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Preface on Virginia Constitutional AmendmentsGenesis 40 - Joseph interprets good and bad dreamsThe Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FD-EKLAyvI&list=PLrgvg1IJfGEoNskcuggMJPDwYu1n9alpmPastor Nate ClarkeAugust 16, 2026Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwASERMON NOTES:- Genesis 40- Joseph didn't just see people, he cared for people- Genesis 40:2-4- Genesis 40:6-7- Matthew 9:35-36- Matthew 14:14- Matthew 15:32- Colossians 3:12- Joseph had a confident faith in God that led him to action- Genesis 40:8- Galatians 2:20- Luke 18:27- Joseph gave both the happy truth and the hard truth- Genesis 40:12-13- Genesis 40:16-19- John 6:14- John 6:26-27- John 6:30-31- “Many are willing to preach the cup bearer's sermon but are unwilling to preach the baker's sermon.” James Boice- The truth of God is not a buffet you can selectively choose from. It is a complete, well-balanced diet to be fully submitted to for our good.- “Peace if possible, truth at all cost!” Martin Luther- Joseph worked with man, but his ultimate hope and deliverance was in God- Genesis 40:14-15- Genesis 40:23- Genesis 41:9- Psalm 118:8-9- Psalm 146:3-5- Psalm 20:7Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

Sometimes we might find ourselves asking, "Where is God?" David preaches on Genesis 26:1-3 as Isaac and his family are experiencing a very difficult time, God promises that even through Isaac's troubles, He is with him.

Today in Current Events from a Christian Perspective:This week the Governor of Massachusetts along with a gaggle of clapping swans celebrated a new bill that would legalize the terminating of tiny babies in the womb up til the moment of birth. This is celebrated by the crowd of those that believe they are the center of the universe, there is no God and they have the right to do whatever they want, whenever they want, with whomever they want. For those of us that follow Jesus and believe that people, however small, are valuable because they are made in the likeness and image of God (Genesis 1) see this as a barbaric return to the days of pagan child sacrifice. The mother seeking abortion says, my will be done and you give your life for me.The follower of Jesus says, Thy will be done and I will lay down my life for you. There could not be a more different worldview. All this and more today on ChurchPublic..---At Church Public we create compelling content to equip you to follow Jesus and engage in the public square including Current Events from a Christian Perspective.Thanks for watching! Thanks for listening!Support the Channel on Substackhttps://substack.com/@churchpublicListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-public/id1520119356Listen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3cWx1g4WfSOVs8MX05cSvH?si=8ajf5wFVSjakXiYS7HkmhgListen on GooglePodcastshttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMTc2MjU0LnJzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAYQrrcFahcKEwiI_4eugrbwAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAgFind Me:www.churchpublic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchPublic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchpublicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchpublic/Support:on PAYPALwww.churchpublic.com/supportToday is a great day to start your own podcast. Whether you're looking for a new marketing channel, have a message you want to share with the world, or just think it would be fun to have your own talk show...podcasting is an easy, inexpensive, and fun way to expand your reach online.Following the link in the show notes let's Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1132064Support the show

If you're feeling stressed, exhausted, and disconnected, it might not be because life is too busy—it might be because your priorities are out of order. In this solo episode, I share a deeply personal lesson God has been teaching me over the past year: there is a biblical order to where our time, energy, attention, and devotion belong. After a season where work and ministry had climbed to the top of my priorities, God gave me a vision showing just how disordered my life had become. Then the board changed, revealing a simple order that would begin reshaping everything: God. Spouse. Children. Community. Ministry. I walk through each of these five areas and share what I'm learning about putting them back in their proper place, not through perfection or another checklist, but through surrender and obedience. Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 407 - Navigating Change: How God's Shifted My Entire Life Ep. 411 - Where Do I Start? (Bible Reading, Journaling, & Staying Rooted) Bible Verses: Matthew 22:37 — Love the Lord your God with everything you have — the first and greatest commandment Psalm 27:4 — One thing sought above all else — dwelling with God Genesis 2:24 — The covenant of marriage — two becoming one Proverbs 31:11-12 — The wife who brings her husband good all the days of her life Psalm 127:3 — Children as heritage and gift, not achievement or identity Deuteronomy 6:6-7 — Faith impressed on children through the ordinary moments of life Hebrews 10:24-25 — The call to genuine, embodied community Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 — Two are better than one — the value of real relationship Mark 8:36 — The cost of gaining the world while neglecting what matters Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the kingdom — the right order always starts with Him ## Sponsors **CrowdHealth** CrowdHealth offers a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance, giving members access to bill negotiation, lower-cost prescriptions and testing, vetted doctors, and support when larger medical expenses arise. Get started for $99 for your first three months at **JoinCrowdHealth.com** using code **SPEAKEASY**. CrowdHealth is not health insurance.  **Live Action** Live Action works to reach women considering abortion with life-affirming information, support, and hope before a decision is made. Your support can help put resources in front of women searching for answers when they need them most. Text **BLAKE** to **70723** or visit **LiveAction.org/donate/Blake** to support their work.

