Podcasts about God with us

We conclude our series by exploring what to do in the moments when we are seek God but struggle to find him.

Pastor Jeff explored a few stories in the Book of Exodus that answers the question, "Is God With Us?" The answer? He is the God who sees. He's the God who hears. He's the God who cares.

We've been exploring passages that encourage us to seek the presence of God. But in this passage we discover the power of pursuing him with others.

In response to the question “Is the Lord among us or not?” simply look to Jesus Christ, Emmanuel , who is God With Us. The Lord may not give us every answer to our questions and our tears this side of heaven. Rather, He gives us Himself. The day is coming, we are told, when every tear will be wiped away, when death and sorrow will be no more. Those griefs and unanswered questions will turn into reunions and unexpected answers that will allow us an even greater measure of joy than we ever could have known otherwise. Oh yes. The Lord is among us.

In response to the question “Is the Lord among us or not?” simply look to Jesus Christ, Emmanuel , who is God With Us. The Lord may not give us every answer to our questions and our tears this side of heaven. Rather, He gives us Himself. The day is coming, we are told, when every tear will be wiped away, when death and sorrow will be no more. Those griefs and unanswered questions will turn into reunions and unexpected answers that will allow us an even greater measure of joy than we ever could have known otherwise. Oh yes. The Lord is among us.

In this episode, we explore Isaiah 8:1–11 and the looming invasion of Judah by Assyria during the reign of Ahaz. We examine the prophetic role of Isaiah and even Isaiah's wife as living signs announcing God's coming judgment upon Judah's rebellion and misplaced trust. The Assyrian armies would overflow the land like an overflowing river, bringing devastation and loss. Yet remarkably, the land is still called the land of “Immanuel” — “God With Us.”Why? Because judgment would not be the end of the story.Even in the midst of discipline, God remained faithful to His covenant promises. Judah would be shaken, but not utterly destroyed. Beneath the warnings of Isaiah stands a portrait of a God who is patient, long-suffering, and committed to working with His people across generations. Rather than impulsively abandoning His people because of their failures, God continues to move them along His redemptive and developmental path.This episode challenges many common assumptions about the “God of the Old Testament.” Instead of a harsh, reactionary deity, Isaiah presents a God who remains present with deeply flawed people, patiently confronting, correcting, and preserving them for the sake of His promises and their growth.Finally, we connect Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy to Jesus — “God With Us” in the flesh. Just as God remained with Judah in their brokenness and willingly worked with those who were open to him, Jesus enters the lives of sinners, sufferers, and those who have gone off course and hangs out with those who were open to him. He remains with us, not to leave us where we are, but to strengthen us so that we might remain with Him.Key Passages:Isaiah 8:1-11Matthew 1:22-23Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of A Different Door, we begin our series, God With Us, by exploring Psalm 139 and its powerful reminder that God's presence never leaves us. Through stories of getting lost, moments of doubt, and seasons of uncertainty, we reflect on how God knows us completely, loves us fully, and walks with us through every twist and turn of life. Even when the path is unclear, we can trust the Companion who never leaves our side.

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!  

What does the Bible say about spiritual warfare, and how can we prevail when we experience it? Join us as we explore this topic!

We were create for God's presence.

We we reject God's presence, we build false kingdoms to replace Him.

The promise that bookends Matthew's Gospel is for you

What did Isaiah really mean when he spoke of a “young woman” bearing a son called Immanuel? And why does Matthew quote Isaiah 7:14 as a prophecy of the virgin birth of Jesus?In this episode, we explore the fascinating Hebrew vocabulary behind one of the most debated passages in the Bible. We examine the nuanced meanings of the Old Testament terms na-arah, almah, and betulah, and discuss how each word overlaps with — yet differs from — the others. Does almah mean “virgin”? Does it simply mean “young woman”? Or does it intentionally sit in the space between the two?We also examine the Greek translation of Isaiah 7:14 in the Septuagint (LXX), where the Hebrew term almah is translated with the Greek word parthenos — an explicit term associated with virginity. From there, we trace how Matthew uses Isaiah 7:14 in Matthew 1:22–23 and why his interpretation depends not only on prophecy, but also on the theological trajectory of Israel's story.Along the way, we explore a significant difference between Isaiah and Matthew. In Isaiah 7:14, the woman who bears the child appears to be the one who names him Immanuel — “God with us.” Yet Matthew broadens the language so that “they” will call him Immanuel. Could Matthew be suggesting that Mary and Joseph gradually came to recognize who Jesus truly was through the years of their intimate life with him?What would it have been like to raise a child who never sinned? To watch him move from infancy to adulthood without corruption, deceit, selfishness, or moral failure? At what point would his parents begin to realize that this child was not merely sent by God — but was God with them?Ultimately, this episode is about far more than a linguistic debate. It is about the astonishing story of the incarnation: the God who does not remain distant from humanity's condition, but enters into it personally. Jesus does not merely observe our corrupted human nature from afar. He joins himself to it, enters our condition, and begins the process of healing, restoring, and transforming humanity from the inside out.Key Passages:Isaiah 7:14Matthew 1:22-23Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

