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Episode Summary: If you’ve ever struggled with discouragement, and we all have because life is full of disappointment and disillusionment, then this episode is for you. In honor of National Day of Encouragement, my co-host, Rev. Jessica Van Roekel and I talk about How to Find Biblical Encouragement for Your Everyday Life. Discouragement can rob us of joy, peace, and a sense of purpose. Encouragement is more than a feeling - it’s a powerful tool to propel us toward hope and confidence even when life feels less than happy. Today we’re going to talk about how to find biblical encouragement for your everyday life. Quotables from the episode: In 2007, a group of young people at the National Leadership Forum at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas saw a lack of encouragement as one of the main obstacles that people face. While dedicating a day to encourage others is noble, we can experience encouragement every day when we turn to the Lord and receive his encouragement. The challenge to receive biblical encouragement is when we know God’s promises but don’t see him working. This topic is close to my heart because I’ve seen firsthand how knowing God, and his promises have encouraged me in the face of difficult and seemingly unchanging circumstances. I know many of our listeners and viewers struggle with discouragement, and my prayer is that today’s conversation will bring encouragement and hope. Knowing God’s names helps us learn to trust him. When we trust him, it’s easier to experience encouragement in our every day. Psalm 9:10 says, Those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Relationships are an area where we can experience extreme discouragement. Personality differences can create division. Unforgiveness leads to rifts. It can feel discouraging to desire a healing in a relationship, but every effort is rejected. We’ve talked about the temptation to judge God’s goodness based on humanity’s failures. If our in-person relationships are broken, and we don’t have a vibrant or growing relationship with God, we grow discouraged because we were made for relationship. Friend, if you’ve found yourself in a place of discouragement—especially when you're facing relationship struggles—you are not alone. As a neuropsychologist, I’ve seen how deeply our relationships impact not only our emotional well-being but also our brain health. God designed our brains for connection. We were created in His image, a God who is relational by nature, and He wired us for fellowship—with Him and with each other. When our relationships are strained, whether due to misunderstanding, unmet expectations, betrayal, or emotional distance, our brains register it as a threat. That triggers our stress response—what we often call “fight, flight, or freeze.” Over time, if that stress continues unchecked, it leads to anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, and a foggy, overwhelmed mind. Our thought life becomes a battlefield, and discouragement sets in. But here's the hope: God doesn’t leave us to navigate this alone. He sees every tear, hears every unspoken word, and knows the condition of our hearts and minds. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Our healing begins when we bring both our brain health and our relational wounds to the Great Physician. Practical steps include tending to your thought life—taking every thought captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), practicing forgiveness to unburden your heart, and choosing truth over lies. Sometimes that means setting healthy boundaries or seeking wise counsel. And always, it means leaning into the One who offers peace that transcends understanding. Your brain can heal. Your heart can mend. And your relationships can be restored—if not with others, then certainly with the Lord, who is the source of all true comfort and strength. Discouragement may visit, but it doesn’t have to take up permanent residence. Knowing God as Abba leads us to know God as a wonderful Father. (Galatians 4:6) He is the Alpha and Omega – Jesus was in the beginning as the Word of God and he is God’s final word for all eternity. (Revelation 21:6) As Adonai, we recognize his leadership in our life. He is our Lord and Ruler. (Ezekiel 16:8) El Chay, or Living God, reminds us that the entertainments, enticements, and other distractions are not worthy of worship. (Psalm 84:2) El Roi, The God Who Sees, encourages us with God’s mercy, grace, and comfort. We are not invisible to him. (Genesis 16:13) Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord our Provider, tells us God is our provider, and it is the same Hebrew word as Moriah, the region where God sent Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. God may ask us to give something up, and he gives us himself in return, and becomes all we need. (Romans 8:32) Jehovah-Nissi, The Lord Our Banner, paints the picture that we live under God’s banner. It was the name revealed when Moses erected an altar to commemorate the defeat of their enemies. It encourages us that we live under God’s victory. He goes before us and comes behind us to make us victors in life’s battles. (Exodus 17:15) The Lord Our Healer, or Jehovah-Rapha, encourages us because God heals our hearts in the here and now. (Exodus 15:26) The Lord is Peace, Jehovah-Shalom, our security, sufficiency, and serenity. (Judges 6:24) Jehovah-Tsuri, the Lord our Rock, helps us remember God is permanent, faithful, protective, a firm foundation, a hiding place and shelter. (Psalm 18:2) Knowing the names of God gives us insight into his character, which encourages us when we face different situations where we need to rely on a different aspect of God’s character. For example, if someone feels discouraged because of life’s chaos, remembering God is Jehovah Shalom encourages their heart because God is their serenity. God is a covenant making and covenant keeping God. The primary promise of the covenant is the Lord’s promise to “be God to you and to your offspring after you.” The goal of God’s covenant with humankind is to bring salvation, not just to one nation, but to the entire human race. This covenant was eventually fulfilled through Jesus Christ as his followers began to spread the good news about him throughout the world. God made a covenant with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, the Israelite nation, David, and finally the whole world through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Covenants, or promises, are conditional because they are based on the agreements of two parties. God cannot go back on his promises, but we can refuse the comfort of the promises when we fail to take God at his word and allow doubt to lead us to sin. Because of God’s covenants, we have promises like the promise of his presence. Isaiah 41:10 says, “Do not be afraid for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” (NLT) Deuteronomy 31:8, “‘Do not be afraid of discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (NLT) Isaiah 43:2, “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Joshua 1:19, “This is my command – be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Those are wonderful reminders of God presence. I know I’ve needed to believe them by faith because sometimes what I see, and what I feel don’t match up with what I know to be true. I also cling to the promise of Victory found in: John 16:33, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Exodus 14:14, “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, “Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, persecutions, and troubles I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Isaiah 40:29, “He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” God promises to guide us: Psalm 32:8, “The Lord says, I will guide along the best pathway for your life. I will advise and watch over you. Psalm 37:23-24, “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 23:1-2, ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. Not only does God promise us his presence, victory, and guidance, but he also promises rest, life, peace, and forgiveness: Rest: Matthew 11:28-29, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Life: John 3:16, “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” Peace: Isaiah 26:3, ‘You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” Forgiveness: 1 John 1:9, “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleans us from all wickedness.” Our faith grows when we plant our feet on God’s promises. (Psalm 34:18) He is close to the broken hearted and rescues those who are crushed in spirit. (2 Cor. 4:8-9) We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. (Isaiah 54:17) “No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And you will condemn every tongue that accuses you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. I think it starts with looking at the end of Hebrews 11, knowing the stories of those who have gone before us, remembering the past so we can encourage ourselves in the present and build hope for the future. Hebrews 11 opens with this verse: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. The next several verses list people who lived by faith and received what God promised and those who died without receiving things promised and yet, they are commended for having faith. It’s faith in the promise maker which matters. Looking at our circumstances for “proof” of God keeping his promises leads to disappointment. Remember, faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. Sometimes, we need to cling to other’s people’s stories when our stories are littered with doubt and disappointment. One story which encourages me when I am feeling discouraged is Mary, Martha and Lazarus when Lazarus became ill and died. That story reminds me that things are not always as they seem, but God always has a plan and he sees the end from the beginning. he bible is full of encouragement and doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulties people of faith faced. If Job can lose his entire fortune, family and health and still remain faithful to God—believing him to faithful and true—then I can look beyond my circumstances and see that God is bigger than what’s right in front of me. I can take the magnifying glass off of the things in my life that discourage me and point my magnifying glass to the God who breathes stars and breath in my lungs. I am encouraged by Abraham, when he looked the impossibility of his reality (too old to have children) and yet remained believing that God would fulfill his promise. I’ve been in situations where I couldn’t see a way forward and following Abraham’s example encourages me so much. Knowing God intimately is a great first step toward experiencing biblical encouragement. Understanding his heart and loyalty toward us is key. Second, we can remember to look beyond what we see to what we know to be true. Sometimes feelings follow an act of faith. Take Hebrews 11 to heart. Recommended Resources: Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything By Jessica Van Roekel Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host and Guest: Connect with Jessica Van Roekel: Website / Instagram / Facebook For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Co-Host: Jessica Van Roekel is a worship leader, speaker, and writer who believes that through Jesus, personal histories don’t need to define the present or determine the future. She inspires, encourages, and equips others to look at life through the lenses of hope, trust, and God’s transforming grace. Jessica lives in rural Iowa surrounded by wide open spaces which remind her of God’s expansive love. She loves fun earrings, good coffee, and connecting with others. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

G, H, and I: The Great Physician's Prescription, Week Two, with Dave and Jill Bream by Keller, Texas

This message from our summer sermon series concerning The Miracles of Jesus was delivered during our midweek service on August 27, 2025. The text being expounded is Mark 5:22-34.   To learn more about Tabernacle or access more resources, visit https://www.tabernaclebaptistchurch.com/.

G, H, and I: The Great Physician's Prescription, Week One, with Dave and Jill Bream by Keller, Texas

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley continues in the Gospel of Luke, teaching from chapter 18 about a blind man who cried out for mercy and received his sight. He reminds us that God's mercy and healing are still available today, inviting us to come boldly and believe for His compassionate touch in our own lives.

In our final podcast in the series, The case for Healing, bottom line, God is a great physician. Lets talk about it. 

Some wounds don't heal in a day. Some don't disappear after one altar call or even after years of prayer. And if that's you—if you're still waiting for complete healing—you're not broken beyond repair. You're still in the hands of the Great Physician, and He's not done with you.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (ESV)There's a lie many of us quietly believe: “If I really trusted God, I'd be over this by now.” That kind of thinking minimizes the deep, layered work of the Holy Spirit. Healing is not always instant—it's often gradual. And that's not a failure. That's intimacy.God's healing work often comes in waves. Why? Because He knows what we're ready for. Sometimes we want to be done with the process, but God is more interested in the root than the surface. He doesn't just clean up the symptoms—He goes after the source.That relationship you can't get over? The childhood wound that still defines your decisions? The betrayal that lingers even after forgiveness? These aren't signs that God's failed. They're signs that you're human—and that healing is still unfolding.And here's the best part: God is not impatient with your process. He's not keeping score. He's not rushing you to “get over it.” He is walking with you, layer by layer, moment by moment, from shattered to whole.Healing isn't linear. It doesn't follow your schedule. But it does follow your surrender.So don't quit. Don't bury the pain. Don't fake strength. God isn't finished yet—and when He finishes a work, it's beautiful.Question of the Day:Are you trying to rush your healing or have you surrendered fully to God's pace and process?Mini Call to Action:Say this aloud today: “Lord, I trust You with my healing—even when it feels slow. I believe You are working in me.”Let's Pray:Father, I surrender to Your pace. Heal the places I've kept hidden. Mend the wounds I thought would always ache. Thank You that You don't give up on broken things—You restore them. I'm Yours, and I trust Your timing. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Healing isn't a deadline—it's a journey with the One who knows you best. Stay close, stay honest, and stay surrendered.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some wounds don't heal in a day. Some don't disappear after one altar call or even after years of prayer. And if that's you—if you're still waiting for complete healing—you're not broken beyond repair. You're still in the hands of the Great Physician, and He's not done with you.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (ESV)There's a lie many of us quietly believe: “If I really trusted God, I'd be over this by now.” That kind of thinking minimizes the deep, layered work of the Holy Spirit. Healing is not always instant—it's often gradual. And that's not a failure. That's intimacy.God's healing work often comes in waves. Why? Because He knows what we're ready for. Sometimes we want to be done with the process, but God is more interested in the root than the surface. He doesn't just clean up the symptoms—He goes after the source.That relationship you can't get over? The childhood wound that still defines your decisions? The betrayal that lingers even after forgiveness? These aren't signs that God's failed. They're signs that you're human—and that healing is still unfolding.And here's the best part: God is not impatient with your process. He's not keeping score. He's not rushing you to “get over it.” He is walking with you, layer by layer, moment by moment, from shattered to whole.Healing isn't linear. It doesn't follow your schedule. But it does follow your surrender.So don't quit. Don't bury the pain. Don't fake strength. God isn't finished yet—and when He finishes a work, it's beautiful.Question of the Day:Are you trying to rush your healing or have you surrendered fully to God's pace and process?Mini Call to Action:Say this aloud today: “Lord, I trust You with my healing—even when it feels slow. I believe You are working in me.”Let's Pray:Father, I surrender to Your pace. Heal the places I've kept hidden. Mend the wounds I thought would always ache. Thank You that You don't give up on broken things—You restore them. I'm Yours, and I trust Your timing. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Healing isn't a deadline—it's a journey with the One who knows you best. Stay close, stay honest, and stay surrendered.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

How thankful we are to live in a time of so many healthy advances in the medical field, but the spiritual field has always had THE Best Physician—the Great Physician.

How thankful we are to live in a time of so many healthy advances in the medical field, but the spiritual field has always had THE Best Physician—the Great Physician. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1561/29

Some wounds bleed on the inside. They don't leave scars you can point to—but they shape the way you think, feel, and even pray. These are the silent hurts—abandonment, betrayal, rejection, trauma—and they don't just go away with time. They require the touch of the Healer.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (ESV)There's no such thing as “just get over it” in the Kingdom. God never calls you to suppress pain—He calls you to surrender it. Inner wounds aren't proof you're weak. They're reminders you've lived. And Jesus doesn't avoid brokenness—He walks right into it.Think about how Jesus treated the bleeding woman, the leper, the demon-tormented boy. He never turned away. And He doesn't turn away from your pain, either.Many believers limp through life, spiritually strong but emotionally broken. And we've convinced ourselves that as long as we're doing God's work, our wounds don't matter. But the truth is—unhealed wounds eventually leak. Into relationships. Into leadership. Into faith.Healing starts when we stop hiding. When we let the Holy Spirit into the places we've closed off. The lies we believed. The grief we buried. The trauma we minimized.And healing is often a process, not a moment. But every step of honesty, every whisper of surrender, every tear in prayer is a stitch in the hands of the Great Physician.He doesn't just heal your wounds—He uses them. He turns pain into purpose and scars into testimonies. And He's doing that for you.Question of the Day:What unspoken pain are you still carrying that Jesus is inviting you to bring into the light?Mini Call to Action:Find a quiet place today. Sit with Jesus. Say out loud what hurt you. Don't filter it. Then ask Him to begin healing what you can't fix.Let's Pray:Jesus, You see every invisible wound. I bring You my pain. I stop pretending. Touch the places I've hidden. Bind up the broken places, and breathe healing into my soul. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You don't have to fake being whole. You serve the One who heals the brokenhearted. And He's not finished with you yet.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some wounds bleed on the inside. They don't leave scars you can point to—but they shape the way you think, feel, and even pray. These are the silent hurts—abandonment, betrayal, rejection, trauma—and they don't just go away with time. They require the touch of the Healer.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 (ESV)There's no such thing as “just get over it” in the Kingdom. God never calls you to suppress pain—He calls you to surrender it. Inner wounds aren't proof you're weak. They're reminders you've lived. And Jesus doesn't avoid brokenness—He walks right into it.Think about how Jesus treated the bleeding woman, the leper, the demon-tormented boy. He never turned away. And He doesn't turn away from your pain, either.Many believers limp through life, spiritually strong but emotionally broken. And we've convinced ourselves that as long as we're doing God's work, our wounds don't matter. But the truth is—unhealed wounds eventually leak. Into relationships. Into leadership. Into faith.Healing starts when we stop hiding. When we let the Holy Spirit into the places we've closed off. The lies we believed. The grief we buried. The trauma we minimized.And healing is often a process, not a moment. But every step of honesty, every whisper of surrender, every tear in prayer is a stitch in the hands of the Great Physician.He doesn't just heal your wounds—He uses them. He turns pain into purpose and scars into testimonies. And He's doing that for you.Question of the Day:What unspoken pain are you still carrying that Jesus is inviting you to bring into the light?Mini Call to Action:Find a quiet place today. Sit with Jesus. Say out loud what hurt you. Don't filter it. Then ask Him to begin healing what you can't fix.Let's Pray:Jesus, You see every invisible wound. I bring You my pain. I stop pretending. Touch the places I've hidden. Bind up the broken places, and breathe healing into my soul. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You don't have to fake being whole. You serve the One who heals the brokenhearted. And He's not finished with you yet.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches from Luke 13 on how Jesus heals, brings freedom, and restores dignity. Be encouraged to trust the power of His Word and receive what He has for you today.

As Jesus enters His public ministry, the selection process for His closest disciples begins. In this lesson, Jesus will take ordinary fishermen and turn them into fishers of men. Their mission will no longer be on the water, but in spreading the gospel everywhere they go in hopes of winning lost souls. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide.If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen.Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site.Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.To pre-order a copy of my new book, "Do-DaDs", please visit this link:Do-DaDs: 52 Activities & Devotions for Dads to Do with Kids - Gospel Armory Store

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches from Luke 11 on the power of persistent prayer and God's desire to respond. Be encouraged to press in, trust His goodness, and believe for the healing and restoration He promises.

After sustaining life-threatening injuries during a car accident, Kim DeWind's recovery was nothing short of a miracle. The story and experiences Kim shares are a testament of faith in the Great Physician that will uplift and inspire you.

Sin can leave our souls misshapen in subtle ways. Yet the Great Physician offers treatment to reveal and straighten what has gone awry. Today, Sinclair Ferguson conveys the means of being reshaped into the likeness of Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/solutions-for-distorted-souls/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The provided sermon, "HEAL: Hope, Restoration, and the Healing Power of God", by Dr. Bobby Allen, centers on the profound concept of divine healing. It emphasizes that God sees and cares for all brokenness, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The sermon asserts that healing is assured with God, though it may not always be instantaneous, and encourages individuals to reach for Jesus, the "Great Physician," through faith. Furthermore, it highlights that healing extends beyond the physical realm to encompass inner and relational restoration, ultimately suggesting that one's healing serves as a powerful testimony to God's continued work.

The provided sermon, "HEAL: Hope, Restoration, and the Healing Power of God", by Dr. Bobby Allen, centers on the profound concept of divine healing. It emphasizes that God sees and cares for all brokenness, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. The sermon asserts that healing is assured with God, though it may not always be instantaneous, and encourages individuals to reach for Jesus, the "Great Physician," through faith. Furthermore, it highlights that healing extends beyond the physical realm to encompass inner and relational restoration, ultimately suggesting that one's healing serves as a powerful testimony to God's continued work.

What happens when the Word of God seems "worthless" to you because it does not appear to address what you think is important? But God is the Great Physician, He knows what you really need.

What do you do when trauma hits close to home? How do you begin to process the pain and heartbreak that follow? Guest host Susie Larson is joined by neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren. He's walked through deep personal tragedy—and discovered that Hope is the First Dose on the path to healing. Join us on Equipped as we talk about how the Great Physician brings comfort, restoration, and hope in the midst of our hardest moments. Featured resource:Hope is the First Dose by W. Lee Warren July thank you gift:Surrendered Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support.  To donate now, click here.

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Wouldn't it be fascinating to talk to someone in the medical field who is also someone with a Masters in Divinity?  I thought so too.  Today's interview did not disappoint!  We went into soooo many areas with Dr. Brian Warren.  An anesthesiologist, an author, a lover of the unborn and well as the born.  I can't wait for you to listen!Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674Reach out to Dr. Brian Warren and get his new bookBook link: The Truth of the Trade: Addressing the Deceit and Seduction Surrounding Abortion

In this powerful message, we're challenged to examine our understanding of salvation. The central theme revolves around Acts 15, where early church leaders grappled with the question: how are we truly saved? This pivotal moment in church history reminds us that salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, not by following religious laws or traditions. We're encouraged to reflect on our own beliefs - are we relying on our good works, our family's faith, or solely on Jesus? The speaker uses the analogy of X-rays to illustrate how the law functions: it reveals our spiritual brokenness but cannot heal us. Only Jesus, our Great Physician, can provide the cure. This message urges us to embrace the simplicity and power of the gospel, reminding us that our response to God's grace should be gratitude and a life devoted to Him.

Sunday Morning 7/20/2025

Everyone experiences anxiety and stress. Everyone battles worry and fear. In this episode of Wisdom from Above, we will discover the Great Physician's Prescription. Jesus shares three cures for anxiety, stress, worry, and fear. Join us for this episode.

 In this message, Darryl gets real about pain—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and reminds us why the Church exists in the first place. It's not a museum for the perfect, but a hospital for the broken. Through raw story, scripture, and a whole lot of heart, he calls us back to Jesus, the Great Physician. Whether you're in pain or walking with someone who is, this is a reminder that healing starts with Him—and the Church is meant to be a place where that healing begins. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchBenoniMore episodes on all podcast platforms and our YouTube channel:Follow the link below, or search "freedom church Benoni" on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomchurchbenoni/podcasts #freedomchurchbenoni #sundayfunday

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches from Luke 9 about Jesus' power and authority to heal and restore. Be encouraged to draw close to Him and trust His Word as you receive what He has for you.

Wouldn't it be fascinating to talk to someone in the medical field who is also someone with a Masters in Divinity?  I thought so too.  Today's interview did not disappoint!  We went into soooo many areas with Dr. Brian Warren.  An anesthesiologist, an author, a lover of the unborn and well as the born.  I can't wait for you to listen!Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674Reach out to Dr. Brian Warren and get his new bookBook link: The Truth of the Trade: Addressing the Deceit and Seduction Surrounding Abortion

Why does God heal some people and not others? I have been in pain for 26 years and keep trying everything doctors may advise, but I ultimately keep trusting the Great Physician. So another surgery? Why not!Support the showSupport our ministry by clicking "Support the show" above where you will be directed to our website. You will find a "Donate" button at the bottom of the page. Thank you and God's blessings.Dr. Debra Peppers, "Dr Pepper" https://saltandlightministry.com/

The daily life of Jesus was always focused on serving His purpose of saving the lost in every city with the gospel of the kingdom of God. He would prove that He was the Son of God by healing sicknesses and casting out demons. On this occasion, Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law of a fever, and it does not gradually come down as if you took medication, but it leaves her body. She demonstrates the proper response by immediately serving the Lord. Jesus healed many others of various illnesses and demon possession late into the night, only to continue that work once the day dawned. Let us be diligent in fulfilling God's purpose for our lives by following in His steps. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide.If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen.Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site.Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.To pre-order a copy of my new book, "Do-DaDs", please visit this link:Do-DaDs: 52 Activities & Devotions for Dads to Do with Kids - Gospel Armory Store

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches from Luke 8 and reminds us that Jesus has the power to calm every storm and bring healing to broken lives. Be encouraged to trust His Word and share what He has done for you.

Have you ever feared a serious diagnosis? Sickness can come with physical as well as social implications, and that was the case with leprosy in the ancient world—it was not only a death sentence, leprosy also led to exclusion and isolation. Naaman was a very highly respected commander of the Syrian army who had earned the applause of the world with his success, but he was also a repulsive leper. Unlike the world, God seeks out those who are sick to show them that He is real, and He sees their suffering. Those suffering from infirmity and isolation are always on God's A-list because, like Naaman, they have an opportunity to turn to the Great Physician in trust and have their lives completely changed. God invites the sick to His table to dine—and then He heals them. God values the sick. Do you? 

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares from Luke 7 and 8 about Jesus' compassion and power to heal. Be inspired to trust Him fully and let His Word take root in your heart.

Mark 2:13-17 | Ryan MacDonaldIn this sermon from Mark 2:13–17, Ryan MacDonald—our future Church Planter in Residence—unpacks the radical grace of Jesus, who came not for the righteous, but for sinners. As Jesus dines with tax collectors and outcasts, we see the heart of the gospel on full display: Christ is the Great Physician, and He seeks out the spiritually sick with compassion and authority. Ryan invites us to examine our own hearts, reminding us that true healing begins not with self-righteousness, but with repentance and a deep need for Jesus.

Today we bring you part two of pastor Lloyd's message, “Jesus the Great Physician” from Mark chapter two.  We know all about Jesus and His miraculous healing of physical maladies, but what about the healing we need in our hearts? Jesus has a plan for those problems as well.

The world says Jesus was a peace loving guy, who just wanted everyone to love and accept each other. Should we love one another? Of course. Should we tolerate anything and everything because we don't want to offend? No way! Jesus didn't do that!

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares insights from Luke 6 and 7 about Jesus' authority and willingness to heal. Be encouraged to trust His Word and respond with faith.

In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley teaches from Luke 5 and reminds us that Jesus is both willing and able to heal. Be encouraged to fix your eyes on Him and trust His power to make you whole.

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In this Sunday evening healing message, Pastor Bayless Conley shares from Luke 4 and reminds us that Jesus is still healing and setting captives free today. Be encouraged to respond in faith and receive what God has for you.

Christ is the least expensive Physician. He takes no fee. He desires us to bring nothing to Him but broken hearts. And when He has cured us, He desires us to bestow nothing on Him but our love. Christ heals with more ease than any other. Christ makes the devil go out with a word (Mark 9:25). Nay, He can cure with a look: Christ's look melted Peter into repentance; it was a healing look. If Christ does but cast a look upon the soul, He will heal it. Christ is the most tender-hearted Physician. He is not more full of skill than sympathy, 'He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds' (Psalm 147:3). Every groan of the patient, goes to the heart of this Physician. Christ never fails of success. Christ never undertakes to heal any, but He makes a full cure. Other physicians can only cure those who are sick, but Christ cures those who are dead! "And you has He quickened, who were dead!" (Ephesians 2:1). Christ is a Physician for the dead! Of every one whom Christ cures it may be said, "He was dead, and is alive again!" (Luke 15:32) Christ is the most bountiful Physician. Other patients enrich their physicians; but here the Physician enriches the patient. Christ elevates all His patients. He not only cures them, but crowns them! (Revelation 2:10). Christ does not only raise them from the bed, but to the throne! He gives the sick man not only health, but also Heaven!

Jesus cast out a demon from a possessed man while in the synagogue. In the same way, we must remove evil from our lives and allow the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out. Jesus acts with authority because His purpose in coming was to destroy the devil's work. We are also given the authority to overcome evil. Learn from Jesus how to be delivered from the wicked one. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide.If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen.Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site.Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.To pre-order a copy of my new book, "Do-DaDs", please visit this link:Do-DaDs: 52 Activities & Devotions for Dads to Do with Kids - Gospel Armory Store

Have you ever felt like something was off in your spiritual life but couldn't quite put your finger on it? Like your soul was tired, your prayers were empty, or your heart just wasn't in it? Pastor Abram DePrang concludes our Let Us Pray series by showing us how easy it is to live unaware of a deeper spiritual sickness—one masked by strength, performance, or outward appearances. But Jesus—our Great Physician—doesn't just treat our symptoms, He heals us from the inside out.

Have you ever felt like something was off in your spiritual life but couldn't quite put your finger on it? Like your soul was tired, your prayers were empty, or your heart just wasn't in it? Pastor Abram DePrang concludes our Let Us Pray series by showing us how easy it is to live unaware of a deeper spiritual sickness—one masked by strength, performance, or outward appearances. But Jesus—our Great Physician—doesn't just treat our symptoms, He heals us from the inside out.

Join Pastor Brent Purvis for the 8th installment of the all-new series entitled: "The Gospel According to Mark".

Join Pastor Brent Purvis for the 8th installment of the all-new series entitled: "The Gospel According to Mark".

On Paralytic Sunday, Christ asks a man who had been sick for 38 years, “Do you want to be made well?” It's a question that reaches beyond the Gospel and speaks directly to us. True healing—spiritual and physical—begins with recognizing our need, seeking real help, and committing to the path of recovery. Christ is the Great Physician, and the Church is His hospital. But healing isn't automatic; it requires humility, trust, and obedience. As with the paralytic, Christ knows our pain and desires our healing. The question is: do we truly want to be made well?

Ephesians One was a brilliant overview of God's plan, salvation and our eventual destiny with Jesus Christ. Chapter Two is a reminder of the miry clay we have all been rescued from. While dark, it is vital for the believer to never lose sight of our own desperate rescue or church becomes an exclusive club instead of a hospital to meet the Great Physician.