Podcasts about hope in god

In this message from Psalm 146, Pastor Jim explores the justice of God and why His people are called to reflect it in the world. Unlike earthly leaders whose plans eventually perish, God reigns forever, remains faithful, and actively cares for the oppressed, the hungry, the imprisoned, the blind, the fatherless, the widow, and the stranger. Jesus reveals this justice fully by drawing near to the vulnerable, welcoming outsiders, and enduring injustice Himself to bring forgiveness and freedom. Because God has rescued and raised us up, we are called to praise Him, do justice, love mercy, and join His work of bringing healing and wholeness to others.

Psalm 42 Pastor Scott Skones

Psalm 42–43 (ESV) 42 To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1  As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. 2  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? 3  My tears have been my food day […] The post Hope in God (Psalm 42-43) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church.

It’s been said that, when we get to the end of our rope, we get to the beginning of God. A lot of truth in that statement. When we’re out of answers, and short on hope, God opens His supply of reassurance and direction. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie has good insight for those challenging times. We’re glad you’ve joined us for his new series called “Refresh: What Every Christian Needs to Know.” Valuable information for believers who face the challenges of life. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been said that, when we get to the end of our rope, we get to the beginning of God. A lot of truth in that statement. When we’re out of answers, and short on hope, God opens His supply of reassurance and direction. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie has good insight for those challenging times. We’re glad you’ve joined us for his new series called “Refresh: What Every Christian Needs to Know.” Valuable information for believers who face the challenges of life. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 40:31 — Those Who Hope In The Lord Will Renew Their Strength Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Christchurch • Singapore • Houston • Santiago HOPE • STRENGTH • RENEWAL Good morning, and welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Come in for five minutes, let's open God's Word together, and let's pray. A new day often begins with fresh questions. Some wake with energy, while others rise carrying worries that never seemed to sleep. If today feels bigger than your own strength, pause for these few moments and let God's Word remind you that hope is never wishful thinking—it is confident trust in the Lord who walks beside you. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” What a wonderful promise to begin the day. God does not ask us to manufacture our own strength. He invites us to place our hope in Him, trusting that He will provide everything we need for today. So as this new morning unfolds, let's quietly remind ourselves that fear will not win, because our hope is anchored in Jesus Christ, whose strength never fails and whose love never lets us go. Father, thank You for the gift of this new day. Thank You that Your mercies are new every morning and Your faithfulness remains constant through every season of life. Lord Jesus, breathe fresh courage into every listener. Bring healing to those who are unwell, peace to anxious hearts, wisdom to those making important decisions and renewed strength to everyone who feels weary. May we walk with quiet confidence, knowing that You are leading every step we take today. Holy Spirit, lift our eyes towards Christ, steady our hearts in every circumstance and help us become people who carry hope wherever we go. Across the world, from Perth to Christchurch, from Singapore to Houston and Santiago, may every listener discover that true hope is found in Jesus Christ, and may His strength carry them through this day. Jesús, mi esperanza está segura en Ti. Jesus, a minha esperança permanece firme em Ti. Jesus, Ikaw ang aking pag-asa at kalakasan ngayon. Amen. Isaiah 40 prayer, morning prayer of hope, Christian encouragement, strength for today, daily devotional prayer, trusting Jesus, hope in God, renewal Christian morning prayer for hope, Isaiah 40:31 devotional, finding strength in God today, trusting Jesus one day at a time. Continue Your Journey If today's prayer has encouraged you, you'll find a growing library of hope-filled prayers at DailyPrayer.uk. Whether you're seeking peace, healing, strength, guidance or rest, there is another prayer ready to walk with you as you continue your journey with Christ.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

In today's episode I will be praying over us, reading Psalm 42, and saying whatever the Holy Spirit prompts me to say after I read the scripture. This is day 42 of a series where I will be reading a Psalm everyday on here for 150 days. I challenge you to come to join me everyday as we use scripture to fight off the enemy and grow us in ways that we can't even imagine.   My First Christian Children's book, "You Are Loved" is now available for purchase on Amazon!! Thank you to everyone that has purchased, been praying, supporting, and sharing. All glory goes to God!! Here is the link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKSPJNB   Link to partner with me and give towards my future mission projects: https://pushpay.com/g/globalventurescatoosa?fnd=missionary&fndv=hide&ru=prod&sr=58535&ad=%7b+%22PledgeID%22%3a%22Y01TRFR1VlklMmJMYkY5NmRNJTJiU2dHU21oWVBXQjN2OXRVNkdsNWpjMUFzamRkRkNBUmN2Z2R0MjdmdTZ2eGduc1U%3d%22%7d&nt=Partner%3aMs+Lorena+Espy+   If you want to receive newsletters: submit your info here: www.postable.com/lorenaespy If you want to check out previous Bible studies, click here To Purchase my "Christ Transforms Me" Journal, click here   Email me: faithfuelsmyfire@gmail.com Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/486483515603028/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmBsSKktGU_8WHVNIxhFuzg The Bible App that I use: http://bible.com/app Instagram: @_lorenacamille_ Never Forget to Choose Faith Over Fear, -Lorena Espy

Speaker: Craig Durfor  Sermon: Hope in God Passage: Acts 27 :1-44, Romans 5:3-5, Psalms 129, Proverbs 3:5-6 & Philippians 4 Series: Acts: To the End of the Earth Date: June 28, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or spiritually drained? In this conversation, Max Lucado shares how biblical hope anchors us when life feels heavier than we expected.So many people are carrying a quiet weight right now. On the outside, life may look stable, even fruitful. But internally, there is a heaviness that is harder to name: anxiety, discouragement, and a growing sense that something just feels off.In this highlight from our full conversation (https://youtu.be/1K3Ar74ZSFs?si=ulY4g7QUKV12o_Va), host Jason Daye sits down with Max Lucado to explore why this heaviness is so common, and how the hope we talk about in church is often misunderstood in real life.Together, they discuss:Why so many people feel overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted right nowThe difference between biblical hope and surface-level optimismHow God's character becomes an anchor when life feels unstableWhy leaders must confront their own discouragement before leading othersHow remembering God's faithfulness reshapes our perspectivePractical ways to cultivate a steady, resilient hope in everyday lifeThis conversation invites pastors and ministry leaders to move beyond trying to hold everything together and instead rediscover a deeper, sustaining hope rooted in the presence and promises of God.If you've felt the weight but haven't known how to name it, this episode will help you reconnect with a hope that doesn't depend on your circumstances, but holds steady through them.Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders.Love well, live well, & lead wellComplimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesessionFollow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 55:22 — Place Today Into The Lord's Hands Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Adelaide • Christchurch • Singapore • Houston • Montevideo RELEASE • HEALING • PEACE There are moments when we do not realise how much we have been carrying until we finally become still. The responsibilities, the conversations, the disappointments and the quiet concerns of the day can settle heavily upon our hearts. Yet God never intended us to carry those burdens alone. Let's bring them to Him together.  Psalm 55:22 (NIV) “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” What a beautiful invitation from our heavenly Father. He does not ask us to hide our worries or pretend we are stronger than we feel. Instead, He welcomes us to place every care into His faithful hands. His strength is greater than our weakness, His peace is deeper than our anxiety, and His love is constant through every season of life. Father, thank You for Your patient love and for the way You continue to carry us, even on the days when we feel weary. Thank You that we never need to face life's burdens by ourselves. Lord Jesus, today we place every care before You. Bring healing to those who are struggling, comfort to those who feel lonely, peace to anxious hearts and fresh hope to those who have grown discouraged. Teach us to leave our burdens with You and to trust Your faithful care. Holy Spirit, quiet every restless thought, strengthen our faith and help us to finish this day resting in the goodness and mercy of God. Across the world, from Adelaide to Christchurch, from Singapore to Houston and Montevideo, may every listener discover the freedom that comes from placing every burden into the loving hands of Christ. Jesús, gracias porque llevas mis cargas. Jesus, obrigado porque carregas os meus fardos. Jesus, salamat dahil Ikaw ang nagdadala ng aking mga pasanin. Amen. Psalm 55 prayer, prayer for burdens, Christian encouragement, trusting Jesus, daily prayer, peace in Christ, healing prayer, hope in God Christian prayer for releasing burdens, trusting God with today's worries, prayer for peace and healing, placing your cares into the hands of Jesus.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJohn 14:27 — Let Your Heart Be Troubled No More Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Perth • Auckland • Singapore • Charlotte • Montevideo PEACE • TRUST • STEADINESS Perhaps the day has become busier than you expected. Plans change, conversations unfold and worries can quietly find their way into our thoughts. It doesn't take much for our hearts to begin carrying more than they were ever meant to hold. Before we take another step, let's pause together.  John 14:27 (NIV) “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” These are the words of Jesus, spoken to people who were facing uncertainty about the future. His promise still speaks with the same comfort today. The peace He gives is not dependent upon perfect circumstances. It is the quiet confidence of knowing that we belong to Him and that He remains with us whatever today may bring. Father, thank You for Your faithful love that never changes. Thank You that when our thoughts become unsettled, Your presence remains steady and sure. Lord Jesus, breathe Your peace into every anxious heart today. Bring healing to those who are weary in body, comfort to those carrying hidden sorrow, wisdom for every decision and fresh courage for every challenge. Help us to trust You more deeply and to rest in the certainty of Your unfailing care. Holy Spirit, guard our hearts and minds, guide our conversations and help us to reflect the peace of Christ wherever we go today. Across the world, from Perth to Auckland, from Singapore to Charlotte and Montevideo, may every listener discover the deep and lasting peace that only Jesus can give. Jesús, gracias por Tu paz que llena mi corazón. Jesus, obrigado pela Tua paz que enche o meu coração. Jesus, salamat sa Iyong kapayapaang pumupuno sa aking puso. Amen. John 14 prayer, prayer for peace, Christian encouragement, daily prayer, trusting Jesus, peace of Christ, morning devotion, hope in God Christian prayer for peace today, trusting Jesus in uncertain times, prayer for anxious hearts, finding lasting peace in Christ.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listening1 Peter 5:7 — Place Every Care Into The Hands Of Jesus Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Adelaide • Christchurch • Singapore • Atlanta • Buenos Aires RELEASE • TRUST • PEACE Today's prayer is for anyone who has given everything they could today and now feels the weight of it all. Some burdens are easy to describe, while others are quietly carried within the heart. Whatever this day has held for you, there is no burden too heavy to place into the hands of Jesus. Let's come to Him together.  1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” Those words are beautifully simple. They remind us that God never asks us to carry tomorrow while we are still living today. His invitation is to bring every care, every disappointment, every unanswered question and every hidden fear into His loving presence. Nothing is too small for His attention, and nothing is too great for His strength. Father, thank You for walking beside us throughout this day. Thank You for every moment of grace that has carried us, even when we have hardly noticed it. Lord Jesus, we place into Your hands every burden we have been holding. Bring healing where there is pain, peace where there is anxiety, forgiveness where there is regret and fresh hope where hearts have grown tired. Teach us to leave these things with You and to trust Your faithful care. Holy Spirit, quiet our thoughts, strengthen our hearts and help us to finish this day resting in the goodness of God. Across the world, from Adelaide to Christchurch, from Singapore to Atlanta and Buenos Aires, may every weary heart discover the peace that comes from placing every care into the loving hands of Christ. Jesús, gracias porque cuidas de mí. Jesus, obrigado porque cuidas de mim. Jesus, salamat dahil inaalagaan Mo ako. Amen. 1 Peter 5 prayer, prayer for anxiety, Christian encouragement, trusting Jesus, daily prayer, peace in Christ, prayer for burdens, hope in God Christian prayer for anxiety and peace, placing your burdens before Jesus, trusting God with today's worries, finding rest and hope in Christ.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Chad Chambers, Executive Director of C.H.A.R.M. Prison Ministry, shows us that growing in godliness is not passive. It requires the same intentional effort and discipline we give to every other area of life. Based on 1 Timothy 4:6-16, the foundation of spiritual growth begins with where we place our hope. When our hope is set on the living God, our worship follows naturally, and our worship shapes who we become. Whatever captures our hearts will ultimately form our character, our values, and how we spend our time, talents, and treasures. Practically, training for godliness means knowing God's Word, obeying it, fulfilling the work He has called us to, and persisting even when it is hard. Our hope determines our worship, our worship forms our identity, and our identity directs everything we do. Set your hope on the living God, and let everything else follow from there.

