Podcasts about God with us

This Sunday Zach W. Lambert will be kicking off our Year of God With Us!From beginning to end, Scripture is the story of a God who draws near. But, for many of us today, that can feel hard to believe. With so many hard things in this world and in our lives, it's easy to wonder: Where is God?This year, we want to honor that question—not with easy answers but with a journey to notice God's presence again. We'll also explore how God is working in our lives and in our world, and how we can join God in that work.We live-stream every Sunday at 9:30am CT. If you'd like to connect with Restore, go to www.restoreaustin.org/connect.Resources Referenced:Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evanshttps://www.restoreaustin.org/annualreport 

Jon Kimmel | Psalm 23 | August 10, 2025

DJ Manna shares three songs from the God With Us collection that remind us of one big truth—God is always near. Whether you're having a good day, a sad day, or a confusing day, these songs point to the comfort and joy we find in God's presence. You'll hear “God With Us,” “Psalm 146,” and “Shout Joyfully”—each one building from quiet trust to loud praise! What You'll Learn:

Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 Immanuel, God with us. It's a name that is given by God in the prophecy of Isaiah to a newborn son as a sign to King Ahaz of God's presence and power to deliver his people. King Ahaz refuses the sign, but God does not forget his promise. And in Matthew's account of Jesus' birth we're told that this son, born to the virgin Mary, is indeed the fulfillment of that promise as God with us. Those three words, encompassed in that one name, hold a mountain of truth in them that explains the essence of Christmas. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us. Such news was difficult for Joseph, Mary's fiance, to grasp, but he believed God's promise and embraced God's plan. Join us this Sunday as we consider the profound and hope-filled implications of the incarnation: that Jesus truly is God with us.

Send us a textMy guest is Matt Mikalatos — author, screenwriter, producer, and all-around brilliant storyteller. He has written award-winning books, including the beautifully illustrated graphic novel God With Us, the devotional Praying with Saint Nicholas, and an imaginative Young Adult fantasy series, The Sunlit Lands. He's also co-authored Loving Disagreement with Kathy Khang — a timely, powerful book about how to stay in relationship, even when the culture says it's time to cancel.As an undergraduate student in creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, Matt studied under the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, Percival Everett, author of the wildly popular novel entitled JAMES.  Matt's story doesn't stop there. He spent 20 years with a global campus ministry (Campus Crusade for Christ now known as CRU), lived in China, became fluent in Mandarin, and worked deeply in cross-cultural ministry. He's seen the evolution — or devolution — of Evangelicalism from the inside, and he doesn't shy away from talking about it. From Trumpism and anti-democratic rhetoric to hot-button issues like immigration, LGBTQ rights, and even “chainsaw massacre” politics, we go there — and Matt helps us understand the power of story over shouting matches.There's exciting news - he's just been notified that a script he's written has been greenlit. The production of a full-length feature film begins soon, with filming in Thailand.Join me as Matt and I talk about faith, storytelling, culture, and how, in this divided world, we can still communicate and respect each other — even when we disagree. It's a lively, eye-opening, and deeply human exchange you won't want to miss. Mike Mikalatos WebSiteSupport the showBecome a Patron - Click on the link to learn how you can become a Patron of the show. Thank you! Ken's Substack Page The Podcast Official Site: TheBeachedWhiteMale.com

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We're not just a church. We're a Family.Our Vision is clear, simple, and unique. Our vision is Jesus in you. Our vision is for the people of God to have a faith that holds them. The kind of faith that vanquishes doubt, verifies identity, and voraciously contends for inner peace. A faith that removes the past, clarifies the present, and breathes life into the future. Our vision is the Kingdom of God built within the people of this obscure, yet mighty generation. A kingdom so great that its purpose destroys the common lack of self worth. A kingdom that sharpens the eyes, tenses the muscles, and readies itself for the battle against darkness. A Kingdom that brings purpose and healing to those who have failed more than succeeded, who are sinners more than saints, and who have known more pain than pleasure. Our vision is to challenge the weak and unproductive church of our day. To step beyond those who are religiously immature and search out those who for their love for Christ cannot be offended. Our hope is to raise warriors instead of those who think God only exists to keep bad things from happening. To raise those who know that following Christ means suffering loss yet gaining all things. Our vision is clear, simple, and unique…. It is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Do you ever forget that God knows everything and is everywhere... all at the same time? Psalm 139 reminds us to be aware of God's knowledge of us, His presence with us, and His power within us. When we recognize these truths, living with God's purpose in our lives becomes more meaningful. 

What does it mean that Jesus is God with us? What are the practical implications of Jesus being God with us?

Genesis 39 | July 6, 2025 | Pastor Leo BilykPastor Leo Bilyk is Teaching on Genesis 39 as part of a sermon series on the book of Genesis. We hope you are blessed and equipped by today's message.To find out more about Shorebreak Church or to partner financially, visit www.shorebreakchurch.comTo share your story or ask questions, contact aloha@shorebreakchurch.comMahalo for listening!

God With Us as a Sanctuary or a Stone of Stumbling; Isaiah 8; Bennie Tomberlin. Scripture read by Raymond Vaughn.

Drawing from Deuteronomy 31, the sermon emphasizes the unwavering presence of God as the ultimate source of strength, courage, and fearlessness in the face of life's inevitable changes and trials. It challenges listeners to embrace the entirety of Scripture, even its seemingly awkward or unfamiliar passages, recognizing that God's perfect Word illuminates and empowers believers, particularly in a world increasingly marked by deception. The message draws parallels between Moses' comfort to the Israelites and Jesus' assurance to his disciples, ultimately urging listeners to rely on God's faithfulness and unwavering support, exemplified by the life of Adoniram Judson, to persevere through adversity and fulfill their calling.

Imagine having access to the most valuable treasure in existence—one that offers peace in chaos, healing in brokenness, and transformation in the midst of life's messiest moments. According to scripture, this treasure is God's presence, and it's freely available to each of us, even when we've turned our backs on Him or feel unworthy of His love. The catch? We can't experience its fullness while we're obsessed with ourselves and our own agendas. It requires us to loosen our grip on control and surrender completely—not just our successes, but our failures, fears, and stubborn independence too. When we finally stop treating God's presence like a nice bonus feature and start recognizing it as our most precious possession, something remarkable happens: we begin to experience the peace and power that can transform even our most broken places, no matter how chaotic the world around us becomes.

In Exodus 36, we witness God's Spirit stirring His people to give joyfully, serve sacrificially, and build His dwelling place among them. But every detail—from the curtains to the veils—points to something greater: Christ our true tabernacle, the church as His spiritual house, and the glory of our final home with Him.This is a call to offer what you've been given and join in what God is building—forever.Go to HoriconBaptist.com for more sermons and more information on our church.

Pastor Joe's Sunday morning sermon entitled, “God With Us”. This sermon covers Luke 22:39-62.To learn more about CCPV, visit us on our…Website: www.ccpomonavalley.comInstagram: @calvarychapelpomonavalleyFacebook: @ccpomonavalleyYouTube: @CalvaryChapelPomonaValleyFind us on the Church Center App!

Hope Reminders | Summer of Psalms This sermon from Psalm 121 invites us to shift our gaze from the chaos of the world to the presence of God. He's not distant or detached. He lifts us up, protects us, and walks with us, now and forever. Key Insights: 1. Hope begins when we stop looking around for help and start looking up to God. 2. God is not distant—He is present, active, and personal through every step of our journey. 3. Our spiritual security doesn't depend on our strength but on God's ongoing protection and care. 4. Worship is not just for the destination—it's meant to happen in the journey. 5. When your gaze is fixed on God, you begin to stand in grace, peace, and purpose. Scripture Focus: Psalms 121 (https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.121.ESV) If you're looking for real hope, it's found in the One who made the mountains and promises to never leave your side. Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Summer of Psalms Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/H5EtPDzhHMQ) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)

This past week many family and friends gathered to cheer for their graduates, shouting out their name, squeezing air horns, and snapping pictures to help capture moments of celebration, relief, and joy. The graduates were smiling from ear to ear, with a great sense of accomplishment, as their loved ones doted upon them. The Good News reminds us that we have a God who rejoices over us like that -- but not due to anything we have done or accomplished, yet simply because of His eternal love. This Sunday we turn to Zephaniah and see the God who was with the people of Judah, despite their sins, and who silenced sin and disorder with His love and faithfulness. This is our "God with us" who rejoices over us (Zeph.3:14-20). Let us come and rejoice, for our great God is with us!

Father's Day 2025

My wife has recently painted these words on a wall in our house as a reminder to us both: “Mightier than the waves of the sea, is His love for us!” (Inspired by Psalm 93:4). Please remember this. Mightier than the tempest you are facing is His love for you! - Chris Eyte Daily Meditation When life crashes over us like an impossible wave—unexpected illness, personal crises, or spiritual darkness—it’s easy to feel utterly hopeless. In this moving devotional, Chris Eyte shares his miraculous journey from the brink of death to full recovery after a brain bleed. His story is a testament that God truly makes the impossible possible. Rooted in Matthew 19:26, this reflection reminds us that even when our own strength fails, the “J Factor”—Jesus Christ Himself—steps in. His name, “God With Us,” is a promise that no situation is beyond His power or love.

In this episode, the 3 Hebrew children find that God is with them even in the fire!

Immanuel — God With Us is a devotion on Seasons of Life, Matthew 1:23. Originally written 2023 by Nancy Kohrs and published by Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

In this episode, we see Jeremiah gets thrown into a cistern for being obedient to God.

Remember when the risen Jesus encountered that pair of travelers on the road to Emmaus? The pair were grief-stricken over the death of Christ—but didn’t recognize He was walking WITH them! That's when Jesus gave them the biblical history lesson of their lives. We'll re-live that scene this week on The Land and the Book. Plus, you'll be encouraged in Charlie Dyer's devotional, The God of Impossibilities. Don't miss a minute of The Land and the Book. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/landandthebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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God With Us (Exodus 25:1-27:20)

Exodus 24:12 - 25:40 | Pastor Mike Awtry

The meaning of Christmas is that God got flesh and blood. In Jesus Christ the holy and transcendent God became really and fully and truly human. He shared in our humanity. I submit to you that the traditional, moralistic religion has completely forgotten this whole idea. In fact, I submit to you that if you and I really understood the fact that Jesus Christ shares in our humanity, we'd live differently.  What does that teach us about God? It teaches us three things: 1) God has a concern for the physical, 2) God has a knowledge of the sorrowful, and 3) God desires the relational. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 18, 1994. Series: The Nature of Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Abraham is a lot like many of us, who are not from where we now live. We've been brought somewhere from elsewhere. Abraham is the same. Abraham left his home community and became an exile. The Bible tells us repeatedly in the New Testament that each of us should see ourselves as exiles. We should live where we're called to live as exiles. What does that mean? What did Abraham actually do in his exile? Let's look at what the Bible says about how Christians are supposed to relate to the cities to which they've been called.  We learn three things from this passage: 1) God builds cities, 2) God sends people to cities, and yet at the same time, 3) God frees us from cities. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 11, 1994. Series: The Nature of Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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Hebrews is written to people who had suffered a great deal of persecution and difficulty. They were getting discouraged. Some of them were saying, “What good is this Christianity? We're good people. Why are such bad things happening to us?” The writer is showing them that they have resources as Christians such that they can face life, no matter what it throws at them, with greatness and power and stamina. And in Hebrews 12, we come to the final case study that shows this. We come to Jesus himself. By looking at what Jesus suffered, why Jesus suffered, and how he suffered, we learn how we can face anything and triumph. This passage shows us three basic principles: 1) you will handle life's difficulties depending on your focus, 2) you will deal with your troubles as long as you understand Jesus' work, and 3) you should discern his model. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on December 4, 1994. Series: The Nature of Faith. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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A Danish study explored the phenomenon most of us have experienced: perceiving ourselves as younger than we really are. The findings suggest a constant—whatever our current age, we all see ourselves as 20 percent younger. A fifty-year-old tends to imagine herself as forty years old. (This conjures up a comical scenario in which a child thinks, “Wow, I’m five, but I feel I have the energy and looks of a four-year-old!”) It doesn’t take a scientific study to state the obvious: we’re all growing older. And Scripture has much to say about this. Isaiah’s words were issued to an Israel that had aged and become weary, but as one commentator says, “This promise to Israel, enfeebled and grown old as a nation, is applicable to every aged follower of Christ.” The prophet reminds us of God’s provision throughout the life of everyone who has been faithful to Him: “I have upheld [you] since your birth, and have carried [you] since you were born” (Isaiah 46:3). So as we stew and fret about growing older, we’re reminded that God is still with us. He promises: “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you” (v. 4). Whatever age you are (or the 20 percent younger you imagine yourself to be!), embrace today God’s promise: “I have made you and I will carry you” (v. 4).

This is the tenth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 God with Us in the Context of the Covenant 3:33 Joy of Eternal Fellowship with God 10:52 Final Encouragement Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental materials, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-five additional five-hour video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/ful... Your donations enable us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you all across the world: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #biblicaltheology #Immanuel #reformedtheology

This is the ninth lesson in Dr. Daniel Ragusa's Reformed Academy course, Fullness of Joy: A Biblical Theology of God with Us. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 An Eternal Happily Ever After 2:49 New Jerusalem 9:42 Living in Light of Eternity Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental materials, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-five additional five-hour video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/ful... Your donations enable us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you all across the world: https://reformedforum.org/donate/  #biblicaltheology #Immanuel #reformedtheology