Podcasts about giving god

What captivates your attention daily? While most of us readily admit that our spiritual life deserves priority, our actual time allocation often tells a different story. This thought-provoking episode challenges us to examine the disparity between what we claim to value and where we invest our hours.Jesse Cope delivers a powerful wake-up call about our digital distractions, asking pointed questions about how much time we dedicate to streaming services, social media scrolling, mobile games, and sports compared to prayer and scripture reading. The message hits home: our calendar and screen time reveal our true priorities far more accurately than our intentions.Drawing from Matthew 16, we explore Jesus's paradoxical teaching that "whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." This foundation helps us understand authentic discipleship as a path requiring genuine sacrifice—something increasingly countercultural in our comfort-oriented society.The episode gains remarkable perspective through stories of Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War through Vietnam, whose extraordinary sacrifices highlight how misaligned our modern priorities often become. These accounts seamlessly connect to historical accounts of early Christian martyrs who faced death for their faith, reminding us that Christians continue to face persecution globally today.Rather than offering simple solutions, this episode confronts us with what Jesus called the question of a lifetime: "Who do you say that I am?" Your answer fundamentally shapes everything else—including how you'll spend the next 24 hours. Join us for this challenging examination of what truly deserves your precious time and attention.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

In this Legacy Connect, we hear the remarkable story of Bertie Lourens, founder of WastePlan - a man who went from chasing wealth to surrendering everything to God. From business failure to kingdom breakthrough, from pride to purpose, from control to calling, Bertie's story is one of radical obedience, divine redemption, and generational impact.- What happens when you give 51% of your business to God?- What does it look like to lead your family in faith and rhythm?- How do you build a company on the whispers of the Holy Spirit instead of the wisdom of the world?Legacy is more than a network; it's a God-breathed invitation to build beyond business and lead with eternity in mind. We exist to encourage and equip men and women to shape a generational legacy that transcends the marketplace and fuels kingdom expansion.Whether you're a CEO, creative, or just curious—this conversation will call you higher.Find out more about LEGACY and upcoming events: https://lincchurch.com/legacy/00:00 – Introduction & welcome02:00 – Bertie's backstory: From brokenness to breakthrough07:00 – What is WastePlan?10:00 – The dangers of pride and the moment of surrender15:00 – Giving God control of the business20:00 – A family-first rhythm that rescues legacy26:00 – Obedience, ExCo prayer, and supernatural strategy31:00 – From union battles to Spirit-led victories38:00 – The education dream: Fixing what 200 billion hasn't44:00 – Why your life must be built on hearing God's whisper48:00 – A prophetic prayer and invitation to live with purpose

God is life giving and life sustaining! Join us for Wednesday night Prayer in our Prayer Room. The place where we engage the person of the Holy Spirit and all God to Rule, Reign and Rest!

Kate looks at the story of Jacob and asks how much we hold on to situations in our lives rather than give them over to God and receive all the love He has for us.

Bro. Cody Zorn presents "Giving God All Four Corners of Your Field" from Leviticus 19, during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://www.ibcflorence.com/devotions Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9 #ibcflorence #florenceky #kjvBible #church #Godisgood #northernkentucky #baptistchurch #savedbygrace #video

In today's podcast, we are joined by Delaney Porter. She opens up about her journey to becoming a college athlete and how God used her career-ending injury to alter the trajectory of her life. She also shares what it was like to stand firm in her faith during college and help start FCA at King University.

In this sermon, Dr. Tito Sotolongo emphasizes that, like the Ghost Orchid that relies on its environment for survival, humans are designed to thrive through reliance on God's grace rather than their own strength. Drawing from Romans 4:17-25, he underscores that as Christians, grace allows us to live out our faith and share the Gospel, reflecting God's life-giving power in the world despite our limitations and regardless of opposition.

3.16.25 - Giving God's Way V - Give for the Glory of God by Anacostia River Church

3.9.25 - Giving God's Way IV - The Principle of Sowing and Reaping by Anacostia River Church

3-23-25 Sunday Morning Worship God Provides Series"Stewardship of Giving"Covey Wise Looking for a church family?We invite you to grow with us!At Monroeville Christian Church, we are committed to teaching the Word of God, training disciples of our Lord, and transforming lives for Christ through our times of worship, fellowship, and service.Subscribe to receive our latest messages: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Monroevillechristianchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect Card: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/510703⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/monroevillechristianchurch/⁠⁠⁠⁠- Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MonroevilleChristianChurch ⁠⁠⁠⁠- X/Twitter -⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://x.com/MonroevilleCC ⁠⁠⁠⁠- Website -⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.monroevillechristianchurch.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Give Online: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://monroevillechristianchurch.churchcenter.com/giving⁠⁠⁠⁠CCLI Copyright License - 139774CCLI Streaming License - 20715699#PittsburghBibleStudy #PittsburghChurch#MonroevilleChristianChurch#Christian #ChurchOfChrist #Church#ChristianChurch #ForMonroeville #ThePlaceToBe#TeachTrainTransform #church #churchonline#biblestudy #biblestudyonline #biblestudyfellowship#MonroevilleChurch #churchonline #ChurchinMonroevillePA #ChristiansOnly#Sermons #BibleLessons #Gospel #JesusChrist #God

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Topic: Mercy & Judgment; Remembrance; Worship Purpose: Embracing Mercy; Giving God the Glory Bible: Exodus 11-13

What comes first in your life? It's easy to claim our priorities - God, family, country - but do our daily habits tell a different story? In this thought-provoking episode, I challenge us all to honestly examine what we do before opening our Bibles or bowing our heads in prayer.Marriage serves as a powerful metaphor throughout our discussion. Remember how you dressed up for dates, washed your car, and put your best foot forward while courting? Yet after the wedding, many of us give our spouses only the leftover scraps of our attention while reserving our best efforts for bosses and colleagues who don't even love us. One particularly moving story illustrates this perfectly: a husband who prioritized work comes home to find only crumbs of food left for him - a physical representation of the emotional leftovers his wife received daily.The biblical prophet Joel calls us to "return to the Lord with all your heart" - not through empty gestures but through genuine spiritual renewal. This message resonates profoundly for America today. As Daniel Webster reminded us, our nation's founding succeeded because "the character of our countrymen was sober, moral and religious." Without these Christian principles as our foundation, liberty simply cannot survive."Christless conservatism" may be the greatest danger facing our nation - even more than leftism or socialism. When we separate God from state (not just church from state), we cut the anchor from our ship, leaving us adrift at the mercy of moral relativism and the whims of those in power. Recent political victories might be merely the beginning of a long journey back to spiritual health, not the end of our national struggles.How do you commemorate those who sacrificed for America? Do we honor the principles of the Bunker Hill Monument, or have we replaced meaningful remembrance with celebrity worship? Let's recommit ourselves to the unchanging principles that made America great - not just in our words, but in how we spend our time and attention each day.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

This week at NTC, Pastor Jess shares with us how we are all called to live lives of Giving God our first and our best, not the Leftovers! Join us every week as we Grow and Worship together!

Giving God our Spiritual Gifts | 1 Corinthians 12 by Christ Covenant

Description: We can become living worship by simply saying ‘Yes' to God. Chris Mitchell, CBN Middle East Bureau Chief, felt a divine calling when he first visited Israel, recognizing it as God's land. His journey is rooted in obedience. Discouragement may come, but he did not let them derail him. Fixing your eyes on Jesus provides strength to see breakthrough.Click here for SHOW NOTES.Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for a free 30-Day Devotional, Show Notes, and to see previous guests.Learn more at: SomebodyCares.org and join us to support this ministry and disaster response efforts.You can also receive weekly Provoke-a-Thought emails, monthly teaching emails, periodic ministry updates, or join our prayer team by signing up here!FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmericaYoutube: SomebodyCaresAmericaRumble: SomebodyCares orX: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America

Jan 31, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 1   Welcome to the Cumberland Trace Church of Christ, where we gather for a special occasion in our new facilities to explore the powerful message of spiritual leadership. In this episode, we are joined by Mike Vestal, a dedicated gospel preacher with decades of experience, who shares insights into how Christian men can glorify God through servant leadership. Mike delves into 2 Timothy chapter 2, unfolding seven vivid pictures of leadership: the steward, the soldier, the athlete, the farmer, the workman, the vessel, and the servant. Through each metaphor, he emphasizes faithfulness, discipline, patience, and devotion as essential qualities for spiritual growth and effective ministry. Join us as Mike Vestal relays the profound impact of servant leadership on personal lives, families, and the church community. Discover how these timeless principles can guide us toward fulfilling God's purpose with humility and grace.   Duration 34:09

Feb 1, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 2   Welcome to a deeply inspiring session where we unravel the essence of a God-centered marriage and family, guided by the profound example of Aquila and Priscilla. Through the lens of Biblical wisdom and real-life stories, including the remarkable lives of Al and Faye, this episode explores the beauty and strength of relationships that glorify God in every aspect. Join us as we delve into the significance of prioritizing God in our homes, elevating His presence above all else, and cultivating a marriage that reflects His love. Discover the heartfelt insights on the power of unity, faith, and unwavering devotion, fostering an environment that nurtures both individual and collective spiritual growth. This enriching discussion shines a light on how to instruct others in Christ with humility and openness, embody a life of sacrifice and faithfulness, and leave a lasting legacy of godliness for generations to come. Be inspired to transform your family life with divine purpose and joy.   Duration 38:26

Feb 2, 2025 - Men's Retreat Day 2 Part 2   Join us as we dive deep into the transformative power of mentorship, exploring the pivotal role it plays in the Christian community. This episode draws inspiration from biblical figures like Paul, Timothy, and notably Barnabas—showcasing the profound mutual benefits of mentoring relationships. Discover the essence of intentional involvement and positive encouragement, coupled with Christ-like emulation, as core tenets of effective Christian mentorship. We'll examine Barnabas' remarkable qualities that make him an exemplary mentor, from stewardship to partnership, and his dedication to nurturing leadership. Explore how Barnabas' investment in others, including Paul and John Mark, proves that mentorship enriches both the mentor and the mentee, contributing to the glorification of God. Through these timeless lessons, learn how mentorship can rebuild relationships and empower individuals in their spiritual journey while benefiting the broader church community.   Duration 35:05

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecc. 3:11   God's timing in the plan of your life is everything. But what do you do as you wait for that plan to unfold? Today's storyteller reminds you exactly what to do: you pray, you seek, and you trust!   Jessica Prier, from our Vestavia, Alabama, community, shares her journey of growing in her faith and in her gifting as she recalls the ways in which the Lord has led her to where she is today. If you're in a season of needing guidance from the Lord, this story is going to remind you to have patience and know He is working behind the scenes to bring good to you and glory to Him.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - God places giftings and talents within each of us early on in life. - Sometimes, God closes a door and opens another one. - God wants to do immeasurably more than you could ask or imagine.   Links:   Listen to Jessica's mother-in-law's story-  Marilyn Prier- Ep. 15: "Giving God the Frat House"    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Jessica and past storytellers   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series, including the newly released Discovering God in Stories of Faith!   Register for the local workshop being offered on April 9th in Birmingham: Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story   Our 4th Annual Stories of Hope Luncheon is on March 12th!

SERIES: Epiphany MomentsWhere in the world does one find lasting glory? Conquering nations? Championships? Awards? Any glory one finds in these is fleeting and misleading. Such achievements fade and are forgotten, only to be replaced by the next conqueror, champion, or award winner. But there is a glory that endures. And, while it isn't in you, you will find that it is for you, if you know where to look.