God's heart has always been union. In this message Wesley unpacks how His desire is truly fulfilled through Pentecost. 

Where is God in our moments of greatest temptation? He is with us. Today we learn from the life of Joseph how God walks with and empowers His people for service. We also learn what it means to walk with God as we face trials and temptations.

King David danced before the Lord with everything he had … and didn’t apologize for a second of it. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe wraps up this message with a direct challenge to anyone who’s been holding back in worship out of fear of what other people think. Pride is the enemy of praise. And if anyone has reason to worship, it’s you ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will PrevailBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful message, Pastor Carol Gossman dives into the book of Acts to celebrate Pentecost—the moment the Holy Spirit was poured out, changing our relationship with God forever.

God is always near to us. In this sermon, we explore what it looks like to encounter God in our ordinary, day-to-day experience.

The overflow of your relationship with God doesn’t stay contained to Sunday mornings … it spills into your home, your family, and everyone around you. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe gets practical about what it means to make your household a place where God is welcome. It’s a message about clearing the room for His presence ... and carrying it with you wherever you go ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will PrevailBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if Sunday morning wasn’t the ceiling of your spiritual life, but the floor? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe digs into the story of King David and his passionate, costly pursuit of God’s presence … and what it reveals about the difference between visiting God and actually living with Him. There’s more available to you than you’ve been settling for ... listen to Bold Steps with Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Strong in Battle: Why the Humble Will PrevailBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people think temptation is about doing bad things.But what if it's deeper than that?What if temptation is really about the search for security, validation, control, comfort, or power?In this message from Matthew 4:1–11, Martin Chairez explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and why those same struggles still shape modern life. Through the images of bread, the temple, and the mountain, we're invited to examine what drives us, what forms us, and what kind of kingdom we're actually building.Rather than choosing control or self-preservation, Jesus models a different way forward—one rooted in trust, surrender, and faithfulness.Whether you're wrestling with purpose, identity, ambition, or simply trying to understand why certain patterns keep pulling at you, this message offers a thoughtful and deeply practical perspective.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:07 Why Stay in Matthew 02:53 Why the Gospel Details Matter 05:09 Reading the Temptation Story 07:38 Kingdoms in Conflict 13:38 Why the Wilderness Matters 16:13 Temptation One: Bread 21:03 Temptation Two: The Temple 26:55 Temptation Three: The Mountain 31:49 What This Means for Us Today 36:10 God With Us 38:25 Communion Reflection and PrayerClick here to donate to the programClick here for more sermonsOC Church of Christ

France explains how we need God with us all the time.Quoting from Exodus 33v15, "If your presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here" and from Romans 8v14, Galations 5v19-23, 1Sam 15v22-23, and from Exo 24v12, 2Pet 3v9, Heb 4v14-16, 1John 2v1-2.

