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This day I will begin to exalt you. [NKJV]
Florence continues the series "Lament, Trust and Praise", moving into the theme of praise through Psalm 118. The sermon's main message is that God's people are called to praise him not only when life is easy, but also in times of difficulty, because his love endures forever. She explains that Psalm 118 is full of confidence in God's steadfast love, mercy, goodness and faithfulness. The psalm may have been used at Passover, and Florence notes its strong connection to Jesus, especially as he approached the cross. The sermon follows five main responses from the psalm. First, we should thank the Lord for his enduring love. The repeated phrase "his love endures forever" reminds us that God's love outlasts every difficult circumstance. Florence encourages listeners to say this truth aloud and let it shape their perspective. Second, we should focus on the Lord in difficult situations. The psalmist is hard pressed and surrounded by enemies, yet he keeps returning to the truth that the Lord is with him and is his helper. Florence encourages believers to take refuge in God rather than relying ultimately on people or circumstances. Third, we should praise the Lord for what he has done. The psalm speaks of the Lord's right hand acting with power. Florence encourages specific praise, not vague thankfulness, and suggests remembering the many ways God has helped, protected and sustained us. Fourth, we should rejoice in the Lord's provision of a Saviour. Florence highlights the verse, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," explaining that it points to Jesus. Though rejected by people, Jesus is God's chosen foundation. Through him, believers are saved from sin and given secure hope. Finally, we should exalt the Lord for his goodness and love. The psalm ends in personal praise: "You are my God, and I will praise you." Florence explains that praise means adoring God for who he is and thanking him for what he has done. The sermon closes by encouraging listeners to praise God throughout the week, especially when life is hard. 0:00 Introduction: Lament, Trust and Praise 0:39 Psalm 118: Praising God in Difficult Times 1:04 Praise in Every Circumstance 2:05 God's Enduring Love and Faithfulness 3:07 Five Bends in the Road 3:52 Give Thanks: His Love Endures Forever 7:13 Focus on the Lord in Difficulty 13:24 Praise the Lord for What He Has Done 20:39 The Rejected Stone Becomes the Cornerstone 25:46 Rejoice in the Day the Lord Has Made 29:53 Rejoice in the Lord's Provision of a Saviour 31:56 Exalt the Lord for His Goodness and Love
Come and Worship the Holy God Will Stueve Download Psalm 99,The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!4 The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity;you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them.8 O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!This morning we sang one of the greatest hymns of the Christian faith, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” It was written by a man named Reginald Heber, who was an Anglican bishop and missionary to India.One source tells us that as Heber wrote this hymn, he was at a loss to come up with words that adequately described the character of God. That even as a gifted poet, he could not improve upon the simple phrase “holy, holy, holy,” the same words that the angels sing to God in heaven right now.Reginald Heber knew that God's holiness was simply beyond what words could describe. And that's what this psalm and this sermon is all about: describing the indescribable holiness of God.Psalm 99 is a call to worship the holy King of the universe. And it concludes a group of “kingship psalms” from 93-100 all celebrating the reign of the Lord.This psalm neatly divides into three parts, and as we work through it, it'll be like examining a diamond, as we look at God's holy character from three different angles with each part concluding with a call to worship the holy God…Verses 1-3 call us to worship God for his holy reign.Verses 4-5 call us to worship God for his holy justice.Verses 6-9 call us to worship God for his holy forgiveness.And we desperately need Psalm 99 today…God's holiness might be the aspect of his character that us fallen sinners understand the least. Many of the biggest problems people have with Christianity today at root, involve a failure to grasp the holiness of God…The problem of hell: how could a good God send anyone to hell? This question rests on the false assumption that people are basically good, that sin is not a big deal, and God should really just get over it.The problem of pluralism: Is there really only one way to God? Can't people just practice whatever religion they want? This question implies that the one true God is not in fact worthy of the worship of all of his creatures.The problem of God's law: The reality that God puts boundaries on our behavior. This is ok. This is not ok. And many respond today, “Nobody can dictate how I live my life except me.” All of these objections to Christianity fail to grasp the reality of God's holiness. And so my prayer for this sermon is that God would awaken in all of us a joyful trembling at the holiness of God. That our hearts would be in tune with the angels in heaven right now who day and night never cease to say,“holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”1. Worship God for his holy reign.That's what verses 1-3 are saying…The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!The psalmist paints a picture for us here of all peoples and all creation in awestruck wonder before God's majesty. And he uses OT imagery here… He says God “sits enthroned upon the cherubim.” We know from the OT that cherubim functioned as guards of God's holy presence. After Adam and Eve sinned and were banished from the garden, a cherubim with a flaming sword guarded the entrance to God's presence. In the tabernacle and the temple, cherubim were over the mercy seat, symbolizing this same guarding of God's presence.The psalmist reminds us of this image to call to mind the holiness of God…Theologian Steve Wellum says that God's holiness is “an overarching way of describing God's sheer God-ness, which also entails all of his other divine perfections.”God's holiness is not really one attribute among many, but the aspect of God's character that pervades all of his attributes. So God's love is a holy love. His justice is a holy justice.God's holiness speaks to his utter uniqueness, his absolute transcendence, his infinite value, his perfect moral purity, his incomprehensible glory, and his unrivaled beauty. His “sheer God-ness.”As 1 John 1 says,“God is light. And in him is no darkness at all.”Think pure, perfect, blinding light. Think of going out on a hot summer day and having a staring contest with the sun shining in full strength.That's a small glimpse of what holiness is. And as we consider the doctrine of God's holiness, I think we're called to respond in two ways…First, tremble before him. Verse 1 says,“let the peoples tremble!”Likewise, Psalm 2:11 says“serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.”Michael Reeves puts it this way,“Trembling in wonder at God…is the key to true humility, which is not about trying to think less of yourself or trying to think of yourself less but about marveling more at him. A true and happy fear of God simply eclipses self.” So when you read the Bible… remember who's talking to you! Remember Isaiah 66:2, where God says,“this is the one to whom I will look, he who is humble, and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.”And when you pray… remember who you're talking to! Remember Ecclesiastes 5:2, don't “let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth.”My friend Jacob Barwig, who will, Lord willing, be planting King's Church with me, is someone that I would call a “pause-prayer.” A pause-prayer. Maybe some of you know what I mean.Most of us, when we go to pray, we just get right to it… “Dear Lord, thank you for this day…” But not Jacob. When he prays, he begins with a good pause. And I appreciate that about him!The last time we met I asked him like I usually do to close our time in prayer, thanking God for our meeting. And so we bowed our heads, and the pause began…And I'm thinking to myself … You know I really appreciate how Jacob prays, how he approaches God with a humble silence and reverence …And the pause kept going … and eventually Jacob looked up at me and said, “oh, did you want me to pray?”… That time, it was a miscommunication. But most of the time, Jacob helps me remember who I'm talking to when I pray!The point is: our lives should be marked by a happy fear. A joyful trembling at the Holy King who reigns, who is great in Zion, who is exalted over all the peoples!The second way we're called to respond to God's holiness: Be holy as he is holy.1 Peter 1 says,“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.”What a high calling! Be holy as God is holy! Be like God!And as we examine our own lives, it is easy to get discouraged by our lack of progress in the faith. It is easy to only see our failures to measure up. And paradoxically, the more we grow in our faith, the more we see just how holy God is, and how much we fall short of his glory!But as Robert Murray Mc'Cheyne once said,“For every one look at yourself, we must take ten looks to Christ.”Remember what Christ has done for you. We don't strive for holiness out of duty, but from a desire to please the One who loved us and gave himself for us! Let gratitude for the gospel drive you to holiness. Let Jesus's done be the fuel for your doing.And be encouraged that your growth in holiness is not something you do on your own. This is a work that God is doing in you. And that he has promised to complete for those who are in Christ.As we read in Romans 8, “those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.”If you have trusted in Christ, if you belong to him. You are going to be like him one day. Blameless, spotless, holy. Let us remember that as we strive to be holy, even as God is holy. And this brings us to point two… 2. Worship God for his holy justice.Look with me at verses 4-5:The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity;you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!As we turn the diamond of God's holy character, the psalmist shows us that God's holiness is demonstrated in his justice. We have had countless rulers and kings throughout history. And much of that story can be described with the phrase might makes right. In other words, whoever is the biggest and the strongest gets to be king, regardless of whether they're good or evil. Not so with the Lord. For the Lord, as one commentator says,“his is a might that loves what is right.”It's the King in his might who loves justice!Recently, I've been reading through the story of David in 1 & 2 Samuel. It's an absolutely epic narrative. But every time I read through it, I have the same roller-coaster experience …I see David's promising beginning as a humble shepherd boy, a man after God's own heart, who defeats Goliath against all odds. Then we see David the virtuous warrior on the run, who shows mercy to Saul and who is victorious in every battle because the Lord is with him. Then we see David enthroned as King, subduing all enemies under his feet and expanding the kingdom of God's reign … and we think … what could possibly go wrong? This is the guy! This is God's holy King!And then wham! 2 Samuel 11, where David sins spectacularly as he takes another man's wife and kills a faithful soldier … and the slow downfall of his kingdom begins.And after reading David's life, we say, “Oh for the perfect King! Oh that we would have a King that does not sin, who is not corrupted by power!”The Lord Jesus is that perfect, holy King. For us sinful human beings, power corrupts. Not so with Jesus. He is all-powerful and incorruptible. Perfect in power, perfect in love, perfect in purity. And every ruler that disappoints, every pastor that falls, every leader that stumbles, should cause our hearts to long for the absolutely perfect reign of King Jesus. Don't we long for the return of our King? Don't we long for him to right every wrong? To make all things new?For when Christ comes to judge the living and the dead, he will come in holy justice. So we can take comfort. As we live in a world full of sin and injustices, that seemingly go unpunished. We know that on the last day there is not one wrong that will not be righted. Every sin will be accounted for and justly punished, either on the cross or in hell.And we will worship God for this, just like the saints cry out in Revelation 19,“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”In heaven, among the endless reasons we will have to praise God, we will praise him for his holy justice.We see this in the life of Charles Spurgeon…As his mother prayed for years for him to come to Christ, she said, “Now, Lord, if my children go on in their sins, it will not be from ignorance that they perish, and my soul must bear a swift witness against them at the day of judgment if they lay not hold of Christ.”She's saying, I love you my dear son, but if you continue to reject Christ, I will fully agree with God's just judgment against you on that day.That is a heart that treasures the holy justice of God. And that's what this psalm calls us to.Psalm 99 calls us to worship God for his holy reign. To worship him for his holy justice. And lastly…3. Worship God for his holy forgiveness.Look at verses 6-9 with me:Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them.8 O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!In these verses, Moses, Aaron, and Samuel stand for the priesthood, which was the provision made for sin under the Old Covenant.When God's people disobeyed, these men called upon God to have mercy. And God both graciously forgave and justly disciplined his people.And of course, the daily sacrifices of bulls and goats, and the fallible priests of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel point us to the New Covenant, and our great High Priest, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us once and for all.As Hebrews 9 puts it, 27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.The God of holy love who gave his one and only Son, that whoever would believe in him would not perish but would have eternal life.If you're not a Chistian, know that your days are numbered. Your death has already been determined by the sovereign God of the universe. And after death, comes judgment where you will stand face to face with your Maker. Have you called upon him yet? Are you trusting in the Lord Jesus and his work on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins? Psalm 99 tells us that God is a forgiving God. He does not forgive everyone. But he forgives every person who calls upon his name. So turn from your sin, and turn to Christ. And he will abundantly pardon you. He will cast your sins into the depths of the sea. He will separate your sins from you as far as the east is from the west. Call upon him today! Embrace his forgiveness today!And if you are a believer here today: Cherish the forgiveness of God! That through the blood of Christ we get to draw near to the perfectly holy God. That all-consuming Fire! We get to come before his throne! Before the throne of God above,I have a strong and perfect pleaA great High Priest whose name is love,who ever lives and pleads for me.The more we understand the holiness of God, the more we will cherish his forgiveness. And the more we cherish his forgiveness, the more we will walk in joyful, trembling, awestruck obedience to our King.As Psalm 130 says,“If you O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.”May we all cherish his forgiveness today.Let's pray…
