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Scripture reminds us that leadership is never outside of God’s sovereign reach. Proverbs tells us that the king’s heart is in the Lord’s hand—that He directs it like a stream of water. No matter who holds office, God remains the ultimate authority. Praying for our president—whether we agree with every policy or not—is not optional for believers. It is a biblical calling. In 1 Timothy, Paul urges believers to pray for those in authority so that we may live peaceful and godly lives. Prayer is not about political preference; it is about spiritual obedience and national stewardship. When we pray for our president, we are acknowledging that wisdom, protection, discernment, and righteous leadership come from God alone. We are entrusting the future of our nation to the One who truly governs all things. Even when leadership decisions feel uncertain or troubling, prayer anchors our hearts in the truth that God is still at work. Presidents come and go. Administrations rise and fall. But the Lord remains faithful. As we lift our leaders before Him, we participate in God’s purposes for our country and the world. Prayer is not passive—it is powerful. May we be faithful to intercede, trusting that God hears and moves according to His perfect will. Main Takeaways God remains sovereign over all leaders and nations. Scripture calls believers to pray for those in authority. Prayer for leaders is an act of obedience, not political agreement. Interceding for our president invites God’s wisdom, protection, and guidance. Our ultimate trust rests in God, not in human leadership. Today’s Bible Verse “In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that He channels toward all who please Him.” - Proverbs 21:1 Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Father, guide our president according to Your will. Protect him, grant him wisdom, and let his leadership reflect Your purposes.” Listen to the full prayer here or read the full devotional and complete prayer by visiting the links below. Continue growing in prayer and biblical understanding: LifeAudio.com – Discover more faith-building podcasts and devotionals Crosswalk.com – Access daily devotionals, Bible study tools, and Christian living resources This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham tackle one of the most debated theological questions in Christianity: Does the Bible actually teach predestination? They walk through key Scriptures, clarify common misconceptions, and explain why God's sovereignty and human responsibility are not enemies. Rather than dividing believers, a right understanding of this doctrine should strengthen confidence in evangelism and deepen trust in God's character. The conversation then moves to Luke 15 and the heart of the Father in the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost sons, unpacking the cultural background, exposing the danger of “older brother” religion, and offering practical tools for reaching the “one more” in your life through prayer, everyday conversations, and the B.L.E.S.S. method. The episode closes with cultural analysis around the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy, showing how Christians can stand firm in truth while still reflecting God's compassion for lost people made in His image. In this episode, you'll learn: What the Bible really teaches about predestination Why sovereignty and evangelism are not enemies The powerful context behind Luke 15's parables How to know if you're drifting into “older brother” syndrome A practical framework for helping someone take one step closer to Jesus How to respond to culture with clarity and compassion
Today’s Bible Verse: “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me.” — John 15:26 John 15:26 reminds us that we are not left to follow Jesus on our own. Jesus promises the coming of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate and Spirit of truth—who points our hearts back to Christ. The Spirit doesn’t draw attention to Himself; He testifies about Jesus and helps us remain grounded in truth. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode, Brody sits down with JB and shares his dad's story of secret sin and moral failure and how it has shaped his own marriage and ministry at Snowbird. Brody pulls out his dad's old, marked-up Bibles as a picture of a life that looked faithful on the outside but was unraveling in private.They walk through hidden patterns of porn and infidelity, a suicide attempt, and the lasting impact on a family and a church. The conversation goes beyond one man's failure to the deeper reality that any of us can drift if we don't remain steadfast and faithful.This episode isn't just reflection, it's practical. They talk about what it means to truly hate sin, keep your hand on the plow once you've committed to follow Christ, and put guardrails in place that protect your marriage and ministry. It's a sober reminder and a clear call to stay anchored, finish well, and deal with sin before it has the chance to take root and cost you more than you ever intended to lose.Spring Youth RetreatNothing Can Eclipse Your Call to ChristNo Sanity BookSend a textPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.
Are you disconnected from God? Do you feel unworthy and sinful? Rabbi Schneider shares how Jesus' death on the cross was a gift from God the Father to make us holy and blameless so that we can be with Him in love. Learn in this episode of Discovering the Jewish Jesus what it means to be fully forgiven, holy, and blameless and called by God to know Him as our Father. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/fdu
Hope for Right Now Podcast – Encore Episode 4: He Satisfies the Deeper Longing There's an old Latin proverb that says, “Repetition is the mother of learning.” With that in mind, we are revisiting four of your favorite Hope for Right Now podcast episodes. Our prayer is that you would take some time to look back, and reflect on the ways you've grown in your relationship with God. We will return on February 23, 2026, with a new series based on our brand new Lenten devotional, Desert Bloom: Discovering Unexpected Joy in the Wilderness. Today's last encore episode is a real throw back—all the way back to episode 1! This top fan favorite is the first conversation on our podcast. The series is Encountering Jesus Personally, and the episode is He Satisfies the Deeper Longing. We all hunger, but quick solutions and overnight fixes are not going to help or satisfy. The remedy we need, the only One who satisfies, is Jesus, the Bread of Life. Truly, this is a conversation that will never grow old. This is a special Encore Episode originally released in January 2024. In this week's episode, Lisa and Laura dive into the Gospel of John, focusing on the famous I AM statement, “I am the bread of life.” Each time we find Jesus saying, “I am,” He is giving us a glimpse into what He's like. He's revealing something about His character. If you're struggling to find purpose and meaning or are weary from disappointment or heartache, listen and be encouraged as Lisa and Laura unpack today's Scripture and apply it to our daily lives. Open your Heart to our key Scripture. John 6:35: Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.” Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Exodus 3:14: God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” John 6:15: Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the hills by himself. John 6:26–27: And when Jesus encountered the crowd He said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to eternal life, which the Son of man will give to you.” John 6:48–51: He said, “I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that a man may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread he will live for ever, and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.” John 6:52–56: The Jews then disputed among themselves, saying, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.” Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. What's the end goal? Psychological health or spiritual maturity? Show mentions. N.T. Wright, Theologian Fulton J. Sheen, Life of Christ Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Opening Your Heart Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Walking with Purpose, Touching the Divine Father John Bartunek, Choosing the Better Part Peter Kwasniewski, The Holy Bread of Eternal Life CCC 129, "The New Testament lies hidden in the Old and the Old Testament is unveiled in the New.” Our presenting sponsor is Hallow. Hallow is the number one prayer and meditation app dedicated to helping you grow closer to God and find peace with thousands of guided prayers and meditations. As Lent approaches, Hallow invites you to join Pray40: The Return, a 40-day Lenten journey rooted in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, inviting you into deeper conversion and a renewed return to the Father. Visit hallow.com/walkingwithpurpose to get 3 months of Hallow free. Come home this Lent. Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today. We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
*Disclaimer* This episode contains adult content and is not recommended for young listeners. Hebrews 12:15 NLT “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” *Transcription Below* About Dr. Morgan Cutlip: It's hard to know where to start so I'll start with what matters most to me and that's my relationships. I'm a mother to two kids, Effie (12) and Roy (9). They are hilarious, spirited, spicy, deeply thoughtful and emotional kids. I adore them and being their mother. They've challenged me in the most surprising and wonderful ways. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, Chad. I always feel like I lose a little street cred when I say that so, for the record, we didn't date that entire time and eventually reconnected years after college on MySpace (yup, now I've aged myself). He's the love of my life, an incredible man that loves others deeply, works so very hard, and continues to be open to growth and change. I've worked in the field of relationship education for over 15 years alongside my father, Dr. John Van Epp, who is the founder of Love Thinks and developer of multiple relationship education courses that have been taught to over a million people worldwide. I started traveling to conferences with him when I was in junior high and so, in many ways, it feels like I've grown up in the relationship education field. He's amazing and brilliant and I'm blessed to have learned so much from him over the years we worked together and just cherish our relationship. I distinctly remember a conversation with my dad over 20 years ago where I said that someday I wanted to support women, but I just wasn't sure how. Fast forward 10 years and Effie (our oldest) was born and, holy moly, did motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks and I completely lost myself in motherhood (you can read the full story in my book).
In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Matt Johnson is joined by Jonah Wilson and Karyn Stuart for a raw conversation about loving well in grief and leading through a hard season.We talk honestly about what happens when loss hits, when you still have responsibility, and when you're trying to hold others while you're also grieving. Jonah shares why dependency on Jesus is not optional, how prophetic “foreshadowing” can prepare the heart, and why leaders must release the burden of the saviour complex.Karyn brings wisdom about discipleship, vulnerability, and what it means to let yourself be seen without “leaking” on the people you lead. And the episode closes with prayer and a clear reminder for anyone in grief:Lay your hands on your heart and remember: you are loved by the Father.
