Podcasts about gift of god

Come and be reminded once again of the amazing, unconditional grace that God gives to all mankind. It is life changing as we come to see Him more clearly, we are drawn to love Him more dearly, and enabled to follow Him more nearly. The PDF document is available at www.rediscoveringgod.ca#Ian Hartley#Warren Kay#Sascha Steenbergen#rediscovdinggod

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Ephesians ch 2 vs 1-8 - Preacher Chris Crow - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Part 1 of a study on 2 Timothy discusses how we can fan into flame our work for God. 

Revd Dr Simon Woodman Preaching at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church 26th July 2026 Luke 17.5-6 2 Timothy 1.1-14 Read this sermon here: https://baptistbookworm.blogspot.com/2026/07/rekindle-gift-of-god.html To find out more about Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, check out our website www.bloomsbury.org.uk

Send me a Text Message!Far too often, I come to God to get something from God. But what the gifts of the giver, keep me from embracing the greatest gift? See there is nothing greater than Christ. Christ is the treasure of Christianity. Listen, I don't know why you go to church, why you listen to this podcast, but if it's not ultimately because you want more of Christ, then chances are good that you're going to miss everything. Listen to me, there is a hunger and a thirst deep inside of you that nothing will touch, nothing will satisfy, except Christ...So here's the question I end with in this episode, "Are you willing to stop feeding at banquet tables where the main course is not Christ.  If it's necessary will you let go of the good to go after God? Are you thirsty for the gift of God?"  

7-26-26 | Dr. Michelle Guy

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Find joy in knowing that God's greatest gift to us is His perfect love. Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/generalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Learn that love is like many other things in life—the more you give, the more you receive.Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/generalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailNobody likes being told they're not neutral, but Romans 6 refuses to flatter us. We open up Romans 6:16-17 and track Paul's argument that “yielding” is allegiance: you become the servant of whoever you obey. That means there is no middle ground, no spiritual amnesty box, and no such thing as a truly “free” person in the way modern life defines freedom. The only real question is which master rules you, and where that obedience leads.From there, we press into the tension people constantly mishandle: grace, obedience, and assurance. We challenge legalism that tries to earn acceptance with God through external rules, and we also reject antinomianism that treats sovereign grace like a moral hall pass. We talk about why God's law reflects His holiness, why grace doesn't detach salvation from sanctification, and why the same grace that saves produces a life marked by increasing submission to Christ. If you've ever wondered whether real Christianity changes what you love, what you despise, and what you obey, this conversation gets very practical.We also respond to a thoughtful question about honoring father and mother and the promise of “long life,” and we explore why some promises can't be reduced to a simple earthly formula. The closing argument ties everything back to regeneration and eternal security: if God truly gives a new heart, can that work be reversed, and what would that imply about the Holy Spirit? If you care about salvation by grace through faith, Christian obedience, and genuine assurance, you'll want to hear this one. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf your faith is measured by appearances, you'll either live anxious or you'll become smug and judgmental. We dig into Romans 6 and Paul's startling contrast: we were truly enslaved to sin, and now sin is no longer our master. That isn't a pep talk about trying harder. It's a claim about a change of dominion, a transfer of allegiance, and a kind of obedience that starts where no one can audit you, in the heart.We also slow down on a phrase many of us skip too quickly: “thanks be to God.” Why is gratitude aimed at God instead of our decision-making, our discipline, or our “follow-through”? Because the move from slavery to sin into obedience to the truth is God's work from start to finish. We talk about spiritual ears, inward renewal, and why the gospel can't be reduced to a slogan you recite to pass a quick test. Grace doesn't merely cancel guilt; it breaks sin's rightful rule.Then we tackle a common trap: treating Christianity like a transaction. If you've ever thought, “God did His part, now I do mine,” we explain why that logic undermines salvation by grace alone and quietly turns obedience into a wage. We also defend doctrine as essential, even divisive, because truth forms a people and reshapes a life. If you want clearer assurance, deeper humility, and a more honest view of good works, this conversation will steady you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What's one way you've seen “transaction thinking” creep into your faith?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan Mail“Being then made free from sin” is either the most comforting line in Romans 6 or the most offensive, depending on what you think salvation is supposed to depend on. We sit with Paul's words long enough to feel the weight of that one verb: made. Not self-taught, not self-reformed, not argued into freedom. God acts, the heart changes, and obedience follows as fruit. That order matters, because it's the difference between restless striving and settled assurance.We talk through why heartfelt obedience is evidence of grace already accomplished, how true conversion includes belief and submission from the heart, and why Christian freedom is not autonomy but a transfer of allegiance. Along the way we wrestle honestly with the free will objection, the “robot” fear, and the deeper pastoral question underneath it all: where does confidence come from when life gets hard and your own strength fails?We also trace Paul's call to “yield” ourselves to righteousness unto holiness, not as a payment plan for God's acceptance, but as sanctification flowing from a new nature. And we get practical about evangelism and motive, including the sobering claim that outwardly “good deeds” outside of Christ are not the fruit God is talking about, because real fruit grows only from the true vine.If you've ever wondered why the gospel can feel like rest to some people and rage to others, this conversation will help. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs steadier assurance, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailSin pays on time, and it pays in death. We sit with Romans 6:23 and trace Paul's argument the way it's meant to land: if you're under sin, death is not an accident, it's earned wages. Then the whole passage turns on one word that changes everything, gift. Eternal life is not a reward for law-keeping or a bonus for religious effort. It's the gift of God through Jesus Christ our Lord, grounded entirely in what Christ has done. From there, we press into the uncomfortable but freeing implications. What does it mean to be “made free from sin” and to bear “fruit unto holiness”? Why does grace produce gratitude, new desires, and an increasing hatred for what once felt normal? We talk sanctification in plain terms, not as a way to get saved or stay saved, but as the result of being saved by grace through faith. If your heart isn't moved by that contrast, we also ask the honest question of what that might reveal. We also tackle the will and the way people talk about “choice” in salvation. If the gift of God is eternal life, can someone refuse it? We argue from the text that God's saving gifts are effectual, not merely offered, and we use a prison analogy to explain the bondage of the will under sin. The night closes with Scripture, gratitude, and family-like fellowship that stays centered on Christ even when interruptions try to hijack the conversation. Subscribe for more Romans teaching, share this with a friend who loves theology, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

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The Gift of God and Joy of My Heart Week 12 of the Ecclesiastes Series Speaker: Kurt Huber Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Download the slides for this message: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/7raggpfaynxnv5cxv2wkd/Ecclesiastes-Week-12-PDF.pdf?rlkey=5r58ja4kmjl4vbmxv5otmftx4&st=u6i2w8zv&dl=0 (If using on mobile, click the icon on the top right and click direct download)

872 If You Knew The Gift Of God, A Guided Christian Meditation on John 4:10-12 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in  and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization.  You can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tense or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable doing so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation:   Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation John 4 NIV 10 Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." 11 "Sir," the woman said, "you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where can you get this living water? 12 Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well and drank from it himself, as did also his sons and his livestock?" NASB 10 Jesus replied to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who is saying to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." 11 She *said to Him, "Sir, You have no bucket and the well is deep; where then do You get this living water? 12 You are not greater than our father Jacob, are You, who gave us the well and drank of it himself, and his sons and his cattle?" Reflection on Scripture: If you knew the gift of God. I think we truly don't understand the full breadth of the gift of God. This is even more true for those who are early in their faith walk. I spoke to someone today who really struggled with strong negative feelings about herself. I spent quite a bit of time talking with her about what scripture shows about God's love. Scripture is clear how each of us are profoundly flawed, yet it is equally full of references to the love of God. As we get to know who Jesus is it allows us to set aside our fears.  The woman in this story had so much to be ashamed of. She had no reason to assume that Jesus would show up and represent the very presence of God and His love. She had no understanding of what the gift of God would be. She had no expectation that she could ask Him for living water, or eternal mercy. Just as the person I talked to struggled with a similar problem. Both of these women came to learn of this gift, The grace of God, and they were profoundly changed by deeper understanding of Jesus. The beautiful thing is that we are able to get to know Jesus more and more as life goes on. You are continually learning about the gift that Jesus speaks about.  When Jesus offers you more understanding of His gift, do not respond with skepticism or doubt. When you experience troubles, isolation, fear, or anger in life, this may be an offer to truly get to know Jesus. If you rely on what you think you know about God it might get in the way of who God really is. That was the case for the woman at the well. Her isolation and life of sin opened hear heart enough to rejoice when she finally met Jesus. She accepted his proclamation as the Messiah and as a result she received eternal salvation. How well do you know the gift of God Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

In this episode, Pastor Paul shared a sermon preached by Samson Occom prior to the public execution of Moses Paul. What are the results of sin and death? What is the remedy? Using Romans 6:23, Pastor Paul shared the hope we can find.

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 (from the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service)Title: According to the Gift of God's Grace Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13 Sermon by: Paul Goebel Sermon Series: Ephesians: Walk in Love

Season 6, Episode 23 | Pastor Chad welcomes Linnea Morris to discuss her upcoming Israel trip amid repeated flight cancellations and the practice of open-handed trust, while they launch into 2 Timothy 1:1-7.

Who again is Matthias, none other than the chosen one to replace Judas! Gift of God!Contact Us: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; CovenantsOnLine.com: @Covenants: or call 304.528.9220.

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2nd Timothy offers a powerful illustration to foster our faith as we "stir into flame" the gift of God. (Lectionary #355) June 3, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Dance class, gymnastics, cheerleading, Student Council, Marching Band, youth ministry, worship team, Bible studies, speaking engagements — and that's just a few items from Emily Rose Massey's packed list of accomplishments. For more than twenty years, her worth was wrapped up in her productivity. And if we're honest, many of us know that exhausting cycle all too well. In this episode, Emily offers a grace-filled invitation to step off the performance treadmill and rest in the truth that God's love was never something you had to earn. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes it beautifully clear: salvation is a gift, not a reward. And that same grace that saved you is the very grace that is sanctifying you, shaping you, and carrying you forward — day by day, inconsistency by inconsistency. God started this work in you, and He will finish it (Philippians 1:6). You don't have to hide when you fail or scramble to do better on your own. You simply need to come boldly to the throne of grace, lean on His strength, and trust that He is working — because He is. Today's Bible Verse "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." — Ephesians 2:8-9, ESV Ponder Today Grace is a gift, not a reward. You cannot earn it, maintain it, or lose it through your performance. It is freely and abundantly given — full stop. The same grace that saved you is sanctifying you. God doesn't just rescue you and then hand you a checklist. He oversees your growth, your maturity, and your transformation from beginning to end. Your failures do not surprise God or derail His plan. Your inconsistencies, your disobedience, your lack of trust — none of it can thwart what He has purposed for your life. God starts it, and God finishes it. You don't have to hide when you sin. Jesus lived the perfect life for you and paid the penalty you couldn't. When you fall, the answer is not to run away — it's to run to Him, boldly, to the throne of grace. Trust that He is working and yield to it. You don't need to muster up your own strength or faith. The Holy Spirit is your Helper, and God's plan for your life will be accomplished because of His goodness and faithfulness — not yours. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, let the truth of Your Word take deep root in my heart — that Your grace is a gift I can never earn and never need to maintain. Thank You, Jesus, for Your great sacrifice on the cross that made a way for me to receive eternal life. May I never forget that the work of the cross is finished. Help me to rest in that finished work. And when I sin, Holy Spirit, convict my heart to run boldly to the throne of grace and receive Your forgiveness and love. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped you release the weight of striving, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to rest and grow in your faith every day. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today, Guest Pastor Donnie Berry speaks in part 3 of our series through the book of Acts - Still Acting: Jesus by the Spirit Through His Church. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

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"If You Knew the Gift of God" - John 4:1-30 by Heritage Bible Church

The Spirit in UsRomans 8:16 NIV, Galatians 4:6 NIV, Ezekiel 36:26-27 NIVThe Spirit with UsJohn‬ ‭16‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV, Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭30‬ ‭NIVThe Spirit upon UsActs 1:8 NIV, Acts‬ ‭10‬:‭38‬ ‭NIV

Message preached by Pastor Duke Downs on Sunday, April 26, 2026 AM.

“What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, which is the Church.” The Catechism uncovers how the Holy Spirit truly builds up the whole Church in the name of Jesus. Fr. Mike dives into the incredibly diverse gifts that the Holy Spirit gives up for the building up of the Kingdom—the charisms. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 797-810. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Apr. 15, 2026 - Stir Up The Gift Of God Which Is In YouPastor Bob Claycamp2 Timothy 1 | Study #20260415GUEST

Sunday Sermon from the book of Ephesians from John Bourgeois on April 12, 2026. Our hope for you is that you will know, love, and follow Jesus Christ -- leading to personal transformation, intimate community, and a life of radical mission. You are always welcome to join us for worship at West End Community Church.For more info, please visit the WECC website at westendcc.org

Today's sermon is Stir Up The Gift Of God by Joe Focht Find more teaching from Pastor Joe at www.ccphilly.org

Peter and John encounter a crippled man who is healed in the name of Jesus Christ, inspiring us to receive the precious gift of faith and eagerly share it with the people we meet. (Lectionary #263) April 8, 2026 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

During difficult seasons, we often look for something steady—something that won’t shift beneath us when fear and uncertainty begin to rise. Scripture reminds us that God Himself is our firm foundation, the rock that holds us steady through every storm. His presence never wavers, and His peace never runs dry. Yet God, in His kindness, gives us another gift to help sustain us through life’s challenges: His people. The body of Christ is one of God’s most tangible expressions of care. Through fellow believers, God provides encouragement, prayer, wisdom, and comfort. Sometimes that support comes through a conversation, a message, a shared prayer, or simply someone willing to sit quietly beside us during a hard moment. The Apostle Paul understood the power of this gift. In Philippians 1:3-5, he expresses deep gratitude for the believers who partnered with him in the gospel. Their support strengthened him in his mission and reminded him that he was never alone in his calling. Many of us struggle to ask for help. Vulnerability can feel uncomfortable, and we often try to carry our burdens quietly. But God designed the church so that we would support one another. When we open our hearts and allow others to walk beside us, we experience the strength of a community bound together by Christ. And just as we receive encouragement from others, we are also called to extend that same care to those around us. Gratitude for God’s people naturally leads us to become a blessing ourselves—offering prayer, encouragement, and compassion whenever we can. When we pause to thank God for the people He places in our lives, we recognize that His provision often arrives through the hands and hearts of others. Main Takeaways God is our ultimate foundation and source of strength. The body of Christ is a tangible gift of encouragement and support. Asking for help allows others to serve as God’s hands and feet. Gratitude grows when we recognize how God works through His people. Believers are called to both receive and offer encouragement within the church. Today’s Bible Verse I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. - Philippians 1:3-5 Your Daily Prayer Prayer excerpt for listeners: “Thank You for the people You’ve placed in my life to encourage and strengthen me.” Listen to the full prayer here. To view the prayer in written format, visit the links below. Want More? Relevant Links & Resources Continue growing in faith and encouragement: LifeAudio.com – Christian podcasts and devotionals Crosswalk.com – Daily prayers, articles, and Bible study resources If you enjoyed this devotional, you may also appreciate Keri Eichberger’s book, Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, available on Amazon and major online retailers. This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Jamie Smithey - Stirring Up The Gift of God in Us by West Coast Baptist College