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What do you do when the world around you is trying to pull you away from God? In the Book of Daniel, we see four young men taken into a culture determined to reshape their identity, their thinking, and their way of life. Yet in the middle of intense pressure, Daniel made a quiet but powerful decision that changed everything. Listen in as we learn from his story and challenge ourselves to both recognize the currents of sin we face, and resolve to honor God in their midst.
In Phil 4:17 Paul tells us that he didn't preach about giving to the work of God because he seek a gift for himself but because he understood the law of sowing and reaping. We can only reap from God what we have first sown, this is why Jesus said we can expect to be forgiven unless we first forgive. The same is true when it come to provisions, God promises to bless those who bless others. We can't expect for God to take care of our need when we refuse to help others with their needs. We are not to foolishly give to other but are called to follow Gods direction to give and bless others when he lead us to do so. Greed is a big problem, the bible teaches us that the greedy will not inherit the Kingdom of God (1 Cor 6:10). This is why Jesus tells us to not lay for ourselves treasures here on earth but to store then in heaven by being obedient unto God leading to bless those he seek to bless though us. We should always remember that on Judgement Day we will all have to give an account of ourselves, did we live for us to for him, did we do our will or his. The more you are obedient to God leading to bless other the more he will bless you not so you can have more but so he can use you to bless more. Your faithfulness to God leading to bless other will also cause God to bless you so that your needs and the needs of your family will be taken care of. We must always remember that when we die all of our earthly possession will stay behind so lets no lay treasures here on earth but in heaven.
Have you ever felt like you're working so hard... but nothing seems to be changing? Maybe you're eating healthier, really trying, praying for breakthrough, yet you're discouraged because you're not seeing the results you hoped for. If that's you, this episode will give you a whole new perspective. In This Episode You'll learn: Why lasting transformation begins long before you see physical results. The five stages of a home renovation and how they mirror your faith and health journey. Why setbacks don't mean God has stopped working. How to trust God's process instead of giving up. The biblical foundation for lasting transformation from the inside out. Scriptures Psalm 127:1, Habakkuk 2:2, Luke 14:28, Hebrews 10:23, Colossians 2:6-7 More Biblical Truth for Your Transformation If today's episode encouraged you, listen next to: 8 Bible Verses for Anxiety Every Christian Woman Needs to Know: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/8-bible-verses-for-anxiety-every-christian-woman-needs/ 7 Ways To Put God First in Your Health: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/7-ways-to-put-god-first-in-your-health/ 3 Things I'd Do Dfferently If I Was Starting My Fitness Journey Today: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast/starting-my-fitness-journey/ ✨ Ready to Stop Dieting and Live Fit and Healthy God's Way? If you're tired of starting over every Monday, feeling frustrated with diets, or believing your worth depends on the number on the scale, Fit God's Way was created for you. Fit God's Way is my 6-step, bible-based transformation to help you: Put God first in your health and fitness Renew your mind with Scripture Find your identity and worth in Christ Break free from the diet cycle and create a healthy relationship with food Honor God with your body as an act of worship Learn How to be consistent in Christ and quit-quitting This isn't another diet or fitness program. It's a Christ-centered path to lasting transformation from the inside out. Learn more and join Fit God's Way: https://kimdolanleto.com/fit-gods-way-course If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With love in Christ, Kim Dolan Leto New here? If you're looking for practical ways to put God first in your health and everyday life, start with my free guide: Putting God First in Your Health & Everyday Life Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube All Podcast Episodes Connect with Me Newsletter Website Instagram Facebook YouTube
Lord's Day 47 1. Help me to know you 2. Help me to worship you 3. Help me to work for you
Fire in the fireplace is warm, beautiful, and life-giving—but fire in the wrong place becomes destructive. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef uses this picture to explain God's design for sexual intimacy: a good and holy gift to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage. Paul reminds believers in 1 Corinthians that our bodies are not our own. We have been bought with the blood of Jesus Christ, set apart for God, and called to honor Him with our whole being. This means what we do with our bodies matters deeply to the Lord. Dr. Youssef turns to Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 7, where the apostle addressed a culture filled with sexual confusion, broken vows, distorted views of marriage, and false ideas about spirituality. Against that backdrop, Paul pointed back to God's wisdom from Genesis: man and woman were created to complement one another physically, emotionally, and spiritually in marriage. Within God's design, sexual intimacy is not shameful—it is a holy expression of covenant love, companionship, partnership, and selfless service between husband and wife. This devotional calls believers to reject the world's confusion, honor the Lord with their bodies, and receive God's good gifts according to His Word and His glory. Prayer: Lord, may I use my body in the way You have intended. Help me set it apart for Your will so that it might be a source of blessing. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband” (1 Corinthians 7:3). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Healthy Living in a Sick World, Honor God with Your Body: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