It's Monday, February 16th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 300: How you can help! The Muslims continue to kill Catholics and Protestants in Nigeria, Africa. On February 10th, suspected Fulani Muslim militants killed more than 100 people in the Southern Taraba State, and injured thousands more, reports International Christian Concern. Armed attackers arrived in the early morning hours, when residents were asleep, unleashing gunfire and setting homes, churches, and harvested crops ablaze. And on February 3rd, Muslims killed over two hundred people in remote villages in Kwara, Katsina and Benue States, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Many of the victims were found with their hands bound behind their backs and their throats cut. The dead included women and children. Judd Saul, Founder of Equipping the Persecuted, wrote, “Entire villages in the Middle Belt have been attacked. Pastors targeted. Families burned out of their homes. Survivors are now fleeing with nothing — grieving, wounded, and traumatized.” He added, “While the killing continues, something significant is finally happening in Washington, DC. After six years of relentless advocacy, briefings, intelligence reports, and meetings, legislation has now been introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Nigeria.” Republican Congressmen Riley Moore of West Virginia and Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. Rep. Smith said, “Now that President Trump has rightly redesignated Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern,' the United States has a responsibility to do its due diligence in ensuring that the Nigerian government is taking the proper steps to address and punish the systemic violence against Christians and non-radical Muslims by Islamist extremists, such as Boko Haram and Fulani terrorists.” Call your Representative today at 202-225-3121. Ask him or her to co-sponsor the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get a live operator who will connect you to the Rep.'s office. If it's after hours, just leave a voicemail with your name, phone number and the name of the bill. That number again is 202-225-3121. And prayerfully consider sending a much-need donation to Equipping the Persecuted that works with Nigerian Christians on the ground. The website is www.EquippingThePersecuted.org Assemblies of God pastor accused of sexual abuse for 20 years Pastor Rod Loy, who leads First Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas has stepped aside from his role. He will face an investigation following a recent lawsuit from a former member who claims he sexually abused her for 20 years, beginning when she was 16, reports The Christian Post. Loy's church was ranked as the third-largest Assemblies of God congregation in the United States, with more than 16,500 members in 2017. It also helped to plant more than 1,350 churches in 63 nations. The claims of abuse are detailed in a civil lawsuit filed by 45-year-old Suzanne Lander in the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, on January 26. The lawsuit claims, “Defendant Loy exploited his position as a trusted spiritual leader to systematically groom, manipulate, and sexually abuse a vulnerable sixteen-year-old girl who had survived years of parental sexual abuse and trafficking, [He] used religious teachings and scripture to convince Plaintiff that God wanted her to submit to his sexual demands, telling her repeatedly that performing sexual acts pleased God and made her better in God's eyes.” Lander alleges that “only months” after she began attending the church as a teenager in 1996, Loy, who was then serving as executive pastor, “initiated sexual abuse.” Lander alleged that Loy told her that God wanted her to please him sexually and shockingly used Scriptures like Hebrews 13:17 to get her to comply. It says, “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” The lawsuit alleges that Loy's abuse of Lander spanned from 1996 to 2016, including while she was married. Matthew 18:6 says, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in Me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” Pastor Loy, age 59, denies all the allegations, reports HelpingSurvivors.org. And the church reported that the investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Church leaders further emphasized that both Pastor Loy and the board “vehemently deny these claims” and are preparing to defend themselves in court. Father not allowed to opt 5-year-old son out of LGBT propaganda A Massachusetts judge has ruled that a father cannot pull his 5-year-old son out of kindergarten lessons that promote homosexual propaganda, reports Fox News. Last Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Dennis Saylor issued a memorandum ruling in favor of Lexington Public Schools regarding two books in the kindergarten curriculum. Judge Saylor said the two disputed books, Pink Is for Boys and Except When They Don't, do not fall under the opt-out provision because they focus on gender stereotypes rather than explicit themes. Isaiah 5:20 declares, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil.” Gloria Gaither offers a sobering warning to Christian music industry And finally, Christian songwriter Gloria Gaither addressed a roomful of young people in the Christian music industry, reports GodTube.com. Listen. GAITHER: “I don't know what's next. I'm scared about AI [Artificial Intelligence]. You are here as a guardian of the real. That's what we're trusting you to do. And we're going to die and leave that to you. And I want you all to know that we understand the value of you, and especially because we have no idea how to do what you are doing to make 10 billion hits on whatever streams those are. “It doesn't matter. That technology is going to change. You're going to be antiquated too, but your heart is not going to be antiquated.” Together with her husband Bill, they've written 700 songs. Mrs. Gaither addressed the Christian song writers in the room and offered a sober warning. GLORIA GAITHER: “I am 83.” BILL GAITHER: “A good looking 83.” (laughter) GLORIA GAITHER: “I still believe that if I write a song and I shoot it into the air, I have no idea where it's going to land and what life it's going to change. But we've been doing this long enough to get the letters back from Australia and South Africa, and all over the planet, that said, ‘That arrow landed in my heart.' “I believe in art. When everybody is arguing, and all the debates are done and the news is turned off, art will still speak. And it will bring together people that think they hate each other. Movies do it, but nothing does it like a song. Nothing. It is distilled into three minutes of total power. Trust me. And, if you have a gift for making that, be a good steward of it because that power is dangerous in the wrong hands.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, February 16th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
