Podcasts about following god

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The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by our Lead Pastor, Tom Van Kempen.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: 10 Habits for Healthier Church Relationships: Unity, Obedience, and the Mission of LoveSummary: A heartfelt message urging believers to strengthen church unity through prayer, accountability, biblical submission, and mutual support, keeping the focus on reaching the lost and living out God's truth together.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Setting the Stage: The Challenge of Too Much Material04:15 - Lessons from Judges: When Everyone Did What Was Right08:20 - Pastors Are Human: Truth Over Opinion12:10 - The Power of Prayer and Covering Church Leaders16:05 - Accountability, Honesty, and Guarding Our Words20:45 - Hebrews 13: Obey, Submit, and Support with Joy25:10 - Listening, Trusting, and Following God's Lead29:30 - Submission as Yielding: Authority and Calling34:15 - Unity and Ownership: Building the Body Together39:00 - Love in Action: Focusing on the Lost and Living the Mission

By Mark Kasperson - In this video sermon , we'll explore 3 action items to help us to better understand and keep the First Commandment. 1. Denying Self 2 Taking up your cross 3 Following God

Join us this week as we discuss the current state of the church and how it looks to follow an emotional response vs a spiritual response. 

In this conversation, Richard Case and Joshua discuss Joshua's journey through college, focusing on his experiences in outdoor adventure leadership, the importance of patience in leadership, and how faith plays a crucial role in his personal and professional development. They explore the dynamics of team leadership, the significance of mentorship, and the impact of company culture on career choices. The discussion emphasizes seeking God's guidance in all aspects of life and the importance of being present in the moment.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

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How can we worship God when everything is going wrong? How can we trust God when things are so broken? These questions asked by the Israelites in Babylonian exile are the same ones we are asking today as we try to follow God in the midst of brokenness. Join us this morning as Zach W. Lambert talks about how we can follow God when things are difficult. We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you'd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.Resources Referenced:The Story of God, the Story of Us by Sean GladdingThis Here Flesh by Cole Arthur Riley

Ever feel like following Jesus is making your life, not better, but worse?In this message from Exodus 5-6, we dive into one of the most honest and unsettling parts of the Bible—where God's people accept His promise of salvation, and then their suffering immediately gets worse. Moses shows up with God's message of freedom, the Israelites worship and believe... and then Pharaoh makes their slave labor brutally harder. The people who were just praising God now curse Moses. Even Moses starts questioning God.If you've ever felt like following Jesus made your life more difficult instead of easier, this message is for you. This isn't a "everything happens for a reason" message. It's an honest look at why the path to freedom often leads through deeper struggle first—and why that might actually be evidence that God is working, not absent.Download this week's group discussion guide.

We continue through the book of Exodus, moving onto the second part of our series looking at "Following God into Freedom." Moses goes before Pharaoh demanding that he set the Israelites free. Claire Russell looks at the importance - and implications - of speaking truth to power.

Have you ever faced a decision that left you feeling uncertain about which way to go? In today's prayer and devotional, Scripture reminds us that our steps are directed by the Lord, even when we can’t fully see or understand His plan. Christine Perry shares a personal story of feeling the Lord’s nudge to step away from her current path without knowing what would come next. What began as confusion and hesitation became a testimony of God’s perfect provision. Where Christine only saw uncertainty, God had already prepared opportunities for work, housing, and growth that she never could have orchestrated on her own. The truth is, our perspective is limited—we see only what’s right in front of us. God, however, sees the full picture. Trusting Him with our decisions means surrendering our desire for total control and stepping forward in faith, even when the path feels unclear. His direction may not always align with our original plans, but His way is always better. Today's Bible Reading "A man's steps are of the Lord; How then can a man understand his own way?" – Proverbs 20:24 (NKJV) Key Takeaways God often asks us to take the first step before revealing the next. Our plans may fall through, but God’s purposes never fail. Trusting His direction requires faith beyond what we can see. God’s provision and timing are always perfect, even when the process feels uncertain. Let’s Pray Together Lord, thank You for directing my steps, even when I don’t understand the way forward. Help me to trust Your wisdom and surrender my plans to You. Thank You for being my Shepherd, Provider, and Guide. Teach me to walk in faith, believing that Your direction is always good. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Related Resources & Articles How to Know If You’re Following God’s Will – Crosswalk.com 5 Prayers for Guidance in Life’s Decisions – BibleStudyTools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Following God isn't guaranteed to be easy. Oftentimes, it's quite the opposite. There's a cost to following God, and that's doing what He wants for your life instead of following your earthly pleasures. As Pastor Mark will show you in today's message, it's important to keep your commitment to God to enjoy the life He has for you. When temptations become strong and when it's hard to follow God's will, you can find rest in God. He'll provide all you need to face what you're up against. Just turn your face back to Him and ask, and keep away from sin. When you let God have His way, He can do amazing things you never could imagine through your life.

