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In this profound and hope-filled Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the Christmas series with an honest, Scripture-saturated exploration of the third great gift Jesus brings: joy. Turning to the familiar yet astonishing encounter in Luke 1:26–38, Pastor Karl places us in the world of a young, powerless Mary—living in obscurity, poverty, and spiritual dryness under Roman oppression—when an angel suddenly declares her “highly favored” and announces she will bear the Son of God as a virgin.With pastoral clarity and compassion, Pastor Karl redefines biblical joy not as a forced smile, fleeting happiness, or denial of pain, but as a deep, settled confidence and calm cheerfulness in God—even when circumstances feel devastating. Mary's potentially ruinous situation (public shame, rejection, and lifelong stigma) becomes the backdrop for a joy that is rooted not in perfect conditions but in surrender to a perfect Savior. Joy, he shows, is not situational; it flows from trusting God's greater reality, His unchanging character, and His presence when clarity is absent.Drawing from Mary's radical response—“Let it be to me according to your word”—Pastor Karl tenderly calls every listener to the same doorway of lasting joy: radical surrender. Whether facing disappointment, health struggles, dashed dreams, or seasons of grief, joy grows when we release control, timelines, and the need to understand, and instead say “Yes, Lord” to whatever He has spoken. This is essential listening for anyone longing to move beyond seasonal happiness into the quiet, resilient cheerfulness that only Christ, born in a manger and risen from an empty tomb, can give.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm
In Habakkuk 3 the prophecy becomes a confident psalm of trust in the Almighty and a prophecy of Yahweh's future judgments at the time of the setting up of Christ's kingdom. It was through this psalm that the writer J. W. Thirtle was able to unravel the structure of the superscripts and subscripts in the Psalms. The expression, "upon Shigionoth" is an instruction as to the musical director of this psalm. Psalms are prayers and this chapter is a Psalm. The report that the prophet heard was of the "wonders" (Hebrew "pala" miracles) which God did on his triumphal march before His people through the wilderness, in the days of the exodus from Egypt onwards to their inheritance in the Promised Land (see Numbers 10verses29-36; Deuteronomy 32verses1-14; Psalm 68). However, although the Psalm is based on events which had happened it is also prophetic - the future tense is often used. Eloah" (the mighty one, speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ coming in His Father's might) WILL come from the south (Teman) - the arena of operation when El (God the Father) via angelic ministration. And He will precede His people. The events of the Exodus occurred 900 years before the prophet's vision. These future events, under Christ, will soon occur when the Middle East is inundated by the great northern army. God's mighty arm and Almighty power will be unleashed on the oppressor and He, Yahweh, will be known and exalted in the earth (Ezekiel 38 and 39; Joel 3 - particularly verse 17). The measuring for judgment is a common Bible metaphor. The ancient nations, represented by the hills, were brought low (humbled). The rivers - the invading nations in particular - experienced the Almighty's wrath. But, as with Pharaoh's chariots (Exodus 14 and 15) these instruments of war are proven vain and useless when they are overwhelmed by Yahweh's salvation chariots (Psalm 68verses18-21). The sun and the moon will stand still in their place echoing the victory of Joshua over the Canaanites, in the land of their inheritance (Joshua 10). The 'head' (Rosh) of the wicked is to be crushed (v13). The sharp victory arrows shall pierce the hearts of the King's enemies (Psalm 45verses5). The whirlwind of Yahweh will scatter His enemies before Him, like the chaff before the wind (v14). And the enemy is trampled underfoot (Exodus 15). This awesome and majestic power of his Sovereign leaves the prophet trembling. The Psalm of Habakkuk concludes from verses 17-19 with precisely the reverse mood to the mood of despondency at its beginning. The prophet has had his fears answered and calmed by his Almighty Sovereign. And so, he now he patiently awaits the salvation of Yahweh - as one of the LORD's just ones, living by faith. Despite all current appearances, our King is of Zion - meaning "exultation". This is the city of our spiritual birth (Psalms 48; 84; 87). The fig and olive trees (are symbols of Israel) will not flourish. Today our God stills the storms that rage in our minds and will soon do so throughout the entire world (2 Samuel 23verses1-4verses Psalm 18; Psalm 46; Isaiah 26verses1-4). Our hope and trust in our Almighty Deliverer is sure and steadfast.
In Habakkuk 3 the prophecy becomes a confident psalm of trust in the Almighty and a prophecy of Yahweh's future judgments at the time of the setting up of Christ's kingdom. It was through this psalm that the writer J. W. Thirtle was able to unravel the structure of the superscripts and subscripts in the Psalms. The expression, "upon Shigionoth" is an instruction as to the musical director of this psalm. Psalms are prayers and this chapter is a Psalm. The report that the prophet heard was of the "wonders" (Hebrew "pala" miracles) which God did on his triumphal march before His people through the wilderness, in the days of the exodus from Egypt onwards to their inheritance in the Promised Land (see Numbers 10verses29-36; Deuteronomy 32verses1-14; Psalm 68). However, although the Psalm is based on events which had happened it is also prophetic - the future tense is often used. Eloah" (the mighty one, speaking of the Lord Jesus Christ coming in His Father's might) WILL come from the south (Teman) - the arena of operation when El (God the Father) via angelic ministration. And He will precede His people. The events of the Exodus occurred 900 years before the prophet's vision. These future events, under Christ, will soon occur when the Middle East is inundated by the great northern army. God's mighty arm and Almighty power will be unleashed on the oppressor and He, Yahweh, will be known and exalted in the earth (Ezekiel 38 and 39; Joel 3 - particularly verse 17). The measuring for judgment is a common Bible metaphor. The ancient nations, represented by the hills, were brought low (humbled). The rivers - the invading nations in particular - experienced the Almighty's wrath. But, as with Pharaoh's chariots (Exodus 14 and 15) these instruments of war are proven vain and useless when they are overwhelmed by Yahweh's salvation chariots (Psalm 68verses18-21). The sun and the moon will stand still in their place echoing the victory of Joshua over the Canaanites, in the land of their inheritance (Joshua 10). The 'head' (Rosh) of the wicked is to be crushed (v13). The sharp victory arrows shall pierce the hearts of the King's enemies (Psalm 45verses5). The whirlwind of Yahweh will scatter His enemies before Him, like the chaff before the wind (v14). And the enemy is trampled underfoot (Exodus 15). This awesome and majestic power of his Sovereign leaves the prophet trembling. The Psalm of Habakkuk concludes from verses 17-19 with precisely the reverse mood to the mood of despondency at its beginning. The prophet has had his fears answered and calmed by his Almighty Sovereign. And so, he now he patiently awaits the salvation of Yahweh - as one of the LORD's just ones, living by faith. Despite all current appearances, our King is of Zion - meaning "exultation". This is the city of our spiritual birth (Psalms 48; 84; 87). The fig and olive trees (are symbols of Israel) will not flourish. Today our God stills the storms that rage in our minds and will soon do so throughout the entire world (2 Samuel 23verses1-4verses Psalm 18; Psalm 46; Isaiah 26verses1-4). Our hope and trust in our Almighty Deliverer is sure and steadfast.
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Paul and Silas sang hymns in the midnight of their prison cell, and Habakkuk rejoiced even when the fields were empty. Praise is a defiant light in the dark—a refusal to let despair have the last word.
Doubting God? (Habakkuk 1-3)
Doubting God? (Habakkuk 1-3)
Doubting God? (Habakkuk 1-3)
EbeneezerAn in-depth look at the book of Habakkuk
In Habakkuk 3:1-19 we see that faith enables you to rejoice in whatever life brings, because God's faithfulness gives confidence and His promises give hope.
Rejoice in the Lord at all times. Find your strength in the God of your salvation. No matter what you are facing, know the Lord is your strength! “yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!” (Habakkuk 3:18 NLT-SE)
Rejoice in the Lord at all times. Find your strength in the God of your salvation. No matter what you are facing, know the Lord is your strength! “yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!” (Habakkuk 3:18 NLT-SE)
One of the most encouraging scriptures we have to remind us that we are not alone, even when everything we see is telling us to give up and lose hope. Chad beautifully meditates upon this treasure and lifts are hearts to God, the Eternal One. Jeff Anderson is a gifted singer and once again sings with beauty and truth to encourage us all. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics to Eternal One Intro I hear, and my body trembles; At the day of trouble, At the day of fear When everything falls apart And the enemy is at the door And we have run out of time we have run out of time I will rejoice in You The Eternal One I will rejoice in You Verse 1 though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be found on the vines, though the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, though the flock be cut off away from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in You The Eternal One Yet I will rejoice in You Verse 2 The Eternal Lord is my strength! On the day of trouble of and fear He has made my feet strong and steady My feet, like the feet of a deer; He allows me to walk on high places And I walk with confidence and I stand secure I will rejoice in You The Eternal One I will rejoice in You Chorus: Oh Eternal One Only begotten Son Who sets my feet to run Your saving work is done Oh Eternal One
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Pastor James Walden continues our "Habakkuk - Waiting on God" series with a sermon on Habakkuk 3:17-19.You can find our sermon discussion questions at rvrsd.org/sgquestions.
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"From Protest To Trust" // Habakkuk 3:16-19 // Gabe Meiers November 16th, 2025 www.gracecc.net
Another rough passage of scripture that describes God's wrath as he judges His people for their actions. Chad digs into this and the similarities to the language from Exodus. Chad encourages to meditate on verse 2: "in wrath, remember mercy". And God has remembered, sending His beloved Son to earth to live and die in our place, rise again and break the cold chains of bondage that bind us all. Rebekah Caggegi sings "Maranatha!" and we look forward to the great day of the Lord when He, the great Judge makes everything forever right. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Coming Home for Christmas: 1517 Advent Devotional Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi Untamed Prayers: 365 Daily Devotions on Christ in the Book of Psalms by Chad Bird Remembering Your Baptism: A 40-Day Devotional by Kathryn Morales Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug More from the hosts: Chad Bird Lyrics for Maranatha! Verse: The mountains saw you and trembled A torrent of waters swept by The voice I heard from the deepest ocean Lifted its praises on high And over the ancient pathways Eternal hills were sinking low The tallest mountains were all shattered When arrows flashed from your bow Chorus Maranatha! Maranatha! You will return With rays flashing from your hand Sending terror across the land Maranatha! Maranatha! You will return And in Your wrath remember Mercy, the breath of life Mercy upon the earth Let there be mercy Let there be mercy Verse 3: The sun and moon stood in their place at the flash of your glittering spear. You marched through the earth with a fury You shook the nations with fear Was your anger against the rivers, Indignation against the seas, Still Your ways are everlasting And I fear for Your decrees Your ways are perfect But I am not Without Your mercy I am lost Chorus Maranatha! Maranatha! You will return With rays flashing from your hand Sending terror across the land Maranatha! Maranatha! You will return And in Your wrath remember Mercy, the breath of life Mercy upon the earth
"Faith that Sings in the Dark" // Habakkuk 3:1-15 // Gerry Breshears November 9th, 2025 www.gracecc.net
Habakkuk 3:1-6, Renovaré.wav by Pastor Brian Goke
"There are things going on that are difficult...and yet I will rejoice in the Lord."— Natalie AbbottToday's episode: Join host Natalie Abbott as she delves into the profound beauty of finding joy even in our struggles. In this episode, Natalie walks us through Habakkuk's journey from honest criticism of the injustices he sees to complete trust in the God who is just and who saves those who trust in him. You'll be encouraged to be honest and to trust in God through your own trials. saying with Habakkuk, "Yet, I will rejoice in the LORD!"This month's memory verse: "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior." — Habakkuk 3:18Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about the easy button for Scripture memory, Dwell Differently's monthly membership!If you love this show...support it by leaving us a review.Links from today's show: Get your copy of How to Remember, by Andrew Osenga.Check out Qava to help you study the Bible (use code DWELL50 for 50% off).Get The Biggest Story Holy Bible here for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account.Celebrate with a Piper and Leaf Tea Advent Calendar (use code DWELL10 for 10% off)Support the showFollow Natalie & Vera at DwellDifferently.com and @dwelldifferenly.
Pastor James Walden continues our series on Habakkuk with a message from Habakkuk 3:1-16.
Pastor Boyd Bettis preaches on Habakkuk 3:16-19.
Rejoicing in Suffering (Habakkuk 3:1-19)
Rejoicing in Suffering (Habakkuk 3:1-19)
By Every Word, 10-5-25
This Sunday, we discovered that when in doubt, we need to trade venting for lamenting. Venting only releases steam, but lament takes our pain vertical to God. Think of it as the difference between yelling at a wall and speaking to a Father—one just echoes back, the other listens and responds.What stands out in Habakkuk's story is that lament doesn't deny reality—it wrestles with it in God's presence. Habakkuk names violence, injustice, and unanswered prayer, but he refuses to walk away. He stations himself on the wall, waiting for God's word (Habakkuk 2:1). That's where faith grows: in the silence that feels like nothing is happening, God is shaping us into people who live not by sight but by faith.This week, don't stop at venting—bring your raw honesty to the One who can carry it.
“God is the answer to your questions. God is the answer to your problems.” That's the good news Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares in our final study Habakkuk. Travel along as the prophet ultimately decides that regardless of the circumstances in which he finds himself, he will rejoice in God.
Daily Evening Prayer (9/15/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalm 78; Habakkuk 3; Romans 16; Metrical Psalm 3:5-85 Guarded by him, I laid me down my sweet repose to take; For I through him securely sleep, through him in safety wake. 6 No force nor fury of my foes my courage shall confound, Were they as many hosts as men that have beset me round. 7 Arise and save me, O my God, who oft hast owned my cause, And scattered oft these foes to me, and to thy righteous laws. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs, he only can defend; His blessing he extends to all that on his pow'r depend.To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Daily Evening Prayer (9/15/25) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalm 78; Habakkuk 3; Romans 16; Metrical Psalm 3:5-85 Guarded by him, I laid me down my sweet repose to take; For I through him securely sleep, through him in safety wake. 6 No force nor fury of my foes my courage shall confound, Were they as many hosts as men that have beset me round. 7 Arise and save me, O my God, who oft hast owned my cause, And scattered oft these foes to me, and to thy righteous laws. 8 Salvation to the Lord belongs, he only can defend; His blessing he extends to all that on his pow'r depend.To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Four Year Anniversary Message!
Habakkuk's conversation with God moves from discouragement to songs of praise. How does the prophet shift from doom and gloom to a place of worship? Join Habakkuk as he recalls Israel's history and ultimately finds deep and abiding faith as he puts his trust in God.
Rev. Andrew Dickinson preaches on Habakkuk 3:1-19 as the last sermon in our sermon series on Faith in Difficult Times. In the final chapter of Habakkuk, we witness a profound spiritual transformation as the prophet faces devastating circumstances yet chooses joy in God. Despite impending invasion and suffering, Habakkuk moves from questioning to trust, from complaint to praise. His response teaches us three essential practices for finding joy amid suffering: remembering God's past faithfulness, holding onto future promises, and drawing near to God in the present. Like Horatio Spafford who wrote 'It Is Well With My Soul' after losing his four daughters at sea, we too can find this place of trust and joy even when external circumstances offer no comfort.
Triumphant Trust in Troubling TimesGarret Reynolds
Sunday Evening Service - August 10, 2025 Pastor Tate Fritz Habakkuk 3
Our Vision is: To see the fame and deeds of God in our time by developing followers of Jesus who are committed to practicing the way of Jesus. This vision is drawn from Habakkuk 3:2 and Matthew 28:18–19—a call to believe God can still act in powerful ways today and to commit to discipleship that actually practices His teachings. ⸻ Reason 1 – We must still believe God can and will act in power today • Habakkuk had only heard of God's miracles but prayed to see them in his time. • Scripture is filled with examples (Noah, Caleb, Joshua, David, the woman with the issue of blood, Bartimaeus) where belief in God's power preceded experiencing His power. • Many Christians stop expecting what they haven't experienced. Their experience becomes the authority rather than Scripture. • The more we believe God can work, the more we tend to experience from Him. • A.W. Tozer taught that we move toward our mental image of God—if we think He is small, we will live as if He is. ⸻ Reason 2 – God responds to hunger, not apathy • Tozer again: Complacency is the deadly foe of spiritual growth—“He waits to be wanted.” • Biblical examples (Israel in Egypt, Judges cycle, David's cries, 2 Chronicles 7:14, James 4:8, Matthew 5:6) show that God acts when His people cry out and earnestly seek Him. • Hunger means craving, longing for God's presence and work. • The lie that “God will do whatever He will do, no matter what” is unbiblical—Scripture calls us to seek Him if we want to experience Him. ⸻ How we pursue this vision – By developing followers of Jesus • In Scripture, it was always the committed followers—those who put Jesus' words into practice—who experienced His power. • Examples: • Peter obeying Jesus to cast nets and catching more fish than he could handle. • Lepers healed “as they went.” • The early church praying and seeing Peter freed from prison. • Stephen, Ananias, Peter—each obeying Jesus and seeing miraculous results. • Luke 6:47–49: Those who hear and obey are like houses on rock—secure, strong, and unshaken. • Many call themselves Christians without following Jesus, and thus miss experiencing God's power. • Jesus calls for disciples, not just “Christians.” Discipleship is not about morality for morality's sake, but about obedience that unlocks God's powerful work. • Commands are not rules for being “nice”—they are invitations to experience God's presence and power. ⸻ Call to Response Coleton invited the church to respond in specific ways: 1. Pray for God's fame and deeds to be repeated today—in healings, conversions, reconciliations, miracles. 2. Obey any specific word from God—don't delay obedience. 3. Move from nominal Christianity to true discipleship—repent and follow Jesus fully. 4. Cultivate hunger for God—because God responds to hunger. ⸻ Men's Discipleship Group Questions 1. In what areas of your life have you stopped expecting God to move because you haven't experienced Him working there yet? 2. How does your current “mental image” of God affect the way you pray, act, and take risks for Him? 3. Men often value results—how can we grow in valuing hunger for God even when results aren't immediate? 4. What is one concrete step of obedience you believe Jesus is calling you to take this week? 5. How can we encourage each other to actually practice Jesus' words instead of just talking about them? ⸻ Women's Discipleship Group Questions 1. Habakkuk prayed, “Repeat Your fame and deeds in our time.” If you prayed that today, what specific things would you ask God to do? 2. Where in your life has your experience been louder than Scripture in defining what you believe is possible with God? 3. What does “hungering for God” look like in your season of life right now? 4. Think of a time you obeyed God despite uncertainty—how did you see Him move through that? 5. What's one way our group can pray with you for God to “repeat His deeds” in your family, relationships, or community? ⸻ Author Quotes from the Sermon 1. Abraham Heschel: “Never once in my life did I ask God for success or wisdom or power or fame. I asked for wonder, and he gave it to me.” 2. A.W. Tozer: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us. The gravest question before the Church is always God Himself, and what we, deep in our hearts, conceive God to be like. We tend by a secret law of the soul to move toward our mental image of God.” 3. A.W. Tozer: “I want to deliberately encourage a mighty longing after God. The lack of it has brought the church to our present low estate. The stiff and wooden quality about our spiritual lives is a result of our lack of holy desire. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. Acute desire must be present or there will be no manifestation of Christ to His people. He waits to be wanted.”
Pastor Jabin Chavez delivered a powerful and faith-filled message centered around the idea of mid-year miracles. Drawing from Habakkuk 3:2 and Joshua 14:12, he challenged the church not to give up on 2025, encouraging everyone to believe that God can still do incredible things in the remaining months of the year. He laid out three commitments to help position ourselves for a move of God: speak words of faith, take steps of faith, and find friends of faith. Pastor Jabin emphasized the importance of aligning our words with God's promises, obeying God even without all the details, and leaning on godly community in both struggle and success. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
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Habakkuk 3: 1-19 Rev. Dr. Alec Flynt
In this episode of Pray the Word on Habakkuk 3:17–18, David Platt shows us what it means to rejoice in the Lord amidst hard days.Explore more content from Radical.