This week I speak with Andrea Brown, who is a wife, mother, aspiring author, the writer behind TheOneThing1, and the host of a podcast called Seed For The Soul. Yet, believes her most crucial position she's been given is as a daughter of God, and it has become her passion and delight to share the transformative power of Jesus. A believer in Jesus for many years. She struggled in the faith because she couldn't relinquish legalism rooted in mixing God's law and grace. She, much like the believers in the church of Galatia, living a life trapped in Romans chapter seven. However, everything changed when she moved into Romans chapter 8, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2. Oh, these verses were music to my ears and brought tranquility to my soul. When she believed the Gospel, specifically that grace and truth came through Jesus Christ (John 1:17), and by His blood, He declared me righteous in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 1:17) before the Father, everything changed. Since then, she has continued to fall in love with Jesus, which has led her to write and speak about His finished work because it unveils the heart of the Father and his unfailing love for humanity. She's passionate about sharing her journey and seeing others set free from every bondage. Her heart, writing, and speaking are for the glory of Jesus so that many will be saved and walk in victory by practically exercising their God-given authority in Christ alone. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode!Read a glimpse of her debut book baby here:https://open.substack.com/pub/theonething1/p/fit-for-glory?r=1voyny&utm_medium=iosSubstack:https://open.substack.com/pub/theonething1?r=1voyny&utm_medium=ios•https://www.theonething1.org/•Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_one_thing_1?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr•Facebookhttps://m.facebook.com/TheOneThing1•Pinteresthttps://pin.it/3xreNT3•*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa
Mark 10:4545For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”John 13:1-171Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, 3Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” 7Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” 8Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” 9Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!” 10Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” 11For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”12When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
Mark 10:4545For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”John 13:1-171Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2During supper, when the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, to betray him, 3Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, 4rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. 5Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?” 7Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” 8Peter said to him, “You shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered him, “If I do not wash you, you have no share with me.” 9Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!” 10Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, but is completely clean. And you are clean, but not every one of you.” 11For he knew who was to betray him; that was why he said, “Not all of you are clean.”12When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260216dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Matthew 17:2 Who Is Jesus? People have lots of opinions about Jesus. Some say he was just a good teacher. Some say he was just a prophet. Some say he was just a symbol of love and justice. Some say he was just a legend. But what Jesus reveals and tells us about himself doesn’t leave any room for “just.” The apostle Matthew tells us that Jesus was “transfigured.” That means he changed right in front of his disciples. For a moment, his glory showed through. He shone like the sun. His clothes became dazzling white. And God the Father spoke from a cloud: “This is my Son.” That means Jesus isn’t simply an inspirational leader. He is God’s Son. And that changes everything. Maybe you need that reminder today. It’s easy for doubts to creep in. Life gets messy. Suffering makes you wonder if God is really there. And sometimes Jesus can feel far away. That’s why this moment matters. God didn’t just want the disciples to hope Jesus was the Savior. He wanted to show them so they would know with certainty. Since Jesus is God’s Son, his words carry authority. His promises carry weight. His death is not a tragedy; it’s a rescue. His resurrection isn’t a myth; it's the doorway to eternal life. And that is why Jesus matters for you right now. Because Jesus is God’s Son, your life is not an accident. Your sins are not too big for forgiveness. Your pain is not ignored. And your future is not hopeless. You don’t have to wonder if God loves you. God sent his Son for you. The Transfiguration shines a spotlight on who Jesus really is. And when you see him clearly, you can finally see your life clearly too. Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me see you for who you truly are, God’s Son and my Savior. Give me confidence in your promises today. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
In this message, Sam turns to Exodus 3 and 1 Samuel 3 to explore how God reveals Himself—not in spectacle, but in obscurity. Moses encounters holy fire in a desolate wilderness. Generations later, Samuel hears the voice of God in the quiet of the night, at a time when "the word of the Lord was rare." In both moments, heaven breaks in—but only the attentive recognize it. Moses is tending sheep in disappointment. Samuel is a young boy learning to discern a voice he does not yet understand. Neither setting feels dramatic. Both become holy. The turning point in each story is attentiveness. Moses says, "I must turn aside and see." Samuel responds, "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." Curiosity becomes the doorway to encounter. Attention becomes the birthplace of worship. This teaching invites us to adopt the pace of Jesus—slow, responsive to the Father, led by the Spirit. Holy ground is not found by striving, but by noticing. God still hides holy fire in ordinary places. The question is not whether He is speaking. The question is whether we are listening.
For part 9 of 12 on “What is the Nicene Creed?” we unpack these lines:"We believe in the Holy Spirit,The Lord, the Giver of Life,Who proceeds from the Father and the Son,With the Father and the Son S/He is worshipped and glorified;S/He has spoken through the Prophets."The Holy Spirit is probably God's most misunderstood person of the Trinity ... and yet, the one who is our Advocate, guide, Wisdom, and companion. So we spend a little time understanding where She fits in the big picture of Christianity, how we might discern between what is anxiety and the voice of God within us, and what exactly is the "Filioque" and the Great Schism debate about. +++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!
Many struggle with deconstruction when the heavens remain silent. Through the olive groves of Gethsemane, we find Jesus facing a similar agony. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals how Christ submitted to the Father, accepting the cup. Discover how our redemption depended on that unanswered prayer in the garden. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/
Reporting from Ustron, Poland—ten degrees, snow-covered mountains, and the launch of Oxford Europe—Nancy shares in real time from the southern tip of Poland near the Slovakia and Czech Republic borders. As participants arrive from Austria, the Netherlands, and across Poland, the work deepens. This is not a romanticized vision of ministry; it is the real development of spiritual muscle, maturity, and responsibility. In this episode, Nancy speaks candidly about what happens when greater responsibility requires greater obedience. As God puts His house in order, He forms sons who can bear weight, endure pressure, and move beyond childish patterns. True discipleship does not coddle—it builds. If we are to carry the Father's purposes into the next generation, we must allow Him to require more of us. Here we go. Thanks for Listening! Nancy McCready Ministries is committed to building cultures of personal and corporate discipleship so that believers can walk in maturity and their destiny with the Father. We hope this conversation today has helped you along your journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, so we would like to invite you to join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries LINKS Want to host or attend Cross Encounter? Click here: nancymccready.com/crossencounter/ Shop to Support NMM: nancymccready.com/shop/
