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Genesis 3 is about the nature of sin, Adam and Eve's response to sin, and the consequences of sin. But mingled through it all is the grace of God.

Pastor Jose discusses how the Holy Spirit is the one who writes on our hearts. Pay attention to the truth God is speaking, despite what people are saying. You have already heard from God and still can. Audio > 

In this episode, Wai Jia Tam shares her incredible story of discovering Jesus and following Him despite facing many obstacles and setbacks along the way. Wai Jia grew up in a Buddhist home in Singapore but had a powerful encounter with God as a teenager that set her on a journey of faith. She shares about her experiences serving in Nepal as a young woman and how God provided in amazing ways. Wai Jia also walked through great difficulties like depression, an eating disorder and a major spinal surgery, but trusted God through it all. In this conversation she offers wisdom on discerning God's voice and taking small steps of obedience even when we feel too small. I know you'll be inspired by Wai Jia's story of God's faithfulness and how He can use our pain for His purposes. So join us as we discover how small steps of obedience can result in big dreams. Wai Jia Tam is a multi-award-winning, international humanitarian, doctor, and speaker. Selected for Forbes Asia's inaugural 30 under 30 list, she has been featured in numerous international media outlets and is the founder of Kitedreams ministry and Kitesong Global. Learn more at kitedreams.org or follow her on Instagram @tamwaijiaWai Jia's book:Dream BraveWai Jia's Recommendations:Walking with God Through Pain and SufferingCounterfeit GodsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

In this episode, James sits down with Beth Runkle, author of the forthcoming book Another Move God?. Beth was a military wife for many years and talks about how she learned to focus on God's mission during times of significant transmission. Her book is focused on military wives, but the lessons are broadly applicable to anyone who is undergoing change and seeking to remain faithful to the Lord. Beth's book Another Move God?: 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife is available for pre-order at amazon.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

12/26/23. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: Romans 4:18-19. Despite the fact that Abraham and Sarah were well past child bearing age, Abraham believed God's promise that he would be would have many descendants. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; Matthew Henry Commentary; and Life Application Study Bible. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" Listen, like, follow, share! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster Now on Amazon podcasts and Pandora! #prayforpeace

In todays message Pastor Cochran teaches God's people to be careful who they listen to! You must have selective hearing and make God your primary point of contact in order to avoid confusion! Our website: www.apor-newnan.org  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APORNEWNAN Also enjoy these powerful podcast: Productive Living Podcast: https://aplaceofrefugechurch.podbean.com/ The Way 2 Go Podcast: https://aportrendsetters.podbean.com/ The L.I.F.E Podcast: https://aporrome.podbean.com/ 

College Basketball Coach & Author,  Kramer Soderberg  joins Joseph to talk about how to give up control and do meaningful work for God, despite feeling inadequate.   LINKS  KramerSoderberg.com Buy His Book: Fill Your Cup for Christ!  SUBSCRIBE  BrokenCatholic.com    How to Get SHREDDED Over Age 40 ...And Stay RIPPED For Life™  Shredded Fathers is a online brotherhood of growth-minded DADS who'll love on you, hold you accountable and encourage you to remove your mask and unleash the remarkably powerful husband, father, and businessman inside of you!  Apply at: ShreddedFathers.com  Music: StantonLanier.com | Purple-Planet.com

Have you ever felt like you were the odd person out? Especially when it comes to your faith? Have you ever felt like you were the crazy one for standing true to your faith? When you feel this way, stay true to those convictions rooted in God's word. Today, Sean challenges us to be encouraged by Daniel and his friends and shares from 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. Stand firm for God today. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Have you ever felt like you were the odd person out? Especially when it comes to your faith? Have you ever felt like you were the crazy one for standing true to your faith? When you feel this way, stay true to those convictions rooted in God's word. Today, Sean challenges us to be encouraged by Daniel and his friends and shares from 1 Corinthians 6:18-20. Stand firm for God today. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this sermon clips in the comments below. If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Dive deep with Pastor Caleb Hilbert as he explores the wonders and wisdom of God's divine order in -Submission from God Despite Our Folly.- Delve into Proverbs 30-18-33, where we'll marvel at mysteries beyond out understanding, witness the wisdom in God's smallest creations, and be gently reminded of the grace outcomes of our own follies -- all while embracing a call to humble repentance.

Join Pastor Caleb Hilbert as he dives into -Sanctification from God Despite Our Independence,- an exploration of Proverbs 30-7-17. Discover the importance of divine guidance in our lives, recognize behaviors that are rooted in self-reliance, and understand the profound outcomes of neglecting God's teachings.

In this sermon, we will examine Proverbs 30-1-6 which urges us to acknowledge our human limitations and submit to God's all-knowing wisdom. Through exploring Agur's humble introduction and his thought-provoking questions about God's transcendence, we are encouraged to trust in the Divine and hold His Word in high regard. Despite our limited understanding and the vastness of creation, we can find solace in God and His infallible truth.

Trusting God can be challenging, especially when life throws us curve balls and tests our faith. Yet, it is in these moments of uncertainty and hardship that trusting God becomes even more crucial. By surrendering our worries and fears to Him, we can find solace and strength, knowing that He is always in control and has a perfect plan for our lives.

Trusting God can be challenging, especially when life throws us curve balls and tests our faith. Yet, it is in these moments of uncertainty and hardship that trusting God becomes even more crucial. By surrendering our worries and fears to Him, we can find solace and strength, knowing that He is always in control and has a perfect plan for our lives.

The trials of life sometimes cause us to become apathetic in our pursuit of God. We must know that no matter the circumstances, obedience to God should always be our number one priority. WELCOME Find a time and attend a service with us: https://thehills.org/visit NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://thehills.org/nextsteps/ PRAYER If you would like us to pray for you please follow this link: https://thehillschurch.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2490/responses/new ABOUT THE HILLS Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. THE HILLS wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at one of our 3 locations around Fort Worth, or online at https://thehills.online.church. Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.thehills.org. RESOURCES For counseling and taking the next step to get help checkout: https://thehills.org/counseling FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehillschurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillschurchtx

Join in this message series and learn how to open the door to spiritual breakthrough in your life. Learn how to remove faith barriers and have personal spiritual revival in your life. Grow deeper in your spiritual walk.Main scripture:   Matthew 5:21-25; Ephesians 4:26 ; Genesis 4:1-8; Colossians 3:13; Matthew 5:43-46; Proverbs 12:15; James 4:6Topic: Deal with conflict | Achilles' heel | Changing yourself | Being attacked | Spiritual and emotional breakthrough | Revival | Spiritual awakening | Faith walk | Spiritual journey | Deeper walk with Jesus | AngerSupport the show ------------------------------------------WANT MORE?Say You Love Me 4: Heart ResetHabits 3: How Do You Deal with Negative Thinking Failing Forward 4: Small Things Matter Emotional Healthy Spirituality 1: Discover secrets to success ------------------------------------------ JOIN US!Visit us at www.FusionChurchNY.com for the most up-to-date in-person service times and events. Join a Small Group.------------------------------------------FOLLOW US!Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and Tiktok.

Wednesday Night Message: Exodus 14

These messages are from Ocean City Baptist Church in Ocean City, NJ. Visit oceancitybaptist.org for more information.

These messages are from Ocean City Baptist Church in Ocean City, NJ. Visit oceancitybaptist.org for more information.

Honoring and obeying God is not always easy, and it is certainly not popular.  Sometimes following Jesus will get us into trouble and even life-threatening situations. Such was the case for the young men we encounter in … Obey God (Despite The Consequences) (Daniel 3:1-30) Read More »

You would not believe who God picks to pour His love through.

Bruce, Shay, and Janie meet to talk about some blocks that keep them from intimacy with God. As they discuss a few of their blocks, they find a common solution on how to push past them. (And this solution also happens to be very fitting for this holiday week).

Are You Surrounded By People Not Living for the Lord? How to Honor God Despite Your Environment: Psalm 26   In Psalm 26, David shows us the best response when we are surrounded by what feels like enemies and hypocrites.  While it can sometimes be so hard to live for the Lord when others around us aren't, this Psalm reveals the best way to walk in that tension. I pray this episode blesses you.   Hey friends, welcome to the Hearing Jesus Podcast.   Do you sometimes doubt if you are truly hearing God's voice or if it's really your own? Do you wonder how you can know the difference? Do you struggle to feel confident in your relationship with God and what He says in his word? Do you sometimes feel stagnant or like you hit a wall in your spiritual life?   Hey, I'm your host, Rachael Groll: missionary, author, pastor, and life coach. And I have been there. I, too, was doubting God's voice in my own life. I, too, felt insecure about the things I thought God might be calling me to do. I wanted to make a difference in the world and be obedient to what God was calling me to do, but I wasn't quite sure how to figure out what exactly that was. I kept telling myself that I was wasting time trying to figure it out or waiting for Him to show me. Or that I wasn't qualified to do the things I thought He might be telling me to do.   The answer for me was found in the pages of the Bible, as I learned how to understand what it was actually saying. If you are ready to grow in your faith and to step confidently into the calling God has for you, then join me as we dig deep into God's word so you can learn to live out your faith in your everyday life.   Friend, you are loved, you are cherished, and you are His.   The Hearing Jesus Podcast will encourage and equip you to step into the calling God has for your life, living out your faith in the everyday. Together we will break down walls that keep us from growing spiritually. We will dig deep into our Bibles to understand and connect the Scriptures to our lives. We will boldly obey what God calls us to do, walking through doors that only He can open.   Join me for your daily dose of faith, honesty, and prayer.   Learn -> https://shehears.org Connect -> rachael@shehears.org Community-> https://www.facebook.com/groups/743928930315696/ Instagram-> https://www.instagram.com/she_hears/ Missions Support-> https://www.cotni.org/campaigns/rachael-groll     Need to chat one on one? Snag a private session with Rachael: https://calendly.com/shehears     Want to go a little deeper?   Purchase the She Hears: Learning to Listen to Jesus Bible Study : https://shehears.org/resources     In this six-week study from the Book of John, Rachael Groll takes you on an in-depth exploration into the lives of six women Jesus knew. Women often deal with feelings of insecurity and unworthiness, yet the lives of these women show that Jesus values us, wants a relationship with us, and can use us to further His kingdom. In her warm, conversational style, Rachael ties together her life experience, knowledge of the Scriptures, and her compassion for women to encourage us and enable us to become the women God has called us to be.        

Kids are back to school, travel fans are soaking up the last minutes of summer sunshine, and according to the Hebrew calendar 40 Days of Favor officially began on Saturday! While we might not celebrate the Jewish high holidays, I am spending time recognizing God's favor on my life! Too often we refuse or reject God's favor thinking we are not qualified or worthy of the special blessings He's prepared to give us. In today's episode you will learn about some 5 great Biblical heroes who had less than less-than-favorable-situations or characteristics, yet God still used them in big and mighty ways! Tune in for some Biblical wisdom to encourage you to receive God's goodness and favor as you step into the next 40 days of favor! To join our monthly membership group, Lighten Up Lifestyle, click here. To listen to episode #148, God's Favor is Like a Wet Sports Bra--You Can't Take It Off, click here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frannie-foltz/support

Today we continue our series on Biblical Perspectives on Raw Topics with Mentor Mama. This is episode 2 of this 4-part series and today's episode is on how Mentor Mama navigated through life with God despite mental health struggles. We are so thankful to Mentor Mama for pouring her wisdom into us! She is such a gift and blessing. If you are also encouraged by this podcast please leave a comment on our blog and share it with a friend :) If you missed episode 1 of this series you can find the link below and check it out!Visit our blog comment section to share your thoughts on this podcast episode: https://www.coffeeandbibletime.com/post/biblical-perspectives-on-raw-topics-pursuing-god-despite-severe-anxietyCoffee and Bible Time Prayer JournalCoffee and Bible Time Prayer BinderCoffee and Bible Time CoursesFaithful Counseling (sponsor) - Get 10% off your first monthAlabaster Co. - Use promo code CBTPROMO for 10% offCatch up on past episodes in this series:Biblical Perspectives on Raw Topics - Episode 1 - Overcoming the Shame of Having Sex Before Marriage w/ Mentor MamaSupport the show

Pt. I - The Work of God Requires Rest (Vs. 11) Nehemiah's journey would have taken him approximately two months and the first thing he does is rest. Before assessing the project, looking at the walls, introductions etc… Nehemiah finds time to rest and recuperate before beginning God's work. Jesus alone can save, not good works, not penance, not your mommy or daddy but Christ alone. He is the fulfillment of the law that you and I broke. But that does not excuse us from giving dedicated rest to the Lord so that we can accomplish all that He has for us. Nehemiah set out first to build the walls of Jerusalem. But his real aim was the spiritual condition of the people. Having a good solid and secure building is great but if the people are not building their life in God it won't really matter. Pt. II - The Work of God Requires Discretion (Vs. 12) Remember that Nehemiah was coming with a purpose. He had set out to accomplish a great feat in Jerusalem, one which he received from God. He knows it has been stopped before and he already has opponents that seek to derail him. But he knows that he must begin well or the project could face failure. Pt. III - The Work of God Requires Inspection (Vs. 13-15) Nehemiah fasted, wept, and prayed for months, took a long journey, rested, and now goes out to see for himself just how bad the situation is. We need to spend more time evaluating the need, taking notes, checking for cracks in the walls (spiritually speaking), assessing the situation and then executing a plan. Nothing should be overlooked. If we were willing to set aside pride, self-exaltation and examine ourselves as the church, we could measure all of it against God's word making corrections where necessary and seeking His Glory! Pt. IV - The People of God Are Not Above the Work of God (Vs. 16) Notice that Nehemiah says, “I had not yet told the Jews, the priests, the nobles, the officials or the rest who did the work.” He includes everyone. Basically, showing that no one is above the work of God. Also notice that Nehemiah did not say, those who would do the work, or who I pleaded with to do the work, or who I begged to do the work, but he said, “who did the work.” Plenty of us say, “well pastor that's not my job.” I have heard some variation of “I have done my time” as if they were in prison and waiting for sweet release from their service to God. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Pt. V - The Glory of God (Vs. 17-18) Here is what it is all about. Nestled in Nehemiah's explanation here about how bad things are and how they had gone for him was for one purpose: to show the glory of God. COME LET US ARISE AND BUILD! Pt. VI - Despite the Enemies of God Opposition doesn't just come when there is disunity, frustration, backbiting, or gossip in the church. Opposition from the enemies of God come when the people of God set out to do the work of God for the glory of God after rest, discretion, and inspection. The people of God will have success because it will come from the God of heaven if we rest in Christ stop chasing the world, exercise discretion, inspect continually to ensure we are aligning with God's word, seek to do the work to God's glory without assuming we are above it, and despite the enemies of God. Conclusion Nehemiah understood the task was great but exercised his leadership abilities by focusing his mind and mission on the work of God, the people of God, and the glory of God. He had no fear of the enemies of God for he knew that the God of heaven would give them success if they stayed the course and that God's enemies would no longer eventually be neutralized. Watch us on our YouTube channel, our website or our Facebook page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi7C66QudDzbTDtA-DaSQBw/ https://midwaybaptistnc.org https://facebook.com/midwaybaptistnc

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“Hear this! A sower went out to sow.”  Mark 4:3This line begins the familiar Parable of the Sower.  We are aware of the details of this parable in that the sower sows seed on the path, on rocky ground, among thorns and ultimately on good soil.  The story reveals that we must strive to be like that “good soil” in that we must receive the Word of God into our souls, allowing it to be nurtured so that it may grow in abundance.But this parable reveals something more that could easily be missed.  It reveals the simple fact that the sower, in order to plant at least some seed in good and fertile soil, must act.  He must act by going forth spreading seed in abundance.  As he does this, he must not become disheartened if the majority of the seed he has sown fails to reach that good soil.  The path, the rocky ground, and the thorny ground all are places where seed is sown but ultimately dies.  Only one of the four places identified in this parable produces growth.Jesus is the Divine Sower and His Word is the Seed. Therefore, we should realize that we are also called to act in His person by sowing the seed of His Word in our own lives.  Just as He is willing to sow with the realization that not every seed will produce fruit, so also we must be ready and willing to accept this same fact.  The truth is that, very often, the labor we offer to God for the building up of His Kingdom produces little or no manifest fruit in the end.  Hearts become hardened and the good we do, or the Word we share, does not grow.One lesson we must take from this parable is that the spreading of the Gospel requires effort and commitment on our part.  We must be willing to toil and labor for the Gospel despite whether or not people are willing to receive it.  And we must not allow ourselves to become discouraged if the results are not what we had hoped for.Reflect, today, upon the mission you have been given by Christ to spread His Word.  Say “Yes” to that mission and then look for ways, each and every day, to sow His Word.  Expect much of the effort you give to unfortunately bear little fruit in a manifest way.  However, have deep hope and confidence in the fact that some of that seed will reach the soil that our Lord desires it to reach.  Commit yourself to the sowing; God will worry about the rest.My divine Sower, I make myself available to You for the purpose of the Gospel.  I promise to serve You, each and every day, and I commit to being a sower of Your divine Word.  Help me not to become too focused on the results of the effort I give; rather, help me to entrust those results only to You and to Your divine providence.  Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2022 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

I understand the struggle of having to wake up early to rush to work and how bad you feel on days you didn't get time to pray and study the word. This help episode is dedicated to helping you grow in intimacy with God despite your schedule.

Bold Faith In The Lord Church! This sermon still apart of the sermon series titled Bold, is brought by Pastor Karla and we are given insightful keys to help us Keep using BOLD FAITH even when the current is against us.  I CAN stand BOLD when going against the current when..... I know that my Trials have a Purpose  I Ask God to provide Wisdom for my present trial I Praise the name of God Despite of the size of my trial Using imagery to help us visualize that WE CAN go against the current, Pastor Karla reinforces the truth of BOLD FAITH IN THE LORD! Prepare your notes and your hearts. Be blessed Church!

I'm writing all the while I am going through something but I know God is still the answer and it's all going to work out in my favor. So as the title of this episode saying Trust God Despite Of and that's what I'm doing trusting him . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikkiewe84/support

Bishop Walker teaching the significance of trusting God despite people. Psalm 31:19 Visit our website: www.aplaceofrefugechurch.org Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/aplaceofrefugechurch Also, encourage your teens to listen to The Way 2 Go Podcast: https://goo.gl/xmctVQ

Praise God is what I said and I'm a living witness today, is not the ideal day for me waiting to have a Covid test and a couple of other things going on but I decided I was going to Praise God anyway, and despite of the background noise I was going to share this anyway because this may be the day someone listens and it encourages them or help in some way or they may tell someone who needs to hear this I don't know but it was put on my heart to do the message and share it so i did and it's going to what its suppose to do. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikkiewe84/support

In a foreign land, held captive, Daniel and his companions were used of God mightily. God did not change their circumstance, but they still trusted Him. Some people will preach up a storm on their deathbed and souls be saved. Don't wait until it is all well before you can serve God. Learn from Daniel and stand as an ambassador for the kingdom of God on earth. There are earthly kings that must know that God is alive and powerful. Some are already thinking of themselves more highly than they ought to. Be that vessel. Be encouraged, that despite what you are going through, you are still valuable to God. He will use you for His glory. Be a blessing to someone. Subscribe, download and share this episode.Get copies of my books:·         The Bride of Jesus·         Dear Girl Child·         Confessions of a Parent·         Victorious Youth·         From the Pit to the Palace  Follow this link:https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ACarol+NKambule&s=relevanceexprank&Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.x=24&Adv-Srch-Books-Submit.y=14&unfiltered=1&ref=sr_adv_b Connect with me on social media:Facebook Carol Nkambule https://www.facebook.com/carol.nkambuleFacebook Word Anchor Podcast https://www.facebook.com/Word-Anchor-Podcast-111011710640130/Twitter @Carol_Nkambule Twitter @AnchorWord Instagram apostle_carolnkambule

Peace and doubt come together in our text from St. John 20.19-31 today. Our doubts can be overcome when we discover the peace that Jesus brings to us through his death and resurrection. Father Jeremiah draws our attention to this to this movement today in his sermon.Image: Christ and St. Thomas by Andrea del Verrocchio, photo taken by Glenfarclas, CC BY-SA 3.0, no changes made. image location:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Verrocchio_Christ_and_St._Thomas_closeup.JPG

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Talk 2: Thanking God despite the problems (1 Corinthians 1:1-9)   Today we’re going to make a start on the text of 1 Corinthians, but first let’s take a quick look at why Paul wrote this letter.   The general purpose of the letter is revealed by its contents and may be summarised as follows:   to set right disorders in the church   division (chs 1-4) immorality (chs 5-6) public worship (chs 11-14)   to answer questions   eg on marriage (ch 7). Cf Now for the matters you wrote about (7:1) with Now about (7:25, 8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 16:12)   to correct doctrinal misunderstanding   on Christian liberty (chs 8-10) on the resurrection (ch 15)   So let’s make a start on the text. Today we’ll be looking at Ch.1:1-9 which I’ve titled Thanking God despite the problems   We’ll begin by reading verses 1-3 where Paul greets the Corinthians    1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ--their Lord and ours: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.   v1     Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God   Paul is confident of his apostolic authority.  He is called by Jesus to be a ‘sent one’ (see Acts 9).  This was the will of God.  He stresses this to the Corinthians. If they did not recognise his authority, they would not obey his instructions.  But he needed to be sure of his authority too. We need to know who we are in God.       And our brother Sosthenes   Possibly the synagogue ruler who had opposed Paul in Acts 18:17. If so, it was an amazing conversion.  Now he’s one of Paul’s valued companions. But Sosthenes was a common name and so probably a different person is referred to here.    2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ - their Lord and ours:   ekklesia (church) comes from the verb ekkaleo which means ‘call out’   In using the term Paul is stressing their separation from the world.  They are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy or saints. Christians are called saints in the NT because they are God’s people (cf Israel) not necessarily because of their moral condition.   It was God’s church in Corinth.  It did not belong to the Corinthians. Here the local church is referred to, but in 15:9 Paul uses ekklesia to refer to the church universal.    together with all those everywhere   All who call on the name of the Lord Jesus, wherever they are, are sanctified in him.   The letter was not just written to the Corinthians. It has a universal application. Its general principles may be applied to Christians of all cultures and generations, but some of its specific instructions would be meaningful to the Corinthians alone.  It was written for an ad hoc situation in Corinth.    Call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ   Compare Joel 2, Acts 2, Romans 10: whoever shall call... Paul in his thinking connects an expression that in the OT refers to Jehovah with the Lord Jesus Christ. The deity of Christ is implicit throughout his writings.  Right at the beginning of his letter Christ is exalted.  Note the close link with the Father in verse 3.   3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.   Paul adapts a traditional secular greeting (chairein - rejoice) to charis (grace) and combines it with the Jewish shalom (peace) to make his own Christian greeting, Grace and Peace.  These two words summarise his theology. Now in vv4-9 Paul moves from greeting (vv1-3) to thanksgiving   Thanksgiving (4-9)   4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way - in all your speaking and in all your knowledge - 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.     4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.   There were problems in the church - very serious ones - but Paul saw the Corinthians as they were in Christ.  That is how we should see each other - and ourselves.   5 For in him you have been enriched in every way - in all your speaking and in all your knowledge   Again, in him.  Every area of our lives is enriched because we are in Christ.   Paul possibly has in mind here spiritual gifts like speaking in tongues and words of knowledge – Note the reference to spiritual gifts in v7 However he may well be speaking in more general terms about speaking and knowledge.   6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.   Confirmed here means ‘validated’.  The Gospel message was validated by the change in their lives.  Plummer suggests three possibilities:   a) established durably (cf v8) b) verified by its influence on character c) was brought home to them by the witness of the Spirit   However, the following verse suggests that a charismatic change is in mind here.    Further, in you (Gk. en humin) may be translated in your midst.   7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.   spiritual gift   NIV has supplied the word spiritual which is not in the Greek. Charisma is an actualisation of God’s charis (grace). The word is used not only of spiritual gifts as in 1 Corinthians 12, but also of natural gifts (eg 1 Cor. 7:7).    However, in the light of the connection with the second coming here, very possibly spiritual gifts are referred to, for they are a foretaste of the age to come (cf Ephesians 1:13, Hebrews 6:4-5).   As you eagerly wait for....  Christ ....  to be revealed   Here Christ’s coming is referred to as a revelation (apokalupsis).  Other expressions used are ‘end’ (telos), ‘day’ (hemera), ‘appearing’ (epiphaneia), and ‘coming’ (parousia).  They are used pretty much interchangeably in the NT and in my view it is a mistake to try to distinguish between them at least chronologically.   8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.   He will keep you strong to the end What an amazing promise, bearing in mind the state of the Corinthians   on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Compare the OT the Day of the Lord (Amos 5:18-20, Joel 2:31).  For Paul the Lord is none other than Jesus Christ.   9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful   fellowship with his Son This is also the fellowship of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13:13, Phil. 2:1)         Summary – thanking God despite the problems   The problems:   disorders in the church   division (chs 1-4) immorality (chs 5-6) public worship (chs 11-14)   doctrinal misunderstanding   on Christian liberty (chs 8-10) on the resurrection (ch 15)    Things Paul thanks God for:   4 I always thank God for you because of   his grace given you in Christ Jesus.   5 For in him you have been enriched in every way--in all your speaking and in all your knowledge-- 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.   7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.   8 He will keep you strong to the end,   so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.   9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.                  

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Have you ever worked toward a goal you thought would bring you happiness only to find something is missing once you achieve these external measures? Sit back and listen as Dr. Derwin Gray shares his thoughts and his story on finding true happiness. Dr. Gray is the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, a multiethnic, multi-generational, missions based church. A former professional football player in the NFL, he found the career happiness he perceived to be ‘The Good Life' was not fulfilling his happiness goal. He will help you to see how the COVID-19 crisis has exposed our idols - like job and finances. The very things we thought were our road to happiness. This powerful message will show you how the lasting happiness that shapes you comes from the internal working of the eternal God of love. Dr. Gray shares some practical and daily guidelines to help you achieve and understand that happiness is about becoming who you were created to be!

In today’s episode, Yiskah and her husband Brett sit down together to elaborate on the whole concept of “shema” and how it relates to each of our lives in a very intimate sense. Yiskah also shares her announcement of both hers and Brett’s decision to merge their content together on the platform, and that the podcast name will henceforth be called the “Shema Connection Podcast.” Moving forward, some episodes will be joint conversations between the couple, while other episodes will be hosted either by Yiskah or Brett individually as they share their perspectives, reflections and devotions. With that in mind, we hope you enjoy today’s episode as you join Yiskah and Brett in their first online dialogue together.In this Episode: Daniel 2 and the fundamental lesson of listening versus assuming.The essential meaning of “shema” and its significance in our modern time.The problem of distracting and excessive noise in our life, and its many sources.The challenges of living in the digital age, and how to overcome distractions while trying to genuinely hear the voice of God.The nature of fear and addiction, and why we are all susceptible.The power of cleansing meditation, and why it’s okay to be messy about it.David’s insistence on seeking the voice of God.The beautiful gift of silence, and why it’s so important to make space for it.

Do humans share a universal sense that there is a God? Despite how an atheist or agnostic might think, Christians would answer yes, and here’s why. The Bible teaches that God created all people, in all places and at all times with an inner sense that he exists. In Romans 1:19, Paul talks about people who don’t believe in God and he says this: “What can be known about God is plain to them because God has shown it to them.” When people don’t believe this, Paul said in verse 25 that it’s because they exchanged the truth for a lie. So, the Christian belief is that those who don’t believe in God have rejected an inner sense that God has placed in all people.

Preached by Mr. Cody Rothacker on Monday, March 9, 2020

We live in a world where the report of the majority has the power to influence what we think or say. Do you defend your stand or cave in? Catch today's episode with Rev. Mung'ara Kimacia as he encourages us to keep 'Serving God Despite Majority Opinions'. #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEveryday

“Hear this! A sower went out to sow.”  Mark 4:3This line begins the familiar Parable of the Sower.  We are aware of the details of this parable in that the sower sows seed on the path, on rocky ground, among thorns and ultimately on good soil.  The story reveals that we must strive to be like that “good soil” in that we must receive the Word of God into our souls, allowing it to be nurtured so that it may grow in abundance.But this parable reveals something more that could easily be missed.  It reveals the simple fact that the sower, in order to plant at least some seed in good and fertile soil, must act.  He must act by going forth spreading seed in abundance.  As he does this, he must not become disheartened if the majority of the seed he has sown fails to reach that good soil.  The path, the rocky ground, and the thorny ground all are places where seed is sown but ultimately dies.  Only one of the four places identified in this parable produces growth.Jesus is the Divine Sower and His Word is the Seed. Therefore, we should realize that we are also called to act in His person by sowing the seed of His Word in our own lives.  Just as He is willing to sow with the realization that not every seed will produce fruit, so also we must be ready and willing to accept this same fact.  The truth is that, very often, the labor we offer to God for the building up of His Kingdom produces little or no manifest fruit in the end.  Hearts become hardened and the good we do, or the Word we share, does not grow.One lesson we must take from this parable is that the spreading of the Gospel requires effort and commitment on our part.  We must be willing to toil and labor for the Gospel despite whether or not people are willing to receive it.  And we must not allow ourselves to become discouraged if the results are not what we had hoped for.Reflect, today, upon the mission you have been given by Christ to spread His Word.  Say “Yes” to that mission and then look for ways, each and every day, to sow His Word.  Expect much of the effort you give to unfortunately bear little fruit in a manifest way.  However, have deep hope and confidence in the fact that some of that seed will reach the soil that our Lord desires it to reach.  Commit yourself to the sowing; God will worry about the rest.Lord, I make myself available to You for the purpose of the Gospel.  I promise to serve You, each and every day, and I commit to being a sower of Your divine Word.  Help me not to become too focused on the results of the effort I give; rather, help me to entrust those results only to You and to Your divine providence.  Jesus, I trust in You. 

This evening Dan Hubbard brings the message from 1 Samuel 26 with the title 'Trusting God despite what it looks like'.

Listeners will hear Biblical evidence of proof that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and will disprove those who discredit that, because of differences in the information shared from the Apostles. Some invalidate Jesus Christ's being the Son of God, because they say the Apostles said different things in the Bible related to the same situation. They conclude that the Apostles are not telling the truth, because they record different information and assume it is all a lie. They, then, conclude that if that's a lie, then Jesus being the Son of God is a lie-but all of this is based on a false premise! This podcast will clarify this! You may want to check out https://ColdCaseChristianity.com by J.Warner Wallace who who wrote the book and has hundreds of You Tube Videos. This former atheist and Cold Case Homicide investigator for Los Angeles County, takes different portions of the Bible to prove it's accuracy although discrepancies exist. Additionally, you may want to check the blog I felt led to create with much more Biblical proof at https://JesusIsSonOfGod.blogspot.com

[5] Why am I so overwrought? Why am I so disturbed? Why can't I just hope in God? Despite all my emotions, I will believe and praise the One who saves me and is my life.Psalm 42:5 Voice When we are emotional, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know how to manage them. Whether we indulge the emotions or shut them down, relying on ourselves to deal with the emotions we deal with on a daily basis is frustrating, exhausting, and ultimately, futile. Like the psalmist in the above scripture does, we need to turn our emotions to God, express them, and decide to believe God will take care of us. Journaling is a great way to help us navigate the emotions we feel, but we have to make sure to use this incredible tool spiritually. Join Russ and friends as they discuss how to use journaling spiritually. Whether to navigate our emotions in prayer or to understand God and the Bible better, spiritual journaling can be extremely useful in our continuous walk with God. For questions or suggestions, email us at podcast@deepspirituality.net.Episode References:How to have a quiet time Bill Simmons Podcast The reading life - The Reading Life: The Joy of Seeing New Worlds Through Others' EyesTed talk on how to drawTed Talk on drawing for memory The Pen Is Mightier Than the Keyboard: Advantages of Longhand Over Laptop Note Taking Sketch notes handbook How Handwriting Trains the Brain 6 Unexpected Ways Writing Can Transform Your Health

God’s Word encourages us that we can still love the Lord even in spite of our uncertainties. We see this in Luke 1:3-4. Luke writes his Gospel to Theophilus, telling him the purpose of sharing the account of Jesus was so that he would have more certainty about his faith. Interestingly enough, the name “Theophilus” means “lover of God” or it can mean “beloved by God.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greek/support

What is the Image of God? Despite what some folks might think, it has nothing to do with our looks.

While Jacob falls short in his obedience, God’s goodness in Jacob’s life ensures that God’s promises will ultimately be fulfilled.

Preacher: Jim Reger Summary: 4 things to remember as the church goes out and does the Lord's work. The post Nehemiah 2:9-20 — Trusting God Despite Opposition first appeared on Redeemer Church.

Stand on the Truth of the Word of God/ Despite the Facts . Excerpt from Turning Point church

On ANZAC day this year we had afternoon tea with Ken's parents at a local park. Something very special happened that afternoon. As we were chatting with Ken's dad, John, he started talking about a hymn he had written. I asked him if he would sing it for us. He generously let me video him and gave his permission for me to put the video on my blog. As John sang his lovingly created song, tears came as I felt God reminding me that He always looks at the heart.  But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV John's life has not been easy, and he is currently not in the best of health, yet his heart is so tender towards Jesus. Even now as I listen to him sing this song, there are tears. He knows that he is loved by God.  So a couple of questions for us to consider, firstly what does God see when he looks into our heart?  If we are honest, this is a very sobering question - no one has a pure heart. We all have some motives in our heart that don't align with God's heart for us.  For me, over the past month I feel that once again God has been challenging me about what is in my heart - that strong desire I have to get all the tasks done, to have all the boxes ticked and everything neatly ordered!  He has been gently asking me these questions, will you put people first Wendy? Will you lay down your agenda for the day and take time to connect with those I want you to connect with? Do you trust that I, your Heavenly Father, will make a way for everything I want done to get done? Yes, very good questions for me! Reading 2 Peter 1:5-8 earlier this week was another way God reminded me of His priorities. So devote yourselves to lavishly supplementing your faith with goodness, and to goodness add understanding, and to understanding add the strength of self-control, and to self-control add patient endurance, and to patient endurance add godliness, and to godliness add mercy toward your brothers and sisters, and to mercy toward others add unending love. Since these virtues are already planted deep within, and you possess them in abundant supply, they will keep you from being inactive or fruitless in your pursuit of knowing Jesus Christ more intimately. 2 Peter 1:5-8 The Passion Translation The spiritual state of heart is central to getting us to the place where God can do what He wants to do in us and through us. There is a great need for us to be continually praying Psalm 139:23-24. Here it is from The Passion Translation. God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. See if there is any path of pain I'm walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting ways - the path that brings me back to you. The second question to consider is, do we really know that we are loved by God? Despite the pain and disappointment that we have experienced in our lives, do we know that there is a God in Heaven who loves us and has carried us through those times? A God who has a plan for you and me and desires to spend eternity with us in Heaven?  Jesus said,  "For this is how much God loved the world - he gave his one and only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life. God did not send his Son into the world to judge and condemn the world, but to be its Saviour and to rescue it." John 3:16-17 The Passion Translation A final question, if you wrote a song about God, what would you write? What love and truth from your heart would be revealed? Why not have a go? You may just find that your song touches other people's hearts, drawing people closer to God, just like John's song did for me. To find out more please visit https://wendyrobinson.com.au

Love God. Love People.

If you think about it, we serve what we worship. It doesn’t have to be God. There are many things in life that can grab our attention. When it comes to finding God – why is it so essential to worship God with others around and not just by yourself? Reading: Psalms 95:1-9

There is an increasing trend for people to say “My relationship with God is personal”. Dig deeper and more often than not it’s because of a bad experience with a Christian somewhere at sometime. However, what if we were to say the ONLY way to truly know yourself and God is to be around other Christians? Reading: Romans 12:9-16

Many people at any point in time, are coming to grips with God and Christianity. Yet to do so, you have to come to grips with who Jesus is, and what He and his followers said about The Church. Wherever you may be sitting on the spectrum of faith, this series will look at how “The Church” is meant to be, and for those in it, a calling to fulfil God’s vision for it. Speaker: Sam Haddon Reading: Acts 2:40-47

'But the Israelites said to the Lord, “We have sinned. Do with us whatever you think best, but please rescue us now.” Then they got rid of the foreign gods among them and served the Lord. And he could bear Israel’s misery no longer.' Judges 10 v 15-16

Exodus 1-2

Speaker KJ Tromp Ruth 1

Continues examining reasons to believe in the Christian God despite the reality of evil.

Continues examining reasons to believe in the Christian God despite the reality of evil.