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Send us Fan MailGrace and peace to you I hope all is well and that yo are enjoying season 20.This week we discuss the reality of how being poor in spirit leads to our firm foundation In Christ. We are nothing without Jesus and when we finally acknowledge this fact our whole world starts to change for HimEnjoyBig Love Jeff and TamaraSupport the show

This episode recounts Refuge Church's recent kids' camp—fun moments, counselor testimonies, and joyful worship—and transitions into a sermon urging families to build their lives on Jesus as the firm foundation. Using the parables of the wise and foolish builders and the mustard seed, the pastor highlights how small, faithful steps and intentional spiritual formation at a young age lead to lasting growth in faith.

Ephesians 3:17, That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height-19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.   1 John 4:10, In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Westside! Engage in the chat and Follow along with message notes at https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/notes-resourcesJoin us as Stephen Radie brings us a message about foundation over feelings. #foundationoverfeelings #firmfoundation #builddaily #yourstory #Jesus #fullservice #fullchurchservice #christian #sermon #worship #westside #church #2026sermon #churchonline #stephenradie Westside is a place made up of real people from all walks of life. We are a “come as you are” church that strives to be a safe place for people to investigate faith. No matter your story, questions, doubts or struggles, we're glad you're here today.LINKS & RESOURCES:SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED:Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx/

We had the joy of welcoming Steve Moody, teaching & discipleship lead at Belmont Church, to speak to us across the day at Co. A compelling and challenging message commissioning us to build the church on the firm foundation of Jesus - therefore enabling us to speak Jesus into our neighbourhood and beyond .

20260607AM - Ministered in the morning service at 'Incite Church', Pr Craig Watson ministered on, 'Build A Firm Foundation'.

Welcome to Troy Church's podcast series. Our Connection Card link:https://troychurch.breezechms.com/form/7e350cFoundation InspectionUNDERSTAND FOUNDATIONLESSNESSKNOW THE THREATS1 John 2:8Romans 5:2-5KNOW THE ROCK1 Peter 2:4-6Why do you call me Lord Lord and do not what I tell you?What are you building?Worship Songs"Firm Foundation" - Cody Carnes"You Hold it all Together""Cornerstone" - Hillsong WorshipYou can keep up with all things Troy Church right here on our channel, and also at our other social media and outreach opportunities:facebook.com/troychurch.tvinstagram/troychurchalwww.troychurch.tv

This week, Pastor Josiah kicked off our new series “Foundations of the Church” with a sermon entitled, “A Firm Foundation,” centered on 2 Timothy 4:1-8. In his message, Pastor Josiah shares how a faithful church is built on the Word of God, guarded by his Word, and sent out with his Word to reach the nations with the hope of the Gospel. The only way for a church to persevere until Christ's return is to be built on the firm foundation of God's word.

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On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather speaks with Tyler Otto about his unconventional path into accounting, growing a firm, and how niching down helped strengthen both company culture and client relationships. Tyler shares candid advice on when and how to "fire" difficult clients, what red flags to watch for during prospecting, and why firm owners should prioritize cultural fit over revenue. The conversation also dives into Tyler's upcoming live game show at Scaling New Heights, and practical ways accounting firms can safely experiment with AI while preparing for the future of the profession. About Tyler Otto Tyler Otto is the president and owner of Specialized Accounting, a thriving seven-figure remote firm dedicated to the hospitality industry. Before joining forces with his wife Karen at her solo practice, Tyler honed his finance chops with leadership roles at Vail Resorts and Imprint Hospitality. Known for his energy and approachability, Tyler is passionate about collaboration with fellow professionals and welcoming new accountants to the field. He's presented at major accounting, tech, and hospitality conferences and recently launched Firm Foundation, a step-by-step course turning firm-building from daunting into doable. Whether behind a microphone or trading insights on podcasts, Tyler brings both expertise and a dash of fun to any discussion.  Learn more about Specialized Accounting Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn Thank you to our show sponsor, Woodard! The Woodard membership program will help you build your ideal practice with our coaching, education, community, and resources. We'll get you there with strategic direction from experienced pros, access to skill building and resources, and a community to continually inspire your practices transformation. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Listen to Message from Sunday, May 31 Rooted & Grounded Part Four: Living Through Love   1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

The New Testament letter of 1 Peter is from the disciple Peter to five churches. It says those who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of hope for the future and enjoy God's saving promises here and now through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Peter teaches how to live as strangers and sojourners in this world. A sojourner is a person who resides temporarily in a place, a temporary resident, traveler, or stranger rather than a permanent inhabitant. Peter reminds the churches — and us — of our true citizenship in God's Kingdom.

The New Testament letter of 1 Peter is from the disciple Peter to five churches. It says those who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of hope for the future and enjoy God's saving promises here and now through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Peter teaches how to live as strangers and sojourners in this world. A sojourner is a person who resides temporarily in a place, a temporary resident, traveler, or stranger rather than a permanent inhabitant. Peter reminds the churches — and us — of our true citizenship in God's Kingdom.

Everyone needs a break--from the stress, the gloom, and the hectic pace of everyday life. Rest is meant to impact more than our minds and bodies, though. Our spirit yearns to find rest and be refreshed in God's presence, but finding and protecting this time requires discipline.

The New Testament letter of 1 Peter is from the disciple Peter to five churches. It says those who persevere in faith while suffering persecution should be full of hope for the future and enjoy God's saving promises here and now through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Peter teaches how to live as strangers and sojourners in this world. A sojourner is a person who resides temporarily in a place, a temporary resident, traveler, or stranger rather than a permanent inhabitant. Peter reminds the churches — and us — of our true citizenship in God's Kingdom.

Mark 9:49, For everyone will be seasoned with fire, and every sacrifice will be seasoned with salt. 50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another. Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men.  Leviticus 2:13, And every offering of your grain offering you shall season with salt; you shall not allow the salt of the covenant of your God to be lacking from your grain offering. With all your offerings you shall offer salt.

Many people hear the phrase “stand on the foundation of Jesus Christ,” yet struggle to understand what it truly means. It means building your entire life upon Jesus Christ — trusting Him completely, obeying His Word, and surrendering daily to His will.

Jesus didn't come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). As His followers, we're called to imitate His servant heart. Whether it's encouraging a neighbor, serving on a ministry team, or using your unique abilities to bless others, your service matters. It's healthy for the Church and vital to personal spiritual well-being.

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Our topic today is “The Blessing of Faithfulness.” Reading Psalm 101:6, David wrote: “My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land, That they may dwell with me; He who walks in a perfect way, He shall serve me.” The New Living Translation reads this way: “I will search for faithful people to be my companions. Only those who are above reproach will be allowed to serve me.” Let me also read Psalm 36:5: “Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” David describes the type of people that God will use greatly. He also expressed his preference for people who would serve with him. He stated that God wants—and he wants—faithful people as companions. He wasn't looking for the famous, the wealthy, the powerful, or the self-promoting. Our faithfulness can only proceed from God's faithfulness. As we read, God's faithfulness reaches to the clouds. It is never about how many people you can count. It is always about who you can count on. What we want to settle in our hearts is this: We want to be faithful because God is faithful. Even giftedness is no shortcut, because giftedness without faithfulness becomes a liability. Walking with God and walking with others is beyond a casual association. Only faithfulness qualifies people for nearness and trust. Of all the characteristics required to serve God and serve others, being faithful is at the top of that list. Proverbs 28:20 reads: “A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” So achieving blessing in life isn't difficult; it is connected to faithfulness to God and faithfulness to others. When it's all said and done, we want to hear the words of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 25:21: “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.'” Let me encourage you to listen to my message from last Sunday, which is part two of the series “Rooted and Grounded.” That message was entitled “Agency: The Power Working Within.” Never underestimate the power of God in you to give you the ability to act, to make things happen, and to influence your environment—and not just be influenced. That's called agency. God bless. Have a great day, and be encouraged.

When life's storms hit, only Christ provides the firm foundation needed for us to stand our ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tools are meant to improve our abilities when used correctly. This week we explored how Scripture is the ultimate tool God has given us—not just for knowledge, but for building a blessed life. Join us in this message as we continue our sermon series, “A Firm Foundation.”

Building A Firm Foundation Lamentations 3:21-23

Message from Sunday, May 3 Rooted & Grounded Part One: Strengthened With Might   2 Kings 4:1 A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves.”So Elisha said to her, 2“What shall I do for you? Tell me, what do you have in the house?” And she said, “Your maidservant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your neighbors—empty vessels; do not gather just a few. 4 And when you have come in, you shall shut the door behind you and your sons; then pour it into all those vessels, and set aside the full ones.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind her and her sons, who brought the vessels to her; and she poured it out. 6 Now it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. 7 Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debt; and you and your sons live on the rest.”

Prayer has always been a core practice of the Christian faith, but sometimes, we struggle to utilize it. Join us for part 2 of our series, “A Firm Foundation,” as we talk about prayer and overcoming the obstacles that hinder it.

"...but maybe, for example, that scarcity mindset is also going to make me kind of look around and say, 'I've got to keep this job.' So, I'm scared to take risks. I'm scared to, maybe, change the culture that really is diminishing my wellbeing, and also causing, or really influencing this burnout at work."Burnout isn't just about work.It's about what's happening outside of it.Financial stress is quietly shaping how people show up every day—draining energy, reducing focus, and lowering engagement in ways most organizations don't fully understand.In this episode of Personalization Outbreak Podcast, Camden Cusumano—PhD candidate in Financial Planning at the University of Georgia—joins Glenn Llopis to explain:

Message from Sunday, May 3 Rooted & Grounded Part One: Strengthened With Might   Romans 5:2 (NLT), Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory."   

We're all building a life, but few of us stop to consider what we're building it on. Through His teaching in Luke 6, Jesus invites us to root our hearts in Him and build our lives on His Word. This message reminds us that a life built on following Jesus is the only life that stands firm when times get tough. 

PROVERBS: Firm Foundation - Proverbs 1:1-7 w/ Darren Tyler

Who are you learning life from? Who are you imitating? That person may be more obvious than you realize. In this message, Pastor Jeremy Writebol concludes the Live Like Jesus series by challenging you to build your life on Jesus, and his Word. 

Building a thriving faith isn't a solo journey. For 2,000 years, God's people have gathered weekly—not just to survive the world's currents, but to thrive together. Church isn't about obligation; it's about community, strength, and a glimpse of heaven on earth. There is no better time to start developing this spiritual discipline than this Sunday. Join us in this message as we kick of a new sermon series called “A Firm Foundation.”

Ephesians 3:14, For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [f]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

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Psalm 37:5, Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass This is an excerpt from the Audible edition of new book:"Learning to Trust God More: 21-Day Devotional from Psalm 37" It is available in three editions: Print, Kindle ebook, and Audible digital voice at https://bit.ly/4tqWi46 Includes contributions from Patricia Hudson, Stacy Williams, and Pastor L. Irving Robb. In these times, we need to live on the firm foundation of loving and trusting the Lord, even while being active in serving others, and helping the vulnerable. This Psalm begins with the words, "Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity." It ends with the words, "But the salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; He is their strength in the time of trouble." This 21-day devotional will educate, encourage, and inspire you to walk in faith in God and develop the courage to engage with wisdom.   Here are the topics for each day: Day 1 — Do Not Fret Day 2 — The Temporary Nature of Evil Day 3 — Trust & Do Good Day 4 — Delight in the Lord Day 5 — Commit Your Way Day 6 — God Will Vindicate Day 7 — Loosen Your Grip on Anger Day 8 — Waiting with Hope & Active Faith Day 9 — The Way of Meekness Day 10 — Use the Power of Another Day 11 — God Sustains the Righteous Day 12 — Evil is Self-Destructive Day 13 — How Less Can Be More Day 14 — God Knows Your Days Day 15 — The End of the Wicked Day 16 — Generosity Reveals the Heart Day 17 — Ordered Steps, Part One Day 18 — Ordered Steps, Part Two Day 19 — A Living Testimony Day 20 — God Loves Justice Day 21 — Salvation Belongs to the Lord

Mark 6:30-32, Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 So they departed to a deserted place in the boat by themselves.

Message from Sunday, April 5 Raised to Walk in the Newness of Life   Romans 12:15, Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.  

Romans 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

When we think about our lives, the storms we face do not cause our instability, but they reveal our foundation. Listen to this sermon today on what it means to be anchored in Christ. Luke 6:47-49

God is our firm foundation, and we must be careful to build our life upon Him. Jesus, the rock, will never fail us or be destroyed. As we develop our relationship with Jesus, it is important that we are rooted and grounded in the Word of God and that our words, actions, and beliefs are in alignment with the ways of God. Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey through the Scriptures revealing lessons learned from Luke 6:46-49 comparing the wise man to the foolish man. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode Luke 6:46-49 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A46-49&version=KJV Hebrews 11:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A10&version=KJV Colossians 3:2 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A2&version=KJV James 2:26 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+2%3A26&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV 1 Corinthians 10:4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+10%3A4&version=KJV Psalms 53:1 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+53%3A1&version=KJV Luke 6:47 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A47&version=KJV John 10:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV 1 Samuel 15:22 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+15%3A22&version=KJV 1 Corinthians 3:11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+3%3A11&version=KJV John 1:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+1%3A14&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kim writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kim Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Corinthians#7 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 In this sermon, 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 challenges us to consider how we’re building our lives-and pointing us back to Jesus as the only firm foundation.

How can we trust in the Lord when we see and endure so much suffering in this world? Today, Gabe Fluhrer explains how the resurrection of Christ proves to Christians that our suffering is never in vain. Donate today and we'll send you Gabe Fluhrer's video teaching series on DVD—Alive: How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything. You'll also receive digital access to all 8 messages and the study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   Gabe Fluhrer is senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, TN, and adjunct professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Pastor Jared discusses the importance of building one's life on solid foundations, drawing analogies from home construction. He dives into foundational teachings from Jesus found in Luke chapter 6, specifically focusing on humility, loving enemies, and judging others. The core message emphasizes that neglecting foundational spiritual work leads to inevitable collapse, regardless of cosmetic achievements.

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Of the seven churches in Revelation, the smallest church with "little strength" was the one Jesus had no correction for. In the message, Lead Pastor Jamie shares about the letter to the church of Philadelphia. Revelation 3:7 NLT Isaiah 22:22 NLT Keys grant access. Jesus alone can give access to the Kingdom of God.  Revelation 3:8 NLT In the kingdom, obedience is the measure of success.   Revelation 3:9 NLT John 8:44 NLT Isaiah 60:14 NIVSometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is nothing.When God is your defender, you don't have to be.  Revelation 3:10 NLTThe Christian life is not about avoiding pressure, but remaining faithful under pressure. Because ultimately, it's pressure that reveals the purity of our faith. Revelation 3:11 - 12a NLT All who are victorious will become pillars in the Temple of my God, and they will never have to leave it.Jesus is saying: "I know life may feel unstable now, but in my kingdom you will be a permanent fixture." Revelation 3:12b NLTRome put political leaders' names on it's cities; Jesus puts His name on people. What are the timeless truths for us in this letter, and how can we respond to what Jesus has revealed? 1. God's love for you is not defined by your circumstances.This is an important truth to understand: what's happening around you is not an accurate reflection of how God feels about you. Bad days are not evidence of a bad God.Romans 8:35 NLT Circumstances are temporary, but God's love is permanent. Don't confuse the two. 2. God is impressed with endurance more than strength.Endurance is faith that refuses to quit.Anyone can start a race, but it takes persistence to finish.Hebrews 10:36 NLTFaith isn't proven by enthusiasm; it's proven by endurance.It's the reliable Christian, not the loudest Christian that makes the most difference.  3. God builds doors out of what life destroyed.  God has a habit of doing something amazing with what everyone else has abandoned.Joseph's life was destroyed by his family's betrayal—but God turned it into a doorway to save a nation.Genesis 50:20 NLT We see this all throughout scripture. Sometimes the place where everything fell apart becomes the doorway to something new.God is really good at taking what looks like rubble and turning it into redemption. ClosingSometimes God allows the old structure to collapse so He can build something stronger. What seems damaged today may be the foundation for something greater tomorrow.Isaiah 61:4 ESVSo if your life feels shaken right now—don't quit and don't drift. God may be making room for something bigger than you ever imagined. Are you being tempted to quit when God is calling you to endure?

A Sunday message given by Assitant Pastor John Banores at Haven of Hope titled "My Firm Foundation" Sunday February 22, 2026.