Podcasts about every nation

Every Nation Helderberg - Thriving in Babylon - Sermon Series - Week 1 - Pierre Smith 07/06/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Over the past month, there have been two dominant stories in American foreign policy. One, of course, is the war with Iran. The other is the much-anticipated summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping of China. And I think if you look closely at both of these stories, you see that our foreign policy has entered into a period of absolute incoherence. I'm not even sure what the status of the Iran war is at this point. What is Trump trying to achieve? What is he willing to accept? Taking a more hawkish approach to China has been a core and consistent principle of Trump's since his first term. He's been insistent that China has taken advantage of the United States and that America needed to change that dynamic and flex more power. But is that happening? Is that even Trump's position anymore? So I wanted to do an episode looking at China and Iran and trying to assess Trump's foreign policy in general and the ways he's remaking what America means on the world stage. Ian Bremmer is the president and founder of Eurasia Group, a political risk research and consultancy firm, and the global affairs publication GZero. He's also the author of, among other books, “Every Nation for Itself: What Happens When No One Leads the World.” Mentioned: Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam The J Curve by Ian Bremmer “The ‘Vibecession' Is Over. The ‘Permacession' Is Here.” by Annie Lowrey “Disney and the Decline of America's Middle Class” by Daniel Currell Eurasia Group's Top Risks for 2026 Book Recommendations: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams A World Appears by Michael Pollan The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Rollin Hu and Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris with Julie Beer. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld, with additional mixing by Johnny Simon and Isaac Jones. Our recording engineer is Johnny Simon. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Jack McCordick, Marina King and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker and Carole Sabouraud. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31 | Given: To Every Nation and Neighbor by Browncroft Community Church

Every Nation Helderberg - The Power of Pentecost - Sermon Series - Week 4 - Peter Miller 31/05/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Identity: Every Nation Pastor Jonavan Asato Download

What does it take to bring the gospel where Christ is not yet known—and remain faithful for the long haul? Summary In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Jason Watson speaks with Janelle Stoops about calling, cost, perseverance, and leadership formation in frontier mission. Drawing from her years in Central Asia and her current leadership with A3, Janelle shares what she has learned about reaching unreached and unengaged people groups, preparing leaders for mission, and cultivating rhythms that sustain faithful service over time. Main Points Calling begins with surrendered obedience. Janelle shares how a sense of calling at age 16 eventually led her to Central Asia as a young missionary. Frontier mission is costly and often slow. Life among unreached people requires perseverance, cultural humility, language learning, and faithful obedience when visible fruit takes time. God is already at work among the unreached. Stories of dreams, visions, digital outreach, and spiritual hunger remind us that mission begins with joining what God is already doing. Prayer must come before strategy. Janelle emphasizes extraordinary prayer as foundational for ministry among unreached and unengaged peoples. Disciple-making should be relational and reproducible. The gospel spreads naturally through families, friendships, local believers, and simple practices that new disciples can carry forward. Leadership must be formed for the long haul. Competence and charisma should never outpace character; healthy leaders need spiritual formation, rhythms of silence and solitude, and wisdom for each season of life.   Call to Action If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast and share it with a leader, missionary, or young person discerning a call to mission. We'd also love for you to join the conversation in the Lausanne Movement Podcast space on the Lausanne Action Hub, where you can share your thoughts and engage with our podcast community—and if this episode encouraged you, please consider leaving a rating or review so others can discover it too. Guest Bio Janelle Stoops serves as U.S. President of A3, bringing experience in global missions leadership, organizational strategy, and cross-cultural engagement. She previously served with her family as a church planter in Central Asia, later worked with Frontiers in strategic leadership roles, and now helps strengthen A3's work of developing Christlike leaders for mission and multiplication. A3's announcement of her appointment describes her as uniquely qualified to lead its U.S. ministry into its next chapter of growth and impact. Lausanne Movement Podcast Archive The Making of a Leader: How God Forms Character, Calling, and Influence Over a Lifetime with Richard Clinton The Art of Whole Life Mentorship: An Interview with Ole-Magnus Olasfrud Training Christlike Leaders for the Harvest: Preparing Leaders in Every Nation and Every Sector of Society   Links & Resources A3 — Learn more about A3's work developing Christlike leaders who multiply churches and transform communities. A3 Leaders — Explore stories, updates, and resources from A3's global leadership community. Mission Frontiers Article by Janelle Stoops — Janelle's article on using AI tools with wisdom in nonprofit and mission contexts.

Series: Neighbors, Neighborhoods & Nations | UNTIL EVERY NATION STANDS by Justin Elson

Every Nation Helderberg - The Power of Pentecost - Sermon Series - Week 3 - Pierre Smith 24/05/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Morning Worship: Psalm 22, Pastor Matt Koerber

What the Spirit did through the multi-national gathering of Jewish followers of Jesus on Pentecost in Acts 2 is perhaps one of the most jarring demonstrations of God's love for the whole world. Even so, it was just the beginning. Hear our communal Pentecost tradition of proclaiming Jesus in languages from all over the world, and the Spirit's relentless push to love everyone as if they were family.

Listen as Pastor Ted Duncan preaches a sermon that is pertinent to the world today and the impact of the truth of the gospel.    Sermons & Series: https://gracegalt.com/sermonsCheck us out online: https://gracegalt.com/Instagram: @gbcgaltYouTube: @GraceBibleChurchCambridgeFacebook: http://fb.com/gbccambridgeSupport the showUsed with Permission.  CCLI Church Copyright License Number: 1112489.  Streaming License Number: 22455139.

Every Nation Helderberg - The Power of Pentecost - Sermon Series - Week 2 - Melindi Douglas 17/05/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - The Power of Pentecost - Sermon Series - Week 1 - Mathew Makoni 10/05/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Revelation 7:1-17 Multitudes From Every Nation by Park Community Church

Every Nation Helderberg - So Grateful! - Sermon Series - Week 4 - Pierre Smith 03/05/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

What makes Christianity true? Rice Broocks points to the Resurrection of Jesus and the call to share it with the world. Rice is the cofounder of Every Nation and Bishop of Every Nation Bethel churches in the US.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Deuteronomy 4:5–8, David Platt teaches us the ultimate purpose of God's Word.Explore more content from Radical.

Every Nation Helderberg - So Grateful! - Sermon Series - Week 3 - Pierre Smith 26/04/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - So Grateful! - Sermon Series - Week 2 - Mathew Makoni 19/04/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Christ's Passion In The Psalms - Resurrection Sunday Sermon - Simeon Labuschagne - 05/04/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Christ's Passion In The Psalms - Good Friday Sermon - Pierre Smith - 03/04/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Anthony Geard, Melindi Douglas and Simeon Labuschagne - 29/03/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Anthony Geard- 22/03/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Melindi Douglas- 15/03/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Pierre Smith- 08/03/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

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Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Mat Makoni- 01/03/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Revelation 7:9–17A Great Multitude from Every Nation[9] After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, [10] and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” [11] And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, [12] saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”[13] Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” [14] I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.[15] “Therefore they are before the throne of God,and serve him day and night in his temple;and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.[16] They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;the sun shall not strike them,nor any scorching heat.[17] For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,and he will guide them to springs of living water,and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (ESV)

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Week 2 - Simeon Labuschagne by Every Nation Helderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Romans Season 2 - Sermon Series - Pierre Smith - 15/02/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - Follow Jesus, Together - Sunday Sermon - Pierre Smith - 08/02/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Every Nation Helderberg - The Mission - Sermon Series - Week 4 - Ulrich Ohlson 01/02/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Whose power are you relying on? In this powerful message from the Every Nation 2013 Go Conference, Timothy Loh encourages us to put our own strength aside and receive the power of the Holy Spirit to be God's witnesses.Timothy served as the senior pastor of Every Nation Church Malaysia and as our regional director for Southeast Asia until his passing in 2024.Learn more about this year's upcoming Go Conference at go2026.org.

Every Nation Helderberg - The Mission - Sermon Series - Week 3 - Mario Rousseau 25/01/2026 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

London is a cosmopolitan city, with people from many nations living side by side. This coming together of people from around the world can bring much richness—including amazing food—but it also has its challenges. For instance, I was saddened to hear that our friends from one European country felt they were the least respected in London because their country had been admitted to the European Union more recently. They felt overlooked, blamed for problems, and resented for the jobs they secured. Since God doesn’t show favoritism, neither should we. He desires to break down the barriers between people. We see His Spirit at work in Peter’s revelation while praying on the rooftop, and how Peter was called to minister to Cornelius, a God-fearing gentile. God helped Peter evaluate the Jewish regulations about not associating with gentiles. The apostle listened and went to Cornelius’ home to share the good news of Jesus. He said, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right” (Acts 10:34–35). Those who follow Jesus are called to love and serve all those who are made in the image of Christ. Part of that mission is to not to show favoritism for people from certain nations or with particular skin colors. May we learn to seek justice and to defend the oppressed as God guides us (Isaiah 1:17).