In this conversation, Richard Case and his grandson Joshua discuss Joshua's journey through college, including his major changes, career decisions, and internship experiences. They explore the importance of seeking guidance from God and others, the challenges of navigating college life, and the lessons learned along the way. Joshua shares his insights on finding direction in his career, particularly in supply chain management, and reflects on how his experiences have shaped his future aspirations.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia. . . . — Acts 16:10 Looking back on my life's journey, I see a series of doors that God opened and closed to bring me where I am today. Along the way, I experienced not only disappointments but also some great surprises. Though I didn't always see it at the time, I can see more clearly now how God was guiding me. As you reflect on your life, I wonder if you can see God's direction in similar ways? We can see God's direction at work in the episode that Paul and his companions experienced in our reading for today. Paul and his team were on a significant intercultural missionary journey, bringing the gospel to strategic countries and regions in the Roman Empire. He and his companions had tried to go to the province of Asia (part of present-day Turkey), but the Holy Spirit stopped them, and they changed course. Then, at the border leading into Bithynia, the same thing happened. That night, Paul had a vision in which he saw a man begging him to come to Macedonia. So the missionaries went there, and God opened a remarkable door for them in Philippi. I find myself challenged by this passage to pay close attention to God's leading. What neighbor or coworker or friend is God calling me to love more intentionally? Can I sense that the Spirit is beckoning me to cross the street or a cultural boundary or an ocean to follow and trust his leading? Dear God, I long to have the clarity that you gave to Paul in this episode. Help me to trust that you are urging me to follow you into places and relationships where I can bring your love. Amen.

Join the free community | The Receive Academy - https://www.skool.com/receive-academyCheck out the event with Jeff and Jamie Winship in Salt Lake City on October 17-18, 2025 - https://saltcityunderground.org/livingfearlessutahLearn more about Jeff McCullough - https://www.youtube.com/c/HelloSaintsChapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview02:21 Jeff McCullough's Journey into Interfaith Dialogue06:24 Challenges and Barriers in Interfaith Understanding13:57 Personal Revelation and Guidance19:24 Walking in the Spirit and Dependence on God21:56 Self-Control and Relationships23:43 The Gospel Message of Self-Sacrifice26:37 Balancing Self-Denial and Self-Care30:48 Daily Prayer and Connection with God33:21 Identity and Purpose in Faith39:54 Boldness in Following God's Voice40:58 Event Information and Conclusion

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/08dcmsCQ4hUFamily, this episode is different.Join Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WillieMooreJrLiveStellar Award winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard and her husband Kenneth Leonard open up like never before, about IVF struggles, a failed transplant, questioning faith, and how God led them to the miracle of adoption.From grief to breakthrough, from entrepreneurship to ministry, from parenting a blended family to owning an Athlete's Foot store, this is a raw, emotional, and faith-building conversation.Here's what you'll take away:• Why God's way is often different than our way• How to keep faith when life feels unfair• The truth about shame, grief, and healing• Blended family challenges + real conversations that bring hope• The miraculous adoption story of their son AsherIf you've ever felt like giving up, this conversation will remind you that faith still works.

Come As You Are Series - Elijah1 Kings 19:3-4 “And he was afraid, and got up and ran for his life and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah; and he left his servant there.  But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree; and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”Elijah is someone we can relate to. He is so real and down to earth. He is a good example to us of real faith. In 1 Kings 18, Elijah gets word from the Lord that he is to go show himself to King Ahab. At this time, God's people were worshiping Baals, the false Gods, and the Lord was not happy. God sent Elijah to show His people He was the one true God. Elijah asked the priest to call all the prophets of the false Gods to the top of Mount Carmel. He called all the people of Israel as well.Once they were all gathered, Elijah told them to build an altar to their God, and he would build an altar to his God. They would take two bulls and each sacrifice one. They would get the sacrifice ready, but would not light it on fire. They would call upon their gods to consume the sacrifice with fire. The false prophets did as they were told, and they called upon Baal all day, but he did not answer them. There was no fire.Then Elijah called the Israelites closer to him, and he rebuilt the altar that used to be there. He also built a trench around the altar. He told the people to get four buckets of water and dump them on the offering and the wood. He had them do this three times. There was so much water that the wood was drenched, and it filled the trench. Then Elijah said, “Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, today let it be known that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant, and that I have done all these things at Your word. Answer me, Lord, answer me, so that this people may know that You, Lord, are God, and that You have turned their heart back.” (1Kings 18:36-37) The Lord sent fire so hot that it consumed the offering, the stones, and even all the water in the trench.The people of Israel immediately fell to their faces and said, “The Lord, He is God.” Elijah had them gather all the false prophets, and he killed them. When Jezebel, Ahab's wife, heard this, she vowed to kill Elijah. This is where today's verse comes in. It says, “And he was afraid, and got up and ran for his life and came to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah; and he left his servant there.  But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree; and he asked for himself to die, and said, “Enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers.”The reason I said earlier that Elijah was someone we can all relate to is that even though he was just able to call down the fire of the Lord, he is still scared when he finds out his life is in danger. Sometimes we think that if we get scared of something, it must mean that we don't trust God. This story is a great example to show us that it is not true. Elijah called all the people of Israel up on the mountain to see God show His power. He also called 450 false prophets there to tell them to call on their God to consume their sacrifice. This requires a great deal of trust in the Lord. He had to trust that he was really hearing from the Lord. He had to trust that God would show up and consume the sacrifice. He also had to trust that the false God would not show up.God was speaking directly to Elijah. Elijah heard God, did what God told him to do, and then saw God show up in a powerful way. Elijah knows how powerful God is. He knows there is nothing God can't do. Yet, right after this amazing demonstration of his faith and God's power, someone threatens his life, and he is afraid and runs for his life. He not only runs for his life, but he also asks to die. It is crazy how quickly our emotions and feelings can change. I would say that the experience on Mt. Carmel would have had Elijah on a high for days or weeks. He literally called down fire from the Lord. How cool is that? However, almost immediately after that he is running for his life and asking to die.This is how it can be with us as well. Some days we see God do incredible things and know without a doubt He is our Lord and Savior. We trust Him completely. Then something awful happens, and we don't know what to do. We forget to turn to the Lord. We forget how powerful He is. We just get so stuck in the moment and the fear of the situation. Being afraid doesn't mean we don't trust God. We all have weak moments; we are all human. Elijah knew God in a special way. They had a relationship, and Elijah could hear the Lord when He talked to Him.Elijah had just called down fire from heaven. I would think if Jezebel was threatening his life, he could call on the Lord to protect him. Reading this, you wouldn't think that he had any reason to be scared. The Lord is for him, and the Lord is powerful. However, that is not what happened. Instead of turning to the Lord and asking him for protection, Elijah ran for his life. We tend to think when we do this, when we forget to turn to the Lord, or when it looks like we don't trust the Lord, that the Lord is angry with us. We think He turns away from us when we turn away from Him.That is not what this story shows us. Elijah ran for his life. It doesn't say he asked the Lord for help; it just says he got scared and fled for his life. He also asked to die. Many of us have been there before. Things in life felt so scary that we thought that if we died, everything would be better. If we died, our loved ones would be better off, or we would be better off. We think God is mad at us when we have those thoughts. Here is what it says that God did for Elijah when he asked to die. 1 Kings 19:5-8 "Then he lay down and fell asleep under a broom tree; but behold, there was an angel touching him, and he said to him, “Arise, eat!” And he looked, and behold, there was at his head a round loaf of bread baked on hot coals, and a pitcher of water. So he ate and drank, and lay down again. But the angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him, and said, “Arise, eat,  because the journey is too long for you.” So he arose and ate and drank, and he journeyed in the strength of that food for forty days and forty nights to Horeb, the mountain of God.”Was God angry because Elijah ran instead of coming to Him? No. Did he punish him for not having faith that He could protect him and take care of Jezebel? No. God let him take a nap and then sent an angel to wake him up for a snack. Then he let him go back to sleep for a bit longer and then gave him another snack. Does this fit with the idea of what you think God is? If it doesn't, I invite you to take another look at all that God has done for His people in the Bible.God doesn't need you to be perfect all the time. Having fear, worry, or anxiety doesn't mean you have lost your faith or that you don't trust God. We are all human. We are often influenced by this world. We can see a miracle one minute and then wonder if God will come through for us in the next minute. It is important to know that you are not alone when this happens to you. It happens to all of us. Elijah was an amazing prophet, and yet he struggled with feeling like he wanted to die. He knew the Lord, they had a relationship, and often talked, and yet he was not shielded from those emotions. Following God and trusting God does not mean that we will never encounter difficulties again. It means that when we do, He will be there for us even if we don't know that He is.My prayer for you is that by the time we are done this series you would have seen yourself in at least one, but likely several, of these stories and you can see that you are not alone and that no matter what you think you have done, or how bad you think you are, God still wants you to come to Him just as you are. You are never too far gone for the Lord. He can always bring you back. He can always use you. He ALWAYS  loves you!Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless each person listening today. Lord, you are amazing, and we are so grateful. Lord, thank you for looking out for Elijah and giving him rest and a snack. Lord, we ask that you help remind us to take a rest and a snack when we are upset and feel as though we want to die. Lord, we ask that you send an angel to the side of each and every person who asks to die. Lord, we ask that your angel protect them and help them make it through that moment to the next. Help them see that things will get better if they can just hang on. Help them to see that you love them and are right next to them. Help someone in their lives see them and help them. Lord, I ask that you help each person listening to this realize that you want them to come to you just as they are. Lord, help us see through the enemy's lies that no one cares about us, and let us see and feel how much you care about us. We love you, Lord. You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are the almighty one, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus's holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If you have a person in the Bible that you turn to in certain trials because of all they have been through, I would love it if you would reach out on social media and let me know, or email me at Catherine@findingtruenorthcoaching.com. Who do you relate most to in the Bible? I would love to know. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in May 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Are you the same as you were 10 years ago? 50 years ago? No. You are always new. You are always living. You are always growing. And because you open yourself to my grace, you grow in my way. You grow in likeness to me. And it pleases me.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Join Pastor Chris Gregg from First Christian Church in this powerful Sunday morning sermon on 1 Corinthians 12, exploring spiritual gifts, church unity, and the body of Christ. Drawing from a vivid fire alarm analogy, Chris explains how the Holy Spirit empowers believers with divine abilities—like wisdom, healing, prophecy, and discernment—to serve others and advance God's kingdom. Discover why every Christian's role matters, from visible leaders to behind-the-scenes helpers, and how ignoring your gifts creates "pain" in the church body. Learn to test spirits, embrace interdependence, and desire higher gifts for God's glory, not personal gain. Perfect for those seeking biblical teaching on spiritual growth, Christian living, and faith in action.Whether you're new to faith or a longtime believer, this message challenges you: The house is burning down—how will you respond? Watch to uncover your purpose and find fulfillment in serving.Timestamps:00:00:00 - Introduction: The Fire Alarm Analogy00:02:20 - Responding to the Spiritual Alarm00:02:31 - Quick Review of 1 Corinthians Themes00:03:20 - Defining Spiritual Gifts from the Holy Spirit00:04:04 - Reading 1 Corinthians 12:1-300:05:27 - Discernment and Testing the Spirits00:06:29 - Gifts Are Varied but from One Source (1 Corinthians 12:4-6)00:08:36 - List of Spiritual Gifts and Their Purpose (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)00:09:35 - The Body of Christ Analogy: Every Part Matters00:10:49 - Personal Story: Pain in the Piriformis Muscle00:11:21 - Current Events and Spiritual Revival Insights00:12:38 - No Political Fix for Spiritual Problems00:13:36 - Unique Gifts for God's Plan (1 Corinthians 12:11-13)00:15:55 - Interdependence in the Church Body00:17:30 - When One Suffers, All Suffer Together00:19:23 - Gifts for the Mission: Apostles, Prophets, and More00:20:00 - Personal Reflection on Following God's Call00:21:42 - Challenge: Discover and Use Your Gifts00:22:06 - Closing: The House Is Burning Down00:22:23 - Final PrayerSubscribe for more inspiring sermons, Bible studies, and messages on Christian discipleship, Holy Spirit empowerment, and community faith. Visit First Christian Church online for spiritual gift inventories and ways to get involved. #SpiritualGifts #1Corinthians12 #ChurchUnity #BodyOfChrist #ChristianSermon #HolySpirit #FaithJourney #BibleTeaching #GodsKingdom

Saul's tragic response to God's grace serves as a dual warning for us1. Saul is the type of leader we want but don't need2. Following God in the way we want isn't Godly

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Join us this week as we discuss the death of Charlie Kirk, the response, the division, and where we go from here as believers. 

Bryan Vincent | Following God's Favor by Hope Community Church, Willow Grove

Listen to Pastor Steve speak on Sunday. Watch the full service video: Following God‘s will… Isaiah 46:10; 1 Peter 1:15...

Sons of Jacob; Misunderstanding Abraham; Choosing rulers; Forcing sacrifice; Saul's foolish thing; Davey Crockett; Not to be like the governments of the gentiles; Born again?; Charlie Kirk; Relating to college students; Dependence on benefits; Emotionalizing; Eating at the table of rulers; Becoming Israel; Going into bondage; Corban of the Pharisees; Melchizedek; Altars; Tithing; Sitting down in Tens; Bondage of Egypt; Finding truth; Jacob's dream; Honoring father and mother; Losing morality; Gen 31:1; Laban's eye; Semite?; Setting the captive free; Jacob's wives; Following God explanation; Exodus studies; Jacob's insight; Journeying back to the Tree of Life; Not recognizing evil; Hating truth; Numbering of citizens; Linking by treaties; Social security; X space for HHC; Welfare snares and traps; Making YOU a resource; Spiritual experiences; Returning to righteousness; Culture of Laban; Inheritance for daughters?; Slavery; Bondage worse than Egypt; Cherishing children; Oppression; Going back to Isaac; Laban's authority; Shearing the sheep/people; Biting one another; Devouring; No political solution; Respecters of persons; Allegory and metaphor; Conversation?; Force is not okay; Stolen gods?; Gen 31:31; (afriad) yod-resh-aleph+tav+yod; Rachel's children; Badges of Nahor?; Who is Israel today?; Speaking truth; Customs opposing God; Laban selling everything; New covenant - Galeed; God's protection; Barrier between Jacob and Laban; "shin-hey-dalet" (record), "yod-gimel" (judge of the record), "vav-tav-aleph" = Jegarsahadutha; Galeed - "gimel-lamad-tzedek-dalet"; Freewill offerings; vs Covetousness; A way out of darkness?; Gen 3:8; Hiding from God; Ps 69:22; Darkened eyes; Modern Israel; Agreeing with Moses and Christ; Peace on your house.

We dive into the 4 different groups of people that encounter the kingdom, and which group will last. Spoiler alert, it's the one with first love.

How do you know when God is moving amongst His people? You'll see repentance, humility, and transformed hearts. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses God's movement and involvement in our lives. He teaches from the book of Acts to demonstrate the power, glory, and righteousness of God and how the world's values fail to align with the Lord's. It isn't just a battle over law and order—there's a spiritual conflict unfolding. We're watching as morality continues to degrade, but there is hope! When we stand firm in our faith and trust the Holy Spirit to guide us in His perfect plans, God will bring us out of the darkness and into His light.

Send us a textFollowing Jesus is a choice, not a feeling. In this conversation, we continue our look at the Beatitudes with a couple of new guests you're going to love! Chet Hunter and Madison Hunter have such great insight into what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness throughout the seasons of life. 02:30 Recap & today's Beatitude 04:00 Defining Terms10:00 How our journeys began20:00 Going after the healthy food for your soul28:00 What does it look like to find satisfaction in God?30:00 Following God is a choice, not a feeling40:00 How do we identify what's missing?50:00 People can be weird, God is not55:00 The Power of Community___________________________________________If you're new to the Bible or want to take your study further, consider these free resources we use ourselves:Bible.com - A free, digital Bible with many translations from YouVersion that also provides hundreds of devotionalsBibleProject.com - A free resource from The Bible Project that provides in-depth overviews and studies of Scripture as well as key concepts and themes within the Bible.What Matters Most is a podcast from Faith Community Church. Connect on socials:FacebookInstagramYouTube channelNo matter where you're at on your journey, you are welcome here.Faith Community Churchinfo@faithcommunity.co636.671.4190

Come Follow Me For KidsPodcast for children church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints This week we are learning about: The Saints Leave Jackson County, Missouri: September–December 1833“Be Still and Know That I Am God”Doctrine and Covenants 98–101My trials can work together for my good.The Lord wants me to seek peace in His way.The Lord takes care of people who serve Him.Following God's counsel helps keep me safe.Jesus Christ can turn my trials into blessings.Jesus Christ can bring me peaceYou're listening to Come Follow Me Kids!A Come Follow Me Podcast for Primary Kids of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.We are an interactive game play podcast for kids. Children will learn shout the scriptures while playing games that go with the Come Follow Me Lessons from the church.This year we are studying the Doctrine and Covenants. If you are looking for a Doctrine and Covenants Podcast for Primary Kids, look no further! Our podcast is called Come Follow Me Kids. Come Follow Me for kids that are primary aged 2-12 in the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. We follow the come follow me manual from the church but are not officially affiliated in any way. Some audio segments come from the friend magazine and other church sources. On this podcast we play interactive games while learning about the gospel and atonement of Jesus Christ.If your children would like to be guests on this podcast or to receive a baptism shout out, please email us at their info at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com 

This is a new series: "Musing With God" - These are just thoughts that come out of my quiet time with God and time spent meditating on His Word and allowing Him to speak to me. These are the same thoughts you can have as you spend quality time with God alone.Does God do everything for us or do we have responsibilities. Paul tells us in Phil 4 that what we have seen in him...DO! We see King David modeling this in Ps 16:1-2

Pastor Kenny finished our series preaching from Leviticus 26 about the surpassing worth of following YHWH.

Year C – 13th Sunday after Pentecost; Lectionary 23 – September 7, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Luke 14:25-33   Grace and peace to you from God, our Creator, and from Jesus, our Savior, who urges us to choose life, so that we may live. Amen. *** These are some challenging words from Jesus today. …Reminds me of the good news from a few weeks ago, when Jesus said he did not come to bring peace, but division… these words make me catch my breath. Yet they are part of the Good News and have been set before us… and so today, we will wrestle with them… together. “Whoever comes to me and does not hate their family, and yes, even life itself, cannot be my disciple.” Is Jesus really telling us that… hate… is a mark of discipleship? Isn't God supposed to be all about love? Isn't the greatest commandment, above all the others… You shall love the Lord, your God, and then… you shall love your neighbor as you love yourself. Yes! Jesus did say that! …and it wasn't new information… he was drawing from Deuteronomy and Leviticus, which his listeners would have known. And what about the fourth commandment… You shall honor your father and mother? How are we to follow God's commandment to honor our parents if Jesus states that we cannot become his disciples unless we hate them? We call the gospels Good News… but Good News… isn't always easy to hear. And yet… it is still good. It is good because it comes from God, who is, indeed, all about love. But it requires us to make choices… choices between life and death… blessings and curses. Choose to fear and love the Lord, your God, above all else. The one who created you, who loved you into existence, desires for you to put God and God's commandments before everything else. Following God has always been about loving God above all else… because we are so loved. And we know… we know… that following God's will for us… that following God's commandments does, in fact, lead to a full life blessed with love and abundance… …it leads to communities that care for the needs of others, where all people are valued and supported, and where everyone has enough. Even though God desires for us to choose this life and these blessings… it still comes with a cost. See, the common thread between our texts today is God's desire for us to first recognize all that God offers us… all that God has laid out for us to consider… and then to make the choice, the only choice… that leads to a flourishing life. …not just for us alone, for we are not meant to be alone… but a flourishing life as communities that have chosen to love God above all else. Choose life… so that you may live… but count the costs of this life of discipleship so you don't make this choice blindly… and you will know …that what God offers is good. We know all about making choices… and we know all about making sacrifices for those choices. There are the little choices we make every day, like choosing a healthy lunch over fast food, because we know that while that burger and fries might taste great in the moment… if that was all we ate, every day… we wouldn't feel so great. And generally what you choose to eat for lunch doesn't become your whole identity… it doesn't demand that you put everything and everyone else as secondary. That would be crazy. But there are choices we make… sacrifices we make… that require this of us… like for example… the choice to play youth travel sports. Working in youth ministry, I regularly lamented the rise in popularity of youth travel sports. Maybe some of you have had your kids involved in travel teams, I don't know… And if you did and loved them, you might get angry with me about this… But here's my perspective from the ministry side of things. Whenever one of my church youth joined a travel team, it was pretty much the death blow to whatever life of faith they and their family had been developing until that point. Participation in travel teams demanded that everything else be sacrificed. First, the family had to invest thousands of dollars every year for their child to be on the team, which wasn't even a guarantee they'd play. And, it was a travel team, so every weekend, the family would be traveling for games… and over the years, it seemed that weekends alone weren't enough, so they started planning for other games during the week. These teams insisted that for the athlete to be successful, every available moment needed to be devoted to the travel team. The team was the highest priority, and if you challenged that, you couldn't be on the team. And so, these kids sacrificed a lot. They sacrificed any opportunity to be involved in anything else with their school or friends. They sacrificed their grades as they struggled to balance school and their commitments to the team. And they sacrificed their faith, and any relationships their family had been nurturing at their church… all of this was sacrificed on the altar of youth travel sports. And for what? …for the hope that someday they might play professionally? I suppose… it occasionally happens, but not usually. Everything in their world became focused on themselves and the game… Their parents supported it, or often even pushed their kid to do it, because they thought they were giving them the best chance to get ahead in this life… in this culture. And… it always broke my heart. Always. Because, in my observations… once a family chose to sacrifice everything for youth travel sports… sacrifice everything for their child's individual teenage success, it was almost impossible to bring them back around to the importance of their faith community. There would be no more opportunities to show them the incredible transformation in ourselves and in the people around us when we choose, not to live just for ourselves, but to live for God and others. There would be no more opportunities to show them how much loving others, as God loves us, is actually one of the most beautiful blessings of all. And no more opportunities to walk with them on their faith journey, when the doubt creeps in, or they get angry with God about something that happened… To be able to offer the kind of reassurance that can only come from the people in your faith community who are with you on that journey, and can speak into your experience. Now please understand… I know that youth travel sports are not really the problem… and I'm sure not all of them are as intense as the ones I encountered. They are a product of our culture that tells us every day that if you aren't focused on your own personal gain and success, then you've already lost. But that's actually contrary to God's desire for us…we weren't created to be alone… we weren't created to toil away as individuals. We were created to succeed and flourish as a people when we love and honor God first, and love and honor our neighbors… when we follow God's commandments. By prioritizing God and the collective needs of the community over our own, we discover what God knew to be true all along… we discover that our hearts and lives are transformed, and we are abundantly blessed. This life of discipleship… this life of following Jesus… leads to an abundant life… but it comes with a cost. We must be willing to put God first in our lives… before all else… and to trust that God is faithful and true in God's promise… that what God has set before us is life and prosperity… and death and adversity. And God wants us to choose life, and that life is good. So the mark of discipleship is not hatred for your family… no… the mark of discipleship is love for God above everything else. And when you love God above all else, it becomes your identity… and it becomes the lens through which you look at everything and everyone around you… so you see the world as God sees it. You see the world through God's lens of perfect love. It's a breathtaking view… a costly view, and the choice is yours to make… and the Good News is… God is going to keep putting this choice in front of you. God is going to keep putting this choice in front of you, no matter how far you have wandered, and no matter how much you have decided that the life of discipleship is too hard. The Good News is… God isn't going to give up on you… because God loves you, and really wants you to choose life. Amen.

I met Roxy Tines-Brewton back in 2021, when I emcee'd the “Ordinary Extraordinary Awards” organized by the amazing Ann Baron and her Northern Colorado Community organization for several years, recognizing the behind-the-scenes do-ers that make Northern Colorado such a special place.  At the time, Roxy was less than a year into her journey with Safe Families for Children, NoCo Chapter.  Still flying solo, and working full-time at her day job and “part-time” activating churches and community groups to volunteer their time to help families in crisis - and marching alongside them in doing so.  I remember being inspired by her story back then - and oooh baby - has it only become more inspiring since!  Roxy has now built a purpose-driven team of 5 mostly part-timers, and activates dozens of volunteers monthly to provide family coaching, short-term housing, a community network of support, or tangible needs for families navigating challenging times.  It's an inspiring journey involving a near-audible call from God and many stories of providence - and so I hope you'll join me in getting to know and love, Roxy Tines-Brewton of Safe Families for Children.  The LoCo Experience Podcast is sponsored by: Purpose Driven Wealth Thrivent: Learn more

Send us a textGreetings, my friends.God desires to bless you with the desires of your heart. His guidance, instruction, and way pave the path to success, prosperity, fulfillment, and accomplishment beyond all we can ask or imagine. His power, working within us, ensures that we are on the right track.Following God is the best decision we will ever make in life and in our careers.Remember, it is God's supernatural power that works in us and through us to accomplish the goals that He helps us set. God's Holy Spirit in us is our source of strength and hope.Let your heart overflow with gratitude for your success. Acknowledge God's role in all the good things He is doing, and give Him the glory.O Lord, You establish peace for us. All that we have accomplished, You have done for us. Isaiah 26:12 NIVLove,Tony.https://www.seldicompany.com/

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Of Dreams and Destiny: Following God's Plan for Your Life

In this episode, I talk to pastor and podcast host Khalil Tubbs about faith, sacrifice, and following God's plan! His journey and story from Michigan to Chicago to Memphis, Tennessee, are truly “Faith-inspiring”, and his humility is refreshing. Join Shakur's Book Club: https://shakursbookclub.substack.com/

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explores the blessings of obedience to God.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Psalms of Deliverance, Part 9: LISTEN NOW

Maybe you've heard about Daniel in the Lion's Den from Sunday School. The moral of the story probably went something like this: if you're nice and faithful, God will save you from all of your troubles and you'll never have to deal with any difficulty and you can play with the nice kitties. But there's actually so much more to the story. This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how this story is not just how God saves us from danger, but actually invites us into MORE danger for the sake of our friends and neighbors.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

Join us this week as we talk about getting help, wisdom, and guidance from pastors and counselors. 

How do you end up on the mission field, and of all places, Russia? “Well…it certainly wasn't my design.” Mike Corley describes his journey from Army basic training to various points in his ministry career (some he can't talk about), leading him to places and positions he never would have imagined. Mike is pastor of First FWB Baptist Church of Jonesboro, Arkansas. #NAFWB #BetterTogether #Missions #GodsCall #GodsWill

Thank you for watching All Peoples Church live stream. Pastor Jeff shares the second teaching in a series on stewarding God's call. Service from August 17, 2025. For more information, please visit our website, www.allpeopleschurch.us or find us on social media!

Scripture gives us so many characteristics for God. God the almighty, the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords to name a few. But God as a husband, what does that even mean?In this episode I share real life examples of how God can and will show up as a husband for you as he has done for me through biblical characteristics of a godly husband.  Take heart friend, God is the best husband and your maker! (wild concept I know)VersesMatthew 16:18Hosea 2:16Isaiah 54:5WorshipHow He Loves UsGreat Are You Lord

Preached at The FLOW Church Service, First Love Center, Accra. 10th August, 2025.

Preached at The FLOW Church Service, First Love Center, Accra. 10th August, 2025.

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Are you following God—or just chasing a feeling? In this episode, we dive into the tension between authentic faith and the pursuit of emotional experiences, exploring how to discern God's voice from your own feelings. Discover practical guidance for spiritual growth, finding balance between head, heart, and will, and understanding the role that emotions have in your Christian journey.Welcome to Season 6 Episode 14 of the podcast. Subscribe to the Allison Park Leadership Podcast for more culture-creating conversations.LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetworkEmail:Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.comDavel@allisonparkchurch.comInstagram:@Jeffleake11@Dave.Leake

Everything we have is a blessing from God, and how we handle our resources has a spiritual impact. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how to be a good steward of our resources, gifts, and talents. He shares some of the Bible's promises surrounding money, and he corrects three common misconceptions about wealth and Christianity—that it's unspiritual to be rich, everyone should share equally, and prosperity is an indicator of holiness. God gives each of us gifts and abilities, and we have the opportunity to use them to advance His Kingdom!