Podcasts about Foretaste

This week Dan continues our series The Gift and the gifts by exploring one of the most beautiful, hopeful, and complex gifts of the Holy Spirit: healing. Healing is one of the places where hope and disappointment often meet. Many of us carry stories of God's surprising power breaking in, and many of us also carry stories of waiting, groaning, and unanswered prayer. So why do we still pray for healing? In this talk, Dan explores healing through the Vineyard lens of the Kingdom of God — the now and the not yet — where Jesus' ministry reveals God's future wholeness breaking into the present. Every healing is a signpost of resurrection, a glimpse of the world as God intends it to be, and a foretaste of the day when all things will be made new. The talk also looks at the gift of faith, the gift of healing, and the simple Vineyard five-step model for praying for the sick. It finishes with an invitation to be a church who pray with expectation and humility, asking the Holy Spirit to give us a taste of God's future wholeness now. To watch the Vineyard USA "5 Step Healing Prayer" video, do so here.

Work is not merely a way to make a living. It is also one of the primary ways we love our neighbors. Whether you lead a company, teach a class, manage a home, serve in your church, care for children, volunteer in your community, or invest resources for the future, God has entrusted you with influence. That influence is not accidental. It is part of your stewardship. We often think of stewardship in financial terms—and rightly so. But God has given us more than money to steward. He has also entrusted us with skills, relationships, opportunities, knowledge, experience, and influence. Dr. Amy Sherman has spent years helping Christians see their daily work as a means of seeking the common good and participating in God's redemptive mission in the world. She calls this vocational stewardship—the faithful use of our work and influence to reflect God's character, serve others, and contribute to the flourishing of the world around us. What Is Vocational Stewardship? Vocational stewardship begins with the recognition that our work is a gift from God. He has given each of us certain abilities, opportunities, networks, and positions of influence. Some of those gifts are expressed through paid employment. Others are expressed through volunteering, homemaking, caregiving, mentoring, leadership, or service. In every case, the question is the same: How can I use what God has entrusted to me for His purposes? Our work is not simply a platform for earning income. It is a platform for reflecting the kingdom of God. It is one of the places where discipleship becomes visible. That means vocational stewardship is not limited to pastors, missionaries, or people in explicitly ministry-related roles. It applies to business owners, teachers, nurses, engineers, artists, parents, retirees, tradespeople, administrators, and everyone else seeking to serve God faithfully where He has placed them. Wherever we are, God invites us to ask: How can my work help others experience something of His goodness, justice, beauty, compassion, and care? More Than Integrity at Work Faithful work certainly includes character. Christians should be honest, dependable, compassionate, and hardworking. We should do our work with integrity, humility, and excellence. But vocational stewardship presses us to go a step further. It asks us not only to consider how we do our work, but also what our work contributes. What does my work make possible for others?  How does it affect employees, customers, clients, families, communities, or creation?  Does it contribute to healing, order, beauty, justice, provision, or human flourishing? Does it help people experience a small glimpse of what God intends for His world? These questions help us see work as part of God's larger redemptive purposes. A Foretaste of God's Kingdom Scripture gives us a beautiful picture of the future God is bringing about—a renewed creation where there is no more suffering, corruption, injustice, or death. God's kingdom will be marked by peace, wholeness, abundance, community, intimacy with Him, and restored relationships. Vocational stewardship asks: How can my work today offer others a small foretaste of that coming reality? That may sound lofty, but it can become very practical. A business owner might create flexible schedules for employees who are single parents, allowing them to care well for their children. An architect might help clients choose safer building materials and energy-efficient designs that promote health and care for creation. A teacher might create a classroom where students feel seen, challenged, and encouraged. A manager might cultivate a workplace marked by fairness, dignity, and trust. These are not small things. They are glimpses of God's kingdom breaking into ordinary places through ordinary faithfulness. Every Vocation Matters You may be working full-time, raising children at home, caring for aging parents, leading a company, serving in retirement, or volunteering behind the scenes. Whatever your situation, you have been entrusted with something. You have skills, wisdom, relationships, experience, and influence. Vocational stewardship is not about having a certain title. It is about asking, “Where has God placed me, and how can I use what He has given me to serve others?” That question can change the way we see daily life. Work becomes more than a task list. Leadership becomes more than authority. Parenting becomes more than a responsibility. Retirement becomes more than leisure. Investing becomes more than preparation for the future. All of life becomes an opportunity to reflect Christ. Investing as Vocational Stewardship Vocational stewardship also affects the way we think about money—especially investing. Many people view investing primarily as a way to grow wealth and prepare for the future. Those are legitimate concerns. Wise financial planning is part of good stewardship. But investing is also about deploying capital into companies that shape communities, culture, and the marketplace. When we invest, we are helping determine which companies grow and thrive. That means Christians can ask deeper questions about what their investments support. What does this company produce? How does it treat employees? Does it contribute to the well-being of communities? Does it view profit as a means of serving people, or as the ultimate goal? These questions do not eliminate the need for wise financial analysis. But they do remind us that investing is not morally neutral. Our financial decisions can reflect what we value and whom we seek to serve. For someone new to this idea, the first step is simple: become more aware of what you own. Look at the companies represented in your portfolio. Over time, consider whether your investments align with your values and contribute to the kind of world you believe honors God. Work as a Place of Discipleship God deeply cares about our work. Since we spend so much of our lives working, our discipleship must show up there, too. Our workplaces, homes, investments, and communities are not separate from our faith. They are places where we are formed into the image of Christ and where we can embody the good news of the gospel. That does not mean every workday will feel spiritually significant. Much of faithful stewardship looks ordinary: answering emails, making decisions, serving customers, preparing meals, managing employees, helping a neighbor, or showing up with patience when the work is hard. Every act of honesty, compassion, creativity, courage, justice, and service can become a way of reflecting God's character. Faithfulness Where God Has Placed You Your work matters to God. He has placed you where you are for a reason, and He has given you work to do—not only for your provision, but also for the good of others. Vocational stewardship invites us to see our influence differently. Instead of asking only, “What can I earn?” we begin asking, “How can I serve?” Instead of viewing work only as a source of income, we begin to see it as a calling to love our neighbors. And as we do, even our ordinary work can become a glimpse of the world God is making new. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: My father-in-law has EE savings bonds that matured in 2023 and are no longer earning interest. Because he has a substantial income, he's considering giving us the bonds so we can cash them in and take on the tax liability instead. Is that allowed, and is it the best way to handle the bonds given his income and tax situation? My company is allowing us to move some 401(k) funds to private investment firms. I have about $1.1 million in my 401(k), and my advisor would charge around 1.99% to manage the funds. Would it be wise to move part of the money to my advisor, or should I keep it in the current 401(k) funds? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good by Amy L. Sherman Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy L. Sherman Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailLove sounds simple until you try to practice it with someone who won't return it, someone who betrays you, or someone whose decisions harm people you care about. That's where Dorothy Day's language hits with force: “God is love,” and love doesn't just soothe fear, it casts fear out. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright use Day's quote as a doorway into a grounded conversation on Christian love, faith and leadership, and what it means to follow Jesus when the world feels tense, divided, and exhausted.  They discuss the uncomfortable gap between sentimental love and what we actually deliver to each other. Bishop Wright names the cost of love that isn't contingent on someone else's goodness, gratitude, or agreement and why that kind of love often feels unrequited. They dig into the difference between belief and opinion: belief is rooted in being beloved by God, then living like it. That includes the hard questions, like how to hold dignity and respect for people you deeply disagree with while still working against policies and behaviors that harm others. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

What does it look like for the church to mirror heaven today—strong in truth yet radically open to all? Could the balance between firm biblical foundations and an always-open invitation be the missing link in the church's mission?

Send us Fan Mail Easter isn't just a miracle to celebrate—it's a sample of your future. Like a “foretaste” that tells you what's real and what's coming, the resurrection is God's preview of new life: sin doesn't win, death doesn't win, and your worst moment doesn't get the final word. This week is about living from hope instead of fear. It feels like the end—but it's just the beginning.

The sermon presents a profound reflection on the dual nature of Christ's mission—his exaltation and his impending humiliation—revealed through the transfiguration in Matthew 17:1–13. It portrays the transfiguration as a foretaste of Christ's future glory, where Moses and Elijah appear to affirm that Jesus fulfills the Law and the Prophets, while the divine voice declares Him the beloved Son to be heeded above all. This moment of divine glory is immediately followed by a call to humility, as Peter's desire to prolong the mountaintop experience is corrected by the command to listen to Christ, underscoring that true glory follows obedient suffering. The passage also foreshadows Christ's crucifixion through the disciples' question about Elijah, which Jesus answers by identifying John the Baptist as the prophesied forerunner, thus linking the Old Testament promise to the present reality of rejection and sacrifice. Ultimately, the sermon affirms that Christian hope is rooted not in fleeting worldly glory, but in the sure promise that, through faith in Christ, everything will be made right in the end, as suffering precedes resurrection and faith becomes sight.

The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 17:1-9Sermon: “A Foretaste of Glory Divine”Preaching: Rev. Bill Britt, senior minister The post 02.15.26 | A Foretaste of Glory Divine appeared first on Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.

In one of Fanny Crosby's more famous hymns, we hear the line, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine!” Foretaste is a good word to describe what John receives on our behalf in the book of Revelation: a foretaste of Christ's divinity and majesty, a foretaste of heavenly worship, a foretaste of things to come. As we will learn in our lesson this week, this vision that John receives is also an assurance to us of Christ's victory over death and our victory through Him, and we can live this life with confidence because Jesus is the first and final word, and the one who holds all the cards.

The murder last week of a National Guard soldier by an Afghan veteran granted asylum earlier this year was reminiscent of numerous so-called “green-on-blue” jihadist attacks on our servicemen and women in his country.  Worse yet, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Sunday that as many as 100,000 other Afghans brought here without proper vetting when Joe Biden surrendered their country to the Taliban may also wish to do us harm. And, according to Secretary Noem, this individual, who was trained and worked with U.S. forces prior to that debacle, was actually radicalized in America.  President Trump has announced sweeping actions meant to keep such people from coming and staying here. He must also fulfill a promise made in 2016 that, “The support networks for Radical Islam in this country will be stripped out and removed one by one.” This is Frank Gaffney.

Jesus, as the Messiah, embodies the past, present, and future hope of humanity by meeting profound spiritual and physical needs through miraculous healing and provision, demonstrating that His ministry is a foretaste of the coming eternal kingdom. The healing of the blind, lame, mute, and crippled in the Decapolis—despite the region's pagan idolatry—reveals the supremacy of the God of Israel over false gods and points to the ultimate restoration of creation, where all suffering and death will be swallowed up. The miracle of feeding 4,000 people with seven loaves and fish, occurring on a mountain reminiscent of Sinai and Zion, echoes Old Testament patterns of divine provision and foreshadows the final banquet in the new creation, where God's people will feast eternally in a healed world. These signs are not merely wonders but theological declarations: they affirm Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's hopes, the conqueror of sin and death, and the one who inaugurates a kingdom that is both present in grace and future in glory. The sermon calls believers to live with eternal perspective, investing in souls, stewarding earthly realities as shadows of the eternal, and organizing their lives around the hope of Christ's return, while urging unbelievers to repent and place their faith in Him for eternal life.

Drawing to a close our "Come to the Table" series, Pastor Sammy reminds us how the LORD's Supper is a foretaste of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.Today's key text is Revelation 19:6-9.May you be blessed as you listen.

Little did Peter, James, and John know that when they saw the glory of Christ in His transfiguration, He was preparing them to witness His shame in the Garden of Gethsemane. Today, Sinclair Ferguson makes a connection between these two moments. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-foretaste-of-christs-glory/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

All the 2025 Hallmark Countdown to Christmas offerings served up in one spoken batch just in time for the season. Enjoy!

Matthew 14:13-21; Foretaste of the Future Feast

James CoatesRomans 15:1-6

5 of 32 in a series through 1-2 Kings

For a great many things, ancient and timeless is better than new and trendy. The great hymns of the faith—old and new—deliver on that because they echo Scripture itself. In this episode, David Wollen traces how a modern hymn from Keith & Kristyn Getty, helps us see the picture Revelation describes as God’s people gather around the throne singing his praise.

August 31, 2025 - A Foretaste of Glory Divine - Dr. Austin Carty

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

“I radiate the hope of the Holy Spirit, instead of the fear of condemnation.” Rose Folsom, a Lay Dominican, received God's transformative healing. After growing up in a home affected by alcoholism, Rose dated a young man who struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. In her journal, Rose compared herself to a “shattered mirror.” She experienced intense anxiety and looked for others' approval to build her sense of identity.  When Rose started attending Al-Anon, she began to experience the healing and transformation she longed for. “Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking.” Rose was gifted with the blessings of conversion and new life. Listen and develop greater trust and surrender to God. Discover, through God's grace, how to radiate love! Learn how to regain your peace when you're tempted to feel overwhelmed with anxiety at www.rosefolsom.com.

The Life of Christ: His First Year of Ministry, Pt 2

What if heaven wasn't just something we hope for—but something we live for?While we believe in heaven, one wonders why the revelation God gives us in Scripture does not animate us now as a present power more than simply as a vague future promise. Oh, how our Lord would love to fill us with his Spirit to sense heaven touching down in advance all around us, enlivening us as people of hope and assurance.

The Life of Christ

We have an intriguing discussion about the profound love completed in Heaven. We also discuss the essence of Christian life, emphasizing the importance of building a true relationship with Jesus over merely performing duties. We share thoughtful insights on the motivations for seeking Heaven, the difficulties of maintaining faith and humility, and how societal pace impacts spiritual contemplation. And finally, we may or may not actually find out what Fr. Roni's favorite German food is...

Matthew 26:17-28 — pg. 1543 How do you PREPARE for the FEAST? JESUS is in CONTROL. At the feast of FORGIVENESS all the guests are SINNERS. You are INVITED to the FEAST. You are WELCOME at HIS TABLE. Jesus is doing SOMETHING NEW during the PASSOVER MEAL. The Lord's Supper is a FORETASTE of the […]

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Sermon: A Foretaste of HeavenLuke 9:28–36The Transfiguration of Our LordMarch 2, 2025

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Someday, this world will be consumed by fire. We've earned God's judgment. The fires in Los Angeles should remind us of the things to come caused by our actions. LA is a vivid example of how cursing and mocking God has consequences. The delusional leadership allowed this. Could this be a wake-up call? Now, do you believe in this ministry? If you do, you can keep us on the air as a radio program and podcast by visiting our website, https://truth2ponder.com/support. You can also mail a check payable to Ancient Word Radio, P.O. Box 510, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness to this ministry.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 22:15–18, David Platt reflects on the eternal significance of the Lord's Supper.This upcoming year, together, we have the opportunity of enabling 10,000 gospel learners in hard-to-reach countries; and to engage over 30 million people with gospel-centered content, just like the podcast you're listening to today.Join us in making Jesus known in all neighborhoods and nations today!Visit radical.net/makejesusknown now!Explore more content from Radical.

Little did Peter, James, and John know that when they saw the glory of Christ in His transfiguration, He was preparing them to witness His shame in the Garden of Gethsemane. Today, Sinclair Ferguson makes a connection between these two moments. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/a-foretaste-of-christs-glory/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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Most teachers tend to overlook or go past this particular passage in Ephesians 3. Here's the reason. In the middle of the first sentence, there's a dash. Paul just breaks off and goes into a digression, literally a sidebar, and he doesn't come out of it until verse 13. This really is a sudden thought he had. And yet, what's in here is so practical. In here we're going to learn 1) the hardness of life, 2) the wonder of grace, 3) the brilliance of the church, and 4) the freedom that comes. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on November 20, 2011. Series: A Study of Ephesians: Who is the Church? Scripture: Ephesians 3:1–13. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

A CEASEFIRE in Gaza will not bring peace to the Middle East. Those who think otherwise need a lesson in history. Not all Muslims aspire to victorious global jihad, but those who follow the teachings of Muhammad the way his immediate successors do. With 1.6 billion Muslims on Earth, that still leaves a sizable remnant willing to pursue his vision of conquest. In May, lecturer/author/theologian/politician Avi Lipkin (biblicalalliance.com) spoke to the group we took to Israel on our Solidarity Mission. Avi gave us a condensed history lesson, including evidence of the anti-Jewish bias of the U. S. State Department, and what he sees coming for Israel and its neighbors—especially Lebanon, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.  The bottom line, according to Avi: Sleep well despite the headlines because God is going to do what God is going to do. 

A CEASEFIRE in Gaza will not bring peace to the Middle East. Those who think otherwise need a lesson in history.  Islam is bent on world domination. Not all Muslims aspire to victorious global jihad, but those who follow the teachings of Muhammad the way his immediate successors do. With 1.6 billion Muslims on Earth, that still leaves a sizable remnant willing to pursue his vision of conquest.  In May, lecturer/author/theologian/politician Avi Lipkin (biblicalalliance.com) spoke to the group we took to Israel on our Solidarity Mission. Avi gave us a condensed history lesson, including evidence of the anti-Jewish bias of the U. S. State Department, and what he sees coming for Israel and its neighbors—especially Lebanon, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.   The bottom line, according to Avi: Sleep well tonight despite the headlines because God is going to do what God is going to do. Follow us! • X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert• Telegram: t.me/gilberthouse• YouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelation• Facebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We're in the process of moving our studios and book/DVD warehouse and shipping office out of our home and across the yard into the Barn. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. —— Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. Check out our weekly video program Unraveling Revelation (www.unravelingrevelation.tv), and subscribe to the YouTube channel: YouTube.com/UnravelingRevelation. —— Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. —— JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We return to the Holy Land for another solidarity mission November 6–13, 2024. We'll visit places in the Negev attacked on October 7, 2023, including the site of the Nova Music Festival; Hostage Square in Tel Aviv; and key sites in Jerusalem like the Temple Mount, Mount of Olives, and the historic locations of the Crucifixion and burial tomb of Jesus. For more information, go to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Our 2025 tour features special guests Timothy Alberino, Dr. Judd Burton, and Doug Van Dorn! We will tour the Holy Land March 25–April 3, 2025, with an optional three-day extension in Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!