Podcasts about fear of the lord

As we begin reading the first book of Maccabees today, Fr. Mike highlights the severe persecution against the Jews and the desecration of the Temple led by Antiochus Epiphanes. We also begin our journey in the book of Sirach today and learn about the fear of the Lord, clinging to the Lord in trials, and the importance of honoring our parents. Today's readings are 1 Maccabees 1, Sirach 1-3, and Proverbs 21:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

God has called Christians to a life of holiness, godliness, and righteousness—a life conformed to the image of Jesus Himself. Yet, for many of us, we dislike holiness and find obedience to be difficult. What is the solution to our desire for sin and our passivity toward obeying God? In this study, Nathan proposes that the fear of the Lord is the solution. If you are struggling with sin, succumbing to temptation, or stuck in disobedience, the fear of the Lord is the answer. Listen to the episode and discover why.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: https://deeperchristian.com/

The following message was the final session by Michael Reeves given at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠2025 Etrustad Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠, "Fear of God: Unexpected Good News."To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

After the introduction, the last two sermons in this series sought to demonstrate that God is holy and just, respectively. These are two categoric grounds for God to be feared. But they are not uniquely Christian. In this sermon, the third and greatest categoric ground is explored, namely that God is gracious.

Proverbs 14:1-21, 29-35

Rita Springer sits down with pastor and friend Scott Volk, a Messianic Jew, to unpack what it really means to walk in the fear of the Lord. From Abraham and Moses to revival history and today's church, they explore how awe, reverence, and surrender shape authentic faith. Scott shares 5 practical ways to grow in the fear of the Lord and why it leads to joy, freedom, and hope.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

One of the most difficult concepts to come to terms with is the suppression of our own desires for those of the Lords. Romey Ritter unpacks the important question: are you a lover of self or of the Father?

When we have a proper (godly, holy) fear of the Lord, it brings forth freedom and life within the believer. It not only dispels all other fears from our lives, it also enables us to live victorious over sin and live in obedience to God and His Word. In this study, Nathan gives a refined definition of the “awful fear of the Lord” and explores how holy fear frees us in four key ways … which can radically change our lives.------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: https://deeperchristian.com/

Why is having fear of the Lord considered a treasure? Find out with Nathan Jones and Vic Batista on the podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free!

What if the greatest danger for Christians today is thinking we're prepared for eternity, while living on half-full lamps? In this episode, Heather reveals the hidden truth in Jesus' parable of the ten virgins: all ten had oil, but only five had enough to enter the marriage supper of the Lamb. She unpacks what this means for us now, why simply saying “I believe” falls short, and why God is looking for those who answer His call with a wholehearted “Here I am.” Through biblical examples and sobering insights, Heather exposes how lukewarm teachings have misled many into thinking partial obedience is enough. She emphasizes that true faith is proven by action, that sanctification is not optional but necessary, and that the fear of the Lord anchors us in daily submission. This conversation will challenge you to count the cost of discipleship, lay down your own desires, and embrace sacrificial service to others. Above all, it calls us to examine whether our lives reflect the oil of obedience—or risk being shut out of heaven's door. Connect with me on Instagram @resistandroar, or learn how to work with me at ResistAndRoar.com  

What is the fear of the Lord and how does it impact our lives?

The following message was the fourth session by Michael Reeves given at the ⁠⁠⁠2025 Etrustad Conference⁠⁠⁠, "Fear of God: Unexpected Good News."To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is a historic moment of opportunity. It's a time for the church to step into the fear of Lord that saturated the atmosphere of the early church. Join us as Pastor Steve shares keys to seeing the fear of the Lord increase in your life.  

In this podcast, Pastor Justin delivers a warning on how to avoid the fall of Saul in our own lives. Support the show

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Welcome to our first sermon diving deep into the text of Exodus! Today, we're in chapter one, asking the right questions to unlock its meaning. We'll explore why Israel is in Egypt, why the mighty Pharaoh is unnamed, and how two overlooked midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, become the unlikely heroes of the story.Scripture ReferencesExodus 1: The enslavement of Israel in Egypt.Genesis 12:1-3: God's promise to make a great nation from Abraham.Genesis 46:3-4: God's command for Jacob (Israel) to go to Egypt, promising to be with him.Genesis 1:28: The creation mandate to "be fruitful and multiply."Genesis 3:1, 15: The "shrewd" serpent and the promise that the woman's offspring would crush its head.Key Points1. Israel in Egypt: An Act of ObedienceThe book of Exodus starts like a sequel, connecting directly to Genesis. The Israelites are in Egypt not by mistake, but because God led them there during a famine, promising to be with them. This is a crucial reminder: following God often leads us into hard places, not just easy ones.2. The Unnamed Pharaoh: A Symbol of EvilPharaoh is left unnamed for three reasons:It's an insult: "May his name be forgotten," while the Hebrew midwives are named forever.He's a symbol: He represents the oppressive evil of every empire built on exploitation.He's the serpent: He acts "shrewdly" (the same word used for the serpent in Genesis 3) against God's people, who are fulfilling the Genesis 1 mandate to be "fruitful and multiply." This is a cosmic battle, not just a political one.3. The Midwives: A Blueprint for GreatnessShiphrah and Puah are the heroes because they show us what true greatness looks like in God's kingdom. They were servants to the servants, yet their actions changed history.ConclusionTrue greatness isn't found in power, status, or worldly authority like Pharaoh's. It's found in the quiet, courageous faith of the overlooked. The midwives feared God more than the most powerful man on earth, and that reverence produced a fearlessness that allowed them to defy evil, serve others, and suffer well. Their legacy is a testament that God esteems the humble and uses the seemingly weak to overthrow the proud.Calls to ActionServe the Servants: Look for opportunities to serve those who are overlooked. Greatness starts with humility.Fear God, Not Man: Let a holy reverence for God be the driving force that frees you from the fear of human opinion or authority.Practice Righteous Resistance: When instructed to do evil, practice civil disobedience for the sake of others, not for personal gain.Abandon "If/Then" Thinking: Don't wait for perfect circumstances to be obedient. Serve, give, and act now, right where you are.Suffer Well: When God feels distant, don't let your reverence for Him fade. Trust Him even when deliverance seems far away. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

The first sermon in this series introduces the subject drawing particular attention to the nature, complexity, and different dispositions of fear. The second focuses on the nature of God as holy. This third sermon considers the just character of God, showing the connection between justice and fear.

This Sunday, we continued our Joy Revival series as we looked at Acts 9:31. This week, Pastor Daniel challenged us to rethink how we view/approach God and what it really looks like to live in the fear of the Lord.Sent ChurchWeAreSent.church

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Enjoy this sermon by Steve Hale on September 14, 2025. 

Have you ever wondered what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord? Proverbs 22:4 reads, “By humility in the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life.” The Bible makes many promises to the person who will simply live their life with a reverence for God.

In Solomon's introduction to the book of Proverbs, he gives three key purposes for the book but gives a central premise: the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge. In this study, Nathan explores Proverbs 1:1–7 and expounds upon wisdom, discipline, understanding, and how the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (and what that even means). In short, the fear of God is the beginning (starting place) of an intimate relationship with Him!------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Nathan, Eric, Leslie, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: https://deeperchristian.com/

The following message was the third session by Michael Reeves given at the ⁠⁠2025 Etrustad Conference⁠⁠, "Fear of God: Unexpected Good News."To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

Have you ever wondered what it means to walk in the fear of the Lord? Proverbs 22:4 reads, “By humility in the fear of the Lord are riches, honor, and life.” The Bible makes many promises to the person who will simply live their life with a reverence for God.

The God of Fear (Holy) | Sunday PM Service | Trinity Bible Church | Morgan Hill, CA | http://trinitybiblechurch.org This is the second sermon in a series on the fear of the Lord. It picks up with the imagery of fire, drawing near and yet with respect. The message focuses on the holiness of God, through the lens of Exodus and Isaiah. It presents God's holiness as the cornerstone to the fear of the Lord. The whole principle begins not with us or sin. Rather, it emphatically begins with a view of God in majestic holiness.

Where is wisdom found? Job has been looking for the wisdom needed to place his suffering in the world. His search for wisdom has been in seeking an answer to the question of "why?" Not alone, Job's friends have sought to help him out with their own answers. Yet, wisdom has eluded Job. This week, God makes Himself known. Speaking to Job from within a whirlwind, God will reveal to Job that the wisdom he is seeking isn't found in knowing the "why" of his suffering, but "who" is sovereign over it. Intent on revealing Himself as sovereign creator and sustainer, God asks Job question after question, leading him from the foundation of the world to the life of a majestic eagle. Thus, Job will begin to grow in his wisdom, through a deepening fear of the Lord, seeing his own life, the times of blessing and suffering, as in the hands of an awesome God. Pray that, like Job, we might all bear witness to the immeasurable greatness of God's power, and in that knowledge have wisdom for all seasons of life.

Playing hide and seek from God will never be in your favor. Today, Pastor Johnny will encourage you to come out of your hiding spot from sin. Don't wait until someone finds you, because God has already found you. He knows your secrets, but you can be set free by confessing and receiving forgiveness from God.

Fearing the Lord isn't about being scared of Him—it's about awe and reverence that lead to wisdom, humility, and peace. In this episode, I break down the difference between healthy fear that draws us closer to God and unhealthy fear that pushes us away. We'll also look at why living without the fear of God leaves us vulnerable to sin, pride, and cultural pressure.✨ Stay Connected with Me! ✨

Saying yes to following God is more than choosing to believe in Him. It's a process that is constantly at work. When you choose to follow Him, He will work on your heart and soul for the rest of your life. Today, Pastor Johnny will remind you that choosing to live for God is more than a moment; it's saying yes to Him every day. 

In Psalm 34, David invites his listeners to learn the fear of Yahweh. But far more than an intellectual pursuit, David reminds us that to fear of the Lord, it demands that our lives come into alignment (conformed) with the God that we stand in awe and tremble before. In other words, to fear God means to have His righteousness, holiness, purity, and life demonstrated in and through our own. In this message, Nathan walks through Psalm 34, and encourages us to not only learn, but to experience and live the fear of Yahweh.

The following message was the second session by Michael Reeves given at the ⁠2025 Etrustad Conference⁠, "Fear of God: Unexpected Good News."To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

This morning, we explored the profound and often misunderstood concept of the “fear of the Lord.” While Scripture repeatedly tells us not to fear in the sense of dread or terror, it also calls us to a different kind of fear—a deep reverence and awe for God's majesty, power, and holiness. This isn't a fear that drives us away, but one that draws us near, bowing in humility before the One who holds oceans in His hand, spans the universe, and breathes out stars. At the same time, this God is the approachable Jesus, our comforter and friend, who walked among us and gave Himself for us. Holding both truths together—God's infinite greatness and His intimate nearness—transforms how we live. Understanding the fear of the Lord changes everything. It leads to radical obedience, as seen in Noah's willingness to build the ark without all the details, simply trusting the One who asked. It frees us from the need to control outcomes, reminding us that our job is obedience and God's job is results. This reverence also helps us accept correction, knowing that when God calls us to change, it's the voice of the all-knowing Creator, not just human opinion. It strengthens our faith in God's promises, because the One making those promises is the same One who created the stars and numbers the hairs on our heads. And it deepens our value for prayer, because we're not just speaking into the air—we're talking to the all-powerful, all-loving God who delights to hear and answer.

This sermon introduces a series of messages on the fear of the Lord. It lays some of the groundwork for rightly understanding the meaning of fear. It addresses some of fear's complexities, the concept of a godless and a Godward fear, and touches on how the fear of the Lord brings peace, comfort, and joy. There is no other theme in Scripture that is more comprehensive, more pervasive, or more penetrating concerning man's relation to God.

Through history, there have been many false religion and counter narratives created by the enemy to water down peoples convictions, cast doubt on who Jesus is, and create mixture in God's people. But the gospel remains: Jesus became a man, lived, died and was raised from the dead for us. He stands alone as the Son of God. His life, death, and resurrection change everything for the believer.This is what our faith and out very lives stand upon.

The following message was the first session by Michael Reeves given at the 2025 Etrustad Conference, "Fear of God: Unexpected Good News."To support or become a friend of Union, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uniontheology.org/friends-of-union⁠⁠⁠⁠

What does it really mean to fear the Lord? In this Proverbs 1:7 sermon from our Wise Up series at Church on the Rock, Larry McCall shows that fearing God is about reverence and awe, not terror. Discover how Jesus is the wisdom of God and how building your life on Him brings guidance, strength, and true wisdom.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

On this episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we confront the horrific attack at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The shooter, Robert “Robin” Westman, once walked those same halls as a student. Years of unchecked mental illness and spiritual rebellion ended in bloodshed.America is in denial. We refuse to face the truth: the transgender movement is built on a Satanic lie. No one can change the sex God gave them. Pretending otherwise doesn't heal broken souls, it destroys them and puts others in danger.Christians must speak plainly. Love does not mean affirming sin or confusion. Love means pointing people back to Christ, who alone gives us our identity. Until our nation repents and turns back to God, tragedies like this will only increase.Pray for the victims and their families.--https://policecoffee.com/collections/coffee

The Bible says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, life, even healing. But what kind of fear is it talking about? Terror? Or something else entirely? Join Kyle as he unpacks the biblical meaning behind one of the most misunderstood phrases in Scripture.

True humility and fear of the LORD lead to riches, honor, and long life. [NLT]

STAND TRUE: A Proverbial Guide to LifeWisdom and the Fear of the LordJeremy Olimb, Lead Pastor

“Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD.” (Psalm 34:11) This psalm has been a source of great comfort and encouragement to many through the years. The first se... More...

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“Wow!” It's a word that expresses astonishment or admiration or to excite someone greatly. Yet that state of awe and wonder should be how stand before God and His Word. In this study, we examine what it means to have “holy fear” (reverence marked by awe and a tremble) in light of awe, wonder, and living with a “wow” before who our God is and the authority of His Word. By examining Isaiah 40, we will behold and be led into worship of the Everlasting God—for He is worthy and worthy to be praised. Let's us stand in awe of Him!------------» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: https://ellerslie.com/subscribe/» For more information about Daily Thunder and the ministry of Ellerslie Mission Society, please visit: https://ellerslie.com/daily» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: https://ellerslie.com/donate/» Discover more resources, books, and sermons from Eric Ludy by going to: https://ellerslie.com/about-eric-ludy/