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As we enter this season leading up to Thanksgiving, Pastor Bart invites us into a journey of intentional gratitude—25 days of cultivating a thankful heart. Gratitude is not something that comes naturally to us; it's a spiritual discipline, a choice we make daily, especially when life is hard. Paul's words in 1 Thessalonians remind us to “be thankful in all circumstances,” not for all circumstances, but in them. This is God's will for us in Christ Jesus. Over these next weeks, we invite you to memorize this truth together, practice daily thanksgiving, and share our gratitude with others, both in our homes and as a church family.But gratitude is not just a seasonal exercise; it's a way of living that transforms how we walk through suffering. We live in a world that is groaning—creation itself is frustrated, our bodies break down, and pain is a reality for all of us. Paul, writing to the suffering believers in Rome, uses the metaphor of childbirth: pain and groaning are real, but they point to a coming joy. The gospel doesn't promise a pain-free life; in fact, following Jesus often brings its own cost. Yet, the gospel gives us a new perspective on pain. We are not just waiting for heaven as disembodied spirits; we are promised a future of resurrection, new bodies, and a restored creation. This hope is not just for someday, but it shapes how we endure today.In the meantime, we are not left alone. The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, intercedes for us when we don't have words, and walks with us through every groan and sigh. God is at work, even in the mess, redeeming and orchestrating all things for our good—not just for our comfort, but to conform us to the image of Jesus. We have a choice in our suffering: to become bitter or to be transformed into grateful, hope-filled people. Communion is our reminder that even Jesus, facing betrayal and suffering, gave thanks. So, whatever you're facing, choose gratitude. Trust that God is with you, that your pain is not wasted, and that a day is coming when all things will be made new.Youtube Chapters[00:00] - Welcome[01:57] - The Call to Gratitude: 1 Thessalonians[03:56] - Memorizing Scripture Together[05:25] - Practicing Intentional Gratitude[07:29] - Sharing Gratitude with Others[09:05] - The Gospel and Transformation[10:11] - Childbirth as a Metaphor for Suffering[14:45] - Suffering in the Early Church[19:18] - The Gospel's Impact on Everyday Life[21:45] - Heirs with Christ: Suffering and Glory[24:18] - Wrestling with Pain as God's Children[37:08] - Creation's Groaning and Future Hope[42:21] - The Promise of New Bodies[52:11] - The Holy Spirit's Help in Weakness[56:20] - God's Good Purposes in Our Pain[59:01] - Communion: Giving Thanks in Suffering[62:52] - Closing Prayer and Worship
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 1 Corinthians 15:50–58. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is 1 Corinthians 13. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter
This is the seventh sermon in our sermon series entitled Hebrews: Jesus Is greater. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.
Future Hope, part 4. When difficult times hit, we often pray for an escape — a way out. But God quite often seeks to strengthen us in the battle instead, causing us to rely on him, and not on ourselves. By Sam Arnold.
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson. Younger generations are awakening to truth and long to know the future that the Bible recounts. If the Lord tarries, there is future hope and if the church won't teach them, then we must. Parents, grandparents, and pastors, this is a call to action. Find the extended version at 29:05. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/407/29
Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson. Younger generations are awakening to truth and long to know the future that the Bible recounts. If the Lord tarries, there is future hope and if the church won't teach them, then we must. Parents, grandparents, and pastors, this is a call to action. Find the extended version at 29:05. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29
Watch Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle from Understanding the Times To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29
Part 7 of our Weekend Series "The Name Above All Names" rivercitychurch.co
Future Hope, part 3. Even in death, uncertainty and waiting, believers are held by a hope that anchors us — not in escapism, but in a future where Jesus comes, justice is done, and we dwell with Him forever.” By Oli Stevens.
Todd Hampson talks about his brand new book ‘A Visual Guide To The End Times.’ He’s also authored several books, animated numerous cartoons, and also co-hosts the Prophecy Pros podcast with Jeff Kinley. Todd Hampson online: https://toddhampson.com/ A Visual Guide To The End Times: https://prophecyprospodcast.com/a-visual-guide-to-the-end-times/ Prophecy Pros podcast: https://prophecyprospodcast.com www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2025
Future Hope, part 2. In Jesus the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and he is the one who gives and sustains life. The Holy Spirit lives in us, transforming us into his image. By Martin Cooper & Ethan St Pierre.
The Preaching at Community Evangelical Free Church of Harrisburg
Philippians 3:12-4:1 | Preached by Ron Smith
Future Hope, part 1. A Christian is someone who believes in the words (affirmations) of the gospel and in whom the gospel has become a power. That power then creates imitators of the Lord Jesus. By Andy Thorpe.
Dr Thurman Hayes Jr. Preaching on Genesis 3:14-24 Sunday October 5, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Suffolk, VA.
Let us live today in light of our future hope in Christ.
Join us for Prophetic Pulse as Pastor Hank will be sharing prophetic insight on the turning point of a nation, and the great eruptions of God's righteousness and justice that are breaking forth in the earth.
Psalm 51: We see King David's deep repentance of his sin against Bathsheba/Uriah. Discover God's abundant mercy, the joy of salvation, & hope for eternity in Christ.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org
All this week we're looking at some four-hundred year old guidance and advice from the Puritan writer, Thomas Brooks. Specifically, Brooks has listed five remedies to the enemy of the soul's strategy to get us to see following Jesus as a dangerous, losing, and suffering-filled way of life. Brooks offers great insights for us to share with our kids as they face opposition in this world. Today, Brooks tells us to remember that all of the troubles and dangers we will face as followers of Jesus are only temporal and momentary. And, we must also remember that if we waver and walk away from faith because of these troubles and dangers, we open ourselves up to a host of other temporal, spiritual, and eternal dangers. In other words, following Jesus will result in contempt and opposition from others while we are on this earth. But choosing to please men rather than God will result in our loss of our relationship with God. We must always remember that faithfulness to God is our calling.
There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. [NIV]
Harrison is taking over the podcast this week to reflect on Union with Christ! Today's podcast focuses on The Future Hope of our Union with Christ and takes from Colossians 3:4.
Amber Schaffer teaches from Ephesians 1:3-23 on July 27, 2025Support the show
Book of the 12 / Micah / Brad Brown
Luke 22:14-23
Let Romans 8 help you enter the refuge of God's presence as He reminds you that your future is safely held in His hands.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Howie. Meet the team at https://www.odbm.org/en-GB/about-us/meet-the-teamSend us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.
Solomon wrestles with how God makes everything beautiful in its time in light of the fact that injustice often seems to reign in and around every corner. Yet though injustice seems to reign under the sun, God promised to make all things right. And so he will. Jeremy Mollenkopf explains.
Matthew shows us how Jesus fulfills Messianic prophecies, is the promised King from the line of David, and the Savior who turns future hope into present reality. This isn't just history — it's life-changing truth for YOU today!
Matthew shows us how Jesus fulfills Messianic prophecies, is the promised King from the line of David, and the Savior who turns future hope into present reality. This isn't just history — it's life-changing truth for YOU today!
The Ongoing Work of Jesus in the Book of Acts: Parting Words and Future Hope
The Ongoing Work of Jesus in the Book of Acts: Parting Words and Future Hope
Message from Cam Potts on May 25, 2025
What happens when ancient philosophical questions about "the good life" collide with modern healthcare regulations? In this compelling episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes hospice leaders Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Officer with Teleios, and Judi Lund Person, Principal, Lund Person & Associates LLC, for a deep dive into the regulatory crossroads facing hospice providers.In this episode, we discuss the FY 2026 Proposed Rule, which focused on implementing the HOPE initiative, and two RFIs (Requests for Information) that were part of it. Also, discuss how important it is for us in the hospice field to give CMS feedback via these RFIs. These will impact the Future Quality Measure Concepts for the Hospice Quality Reporting Program, and CMS is asking for input on three concepts for the HQRP Hospice Quality Reporting Program:- The Challenges of Interoperability,- The Evolving Quality Measures related to Patient Well-Being - Nutrition, including Safe Eating Habits, Exercise, Nutrition, and Activity appropriate for end-of-life careLast, they discuss a separate RFI related to the Advanced Digital Quality Measurement (dQM) in the HQRP (Hospice Quality Reporting Program) and the data standards of Health Level Seven® (HL7®) and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources® (FHIR®).Annette and Judi have a wealth of experience and knowledge. This is a great listen for staff, leaders, and Boards of hospice and palliative care organizations to become more educated about the tracks being laid with the proposed 2026 Wage Index. This show is timely and relevant, so join us.Guest:Annette Kiser, Chief Compliance Officer with Teleios Judi Lund Person, Principal, Lund Person & Associates LLC Host:Chris Comeaux, President / CEO of TELEIOShttps://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast/navigating-the-future-hope-wage-index-and-cms-quality-measuresTeleios Collaborative Network / https://www.teleioscn.org/tcntalkspodcast
Hope is a confident expectation and desire for something good in the future. Yet, its depth and meaning begin to fade when faced with the sorrows of the past, the realities of the present, and the uncertainties of the future.In all these, where do we anchor our hope? Let us discover this unshakeable hope that only Christ can truly offer, regardless of the times and seasons.
Hope is a confident expectation and desire for something good in the future. Yet, its depth and meaning begin to fade when faced with the sorrows of the past, the realities of the present, and the uncertainties of the future.In all these, where do we anchor our hope? Let us discover this unshakeable hope that only Christ can truly offer, regardless of the times and seasons.
Hope is a confident expectation and desire for something good in the future. Yet, its depth and meaning begin to fade when faced with the sorrows of the past, the realities of the present, and the uncertainties of the future.In all these, where do we anchor our hope? Let us discover this unshakeable hope that only Christ can truly offer, regardless of the times and seasons.
Hope is a confident expectation and desire for something good in the future. Yet, its depth and meaning begin to fade when faced with the sorrows of the past, the realities of the present, and the uncertainties of the future.In all these, where do we anchor our hope? Let us discover this unshakeable hope that only Christ can truly offer, regardless of the times and seasons.
In the final week of our Finished series, Pastor Matt closes with a powerful look at the future finished work of Jesus in Revelation 21:5-6. While we often carry the weight of worry, Jesus invites us into courage—rooted not in our strength, but in His promise to make all things new. From creation to the cross, and now to eternity, we're reminded that “the end is not an event, but a person.” As we trust in what Jesus will finish, we find hope and courage for today.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
The poem in Nahum 1 breaks its stride in 1:7, in terms of both the Hebrew poetic structure and thematic emphasis. In part by this means, it implicitly asks its Israelite readers, some of whom may have been collaborators with Assyria, whether they side with the Lord or the Lord's enemies. Dr. Mario Tafferner is Assistant Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature at Tyndale Theological Seminary, in Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands. His two most recent publications deal with "The Question of Future Hope in 2 Kgs 25.27–30" in Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (2024) and the translation of "Line 12 of the Mesha Inscription in Light of Shared Scribal Practices in Moab and Ancient South Arabia" in MAARAV (2024). Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3Rbjzpd M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/3Rgdnwe
Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent shocking 3-0 defeat of Real Madrid against Arsenal in the Champions League. He highlights Declan Rice's standout performance, Real Madrid's struggles, and Carlo Ancelotti's leadership. He also touches on Arsenal's ambitions in the tournament and the challenges they face moving forward.Find Into The Net F.C. on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hit that subscribe/follow button, and don't forget to hit that notification bell!Follow me on X (Twitter)@BearManofTX and @BearTX_podcastWant to donate to the podcast?Venmo: @BearSportsWriterCashApp: $AlexAlKazzazAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy