Podcasts about following god

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

Following God - Amy Harris by Pastor Chris Mullis

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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understanding God opens up the world and the spiritual realm to believers. When we live in the image of God that is when we accomplish purpose. Following God is not just being nice, it is embodying the God characteristics of the creator on a small scale to do big things on earth. Amen.Please consider supporting the besieged people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.You can find FREE Christian resources at https://lovewalk.substack.com

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

Drawing Near to God: Exploring Diamonds and Living RighteouslyIn this episode of the Teens Draw Near to God Poetry podcast, Shirah Chante welcomes teenagers, parents, youth coaches, and anyone interested in nurturing teens' faith. This episode features an original poem titled Diamonds, written on August 20, 2025. The poem is read in full and then analyzed line by line to explore how it can help believers grow closer to God. The host emphasizes the importance of living a holy, righteous life in contrast to secular influences and discusses how following God and obeying His commandments leads to true freedom and peace. The episode ends with a prayer for listeners and an invitation to download a rescue plan from hearmygod.com to further support their spiritual journey.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:25 Purpose of the Podcast01:58 Origins of the Podcast03:21 Introducing the Poem Diamonds03:47 Reading the Poem Diamonds05:03 Analyzing the Poem13:46 Encouragement and Reflection14:45 Closing and Call to Action

When we first committed ourselves to Follow God's Lead in our life, we thought God would open every door. It can be hard to accept, when it doesn't happen like we expect! But why would you follow God when He keeps on closing doors? What do you do when the God who's supposed to make a way, seems like He's just in the way? The events in Acts 16 teach us not to allow disappointment to disengage us from Following God.

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!

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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

YOU ARE CHASING THE WRONG THINGS. In a world full of distractions, comparison, and temptation, it's easy to feel pulled in a million directions—but what if you chose faith instead? On today's episode of Hot & Unbothered, your host Brianna Gomez gets real about how to stop chasing the world and start following God. I share my personal journey toward letting go of worldly desires and building a fulfilling relationship with Him, plus practical tips for starting your own walk—through prayer, worship music, or finding a faith-based community. This episode is all about freedom, purpose, and glowing up from the inside out, spiritually and emotionally.✨ Whether you're curious about faith or looking for ways to deepen your relationship with God and flee from distractions,, this episode is your reminder: following Him doesn't restrict your life—it elevates it.

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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We live in a sound bite culture where the perception of wisdom is pursued. But what does it mean to be wise in the ways of the Lord, and how do we pursue wisdom as a means to an end and not an end in and of itself?

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

What does it really mean to follow God?Being a good person or having strong morals is great—but that alone isn't the whole story. Following God means holding on to a biblical worldview and keeping Jesus at the center of everything.This week, Pastor Jon kicks off our new series, True North, as we take a deeper look at what it really looks like to follow God in our everyday lives.

We want to follow God. What keeps us from doing that? Let's find out together as we read John 7:40-52 and Joshua 24:1-28.

Following God's example leads us to good works. Those works shouldn't cease based on circumstances. Even in less-than-desirable moments, we must look to do good.No more malice, which is harboring ill will for others.No more deceit, which is deliberate dishonesty.No more hypocrisy, which is pretend love.No more envy, which is resentful discontent.No more slander, which is backbiting.All of these things characterize people who don't know Christ. Therefore, they cannot characterize you.Everything that we need for growth is in the Word of God. A characteristic of living things is the ability to reproduce. And as living stones, we must produce Christ-centered life. 1 Peter 2

Join us this week as we discuss Francis Chan and his departure from his mega church, the why, and how we feel. 

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!

Following God's Word | Part 2 by CBC Media

This podcast features the song "My King is Known by Love"(The Clark Family) as well as part 1 of the message called "Following God's Word" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee is a professional singer and musician, who in 2024 became the first black recipient and youngest recipient ever of the Lifetime Achievement Award for Classical Music from the Governor General of Canada. She's also the author of her memoir Something Is Always On Fire and is currently writing a sequel entitled Open-Hearted. She is currently in the third year of a Masters in Practical Theology at Acadia Divinity College.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We reflected on the call to live by faith and dependency on God, exploring the power of prayer, worship, and Christ's intercession. Through Scripture and shared insights, we were reminded of God's unbreakable love, the challenge of adversity, and the need to remain submitted to Christ. Our time ended with gratitude and a renewed commitment to follow God's plan with confidence and trust.

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley interviews Dr. S Jonathan Murphy—professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and new lead pastor at Stonebriar Community Church—about his remarkable upbringing and ministry journey. Dr. Murphy shares how he grew up immersed in a culturally Spanish world while rooted in a Northern Irish evangelical home. His early faith was shaped by the tight-knit church his father pastored and the missionary stories he heard as a child. By age seven, Jonathan had come to a personal faith in Christ, a decision that would shape his life's calling. After studying in Scotland, Dr. Murphy was unexpectedly led to Dallas Theological Seminary, where mentors like Dr. Howard Hendricks and Dr. Dwight Pentecost guided him toward pastoral ministry and eventually into academic training. He served faithfully as a local pastor in Northern Ireland before God called him back to Dallas to teach and eventually join the team at Stonebriar. Takeaways: Dr. S Jonathan Murphy grew up in a missionary household in Spain, learning faith through everyday family and church life. He transitioned from pastoring in Belfast to teaching and leading at Dallas Seminary, following God's unexpected direction. Chuck Swindoll personally mentored Dr. Murphy, preparing him over years to step into leadership at Stonebriar Community Church. Dr. Murphy believes discipleship should flow naturally from genuine community—not be limited to structured programs. Fidelity in ministry matters more than church size or reputation—quiet, steady faithfulness is the real success. The church should function as a spiritual family where people truly belong, support one another, and grow together. Links Mentioned: Authentic Influencer by Dr. S Jonathan Murphy  Dr. Murphy's website Pre-order The Story of God And Us by Dr. S Jonathan Murphy  Watch the highlights and full version of this interview on our Youtube channel. For more inContext interviews, click here.

Send us a textHow many times have you prayed and believed in big faith for others but when it has come to that one big thing for you or your family you've prayed in doubt... unsure if it is even possible? I get it because I've been there too. But friend, it's time to stir up your faith and set your eyes on how big our God is and what truly is possible with HIM! Start praying in faith that what you're believing for is possible!VersesHebrews 11:6Mark 11:24Matthew 21:22Mark 10:46-52Luke 8:43-48Hebrews 11:1Matthew 14:31All of Hebrews 11 lol WorshipAnother one is on the way

Stand firm in your faith! Following God's Word often puts you on the opposite side of popular opinion and belief. Discover how historical and biblical figures navigated opposition and how you can experience God's presence, power, and provision by choosing to live a life that honors Him.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:38 Get Used To It02:44 Standing Firm in Beliefs03:36 Historical Examples of Opposition06:46 The Christian's Call to Stand Apart09:41 Living a Christlike Life13:29 Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Opposition19:34 Daniel's Stand in Exile24:16 Presence, Power, and Provision26:16 Standing Firm in Faith28:42 Living a Life of Conviction30:48 Courage and Strength in Faith34:07 The Eternal ChoiceTAKE A NEXT STEP:INTRODUCE YOURSELF

You've got the habit trackers. The gym plan. The prayer routine.You're “doing all the right things.”But underneath it all… you're exhausted.In this episode, we talk about how self-improvement can quietly turn into self-punishment—and why God is inviting you to live at His pace, not the world's pressure. If your spiritual life feels more like a checklist than a relationship, this one's for you.We explore how hustle culture creeps into our faith, how to recognize the difference between discipline and shame, and how to rediscover peace in God's presence, not your performance.

All of us desire to follow God's calling on our lives - living on purpose and for purpose. However, the world and its enticements can leave us searching for fulfillment in all the wrong places.   Today's storyteller, Morgan Tyner, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, shares her journey of following what she thought was God's plan for her life as a social media influencer, only to find herself full of anxiety, fear, and numbness.  It was in her loneliness that God met Morgan through the simple act of breathing and led her in a totally different direction and purpose in life.  This story will leave you longing to inhale the Lord's presence and exhale the noise of the world.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: - Your life is more about the legacy you leave than the happiness you experience. - God's calling on your life can change, but He never does. - The simple act of breathing mimics the name of God. Links:   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Morgan and our past storytellers!!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including an interview with Lindy Walker.  This is the first bonus episode of our “Meet the Hosts” series on Patreon!    Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered  in-person on August 20th; 10:00-12:45 PM CST Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings!

Send us a textIf we aren't careful, our stuff, obligations and daily tasks can easily get in the way of making time with God and the things he wants us to sow into for the kingdom. In this episode we talk about ways to ruthlessly edit to go further, where we see this in scripture and how it can benefit you and your family. VersesHebrews 12:11 Corinthians 10:23Judges 7Luke 102 Corinthians 10:5WorshipGoodbye Yesterday EncouragementJillianwhinery.com

Following God's Voice by Pastor Dan DeBell

In this honest, joy-filled, refreshing conversation, Emma Mae sits with a dear college friend, Bella Cordero Fabrizio to talk about everything from post-grad, to dating, to picking up and unexpectedly moving across the country. Bella opens up about the reality that though walking with God is the greatest gift, it is not a smooth sailing journey. Find comfort and clarity as Emma Mae and Bella discuss what they have been learning about true peace as they walk in obedience to the Lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever felt too broken, your past too messy, or that you're not the kind of person God can use, this message is for you.In this message, Not Business As Usual, Pastor Levi Lusko examines The Chosen's powerful portrayal of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman, revealing why this wasn't just another day - it was the FIRST time Jesus directly told someone He was the Messiah.From The Chosen Season 1, Episode 8 "I Am He" - witness Jesus's revolutionary encounter at Jacob's well in Samaria. This wasn't an ordinary moment - this was Jesus intentionally choosing the most unlikely person to receive the most extraordinary revelation.Scripture Focus: John 4:7-42Watch as Jesus breaks every social norm to reach one broken woman, transforming her from outcast to evangelist in a single conversation. Discover why He chose HER to be the first to hear "I Am He" - the Messiah.4 Lies This Message Destroys:Religion can solve the problem in my life. My past is so bad, there's no way God can fix me.I need to be an expert before God can use me.Following God will never be confusing.ABOUT THE SERIES:Is that in the Bible? That's the question we're asking in this five-week series. We're taking cinematic moments from The Chosen and pressing in—opening the Word, digging deep, and letting Scripture speak for itself. Together, with teachings captured from the set of The Chosen, we'll wrestle with the tension, lean into the humanity, and see the life of Jesus through fresh eyes.ABOUT FRESH LIFE:Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life's ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus' grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.ABOUT THE CHOSEN:The Chosen is a groundbreaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus, seen through the eyes of those who knew him.

Song of Solomon 1:16 - 2:7Introduction* Recording from the mountains of Kauai - a place of beauty and peace* This is sermon #4 in the Song of Solomon series* Topic: "Crazy Love" - the passionate, movie-like love we see in ScriptureI. What Crazy Love Looks Like (1:16-2:3)A. Beautiful and Delightful (1:16-17)* "You are beautiful, my beloved. Truly delightful"* Their "couch is green" - outdoor intimacy in God's creation* Building a life together with quality materials (cedar, pine)* Crazy love says "I want to start a life with you, not just be roommates"B. Standing Out Among Others (2:1-3)* She: "I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valley" (I'm ordinary)* He: "You are a lily among brambles" (You stand out to me)* She: "He is like an apple tree among forest trees" (He stands out to me)* This is the "only eyes for each other" kind of love we long forC. Protection and Provision (2:3)* "I sat in his shadow" - finding protection and provision* "His fruit was sweet" - enjoying his care and leadership* Crazy love includes a man's commitment to protect and provideII. Why We Miss This Kind of Love (2:4-6)A. We Look for Joy in the Wrong Places (2:4)* "He brought me to his banqueting house" - the place of joy and celebration* We seek joy in money, power, fame instead of relationship with Christ* We fly different banners over our lives instead of His banner of loveB. We Choose Pleasure Over Covenant (2:5-6)* "I am sick with love" - she's lovesick but chooses to wait* "Sustain me with raisins" - being practical instead of giving in to desire* We go straight to pleasure instead of building on covenant* Same with our relationship with God - we want feelings without the gospel's hard truthsC. We Don't See the Full Picture (2:6)* "His left hand under my head, his right hand embraces me"* She's thinking about their whole life together - spiritual, physical, financial* We focus on just one aspect instead of the complete person/relationshipIII. How to Get Crazy Love Right (2:7)A. The Power Source* "By the gazelles and does of the field" (sounds like "Lord of Hosts" and "God Almighty" in Hebrew)* Only God's power can help us do relationships His wayB. God's Timing* "Do not stir up or awaken love until it pleases"* Don't force it too early, don't delay it too long* Wait for God's perfect timing, just as Jesus didC. Following God's Design* Marriage as covenant, not just roommates* Obedience to God's design brings abundance and protection* Like driving within the lane lines - stepping outside God's intention is dangerousConclusion* God offers us both the "safe choice" and the "wild" passionate love* Jesus is both the responsible provider and the passionate lover of our souls* True crazy love is only possible through covenant relationship* The earthly marriage is just a hint of our eternal marriage with ChristApplication Questions* What stood out to you in this message?* Are you looking for joy in God's banqueting house or somewhere else?* How can you better see the "full picture" in your relationships?* Are you waiting for God's timing or trying to force/delay love?RetryAmake a podcast episode description from thisEditAmen Podcast Episode DescriptionEpisode Title: Crazy Love: What the Bible Says About Passionate Romance | Song of Solomon Series #4Description:What if God wants you to experience the kind of crazy, passionate love you see in movies - not despite being a Christian, but because of it?In this episode recorded from the beautiful mountains of Kauai, we dive into Song of Solomon 1:16-2:7 to discover what "crazy love" actually looks like in Scripture. You might be surprised to learn that the Bible doesn't just endorse safe, practical relationships - it celebrates the kind of dizzying, movie-like romance that makes you want to build a whole life with someone.In this episode, we explore:* Why biblical love is both wild AND wise (it's not either/or!)* The difference between building a marriage vs. just being roommates* Why we miss out on crazy love (hint: it's about covenant, not just feelings)* How to know when it's the right time to "awaken love"* What separate bedrooms and delayed intimacy reveal about our hearts* Why God's design for relationships leads to the deepest satisfactionWe also discuss how our relationship with Christ mirrors this passionate love - He's both the "safe choice" and the "wild" lover of our souls who went to crazy lengths to pursue us.Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode will challenge you to see God's design for love in a fresh way and help you understand why doing relationships His way leads to the kind of romance movies try to capture.Recorded on location in the mountains of Kauai