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Everything that exists depends on something else, except God. Drawing from John 5, this message looks at what it means to depend on Him for life itself, and invites us to ask where we're trying to find that life apart from Jesus.

Sermon Outline: "A Table in the Wilderness" Preacher: Pastor Rhonda Davis I. Introduction: The Accusation of Unbelief The Wilderness Setting: Written by King David's chief musician Asaph, Psalm 78 serves as a historical reminder of Israel's behavioral cycles in the desert. Fresh out of Egyptian deliverance—having witnessed the ten plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and being physically guided by pillars of cloud and fire—the people began to bitterly complain against God a mere three days into their journey. An Honest Question vs. An Accusation: In Psalm 78:19, the people ask, "Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?" Pastor Rhonda noted that the word really transforms a seemingly innocent question into a toxic accusation dressed up as reason. It is the phrase used when a human heart has already decided the answer is "no," waiting around only to prove its own doubt correct. Covenant Over Anger: Despite their rebellion, God did not slam the door or cancel His covenant. Instead, He commanded the skies to open and rained down manna—the food of angels. God systematically spread a feast in front of the very people who were whispering against Him in their tents the night before. The Three Divine Tables Pastor Rhonda unpacked the three distinct tables God establishes throughout biblical history: 1. The Table for the Doubters (The Wilderness Table) The Purpose of the Table: The wilderness table is never a structural reward for individuals who possess perfect, unwavering faith. It is a table of pure grace, deliberately established right in the middle of your human doubting. The Goodness that Pulls: Relying on Romans 2:4, it is the unmerited goodness of God—not His anger—that gently leads broken, derailed, or disappointed individuals into true repentance. The Commitment of God: God remains infinitely more committed to your ultimate destiny than your lingering doubt is committed to keeping you away from His presence. As highlighted in Psalm 78:38-39, He stays full of compassion, frequently holds back His anger, and remembers that human beings are fragile, temporary flesh. 2. The Table for the Enemies (The Battlefield Table) The Blinded Army at Dothan: In 2 Kings 6, the King of Syria surrounded the prophet Elisha at Dothan with a massive host of horses and iron chariots. When Elisha's servant panicked, shouting, "What shall we do?", Elisha uttered the historic reality: "Don't be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those with them." The Spiritual Sight Shift: Elisha did not pray for his servant's natural eyes, but for his spiritual eyes to be opened. Instantly, the young man saw the surrounding mountains packed with the fiery chariots of God's angelic hosts. A Feast Instead of a Sword: After praying for God to strike the Syrian army with blindness, Elisha boldly walked into their ranks and led them directly into the capital city of Samaria. When the King of Israel eagerly asked, "Shall I kill them?", Elisha commanded him to serve them a massive feast of comfort food and water instead. The Victory of Mercy: This exact battlefield feast provides the historical background for Psalm 23:5 ("Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies"). It was not the edge of a sword that permanently stopped the Syrian invasions—it was an overwhelming act of covenant mercy. Pastoral Application on Stiff-Arming: Pastor Rhonda paused the message to deliver a deep word on forgiveness and breaking internal chains (Psalm 44:21). True forgiveness does not excuse the offender; it releases the victim from an emotional prison. She shared a transparent personal testimony of a spiritual son and backup worship leader who left her ministry years prior. Though she smiled outwardly, she spent years "stiff-arming" him to protect her own heart from being hurt again. After her late husband confronted her behavior, she broke down at the altar, embraced the man, repented of her coldness, and unlocked a deep, ongoing fellowship that persists to this day. 3. The Ultimate Table (The Salvation Table) Crushing the Enemy's Head: The framework for the final table was established in Genesis 3, where God promised that the seed of the woman would eventually crush the head of the serpent. Because Satan acutely understands this legal decree, he target-attacks human families with desperation and fear. Spread While We Were Rebellious: Reading from Romans 5:6-8, Christ did not wait for humanity to surrender, perfect their theology, or clean up their lives. He set out the bread and wine of the ultimate table at Calvary while we were actively operating as His lifestyle enemies. The Table of Communion: At the Last Supper, Jesus willingly broke bread, dipped from the same cup, and washed the feet of Judas Iscariot—the very man orchestrating His betrayal. He fully established a table in the literal presence of His enemy. Conclusion: The Mandate of the Church Jesus Is Better: Moving into corporate communion, Pastor Rhonda echoed the foundational theme of the Book of Hebrews: Jesus is structurally better than legalism, religion, and all earthly material goods. He is the express image of the living God. Prophetic Prophecy Declared: During a prolonged moment of corporate worship, a prophetic word was delivered over the room: “I have not brought you this far to leave you, says the Lord. You are hidden in the hollow of My hands, and I am preparing you to move like an arrow shot from a bow at the right time. You are the ones called to set My tables of mercy in the wilderness of this world.” The River in the Desert: Standing across the sanctuary, the congregation applied Isaiah 43:18-19, commanding all spiritual squatters of doubt to leave, completely releasing old bitterness against parents, employers, or former spouses, and taking communion with a fresh, childlike awareness of Christ's healing power. Scripture Index Here are the primary scriptures read, cited, or expounded upon during the service: Psalm 78:19 > "Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish [prepare] a table in the wilderness?" Romans 5:6-8 > "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly... But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners [enemies], Christ died for us." Romans 2:4 (Referenced) – Knowing that the goodness of God leads human beings to repentance. Psalm 78:38-39 > "But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away... For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again."   2 Kings 6:16-17 > "And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha." Deuteronomy 31:6 (Referenced) – Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee. 2 Chronicles 32:7 (Referenced) – Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him. Psalm 23:5 > "Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over." Psalm 44:21 (Referenced) – Shall not God search this out? For He knoweth the secrets of the heart. Revelation 3:20 > "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." Isaiah 43:18-19 > "Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." Numbers 6:24-26 (The Benediction) > "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

Sunday AM, July 19, 2026

‘Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.‘Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.‘…‘As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever.  Selah.'—Psalm 48:1, 2, & 8

Have you ever wondered why GOD sometimes works so quietly?In Acts 12, Peter's chains fell off as GOD performed a miraculous deliverance. Yet, despite soldiers standing nearby, the chains made no sound, and no one woke up.Sometimes, GOD not only performs a miracle, but He also protects it.In this episode, Evg. John Giftah shares a powerful lesson about the "silent miracles" of GOD and how He often works behind the scenes, protecting His plans until the right time. Not every miracle is loud. Some of GOD's greatest works happen quietly, away from distraction, opposition, and unnecessary attention.If you've been wondering why GOD seems to be working silently in your life, this message will encourage you to trust His perfect wisdom and timing.---GOD ஏன் சில நேரங்களில் அமைதியாக செயல்படுகிறார் என்று நீங்கள் யோசித்ததுண்டா?அப்போஸ்தலர் 12-ல், Peter-ன் சங்கிலிகள் அற்புதமாக விழுந்தன. ஆனால் அருகில் இருந்த வீரர்கள் யாரும் விழித்துக்கொள்ளவில்லை. அந்த அற்புதம் சத்தமின்றி நடந்தது.சில நேரங்களில், GOD அற்புதத்தை மட்டும் செய்யவில்லை; அந்த அற்புதத்தை பாதுகாக்கவும் செய்கிறார்.இந்த episode-ல், Evg. John Giftah அவர்கள், "அமைதியான அற்புதம்" என்ற இந்த ஆழமான உண்மையை பகிர்கிறார். GOD தமது திட்டங்களை சரியான நேரம் வரும்வரை அமைதியாகவும், எதிர்ப்பிலிருந்து பாதுகாத்தும் செயல்படுகிறார்.உங்கள் வாழ்க்கையில் GOD அமைதியாக செயல்படுகிறார் போலத் தோன்றினால், இந்த செய்தி அவருடைய ஞானத்தையும் நேரத்தையும் நம்புவதற்கு உங்களை ஊக்குவிக்கும்.

(This podcast was previously published on August 25, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   In the previous Podcasts, I shared Words God spoke to Abraham which are recorded in Genesis.   I suggest that you list some of those Words that God has spoken to you.  For if you are born again, God will communicate with you by HIS Spirit.  I will give you examples of words God has sent to me at various times in my life.   There are far too many times God has spoken to me for me to list all of those Words, but I will share with you some of those Words which God has spoken to me during my life.  

Marissa continues with week 3 of our series: Knowing God, focusing on God is faithful.

This week in our Attributes of God series, we look at 1 John 4:7-12 to show that God doesn't just describe love, He is love, and His love sets the standard for our own.

AN ALTERNATIVE VIABLE BIBLICAL UNDERSTANDING OF GOD AS THE FATHER AND GOD AS THE SON AND GOD AS THE HOLY SPIRIT.   As I mentioned in this study I did a podcast that shows Biblically the answer to the question, “Who dwells in us, the Father? The Son? The Holy Spirit?”  The answer to the question is YES!!  Shown below are the link to the podcast that are critical for Christians to understand the very words of God and the concept that God is the Father and God is the Son and God is the Spirit. 1 COR 3:16 – FATHER & SON & SPIRIT DWELL IN US https://youtu.be/hiG8QC-bHuk?si=6q7ax_82kEhZQ0x3 https://youtu.be/eZyFEL7OUD0?si=SFHLjPTrUppGibdY The word for "book" is sefer (סֵפֶר). Possessive Endings (Pronominal Suffixes) In formal and biblical Hebrew, possession is indicated by adding suffixes directly to a shifted, construct form of the noun (sifr-). Owner Hebrew Transliteration Meaning My סִפְרִי sifri my book Your (m.s.) סִפְרְךָ sifrecha your book Your (f.s.) סִפְרֵךְ sifrech your book His סִפְרוֹ sifro his book Her סִפְרָהּ sifrah her book Our סִפְרֵנוּ sifrenu our book Your (m.pl.) סִפְרְכֶם sifrechem your book Your (f.pl.) סִפְרְכֶן sifrechen your book Their (m.) סִפְרָם sifram their book Their (f.) סִפְרָן sifran their book   Modern Spoken Form In Modern Hebrew, the shel construction is preferred for everyday conversation. You use the base word ha-sefer (הַסֵּפֶר - "the book") followed by the preposition shel and a pronoun. My book: ha-sefer sheli (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלִּי) His book: ha-sefer shelo (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלּוֹ) Her book: ha-sefer shelah (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהּ) Our book: ha-sefer shelanu (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּנוּ) Their book: ha-sefer shelahem (הַסֵּפֶר שֶׁלָּהֶם)   Plural Forms Hebrew the plural noun sefarim  (ספרים, "books") In Hebrew, possessive endings (called "pronominal suffixes") are attached directly to nouns to show ownership. For the plural noun sefarim (ספרים, "books"), possession is indicated by replacing the masculine plural ending with specialized suffixes. Possessive Endings for "Sefarim" (ספרים) When adding possessive endings, the plural word for books becomes sifrei- (סִפְרֵי) plus the suffix.    Possessor  Suffix Hebrew Form Pronunciation Translation   My י סְפָרַי sfaráy My books   Your (m. sg.) ךָ סְפָרֶיךָ sfaréykha Your books   Your (f. sg.) ךְ סְפָרַיִךְ sfaráyikh Your books   His יו סְפָרָיו sfaráv His books   Her יהָ סְפָרֶיהָ sfaréha Her books   Our נו סְפָרֵינוּ sfaréynu Our books   Your (m. pl.) כֶם סְפָרֵיכֶם sfaréykhem Your books   Your (f. pl.) כֶן סְפָרֵיכֶן sfaréykhen Your books   Their (m.) ם סְפָרֵיהֶם sfaréyhem Their books   Their (f.) ן סְפָרֵיהֶן sfaréyhen Their books   Usage Notes Modern vs. Classical: While these direct suffixes are standard in Biblical Hebrew, formal writing, and religious liturgy, everyday Modern Hebrew almost exclusively uses the preposition shel (של). For example, "my books" is usually expressed casually as hasfarim sheli (הספרים שלי) rather than sfaray. Singular vs. Plural Base: Note that sefer (singular, "book") inflects differently. When modifying plural/dual nouns in Hebrew, you will almost always see a yud (י) placed between the noun and the possessive suffix (e.g., sfaray instead of sifri).  For more detailed breakdowns and audio pronunciations, you can visit the Virtual Ulpan or the Hebrew for Christians grammar guides. Wikipedia article related to Hebrew grammar – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Hebrew_grammar Hebrew4Christians grammar section -https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Singular/pronomial_suffixes_singular.html Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים) The Hebrew word for "face" or "presence" is panim (פָּנִים). It is a grammatically plural noun that takes special, plural-like possessive endings. The primary possessive endings for panim are detailed in this structured layout:  English Meaning Hebrew Transliteration Hebrew Spelling My face panay פָּנַי Our face(s)   paneinu פְּנֵינוּ Your (m. sg.) face(s)   panecha פָּנֶיךָ Your (f. sg.) face(s)   panayich פָּנַיִךְ Your (m. pl.) face(s)   pneichem פְּנֵיכֶם Your (f. pl.) face(s)   pneichen פְּנֵיכֶן His / Its face panav פָּנָיו Her / Its face paneha פָּנֶיהָ Their (m.) face(s)   pneihem פְּנֵיהֶם Their (f.) face(s)   pneihen פְּנֵיהֶן   For a complete look at Hebrew grammar paradigms, you can reference the Hebrew for Christians Suffixes Guide -  https://hebrew4christians.com/Grammar/Unit_Six/Pronomial_Suffixes_Plural/pronomial_suffixes_plural.html The following is taken from the Wikipedia articles on the etymology (historical development) of the Latin word PERSONA and the Greek word PROSOPON that eventually became used to translate the word “PERSON.” PERSONA The word persona derives from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask.] The usage of the word dates back to the beginnings of Latin civilization. The Latin word derived from the Etruscan word "phersu," with the same meaning, and that from the Greek πρόσωπον (prosōpon). It is the etymology of the word "person," or "parson" in French. Latin etymologists explain that persona comes from "per/sonare" as "the mask through which (per) resounds the voice (of the actor)." PROSOPON In Ancient Greek, term prosopon originally designated one's "face" or "mask". Actors in Greek theatre-productions wore specific physical masks on stage, in order to reveal their characters and emotional states to the audience. The term prosopon had an important role in the development of theological terminology related to the Trinity and to Jesus. It was the subject of many theological debates and disputes, particularly during early centuries of Christian history. The word prosopon is most commonly used for the self-manifestation of an individual hypostasis (God is understood as one divine essence or being (ousia), but three distinct substances or forms (hypostases): the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.  Commonly defined as persons in the church after the late 3rd century A.D.  Prosopon is the form in which hypostasis appears (prosopon meant “mask” and each form of the essence of God appears as a unique mask or appearance.  Later the word person was used for appearence or manifestation or face.  Every hypostasis has its own prosopon: face or countenance. It gives expression to the reality of the hypostasis with its powers and characteristics. Paul the Apostle uses the term when speaking of direct heart-felt apprehension of the face (prosopon) of Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6): "For it is the God who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." THE FACES OF THE LORD My wife is brilliant.  Again and again over the years I see how God has used her to enhance the lessons I taught in class, when I led teaching tours on the trails in Israel, or now in these podcasts.  She said the alternative Biblical understanding of the Trinity I presented makes so much sense rather than God in three separate persons.  The alternative does not take away from the doctrine of the Trinity but makes it more understanding.  She states that we are made in the image of God.  As God has faces, different ways of manifesting Himself to us, so do we.  As she explained that when I, her husband, was a son to my father my "face" then was not as my "face" today; that is my manifestation of myself to the world was different 60 years ago.  I was the same JOHN, the same human being, but my "face," or my way I was seen in the world, was radically different than today.  When I was 60 and leading tours to Israel my "face" was not the same as today.  I was the same person.  I was not a separate person from myself.  I was me.  But, then at age 60, I manifested myself differently.  My wife said I had many "faces" but I was still me.  I had the face of the son of my father, I had the face of a student at St. John's Univeristy, I had anohter face as a young dad when we started adopting our kids, and I have a face today of a grandfather.  All these are "faces" or masks, if you like.  It is still me.  Who I am is constant but I have a different face at the various stages of my life. She said it seems then as we are made in His image we, like our Father, have several "faces" or ways of presenting ourselves that differ over time.  As time goes on and circumstances change, I am manifested in different ways to those who I encounter.  I am still the same person.  My essence, or my fundamental core—the unchanging spark of my consciousness, my values, and my authentic presence that persists beneath my physical form and memories and fleeting emotions - does not change and I am still me.  This is the same for God.  His essence, that which makes God God, does not change but only the way He chooses to manifest Himself to the world, to us, in one of His faces. Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  (Ferret - taking a break from teaching somewhere in the shade in Jerusalem) What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0    

Sunday 7/12/26 AM Sermon-David Duncan

Johannes continues with week 2 of our series: Knowing God, focusing on God is holy.

(This podcast was previously published on August 15, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   There is an Old Testament sabbath and there is a sabbath for the New Testament church.   In the following scripture, the sabbath for the New Testament church is described.   Hebrews 4   1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into HIS rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.   2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.   3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as HE said, As I have sworn in MY wrath, if they shall enter into MY rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.   4 For HE spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all HIS works.   5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into MY rest.   6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:   7 Again, HE limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear HIS voice, harden not your hearts.   8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would HE not afterward have spoken of another day.   9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.   10 For he that is entered into HIS rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from HIS.  

Love of God – God loves you, and he proved it by going to the cross for you. He has given you the ability and resources to love Him and others. This week, seek to show God your love and demonstrate that love to those you deal with this week. It is the greatest commandment and what God expects from us.  

For many Christian singles, the question echoes in their hearts: “Why is God delaying my marriage?” The longing for companionship is real, yet year after year passes without the relationship they've prayed for. If you're in this season, you're not alone — and Scripture offers profound insight into why God sometimes delays marriage. This article explores biblical reasons for delayed marriage and provides encouragement for Christian singles waiting on God's perfect timing. God's Timing Is Not Our Timing Isaiah 55:8-9 […] The post 7 Reasons God God Delays Marriage (According to Scripture) appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: 5 Signs That God Is Preparing You for Marriage Biblical Marriage Principles for Christian Singles: A Guide to Godly Relationships Is Marriage Promised in Scripture? A Christian Perspective on Singleness Top 5 Reasons God Is Keeping You from the One You Love Why God Delays Your Marriage Prayer: 7 Biblical Reasons for His Perfect Timing

Very excited about this episode ladies and gentlemen. We tread some deep waters. Enjoy. Email me at Godseyeviewbook@gmail.com

God doesn't just act faithfully. He is faithful, because He never stops being who He is. And that unchanging character is the anchor for every promise He has ever made.

Lesson 178Review of Lessons 165 - 166God is but Love, and therefore so am I.(165) Let not my mind deny the Thought of God.God is but Love, and therefore so am I.(166) I am entrusted with the gifts of GodGod is but Love, and therefore so am I.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

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Before the mountains were formed, before the earth existed, there was God. This week we look at what it actually means that God is above time, and why that changes how we live inside it.

IntroductionWe refer to the prayer Christ taught us to pray as the Lord's prayer. We should call it the Disciples' Prayer. Our catechism reminds us that prayer is the "chief part of our gratefulness" to God. Yet prayer remains one of the most difficult and probably misunderstood aspects of the Christian life. Dennis John says, “prayer is neither a guilt-laden duty to a distant deity nor a casual chat with a ‘buddy' Jesus. Rather, true prayer flows from recognizing the presence of Jesus as Lord—marked by joy, confidence, reverent fear, and a preoccupation with God's kingdom rather than our own comforts.” We conder then three points to teach us about prayer. Why Is Prayer So Difficult?Prayer is difficult not because of how we were created (we were made for communion with God), but because of the Fall and our sinfulness. There are several practical reasons Christians struggle:* We feel inadequate—comparing our prayers to others' eloquence* We've been disappointed—God answers "yes," "no," or "wait," and we chafe at waiting* We feel foolish—praying to an invisible God seems odd compared to tangible human relationships* We doubt it matters—questioning why we should pray to a sovereign God (answered: God uses means, and He uses our prayers)* We're too busy—prayer feels unproductive in a culture that prizes accomplishment* We have faith in progress—trusting money, medicine, or other means more than God* God hides behind "masks"—providing through ordinary means (farmers, doctors, grocers) rather than miraculous drops from heaven To Whom Do We Pray?The "who" of prayer shapes the "how" and "why." Christian prayer is not a performance or a technique but a relationship—a conversation where our lives meet God. The text (Matthew 6) warns against two errors: praying like hypocrites (performers seeking human approval) or like Gentiles (heaping up empty words to manipulate God).The answer: We pray to our Father—the one true God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is staggering: the eternal Son invites us to call His Father "our Father." This is not by nature or birth but by grace through faith in Christ. By nature, we are children of wrath; by grace, we are adopted, heirs. We pray to the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, who is no longer our Judge but our loving Father, who sent His Son to pay for our sins. This new covenant reality—calling God "Abba, Father" through the Spirit—is the foundation of all Christian prayer.Why Pray?The "why" flows from the "who":* Because we can—it is a privilege and gift, purchased by Christ, who now intercedes for us at the Father's right hand* Because God uses means, our prayers actually matter and accomplish His purposes* Because of our necessity, prayer is a declaration of dependency; we have nothing we did not receive from God* Because God delights in hearing from His children—unlike earthly parents, He never grows weary of us* To commune with the Giver, not just get His gifts—we pray out of love for who He is, not lust for what He gives* Because prayer changes us—it offers "a less busy heart," reorienting us to trust God's sovereignty even when circumstances don't change* Because God commands it—yet it is no mere duty, but a gracious invitation* Because we are grateful children, prayer is the chief expression of thankfulness for all we have receivedConclusionWe consider what Dennis Johnson says regarding prayer, calling the church to a "vivid consciousness of the presence of Jesus." True prayer is joyful and confident, reverent and kingdom-focused. It is not performed out of guilt or self-pity, but out of love for the Giver. As Johnson says, "We pray not because we must, but because we may, not out of lust for his gifts, but out of love for the giver, and not to bend his will to ours, but to bend our will to his."

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this episode of TS Wright Speaks, TS Wright teaches on “The Calling of Abraham and Moses” and how these two foundational biblical callings reveal the way God still calls His people today.Abraham was called out of the nations to become the father of a covenant people. Moses was called back into Egypt to deliver that covenant people from bondage. Abraham had to walk by faith into a promise he could not fully see, while Moses had to confront a power he could not overcome in his own strength.This episode highlights an essential truth: God does not call people merely for their own blessing. He calls them to become vessels through whom His purposes enter the earth. Abraham's calling required separation from country, kindred, and his father's house. Moses' calling required surrender before the holiness of God at the burning bush and obedience in the face of fear.TS Wright also explains how both callings point directly to Jesus Christ. Abraham reveals the promise of the Seed, fulfilled in Christ. Moses reveals deliverance through blood and power, foreshadowing Christ as the Passover Lamb and Redeemer.Key ThemesGod calls people into new seasons for His covenant purpose.Abraham's calling shows faith that moves.Moses' calling shows fear that must be overcome by God's presence.Delay does not cancel the calling; delay prepares the servant.Calling is not merely an invitation to significance, but an invitation to surrender.Obedience to God may affect generations, deliverance, and testimonies we cannot yet see.Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 12:1–4 Genesis 15 Genesis 17 Exodus 2 Exodus 3:2, 3:7–10, 3:14 Exodus 4:13 Hebrews 11 Galatians 3:16 Galatians 5 John 5:46 John 8:56Closing EncouragementWhether God is calling you away from what is familiar or sending you back to confront what once intimidated you, the issue is not whether the assignment is easy. The issue is whether God has spoken. If God has spoken, the right response is faith, obedience, patience, and total surrender to His will.KeywordsAbraham and Moses Calling of Abraham Calling of Moses Genesis 12 Exodus 3 Burning bush Biblical calling God's purpose Faith and obedience Christian podcast Bible teaching Covenant promise Moses and Pharaoh Abraham covenant Christian discipleship Trusting God God's presence God's promise Jesus Christ in the Old Testament Biblical faith Spiritual growth Surrender to God God's covenant plan Deliverance from bondage Faith journey Obedience to God Christian encouragement Hebrews 11 Passover Lamb Messianic prophecyTagsAbraham Moses Genesis Exodus Burning Bush Bible Teaching Christian Podcast Faith Obedience Calling Covenant Deliverance Jesus Christ Discipleship Surrender God's Purpose Old Testament Biblical History Christian Living Spiritual Growth

Genesis 28 - 1. God Meets Us When We Least Deserve It 2. God Gives What We Could Never Earn. 3. The Ladder Points Us to Christ

Are we more in love with the Bible as the word of God than we are with the Lord Jesus Christ himself? This article draws a distinction between the living "word of God"—God's contemporary revelation that challenges and changes us—and "scripture," the archived record that we are too easily tempted to venerate and manipulate in its place. Jesus is presented as the Word made flesh, God's final and unmistakable revelation, greater than the prophets and the Old Covenant that pointed toward him. We are challenged to recognise that the scriptures are a signpost testifying to Christ, not a substitute for coming to him; so we must ask whether we are "Bibladelphians" or Christadelphians.

The power of the word of God - God uses His word to transform our lives. The key is believing God's word, using it to replace our ideas of what works. We need to grab the word of God and let it get to our heart. Then God transforms us.

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Submit a Question or CommentIn this verse-by-verse study of Job 36, Reasoning Through the Bible follows Elihu as he shifts the focus away from man-centered thinking and back onto the character of God. While Job and his friends were often preoccupied with human suffering from a human angle, Elihu gives a different perspective: God speaks in our affliction and teaches us through suffering. This session explores why so much modern Bible teaching becomes overly focused on what people can get from God rather than who God is in His nature. Job 36 pushes in the opposite direction. Elihu speaks about God's justice, power, mercy, wisdom, and greatness, and shows that true spiritual depth begins with theology proper — the study of God Himself. The episode also addresses the difference between outward religion and a renewed heart, why the Word of God renews the mind, how God delivers people in suffering rather than always from suffering, why the health and wealth gospel fails, and why no human being has grounds to judge God. The chapter closes with Elihu describing storms, rain, thunder, and lightning as testimonies to the greatness of the unsearchable God. Topics in this episode include: Job 36 explained  God speaks in suffering  theology proper  God's character and nature  renewed heart and renewed mind  the failure of the health and wealth gospel  who are we to judge God  what we can know about God  God's greatness in creation Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

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God Is Omniscient: Psalm 33 06-07-26 Jeremiah Foster

In Today's Uncertainty, We Need to Remember that God Wants to Walk with Us In All Our Life Situations, Both Good and Bad – Just Ask Him MESSAGE SUMMARY: “Lord is my helper and confident, why should I be afraid? What can man do to me?” For this confidence, you must know who Jesus is – both in your heart and in your mind. Jesus is the Son of God – God in the flesh. As Paul tells us in Philippians 4:4: “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.". Therefore, You do not need to worry about troubling circumstances in your life because you know that He is with you; and He will guide you no matter how dark your life seems. Jesus is the light that shines in darkness.  As Jesus tells you in Luke 12:4-5, that when you have anxiety and fear in your life, you must determine if this anxiety derivative of the right kind of fear: “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!”. When you are faced with life's tragedies and the anxieties that result from just living your life, Jesus can turn those situations and your fears into ways and results that you cannot fathom, understand, or anticipate; but you can certainly appreciate. Why not give God a chance to walk with you in all your life situations -- good and bad? Ultimately, the Psalmist got it right in Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.".   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, everything in me resists following you into the garden of Gethsemane to fall on my face to the ground before you. Grant me the courage to follow you all the way to the cross, whatever that might mean for my life. And then, by your grace, lead me to resurrection life and power. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 100). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will trust in the Lord with all my heart. I will trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding.  In all my ways I will seek to know Him, and He will make my pathways straight.   From Proverbs 3:5f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Philippians 4:4-9; Mathew 6:25-34; Psalm 23:1-6; Psalms 22b:17-31 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

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On Trinity Sunday, the Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on the Good News of our three-and-one God: God the Father created you, God the Son saved you, and God the Holy Spirit is with you.

The gospel teaches you CANNOT follow Christ alone.  Thankfully, the gospel also teaches you WILL NOT follow Christ alone. To understand and appreciate the Holy Spirit two words emerge: Relationship and Role  1. His Relationship to Us 14:15-17                    A.His relationship is… Promised 14:16a Permanent 14:16b  Personal 14:17c 2. His Relationship to the World 14:17b 3. His Role in the World 16:7-15             He convicts the world concerning the… Rejection of Christ Righteousness of Christ's Death  Reality of Christ's Work 4. His Role in Us  The Holy Spirit... Gives us Spiritual Life Guides us into Spiritual Truth  Guards us from Sin Guarantees our Salvation Glorifies the Savior 15:26; 16:14 Stay Tuned In!  

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Sometimes prayer feels powerful.Sometimes it feels repetitive.Sometimes it feels like nothing is happening at all.So what do we do when prayer feels exhausting… or unanswered… or hard to keep going?We keep praying.In this message from our This Is What We Do series, Pastor Mark shares why perseverance in prayer matters—not because God is distant, but because prayer strengthens us for the fight. Just like athletes train with endurance so they're ready when it matters most, we keep showing up in prayer so our faith grows stronger over time.You'll also be reminded of two powerful truths about God:→ God is Loving — His love for you doesn't change. You can't earn more of it, and you can't lose it.→ God is Just — He sees every hurt, every injustice, every unseen moment, and He will make things right.If you've been discouraged in prayer, this message is for you.At Fierce Church, we're Helping You Walk with Jesus Step-By-Step.Because The Best U is in Community.

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In this message, we are going to jump into a three weeks series covering the life of one my favorite Biblical characters. We get to meet him as a teenager and my hope is that his story will encourage and inspire those who are in their teens and early twenties. But maybe not in the way you would expect... Our main character is Joseph, and he was definitely going to do great things. Right after some really terrible but necessary things. If you get a chance, read Genesis 37 and then buckle up. Pastor Dr. Aaron Weisser

Today's episode is intended to help you evaluate whether a rather standard kind of constitutional argument made by Christian legal advocates accords with Scripture's definition of wisdom. David explains how he came to understand "spiritual wisdom" and offers that in relation to wisdom provided by National Right to Life's General Counsel about challenging Roe v. Wade.

Today's episode is intended to help you evaluate whether a rather standard kind of constitutional argument made by Christian legal advocates accords with Scripture's definition of wisdom. David explains how he came to understand "spiritual wisdom" and offers that in relation to wisdom provided by National Right to Life's General Counsel about challenging Roe v. Wade.

We've been looking for them, at least since I was a kid. Life forms from somewhere else in the universe. In the 1930s for example, famed actor, Orson Welles, freaked out a nation with a radio broadcast of simulated news bulletins. Millions were convinced an alien invasion was taking place. And then in the 1950's, sightings of UFO's triggered reports of downed aliens secretly kept in New Mexico's infamous “Area 51.” And then in the 1990s, the hit TV series, “X Files.” Now our government has started releasing extensive files with all kinds of footage of aerial phenomena. Is it military technology? The interplanetary visitors we've been waiting for? Or spiritual forces, as the Bible talks about in a section about “how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie” (2 Thessalonians 2:9). I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about “Aliens – And Beyond.” In our broader popular culture, extraterrestrial life is one of the most enduring mysteries of the past century. But it's just one of many things in the “beyond us” category. Astronauts return from space in awe of the magnitude of what they have seen beyond our world. And millions of us are endlessly curious about a buffet of spiritualities and unexplainable spiritual phenomena. And while our fascination with things “beyond us” takes us down many different trails, there is one common source. There's a yearning in our soul that needs something bigger than ourselves. Bigger than can be explained. And the revealing explanation for this comes from the greatest “beyond us” of all. The God who created us. Who says in Ecclesiastes 3:11, our word for today from the Word of God: “God has placed eternity in the human heart” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). We are looking for something that will last forever! Which effectively eliminates everything “earth.” Oh, we try all kinds of relationships and accomplishments and experiences – but they don't last! And all of our ventures into the unknown and unexplainable are ultimately, well, substitute supernaturals. Little bridges that leave us stranded. Because none of them reach the destination our soul craves. Knowing our Creator. For He tells us that we were “created by Him and for Him” (Colossians 1:16). And as He prayed, Jesus said, “This is the way to have eternal life – to know You, the only true God” (John 17:3). But our search for lasting love and peace and meaning has not taken us to Him. It has taken us away from Him. God describes it this way: “We all, like sheep, have gone astray; each of us has turned to our own way” (Isaiah 53:6). The opposite of God's way. Tragically, that has left us “without God and without hope” (Ephesians 2:12). Alone in His universe. By our choice, not His. A lot of religions talk about God at the top of a mountain. And us on many different roads, hoping they will lead to Him. But the divine bombshell is this amazing reality: we can't possibly reach a sinless God, no matter which road we choose. But God loves us too much to leave us lost. So in the greatest act of love in human history, He came down from the mountain to bring us to Him! At the unspeakable price of dying to pay the penalty for the very sinning we've done against Him. In the Bible's words: “Christ died for sinners to bring you safely home to God” (1 Peter 3:18). Then He rose from the dead to give us a gift that answers the eternity in our heart. Life. Eternal life! That life is within your reach today. That's what our website is all about, and I encourage you to go to ANewStory.com. There you'll see from the Bible how to begin this life-changing relationship with the Jesus. Suddenly all the scattered pieces of our life make something. All our fear of the future is swallowed up by life that lasts forever. And the cosmic loneliness of our life is finally satisfied by the endless love of God. No, the answer is not “out there." It's right here. In the Savior waiting for us with arms open wide.

If you've ever stared at the Bible and thought "this is too big, too scary, I don't even know where to start," this episode is for you. Daron Earlewine sits down with PJ Towle and Darren "Coop" Cooper to break down the simplest, most practical way to get into Scripture. No seminary degree required. No guilt trip. Just real talk about how three guys who all struggled with reading at some point built a habit that actually changed them. You'll walk away with three solid starting points, a four-step framework you can use every day, and permission to engage with the Word the way God actually wired you. Ready to discover who God created you to be? Book a free 30-minute discovery call at RogueCollectiveCoaching.com.  KEY TAKEAWAYS: ⚡️ Hearing the living Word of God is built on being saturated in the written Word of God ⚡️God designed multiple ways to engage with Scripture. Audio, written, community, solo. There is no single "right" way ⚡️ Reading the Bible is not about gathering information. It's a catalytic process for transformation TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why Bible reading feels intimidating  04:15 — Three rookie year stories from Daron, PJ, and Coop  3:00 — God meets you where He wired you  22:30 — Stop turning Bible time into a checklist  27:00 — The best places in the Bible to start  33:00 — The GROW framework that changes everything CONNECT WITH DARON: Website: https://daronearlewine.com  Rogue Collective Coaching: https://roguecollectivecoaching.com  Blackbird Mission: https://blackbirdmission.com  Email: daron@daronearlewine.com Like what you heard? Hit subscribe, leave a review, and share this with one person who told you they want to start reading the Bible. #DaronEarlewine #BibleReading #FaithFilledLeaders #ChristianPodcast #BlackbirdMission #Discipleship #FollowJesus #BibleStudy #ChristianEntrepreneur

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What does it actually mean to live a blessed life? Most people think blessing looks like comfort, success, and approval — but Jesus completely flips that idea upside down.In this message from Matthew 5:7–12, Pastor Mark Cummins walks through the final Beatitudes and reveals four practical, life-changing principles that define what it looks like to truly follow Jesus — not just on the surface, but from the inside out.Here's what we unpack in this message:1. Mirror God's Mercy to Others Bitterness feels like punishment for someone else — but it's actually a prison you build for yourself. The blessed life has open hands, not clenched fists. When you've been forgiven much, you're freed to forgive much.2. Daily Surrender Yourself to God God isn't interested in your highlight reel. He's after your heart. Purity isn't about perfection — it's about undivided devotion. And the parts of yourself you keep hiding are the parts He can't heal.3. Promote the Peace of God You don't win people by winning arguments. Peacemakers aren't people who avoid conflict — they're people who refuse to add fuel to fires Jesus already died to put out.4. Focus on Eternity, Living for Christ Today Persecution isn't a sign you're doing something wrong — it might be a sign you're doing something right. When you live for the applause of heaven, you stop needing the approval of people.Whether you're burned out from people-pleasing, stuck in unforgiveness, or wrestling with whether following Jesus is really worth the cost — this message is for you.

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James 4:2–3 reminds us of a simple but often overlooked truth: sometimes we don’t experience what God offers because we don’t ask for it. In seasons of stress, responsibility, and духов pressure, it’s easy to rely on our own strength instead of turning to God for the grace we desperately need. Yet His grace isn’t limited—it’s available, sufficient, and meant to sustain us daily. Highlights We often miss out because we don’t ask God for what we need God’s grace is available daily—but requires dependence Stress can tempt us to rely on control instead of surrender Right motives matter when bringing requests to God God meets us in weakness, not in self-sufficiency Prayer is the pathway to experiencing sustaining grace His strength becomes evident when we reach our limits Have an idea for our newsletter? We want to hear from you! Take our survey below: Take Our Survey! Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Diligently Asking for God’s Sustaining Grace By: Emily Rose Massey Bible Reading:“…You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions” (James 4:2-3, ESV). When we are taking steps in obedience to God, the resistance to moving forward grows stronger, and it feels like we are treading through mud just to take a step. My husband, Paul, and I have been experiencing this since we started leading a new ministry at our church, while juggling all the rest of our responsibilities, caring for our boys, and our own individual lives. Even though it’s exhausting and sometimes discouraging when things feel so chaotic and stressful, I must remind my heart that our God is stronger and will use whatever seems to be standing against us (especially our own sinful flesh!) to grow and deepen our faith and sanctify us. But this doesn’t mean it isn’t painful or that I am quick to learn how to depend on Him!Personally, I am working on resting in the new mercies of today and being quick to repent and ask for forgiveness. I feel like I have failed a lot in my behavior towards Paul and my boys these last few weeks. I don’t want to blame it on hormones and lack of sleep (although I know this adds fuel to the fire, so to speak). Because God’s grace is available to me. But am I asking for it diligently? Probably not as much as I should.If His grace is truly sufficient (and it is), do I live like I’m dependent upon it daily and praying without ceasing throughout my day? The book of James is a wonderful guide for believers. In chapter 4, we discover that we must protect our hearts from worldly thinking. Often, when we are trying to take control of our lives and not rest in God’s grace and provision daily, we resort to either neglecting God’s ever-present help or asking God with wrong motives:“…You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions” (James 4:2-3, ESV). James 4 merely tells us that if we want something, we should ask God for it rather than resort to sinful means. It stands to reason that there are some things that we will not get unless we ask for them, but if we ask, we will receive them. So, if there is something that we want, we need to ask. Christians should be praying and asking God, especially for His supernatural grace. Intersecting Faith & Life:Instead of trying to control what feels so uncontrollable in our lives and allowing our circumstances to dictate our mood or behavior, let us boldly come to the throne of grace and ask our Father for His unwavering and sustaining grace. He is faithful to provide. We must remember that God’s grace is sufficient and that He is our ever-present help in times of need, but sometimes our actions do not reflect these truths. It’s much easier for us to either complain about our stressful, difficult circumstances or take matters into our own hands to fix or change what seems to be causing us to feel so overwhelmed. We must remember to come to the Lord and ask for His grace when we have reached our limits. The Lord is so faithful to provide all things that we need because He is a gracious Father who cares deeply for His children. Let us approach Him as His child today, boldly and humbly asking for His sustaining and powerful grace to carry us through each challenging moment. He is so faithful in every season, especially in the difficult ones. When you feel weak, remember that it is a good thing- that is precisely when you will experience His power and strength that will sustain you and carry you through it all! Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Hebrews 4:15-16 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.