Join us for today's Our Daily Bread devotional by Amy Boucher Pye, taken from Acts 10:30-35 and 39-43. Today's devotional is read by Lucy. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team. God bless you.We hope that you have enjoyed today's reading from Our Daily Bread. You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following @ourdailybreadeurope on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: odb.org/subscribe

In week two of our "What We Do" series, Pastor Chris Zauner brings a passionate and timely message titled "Make Disciples," reminding us that the Church's primary calling is not to build crowds or host great services, but to fulfill the Great Commission. From the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:18–20, Pastor Chris draws us back to the original mission: to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded.This sermon is a clear call to reorient our lives around the heart of God's plan for the Church — multiplication through discipleship. Discipleship is not a modern church innovation or a trendy ministry tool; it was God's design from the beginning, seen as far back as Genesis 1. Jesus didn't come to build platforms or produce spiritual consumers. He came to raise disciples who would live like Him, love like Him, and lead others to do the same.Pastor Chris challenges every believer to ask a vital question: Who are you helping follow Jesus? He emphasizes that discipleship is not about spiritual perfection or expertise. If you've been following Jesus for even a few days, you have something to offer. Making disciples is not a program or a curriculum — it's a lifestyle of proximity, authenticity, and spiritual formation. It requires people willing to open their lives, not just share their knowledge.Throughout the message, we are reminded that fruitful discipleship is not the result of striving, but abiding. Just as branches don't strain to bear fruit but stay connected to the vine, we are called to remain in Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to multiply what we surrender. This kind of multiplication, rooted in God's presence and empowered by His Spirit, builds strong churches and sends transformed people into their cities with purpose.As Grace City Church Eugene steps into a new season of growth and opportunity, this message grounds us in what matters most. Our mission — both locally and globally through our Every Nation family — is simple and unshakable: honor God and make disciples. That clarity shapes every service, every group, every act of service, and every conversation. This is not a slogan. It's obedience to Jesus' final charge.Whether you're new to faith, still exploring, or looking for your next step in following Jesus, this sermon will challenge you to move from attending to engaging, from consuming to contributing, from watching to multiplying. Let this message stir you toward spiritual depth and Kingdom impact.Stay connected with us for more messages and resources from Grace City Church Eugene as we continue to pursue Jesus and make His name known.Scripture references include: Matthew 28:18–20, Genesis 1, John 15, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 3, Luke 6:40, and Ephesians 4.#MakeDisciples #GraceCityEugene #PastorChrisZauner #WhatWeDo #EveryNation #Discipleship #GreatCommission #ChristianSermon #KingdomLiving #ChurchMessage #Sermon2026

Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord - January 4, 2026

Revelation 7:9-17; 21:3 // Nathan MillerThis sermon paints a glorious picture of the future by exploring Revelation 7:9-17 and 21:3. See the great multitude, robed in white, gathered from every nation before the throne of God and the Lamb, worshipping with loud voices. We examine the promise of eternal comfort—no more hunger, thirst, or sorrow—as the Lamb shepherds them to living water. The teaching culminates in the profound declaration of God dwelling directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3), signifying the perfect, eternal relationship. A message of hope and victory for believers.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new25.12.28

Revelation 7:9-17; 21:3 // Ben BeasleyThis sermon paints a glorious picture of the future by exploring Revelation 7:9-17 and 21:3. See the great multitude, robed in white, gathered from every nation before the throne of God and the Lamb, worshipping with loud voices. We examine the promise of eternal comfort—no more hunger, thirst, or sorrow—as the Lamb shepherds them to living water. The teaching culminates in the profound declaration of God dwelling directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3), signifying the perfect, eternal relationship. A message of hope and victory for believers.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new25.12.28

Revelation 7:9-17; 21:3 // Manny CheryThis sermon paints a glorious picture of the future by exploring Revelation 7:9-17 and 21:3. See the great multitude, robed in white, gathered from every nation before the throne of God and the Lamb, worshipping with loud voices. We examine the promise of eternal comfort—no more hunger, thirst, or sorrow—as the Lamb shepherds them to living water. The teaching culminates in the profound declaration of God dwelling directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3), signifying the perfect, eternal relationship. A message of hope and victory for believers.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new25.12.28

Revelation 7:9-17; 21:3 // Bill GormanThis sermon paints a glorious picture of the future by exploring Revelation 7:9-17 and 21:3. See the great multitude, robed in white, gathered from every nation before the throne of God and the Lamb, worshipping with loud voices. We examine the promise of eternal comfort—no more hunger, thirst, or sorrow—as the Lamb shepherds them to living water. The teaching culminates in the profound declaration of God dwelling directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3), signifying the perfect, eternal relationship. A message of hope and victory for believers.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new25.12.28

Revelation 7:9-17; 21:3 // Jacob NannieThis sermon paints a glorious picture of the future by exploring Revelation 7:9-17 and 21:3. See the great multitude, robed in white, gathered from every nation before the throne of God and the Lamb, worshipping with loud voices. We examine the promise of eternal comfort—no more hunger, thirst, or sorrow—as the Lamb shepherds them to living water. The teaching culminates in the profound declaration of God dwelling directly with humanity (Revelation 21:3), signifying the perfect, eternal relationship. A message of hope and victory for believers.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.12.28

In this episode of Pray the Word on Revelation 5:9–10, David Platt challenges us to play our part in spreading the gospel around the world.Over 3 billion people have never heard the gospel.At Radical, we're fueling 140 gospel projects in 42 countries to change that—equipping local leaders and mobilizing believers where Jesus is least known.Through December 31, every gift is doubled up to $750,000.Would you pray about being part of this?Learn more at Radical.net/everywhereExplore more content from Radical.

Doug Cobb, founder of The Finishing Fund, is passionately convicted that we could see the fulfillment of the Great Commission in our generation. In 1994, Doug's life was changed when he joined Paul Eshleman and the Jesus Film Project for a trip to Nigeria where he caught the vision to see completely unengaged people groups reached with the Gospel. Utilizing his background in startups and venture capital, Doug eventually founded The Finishing Fund, a venture capital fund for the Great Commission, connecting donors to projects intended to reach the unengaged with the Gospel for the first time. In the last eight years, The Finishing Fund has helped get the Gospel to about 800 people groups who had never heard it before.   In his most recent book, The Sprint to the Finish, Doug discusses three major finish lines that need to be crossed to fulfill the Great Commission—seeing a first Believer in every known people group, a Bible translated into every language, and a church established in every village on Earth. To date, there are only 20 unengaged people groups left in the world, and by God's grace, The Finishing Fund and its collaborative partners have a shared goal to see the entire world reached with the Gospel by 2033.   Doug's conviction is simple but bold: The mission Jesus gave us can be completed in this generation, and God is already making it happen. If you want a front row seat to what God is doing around the world right now, you won't want to miss this episode.   Major Topics Include: Three finish lines to completing the Great Commission The current state of Gospel work in the world Comparing approaches—church planting and disciple making Stories of signs, wonders, and miracles drawing people to Jesus Fueling the Gospel spark in a community The biggest obstacles to fulfilling Great Commission What operational collaboration looks like The evangelistic power of a new Believer The Great Wealth Transfer and the Great Commission Looking forward to the return of Jesus QUOTES TO REMEMBER “The statistics tell us that most Christians sitting in churches can't even tell you what the great commission is, much less can they tell you anything about what's happening.” “I think we're within a year or two by God's grace of seeing the work begun in every people group.” “God is preparing people of peace in these places and it's almost like the Spirit is there tapping His toe and waiting for us to show up to close the deal. He's already working in the hearts and minds of people to prepare them.” “When God's people are willing to go, Jesus will go with them.” “Why would the Spirit not do today what He did way back then to validate the testimony of Paul and the other apostles?” “I don't think it's coincidental that God has created this wealth in the last days at a time when it's needed, and that creates an enormous responsibility for our generation.” “This generation has more than we need to complete the Great Commission.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW The Sprint to the Finish by Doug Cobb The Finishing Fund (see our interview with founder Doug Cobb) Jesus Film Project (see our interview with Executive Director Josh Newell) Finishing the Task (see our interview with FTT Global Church Planting Strategist Dan Hitzhusen) IllumiNations Bible Translation Alliance (see our interview with Todd Peterson or John Chesnut) ACHIEVE Alliance New Covenant Missions Coalition of the Willing Jim Wise, Financial Advisor with Ronald Blue Trust (see our past interview here) The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Community LinkedIn Group BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Luke 16:10a | Faithfulness   One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much,   Matthew 28:19 | The Great Commission   Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,   Matthew 24:14 | Then the End Will Come   And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.   Revelation 7:9-10 | Every Nation, Tribe, and Tongue   After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”   Acts 1:8 | Power to Witness   But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also contact us directly from our contact page. If you want to engage with the Finish Line Community, check out our groups on Facebookand LinkedIn.

Revelation 7 ESV The 144,000 of Israel Sealed7 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising of the sun, with the seal of the living God, and he called with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm earth and sea, 3 saying, “Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” 4 And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel:5 12,000 from the tribe of Judah were sealed,12,000 from the tribe of Reuben,12,000 from the tribe of Gad,6 12,000 from the tribe of Asher,12,000 from the tribe of Naphtali,12,000 from the tribe of Manasseh,7 12,000 from the tribe of Simeon,12,000 from the tribe of Levi,12,000 from the tribe of Issachar,8 12,000 from the tribe of Zebulun,12,000 from the tribe of Joseph,12,000 from the tribe of Benjamin were sealed.A Great Multitude from Every Nation9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, 10 and crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” 11 And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, 12 saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”13 Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God,    and serve him day and night in his temple;    and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore;    the sun shall not strike them,    nor any scorching heat.17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd,    and he will guide them to springs of living water,and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.