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Does the smoke of your failure seem much larger to you than the flame of God's grace? Sometimes you wonder if there's any flame in you at all. Pastor Colin talks about why God won't allow it to be snuffed out.
Satan is the great accuser. He'll tell you that the path to a changed life is beyond you: “Your sins are too great." "Your faith is too small,” or “Your wounds are too deep.” Pastor Colin shows us how to answer these lies.
What would the hip hop landscape look like if the outcome of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle had been different? In this episode of Hip Hop What Ifs, we dive into the "new school" battle of the digital age. We break down the timeline of the feud, discuss the impact of the battle, and explore: The difference between a "song maker" and an "MC". How Not Like Us became the definitive game-changer and victory lap. What Drake could have done differently to change the outcome. The lasting impact of this historic clash on hip hop culture. 00:00 - Intro: Hip Hop What Ifs 00:45 - The Drake vs. Kendrick Battle Context 02:30 - Timeline of the Feud: From First Person Shooter to The Heart Part 6 05:37 - Initial Thoughts on the Battle 07:31 - Drake vs. Kendrick: Song Maker vs. MC 08:09 - Was there more to come after "Not Like Us"? 12:06 - Why "Not Like Us" was the Game Changer 13:06 - How could Drake have won the battle? 25:24 - Does the battle hurt Drake's career? 28:01 - The Impact of "The Pop Out" 33:18 - Would Kendrick have sued if roles were reversed? 57:02 - Closing Thoughts: Longevity and the Future of Hip Hop Brand new voicemail: (314) 649-3113 Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542 Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1 IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y
This message is built around Luke 8 and the parable of the sower, with a strong emphasis on the condition of the heart. The main idea is that God's Word is always powerful, but the results depend on the soil it falls on. In other words, the same seed can produce completely different outcomes depending on whether the heart is hard, shallow, distracted, or receptive. The sermon begins by stressing that knowing God's will is a lifelong process of discipleship. It reminds the listener that no one has “arrived,” and that growth comes through learning, yielding, and staying committed to God's Word. The preacher then connects this to the need for a receptive heart, saying that many people want direction from God, but they have not prepared themselves to truly hear Him. Heart condition matters A major theme in the sermon is that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance. The preacher uses the example of Samuel and David to show that while people often evaluate others by what they can see on the outside, God evaluates the inward condition of the heart. This is a very important point because it shifts the focus from appearance, image, and external behavior to sincerity, humility, and spiritual readiness. The sermon also challenges the congregation by comparing the time people spend on outward appearance, social media, and entertainment with the very small amount of time many spend in prayer and Bible reading. The point is not to shame believers, but to wake them up to how priorities are revealed by time. If someone truly values God, that will show up in how much time they give to Him. Luke 8 and the soils The preacher explains that the seed in Luke 8 represents the Word of God, and the different soils represent different heart conditions. The wayside soil shows a heart where the Word never really enters because it is quickly taken away. The rocky soil, which is the main focus of this sermon, represents people who receive the Word with joy but have no root. They respond emotionally, but the message does not go deep enough to sustain them when hardship, temptation, or pressure comes. This is one of the sermon's strongest warnings: joy is good, but joy alone is not enough. A person can be excited about a sermon, moved by worship, or encouraged by a moment in church, and still not be transformed if there is no depth. The Word has to sink below the surface and shape the intellect, the will, and the emotions. Otherwise, the person remains shallow and unstable. The thorny soil is also mentioned, showing how the cares of life, riches, and pleasures can choke out the Word before it matures. That means even people who start well can become spiritually unfruitful if they allow distractions, busyness, or worldly pressures to dominate their lives. The good soil, by contrast, receives the Word with a noble and good heart, holds onto it, and bears fruit with perseverance. Receptive and teachable Another major emphasis is that a receptive heart must be open, humble, and teachable. The sermon makes it clear that there is no neutral response to the Word of God. People either receive it or reject it. The Word either softens the heart or hardens it. That makes the listener responsible for the posture they bring to preaching, teaching, worship, and personal devotion. The preacher repeatedly warns against superficial Christianity. He describes the danger of being content with surface-level faith, convenience-based commitment, or emotional responses that never lead to real change. The goal is not just to feel inspired in the moment; the goal is to be transformed over time. This is why he urges the congregation to take notes, highlight Scripture, listen again, and build on what they hear week after week. Time with God The sermon strongly pushes the importance of scheduled time with God. Prayer and Bible reading are presented not as optional habits, but as essential practices for spiritual life. Just as any relationship grows through time, our relationship with God also grows through time spent with Him. That time renews strength, gives perspective, heals wounds, and reshapes the mind. The preacher explains that a believer cannot live faithfully without regular time in God's presence. He says this is non-negotiable, not because of legalism, but because it is necessary for spiritual survival. This is one of the clearest points in the sermon: if God matters to us, then we will make time for Him. If we never make time for Him, something is out of order. Church and community The message also emphasizes regular church attendance and healthy spiritual relationships. The preacher points out that believers should not neglect assembling together, because community helps protect the heart and encourage growth. He also highlights the value of godly relationships that speak truth, provide accountability, and help prevent believers from becoming hardened by sin. This section of the sermon is especially practical. It says that spiritual maturity does not happen in isolation. People need worship, preaching, fellowship, accountability, and encouragement from other believers. A person who tries to follow Jesus alone is more vulnerable to discouragement, temptation, and spiritual drift. Practical takeaway The overall takeaway is that spiritual fruit comes from depth, not just enthusiasm. God wants hearts that are ready, rooted, and responsive. The sermon calls believers to move beyond casual Christianity and into a deeper walk with God through prayer, Scripture, church involvement, and genuine surrender. A good closing line for the podcast might be: God's Word can only bear lasting fruit in a heart that is prepared to receive it, hold onto it, and live it out.
This is our final podcast on “losing heart”. We will start out by summing up what we have seen so far about what causes a loss of heart and what feelings go along with the loss of heart. How does a person avoid losing heart – how can a person guard against this? And, how can a person find his heart again? And finally, how you can help people who seem to be losing heart – what can you do for them?
“Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy acceptance. The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.”- Proverbs 14:9-10 ESV
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What are we doing for the sake of humanity? Aint nobody screaming "Jumanji" or "Jesus". Lord Have Mercy.
“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.”- Proverbs 14:13 ESV
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Today we will look at some additional verses on losing heart and some examples of people in the Bible who lost heart. What situations were those people facing? How did God help them through those times when all they really wanted to do was give up?
“Then David confessed to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord .” Nathan replied, “Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won't die for this sin. Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the Lord by doing this, your child will die.”- 2 Samuel 12:13-14
“This very day you can see with your own eyes it isn't true. For the Lord placed you at my mercy back there in the cave. Some of my men told me to kill you, but I spared you. For I said, ‘I will never harm the king—he is the Lord 's anointed one.' Look, my father, at what I have in my hand. It is a piece of the hem of your robe! I cut it off, but I didn't kill you. This proves that I am not trying to harm you and that I have not sinned against you, even though you have been hunting for me to kill me.”- 1 Samuel 24:10-11
ALC Recommends: "Honor: The Secret To All Relationships' by Pastor Larry Stockstillhttps://us.amazon.com/Honor-Secret-Relationships-Larry-Stockstill-ebook/dp/B0GX2ZK7F8https://larrystockstill.com/blog/4-ways-leading-with-honor-will-transform-your-toughest-relationships"But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.”- 1 Samuel 16:7, 12-13
Dr. Mark Williams, Assistant General Overseer of the Church of God, speaks at The Shepherd's Gathering on Becoming a shepherd after God's heart. Enjoy part 2 in this 2-part series.
In our last podcast, we looked at several verses dealing with loss of heart and a few of the causes of this condition. God encourages us to look at our circumstances from His point of view and not to respond to those circumstances like the world would. God has a different perspective – that is not surprising! Now we will take a look at Hebrews chapter 12 and see what God says about endurance and where our eyes need to be fixed and even the value of hard times that might cause us to lose heart.
Do you ever feel like your life is going in circles? You know, the same ol' thing day after day. Do you wish you could be a part of doing something really great? In this message, Chip explains why your life matters so much to God and why He's looking to empower ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentBOOK - "Knowing God" by J.I. PackerConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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29th April 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Nadine Cooney
God is on a mission. He's looking for a very select group of people on the face of the earth, in order to strongly support them - to empower them to do amazing things in them and through them. Would you like to be that kind of person? Would you like to be one He selects? Chip begins this series by telling you how to become that kind of a person. Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesTake The Real You AssessmentBOOK - "Knowing God" by J.I. PackerConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
Dr. Mark Williams, Assistant General Overseer of the Church of God, speaks at The Shepherd's Gathering on Becoming a shepherd after God's heart. Enjoy part 1 in this 2-part series.
How do you know if you're filled with Holy Spirit? Is it a feeling? Is it a supernatural ability? Chip answers that question and then shows how the Holy Spirit helps us overcome hypocrisy. Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesNEW 356 Devo With a New Gift to the MinistryDiscover Your True Self BookBOOKLET - "My Heart - Christ's Home" by Robert MungerConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
Losing heart – what exactly does this mean? Almost everyone goes through loss of heart at one time or another. It can be caused by a variety of things like extreme grief or situations that are so hard that we do not know how to get out of them or heavy disappointments, just to name a few. The Bible actually has a lot to say about losing heart – what causes it and how to recover from it. In this podcast we will look at some warnings attached to losing heart.
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Do you want a life filled with strong relationships, personal influence, and deep meaning? Who doesn't? And according to Jesus, you can have that kind of life. But here's the catch: you've got to live without hypocrisy. So how do you do that? That's the topic Chip tackles in this message.Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesNEW 356 Devo With a New Gift to the MinistryDiscover Your True Self BookBOOKLET - "My Heart - Christ's Home" by Robert MungerConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003
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What is it that keeps us from God? Pastor Greg Laurie says it's anyone or anything that we focus on more than the Lord. Friday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg helps us learn the practical lessons from the account of the ???rich young ruler.??? Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do children have to grow up to worship God? Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that the Bible actually says the opposite ?' adults must have childlike faith to truly know Him. Thursday on A NEW BEGINNING, we'll discover how to open our hearts to the Lord with the same trust and sincerity a child has toward a loving parent. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"Do you want to give with a teaspoon or do you want to give with a scoop shovel? The difference is the measure that's given back to us." --Pastor Steve Dow Are you living like a millionaire pauper? In this final installment of the "Matters of the Heart" series, we dive into the spiritual physics of sowing and reaping. Discover why God isn't interested in simple addition, but in radical multiplication—and why the very thing you're holding onto most tightly might be the one thing keeping you from your breakthrough. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally
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In Part 1 of this two-part episode of Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership, host Galen Bingham sits down with Brent Pohlman , CEO of Midwest Laboratories and author of Leaders Look Within. Brent shares his journey of self-discovery, faith, and leadership, offering insights into how he found his "why" and built a thriving organization by putting people first. This episode dives into the importance of transparency, emotional intelligence, and the courage to lead authentically. Brent reflects on his experiences as a second-generation business owner, the lessons learned from working alongside his father, and how he's grown Midwest Labs into a 300-person operation. With a focus on people, process, and technology—in that order—Brent's leadership philosophy is a masterclass in balancing heart and strategy. Listen in as Brent Reflects on: Discovering His Why: The journey to uncover his purpose and lead with authenticity. The Power of Emotional Intelligence: How understanding energy and connection transforms leadership. People, Process, Technology: Why this order is the key to sustainable growth. Faith and Leadership: How Brent integrates his values into his leadership style without compromising inclusivity. The Role of Listening: Why great leaders prioritize understanding over reacting. What you drinking? Galen pours a glass of @brownforman Old Forester Single Barrel, a bold 130.8-proof bourbon that packs a punch—perfect for a conversation about bold leadership and personal growth. Meanwhile, Brent sips on Templeton Rye, a smooth and approachable whiskey that reflects his newfound appreciation for the art of whiskey. Together, their choices set the stage for a rich and inspiring dialogue. Want more? For four dollars a month, you can become a Patreon VIP. You'll get early access to every Part Two episode. A deep archive of exclusive conversations. Insight into who's coming next. And direct access to Galen himself. Join the VIP circle today Click Here. Cheers to leadership that matters!
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