Send a text****Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 8-1 Timothy 3:16Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace! We will be reading the entire Bible in a year. This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be. I am a wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible. It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show
Jesus invites His followers to pray with boldness and trust. This parable teaches us that persistence in prayer is not about wearing God down, but about learning to trust His generous heart. God welcomes our requests and responds as a good Father who delights in giving what is truly good.⚫CONNECT WITH US:
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“Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicia.” -Revelation 1:11 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Alice H. Murray—a retired adoption attorney, who pursues her passion for writing with a weekly blog and faith column, articles, and online and print devotions. Her writing also appears in numerous compilations publications such as Guideposts and Chicken Soup For the Soul. Alice recently released her second book, God Adopted Us First: Faith Lessons From An Adoption Attorneys Adventures. Listen to Sandra's encouraging conversation with Alice Murray on Episode 519 wherever you get your podcasts. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: The Adoption & Foster Care Journey AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community Email: sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon Mobilize Ohio ReNew Retreat in NC Alice H. Murray - Website
Inside our theme of love this month, this week we are focusing on teaching our kids what love is. We have to lead and be their example, to help them see by words and actions that authenticity is the only way to understand love, especially the brand of love God gives us, not what the world throws at us every day. Real love and intimacy require vulnerability and sincerity. For all these reasons, God's Word is the original love letter from His heart to ours. So with that in mind, let's get started:Regardless of your church or spiritual background you likely know some or all of John 3:16. But sometimes when a verse becomes almost cliché, we can miss its meaning. We no longer consider the deep truth behind the words. For that very reason, I want to read verse 16 and 17 today from The Message Bible. But before I read, I want to challenge you to do something that might be tough, especially if you have any sort of issue with God, and what you feel He has allowed to happen in your life … I want you to hear this passage as if it was the first and only thing you have ever heard about God and His love. … Listen closely to every word …“This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn't go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; (John 3:16-17 MSG)Hearing this truth with fresh and unbiased ears, what did you hear? Love? Sacrifice? A whole life? No accusations but setting the world right again? And the closing word? … Trust in Him equals acquittal. … Wow.There is no question that the enemy of God, along with the events that occur in a broken and fallen world muddy up and mess up us seeing God as love, grace, mercy, and forgiveness.Whatever negative and harmful concepts life has planted in your heart toward God, I want to encourage you to try and erase those lies and replace it with the truth of God's Word.Whatever your concept of God is, that is what you will show your kids. Your attitude and actions will far outweigh anything you say. To teach them the correct view of their heavenly Father, who Jesus called Abba or Daddy, you will have to first view Him as the God we hear about in today's passage. So what needs to happen for you to correct your view of biblical love, not what the world has shown you, but what God wants to give you … and your kids?Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, Abba, Daddy, help me to get rid of any wrong ideas or concepts I have that are not right about You. I never want anyone to misunderstand or misrepresent me, so help me to learn how to get You right … in my attitude, actions, and words … and to teach my kids who you really are. As above, so below.”
Today's sermon is The Rebellious Son and The Repentant Father by Frank Ramseur Find more teaching from Pastor Frank at www.calvarychatt.com
Send a textPastor Harlo White delivers the message "Who Is The Beast & His Name, Part 1", originally delivered on January 28, 1982.Stand with Pastor Harlo White in supporting the Harlo White Healing Stream Podcast. Your donation helps keep this podcast reaching people all across the Earth. Ask God the Father what he would have you do in giving to this ministry. You can visit our website at www.harlowhitehealingstream.com/giving to make a secure donation online. You can also mail your donation to:HARLO WHITE HEALING STREAMP.O. BOX 4695CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60680.
Happy Presidents' Day from Fr. Kubicki! What did George Washington say in his farewell address? Find out on today's reflection.
Does your heart race the moment you try to be quiet? You aren't alone. Sometimes, when we need God's peace the most, our words get tangled in fear and we don't know what to say. Discover the power of prayer in overcoming anxiety in this video using Scripture. This video is a guided prayer for anxiety based on God's Word designed to help you when you can't find the words yourself.We often think we need to explain our pain to God perfectly for Him to hear us. But true relief doesn't come from your eloquence; it comes from resting in His promises. If you are exhausted by "churchy" answers that don't stop the panic, this Scripture-based prayer is for you. We are moving past the guilt of feeling anxious and into the Father's protection.In this episode, we guide your heart through six stages of moving from fear to faith:God's Presence: acknowledging He is your shield.God's Promises: letting Him hold your right hand.Your Identity: remembering you are an adopted son, not a slave to fear.Rejecting Fear: standing firm against intimidation.Righteousness: resting in His lasting love.Victory: declaring that nothing separates you from Him.Scripture References Used in This Prayer:Presence: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 23:4–5Promises: Isaiah 41:13, Proverbs 3:25–26, Proverbs 3:24Identity: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 8:15, John 14:27Rejection of Fear: Matthew 10:28, Proverbs 29:25, Hebrews 13:6Righteousness: Isaiah 54:14, Isaiah 54:4, 1 Peter 3:12–14Victory: Psalm 27:3, Romans 8:37–39God's Word never returns empty. If you are looking for Christian anxiety relief or a night prayer for anxiety that speaks truth over your racing mind, keep this video saved for the moments you need it most.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - WHEN ANXIETY TANGLES YOUR PRAYERS (HOOK)0:18 - WHEN WORDS FAIL: PRAY GOD'S WORD BACK TO HIM0:39 - ANXIETY IS REAL BUT GOD DOESN'T LEAVE YOU ALONE1:14 - PART 1: GOD'S PRESENCE & PROTECTION (PSALM 27; PSALM 23)1:50 - PART 2: HELP, CONFIDENCE, AND REST (ISAIAH 41; PROVERBS 3)2:33 - PART 3: IDENTITY IN CHRIST & SPIRIT'S POWER (2 TIMOTHY 1; ROMANS 8; JOHN 14)3:14 - PART 4: STAND FIRM IN FAITH (MATTHEW 10; PROVERBS 29; HEBREWS 13)3:50 - PART 5: RIGHTEOUSNESS, LOVE, AND NO SHAME (ISAIAH 54; 1 PETER 3)4:36 - PART 6: VICTORY & UNSHAKABLE ASSURANCE (PSALM 27; ROMANS 8)5:31 - OUTRO: SHARE THIS PRAYER + STAY ANCHORED IN HIS WORDJOIN the NEWSLETTER. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERECONNECT WITH BINMIN: TikTok Instagram Facebook Linkedin Binmin.orgQuestions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin: Binmin.org Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe on YouTubeLEAVE A REVIEW on Apple podcasts
Pride is often subtle. It doesn’t always announce itself boldly. Sometimes it quietly whispers, “I deserve more.” More recognition. More comfort. More appreciation. More ease. Yet Scripture gently redirects our hearts. In Philippians 2, Paul calls us to do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but instead to value others above ourselves and adopt the mindset of Christ. The mindset of Jesus is humility. Jesus, though fully God, chose humility. He set aside comfort. He placed others before Himself. He lived for the glory of the Father, not His own recognition. He served. He sacrificed. He surrendered. Humility is a heart posture that says, “This life is not about me.”It recognizes that everything we have and everything we are is from God, through God, and for God. When pride creeps in—when we feel overlooked, underappreciated, or entitled—we are invited back to the cross. Back to the One who modeled perfect humility. Reflecting the heart of Jesus means choosing service over status, surrender over self-promotion, and obedience over applause. As we lower ourselves before Him, we actually draw closer to His heart. And in that place of humility, we honor the One who gave everything for us. Main Takeaways Pride can subtly shape our expectations and desires. Humility begins with recognizing that life is about God’s glory, not our own. Jesus modeled sacrificial, servant-hearted humility. Valuing others above ourselves reflects Christ’s mindset. True honor comes from living for God, not seeking recognition from people. Today’s Bible Verse Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2:3-5) Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Lord, I desire the humility you modeled. Help me place others before myself and reflect your heart in all I do.” To read the full devotional and complete prayer, visit the links below. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Continue growing in Christlike character and faith: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals to encourage your walk Crosswalk.com – Bible study tools and daily Christian living resources This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this message Pastor Chad Veach kicks off a brand-new series titled “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places,” teaching from 1 John 4:19 “We love because He first loved us.” Before we can love well, date well, or build a great marriage, we must first learn how to receive the love of God. In this powerful and practical sermon, Pastor Chad explains the difference between living water love and broken cistern love, showing how so many of us chase attention, affection, and cheap substitutes that leave us dry and empty. From the woman at the well to King Saul forcing outcomes, this message challenges us to stop trading real love for cheap likes, stop forcing what should be faith, and start trusting God's direction over our own desires. When you receive the Father's love first, everything changes your relationships, your standards, and your future. If you've ever felt empty, overlooked, impatient, or tempted to settle, this word is for you. At Zoe, our mission is simple: People Saved, Disciples Made, Leaders Raised, and The Church Released. Through every service, we seek to share the love and hope of Jesus, impact lives, and see transformation in communities in Los Angeles and around the world. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this stream with friends and family!
Actress/Director Elisabeth Röhm takes us inside two true crime stories where the threat wasn’t a stranger, it was a father. Larry Ray, newly out of prison, was allowed to move into his daughter’s college dorm and slowly take control of her friends. How his manipulation starts as “help,” how shame and exhaustion chip away at identity, and how smart young people can lose themselves without realizing it. Then, she unpacks the unimaginable horror behind Girl in the Basement: 24 years of captivity, seven children born underground, and the one medical crisis that finally exposed a family’s darkest secret.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't miss this special 3-year anniversary of 'Catching Up to FI' as Bill marks the moment by doing something he's been helping everyone else do for years: officially 'coming out' as financially independent (FI)! It is hard to believe that the show has been around for 3 years, 196 episodes, 20k Facebook Community members, 1.4M audio downloads and 300k views on YouTube. Is this real? Today we celebrate Bill's journey from Episode #1: 'A Boat Named Yolo', to officially reaching FI, but feels more like the 'The Fog of FI'. During this interview, Jackie gets Bill to open up and vulnerably share details of his wake-up call at 50: burned out, sued, house-poor after a disastrous renovation and de-risking at the bottom of the Great Recession, and still living paycheck to paycheck despite a 'rich doctor' income. He walks through discovering FI via blogs and books, taking a full year to reclaim his money from private bankers and whole life policies (he's naming names!). Bill's real superpower was boosting his savings rate up to ~40% in his early 50s using Mr. Money Mustache's 'shockingly simple math' to accept a 10 to 15-year timeline. Fast-forward to 60 and a retirement-readiness check with a flat-fee, advice-only planner: after three years of expense tracking in Monarch Money, a comprehensive plan, and stress-testing with risk-parity portfolios, Bill gets the verdict every late starter dreams of, 'you could retire tomorrow'— and feels weirdly flat. We also dig into the emotional side: the identity crisis of possibly leaving medicine, using newfound leverage to negotiate work on his own terms, the choice to glide out over several years instead of cliff-retiring, and the shift from building wealth to giving with warm hands, mentoring younger docs, and helping his adult sons lay foundations he never had. We close with Bill's hard-earned advice: ➡️ Reverse-engineer your life from your tombstone ➡️ Focus on health span as fiercely as net worth ➡️ Stop over-identifying with your job or your number ➡️ Remember that for late starters, the real win is feeling less alone while you build a life you won't regret. ==================== DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS: MONARCH MONEY The modern way to manage money! Monarch will change the way you organize your financial life. Track, budget, plan, and do more with your money – together. Get 50% off the first year using this link and entering code: CATCHINGUP50 For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners SUPPORT THE SHOW
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260215dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. Matthew 17:1-2 Jesus Alone is Your Savior It was late summer, a little more than half a year until Jesus’ crucifixion. We don’t know exactly what mountain this was, but since Jesus and his disciples had just been near Caesarea Philippi on the slopes of Mount Hermon, it is likely that this was the Mountain of the Transfiguration. Jesus took three of his disciples up the mountain with him. These three were his inner circle of friends who were privileged to witness an amazing scene—Jesus was transfigured before them. The appearance of his face and clothing changed. For a brief time, those three disciples saw the unveiled divine glory of Jesus, the bright glory that is his from eternity as the Son of God. In a few short months, these same disciples would witness the deepest point of Jesus’ humiliation on earth—his bitter suffering and death on a cross. The vision of Jesus’ divine glory on that mountain helped prepare the disciples for what they would see their friend go through at the hands of his enemies. The transfiguration of Jesus assured them that he is the Son of God whom God the Father appointed and sent to earth to be the world’s Savior from sin. With that firm conviction, Peter later preached, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus alone is the world’s Savior—your Savior! Prayer: Jesus, glorified on the Mount of Transfiguration as the eternal Son of God, you went on to deeply humble yourself as my Savior on Calvary's mountain and die to take away the punishment for my sins. Lead me to always honor you as my Lord God and love you as my only Savior. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
In this episode, Morah Tziri sits down with Ruchy, an aspiring young actress who's already dreaming about life on stage.Joining the conversation is her father, Itzy Zeig, who has appeared in numerous Jewish films and theater productions.Together, they share:• How Ruchy discovered her love for acting• What it's like growing up around plays and film rehearsals • Behind-the-scenes stories from Itzy's acting world• Why it's important for kids to follow their passionsA fun, inspiring look at big dreams and creative talent.
What if your "goodness" is actually the thing keeping you from the heart of God? Pastor Jeff Vines dives into Luke 15 to reveal a Father whose grace is far more scandalous than your religion could ever imagine.Did you decide to follow Jesus after listening to this? Let us help you get started on your journey at https://oneandall.church/jesus Join our global online community https://discord.gg/vvrwf6N Sign up to receive weekly content from ONE&ALL straight to your inbox | http://bit.ly/oneandallemailAsk us a question! Email media@oneandall.church
John 16:23-33. From the "Gospel of John - Part II" sermon series. Preached by Jody Killingsworth.
In this message, Pastor Andrew finishes off the "Loved" series, teaching that we cannot truly love others until we first learn to receive and abide in the Father's love (John 15:9). He highlights that while the entire Bible is a love story of a Father giving to His family (John 3:16), the Holy Spirit is the one who supplies the power to love, pouring God's abundance into our hearts until it overflows (Romans 5:5). Using the unique metaphor of a multi-bit screwdriver, Pastor Andrew demonstrates how Jesus applies love differently to meet specific needs: offering validation and satisfaction to the woman at the well (John 4), providing joyful acceptance to Zacchaeus (Luke 19), bringing authoritative deliverance to the demoniac (Mark 5), and showing profound empathy through tears to a grieving family (John 11:35). Listeners are challenged to move beyond mere information to divine instruction, fulfilling the command to love one another just as Christ has loved us (John 13:34-35), knowing that as we stay in the "circle" of His love, it will naturally transform both us and everyone we encounter.
Send a text****Read the Bible in a Year with me in 2026 right here on the podcast!***Bible Verses of the Week: Week 8-1 Timothy 3:16Welcome to the podcast Move Forth With Grace! We will be reading the entire Bible in a year. This is such a perfect way to get into God's Word each day and to develop your own relationship with God our Father through His Son Jesus Christ. I am your host Angela and want to first of all say that I am not an expert in Theology or Church History or a Minister and I never will claim to be. I am a wife and mother who has been reborn and want to be of service to God in gratitude for calling me back home. Welcome to the Podcast! The Bible that I will be reading from is the McArthur Daily Bible. It is a New American Standard Bible.Thank you for being here....thank you for becoming less like you and more like Jesus.May you Move Forth with Grace today!Love, Angela Connect with me on social media or send a prayer request to me on my website here:https://campsite.bio/moveforthBible Teachers that I recommend:Mike Winger on https://biblethinker.org/meet-mike/John McArthur on https://www.gty.orgDr. Chuck Missler on www.khouse.orgNancy Missler on www.kingshighway.orgDale Partridge on www.relearn.orgChuck Smith on http://www.pastorchuck.org/RC Sproul Eschatology Playlist:https://youtu.be/n22MRa0P6_I?si=Aw53nQLSteu6T3-ASupport the show
Each week you'll hear an honest, grace-filled and encouraging message. By openly sharing from the Word and real life examples of the Father's love, you'll know that God is on your side and there is an entire community of people at our church that is cheering you on, praying for you, and standing with you in life. We meet every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 10925 Trail Haven Road in Rogers.Our Kid's Ministry is open for ages Birth-Grade 4.We also offer a Youth service every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information, visit us at lwcc.org/northwest.To give a financial gift, simply text GIVE to 763.325.1010.Support the show
This week we are covering, using Whole Signs, the Astro chart of Sir David Attenborough David Attenborough natal Sun Taurus, Moon (poss) Aries maybe a Leo Ascendant? Frederick Attenborough Mary Attenborough Jane Attenborough Wedding Transits for Mother dies Transits for Father dies Transits for wife Jane dies References https://le.ac.uk/about/history/attenboroughs/family https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-14682697/Who-David-Attenborough-Wife-Jane-Ebsworth-Oriel.htm
Jesus shows us what faithful ministry actually looks like: teaching truth, displaying God's power, loving the broken, and staying devoted to the Father. This passage challenges us to examine how we live and serve.
God's Rejection is Our Protection Newsflash!!! God doesn't give us everything we ask for. Sometimes He says no. Instead of wallowing in frustration and disappointment, let's have faith filled responses to God's holy “no”. 1 Samuel 16 gives us a definite understanding that our view is limited. What we see and perceive is not the full picture the Lord has. We must trust that His plan and His way is greater than what our heart is set on right now. Don't build an idol in your heart to your own plans, instead anchor your faith in the unchanging Father who knows what is best in every situation!!!!Walk in obedience to God's word and refuse to attach your hope to an outcome, but rather the character and person of Christ. If you do that, you will be able to have the right perspective when God closes doors and look forward to the future He has in store!
Welcome to our new sermon series, Jesus is King. In today's message, Pastor Dustin takes us to Matthew 3 and the baptism of Jesus, where we see the foundation of Christ's identity and mission. Before Jesus ever performed a miracle, preached a sermon, or began His public ministry, the Father declared over Him: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus was affirmed before He ever achieved. This passage reminds us that approval comes before performance. We don't strive to earn God's love; we live from it. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we receive God's approval freely, not because we are perfect, but because Christ paid the price to set us free. Pastor Dustin also highlights the humility of Jesus. Though John questioned why Jesus would step into baptism, Jesus chose humility over status. He didn't save us from a distance. He entered fully into our world, stepping into the waters for us. Finally, we see that Jesus expressed His identity through visible obedience. What is settled privately must be lived publicly. The gospel transforms obedience from something we do to be loved into something we do because we are loved. Religion says: Obey and be loved. The gospel says: Be loved and obey. Scripture References: Matthew 3:14–17 Romans 3:22–24
Revelation 14 ESV The Lamb and the 144,00014 Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder. The voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, 3 and they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. 4 It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins. It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These have been redeemed from mankind as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, 5 and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless.The Messages of the Three Angels6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7 And he said with a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come, and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”8 Another angel, a second, followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, she who made all nations drink the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality.”9 And another angel, a third, followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives a mark on his forehead or on his hand, 10 he also will drink the wine of God's wrath, poured full strength into the cup of his anger, and he will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night, these worshipers of the beast and its image, and whoever receives the mark of its name.”12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!”The Harvest of the Earth14 Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and seated on the cloud one like a son of man, with a golden crown on his head, and a sharp sickle in his hand. 15 And another angel came out of the temple, calling with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, “Put in your sickle, and reap, for the hour to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is fully ripe.” 16 So he who sat on the cloud swung his sickle across the earth, and the earth was reaped.17 Then another angel came out of the temple in heaven, and he too had a sharp sickle. 18 And another angel came out from the altar, the angel who has authority over the fire, and he called with a loud voice to the one who had the sharp sickle, “Put in your sickle and gather the clusters from the vine of the earth, for its grapes are ripe.” 19 So the angel swung his sickle across the earth and gathered the grape harvest of the earth and threw it into the great winepress of the wrath of God. 20 And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and blood flowed from the winepress, as high as a horse's bridle, for 1,600 stadia. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.
What does it really mean to call God “Father”?In this message from Romans 1:8–15, Pastor Abby challenges us to examine the kind of relationship we truly have with God. Is He distant? Is He formal? Or is He Abba — our Father?As Paul writes to a divided church made up of Jews and Gentiles, we see something powerful: a transformed life reflects the heart of God. Paul models humility, deep affection for believers, unceasing prayer, and a burning desire for mutual encouragement. He reminds us that the gospel is for everyone — even the people we struggle to believe deserve grace.
Before the fall, before redemption was needed, there was a Father's heart longing for family. God's ultimate intention isn't just salvation—it's sonship.
02/15/2026 Rev. Paul Bang John 14:16-17 English Standard Version 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper,[a] to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be[b] in you. John 16:12-15 English Standard Version 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.
We do have a challenging Gospel today where Jesus says that the same punishment for killing will come to the one who nurses anger against others and treats them contemptuously. Get to the heart of the matter on today's reflection with Fr. Kubicki.
Matthew 16:13-20 English Standard VersionPeter Confesses Jesus as the Christ13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 17 And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. 18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 20 Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.English Standard Version (ESV)The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.ESV Text Edition: 2025.
Preached 2-15-26 Rev. Elbert McGowan, Jr. James 1:12-18