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POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP John 6.1-15 Dr. Gordon Dabbs John 6.2 (ESV) A large crowd was following Him, because they saw the signs that He was doing on the sick. Jesus had gone viral. But the people aren't coming to repent. They're coming to see what He'll do next. Then comes the problem: the crowd gets hungry. John 6.5 (ESV) “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” John 6.6 (ESV) He [Jesus] said this to test him [Philip], for He Himself knew what he would do. Jesus is going to test me… stretch me… If I'm too comfortable or too inflexible, I short-circuit the transformation Jesus brings. John 6.9 (ESV) There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? Jesus invites us to bring what little we have and watch Him multiply it beyond imagination. John 6.15 (ESV) Perceiving then that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by Himself. They tried to hijack his mission — so He left. Want Jesus to step back? Start treating Him like a sidekick to your kingdom. He doesn't stick around for that. Four hungers: • I hunger to see as Jesus sees. • I hunger to feel as Jesus feels. • I hunger to give like Jesus gives. • I hunger to join the work that only Jesus can do. When you partner with Jesus, the results are always bigger than your effort. Trust Him to do what only He can do.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP John 6.1-15 Dr. Gordon Dabbs John 6.2 (ESV) A large crowd was following Him, because they saw the signs that He was doing on the sick. Jesus had gone viral. But the people aren't coming to repent. They're coming to see what He'll do next. Then comes the problem: the crowd gets hungry. John 6.5 (ESV) “Where are we to buy bread, so that these people may eat?” John 6.6 (ESV) He [Jesus] said this to test him [Philip], for He Himself knew what he would do. Jesus is going to test me… stretch me… If I'm too comfortable or too inflexible, I short-circuit the transformation Jesus brings. John 6.9 (ESV) There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? Jesus invites us to bring what little we have and watch Him multiply it beyond imagination. John 6.15 (ESV) Perceiving then that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by Himself. They tried to hijack his mission — so He left. Want Jesus to step back? Start treating Him like a sidekick to your kingdom. He doesn't stick around for that. Four hungers: • I hunger to see as Jesus sees. • I hunger to feel as Jesus feels. • I hunger to give like Jesus gives. • I hunger to join the work that only Jesus can do. When you partner with Jesus, the results are always bigger than your effort. Trust Him to do what only He can do.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

Joel means Yahweh (Ya) is god (el) in Hebrew, which is a reverse of the order of the prophet Elijah's name - God (el) is Yahweh (Ya). Both make the case that there is but one God, and He is Israel's God, Yahweh. Both names, I think, are designed to call to mind the passage from Deuteronomy enshrined in Judaism's famous Shema prayer: Deuteronomy 6:4–5 “Hear (Heb. Shema), O Israel: The LORD (Yahweh) our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." (ESV) Jesus quotes this passage in all three synoptic gospels, so that its truth is fully established (Matthew 18:16). We might say that the theme of Joel is The Day of the LORD - past, present, and future, and how we are to respond to it, even in the midst of the judgment: Joel 2:12–14   “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. Who knows whether he will not turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind him, a grain offering and a drink offering for the LORD your God? (ESV) There is a great deal to think about in this book - a mix of past, present and future days of the LORD. As usual, this summary of Joel may be useful as you read/listen to this book of God's word. https://youtu.be/zQLazbgz90c?si=-Fho0nlpDqiqZxOH

Joel means Yahweh (Ya) is god (el) in Hebrew, which is a reverse of the order of the prophet Elijah's name - God (el) is Yahweh (Ya). Both make the case that there is but one God, and He is Israel's God, Yahweh. Both names, I think, are designed to call to mind the passage from Deuteronomy enshrined in Judaism's famous Shema prayer: Deuteronomy 6:4–5 “Hear (Heb. Shema), O Israel: The LORD (Yahweh) our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." (ESV) Jesus quotes this passage in all three synoptic gospels, so that its truth is fully established (Matthew 18:16). We might say that the theme of Joel is The Day of the LORD - past, present, and future, and how we are to respond to it, even in the midst of the judgment: Joel 2:12–14   “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster. Who knows whether he will not turn and relent, and leave a blessing behind him, a grain offering and a drink offering for the LORD your God? (ESV) There is a great deal to think about in this book - a mix of past, present and future days of the LORD. As usual, this summary of Joel may be useful as you read/listen to this book of God's word. https://youtu.be/zQLazbgz90c?si=-Fho0nlpDqiqZxOH

Have you ever faced a battle so big, so overwhelming, that you knew you couldn't win it on your own? Maybe it wasn't a battlefield with swords and shields—maybe it was your marriage, your health, your addiction, or a war raging in your mind. In moments like those, it's easy to feel like you're outnumbered and outmatched. But here's a bit of wisdom to remember—you are not fighting for victory… you are fighting from it. Joshua wasn't alone in the heat of battle. Time and again, God stepped in—sending hailstones, stopping the sun, throwing the enemy into confusion. When Joshua prayed, heaven responded. And when you pray in faith, heaven still responds.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 10:14 (ESV) – “There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.”This verse is more than history—it's a promise. God heard the voice of a man and fought on his behalf. And He still does. Joshua was a warrior, yes—but he never fought alone. God's intervention wasn't random. It was the result of bold, believing prayer. When Joshua spoke, God moved.We are not called to sit passively in life's warzones. Faith isn't idle. It steps up, steps in, and calls upon the power of heaven. Your Jericho? It's not too big. Your enemy? Not too strong. The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua can stop anything that stands against you.So pray like Joshua. Fight in faith. Show up—and watch God show out.Question of the Day:What battle are you facing today that you need to stop fighting alone—and start trusting God to fight for you?Let's Pray:Lord, remind us today that we are not alone in the fight. Give us boldness to pray big prayers and trust You for mighty victories. You are our Defender. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever faced a battle so big, so overwhelming, that you knew you couldn't win it on your own? Maybe it wasn't a battlefield with swords and shields—maybe it was your marriage, your health, your addiction, or a war raging in your mind. In moments like those, it's easy to feel like you're outnumbered and outmatched. But here's a bit of wisdom to remember—you are not fighting for victory… you are fighting from it. Joshua wasn't alone in the heat of battle. Time and again, God stepped in—sending hailstones, stopping the sun, throwing the enemy into confusion. When Joshua prayed, heaven responded. And when you pray in faith, heaven still responds.Our springboard for today's discussion is:Joshua 10:14 (ESV) – “There has been no day like it before or since, when the Lord heeded the voice of a man, for the Lord fought for Israel.”This verse is more than history—it's a promise. God heard the voice of a man and fought on his behalf. And He still does. Joshua was a warrior, yes—but he never fought alone. God's intervention wasn't random. It was the result of bold, believing prayer. When Joshua spoke, God moved.We are not called to sit passively in life's warzones. Faith isn't idle. It steps up, steps in, and calls upon the power of heaven. Your Jericho? It's not too big. Your enemy? Not too strong. The same God who stopped the sun for Joshua can stop anything that stands against you.So pray like Joshua. Fight in faith. Show up—and watch God show out.Question of the Day:What battle are you facing today that you need to stop fighting alone—and start trusting God to fight for you?Let's Pray:Lord, remind us today that we are not alone in the fight. Give us boldness to pray big prayers and trust You for mighty victories. You are our Defender. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when God brings us right up to the edge—where faith meets fear and action collides with uncertainty. The Jordan River wasn't calm that day. It was overflowing, dangerous, and impassable. And yet, God told Israel to walk into it. Not after it settled. Not after it made sense. He said, Step in now.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"…as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan... the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away." — Joshua 3:15-16 (ESV)There's a lesson here that cuts right to the heart of what it means to trust God. The waters didn't part until the priests' feet touched the edge. Obedience preceded the miracle. It wasn't the miracle that invited faith—it was faith that invited the miracle.You see, every one of us has a Jordan—something God is calling us to cross, even while it rages in front of us. Maybe it's leaving behind an addiction, starting that ministry, forgiving someone, or walking away from comfort into calling. And often, God doesn't give us the entire blueprint. He gives us a step. And He says, Go.This kind of faith isn't theoretical. It's wet, raw, and risky. It requires movement while fear whispers “Wait.” But God doesn't part the waters from a distance. He responds when we move.The Promised Land is not behind you. And it's not going to fall into your lap while you camp at the river's edge. Your Canaan begins with one thing: a step. Your Jordan is waiting.Question of the Day:What's your Jordan right now, and are you willing to step in even while the waters are wild?Let's Pray:Lord, I stand at the edge of what looks impossible. Give me the courage to step forward, trusting that You will make a way, even before I see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments when God brings us right up to the edge—where faith meets fear and action collides with uncertainty. The Jordan River wasn't calm that day. It was overflowing, dangerous, and impassable. And yet, God told Israel to walk into it. Not after it settled. Not after it made sense. He said, Step in now.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"…as soon as those bearing the ark had come as far as the Jordan... the waters coming down from above stood and rose up in a heap very far away." — Joshua 3:15-16 (ESV)There's a lesson here that cuts right to the heart of what it means to trust God. The waters didn't part until the priests' feet touched the edge. Obedience preceded the miracle. It wasn't the miracle that invited faith—it was faith that invited the miracle.You see, every one of us has a Jordan—something God is calling us to cross, even while it rages in front of us. Maybe it's leaving behind an addiction, starting that ministry, forgiving someone, or walking away from comfort into calling. And often, God doesn't give us the entire blueprint. He gives us a step. And He says, Go.This kind of faith isn't theoretical. It's wet, raw, and risky. It requires movement while fear whispers “Wait.” But God doesn't part the waters from a distance. He responds when we move.The Promised Land is not behind you. And it's not going to fall into your lap while you camp at the river's edge. Your Canaan begins with one thing: a step. Your Jordan is waiting.Question of the Day:What's your Jordan right now, and are you willing to step in even while the waters are wild?Let's Pray:Lord, I stand at the edge of what looks impossible. Give me the courage to step forward, trusting that You will make a way, even before I see it. In Jesus' name, Amen.Let's Get To Work!Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Romans 4:18-20 Romans 5:3-5 | Rejoice in Sufferings from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. SUFFERING IS A COMMON REALITY ENDURANCE CHARACTER HOPE LOVE Romans 1:18 (ESV) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Romans 2:2 (ESV) We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Romans 8:1 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. James 1:2–4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Romans 8:25 (ESV) But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. Galatians 6:9 (ESV) And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 1 Peter 1:6–7 (ESV) In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 (ESV) But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 3:18 (ESV) … are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

Matthew week 80   Matthew 12:34-37 ESV   34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”       Romans 8:1-4 ESV   There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.       Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 ESV   31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?       37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.       2 Corinthians 5:10 ESV   10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.       Colossians 3:17 ESV   17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.       James 1:19 ESV   19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;       Ephesians 4:25-32 ESV   25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.       James 3:9-10 ESV   9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.       Luke 12:8-9 ESV   8 “And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God, 9 but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.      

The Book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, though there is no internal mark of authorship. It is the heartfelt "alas!" (its original title in Hebrew) from the soul of one who has witnessed his beloved people and their homeland ravished by a foreign invader, in this case Babylon. Its form is Hebrew-alphabet acrostic poetry, and its themes are those common to the OT prophetic tradition. For Jenny and I this book is notable for its parallels at a different level of experience with the book of Malachi, which we have studied so carefully this year. The setting, of course, is different, as Lamentations follows on the destruction of the Jerusalem (586 BC) and the Solomonic Temple, and the Babylonian exile. However different the setting, however the thematic patterns are everywhere evident. For example: "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)   "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (ESV) There are many, many more pattern-repetitions throughout the Bible. We would encourage our listeners to become sensitive to these patterns, as God speaks very clearly through them to us. As in so many other cases, this summary of the book of Lamentations is a helpful place to start in appreciating this great book: https://youtu.be/p8GDFPdaQZQ?si=nJyo81hMQXyorNZL

The Book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, though there is no internal mark of authorship. It is the heartfelt "alas!" (its original title in Hebrew) from the soul of one who has witnessed his beloved people and their homeland ravished by a foreign invader, in this case Babylon. Its form is Hebrew-alphabet acrostic poetry, and its themes are those common to the OT prophetic tradition. For Jenny and I this book is notable for its parallels at a different level of experience with the book of Malachi, which we have studied so carefully this year. The setting, of course, is different, as Lamentations follows on the destruction of the Jerusalem (586 BC) and the Solomonic Temple, and the Babylonian exile. However different the setting, however the thematic patterns are everywhere evident. For example: "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)   "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (ESV) There are many, many more pattern-repetitions throughout the Bible. We would encourage our listeners to become sensitive to these patterns, as God speaks very clearly through them to us. As in so many other cases, this summary of the book of Lamentations is a helpful place to start in appreciating this great book: https://youtu.be/p8GDFPdaQZQ?si=nJyo81hMQXyorNZL

The Book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, though there is no internal mark of authorship. It is the heartfelt "alas!" (its original title in Hebrew) from the soul of one who has witnessed his beloved people and their homeland ravished by a foreign invader, in this case Babylon. Its form is Hebrew-alphabet acrostic poetry, and its themes are those common to the OT prophetic tradition. For Jenny and I this book is notable for its parallels at a different level of experience with the book of Malachi, which we have studied so carefully this year. The setting, of course, is different, as Lamentations follows on the destruction of the Jerusalem (586 BC) and the Solomonic Temple, and the Babylonian exile. However different the setting, however the thematic patterns are everywhere evident. For example: "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)   "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (ESV) There are many, many more pattern-repetitions throughout the Bible. We would encourage our listeners to become sensitive to these patterns, as God speaks very clearly through them to us. As in so many other cases, this summary of the book of Lamentations is a helpful place to start in appreciating this great book: https://youtu.be/p8GDFPdaQZQ?si=nJyo81hMQXyorNZL

The Book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, though there is no internal mark of authorship. It is the heartfelt "alas!" (its original title in Hebrew) from the soul of one who has witnessed his beloved people and their homeland ravished by a foreign invader, in this case Babylon. Its form is Hebrew-alphabet acrostic poetry, and its themes are those common to the OT prophetic tradition. For Jenny and I this book is notable for its parallels at a different level of experience with the book of Malachi, which we have studied so carefully this year. The setting, of course, is different, as Lamentations follows on the destruction of the Jerusalem (586 BC) and the Solomonic Temple, and the Babylonian exile. However different the setting, however the thematic patterns are everywhere evident. For example: "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)   "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (ESV) There are many, many more pattern-repetitions throughout the Bible. We would encourage our listeners to become sensitive to these patterns, as God speaks very clearly through them to us. As in so many other cases, this summary of the book of Lamentations is a helpful place to start in appreciating this great book: https://youtu.be/p8GDFPdaQZQ?si=nJyo81hMQXyorNZL

The Book of Lamentations was most likely written by the prophet Jeremiah, though there is no internal mark of authorship. It is the heartfelt "alas!" (its original title in Hebrew) from the soul of one who has witnessed his beloved people and their homeland ravished by a foreign invader, in this case Babylon. Its form is Hebrew-alphabet acrostic poetry, and its themes are those common to the OT prophetic tradition. For Jenny and I this book is notable for its parallels at a different level of experience with the book of Malachi, which we have studied so carefully this year. The setting, of course, is different, as Lamentations follows on the destruction of the Jerusalem (586 BC) and the Solomonic Temple, and the Babylonian exile. However different the setting, however the thematic patterns are everywhere evident. For example: "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV)   "For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (ESV) There are many, many more pattern-repetitions throughout the Bible. We would encourage our listeners to become sensitive to these patterns, as God speaks very clearly through them to us. As in so many other cases, this summary of the book of Lamentations is a helpful place to start in appreciating this great book: https://youtu.be/p8GDFPdaQZQ?si=nJyo81hMQXyorNZL

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe John 1:1-3 WHAT DOES THE WORD MEAN? Greek — logos Hebrew — dabar Creation Revelation Salvation THE WORD IS JESUS Creation Revelation Salvation THE WORD IN THE BELIEVER Creation — You Have Been Made New Revelation — Know God! Salvation — Enjoy Hope! 2 Timothy 4:8 (ESV) Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. Genesis 1:1,3 (ESV) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. … And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Acts 17:28 (ESV) “In him we live and move and have our being”; as even some of your own poets have said, “For we are indeed his offspring.” Psalm 33:6 (ESV) By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. Jeremiah 1:4 (ESV) Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Psalm 107:20 (ESV) He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. John 1:29–30 (ESV) The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.'” John 1:3 (ESV) All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Colossians 1:16–17 (ESV) For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Hebrews 1:1–2 (ESV) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. John 3:17 (ESV) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. John 14:6 (ESV) Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Hebrews 1:3 (ESV) He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature. Mark 9:7 (ESV) This is my beloved Son; listen to him. John 6:68 (ESV) Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of life. Romans 8:1 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 4:1–2 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

There are hidden taxes in the world, sometimes they're emotional, sometimes they're physical. There are hidden taxes in the way of regulation and as conservatives, I don't think we really think about the weight of the unconstitutional nature of this. Zach Abraham, chief investment officer of corporate capital management, works in a world that is very regulated. He knows and has seen what regulation can do. We're going to talk about that. Plus, we need to talk about this stupid offensive game that FEMA and other government agencies play with money.What does God's Word say? Romans 3:13 ESV  “Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV  There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.Alan's Soaps https://www.alansartisansoaps.comUse coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/toddStart your journey to better health with MassZymes.  Visit bioptimizers.com/todd today to get your MassZymes 10% off.  Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/toddMake Bonefrog Cold Brew at home!  Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Bulwark Capital Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com)Learn about Bulwark's strategies with their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide.  Get yours by calling 866-779-RISK or go to KnowYourRiskRadio.com.Renue Healthcare https://renue.healthcare/toddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare.  Visit renue.healthcare/Todd

John 17:1-2 | Jesus Lifted Up His Eyes to Heaven from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe John 17:1-2 JESUS THE PREACHER JESUS THE MEDIATOR Jesus Turns to the One Who is Faithful Jesus Turns to the One Who Saves Jesus Turns to the One Who Answers GLORIFY YOUR SON John 15:14–15 (ESV) No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. Psalm 123:1 (ESV) To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Psalm 123:1 (ESV) To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Psalm 121:1 (ESV) I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? John 15:16 (ESV) … whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you. Job 9:33 (ESV) There is no arbiter between us, who might lay his hand on us both. Thomas Manton This was the agreement between God and [Jesus], that he was first to establish a right, and then to sue it out in court: … This prayer is nothing else but Christ presenting his merits before the tribunal of God. John 12:32–33 (ESV) And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” He said this to show by what kind of death he was going to die. John 16:32 (ESV) Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.

True Stories Pt. 3 – Loving the Unlovely & Inconvenient By Louie Marsh, 8-25-2024   (2 Sam 15.23–16.14) chronicles the story of David and his followers who escaped Jerusalem along this route after David's son Absalom had declared himself king. King Zedekiah of Judah used the road when he tried to escape the advancing Chaldeans in 586/587 B.C.   Josephus tells us that the Tenth Roman Legion used this Jericho‑Jerusalem road on their way to besiege Jerusalem in A.D. 69.   When Mark Twain traveled along the Jericho Road during his 1867 pilgrimage, his party employed "two gorgeous young Arab sheikhs" armed with cargoes of swords, guns, pistols and daggers to protect them from imaginary Beduin marauders.  Mark Twain states that during his entire pilgrimage, he had no more need for the "guards" than he had for patent leather boots or white kid gloves   SHOW PICS AND VIDEO   1) I need to PAY ATTENTION to what I'm saying.   25  And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” Luke 10:25 (ESV)   ·       Pray that God will help me COMMUNATE clearly.   “19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,” (Ephesians 6:19, ESV)   2) Rationalizing moral/spiritual failure is a function of my EGO.   26  He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27  And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” 28  And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” 29  But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:26-29 (ESV)   3) Regardless of my status in life, God wants to USE ME.   30  Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31  Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32  So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33  But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. Luke 10:30-33 (ESV)   ·       There are opportunities all around me if I have eyes to SEE.   “18having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,” (Ephesians 1:18, ESV)   4) Christian compassion equals ACTION.   34  He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35  And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' Luke 10:34-35 (ESV)   ·       What I do is determined by what PEOPLE NEED.   15  If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16  and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17  So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:15-17 (ESV)     5) My neighbor is whoever GOD puts in my path.   36  Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37  He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Luke 10:36-37 (ESV)        

Listen as we embark on a journey of spiritual intimacy and discovery, leaning into God's whisper with expectant hearts, and embracing His direction and peace in every aspect of our lives. SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” - Psalm 46:1 (ESV) There is a moment in the classic book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis when two of the characters are faced with devastating circumstances. Lewis describes it by saying, “I hope no one who read this book has been quite as miserable as Susan and Lucy were that night; but if you have been - if you've been up all night and cried till you have no more tears left in you - you will know that there comes in the end a sort of quietness. You feel as if nothing was ever going to happen again.” When I read those words, I wept because I, too, had been like those characters. I'd suffered through nights of such intense sorrow that I've felt my heart would melt and my tears would drown me. In many cases, my tears ended up soaking my pillow to the point where I'd have to turn it over.  Whether you are a Christian or not, we've all experienced some type of suffering. If you and I would sit down together, across the table maybe, with cups of tea or coffee, we would share about the suffering each of us have faced. Our presence together provides a sense of shared grief that helps us.  Psalm 46 is a powerful psalm that speaks about suffering. What I love about this psalm is the answer to our suffering is God's presence. The very first verse talks about God being near. It says that in all of our troubles, God is a “very present help.” (ESV) The word present means both time and space.  God, who lives outside of time, entered into it in the beginning of Genesis. “In the beginning, God…” Our mighty, awesome, transcendent God entered into time for us. That word present also means space. God is also physically, spiritually, and emotionally close to us. He is near us physically! The Bible references God being near to us several times. (Psalm 145:18, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:5-7, James 4:8) When we find ourselves suffering, we want God to come in and fix it. I know I've prayed for diseases to be cured, grief to be comforted, and miracles to take place in the hearts of the people I love. God sometimes answers yes, but sometimes God has a different plan than my plan. The hard truth is this: life is filled with suffering. Instead of focusing on how God doesn't answer our prayers or how life doesn't turn out the way we had planned, God invites us to a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him. God draws closer to us in our suffering. He sits with us in our grief and sorrow.  Depression has been my companion for almost fifteen years. In this suffering, I have found a deeper intimacy with God than ever before. God has not answered my prayer to be free from sorrow and depression. Instead, He has given me something that is so much better: His presence. In Psalm 46:7 we read, “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.” (EVS)  My suffering has revealed the true character of God, and it has become the thing that brings me the most joy in my life. In this verse, the psalmist says that God is a “Lord of Hosts.” This means He is in charge of angel armies. This God, who is all-powerful, is “with us.” According to this verse. He is close. God is also described to be the “God of Jacob.” This is a personal God who knows all about us. This God, who is deeply personal, is “our fortress.”  In this verse we see a personal God who is all-powerful. A powerful God who is incredibly personal. In God's presence we find out who He really is. Over the years of suffering I've seen that we have a God who is both good and all sovereign. When suffering threatens our faith, causes us to doubt, may we run back to God and His presence. It is there we find truths to comfort out hearts.  If you find yourself with sorrow and suffering too hard to bear, run to God. He is a present, safe, and powerful God who is ready to comfort you. Find Him in the pages of the Bible.  Intersecting Faith & Life: When suffering threatens your faith in God, how does knowing God's presence is always with you comfort your heart?  Further Reading: Philippians 4:5-7 Psalm 139:7-10 Isaiah 55:6 Psalm 145:18 Psalm 34:18 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Marie Rogerson gave an incredible presentation while I was in Gig Harbor, Washington. There are two words through which moderates view everything: caring and fairness. If we can learn to communicate our ideas through these two words, we can win moderates to our side. This is a fascinating discussion with many important insights from Marie. What does God's Word say? Proverbs 18:21 ESV  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.James 1:26 ESV If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.Proverbs 12:18 ESV There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.1 Peter 3:10 For “Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit;James 3:8 ESV  But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.Episode 1,637 Links:Attend Marie live free, live webinar to learn more!Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% off your order. Sharpen your edge and reach your potential with Mushroom Breakthrough by Bioptimizers.     Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide.   EdenPURE https://edenpuredeals.com This week only!  Get Buy One Get One free pricing on the Thunderstorm Air Purifier with code TODDBOGO. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://getliverhelp.com/todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Blood Sugar Formula and free bonus gift. Renue Healthcare https://renuewellcation.com Register today for your Wellcation with Todd Herman June 7-11, 2024.  See site for details

SCRIPTURE: Daniel 3:4–7 (ESV) And the herald proclaimed aloud, “You are commanded, O peoples, nations, and languages, that when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, you are to fall down and worship the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. And whoever does not fall down and worship shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace.” Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, all the peoples, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.Compromise: Good: to settle a dispute by mutual concessionBad: to accept standards that are lower than desirableVery Bad: to embrace standards below God's expressed willCOMPROMISE IS MORE THAN A SIN. SIN IS AN ACTION, WHILE COMPROMISE IS A COURSE OF ACTION.Daniel 3,4 - Babylon lead by Nebuchadnezzar Spiritually dark time. Like America, the King's world was influenced by corrupt politicians, business leaders, social elites, judges, dark priests, and people from academia with a few godly people in the mix.In Babylon were people of Israel, human trafficked into Babylon by the government. Some of their finest were elevated to political prominence Daniel 2:49 (ESV) Daniel made a request of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego over the affairs of the province of Babylon. But Daniel remained at the king's court.God will promote you and use you to influence your world in spite of the evil around you!Their presence made influential people jealous, but more likely, agitated the demons that influenced the people of influence.Neb set up an image ninety feet tallDaniel 3:4 Gathered the nation so when the music kicked on, everyone was to bow down and worship the image.People participated on various levels:As a group, everyone participated wholeheartedly.Internally, people participated for various reasonsAll in on idolatryAfraid of losing jobDesire for promotionMeet the expectations of their sub-groupCrowd pressureVirtue signaling - good people do thisAfraid of the furnaceThere were hold-outs, and hold-outs were dealt with.Daniel 3:8 (ESV) Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews.Daniel 3:12 (ESV) There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”Brought before NebDaniel 3:13 (ESV) Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king.Daniel 3:15 (ESV) Now if you are ready when you hear the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, to fall down and worship the image that I have made, well and good. But if you do not worship, you shall immediately be cast into a burning fiery furnace. And who is the god who will deliver you out of my hands?”The Furnace: A Place Of DecisionA demand for compromise leading to safety from destructionAnd invitation for obedience the leads to promotionCommon Furnaces Of Compromise:Individuals, groups, organizations and communities.Instead of influencing them, they influence you Require ongoing compromiseThey strip you bare. You may survive but you will not thrive.Activities contrary to scriptureAddictionsAnger UnforgivenessCultural attitudes, values and practicesThings our culture embraces that occasionally demand our participation and celebration.I would not attend a ceremony to celebrate someone committing suicideI would not attend a ceremony to celebrate someone having an abortionI would not attend a ceremony to celebrate two men getting married.I would not attend Circumstances Miserable marriagePoverty financesPoor healthFamily TormentGenerational sinCompromise WillProvide escape from the furnace, offer quick rewards that will not lastInvite and permit unforeseen trappings to reside in your lifedamage your relationship with God, micro at first, macro when it is in full bloomCorrupt, over time, things He's already done/given youLimit future experiences/promotions Camouflage the touch of God on your lifeHis touch, his presence makes you different than othersIt makes you attractive to othersIt makes people want what you haveCompromise causes you to blend in Things That Will Not Break The Stronghold Of Compromise:Wishing for something differentPraying for things to be differentAdmission of MistakesSorrow For SinAsking For ForgivenessFacing Compromise: DECLARE // RENOUNCEDaniel 3:16–18 (ESV) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Isaiah 43:1–3 (ESV) But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

