Podcasts about His Lordship

What does God want from you the most? If you knew the answer to that question would you live differently? Chip shares, from scripture, what God is looking for from you and me. Join Chip and discover how to give God what He wants the most.Introduction: Risk, reason, and the decision-making processCase Study #1 – John's Civil War CoinsCase Study #2 – Sheila's PicassoQuestions to ponder:What are the risks?What are the potential rewards?What would you do?Why?Three Principles:Truth – What is true about the issue?Knowledge – Have you educated yourself about the issue?Faith – Do you believe it to the point of action?Case Study #3 – Ancient Treasure -Mat. 13:44-46Thesis – Total surrender is the CHANNEL through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.Definition – “Total commitment is the alignment of one's motives, resources, priorities, and goals to fulfill a specific mission, accomplish a specific task, or follow a specific person.” -Webster's DictionarySpiritual Insight – Through which lens do you view total commitment? Positive vs. NegativeThe Problem: What does total commitment look like in our relationship with God? How does it work?The Answer: Romans 12:1The Command: “OFFER your bodies”The Motivation: “The MERCY of God”The Reason: “Spiritual act of WORSHIP.”What does He want most?He wants you!All that you are and all that you have fully surrendered to Him.Why surrender to His Lordship? -Ps. 84:11Because total surrender is the channel through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.The Question: Are you ALL IN?Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesBecome a Monthly PartnerTrue Spirituality BookTake the Real You Assessment FreeWhat Every New Believer Needs to KnowConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What does God want from you? When you boil it all down, what is God looking for from you and me? Chip reveals the one thing that God is looking for from his children.Introduction: “Risk, reason, and the decision-making process” –Excerpt from Harvard Business ReviewCase Study #1 – John's Civil War CoinsCase Study #2 – Sheila's PicassoQuestions to ponder:What are the risks?What are the potential rewards?What would you do?Why?Three Principles:Truth – What is true about the issue?Knowledge – Have you educated yourself about the issue?Faith – Do you believe it to the point of action?Case Study #3 – Ancient Treasure -Mat. 13:44-46Thesis – Total surrender is the CHANNEL through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.Definition – “Total commitment is the alignment of one's motives, resources, priorities, and goals to fulfill a specific mission, accomplish a specific task, or follow a specific person.” -Webster's DictionarySpiritual Insight – Through which lens do you view total commitment? Positive vs. NegativeThe Problem: What does total commitment look like in our relationship with God? How does it work?The Answer: Romans 12:1The Command: “OFFER your bodies”The Motivation: “The MERCY of God”The Reason: “Spiritual act of WORSHIP.”What does He want most?He wants you!All that you are and all that you have fully surrendered to Him.Why surrender to His Lordship? -Ps. 84:11Because total surrender is the channel through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.The Question: Are you ALL IN?Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesBecome a Monthly PartnerTrue Spirituality BookTake the Real You Assessment FreeWhat Every New Believer Needs to KnowConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What causes God's blessings to flow to you and me? Chip looks at how God chooses whom He will pour out His blessings and how you can begin receiving those blessings, starting today.Introduction: “Risk, reason, and the decision-making process” –Excerpt from Harvard Business ReviewCase Study #1 – John's Civil War CoinsCase Study #2 – Sheila's PicassoQuestions to ponder:What are the risks?What are the potential rewards?What would you do?Why?Three Principles:Truth – What is true about the issue?Knowledge – Have you educated yourself about the issue?Faith – Do you believe it to the point of action?Case Study #3 – Ancient Treasure -Mat. 13:44-46Thesis – Total surrender is the CHANNEL through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.Definition – “Total commitment is the alignment of one's motives, resources, priorities, and goals to fulfill a specific mission, accomplish a specific task, or follow a specific person.” -Webster's DictionarySpiritual Insight – Through which lens do you view total commitment? Positive vs. NegativeThe Problem: What does total commitment look like in our relationship with God? How does it work?The Answer: Romans 12:1The Command: “OFFER your bodies”The Motivation: “The MERCY of God”The Reason: “Spiritual act of WORSHIP.”What does He want most?He wants you!All that you are and all that you have fully surrendered to Him.Why surrender to His Lordship? -Ps. 84:11Because total surrender is the channel through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.The Question: Are you ALL IN?Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesBecome a Monthly PartnerTrue Spirituality BookTake the Real You Assessment FreeWhat Every New Believer Needs to KnowConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What does God want from you? When you boil it all down, what is God looking for from you and me? Chip reveals the one thing that God is looking for from his children.Introduction: “Risk, reason, and the decision-making process” –Excerpt from Harvard Business ReviewCase Study #1 – John's Civil War CoinsCase Study #2 – Sheila's PicassoQuestions to ponder:What are the risks?What are the potential rewards?What would you do?Why?Three Principles:Truth – What is true about the issue?Knowledge – Have you educated yourself about the issue?Faith – Do you believe it to the point of action?Case Study #3 – Ancient Treasure -Mat. 13:44-46Thesis – Total surrender is the CHANNEL through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.Definition – “Total commitment is the alignment of one's motives, resources, priorities, and goals to fulfill a specific mission, accomplish a specific task, or follow a specific person.” -Webster's DictionarySpiritual Insight – Through which lens do you view total commitment? Positive vs. NegativeThe Problem: What does total commitment look like in our relationship with God? How does it work?The Answer: Romans 12:1The Command: “OFFER your bodies”The Motivation: “The MERCY of God”The Reason: “Spiritual act of WORSHIP.”What does He want most?He wants you!All that you are and all that you have fully surrendered to Him.Why surrender to His Lordship? -Ps. 84:11Because total surrender is the channel through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.The Question: Are you ALL IN?Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesBecome a Monthly PartnerTrue Spirituality BookTake the Real You Assessment FreeWhat Every New Believer Needs to KnowConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What causes God's blessings to flow to you and me? Chip looks at how God chooses whom He will pour out His blessings and how you can begin receiving those blessings, starting today.Introduction: “Risk, reason, and the decision-making process” –Excerpt from Harvard Business ReviewCase Study #1 – John's Civil War CoinsCase Study #2 – Sheila's PicassoQuestions to ponder:What are the risks?What are the potential rewards?What would you do?Why?Three Principles:Truth – What is true about the issue?Knowledge – Have you educated yourself about the issue?Faith – Do you believe it to the point of action?Case Study #3 – Ancient Treasure -Mat. 13:44-46Thesis – Total surrender is the CHANNEL through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.Definition – “Total commitment is the alignment of one's motives, resources, priorities, and goals to fulfill a specific mission, accomplish a specific task, or follow a specific person.” -Webster's DictionarySpiritual Insight – Through which lens do you view total commitment? Positive vs. NegativeThe Problem: What does total commitment look like in our relationship with God? How does it work?The Answer: Romans 12:1The Command: “OFFER your bodies”The Motivation: “The MERCY of God”The Reason: “Spiritual act of WORSHIP.”What does He want most?He wants you!All that you are and all that you have fully surrendered to Him.Why surrender to His Lordship? -Ps. 84:11Because total surrender is the channel through which God's best and biggest blessings flow.The Question: Are you ALL IN?Broadcast ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional ResourcesBecome a Monthly PartnerTrue Spirituality BookTake the Real You Assessment FreeWhat Every New Believer Needs to KnowConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

