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Pastor Greg CootsonaSeries: The Great RescueMatthew 2:1-12
In this special year-end episode, Pastor Karl and the Flipside Church staff share their personal “Five Good Minutes” reflections on what God taught them throughout 2025. Tricia Cheshier speaks on trusting God and saying yes, overcoming fear to step into full-time children's ministry and watching her entire family grow bolder in faith. Michael Rondon reflects on a year of change, learning to be available and say yes upfront—discovering how one reluctant yes to coaching soccer became an answer to a former student's family's prayers. Alli Stemple shares about choosing joy amid uncertainty and witnessing God's providential will as closed doors led to unexpected open ones. Jeff Stemple unpacks the importance of understanding God's assignment, realizing that divine favor rests on the task God gives rather than on the person. Heather Botwright vulnerably recounts a difficult year of family health crises, yet celebrates God's faithful presence through His people and the strengthening of family bonds.Pastor Karl closes with his own lessons: returning to the bedrock of Scripture, leaning into God's sovereignty and providence, and remembering that Jesus builds His church. The common thread running through every story—saying yes to God, trusting His plan, choosing joy, and faithfully doing the job He assigns—leaves listeners challenged to reflect on 2025 and step boldly into 2026.A heartfelt, honest look at real faith lived out in real life.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
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What if the places in your life that feel unexpected, overlooked, or disappointing are actually the spaces God is working the most? In this week's message, “God Shows Up Where You Least Expect,” Pastors Rich & DawnCheré Wilkerson remind us that God shows up in unexpected places like Bethlehem, in unexpected ways like a manger, and to unexpected people like shepherds.If your season hasn't looked like you planned, take heart: Emmanuel means God with us — right here, right now, and right on time.
If this message impacts you we'd love to hear about it! Send an email to stories@renovation.church and let us know how we can be praying for you. We want to help you get connected to our church! Text "renovationchurch" to 94000 for more information on how to get connected and get in touch with our team. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the message of Jesus head to https://renovation.church/give
When God Shows Up | Luke 2:6-12, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10
Lisa Smith sharing at Grace on December 21, 2025
If this message impacts you we'd love to hear about it! Send an email to stories@renovation.church and let us know how we can be praying for you. We want to help you get connected to our church! Text "renovationchurch" to 94000 for more information on how to get connected and get in touch with our team. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the message of Jesus head to https://renovation.church/give
// When God shows up in uncomfortable ways // In week 2 of our "When God Shows Up" Christmas series, Zach looks at the Christmas story and how God often shows up in ways that are unexpected—and uncomfortable. Zach challenges us to embrace moments of discomfort in our faith and shares practical ways we can be bold for God's Kingdom, step outside our comfort zones, and trust God when He calls us to do hard things.
God's announcement of Jesus' birth didn't go to kings or religious elites—it went to shepherds. Ordinary people. Outsiders. In this message, we look at the angel's announcement and how fear turns into great joy when we realize God is at work and inviting us into His story. The Christmas story reminds us that God often moves in humble, unexpected ways—and He still calls everyday people to be part of something far bigger than themselves. Follow us for more weekly messages from Eastside pastors!
When God Shows Up | Matthew 1:18-25
Moves of God are powerful in setting us free!
Moves of God are powerful in setting us free!
When God Shows UpIn this week's message, Ryan continues our series under God's judgment by walking us through Habakkuk 3:1–15.When God shows up, He strengthens our small faith, meets us in our questions, and reminds us to trust Him even when life doesn't make sense.This message encourages us to hold on to God's character, remember His faithfulness, and trust the One who holds tomorrow.Join us every Sunday at Voortrekker High School for our Service; 9 a.m. for prayer in the quad and at 9:30 a.m. for the service. See you there and be blessed.#WhenGodShowsUp#Habakkuk#FaithInTheWaiting#SmallFaithBigGod#TrustingGod#SundayMessage#SermonPodcast#ChristianEncouragement#GodsFaithfulness#ChurchOnline#CommonGroundWynberg
Isaiah paints a picture of what is to come when Jesus comes again! Listen and learn!
GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY. When Jesus shows up in your life; you won't stay the same. Christmas reminds us that Jesus came close so we don't have to stay far. A simple yes can be the open door that leads to a changed life. www.localcity.church
// When God Shows Up in Unlikely Ways // In the kickoff to our series “When God Shows Up,” Pastor Zach teaches from Luke 1, where the angel announces Jesus' birth in a completely unexpected way. This message reminds us that God often shows up in our own lives in the unexpected, the unlikely, and the moments we'd never predict. Zach invites students to look for God's presence in places they might normally overlook and encourages them to trust that God is at work, even when it doesn't look the way they imagined.
When God Shows Up | Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 2:1-8, 11:12, John 4:23, 14:1, 2 Timothy 4:7
Lead Pastor Dan Vera kicks off the new series titled Atmosphere Is Everything.
What happens when a 17-year-old's dive into the Chesapeake Bay changes everything—and the healing never comes? Watch the full conversation on YouTube. Fifty-seven years later, Joni Eareckson Tada sits across from me with an answer that might undo everything you think you know about strength, suffering, and the strange mercy of God. In this conversation marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we go where few dare: into the raw, daily reality of quadriplegia, chronic pain that would break most of us by breakfast, and a two-time battle with breast cancer. But this isn't inspiration porn. This is Joni—unflinching, funny, and fiercely honest about what it means when "I can do all things through Christ" meets 4 a.m. despair. We talk about the crushing loneliness of being the only wheelchair in a room full of chairs. The rage when well-meaning Christians promise healing that doesn't come. The particular exhaustion of advocating for your own existence. And why she tells God some mornings, "I have no strength for today. Can I borrow yours?" But we also discover something unexpected: how limitation becomes liberation. Why the disabled community might be the most honest place in America. And what happens when churches stop trying to "fix" people and start making room for them. Fair warning: Joni doesn't do platitudes. She'll tell you exactly what not to say to someone in chronic pain (spoiler: "everything happens for a reason" isn't it). She'll explain why she's terrified of a world that's editing out Down syndrome. And she'll make you rethink whether your church's "all are welcome" sign means anything if there's no ramp to the door. This is for anyone who's ever wondered where God is when the miracle doesn't come. For those caring for someone who's suffering and don't know what to say. For all of us who suspect our obsession with optimization and control might be making us miss the point entirely. Come for the practical wisdom. Stay for the kind of hope that only comes from someone who's been asking "How long, O Lord?" for nearly six decades—and still believes the answer matters. Keep up with Joni's work through Joni and Friends, here. Keep up with Russell: Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. Submit a question for the show at questions@russellmoore.com Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show: Click here for 25% off a subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Life often leads us to places that feel like dead ends — moments when every plan falls apart and every prayer seems unanswered. But what if those stops aren't endings, but divine intersections? In this episode, Brother Amado reminds us that God creates roads in the desert and rivers in dry land. When we reach our limits, He begins to reveal Himself in ways we never imagined. Tune in and discover how your detours and delays can become the very places where God manifests His power and direction.
Join us in our first service with Dr. Billy VanCamp as he delivers the message "When God Shows Up"CCLI: CSPL170728 Size B.
In this sermon, we are reminded that Jesus shows up with kindness in the midst of our suffering. In John 11:17–44, He arrives at Lazarus's tomb, and He doesn't stand at a distance from our suffering—He steps into it. Jesus listens to Martha's frustration without rebuke, meets Mary's tears with His own, and enters the tomb of death to bring life. His delay was not indifference but intentional love, revealing that His kindness is not measured by how quickly He fixes our pain but by how He joins us in it. Jesus weeps before He works, showing that the heart of God is not cold toward our sorrow but deeply moved by it. When Jesus shows up, He doesn't just change our circumstances—He restores our hope.
Are you someone who has experienced God's mighty hand in your life but now feels stuck and distant from His presence? Do you sense that something is lacking, which prevents you from feeling that divine comfort? If so, you are not alone!If you are a follower of Jesus, you may have heard that where two or three gather in His name, there He is. Our unity in understanding God is just as vital as our personal relationship with Him. In today's busy world, it can be challenging to cultivate that unity.Why is togetherness important for growing in God's presence? What role does fellowship play in enriching our personal lives with holiness? What practical steps can we take to foster meaningful fellowship in such a hectic environment?Join us as we continue with our series filled with glory, Thin Places. Let us come together as we explore how to fill our lives and homes with God's glorious presence through unity in Him.✅ Check in to let us support you in your journey. If you're new here, you'll receive a free digital gift card and a free movie ticket!! https://echo.church/checkin
Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. Doug Hutchcraft reminds us that sharing our faith isn't something we do alone. He said, “When you say, ‘I'm gonna obey the Great Commission, I'm gonna share His heart and I'm gonna share my faith.' He will show up.” That's the promise Jesus gave us — “Go and make disciples of all nations... and surely, I am with you always.” When we obey His call to share the Gospel, God's presence and power go with us. It's in those moments of faith-filled obedience to share our faith that we see Him work — softening hearts, opening doors, and changing lives. You may not feel qualified or confident, but remember this: when you take the step to speak about Jesus, you're never stepping out alone. The God who sent you goes with you — and He will show up. So today, I encourage you...share your faith, and watch what God will do. For resources and to watch the full interview with Brad and Doug Hutchcraft, visit sharelife.today.
When God shows up things change! God shows up in the ordinary, routine and faithful areas of our life. Are there times the silence outweighs answers? Places where fear has overtaken faith? Maybe situations where you have thought all hope is lost? Join us today as we see what happens "When God Shows Up." Chapters (00:00:00) - Luke 1: When God Shows Up(00:04:19) - Luke's Theophilus(00:11:21) - Zacharias and Elizabeth(00:18:32) - Zacharias the Priest(00:24:00) - God shows up, and God answers prayer
In this devotional, Felicia explores the theme of overcoming fear by focusing on the question, 'What if God shows up?' She emphasizes the power of faith and the importance of expecting God's presence in our lives, even in challenging situations. Through personal testimonies and scriptural references, she encourages listeners to shift their mindset from fear to faith, reminding them that God is always working behind the scenes, capable of exceeding our expectations.TakeawaysWhat if God shows up? This question can change everything.God's power is already working behind the scenes.When God shows up, the impossible becomes possible.You carry the same power that raised Jesus from the dead.Expect God's presence in your life and situations.God doesn't always remove the storm; sometimes He shows up in it.Keep praying and believing; you never know when God will show up.Shift your thinking from fear to faith.God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can ask.Don't live in fear; live in expectation.
Continuing in the book of John, Betty speaks on how God uses our mistakes and how confession brings peace.
What if the darkest seasons of your life were preparing you for the greatest breakthrough? In this conversation, TruthSeekah, Arien and Drew uncover raw stories of depression, transformation, and divine encounters that challenge how we see art, faith, and God's mysterious timing.Get your tickets to our next retreat at https://www.seer.school !Get Drew's amazing book on Amazon here! https://tinyurl.com/drewgower✨ Download Our FREE Throne Room Meditation✨ ➡️ https://www.academy.seer.school➡️Join our online community at https://www.SEER.school➡️ Support on Patreon! https://patreon.com/join/truthseekah✅ Get access to 40+ video lessons + Weekly LIVE calls!✅ Worldwide Online Community!✅ Courses, Monthly Webinars, Prayer, Meditation, Discussion✅ TruthSeekah's Meditation Library
What happens when Jesus crashes a funeral? Watch as Jesus walks into the middle of grief—not with flowers or condolences, but with resurrection power! Whatever is dying in your life right now—your hope, your health, your faith—you can lay it at His feet. Will you surrender and trust Jesus with your deepest pain?
Leddy Hammock From “I Am the Place where God Shows Up” by Eddie Watkins, Jr.: “There is no spot where God is not. I am not alone and there is nothing I have to do on my own. I am the place where God lives and breathes and has Its being. I am the place, you are the place, we are the place where God shows up.”
Send us a textWhat happens when a 20-year meth addiction culminates in a trailer explosion? For Rodney Williams, it became the catalyst for an extraordinary life transformation that continues to impact thousands."On meth, you're fasting to the devil," Rodney explains in this raw, powerful episode. His unflinching account takes us from childhood sexual trauma through two decades of methamphetamine addiction that stripped away everything – his marriage, home, career, and hope. But the real story begins in an ambulance after his meth lab erupted in flames, leaving him with severe burns and a moment of desperate clarity.Rodney's unconditional surrender in that ambulance marks a turning point that defies the typical addiction narrative. "I wanted to go to heaven, I just wanted to live like hell," he admits, differentiating between his previous surface-level religious gestures and the profound spiritual transformation that finally occurred. His description of recovery as "a bucket full of dirt" gradually cleansed by "the washing of the water of the word" offers a visceral metaphor for the healing process.Now 23 years sober, Rodney has distributed over 100,000 copies of his books "Club Meth to Christ" and "Once an Addict, Now Free" to addicts and inmates across the country. His morning routine of "having coffee with Jesus" provides a simple yet profound template for spiritual growth that anyone can apply. When host Ron Myers asks about maintaining sobriety in this "crazy upside-down world," Rodney's answer cuts through religious jargon: "Everything I was looking for, I found in Him. I'm satisfied, I'm complete."Whether you're battling addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking inspiration from an authentic story of transformation, Rodney's journey demonstrates that rock bottom can become the foundation for an entirely new life. As he puts it, "After 23 years of serving Jesus, I'm a satisfied customer."Request a free copy of Rodney's books at clubmethtochrist.com and discover how even the darkest chapters can lead to an unexpected redemption story.Support the showIf you would like to be a guest and share your story, click this link: https://thepromoter.org/story/ Thanks for Listening, and subscribe to hear a new episode each week!