Podcasts about god work

Welcome to Wellspring Church!How should we think about our work? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our journey through Deuteronomy by exploring how chapters 12–26 shape our understanding of work—not as a necessary evil or an idol, but as a sacred calling.God's Word reveals a compelling vision of work rooted in love and listening. Instead of compartmentalizing our jobs and our faith, Scripture calls us to see our work as worship, formation, and redemption.

Send us a textEpisode Notes PageHave you ever wished you could see God at work — like the disciples did when Jesus turned water into wine or fed thousands with loaves and fish? The good news is, you can. In this episode, we explore Paul's teaching in 2 Corinthians on the ministry of reconciliation and how God continues to work through His people today.Together, we'll uncover:Why the Holy Spirit is our “Paraclete” — the One called alongside to help.How Christ's love, not comfort or convenience, is the only lasting motivation for serving Him.What it means to be an ambassador for Christ, carrying the message of reconciliation.This isn't about programs or performance — it's about Christ's love constraining us, moving us to share the hope we've received.Listen in, be encouraged, and discover how God delights to work through ordinary people like you.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Do you recognize the Lord at work in your life?

Pastor Wes Weber's teaching from our series through the book of Micah titled "Can God Work Here?"Teaching Text: Micah 4:10

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Hidden Growth: Why Does God Work So Slowly? Part 2Series: Unveiled Scripture: Mark 4:1-34 Episode: 1421 Scripture Summary:  In Mark 4:1–34, Jesus teaches in parables to reveal truths about the kingdom of God. He begins with the Parable of the Sower, describing how different types of soil represent different responses to God's word—only the good soilproduces lasting fruit. When His disciples ask why He speaks in parables, Jesus explains that they both reveal and conceal spiritual truth, depending on the listener's heart. He also shares the Parable of the Lamp, encouraging believers to shine the light of truth, and the Parables of the Growing Seed and the Mustard Seed, illustrating the mysterious and unstoppable growth of God's kingdom. Key themes include spiritual receptivity, growth of the kingdom, and the power of God's word to transform lives.

Gospel Daily with Josh Weidmann Hidden Growth: Why Does God Work So Slowly? Part 1Series: Unveiled Scripture: Mark 4:1-34 Episode: 1420 Scripture Summary:  In Mark 4:1–34, Jesus teaches in parables to reveal truths about the kingdom of God. He begins with the Parable of the Sower, describing how different types of soil represent different responses to God's word—only the good soilproduces lasting fruit. When His disciples ask why He speaks in parables, Jesus explains that they both reveal and conceal spiritual truth, depending on the listener's heart. He also shares the Parable of the Lamp, encouraging believers to shine the light of truth, and the Parables of the Growing Seed and the Mustard Seed, illustrating the mysterious and unstoppable growth of God's kingdom. Key themes include spiritual receptivity, growth of the kingdom, and the power of God's word to transform lives.

“I was a hopeless drug fiend now I'm a drugless hope fiend” -Darin Ashley “prodigal”: 1. Wastefully extravagant – spending money or resources recklessly, without care. 2. Lavishly generous – giving or spending on a grand scale (can be positive or negative depending on context). When the word prodigal is used, it typically brings to mind the thoughts of a son coming home after wasting all the riches he's been given. A lost one who's been wandering and now coming home. But there's two sides to the prodigal coin. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome the founder of Prodigal Ministries (https://prodigalky.org) John Chilton, Executive Director Scott Bartelt, and former client and now advocate Darin Ashley as they talk about the transitions from inside prison to outside prison, about what it means to be a prodigal son coming home to a prodigal Father who is lavish with His grace and love.

Hosted by Ryan Ter Morshuizen, Prof. Kelly Chibale discusses with Dr. Michael Mol how their faith inspires and impacts their places of work .‘Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.' (1 Timothy 4:13)

God Will Fix What You See In Your Life and What You Don't (LET GOD WORK) | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer™ Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright Daily Effective Prayer™  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Sun. August 3, 2025: "Let God Work Through You" -Rev. John Kerns, Pastor

[Esther 4:13-17]Pastor Shinhyun Moon

Back in February I gave a sermon called Back to Basics: Who is God? In that sermon we covered why beliefs about God matter so much, and how God is simultaneously infinite and omnipotent and loving and personal. We only briefly touched on the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How can God be all three of these and still be one? We will explore how these aspects of God all work together in the one person, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Have you ever reached a point in marriage where you didn't think you'd make it? John asks Greg Smalley about how he and Erin persevered through a challenging time in their relationship. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde on what helps couples go the distance in their marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Loving Your Wife with Your Words Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast Contact Our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever reached a point in marriage where you didn't think you'd make it? John asks Greg Smalley about how he and Erin persevered through a challenging time in their relationship. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde on what helps couples go the distance in their marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Loving Your Wife with Your Words Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast Contact Our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29

Success without purpose will still leave you empty. In this deeply personal episode, we explore how surrendering to Christ unlocks real strength, healing, and identity. Pastor Josiah Serra joins us to share his powerful journey from addiction and loneliness to lasting joy and freedom through faith. If you've ever felt like something is still missing, this conversation will open a new path forward.Key Takeaways To Listen ForWhy “follow me” was Jesus' invitation, not a demand to figure it all outWhy surrender is not weakness but the beginning of strengthThe radical difference between plugging into the Source vs. relying on resourcesWhy success without spiritual fulfillment leaves us incompleteHow to begin again when your previous story ends in pain or lossResources Mentioned In This EpisodeEP275: What it Really Means to be Blessed with Joe Thompson and Travis Revelle  About Josiah SerraJosiah is a pastor at Crosspoint Church in St. Louis with a powerful story of redemption. After overcoming a serious drug addiction in his early twenties, he now helps others experience real transformation through faith. His ministry is grounded in the belief that Jesus meets us where we are and invites us into a new way of living. With honesty and heart, Josiah challenges cultural norms and shows how the gospel brings lasting purpose and hope.  Connect with JosiahEmail: jserra@thecrosspoint.comChurch: crosspoint churchConnect With Us Master your context with real results leadership training!To learn more, visit our website at www.greatsummit.com.For tax, bookkeeping, or accounting help, contact Dr. Nate's team at www.theincometaxcenter.com or send an email to info@theincometaxcenter.com.Follow Dr. Nate on His Social MediaLinkedIn: Nate Salah, Ph.DInstagram: @natesalah Facebook: Nate SalahTikTok: @drnatesalahClubhouse: @natesalah

Do we choose God or does God choose us? This is a difficult question, but today we will thrown a few thoughts into the debate for consideration. Acts 28:17-20 Acts 28:21-22 Acts 28:23-25 Acts 28:26-29 Isaiah 6:10 Matthew 13:13-17

Reflection on Faith and God's Work Expressing gratitude for the work of God and its help during sad times. Referencing Psalms 119, verse 121, and Psalm 46:1 about God helping in times of trouble. "I'm thankful tonight that we have the work of God to help us." The devil's influence and the need to listen to God. The devil is described as being like a "rolling line." Emphasizing the importance of listening to God over the devil, who can "beat you down" and "wreck your life." The fleeting nature of life and the importance of obeying God. Life is described as "even a vapor" that appears for a short time and then vanishes. Expressing gratitude for obeying God and having God live within one's heart. "I'm so glad tonight. I obeyed God. I'm glad God lives within my heart." The importance of going to the house of God and loving God. Acknowledging that people may have money and wealth but still need God. Referencing Luke 21, verse 26, and the need to wake up and ensure hearts are right with God. God's continued work in families and the need for the Lord to work in people's lives. Expressing gratitude for God working in families and giving life with God. Highlighting the danger of falling into the hands of God and the consequences of rebelling against Him. "It's a dangerous thing to fall into the hands of God." The state of homes and the need for God in churches. Lamenting the broken state of homes and the lack of time people have for God. Expressing a desire for people to return to church and for God to work in churches. "We need to let God work in our churches." The importance of old-fashioned worship and not compromising on the Word of God. Expressing a belief in the "old timey way" and the need for people to praise God without shame. Criticizing compromise in the world and the need to study the Bible and know what the Lord said. "We don't need to compromise. That's what's wrong with the Word today." Trusting in God during storms and being ready to go home to Him. Recounting a personal experience of seeking God's protection during a storm. Expressing readiness to go home to God and acknowledging the worth of being saved. The love of God and the blessings He provides. Expressing gratitude for the many blessings and the love of God. Highlighting God's guidance, help, and forgiveness of sins. "The love of God. Oh, what it is. We can't imagine how much God loves us." The need to let God work in hearts and not hinder His blessings. Encouraging listeners to let God work in their hearts and lives. Warning against actions that could knock one out of the nation, blind, or hinder them. "It's time to let God work in our hearts a lot of times. We all get it." Feeling of inadequacy and reliance on God's purpose. Sharing a feeling that their ministry might be over and apologizing to God. Acknowledging the devil's work and the need for the Lord. "I said God I feel like my ministry is over with You see how the devil works me." Recognizing dependence on God and His saving grace. Acknowledging inability to save anyone and expressing gratitude for God's continued presence. Emphasizing the importance of letting God work in one's heart and life. "We'd be lost without God. We'd be all sinners in the hell. But thank God, God still stands on us."

Let God WorkSenior Pastor Lincoln NelsonPhilippians 1:9–11; 2:12–15June 1, 2025Today, we are continuing in our current sermon series, 'Yahweh Perspectives'.Listen to Senior Pastor Lincoln Nelson speak about letting God be God.#churchofphila #churchofphiladelphia #buildinglivesthroughlove #loveinaction #2025sermon #onlinechurchTo support this ministry and help us continue to build God's kingdom click here: http://www.churchofphila.comIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://www.churchofphila.comOur vision is to provide a place where people of all colors, creeds, and nationalities can come together and worship the Living Savior who is Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God.Connect with Us Website: http://www.churchofphila.comTwitter & Instagram: Charlotte, NC: @churchofphilacha Asbury Park, NJ: @churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: @churchofphilalkldFacebook: Charlotte, NC: www.facebook.com/churchofphila Asbury Park, NJ: www.facebook.com/churchofphilaap Lakeland, Florida: www.facebook.com/churchofphilalkld

Exodus 14:13-14, 21-22

In this episode, Kelly discusses the themes of faith, mindset, emotional strength, and personal transformation. From embracing childlike belief to unlocking the abundance already within reach, every insight and reflection is a reminder of what's possible when we align our minds and let God work through us. Whether you're in a season of growth, healing, or vision-casting, these reflections will speak to your soul and call you higher. [1:03] Let God Work Through You "I keep coming back to this book; I guess it's my mini bible." [6:39] Built by Experience "Everything that we go through, you need to experience that in order to see where change can be made." [14:41]  The Mind Leads the Way "In order to make those decisions, it's about getting the mind right. To call in what you are wanting, it's about getting the mind right." [19:17] Manifesting Abundance "Everything that you desire is already yours—it's already ours." [26:43] The Unshaken Belief  "We have so much faith as a little kid so much that Santa is real so why not have that same faith with God." [32:38] The Step to Emotional Strength "What, then, can you do to control your emotions? The first thing to do is clean up your mind." Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!  Connect with Kelly here: Follow Me on Instagram at @chaselifewithkelly  Follow Me on TikTok at @iamkellychase Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Goddess Magic Program Kelly's Favorites Visit Our Website!

We are called to take a look at ourselves and our own limitations and ask if we are willing to let God work with us?

Dillon Byrd preaches from Acts 1, proclaiming that because of Jesus' resurrection and the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called and empowered to live as His witnesses in every part of their lives until He returns.

Dillon Byrd preaches from Acts 1, proclaiming that because of Jesus' resurrection and the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians are called and empowered to live as His witnesses in every part of their lives until He returns.

Rande Butler

Most Christians chase the gifts of the Spirit—prophecy, healing, miracles—but forget that the fruit of the Spirit is just as supernatural! Annabelle, Mercedes, and I are breaking down the missing link between God's gifts and His fruit—and why you need BOTH to walk in real spiritual power.    

John 5:1-18,After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. 3 In these lay a multitude of invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed. 5 One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” 7 The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” 8 Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed, and walk.” 9 And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked.Now that day was the Sabbath. 10 So the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” 11 But he answered them, “The man who healed me, that man said to me, ‘Take up your bed, and walk.'” 12 They asked him, “Who is the man who said to you, ‘Take up your bed and walk'?” 13 Now the man who had been healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, as there was a crowd in the place. 14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, “See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.” 15 The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. 16 And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. One of the realities of our humanity is that we can be wrong sometimes.Being wrong, a lot of times, isn't a terrible thing, we know we don't always get it right — but there are some big things in life that we can't afford to get wrong because the stakes are too high. And Jesus targets one of those things in our passage today, John Chapter 5. It's all about the way that God works in this world. That's the focus in this passage — it's the activity of God, the power of God, the working of God in this world. We must get that right. And we find here two things it is not, and one thing it is. And that's the outline of this sermon. We're going to consider two misconceptions about God's work and then thirdly, we're gonna see how Jesus answers both.Father, the unfolding of your word gives light. This morning, we ask, that by the power of your Spirit, shine on our hearts, and speak to us, in Jesus's name, amen. 1. God's work is not impersonal to us. John starts in verse 1 with the setting of this story: Jesus is back in Jerusalem, and he's in a particular part of the city John describes for us. By the Sheep Gate (in the northeast part of the city) there was a pool called Bethesda.This pool would have been a pretty big rectangle — think the size of a football field — and then surrounding the pool is what verse 2 calls “five roofed colonnades.” This is a shelter held up by columns. There would have been a shelter surrounding the four sides of the pool, and then a shelter through the middle section, and verse 3 says that under this shelter, or in these colonnades, lay a “multitude of invalids—blind, lame, and paralyzed.” Keyword there is “multitude” — down in verse 13 John says that there was a crowd in the place, so we should imagine here:A long pool, surrounded by a swarm of people. And many of the people in this area would have been disabled folks, many of them were likely homeless and they found shelter here.So imagine this to look like a homeless encampment. There's lots of people who hang around here, and there's shopping carts scattered around and backpacks and pallets and stuff laid out.And one person in this multitude, verse 5 says, was a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. We don't know the exact details of his condition, but most likely he was paralyzed in some way.Everybody find verse 6 for a minute. There's an important detail to the story in verse 6 I want you to see. John 5, verse 6:“When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want to be healed?'”Again, imagine what's going on here: It's a swarm of people. People everywhere. But Jesus saw this one man in the crowd and he knew he'd been there a long time — now how'd Jesus know that? We're not sure. Maybe he knew because he knows things, or maybe he asked around, either way, Jesus was interested in this man. He knew he'd been there a while, and he wanted to know what the man was looking for. So Jesus asked him, verse 6, “Do you want to be healed?”And this is when the action starts. Kind of like in Chapter 4 with the Samaritan woman, Jesus asks the questions and that's when things start to unravel … The Unraveling BeginsThe man responded to Jesus with an implied “Yes” but he jumped straight to the problem. Look at verse 7. The man said:“Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.”What in the world is he talking about? Again, there's some unraveling here …This is the situation that was going on: during this time in Jerusalem there was a superstition that God would occasionally send an angel to infuse these pools with healing power — the waters would apparently be stirred up — and whoever would get in the water first, would be healed. (So it was like part healing, part contest.)The reason the man had been there by the pool for a long time was because he was waiting for his moment — and apparently a lot of other people were doing the same. Remember it's a multitude of people. They're all looking for their chance. But each time the ‘magic' came, this man was too disabled to get himself in the water first. So he was constantly just missing out. So I think the man's reply to Jesus in verse 7 is an indirect request. Try to track with this: in verse 7 the man is telling Jesus his problem to see if Jesus would solve this problem by helping him get to the pool. Because this man thinks that's where the power of God is. He thinks God's work is in the pool, and he thinks his problem is that he doesn't have anyone to help him get access to where God works — and he's telling this to Jesus! Which is super ironic, isn't it? We're supposed to read this and be like Oh my goodness! We should think: This guy has it all wrong.He is complaining to Jesus about not having access to where he thinks God works.All he needs is for Jesus to say the word, like Jesus did in Chapter 4. He just spoke the word and 25 miles away the fever broke!The Vaguely SpiritualWhat this man gets wrong is that he thinks the work of God in the world is impersonal to us.According to how this man viewed the world: he believed that God was the one behind miraculous things — God was the one who made the water magic — but that's the thing: it was the water that became magic at random, arbitrary times, which means the power of God is disconnected from the person of God. This thinking disconnects the work of God from the will of God.And this kind of thinking, this misconception, still exists today in those who we could call the vaguely spiritual. That's the title I'm putting on this thinking. These are people who don't deny the existence of a higher power — they're not atheists — but they're also not committed to the God of the Bible. And you find this everywhere. I remember one Sunday I was talking with someone after the service and they were going on and on about Sedona, Arizona and this rock formation that has divine healing power. It's making the work of God impersonal to us. That's what the vaguely spiritual do. A lot of these people might even consider themselves to be Christians, but they really only appreciate the ‘inspirational' side of things. They only want the self-help stuff — which is an attempt to have blessing without relationship.And this is where we start to see that the belief that God's work is impersonal is not just something people get wrong, it's also a preference. People are very interested in the good God can do for them, but they're not interested in daily trusting him. A lot of people love the idea of ‘getting from God what we want without having to deal with God on his terms.' See, that prefers to keep things non-committal and vague.The vaguely spiritual are ‘spiritual' enough not to be atheist, but ‘vague' enough not to be subject to God's moral demands. But look: that's wrong … Wrong.That's not how God works. God's work is not impersonal to us. Here's the second thing we see about God's work in the world.2. God's work is not dictated by us. Jesus says the word, heals this man, and then John tells us, verse 9,“Now that day was the Sabbath.” Verse 9 is like a hard right turn that takes us into what seems like a whole different topic. We go from pool superstition to Sabbath controversy like this. Verse 10 says right away that the Jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed:“It is the Sabbath, and it is not lawful for you to take up your bed.” And it's interesting here how the man deflects the blame. He said he took up his bed because the man who healed him told him to. Baked into that statement is a recognition of authority. It's like the man is saying, I've been paralyzed for 38 years, and a man just showed up from this crowd and told me to get up, and I did. So yeah, I'm just gonna do whatever he says.Look how they respond, verse 12. Again, they just want to know who healed him and where he went — not so they can meet Jesus and be in awe of him, but because they want to correct him.And again, the irony here is thick. The only person who does not need to be corrected in this story is Jesus. That's how misguided these people are!And in case you were wondering, there's no law in the Old Testament that says you can't take up your bed on the Sabbath. The statement in verse 10 that it's not lawful is according to the Mishnah — that's Jewish oral tradition. A bunch of rabbis had analyzed the Sabbath command and came up with 39 categories of prohibited work, one of which included that on the Sabbath you can't carry anything from one place to another. That was their rule. So the Jewish leaders here are not trying to defend God's word, but this is their own word.Again, there's irony: they think they're defending God's law, but they're actually defending their misapplication of God's law in opposition to God himself!I wanna make sure you see what's going on here: These Jewish leaders meet this guy who has been paralyzed for 38 years and now he's not! He's up! He's walking! They don't give him a high-five! They're not amazed by the fact that this man has been healed! But instead they interrogate him because according to them the timing of his healing didn't make sense!For them, this healing, which was God's work, happened when it wasn't supposed to, and that became their concern. The Legalistic HenchmenWhat these Jewish leaders get wrong is that they think the work of God in the world is dictated by us. According to how these people viewed the world, they believed that God did miraculous things, but only so long as it fits with their expectations and their standards. The issue here is that they've disconnected the work of God from the word of God by making it subject to their own word. They've separated the power of God from the freedom of God by putting themselves in the place of God. And this kind of thinking, this misconception, still exists today in those who we could call the legalistic henchmen. That's the title I'm putting on this one. These are people who believe that God is at work in the world, but they've drawn very clear lines of where that work can happen and where it can't, and anything outside their lines is rejected. If it doesn't fit in their construct and conform to their rules then it's dismissed. And this is where we can see that this belief also — the belief that God's work is dictated by us — is not just something people get wrong, it too is a preference. Because it means that we as humans are the ones in control. The ‘legalistic henchmen', see, never get corrected, but they're always the ones doing the correcting, because “they're always right and they're the only ones who really do God's work.”Now there are very few people who would admit that they think this way, but it's out there. It's the inability to appreciate God's work in things you had nothing to do with. The legalistic henchmen are so blinded by their own man-made ideals that they miss the work of God when it's right in front of them. That's what's going on here. And it's wrong … Wrong.That's not how God works. God's work is not dictated by us. So let's just track what we've seen so far in the pool superstition and the Sabbath controversy. Two misconceptions:So far we know that God's work is neither impersonal to us nor dictated by us. We don't wanna be vaguely spiritual or legalistic henchmen — so how should we be?How should we understand God's work in the world?3. God's work in the world is what Jesus is doing, who is both personal and active. I want you to see how Jesus engages both of these misconceptions. First, let's go back to what Jesus said to the paralyzed man. This is for the vaguely spiritual. Jesus says to the man in verse 8,“Get up, take up your bed, and walk.”Verse 9: And at once the man was healed, and he took up his bed and walked.I want you to see here that there is a beautiful contrast between where this man was looking for healing and what he actually experienced.He is looking to somehow find his way into that pool because he thinks the work of God is impersonally connected to the water, meanwhile, the true work of God is in the person of Jesus Christ who finds his way to this man. In this crowd, Jesus saw him and learned about him and healed him.And look at verse 14. After the healing there was some commotion and Jesus withdrew from the crowd. But verse 14. Look at verse 14: “Afterward Jesus found him in the temple …”Not only did Jesus see him that once, and learn about him, but Jesus was looking for him again. How much more personal can this get?! Jesus found him again! Look, some of you in this room should know that the reason you're here today is because Jesus has been looking for you. Jesus has found you. Look what Jesus says in verse 9. He says, “See, you are well! [Yes, you're walking! I just hear the joy of Jesus in these words! … Then he says:] Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you.”Jesus here is calling this man to a new way of life. He's calling this man to true faith and repentance. What is worse than being paralyzed for 38 years is to be able to walk but still die in your sin. You know one thing about the Gospels and these stories is that they show us real-life people who encounter Jesus, which makes me think of other real-life people who have encountered Jesus. People at our church. This story makes me think of Jean Swenson, our dear sister. This man had been paralyzed for 38 years, and Jean has been there for 45 years (and she has an amazing testimony — if you've not heard it, Jean wrote something for our church I'm gonna share this week).Jesus has not healed Jean's body yet, but Jean has experienced the work of God in her life in the most important way. She has believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. She has been forgiven. And Jean has a perspective on life that we all need. She says, “My value lies in something that can never be taken away…and that's the fact that God loves me.” Do you hear that? “God loves me.” Jean knows: Jesus sees her, knows her, he found her.There's nothing impersonal about that. Jesus Is WorkingLastly, here, I want you to see what Jesus says to these Jewish leaders in verse 17. This is for the legalistic henchmen. Now John gives us a summary statement in verse 18 — the reason these Jewish leaders despised Jesus is not just because he was breaking their man-made rules about the Sabbath, but, end of verse 18, “he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.”Jesus was doing that in verse 17, when he said, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”See, implied here is that God the Father is always working. God doesn't take breaks. He neither sleeps nor slumbers, Psalm 121. God is exempt from having to stop work on the Sabbath because we need him constantly to uphold the universe. We need God to always keep things in orbit and sustain life, and the Jewish worldview understood that. Jesus says, The Father is working until now — and they all would have been like, Yes, of course — but then Jesus says, and I am working. And they knew what he meant. Jesus was saying that his working, what he's doing, is what God is doing. What God is doing is what Jesus is doing. Jesus is not one of several different ways God works, but Jesus is the only way. God's work in the world is never apart from Jesus, but it's always through Jesus, centered on Jesus, lifting high Jesus. We will see more of this in the Gospel of John. Jesus will say in Chapter 14, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”That is the final answer to our question …God's work in the world is what Jesus Christ is doing, and he is both personal and active. Jesus finds us where we are, he calls us to himself, and he is doing this all the time. He's active every single day.Which means, as for God's work in the world, we should be neither vaguely spiritual nor legalistic henchmen, but we should be attentive to Jesus Christ. Focusing on Jesus Christ. Remembering Jesus Christ.And that's what brings us to the Table.The TableI'm convinced that the greatest need in the Christian life is to keep Jesus clear in our hearts. We need to remember his realness in all of life. And that's something we do on purpose together at this table each week. We remember that the definite work of God in the world was when Jesus died for us on the cross. Jesus was working then, and Jesus is working now by his Spirit every time the message of his cross is heard and shared and embraced. And that's what we're doing at the table. If you're not a Christian yet — if you've not put your faith in Jesus — this moment is an invitation for you. Trust in Jesus. That could look like a prayer of the heart that says:Jesus, I can't save myself and I'm done trying. You died on the cross to save me, and I trust you. Save me.And for those of us who have done that, who have trusted in Jesus, we receive this table with thankfulness, and we remember Jesus and his work in our lives, in our church, in this world. Rejoice in Jesus Christ.

In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Parnell expounds upon John 5:1-18 which is all about the way that God works in this world. God's work is not impersonal to us and it's not dictated by us. It's what Jesus is doing and it's personal and active.

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Does God Work in Mysterious Ways?

By Pastor Mike VanderpoolOn Wednesday March 5, 2025

Most Christians chase the gifts of the Spirit—prophecy, healing, miracles—but forget that the fruit of the Spirit is just as supernatural! Annabelle, Mercedes, and I are breaking down the missing link between God's gifts and His fruit—and why you need BOTH to walk in real spiritual power.

No matter how you may be feeling or what you may be going through just know that God got your back!

An in-depth study of Psalm 127.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Church Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Does God work through natural laws or divine intervention? | February 12 Subtitle: Strength for Today Speaker: John Blevins III Broadcaster: Christ Church Presbyterian Event: Devotional Date: 2/12/2025 Bible: Jeremiah 31:35 Length: 15 min.

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This week on Walk Talks, Scott Bratt explores Exodus 1:15–2:10, diving into the faith and bravery of the midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, and the extraordinary story of Moses' early life. We'll discuss how God's hand is evident even in the darkest times and how ordinary acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Join us as we unpack the lessons of trust, courage, and God's sovereignty that can inspire our daily walk of faith.

Today we talk about hyper cessationism and the debate surrounding whether or not God works miracles today.

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12/01/24 Chorbishop Andrew Younan - 1st Sunday of Advent (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

"Gratitude lifts our hearts beyond the weight of our circumstances to the unfailing goodness of God. Like Psalm 100 invites us to, we can enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. In deep pain, in prolonged waiting, even in the middle of life's small inconveniences, choosing thankfulness becomes a pathway to God's presence."Leave a comment: https://incourage.me/?p=249998--This year, be intentional about setting aside moments to fully experience the joy and the miracle of Christmas, even during the chaos of holiday to-do lists. Browse Advent resources at DaySpring.com, find just what your heart needs to celebrate the season – and use code PODCAST10 to save $10 on your purchase!The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

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