Have you ever wondered why the Christian life can feel so exhausting sometimes? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story that completely changed how I understood the Holy Spirit and the way He works in our lives. We’ll talk about who the Holy Spirit is, what He actually does, and how He helps us live the Christian life—not by trying harder, but by walking more closely with God. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own lack of patience, peace, or joy, this conversation will encourage you deeply. My prayer is that you walk away feeling comforted, equipped, and reminded that you were never meant to do this life alone. And remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode! Xo, Donna Key Takeaways: 0:00:02 - The Struggle of Self‑Powered Christianity 0:03:45 - Who the Holy Spirit Is in the Trinity 0:07:40 - God With Us vs. God In Us 0:11:58 - How the Spirit Works in Everyday Life 0:15:55 - The Spirit as Our Comforter, Corrector, and Intercessor What We Talk About Why the “try harder” approach to Christianity leaves us exhausted Donna’s beach camping story and the conviction of the Holy Spirit Understanding the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit The difference between God with us and God in us How the Holy Spirit helps us meet and know God Practical ways the Holy Spirit works in everyday life Conviction vs. condemnation The Holy Spirit as comforter, counselor, helper, and guide How the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in weakness Ministries of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Helps Us Meet God Draws people toward Christ Causes spiritual rebirth The Holy Spirit Helps Us Know God Prompts prayer Brings Scripture to mind Leads and guides believers The Holy Spirit Gives Assurance Confirms our salvation Reminds us we belong to God The Holy Spirit Strengthens Believers Gives comfort and wisdom Helps us witness to others Convicts and redirects us when we stray The Holy Spirit Intercedes for Us Prays for us in our weakness Helps when we don’t know what to pray Donna’s Resources: Order a copy of my latest book - Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret. It is available anywhere books are sold– here is the link on Amazon. If you need a helpful resource for someone exploring faith and Christianity or simply want to strengthen your own knowledge, you’ll want a copy of my book, Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God. It’s a must for seekers, new believers, and those who want to deepen their confidence in their faith. Let’s Connect: Instagram: @donnaajones Website: www.donnajones.org Donna’s speaking schedule: https://donnajones.org/events/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When you find yourself in the middle of a personal "civil war," it is easy to let fear shake your heart like trees in a heavy wind. True peace comes from realizing that many of the threats we face are merely smoke and mirrors compared to a higher power that remains in total control. You are never more than one moment or one dream away from having your path straightened out and your perspective restored. Embrace the enduring promise that we are never truly alone, a grace available to everyone regardless of their past or their background.

There are different stages in our pursuit of God. In this sermon, we explore a psalm that spurs us on no matter where we find ourselves.

Mother's Day 2026

How do we know if we've experienced God's presence. What would it be like? What would we feel? Do we have to feel something? Join us as we explore this topic!

As the age of AI dawns, how do you hold on to your capacity to think, write, focus, empathize, and do all the things proper to human persons? According to some folks, the answer is friction-maxxing — otherwise known as going out of your way to do human things the old-fashioned way. This week, we're chatting about the nature and benefits of friction-maxxing … and whether it's actually necessary for parents of small children. Show Notes:“In 2026, We Are Friction-Maxxing,” by Kathryn Jezer-Morton“Can Friction-Maxxing Fix Your Focus” by Alexandra Patillo“I Balked at the Idea of Friction-Maxxing, But There's More to It Than Meets the Eye,” by Gaby HinsliffThe World As We Know It Is Falling Away by Jane GreerLove Like a Conflagration by Jane GreerMicha-el By Jane Greer You lull yourselves with dimple-handed cherubs simpering in your étagère half-naked; small-breasted maidens, tissue-winged and swooning there on your desktop; all those complacent fleshy pastel eunuchs posing with harp or horn on the Christmas mantel: you underestimate to your own peril Whom we have come from, Whom we are acting for, and it's too late now: suddenly it's too late to ask for mercy. Mercy is what you'll get—His wide-armed mercy— but you won't like it. He has been with you, at your elbow, lovesick, down the millennia. He knows you deeply, yet still encumbers your black hearts with blessings. Willing unwillful swain, He has wept and waited while you mocked Him. Finally, now, the muscles of His jawline clench and unclench beneath that holy shadow: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Enough is enough. Don't act as though some game's been played unfairly: He's never skimped on prophets since He breathed you out of the mud and on your way to Heaven— yours for the asking— but you were too intent on what you'd crawled from. You can't begin to dream what you've rejected, what we would give to need His fierce salvation, require His dying …. Love like a conflagration shall be yours now; love like an April river, like a temblor; love like an avalanche, a midnight bomb-blast, finding you hidden, shrieking the air with shards of stained-glass windows; love like a sunstorm, sweeping before it nations, continents, galaxies, and all your hubris. Yes, say your prayers now. This is your Precious Moment, I its angel, angry and dark and terrible. God With Us, Emmanu-el, comes bearing yet more mercy, but you won't like it. Help keep the conversation going. Become a subscriber today. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit visitationsessions.substack.com/subscribe

A breakout talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 24, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

In this episode, Pastors Whit and Gabe reflect on Genesis 15 and how it shapes the entire story of Scripture. Rather than portraying a distant God who sets requirements from afar, Genesis reveals a God who desires closeness—who patiently walks with His people. What we see in these scriptures is faith not as a transaction or a moment, but as a lifelong walk of trust. More than a clean record or a distant destination, the story of Abraham is about with‑ness: God joyfully dwelling with His people and inviting them into a relationship that transforms everything. Show Notes Key Scripture References: Genesis 15 John 3:16 Hebrews 11:10 2 Corinthians 4:17–18 Book Mentioned: "With" by Skye Jethani Listen to the Weekend Message! Church on the Move Tulsa: God Desires Deep Relationship with His People https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmGpV7ik1Sw    

God With Us: The Tabernacle: Matt Metzger | April 26, 2026

What if there is more to this life than we've experienced? What if it's possible to have an encounter with God today? Join us as we explore this question!

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Jason Leonard preaches on the role of the Church from Jesus's prayer in John 17.

What does is mean to be a person after God's own heart? And what difference would it make in our lives? Join us as we explore this topic.

Jason Leonard preaches on the person and role of the Holy Spirit from John 14:15-31.

In the opening lines of the Gospel of John, we're introduced—almost poetically—toJesus: who He is, why He came, and how we're meant to respond. From beginning toend, John is helping us see these realities clearly so that we may believe and find life inHis name.

As we move into Holy Week, the Triduum, Easter and its season, all Christians ask themselves ‘what is this all about?' and why God created such and elaborate salvific economy that relies on our faith and His actions. Why? There's a great Mystery here and the more we appreciate its size and depth, even if we don't understand what we are seeing. Anne Blackwill and I have been talking about doing this interview for the better part of the year and we finally did it this last week, on the day before Palm Sunday. I think it went really well and I'm excited to share it with you. Anne is a wise and wonderful woman, a literature professor who has taught all over he world in universities and colleges and also prisons. She my mother-in-law, the mother of my wife and the grandmother of my children; I've known her for twenty years and during this time she has been working on the book we are talking about today. Its working title is God with Us, that is of course: Emmanuel. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Brian Zahnd on Almost Good Catholics, episode 82: The Wood between the Worlds: Why Death on the Cross? David Basile on Almost Good Catholics, episode 39: Why a Savior? The Theology of Sacrifice and Redemption Fr Chris Alar on Almost Good Catholics, episode 61: Master Craftsman, Broken Tools: Why God Works Through Us, Hears Intercessory Prayers, and Grants Divine MercyJesus: Undercover Boss or God with Us? (Anne Blackwill) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As we move into Holy Week, the Triduum, Easter and its season, all Christians ask themselves ‘what is this all about?' and why God created such and elaborate salvific economy that relies on our faith and His actions. Why? There's a great Mystery here and the more we appreciate its size and depth, even if we don't understand what we are seeing. Anne Blackwill and I have been talking about doing this interview for the better part of the year and we finally did it this last week, on the day before Palm Sunday. I think it went really well and I'm excited to share it with you. Anne is a wise and wonderful woman, a literature professor who has taught all over he world in universities and colleges and also prisons. She my mother-in-law, the mother of my wife and the grandmother of my children; I've known her for twenty years and during this time she has been working on the book we are talking about today. Its working title is God with Us, that is of course: Emmanuel. Related Almost Good Catholics episodes: Brian Zahnd on Almost Good Catholics, episode 82: The Wood between the Worlds: Why Death on the Cross? David Basile on Almost Good Catholics, episode 39: Why a Savior? The Theology of Sacrifice and Redemption Fr Chris Alar on Almost Good Catholics, episode 61: Master Craftsman, Broken Tools: Why God Works Through Us, Hears Intercessory Prayers, and Grants Divine MercyJesus: Undercover Boss or God with Us? (Anne Blackwill) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sermon for Good Friday, 2026. John 18:1-19:42 Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered. Now Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples. So Judas brought a detachment of soldiers together with police from the chief priests and the Pharisees, and they came there with lanterns and torches and weapons. Then Jesus, knowing all that was to happen to him, came forward and asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" They answered, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus replied, "I am he." Judas, who betrayed him, was standing with them. When Jesus said to them, "I am he," they stepped back and fell to the ground. Again he asked them, "Whom are you looking for?" And they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So if you are looking for me, let these men go." This was to fulfill the word that he had spoken, "I did not lose a single one of those whom you gave me." Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest's slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave's name was Malchus. Jesus said to Peter, "Put your sword back into its sheath. Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?" So the soldiers, their officer, and the Jewish police arrested Jesus and bound him. First they took him to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people. Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, but Peter was standing outside at the gate. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out, spoke to the woman who guarded the gate, and brought Peter in. The woman said to Peter, "You are not also one of this man's disciples, are you?" He said, "I am not." Now the slaves and the police had made a charcoal fire because it was cold, and they were standing around it and warming themselves. Peter also was standing with them and warming himself. Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his teaching. Jesus answered, "I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who heard what I said to them; they know what I said." When he had said this, one of the police standing nearby struck Jesus on the face, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?" Jesus answered, "If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong. But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?" Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They asked him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not." One of the slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, "Did I not see you in the garden with him?" Again Peter denied it, and at that moment the cock crowed. Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate's headquarters. It was early in the morning. They themselves did not enter the headquarters, so as to avoid ritual defilement and to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate went out to them and said, "What accusation do you bring against this man?" They answered, "If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you." Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and judge him according to your law." The Jews replied, "We are not permitted to put anyone to death." (This was to fulfill what Jesus had said when he indicated the kind of death he was to die.) Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here." Pilate asked him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice." Pilate asked him, "What is truth?" After he had said this, he went out to the Jews again and told them, "I find no case against him. But you have a custom that I release someone for you at the Passover. Do you want me to release for you the King of the Jews?" They shouted in reply, "Not this man, but Barabbas!" Now Barabbas was a bandit. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. They kept coming up to him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and striking him on the face. Pilate went out again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no case against him." So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them, "Here is the man!" When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, "Crucify him! Crucify him!" Pilate said to them, "Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him." The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has claimed to be the Son of God." Now when Pilate heard this, he was more afraid than ever. He entered his headquarters again and asked Jesus, "Where are you from?" But Jesus gave him no answer. Pilate therefore said to him, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Do you not know that I have power to release you, and power to crucify you?" Jesus answered him, "You would have no power over me unless it had been given you from above; therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." From then on Pilate tried to release him, but the Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are no friend of the emperor. Everyone who claims to be a king sets himself against the emperor." When Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus outside and sat on the judge's bench at a place called The Stone Pavement, or in Hebrew Gabbatha. Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to the Jews, "Here is your King!" They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but the emperor." Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them. Pilate also had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." Many of the Jews read this inscription, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, in Latin, and in Greek. Then the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, "Do not write, 'The King of the Jews,' but, 'This man said, I am King of the Jews.'" Pilate answered, "What I have written I have written." When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took his tunic; now the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from the top. So they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see who will get it." This was to fulfill what the scripture says, "They divided my clothes among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots." And that is what the soldiers did. Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that hour the disciple took her into his own home. After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), "I am thirsty." A jar full of sour wine was standing there. So they put a sponge full of the wine on a branch of hyssop and held it to his mouth. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation, the Jews did not want the bodies left on the cross during the sabbath, especially because that sabbath was a day of great solemnity. So they asked Pilate to have the legs of the crucified men broken and the bodies removed. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who had been crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. Instead, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once blood and water came out. (He who saw this has testified so that you also may believe. His testimony is true, and he knows that he tells the truth.) These things occurred so that the scripture might be fulfilled, "None of his bones shall be broken." And again another passage of scripture says, "They will look on the one whom they have pierced." After these things, Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, though a secret one because of his fear of the Jews, asked Pilate to let him take away the body of Jesus. Pilate gave him permission; so he came and removed his body. Nicodemus, who had at first come to Jesus by night, also came, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, weighing about a hundred pounds. They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths, according to the burial custom of the Jews. Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid. And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.

What you believe about Jesus doesn't stay theoretical—it shapes how you live, how you respond to suffering, and how you love people who are difficult to love.In Week 1 of What We Believe: Part 2, Pastor Aaron McRae walks through John 1 and explores the doctrine of the incarnation—what it means that Jesus is fully God and fully human, and why that truth still matters in everyday life.Through both Scripture and real-life examples, this message addresses questions many people wrestle with: Who is Jesus, really?  Why does it matter what I believe about Him?  How does faith hold up in suffering, tension, and real-world relationships? You'll see how a clear understanding of Jesus doesn't just inform belief—it reshapes purpose, relationships, and the way we engage a broken world.The message also introduces four practical ways the life of Jesus reframes how we live: being present with people, moving toward brokenness, embracing humility, and faithfully sharing the hope we've found.If you've ever wondered how faith connects to real life—or what it actually looks like to follow Jesus beyond Sunday—this message provides a grounded and honest starting point.Resources & Scriptures Referenced: John 1:1–14  Colossians 1:16–17  John 3:3  Hebrews 4:15  2 Corinthians 12:9  Revelation 21:3 Additional Resources Mentioned:The Incarnation: Why God Became Human – Graham Cole Knowing God – J.I. Packer Discipleship – Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Problem of God – Mark Clark Divine Conspiracy – Dallas Willard More Precious Than Silver – Joni Eareckson Tada For the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

Brenton Willingham - Immanuel - "God With Us" by Amarillo Church of Christ Sermons

God that we thought was up there, out there - has come to be with us. A God who has chosen to be present so present that no mess can keep Him away - He comes into humanity to become what He created. How? In weakness, meekness and vulnerability He is formed in the womb of a woman Mary whose womb is literally nurturing, sustaining and growing God who has become man. And it does not just end at His birth, Joseph uses His voice to name the helpless babe - Joseph empties himself to become a ‘womb' to protect and provide for the security of both Mary and the child. Both Mary and Joseph are participants - co-creators of this One named Jesus. God has come to reveal justice and restoration to mankind - not by overpowering the rulers and powers but by becoming - by being created in a womb of love to become the revelation of God's love for humanity. Love that can be seen, heard, touched and will ultimately give Himself in self giving love and forgiveness.

Chapter 3 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God With Us - The Birth of Christ. This story showcases the humble yet profound beginning to Jesus. His birth fulfills many prophecies, yet flips people’s expectations upside-down. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 2:11, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we dive into Deuteronomy 20–22, standing with the Israelites on the edge of the Promised Land, listening to Moses' reminders and instructions, and seeing God as their Commander-in-Chief who goes before them and never leaves their side. We explore the battles they will face, the nations they will encounter, and the instructions God gave to protect life, uphold justice, and prepare His people to live faithfully in the land He promised to Abraham all the way back in Genesis. We also walk through the everyday instructions — caring for neighbors, protecting property, honoring creation, and respecting marriage — and uncover the bigger principle: living faithfully, reflecting God's order, and trusting Him in every part of life. Along the way, we reflect on worship songs that capture these truths — "See a Victory", "Surrounded", and "Battle Belongs" — reminders that God fights for us in every battle — big, small, and everything in between. May these songs be the anthems of our hearts, reminding us of our God With Us who goes before us and never leaves our side. Gosh, that's so good. ❤ For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/deuteronomy-20-22/

Season 4 Episode 04 Topic: God With Us Immanuel is the fulfillment of God's promise to come near. In this episode, we'll walk through the significance of God stepping into human flesh—our pain, our joy, our struggles—and what it means to experience His presence in every season. We'll talk about how Emmanuel reshapes loneliness, redirects fear, and brings hope into places we thought were empty. Scriptures: Isaiah 7:4-7, Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:22-23, Matthew 28:20, Genesis 28:15, Exodus 33:14, Psalm 23:4, John 1:14, John 14:16–17, Isaiah 41:10, Revelation 21:3 Black girl Bible is a podcast that speaks on her experience as a woman and uses the Bible to provide Godly advice on how to navigate through this world as a young woman. New podcasts every Monday. Each week will feature a different topic, coupled with some of my experiences as a young woman. I utilize songs, prayer, and scriptures to provide Godly advice relating to each topic.

Have you ever wondered if God is close to you, right now, right where you are?! In this Christmas Eve 2018 message, Judah Smith explores how God's presence shows up in the low places, the unexpected places and even in the most ordinary moments of our lives. This message invites you to see that God is never far from you...He is with you. SUBSCRIBE TODAY for Weekly Service messages, Daily Guided Prayers, & more! Download the FREE Churchome app in the Apple App store or Google Play store! https://www.churchome.org/app

WORD: SAVIOR This week we are studying,The Matchless Gift of God's Divine Son, in Come, Follow Me. You will find the word of the week, teaching tips, and more in our newsletter. Here's what to look forward to in this episode: HIS FIRST SERMONS INTO THE MESS THE BABY WHICH NAME We love studying with you! Grace and David You will find the word of the week, teaching tips, and more in our newsletter. Sign up here: www.dontmissthisstudy.com Videos can be found on YouTube: Don't Miss This Grace Freeman Instagram: @thisweeksgrace David Butler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Instagram: @mrdavebutler Come, Follow Me is a resource offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is designed to be used in the home to support personal and family scripture study to build faith in Heavenly Father and His plan of salvation and in the Savior Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Come, Follow Me is self-contained and adequate, when used properly. Products and materials designed to supplement this resource, though they may be helpful in some instances, are not necessary for a successful home study program.