2.23.2025 - Giving God's Way - Be Ready to Supply by Anacostia River Church

Giving God what is God's (Matt. 22:15-22). For the disciple of Jesus, what is the proper relationship to one's government?

Today's episode features a sermon from the sermon series, Expanding in Worship, by Pastor Sonja R. Dawson The Cost of True Worship - Giving God Your BestMark 14:3-9 (NASB) Listen and subscribe today on your favorite podcast platforms such as Apple Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Amazon Podcast.

2.16.2025 - Giving God's Way - Excel In The Grace Of Giving by Anacostia River Church

This week's guest on our Chat with Dr. Gregg Mays is the newly crowned Miss City Beautiful's Teen Madison Anderer. They discuss her faith journey and why it was important for her to give Jesus Christ the glory for her winning the title of Miss City Beautiful's Teen.How can Agape Leaders serve you?  Please find us at:         Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/    Bible Break With Agape Leaders: http://www.agapeleaders.org/daily-devotionTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmaysYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pwRead Dr, Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20Please find Madison at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madisonanderer/

Giving God All The Glory

Giving God our best in worship is not just about offering rituals or sacrifices—it's about a heart posture that reflects our deep reverence, sacrifice, and commitment to Him.  The Priests allowed the People to devolve into worthless worship and God was letting them know the consequences.

Join us as we continue our series.

Solid Rock Family Church Podcast

Have we tuned our ears to hear God's voice, or are we letting the noise drown Him out? What if He's already speaking to us? Join us as we learn to listen to the good Shepherd. EASY TO GIVE at Harmony, text any amount to (859) 459-0316 to get started (or give online @ my.harmonychurch.cc/give). Get the fill in the blank bulletins my.harmonychurch.cc/bulletins. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: So, I have a major problem. I've always played this joke on my kids that they will say something like, “Dad, we need to go soon” and I will pretend to mishear them and I'll say, “did you say we need a goat platoon?” They are always like, “Dad, that's not funny…” the problem is, now I'm starting to really not be able to hear them… Lol, I'm getting old! This isn't just an old person problem. The other day we were in our car on the way to school and one of my kids popped up from reading their book and said, “You need to do something about that hair.” I laughed and said, were you listening? I asked the question because we had just spent about 5 minutes talking about the hair and how I can look like a rooster at times! Lol, they hadn't heard a thing because they weren't listening… We all have times we don't listen so well, right? B But what happens when you don't listen to God? In this series, we are going to talk about “hearing from God” But I don't mean this in a generalized sense. I mean actually hearing the voice of God… ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever heard some one talk about “Hearing God” speak and thought, “that's a bunch of hocus pocus”? I think that a lot. I think LOTS of people misuse and abuse the notion of hearing from God. They use it to justify all kinds of junk… So, before we go too far into this short series, I want to do a few things today: First, I want to normalize hearing the voice of God. Hearing from God should be a normal part of the Christian experience and show you how even if you don't think this is your experience, it might be. b Second, I want to give us some VITAL guardrails. I want to protect us from weaponizing a part of what should be a normal piece of the Christian experience. 1. Is hearing from God normal or signs of a mental condition? :) Lol, come on, you know that's what some of you are thinking “hearing voices in your head Kent?” That's crazy… But you do know this appears to be the normal experience of people in the scripture, don't you? [Put up as one slide so I can move through fairly fast] Abraham (Call of Abram: Genesis 12:1-3, Covenant with God: Genesis 15:1-6, Pleading for Sodom: Genesis 18:22-33) Moses (Burning Bush: Exodus 3:1-6, Mount Sinai: Exodus 19-20, Tent of Meeting: Exodus 33:11) Jesus (Baptism: Matthew 3:17, Transfiguration: Luke 9:28-36, Prayer in Gethsemane: Matthew 26:36-44) Paul (Road to Damascus: Acts 9:3-6, Thorn in the Flesh: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Prayer in Prison: Acts 16:25) Not to mention  Old Testament: Adam & Eve, Noah, Hagar, Jacob, Joseph, Samuel, Job, Gideon, Manor & his wife (parents of Samson), Solomon, all the prophets, Balaam (a false prophet) New Testament: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, Shepherds, The apostles, Stephen, Ananias, Cornelius, John the Baptist God seems to love to engage with His people… Listen to how Jesus says this: John 10:1-5, 14-16 “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. 5 But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice.” 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. ILLUSTRATION: There is a funny video on Youtube (youtube.com/watch?v=e45dVgWgV64) of this person trying to call this shepherds sheep over to them. They call with the same words he uses to call them. The sheep just ignore the person, but when the shepherd steps up and calls the sheep, all of the sudden their heads look up, they see him, and when they do, they come running to him. Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd” and that his sheep follow Him because they KNOW His voice! b But Kent, I've never heard a voice, I don't have visions or talk to really hot shrubbery, does that mean I'm not one of His sheep? Can I take the pressure off of you? There is a group out there of Christians that make everyone else feel like they don't hear from God - they say things like “The Lord told me I was supposed to buy this thing or do that thing” and they make it sound like God us up there as their personal administrative assistant telling them when to do everything… [reveal the below one line at a time] But I'll bet, if you say you've never heard God's voice that you have: Have you ever read something in the scripture and been moved by a thought that came over you? Have you ever been in a worship service and felt moved? Have you ever heard a sermon and felt like you were supposed to do something? b That's the voice of God ILLUSTRATION: for me, I always know it's the voice of God when it's something that Kent, in his Kentness wouldn't naturally do or think. I've felt like I was supposed to call someone and encourage them, that's not me. I one time was telling God I love Him and I felt like I heard Him say back, “I love you too” I just started weeping. I've felt like I was supposed to buy someone gas - that's not me, I'm more inclined to drive right by that person. I have a buddy who said he was thanking God for all the blessings he has and he heard God say, “what are you going to do with it?” For me, God's voice is not loud, it's not shouting at me, it's just quietly leading me like a shepherd. “hey, don't go over there…” or “hey, there's some really good grass over here…” Can I give you some Guardrails as we talk about this subject? Because I've seen, particularly spiritual leaders, abuse people with this… Guardrails to consider when learning to listen to God… If God has already spoken in the scripture about your situation - you don't need anything more (If you are waiting to hear God on whether to stay with your spouse or leave them for your mistress - God has already spoken on that…) Be humble and test the spirits (Not every idea/thing that comes into your mind is from God or even you.  Test what you are hearing against seasoned followers of Jesus and against the word of God) God does not tend to operate in either-or situations (Giving God the options of “God it's either this or it's that” - if you're truly inviting God to speak in your life, let Him speak what He wants to say, not your pre-populated answers) NEVER use what you believe God spoke to you as a means to beat others into submission - if God spoke it to you, He is more than capable of speaking it to them as well… ILLUSTRATION: Early on in ministry, I told a church that I felt God had told me we were supposed to move our congregation to a different building. I don't want to go into the specifics, but I felt like God convicted me, because in reality, I felt like we should make the move, but God had not directed me to do it. I confused my ego with God's direction and in the process, manipulated the sheep as though my words were from the shepherd. CLOSING ILLUSTRATION: Jesus is the good shepherd, and he laid down His life for you. My prayer as I was writing this sermon was not that people would learn a lot about listening to God, but that they would actually tune their ears to the God who is speaking to them. I have learned that as I age and my hearing actually gets worse, I have to lean in a little and actually listen to what people say. I have to really focus on it and when I do, I can understand them. What would it look like for you to tune your ears and your heart to God? One of the ways to do that is to lean into God, we are about to sing this song and I want to invite you to come up to the alter and lean into God. Pray and just tell Him, Jesus, if you want to speak, I'm listening. don't put any pressure on it, if you don't hear anything, that's alright. But what if you do? What if when you say, “I love you” He says, “I love you too!” Back. He has already said this to you! Come and give your life to Jesus!

"In the first two weeks of this sermon series starting out the year, we've talked about reading the Bible and setting new patterns for growth within us. For the next two weeks — today and next week — we will discuss pursuing excellence in our worship. Because there are real implications when we give less than our best. If we give less than our best in our marriage, our work, or our extra responsibilities, we could lose our jobs, you could lose our wives, our kids, or our friends, right? But we don't feel the same impending consequences when we don't give God our best. But we should. There's something on the line here. Colossians 3:17 is a foundational verse we'll look at more next week, but let's introduce it briefly here: "Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Whatever you do. That includes … everything — every place you go, every person you talk to, every task you take on. And it's not a call to do your best. Paul, who writes this, actually takes it a step further. He says, do it in the name of Jesus. This means that the places we go, the people we talk to, and the tasks we take on are all opportunities to represent Jesus … to give effort for Jesus … and to bring honor to Jesus. They're opportunities for us to … worship Jesus."

Join Father Bill Danaher as he gives his Sermon on Christmas Eve at Christ Church Cranbrook.

“The Kind of Giving God is Pleased by” - a lesson on giving unto God in a way that results in God being pleased and in the unbelieving world giving glory to God. Music: “Take Me Deeper” by the Ken Ferguson band

Read Online“I baptize with water; but there is one among you whom you do not recognize, the one who is coming after me, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to untie.”  John 1:26–27Now that our Christmas Octave is completed, we immediately begin to look toward the future ministry of our Lord. In our Gospel today, Saint John the Baptist is the one who points us to that future ministry of Jesus. He acknowledges his mission to baptize with water is one that is temporary and only a preparation for the One Who is coming after him.As we saw in several of our Advent readings, Saint John the Baptist is a man of great humility. His admission that he is not worthy to untie even Jesus' sandal straps is proof of this fact. But ironically, it is this humble admission that makes him so great!Do you want to be great? Deep down we all do. This desire goes hand in hand with our innate desire for happiness. We want our lives to have meaning and purpose, and we want to make a difference. The question is “How?” How do you do this? How do you achieve true greatness?From a worldly perspective, greatness can often become synonymous with success, riches, power, admiration from others, etc. But from a divine perspective, greatness is achieved by humbly giving God the greatest glory we can with our lives.Giving God all the glory has a double effect upon our lives. First, doing so allows us to live in accord with the truth of life. The truth is that God and God alone deserves all our praise and glory. All good things come from God and God alone. Second, humbly giving God all the glory and pointing to the fact that we are unworthy of Him has the reciprocal effect of God reaching down and elevating us to share in His life and His glory.Reflect, today, upon your calling to imitate the humility of Saint John the Baptist. Never shy away from humbling yourself before the greatness and glory of God. Doing so will not demean you or hamper your greatness. Rather, only in the deepest humility before the glory of God is God able to draw you into the greatness of His very life and mission. Lord, I give all glory and praise to You and You alone. You are the source of all good; without You I am nothing. Help me to continually humble myself before You so that I may share in the glory and greatness of Your life of grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Baptism of Christ By Nicolás Enríquez, via Wikimedia Commons

Numbers 20:2–13 || Giving God His Due || Todd Brooks by Meridian Church

Surrendering is a tough concept. Only with God is it a safe bet because He is good and His intentions toward are always for our best. The flip side of surrender is trust. Giving God what we treasure is trusting God with the vulnerability of our hearts. His best for us is often seen in the tears of letting go of those things and people who mean the most to us. He knows you. He will never give you less than His best. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Nancy Holland, and Adam Maddock

In today's episode, Sam and Stuart discuss the authority of Scripture as the ultimate standard for truth, morality, and life transformation, rooted in its divine inspiration. With insights from theology and pastoral care, they remind listeners that only God's Word has the power to change lives and provide eternal hope.

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

Are you caught in a relentless tug-of-war with injustice that's stealing your peace and joy? When we're trapped in codependency, we often unknowingly surrender our power to others, making it difficult to confront injustice and leaving us emotionally and spiritually drained. We feel powerless, we lose our joy, and sometimes, we even fight against God instead of allowing Him to step in. But here's the good news: we have a powerful choice in God-dependency. Through Christ's faithfulness, we can let go of the struggle and trust God to bring true justice and healing. In today's episode of Conquering Codependency God's Way, learn how to release the rope, let God work, and experience the joy of watching Him set things right. Discover how flourishing in His love is the ultimate justice. Ready to find peace and strength in God's hands? Join me in today's episode! Subscribe for more encouragement and tools to break free from codependency, and let's grow together in faith. For more information/resources check out the links below: ⇨ Visit the Treasured Ministries Website: https://treasuredministries.com/ ⇨ Join the Treasured Tribe https://treasuredtribe.com/ ⇨ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and get inspiration for your faith journey https://treasuredministries.activehosted.com/f/21 ⇨ Donate: https://treasuredministries.com/donate/ To get Michelle's latest book, Sacred Scars, sign up for her newsletter, or listen to her podcast Hope Prevails visit her website. You'll be glad you did. https://drmichellebengtson.com _____________________ Treasured Ministries provides discipleship, biblical resources and community for women so they can exchange codependency for God dependency and thrive. For more information visit https://treasuredministries.com 00:00 Journey from codependency to God dependency. 01:34 Tug-of-war Example 03:20 Facing Injustice Can Lead to Mental Turmoil 06:54 Letting Go Allows God to Bring Justice 12:20 Codependency Leads to False Beliefs 19:25 Christians Should Respect Authority 24:21 Our identity in Christ Frees us From Past Codependency. 30:07 Asking God for Guidance Leads to Clarity in Handling Injustices. 37:12 Letting go of Revenge Allows God to Deliver True Justice. 45:00 Faithfulness to God Leads to Flourishing Beyond Codependency. ______________________ Aliene Thompson is the president of Treasured Ministries International, the creator of the Nourish Bible Study Method, and the founder of the Treasured Tribe, an online Christian community for women. Her popular series on YouTube, “Conquering Codependency God's Way”, helps women worldwide move from codependency to God dependency so they can live in freedom as God intended. #GodsJustice #BreakingCodependency #FaithOverStruggle #ConqueringCodependency

Few have a surplus of money, but God loves a cheerful giver. Did you know that the Holy Spirit gives a gift of giving? He loves to give gifts just so we can give them away. Listen online as Pastor Heath teaches from 2 Corinthians about the Gift of Giving and the principle of sewing and reaping in God's final harvest.

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

In this episode, James, Carlos and Matt talk about financial stewardship. To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform @crosspointcity

In this homily, given Sunday, November 10th, 2024, Dcn. Josh Luttig invites us to give God everything, modeled after the widows in today's Mass readings. We do this primarily through the offertory at Mass, when we place our lives on the altar in Union with Christ, who offers himself to the Father on our behalf.

In the presence of a holy God, we are forever changed! He is the only One worthy of all glory, honor, and praise! When we surrender our lives to Him, there is no limit to what He will do in and through us! Join Sheila Walsh, Naomi Raine, Nicole Binion, Alexandra Hoover, and Blynda Lane as we focus our attention and affection on our good God. --------- Catch up on our previous conversation, The Purpose of Signs and Wonders! And come back next week as we discuss how to use your spiritual gifts! --------- Do you want more Better Together? We have 900+ conversations available! Start watching now for free on TBN+ -------- Join our community on Instagram // Facebook // YouTube // TikTok  --------- Better Together is TBN's first daily original program made by women for women! We discuss faith, family, friends, and so much more—no topic is off-limits. Find out what happens when real friends get together for real conversations! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you stuck in a dead-end job, living paycheck-to-paycheck, and overwhelmed by debt? Author Bob Lotich and his podcast co-host Linda Lotich share from his Bob's book “Simple Money, Rich Life: Achieve True Financial Freedom and Design a Life of Eternal Impact.”  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here