=NIV)   References Hugh Moorhead: The Meaning of Life (from Goodreads): https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1471965.The_Meaning_of_Life (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1471965.The_Meaning_of_Life) Leo Tolstoy's questions on the meaning of life (from God Running): https://godrunning.com/2014/05/21/the-meaning-of-life/ (https://godrunning.com/2014/05/21/the-meaning-of-life/)   Related How Can I Leave a Lasting Impact on the World?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-can-i-leave-a-lasting-impact-on-the-world-you-only-need-ten-minutes/... Support this podcast

Have you ever heard a word from GOD that was hard for you to hear or bear? You were being convicted by the Holy Spirit...and that's a GOOD THING!!! It means that GOD is treating you as a son, that HE loves... Scripture References: Hebrews 12:3-11 ESV Proverbs 3:11-12 ESV --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erica-brown24/message

Our songs this week were as follows: Hosanna (Praise is Rising) - Paul Baloche At Your Name - Phil Wickam Who You Say I Am - Hillsong Our sermon series for this month is titled 'Who Do We Appreciate?'  Our main text this week is I Corinthians13:11 (ESV).  Our sermon points are as follows: 1.)  Communication = Spoke 2.)  Application = Thought (Greek) 3.)  Logic = Reasoned (Greek) 4.)  Focus = Growth 5.)  Maturing = Becoming a man 6.)  Sanctification = Put away   Rvs: Matthew 11:25 (ESV) Isaiah 3:4 (ESV) Ephesians 3:8 (ESV) I Timothy 1:15 (ESV) Matthew 12:34 (ESV) Proverbs 10:11 (ESV) Matthew 12:37 (ESV) Proverbs 15:4 (ESV) Colossians 4:6 (ESV) I Thessalonians 2:17 (ESV) James 1:22 (ESV) Matthew 7:21 (ESV) I Corinthians 11:1 (ESV) Philippians 4:9 (ESV) Philippians 4:8 (ESV) Mark 9:23 (ESV) Romans 12:2 (ESV) Romans 8:6 (ESV) II Timothy 2:21 (ESV)   Our teaching this week was brought through Nicc Mendenhall. 

When GOD gives you GOOD friends, Cherish them!!!! It's not easy to come by loving, genuine, sincere, and most importantly GODLY people. If you have that today, nurture it, cherish it, pray over it. If not, ask GOD. HE'LL send you QUALITY people, not just folks to hold up space. Amen Scripture References: Proverbs 17:17 ESV Proverbs 18:24 ESV Proverbs 16:28 ESV --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erica-brown24/message

Even the Bible has extremely explicit, immoral content in it, so where do we draw the line? How do you know what is and isn't okay to watch? See how Questions You're Asking (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/). Interested in more content like this? Check out Should Christians Watch the Bachelor? (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/should-christians-watch-the-bachelor/) Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks.   Outline 0:25 - What kinds of content should Christians watch and listen to? 3:50 - Using discernment and thinking carefully about your reasons 5:05 - What is maturity? 7:00 - Where are your heart and mind? 8:35 - Psalm 1.2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+1.2&version=ESV) 9:00 - Remember that the actors are real people 10:00 - Proverbs 14.12 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+14.12&version=ESV) 12:10 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages Colossian 3.2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:2&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203:2&version=ESV) Psalm 1.2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+1.2&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+1.2&version=ESV) Proverbs 14.12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+14.12&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+14.12&version=ESV)   Related Should Christians Watch the Bachelor?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/should-christians-watch-the-bachelor/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/should-christians-watch-the-bachelor/) Questions You're Asking: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/) Support this podcast

What makes The Bachelor a questionable TV show? Does that say something about it? Or about us? Hear what Questions You're Asking (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/). Interested in more content like this? Check out Learning to Follow Jesus (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/). Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO and @TenMinuteBibleTalks.   Outline 0:30 - Should Christians watch the Bachelor? 2:45 - Would you want your son or daughter to be on The Bachelor? 4:20 - Verses and voyeurism: Psalm 101.3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+101.3&version=ESV) 7:30 - What we would like life to be like 8:40 - Emotional pornography 10:45 - Philippians 4.8 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4.8&version=ESV) 12:25 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks (https://www.facebook.com/TenMinuteBibleTalks) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Passages 2 Corinthians 10.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+10.5&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+10.5&version=ESV) Proverbs 15.14: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+15.14&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+15.14&version=ESV) Psalm 101.3: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+101.3&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+101.3&version=ESV) Romans 12.2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12.2&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=romans+12.2&version=ESV) Philippians 4.8: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4.8&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=philippians+4.8&version=ESV)   Related How to Beat Digital Distraction: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-beat-digital-distraction/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/how-to-beat-digital-distraction/) Questions You're Asking: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/questions-youre-asking/) Support this podcast

MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Jesus’ Followers Become New Persons Because He Changes Hearts which Lead to Changes in Actions and Inner Persons God makes you a new creation through your new heart created by an indwelling of the Holy Spirit in your life. God is interested in your heart, and He wants you to have a righteous heart – God changes your thinking and your attitude through a change in your heart. In Romans 8:26-27, Paul describes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in followers of Jesus resulting in a new person, with a new heart, in Jesus: “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.". As a follower of Jesus, you become salt and light that results from your righteousness. Therefore, you change into a new person in Jesus and not just changes in your actions and appearance. You, also, experience changes in your inner person, your heart.   TODAY’S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will entrust to Him my future. I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  (From 2 Timothy 1:12). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Proverbs 3:1-7; Romans 2:29; Romans 8:26-28; Psalms 18a:1-10. THIS SUNDAY’S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach’s Current Sunday Sermon: “As a Visible Christian, Do You Have Faith and Courage to Share the Gospel by Letting Others See Jesus In You?", at our Website: https://awtlser.podbean.com/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH’S SERMON VIDEO – “As a Christian, You Are Equipped for God’s Purpose; Be Courageous and Let Others See Jesus In You for God Is With You”:  www.AWFTL.org/watch DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Sports teaches people how to be a team player, but it's a lesson that reaches beyond the field, whether it's school or work or family or any other group. Learn whatPatrick (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/) discuss biblical concepts and Patrick Lencioni's book. Interested in more content like this? Scroll down for more resources and related episodes, including Faith and Work (https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/faith-and-work) fit together. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. To learn more, visit our Twitter (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo) @TheCrossingCOMO.   Outline 0:15 - Church life vs. Real life 1:10 - How to be a team player 3:45 - Why we don't accomplish more 5:45 - (https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/) by Patrick Lencioni 7:50 - Humility and 1 Peter 5.5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A5&version=ESV) 8:40 - How CS Lewis describes humility in (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40792344-mere-christianity) 10:45 - Questions to ask yourself 11:20 - Luke 22.27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.27&version=ESV) 12:00 - Confidence vs. Humility 12:45 - What it means to be "Hungry" 14:40 - Proverbs 6.6-8 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+6.6-8&version=NIV) 16:05 - Questions to ask yourself 17:30 - What it means to be "Smart" 19:45 - Proverbs 20.5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+20.5&version=NIV) 20:50 - Questions to ask yourself 23:50 - Evaluate yourself 25:05 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.   Social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO (https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossingCOMO) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/ (https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingcomo/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo (https://twitter.com/thecrossingcomo)   Scripture 1 Peter 5.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A5&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A5&version=ESV) Luke 22.27: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.27&version=ESV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke+22.27&version=ESV) Proverbs 6.6-8: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+6.6-8&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+6.6-8&version=NIV) Proverbs 20.5: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+20.5&version=NIV (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+20.5&version=NIV)   References The Ideal Team Player: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/ (https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player/) Mere Christianity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40792344-mere-christianity (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40792344-mere-christianity)   Resources Faith and Work: https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/faith-and-work (https://info.thecrossingchurch.com/faith-and-work) The Humble King: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/the-humble-king/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/media-feeds/the-humble-king/)   Related What Kind of Leader Are You?: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/what-kind-of-leader-are-you-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke-22-7-38/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/what-kind-of-leader-are-you-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke-22-7-38/) Why God Chooses the Humble: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/why-god-chooses-the-humble-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke-146-55/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcasts/why-god-chooses-the-humble-learning-to-follow-jesus-luke-146-55/) Learning to Follow Jesus: https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/ (https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/podcast-series/how-to-follow-jesus/) Support this podcast

Weekend Sermon Notes Proverbs --- Fool-Proofing Your Family   1. Teach your children the WHY as well as the WHAT   Proverbs 3:1-10 (ESV) Proverbs 11:24 Proverbs 25:21-22 Proverbs 27:2   2. Teach your children the WHO

Weekend Sermon Notes Text: Proverbs 22:6 ESV   If you let your kids have their way, they’ll expect to always get their way and struggle in life.   English Translations: Train up a child in the “way he should go” or “the right way” English Translations add words not in the Hebrew: Train up a child in the “way he should go” or “the right way” Hebrew: Train up a child in his way   Option 1: Train a child in accordance with his nature Proverbs 20:9 (ESV) Waltke: the six other references to the youth characterize his way as foolish (1:4; 7:7; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15; etc.)   Option 2: Sarcastic – If you let your kids have their way, they’ll expect to always get their way and struggle in life Proverbs 22:15 (ESV) Proverbs 29:15 (ESV)   Houston Police Dept on “How to Raise a Delinquent” Begin with infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way he will grow to believe the world owes him a living. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. This will make him think he's cute. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is 21 and then let him "decide for himself." Avoid use of the word "wrong". It may develop a guilt complex. This will condition him to believe later, when he is arrested for stealing a car, that society is against him and he is being persecuted. Pick up everything he leaves lying around - books, shoes, clothes. Do everything for him so that he will be expecting it. Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them? Satisfy his every craving for food, drink, and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration. Take his side against neighbors, teachers, policemen. They are all prejudiced against your child. Prepare for a life of grief. You will be likely to have it.   Proverbs 23:13-14   1) Secure a confession, 2) Assure of unconditional love, 3) Acknowledge your sin and need of Jesus   Proverbs 22:6 ESV 6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.   Proverbs 20:9 ESV 9 Who can say, “I have made my heart pure; I am clean from my sin”?   Proverbs 29:15 ESV 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.   Proverbs 23:13-14 ESV 13Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 14If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.  

Philippians 3:12-14 (ESV) Matthew 8:23-26 (ESV) Proverbs 18:21 (ESV) John 5:5-8 (ESV) John 11:38-44

Weekend Sermon Notes Title: How to Have a Happy Home   Give your kids 3 things:   1. What they really want Proverbs 15:16-17 (ESV) Proverbs 17:1 (ESV)   2. What they really need Proverbs 20:7 (CSB)   3. What will really last Proverbs 10:1 (ESV)   Proverbs 15:16-17 ESV Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.   Proverbs 17:1 ESV Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.   Proverbs 20:7 CSB A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy.   Proverbs 10:1 ESV The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Our worship, sound and slides were lead by our youth this morning.  Discipleship in action! Our songs this morning were: This I Believe (The Creed) Called Me Higher Pursue   We are continuing our Flashback series this morning.  Our main text is comes from Habakkuk 2:4.  Our sermon points are as follows: 1.)  Who are the Righteous? 2.)  We are Righteous because we are Faithful! 3.)  The Pursuit of Faith in Christ is the Pursuit of Living Righteously.   RVs: Romans 1:16 - 17 (ESV) Habakkuk 1:3 - 6 (ESV) Habakkuk 1:12 - 13 (ESV) Habakkuk 2:2 - 4 (ESV) Proverbs 20:7 (ESV) Proverbs 20:11 (ESV) Proverbs 12:5 (ESV) Proverbs 29:27 (ESV) Romans 3:10 - 12 (ESV) Hosea 10:12 (ESV) Romans 4:17 - 25 (ESV) Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV) Romans 1:16 - 17 (ESV) Romans 3:21 - 26 (ESV) Romans 5:1 - 5 (ESV)   Our message this morning was brought through Louis Urbancic.     

Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy Welcome to Day 1175 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Think and Follow Through – Wisdom Unplugged Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase wisdom and create a living legacy.  Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is https://wisdom-trek.com/day-1175/ (Day 1175) of our trek, and it is time for our 3-minute mini trek called Wisdom Unplugged.  This short nugget of wisdom includes an inspirational quote with a little bit of additional content for today's trek.  Consider this your vitamin supplement of wisdom for today.  So let's jump right in with today's nugget. Today's quote is from E.V. Rickenbacker,and it is, “I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through — then follow through.” Think and Follow Through Many times while we were growing up our dad would tell us boys as we approached a problem to think through it slow and methodically. So often my brothers and I just wanted to rush through a task or project to get it completed. Dad knew that if we would take time to think through the issue and come up with a method or plan for completing the task before we took action, that our chance of being successful in that task or project would be greatly improved. While our impatience during those growing up years caused us to ignore Dad's advice many times, the older we grew, the more we realized that his advice was very wise and that he was training us to be prepared for the many obstacles that we would face in life. His instructions have come back to me many times, and still, to this day, I recognize it is an excellent piece of advice that I continue to apply. Just as our quote today instructs us, the formula for success is to first think things through, that is to create a plan of action, and then follow through the plan that we thought through. This is truly what we need to do in order to be successful. Think, then follow through. Let us make a habit of this with each task we have to complete, project we are working on, or obstacle that we encounter on our path to success. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+21:5&version=NLT;ESV (Proverbs 21:5) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. That's a wrap for today's Wisdom Unplugged quote. If you would like free access to my database of over 11,000 inspirational quotes, the link is available on the main page of https://wisdom-trek.com (Wisdom-Trek.com). As you enjoy these nuggets of wisdom, encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy. If you would like to listen to any of our past 1174 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at https://wisdom-trek.com (Wisdom-Trek.com). I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day's trek will be downloaded automatically. Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this trek together, let us always: Live Abundantly (Fully) Love Unconditionally Listen Intentionally Learn Continuously Lend to others Generously Lead with Integrity Leave a Living Legacy Each Day I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you tomorrow for Worldview Wednesday!

Sermon Recording Sermon NotesTeacher: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: An Invitation to Wisdom: Proverbs 1-9Proverbs 30:8-10; 22:1-2; 28:6; 19:17; 28:27; 21:13; 17:5 (ESV)Proverbs 30:8-108 Remove far from me falsehood and lying;give me neither poverty nor riches;feed me with the food that is needful for me,9 lest I be full and deny youand say, “Who is the Lord?”or lest I be poor and stealand profane the name of my God.Proverbs 22:1-2A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favor is better than silver or gold.2 The rich and the poor meet together;the Lord is the Maker of them all.Proverbs 28:66 Better is a poor man who walks in his integritythan a rich man who is crooked in his ways.Proverbs 19:1717 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,and he will repay him for his deed.Proverbs 28:2727 Whoever gives to the poor will not want,but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.Proverbs 21:1313 Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poorwill himself call out and not be answered.Proverbs 17:55 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker;he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.Sermon OutlineReverence for God will change your values and form you to be one who is a friend to the poor.1. Reverence and integrity30:8-10 “give me neither poverty nor riches”22:1-2 “the Lord is the maker of them all”28:6 “better is a poor man who walks with integrity”2. Reverence and generosity19:17 “”whoever is generous… lends to the Lord”28:27 “whoever gives to the poor…”21:13 “whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor…”17:5 “insults his maker”At Emmanuel:a. caring for one anotherb. living justlyc. intentional relationshipsd. organizational supporte. engaging for changeQuestions for ReflectionThe fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. How will reverence for God change how you think? Consider specific examples.What are ways the rich are tempted to deny God? What are ways the poor are tempted to profane the name of the Lord? Are there temptations that are particular to people in distinct economic categories? If not, how do you think about this?What are some things that are more important to have than money?God is the creator of all human beings. How should this direct how you think about and treat others?In what ways do we judge the poor, and why? What are some of the excuses we make for the opinions we hold? What are some of the deeper problems we have (reasons for our judgment)?Why is integrity more valuable than gold? How do you get integrity?What are reasons we avoid seeing the poor or hearing their cries? What character traits do you need to be able to look and hear? Does seeing and hearing mean you have to respond? If so, what are honorable ways to respond (think of particular situations where you are tempted to ignore people in need)?Should a Christian give to pan-handlers (people on the street or in the subway who ask for money)? Why or why not? What are some principles to help you understand your options so your actions honor God?Do you believe you are spiritually poor? What is the significance of the claim that Jesus paid a debt for us when he suffered on the cross, for how we think about people in the world who have great needs?What are ways that you can view your own generosity as acts of worship? How can giving to others be a means of giving to God?Prayer of ConfessionFather God, you have made us and given us all things. We have loved the things you have made, but not all of the people you have made. We confess our pride and arrogance towards the poor. We confess we have closed our eyes and ears. We understand that we have insulted you, who have made all people, in how we have judged and disregarded the suffering. We acknowledge our own poverty, and pray for your generosity and mercy to us. Thank you for giving us what we don’t deserve, and for sending Jesus to pay a debt of sin we can never repay. Make us wise so that in revering you, we will walk with integrity. Amen.

Romans 12:1-8 (ESV) How the Gift of Mercy edifies the body of Christ:  It reminds the body of God’s mercy. Romans 12:1 (ESV) Exodus 34:6 (ESV) “God's mercy is so great that you may sooner drain the sea of its water, or deprive the sun of its light, or make space too narrow, than diminish the great mercy of God.” - Charles Spurgeon “There is more mercy in Christ, than sin in us.” - Richard Sibbes Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) It makes the body more merciful as a whole. Romans 12:4-5 (ESV) Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) It mercifully meets the needs of those inside & outside the body. "... the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness." Romans 12:8 Potential Pitfalls: Thinking others don’t love God or people as much as you. Thinking you must bear all of the weight on yourself.

When Dad has to work late (again) and mom feels like she's soldiering on with the children, is there a gracious response to give? Although the long days might leave a wife stuck in cycles of comparison with other families and even anger, God hasn't left her without hope and help. In this episode, Emily interviews Laura, who shares a bit of her experience as a mom whose husband works long hours. Whether your own husband just misses the occasional dinner, or travels for months at time, you're not going to want to miss the wisdom she shares! The gospel turns "fairness" on its head, and offers wives a better way forward - where her husband (or his job) isn't the enemy, and all her needs are met in Christ. Articles & Resources: Let Your Husband Be The Best Dad He Can Be - Laura Wifler  Motherhood Is Lonely - Laura Wifler 30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge - Revive Our Hearts 31 Days of Praying For Your Husband - Revive Our Hearts Scraps - Jess Connell Do Him Good - Jess Connell Trusting God To Work Through Your Husband - Revive Our Hearts 10 Ways You Might be Disrespecting Your Husband - Kimberly Wagner (many examples that Laura gave on the show regarding lessons she's learned about approaching her husband graciously) The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment With the Wisdom of God - Tim Keller w/Kathy Keller  1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ - Jen Wilkin (a great bible study to help you process identity in Christ and how that impacts your relationship w/your husband and others) Verses Laura has memorized / used to remind her of truth in hard moments (ESV): -- Proverbs 16:24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. -- Proverbs 31: 10-12 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not harm, all the days of her life. -- Proverbs 31:26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.  For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry!

Galatians 2:11-21 No other gospel Galatians 2:11-14 Peter went to Antioch, which consisted mostly of Gentile Christians. Jerusalem council resulted in accepting Gentile believers as fellow Christians, but allowed for the distinctions to continue. What happened, when Jewish Christians and Gentile Christians ate together? If a Christian Jew ate with a gentile! he would be in danger of violating ceremonial food laws. But If he refused to eat with them, that would undermine the principle that Gentiles should be fully accepted as part of God's family. The matter had been left to the conscience of the individual. In Antioch, they all ate together, Christian Jew and Gentile together at the table. Peter joined in the fellowship with the Gentiles. Some men, identified as "from James" - don't know if they were sent by James, Jesus brother and leader of the church in Jerusalem, or if they claimed to be. They are also referred to as the "circumcision group". In Acts 15, there was a group of Christians who were Pharisees who demanded that the Gentiles be circumcised. They came to Antioch, Peter withdrew from the Gentiles. Peter was a leader, his withdrawal made it seem that Gentile Christians could not be fully accepted as part of God's people. Hypocrisy - acting differently around different people. Why did Peter withdraw from the Gentile believers? He was afraid of what they would think about him - maybe afraid that his behavior would spark trouble within the Jerusalem church. Application: we all tend to act differently around different people. Our speech may be different, the words we use and the things we talk about. But God calls us to integrity - to be consistent regardless of who we're around. There may be times that we have to walk away from a conversation so as not to take part in it - in gossip, or talking behind someone's back. Walk away or change the direction of the conversation. That's what happens in middle school - kids build a clique and ostracize other kids. Sometimes adults continue that practice - obviously wrong and sinful. The other side of the coin is that we all want people to think highly of us. We might put on a face, or speech that we think they want to hear. Proverbs 29:25 We all want to fit in, be part of a group, but the we are warned not to seek acceptance from people, but from God. Seeking acceptance from people is a snare ( a noose to trap animals, or a ring in a bulls nose to lead it around). Seeking acceptance from people will lead you where you don't want to go. It's also a trap because being accepted by people is never enough. It will always leave you wanting, you will never be satisfied with it because your soul was built with the need to be accepted by your Creator. If you find your acceptance by Him, other seeking acceptance by people becomes less important - and you can be free of it. Paul rebuked Peter publicly because his behavior violated a key principle of the Christian faith: A man is justified not by observing the law, but by faith in a Jesus Christ. When Peter and the others came to Christ, they acknowledged that. Galatians 2:15-21 Paul's closing argument: 1. Jewish Law cannot make anyone right with God (15-16) 2. It is not a sin to not follow Jewish observances (17-18) 3. The Law leads to Christ, not further into legalism (19) 4. We are united with Christ in his death (to self) and new life (20-21) Paul's argument: The Judaizers say the law can make you right with God, no need for God's grace. The gospel says we are made right with God by his grace given to us in the death of Jesus. I was crucified with Christ, now Christ lives in me. Our old self - sinful, selfish, idol-worshipping - died and needs to die. My new self is Christ alive in me. Old self - old speech, old seeking acceptance by people needs to die. My new life with Christ changes my speech and my sense of acceptance. (Proverbs 11:12 ESV) (Proverbs 12:18 ESV)