We have walked together through one of the greatestpassages in all the Bible: Philippians 2:5–11. Today, we want to review what wehave been looking at over the last nine days. During these days, we have seenthe humility of Christ, the servanthood of Christ, the obedience of Christ, thesacrifice of Christ, the exaltation of Christ, and the lordship of JesusChrist. Now we come to the most important question of all: Will we let thismind be in us which also was in Christ Jesus? Pauldid not give this passage merely so that we could admire Jesus intellectually.He gave it to believers so that we would imitate Christ in a very practicalway. “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” This is what wehave called the submissive mind. Remember, chapter one was the single mind—themind that is set on Jesus Christ and His gospel. The submissive mind is themindset that says, “Not my will, but God's. Not my glory, but His. Not myrights, but loving service.” Myfriend, this is the mindset that is the exact opposite of the spirit of theworld. The world says, “Promote yourself. Protect yourself. Exalt yourself.Demand your rights.” Jesus says, “Humble yourself. Serve others. Obey theFather. Glorify God.” Humility is not misery. It is the pathway to joy.Philippians, remember, is the epistle of joy. Joy flows from surrender. Prideproduces conflict, but humility produces unity. Pride says, “I deserve better.”Humility says, “I deserve judgment, yet God has given me grace.” Thisperspective changes everything. Thinkagain about the journey of Jesus in this passage. He was in the form of God. Heemptied Himself. He became a servant. He became man. He humbled Himself. Heobeyed unto death. God exalted Him. One day every knee will bow to Him. What aSavior! So how do we live out this life practically every day? First, everymorning we can begin by surrendering our minds to Jesus Christ. PrayPhilippians 2:5: “Lord, let Your mind be in me today,” and ask God to shapeyour thoughts, your attitudes, and your reactions. Second,intentionally look for ways to serve others. Humility grows through service.Sometimes the holiest moments happen in the ordinary acts of kindness in ourlives: encouraging someone who is discouraged, helping without recognition,listening patiently, meeting a practical need, choosing forgiveness instead ofresentment. Third, surrender your rights to the Lord. One of the greatestobstacles to unity is our insistence on personal rights and preferences. AsOswald Chambers said, “The only right you really have is the right to give upyour right to yourself.” The mind of Christ willingly lays down selfish demandsfor the good of others. Fourth,remember the cross daily. The cross destroys our pride because it reminds usthat we are sinners saved entirely by grace. When we stand at Calvary, boastingdisappears. Finally, keep your eyes on the exalted Christ. This old world isonly temporary. The kingdom of Jesus is eternal. One day every knee will bowand every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. We should live in thelight of that coming day. Thismindset is something God wants us to have every day. Churches do not experiencerevival merely through better programs or louder preaching. Revival begins whenbelievers humble themselves before God. Families change when hearts become servanthearted. Churches become unified when believers stop demanding recognition.Communities are impacted when Christians live like Jesus. The world todaydesperately needs to see the mind of Christ lived out through His people. Today,as we close this series, choose humility. Choose obedience. Choose service.Choose surrender. Choose Jesus Christ.
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Join us for the most spiritually uplifting week imaginable on the Momentum 27 West cruise. We will leave from San Diego and go to Cabo San Lucas and other great ports. I will speak as well as Elaine Dalton, Jasen Wade, and others. Jenny Oaks Baker and Nathan Pacheco will also perform. Use the promo code KERRY for a discount at https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2For fantastic extra content, join us at https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU , where you will also be supporting the podcast. This week the extra content will help learn more about elements of the Law of Moses that bring us to Christ with Kerry.In this episode Kerry and Dana Pike give a brief overview of Numbers and then discuss the role of the tabernacle in their journey. They also teach about the beauty of the priestly blessing. They explore what it really means to take upon them the name of God and the relationship that speaks of. They also help us see how we can have peace in the journey. Then Kerry helps us see how the Exodus story and the wandering in the wilderness teach us about our lives and our journey to be with God again. He ties together the storyline of the Exodus in a way that helps us see our struggle to believe Christ really can save and exalt us. Then Camille and Kerry explore what we can learn from the Daughters of Zelophahed and the way Moses and God treat them when their Father dies and they wonder about land inheritance. Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
We recommend listening to the teaching, HaSatan (Did the Devil Make You Do It?) | Part 24, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense weekly teachings. This Afterburn Q&A session lets your mind and soul absorb more understanding (oxygen).Afterburn | HaSatan (Did the Devil Make You Do It?) | Part 24Some of the topics covered are:• Unstable• Who is it that could take my crown?• Bring in the REALITY• This really helped me…• Track and measure your progress• Fearful• Language evolves• Matching two concepts• How does one develop ‘thick skin'?• Rev 3:8– “You have little power…”?• Exalt or humble?• How is tolerance different from endurance?• Perfect love casts out all fear?• Could this be another word for ‘perfect'?Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI:
What would you do with unlimited power, wealth, or influence? It's fun to imagine what that would be like, but for us, that's where it ends. In our imagination. For Jesus, it's reality. He has unlimited power and influence, and what Paul shows us in Philippians 2 is that he used that status not for his own advantage, but for ours.
This month we were honored to sit down with Professor Ortwin Renn to talk about the concept of polycrisis. Ortwin works with the World Academy Info Hub, Existential Threats and Risks to All InfoHub (EXTRA), as the Director of Systemic Risk Research. This episode is the second produced in collaboration with the join EXTRA/EXALT webinar “Is Extractivism a Prime Cause of the Polycrisis?” (see link below). Ortwin is social scientist focusing on risk governance who has had a long and storied career. Currently, he serves as a professor emeritus for environmental sociology and technology assessment at the University of Stuttgart and directs the non-profit company DIALOGIK, a research institute for the investigation of communication and participation processes. In our conversation we talk about sustainable practices and how they can be implemented in society. We start our conversation with how Ortwin got involved with sustainability and how he discovered his interest in social movements and particularly why people get involved in social movements, especially focuses on technology and how there can be a livable co-evolution between nature and society. Ortwin shared that one of the biggest developments he has seen over his career is that it used to feel like we were facing one crisis at a time, while today is feels like there are multiple, interconnected crisis. Join us for this insightful conversation on polycrisis and its existential and practical implications!Want to learn more about Ortwin's academic work? See:His profile at the Research Institute for Sustainability https://www.rifs-potsdam.de/en/people/ortwin-renn and the non-profit DIALOGIK https://www.dialogik-expert.de/en Want to learn more about his work at the World Academy? Check out the EXTRA website. https://worldacademy.org/extra/ Want to check out the webinar co-hosted by EXTRA and EXALT, “Is Extractivism a Prime Cause of the Polycrisis?” You can find it on the EXTRA YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/emyOYEh2oZQ?si=dxkaNNIjWcqInwfP
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (3/20/26) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 102-103; Judges 8; John 7; Metrical Psalm 7:1-61 O Lord my God, since I have placed my trust alone in thee, From all my persecutors' rage do thou deliver me. 2 To save me from my threat'ning foe, Lord, interpose thy pow'r; Lest, like a savage lion, he my helpless soul devour. 3,4 If I am guilty, or did e'er against his peace combine; Nay, if I have not spared his life, who sought unjustly mine 5 Let then to persecuting foes my soul become a prey; Let them to earth tread down my life, in dust my honor lay. 6 Arise, and let thine anger, Lord, in my defense engage; Exalt thyself above my foes and their insulting rage.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Daily Morning Prayer and the Litany (3/20/26) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 102-103; Judges 8; John 7; Metrical Psalm 7:1-61 O Lord my God, since I have placed my trust alone in thee, From all my persecutors' rage do thou deliver me. 2 To save me from my threat'ning foe, Lord, interpose thy pow'r; Lest, like a savage lion, he my helpless soul devour. 3,4 If I am guilty, or did e'er against his peace combine; Nay, if I have not spared his life, who sought unjustly mine 5 Let then to persecuting foes my soul become a prey; Let them to earth tread down my life, in dust my honor lay. 6 Arise, and let thine anger, Lord, in my defense engage; Exalt thyself above my foes and their insulting rage.If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Many Christians want to spend time with God in the morning—but struggle to make it a consistent spiritual habit. Host Erin Kerry sits down with pastor and author Tara Beth Leach to talk about the power of beginning your day with God and how a simple morning practice can shape your faith, mindset, and spiritual leadership. Tara Beth shares the story behind her new book The GREAT Morning Revolution and introduces her simple framework for morning prayer: Gratitude, Reflection, Exalt, Ask, and Trust. Together, Erin and Tara Beth discuss how Scripture points to the importance of seeking God in the morning, what it means to offer God the “first fruits” of your day, and how families can cultivate meaningful spiritual rhythms together. Whether you're a busy parent, ministry leader, or someone longing for deeper intimacy with God, this conversation will encourage you to create a morning practice that brings peace, purpose, and spiritual grounding to your day. Key Topics: - Why a morning spiritual practice is powerful for your faith - The origin story behind The GREAT Morning Revolution - What it means to offer God your first fruits - Biblical examples of seeking God in the morning - Tara Beth's GREAT framework: Gratitude, Reflection, Exalt, Ask, Trust - Simple ways to build a consistent prayer and Scripture routine - Inviting your children and family into morning prayer rhythms Links Mentioned: Website: https://tarabethleach.com/ Book: https://tarabethleach.com/great-morning-revolution/ Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
This month we are delighted to be in conversation with Thomas Reuter, a Professor at the Asia Institute of The University of Melbourne. His research focuses on transformative social change, food systems, and transitions to sustainability in Asia and beyond. He is on the board of the World Academy (WAAS) and serves as the Chair of the Existential Threats and Risks to All InfoHub (EXTRA). In this conversation we learned about Thomas' academic development and how he got interested in extractivism as a concept. Thomas has worked extensively in Indonesia, especially looking at the food systems and the devastating effects of plantation agriculture. Thomas gives us some insight into the enduring colonial legacy in modern extractivist ventures. We started the conversation learning about the changes in Indonesia over the past several decades, from the dominance of subsistence agriculture to “modern” monocultural agriculture. The knock-on effects from this “development” extend to land use, health, labor relations, and the rise of cash economies, among many others. We discussed the role of consumption and our societal values and their environmental impact. Join us for this wide-ranging and insightful conversation!! Want to learn more about Thomas's academic work and engagement? See: His ResearchGate Profile and His LinkedIn Want to learn more about his work at the World Academy? Check out the EXTRA website.Want to check out the webinar co-hosted by EXTRA and EXALT, “Is Extractivism a Prime Cause of the Polycrisis?” You can find it on the EXTRA YouTube channel.
Psalm 94: God will judge and chasten. Psalm 95: Do not harden your hearts. Psalm 96: A new song, for the Lord is coming. Psalm 97: All creation declares His righteousness. Psalm 98: Sing before the King. Psalm 99: Exalt the Lord. Psalm 100: A joyful noise. Psalm 101: Messiah's ideas in the future. Psalm 102: Prayer of the afflicted. Psalm 94-102.
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
Pastor Don's Books: https://ttwpress.com Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of TheTruthPulpit.com. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from TruthCommunityChurch.org in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. https://thetruthpulpit.com/ttpw
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
God exalts those who patiently humble themselves, trusting His timing through seasons of suffering and obscurity.
God exalts those who patiently humble themselves, trusting His timing through seasons of suffering and obscurity.
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
Pastor Tony Bourque's message from the weekly Water's Edge Online Experience.
Pastor Kai introduces CCA's new vision, mission, and values, calling the church to live on purpose with a shared aim. This message challenges us to move from activity without direction to intentional living—together—so every saint can walk boldly in their God-given purpose and every seeker can encounter the real Jesus in life-changing ways.Subscribe for more! Don't miss an episode—follow along on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform as we explore what it means to Live On Purpose.Reflection Questions:In what areas of my life am I currently treating my faith in Jesus like a hobby or enthusiasm rather than a whole-life surrender?What would need to change in my daily rhythms for Christ-centered worship to truly shape how I think, decide, and live?Where is Jesus inviting me to step off the throne of control and trust Him more fully through prayerful dependence?Who might God be calling me to influence, encourage, or walk alongside as I grow into a more holistic follower of Jesus?
www.longviewbaptistchurch.org Psalm 34:1-4 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1. Exalt the Lord with a lifestyle of praise. 2. Glorifying God shows the world there is hope. 3. Glorify God with those around you.
God wants to do something great in your life. He wants to bless you; He wants to prosper you. But if that is going to occur, He needs something from you. Chip shows us what it is that unleashes God's supernatural power in our lives.The pathway to breakthrough involves:The SOVEREIGN work of God in the world. -Job 42:2The SOVEREIGN work of God in His people.The SOVEREIGN work of God through His people.Your personal pathway to breakthroughAction step: Repent and believe in the “Good News”. -Mark 1:15Action step: Make room in your life to receive God's breakthrough! -James 4:7-10Question: How do we repent and “make room” for God's supernatural power and blessing?Answer:SUBMIT therefore to God. -James 4:7aRESIST and the devil will FLEE. -James 4:7bDRAW NEAR to God and He will DRAW NEAR to you. -James 4:8aWASH your hands and PURIFY your heart. -James 4:8bGRIEVE MOURN WAIL change…. -James 4:9HUMBLE yourself, and He will EXALT you. -James 4:10Assignment:Soak in God's goodness: Prayerfully read through Psalm 23 each day this week.Make room for a breakthroughBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
God wants to do something great in your life. He wants to bless you; He wants to prosper you. But if that is going to occur, He needs something from you. Chip shows us what it is that unleashes God's supernatural power in our lives.The pathway to breakthrough involves:The SOVEREIGN work of God in the world. -Job 42:2The SOVEREIGN work of God in His people.The SOVEREIGN work of God through His people.Your personal pathway to breakthroughAction step: Repent and believe in the “Good News”. -Mark 1:15Action step: Make room in your life to receive God's breakthrough! -James 4:7-10Question: How do we repent and “make room” for God's supernatural power and blessing?Answer:SUBMIT therefore to God. -James 4:7aRESIST and the devil will FLEE. -James 4:7bDRAW NEAR to God and He will DRAW NEAR to you. -James 4:8aWASH your hands and PURIFY your heart. -James 4:8bGRIEVE MOURN WAIL change…. -James 4:9HUMBLE yourself, and He will EXALT you. -James 4:10Assignment:Soak in God's goodness: Prayerfully read through Psalm 23 each day this week.Make room for a breakthroughBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
Do you believe that what you're experiencing today is not all there is? Chip shares how God is orchestrating events, circumstances, people, and relationships to bring about a breakthrough - a shift in the status quo - a fresh awakening of your heart to His Spirit. And He wants you to get in on the action. The question is will you be ready?The pathway to breakthrough involves:The SOVEREIGN work of God in the world. -Job 42:2The SOVEREIGN work of God in His people.The SOVEREIGN work of God through His people.Your personal pathway to breakthroughAction step: Repent and believe in the “Good News”. -Mark 1:15Action step: Make room in your life to receive God's breakthrough! -James 4:7-10Question: How do we repent and “make room” for God's supernatural power and blessing?Answer:SUBMIT therefore to God. -James 4:7aRESIST and the devil will FLEE. -James 4:7bDRAW NEAR to God and He will DRAW NEAR to you. -James 4:8aWASH your hands and PURIFY your heart. -James 4:8bGRIEVE MOURN WAIL change…. -James 4:9HUMBLE yourself, and He will EXALT you. -James 4:10Assignment:Soak in God's goodness: Prayerfully read through Psalm 23 each day this week.Make room for a breakthroughBroadcast ResourceDownload MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsI Choose Love BookDaily Discipleship - Psalms of HopeConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
A wise, elderly saint once gave a discouraged young believer this piece of advice: "Remember this: the devil is mighty, but God is Almighty." The devil and his forces are extremely powerful and clever and constantly seek the downfall and destruction of God's people. But the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord is on our side and He is sworn to protect and preserve his children. Exalt our omnipotent God with Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111
This week on RCU Radio Rewind, we're turning back the clock and revisiting one of our favorite past episodes! Join us as we rewind to our great conversation with Kevin Abbott from Exalt, where we dive into his journey in the RC world, the growth of the Exalt brand, and the passion that drives innovation in RC racing.Whether you missed it the first time or want to hear it again with fresh ears, this episode is packed with insights, stories, and behind-the-scenes talk that still hits just as hard today. Sit back, hit rewind, and enjoy this classic RCU Radio episode with Kevin Abbott of Exalt.
Bienvenue dans Entrez ! Plat, Dessert. Dans cette série, notre journaliste Audrey Largouët part sur le terrain et se faufile dans les cuisines des chefs !Aujourd'hui, on prend la direction de La Défense, au sommet de la tour Alto, pour découvrir les coulisses d'Exalt, le concept du groupe Compass qui réinvente la restauration collective. Ici, Alicia Vinial, cheffe exécutive passionnée, dirige ses brigades d'une main de maître pour servir chaque jour plusieurs centaines de couverts — avec exigence et créativité. Produits de saison, circuits courts, plats végétariens gourmands, et même un bar à focaccia pour dynamiser les vendredis : rien n'est laissé au hasard. Entre innovation, engagement et goût du beau geste, cet épisode nous plonge dans l'envers d'une cantine pas comme les autres.Cette série audio est réalisée en collaboration avec Eureden Foodservice et produite par Lacmé.Journaliste : Audrey Largouët ; Réalisateur : Benjamin Macé ; Productrice : Alice Deroide ; Vidéaste ; Edouard Jacques Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
If your mornings feel more like survival mode than sacred space, this week's episode is for you.I'm joined by Tara Beth Leach, she's pastor, author, and mom, and we're talking all about how to make mornings with God doable and deeply meaningful, even in the busiest seasons of parenting. Tara Beth shares how a personal valley led her to create a simple rhythm that invites God into the start of her day… and now she's helping the rest of us do the same.Whether you're up before the sun or waking to chaos and cartoons, there's something here for you.Here's a little of what we cover:A simple “G.R.E.A.T.” framework for mornings with God: Gratitude, Reflection, Exalt, Ask, and TrustWhy five intentional minutes can shift the tone of your whole dayHow to create spiritual connection as a family (yes, even with toddlers!)Ideas for inviting your spouse or teens into the rhythm with youMeet Tara Beth Leach:Tara Beth is a pastor, preacher, and author with a deep passion for helping people walk closely with Jesus in their real, everyday lives. Her newest book, The GREAT Morning Revolution, invites readers into a grace-filled rhythm of connection with God, no perfect routine or Instagram-worthy quiet time required.Because the way you begin the day can shape your family's whole rhythm.(01:58) Transitioning to Morning Time with God(06:02) Becoming a Morning Person: A Personal Journey(14:59) Practical Morning Prayer for Parents with Littles(20:09) Creating a Morning Routine: The GREAT Framework(21:00) Transforming Morning Routines with God(32:55) The Impact of Morning Practices on Family DynamicsConnect with TaraWebsiteInstagramFacebookThe GREAT Morning RevolutionResources MentionedThe GREAT Morning RevolutionOperation Christmas ChildBishop's Block & Young Whit and the Shell Game Christian Parenting Christmas Gift GuideBiggest Story Holy Bible for KidsPrefer video? This episode is on YouTube!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Send us a textAnd whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12I'm so glad the Lord looks on the heart. That is where the truth lives and abides! It so important to keep a spirit of humility no matter what stage you are in life. In this episode, I will talk about the benefits walking and humility and more! I hope you enjoy this one. -MJ
Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”I Corinthians 15:1-4Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. 2 Corinthians 4:5 – “For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord.” INTRODUCTION — THE NEED FOR THE TRUE GOSPELTHE TRUE GOSPEL DEFINED (I Corinthians 15:1-4) THE TRUE GOSPEL EXALTS CHRIST (2 Corinthians 4:5) THE TRUE GOSPEL CONFRONTS SIN (Acts 3:19) THE TRUE GOSPEL PRODUCES NEW LIFE AND HOLINESS (Titus 2:11-12) THE TRUE GOSPEL REVEALS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD (Romans 1:7)
Today's Promise: 1 Peter 5:6 In a world that encourages self-promotion and taking control, God presents a different path. Today's promise reminds us that true elevation comes through humility before Him. When you humble yourself, you acknowledge your dependence on God, and that is when His power starts to work in your life. Discover how humility invites God's favor and how trusting in His timing leads to genuine exaltation.
Thursday October 23, 2025 Mat 23:1-12 Introduction: for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3215
durée : 00:58:37 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Muhlmann, Nassim El Kabli - La technique repousse sans cesse les limites du corps humain, le prolonge, le répare, parfois même le dépasse. Elle en révèle la puissance autant qu'elle en transforme la nature. Corps biologique ou corps artiste : et si l'homme possédait plusieurs corps ? - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Georges Vigarello Historien, philosophe, directeur d'études à l'École des hautes études en sciences sociales; Bernard Sève Professeur émérite en esthétique et philosophie de l'art à l'université de Lille; Philippe Descola Anthropologue français, professeur émérite au Collège de France
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a Catholic Feast day that brings due attention to the Holy Cross on which our Lord and Savior achieved our reconciliation with the Father. In this Feast, we gaze upon the Cross less as an instrument of suffering and torture (while this is still certainly true), but more on the healing and reconciliation it brings.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a Catholic Feast day that brings due attention to the Holy Cross on which our Lord and Savior achieved our reconciliation with the Father. In this Feast, we gaze upon the Cross less as an instrument of suffering and torture (while this is still certainly true), but more on the healing and reconciliation it brings.
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Luke 1:39–56. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Lydia Brownback. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter