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Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 10/27/2025) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Announcement of the New CARM Website on Saturday 10/25/25-/ Alleged Contradictions in Scripture-Mark vs. Isaiah/Deuteronomy and Stoning/Matthew vs. Jeremiah/Hebrews vs. Leviticus/God Changing His Mind?/Is The Earth Round?/ Is "The Holy Ghost" the same as "The Holy Spirit?"/ What Happened to the "Word" of God Today?/Does Jesus sit at the Right Hand of God?/ Do we have to "keep believing" in Order to be Saved?/ What About Pastors that claim "God Told Me," and the use of technology to prove it?/ October 27, 2025

What Is The "Yes" You Have For God Today? - Pastor Tiz Huch by Pastor Larry Huch

We all face decisions every day. We make choices as believers to choose what God has for us, or go our own way. Pastor Tiz Huch shares a powerful message, "What Is The Yes You Have For God Today?" To learn more about Larry Huch Ministries, our broadcast, podcast, outreaches, current TV offers, other resources, how to give, and so much more visit https://larryhuchministries.com.

Talking to the moms having doubts about God. Praying for those with fragile faith, struggles with children (including adult children), facing life's storms, or tough new jobs. Praying for YOU, mom, to feel valued, encouraged, and not to give up!

Homily of Fr. Mike O'Connor from Mass October 14, 2025 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis, MS. Readings Rom 1:16-25 Lk 11:37-41 If you would like to donate to OLG and her livestream ministry, please go to https://olgchurch.net/give

Series: In Christ: Our Riches, Our Walk, Our LifeText: Ephesians 1:3-6Speaker: Matt RohrDate: Oct 12, 2025hopemarkham.ca

Series: In Christ: Our Riches, Our Walk, Our LifeText: Ephesians 1:3-6Speaker: Matt RohrDate: Oct 12, 2025hopemarkham.ca

Hey Sis! Healing your broken heart is not a passive thing. If you do nothing, nothing will happen. But if you start making small daily steps on your healing journey, you will be surprised how different your life will be in just one year. If you're not sure how to start the healing process, this episode is for you. Press play and start healing now!   *Anniversary sale on my 365-day devotional, Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, starts today (10/7/25) and ends Thursday (10/9/25). Go to kandiceabateast.com and use the discount code ANN3 at checkout for 30% off my book (paperback and digital).  Resources and Services Grieving The Living Ecourse (Use the coupon code PODCAST20 at checkout for a 20% discount) My YouVersion Bible Plans  Goodbye Heartbreak Hello Purpose, 365-Day Devotional (Use coupon code PODCAST10 at checkout for a 10% discount) Heartbreak Coaching Sessions  Get featured on the podcast. Ask a question or let me know what you want me to cover.  My TeePublic Merch (Tee shirts, mugs, toes, pillow, and so much more) Get a FREE Hello Fresh box on me Free prayer:  A Prayer To Move On After A Broken Heart Facebook group:  The Healing Heartbreak Community Instagram: @goodbyeheartbreakhellopurpose Let me know what topics you want me to discuss or questions you want me to answer on the podcast. Send me a message here!   ***Check out these episodes that are related to this one   Ep. 037 Minisode:  A Red Sea Moment Ep. 048 Minisode: God Is With You In The Fire Ep. 057 Minisode: Joy WIll Return To You   Sis, are you enjoying the content from the show and want to support? Here's 2 easy things you can do: 1. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast wherever you listen and 2. Leave a 5-star written review on Apple Podcast (grab your friend's phone for a second if you're not an Apple user lol). Know that I really appreciate you!

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary: As the Father brings forth Christ in each one of us, the un-folding revelation and experience begins to release the power and authority of God in us. We simply believe His Word and watch the Holy Spirit direct our paths and lead us into all that God has for us in this new day. Show Notes: It is Christ in us, this is where the power and authority resides. Releasing the power and authority of Christ in us starts when we simply believe His Word. The release of all that is within us comes not from trying harder, but because of the revelation of Christ to our hearts. Christ is our example. We walk out the path that He walked in the earth. The Father is the one that is bringing all this forth in and through us. It's all about our relationship with Christ and the Father. Without it we have nothing. We must get in motion and as we do the Lord will direct out paths. It all starts with a focus on the Lord. Quotes: Christ in us, the hope of glory. It's Christ in us. He's not outside of us. He's in us. His power and His authority resides in us. How do we release the power, the authority of Christ in us that we believe is in us? I just accept what the Lord's saying. From that point of course, there's all kinds of testings and trials and everything you go through, but it's still holding to that position of belief. You believe.

A Sunday message from Vineyard Community Church at Mt. Comfort by Pastor Rick Francis We would love to have you join us on a Sunday. For service times and directions visit https://vccmtcomfort.org We are located just east of Indianapolis in Greenfield, IN.

Q: In lots of your sermons and interviews I hear you say that it is God's will for us (as Christians) to go to Israel. Why is that? Also, could you explain replacement theology and what you believe instead? Does God still have a plan for His people through end times? Might be too many questions but with how much the world has been against Israel and Jews in general. I have struggled through these things lately in God's word to try and push back the world's beliefs. Thank you for all you do! Summary In this episode, Dr. E addresses a listener's questions about Israel, replacement theology, and God's ongoing plan for His chosen people. Many Christians wonder: Why should believers visit Israel? Does the modern church replace Israel in God's redemptive story? And does God still have a unique plan for the Jewish people today? Dr. E explains how walking the land of Israel transforms a believer's understanding of Scripture—turning the “black-and-white text” into “holographic color.” He also contrasts biblical teaching with replacement theology, which claims the church has superseded Israel. Drawing from passages like Romans 9–11 and Deuteronomy 30, Dr. E highlights God's steadfast love and His covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—promises that cannot simply be erased. Ultimately, this conversation invites Christians to approach Scripture with humility, honoring God's faithfulness to Israel while anticipating the future fulfillment of His plan in the new heavens, new earth, and new Jerusalem. Takeaways Visiting Israel transforms how believers read and understand the Bible. Replacement theology claims the church has superseded Israel in God's plan. Scripture consistently affirms God's covenant promises to Abraham and his descendants. Romans 9–11 and Deuteronomy 30 are essential to understanding God's plan for Israel. God's steadfast love reflects His loyalty to His chosen people. Christians should let Scripture, not trends in theology, guide their understanding of Israel. Links Mentioned: The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns Find more episodes of Ask Dr. E here. If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.

Now in Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he answered, “Here I am, Lord.” - Acts 9:10 AMPA visual learner? Watch the Sunday Stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” - 1 Samuel 1:11A visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've heard from our neighbors what their biggest questions are about faith and God. How do we hear from God today? Hebrew 1:1-4 reminds us that we should open our Bibles and listen to God, we should look to Jesus and trust in Him, and that we should ask the Spirit for help.

"But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counsellor, Strengthener, Standby) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him (the Holy Spirit) to you [to be in close fellowship with you]." - John 16:7 AMPA visual learner? Watch the stream back now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever paused when you sensed God speaking—unsure if it was really His voice? In this episode, we unpack the powerful message behind Surrendering Certainty: Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow with Abby McDonald. A faith-filled guide for women who want to confidently follow God's voice without the weight of overthinking or the pressure of needing all the answers at once.By focusing on three promises Jesus gave us in John 10, Surrendering Certainty shows a better way to live, empowered by God's Word instead of a false sense of security. We're called to walk in step with the Good Shepherd, finding peace in His presence today rather than relying on certainty of tomorrow.You'll hear how to:Grow confidence in discerning God's voice.Make bold, faith-filled decisions without second-guessing.Release the need for control and rest in Jesus's unshakable promises.This episode will encourage you to lay down the burden of control and take up a better way—one rooted in trust, surrender, and the truth of John 10. If you've ever longed to stop striving and start trusting, this conversation is for you!For more info:abbymcdonald.org. Amazon: Surrendering Certainty Personalize Scripture With Me! Get Your Serenity Journal & Connect: https://www.jaymeelizabeth.com/CONNECT WITH JAYME ON SOCIALS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ l ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” - Exodus 14:14 NIVA visual learner? Watch the Sunday Stream now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -‭ ‭Hebrews 13:8‬ NIVA visual learner? Watch the Sunday Stream now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Biggs, CS, from St. Louis, Missouri, USAHear more from John on this week's episode of Sentinel Watch.

This week's guest, John Biggs, shares how turning to and witnessing God's goodness brings practical healing to our lives, whether we're in a sticky situation or a healing might seem like it's taking a while.

We are back into the Sermon on the Mount focusing on Matthew 6:34 this week as we talk about trusting God today and not being anxious about tomorrow. Lots of great stuff in this episode that will hopefully encourage and challenge you. Thanks so much for your support! Be sure to visit our merch store at https://thechurch.shop/shop/theologyinthedirt/. And as always, send your questions, comments, and topic suggestions to theologyinthedirt@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

Will we dare to diagnose our distractions? This heavy topic is on our mind today as we ponder the lessons from the Book of Proverbs about priorities, and distractions. Stephanie introduces us this week to a new fictitious character, who constantly seeks to maintain herself in a state of numbing and escape from the real world. And so, we look at the ever-increasing numbing that comes from seeking pleasure or relief in the wrong places, so predominant in our culture today. We talk about misplaced loves: we are wired for joy and pleasure and delight, but we need to beware of seeking these in the wrong places, even the “innocent” ones. God is the only safe place for us—in everything, including our delight and joy and pleasure. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom The author of the Book of Proverbs suffered from an acute case of escapism. King Solomon was addicted to women, and to wine (see Proverbs 31:1-9). He learned the lesson, but too late-- from 1Kings 11 to the entire book of Ecclesiastes, Scripture attests to the failure of the world's wisest man to choose delight in God at the twilight of his royal life. Solomon stopped delighting in God's glory and started delighting in his own. Does this mean that our own desire to delight in God, and to escape escapism, is a doomed quest? Not so! Because we have access to the wisdom that is from above the sun--the very wisdom of God through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, in the name of Christ. We have what Solomon never had.  Disclaimer – pleasure itself is not a bad thing. We are wired for pleasure and joy and delight. But beware where you seek it! Jesus loved pleasure and joy and delight, and role-models how to place these desires rightly: squarely in the lap of our heavenly Father, on our knees. The questions we are challenged to answer this week: Would we rather garner praise from humans for our own works, or praise from God for our dependence on Him? Would we rather build our own little kingdom, bound in time and space under our own wisdom, and be its ruler for a season -- or be part of the larger, infinite, eternal Kingdom of God with the place of honor of a child? Jesus opened the way of wisdom on the cross by surrendering to the Father, and invites us into the same. His passion was the climax of a life of resisting the temptation to delight in Self-glory. For example, the wilderness temptations were all attempts at distractions from His mission. And, so was Gethsemane: it was the final battle for resolve, the culmination of a lifetime of battles against sin and temptation. Jesus did what we could not do: a life of perfect surrender to God (which is perfect freedom) so that He could give us that freedom through the Cross. Freedom from sin; Freedom from Self; Freedom to surrender to the Son. Why would we want to be our own master, when Christ offers to be the master we could never be for ourselves?  What the world needs most right now is our personal intimacy with God. Only then will we be truly equipped to reach the world in His Name. So, Stephanie ends this highly personal episode with several of her own personal tips and experiences of trusting God. They include: - Early morning routine; - Prayer; - Bible study, intake, memorization (raking for leaves and digging for diamonds both); - Discipline; - Worship. Are we PERFECT? NO. But the general direction is a growth in our moment-by-moment dependence on God by His Spirit through Jesus Christ our Lord. That's the spirit of the Book of Proverbs. Don't give up. Trust God, not yourself.  Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/proverbs MEET OUR FICTIONAL GUEST TODAY | LIZ Lizzie loves a good shopping spree. She finds peace in the endless rhythm of browsing the racks, and trying things on, and spending hours in search of the one perfect item she is looking for. She usually does not know what she needs until she finds it, but then, she knows. She jokes that Target has a memory erasing device at the entrance of their stores—she comes in for milk, and leaves with 3 trendy pillows, a pretty dress, and a new kitchen gadget. And then she has to send her husband to the store after work because she forgot the milk. Oh, her husband. He's a good man. Lizzie loves to spend hours on social media. She's been known to let dinner to burn, or forget to get it started, because she was down a rabbit hole on Twitter. Good thing she can order takeout at the click of a button. Her husband is very supportive. Her favorite evenings are spent with a glass of wine—or two—watching her favorite shows. Yes, she has been known to binge watch. She just can't resist the pull of a good story. She loves to bury herself in the comforting world of make-believe characters and their fascinating stories, especially easy romance. Her own life is dull and humdrum—nothing like those exciting adventures. Married, kids out of the house, not much to report. Well, on the surface at least. She doesn't really want to think about the long evenings her husband has to work to provide for them. All this stress is exhausting. Lizzie loves the little cocoon she has woven for herself—all those well-deserved, innocent comforts to escape reality. She remembers a time in life when it seemed like she could handle a lot more—more stress, more activities, more relationships. Maybe it's just part of aging. That's why Lizzie loves to take naps: there is nothing like the feel of drifting away from reality to embrace the sweet comfort of sleep. She just decided to quit her job as a part-time administrative clerk; it is just too much pressure. Yes, it is going to put financial stress on her hard-working husband, but her wellbeing is important, right? He keeps telling her that God will give her purpose and passion. That sounds like too much work. She's not interested. She'd rather stay home and get some rest. Distractions build a smoke and mirror kingdom that will take us away from God's calling on our lives. Because we are wired for joy and hope and faith, we need to see the danger of distractions, even “innocent” ones. Accumulated distractions will build for us a small world of delusion and fantasy. Lizzie is seeking refuge in her little make-believe bubble of comforts. This small escape world only exists in her mind. It is the sum of her misplaced loves. The Book of Proverbs teaches us that wisdom is placing our love in God Himself. No less, no more. God invites us to live out the fullness of our identity in Him. Lizzie is too distracted to care about identity, calling and purpose. She has numbed herself into the comfortable oblivion of manifold distractions. So, unlike Lizzie, let's dare to diagnose our distractions. Let's dare to refuse self-deception and self-numbing. Let's seek to cultivate the root of our hope, our faith, our joy in God Himself. Let's be ruthlessly honest and see distractions as they really are in our own heart, even when comfort beckons. Especially when comfort beckons. And let's dare to ask ourselves: what if God was using our uncomfortable circumstances to personally mentor us into deeper intimacy with Him? Would it make difficult seasons worth it? We have a choice. Our circumstances can distract us away from genuine faith, hope and joy, or they can draw us closer to God. We cannot grow closer to God while building our own little kingdom through self-numbing and worldly comforts. Instead, God invites us to join His bold and ambitious work to build His larger, infinite, eternal Kingdom. To accomplish our purpose in this life, we need to be laser-focused on God's calling over us, and shun the worldly distractions. What the world needs most right now is our personal intimacy with God. Only then will we be truly equipped to reach the world in His Name. Take a listen to Gospel Spice Podcast Episode 390 to find out many more ways that our world aims to distract us from God today. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

In this episdoe of Theologcailyl Fashioned, we're joined by Dr. Josh Morgan to explore how spiritual disciplines help us grow closer to God - not as a checklist of tasks, but as intentional practices that shape and position our hearts for transformation. Together, we unpack the beauty and purpose behind disciplines like prayer, Scripture, and silence and how they fashion us into people who are continurally being renewed by Christ.  This conversation is an invitation to deeper formation and a reminder that spiritual growth is less about striving and more about surrender.  Connect with me on instagram @itmonicaritchie for more conversations about theology, Scripture, and faithful living as a woman of God.  Connect with Dr. Josh Morgan   Instagram @Joshuasethmorgan  Podcast: Feel Closer to God Today on the 8ish Minute Bible Study Podcast Website: Dr. Josh Morgan

Will I dare ask myself if greed is an issue in my life? Will I dare ask myself if greed is an issue in my life? What is keeping me away from God today? Could greed be a problem? There's a French saying: some people are so poor, all they have is money. Today we are talking about replacing greed, and all forms of idolatry, with joy. Greed. What does the Bible say about it?  Proverbs 1:19 - Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors. Proverbs 11:28  -Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. Greed doesn't give. Greed robs. Greed robs YOU of joy. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom To start us off, Stephanie challenges us--and herself--with seven questions to self-diagnose if we have unknowingly fallen victim to greed, in one form or another: 1.     Is it MY money or God's? 2.    What would I do differently if I knew I would be dead in a year? 3.     WHY do I want more money? 4.     How do I spend my time? thinking of ways to earn more, or of ways to advance God's Kingdom? 5.     How would I behave if I lost everything? 6.     Am I truly generous? 7.     Do I compromise character to make more money? Then we ponder the link between joy and righteousness and the only true cure against greed. Idolatry is misplaced worship.  Proverbs describes where joy cannot be found. The summary of the entire book of Proverbs can be found in Mark 8:36: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" That's the definition of unrighteousness. Joy "must be sharply distinguished both from happiness and from pleasure" - CS Lewis Joy is “unsatisfied desire, which is itself more desirable than any other satisfaction.” – CS Lewis again. God promises to give us a joy that surpasses anything this world has to offer. Here's the question: how much of your life to do you spend experiencing this joy, vs looking for joy elsewhere? Psalm 35:27 - Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” Haydn, the great musician, was once asked why his church music was so cheerful, and he replied: "When I think upon God, my heart is so full of joy that the notes dance and leap, as it were, from my pen ; and since God has given me a cheerful heart, it will be pardoned me that I serve Him with a cheerful spirit." Joy is the juice of gladness that comes from the fruit of peace, itself springing up from the ground of righteousness – our righteousness in Christ. Matthew Henry defines joy as "a constant delight in God." Who does the work of transforming our hearts to find satisfaction in God? God Himself is the One who transforms our heart to increasingly see Christ as our supreme treasure, even as we seek to find our satisfaction in Him. Cyprian was a third-century North African. As he was anticipating death, he penned these last words to his friend Donatus in 258AD: “It's a bad world, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and holy people who have learned a great secret. They have found a joy which is a thousand times better than any pleasure of our sinful life. They are despised and persecuted, but they care not. They are masters of their souls. They have overcome the world. These people are the Christians—and I am one of them.” This is an episode you do not want to miss. We look forward to serving you through it this week! MEET OUR CHARACTER OF THE WEEK  It had been a good year for John. He had managed to obtain a bonus packet worth a small fortune. It would go towards the purchase of his new beach house. Despite this formidable win, it bothered him that others in his industry made more. After all, he deserved every Benjamin, and then some. Sure, his recent promotion had come by a lot of backstabbing. Good for him. The corporate pie was only big enough to share among the most ruthless sharks, and he wants the biggest slice he could get his teeth on. John was determined to keep his focus on multiplying his assets this year, and fast. Today is all that matters. Faster, stronger, better. Last week, in the middle of a heated discussion about a takeover bid that was going to earn him that next nice bundle, John had a stroke. He is now on his hospital bed, slowly recovering. For the first time since he can remember, he has time to think. He is wondering if big money really is all that it is cracked up to be. He loves life with money, but what would money be without life? Hum. Would you say that John has reaped joy from the money he is accumulating? There's a French saying: “some people are so poor, all they have is money.” John is plagued with a self-imposed case of greed. Greed is idolatry: it is valuing something—anything—more than God. It's the “just-a-bit-more” mentality: “if only I had this, then…” The problem is, it is a moving target that never satisfies. Greed is the agony of “never enough.” It makes us ignore or forget God in our pursuit of “more.” Eventually, it slowly brainwashes us to believe that God, like everything else we've tried, is “never enough.” Greed makes us forget about eternity; it replaces our God-given perspective of Heaven with a world-centered focus on today. The change can be so subtle, though, that it is almost never self-diagnosed. Let's be the exception! Whether the Holy Spirit whispers it to us through our time in prayer, or in the study of His word, or through a true friend, let's identify any seed of idolatry in our heart. Greed, like any form of idolatry, never gives. Greed robs. It robs us of joy. The alternative to greed is joy—joy in God Himself. It is joy in our relationship with Him, not for what He can give us, but for the sheet delight of relationship. As C.S. Lewis puts it, joy in God is “unsatisfied desire, which is itself more desirable than any other satisfaction.” This is what I would wish to tell John: God promises to give us a joy that surpasses anything this world has to offer. Scripture challenges us to embrace the universe through the lens of faith. This perspective from Heaven promises us hope and joy. And yet, how often do we look for joy elsewhere? As Christians, we easily acknowledge that God is the almighty, living, ruling Lord of all. He is one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who dwells in heaven, a place of eternal joy. The psalmist says, "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:1, NIV). But do we really experience this? Joy has been God's ambition since Day One—literally. God created the universe for His own pleasure and enjoyed doing it. He created planet earth as our breathtaking dwelling place. He fashioned man and woman in His image to glorify Him, to live and rule in peace and joy. The totality of His creation made Him smile and He called it "very good." Then something went very wrong. Iniquity appeared, and earth became a place of sorrow, a troubled segment of the universe where idolatry and greed now reign in humans' hearts. God knew it would unfold so. The plan was already in place: at the appointed time, His Son Jesus came on a pre-planned mission to free the earth from its curse and return its people to an abundant life of hope, joy, and faith. Nothing could be further from puny greed. "For the joy set before Him," Jesus endured the cross. It means that He took our sin from us, accomplished our salvation, died, and rose again to everlasting life in the kingdom of heaven. To those who receive Him as Lord and acknowledge Him as Savior, Jesus Christ promises forgiveness, redemption from sin, a new birth, answers to prayer, the outpouring of His Holy Spirit of love, victory over death, and the everlasting joy of heaven. Jesus lives today at the Father's right hand in resurrected glory and fullness of joy; He has promised to come back for His church and to take us where He is. That is the essence of joy in God, and it is ours to cling to. We invite you to listen to this week's episode of the Gospel Spice Podcast to find out what happened to John, and to unpack the deeper truth of abiding in God's joy today. Make sure to check out the optional-but-oh-so-helpful mini e-book to go along with the series at gospelspice.com/wisdom We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: It Is to Laugh Text: Genesis 17:1-8,15-19; 18:1-15, 21:1-7 A. God made a God-sized promise to Abraham and Sarah B. Abraham and Sarah laughed at God C. God, in His grace, brought His promise to pass anyway D. Abraham and Sarah laughed with God Today's Takeaway…

Send us a textJuantrell Lovette returns after an almost two-year break to launch her rebranded podcast, FaithfulFin Talk. In it, she explores Romans 5 and the transformative power of finding peace with God through faith.• Formerly titled "Blessed to be S, which stands for Blessed2bstripped, this podcast continues the Bible study journey with a new visual format, adding financial guidance as she's becoming the first Millionaire from her family's generation.  • Reading Romans 5 reveals how we gain peace with God through faith in Jesus Christ and not through others• Personal testimony of witnessing divine protection during a near-fatal car accident in 2018• Childhood trauma including juvenile detention, becoming a mother at 17, and growing up with an absent mother• Emphasis on building a personal relationship with God rather than focusing on religious practices• Announcement of free Bible kits being created for anyone seeking to start their spiritual journeySubscribers will receive free Bible kits with paid shipping and handling costs. Follow FaithfulFin Talk on Instagram, Facebook, and soon on TikTok to learn more and join the community of "cousins in Christ."Support the show

Series: To a Land I Will Show You Title: First Place Text: Genesis 14:14-24 A. Lot, along with many other people and possessions, was taken captive B. Abraham rescued Lot and all the marauders stole C. Abraham encountered Melchizedek and worshipped God Today's Takeaway – Always keep God #1 in your life along the journey 1.…

When you're down in the dumps and down on yourself it's good to talk to someone.  But you may be surprised at who Coach Seth tells you to talk to first!   Join him for a close look at Psalm 88! Celebrate and share God's love at Easter with The Easter Code by O.S. Hawkins.Embark on a 40-day journey to prepare your heart and mind for Easter Sunday.  Enjoy daily devotions accompanied by a code word for the day, encouraging scripture, and a prayer. Get this devotional today with your gift of any amount. You'll be glad you did!Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

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On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave considers Brian Simmons and the history of the Passion Translation, how to know if you are reading a sound Bible translation, how the Passion Translation promotes biblical illiteracy, and much more on this new Equipping You in Grace show.What You'll Hear on This EpisodeHow the Passion Translation promotes biblical illiteracy in the New Apostolic Reformation.Brian Simmons and the history of Passion Translation.How to know if you are reading a sound Bible translation.The Word of God and Hearing from God Today.Comparing The Passion Translation to the English Standard Version.Why Passion Translation is at the heart of the New Apostolic Reformation.Who has endorsed the Passion Translation and why it mattersWhy Christians should avoid The Passion Translation and the New Apostolic Reformation.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback.Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

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Heather and Jonathan finish up the conversation with Dr. Carmen Imes as they wrestle with the question of how teenagers can be God's image bearers in todays world! Join us at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.comBecome part of our growing Facebook community Join our "closed" group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstcenturyouthministryLike our fan page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstCenturyYouthMin

In this encore episode of the Smarticle Podcast, we discuss Melissa Matthews' book 'When Sorrow Comes,' which explores the changing nature of sermons in America from Pearl Harbor to Black Lives Matter. We examine how religious leaders have historically provided comfort during national crises and compare the introspective sermons post-Pearl Harbor to the more nationalistic ones after 9/11. The conversation expands to critique American exceptionalism, the politicization of evangelical Christianity, and the need for independent thinking in religious teachings. Personal anecdotes and broader social and political implications are also considered.   00:00 Introduction to 'When Sorrow Comes'   00:41 Historical Shifts in Sermons   01:24 Personal Reflections on 9/11   02:10 Independent Thinking from the Pulpit   02:48 American Exceptionalism and Christianity   03:33 America's Complex Religious History   04:28 Contrasting Responses to Tragedies   05:17 Modern Evangelicalism and Politics   06:20 Pastoral Influence and Responsibility   07:30 Concluding Thoughts on Faith and Patriotism   smarticlepodcast@gmail.com   #joy #hope #smarticle #godtalk #americanexceptionalism @Smarticleshow  @BDDoble @larryolson threads.net/@smarticleshow @brand.dobes The Smarticle Podcast  https://www.smarticlepodcast.com/    

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Tap here to send us a message!God's church is the most beautiful and powerful institution on the face of the earth because it is made up of God's people who have been redeemed. Jesus paid the ultimate price to make this possible, giving each of us the opportunity to be part of something far greater than we could ever be alone. This is the church Christ will return for, to receive as His own—a church without spot or wrinkle, holy and without blemish.10/27/2024 - Sunday MorningScriptures:II John 1:1Matthew 16:18Matthew 18:20Luke 19:45-46Acts 20:28Hebrews 13:17I Timothy 3:15James 5:13-15

Obedience to God isn't always a smooth ride, as it requires trust and surrender. So how can we fully follow Him when it feels so challenging? Speaker: Peter Tan-Chi Jr. Series: Truth Over Trends Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 34:1-3; 8; 14-15; 18-21; 24-28; 31-33 Watch The Full Message: https://go.ccf.org.ph/10202024Eng

Hindi madali ang pag-sunod sa Diyos dahil kailangan natin sumuko at magtiwala sa Kanya, lalo na sa mga bagay na walang kasiguraduhan. Kapag mahirap ang sitwasyon, paano natin masusunod ang Diyos? Speaker: Ptr. Bong Saquing Series: Truth Over Trends Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 34:1-3; 8; 14-15; 18-21; 24-28; 31-33 Watch The Full Message: https://go.ccf.org.ph/10202024Tag

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Hosts: Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield  |  Released Tuesday, September 3, 2024 In this episode of Today With Jesus, we explore the profound role of Jesus as the Mediator of a better covenant, as described in Hebrews 8. We dive into the comparison between the old covenant, rooted in the law given to Moses, and […]

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning's sermon, Seeing Grace In This Place, exploring where we can see signs of the grace of God today.

Dive deep with us as we explore how unwavering conviction in God and His word can truly unlock His favor in your life.