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So much of life is determined by our focus. Do we focus on career more than family, or family more than career? Do we focus more on pursuing goals, or enjoying the journey? Some focus on happiness . . . it’s their most important pursuit in life. And yet happiness isn’t found through direct pursuit. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that happiness comes when we put God before ourselves . . . when His will becomes our will. That’s our cross to bear. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So much of life is determined by our focus. Do we focus on career more than family, or family more than career? Do we focus more on pursuing goals, or enjoying the journey? Some focus on happiness . . . it’s their most important pursuit in life. And yet happiness isn’t found through direct pursuit. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that happiness comes when we put God before ourselves . . . when His will becomes our will. That’s our cross to bear. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What an incredible start to our GOD First journey last week! Thank you to everyone who showed up, leaned in, and took the first step with us. It was inspiring to see our church choose to put God first—starting with prayer above work. I truly believe that when prayer takes first place, everything else begins to realign.I want to encourage you to be diligent and intentional in this journey. The daily devotions are not just extra reading—they are moments to meet with God and allow Him to shape your heart. The Action Groups are where truth moves from inspiration to application. Don't miss them.Today we move to our next theme: Tithing Above Expenses. This is not simply about money—it's about trust. It's about declaring with our resources that God is first, not leftover. When we honor God first, He teaches us to live with faith, freedom, and obedience in every area of life.Let's keep walking this journey together.
God rebuilds the future on reordered devotion.Countryside Christian Church - www.countryside.cc
Return On Investment God First Essential Church February 22, 2026
We pray a lot when we are in trouble. We pray a lot to ask for things. We pray a lot when it is the last thing we can do. Maybe we stop praying for a bit and just wonder at the magnitude of God.
Matthew 6:33Welcome home—and thank you for showing up today. It truly matters that you are here. In a busy world full of distractions, choosing to be present is already a powerful step of faith.Today we begin a new journey together called GOD FIRST. Over the next seven weeks, we are going to explore what it looks like to put God first—not just in what we believe, but in how we live every day. This is not about trying harder or doing more; it's about re-ordering our lives so that God has the place He deserves.I am genuinely grateful that you chose to be here today. Whether this is your first time, or this is your church home, your presence matters. God meets us when we show up—and I believe He has something personal for each of us on this journey.Let's lean in together. Let's listen closely. And let's put God First—not just for a season, but as a way of life.
You Build What You Love God First Essential Church February 15, 2026
Title: Seek God First During Crisis | நெருக்கடியின் போது முதலில் தேவனை தேடுங்கள்Event: Sunday First Service Sermon Live Speaker: Rev. Jim Reuben ElliotDate: February 15, 2026FOLLOW US!https://linktr.ee/agapebangaloreFacebook: / agapebangalore Instagram: / agapebangalore YouTube: / @agapebangalore YouTube TV: / @agapebangaloretv Twitter: / abcabfindia Website: https://agapebangalore.orgLISTEN TO SERMON & DEVOTION PODCASTS:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45oJua9...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2c71...Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/b4uqjq0cRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/agapebangalor...All other podcast mediums: https://anchor.fm/agapebangalore/VISIT US!Location: Agape Bible Church BangaloreGoogle Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fvEzXTwigMbRRTxz5CONTACT US!Email: abcabfindia@gmail.comWhatsApp & Telegram: +91-9900167714 & +91-9901613901#AgapeBangalore #AgapeBibleChurch #WordofGod #JimReubenElliot#Truths #Sermon #TamilSermon #SundayService #ChurchService #BangaloreChurch
Title: Seek God First During Crisis | நெருக்கடியின் போது முதலில் தேவனை தேடுங்கள்Event: Sunday Service SermonSpeaker: Rev. Jim Reuben ElliotDate: February 15, 2026FOLLOW US!https://linktr.ee/agapebangaloreFacebook: / agapebangalore Instagram: / agapebangalore YouTube: / @agapebangalore YouTube TV: / @agapebangaloretv Twitter: / abcabfindia Website: https://agapebangalore.orgLISTEN TO SERMON & DEVOTION PODCASTS:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45oJua9...Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/2c71...Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/b4uqjq0cRadio Public: https://radiopublic.com/agapebangalor...All other podcast mediums: https://anchor.fm/agapebangalore/VISIT US!Location: Agape Bible Church BangaloreGoogle Map: https://goo.gl/maps/fvEzXTwigMbRRTxz5CONTACT US!Email: abcabfindia@gmail.comWhatsApp & Telegram: +91-9900167714 & +91-9901613901#AgapeBangalore #AgapeBibleChurch #WordofGod #JimReubenElliot#Truths #Sermon #TamilSermon #SundayService #ChurchService #BangaloreChurch
Love God. Love people. Serve others. This is the vision of Canvas Church, led by Pastor J. Mark Johns, based in Alachua, Florida.—For more content, visit: https://canvasfl.com/mediaFor podcasts, visit: https://canvasfl.com/mediaFor more resources, visit: https://canvasfl.comTo donate, please visit: https://canvasfl.com/give
Why Fasting is Vital God First Essential Church February 8, 2026
This week pastor Vern breaks down what it means to truly put God first in our lives.
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What if you entered prayer with a thankful heart? This weekend we completed Do Something Different with a message from Pastor Todd on the power of showing gratitude to God FIRST. Listen to the Heights Podcast now to hear how giving thanks in prayer shifts us from consumer to worshiper - and we have so much to be thankful to God for!
The Word of God is not shy about addressing the value of the body. What does it mean to put God first with them?
Going All In God First Essential Church February 1, 2026
Giving is worship in action. Join us TODAY as we commit to honouring God first, trusting Him with our increase and living out our faith through tithes, offerings and firstfruits.
Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is God First Essential Church January 25, 2026
|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || In our final week of GOD FIRST, Pastor David brings a challenging message on giving God our first and best!|| ABOUT BEACH CHURCH || We exist to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone is welcome to learn about a relationship with God, whether you're curious or confident in your faith.|| GET CONNECTED || Here at Beach, we are most passionate about seeing people come into a relationship with Jesus! Head over to our website to get connected https://www.beachchurchjax.com/im-new|| FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ||@beachchurchjax|| SCRIPTURE REFERENCES || Mark 12:28-34
How can we use the talents God gave us to put Him first in our lives?
On today's episode of The Last Days Podcast Pastor's Todd & Katie Holmes talk about fasting, the practice of it, and the spiritual benefits that come with it.When you sacrifice something, especially to The Lord, there is a result and response that comes with that. You are intentionally putting God FIRST and when you seek FIRST the Kingdom of Heaven, EVERYTHING is added to YOU! Make sure you are subscribed and keep up with us on social media.NEW EPISODES every Monday & Friday @ Noon.https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverOfTriCities/https://www.youtube.com/@TheRiverofTriCitiesChurchhttps://www.instagram.com/rivertcchurch/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thelastdayspodcast/?hl=en
On today's episode of The Last Days Podcast Pastor's Todd & Katie Holmes talk about fasting, the practice of it, and the spiritual benefits that come with it.When you sacrifice something, especially to The Lord, there is a result and response that comes with that. You are intentionally putting God FIRST and when you seek FIRST the Kingdom of Heaven, EVERYTHING is added to YOU! Make sure you are subscribed and keep up with us on social media.NEW EPISODES every Monday & Friday @ Noon.https://www.facebook.com/TheRiverOfTriCities/https://www.youtube.com/@TheRiverofTriCitiesChurchhttps://www.instagram.com/rivertcchurch/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thelastdayspodcast/?hl=en
|| ABOUT THIS MESSAGE || Pastor Emmanuel continues our GOD FIRST series with a powerful teaching from John 13. As Jesus knelt to wash his disciples' feet—even knowing of Judas's imminent betrayal—he modeled a leadership that serves rather than demands service. Through Pastor Emmanuel's compelling story of Igor, a former Russian military man whose misconceptions about faith were shattered by Jesus's radical example in John 13, we witness the transformative power of understanding God's true nature. We hope this message encourages you to boldly follow Jesus knowing He went first! || ABOUT BEACH CHURCH || We exist to reach, raise up, and release followers of Jesus who change the world. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone is welcome to learn about a relationship with God, whether you're curious or confident in your faith.|| GET CONNECTED || Here at Beach, we are most passionate about seeing people come into a relationship with Jesus! Head over to our website to get connected https://www.beachchurchjax.com/im-new|| FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ||@beachchurchjax|| SCRIPTURE REFERENCES || John 13: 1-15
GROWTH IS GOD’S WILL SAMUEL GREW 1 Samuel 2:21 And the Lord was gracious to Hannah; she gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel GREW up in the presence of the Lord. (NIV) 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel CONTINUED TO GROW in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people. (NIV) KING DAVID GREW 2 Samuel 3:1 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David lasted a long time. David GREW STRONGER AND STRONGER, while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. (NIV) SAMSON GREW Judges 13:24 The woman gave birth to a boy and named him Samson. He GREW and the Lord blessed him, (NIV) JOHN THE BAPTIST GREW Luke 1:80 And the child GREW and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. (NIV) JESUS GREW Luke 2:52 And Jesus GREW in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. (NIV) 2 Peter 1:8 The more you GROW like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NLT) Colossians 1:9–10 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, GROWING in the knowledge of God, (NIV) Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion UNTIL the day of Christ Jesus. (NIV) 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV) 1. THE HANGUP OF DESIRE 2. THE HANGUP OF GRACE Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18 But GROW in the GRACE and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (NIV) 3. THE HANGUP OF AN OVER DEPENDENCE ON PEOPLE Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, WORK OUT YOUR OWN SALVATION with fear and trembling, (ESV) Colossians 2:6–7 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, YOU must CONTINUE to follow him. 7 Let your roots GROW down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will GROW strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. (NLT) SPIRITUAL GROWTH PLAN 3A. Yearly pray and fast 3B. Monthly tithe 3C. Weekly attend and serve at church 3D. Weekly attend a small group 3E. Daily spend time with God (First 15) 4. THE HANGUP OF AN UNDER DEPENDENCE ON PEOPLE 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. (NIV) 5. THE HANGUP OF SELF-CENTERED LIVING Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you will be your servant. (NIV) 6. THE HANGUP OF DISTRACTED LIVING Luke 8:11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The SEED is the word of God. (NIV) 6A. DISTRACTED BY THE DEVIL Luke 8:12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. (NIV) 6B. DISTRACTED BY TRIALS Luke 8:13 Those on the rocky ground are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away. (NIV) 6C. DISTRACTED BY WORRIES Luke 8:14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not MATURE. (NIV) 6D. DETERMINED TO GROW Luke 8:15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by PERSEVERING produce a crop. (NIV)