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We begin our Lenten journey with the prayer Jesus taught us. In this first message of the series on the Lord's Prayer, we explore the opening words:“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”These familiar phrases are more than tradition — they are an invitation.An invitation to remember we are not alone.An invitation to trust that God is near and beyond.An invitation to live in a way that honors God's name.Drawing from Matthew 6 and Psalm 96, this message explores what it means to call God “Our Father,” how heaven is both vast and close, and how every time we pray this prayer, we are committing ourselves to embody it.During this first week of Lent, we are challenged not just to say the prayer — but to live it.Pray it.Mean it.Live it.
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
Parents of Toddlers through 5th Grade
By Justin Massie - We refer to God as our Father, but do we reflect on how God parents us? God's word gives us insights on how God has parented His people in the past and is likely actively parenting us in a similar manner now.
In this episode we explore The Theophanic Replacement Protocol, a forensic model explaining the formation of normative Christian orthodoxy through a coordinated, multi-phase program of theological, literary, and physical overwriting. Central to this model is the spiritual identity theft of God Our Father. The persona of “Yahweh” - characterized by violence, tribalism, and conditional law - was systematically grafted onto the biography of the true God of grace revealed by Jesus. Our roundtable discusses five evidentiary strata: 1) The traditio-historical datum of the 29 AD Eclipse-Seismic Theophany; 2) The textual witness of the primitive Evangelion and Apostolikon; 3) A characterological antithesis proving Yahweh's incompatibility with the Father; 4) The material evidence of the Diocletian Persecution's targeted destruction; and 5) The archival dependency of later orthodoxy on Marcionite sources. We also discuss how the Protocol culminated in a Damnatio Memoriae against the primary stratum, erasing its physical texts and memory, allowing a synthetic, Yahwistic Christianity to emerge as the sole historical narrative.Notes:Journal of Pre-Nicene Christian Studieshttps://journal.pre-nicene.org/TheophanicReplacementProtocol.htmlISSN: 3068-8469 December, 2025DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17964659ReferencesBarnes, T. D. (1981). Constantine and Eusebius. Harvard University Press.BeDuhn, J. D. (2013). The First New Testament: Marcion's Scriptural Canon. PolebridgePress.Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana. (12th cent.). Codex Vaticanus Arch. B. S. Pietro A 3 (Vat.lat. 214664). Digital Vatican Library. https://digi.vatlib.it/mss/detail/214664The Canons of the Council of Nicaea (325 CE). In Schaff, P., & Wace, H. (Eds.), *Nicene andPost-Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Vol. 14.*Lactantius. (c. 313-315 CE). On the Deaths of the Persecutors (De MortibusPersecutorum).The Very First Bible. https://theveryfirstbible.orgLe Bas, P., & Waddington, W. H. (1870). Inscriptions grecques et latines recueillies enGrèce et en Asie Mineure (Vol. 3, Inscription 2558).Roth, D. T. (2015). The Text of Marcion's Gospel. Brill.Tertullian. (c. 207-212 CE). Against Marcion (Adversus Marcionem).Marcionite Church. https://marcionitechurch.orgPrimary Source Tradition:Marcionite Church (2020). The Very First Bible: The Evangelion and Apostolikon (ISBN 978-0578641591).
Prayer isn't about saying the right words — it's about knowing who we're talking to.In this message from January 11, 2026, we continue the Prayer Is the Fix for 2026 series by examining the first words of the Lord's Prayer. Jesus invites us to pray personally, calling God Our Father — a reminder that we are loved, adopted, and welcomed home.This episode encourages listeners to trust God's presence, power, and compassion in every season of life.
I hope you enjoyed your Christmas gatherings! What a blessing it is to celebrate the birth of Jesus, His humble nature, the Father's gift to us of His son, and the miraculous nature of Immanuel, God with us! This Sunday we explore the gift of Christ and what it means for us to become part of His family. Knowing and walking with the Lord as one of His children is the greatest gift you could receive this Christmas because it is the ultimate purpose for all of mankind and when we examine and revel over the gift of being a child of God we have the opportunity to understand the rewards we receive from it. In this message we will explore Romans 8 and John 14, so in your free moments, read ahead! Pastor Matt McCarter
God's love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God's people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
1. The Threefold Truth 2. The Trustful Confession
In this message, Pastor Johnathan elaborates on the beauty of what it means that God is our Father.
Sharon Davis brings a powerful message unpacking what God being our father means to us as believers.
Send us a textThe Kim B. Davis Show featuring Dr. Angela Celeste May, a clinical, organizational, and forensically trained psychologist, President and Co-founder of A.M. May and Associates, Inc., President and founder of Celeste Productions, Inc., Author, Editor, former columnist, Musician, and 2023 President's Distinction Award winner from the Michigan Psychological Association Foundation discusses, Overextending Yourself and what God says about that. We chat about self care and why it's not the only thing that you need to do for yourself. Join the conversation and strengthen your spirit.The Kim B. Davis Show is a conversational platform that engages issues around mental health, well-being, and political engagement. You can also email me at Kimberly@kimberlybatchelordavis.comSupport the showThank you for tuning in to the Kim B. Davis Show. You can visit KimBDavis.com to learn more about me as an author and you can find me on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and LinkedIn. You can see this show on YouTube.com/KimberlyBatchelorDavis. Thank you again for your support and always remember, Be Magnificent.
Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass October 8, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Jonah 4:1-11 Luke 11:1-4 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give
Confession is one of the most important things we can do in our entire lives. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, can help us get over any fear and tell us all the reasons why we should be excited to go to Confession and reconcile ourselves with God Our Father.Become a Marian Helper!Discover more about the Catholic faith on Divine Mercy Plus!
Learn about "God Our Father" today with Pastor Roger Pettay as we continue studying "The Creed". Welcome!
Jesus came to reveal God as Father
As we finished chapter 3 last week we saw what faith is able to do. When we believe in Jesus by faith we become sons of God and we are part of the family of God. Paul is saying all these things because he is building on the relationship that we have with God because of our faith. We don't earn a relationship with God through works. What the Galatian believers were caught up in and what we sometimes find ourselves in is this idea that our relationship with God is dependent on if we do or do not do certain things. We are saved by grace through faith alone, and our growth in Christ is by grace through faith. As we look at chapter 4 today Paul is going to continue the thought about our relationship with God that we looked at last week and stress the importance of God as our Father.
Series: VBS 2025Service: VBSType: SermonSpeaker: Colton McDaniel
Series: VBS 2025Service: VBSType: SermonSpeaker: Colton McDaniel
When you call God ‘Our Father,' you enter into a relationship of love, trust, and divine provision.
Christians are called to live differently from the rest of the world. That requires a different way of thinking. From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul reveals that much of the fight for personal holiness takes place on the battleground of the mind. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on 1–2 Peter for your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4170/donate Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook edition of the 1–2 Peter commentary for your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
This letter pulses with emotion as Paul defends his ministry, confronts critics, and pleads with the church to embrace true gospel leadership marked by humility, weakness, and grace. In this season, we explore the drama, pain, and beauty of a pastor fighting for the hearts of his people—and the God who reconciles us through it all.
Jason Miller and Mariah Keener - Here at South Bend City Church, we take our cue from Scripture which calls us as a community to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. As we gathered on Father's Day, we took time to acknowledge the spectrum of experience in the room when it comes to this day and for all that's going on in the world around us. The breath prayer prompts and closing prayer were written by or based on the writings of Cole Arthur Riley and can be found on her Instagram, @blackliturgies. The song Lean Back is by Amanda Cook and can be found here.
Kank is out sick today so Mysti and Producer Adam chat about the unintentional, no-filter things kids say along with how God as our Father comforts and encourages us.
Thanks for listening to the City Life Lansing Podcast. Loving you and the city, one life at a time. Visit us online at citylifelansing.com. You can also catch us on all social media @citylifelansing. #YouBelongHere #LoveTheCity
If prayer is essential to our relationship with God, why do so many of us struggle with it? Is there even a right way to pray? Learn how we can bring our hearts before God and align our will to His as we begin our new Weekend Service Series, True Prayer. Whether you're just starting out or have walked with God for years, there's always an opportunity to grow deeper in our prayer life.Speaker: Dr. Peter Tan-ChiSeries: True PrayerWatch the full message here: https://go.ccf.org.ph/06152025Eng
Kung mahalaga ang panalangin sa ugnayan natin sa Diyos, bakit karamihan sa atin ay nahihirapang gawin ‘to? May tama bang paraan sa pagdarasal? Nagsisimula ka man o lumalakad na ng maraming taon kasama ang Diyos, lagi pa ring may pagkakataong lumago pa sa buhay panalangin! Alamin natin kung paano natin maihaharap ang ating mga puso at iayon ang kalooban natin sa Diyos. Matuto tayo sa panimula ng bagong serye, TRUE PRAYER.Speaker: Ptr. Paul De VeraSeries: True PrayerWatch the full message here: https://go.ccf.org.ph/06152025Tag
Listen in as Dr. David John Philips shows that you can know God as Father, and that revelation can get deeper and deeper every day.www.realchurch.us
Luke 15:11-32 - Caleb Galloway - Delighting in God our Father
When we have true faith in Jesus, full belief and full surrender to Him as Savior & Lord, the Holy Spirit comes and lives in us and fundamentally changes us, makes us new. In addition, when the Spirit of Christ lives in us, we become adopted into the family of God as His sons and daughters. Everything in the present and future changes.
Welcome to the Podcast of Southwest Bible Fellowship in Tempe, Arizona. WHO ARE WE? • We are a group of people who are committed to living the grace life as set forth by the apostle of the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul. • We come together to study our Bibles, and yes, we believe we have God's perfect Word in the King James Bible. It and it alone is our final authority in all matters of faith and practice! • We do not come together and study our Bibles for the intent of being smarter than others. We understand that knowledge for the sake of knowledge is purely vain and serves no Godly purpose. • We do come together and study our Bibles for the intent of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ and the power of His resurrection. (Philippians 3:10) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that we have been crucified with Christ; nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us: and the life which we now live in the flesh, we live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us and gave himself for us. (Galatians 2:20) • We do come together and study our Bibles to understand that because Jesus Christ shed His blood for us and we should not live for ourselves but for Him, who died for us and rose again. (2 Cor. 5:15) • We do not claim to have attained to these lofty goals, but we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) You can donate to this ministry through www.butnow.org and the PayPal button on the homepage.
We spend so much of our lives chasing identity, trying to prove we belong, trying to be seen, trying to matter. But the answer to who we are isn't something we earn. It's someone we belong to. Today, Francis Chan shows us that our truest identity is found in being children of God: created, chosen, adopted, and loved by the Father. And this identity redefines how we pray, how we worship, and how we live.
THE LORD'S PRAYER. Jesus said to His disciples, "This is how you are to pray; 'Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name.'" This prayer is said when we are baptized, and when we are buried, and at every Mass, every day, in every church throughout the world. It is said to be the perfect prayer, because Our Lord Himself connects us to God Our Father in an intimate way, every time we say it. Join the conversation: anycatholicconversation@gmail.com
Dr. Eli Morris starts our new sermon series “We Believe” with “God Our Father.” He reminds us that even when we may feel all alone, God the Father is a sustainer, consistent, cares about you, closer than we think, and is completely capable in our hardest moments.
In this episode of the Real Plus True podcast, co-hosts Emily Mentoc and Edmund Mitchell dive deep into the Lord's Prayer, specifically focusing on the opening words, 'Our Father who art in heaven.' The discussion covers the role and qualities of a father, comparing earthly fatherhood with the divine fatherhood of God as revealed by Jesus. They explore the theological foundations of calling God 'Father' and its implications on our relationship with God and each other. They also touch on the challenges people might face due to their own experiences with fatherhood and offer resources and insights on deepening this divine relationship through catechesis and prayer.(00:00) Emily and Edmund open by welcoming listeners and revisiting this season's focus on the Lord's Prayer, introducing this episode's topic and focus: Learning to pray “Our Father”. They reflect on how cultural portrayals and personal experiences of fatherhood shape our view of God as Father.(08:28) Edmund and Emily explain that Jesus uniquely reveals God as Father, something we can't grasp by reason alone. Through Jesus, we learn we are adopted children of God. They highlight how calling God “Abba” was revolutionary at the time, showing a new depth of intimacy with God.(13:16) The conversation focuses on the importance of a Trinitarian foundation in prayer. God is one and God is three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Praying the Our Father unites us to Jesus's own relationship with the Father. Edmund and Emily recommend resources for deeper study.(20:37) Edmund and Emily highlight that the Catechism advises us to set aside flawed earthly images before saying “Our Father.” They note how worldly models of fatherhood can impact our understanding of God as Father.(27:37) The conversation transitions to emphasizing the power of praying “Our” Father, which unites believers as one family rather than individuals in isolation. Even in private prayer, the communal aspect reminds us we share a bond with all who call God Father. The episode ends by urging listeners to revisit the Lord's Prayer with deeper gratitude in daily prayer.An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Father shows us how awesome it is that God is our Father.
God's love has no bounds, and neither should our prayer. Fr. Mike emphasizes that when we say “our” we are highlighting that we have become God's people. We belong to God, not in a possessive way, but in an “entirely new relationship”. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2786-2793. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Christians are called to live differently from the rest of the world. That requires a different way of thinking. From his sermon series in the book of 1 Peter, today R.C. Sproul reveals that much of the fight for personal holiness takes place on the battleground of the mind. Get R.C. Sproul's Commentary on 1-2 Peter for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3527/peter-commentary Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939-2017) was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep, practical truths from God's Word. He was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Meet the Host: Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts