Podcasts about great i am

What if God never actually expected you to improve yourself? What if the Christian life isn't about trying harder, but about deeper trust and relationship? In this sermon, Derek unpacks one of Jesus' 'I Am' sayings: 'I am the true vine.' Drawing from John 15 and the ancient name of God, Yahweh, the great 'I Am', this message reveals that God's name is like a blank cheque, waiting to be filled in with whatever His people need. From Jehovah Jireh (I am your provider) to Jesus Himself (I am your salvation), the sermon traces how God has always been completing that sentence, and how, as believers, we are called to live as branches, not vines. You'll discover: - Why God never asks you to improve your own nature, on your own - What 'branch life' looks like in everyday situations (including that frustrating driver on the road) - How the Holy Spirit produces divine fruit in you, not from you - The incredible relief of knowing that God says, 'I am whatever my people need me to be' This message is for every believer who's ever felt like they're falling short or wondering why the Christian life feels exhausting. The answer isn't more effort, it's more of Jesus. Whether you're new to faith or have been walking with Jesus for decades, this sermon will refresh your perspective and deepen your trust in the Great I Am.

Into Your HandsI have a very special gift for you today. My friend and spiritual advisor gave an amazing talk at our prayer group yesterday. Today I want to share her talk with you so you can be blessed as we all were. I know you will enjoy it just as much as we did. Here is Nancy's talk.Luke 23:46 “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”These are the last words of Jesus before he died on the cross, in Luke's gospel. These follow the compassionate words of “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” and “I assure you: this day you will be with me in paradise.”The words of a dying man should be heard with great earnestness. Let us focus on Luke 23:46: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit,” and start by looking at the word SPIRIT. This pertains to the vital principle of life, the essence of a person, the whole being: body, soul, mind, and heart. Jesus was not holding anything back. Look at Him in your mind's eye: bloodied, swollen, pierced by thorns and nails, His flesh torn apart by the whips, gasping for each breath. Yet His focus was entirely on His Father, whom He trusted. To COMMEND is to trust for care or safe-keeping, or to give honor and praise. Jesus commends himself and his mission of salvation to His Father.Jesus, unlike us, was 100% trusting in His Father's HANDS to grasp and hold Him. Jesus shows a close, loving, personal relationship with His Father and a complete confidence in Him even during His bitter anguish. These same words are in Psalm 31:6, which Jesus must have prayed often during His life. These words are a declaration of victory! Jesus is in the hands of His Father. Three times in Luke and Matthew's gospel it is mentioned that Jesus would be betrayed and delivered into the hands of sinful men. Yet here in the hour of His death Jesus, Himself, commends His spirit into the Father's hands.Signs of this gift of Himself were abounding: thunder, darkness, the curtain in the temple torn from top to bottom (The historian Josephus records the veil was 3 inches thick), the earth shook, and the dead rose.We, Jesus's disciples and followers, have a powerful example to follow. How would it change our lives if we stopped and heartfeltly prayed these same words every day? It would transform us! It would draw us intimately into the union of the Trinity. When in our own anguish, it would give us peace; in doubt, it would shine a light; in simple routine things, it would give us hope; in loneliness, it would give us God's hand to rest in; in pain of all kinds, it would give us the loving companionship of God.I pray that you and I will be touched deeply by these last words of Jesus and that they will be repeated often in our lives till we say them in that last glorious moment.Thank you all so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I want to invite you to join my mailing list if you are not already on it. I will not overwhelm you with messages. I will not send out more than 1 email a week, and often it is much less than that. I send emails with information on what I am doing, any upcoming events like retreats, or new books coming out. CLICK HERE to join my email list. You can also sign up to receive the Word from the Lord emails. Then you will receive one word of prophecy from our prayer group each day. That is a great way to start your day! CLICK HERE to receive the Word from the Lord daily emails. I will place links for both in the show notes. You can always sign up, and if you decide you no longer want to receive emails, it is easy to unsubscribe. You just click a button at the bottom of the email, and you will no longer receive emails from me. I look forward to meeting you here again on Monday. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Daily Christian devotional, Short daily devotional, Christian encouragement, Grow closer to Jesus, Walk with Jesus, Bible devotional, Names of God Bible study, Christian testimony, God loves you, Christian spiritual growthToday's Word from the Lord was received in February 2026 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “I created the Universe and you! I AM the Great I AM! I AM He! Stop fearing! I AM with you!” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Give Me an Undivided HeartPsalm 86:11 “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.”God has been teaching us His way since the beginning. He has always guided us and shown us how we should live. I don't think the problem is God not teaching us; I think the problem is our divided heart. The end of this verse says Give me an undivided heart to revere your name. To revere someone's name means to honor and admire it. Are we doing that with God's name? I don't think we are. I hear people taking the Lord's name in vain all throughout the day. It's not always in a bad way, and yet it is not used to revere God. Think back over the last 24 hours. Have you used God's name in the last 24 hours? How did you use it? Were you honoring and admiring God when you used it? What can we do to get back to revering God's name?God has done a great job of teaching us His ways. At first He walked and talked with Adam and Eve, and I am sure they had some great conversations. However, after the fall, that type of relationship was no longer permitted. Even though we were no longer living in that same environment, God found ways over the years to teach us His ways. He used prophets and other faithful people to teach us all we needed to know. Then God sent His only Son to walk among us and to teach us. He also sent His Son so our relationship could be healed and there was no longer anything standing in between us and the real presence of God. Then all these lessons and stories were written down so those of us who came after would know how God expected us to live. If we want to know how to walk in God's truth, we can find out. God has taught us many times over. So, what's the problem then? The problem is our divided heart. The problem is, we live in a world that is so contrary to everything God teaches us. Our hearts are divided because we love this world. We love our friends, we love our family, we love our TVs and our cars and all of our stuff. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It is good to love our families and friends. It may even be ok to love your stuff. What definitely isn't ok is to love that stuff more than God. You might be thinking you're good; you are sure you don't love your stuff, your family, or your friends more than God. But what if we looked at how you are spending your time? Are you spending more time with your family, friends & TV than you are spending with God? What if we looked at your finances? Are you spending lots of money on material things and not much money on the church, charity, or the poor? God is so good. I took a break from writing this episode so I could get my run in because I could feel my motivation to do the run dwindling. I don't know about you, but I need to get my workouts done in the morning, or they just don't happen. While I was on the run, I was listening to a personal development podcast. However, after a while I switched to praise music. As soon as I did, God put on a song that goes perfectly with the podcast. I love when He does that! Does this ever happen to you? You are wondering about something, thinking about something, or just really need encouragement about something and the perfect song for that moment comes on the radio? This was actually the second day in a row for this to happen to me. God is so good.The song that I think makes the point I am trying to make really well is called House Divided by Josh Wilson. Their lyrics are as follows:Could someone tell me why, old habits just won't die,It's like I've got two hearts inside one chest.And one is beating for the life I'm headed towardThe other wants to drag me to my deathBridge:I am a house divided, but I've decided I'm gonna fight it,I do what I don't want to, Oh God I need you, to make me new.Chorus: Everyday (x3)Verse 2:I've never understood, the folks that think we're good, whenever we are left to our desires, Oh, the way i see it is, Alone, we are adrift, in an ocean in a boat we set on fire.I especially like when the part that says, “I am a house divided, but I've decided I'm gonna fight it,I do what I don't want to, Oh God I need you, to make me new.” I feel as though I am saying this very thing to God every day! I tell Him I am sorry for putting this, that, or the other thing in front of Him yet again. I ask Him to help me because I, like St. Paul said in Romans 7:15, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” This is what Josh is saying in this song. He knows what he should do, and yet what he knows and what he does are two different things. I also like when he said, “It's like I've got two hearts inside one chest. And one is beating for the life I'm headed toward; the other wants to drag me to my death.” This is actually what is happening. There are two spirits competing for your soul. The Holy Spirit is living inside of you and is trying to lead you to the life you are headed towards. He is leading you to the amazing life God has planned for you. The one that is so much better than you can even imagine. Then there is the devil. He is fighting for your death. He would like nothing more than to drag your soul down to hell for eternal suffering. I know that doesn't sound good, and it may even sound scary. I am not trying to scare you; I am trying to tell you what is going on. Do you ever wonder why everything is so hard, why it feels like there is this force working against you? The reason is that there is a force working against you. The enemy is strong, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to win your soul. God gave us free will, and the enemy uses that against us. He whispers lies into our ears all day long. He tells us we are not good enough; he tells us we will never measure up. He tells us we won't ever lose the weight anyway, so why bother trying? He tells us it's ok to sit on the couch and watch TV all day; we don't have anything else to do anyway. He tells us it's ok if we aren't living up to our potential; there are lots of people that aren't, and we are doing better than a lot of other people. He fills our heads with these lies so often we start to believe them. This is why our hearts feel so divided. Just as this song says, we need to recognize this is happening and we need to consciously decide to fight it. We need to call upon God; He is the only one who can truly help us fight it. I will leave you with the words of today's verse, “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.”Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless everyone listening to this episode today. Lord, we want to walk in your truth; please help us. Teach us your ways, soften our hearts and incline our ears so we can hear you. Lord, give us an undivided heart. If our heart is already divided, please help us put it back together again! Lord, help us to put you first above all things. If there is anything we are putting above you, please put it on our hearts and then give us the strength to change it. We love you Lord, you are so powerful. You are the Almighty one, and you are the Prince of Peace. We adore thee, we bow before thee, holy is your name. Lord, we are so grateful for all you do, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name. Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Can I ask you a favor? If you are enjoying this podcast, can you share it with at least one friend today? Next to the title, or somewhere on the page, there are usually three dots; if you click them, you'll see lots of options, including sharing the episode. Also, if you could subscribe, rate, and review the podcast, that would help ensure that more people can find the podcast. Your reviews really do matter; they help the platform know you like the show and think others should listen too. Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me. I appreciate you showing up to listen. I look forward to hanging out with you tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I! Have a blessed day!Psalm 86:11 “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.”God has been teaching us His way since the beginning. He has always guided us and shown us how we should live. I don't think the problem is God not teaching us; I think the problem is our divided heart. The end of this verse says Give me an undivided heart to revere your name. To revere someone's name means to honor and admire it. Are we doing that with God's name? I don't think we are. I hear people taking the Lord's name in vain all throughout the day. It's not always in a bad way, and yet it is not used to revere God. Think back over the last 24 hours. Have you used God's name in the last 24 hours? How did you use it? Were you honoring and admiring God when you used it? What can we do to get back to revering God's name?God has done a great job of teaching us His ways. At first He walked and talked with Adam and Eve, and I am sure they had some great conversations. However, after the fall, that type of relationship was no longer permitted. Even though we were no longer living in that same environment, God found ways over the years to teach us His ways. He used prophets and other faithful people to teach us all we needed to know. Then God sent His only Son to walk among us and to teach us. He also sent His Son so our relationship could be healed and there was no longer anything standing in between us and the real presence of God. Then all these lessons and stories were written down so those of us who came after would know how God expected us to live. If we want to know how to walk in God's truth, we can find out. God has taught us many times over. So, what's the problem then? The problem is our divided heart. The problem is, we live in a world that is so contrary to everything God teaches us. Our hearts are divided because we love this world. We love our friends, we love our family, we love our TVs and our cars and all of our stuff. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It is good to love our families and friends. It may even be ok to love your stuff. What definitely isn't ok is to love that stuff more than God. You might be thinking you're good; you are sure you don't love your stuff, your family, or your friends more than God. But what if we looked at how you are spending your time? Are you spending more time with your family, friends & TV than you are spending with God? What if we looked at your finances? Are you spending lots of money on material things and not much money on the church, charity, or the poor? God is so good. I took a break from writing this episode so I could get my run in because I could feel my motivation to do the run dwindling. I don't know about you, but I need to get my workouts done in the morning, or they just don't happen. While I was on the run, I was listening to a personal development podcast. However, after a while I switched to praise music. As soon as I did, God put on a song that goes perfectly with the podcast. I love when He does that! Does this ever happen to you? You are wondering about something, thinking about something, or just really need encouragement about something and the perfect song for that moment comes on the radio? This was actually the second day in a row for this to happen to me. God is so good.The song that I think makes the point I am trying to make really well is called House Divided by Josh Wilson. Their lyrics are as follows:Could someone tell me why, old habits just won't die,It's like I've got two hearts inside one chest.And one is beating for the life I'm headed towardThe other wants to drag me to my deathBridge:I am a house divided, but I've decided I'm gonna fight it,I do what I don't want to, Oh God I need you, to make me new.Chorus: Everyday (x3)Verse 2:I've never understood, the folks that think we're good, whenever we are left to our desires, Oh, the way i see it is, Alone, we are adrift, in an ocean in a boat we set on fire.I especially like when the part that says, “I am a house divided, but I've decided I'm gonna fight it,I do what I don't want to, Oh God I need you, to make me new.” I feel as though I am saying this very thing to God every day! I tell Him I am sorry for putting this, that, or the other thing in front of Him yet again. I ask Him to help me because I, like St. Paul said in Romans 7:15, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” This is what Josh is saying in this song. He knows what he should do, and yet what he knows and what he does are two different things. I also like when he said, “It's like I've got two hearts inside one chest. And one is beating for the life I'm headed toward; the other wants to drag me to my death.” This is actually what is happening. There are two spirits competing for your soul. The Holy Spirit is living inside of you and is trying to lead you to the life you are headed towards. He is leading you to the amazing life God has planned for you. The one that is so much better than you can even imagine. Then there is the devil. He is fighting for your death. He would like nothing more than to drag your soul down to hell for eternal suffering. I know that doesn't sound good, and it may even sound scary. I am not trying to scare you; I am trying to tell you what is going on. Do you ever wonder why everything is so hard, why it feels like there is this force working against you? The reason is that there is a force working against you. The enemy is strong, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to win your soul. God gave us free will, and the enemy uses that against us. He whispers lies into our ears all day long. He tells us we are not good enough; he tells us we will never measure up. He tells us we won't ever lose the weight anyway, so why bother trying? He tells us it's ok to sit on the couch and watch TV all day; we don't have anything else to do anyway. He tells us it's ok if we aren't living up to our potential; there are lots of people that aren't, and we are doing better than a lot of other people. He fills our heads with these lies so often we start to believe them. This is why our hearts feel so divided. Just as this song says, we need to recognize this is happening and we need to consciously decide to fight it. We need to call upon God; He is the only one who can truly help us fight it. I will leave you with the words of today's verse, “Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name.”Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless everyone listening to this episode today. Lord, we want to walk in your truth; please help us. Teach us your ways, soften our hearts and incline our ears so we can hear you. Lord, give us an undivided heart. If our heart is already divided, please help us put it back together again! Lord, help us to put you first above all things. If there is anything we are putting above you, please put it on our hearts and then give us the strength to change it. We love you Lord, you are so powerful. You are the Almighty one, and you are the Prince of Peace. We adore thee, we bow before thee, holy is your name. Lord, we are so grateful for all you do, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name. Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. Can I ask you a favor? If you are enjoying this podcast, can you share it with at least one friend today? Next to the title, or somewhere on the page, there are usually three dots; if you click them, you'll see lots of options, including sharing the episode. Also, if you could subscribe, rate, and review the podcast, that would help ensure that more people can find the podcast. Your reviews really do matter; they help the platform know you like the show and think others should listen too. Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me. I appreciate you showing up to listen. I look forward to hanging out with you tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I! Have a blessed day! Today's Word from the Lord was received in February 2026 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “I know you feel you are standing on the precipice of many unknown tomorrows. I AM here! Your God. The Mighty One! The Great I Am stands before you. What do you have to fear? Surrender your fears! I will wipe them away! ” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

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Send us a messageOne of the enemy's weapons in this demonic strategy is the temptation to compromise. For compromise not only veils discernment's warning, but it works to convince the compromising one that they are still operating in the Truth, only in a more gentle or accepting way – and under the banner of “liberty.” But “liberty” does not give license to sin.  In 1 Peter 2:16, it is written: “Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil: live as God's slaves.”The Word of God presents Truth as an absolute, non-negotiable reflection of God's unchanging character. It is Holy – It is Precise – and it is forever settled in Heaven! It is the ultimate reality of the One Who Alone is the Truth, and the Way, and Eternal Life  – Lord Jesus the Christ – the Great I AM!In Deuteronomy 5:32, we are given this exhortation: “Be careful to do what the LORD your GOD has commanded you – do not turn aside to the right or to the left.”And in 1 King 18:21: “How long will you hesitate between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” You cannot serve two masters! Matthew 6:24 grants us this divine confirmation: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other.”In this message, we follow the Holy Spirit's leading as He guides us into all Truth while providing the shield of Discernment that will guard us against Compromise and the deadly tactics of the enemy it holds.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

In DTWOL... Identity* we dive into... who are you... and who possesses the authority to answer that question? In a world constantly assigning labels, encouraging self-definition, and telling us to look within; Identity* dives beneath what can be seen on the surface to examine what the only true God says is true about humanity—and about those who are in Christ. From what was true FORMERLY, to the life-changing intervention of BUT GOD, we discover that biblical identity is not something we manufacture, achieve, or earn; it begins with the Creator and, for the disciple, is made new in Jesus Christ. And when the only true God changes what is happening under the skin, new desires, new affections, and a new direction increasingly become evident in the way His disciples walk, talk, and live. So perhaps the question isn't merely, “Who am I?”—but something considerably deeper: “Whose am I?”God's Word: Key Verses: Genesis 1:26–27; Ephesians 2:1–5; Colossians 1:13–14; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Most of us were never taught to question the lens through which we read Scripture. We inherited a way of thinking from Sunday school, seminary, commentaries, hymns, and Western church tradition that many scholars identify as a Greek or Hellenistic mindset. But beloved, the Bible was not written by Greek philosophers. It was written by covenant people who thought in Hebrew, lived in covenant, told stories, kept the appointed times of Yehovah, and understood truth as something embodied, walked out, guarded, and lived before the Great I AM. In this teaching, we examine what the Greek mindset has quietly stolen from our Bible reading and what we recover when we return to the Hebraic lens of Scripture. We will consider: How Greek thinking spiritualized Torah and stripped the commandments of their concrete covenant meaning How the Hebraic reality and Jewishness of Yeshua were obscured How the biblical story was divided into law versus grace, Israel versus the Church, and Old Testament versus New Testament Why emunah is more than mental belief — it is covenant faithfulness How the Feasts of Yehovah are not abolished shadows, but appointed times, rehearsals, and holy convocations Why the Brit HaDashah should be read as the continuation of the Tanakh, not its replacement This is not about rejecting every contribution of Greek thought. It is about refusing to let Greek abstraction become the controlling lens through which we interpret a Hebraic book. If we are going to understand Torah, the prophets, the writings, Paul, the Gospels, and the ministry of Yeshua rightly, then we must learn to read Scripture the way the covenant people of Scripture understood it. So, beloved, what do you say we recover the lens we were never supposed to lose?  

Can you really hear God's voice - and how do you know when it is God, fear, ego, logic, or simply your own conditioning? In this Beyond the Ordinary conversation, John welcomes spiritual advisor and angel communicator Kourtney Levens into a deeper and more direct exploration: what does it mean to have a personal relationship with God? Kourtney shares why her work has increasingly moved from communicating through angels and guides toward speaking more openly about direct relationships with God, Source, Creator, Spirit, the Divine Architect, or the Great I AM. The conversation explores the conditioning that can make the word God feel distant, religious, intimidating, or taboo, and the inner authority required to reconnect with divinity without handing spiritual authority to another person. Key Takeaways: You do not have to go through a middleman God is not separate from you Discernment protects self-authority The still small voice is different from mental noise Fear multiplies what-ifs Create relationship before demanding answers Not receiving an answer is not failure Leave with practical ways to become still, ask clearer questions, journal with intention, notice how guidance feels in the body, and build confidence in their own spiritual relationship without making Kourtney, John, or any other messenger the final authority. Kourtney's Special Offer:  https://beyondtheordinaryshow.com/marketplace/kourtney-levens-hearing-gods-voice-bundle/ 

Perhaps the most Profound of the Great "I AM" statements from Christ where He alone is the way into Heaven. Found out who will make Heaven.

We live in a world that conditions us to strive—do more, achieve more, become more, and somehow find rest when everything is finally finished. But what if true rest was never meant to be something we manufacture, earn, or chase? In DTWOL… REST, we dive beneath physical relaxation and explore Jesus' invitation, “Come to Me… and I will give you rest,” discovering how faith, His finished work, waiting upon the Lord, and dependence upon His power bring rest to the soul. And we'll discover that biblical rest doesn't mean the disciple stops walking, serving, enduring, or even striving—it means we stop trying to accomplish in our own strength what only the only true God can supply. So… are you tired from the journey—or tired from trying to be the source of the strength needed for it?God's Word: Key Chapters: Matthew 11; Hebrews 3–4; Isaiah 40; John 14; Colossians 1Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Discover how God transformed Moses from a wounded man in the wilderness into a powerful leader. Through God's "Desert School of Character Development" and the encounter at the burning bush, we see that no season is wasted when God is preparing us for His purpose. Come discover the unquenchable God—the Great I AM—who still calls ordinary people to extraordinary purposes.

In DTWOL… Washing… We know every day... it's obvious that our hands, clothes, or body need washing—but what about the stains that cling to one's heart? In this episode… we dive beneath the surface of outward cleanliness and allow the living and active Word of the only true God to reveal humanity's true spiritual condition. Through Scripture, we discover that sin leaves its fingerprints upon every heart, but the only true God lovingly exposes our wounds—not to shame, humiliate, or condemn us—but to heal us through Jesus Christ.Join us as we dive into the only true God's gracious invitations to "Come," His searching examination of the heart, His promise of a new spiritual heart, and the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus. Discover why Jesus is not merely the One who points out the stain... He is the One who removes it. And learn why discipleship is not about pretending we've never become dirty, but continually coming to the One who faithfully washes, restores, and transforms His disciples for His pleasure and glory. Amen?Word of God: Key Chapters... Ezekiel 36; Psalm 51; Isaiah 1; John 3; Psalm 139; 1 John 1; John 13; Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Psalm 145...if you're tired of the latest stress hacks that never stick, Psalm 145 gently reminds us to start with the Lord. This short message walks through how praise and remembering God's character can actually reorient our hearts from worry to rest. Instead of rehearsing our fears, try rehearsing who God is: slow to anger, full of steadfast love, near to the weary, and the one who opens His hand to satisfy creation. Read it aloud, open your hands, and let these truths sink in. Take a deep breath, re-read Psalm 145, and lean into the simple invitation: come to the I AM and let praise shape your rest. Are you looking for peace in the middle of stress? Psalm 145 reminds us that true rest isn't found by mastering life. It's found by knowing the Great I AM. In this verse-by-verse Bible study, we'll discover how God's character transforms the way we face anxiety, uncertainty, and the pressures of everyday life. In this fourth message from the CHILL: Rethinking Rest & Stress series, Jennifer Richmond walks through Psalm 145, revealing the beauty of God's covenant name, His steadfast love, His eternal kingdom, and His invitation to trust Him. Rather than offering another technique or life hack, Psalm 145 calls us to rehearse what is true about the LORD until our hearts remember what stress makes us forget. Register today for the Chill study.

IN DTWOL... TRANSFORMATION- In this dive, we discover that biblical transformation is far more than behavior modification—it is the supernatural disciple-making workmanship of the only true God, who lovingly redirects our affections, conforms us to the image of Jesus, and faithfully continues His work through every trial, triumph, and season of life. Together, we'll explore why lasting change begins in the heart, why our greatest affection must increasingly become Jesus Himself, and how every circumstance becomes another opportunity for the Great Transformer to reveal His workmanship. The question is no longer, how can I change myself? but rather, what is the only true God accomplishing in and through the transforming of me?Key verses: Ephesians 2:10; Philippians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ezekiel 36:26–27; Philippians 3:7–8; Hebrews 12:1–2. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.We live in anxious times. It can feel overwhelming, like battering breakers on a shattering ship. We live with seasick stomachs as the storm tries to sweep us off our feet. Last week, prayerfully holding the tensions of our national and international uncertainty, driving our teens around felt the perfect time to sing our current unease. Stopped at the light, I pulled up Robert Lamm's poignant song, Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? because, although written in the late 1960s, it asks the same questions we anxiously pose today.Friend, it can feel like our world is crashing in on us, tossing us mercilessly without end. What we experience existentially is what the disciples felt literally on the sea of Galilee (John 6.18). Desperately rowing against the wind, they were doing everything in their power to reach the distant shore. They were anxious and alone. Then, to make matters worse, while bailing for dear life, swamped by the breaking waves, a figure appeared walking on the water! Their gut-churning dread became heart-stopping terror…until Jesus spoke. He called out to them over the storm, “I AM, fear not,” (6.20). John tells us, when Jesus said those four words, the disciples were more than ready for Him to step into their boat. His presence was what they needed the most!By walking on the water, Jesus was telling His anxious disciples that He knows what time it is, that He really cares. In His messianic signs He was revealing to them His divinity as God among us. He is the One who walks on the waves and rules over the raging seas (Job 9.8-11; Ps 89.9). He is the Great I AM who knows we are blinded by our anxieties. He knows how our fears form cataracts of doubt and insecurity. And so, He speaks to us. He calls to us, proclaiming His nature. He tells us to abandon fear as we listen to His voice.Marianne Meye Thompson believes, “God's people are not to fear because God is and will be with them,” and we witness this in this miraculous sign. Beloved, what storm of emotional anxiety and soul disquiet, do you need to give to Jesus today as He walks on the water?

John 8: 48-59 | 7/12/2026 | Pastor Daniel Funke. Guest preacher, Daniel Funke returns from overseas ministry to preach from John 8:48–59 on “Jesus the Great I AM.” Daniel considers Jesus' astonishing claim to be the eternal Son of God who offers everlasting life.

Read OnlinePraying to the Father in the SonAt that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.” Matthew 11:25–27This passage beautifully summarizes the entire Christian life—the life to which we are called and in which we find our purpose, meaning, and ultimate fulfillment. Jesus begins by offering praise to the “Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Though Jesus Himself is fully God, “one in being with the Father”—co-eternal and consubstantial—He nevertheless offers praise to the Father.In the original Greek, the phrase “I give praise to you…” (exomologoumai) indicates an open, public, and full acknowledgment by the Son of the Father's sovereignty and gracious will. The Father is the All-Powerful Lord of all that exists—everything in the heavens and on earth. Jesus expresses this fundamental stance toward the Father for two reasons: first, because it is eternally true; and second, so that we might humble ourselves and join Him in praying the same prayer—through, with, and in Jesus.This prayer closely parallels the opening of the Lord's Prayer (the “Our Father”), because both begin with a direct acknowledgment and praise of the Father's holiness and sovereignty. The Lord's Prayer is the perfect prayer precisely because it was given to us by Jesus Himself. After addressing the Father, it presents seven petitions. According to Saints Thomas Aquinas and Augustine, the first two petitions—“hallowed be Thy name” and “Thy Kingdom come”—reveal the central purpose of our lives: to glorify God eternally and to be caught up in, and actively participate in that glory by becoming full members of His Kingdom. In today's prayer, Jesus says “these things” have been revealed “to little ones” and that the Son can choose to reveal the Father to whom He wishes.We are drawn into Jesus' prayer and intimate relationship with the Father precisely when Jesus reveals the Father to us: “No one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.” Because Jesus deeply desires that we come to know and love the Father with the same love He has for Him, His prayer continues by gently inviting us—especially when burdened by weariness, weakness, or sin—to lay our burdens down before His merciful power and glory: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).This tender invitation reveals Jesus' deepest desire for us: that we would enter into His love for the Father, share intimately in the union between Father and Son, and thus magnify and glorify the Most Holy Trinity—not only in our earthly journey but eternally in Heaven. Indeed, what a sublime and glorious calling we have received!Reflect today upon this beautiful prayer, knowing in your heart that Jesus Himself invites you to pray it with Him, through Him, and in Him. He longs for His voice to resonate within your voice, His love to beat within your heart, and His holy desires to shape your own. Turn your gaze toward the Father—He who is both the Source and ultimate goal of your existence—and strive lovingly and humbly to accomplish all things according to His gracious and holy will.Our Father, You who dwell in the heavens and within the souls of Your sanctified ones, may Your eternal essence, Your holy Name—the One who was, who is, and who is to come, the Great I AM—be honored, praised, and glorified forever. May this glorification shine forth in my life and in the lives of all Your faithful, as we await with joyful hope the return in glory of Your Son, Jesus our Savior, when You, together with Him and the Holy Spirit, will establish the New Heavens and the New Earth. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Christ with Children by Lawrence OP, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

in DTWOL... Grace. In this dive, we explore the amazing grace of the only true God—not merely as the means of salvation, but as the divine atmosphere in which discipleship occurs. Together, we examine how God's grace redeems, forgives, transforms, sustains, and produces the evidence of His supernatural spiritual workmanship in the lives of His disciples. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and the timeless truths found within His Amazing Grace, we discover that grace is far more than unmerited favor; it is God's active power working in and through His disciples. Join us as we consider the depth of God's love, the reality of spiritual transformation, and the grace that faithfully leads every one of His disciples home. Amen?Key verses: Ephesians 2:8-10; John 1:14,17; Titus 2:11-12; John 14:23; Luke 15:11-24. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Have you ever looked at a situation in your life and thought, "I really messed this up"?In this encouraging message, Robert Hotchkin shares a powerful revelation from the life of Abraham that will help you break free from shame, regret, and the fear that you've somehow disqualified yourself from God's promises.Through the story of Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael, you'll discover why God's faithfulness is greater than your failures, why His promises are not dependent upon your perfection, and why your mistakes are not bigger than the Great I AM.No matter how complicated the situation may seem, God is still well able to get you past your mess and bring you into His promises.Scriptures: Genesis 15–17

In DTWOL... ACTIVE Participant? We'll dive into what it truly means to be an ACTIVE Participant in the only true God's redemptive plan for fallen humanity. Through the gospel, the ministry of God the Holy Spirit, and the transforming power of God's living and active Word, we discover that discipleship is far more than attendance, observation, or agreement—it is active participation in the workmanship of God. From the pilot's door to the driver's door, from the home to the workplace, every disciple has been specifically made, deliberately purposed, and lovingly placed to proclaim Him where ABBA has planted you. Most people may not understand all the theology, but they can surely see the evidence of God's supernatural disciple-making workmanship as His fruit becomes visible in the lives of His disciples. The question is not whether we are participating in something—but whether we are actively participating with the only true God in His eternal purpose.Key verses: 1 Corinthians 9:23-25, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 10:14-15, Philippians 2:13, Galatians 5:22-23. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Have you ever looked at a promise from God and thought, "I don't think this can happen anymore"?Not because it's delayed.Not because it's taking longer than expected.But because it genuinely looks dead.In this episode, Robert Hotchkin reveals how the revelation of the NOW of God unlocks divine Zoe life for situations that seem beyond hope. Through Jesus' encounter with Martha in John 11, you'll discover a powerful truth: Jesus didn't merely say He could bring dead things back to life. He declared, "I AM the resurrection and the life."What if what looks dead to you is still alive in the Great I AM?Join Robert as he explores how God's present-tense power can bring life to prophetic promises, dreams, callings, relationships, ministries, health, finances, and anything else that appears beyond recovery.In this episode you'll discover:• Why appearances can deceive you when evaluating God's promises• The revelation Jesus gave Martha before Lazarus came out of the tomb• How the NOW of God releases divine Zoe life into seemingly impossible situations• Practical keys to partnering with God's present-tense reality instead of natural circumstancesIf you've been tempted to give up on something God once spoke, promised, or placed in your heart, this episode will remind you of a powerful truth:It's not over yet.

In DTWOL... What ABBA Does! We'll be diving into how many people unknowingly measure the only true God through the lens of broken earthly relationships, wounds, disappointments, and painful experiences that could distort their understanding of who ABBA truly is. In this dive, we examine what Scripture reveals about the faithful workmanship of ABBA—how He sees, remembers, rescues, adopts, disciplines, transforms, forgives, restores, and continually works within the lives of His disciples. Through biblical truth, personal testimony, and practical discipleship, we discover that ABBA is not unjust so as to forget the labor of love demonstrated toward His name but remains faithful to complete the workmanship He began. Join us as we explore remembering not only what ABBA has done throughout Scripture, but also what He continues to do today in the lives of those who love and trust Him. God's Word: Key verses: Hebrews 6:10; Romans 8:15; Philippians 1:6; Psalm 77:11; Hebrews 13:8. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

This is message 53 in Gospel Record of John John 18:1-12 Jesus was not a helpless victim overcome by men, but the sovereign Son of God who willingly gave Himself to fulfill the Father's plan of redemption. Even in the darkness of betrayal and arrest, His divine authority, power, and compassion were unmistakable as He protected His disciples, healed His enemy, and faced the cross with complete obedience. This message reveals that Christ remained fully in control in every moment, proving that the Savior who was bound by men was still the great I AM. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through PushPay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

What if delay and discouragement are not your reality in God?Many believers carry prophetic promises, dreams, callings, and assignments that seem delayed. Over time, disappointment can become discouragement, and discouragement can begin to shape how we see our future.But what if things are not as they seem?In this episode, Robert Hotchkin explores one of the most powerful revelations in Scripture: THE NOW OF GOD. Through Moses's encounter with the Great I AM at the burning bush, you'll discover how God's eternal nature changes the way we view His promises, our circumstances, and what is possible right now.In this teaching you'll learn:• Why delay and discouragement often work together• How God canceled 40 years of delay in Moses's life• Why God's promises exist in the eternal NOW OF GOD• How present-tense faith activates fulfillment• Keys to renewed hope and divine acceleration• How to partner with God for the manifestation of His promisesTHE NOW OF GOD is not merely a concept. It is a biblical reality rooted in the nature of the Great I AM. When you discover what IS in God, you can begin to see it BE manifested in your life.If you've been waiting for breakthrough, fulfillment, or promises to come to pass, this episode will encourage your faith and help you see your circumstances from Heaven's perspective.

As Moses stands in the dust with God before the burning bush, he is vulnerable and exposed. In their interaction, God is revealing to Moses what he believes about himself, i.e. who he thinks he is, and what he believes about God, i.e. who he thinks God is. As the conversation proceeds, it becomes increasingly clear that Moses has some major misconceptions about Who God is and who he is. One of the many things God is up to is making more clear who He Himself really is, The Great I Am, and making more clear who Moses really is as one created by, loved by, and provided for by God.

Today's classic episode is The Great I Am. As you listen be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name.Send us Fan MailFor more information and free resources visit our website jesuslovestheworld.info Also connect with us in discipleship, watch our videos, follow us on facebook or send us an email

DTWOL… Parents! is a heartfelt and sobering dive into the eternal responsibility of discipleship within the home. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and practical truth lived in motion, this Godcast challenges parents to awaken to the spiritual influence shaping the hearts and minds of their children every single day. From correction and consistency… to marriage, spiritual leadership, repentance, grace, and generational stewardship… listeners are reminded that children are watching footprints long before they understand theology. And while no parent walks perfectly, the only true God is able to transform hearts, homes, and future generations through faithful discipleship rooted in Jesus Christ. Because parenting is more than raising children for today… it is participating in the future workmanship of disciples yet to come. God's Word: Key passages: Deuteronomy 6:6–7, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Joshua 24:15, and Galatians 6:9. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen? Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

So many believers love God, yet still feel stuck waiting for breakthrough, answers, healing, or promises to finally come to pass.But what if we have misunderstood what it truly means to “wait on the Lord”?In this powerful message, Robert Hotchkin reveals how one revelation can change everything: God is the Great I AM. He is not merely the God who moved in the past or the God who will move someday in the future. He is ever-present, ever-powerful, and completely present tense.As you listen, you will discover:

In this episode of DTWOL... we'll be diving into how many spend their lives searching… only to overlook what's been in plain sight all along. Today, we explore how knowing the right thing to do… and refusing to act on it… shapes the soul, forms patterns, carries eternal consequences.Come discover why Jesus—the Light of the world—is not hidden by distance… but often missed through distraction… and what it truly means to walk in His truth. Many say they are near Jesus… yet never follow Him. The Light is shining… the question is—will you walk in it?  You got your tanks, let's dive in!God's Word: James 4:17; John 14:6; John 8:12; Matthew 7:24–27; 1 John 2:15–17;Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

What happens when artificial intelligence reads a manuscript about intimacy with God… and then creates a podcast explaining it?That's exactly what happened when one of our endorsers uploaded our upcoming book Embracing the Way into NotebookLM. Within moments, it generated a 20-minute conversation—two voices unpacking the heart of our message with surprising clarity, accuracy, and even emotional tone.So we decided to do something different.In this episode, we:Play the AI-generated podcast in fullReflect on what it got rightExplore what felt… incompleteAnd wrestle with a critical question for our time:Can something that sounds human… begin to replace relationship?This isn't a rejection of AI.It's a call to discernment.Because while AI can:organize truthexplain ideasaccelerate productivity…it cannot:experience Godheal your woundsor lead you into intimacy with ChristWe close with practical, biblical guardrails for engaging AI wisely—without losing what matters most.Link to 5 Biblical Guardrails for Working with AIhttps://embracingbrokenness.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/5-Biblical-Guardrails-for-Working-with-AI.jpeg00:00 – AI Needs a Warning Label (Part 2)02:30 – The unexpected AI-generated podcast06:15 – What surprised us most09:30 – Playing the AI podcast (full segment)29:00 – Our reaction: what it got right31:30 – Where it missed: relationship vs replication34:30 – Identity is received, not achieved36:00 – 5 Biblical guardrails for AI (RAILS)39:00 – The Great I Am is greater than AI

Are you trusting in your "chariots and horses," or in the Name of the Lord?In this message, we dive into the final days of King David to look at a moment of profound failure: the census of Israel. Why was God so moved by David counting his men? Because whatever we look to for our security eventually becomes our authority.Drawing from Mike Foster's Seven Primal Questions, we explore the core question: "Am I Secure?" When we feel unstable, we often "scramble" to restore control, just as David did by counting his fighting men instead of trusting the Great I AM.In this video, you will discover:- How to identify your "Primal Question" and how it drives your behavior.- The difference between what God asks us to count and what we try to take into our own hands.- Why tithing is more than a financial habit—it is the "Sacrament of Supremacy" that keeps God first.- The inspiring example of the Macedonian church: How joy and generosity can thrive even in trials.- It's time to stop counting what's in your hands and start trusting the One who holds it all.Scripture References:2 Samuel 24:1-41 Chronicles 21:1Psalm 20:72 Corinthians 8:1-5Malachi 3:8-10Connect with us:Website: https://impact.church Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImpactChurchHome Instagram: https://instagram.com/ImpactChurchHome YouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactchurchhome TikTok: https://tiktokcom/@impactchurchhome

In this episode of DTWOL, we're diving deep into something every person experiences and needs… relationships.From family and friends to coworkers and neighbors, relationships shape how we think, speak, and live. But what if the condition of our relationships is revealing something deeper?Through personal testimony and the truth of God's Word, this episode uncovers the difference between knowing about Jesus… and having a relationship with Him. Because while many claim knowledge, Scripture reminds us that knowledge alone is not enough—love is the evidence.As we explore how sin can fracture relationships and how love restores them, we are brought back to the source of it all. The only true God has not only created us for relationship—but commands us to love one another in and through our relationships.“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” — John 13:35 (NASB1995)So, the question is…Do you have a relationship with Jesus… or just knowledge?God's Word: Matthew 22:37–38; 1 John 4:8; John 13:35; Romans 5:5; Romans 13:10;Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Once a pastor called the fire department to report that there was some nearby shrubbery on fire. The dispatcher paused and asked, “So let me get this straight—your church has a burning bush and you want us to come put it out?”   What would you do if you saw a burning bush? Join us for the message “The Great I AM.”

In DTWOL... Story Part 2 is a continuation through Luke 15. We'll uncover the often-overlooked heart of the older brother—one who stayed near the Father's house; yet remained distant from the Father's joy. This episode reveals that being close in proximity to the things of God does not guarantee alignment with the heart of God, exposing how comparison, self-righteousness, and performance can quietly replace compassion, grace, and a true understanding of the Father's heart. Through Scripture and real-life reflection, you will be challenged to examine whether your relationship with God is rooted in works or in true surrender. The Father's response reminds us that His invitation is always open—not just to the wandering, but also to the one standing outside the door. Whether far from God or near without understanding, the call is the same: come in and share in the joy of what only He can restore. God's Word: Key verses: Luke 15: 25; 28-29; 31-32; Matthew 20:15; Ephesians 2:8-9. Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript. Amen?Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus as King but many misunderstood who He truly was. Through the triumphal entry, we see that while many were curious, excited, or even impressed, only a few were truly committed. Palm Sunday reveals a deeper invitation, not just to celebrate Jesus, but to surrender to Him. Because the best life isn't found in admiring Jesus from a distance, but in fully following the Great I Am.

Do you recognize WHO the Great I Am is? Jesus . . . He's ALIVE! Come hear and be blessed by the hope of Salvation in action. Abundant Life Foursquare Church: A Christ-centered church, specializing in marriage and family ministry, with something for everyone! http://alfc.us If you feel moved to respond to today’s message, please click here to tell us about how the Lord is working in your life. https://alfc.us/i-responded Giving and Service https://alfc.us/giving If you’re new to our church family, let us know you’re here: https://alfc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/74/responses/new Like, Share, and Subscribe. #ALFC #Faith #Jesus #Savior #ChurchatHome #Hope Music track: Majestic by Alegend; Source: https://freetouse.com/music; No Copyright Music for Videos (Free) Music track: Enlivening by Pufino; Source: https://freetouse.com/music; Free No Copyright Music Download Music track: Harmony by Pufino; Source: https://freetouse.com/music; Free Vlog Music Without Copyright

Yeshua did not say “I am an option,” but: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). In this special episode, Dr. Baruch Korman and Christian explore the 7 “I Am” statements of Yeshua in the Gospel of John and their connection to Exodus 3:14: “I will be who I will be.” Topics we cover in this episode: What does it mean that Yeshua is the Great I Am? “I Am the door,” “I Am the good shepherd,” “I Am the light of the world”… how do these impact us today? The difference between religiosity and the unique truth of the Messiah. Why only Yeshua reconciles us with the Father. Eternal hope in “the resurrection and the life.” This message is a call to recognize Yeshua not only as Savior but as the full revelation of God on earth. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To donate please visit us at: https://loveisrael.org/donate/ Checks may be sent to: LoveIsrael.org

Deep in the heart of Israel, God desires to be known by His chosen people. Revealing Himself to Moses as Yahweh, the Great I Am, a name too holy to utter, the Israelites call Him Jehovah. Throughout the Old Testament, Jehovah responds to the faith of His people and shows Himself strong on their behalf. In remembrance of Jehovah's power and love, the people give Him additional names describing His ability and willingness to help in their lives. Each name describes the nature of the One True God! Each is Jehovah! Together, they are the J-Team! Jesus has been dead, buried in a tomb for three days but now, word has come that Jesus is alive! Demons are scrambling to try to stop the Good News from spreading. Meanwhile, Jesus is on His way to visit Peter! You can read more about this story in John 21:1-17. “After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.” John‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ #kids, #biblestoriesforkids, #storiesforkids,#bedtimestoriesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bestronginthelord, #namesofgod, #jehovahtsidkenu, #thelordgodalmightyourrighteousness, #jesustookthepunishmentforoursin, #jesusisrisen, #jesusdefeatedsinforme, #righteousnessthroughjesussacrifice, #fishbytesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #fishbites4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebb The Great Unknown by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In DTWOL… Story, we explore the redemptive narrative revealed in Luke 15 through the story of the Prodigal Son, showing how every life reflects a journey of wandering, realization, repentance, and restoration. Through Scripture and testimony, this episode reveals the compassionate heart of the Father and the saving work of Immanuel, inviting listeners to return home. It then moves into discipleship in motion, demonstrating how redeemed lives participate in the only true God's mission to reach all nations. Anchored in the Great Commission and the vision of Revelation 7, this message connects personal redemption to a global and eternal purpose—concluding in the hope that's in the Father's house, where every redeemed soul will stand before the Lamb. God's Word: Key verses: Luke 15:9–10; Luke 15:20; Luke 15:22–24; Matthew 28:19; Revelation 7:9.Additional Scripture references are woven throughout the Godcast and can be gleaned from the full transcript.Amen.  Email: walkingtheway3@gmail.com

Deep in the heart of Israel, God desires to be known by His chosen people.  Revealing Himself to Moses as Yahweh, the Great I Am, a name too holy to utter, the Israelites call Him Jehovah.  Throughout the Old Testament, Jehovah responds to the faith of His people and shows Himself strong on their behalf.  In remembrance of Jehovah's power and love, the people give Him additional names describing His ability and willingness to help in their lives.  Each name describes the nature of the One True God!  Each is Jehovah!  Together, they are the J-Team!Jesus has been dead, buried in a tomb for three days but now, word has come that Jesus is alive!  Demons are scrambling to try to stop the Good News from spreading.  Meanwhile, Jesus is on His way to visit Peter!You can read more about this story in John 21:1-17. “After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.” John‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬#kids, #biblestoriesforkids, #storiesforkids,#bedtimestoriesforkids, #storiesforchristiankids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bestronginthelord, #namesofgod, #jehovahtsidkenu, #thelordgodalmightyourrighteousness, #jesustookthepunishmentforoursin, #jesusisrisen, #jesusdefeatedsinforme, #righteousnessthroughjesussacrifice,  #fishbytesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #fishbites4kids, #ronandcarriewebb, #roncarriewebbThe Great Unknown by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

"The Great I Am: He Lifts Up" reveals that Jesus' invitation is less about activity and more about proximity to Him. In John 15, Jesus declares, "I am the true vine," reminding us that life and fruitfulness flow from Him, not from our own strength. The message highlights how God does not discard struggling branches but lifts them up so they can bear fruit. Through the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see the heart of Jesus—meeting people in their shame, removing condemnation, and restoring them. The call is to stop striving in our own power, reconnect to Christ as our source, and allow the Great I Am to lift us up.

Jesus asks the Father to keep His disciples in a world that could easily corrupt, divide, and discourage them. Jesus does not ask that we be taken out of the world, but that we be guarded in it, sanctified by truth, and protected from the evil one. This episode is a reminder that we are not left to stay faithful on our own—the Great “I AM” is committed to keeping His people to the finish line.BIBLE VERSE References: JOHN 17:11-18 | MATTHEW 26:31 | ZECHARIAH 13:7 | EXODUS 3:1-14 | JUDE 1:24-25 | PHILIPPIANS 2:19-21 | PHILIPPIANS 1:6 | PSALM 119:105 | EPHESIANS 5:26 | MATTHEW 5:13-14 | EPHESIANS 6:10-20 | 1 JOHN 2:17 | *Music tracks by Blue Dot Sessions titled “Glass Beads” and “Come As You Were” were featured in this episode

This message introduces the new series "The Great I AM," exploring how Jesus' statements in the Gospel of John reveal both His divine identity and His answer to humanity's deepest needs. From the moment in the garden where Jesus declares "I AM" and soldiers fall back, to the burning bush where God reveals His name to Moses, the message shows that the power of God's name shifts our focus from our limitations to His sufficiency. Christianity is not about earning God's approval through performance but entering a covenant relationship through surrender and trust. Just as Moses had to remove his sandals and respond, "Here I am," believers today are invited to lay down pride, fear, and self-reliance so they can encounter the transforming power of the Great I AM and allow Him to lead their lives.

THOU SHALT NOT KILL! Those were the words of the GREAT I AM, Jehovah, the words given by the Creator of the universe, of all things, to Moses. Not killing was a commandment, not a suggestion, one of the ten, but perhaps the most important one. Those Holy, Divine words, once again, were: YOU AND I SHALL NOT KILL! But now, in this woke, radically liberal, transgender society of ours, comes the so-called mercy killing, the ending of life in the form of: ASSISTED SUICIDE. Call it what you will, but in reality, it is indeed KILLING. Twelve states and the District of Columbia allow this so-called mercy killing, this euthanasia, this ASSISTED SUICIDE. More states are considering similar laws, as well. Such laws permit physician/assisted suicide, which euphemistically is referred to as: MAID: MEDICAL AID IN DYING. When certain conditions are met, and a person presumably rational and able to make decisions wants to die, and at least two physicians so agree, a prescription can be issued for a lethal, death-inducing poisonous substance which would then be injected into the body of the person wishing to die, and shortly thereafter, death occurs. That death, presumably, is sanctioned by the family, loved ones, spouse, or other of such a person, and the state sanctions, allows it, and in some cases even encourages it. Most of the states have what is called “the value of the six month left to live rule.” Physicians must certify that there is no cure for the illness and that within six months or less, the individual will die. For that individual, they say, there will be little but pain, suffering, loss of life, and complete bodily deterioration. There is supposedly a five day waiting period between the lethal prescription and the death of the individual by injection. In that period, that person can supposedly change his/her mind and the killing procedure will be aborted. The person would then agree that the inevitably progressive condition which can not be reversed by any known treatment will be the way in which death occurs, and not by the lethal prescription. Those individuals and organizations which endorse assisted suicide think of the cost of the care of the individual during that supposed death-happening six months, and, they say, society is better off financially and otherwise if the suicide occurs. That, to me, is totally unacceptable, even barbaric, and I for one could never authorize or participate in the assisted suicide, the death of a family member or loved one. Could you? Governor Kathy Hochul of the once-great-state of New York says of the assisted suicide bill she signed: “THIS BILL IS ABOUT FREEDOM, AUTONOMY, AND COMPASSION.” Freedom to die? The autonomy to make the decision to die? And all of that is compassion? Not for me. What about you? The reality is that assisted suicide treats human life as negotiable when pain or physical decline begin and take over a human life. The cry for help, which we hear so often in the elderly and disabled, is then redefined as a right to die. But medical science has never been better, developing cures, new medicines, new abilities to treat once untreatable illnesses, sometimes even overnight. There is now, in this day in age, always the possibility of treatment, the alleviation of pain, and even CURE. All such possibilities mitigate against MERCY KILLING. Many believe the elderly, disabled, those suffering from some form of dementia, those in pain, and those easily led and misled by family and physicians can not make any rational decisions, much less the decision to die. Such individuals should not be allowed, legally allowed, by the states and by our courts to make decisions to die! THOU SHALT NOT KILL! My own mother suffered a horrible death from a cancer which could not be treated 40 years ago. Her pain was agonizing. In spite of that, she fought to live every minute of every day, believing it was worthwhile for her to do so. The thought of mercy killing or assisted suicide for our mother was never even discussed as a possibility by our family. Have you had such an experience in your family? Would you have accepted the mercy killing of your loved one, would you? You matter. I matter. Every one of us matters to someone, a few or many. Even more importantly, YOU, all of us, matter to our GOD who created us. He told us this very day was the day He created for us, and we should be glad and rejoice therein, and not think about assisted suicide or killing ourself. That somehow, we in pain and perhaps terminally ill, had purpose for living that day. We were surrounded by friends and loved ones, by caregivers who in fact cared, and the Christ of Glory was our portion that day. That was more than enough to be glad and rejoice, even if such rejoicing could not be verbalized. THOU SHALT NOT KILL! There are now wonderful painkillers available. Cures for almost every kind of disease are at work or on the horizon. There is hope to cure or extend life. There are less reasons than ever to choose death over life. I, for one, believe that assisted suicide, euthanasia, so-called mercy killing, is anything but merciful, and in fact, morally and Biblically DEAD WRONG! And, what about you, my fellow American, and Christian, brother and sister, do you believe in mercy killing? Would you authorize and participate in the death of a terminally ill loved one, would you?

As we look to the burning bush and The Great I AM, we see that our confidence grows where our view of God grows. 

In today's devotional, Pastor Kerrick shares the encouraging news that the Great I Am is with you and backing you. Stream today's devotional to learn more!----Order your copy of the Rhythm of Rest today:https://www2.fccga.com/storeSubscribe to the Faith in the Morning Newsletter:https://www.kerrickbutler.com/subscribe

In today's devotional, Pastor Kerrick shares the encouraging news that the Great I Am is with you and backing you. Stream today's devotional to learn more!----Order your copy of the Rhythm of Rest today:https://www2.fccga.com/storeSubscribe to the Faith in the Morning Newsletter:https://www.kerrickbutler.com/subscribe

“The strength of I AM is in the center of all you face.” — Liz WrightIn this powerful solo episode of Live Your Best Life, Liz Wright invites listeners into a profound encounter with Jesus as the resurrected King of Glory, the Great I AM. Sharing a recent experience in the spirit realm, Liz opens Revelation 1 and leads listeners into a deeper revelation of Jesus' sovereignty, authority, and restoring power that is actively shaping our present and future.Through Scripture, vision, and Spirit‑led activation, Liz reveals how Jesus longs to be seen afresh, not as a distant figure, but as the One who stands at the center of every circumstance, holding all things together from within us. As she reflects on encounters throughout the Bible that reveal Jesus as I AM, listeners are invited to gaze upon Him through the Word and receive renewed strength, clarity, and faith.This episode becomes a sacred space of reset and restoration, where fear, unbelief, and distortion are washed away by the living water of His presence. Liz leads listeners through heart‑language and prayer, helping them open every chamber of their hearts to receive Jesus as the scepter of fire. the authority of God that recreates lives, restores vision, and establishes hope.If you are longing for renewed confidence in who Jesus is, clarity for the future, or a fresh encounter that realigns your heart with heaven's truth, this episode will draw you into deeper trust and deeper rest. This is not just a message, it is an invitation to see Him, receive Him, and step forward into the future He is creating.

This Sunday, we have a snow day devotional. This message comes from Exodus 3 and Moses' encounter with God in the burning bush. We are reminded that God often speaks when we “turn aside” from distraction and draw near to listen. In this passage, the Lord reveals Himself as the Great I AM—holy, eternal, and fully present with His people. God not only sees our suffering, but He comes down to deliver and lead us into something better, pointing us forward to the gospel through Jesus Christ. Just as Moses was called to trust God's presence, we are invited to live as “burning bushes” today—lights that draw others toward the voice of God. May this be a week to slow down, pay attention, and respond in obedience as God leads us onward.