Joseph's story is one of betrayal, suffering, waiting, and God's faithful providence.Through every twist and turn, God is accomplishing His purposes even when no one can see it. Join us as we discover how God remains faithful in every season and how Joseph's life ultimately points us to the greater Joseph, Jesus Christ."Trusting The Sovereign God" is a sermon based on Genesis 37 preached by associate pastor Michael Tooley.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

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The Limits of God | Genesis 6 Valleydale Church

https://drummoynebaptist.org.au/podcast/mp3s/1-WhoIsGod.mp3                          1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Most of us spend our lives trying to change our circumstances or change ourselves, believing that if we could just get it all together, we'd finally be enough. But Scripture tells a different story. Join Celebration Church Orlando for worship and a message from Genesis 32 as we look at Jacob wrestling with God through the night, and see that he doesn't walk away with different circumstances, he walks away different. If you've been trying to fix everything before you draw near to God, this message is for you.Connect with Us:Next Steps: https://celebrationorl.org/Subscribe: Don't miss an episode or message—follow along!Follow Us: Instagram: https://bit.ly/2MConG0 / Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Yxe6h7Feedback: Have questions? Need prayer? DM @celebrationorl or email celebra...

Pastor Adam laid the foundation for our new study in Genesis by observing the creation account and highlighting five lessons we can learn from the creation account.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

God's invitation for blessing is always open. The Problem of IdolatryForgetfulness (Matthew 12:38)Commitment (Luke 9:57-62)Hiding from God (Acts 4:36-5:6)Preacher: Evan WestburgFIND US ONLINE

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

Be encouraged and enlightened by understanding more life-changing truth about El Shaddai, Almighty God.

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalms 31 and 35; Joshua 4:19–5:15 Romans 12:9–21; Matthew 26:17–25

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalms 37:1–40; Joshua 3:14–4:7; Romans 12:1–8; Matthew 26:1–16

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalm 38 and 119:25–48; Joshua 3:1–13; Romans 11:25–36; Matthew 25:31–46

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalm 26, 28, 36, and 39; Joshua 2:15–24; Romans 11:13–24; Matthew 25:14–30

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalms 25, 9, and 15; Joshua 2:1–14; Romans 11:1–12; Matthew 25:1–13

God's way of doing things is better.Preached July 12, 2026Pastor Aaron Frasier

What Belongs to God | Genesis 1:26–27 & Matthew 22:15–22 What if Jesus' famous words about Caesar and the coin are really about us? In this sermon, Rev. Anna Dickson explores one of Jesus' most well-known teachings through the lens of Genesis, where we learn that every person is created in the image of God. When Jesus asks whose image appears on a Roman coin, he invites his listeners to think beyond taxes and politics. If the coin bears Caesar's image and belongs to Caesar, what about those who bear God's image? This message is a reminder that our deepest identity is not found in what we own, what we accomplish, or what the world says about us. We belong to the God who created us, loves us, and calls us by name. As we learn to live from that identity, we begin to see ourselves and our neighbors differently. We discover that every person carries the image of God and is worthy of dignity, compassion, and love. What belongs to God? The answer is more personal—and more hopeful—than we often imagine. Preached by Rev. Anna Dickson at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on July 5, 2026.

In this sermon from Genesis 27: 1-4, “Losing Sight of God,” we look at how Isaac slowly drifted from God's Word, God's plan, and God's priorities. This message challenges believers to stop living by the flesh, trust God's sovereignty, obey Scripture, and return to loving the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.Listen now and be encouraged to keep your eyes on God, walk by faith, and stay anchored in His truth through Jesus Christ.INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUTUBE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A sermon from Genesis 14-15.Speaker: Gregory W Mathis

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I. The Breath of God - 2:7II. The Garden of God - 2:8III. The Trees of God - 2:9IV. The Warning of God - 2:15-17I. The Breath of God - Genesis 2:7He spoke - Genesis 1He speaks from His mouth - Matthew 4:4 He speaks - through His prophetsHe speaks from His breath - II Timothy 3:16 II. The Garden of God -III. The Trees of God The Tree of Life - The Tree of the knowledge of good & evil The Tree of the cross -

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June 21, 2026Pastor Scott PolingOther Scripture used: Genesis 5:28-29; Genesis 6:5-8; Hebrews 4:13; Ecclesiastes 9:3b; Genesis 1:31a; Ephesians 4:30; 2 Chronicles 16:9b; Genesis 6:9b-10; Genesis 7:1b; James 4:8; Genesis 6:13; Genesis 6:14-15a, 17;Genesis 6:18; Joh 3:16; Romans 6:23; Genesis 6:22; Genesis 7:5; Genesis 7:9b; Genesis 7:16b; Genesis 6:15-16; Genesis 7:6; Genesis 5:32; Genesis 7:16; Genesis 7:10; Genesis 7:11b-12; Genesis 7:18-20, 24; Genesis 8:5; Genesis 8:6-7; Genesis 8:8-9; Genesis 8:10-11; Genesis 8:12; Genesis 8:13; Genesis 8:14-16; Genesis 8:6; Genesis 8:15-16; Genesis 8:20; Genesis 619-20a; Genesis 7:2-3; Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 26:6-9; 2 Corinthians 8:2-4; Genesis 8:21; Genesis 9:12-17; Genesis 9:20-28; Proverbs 23:32; 1 Peter 4:8; Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:5; Romans 3:22a; Ephesians 2:8-9 MAIN POINTS: A MAN OF GOD Stands Alone for God Walks with God Hears from God Obeys God Waits on God Worships God Fails God Live by Faith in God

In our current generation, we face the unclean froglike teachings such as: Critical Pedagogy, Postcolonial Theory, Critical Race Theory and Queer Theory. We need to stand apart from these, be uplifted and guided from the principles found in the Bible. Then we will “keep our garments” and be ready for Jesus' return. A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring] We, as Christadelphians, found this final instalment of the Watchman Report to be an outstanding and wonderfully revealing exposition of the spiritual battle raging for our minds. This thought-provoking and insightful presentation cuts through the noise of modern culture, exposing how the “frog‑like spirits” of Western Marxism and critical theory are reshaping society, education, and even our understanding of truth. Using the sword of the Spirit – our Bibles – we are called to watch, to fight, and to stand firm until our Lord returns. If you're seeking clarity in a confused world, this video is a must‑watch.**Chapters** 00:00 – Introduction 00:27 – The Battle for Our Minds 01:00 – The Sixth Vial and Christ's Message 01:54 – Frog‑like Spirits: A Challenge for Believers 02:50 – Western Marxism and Antonio Gramsci 04:30 – The War of Position: Redefining “Normal” 05:39 – Civil Society as the Battleground 06:12 – All Education is Political 07:35 – Critical Pedagogy 08:55 – Postcolonial Theory 10:53 – Critical Race Theory 12:31 – Queer Theory 13:36 – Fighting with the Sword of the Spirit 15:04 – The Blessing of Watching 16:10 – Conclusion and Call to Action**Bible Verse Category**

Presented by Lauren Stibgen From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers these things ought to not be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water (James 3:10-12). These verses in James 3 can apply to all the words we speak. Have you excused your words about politics and think they don't matter? Have you shared something on social media that is less than pleasant or something that incites a heated discussion? What about name calling and labeling of people? Your words can be an indication that politics have become an idol. While you may not be doing this at work, your personal life is far less hidden than it was in the past with the pervasive online presence most people have. In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus calls us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. This includes candidates and members of an opposing political view. With fellow believers the conversations become even more divisive as we start to judge someone's level of justification and commitment to their faith based on who they voted for. You have heard this before. So and so cannot be saved if they voted for X. Only God can judge the intentions of someone. We cannot and should not. And God's Word reminds us not to judge, or we will be judged in return (Matthew 7:1-2). How can you self-examine first? How can you remove the log in your own eye before you look at the speck in your brother's (Matthew 7:3-5)? Believer or not, those that are on the opposing side of your views are also made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Jesus calls us to love our enemies. This includes candidates and members of an opposing political view. Think about those around you at work who are believers in Jesus. Would your words reflect your calling as an ambassador of Christ? Remember, our ultimate goal is to make disciples—not of candidates but of Christ! What can we do instead? Remembering sometimes the most peaceful thing we can do is be silent and let God fight our battles. We can pray for those who persecute us. We can choose to see the best in others.

Pray for One Another in Our Race Issues and Go Make a Difference in Our Communities; Jesus Followers Are Here for Times Like This MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will NOT be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. Rather, the deep change, which we all need, will only be through a spiritual awakening. This spiritual awakening will come only from repentance – the turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed us here for such a time as this.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, fill me with the simple trust that even out of the most awful evil around me, you are able to bring great good — for me, for others, and for your great glory. In Jesus' name, amen.                                                                        Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 91). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Evil Ways. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Goodness. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 3: Trinity; Jesus, the Christ” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Our College Director, Cam Tovias, continued our Encounter series this Sunday and looked at the story of Jacob Wrestling with God. As we read through this story we see Jacob refused to let go until he received a blessing. We are encouraged to cling to God when life is difficult, uncertain, or painful. God often does some of His deepest work in us through seasons of wrestling, shaping our identity and teaching us to wrestle with Him. Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live.

Scripture: Genesis 33+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our fear+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our relationships+ When we yield the throne to God, He transforms our priorities

In Our Race Issues, Pray for One Another and Make a Difference Through Repentance and Reconciliation; Jesus Followers Are Placed Here for These Times MESSAGE SUMMARY: With regards to our race issues, it will not be through political parties, rallies, elections, slogans, or marches that our attitudes and practices are changed or the souls of our nations are converted. The deep change, which we all need, will only be through revival that comes from repentance – turning away from our sin and toward God and his righteous ways in Jesus Christ. As Jesus commanded us in John 5:12: “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.”. Also, in John 13:34-35, Jesus commanded us: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”. Jesus' “one another” is all inclusive and not just those that look like you and/or of your culture. We do not have just a “skin problem”, we have a “sin problem”. As Dr. Tony Evans of Oak Cliff Bible Church in Dallas Texas recently said: “The evangelical church needs to speak up where it has been silent on injustice and racism. The biggest problem, in the culture today, is the failure of the church. We would not even have a racial crisis in America if the church had not consistently failed to deal with racism as the severe sin it is. But because the church has historically ignored and downplayed it {racial crisis}, the issue still exists. Where the church is called to set an example, we have cowered.”. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear that we are all made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27): “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”.  Any hostility between brothers and sisters in Christ is an affront to God and damages our souls and the “blessed community” so many of us seek. You can start real “racial change” right where you are -- in your own heart first and then in your own relationship with God. At that point, you can then lead the change your own community -- one person at a time; one relationship at a time; and one act a time. You can reach out and build a relationship with someone different than you. However, doing nothing is no longer an option for us. Let us pray for one another about these things and let us get out and make a difference in our local communities. God has placed you and me here for such a time as this.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I can relate to the Israelites in the desert and their desire to return to what is predictable — even if it is miserable. Change is hard. Grant me the courage of Moses to walk the delicate balance of being still and moving on to the new life in Christ that you have for me. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 72). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Resentment. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Compassion. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Genesis 1:27; Revelation 7:1-17; Ephesians 2:19; John.13:35; Galatians 6:2; Romans 12:15; Psalms 103:12; Isiah 1:18 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Our Awesome God -- Part 2: Trinity; Our Father” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Scripture: Genesis 32Is there more to life than this?"Why do I have three Super Bowl rings, and still think there's something greater out there for me? ... I mean this can't be what it's all cracked up to be. I mean I've done it. I'm 27. And what else is there for me?" - Tom BradyGenesis 32:4Genesis 32:11-12 Genesis 32:24-25Genesis 32:28Genesis 32:30Genesis 32:11 Genesis 32:20+ Jacob fears being in the hands of his brother, but he finds himself in the hands of God.+ Jacob fears seeing his brother's face, but he finds himself face to face with God.2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 8:9 + Jacob fears being rejected by Esau but finds himself accepted by God.Romans 8:1

What if work was never the thing to survive on the way to your real life — but the very medium through which you offer yourself to God?In the finale of our "Get(ing) Out of Work" series we consider a few of the ancient, yet ever new, practices that the church has used to help God's people stay in step with the Spirit during the daily rhythms of work and rest, rest and work. Drawing on Irenaeus and Hans Urs von Balthasar, the message recovers an old picture of the human being: not merely shaped clay, body and soul, but body and soul and spirit together — the complete person, bearing not just the image but the likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). To be spiritual is "by definition to be moved by the Spirit of the Logos," Christ our Beginning, our Salvation, our End.This reframes work entirely. With Dorothy Sayers, work is "not primarily a thing one does to live, but the thing one lives to do… the medium in which one offers oneself to God." We do not offer our work to God; following Paul in Romans 12, we offer our whole selves — as a living sacrifice — through it. So we stop striving to get out of work the identity, prosperity, and purpose it was never meant to supply, and instead receive from it the life we're made for: the good work God "got ready for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10).Then the practical question: how? The answer is ancient and unglamorous — habits. As Annie Dillard wrote, "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives… A schedule defends from chaos and whim. They are a net for catching days." Three habits to structure an ordinary day:Enter the day with the Lord's Prayer for Work — before the phone, before the lunches, perhaps before you're out of bed: "I give my whole self to you through the work you have given me this day."Recollect yourself midday with a centering prayer from Psalm 139 — breathing in, "I am…"; breathing out, "…still with you."Exit the day through the Examen — asking the Spirit where your work was out of step with Jesus, where it was in rhythm, and letting him lead you into rest.How we start matters. How we stay centered matters. And how we exit our labors into the rest of the night, made new, matters just as much.Reflection: Where was your work out of step with Jesus today, and where was it in rhythm with him?Scripture: Acts 2:1-3, 38-39 · Psalm 104:23-30 · Genesis 1:26 · Romans 12:1 · Ephesians 2:9-10 · 1 Thessalonians 5:23Voices/Quotes: Annie Dillard, The Writing Life · Dorothy Sayers · Tom Nelson, Work Matters · Irenaeus of Lyons · Hans Urs von BalthasarChrist City Church is a small faith family following Jesus together in east Dallas. We gather Sundays at 10:10 AM at 642 Brookhurst Dr., Dallas, TX 75218, in the chapel @ LHB.

He was a "priest of the most high God" (Genesis 14:18-20), who blessed our Forefather Abraham and "brought forth bread and wine," prefiguring the Holy Eucharist, centuries before the Law was given to Moses or Christ became incarnate. The Epistle to the Hebrews (ch. 7) reveals Melchizedek, the Priest-King, to be a type of Christ.

In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager explores the complexities of divine intervention and the nature of God's relationship with humanity. He delves into the story of Jacob, who makes a vow to God after a dream, and discusses the implications of this vow. Prager also examines the concept of making deals with God, questioning whether it's possible to negotiate with a higher power. He shares his thoughts on the importance of understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy religion, and how this distinction can impact our relationship with God. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.