What does a disciple actually do? In this episode, we continue our study of Michael Heiser's What Does God Want? by exploring the everyday practices that shape believers into the likeness of Christ. Disciples don't just believe the right things—they live differently. They care for one another like family. They pursue intentional fellowship that forms the mind of Christ. They pray—not to inform God, but to depend on Him. They fast—removing distractions so they can seek Him more fully. These rhythms are not religious performance. They are not ways to earn God's favor. They are the steady practices that align our hearts with His Lordship and knit us together as a spiritual family. If you've ever wondered what spiritual growth actually looks like in real life—not in theory, not in church slogans—this episode will give you a biblical and practical framework for walking faithfully with Jesus. This is Part 1 of the final section in our series on discipleship. Next week, we'll continue with worship, confession, Scripture, suffering, and making disciples. This podcast is listener-supported. If you believe in equipping believers to discern truth, leave deception, and stand firm in Christ, you can help carry this mission forward here:

Kanishka Raffel is the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, leading the diocese since 2021. Born in England and of Sri Lankan descent, Raffel migrated to Australia as a child and initially raised as a Buddhist, he embraced Christianity during his university years. Before his current role, Raffel served as the Dean of St Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney and held pastoral positions in Canberra, Goulburn, and Western Australia. His unique background and leadership in the Anglican Church are marked by a commitment to multiculturalism and community integration. Key Points: Multiculturalism and Faith: Raffel appreciates multiculturalism as both a cultural reality and a gospel opportunity, highlighting the biblical narrative from Babel to Pentecost. Christian Hospitality: The episode stresses the importance of Christians extending hospitality, modeled after God's hospitality, as a powerful means of advancing social cohesion and community relations. Navigating Fear: Exploring the role of fear in immigration debates, Raffel points to the online world’s potential to fuel radicalisation, emphasising the need for communities to remain non-reactive and welcoming. Biblical Framework for Immigration: Raffel uses Old Testament principles of welcoming the stranger to offer insights into current immigration policies. Leadership in Multicultural Contexts: Raffel calls for gentle, gospel-shaped leadership that acknowledges immigrants' vulnerabilities and models a Christ-like posture in public discourse. Notable Quotes: "At Pentecost, the Gospel is proclaimed in many languages. In Antioch, the walls that divide the ethnic quarters come down in the church of Jesus Christ." "The openness of the people of God to the stranger culminates in the person of Jesus Christ. His Lordship is a hospitable one, not a totalitarian one." "There’s tremendous opportunity for Christians who have experienced the hospitality of God in the gospel to offer hospitality." "It's very easy for native-born Australians to underestimate how disruptive, isolated, and confusing it is to be a migrant." "Peaceable and considerate leadership is needed in today's multicultural debate, as it provides a great opportunity to engage with gospel-shaped responses." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus saves the outcasts of society who humbly receive Him but rejects the self-righteous who proudly refuse His Lordship. Therefore, rejoice in the Savior who has come and serve the King who will come again.

Where are you going spiritually? We may believe in Christ, we may attend a church, but how are we following Jesus? Pastor Heath preaches from Luke 5, that following Jesus is seeing His Lordship and our lack, hearing His call and learning to let go, and understanding how to be led by His Spirit.

The Son is Lord. The sphere of His Lordship has changed.

Spencer Davis | College RetreatIn this episode, Spencer will look at Mark 14, where Jesus stands firm before a corrupt council, declaring His Lordship and embracing the cost, while Peter crumbles by a courtyard fire out of fear of being seen. This episode contrasts courage and collapse, exposes the quiet ways we deny Christ today, and points to the hope found in Christ.College RetreatPlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

In examining the interrogations of Jesus by Pilate and Herod in Luke 23, we recognize the human tendency to view Christ through the lens of our own personal interests and convenience. We see that while Pilate sought political peace and Herod sought entertainment, neither was willing to confront the reality of Jesus' true identity or authority. We understand that our faith cannot be something "moderately important" or a means to get what we want from a "heavenly genie," but must instead be a total surrender to His Lordship. By looking past our own desires and distractions, we commit to following Jesus not for the "signs" He might perform or the comfort He might provide, but because He is the King of Kings whose will must become our own.Shameless plug: here's a link to Method(ist) to the Madness, our new, hopefully entertaining podcast about church history. - https://methodisttothemadness.buzzsprout.com/Join us for our daily reflections with Andy. In 10 short minutes, he'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help you better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2023%3A1-12&version=NRSVUEClick here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. - https://groupme.com/join_group/107837407/vtYqtb6CYou can watch this in video form here - https://revandy.org/blog/

In this conversation, we're wrestling through identity, purpose, and belonging in a way that keeps bringing us back to one core truth: our identity is not rooted in what we do, what we've built, or what we've achieved. Our identity is rooted in who we are in Christ, and who we are with Him. We're reminded that obedience is not an add-on to faith; it's the evidence of it. And the more we abide in Jesus, the more we recognize that purpose is not something we manufacture; it's something we discover in relationship. We don't find clarity by striving harder. We find clarity by staying close. As we examine Scripture, we see this pattern repeated again and again: identity precedes assignment. God doesn't hand people a calling first and hope they figure out who they are later. He establishes belonging, then He entrusts responsibility. When we understand that we belong to God, it reshapes how we make decisions, what we say yes to, and what we can finally release. Our "why" gets purified. Our motives get exposed. Our pace changes. Our ambition gets reordered under His Lordship. Ultimately, this conversation is our call back to the center: a deeper relationship with Jesus. Not using Him to fuel our goals, but yielding our goals to His leadership. Because when Jesus is Lord, we don't have to chase identity. We live from it. If you want to go deeper with me, join the waitlist for my newest offer for Christian writers and authors: • 7 minutes a day • 7 days • 7 trainings • The old way of selling books is dead. • Learn the framework for repeatable book sales beyond Amazon. Join here If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone you think it will encourage and uplift. And be sure to follow me on Instagram at Resist and Roar for more faith-filled business leadership, plus support for writers and Christian authors who want consistent book sales. I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to DM me your thoughts on the podcast, or send over your prayer requests.

Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone—devotion to Christ shows up in how we pray, give, gather, serve, and submit our lives to His Lordship. This message calls us back to wholehearted devotion, reminding us that the Church is not optional, community is spiritual warfare, and unity is one of God's loudest witnesses to the world.

The Day of Pentecost marked a pivotal moment where God united the scattered Israelites, fulfilling ancient prophecies. Jews from all nations congregated in Jerusalem, drawn by God's call, and heard the gospel in their native tongues through the Holy Spirit. Dr. Smith reveals this event signified salvation, the end of exile, and the birth of the Church, a new family open to all who believe, including Gentiles. Peter emphasized that Jesus, through His death and resurrection, sent the Holy Spirit, signifying His Lordship and Messiahship. This unified the twelve tribes into one kingdom under Christ, offering salvation and a new life to all who turn from sin and embrace Jesus.

The Day of Pentecost marked a pivotal moment where God united the scattered Israelites, fulfilling ancient prophecies. Jews from all nations congregated in Jerusalem, drawn by God's call, and heard the gospel in their native tongues through the Holy Spirit. Dr. Smith reveals this event signified salvation, the end of exile, and the birth of the Church, a new family open to all who believe, including Gentiles. Peter emphasized that Jesus, through His death and resurrection, sent the Holy Spirit, signifying His Lordship and Messiahship. This unified the twelve tribes into one kingdom under Christ, offering salvation and a new life to all who turn from sin and embrace Jesus.

Our culture often defines love as emotion, affirmation, or sentiment. But Jesus defines love differently: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” In this Advent message, Pastor Nathan teaches from John 14 that true love for Jesus is not mental assent or spiritual feelings—but a life shaped by obedience, holiness, and submission to His Lordship. This kind of love is only possible because of the grace of God at work in us through Christ. 

When the Holy Spirit manifests the Lordship of Christ, freedom is ALWAYS the result. Any area where there is a lack of freedom, there is a lack of surrender to His Lordship.www.realchurch.us

This sermon reminds us that our identity is not defined by status, power, limitation, or circumstance, but by belonging to Christ. Those with earthly freedom and influence are called to remember they are slaves to Christ—purchased to serve Him. Those who feel constrained, indebted, or trapped are called to remember they are free in Christ—purchased to belong to Him.Wherever we find ourselves, the calling is the same:Follow Christ in your situation and declare and demonstrate His Lordship and character.Listen and be strengthened to live faithfully—right where God has placed you.

We continue looking at what it means to follow Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Remember, Jesus as Shepherd is an aspect of His Lordship. It demonstrates how He lovingly guides, protects, and leads us in every part of our lives. Don't miss the wrap up of our series, Jesus is Lord.

In our INTERSECTION service, Mary Beth preaches from Luke 23: 33-43.  We see Jesus upon the cross, and see His call to love, even those who may be different from us. He is Lord, and He loves us. He calls us to do the same, love all we meet.  His Lordship pushes us away from the edges of our society, but to the middle, where we smash idols and love all. 

We continue exploring what it means to submit to Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Jesus as Shepherd is an aspect of His Lordship. It demonstrates how He lovingly guides, protects, and leads us in every part of our lives.

Jesus as the Shepherd reveals a tender yet powerful aspect of His Lordship. His constant guidance, care, and leading is crucial to our daily lives. When we follow His voice, we find direction, peace, and freedom from poverty in all its forms. Join us as we continue our series, Jesus Is Lord. Discover how the Shepherd's heart shapes our daily walk with Him.

You may have heard of a war movie from the 1940"s called, "God is My Co-Pilot". Bur if you think that God is just your co-pilot, perhaps you need to switch seats! God is the sovereign Lord of the universe and rules over every aspect of His creation. Have you submitted to His Lordship and sovereignty, and handed over the controls of your life to Him? Dr. Barnhouse reminds us that God is in control on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29

There is a four word phrase in the Lord's Prayer that not only embodies the mindset for prayer, but also for everything in our life as believers. Humbly and sincerely asking for the Lord's will to be done shows our desire to see the world brought to Christ, while declaring our gratitude to Him for all He has done to transform us. So it is vital that we are willing to fully surrender ourselves to His Lordship, asking Him to make this the greatest hunger of our heart and mind.  Video of this service is also available:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7z_kQy1RyU&t=2289s

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to confess “Jesus is Lord.” From the opening words of John 1:1–13, we see the eternal Word who brings light into darkness and gives new birth to those who receive Him. Though the world often fails to recognize or receive Jesus (John 1:10–11), those who believe in His name are given “the right to become children of God” (John 1:12–13).This new birth—“born of God”—is more than a private belief; it's a public declaration of allegiance to King Jesus (Romans 10:9). As we walk through Scripture—from John 3:5 to Titus 3:5 and Isaiah 43:16–21—we'll see how God is still doing a new thing: forming a new people who recognize, receive, and reflect His Lordship in every part of life.When Jesus is Lord, everything else falls into place—our time, our relationships, our finances, and our fears. God is making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Are you ready for Him to do a new thing in you?

Join Pastor Derek as he delves into the story of Jesus' first miracle: turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. This video explores the significance of this event as a sign of Jesus' divine power and its meaning for believers. Discover how this miracle symbolises transformation and the abundant life offered through faith in Christ. Pastor Walker explains the spiritual message behind the miracle, encouraging viewers to invite Jesus into their lives for a personal transformation. The first sign-miracle of Jesus in John 2 was turning water into wine, which was a demonstration of what He will do for us if we believe in Him. This is a picture of our New Birth and our ongoing transformation by the Spirit of God. The way this miracle happened shows that we must give Jesus the right to turn our water into wine, by submitting to His Lordship.

Join Pastor Derek as he delves into the story of Jesus' first miracle: turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana. This video explores the significance of this event as a sign of Jesus' divine power and its meaning for believers. Discover how this miracle symbolises transformation and the abundant life offered through faith in Christ. Pastor Walker explains the spiritual message behind the miracle, encouraging viewers to invite Jesus into their lives for a personal transformation. The first sign-miracle of Jesus in John 2 was turning water into wine, which was a demonstration of what He will do for us if we believe in Him. This is a picture of our New Birth and our ongoing transformation by the Spirit of God. The way this miracle happened shows that we must give Jesus the right to turn our water into wine, by submitting to His Lordship.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“We cannot continue to send our children to Caesar for their education and be surprised when they come home as Romans.” “We mustn't live like those with ‘little faith' who compromise for the sake of food and clothing. What we do matters. And not every job is a good job.” “I understand that there are different expressions of Christianity in different cultures. Contextualization is essential for the growth and expansion of the church. But there is a difference between contextualization and compromise. Using goat's milk for communion in a culture that has never heard of wine or grapes is contextualization; sacrificing the goat is compromise. Having a Saturday night service because we have run out of room in all four Sunday services is contextualization; having a Saturday night service to accommodate and/or appease people who are ‘too busy' on Sunday is compromise.”~Voddie Baucham (March 11, 1969 to September 25, 2025), American pastor and author, who left this world too early “If God is Creator of the Universe, then it must follow that He is the Lord of the whole universe. No part of the world is outside of His Lordship. That means no part of my life must be outside of His Lordship.”~R.C Sproul, American theologian (1939-2017) “When Jesus is truly our Lord, He directs our lives, and we gladly obey Him. Indeed we bring every part of our lives under His lordship - our home and family, our sexuality and marriage, our job or unemployment, our money and possessions, our ambitions and recreations.”~John Stott, British theologian (1921-2011)SERMON PASSAGE1 Peter 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For in Scripture it says:     “See, I lay a stone in Zion,       a chosen and precious cornerstone,       and the one who trusts in him       will never be put to shame.”   7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,     “The stone the builders rejected       has become the cornerstone,” 8 and,     “A stone that causes people to stumble       and a rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

In this first part of the Walking by Faith series, we explore what true biblical faith really is. The Bible says it's impossible, not just difficult, to please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6). But faith is more than just belief. Belief acknowledges truth, but faith acts on it. Abraham didn't just believe God's promises; he left home and followed. The heroes of Hebrews 11 weren't remembered for what they believed, but for what they did by faith. Many today confuse belief with saving faith, but Scripture is clear: we are saved by grace through faith, a faith marked by repentance, surrender, obedience, and transformation. The question is not simply, “Do you believe in Jesus?” The real question is: “Have you placed your faith in Him, turning from sin, surrendering to His Lordship, and living daily by faith?”

In this segment, Mark is joined by Jeff Jarrett, the Senior Vice President and Partner at Contemporary Productions and James Walborne with His Lordship. They both promote this weekend's Evolution Festival in Forest Park.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by Leland "Lucky" Vittert, a News Anchor at NewsNation, a former Fox News Reporter, a former KMOX Intern and a St Louis Native. He discusses his new book, "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism" and his event tomorrow at Annie Gunn's in St Peters on Saturday from 1-3 with Charlie Brennan. He's then joined by Jeff Jarrett, the Senior Vice President and Partner at Contemporary Productions and James Walborne with His Lordship. They both promote this weekend's Evolution Festival in Forest Park. Dan Reardon then recaps day one of the Ryder Cup and Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

On this edition of the Reardon Roundtable, Mark is joined by Jane Dueker, Jeff Rainford and James Knowles to discuss a variety of topics including the ICE rhetoric, Jimmy Kimmel's return to all affiliate stations, the takedown on Tylenol, and much more! Mark opens hour two with a little discussion about smoke detector madness he's been having recently. Then Paul Hall of Common Guy's Film Review discusses some of the most recent interesting films that were showcased this week. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Leland "Lucky" Vittert, a News Anchor at NewsNation, a former Fox News Reporter, a former KMOX Intern and a St Louis Native. He discusses his new book, "Born Lucky: A Dedicated Father, a Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism" and his event tomorrow at Annie Gunn's in St Peters on Saturday from 1-3 with Charlie Brennan. He's then joined by Jeff Jarrett, the Senior Vice President and Partner at Contemporary Productions and James Walborne with His Lordship. They both promote this weekend's Evolution Festival in Forest Park. Dan Reardon then recaps day one of the Ryder Cup and Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

All Temples give God's blueprint for us as His ultimate Temples. Man fell into sin & lost God's Presence, but He's restoring us to be His Temples – He'll dwell within us & shine out of us forever. All the different Temples encode different aspects of His ultimate Temple, each providing a piece of the puzzle. We get the whole picture by putting together the revelation from them all. (1) Our SPIRIT = HOLY of HOLIES, (2) our SOUL = HOLY PLACE, (3) our BODY = OUTER COURT. We're made with His THRONE in our SPIRIT to live under His authority. When we receive Christ & He's enthroned within us, we discover our true identity, ability & personality, for His Spirit of grace flows from His throne to fill & transform our souls & empower us to do His will & be fruitful. Christ is the perfect human Temple; God was enthroned in His spirit and His Spirit filled His soul & flowed out of Him. But we were born spiritually dead, so His Spirit did not indwell us. Christ came to make us into true Temples, like Him. So, He died as our SIN OFFERING to take away our sins, and as our BURNT OFFERING to give us His perfect righteousness. Mercy Seat = ‘Place of Propitiation' where God's righteous judgment is fully satisfied by the Blood. He sees the Blood & declares us forgiven, so He's now free to bless us. Once the blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat & accepted by God, Israel came under mercy for another year. But she had to repeat this ritual every year signifying man's sin wasn't yet put away (Heb 10:1-4). Christ accomplished this (Heb 10:5-10). So, Tabernacle rituals pictured what Christ would accomplish in establishing the New Covenant in His Blood in the Heavenly Temple, and activating it in His redeemed human Temples (Heb 9:7-12). As the High Priest, He offered Himself as the final Sacrifice and took His Blood into the heavenly Holy of Holies, and sprinkled it on God's Throne, the Mercy Seat, as full payment for our sin & every blessing of grace (Heb 4:16). His Blood in Heaven ever speaks on our behalf, and is the basis for the everlasting New Covenant (Heb 12:22-24). Having done this, He sat down to signify His finished work, and entered into His work as Mediator of the New Covenant for His people (Heb 1:3, 10:11-12, 9:23-26). The Heavenly Temple is an image of God's ultimate Temple (Man), so when we receive Christ, He also sprinkles us with His Blood & sanctifies us to Himself (1Pet 1:2, Heb 9:13-14). By His Spirit, He entered our holy of holies, and applied His Blood to our spirit, cleansing it from all sin & sanctifying it to Himself, making it a perfect new creation, and then sits enthroned there by His indwelling Spirit, to mediate the new covenant in our lives. This happened at our New Birth. He activated the New Covenant in us, so we're now under grace. We became a functioning Temple. Having sprinkled & cleansed us with His Blood (Heb 9:13-14), He now brings us into our inheritance (v15). It's a Throne of Grace, for the Lamb's Blood has been accepted by God on our behalf, and He sits at God's right hand dispensing His River of Grace to us (Rev 22:1-2). This also pictures us as Temples, with Christ enthroned as Lord in our spirit, releasing His river of grace from His throne in our spirit, flowing down into our heart & life. The trees = thoughts & emotions in our soul. As we trust in Christ who lives in us, and submit to His Lordship, we receive His river of blessing into our hearts. When God entered the Tabernacle, He sat in His glory, enthroned on the Mercy Seat above the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies, and there He met with Moses & spoke with him (Ex 25:21-22). Likewise, He sits on the throne in our spirit, His base of operation in us. 3 items in the HOLY PLACE (Heb 9:1-4) = our SOUL: *(1) MENORAH = our MIND, illuminated by the oil of His Spirit. *(2) TABLE of SHOWBREAD (‘the Bread of the Presence') = our EMOTIONS, kept ever fresh from God's Presence, shining from the Holy of Holies. *(3) The ALTAR of INCENSE next to the Holy of Holies = our HEART or WILL, at the deepest part of our soul, called the Golden Censer (‘the Place of Incense') in Heb 9:4, where it's described as belonging to the holy of holies. Thus, our HEART is the junction & connection between our SPIRIT & SOUL, receiving God's life from the spirit, so that it flows into our soul (Heb 4:12, John 7:38). By God's design, the heart should be under the spirit's control, so a worshipping heart is necessary to receive God's grace into our souls. As we submit our hearts into God's Hand (the Holy Spirit), He can guide & empower us (Prov 21:1). To reign in life, put our heart into His Hand (His Spirit), who manifests in us as rivers of living water. In the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant containing 3 items, hidden under the Throne (under His control) = 3 aspects of God's grace, He wants to release into our soul by His Spirit: (1) the Tablets of the Covenant, (2) Aaron's Almond Rod that budded, and (3) the Golden Pot of Manna (Heb 9:3-5)

All Temples give God's blueprint for us as His ultimate Temples. Man fell into sin & lost God's Presence, but He's restoring us to be His Temples – He'll dwell within us & shine out of us forever. All the different Temples encode different aspects of His ultimate Temple, each providing a piece of the puzzle. We get the whole picture by putting together the revelation from them all. (1) Our SPIRIT = HOLY of HOLIES, (2) our SOUL = HOLY PLACE, (3) our BODY = OUTER COURT. We're made with His THRONE in our SPIRIT to live under His authority. When we receive Christ & He's enthroned within us, we discover our true identity, ability & personality, for His Spirit of grace flows from His throne to fill & transform our souls & empower us to do His will & be fruitful. Christ is the perfect human Temple; God was enthroned in His spirit and His Spirit filled His soul & flowed out of Him. But we were born spiritually dead, so His Spirit did not indwell us. Christ came to make us into true Temples, like Him. So, He died as our SIN OFFERING to take away our sins, and as our BURNT OFFERING to give us His perfect righteousness. Mercy Seat = ‘Place of Propitiation' where God's righteous judgment is fully satisfied by the Blood. He sees the Blood & declares us forgiven, so He's now free to bless us. Once the blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat & accepted by God, Israel came under mercy for another year. But she had to repeat this ritual every year signifying man's sin wasn't yet put away (Heb 10:1-4). Christ accomplished this (Heb 10:5-10). So, Tabernacle rituals pictured what Christ would accomplish in establishing the New Covenant in His Blood in the Heavenly Temple, and activating it in His redeemed human Temples (Heb 9:7-12). As the High Priest, He offered Himself as the final Sacrifice and took His Blood into the heavenly Holy of Holies, and sprinkled it on God's Throne, the Mercy Seat, as full payment for our sin & every blessing of grace (Heb 4:16). His Blood in Heaven ever speaks on our behalf, and is the basis for the everlasting New Covenant (Heb 12:22-24). Having done this, He sat down to signify His finished work, and entered into His work as Mediator of the New Covenant for His people (Heb 1:3, 10:11-12, 9:23-26). The Heavenly Temple is an image of God's ultimate Temple (Man), so when we receive Christ, He also sprinkles us with His Blood & sanctifies us to Himself (1Pet 1:2, Heb 9:13-14). By His Spirit, He entered our holy of holies, and applied His Blood to our spirit, cleansing it from all sin & sanctifying it to Himself, making it a perfect new creation, and then sits enthroned there by His indwelling Spirit, to mediate the new covenant in our lives. This happened at our New Birth. He activated the New Covenant in us, so we're now under grace. We became a functioning Temple. Having sprinkled & cleansed us with His Blood (Heb 9:13-14), He now brings us into our inheritance (v15). It's a Throne of Grace, for the Lamb's Blood has been accepted by God on our behalf, and He sits at God's right hand dispensing His River of Grace to us (Rev 22:1-2). This also pictures us as Temples, with Christ enthroned as Lord in our spirit, releasing His river of grace from His throne in our spirit, flowing down into our heart & life. The trees = thoughts & emotions in our soul. As we trust in Christ who lives in us, and submit to His Lordship, we receive His river of blessing into our hearts. When God entered the Tabernacle, He sat in His glory, enthroned on the Mercy Seat above the Ark of the Covenant in the Holy of Holies, and there He met with Moses & spoke with him (Ex 25:21-22). Likewise, He sits on the throne in our spirit, His base of operation in us. 3 items in the HOLY PLACE (Heb 9:1-4) = our SOUL: *(1) MENORAH = our MIND, illuminated by the oil of His Spirit. *(2) TABLE of SHOWBREAD (‘the Bread of the Presence') = our EMOTIONS, kept ever fresh from God's Presence, shining from the Holy of Holies. *(3) The ALTAR of INCENSE next to the Holy of Holies = our HEART or WILL, at the deepest part of our soul, called the Golden Censer (‘the Place of Incense') in Heb 9:4, where it's described as belonging to the holy of holies. Thus, our HEART is the junction & connection between our SPIRIT & SOUL, receiving God's life from the spirit, so that it flows into our soul (Heb 4:12, John 7:38). By God's design, the heart should be under the spirit's control, so a worshipping heart is necessary to receive God's grace into our souls. As we submit our hearts into God's Hand (the Holy Spirit), He can guide & empower us (Prov 21:1). To reign in life, put our heart into His Hand (His Spirit), who manifests in us as rivers of living water. In the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant containing 3 items, hidden under the Throne (under His control) = 3 aspects of God's grace, He wants to release into our soul by His Spirit: (1) the Tablets of the Covenant, (2) Aaron's Almond Rod that budded, and (3) the Golden Pot of Manna (Heb 9:3-5)

Pat welcomes guitarist, singer and songwriter James Walbourne to the Zoom Room to promote the new His Lordship album "Bored Animal" and discuss his career in music with Pretenders and The Rails!Credit Photo of James Walbourne by Photographer Larry NieheusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pastor Micah Klutinoty in John 17:1-5 reminds us that Jesus, the eternal Son of glory, stepped into the world of shame to accomplish through the cross what no one else could—securing salvation and eternal life for those who believe. His prayer acknowledges His coming glory through the cross, His Lordship over all, the gift of eternal life, the finished work of redemption, and His eternal divine glory.

Jesus came to bring the Kingdom of God – God's rule and reign. It did not come as everyone expected. People had to change their mind (repent) and believe in Jesus the King. In this panoramic look at the acts of Jesus after He announced the Kingdom we see the nature of His Kingdom and what happens 'When The Kingdom Comes' among us. As you listen, expect God's Kingdom to invade your life. Allow Him to change your thinking and embrace His Lordship in your heart. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format...

Christ made all of what we know and experience in this world. He holds it altogether. Our hearts are drawn to His existence in an inexplicable way, and even science itself points to the need for an intelligent designer and a force that holds all things together. As Pastor Ken will warn in today's message, one day this will be made clear to all men. We can choose to trust in Him by faith, submitting ourselves to His Lordship, or we can wait and be subjected to judgment when He establishes His eternal Kingdom. 

Ce soir, Marjorie Hache ouvre la semaine avec une émission dense mêlant nouveautés, classiques rock et hommages. Le moment fort revient à Rick Davies, cofondateur de Supertramp, disparu ce week-end, avec un live parisien de 1979. L'album de la semaine est "Cutthroat" de Shame, post-punk londonien audacieux, présenté dans plusieurs titres. Sébastien Tellier signe son grand retour avec "Refresh", tandis que Nine Inch Nails dévoile "As Alive As You Want Me To Be", extrait de la B.O. de "Tron Ares". Jeff Beck et Joss Stone réinterprètent "I Put A Spell On You" de Screamin' Jay Hawkins et Les recommandations de Francis Zégut nous mènent à His Lordship. On croise aussi Jehnny Beth, Janis Joplin, Idles, The Hives ou X-Ray Spex, pour une soirée entre hommage, énergie brute et élégance électrique. Idles - Rabbit Run U2 - Vertigo Prince Buster -Take It Easy Feist - Mushaboom Supergrass - Pumping On Your Stereo Faith No More - Epic Janis Joplin - Cry Baby Shame - Cutthroat Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down The Hives - Go Right Ahead R.E.M. - Uberlin AC/DC - Thunderstruck Jehnny Beth - No Good For People Jeff Beck - I Put A Spell On You (Feat Joss Stone) Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know Supertramp - Ain't Nobody But Me (Live in Paris) His Lordship - Old Romantic The Doors - Roadhouse Blues Electric Six - Gay Bar Nine Inch Nails - As Alive As You Need Me To Be Neil Young - Heart Of Gold Oasis - Supersonic Sebastien Tellier- Refresh Depeche Mode - A Pain That I'm Used To Pain - Party In My Head X-Ray Spex - Germ Free Adolescents The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling B.B. King - Call It Stormy Monday Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

On His way to Jerusalem to give His life on the Cross, Jesus turns aside to the crowd following Him ... summoning those that would follow Him to wholehearted allegiance to His Lordship in thier lives. (Lk 14:26) As we do so, we find the abundant life Jesus said He came to give. (Jn 10:10)

Spring Lake Church – Bellevue and DowntownSermon: Road MapsTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 2:11, John 11:1-4, John 14:6, etc...In “Road Maps,” Pastor Jack Guerra looks at the miracles and “I Am” statements of Jesus in John, showing us how Christ reveals His power and identity. From turning water into wine to raising Lazarus, each sign points us to His Lordship. Jesus is the Bread of Life, the Good Shepherd, and the Way, Truth, and Life. As a church, we're called to step in through serving, inviting, and praying. What is your part to play in this season?springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

https://www.maynardvillefellowship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Carr-ST-7-23-25.mp3 In this lecture, Pastor Carr explores the third way God reveals His Lordship— as Father. Discover how Scripture defines the Patriarchal nature of the Kingdom, and what it means for God to be Father.

Sometimes the Jesus we want isn't the Jesus we get. As Jesus begins His journey to the cross, He reveals His true identity—and it demands a response. The crowds shout “Hosanna,” hoping for the kind of king they expected. But Jesus came not just to save, but to rule. His Lordship means dethroning ourselves and surrendering fully to Him. From the fig tree that appeared alive but bore no fruit, to the temple He cleared with righteous authority, Jesus exposes spiritual hypocrisy and calls us to full submission. He is King, Judge, and Lord of all—and when we welcome Him in, He comes with authority, ready to purify our hearts and realign our lives with His mission and His ways. That purification may bring disruption, but it's a holy disruption—a reordering of our lives under His rule. It challenges us to ask: does Jesus have access to every area of our lives—our time, our resources, our giftings—or are we still holding the reins?You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehouston​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch

Sometimes the Jesus we want isn't the Jesus we get. As Jesus begins His journey to the cross, He reveals His true identity—and it demands a response. The crowds shout “Hosanna,” hoping for the kind of king they expected. But Jesus came not just to save, but to rule. His Lordship means dethroning ourselves and surrendering fully to Him. From the fig tree that appeared alive but bore no fruit, to the temple He cleared with righteous authority, Jesus exposes spiritual hypocrisy and calls us to full submission. He is King, Judge, and Lord of all—and when we welcome Him in, He comes with authority, ready to purify our hearts and realign our lives with His mission and His ways. That purification may bring disruption, but it's a holy disruption—a reordering of our lives under His rule. It challenges us to ask: does Jesus have access to every area of our lives—our time, our resources, our giftings—or are we still holding the reins?You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: https://www.youtube.com/@onelifechurch381Listen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.comConnect with us over social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onelifehouston​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onelifechurch

Christ in you is the hope of glory. Because He dwells within us, He is changing us from the inside out—and that change should be visible. We are called to shine, to radiate His glory, to be a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. Every part of our lives—our marriages, families, work, and leadership—is meant to reflect the gospel to the world. Colossians 3 shows us that God has a divine design for our relationships, and all of it falls under the authority of Jesus. The challenge isn't just admitting He's Lord—it's submitting to His Lordship in every area of our lives. As we focus and dwell more on Him, we begin to reflect Him even more to the world. Listen to this sermon about reflecting God's design in the seventh part of our In The Word series, walking through the book of Colossians. Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/u0P3HnD4DCISubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 15 Jesus continues His discourse with the Apostles. Jesus identifies Himself as “the true vine.” His followers are like branches that draw nutrients from Him. To “abide in Him” is to be connected to Jesus, to hear His words, and to gain strength from His power. This must result in good fruit born by the branches. To bear the fruit of good works is to prove to be His disciple. Love binds the Vine to the branches. Jesus has shown His love by laying down His life for His friends. His friends show love in return by keeping His commandments and loving one another. The world hates Jesus and His followers, but love will define His people. Jesus again promises the Apostles that the Holy Spirit will help them in their work.  As noted in the previous chapter, some of this content is unique to the Apostles. The Holy Spirit would testify through the Apostles in miraculous ways. The Holy Spirit is also at work for us; He teaches us through the scripture. Many other elements of this chapter apply to us all. Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. We must remain connected to Him and bear fruit, lest we be cut away by the Father. Specifically, Jesus demands that we keep His commandments and love our fellow believers. We will be maligned by the world for serving Jesus because people of the world reject His Lordship. But fellow Christians should always be a source of love and support.   Creator God, we know that You have made us to bring honor to You. And that means living obedient lives and loving others the way You love us. Will You help us see how desperately we need Jesus to do these things? Show us how to connect to Jesus and how to draw our strength and direction from Him. We are committed to bearing the good fruit of obedience and love in a world of disobedience and hate. Show us how to love Christians in an enduring way, and please help us through the presence and teachings of Your Holy Spirit. Thought Questions: -       Are you abiding in Christ and bearing fruit through His strength? What examples in your life demonstrate this process to others? -       The Lord has commanded us to love one another. Can your faith be a saving faith if you do not actively love and serve Christians? -       The worldly have no excuse for living in sin and disregarding the King. How can you help them see their need for Jesus?

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 7 Jesus' unbelieving brothers encourage Him to go to Jerusalem and publicly work miracles. Jesus refuses and later goes up more privately, and He eventually enters the temple and teaches the people. He gives all glory to His Father for His words of wisdom. Though many believed in Jesus when He acknowledged having come from the Father, many Jewish leaders sought to kill Him. Jesus makes a series of beautiful claims. He is soon to return to His Father. All who come to Him with spiritual thirst will be gifted a flowing river of living water. Those who believe in Him will be given the Holy Spirit. These messages divide the crowd. Some proclaim Him as the Christ, but the Pharisees will not believe and become even more angry.  Even Jesus' brothers had doubts about Him before His resurrection from the dead. Jesus continues to be patient with them and with all His disciples in His teaching. He is also insistent that He has come from the Father, and He has all authority to teach and would be returning to the Father. The kingdom would leave no middle ground for disciples to believe in His blessing without also trusting in His Lordship. Jesus will come and take us home with Him. He will fill us with eternal life and the Holy Spirit. But there cannot be doubt within us. We must confidently assert Him to be “the Prophet” and “the Christ”, even in the face of those who reject Him.  God of Grace, You have shown Your deep love for us in sending Jesus to guide us back to You. Thank You for His ministry, His wisdom, and the undeniable proofs of His Sonship. So many will not believe in Him. So many are inconsistent in their willingness to obey Him. We pray for the resolve to put our lives in the hands of the Prophet and to surrender to Him as the Christ. Please fill us with salvation from Your Holy Spirit. We also ask for boldness to always defend Your honor and to invite others to surrender to Jesus. Thought Questions: -       Many hated Jesus because He exposed their sinful deeds to be evil. Do you also have to see sin as evil to be a follower of Jesus? -       Jesus always redirected glory away from Himself and to the Father. In what ways should we be openly redirecting all praise to God?   -       The Pharisees rejected all testimony about Jesus. What leads hearts to be that hard to truth, and how do you avoid that same fate?

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 5 Jesus returns to Jerusalem and heals a man who has been lame for 38 years. The Jews begin to persecute Jesus for healing on the Sabbath day. Jesus responds by proclaiming that He is carrying out His Father's work. The leaders understand Jesus to be claiming a special relationship with God, so they seek to kill Him. Jesus claims to be sent by God and presents testimony to prove it. Firstly, the preaching of John the Baptist verifies the deity of Jesus. Secondly, the miracles of Jesus prove His heavenly power. Thirdly, the Old Testament scripture, including the teachings of Moses, prophesy concerning Jesus as the Messiah. Jesus has the authority to speak for God and He will be the final judge over all men on the last day! It must have been incredible to be healed by Jesus after 38 years of illness. Jesus levels a powerful message to the healed man: “Do not sin anymore, so that nothing worse happens to you.” Surely this man lived the rest of his days in faithfulness to God. The Jewish leaders were too busy arguing about Sabbath rules to see the amazing things Christ was doing. We must be like the healed man and not the Pharisees. We are healed from a life of sin by Jesus. And we are charged with faithfulness in His honor. Jesus has proven His power to save and direct us. If we stay humble, we will have compassion for everyone who needs Jesus.  Dear Father, before Jesus found us, we were burdened by sin and unable to stand justified on our own. But Your Son has saved us by His grace. Help us to live every day in thankfulness to Him. He has also directed us to flee from sin and honor His Lordship. Please teach us how to do those things joyfully. Strengthen us to have hearts of faith that believe the testimony about Jesus, and hearts that lovingly adore Him and care about others as much as He does. We will love Him and live in readiness for His return. Thought Questions: -       What has Jesus healed in you that was previously a heavy burden? Are you thankful enough to “not sin anymore” in His honor? -       Jesus provided testimony to prove His Lordship. What evidence would you provide to convince someone Jesus is God? -       Jesus is coming again in the final judgment. Are you ready for that day to come? How do you do your best to stay ready?

Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comLuke 11 Jesus gives beautiful instructions on prayer. He teaches how to approach God, the importance of being persistent in prayer, and the crucial need for faith that God will answer. He proclaims that God sends His Spirit and that His answers are always good. Jesus follows this by casting a demon out of a mute man. At this point, the Pharisees come on the scene accusing Jesus of working with the devil! They ask Jesus for more signs to prove His relationship with God. Jesus strongly rebukes them and speaks of how Nineveh repented at the call of Jonah, and Israel does not repent at the call of God's Son! Following more accusations against Him, Jesus strongly condemns the Pharisees as hypocrites and as people guilty of leading others away from God.   Jesus demonstrates the most committed and accomplished prayer life of all time. When He speaks of how to address God, or how often to address God, or with what confidence we should address God, we would do well to listen. There will always be accusers like the Pharisees, and hypocrisy around us, but our connection with God is the power we must have to stand against them. This requires consistent, spiritual, and hopeful prayer. Sadly, unbelievers may never see enough to follow Jesus, and they may attack all they are shown. This manifests darkness, selfish pride, and brokenness in their hearts. Like Jesus, we must keep shining, patiently teaching, and warning others of the consequences of hardness toward God and others.  Precious Lord, we are grateful to be able to come to You in prayer. Thank You for hearing us, for desiring this time with us, and for Your promise to respond according to Your divine will. We pray in Jesus' name. His authority and presence in prayer give us great courage. So many reject His Lordship. Some accuse Him, some question Him, while others will see His majesty and believe. Father, help us to always have believing, hopeful hearts. Please give us the wisdom to speak His name into the lives of those who are lost and confused.   -       How will Christ's teaching on prayer affect the way you talk to God today? Will You follow His direction, be frequent, and believe? -       The Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who seek guidance (vs. 13). What does that mean to you, and how are you comforted by this? -       Hypocrisy is ugly. Jesus always sees right through it. Is there some area of hypocrisy in your life where you need to be honest with Him?