I remember the last time I bought a house. It was a while ago, but I still remember that nervous feeling of stepping out on a limb that night to say to the owner, "We'll buy it." I was thinking, "Where in the world are we going to get the money for this?" And then the handshake, the signature on that document that committed most of my working life to paying for it. But the story was really told in two signs on the front yard. One was there when I came to look at the house. It said "For Sale." Then after we committed ourselves to buy it, they changed the sign. Of course it said: "Sold." I felt pretty good when I drove by there and said, "Hey, I know who that's sold to. That house is mine." And I knew that no one else was going to be able to drive up there and say, "Well, that's a nice house. I'd like this house." Nope! It was sold by right of purchase, and no one could have it but me! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Sign On Your Life." Our word for today from the Word of God; we are in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Listen to these words: "You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." Okay, there's a sign on your life. It doesn't say like it did on the house that I bought: "Sold." The sign on your life and mine says: Bought. You are a purchased person. You belong to the person who paid for you. Are you living that way? Are you living for the One who gave His life so you could have hope, so you could have a life, so your life could have meaning, so you could have an eternity in heaven, who paid with His life for yours? One way to tell: what are you doing with your body? That's a specific area that this passage highlights. You have no right to expose that body that He purchased, to devalue it, to degrade it, to neglect it. No, no, no, He paid for it. It cost Him His life to purchase you, including that body of yours. "Therefore," it says, "to glorify God in that body." Honor God with your body. It's almost like there's another sign on you that says: "Reserved For Jesus." You know, like a table at a restaurant, you can't have that table; it's reserved for someone else. As you're tempted to look at something or listen to something today that's dirty, remember you are a purchased person. You can't allow that garbage to pollute a mind that was bought by the blood of the Son of God. So many of our daily choices come into focus and are made a lot clearer when we remember - okay, here's a word that I'm making up - our boughtness. Our boughtness! We've been bought. It's not my money, it's not my car, it's not my house, it's not my business, it's not my body, it's not my talent. It isn't my right; I don't have the right to plan my own future. I've been purchased by the Son of God! You and I were purchased at the highest price in history. The Prince of Glory bled and died to buy you back from sin; to buy you back from being owned by this world; to buy you back from the Devil's plans for your life. Don't let anyone have what Jesus paid so much for. The sign on you says: "Bought By Jesus."
A young man once discovered a stack of old comic books worth millions of dollars while cleaning out what others dismissed as garbage. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef uses this surprising story to point believers to something infinitely more valuable: the body of every Christian as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Paul warned the Corinthian believers because they were treating their bodies as if they had little spiritual value. But Scripture declares that those who belong to Christ are not their own. The Holy Spirit Himself dwells within them, making their bodies sacred places where the presence of God resides. Dr. Youssef reminds us that our bodies were designed by God for more than biological function. They are meant to serve Him now and for all eternity. One day, believers will receive glorified, resurrected bodies—but even now, what we do with our bodies matters deeply to God. Because our bodies belong to the Lord, we are called to honor Him with our whole being. This devotional challenges every believer to reject sin, obey God's Word, and offer the body as an instrument of worship for the glory of Christ. Prayer: Father, help me to remember that my body is a temple for Your very presence. May my hands and feet bring You honor and praise as I live righteously by Your Spirit. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; . . .” (1 Corinthians 6:19). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Healthy Living in a Sick World, Honor God with Your Body: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
Reverence and Awe PT 4 The Factory Youth
My friend, Alex, a book editor, checked his inbox, anticipating an angry email from an author. He’d been working with a prominent business leader on his manuscript for months. Unexpectedly, the publisher had decided to halt the publication of the book due to company problems. After emailing the author the bad news, Alex braced himself. A week later a reply came. “I didn’t answer right away because I wanted to think first about my words and how to respond,” the author wrote. He expressed disappointment, then calmly stated how he thought the publisher could’ve handled the issue. The author’s wise, measured response left a deep impression on me. His behavior reflected what the Bible says our communication should be like, especially when we’re angry. The apostle James tells us to keep “a tight rein on [our] tongues” because it’s easy to sin with our words (James 1:26; 3:5−6). We’re to prioritize listening to others so we can understand them, choose our words, and consider whether it’s necessary to get angry (1:19). Not only does restraint in speech help us to avoid sin and allow the Scriptures to change us (v. 21) but it also reflects who God is to others: “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Psalm 103:8). Let’s model our loving God with our words—and our silences.
What has fear cost you? Has it held you back from doing the things that God has created you to do? For many people fear of others opinions and judgements have kept them from living the way that God has intended. In this message Pastor Fikre Prince shares how to move from fear to faith in God and see him carry you through your toughest moments.Text: Judges 6:1 – 35 Sermon Summary:Big Idea: Fear of others rules you until God does.Key Question: How can we weaken the fear of others in our lives?1. Hear God's rebuke. (vv. 1 – 10)2. Hold onto God's presence. (vv. 11 – 24)3. Honor God above others. (vv. 25 – 35)
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we begin exploring 1 Corinthians 9:1–14, where Paul defends his ministry and discusses the support of those who proclaim the gospel. Along the way, we consider what it means to honor the gifts God has entrusted to us. Whether it's our finances, our abilities, or our opportunities, everything we have is ultimately a gift from God, and faithful stewardship means using those gifts wisely, generously, and for the building of God's kingdom.Join us for our daily reflections. In 10 short minutes, we'll dig a little deeper into Scripture and help us better understand God's Word.You can read today's passage here.Click here if you'd like to join our GroupMe and receive this each morning at 7:00 a.m. CST. You can watch this reflection in video form and subscribe to my Substack here.
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In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Samuel 6:6–7, David Platt encourages believers to honor God as holy and walk in reverence before him.Explore more content from Radical.
Most Christians spend the entire waiting season asking God for the breakthrough. Almost nobody stops to ask the harder question: what God is really waiting to hear an answer to.After years of doing loans, I have watched a pattern repeat itself. The client who prays for the refi to consolidate credit card debt closes the loan and maxes the cards again in six months. The cash-out that was supposed to save the business gets spent on a truck. The inheritance is gone in two years. None of these people were bad. Nobody asked them the honor question before the money hit.I am recording this one from inside my own storm. Personally and in my business, I am asking myself this exact question every morning. This is not a lecture. It is a conversation from the seat I am actually in right now.What we cover:Why God delays the breakthrough for people He loves. The delay is not punishment. It is protection. He is not going to hand you a breakthrough that becomes the next crisis.The pattern I have watched from the broker seat for years. The refi, the cash-out, the inheritance. Same story every time. The behavior that caused the problem does not disappear when the money shows up.The three questions God is asking you in the wait: Will I still tithe when it is a real number? Will I still work as it depends on Him? Will I still remember who I was when I had nothing?The three moves you can make today, in the storm, that prove out your answer to the honor question before the breakthrough ever arrives.Scriptures referenced:Luke 16:10, Deuteronomy 8:17, Deuteronomy 8:18The wait is not God ignoring you. It is God asking you a question. If you can answer it in the storm, the storm becomes the training ground for everything He is about to release.If this episode hit you, the last episode covers what God is actually doing behind the scenes while your situation feels stuck. Subscribe so you do not miss the next one.
This week, Pastor Zac shares about our God who is a sovereign King, worthy of our honor and devotion.Access Church, State College PA, Christian Sermon, Bible Teaching, Sunday Message, Christian Podcast, Expository Preaching, Jesus Christ, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Biblical Teaching, Gospel, Christian Living, Discipleship, Pennsylvania Church, Penn State Community, Happy Valley, Pastor Zac McDonald, Access Church PodcastINFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Most people see tiding as a touchy subject believing that only money hungry pastors teach tiding when in reality giving not only to the church but to those God lead us to is a Kingdom principle. Just like we can't expect to be forgiven unless we forgive others Luke 6:38 tells us that we are to give in order to receive because another Kingdom Principle is that we can only reap what we sow. Those who sow sparingly will only reap sparingly (2 Cor 9:6). In Malachi 3:10-11 God tells us to bring our tithes or offering into his storehouse referring to you local church in order that there would be provision for the need of the church and to help others who are in need. He goes on to tells us to put him to the test adding that our giving from a genuine heart will cause him to open a window of blessing in our lives not only to bless us but so that we can also be a blessing to many more. God adds that our giving will also cause him to rebuke the devour from interacting with us from destroying what is in our storehouse referring to our provision for our needs and the needs of our family. Our giving to God must be an act of love, honor and obedience toward him and are we are not to give fearing loss when we give we must give by faith knowing that will always take care of his children. In Mat 6:19-24 Jesus tells us to lay our treasures in heaven and not in the earth it can be stolen and taken away from us, our giving to God should not be determined by our fear of going without or buy our lust to accumulate money because we can't love or serve two masters. Your heart can only belong to God if you truly trust in him and chose to put him before anything else.
In our journey to evolving through life, we ought to know how much of Love God has for us, and how he cares about us. This intent would awaken us to know that, our results in life are primarily to Glorify and Honor God. Listen to this episode and be blessed. #steadylife #glory #gratitude #result
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Judges - Part 2Fear | Judges 6:1-35Big Idea: Fear of others rules you until God does.How can we weaken the fear of others in our lives?1. Hear God's rebuke (Judges 6:1-10)2. Hold on to God's presence (Judges 6:11-24)3. Honor God above others (Judges 6:25-35)
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Setting boundaries isn't unloving, it's often an act of faithful stewardship. In Episode 45 of Y'all… Listen Here, Barbie Bassett, Therese Apel, and Traci Lee tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in Christian life: boundaries. Does following Christ mean always saying “yes”? Is protecting your peace selfish? How do you love others well without allowing yourself to be repeatedly hurt or taken advantage of? Through an honest, faith-centered conversation, the hosts explore the difference between grace and enabling, forgiveness and reconciliation, and compassion and unhealthy self-sacrifice. They discuss why healthy boundaries are not barriers to love, but tools that help us steward the relationships, responsibilities, and lives God has entrusted to us. Whether you're struggling with difficult family dynamics, friendships, workplace relationships, or learning to say “no” without guilt, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you walk in love while honoring the healthy boundaries God calls us to establish. Join Barbie, Therese, and Traci for a conversation that reminds us that protecting your God-given purpose is not unloving, it's wise stewardship. This episode is proudly sponsored by The BrickFolio Podcast. https://linktr.ee/BrickFolioPod Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.
Discover what it truly means to honor God. In this message, Pastor Clay NeSmith explores Jesus' words in Matthew 15:8, revealing that real honor is more than what we say—it's reflected in our obedience, our worship, and the way we live each day. Learn how honoring God with your lips, your heart, and your hands can transform your life and impact the people around you.
Honor God with your body. 1 Corinthians 6:12-20.
1. Naomi is a changed person A. Bitterness is gone B. Concern for others C. Practicing her faith 2. Naomi the matchmaker A. Boaz has been and will be their answer to prayer B. Boaz likes Ruth C. Boaz needs a push 3. Ruth takes a chance A. She could be rejected B. She could be misunderstood C. She could be accepted 4. Boaz says, “I will” A. Admiration for Ruth B. Honor God's Word C. Commitment to purity D. Protection from harm and of reputation E. Generous reminder
One of the most common phrases Christians say is this: “It must be God's will.”But what if that assumption is one of the biggest reasons many believers struggle in life and business?In this episode of The Estherpreneur Podcast, I challenge the idea that everything that happens in our lives automatically comes from God. Scripture paints a far more complex picture—one where multiple wills are operating at the same time.In this conversation, I unpack how different forces can influence the outcomes we experience in leadership, business, and personal life—and why discernment is one of the most important spiritual skills a Christian entrepreneur can develop.If you're trying to build a business while faithfully following God, this episode will challenge how you interpret setbacks, opposition, and even success. Because not every open door—or closed one—comes from the same source.The Estherpreneur Podcast is for CEOs, founders, and faith-driven entrepreneurs who are growing—but something feels misaligned. Whether it's your structure, your clarity, or your capacity, this show helps you identify what's off and what to focus on next.Hosted by Edna Harding, author of "The Ugly Side of Sales 2.0" and founder of Favor & Wealth, a business growth strategy firm that helps leaders scale with clarity, structure, and biblical alignment.
EPISODE DETAIL:We continue the story of Nehemiah, and how God will provide and rebuild. When life is hard, when we fall to sin, we often run from God. When we lean into Him, and we Honor God through those times, God will provide and start a rebuild on you!Bible Verse(s): Nehemiah 2; 1 Peter 5:6-8; Romans 8:38-39; Romans 8:26-29----------------------------------------------Top 100 list at Feedspot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/christian_men_podcasts/E: warriorwithin.christianmanhood@gmail.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastorwarriorwithinMerch Store: https://wwcm-podcast.printify.me/productsPayPal DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KC3DTP8HM7DAEYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WarriorWithinMinistriesStudios-----------------------------------------------------Affiliated with Talitha Coffee: https://talitha.com/pastordido-----------------------------------------------------Track: Jim Yosef - Samurai [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch:Free Download / Stream:http://NCS.io/Samurai
You aren't afraid of working hard. A to-do list genuinely sparks joy. You find immense satisfaction in creating, doing, and seeing your biggest dreams come to life.But at what cost?Maybe you're seeing growth, but is it created out of competition, comparison, or insecurity? Maybe you're making progress, yet is it actually driven by what you want to do or by what you see the people around you doing? Or maybe you're so obsessed with maximizing every minute that you haven't left space for God to guide you.In this episode, we're diving deep into what it really means to honor God in your work and build a sustainable, Christ-centered life.What You'll Discover:✨ What It Means to Honor God in Your Work - 1 Corinthians 10:31: "Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God"✨ The Sovereign Self - Understanding the difference between leading yourself and letting God lead (and why trusting Him feels scary)✨ The Cost of Success - When you're succeeding at things that don't really matter✨ Conviction vs. Condemnation - How to know if God is calling you toward change or if you're experiencing shame from the enemy✨ Surrender Over Striving - How operating from surrender instead of striving changes everything✨ The Great Command & Great Commission - Loving God and loving others as your foundation✨ Growth Without Burnout - How to experience sustainable growth through His strength, not your ownAbout Grace Space Christian Coaching:I'm Alexandra Kaval, a professional life and business coach and founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching. We serve ambitious women in leadership who are struggling with limiting beliefs and overwhelm so they can create a more intentional, Christ-centered life.Ready to Experience Growth Without Burnout?Visit gracespacechristiancoaching.com/book-online to apply for your clarity call and see how faith-based coaching can support you in creating sustainable, God-centered growth in your life and business.
One of God's Ten Commandments is in stark contrast to most of the others. Instead of a prohibition, it's an instruction that really shouldn't be difficult at all. Is it possible that following this command could actually be a pleasure? Join Julie Harwick for today's podcast to learn more.
In week 1 of our new series, Glory & Honor, we look to Psalm 8 tosee that God's glory is revealed in His majestic name, Hisbreathtaking creation, and His sovereign dominion over allthings. Yet in the midst of His greatness, we discover theincredible truth that He cares for us, crowns us with honor, andcalls us to live under His authority and for His glory. Website:www.experienceredemption.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/experienceredemptionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/experienceredemption
Callaway Cass • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Slides) • Cornerstone
Callaway Cass • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Slides)
Sunday, June, 7, 2026
#bible #biblia #Jesus #JesusChrist #faith #goodsoil In Matthew 13, Jesus begins to speak in parables about the sower and the different types of soil. This theme connects back to the garden motif that runs throughout scripture. What distinguishes the sower from the seed? Who is granted the understanding of the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven through these parables?
What does it look like to pray with bold faith when you're facing something bigger than you can handle? In this episode, Ivelisse welcomes Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church and bestselling author of The Circle Maker, for a conversation that will inspire you to keep circling your hardest prayers without letting fear have the final word.Drawing from the ancient story of Honi, who drew a circle in the sand and prayed boldly for rain, Mark shares what it means to bring God audacious, persistent prayers, especially in the face of illness. He opens up about his own healing from 40 years of asthma, his wife Lora's breast cancer journey, and how "circling your Jericho" can transform the way you face a diagnosis. You'll also hear how mindset, laughter, gratitude, nutrition, and community are all part of participating in your healing, and how to tune into the Holy Spirit's voice through Scripture, silence, and wise counsel.Whether you're in the middle of a health battle or walking alongside someone who is, this episode will remind you that God's dreams for your life are worth the wait, and worth the prayer.Learn more about Pastor Mark Batterson here.Suggested Resources:National Community ChurchEbeneezer's Coffee HouseThe Miracle TheatreThe DC Dream CenterCapital TurnaroundThe Dream CollectiveBOOK: The Circle MakerBOOK: Do It For A DayBOOK: Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of GodBelieve Big Gratitude JournalYour donations power our podcast's mission to support cancer patients with hope, insights, and resources. Every contribution fuels our ability to uplift and empower. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate now!
Dash with Carol Dixon is all about life and how to live that life positively, productively, and prayerfully. After decades of ministry, Dr. Dixon is qualified to address any topic of life from a biblical perspective. Let's listen now as Dr. Dixon shares nuggets on “How to Honor God with Your Body.”Send us Fan MailBecome a Dash Legacy Builder Today! For more information go to caroldixon.net/dash
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Tuesday, 26 May 2026 They said to him, ‘Because no one hired us.' He said to them, ‘You also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right you will receive.' Matthew 20:7 “They say to him, ‘Because no one, us, he hired.' He says to them, ‘You go, also you, into the vineyard, and the ‘if it should be righteous', you will take.'” (CG) In the previous verse, Jesus said the housemaster went out at the eleventh hour and found laborers still standing around idly. He then asked them why they were standing idle all day. Next, we read, “They say to him, ‘Because no one, us, he hired.'” As noted previously, there could be other reasons, such as having turned down a particular job, having not been where others saw them, etc. Regardless of that, however, by the end of the day, they had not been hired for a job. At least they were persistent not to give up and go home before the final hour of the day. Instead, they remained hopeful of some small tasks to fill the final hour. And lo and behold, “He says to them, ‘You go, also you, into the vineyard.'” This was a pretty sweet deal. They may not make a lot, but the heat of the day is behind, the workers would be finishing up their labors, and whatever they were tasked to do would include that final clean-up rather than the more rugged labors of the day. Whatever they made would be appreciated and just. This was confirmed with the housemaster's last words to them, “and the ‘if it should be righteous', you will take.” Life application: These laborers were told they would be given what is just and righteous. The agreement was made, and so whatever they received was to be considered in that light. This is no different than our own situation when working. A set amount of work is detailed, a set amount of hours a week is specified, and a particular amount of money, along with any benefits, is agreed to. In return for being hired with the expectation of the job conforming to those parameters, employees are then expected to perform according to what they said they would do. It is unconscionable for the employer to withhold the wages of someone who worked according to a preset agreement. It is also unconscionable that a person would not show up for work and expect to be paid anyway. But the world is full of cheaters from both ends. They refuse to do what they committed to. Other people will see this and look down on those who don't meet their obligations. But how many of us fail to meet our obligations in other ways? We treat divorce as if it were just a sad occurrence. Societally, it is no longer looked at as a failure to meet one's obligation to another. People may steal from a store, as if they have a right to whatever it is they put their hands on. They fail to meet the obligation of paying for what someone else had to produce. Stores cost money to build or rent. Electricity, water, insurance, and many other bills have to be paid. The cost of merchandise must be considered. And yet, people steal from others as if they have a right to what is taken. This has been blown to epic proportions in liberal cities where even the government fails to protect the rights of store owners. Instead, they treat theft as a right for the poor to participate in. All of these type of things leads to the greatest failure to meet obligations of them all. As people continue to tolerate such activities, they also move further and further from God. They fail to honor Him for what He has done. They become ungrateful, abusive, harmful toward others, etc. Unholiness abounds, and any thought of honoring God is cast out the window. In fact, those who attempt to honor Him are ignored, mocked, treated as societal offenders, etc. This pattern has repeated itself throughout history, including in the pages of the Bible. We need to be firm in meeting our obligations, resolute in standing up for morality, and firm in never accepting the unholiness of others – be it individuals, organizations, or governments. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is the right thing, but doing right is the right thing to do. Honor God through standing fast and doing what is right at all times. Lord God, help us to be people of integrity, even as the world moves towards ever-increasing wickedness. May we never allow unholiness to creep into our surroundings and cause us to adapt to it. Help us in this, O God. Amen.
Peter reminds husbands that the living hope we have in Christ shapes how we love and lead at home. Resurrection hope isn’t just about heaven—it’s about how we live and love each day. Today, we explore how hope in the risen Christ shapes the hearts of husbands.
Week 4 of Healthy Relationships dives into the power and importance of friendships that honor God. Pastor Mike explores how healthy relationships are built on truth, loyalty, grace, and spiritual encouragement — not convenience or competition. Looking at the friendship between Jonathan and David, we see what it means to celebrate others, stay faithful through difficult seasons, and speak truth with love. This message challenges us to examine the people influencing our lives and reminds us that genuine, God-honoring friendships should sharpen our faith, point us toward Jesus, and reflect His grace to others.
Week 4 of Healthy Relationships dives into the power and importance of friendships that honor God. Pastor Mike explores how healthy relationships are built on truth, loyalty, grace, and spiritual encouragement — not convenience or competition. Looking at the friendship between Jonathan and David, we see what it means to celebrate others, stay faithful through difficult seasons, and speak truth with love. This message challenges us to examine the people influencing our lives and reminds us that genuine, God-honoring friendships should sharpen our faith, point us toward Jesus, and reflect His grace to others.
In this message from Exodus 20:7, Pastor Jared Richard continues Bay Leaf Baptist Church's series through the Ten Commandments by turning the congregation's attention to the Third Commandment: "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." Using a word association exercise with names like Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and Adolf Hitler, Pastor Jared establishes that names are far more than titles — they represent the full weight of a person's life and character. Because God's name, Yahweh, is a revealed, personal, and representative name that encapsulates all of who He is, it carries a holiness that demands our deepest reverence. As Exodus 3:15 declares, "This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations." Pastor Jared then walks through the many ways God's people misuse His name, going well beyond the obvious offense of profanity. Drawing from the Old Testament, he identifies three ancient patterns of misuse — sorcery, false prophecy, and false oaths — and shows how each has a modern equivalent. The prosperity gospel, for instance, mirrors ancient sorcery by invoking God's name as a tool to claim health and wealth, effectively turning the relationship between God and man into a transaction. False prophecy lives on whenever someone attaches "God said" to their own spiritual intuition or personal agenda, and false oaths persist whenever we use God's name to prop up promises we have no intention of keeping. Ultimately, Pastor Jared anchors the sermon in the gospel. Every person in the room has broken this commandment and stands guilty before God. But Jesus, who declared in John 12:28 that His aim in going to the cross was to glorify the Father's name, perfectly honored what we have profaned. He was condemned for blasphemy so that blasphemers could be forgiven. Because of Christ, we are now free to hallow God's name as we were created to — calling upon it in worship, prayer, and lives of genuine integrity that reflect the Lord we claim. 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
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Richard Gamble went on national radio in the UK to announce his plans for a massive, million-brick monument to answered prayers—a tribute to God's faithfulness. But the response he received was deeply disappointing. Frustrated, Richard cried out to God. What happened next is part of an amazing story that's unfolding right now in the heart of England. Visit the Eternal Wall of Prayer website: eternallwall.org.uk Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you'd like to pray with someone, call our Billy Graham 24/7 Prayer Line at 855-255-7729.
Most Christians equate honoring God with their money, with giving money to a church. This is good, but it is a limited understanding. Listen to today's message to learn about honoring God with your money. __________ Proverbs 3:9–10 KJV, Exodus 23:19 KJV, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 NLT, 1 Corinthians 6:19 NIV, 2 Corinthians 13:5 KJV, Matthew 25:35–40 KJV, Galatians 6:10 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________
We all have habits, but not all of them are helping us follow Jesus. In this episode, we're talking honestly about the habits that quietly shape our lives and how to break the ones that don't honor God. If you've ever thought, “I don't know when to say no,” you're not alone. That tension is real, especially in a culture that normalizes distraction and blurs the line between what's harmless and what's actually pulling you away from God. So how do you know the difference between a bad habit and a sinful one? And more importantly, how do you change? If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start walking in victory, this episode is for you. Helpful resources: