Podcasts about extraordinary god

God doesn't wait for perfect people—He works through ordinary, broken vessels to accomplish extraordinary things for His Kingdom.

This message dives into the life of Joseph—better known as Barnabas, the “Son of Encouragement.” From selling his land to support the early church, to believing the best about Paul, and giving John Mark a second chance, Barnabas shows us what it looks like to encourage, invest in, and restore others.

In this message, we look at the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz. In a time of famine, wandering, and heartbreak, God was quietly at work writing a redemption story that points us to Jesus. Discover how our Extraordinary God redeems ordinary people out of loss, bitterness, and brokenness—and how His grace is always greater than our wandering.

In the kickoff message of our new series, we explore the story of Shiphrah and Puah — two ordinary midwives who boldy said "no" to Pharaoh's deadly orders because they trusted God above all else.  Discover how these women risked everything to protect life, offering a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus' sacrificial love.

God hears and uses our prayers, however big or small, to impact His kingdom.

Ruth: Meditations on God's Kindness (Week 2)Ruth 2:1-17Sitting on a farm in Northern California is one of the world's largest corn mazes. Boasting 42 acres of corn, visitors flock to the farm year after year to have a go at the challenging maze. Upon entering the maze, the path feels sporadic and random at best; guests don't have the proper perspective to see that an intricate design has been carved into the field. While some maze-goers can feel lost and unsure at times, the farmers know exactly where they are and where they need to go to work through the picture. Life can feel similar to walking through a corn maze. What we see as dead-ends and endless circles are actually purposeful steps God has ordained to lead us exactly where we need to be. Maybe we expect to go right but end up needing to go left or must double back to move forward. God has the sovereign top-down view to see it all, and our job is to trust and obey as we walk through it. Tomorrow morning come and see just how God works this out for Naomi and Ruth.

Ruth: Meditations on God's Kindness (Week 2)Ruth 2:1-17Sitting on a farm in Northern California is one of the world's largest corn mazes. Boasting 42 acres of corn, visitors flock to the farm year after year to have a go at the challenging maze. Upon entering the maze, the path feels sporadic and random at best; guests don't have the proper perspective to see that an intricate design has been carved into the field. While some maze-goers can feel lost and unsure at times, the farmers know exactly where they are and where they need to go to work through the picture. Life can feel similar to walking through a corn maze. What we see as dead-ends and endless circles are actually purposeful steps God has ordained to lead us exactly where we need to be. Maybe we expect to go right but end up needing to go left or must double back to move forward. God has the sovereign top-down view to see it all, and our job is to trust and obey as we walk through it. Tomorrow morning come and see just how God works this out for Naomi and Ruth.

Leaving the ashes of war in Congo to a life fueled by purpose and faith, Wilita Sanguma's story is a powerful testimony of God's redemptive love. Anger, bitterness and questions of “why me?”—was transformed into a journey of calling, healing, and hope. Through heartbreak and miracles, loss and generosity, Wilita discovered that even the most ordinary life, when surrendered to God, can become extraordinary. Beauty truly can rise from ashes.Learn more about Lobiko here.Support the showVisit our website for more information on our ministry.https://theunseenstory.org/

Send us a textMark Ellis, journalist and founder of God Reports, joins us to discuss his new book "When Kingdom Light Shines," a collection of 60 extraordinary testimonies that showcase God's supernatural intervention in modern lives.• Mark transitioned from commercial real estate to ministry and then to faith journalism after 25 years• His website God Reports began in 2009 from his desire to share untold missionary stories• Jesus was the ultimate storyteller, using narratives that remain impactful after thousands of years• Stanley Premnath's survival on 9/11 as the only known survivor from the impact zone where Flight 175 hit Tower 2• The transformation of a 27-year-old atheist professor who had a near-death experience that led him to faith and eventually becoming a pastor• These documented stories serve as modern-day continuations of the miraculous works recorded in Acts• Even seemingly ordinary lives contain extraordinary evidence of God's presence when viewed through a spiritual lensYou can learn more about Mark's work at godreports.com or email him directly at mark@godreports.com. His book "When Kingdom Light Shines" is available on Amazon. Order Stephanie's new book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," Cherisse has a conversation on REST with guest & Best Selling Author Melanie Redd. Melanie shares her wisdom she has learned in her journey and as she wrote "Just Rest: A 90-Day Devotional Journey,". We discuss the vital themes of rest, simplicity, and creating space for God. We explore the challenges we all face in prioritizing rest amidst cultural pressures and the misconception that busyness equates to worthiness. Melanie shares her journey of writing over 9 books to help others grow in their personal walk with the Lord. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, walking with friends that are ahead of you in life, in the same season and then those who are a season behind you that you can pour into through intentional living. The episode encourages listeners to embrace rest as a sacred practice essential for spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being. Connect with Melanie Redd: 101 Ways to Rest Digital DownLoad  https://melanieredd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/101-Ways-to-experience-more-rest.pdf www.melanieredd.com  Email: helloredds@gmail.com  Website: https://melanieredd.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniemredd/  Facebook: Melanie Redd Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melanie-M.-Redd/author/B00L8JWALY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Books Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journey: "00:03:10" Live in Light: Five Minute Devotional for Teen Girls: "00:04:55" A Nighttime Devotional for Teen Girls: "00:05:08" All Things Are Possible: How to Win Your Child's Heart for Life: "00:05:13" Stepping Closer to the Savior: "00:05:13" Help! I Need Some Friends: "00:05:13" Ordinary Women, Extraordinary God: "00:05:28" Devotional for Women in Their 20s: "00:17:26" Help! I Need Friends: "00:50:03" Quotes John Piper Quote: "00:12:42" "You can't pour from an empty cup.": "00:46:27" "He will keep us in perfect peace when we keep our minds fixed on him.": "00:59:22" "Keep looking up.": "01:00:00" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "Rhythms That Restore ONE YEAR: ONE DAY Rest Retreat" Podcast Anniversary We are celebrating one year of God's faithfulness in building this podcast community with a "ONE DAY REST RETREAT" at Cherisse's Home on Saturday April 26th, 2025. We are pressing "pause" on all the hustle of life and joining together for one day to just REST. To allow ourselves a moment to reflect over this last year. Allowing our bodies, minds, hearts and souls to settle. Giving ourselves a space to lean into God's word and His presence. To create space for God to restore & refresh our spirits. You are invited to join in beside Cherisse for this ONE Year ONE Day Retreat. ******* ONLY 1 spot left******* Click to join Waitlist.  Click Below to REGISTER:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOiCjrWJK5IlOuBPohICS7PwhHf4rwu2D8nilBhI2Q_kO9DQ/viewform?usp=sharing  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our "Rhythms that Restore" Community: Click below and pull up a chair with us and walk through life IN COMMUNITY and beside others who are learning and putting these new Rhythms in place. Click: https://www.facebook.com/groups/339272845793051/ -------------------------------------- Follow "Rhythms that Restore Podcast" on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhythmsthatrestorepodcast?igsh=Z3lmY2UzcXZzMTlq&utm_source=qr -------------------------------------------- Tune In- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you found value in this episode, be be sure to subscribe, rate, and share with "Rhythms that Restore" Podcast with a friend who can be encouraged through the message. Help us share this incredible transformative message of Gods word through the beautiful act of "ceasing to strive" and learning to "simply BE". ------------------------------------ Connect more with me on Instagram, Facebook and Email: Lets Chat: cherissehixson@hotmail.com  Facebook: Cherisse Mathias Hixson  DM on Instagram: @cherissehixson01  https://www.instagram.com/cherissehixson01?igsh=dDY4ZWNrcWowb2Vx&utm_source=qr

Join us as we explore the powerful story of Amos, an ordinary shepherd called by an extraordinary God to deliver a timeless message of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Discover how his bold voice still challenges and inspires us today to live out God's mission in our own lives.

Join us as we explore the powerful story of Amos, an ordinary shepherd called by an extraordinary God to deliver a timeless message of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Discover how his bold voice still challenges and inspires us today to live out God's mission in our own lives.

Pastor Joni Stevenson

Through the story of Elijah and Elisha, we see how God's presence shapes and commissions us, calling us to deeper faith and transformation. Whether through a fiery chariot or a still small voice, God's glory is meant to be experienced, not just observed. This message explores how God meets us in the ordinary and empowers us for the extraordinary.

Continuing the series "Ordinary People, Extraordinary God", Pastor Travis talks about being a Christian in non-Christian environments. To be faithful even when we are fearful.

Sermon by Davy Lee on December 22, 2024. 

Caleb describes that in the Bible, ordinary tools like tent pegs, staffs, and jawbones are used by God's people to achieve extraordinary victories. Further illustrating that God's power, not human strength, leads to triumph. This pattern reminds us that even in our weakness, God can use what seems ordinary in our lives to accomplish miraculous purposes, and ultimately, His Kingdom will triumph over worldly powers. November 24th, 2024 Please note: we had audio difficulties this week recording the sermon. We're working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.

In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul wrote to a vagabond group of disciples 700 miles away from Jerusalem, the center of the events that made up the basis of their faith. Perhaps there were tired of feeling like everyone's whipping boy - the butt of everyone's joke. They were just ordinary people struggling to make sense of this Gospel they couldn't get away from. "Brothers," he encouraged them, "think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth." And then he dropped this nuclear truth bomb: "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things–and the things that are not–to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." (1 Corinthians 1:26-29) To be ordinary - maybe even "sub-ordinary" - is to be placed in a great position! You are poised - if you choose it - to be partnered with the Most High. That's the point of this series that Nate is starting - Listen in as Sean and Nate discuss how God, in extraordinarily intentional ways, uses blandly ordinary people. ▶️ Nate's Message on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DP8wFY-Nrs8?si=vcVbzQJRY5SQWp60&t=2325

This week we've brought Jesse Blust on the podcast with us to talk about his recent message and to highlight a ton of questions about community and discipleship. Today's speakers: Nick and Jesse

Experiencing Our Extraordinary God

When obstacles arise we need to keep our eyes on the God who is greater than any obstacle!

Sometimes the things God asks us to do aren't simple, but they are right.

Noah was in a situation where total trust in God was the only way to get through.

What was the factor that determined Gods acceptance of Abel's offering and not Cain's. That's what we'll talk about today.

Today we'll talk about the miracle on Mt. Caramel and the things that followed. God is in the big and the small!

Daniel spent his life serving kings, who most would not look at as even close to Godly men. What lessons can we learn?

Today we talk about how the story of David & Goliath is not really about them, but about God!

Message from Jon Scally on June 30, 2024

Ninth in pastor T.K. Anderson's series "God's Spotify Playlist: Top 10 Psalms"

We talk about how God used Gideon to do something unthinkable. It took God to win.

Today we talk about how much we need each other, and how powerful it is when we position ourselves for God to move!

We'll look at the faith of 3 Hebrew boys in a horrible situation, and see how an extraordinary God came through.

Pacific Northwest District Superintendent Rob Chadwick I Corinthians 1:26 & 27 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.  But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;

Have you ever looked at someone who has great accomplishments and thought, “I could never do that. I'm just ordinary!” Moses didn't think he had what he needed for greatness. He was just an ordinary guy like the rest of us, but he learned something that changes everything – God gives ordinary people extraordinary strength! Moses had hesitations about his ability to do what God called him to. He doubted. He tried to get out of it. But God sent Him, and gave him everything he needed to be successful. When you are surrendered to God and filled with His Spirit, his power is displayed through your weakness!

God chooses the ordinary to do extraordinary things so His power can be magnified. When the King was welcomed into the world, only ordinary people surrounded Him: a teenage girl, a poor carpenter, and lowly shepherds. Yet, all of them were chosen by God to play an extraordinary role in His story. God doesn't ask us to be impressive but to be thankful and faithful. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive