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I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Saturday morning, the 8th of February, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for the day. We go to the Gospel of Mark 8:36: “For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul?” I want to say something to you today. You can take that scripture and say, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his family? - Because that is his life, isn't it? We must start at home base. John Wesley, the great revivalist, found that out. He went all the way to America to preach the Gospel to the First Nations people and he came all the way back home again, totally dejected. He never led one to Christ. But what happened? You see, he was looking in the wrong place. The revival must start in your own life and in your own home. In a little Bible study in London, in a place called Aldergate, he wrote: “A strange warmth came over my heart, the scales fell from my eyes.” I believe he met Jesus Christ in that little Bible study in a very personal way.Remember charity is another word for love, charity begins at home. Some men and women want to save the whole world at the price of their very own marriages and their very own families. Be very careful folks, your enthusiasm, your excitement, your determination, can sometimes cost very dearly at home. Remember the order: First God, second your wife or your husband, thirdly your children, then your community and then your country, in that order. Remember, Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and then the outer ends of the earth. Many of us are getting it the wrong way around. Now, I looked up the Oxford Dictionary to define the word “revival”. Well, it means restoration. Maybe that is going to start at home before we start telling others how to live. Resurrection - maybe you are feeling down and flat and you think by going out to the ends of the earth you will find it. No, it starts at home. Make strong again, bring back consciousness, a people saturated with God. That is what Wesley said revival was, but it has got to begin at home. Let's roll up our sleeves, sort out our differences, love our families and then God will do the rest. Jesus bless you and goodbye.

Jesus Followers Seek First God's Will, and then They “Die” to their Self-Ambitions and Self-Appetites and Take Up Their Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In a time in which we hear so much about self-help, self-image, and self-actualization, Jesus is saying self-denial is the way to life for Jesus Followers. Jesus tells us, in Matthew 16:24, that self-denial is a key element in following Him: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'". “Taking up one's cross” means to die to self-ambitions and self-appetites. When we die to our self-ambitious and self-appetites, we put them on the cross; and  Jesus' life moves through us: “Not my will but Thy will.”. By denying self, we become alive in Jesus; and His Spirit flows through us – we experience eternal life and abundant life.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.  I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent.  For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 16:24; Mathew 10:38-39; Galatians 6:14-17; Psalms 141:1-10. WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Beginnings In Prayer - Part 4: Listening to God Because He Desires to Speak to Us”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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Kyle Kauffman | Jan 5 2025 Before getting honest with each other, we are meant to get honest with God. It's pointless to start confessing our sins to one another if we have not first confessed our sin to God. Real confession and repentance start with realizing that our sin is first and foremost against God. We also recognize that our sin is not simply bad behavior, but rather a heart that is resistant to God. And we recognize that forgiveness and real change must come from God. So, we approach God with honesty, confessing our sin to him, receiving grace from him, and asking Him to be the one who cleanses us and changes our hearts.

In week one of our Pray First series, Pastor Gabe teaches from Matthew 14 on how seeking God in prayer and aligning with His Word leads to a life of faith and believing God for the impossible.

Jesus Followers Seek First God's Will, and then They “Die” to their Self-Ambitions and Self-Appetites and Take Up Their Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In a time in which we hear so much about self-help, self-image, and self-actualization, Jesus is saying self-denial is the way to life for Jesus Followers. Jesus tells us, in Matthew 16:24, that self-denial is a key element in following Him: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'". “Taking up one's cross” means to die to self-ambitions and self-appetites. When we die to our self-ambitious and self-appetites, we put them on the cross; and  Jesus' life moves through us: “Not my will but Thy will.”. By denying self, we become alive in Jesus; and His Spirit flows through us – we experience eternal life and abundant life.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.  I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent.  For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 16:24; Mathew 10:38-39; Galatians 6:14-17; Psalms 141:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Turkeys and Eagles, Part 1: Called as an “Eagle” But Saved as a “Turkey””, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Join us for church in-person or online every Sunday at 9am and 11am. Learn more about Pathway Church at https://pathwayvb.com Are you ready to multiply the impact of what God has given you? In today's sermon, Pastor Brian dives into the importance of abiding in Christ and investing your time, talent, and treasure with "First Things First: Trust Fund." This message explores how placing God first in all areas of your life allows His blessings to flow abundantly.   Key Points from the Sermon: 1. God's Math Multiplies: When we abide in Christ, we bear much fruit, as seen in John 15:1-5. God's pruning process enables us to grow spiritually and be more fruitful. 2. God Expects Us to Multiply What He Has Given Us: The parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) teaches us the responsibility of multiplying our God-given resources. 3. Identity in Christ: Our worth is found in Christ, not in our achievements, possessions, or what others say (Ephesians 2:4-10). 4. Preparation for His Coming: The parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) reminds us to stay ready and watchful for Christ's return. 5. Generosity Starts with God: All we have comes from God, and our giving reflects that. 1 Chronicles 29:14 shows that our treasure, talent, and time are to be multiplied for God's kingdom.   Special Highlights: 90-Day Giving Challenge: Join Pathway's 90-Day Giving Challenge and take a step of faith with your finances. Learn more at pathwayvb.com/faith. Volunteer and Serve: Explore opportunities to serve with your talent and time. Learn more at pathwayvb.com/gifts and pathwayvb.com/volunteer. Reflective Questions: 1. Do you need to receive Jesus today? 2. How can you multiply your time, talent, and treasure for God?

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Today Kevin and Laura speak with Ajay Malik about all things AI. As the former Head of Architecture/Engineering of the Worldwide Corporate Network at Google, Ajay is a technologist, business futurist, and prolific inventor with about 100 patents pending/issued specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Wi-Fi networking, Quantum computing, and Real Time Location. We talk about generative AI versus classic AI. We discuss which is the best LLM. We chat about the difference between AI and super intelligence. We also discuss expensive tech toys and early holiday gift ideas. We also learn that you can only have up to 30K LinkedIn connections (because Ajay is maxed out!)   Ajay Malik is the CEO of SECO MIND USA LLC, a company that builds StudioX, world's leading enterprise AI platform to accelerate incorporating AI in business. Ajay has also held executive leadership positions at Meru Networks, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Motorola. He completed B.E in Computer Science & Technology from IIT, Roorkee, India. Ajay Malik's unique blend of creativity, leadership, and technical expertise promises an engaging and enlightening experience for all attendees.Ajay Malik has founded and successfully sold multiple startups, led the exit of a public company, and has experience as a Section 16 officer. He has authored various books "RTLS for Dummies," "Augmented Reality for Dummies," "Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking," "First God, Then Man, Now AI - Generative AI".  

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Learn about glamour, and spiritual growth from my guest Julie Chen Moonves journey of hope through tragedy and a personal relationship with God. Join me to hear about protection and development in all areas of life from the talented and glamourous Host of the hit TV show Big Brother. Will it be boring? I don't think so!

This is part 8 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches about the rewards that will be given in the Kingdom of God. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

This is part 7 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the importance of being faithful servants. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

This is part 6 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the difference between carnal living and spiritual living. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

This is part 5 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the need to reveal God's Kingdom on earth. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

This is part 4 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the meaning of being born from above. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

On today's episode we are talking about how not understanding AI might be killing your company. Ajay Malik, former Head of Architecture/Engineering for Worldwide Corporate Network at Google, is a technologist, business futurist, and prolific inventor with over 100 patents in AI, Wi-Fi networking, quantum computing, and real-time location. He has founded and sold multiple startups, led a public company exit, and served as a Section 16 officer. Ajay authored several books, including "RTLS for Dummies," "Augmented Reality for Dummies," "Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking," and "First God, Then Man, Now AI - Shapes within Time Space." Currently, he is the CEO of SECO MIND USA LLC, which develops StudioX, a leading enterprise AI platform. Ajay has also held executive roles at Meru Networks, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Motorola, and holds a B.E. in Computer Science & Technology from IIT Roorkee, India. Key Discussion Points:The primary benefit of AI for organizations is the significant improvement in productivity and efficiency. This is particularly important in the current economic climate where maximizing efficiency is crucial.AI plays a vital role in knowledge management, especially as organizations face workforce turnover. AI can help capture and disseminate knowledge efficiently, aiding in training new employees and preserving institutional knowledge.While AI tools like ChatGPT offer significant benefits, they also pose security risks. Organizations need to be cautious about data privacy and implement strong policies and encryption measures to protect sensitive information when using AI tools.AI is expected to automate many job functions, leading to a significant shift in the job market. Jobs that can be performed remotely and those involving repetitive tasks are at high risk of automation. However, people-oriented jobs and roles requiring complex human interactions are less likely to be replaced by AI in the near future.The future will see a model where AI performs the bulk of the work, with humans providing essential oversight and decision-making. Individuals who can effectively use AI to enhance their productivity will thrive, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the AI-driven workplace.Top Takeaways for the Audience:1.     Embrace AI for Growth: If you are not thinking about AI or using AI for your personal or business growth, it's time to start. People or businesses won't be replaced by AI itself but by those who leverage AI effectively.2.     Implement and Normalize AI Usage: Make AI usage a policy or initiative within your organization. Use AI with proper controls in place. Adopt a balanced approach where the first 15% of work is done manually, the next 70% with AI assistance, and the final 15% manually again. This method enhances productivity while maintaining critical thinking skills.3.     Learn from Others and Experiment: Don't hesitate to ask others about their AI practices and learn from them. Conduct small proof-of-concept projects to explore AI's potential in your organization or personal life. This experimentation can lead to improved velocity and quality with minimal investment.How to Connect with Ajay: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artofai/Website: https://studiox.secomind.ai/

This is part 3 of the series titled Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the meaning of being a servant of all. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

This is part 2 of the series Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the importance of being Kingdom minded. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

In this episode we explore the importance of recognizing fruit in your life and how it benefits others around you.  Support the Show.

This is part 1 of the series Seek First God's Kingdom. In this message Pastor Vern teaches on the importance of being under God's reign. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.pacbible.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vern-frank/support

Jesus Followers Seek First God's Will, and then They “Die” to their Self-Ambitions and Self-Appetites and Take Up Their Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In a time in which we hear so much about self-help, self-image, and self-actualization, Jesus is saying self-denial is the way to life for Jesus Followers. Jesus tells us, in Matthew 16:24, that self-denial is a key element in following Him: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'". “Taking up one's cross” means to die to self-ambitions and self-appetites. When we die to our self-ambitious and self-appetites, we put them on the cross; and  Jesus' life moves through us: “Not my will but Thy will.”. By denying self, we become alive in Jesus; and His Spirit flows through us – we experience eternal life and abundant life.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.  I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent.  For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Grace. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 16:24; Mathew 10:38-39; Galatians 6:14-17; Psalms 141:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Be Strong & Courageous”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

John Zmirak's New Book- No Second Amendment, No First: God, Guns, and the Government, Gold and Fiat Currency and if the WHO Gets Control of the World.   The Eric Metaxas Show- John Zmirak is back and we take a deep dive into his newest book No Second Amendment, No First: God, Guns, and the Government FED LEAK: Something Big Is Happening Gold Prices Will Soar When This Happens - Alasdair Macleod If the WHO gets control of the world   John Zmirak is back and we take a deep dive into his newest book No Second Amendment, No First: God, Guns, and the Government The Eric Metaxas Show John Zmirak  May 07 2024   Other Episodes John Zmirak is back and we take a deep dive into his newest book No Second Amendment, No First: God, Guns, and the Government   FED LEAK: Something Big Is Happening Gold Prices Will Soar When This Happens - Alasdair Macleod Wealth Protection Secrets 8.24K subscribers Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/ccGf_DbcXLY?si=bpf2KrxCh6Z_AhkP   Post Bobby D   @robertdunlap947   Let me tell you when the next Plandemic will happen. 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Are the 10 commandments still relevant for today? In this message, Pastor Aaron reveals why the 10 commandments are still applicable for our lives. He dives into the first commandment and teaches individuals how to truly put God first. Thank you for listening to this incredible message, and much more from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you.

Pastor Seth continues through Jesus' teachings in His Sermon on the Mount in our current series, How To Be Human.

A Politico reporter called out the Christian faith and she's not alone in doing so. Jesse Kelly argues that the American communists are at direct odds with Christianity and explains why. Kingsley Wilson from the Center for Renewing America joins the show to respond to that Politico reporter's story on Trump and Christian Nationalism. Jesse also gets an update on Minneapolis from Liz Collin as well as the latest on the border from Sara Gonzales. Plus, an effort to win Pennsylvania for Republicans is underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Politico reporter called out the Christian faith and she's not alone in doing so. Jesse Kelly argues that the American communists are at direct odds with Christianity and explains why. Kingsley Wilson from the Center for Renewing America joins the show to respond to that Politico reporter's story on Trump and Christian Nationalism. Jesse also gets an update on Minneapolis from Liz Collin as well as the latest on the border from Sara Gonzales. Plus, an effort to win Pennsylvania for Republicans is underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Among the "spiritual" Commands, few are so illusive as this. Jesus concludes his Do not be anxious about your life discussion of the birds of the air and lilies of the the field in Matthew 6 with the words: Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.   From The Commands by Michael Phillips. Read by Michael Kimball. More information on this and similar writings may be found at Father of the Inklings. Visit Amazon to purchase The Commands and other books by Michael Phillips.

Pastor Brad begins his first sermon series as Lead Pastor of The Goddard Church with a series on 1st John called, "First Things First". 

Jesus Followers Seek First God's Will, and then They “Die” to their Self-Ambitions and Self-Appetites and Take Up Their Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In a time in which we hear so much about self-help, self-image, and self-actualization, Jesus is saying self-denial is the way to life for Jesus Followers. Jesus tells us, in Matthew 16:24, that self-denial is a key element in following Him: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'". “Taking up one's cross” means to die to self-ambitions and self-appetites. When we die to our self-ambitious and self-appetites, we put them on the cross; and  Jesus' life moves through us: “Not my will but Thy will.”. By denying self, we become alive in Jesus; and His Spirit flows through us – we experience eternal life and abundant life.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.  I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent.  For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Lust. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Perfect Provision. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 16:24; Mathew 10:38-39; Galatians 6:14-17; Psalms 141:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Struggle with Time -- Until I Determine How I Want to Use My Time, Others Will Determine How My Time Is Used”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

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Re Broadcast 10 Years ago Robert X  FOUND THE TOTAL BREAKDOWN ON THE FEMININE PRINCIPLE BEING THE FIRST GOD ON THIS PLANET BY WAY OF DOGON SYMBOLOGY .......THE OGO WAS A FEMALE WHO IMPREGNATED HERSELF........NOMMO GENETICALLY ENGINEERED HUMANS TO BE SINGLE SEXED.........MAN WAS ORIGINALLY IMMORTAL........AND MORE UNBELIEVABLE STUFF RELATIVE TO THE FEMININE PRINCIPLE.........I DO MEAN UNBELIEVABLE!.........THIS IS AWSOME.............IT IS "GENESIS, DOGON, AND THE MAN OF STEEL"

Ever wondered why effective communication is crucial in nurturing our relationships? How do you address pertinent issues without causing unnecessary confrontations? Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the delicate balance of communication - a skill that we, as believers, need to master. We delve into the importance of community in our Christian lives, acknowledging the value of understanding God from His perspective while reflecting on our journeys since our acceptance of Christ.We challenge typical conceptions in Christianity, such as the pedestalization of biblical figures and the influence of work-based thinking. Listen in as we reflect on our own experiences and learn how we can benefit from God's proximity without resorting to manipulation. We also emphasize the importance of acting out of love, with no expectations. Moreover, we ponder deeply on the concept of default trust in the church, highlighting the need to prioritize genuine relationships over titles and positions.Lastly, we examine the factors that define a church, arguing that discipleship is more crucial than beliefs. We discuss the standards that should be met for a church to be called as such. We advocate for the prioritization of actionable aspects of discipleship over the appearance of the church, demonstrating the significance of authentic relationships and spiritual maturity. We round off the episode by looking ahead to future discussions and highlighting the importance of being part of a supportive Christian community. So, are you ready to challenge your faith and grow spiritually? Tune in to our podcast today.Take a listen! If you enjoy this podcast please write us a review we would love to hear from you! LISTEN TO THE MORE HERE:https://linktr.ee/disruptedfaithEmail: @disruptedfaithpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @disruptedfaithpodcastTwitter: @disruptedfaithFacebook: Disrupted Faith Podcast(NEW!!!) Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/disru...

Too often we go about life thinking we're doing it on our own. We pursue our dreams, ambitions, and goals without giving any thought to what God wants for our life. Today's guest shares how she ignored God for 48 years while she gave herself all the glory after accomplishing goal after goal. Suddenly her life turned upside down and through the power of a praying friend, Julie Chen Moonves found herself in an unlikely position…. In a random church, on her knees, surrendering everything to Jesus. Her life was changed forever.Julie is a TV personality and host having worked in news, daytime talk and reality tv. She has been married to her husband for 19 years, has 4 kids, and 4 grandchildren. Julie is passionate about serving God and serving others! It doesn't matter if prayer or searching for God is your last resort, God will meet you where you are! It is never too late to have a personal relationship with the Lord. Jesus is so patient and so faithful! Draw near to God and he will draw near to you! SHOW LINKS:But First GodJames 4:8 Big BrotherThe Happy Hour Book Club CONNECT WITH JAMIE

-The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached- - part 31

-The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached- - part 31

"The Greatest Sermon Ever Preached" - part 31

Seeking First God's Kingdom-Part 30

Seeking First God's Kingdom-Part 30

Jesus Followers Seek First God's Will, and then They “Die” to their Self-Ambitions and Self-Appetites and Take Up Their Cross MESSAGE SUMMARY: In a time in which we hear so much about self-help, self-image, and self-actualization, Jesus is saying self-denial is the way to life for Jesus Followers. Jesus tells us, in Matthew 16:24, that self-denial is a key element in following Him: “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'". “Taking up one's cross” means to die to self-ambitions and self-appetites. When we die to our self-ambitious and self-appetites, we put them on the cross; and  Jesus' life moves through us: “Not my will but Thy will.”. By denying self, we become alive in Jesus; and His Spirit flows through us – we experience eternal life and abundant life.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone.  I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent.  For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen.  TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Grace. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 16:24; Mathew 10:38-39; Galatians 6:14-17; Psalms 141:1-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Christians in the Church Must Become Christians in the Marketplace of Unbelievers”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

What's Your Relationship Status With God?Most people would say their most important relationship is with their spouse, or children, or perhaps a friend. And they'd be wrong. Those relationships are important— we need them— but they don't carry eternal significance like your relationship with God. Today we'll give you some practical ways to strengthen that relationship. This is a program about money, and you may be wondering what money has to do with our relationship with God. That's a fair question and the answer is … a lot!And the Bible gives us three dots to make that connection.FIRST: God created everything and therefore He owns everything. Colossians 1:16 says, “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”SECOND: God gave us everything we possess. Deuteronomy 10:14 reads, “Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it.” So God owns everything, but He's given us resources to use temporarily as his stewards.THIRD: God is not distant and detached. He wants a close relationship with you. James 4:8 tells us, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”We draw near to God by being obedient and following His law. With over 2,300 verses in Scripture about money and possessions, God has made his desire quite clear. He wants us to manage money according to His principles.Our friend Howard Dayton points out that wisely managing money and the other resources God blesses us with deepens our fellowship with Christ. Having a close relationship with Jesus is another way to describe what the Bible calls “true riches.”In Luke 16:11, Jesus indicates that God uses money as a test. He says, “If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?”Jesus is saying that how you handle money affects your spiritual life. If you manage it well according to biblical principles, you'll naturally grow closer to Him. If not, your fellowship with Him suffers.So biblical money management is a very practical way to improve your spiritual life, but sometimes things get in the way of that. There are two kinds of disobedience that keep us from handling money God's way and growing closer to Him.The first is passive. It's just laziness. Some people don't want to take the time to organize their finances, make a budget, and track their spending. Doing those things might only take a few hours a month. Still, it's just too much to bother with. As a result, intimacy with God suffers.If you don't have a spending plan, we urge you to download the FaithFi app. It provides three options for setting up a budget quickly and easily and then tracking your spending. So that's the first form of disobedience: passive. Another person has a different obstacle to growing closer to God. It's an active or willful disobedience. For that person, money and possessions compete with Christ.Jesus tells us in no uncertain terms how that will turn out. In Matthew 6:24 He says,  “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”Often that person thinks he can surrender every part of his life to Christ except money. He might be good at making money, paying bills on time, saving and investing, but he refuses to give Christ lordship over his finances.Maybe he stumbles over tithing or other giving to God's Kingdom. He has the resources, but just doesn't want to give. Again, his intimacy with Christ suffers.Finally, there's another person who's not following biblical financial principles but thinks her relationship with the Lord is just fine. To her we might say, “What you don't know will hurt you.  What are you missing out on? You might think finances aren't interfering with your relationship with God, but how would you know?If any of these people sound like you, commit your finances to the Lord in earnest prayer and then follow through managing your money and possessions His way!On today's program, Rob also answers listener questions:What is the wisest way for a business owner to use recently received Employee Retention Credit funds?If you're married but the home mortgage is only in one spouse's name, is it a good idea to add the other spouse to the note?How do you determine whether it's best to hire someone to help you manage your retirement funds? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community, and give  as we expand our outreach.

We each have been given gifts and treasures from God. It can be easy to want to hold them close, but in today's teaching, Jesus reminds us that we are conduits of the blessings we receive. What we have been given has a purpose that is beyond us. As we study Luke 16:1-18, ask God to show you how and where to offer up all He has given you. **** Welcome to Walking in the Word, the biblical teaching arm of the Women World Leaders' podcast. I'm your host, Julie Jenkins. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to spend with God. On this, the Wednesday edition of the podcast, we open the Bible together and ask the Holy Spirit to teach and guide us about what He wants us to know today. We are currently walking through the gospels together, and today's teaching comes from the gospel of Luke, chapter 16, verses 1-18. On every episode of our podcast, our goal is to point you to the glory of God and empower you to walk in your God-given purpose. On Mondays, Kimberly Hobbs hosts Empowering Lives with Purpose, during which she interviews a different woman of faith about how she has seen God work in her life. And on Fridays, we have a team of hosts who shower you with blessings as they Celebrate God's Grace. This podcast is just one of the many things God has called Women World Leaders to. We would love for you to join us from wherever you are for any of our amazing offerings – please visit womenworldleaders.com to find out more and to dive in. While you are on the website, be sure to sign up on our contact form so we can send our monthly newsletter to your email so you won't miss a thing. Before we begin…let's pray… Dear Most Holy God – we come to you today seeking your presence. Father, our days are busy and it can be easy to feel burdened down by all that we see as our responsibility. Right now, we breathe out the world and its worries, and we breathe in you. Help us revel in your teaching over these next few minutes. Open our minds so we might learn what you want us to learn today. Help us accept your teaching so that we can be transformed into who you have called us to be. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.   The portion of scripture that we will be studying today is one that has confounded me every time I have heard it. If you have been following along in this podcast, you know that we are studying the gospels chronologically. As I prepare, I simply look to the next passage and, in prayer, read it in several versions, study the teachings of different theologians, and do my best to share with you all the Holy Spirit is imparting to me. Then, as I write, I pray for myself…that God would give me His words…and I also pray for you, asking God to tell you DIRECTLY what He wants you to know – in spite of my words. And God honors those prayers. I can't tell you how many times I've taught in front of a group of people, only to have someone come to me and share that what I said, “xyz,” was EXACTLY what they needed to hear. And I walk away from those conversations in awe…knowing I NEVER said “xyz,” but that God spoke directly TO that individual. So today…as I came across this scripture, Luke 16:1-18, I followed the same method – giving the teaching completely to God, and trusting Him even more than usual because, as I've said, this scripture has always confounded me. And what the Holy Spirit showed me were 3-points He wants each of us to walk away with today. First – God has a purpose for everything He entrusts us with – it is up to us to use it for His glory. Second – To understand the purpose God has for all He has given us, we are to listen to Him daily. And third – To correctly respond to God, we are to listen to Him deeply. Let's begin in Luke 16 from the New Living Translation… Jesus told this story to his disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. I'm going to pause here. Often in Jesus' parables, the “rich man” or the “owner,” is a representation of God. But as I studied this scripture and prayed to understand it, which theologians agree is one of the most confounding stories in the gospels and for which they have many different interpretations, God told me to look at it in a different light. Perhaps the “rich man,” in this case, does NOT represent God. He is simply a rich man. I say this for several reasons: first, this section of teachings in Luke is all about putting money in its respective place, that is, far below blessings and spiritual gifts. So money, it seems in this case, represents actual money. Next, we will see that the “rich master” responds positively to his manager's shrewdness – and God always calls for our honesty and integrity. So the rich man does not portray God's attributes. Third, verse 8 says… the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light. To me, this indicates that the “rich man” was a “child of the world” dealing “shrewdly” with his manager. And fourth…some theologians, upon studying this scripture in its original language, observe that this account was never expressed as a story OR a parable…therefore it was likely a retelling of an actual event. And no true, living person can stand in for God. So…if you will go with me…let's look at the “rich man” in the account as simply…a rich man… “There was a certain rich man who had a manager handling his affairs. One day a report came that the manager was wasting his employer's money. 2 So the employer called him in and said, ‘What's this I hear about you? Get your report in order, because you are going to be fired.' 3 “The manager thought to himself, ‘Now what? My boss has fired me. I don't have the strength to dig ditches, and I'm too proud to beg. 4 Ah, I know how to ensure that I'll have plenty of friends who will give me a home when I am fired.' 5 “So he invited each person who owed money to his employer to come and discuss the situation. He asked the first one, ‘How much do you owe him?' 6 The man replied, ‘I owe him 800 gallons of olive oil.' So the manager told him, ‘Take the bill and quickly change it to 400 gallons.[a]' 7 “‘And how much do you owe my employer?' he asked the next man. ‘I owe him 1,000 bushels of wheat,' was the reply. ‘Here,' the manager said, ‘take the bill and change it to 800 bushels.[b]' 8 “The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the children of this world are more shrewd in dealing with the world around them than are the children of the light. By reading this story using a different character analysis of the master than I was used to, seeing him as a shrewd man who put money first rather than as a representation of God, I was able to see this story in a new light. God IS our master. But the reality is, we are also under earthly masters – bosses and other authority figures. And sometimes our earthly masters will laud and praise us for following the ways of the world rather than living righteously and using our resources as God intended. However, despite who our earthly authority is and what they praise us for, we ultimately answer fully and completely to God himself. The shrewd manager made his rich master proud – birds of a feather flock together. But neither of them made God, our ultimate master, proud – because they both put money above God, and treated it as, well, money, when, in essence, money is a blessing and a tool God gives us to use as a resource for His glory. God has a purpose for everything He has entrusted to us. Verse 9 explains…  9 Here's the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.[c] In this world, we like to make everything about money. What's that saying, “the one who dies with the most toys, wins.” But that saying could not be further from the truth. If God has entrusted you with a lot of money, He has also given you the honor of using that money responsibly for His glory. Jesus continues in verse 10… 10 “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. 11 And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? 12 And if you are not faithful with other people's things, why should you be trusted with things of your own? 13 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.” So how do we know what God wants us to do with our money and the other resources He has provided us with? We ask Him. Daily. Having money is quite the draw in this world…we long for nice cars, homes, fashionable clothing and jewelry. And it's fun to show off our stuff. It makes us feel like we have made it. But remember, God's ways are so far above our ways. And He doesn't give us money to bless US, He gives us money to bless OTHERS. But, as with EVERY gift, God also gives us the ability to CHOOSE our actions. Will we live honoring money and material belongings, heaping up our blessings, or will we live using all that God has given us to honor Him? The Pharisees didn't really even consider Jesus' words…Verse 14… 14 The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, heard all this and scoffed at him. 15 Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God. Jesus explains to the Pharisees, as clearly as any place I've seen in the gospels, what is happening in the big picture of God's reign on the earth… Verse 16… 16 “Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in.[d] 17 But that doesn't mean that the law has lost its force. It is easier for heaven and earth to disappear than for the smallest point of God's law to be overturned. Jesus appeals to the Pharisees…seek God and what He has for you today! It is true that God is unchanging – He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. BUT…God understands that THE WORLD is constantly changing – and He is always there to meet us where we are. The Pharisees were stuck in the old teachings of the law – which Jesus did not abolish, but He did come to fulfill. Jesus ushered in the Good News – a time of mercy and grace and love and ummerited forgiveness. I think we would do well to hear and understand that today. Even today, and maybe especially today, it is tempting for God's people to be so consumed with the law that we have forgotten that Jesus came to bring mercy and salvation to all. Jesus knew the hold that money had on the Pharisee's hearts, and, Christian, he knows what holds your heart as well. He wants us to go to Him daily and seek freedom from those desires and oppressive idols that hold us captive. And what He has to tell us isn't always easy to hear.   Jesus demonstrates this in His one-line about God's thoughts on marriage…verse 18… 18 “For example, a man who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery. And anyone who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.” God wants us to go to Him daily, and He wants us to listen to Him deeply. That's what He was teaching the Pharisees, and that is what He is teaching us today. The background here is that religious leaders of the day granted divorces for nearly anything… leaving women destitute and not taken care of. So Jesus reminded them that to truly seek after God's heart we are are to go to God daily and listen deeply. Our God is not a god of surface rules and regulations. His ways are above our ways and His reasoning is deeply beyond our reasoning. We are ALL here on this earth together—scarred, broken, sinful, and a mess. Yet God loves each of us individually and beyond our imagination, and He has future for us that is so glorious that the thought of it should knock us flat on our face in submission and reverence to Him. God has showered you with blessings – perhaps monetary, perhaps talents and abilities, perhaps all of the above. This teaching is clear – all that God has given us has a purpose in the kingdom that can only be realized when we go to Him daily and deeply and trust His guidance as we commit to using all that He has showered us with for His glory. You hold gold in your hand, my friend. Let me encourage you to release it and give it to God. He will make it shine brighter than you or I ever could! Let's pray… Dear Most Holy God – you have entrusted us with so much! We hold it with open hands, and ask you to guide us today into how best to use all that you have given us for your glory alone. We want to work for you, we want to give you our resources – our time and talent and treasure. And most of all, we want to shine the spotlight on you! We thank you for being our good and loving master. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.  

Had the honor of being interviewed by Julie Chen Moonves, the host of the CBS Reality program Big Brother. Julie and I go way back. I was on season 16 back in 2014. It was an incredible experience spending the summer in the Big Brother house. Julie hosts an Instagram But First God. This interview is about spirituality and what God means to me. Enjoy! Look for Julie on Instagram @juliechenmoonves My new book, "Live Better Now" is out now on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠amzn.to/3csfVGw⁠⁠⁠⁠ Zach Rance, Certified Life Coach | Certified Nutritionist Questions, Comments, or Business Inquiries Visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LifeCoachZach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram: ⁠@zachrancey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachrance/message

All of your relationships — with spouse, family and friends — are important, but temporary. Your only eternal relationship is with God. We need the bonds of family and friends to help us thrive in this world — but they pale to the significance of your relationship with the Lord. Today Rob West gives some practical ways you can draw closer to God. This is Faith and Finance -biblical wisdom for your financial journey.You're thinking, “What's my relationship with God have to do with finances?” - because this is a show about money, right?Yes, but it's also about our faith, and for Christians, faith and our finances have everything to do with our relationship with God, and the Bible gives us three principles to connect the dots.First — God created everything and therefore He owns everything. Colossians 1:16 reads, “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him and for him.”Second — God gave us everything we possess. James 1:17 tells us, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” So God owns everything, but He's given us resources to use temporarily as his stewards.Last — God is not distant and detached. He wants a close relationship with you. James 4:8 reads, “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” We draw near to God by obediently following His law. With over 2,300 verses in Scripture about money and possessions,  God has made his desire quite clear. He wants us to manage money according to His principles.Our friend Howard Dayton points out that wisely managing money and the other resources God has blessed us with deepens our fellowship with Christ. Having a close relationship with Jesus is another way to describe what the Bible calls “true riches.” In Luke 16:11, Jesus indicates that God uses money as a test. He says, “If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?”Jesus is saying that how you handle money affects your spiritual life. If you manage it well — according to biblical principles — you'll naturally grow closer to Christ. If not, your fellowship with the Lord suffers.So biblical money management is a very practical way to improve your spiritual life, but sometimes things get in the way of that. There are two kinds of disobedience that keep us from handling money God's way and growing closer to Him.The first is passive. It's just plain laziness. Some people don't want to take the time to organize their finances - make a budget and track their spending. Doing those things might only take a few hours a month. Still, it's just too much to bother with.Worse, that same person will spend more time than that watching TV every night. As a result, intimacy with God suffers.Another person has a different obstacle to growing closer to God. It's an active or willful disobedience. For that person, money and possessions compete with Christ.Jesus tells us clearly how that will turn out. In Matthew 6:24 He says,  “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”Then there are people who think they can surrender every part of their lives to Christ except money. They might be quite good at making money, paying their bills on time, saving and investing —  but they refuse to give Christ lordship over their finances — to follow all of the Bible's teachings.Maybe they stumble over tithing, or other giving to God's Kingdom. They have the resources, but they don't want to do it. Again, their intimacy with Christ suffers.Finally, there's the person who's not following biblical financial principles but thinks his relationship with the Lord is just fine. To him we might say, “What you don't know will hurt you.  What are you missing out on? You might think finances aren't interfering with your relationship with God — but how would you know?If that's you, commit to the Lord in earnest prayer and then follow through managing your money and possessions His way. You'll find what you need to get started by downloading the free FaithFi app. It will not only give you three ways to set up your budget based on the envelope system. It also has the best Christian financial content out there, to help you grow closer to God by following His principles.Do that for 3 months and see if your relationship with the Lord is more intimate — if you feel His presence more fully in your life and affairs. And then report back. We'd love to hear how it's working for you!Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com:Can you combine and contribute to two old 401ks from previous employers, if your current employer doesn't offer a 401k, and can you also contribute to a Roth IRA?Are CDs offered by banks covered by FDIC insurance and can you roll an IRA into them?If you and your wife are finally empty nesters and trying to catch up on retirement savings after years of being in debt, how can you recover from the hit your retirement accounts took in 2022 if you plan to work for 8 to 10 more years?What should you do with $100,000 in the bank if you are 50 and have $45,000 in a 401k and your wife is 60 and just starting her retirement savings?  What's a simple budget template suitable for your 30 year old son who has a low income but is getting serious about his finances? (Rob referred the caller to the FaithFi App).How do you know if you need an trust instead of a will, and what's the difference between a trust and a TOD designation?Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.