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When Jesus miraculously fed more than five thousand people with five loaves and two fish, the crowd was amazed. Yet many followed Him afterward not because they understood who He was, but because they wanted another free meal. In this episode, we'll explore the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:5-14) and Jesus' conversation with the crowd (John 6:24-30). We'll discover the difference between seeking God's blessings and seeking God Himself. Are we following Jesus because of what He can do for us, or because He is our Savior and Lord?

Delivered by Monika Kimberly from the Parish of Good Shepherd in the Diocese of Surabaya, Indonesia. Song of Songs 3: 1-4a; Rs psalm 63: 2.3-4.5-6.8-9; John 20: 1.11-18.PARTICIPATING IN THE LOVE OF CHRIST Our meditation today has the theme: Participating inthe Love of Christ. "Why does the bible say that love is demanding?" Agirl once expressed this to her boyfriend who was always ready to pick her upevery time she went to work and came from work as well. The young man answeredher confidently, "If someone is moved by love, then he is happy to dothings with good ways to achieve a good purpose. He is not forced to dothat." Their relationship grew well and healthty because their motivationis love. Today we celebrate the feast day of Saint MaryMagdalene. This Jewish woman at the time of Jesus was known to be very close toJesus. She was the first person to witness Jesus rose from death. This veryclose relationship should be a lesson for us about love. Our point ofreflection here is the love of Jesus, which is to offer Himself for thegoodness and salvation of His fellow men and women. When its right time and place come, the act of lovedemands. At most, perhaps there is 90 percent of its power encourages someoneto love such as being patient, understanding, kind and generous. The remaining10 percent perhaps shown in doubt, fear, reluctance, confusion, and lack ofunderstanding. Mary Magdalene in that particular moment of her life respondedto the love of Jesus in an imperfect condition, but she continued to followJesus with all her strength and will. The climax  of her spiritual experience was when she wasso tremble in fear to find out that the tomb of Jesus was empty, and she wasrather difficult to recognize the risen Jesus until Jesus revealed Himself toher, then she immediately recognized the risen Lord. Mary Magdalene certainly had learned a lot about thelove of Christ. In various occasions after following Christ, she lived by thatlove she had taken from her Teacher. In general, she was faithful to Jesus, forinstance she was in Jesus' company along the way of the cross until His death,then she grieved over the empty tomb and eventually found Him alive as therisen one. However, another prominent experience of love that strengthened herspiritual life was the biblical prove of her courage and joyfulness inproclaiming to rest of the Lord's followers, as she said "I have seen theLord". In doing so, Mary Magdalene indeed merited her beingan apostle of Jesus who was the true paschal messenger to the first Church inJerusalem, and all of us in this world. Today she gives us a challenge, inthese words: "I had taken my part from the love of our Master, JesusChrist, so now it is your turn. Don't let the precious fragrance of the love ofJesus Christ go in vain without being experienced. There is a simple questionfor our reflection that may help us to experience the closeness with the Lord:Do you experience right now the love of the Lord Jesus Christ? Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for Yourselfand Your teaching on love. Stay with us always and fill us with your love. HailMary, full of grace ... In the name of the Father ...

Endurance is not just about strength—it's about focus. In Part 2 of Run With Endurance, we shift our attention to the One who makes finishing possible: Jesus. Drawing from Hebrews 12:2–3, the story of Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14, and Paul's relentless pursuit in Philippians 3, this episode reveals a powerful truth: when your focus drifts, your faith weakens—but when your eyes stay on Jesus, you find strength to keep going. If you've been feeling weary, distracted, or close to giving up, this episode will call you back to what matters most—fixing your eyes on Christ and pressing forward no matter what.

Temptations and Trials… We all face them. As Christians, much more than most in my opinion… But What if the fire you're in… isn't meant to destroy your faith in God—but actually to prove it? “Faith Under Fire” — part 2 of our new series: “Faithfully Trusting… & Trusting in His Faithfulness.” In life, we all face moments where our faith is tested… Seasons where trusting God isn't easy… Times where the waiting feels heavy, and the process feels painful. But what if those very moments are where God is doing His greatest work? The Bible reminds us in 1 Peter chapter 1, that the trial of our faith though tested by fire—is more precious than gold. And in those trials, God is not absent… He is proving, refining, and strengthening what He has placed within you. This message will challenge you to understand the difference between faith and trust… To embrace the patience that comes through testing… And to recognize that every trial carries an eternal purpose and reward. If you've ever wondered, “God, where are You in this?”—this message is for you. Email Us: info@heartofworshipchurch.com Visit Our Website: www.heartofworshipchurch.com For Prayer Requests: pray@heartofworshipcurch.com#preaching #ministry #word #God #sermon #heart #worship #church #lettsworth #love #mercy #grace #holiness #repentance #righteousness #followJesus #noturningback

If you keep falling back into the same sins, habits, or struggles, you're not alone—but there is a way out. Many people try to follow Jesus without fully letting go of their old life, which is why the cycle never breaks. The Bible teaches that real freedom doesn't come from trying harder—it comes from dying to the old you. This message explains why lasting change requires surrender, not just belief. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches what it truly means to follow Jesus by putting your old life to death and stepping into a completely new identity in Christ. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why you keep going back to the same sin cycles Why believing in Jesus isn't the same as surrendering to Him How your old identity keeps sabotaging your spiritual growth What water baptism really means (and why it matters) How to finally break free by fully letting your old self die You don't need a better version of yourself—you need a new life. The moment you stop negotiating with God is the moment everything begins to change. What if the breakthrough you've been praying for is on the other side of letting go completely?

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Many people like the idea of Jesus, but struggle with what it actually means to follow Him. In Luke 9, Jesus makes a bold statement: if anyone wants to follow Him, they must deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. This message challenges the modern idea of comfortable faith and reveals the true cost—and the true freedom—of discipleship. Understanding what it means to surrender your life to Christ can change everything about how you live, decide, and walk with God. In this sermon, Pastor Travis Hearn of Impact Church teaches what Jesus really meant when He said, “Follow Me,” and why discipleship requires more than belief—it requires surrender. In this sermon, you'll learn: Why calling yourself a Christian is different from truly following Jesus How “but first” excuses quietly delay obedience to God What Jesus meant by denying yourself and carrying your cross daily Why the greatest enemy of surrender is often postponement How losing your life for Christ leads to true spiritual freedom Jesus never asked people to simply admire Him—He invited them to follow Him. The road to the cross is not comfortable, but it is transformative. When pride dies, when self steps down, and when Christ takes the center of your life, resurrection power begins to reshape who you are.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Most Christians were told how to believe in Jesus. Very few were actually shown how to follow Him. Somewhere along the way, Christianity in the modern world became centered around decisions instead of discipleship. We invited people to pray a prayer, attend church, and try to live a good life, but many believers were never shown what it actually means to walk with Jesus day by day. And the result is something many people quietly feel but rarely talk about. They believe in Jesus… but they feel stuck. They love God… but they don’t know what following Him is supposed to look like. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down the difference between belief and discipleship, why so many Christians feel spiritually stalled, and what Jesus actually meant when He said: "Follow Me." This conversation will challenge assumptions, bring clarity to what real discipleship looks like, and help you take the next step toward living the kind of faith Jesus actually called people to. Because Christianity was never meant to be casual. It was meant to transform your life. Most Christians were taught how to believe in Jesus, but very few were ever shown how to follow Him. In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the gap between belief and discipleship, why so many believers feel stuck, and what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Follow Me.” If you’ve ever felt like faith was supposed to be deeper than what you’ve experienced, this conversation will help you understand why.

Most Christians were told how to believe in Jesus. Very few were actually shown how to follow Him. Somewhere along the way, Christianity in the modern world became centered around decisions instead of discipleship. We invited people to pray a prayer, attend church, and try to live a good life, but many believers were never shown what it actually means to walk with Jesus day by day. And the result is something many people quietly feel but rarely talk about. They believe in Jesus… but they feel stuck. They love God… but they don’t know what following Him is supposed to look like. In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis breaks down the difference between belief and discipleship, why so many Christians feel spiritually stalled, and what Jesus actually meant when He said: "Follow Me." This conversation will challenge assumptions, bring clarity to what real discipleship looks like, and help you take the next step toward living the kind of faith Jesus actually called people to. Because Christianity was never meant to be casual. It was meant to transform your life. Most Christians were taught how to believe in Jesus, but very few were ever shown how to follow Him. In this episode, Jon Ellis explores the gap between belief and discipleship, why so many believers feel stuck, and what Jesus actually meant when He said, “Follow Me.” If you’ve ever felt like faith was supposed to be deeper than what you’ve experienced, this conversation will help you understand why.

In Episode 5 of Your Best Yes, we revisit the story of Esther—not the simplified childhood version, but the complex and costly reality behind her courage. Living as a Jewish woman in Persia, married to an unpredictable king, surrounded by insecure and power-hungry men, Esther had every reason to stay silent. Yet when faced with the annihilation of her people, she chose a courageous yes, shaped by fasting, prayer, and deep trust in God's sovereignty. This message explores how Esther's bravery was rooted in a quiet trust that God was working behind the scenes, even when He seemed absent. As the story unfolds, we see a remarkable reversal: a passive queen becomes a bold strategist, mourning turns to celebration, and destruction gives way to deliverance. Esther's yes reminds us that when we trust God's providence, seek His guidance, and step forward despite fear, He meets us with the courage and wisdom we need. And ultimately, her story points us to the greatest reversal of all, the grace we receive through Jesus.

What if Christianity didn’t become casual… What if we simply stopped repeating what Jesus actually said? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis walks through Luke 14, John 6, and several defining encounters from the Gospels to rediscover a truth many modern believers rarely hear clearly: Jesus never hid the cost of following Him. He said: Count the cost. Take up your cross. Deny yourself. Sell everything. And when people walked away… He let them. This episode isn’t about harsh religion or legalism. It’s about clarity. Because when the cost is unclear, faith feels unfair. But when the cost is counted, endurance becomes possible. If you’ve ever wondered: ● Why does following Jesus feel harder than I expected? ● Was I invited to surrender…..or just inspiration? ● What does real discipleship actually look like? This conversation will steady you, challenge you, and call you higher. Strong faith is not built on comfort. It’s built on clarity. And clarity produces uncommon Christians. What if the problem isn’t casual Christianity… but unclear expectations? Jesus never hid the cost. He clarified it. In this episode, Jon Ellis walks through Luke 14 and John 6 to show why surrender was never optional, and why clarity, not comfort, builds enduring faith.

What if Christianity didn’t become casual… What if we simply stopped repeating what Jesus actually said? In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis walks through Luke 14, John 6, and several defining encounters from the Gospels to rediscover a truth many modern believers rarely hear clearly: Jesus never hid the cost of following Him. He said: Count the cost. Take up your cross. Deny yourself. Sell everything. And when people walked away… He let them. This episode isn’t about harsh religion or legalism. It’s about clarity. Because when the cost is unclear, faith feels unfair. But when the cost is counted, endurance becomes possible. If you’ve ever wondered: ● Why does following Jesus feel harder than I expected? ● Was I invited to surrender…..or just inspiration? ● What does real discipleship actually look like? This conversation will steady you, challenge you, and call you higher. Strong faith is not built on comfort. It’s built on clarity. And clarity produces uncommon Christians. What if the problem isn’t casual Christianity… but unclear expectations? Jesus never hid the cost. He clarified it. In this episode, Jon Ellis walks through Luke 14 and John 6 to show why surrender was never optional, and why clarity, not comfort, builds enduring faith.

Persecution is rising globally—but so is the Church. In this compelling episode, Ryan Brown, CEO of Open Doors U.S., reveals what Christians around the world are facing today and how God is powerfully moving in the midst of suffering. Learn why persecuted believers don't ask for persecution to end—but instead ask for prayer to remain faithful to Jesus. Their courage exposes the comforts that can quietly weaken Western faith. Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to join God's mission through prayer and solidarity with the global church.