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Seek Him Early
Ep457 – Holy God

Seek Him Early

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 4:40


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Houston's First Baptist Church Messages (Audio)
Holy: Jesus is our High Priest - Leviticus

Houston's First Baptist Church Messages (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 34:55


Leviticus is one of the most overlooked books in the Bible, yet it carries a profound answer to one of the most important questions anyone can ask: how does an unholy person connect with a holy God? Built around the concept of holiness, the book moves through sacrifices, priestly ordination, and purity laws, all building toward one goal: bringing God's people from outside the tent of meeting to inside it. At the very center of Leviticus is the Day of Atonement, the moment when sins are forgiven. This is no coincidence. Atonement is the heartbeat of the Old Testament, and it points directly forward to Jesus Christ.In Leviticus 8, God instructs Moses to ordain Aaron as the high priest. Aaron was called by God, cleansed through sacrifice, and clothed in holy garments that identified his role as a mediator between the people and a holy God. Blood was placed on his right earlobe, his right thumb, and his right big toe, symbolizing a life devoted to hearing God, serving God, and walking with God. He wore a breastplate bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, carrying the people over his heart every time he entered God's presence. Yet for all of this, Aaron was still a flawed man. He led the people into idolatry with the golden calf, proving that no human high priest could ever truly save anyone. He was an imperfect picture pointing toward something far greater.Jesus is the greater High Priest that Aaron could only foreshadow. He was chosen by the Father, lived without sin, and gave Himself as a ransom for all of humanity. Through Him, believers are no longer standing outside the tent but have become the very dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. First Peter 2:9 declares that every believer is part of a royal priesthood, called to proclaim the excellencies of God and invite others into His presence. Just as the high priest carried the names of God's people over his heart, believers today are called to carry the names of those around them in prayer and look for every opportunity to bring them closer to God.

Family Bible Church weekly message
01 Acts 17:16, 19, 22-29 (The Sinai Principle)

Family Bible Church weekly message

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026


* You can get the sermon note sheet at: https://family-bible-church.org/2026Messages/26Jul19.pdf * The title, "The Sinai Principle" is the name given to the application drawn from Exodus chapters twenty-two through thirty-four using a bible study method that emphasizes recording what you learn in a topical way. The focus of this message will be the presentation of The Holy God, a contrast in responses to His Holiness, and drawing applications for us today. * This message was presented by Justin Williams on July 19, 2026 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Free Range Preacher on Prayer
October Surprise 2022: In My Defense. Day 13

Free Range Preacher on Prayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 18:16


When I tell you, the sweetest place in all of life is to worship and pray at His feet. Even in brokenness, as we come to Him in sincerity, you will never be happier. I would not tell you, but that is my one proof. There is no better place than in His presence. He is glorious, and he wants you to know Him as perfectly as we can in this life. Prayer, with my soul, Holy God, Lord Jesus Christ, our teacher and comforter, Holy Ghost, make your people to pray, move in power on every heart to make them long for Thee, and answer us all, making us know Thee, and apprehend the eternal, and inexhaustible love Thou have with Thy Son our Savior, and now have in us in the beloved. Sweet Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy upon us; we love Thee, we need Thee. “What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more.” Robert Murray M'CheyneAssistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossardwww.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008Episode 040

Thin Within On the Go!
Loud Longings, Part 7: True Comfort For Real Longings

Thin Within On the Go!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 35:32 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this seventh episode in our Loud Longings, Holy God series, we explore why our search for comfort is a universal part of being human and why longing is not a sign that something is wrong with us. Together, we talk about how shame can lead us to hide our desires instead of bringing them honestly to God. Looking at Jeremiah 2 and the image of broken cisterns, we consider how food, emotional eating, social media, busyness, achievement, people-pleasing, control, and even ministry can become places we turn for relief instead of lasting comfort.We also reflect on Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4 and the reminder from Hebrews that He understands our weakness. Rather than condemning our thirst, Jesus invites us to bring it to Him. We share a simple practice for moments when the urge to seek comfort arises: pause, ask what you're truly feeling and what you're hoping that comfort will provide, then turn that longing into a conversation with God. If you've ever found yourself reaching for temporary relief, we hope this episode encourages you to discover the lasting comfort found in abiding with Christ.If you're ready to trade counterfeit comfort for true comfort and deeper spiritual growth, listen now, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. What “comfort file” do you reach for first when life gets hard? Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Trinity Church Brighton
#4 Holy God, Holy People

Trinity Church Brighton

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 45:21


Church in the Peak
Matlcok | 12/07/26 | Zaccheus - Lost & Found | Neal Garratt

Church in the Peak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 36:52 Transcription Available


Matlock & WirksworthPodcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/354059/episodes/19481103-matlcok-12-07-26-zaccheus-lost-found-neal-garratt.mp3Zacchaeus meets Jesus I want to spend just a few moments to put this story into context – One of the main themes of Luke's gospel is that Jesus welcomes sinners /lost people– he doesn't reject them, even though the scribes and pharisees could not understand this – they thought their works would be enough for Jesus but Jesus always looks at the heart and seeks to restore peoples heart to him – no matter their sin or shame! This is good news for those Jesus meets in his earthly ministry and good news for us as well!Luke 15 vs 2 – “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of the religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people- even eating with them”This is the background and before we meet Zacchaeus in chapter 19 Jesus has  told the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, the prodigal son and in chapter 18 the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector and the rich young ruler – Jesus seeking lost and sinful people - and then we meet ZacchaeusLuke 19 vs 1-10 Zacchaeus was despised by the Jews as he was a tax collector for the Romans as was Matthew and he was in fact the chief tax collector – The jews viewed tax collectors as traitors to the Jewish community and in fact were viewed as “robbers”. Luke also says that Zacchaeus was wealthy and how did he become wealthy? By taking advantage of those people whose taxes he collected and making himself money on the side – he was corrupt there is no doubt about that! He was the last person that Jesus should have been associating with and yet Jesus invites himself for tea!Vs 7 But the people were displeased – “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner they grumbled”You see the problem was they had completely misunderstood Jesus ministry on earth which he reveals in vs 10“ For the son of man came to seek and save those who are lost” This is so important – we are ALL lost spiritually until Jesus Christ finds us –Dictionary definition of lost “ spiritually or physically doomed or destroyed “lost souls”This is us and what's the opposite of lost? FOUND – we have been found by Christ Luke 15 vs 6 “ When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbours saying “ Rejoice with me because I have found my lost  sheep”Luke 15 vs 9 “And when she find its (the lost coin) she will call together her friends and neighbours and say “ Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin”Luke 15 vs 24 “ for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was LOST but now he is FOUND” So the party began”This is so important – was Zacchaeus lost – YES – But Jesus found him – salvation came to his house that very afternoon!Ephesians chapter 2 explains our position before we meet JesusVs 1 – You are spiritually dead in your sins – Vs 4 – BUT GOD – is so rich in mercy, and he loves us so much that even though we were dead – he gave us LIFE when he raised Jesus from the deadVs 8-9 “ God saved you by his grace when you believed and you can't take credit for this it is a gift from God- Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done , so none of us  can boast about it”The world is quick to condemn -  but Jesus is quick to forgive! So Jesus visits Zacchaeus house and Zacchaeus is convicted of his sin and saysVs 8-9 “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes I will give them back four times as much and Jesus responds Salvation has come to this home today”The conviction of our sin or our position before Christ is a ministry of the Holy SpiritJohn 16 vs 7-8Jesus says this “But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness”There has to be conviction of our sin before a Holy God – that we are lost and need to be found – before salvation comes.Watch Video – Start at 2.03mins inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GeGqm4ocg8&t=168sAmazing story of bring lost and then found – this is what happens when The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin and we realise we need a saviour!Tell the story of Mr Lee – Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners!Zacchaeus was visited by Jesus in his home and yet we have that same invitation every day to walk with JesusRoger – Prophetic word – take my hand and walk with me every day – so goodLamentations 3 vs 22-26“The faithful love of the Lord never ends – His mercies never cease – Great is his faithfulness – his mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself The Lord is my inheritance therefore I will hope in him – The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord”Jesus wants to find and rescue you this morning – He doesn't care what you have done – how bad you have been – what you are carrying – Lost people have a lot of baggage- but he is here to find you, rescue you and pour out his amazing love and grace into your life – you know we all have a moment when we can say “Salvation came to this house today” – why not today for you?Luke 19 vs 1-10Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town.There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich.He tried to get a look at Jesus, but he was too short to see over the crowd.So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree beside the road, for Jesus was going to pass that way.When Jesus came by, he looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name. “Zacchaeus!” he said. “Quick, come down! I must be a guest in your home today.”Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.But the people were displeased. “He has gone to be the guest of a notorious sinner,” they grumbled.Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham.For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

FBCredbank Podcasts
Purpose and Destiny

FBCredbank Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026 38:24


This gospel message takes us deep into Genesis 2, unpacking what it truly means to be human according to God's original design. We discover that our existence is far from accidental—we are image-bearers of the Holy God, created with sacred purpose and eternal destiny. The sermon challenges the modern narratives that reduce us to evolved animals or cosmic accidents, instead revealing that we were fashioned to be priest-kings in God's presence, dwelling with Him in holy space. The Garden of Eden emerges not as a simple vegetable patch but as God's holy of holies, His temple where He chose to rest and dwell with humanity. When God placed Adam there 'to work and watch over it,' He wasn't assigning gardening duties—He was commissioning the first priest to serve and worship in His presence. This radically elevates our understanding of human purpose: we are called to cultivate holy space, to magnify God's glory, and to expand His presence throughout all creation. Yet the tragedy of sin enters when Adam and Eve turn away from this glorious calling, choosing disobedience over trust. Their shame and hiding reveal the devastating consequences of sin—not that God abandons us, but that we flee from His presence. The hope comes through Jesus Christ, the faithful Adam and perfect High Priest who carries our sins on His shoulders and our names on His heart, reconciling us back to God's presence through His sacrifice on the cross.

From His Heart Audio Podcast
Who Can Stand Before This Holy God? - 1 Samuel 7:3-17

From His Heart Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 25:00


Have we forgotten just how holy God really is? Pastor Jeff Schreve explores the sobering story of the ark of the covenant, Israel's spiritual compromise, and the devastating consequences of treating God casually. Discover why repentance, reverence, and wholehearted surrender are essential if we want to experience God's presence and power today.

Thin Within On the Go!
Loud Longings, Part 6: Learning to Abide

Thin Within On the Go!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 29:23 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this sixth episode of our Loud Longings, Holy God series, we explore what it means to stay with Jesus when cravings, difficult emotions, or overwhelming situations make us want to escape. Beginning with a simple breath prayer and Jesus' invitation in John 15 to "abide in Me," we talk about how urges often feel urgent and permanent, even though they rise and fall like waves. Together, we consider how remaining present with God instead of reacting immediately can help us experience His peace in the middle of the struggle.We also discuss the difference between relying on willpower and abiding in relationship with Christ. Looking at the disciples in the storm, we're reminded that Jesus' presence doesn't always remove the storm, but it does change how we walk through it. We close with a simple practice for moments of temptation: pause, take a slow breath, notice what's happening in your body, and pray, "Jesus, I'm staying." If you've ever felt trapped by the need for immediate relief, we hope this conversation encourages you to remain with the One who is already with you.If this connects with you, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

The Narrow Junior High Ministry
Awesome God: Holy - God is Set Apart | The Narrow Junior High Ministry | Nathan Zelaya

The Narrow Junior High Ministry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 39:21


Awesome God: Holy - God is Set Apart | The Narrow Junior High Ministry | Nathan Zelaya

Harvest Bible Church
Suffering, Temptations & Our Holy God (James 1)

Harvest Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026 55:15


ElmCreek Community Church Podcast
Who Can Dwell in the Presence of a Holy God?

ElmCreek Community Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2026


Who Can Dwell in the Presence of a Holy God Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on July 5, 2026 at ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Psalm 15

Thin Within On the Go!
Loud Longings, Part 5: When Surrender Feels Scary

Thin Within On the Go!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 31:32 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this fifth episode of our Loud Longings, Holy God series, we talk honestly about why surrender can feel so difficult, especially when we're letting go of the very things we've relied on for comfort. We begin with a breath prayer from Psalm 73—“You are the strength of my heart... and my portion forever”—and explore how stress, grief, and uncertainty can drive us toward emotional eating, control, perfectionism, busyness, scrolling, or other attempts to find quick relief. Together, we discuss why surrender often involves loss and why acknowledging that grief is an important part of the journey.Looking at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that surrender isn't about pretending everything is fine—it's about bringing our deepest struggles into relationship with the Father. We encourage listeners to choose connection with Jesus before reaching for immediate relief and share a simple practice to help pause and respond differently when urges arise. If surrender has ever felt overwhelming, we hope this conversation reminds you that you don't have to walk that path alone.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Christ's Church of Oronogo's Podcast
A Holy God, A Consecrated People

Christ's Church of Oronogo's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 30:36


Message: Elijah Dally, Teaching PastorPassage: Joshua 5:1-15Series: Joshua: A Man After God's Victory

York St CoC Sermons
A Holy God, A Holy Nation | Tim Walter #sermon

York St CoC Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 35:50


A Holy God, A Holy Nation | Tim Walter #sermon 28/06/2026 Tim Walter

Thin Within On the Go!
Loud Longings, Part 4: What Are You Trusting for Comfort?

Thin Within On the Go!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 21:34 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailIn this fourth episode of our Loud Longings, Holy God series, we explore what happens when our hearts attach to things other than God for comfort, security, and relief. We share a simple breath prayer—“You alone” on the inhale, “are my portion” on the exhale—and reflect on Psalm 16 as we consider where we turn when life feels overwhelming, lonely, or exhausting. Together, we talk about how food, scrolling, spending, productivity, and control can begin to function as little saviors, not because we're weak, but because we were created for connection and our hearts naturally attach to something.Drawing from Exodus 20 and John 15, we discuss how God's invitation is not about behavior management but about abiding in Christ and finding lasting refuge in Him. We explore the difference between chasing quick relief and resting in God's presence, and we offer a simple question to bring into moments of stress or temptation: “Lord, what am I trusting right now?” If you've found yourself reaching for lesser comforts, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, notice where your hope is settling, and rediscover Jesus as your true source of peace and stability.If this connects with you, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the comfort you're most tempted to run to first?Support the showLearn more about our Revelation Within Community: https://www.revelationwithin.org

Community Church of Susanville Sermon Podcast

This week it's Pastor Rick's turn to share with us a Psalm that is speaking to him today. Join us as we take a look at Psalm 33. 

GracePointe Church
Holy God, Unclean People

GracePointe Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 38:36


FSBCKW Sermons
Be Wary of Hypocrisy

FSBCKW Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026


Be Wary of Hypocrisy Brandon Rodriguez Jesus dealt repeatedly with hypocrisy because it matters deeply. You know the feeling when someone tells you they will do something and then does the opposite. We resent it in others, and when we catch ourselves doing it, we feel convicted. Jesus addressed this issue with the Pharisees, the lawyers, and even His own disciples because hypocrisy is like leaven in bread. It starts small, grows, and spreads throughout everything until you cannot separate it from who you are. God sees what is hidden. He knows the difference between what we appear to be and who we actually are. The good news is that if you are worried about your own hypocrisy, if you are convicted about living one way in public and another in private, that conviction itself means your heart has not been hardened to God. There is forgiveness available through Jesus Christ.So I am asking you today to examine your life. Are you more concerned with seeming faithful than being faithful? Do people know you follow Jesus by how you live? Will your private life support your public testimony? Instead of fearing what people think, fear the Holy God who alone has authority over your eternal judgment. Yet do not live in terror. God cares for you more than the sparrows of the field. He knows every hair on your head. Confess Jesus before others. Live boldly for Him. Do not deny Him through your actions or your silence. And when you stumble, when you fall short, know that the Holy Spirit empowers you, teaches you, and advocates for you. That same Spirit who transformed Peter from a denier into a bold proclaimer lives in you. Turn to Jesus today, repent, believe, and He will transform you into a new creation.

UMD NEWMAN CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
06/21/26 The Moment of Moments

UMD NEWMAN CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 15:20


Homily from the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We will need Humility and Hope. The moment will come when we will all stand before the Good and Holy God in judgment. This truth can fill us with fear, but there are two virtues we need more powerful than fear: humility and hope. Mass Readings from June 21, 2026: Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35Romans 5:12-15 Matthew 10:26-33

Cities Church Sermons
Come and Worship the Holy God

Cities Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026


Come and Worship the Holy God Will Stueve Download Psalm 99,The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!4 The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity;you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them.8 O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!This morning we sang one of the greatest hymns of the Christian faith, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” It was written by a man named Reginald Heber, who was an Anglican bishop and missionary to India.One source tells us that as Heber wrote this hymn, he was at a loss to come up with words that adequately described the character of God. That even as a gifted poet, he could not improve upon the simple phrase “holy, holy, holy,” the same words that the angels sing to God in heaven right now.Reginald Heber knew that God's holiness was simply beyond what words could describe. And that's what this psalm and this sermon is all about: describing the indescribable holiness of God.Psalm 99 is a call to worship the holy King of the universe. And it concludes a group of “kingship psalms” from 93-100 all celebrating the reign of the Lord.This psalm neatly divides into three parts, and as we work through it, it'll be like examining a diamond, as we look at God's holy character from three different angles with each part concluding with a call to worship the holy God…Verses 1-3 call us to worship God for his holy reign.Verses 4-5 call us to worship God for his holy justice.Verses 6-9 call us to worship God for his holy forgiveness.And we desperately need Psalm 99 today…God's holiness might be the aspect of his character that us fallen sinners understand the least. Many of the biggest problems people have with Christianity today at root, involve a failure to grasp the holiness of God…The problem of hell: how could a good God send anyone to hell? This question rests on the false assumption that people are basically good, that sin is not a big deal, and God should really just get over it.The problem of pluralism: Is there really only one way to God? Can't people just practice whatever religion they want? This question implies that the one true God is not in fact worthy of the worship of all of his creatures.The problem of God's law: The reality that God puts boundaries on our behavior. This is ok. This is not ok. And many respond today, “Nobody can dictate how I live my life except me.” All of these objections to Christianity fail to grasp the reality of God's holiness. And so my prayer for this sermon is that God would awaken in all of us a joyful trembling at the holiness of God. That our hearts would be in tune with the angels in heaven right now who day and night never cease to say,“holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”1. Worship God for his holy reign.That's what verses 1-3 are saying…The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name! Holy is he!The psalmist paints a picture for us here of all peoples and all creation in awestruck wonder before God's majesty. And he uses OT imagery here… He says God “sits enthroned upon the cherubim.” We know from the OT that cherubim functioned as guards of God's holy presence. After Adam and Eve sinned and were banished from the garden, a cherubim with a flaming sword guarded the entrance to God's presence. In the tabernacle and the temple, cherubim were over the mercy seat, symbolizing this same guarding of God's presence.The psalmist reminds us of this image to call to mind the holiness of God…Theologian Steve Wellum says that God's holiness is “an overarching way of describing God's sheer God-ness, which also entails all of his other divine perfections.”God's holiness is not really one attribute among many, but the aspect of God's character that pervades all of his attributes. So God's love is a holy love. His justice is a holy justice.God's holiness speaks to his utter uniqueness, his absolute transcendence, his infinite value, his perfect moral purity, his incomprehensible glory, and his unrivaled beauty. His “sheer God-ness.”As 1 John 1 says,“God is light. And in him is no darkness at all.”Think pure, perfect, blinding light. Think of going out on a hot summer day and having a staring contest with the sun shining in full strength.That's a small glimpse of what holiness is. And as we consider the doctrine of God's holiness, I think we're called to respond in two ways…First, tremble before him. Verse 1 says,“let the peoples tremble!”Likewise, Psalm 2:11 says“serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.”Michael Reeves puts it this way,“Trembling in wonder at God…is the key to true humility, which is not about trying to think less of yourself or trying to think of yourself less but about marveling more at him. A true and happy fear of God simply eclipses self.” So when you read the Bible… remember who's talking to you! Remember Isaiah 66:2, where God says,“this is the one to whom I will look, he who is humble, and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.”And when you pray… remember who you're talking to! Remember Ecclesiastes 5:2, don't “let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth.”My friend Jacob Barwig, who will, Lord willing, be planting King's Church with me, is someone that I would call a “pause-prayer.” A pause-prayer. Maybe some of you know what I mean.Most of us, when we go to pray, we just get right to it… “Dear Lord, thank you for this day…” But not Jacob. When he prays, he begins with a good pause. And I appreciate that about him!The last time we met I asked him like I usually do to close our time in prayer, thanking God for our meeting. And so we bowed our heads, and the pause began…And I'm thinking to myself … You know I really appreciate how Jacob prays, how he approaches God with a humble silence and reverence …And the pause kept going … and eventually Jacob looked up at me and said, “oh, did you want me to pray?”… That time, it was a miscommunication. But most of the time, Jacob helps me remember who I'm talking to when I pray!The point is: our lives should be marked by a happy fear. A joyful trembling at the Holy King who reigns, who is great in Zion, who is exalted over all the peoples!The second way we're called to respond to God's holiness: Be holy as he is holy.1 Peter 1 says,“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.”What a high calling! Be holy as God is holy! Be like God!And as we examine our own lives, it is easy to get discouraged by our lack of progress in the faith. It is easy to only see our failures to measure up. And paradoxically, the more we grow in our faith, the more we see just how holy God is, and how much we fall short of his glory!But as Robert Murray Mc'Cheyne once said,“For every one look at yourself, we must take ten looks to Christ.”Remember what Christ has done for you. We don't strive for holiness out of duty, but from a desire to please the One who loved us and gave himself for us! Let gratitude for the gospel drive you to holiness. Let Jesus's done be the fuel for your doing.And be encouraged that your growth in holiness is not something you do on your own. This is a work that God is doing in you. And that he has promised to complete for those who are in Christ.As we read in Romans 8, “those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son.”If you have trusted in Christ, if you belong to him. You are going to be like him one day. Blameless, spotless, holy. Let us remember that as we strive to be holy, even as God is holy. And this brings us to point two… 2. Worship God for his holy justice.Look with me at verses 4-5:The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity;you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God; worship at his footstool! Holy is he!As we turn the diamond of God's holy character, the psalmist shows us that God's holiness is demonstrated in his justice. We have had countless rulers and kings throughout history. And much of that story can be described with the phrase might makes right. In other words, whoever is the biggest and the strongest gets to be king, regardless of whether they're good or evil. Not so with the Lord. For the Lord, as one commentator says,“his is a might that loves what is right.”It's the King in his might who loves justice!Recently, I've been reading through the story of David in 1 & 2 Samuel. It's an absolutely epic narrative. But every time I read through it, I have the same roller-coaster experience …I see David's promising beginning as a humble shepherd boy, a man after God's own heart, who defeats Goliath against all odds. Then we see David the virtuous warrior on the run, who shows mercy to Saul and who is victorious in every battle because the Lord is with him. Then we see David enthroned as King, subduing all enemies under his feet and expanding the kingdom of God's reign … and we think … what could possibly go wrong? This is the guy! This is God's holy King!And then wham! 2 Samuel 11, where David sins spectacularly as he takes another man's wife and kills a faithful soldier … and the slow downfall of his kingdom begins.And after reading David's life, we say, “Oh for the perfect King! Oh that we would have a King that does not sin, who is not corrupted by power!”The Lord Jesus is that perfect, holy King. For us sinful human beings, power corrupts. Not so with Jesus. He is all-powerful and incorruptible. Perfect in power, perfect in love, perfect in purity. And every ruler that disappoints, every pastor that falls, every leader that stumbles, should cause our hearts to long for the absolutely perfect reign of King Jesus. Don't we long for the return of our King? Don't we long for him to right every wrong? To make all things new?For when Christ comes to judge the living and the dead, he will come in holy justice. So we can take comfort. As we live in a world full of sin and injustices, that seemingly go unpunished. We know that on the last day there is not one wrong that will not be righted. Every sin will be accounted for and justly punished, either on the cross or in hell.And we will worship God for this, just like the saints cry out in Revelation 19,“Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”In heaven, among the endless reasons we will have to praise God, we will praise him for his holy justice.We see this in the life of Charles Spurgeon…As his mother prayed for years for him to come to Christ, she said, “Now, Lord, if my children go on in their sins, it will not be from ignorance that they perish, and my soul must bear a swift witness against them at the day of judgment if they lay not hold of Christ.”She's saying, I love you my dear son, but if you continue to reject Christ, I will fully agree with God's just judgment against you on that day.That is a heart that treasures the holy justice of God. And that's what this psalm calls us to.Psalm 99 calls us to worship God for his holy reign. To worship him for his holy justice. And lastly…3. Worship God for his holy forgiveness.Look at verses 6-9 with me:Moses and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel also was among those who called upon his name. They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them; they kept his testimonies and the statute that he gave them.8 O Lord our God, you answered them; you were a forgiving God to them, but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; for the Lord our God is holy!In these verses, Moses, Aaron, and Samuel stand for the priesthood, which was the provision made for sin under the Old Covenant.When God's people disobeyed, these men called upon God to have mercy. And God both graciously forgave and justly disciplined his people.And of course, the daily sacrifices of bulls and goats, and the fallible priests of Moses, Aaron, and Samuel point us to the New Covenant, and our great High Priest, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us once and for all.As Hebrews 9 puts it, 27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.The God of holy love who gave his one and only Son, that whoever would believe in him would not perish but would have eternal life.If you're not a Chistian, know that your days are numbered. Your death has already been determined by the sovereign God of the universe. And after death, comes judgment where you will stand face to face with your Maker. Have you called upon him yet? Are you trusting in the Lord Jesus and his work on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins? Psalm 99 tells us that God is a forgiving God. He does not forgive everyone. But he forgives every person who calls upon his name. So turn from your sin, and turn to Christ. And he will abundantly pardon you. He will cast your sins into the depths of the sea. He will separate your sins from you as far as the east is from the west. Call upon him today! Embrace his forgiveness today!And if you are a believer here today: Cherish the forgiveness of God! That through the blood of Christ we get to draw near to the perfectly holy God. That all-consuming Fire! We get to come before his throne! Before the throne of God above,I have a strong and perfect pleaA great High Priest whose name is love,who ever lives and pleads for me.The more we understand the holiness of God, the more we will cherish his forgiveness. And the more we cherish his forgiveness, the more we will walk in joyful, trembling, awestruck obedience to our King.As Psalm 130 says,“If you O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.”May we all cherish his forgiveness today.Let's pray…

Cities Church Sermons
Come and Worship the Holy God

Cities Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 5:18


In this sermon, Church Planter Will Stueve expounds upon Psalm 99 by looking at three different angles of the indescribable holiness of God's character. Each being a call to worship the holy King of the universe, to sing along with the angels, “holy, holy, holy.”

GracePointe Church
Holy God, Holy Priests, Unholy Fire

GracePointe Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 42:21


Bethlehem Church
“Send Me” | SUMMER AT BETHLEHEM | June 7th, 2026

Bethlehem Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 33:47


In Week 2 of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Student Pastor Spencer Haynes opens up God's Word to share a passage that completely disrupted, challenged, and redirected his life. The power of the Bible is that it doesn't just inform us; it transforms us when we allow it to step out of the pages and into our real-world stories.   Preaching from the historic and heavy text of Isaiah 6:1-8, Spencer contrasts modern, emotional consumer Christianity with a true biblical encounter with God. "Send me" sounds exciting, powerful, and amazing in a worship service with great lighting and loud music—until holiness confronts our hidden sin and Jesus actually demands our comfort. This message is a direct challenge to step away from casual faith, stop hiding behind religion, and realize that real biblical calling always follows cleansing.  

For Zion’s Sake Podcast
The Word And The Spirit - Monday

For Zion’s Sake Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 14:25


The Word and The Spirit In this episode of For Zion's Sake, hosts Shelley and June Volk—Jewish believers dedicated to seeing Jew and Gentile become one in faith—dive into a deep discussion on the vital, inseparable connection between the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. Key Takeaways The Theme (John 6:63): The episode anchors itself on the words of Jesus: "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you, they are spirit and they are life." The hosts emphasize that while memorizing or analyzing scripture is important, the words cannot truly transform a life without the active operation of the Holy Spirit. The Blueprint of Psalm 119: Shelley highlights several verses from Psalm 119 (the longest chapter in the Bible) to demonstrate how scripture serves as a pure standard of living, a source of strength during grief, and a lamp to guide one's path. Daniel's Identifying Factor: Turning to the Old Testament, the hosts look at the story of Daniel and King Belshazzar in Daniel 5. They note that Daniel's defining characteristic—even recognized by a pagan court—was that the "Spirit of the Holy God" was in him, granting him divine insight that natural minds could not achieve. The Transition from Old to New Covenant: June discusses how the Holy Spirit was historically given to specific prophets or leaders in the Old Testament. However, following Jesus' sacrifice, the prophecy that God would "pour out His Spirit upon all flesh" has been fulfilled, making this divine enlightenment available to every believer who is born again. The True Meaning of Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16): The hosts break down the Greek root words for scriptural inspiration: Theo (God) and peneo (breathed). They explain that because the Word is literally "God-breathed," it acts as a living seed in the human soul that requires a spiritual nature to germinate and grow. Ministry & Contact Information This episode of For Zion's Sake is sponsored by the Psalm 127 Fund. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 244, Kannapolis, NC 28082 Official Website: shellyandjunevolk.com Closing Blessing: The program concludes with the traditional Aaronic Blessing: "The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace." Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age. https://shellyandjunevolk.com/Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free Range Preacher on Prayer
Devotional 140 Worshiping The True God.

Free Range Preacher on Prayer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 9:42


Our devotional today is from Jeremiah. Meditating on this passage not only gives us a lesson in adoration, but informs us of the attributes of the Holy God of the universe.Many look at God as a character in the image of mankind, but stirring passages like Jeremiah 32:16-22 remind us just how majestic He is in His name, in all the earth!“After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, then I prayed to the LORD, saying, 17 ‘Ah Lord GOD! Behold, Thou hast made the heavens and the earth by Thy great power and by Thine outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for Thee, 18 who showest lovingkindness to thousands, but repayest the iniquity of fathers into the bosom of their children after them, O great and mighty God. The LORD of hosts is His name; 19 great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds; 20 who hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and even to this day both in Israel and among mankind; and Thou hast made a name for Thyself, as at this day. 21 ‘And Thou didst bring Thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and with wonders, and with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm, and with great terror; 22 and gavest them this land, which Thou didst swear to their forefathers to give them, a land flowing with milk and honey. Jeremiah 32:16-22 Our So What? for today:Take this passage read it over and over, and meditate on the passage, digest it, give the worship some time in your mind. Perhaps you may apply His majesty in your own relationship with Him. apply to your own life. God isAll-powerful in verse 17Loving verse 18 aJustice verse 18 bKing of all creation 18 cWise and all-knowing verse 19compassionate v 21:God of integrity v 22Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen 1 Timothy 1:17Brethren, let's pray for one another.Donation link:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G9JGGR5W97D64Or go to www.freerangepreacheronprayer.com and use the Donations tab."What a man is on his knees before God, that he is and nothing more."Robert Murray M'CheyneAssistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossardwww.freerangepreacheronprayer.comfreerangeprayer@gmail.comFacebook - Free Range Preacher MinistriesInstagram: freerangeministriesAll our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition.For access to the voice-over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.comOur podcast art was designed by @sammmmmmmmm23 on InstagramSeason 008 Episode 030

Knowing Faith
What Does It Mean to Be Set Apart? with Tasha Calvert

Knowing Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 28:42


Kyle Worley is joined by Tasha Calvert to have a conversation about her book “Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean to be set apart? Where does it come from, and what does it mean?  Where can we go in the bible to learn about holiness? How would you define holiness? Is holiness something I am or something I practice? How does this play out in the life of a believer? Why did you apply holiness to hot topics in your book? Why is holiness worth pursuing? Helpful Definitions: Holiness: A sacred otherness that originates from God. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Voice in the Wilderness
Magicians and Prophets

The Voice in the Wilderness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 4:41


Don't be deceived by appearances. In a world where kindness and charm can sometimes cloak deception, it's vital to discern what is truly rooted in God's truth. In this powerful episode, we confront the reality of spiritual imposters—those who may seem good on the surface but are not aligned with the truth of the Lord.We reflect on the lasting value of the Golden Rule and the authority of the Ten Commandments, reminding us that God's standards are not outdated—they are essential. While the enemy's influence is real and powerful, we are called to a higher walk: a life of obedience, worship, and holiness.As believers, our calling is clear. We are set apart, bought with a price, and entrusted with the privilege of living wholly unto the Lord. A holy life is not optional—it is our witness. When we truly live for God, our lives shine light into darkness, making His presence visible to the world around us.The church today must reclaim its identity as a people marked by holiness. Just as the nations once stumbled when they could not see God reflected in His people, the world now is watching. Will they see Him in us?Join us as we explore what it means to live authentically, to acknowledge Him in all our ways, and to guard our hearts against anything that would pull us away from God's holiness. Don't let imposters lure you away—stand firm, stay set apart, and live a life that reveals the Holy God to a watching world.The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

Sermon in the 'Burgh
The Most Holy Trinity 5/30/26

Sermon in the 'Burgh

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 45:19


God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not Perish but might have eternal life.-Jn 3:16 Opening: #567 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Readings: #1086 Psalm: Daniel 3: Glory and praise for ever (Gelineau) Presentation: #790 The Summons Closing: #615 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name All music reproduced and streamed with permission from ONE LICENSE, license #A-723939. Organist: Bill Brinzer Celebrant: Father Benedict Today's readings (via USCCB): bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading For more information, visit our parish website at MaryQueenofPeacePGH.org.

GCF Eugene
Sunday Service 5.31.2026 | Josh Mitchell

GCF Eugene

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 42:14


WATCH ON YOUTUBE Speaker: Josh MitchellScripture: Exodus 32:1-6 Big Idea: Wholly Worship a Holy God 1. My heart is an idol factory2. Idolatry is God on my terms3. Worship God as He truly is

Daily Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministries

“Hark! The glad celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord! “Lo, the apostles' holy train Join Thy sacred name to hallow; Prophets swell the glad refrain, And the white-robed martyrs follow, And from morn to set of sun Through the Church the song goes on.”

GracePointe Church
A Holy God Draws Near

GracePointe Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 36:18


Fern Creek Christian Church
Exodus - A Holy God Meets With His Unholy People

Fern Creek Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 27:20


It's incredible that God doesn't keep His distance anymore, like with the Israelites in the Old Testament. The whole mountain was off-limits, only Moses could go up as God met with him. Through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, we now have a mediator and full access to the perfect God of the universe. Let us not take for granted that we have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us as believers, what an amazing privilege to have a direct line to speak with the Lord anytime we want! Take a moment to pray and thank God for such an awesome gift.

Cottonwood Church: Weekly Audio
Have We Lost Our Fear of God? (Seeing God Rightly)

Cottonwood Church: Weekly Audio

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 43:00


Have we become too casual with a Holy God?In this message, Pastor Harrison Conley reminds us that rightly seeing God's holiness restores reverence, humility, and awe. Be encouraged to approach God boldly through Jesus, while never losing the wonder of who He truly is.

Velocity Church
Leviticus | Holy God, Holy People - Jubilee & Justice

Velocity Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 32:28


A set-apart life is shaped by rhythms, worship, and devotion to God's purpose.

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading

Daily Dose of Hope May 13, 2026   Name of God: Qanna – Jealous Scripture: Exodus 34:14, Deuteronomy 4:24, 5:9, 6:15   Prayer:  El Qanna, You are a jealous God who loves me completely. Forgive me for the times I have placed other things before You. Help me to love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength. Thank You for pursuing me with Your perfect love. In Jesus' name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently in a study on the names of God in the Old Testament.  Each divine name illustrates a particular aspect of God's character and being.  The more we learn about God's names, the more we learn about God's character.   Today, we are focusing on El Qanna, which means Jealous God.  This is used five times in Scripture, all in the first few books of the Old Testament.  We may often misunderstand this name of God, because we see jealousy in its negative state, as it typically is seen as a sin in our fallen world.  But when we consider that God is a jealous God, we have to remember that all things belong to God and there is nothing that is not already his.  That means his desire for something is not rooted in covetousness, but rather the desire for relationship.  The God of the whole universe desires a relationship with His creation and is jealous for them.    It might be helpful to consider the covenant that God made with his people through Moses.  On Mt. Sinai, God didn't just give the Law to His people, he created a deep, abiding covenant, or contract, with His people.  The people had agreed to adhere to the terms of the covenant.  In some ways, it was like they were married to the Lord.  They were to be faithful to the Lord.  And when they were not, God became angry.  They weren't living up to their end of the covenant.    If you think about jealousy in the terms of a marriage relationship, it makes a bit more sense.  If you saw your spouse flirting with someone else, you wouldn't just shrug and say, "Whatever." You'd feel a protective instinct, a righteous anger at the threat that that person could be about to damage something sacred. Your reaction would not be selfishness; it would be devotion.  It's an appropriate passion for an exclusive covenant love.   We are to have no other gods before us because to do so would be to break the terms of our marriage covenant with God.  As Creator, Provider, and Deliverer, he deserves to be worshiped and loved with everything we have.  He loves us with a perfect love.  When we cheat on Him, God as a totally Holy God deserves to be jealous.  His jealousy comes from the truth that He loves us so much.  He wants relationship with us.   We often picture God as distant, calmly observing us from afar.  But El Qanna reveals something different.  God cares intensely about His relationship with you.  It's not a casual thing to Him. You matter profoundly to the God who made you. God's jealousy means you're worth fighting for. You're the beloved He pursues with holy passion. And when you drift toward things that will harm you, He doesn't just shrug and say, "whatever."  He fights for your heart and does everything He can to bring you back to Him.   In all of the verses this name is used, the Scripture is referring to idolatry.  You should have no idols before me.  Of course, worship of idols could be prostrating oneself before a pillar or metal statue.  In our world, it's more likely to be putting something else before God, like a relationship, our job, our money, an addiction, etc.  What kinds of things do you put before God?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki        

Velocity Church
Leviticus | Holy God, Holy People - Holy Living

Velocity Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 28:00


God's people are called to live differently—not blend in.

Crossing Community Church
Leviticus: How Does a Holy God Dwell among a Sinful People?

Crossing Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 37:00


Continuing the sermon series, "From Creation to Canaan," Colin leads us through the book of Leviticus. Commonly thought to be one of the most challenging books to read through, Leviticus is actually the center of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament). Even more significantly, it centers on the Day of Atonement, the means our Holy God provided to dwell among a sinful people, the fulfillment of which we see in Jesus, our perfect Lamb. 

Ask Pastor John
Delighting in a Holy God

Ask Pastor John

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 14:01


God's children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ's moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God's holiness draws us to him.

Christ Church of Mt Airy Sermons
A Holy God, A Restored People

Christ Church of Mt Airy Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026


The covenant between God and the Israelites reveals both His holiness and His deep desire to dwell with His people. As His commands are received and the people are cleansed through sacrifice, we see the beginning of a restored relationship. It ultimately points to Jesus, whose sacrifice removes our sin and makes us fully acceptable to God forever.

The STAND podcast
The Day Which the Lord Has Made

The STAND podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 12:31


We live in a world ever-increasingly negative. Problems everywhere, pain and suffering, sorrow and uncertainty. It is a world replete with wars. Inflation rages. There are plagues and sickness everywhere. There is mistrust between nations and individuals, and in some quarters, a tragic feeling of hopelessness, where nothing will get better or change. Crime is on the increase. Law and order declines. Drugs are destroying the lives of so many of our people, especially our young. Justice is often corrupted, the rule of law compromised and prejudiced. So, why bother? Throw up your hands, give up, live in fear and worry, and accept the new negative reality. WRONG! DEAD WRONG! You can not be a Christian and live life this way, believe this way, or worry this way. The Lord of Glory came to make life POSITIVE, and the Holy Spirit, when called upon, instills the sense of the positive in the newborn child of the Lord. If you are truly Christian, saved, born again, then your spirit is infused with the positive. If you believe in Jesus Christ, then accept Him at His Word: HE HAS COME SO YOUR JOY MIGHT BE FULL! Full of joy, my fellow Christians. Not negative, not worry, not hopelessness, but joy, unspeakable joy, as the Scriptures say. Why not experience this, ask for this, be involved in this very day which the Lord has made, why not? So, be happy. The words of the song ring so true: HAPPY AM I JESUS LOVES ME HE TOOK MY SINS AND HE MADE ME FREE If that is so, if that has happened to you, don't worry, be happy. Experience the joy of the relationship with Him, NOW AND TODAY! Do not waste this day which the Lord has made for you, DO NOT! LAUGH TODAY! Never go a day without laughing, without experiencing the comical side of life. It is a tonic for the soul. It cleanses emotionally, and it emphasizes the positive. LAUGH OUT LOUD TODAY! HAVE FUN TODAY! Do something you really enjoy, which is fun for you, no matter who else agrees. You very much deserve it, fellow Christian. It is what your Lord would want. It is what Salvation is all about, not just forgiveness, as important as that is, but Salvation opens up all new avenues for living, for believing, for enjoyment, for fun. If you don't engage in these positive, joyful things, you challenge the Lord, and, by your conduct, you deny Him and His promises, and the other half of Salvation is lacking in your life: HE HAS COME SO YOUR JOY MIGHT BE FULL! FULL! Perhaps this means the better portion, joy, of this very day. Can you live a happy, joyful, fun-filled life on this very day which the Lord has made, will you? Are you not tired of the negative in this world? Why would you waste the day the Lord has made for you, why? CELEBRATE YOUR FAITH TODAY! Millions, perhaps even billions, have no faith, believe nothing, live life in the negative. You, Christian, have the most precious thing any human being can have: FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR. Enjoy your faith, be happy about your faith, celebrate your faith today in every positive way you can, and enjoy the hope you have in JESUS CHRIST, the finest thing you can have in this life, and even more importantly, the life to come. BE GLAD AND REJOICE THIS VERY DAY! LOVE TODAY! What the world needs now is love, says the old song. YOU HAVE IT! The love of your Lord is yours as a Believer, and you should celebrate this love, luxuriate in it, talk about it, and thank God for it. There is no greater love than that of a man/woman who lays down his/her life for a friend, for another, and He did that FOR YOU! SO, ENJOY IT TODAY! Relive the salvation experience today, re-experience the love of Calvary, and be happy and joyful. Let nothing in this negative world take you away from the celebration of love today, NOTHING! PRAISE GOD TODAY! This God of everything and everyone made you, and all things, and He is not only worthy of our praise, it is our privilege to PRAISE HIM. Do that today and feel the positive surge through your arteries and veins. Experience the positive. Relish the first fruits of praise. It is so good to give praise to God from whom all blessings flow. WORSHIP TODAY! Worship the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit today. Think about the Holy God, with all due respect, adoration, wonder, and awe. Thid kind of worship is elevating, carries you to the Throne where angels live. Our God is worthy of our worship and adoration. Do it today. Perhaps most importantly, GIVE THANKS TODAY! Give thanks to God for EVERYTHING, and especially His unspeakable gift in Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior. Give thanks to Him for the many blessings which you receive and enjoy every day, and so often merely take for granted. THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING! Never forget the admonition of the great Apostle Paul who told us as Believers: IN EVERYTHING GIVE THANKS! Your Lord wants you to live an abundant life today, TODAY! You are alive, you can enjoy, do, give thanks, and perform acts of kindness, mercy, and goodness. Do all these things and you will have the kind of day which the Lord God Almighty has ordained for you and promised you. He came, He told us, so we may have life more abundant. We have this life now, so now we need to live it TODAY! Forgetting those things which are behind, not worrying about things to come, for you do not know what is to come, but living to the fullest, enjoying life to the fullest TODAY. This is the command of the Lord, the privilege, the opportunity, life abundant and positive which is yours today. MAKE THIS SPECIAL DAY THE LORD HAS MADE FOR YOU THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE

The Truth Pulpit
Praying to Our Holy God #3

The Truth Pulpit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 26:20


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Bay Leaf Baptist Church
4-26-26 // A Dangerous Proposal // Exodus 19 // How Can We Draw Near to a Holy God?

Bay Leaf Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 40:45


In Exodus 19, Pastor Jared Richard unpacks what he calls the "proposal of God" — a breathtaking invitation for God's rescued people to enter into covenant relationship with Him and become His treasured possession. Just as God reminded Israel in Exodus 19:4, "You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself," the foundation of this relationship is not human effort but divine grace. Salvation came before the law, and obedience was never meant to earn God's favor — it was meant to express love in response to the love already freely given. Yet the second half of the chapter reveals a sobering problem. Even after consecrating themselves and washing their garments, the people still could not draw near to the mountain of God's glory without risking death. The holiness gap between God and His people was real, and no amount of preparation could fully close it. This tension, Pastor Jared argues, is not just Israel's problem — it is ours as well. The answer to that problem is not found at Sinai but at Calvary. Jesus Christ perfectly fulfilled the law, perfectly revealed the Father's glory, and perfectly covers the holiness gap through His grace. As John 1:16-17 declares, "From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." Because of Christ, there are no longer any limits to the intimacy we can have with the Father. The invitation to draw near still stands — and in Jesus, we finally can. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Iron Sharpens Iron Radio with Chris Arnzen
April 24, 2026 Show with Farshid Rezaee on “How God’s Sovereign Providence in a Newspaper Printing of the Sermon on the Mount Lead a Muslim to Salvation in Jesus Christ”

Iron Sharpens Iron Radio with Chris Arnzen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 119:08


April 24, 2026FARSHID REZAEE,an Iranian by birth, raised in thereligion of Islam, & saved by theSovereign Grace of a Holy God,today a Reformed Baptist & CampusMinister with the organization called“PRISM”, which stands for “PittsburghRegion International Student Ministries”,who will address: “HOW GOD's SOVEREIGN PROVI-DENCE LED a NEWSPAPER in IRANto PRINT the SERMON on the MOUNT,LEADING a MUSLIM to JESUS CHRIST& SAVING HIS SOUL!!” Subscribe: iTunes TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

The Truth Pulpit
Praying to Our Holy God #2

The Truth Pulpit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 21:55


Pastor Don's Books: https://ttwpress.com 2723 - https://www.thetruthpulpit.comClick the icon below to listen.         Related PodcastsPraying to Our Holy God #1Praying to Our Knowing God #3Praying to Our Knowing God #2 

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Riverview Baptist Church Podcast
40 Who Hath Believed Our Report

Riverview Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026


This is message 40 in Gospel Record of John John 12:37-50 Clear truth does not guarantee belief, because the greatest barrier is not a lack of evidence but a hardened heart that refuses to respond. When light is continually rejected, it leads to deeper blindness, while genuine faith must move beyond private agreement to open confession. The call of grace remains urgent, offering life and light to all who will receive it, yet warning that the same truth that saves today will one day stand as the standard of judgment for those who turn away. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through PushPay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

The Truth Pulpit
Praying to Our Holy God #1

The Truth Pulpit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 21:42


Pastor Don's Books: https://ttwpress.com 2722 - https://www.thetruthpulpit.comClick the icon below to listen.         Related PodcastsPraying to Our Holy God #2Praying to Our Knowing God #3Praying to Our Knowing God #2 

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PORTIONS - A TFI Podcast
Strange Fire: When Leaders Fall (Part 2)

PORTIONS - A TFI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 24:12


The book of Leviticus isn't just about rules, it's about relationship. It's about a holy God making a way to dwell with His people. In this week's episode we continue to unpack what it means to be relationship with a Holy God. Grab your Bibles and join us! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a video from TFI! Donate to TFI: https://www.togetherforisrael.org/givingpageThe ORIGINS Bible Study: https://www.togetherforisrael.org/storeWeekly Email Sign up: http://eepurl.com/ga8y7HVisit our Website: https://www.togetherforisrael.orgDownload our App: https://subsplash.com/togetherforisrael/download-appJoin us for a tour: https://www.tfi.tours