THE TRUTH ABOUT: TRIALSJohn 16:33 (ESV) …In the world you will have tribulation.John 16:33 (NIV) …In this world you will have trouble. John 16:33 (MSG) …In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties.The Facts About TrialsTRIAL - a person, situation or thing that tests, reveals, proves anotherTRIALS were not intended for our origin story.We were made in the image of God, in His likeness, with his logo and nothing was needed to test, reveal or prove because we were established perfectly.Genesis 1:31 (ESV) And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.Very - meod - muchness, force, abundanceGood - tob - pleasing, agreeable, goodWith God's authority, we tested all things, but needed not be tested ourselves. In fact, nothing could test us.Genesis 1:26 (ESV) And let them have dominion… over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”TRIALS began when sin cursed our world.Genesis 3:17–19 (ESV) And to Adam he said, “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it,' cursed is the ground (world) because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”In this world…John 16:33 (ESV) …In the world you will have tribulation.John 16:33 (NIV) …In this world you will have trouble. John 16:33 (MSG) …In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties.TRIALS will permeate our lives until the end.James 1:2 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,James 1:12 (ESV) Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial…1 Peter 1:6 (ESV) …you have been grieved by various trials,1 Peter 4:12 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.1 Corinthians 15:26 (ESV) The last enemy to be destroyed is death.The Lies About TrialsLIE: God is the source of trials (temptations)“This is happening, it must be meant to be” - NOJames 1:13–15 (ESV) Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.God doesn't start temGod doesn't prolong themGod rarely shortens them. God typically doesn't doesn't end themLIE: Trials are a byproduct of God's displeasureLuke 13:1–4 (ESV) There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem?Jesus was speaking against the idea that bad things happen to bad people. Bad things just happen.An absence of trials is not proof of His pleasure.An abundance of trials are not a sign of his displeasure nor a lack of faith.LIE: Trials are predetermined and must be endured until they end. This lie assumes that there is no way to avoid trials and once they begin, there's nothing we can do but ride them out. Trials are not predetermined.We can actually create them. We can lengthen them. We can shorten them. Galatians 6:7–9 (ESV) Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.We can do much more than endure! We can grow!James 1:3–4 (ESV) for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.We can do much more than endure! We can overcome1 John 5:4–5 (ESV) For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?LIE: Your trials define you.This is to submit to your trial and to be limited by your trial and become its victimGenesis 50:20 (MSG) Don't you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good, as you see all around you right now—life for many people.The TRUTH About TRIALSDiscerning A Trial's Source Allows You To Navigate A Straight Path ThroughTrials can be caused by you, others, the devil, and life circumstances in general. Knowing the source determines your posture and methodology to navigate through. Job 2:7 (ESV) So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.Matthew 26:14–16 (ESV) Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him.Jeremiah 2:14–17 (ESV) “Is Israel a slave? Is he a homeborn servant? Why then has he become a prey? The lions have roared against him; they have roared loudly. They have made his land a waste; his cities are in ruins, without inhabitant. Moreover, the men of Memphis and Tahpanhes have shaved the crown of your head. Have you not brought this upon yourself by forsaking the LORD your God, when he led you in the way?Your Attitude During Trials Will Impact Their Length, Next Steps & Destination.Numbers 11:1–3 (ESV) And the people complained in the hearing of the LORD about their misfortunes, and when the LORD heard it, his anger was kindled, and the fire of the LORD burned among them and consumed some outlying parts of the camp. Then the people cried out to Moses, and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died down. So the name of that place was called Taberah, because the fire of the LORD burned among them.Trials Have A Secondary Purpose - Your MaturityThe primary purpose of the trial is to derail you.The secondary purpose (God's allowance) is to prepare you for His best.James 1:3–4 (ESV) for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.Our Greatest Trials Are Launching Points Into His BestGod is a god of justice, so he makes up for the trouble we experience:Romans 12:19–20 (ESV) Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”He will add 1/5Leviticus 5:16 (ESV) He shall also make restitution for what he has done amiss in the holy thing and shall add a fifth to it and give it to the priest. And the priest shall make atonement for him with the ram of the guilt offering, and he shall be forgiven.He launches you into destinyGenesis 41:39–40 (ESV) Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.”James 1:12 (ESV) Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

I have a question for you. Are you ready to do some culture jamming against the intelligence services that hate our guts and watch to watch and listen to everything we do? What does that mean? I do think it's time that we engage in this form of civil disobedience. In Australia, the police are suppressing video of a priest being stabbed by a jihadist, but they still want the Australian people to trust them and not talk about the efforts to hide this video. Are you ready to culture jam people like this? Congress certainly isn't going to stand up against them. With new evidence being revealed about the assassination of JFK Jr, it is clearly shown that the actions of these agencies are not compatible with freedom or democracy and it's time to do something about it. I will share a way, that if we choose to, we can all stand together and culture jam the NSA and the FBI. If they don't like it, they can get a warrant.  What does God's Word say? Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV  There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.Isaiah 54:17 ESV  No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”Ephesians 6:11 ESV Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.Episode 1,556 Links:Thanks to order by Judge Cannon, key evidence related to classified docs case is now unredacted.Australian police: "Police will be the source of truth, and not social media and misinformation."Members of Congress are Terrified of Intel Agencies Planting Kiddie Porn on their Computers — Intel Committee Members and a High Ranking Sr. Elected Official Admitted it's Happening -What a beautifully done parody on abortion male/female relationshipsTucker Carlson Goes Off on Mike Pompeo, Says He Intimidated Trump to Not Release the JFK FilesDemocrats Just Blew Off Impeachment Of Alejandro Mayorkas, And Republicans Will Do Nothing About ItRFK Jr. Says the CIA is GUILTY of Murdering His Uncle ‘Beyond a Reasonable Doub4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97.    Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% of your order and get up to 2 travel size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough free.      Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://GetLiverHelp.com/Todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega3 and free bonus gift. Native Path Krill https://nativepathkrill.com/todd For a limited time get Native Path Antarctic Krill Oil for as little as $23 per bottle.  

I continued to be awed at what has become of Mike Johnson. Mike! Dude! You are not strengthening our country by erasing our southern border. You took an oath under God's name to protect our country from enemies foreign and domestic. You are not doing what you promised you would! We also talk about the drive to use AI to patrol our borders to prevent fentanyl from coming across the border. Of course, they won't go farther than that with the AI, right? In this sci-fi movie in which we are living in, as Mike Johnson talks about protecting our country, a 13 year-old girl was assaulted by a teacher at her school and then forced to continue to be in that teacher's class. Our country has an opportunity to stop this.What does God's Word say? Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.1 Timothy 6:4-5 ESV  He is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.Episode 1,552 Links:Speaker Mike Johnson: "We're going to stand for freedom and make sure that Putin doesn't march through Europe... we're the greatest Nation on the planet, and we have to act like it"He confirms Trump supports him and the record-breaking Ukraine funding plan he just introducedEU Officials Dodge Their Own Surveillance Law; Leaked documents suggest EU officials seek immunity from their own controversial online surveillance laws, raising accusations of hypocrisy.“FISA made carveouts for Members of Congress but not for everyday Americans—privacy for me but not for thee.”Telegram Founder: The U.S. Tried To Hire My Employee To Help Them Spy On UsersLISTEN: Bank of America tells John Eastman, in a recording obtained by @DailyCaller, that they will not tell him why his bank account was shut down without warning. The full story on USAA and Bank of America "de-banking" Eastman A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her teacher at a Marlboro Township school in NJ. The school then reportedly forced the student to return to the classroom of the same teacher who assaulted her, where she was continually harassed. The school's lawyer then blamed the parents for the assault. The teacher was not fired by the school but ended up resigning, receiving a large pension payout.BIDEN: "Are you ready to choose freedom over democracy?! Because that's America."Let's use AI to stop fentanyl at the border and keep it from killing Americans; Over 70,000 Americans were killed by fentanyl. AI is an inexpensive solution to help us stop drugs at the border4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97.    Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% of your order and get up to 2 travel size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough free.      Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://GetLiverHelp.com/Todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega3 and free bonus gift. Native Path Krill https://nativepathkrill.com/todd For a limited time get Native Path Antarctic Krill Oil for as little as $23 per bottle.

Jack Hibbs is a great pastor and a man of God. He knows Mike Johnson and I don't, but I strongly disagree with his defense of the Speaker. Jack claims that the push to oust Mike Johnson is because he is supporting Israel. Is it though? Or is it that Speaker Johnson has betrayed the oath he made to this country?What does God's Word say? Colossians 3:23-24 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV  There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.Isaiah 54:17 ESV  No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”Episode 1,553 Links:The Supreme Court has DISMISSED the Arizona Election Integrity Case without comment.Jack Hibbs defends Speaker Mike Johnson@RepJasonCrow Admits Ukraine Aid Benefits Weapons ContractorsHillary Clinton is in full projection mode again. The failed 2016 candidate just claimed that Donald Trump wants to "kill" and jail his opposition. Donald Trump did NONE of these things as U.S. President — something Hillary Clinton will never be.FIVE middle school female athletes in West  Virginia refuse to throw shot put against male, Becky Pepper-Jackson.4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97.    Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% of your order and get up to 2 travel size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough free.      Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://GetLiverHelp.com/Todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega3 and free bonus gift. Native Path Krill https://nativepathkrill.com/todd For a limited time get Native Path Antarctic Krill Oil for as little as $23 per bottle.  

Mark 9:43–48 (ESV) And if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than with two hands to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than with two feet to be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into hell, ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.'The Facts About HELLThe Bible refers to the idea of hell some 54 times.OT references use the word Sheol & Hades11 out of 12 times Jesus used the phrase GehennaNT "GehennaOT "Hinnom," a valley south of JerusalemThe History Of The Valley Of Hinnom:Reign of King Ahaz - (2 Chronicles 28, 33) the valley was used by Baal worshipers to offer their children in their furnaces to their god Molech.Ministry of Jeremiah - (Jeremiah 7, 19) referred to the valley as "The Valley of Slaughter."Reign of King Josiah - (2 Kings 23:10) proclaimed "defiled" and no one was allowed to use it for any purpose.Ministry of Jesus - valley evolved into a garbage dump. Trash was burned around the clock, as well as the bodies of dead animals, criminal corpses. It was a well known hangout for lepers and the sick. There was continual smoke, stench, maggots and flies. At night, dogs could be heard fighting over the trash. The Lies About HELL/AFTERLIFEHell Does Not ExistThe Dead Cease To Exist - the atheistic belief that man, upon death, forever ceases to be and quietly rots into nothingness. Annihilationism - the belief that all the ungodly will be annihilated by God.Restorationism - The belief that all men will be given a second chance to make the choice for God that they did not make during this life.Purgatory - the belief that all those who die at peace with the church but are not perfect must undergo penal and purifying sufferings in order to go to heaven.Reincarnation - the belief that individuals return to life again in a form determined by the quality of life previously lived. Universal Heaven – the belief that everyone who believed in something arrives at heaven with everyone else who believed in something.The TRUTH About HELLHell Is Happening Right NowLuke 16:19–20, 22-23 (ESV) “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores. The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his sideHell Includes Memories Of This Life Luke 16:27–28 (ESV) And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'Hell Will Take Anyone – it will try to claim good and bad, religious and non-religious, black and white, rich or poor, sick or healthy… it will even take youMatthew 7:22–23 (ESV) On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'Hell Is A Place Of Torment Matthew 25:30 (ESV) And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'Hell Has No Holidays - no breaks, timeouts, holidays, day off's, no future starting point to wait for or stopping point to bring comfort. Mark 9:48–49 (ESV) ‘where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched.' For everyone will be salted with fire.Hell Is A Fixed DestinationLuke 16:26 (ESV) And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.'Hell Is Eternal Separation From God2 Thessalonians 1:9 (ESV) They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,You Deserve HellEzekiel 18:20 (ESV) The soul who sins shall die.Hebrews 9:27 (ESV) And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment,Christ Paid Our Price To Escape HellIsaiah 53:5–6 (ESV) But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.Acts 2:38–39 (ESV) And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off, everyone whom the Lord our God calls to himself.”You Can Impact The Future Destination Of OthersMark 16:15–16 (ESV) And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.Jude 21-23 "Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them; to others show mercy, mixed with fear - hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh."

Zach Abraham joins to help us figure out how much Pfizer paid in taxes and what they are claiming as write offs. You might be shocked at the numbers, or you might not. After all, Pfizer doesn't have the best track record when it comes to being honest and ethical. The story with Boeing continues, but is rarely covered in the news despite the failure of their planes. Zach shared a prediction with us about big businesses with incentive structures like Boeing. And, we discussed the executives at BlackRock. In a weird way, Zach defended Larry Fink and the bosses at BlackRock.What does God's Word say? Exodus 20:15 15 “You shall not steal.Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV  There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.Matthew 19:16-22The Rich and the Kingdom of God16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”18 “Which ones?” he inquired.Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,'[c] and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.'[d]”20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?”21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.Episode 1,543 Links:‘Empty Executive Suite': Boeing Insider Lays Out Company's Descent Into Diversity ObsessionPfizer to pay $0 in taxes, despite billions in income; Every year, Pfizer sends an army of lobbyists to Washington, D.C., seeking to manipulate the tax code to their benefit.BlackRock CEO Melts Down as Profits Plummet over Woke ESG Agenda4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd Stay connected when the power goes out and get free shipping on orders over $97.    Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price.  Bioptimizers https://bioptimizers.com/todd Use promo code TODD for 10% of your order and get up to 2 travel size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough free.      Bonefrog   https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.  Bulwark Capital  Bulwark Capital Management (bulwarkcapitalmgmt.com) Call 866-779-RISK or visit online to get their FREE Common Cents Investing Guide. GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!  Liver Health https://GetLiverHelp.com/Todd Order today and get your FREE bottle of Nano Powered Omega3 and free bonus gift. Native Path Krill https://nativepathkrill.com/todd For a limited time get Native Path Antarctic Krill Oil for as little as $23 per bottle.  

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 4:6–7 (ESV) The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted (a lifting up of your face)? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”FACTS: the accurate personal assessment informing practical next steps leading to natural outcomes.LIES: the deceived assessment demanding destructive next steps leading to “less-than” outcomes.THE TRUTH: the revelation of God's assessment inviting faith-filled obedient participation in next steps leading to supernatural “more-than” outcomes.Do not be limited by facts. Don't be deceived by lies. Hear from Heaven and act. The Facts About SINEzekiel 18:20 (ESV) The soul who sins shall die. Hebrew:Chata: to miss the mark of God's WordAvon: to intentionally disobey God's WordPesha: to rebel against God's authority GreekHamartia: to miss the mark of God's WordParaptoma: to intentionally disobey God's WordAnomia: to knowingly disobey God's Word without remorseOpheilema: the consequences and obligations of sinThe Lies About SINNon-Believers: I define sin.I am GodAnything I want is right.Anything I don't want is wrong.The same act can be right/wrong depending on how it impacts me.Sin is relative.It is defined by my needsYou must CELEBRATE my standard.Not argue, ignore, tolerate or acknowledge..Failure to do so and you will be punishedBelievers:Believing = ImmunityBelieving trumps allGrace covers allGood actions outweigh badAll I have to do is ask for forgivenessSin Is IrresistibleGod knows we are weak and can't resistIt's God's fault for allowing temptationSin is RelativeI know it's wrong, but…Adjusted by the voices of opportunity, culture and science* justified by circumstantial outcomesOutcomes validate sin/righteousnessSome Sin Is Beyond PaymentI deserve this They don't deserve thatSin Is Defined by God AloneHis WordHis Spirit - Romans 14:5–7 (ESV) One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself.His/Your Family - Jeremiah 35:13–14 (ESV) “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction and listen to my words? declares the LORD. The command that Jonadab the son of Rechab gave to his sons, to drink no wine, has been kept, and they drink none to this day, for they have obeyed their father's command. I have spoken to you persistently, but you have not listened to me.It pulls all the guesswork out of it.I no longer have an opinion.Gods Best Is Within ReachGod want your best - TRUSTHis WORDS are for your BESTSin offers a substitute with hidden consequences.Deuteronomy 28:1–15 (ESV) “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. “The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you. They shall come out against you one way and flee before you seven ways. The Lord will command the blessing on you in your barns and in all that you undertake. And he will bless you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. The Lord will establish you as a people holy to himself, as he has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in his ways. And all the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you. And the Lord will make you abound in prosperity, in the fruit of your womb and in the fruit of your livestock and in the fruit of your ground, within the land that the Lord swore to your fathers to give you. The Lord will open to you his good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain to your land in its season and to bless all the work of your hands. And you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail, and you shall only go up and not down, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, being careful to do them, and if you do not turn aside from any of the words that I command you today, to the right hand or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. “But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you.Sin Is A Transaction That Jesus Paid In FullThere's no such thing as forgiveness, ONLY PAYMENTIsaiah 53:5–6 (KJV) But he was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: The chastisement of our peace was upon him; And with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned every one to his own way; And the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.Payment was provided but must be appropriatedCause and effectsTo selfTo othersLuke 5:23–25 (ESV) Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, ‘Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God.1 Corinthians 15:3 (ESV) For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,Hebrews 9:26 (NIV) But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.Following Jesus Leads To TransformationJohn 3:3 (ESV) Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.”Romans 8:1–2 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.Acts 9:26–28 (ESV) And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join the disciples. And they were all afraid of him, for they did not believe that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles and declared to them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who spoke to him, and how at Damascus he had preached boldly in the name of Jesus. So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord.Hebrews 13:20–21 (ESV) Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Nothing is Impossible: Literally                                                                                               Romans 8:1-11 (ESV) “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you.” The Holy Spirit makes impossible things possible. (And we have unlimited access to Him.)  “Essentially, Christianity is not you leading a righteous life and offering to God. It's God's son leading a righteous life and offering it to you.” - Timothy Keller What impossible situation do you need to make possible?  

Matthew week 36   Deuteronomy 8:3 ESV   3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.       Matthew 6:12 ESV   12 and forgive us our debts,   as we also have forgiven our debtors.       Matthew 5:1 ESV   Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.       Hebrews 10:14 NIV   For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.       John 3:36 ESV   36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.       Colossians 2:13-14 ESV   13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.       Romans 5:1, 9 ESV   Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.       9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God.       Galatians 2:16 ESV   16 yet we know that a person is not justified[b] by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.       John 19:30 ESV   30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.       Romans 8:1-2 ESV   There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.       1 John 1:8-10 ESV   8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.       1 Corinthians 4:4, 5 ESV   4 For I am not aware of anything against myself, but I am not thereby acquitted. It is the Lord who judges me.       5 Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.       Mark 12:29-31 ESV   29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these.”       1 John 4:20-21 ESV   20 If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. 21 And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.       Matthew 18:22 ESV   22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times.       Genesis 4:23-24 ESV   23 Lamech said to his wives,   “Adah and Zillah, listen to me;   wives of Lamech, hear my words.   I have killed a man for wounding me,   a young man for injuring me.   24 If Cain is avenged seven times,   then Lamech seventy-seven times.”                                                      

Wise Men Still Worship Him - Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men followed the guidance of 2 stars. - V. 1-2 But who were these wise men from the east, and why did Pastor Danny say they followed the guidance of 2 stars? The word Magi only appears in one book of the Greek Old Testament. Can you tell me which one it is? In the book of Daniel, Daniel is described as having a wisdom from God that made him excel all of the Magi (the wise men) of both Babylon and then Persia. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. - Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) There is a man in your kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, light and understanding and wisdom... of the gods were found in him, and King Nebuchadnezzar your father... made him CHIEF of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers, because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve problems were found in this Daniel… - Daniel 5:11-12 (ESV) I believe that the wise men who came to seek the Jewish King came because they had been influenced by Daniel and his prophecies. Centuries had passed; their knowledge was incomplete, but they followed the knowledge they had. And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness like the stars forever and ever. - Dan. 12:3 (ESV) An insecure king is counseled by Israel's unmoved shepherds. - V. 3-6 What a contrast! The Gentile wise men with limited revelation travelled hundreds of miles to seek out the Savior of the world. The unmoved shepherds of Israel couldn't be bothered to walk 5 miles to see if the Messiah was here. We are too often religiously educated far beyond the level of our spiritual obedience. Wise men find the Real Star and shun the fake king. - V. 7-12 God led Israel toward the promised land using a pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night that stood above the Holy tent. Here another pillar was shining directly above the Holy child, and led the wise man to God incarnate. What does it mean to worship someone or something? Worship means to ascribe worth to someone or something. A worshipper of Jesus shows in word and deed and how much they value Jesus!

Lets share Good News together. To partner with us financially visit www.gospelchurch.co/give or text the word "FRESH" to 94000. Message Notes: 1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2 and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love and of the faith that you have toward the Lord Jesus and for all the saints, 6 and I pray that the sharing of your faith may become effective for the full knowledge of every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ. 7 For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. – Philemon 1-7 (ESV) YOU CAN'T CONQUER WHAT YOU DON'T CONFRONT If you avoid difficult things, great things will avoid you. — George Brimhall If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. — Ecclesiastes 11v4 (TLB) 1 Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2 and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: — Philemon 1-2 (ESV) Characters of the story: Paul - imprisoned apostle Philemon - led to Christ in Ephesus Apphia - probably Philemon's wife Archippus - probably Philemon's son Onesimus - Philemon's slave 7 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here. — Colossians 4v7-9 (ESV) So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me. — Philemon 17 (ESV) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3v28 (ESV) How do I confront mistakes from my past? 1. Let your foundation of thought be your new life in Christ Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. — Philemon 3 (ESV) 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. — Ephesians 4v21-22 (NLT) 2. Take responsibility, accept mistakes Onesimus hasn't been of much use to you in the past, but now he is very useful to both of us. - Philemon 11 Taking responsibility means never blaming anyone else for something you are being, doing, having or feeling. — Susan Jeffers 3. Apologize and Ask for forgiveness 23 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24 leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. — Matthew 5v23-24 (ESV) “A stiff apology is a second insult. The injured party does not want to be compensated because he has been wronged he wants to be healed because he has been hurt.” Gilbert K. Chesterton 4. Pray for personal restoration and then relational reconciliation If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. — 1 John 1:9 (NIV) Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.— James 5v16 (ESV) “The threshing floors shall be full of grain; the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. — ‭‭Joel‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ (ESV)

Message Notes: 51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But he turned and rebuked them. 56 And they went on to another village. — Luke 9v51-56 (ESV) 16 I said in my heart, “I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.” 17 And I applied my heart to know wisdom and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also is but a striving after wind.18 For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. – Ecclesiastes 1v16-18 (ESV) Quick timeline of tech 1901 - radio 1927 - television 1973 - the cellphone 1974 - the internet 2003 - social media 2007 - the iPhone “Your attention is the most valuable resource in the world” — Joshua Becker 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. – Genesis 3v4-6 (ESV) What you give your attention to is the person you become – John Mark Comer So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90v12 (ESV) Reasons to manage your social media use: To open up more time for God To focus more on tangible relationships To not depend on a cycle of information To practice the biblical discipline of self-control To find contentment and peace The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness. — Elizabeth Eliot Takeaways from week 1: 1. GIVE MORE ATTENTION TO YOUR PURPOSE THAN YOUR PAST 51 When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. – Luke 9v51-52 (ESV) There is a time to keep silent, and a time to speak — Ecclesiastes 3:7 (ESV) 2. DON'T GET HOOKED WHEN REJECTION INEVITABLY COMES For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. – 1 John 2v16 (ESV) Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, because anger lodges in the heart of fools. — Ecclesiastes 7:9 (ESV) A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back. — Proverbs 29:11 (ESV) 3. DELAY COMES FROM DISTRACTION 53 But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?” 55 But he turned and rebuked them. 56 And they went on to another village. — Luke 9v51-56 (ESV)

Lets share Good News together. To partner with us financially visit www.gospelchurch.co/give or text the word "FRESH" to 94000. Message Notes: 1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence. 4 For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment. 5 You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish; you have blotted out their name forever and ever. 6 The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins; their cities you rooted out; the very memory of them has perished. 7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness.9 The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. — Psalm 9v1-10 (ESV) And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.– Psalm 9v10 (ESV) Trust: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. — Psalm 20v7 (ESV) what trusting Jesus looks like: 1. Letting go of control For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on the throne, giving righteous judgment. — Psalm 9v4 (ESV) If you worry too much about what might be, and wonder too long about what might have been, you will ignore and completely miss what is. — Marc Chernoff 2. Not returning evil for evil 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” - Romans 12v16-19 (ESV) 3. Loving your enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. — Matthew 5v43-45 (ESV) Learn to sit with Judas and you'll learn to love like Jesus. The enemy came to an end in everlasting ruins; their cities you rooted out; the very memory of them has perished. — Psalm 9v6 (ESV) 4. Praying for your persecutors 7 But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, 8 and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. — Psalm 9v7-8 (ESV) There will come a time, when the confession of the living God will not only cause hatred against us but will result in ostracism from society. The world cannot live side-by-side with us because what we say and do, whether we intend it to or not, is perceived by the world as condemnation on them. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer 5. Living for later 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. — Psalm 90v1-2 (ESV) 1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. — 1 Peter 4v1-2 (ESV)

What are some of the benefits of wisdom?   Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who gets understanding for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. Proverbs 3:13-14. ESV   There's no limit to your ability to gain wisdom or to give it out. This passage and in other places in Proverbs, we find that wisdom is something we get from God, not just from our experience. And we can give it without limits. Our wisdom can be used to serve and bless others. But I'm talking about the wisdom that comes from God.   Wisdom is referred to as a lady. The Message says in verse 14, "She's worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary."   Wisdom comes from our ability to abide in Jesus. When we're plugged into our relationship with Jesus, and we listen to the Holy Spirit, God gives us his wisdom. We can then share that wisdom by our actions. We don't need to share it with our words necessarily.   Today, let's practice gaining and listening to the wisdom from God.   Don't forget to try this out! Our next practice begins in a few days. It's called the Marketplace Mission Trip. This is a 2 week exercise we practice as a cohort in our online community. Head over to https://community.followerofone.org, create a profile and check it out.  

Romans 1:16 | To Everyone Who Believes from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: Romans 1:16 TO EVERYONE FIRST AND ALSO IN LIGHT OF EVERYONE Romans 3:29–30 (ESV) Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, since God is one … Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel. Genesis 12:2–3 (ESV) And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. John 4:22 (ESV) You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. Romans 2:9–11 (ESV) There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. For God shows no partiality. Romans 10:12 (ESV) For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.

Theme – "The Wicked Shall Cease From Troubling" Scripture reference - Job 3:17 ESV "There the wicked cease from troubling; And there the weary are at rest."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - "The Wicked Shall Cease From Troubling" Jesse DixonI do not own the rights to the song.Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Zechariah 8:17 Genesis 19:24 ESV, Zechariah 8:17 NIV Ephesians 6:12, ESV, II Corinthians 4:4, Psalm 5:4, Revelation 21:856 Characteristics of Wicked Peoplehttps://christianpublishinghouse.co/2020/03/11/the-character-of-the-wicked-persons-in-the-bible/

Psalm 14:5 (ESV) “There they are in great terror, for God is with the generation of the righteous.”

Romans 7:24-25; 8:1-17 Summary: God has not merely redeemed us from our sin but so much more as He has provided for our victory in, through, and for Jesus Christ, so let's learn to win. The Struggle is Real but so is the Victory. “...So run to win” 1 Cor 9:24 Romans 7:24–25 (ESV) Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!  So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. 1.   The Spirit gives us Freedom from Judgement!   8:1-4 Romans 8:1,2 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2.   The Spirit gives us Freedom from Defeat. 8:5-17 Romans 8:6 (ESV) For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 3.   God gives us Freedom from Discouragement.  8:18-30 Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 4.   Gods gives us Freedom from Fear.  8:31-39 Romans 8:31 (ESV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?What personal application will I make from todays message?

Romans 7:24-25; 8:1-17 Summary: God has not merely redeemed us from our sin but so much more as He has provided for our victory in, through, and for Jesus Christ, so let's learn to win. The Struggle is Real but so is the Victory. “...So run to win” 1 Cor 9:24 Romans 7:24–25 (ESV) Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!  So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. 1.   The Spirit gives us Freedom from Judgement!   8:1-4 Romans 8:1,2 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 2.   The Spirit gives us Freedom from Defeat. 8:5-17 Romans 8:6 (ESV) For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 3.   God gives us Freedom from Discouragement.  8:18-30 Romans 8:28 (ESV) And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 4.   Gods gives us Freedom from Fear.  8:31-39 Romans 8:31 (ESV) What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?What personal application will I make from todays message?

The Book of Hosea:The holiness and heart of God. Hosea 1:1 (ESV)“The word of the Lord that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.”Hosea 4:1a (ESV)“Hear the word of the Lord, O children of Israel,    for the Lord has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land.” Hosea 4:1b-3a (ESV)“There is no faithfulness or steadfast love,    and no knowledge of God in the land;there is swearing, lying, murder, stealing, and committing adultery;they break all bounds, and bloodshed follows bloodshed.Therefore the land mourns…” Hosea 4:11 (ESV)“whoredom, wine, and new wine,    which take away the understanding.” Hosea 4:12 (ESV)“My people inquire of a piece of wood,    and their walking staff gives them oracles.For a spirit of whoredom has led them astray,    and they have left their God to play the whore.” Hosea 4:17 (ESV)“Ephraim is joined to idols;    leave him alone.” Hosea 4:18 (ESV)“When their drink is gone, they give themselves to whoring;    their rulers dearly love shame.” Hosea 13:2 (ESV)"they sin more and more,    and make for themselves metal images” Hosea 1:2-3 (ESV)“the Lord said to Hosea, “Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the Lord.” So he went and took Gomer…and she conceived and bore him a son.”Hosea 3:1-2 (ESV)“Go again, love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love cakes of raisins.” 2 So I bought her for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech [3 bushel] of barley.”Hosea 3:4 (ESV)“For the children of Israel shall dwell many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or pillar, without ephod or household gods."Hosea 3:5 (ESV)“Afterward the children of Israel shall return and seek the Lord their God, and David their king, and they shall come in fear to the Lord and to his goodness in the latter days.”Hosea 2:14-17 (ESV)“I will allure her,    and bring her into the wilderness,    and speak tenderly to her.And there I will give her her vineyards    and make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.And there she shall answer as in the days of her youth,    as at the time when she came out of the land of Egypt.“And in that day, declares the Lord, you will call me ‘My Husband,' and no longer will you call me ‘My Baal.' For I will remove the names of the Baals from her mouth, and they shall be remembered by name no more.”Hosea 6:1-2 (ESV)"Come, let us return to the Lord;    for he has torn us, that he may heal us;    he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. After two days he will revive us;    on the third day he will raise us up,    that we may live before him.” 1 Corinthians 15:4 (ESV)“he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures”Ephesians 5:25 (ESV)“Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her”2 Corinthians 11:2 (NIV)“I promised you to one husband, to Christ”1 Corinthians 6:20 (NIV)“You are not your own, for you were bought with a price”1 Peter 1:18-19 (ESV)"you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.”

Join Kelly Williams Hale today to hear what God's Word has to say about shame. Shame can often lead to self-sabotage in our lives, God's grace covers our pain and shortcoming. His grace frees us to become who He says we are. We can trade our pain for purpose. Our fear for courage. Our shame for significance. "Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore, in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy." (Isaiah 61:7 ESV) ***** Hi there, and welcome to the Women World Leaders Podcast. My name is Kelly Williams Hale and I'm your host today on Celebrating God's Grace. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm an author, speaker and coach leading women through inner healing and intimacy work. I teach women how to get past proving their worth and step into the purpose and plan God has for them. And so today, I want to share a message that the Lord gave me around shame. It is a loaded topic. To be clear, shame is an emotion. Like fear, guilt, anger, overwhelm and happiness. Shame is simple a feeling. I found this definition by Brene Brown, the author of Dare to be brave: Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. The roots of shame often come from our childhood. It's the feeling we get when we do something that disappoints the people we love. Have you ever heard the words, “shame on you?” Parents often use this phrase to correct their children when they've made a mistake. If you're a mom listening, it's super important for us to be mindful of the words we speak. Proverbs 18:21 says: Life and death are in the power of the tongue. We obvious don't want to speak words of shame on our children. And speaking of shame, mama's please release any feelings of shame that you may have spoken. I have an 11-year-old and understand the frustration when our kids misbehave or don't follow instruction. My point is our words are so powerful. A better way to correct, is to let them know that WHAT they did is not okay. We separate and support WHO they are from the behavior. We can often feel ashamed when we mess up, our behavior. But praise God that we can go to him and repent – ask forgiveness and remember WHO we are. Psalm 139:14 says “we are fearfully and wonderfully made” God knows we're going to make mistakes. He knows I've made a lot of mistakes. And the enemy would like nothing more than for me to feel ashamed. Feel the shame that I've disappointed God and how could he love me. But sisters, God loves us so much! Romans 8:37-39 NIV 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. John 3:16 NIV 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Satan uses the feelings of shame to make us question our value and worth. When we feel unloved or not belonging, we can often undermine our own success. By believing we're undeserving of rewards, celebration, or accolades. Have you ever said, I'm going to start my diet tomorrow? And you have all the best intentions to “be good” – but your coworker brought donuts and just one won't hurt… So, you have the donut – but beat yourself up for failing again, feeling shame that you can't stick to anything, etc. etc. Sisters, we all do this! So how do we release shame? Before I share, I'd like to tell you a story. It's about Will Smith. Do you remember the Academy Awards ceremony back in March of this year, which is 2022 – Will Smith was expected to win his very first Oscar for King Richard, the story of Serena and Venus Williams and their dad's influence on their tennis career. And if you recall, Chris Rock was the host and made a joke about Jada, Will's wife, starring in GI Jane 2. Because of her bald head. So, Will Smith walks up - onto the stage - and slapped Chris Rock. It was SHOCKING. Will Smith is widely known as a likeable guy and this reaction from him was totally out of character. When I watched the replay the next morning – I immediately recognized what happened. It was self-sabotage. Will Smith didn't feel like he was worthy of that ultimate achievement. We can sabotage our own success because deep down, we don't believe we deserve it. Shame can be a trauma-response. I believe Will Smith's response to Chris Rock's joke, subconsciously, was deep-seated shame for unresolved trauma that he experienced in life. Many of us struggle with unresolved trauma. This is why we all need Jesus. His grace covers our pain and shortcoming. His grace FREES us to become who we ARE in Christ. We can trade our pain for purpose. Our fear for courage. Our shame for significance. A sidebar. If somebody acts out of character, it's usually because something's going on in their life. Let's strive to be more curious and empathetic before we go to judgement. Ok, so how do we deal with shame. First of all, we recognize who we are. Who God says we are. 1 Peter 2:9 ESV But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. When the enemy's lies begin to creep up like, who do you think you are? OR remember what you did? We must ACTIVATE the authority that Jesus gave us with the Holy Spirit. Luke 10:19 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you. 2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. When I was young and didn't have a personal relationship with Jesus, it felt like God was just waiting for me to mess up. When we are in Christ, His grace is sufficient. And we can release those shameful feelings we have when we've messed up. Satan who would like nothing better than for us to be separated from God. We tend to want to hide from the Lord when we sin. We isolate. And that makes the enemy so happy. Let's choose to run to God. He's not surprised. He knows and wants us to remember who we are. Romans 8:1 ESV There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. I'm going to close in prayer.    

Theme – I Go To The RockScripture reference - I Samuel 2:2 ESV “There is none holy like the Lord; there is none besides you; there is no rock like our God.II Samuel 2:2 ESV “He said, The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer.Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - "I Go To The Rock" by Dottie RamboI do not own the rights to the song.Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - Psalm 19:14, Isaiah 5:1, Psalm 62:2, Deuteronomy 3:4 ESV, Psalm 89:26, Isaiah 26:4

Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe SCRIPTURE: Mark 16:1–8 A SUDDEN ENDING v1 - THE WOMEN WHO AGAIN WITNESS v2 - THE FIRST DAY v3-5 - A STONE, A TOMB & A YOUNG MAN v6 - HE IS RISEN v7 - GO AND TELL v8 - THEY FLED, TREMBLING R. T. France For me the ‘abruptness' of the ending consists not primarily in the stylistic form of its final sentence, but in the ‘unfinished' nature of its contents. Mark 15:40 (ESV) There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. Mark 14:6–9 (ESV) But Jesus said, “Leave her alone. Why do you trouble her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me. She has done what she could; she has anointed my body beforehand for burial. And truly, I say to you, wherever the gospel is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her.” Mark 8:31 (ESV) And he began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. Acts 20:7 (ESV) On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. Acts 20:7 (ESV) On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them, intending to depart on the next day, and he prolonged his speech until midnight. 1 Corinthians 16:2 (ESV) On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. Revelation 1:10 (ESV) I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet Mark 10:45 (ESV) For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 14:28 (ESV) But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.”

Mark 15:16–20 | The Crucifixion from CrossPointe Coast on Vimeo. Preacher: Jeremiah Fyffe Scripture: Mark 15:16–32 THE SUFFERING OF CHRIST THE SOLDIERS MOCK THE ROAD TO THE CROSS THE CRUCIFIXION Acts 3:18 (ESV) But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. Isaiah 53:3 (ESV) He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Romans 16:13 (ESV) Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. Acts 13:1 (ESV) Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Proverbs 31:6 (ESV) Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress R. Kent Hughes His pain was alleviated by nothing. If anything, it was heightened by his soul's health. Hebrews 7:25 (ESV) Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Romans 8:1 (ESV) There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. My Jesus, I Love Thee I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Psalm 22:18 (ESV) they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. Matthew 2:2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Revelation 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. Psalm 22:1 (ESV) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? Psalm 22:7 (ESV) All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; Psalm 22:18 (ESV) they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. Lewis Bayly Soule: Lord, why, wouldest Thou be taken, when Thou mightest have escaped Thine enemies? Christ: That thy spiritual enemies should not take thee, and cast thee into the prison of utter darkness. 2 Timothy 1:8 (ESV) Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 2 Timothy 3:12 (ESV) Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 1 Peter 4:12 (ESV) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Philippians 1:29 (ESV) For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, Romans 8:16–17 (ESV) The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Hebrews 12:2 (ESV) looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 2:11 (ESV) For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers Hebrews 2:13 (ESV) “Behold, I and the children God has given me.” My Jesus, I Love Thee I love thee because thou hast first loved me and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree; I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow; if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

Summary: God has given you a story that is unique to you. Your story has a God designed purpose of which you are a steward. 1. God gives everyone a story. John 1:6 (ESV) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 2. Your story is a part of a bigger story. John 1:7 (ESV) He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 3. Humility is the key to telling the story. John 1:26–27 (ESV) John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 4. Jesus is the best part of your story. John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. How can I give my story to God?

Summary: God has given you a story that is unique to you. Your story has a God designed purpose of which you are a steward.1. God gives everyone a story. John 1:6 (ESV) There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.2. Your story is a part of a bigger story.John 1:7 (ESV) He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.3. Humility is the key to telling the story.John 1:26–27 (ESV) John answered them, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know, 27 even he who comes after me, the strap of whose sandal I am not worthy to untie.” 4. Jesus is the best part of your story.John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.How can I give my story to God?

Many people have wondered how a book written thousands of years ago and translated hundreds of times could be reliable. In this message, Chase Gardner tackles this question, offering context on Bible variants and what all of it should mean for you and your faith.Message Notes:Whether we're new to Christianity or we've been Christians for years, there are questions we think about and sometimes argue about with others. Over the next five weeks, we'll take a look at the top five questions our community has.Is the Bible Reliable?In the Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, one character states, “The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The Bible did not fall magically from the clouds. Man created it as a historical record of tumultuous times, and it has evolved through countless translations, additions, and revisions. History has never had a definitive version of the book…” Bart Ehrman in his book, Misquoting Jesus, he states, “Not only do we not have the originals, but we don't even have the first copies of the originals, or the copies of the copies, or the copies of the copies of the copies or the originals.”         New Testament:Three questions we should answer to know whether we can trust the Bible:         1. How many discrepancies do we have in the New Testament? (variants)         2. What is the quality of the variants?         3. Do these affect our theology? In fact, 70% of the variants we have are spelling differences. Not errors…just differences. If we add up spelling differences and non-translatable differences, how many of those 400,000 variants are those?  99% 1/4 of 1% of the variants are viable and meaningful.         One example is Mark 9:29 and whether the Scripture says “prayer” or “prayer and fasting.”         These things are not critical to the foundations of the Gospel. Even Bart Ehrman in the back of his book states, “Essential Christian belief is not affected by textual variant in the manuscript tradition of the new testament.” Old Testament: For many years, we based our Old Testament on three collections of the entire Old Testament from about 900 AD.  In the 1940's, scrolls of all the books in the Old Testament except Esther were found from at least 100 BC. Only minor differences (not affecting the meaning) occurred in that one-thousand-year gap. Isaiah 53:1-6 (ESV)  There is no other book in human history like the Bible with the amount of copies, in all the languages, reaching as far back into history and agreeing as much as it does.---For more information about our Hope Where You Are campaign, visit https://gethope.net/hwya/ If you're new to Hope or looking to get connected, click here: https://gethope.net/next/ If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond here: https://bit.ly/3aWvIZN To support this ministry financially to help us continue to love people where they are and encourage them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, click here: https://gethope.net/give/ Subscribe to receive our latest messages: https://bit.ly/2XBbBxq Stay Connected with Hope:Website: https://gethope.net/Hope Community Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gethopecommunitychurchHope Community Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get_hope/ Hope Community Church Twitter: https://twitter.com/get_hopeHope Community Church YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/HopeCommunityChurch

Genesis 11:9 (ESV)“…There the Lord confused the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.”Deuteronomy 32:8 (ESV)“…He fixed the borders of the peoples    according to the number of the sons of God.” Psalm 82:6-7 (ESV)“You are gods,    sons of the Most High, all of you;nevertheless, like men you shall die,    and fall like any prince.” Deuteronomy 32:9 (ESV)“But the Lord's portion is His people,    Jacob (Israel) His allotted heritage.”Genesis 12:1,3 (NIV & ESV)“The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you.” “…in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”Galatians 3:16 (NIV)“The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say “and to seeds,” meaning many people, but “and to your seed,” meaning one person, who is Christ.”Genesis 15:1 (ESV)“After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:”  Genesis 15:1 (ESV)“Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”Genesis 15:2-4 (ESV)“But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.”Genesis 15:5 (ESV)“And He brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then He said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”Genesis 15:6 (ESV)“And he believed the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness.”Genesis 15:7 (ESV)“I am the Lord who brought you out from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.”Genesis 15:8 (ESV)But he said, “O Lord God, how am I to know that I shall possess it?”Genesis 15:12-21 (ESV)“As the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell on Abram. And behold, dreadful and great darkness fell upon him. Then the Lord said to Abram, “Know for certain that your offspring will be sojourners in a land that is not theirs and will be servants there, and they will be afflicted for four hundred years. But I will bring judgment on the nation that they serve, and afterward they shall come out with great possessions. As for you, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age. And they shall come back here in the fourth generation, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete. When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your offspring I give this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the river Euphrates, the land of the Kenites, the Kenizzites, the Kadmonites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Rephaim, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Girgashites and the Jebusites.”James 2:23 (ESV)“Abraham believed God…and he was called a friend of God.”Galatians 3:29 (ESV)“…if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.”John 15:15 (ESV)“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.”