Text:  Genesis 40 God's Providence at Work in Difficult Circumstances (Gen. 40:1-8) In God's providence, Joseph encounters two prisoners in difficult circumstances who have dreams they don't understand. In God's providence, Joseph offers to help the prisoners, listen to their dreams, and point them to God's wisdom. God's Providence at Work in Determining Destinies (Gen. 40:9-19) In God's providence, the prisoners share dreams of their future with Joseph. In God's providence, Joseph is able to interpret the dreams of the prisoners. In God's providence, Joseph pleads with hope for the cupbearer to plead his case of innocence before Pharaoh. God's Providence at Work in Demonstrated Results (Gen. 40:20-23) In God's providence, the prisoners' dreams of the future take place just as Joseph interpreted them. In God's providence, Joseph is forgotten by man, but not forsaken by God. Main Idea: Because God rules over every circumstance, we can trust Him with hope while we wait for His providence to unfold.

In Psalm 78 we see that God raises shepherds who know Him deeply, and faithfully lead others so that the next generation sets its hope in God. He challenged us parents to transfer God’s redemption story to our children that they might set their hope in God and not be unfaithful to the Lord.

We open our series seeing an honest crying out to God in suffering, especially looking at how profound the psalmist's "deep calls to deep" phrase is.

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This week's episode was inspired by Suah's recent readings of the major prophets and the recurring theme of God being the only source of hope for His people. As Christians, we often speak of God or Jesus being our only hope and our ultimate hope, but what does this actually mean in reality? How does putting our hope in God impact the way we live our lives? Tune in to hear this week's conversation.

You are feeling dry and far from God. Pastor Colin talks about four practical ways to grow in hope.

You're in a dry or a dark place, so you take it to the Lord in prayer, but God still seems far away. Pastor Colin talks about David's experience.

This episode explores why believers can have real confidence that their hope in God will not fail. In Romans 5:1–11, Krisan Marotta explains that salvation does not rest on the strength of our love for God, but instead on God's love for us.In this week's episode, we explore: What it means to have peace with God  Why biblical hope is not wishful thinking, but confident expectation  What Paul means by “the hope of the glory of God” in Romans 5  Why believers can rejoice even in suffering  How trials test faith, produce endurance, and strengthen assurance  Why the cross proves that God will not abandon his people halfway  How God's love and the gift of the Holy Spirit guarantee that hope will not disappoint After listening, you'll better understand why the Christian life is not sustained by your own strength, but by God's faithful love. This episode offers comfort for anyone who fears falling short, showing that the God who reconciles sinners to himself is also the God who brings them safely home.Series: Start Strong: A New Believer's PodcastStart Strong: A New Believer's Guide to Christianity is available now wherever books are sold.

This sermon was preached by Tom Wilkins on April 26th, 2026.

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A Sermon by John Vandervelde from Philippians 1:3-6

Re-formed, part 8. As the Israelites are taken into exile, we see that God immediately speaks hope and strength back into their lives; and even in the midst of desolation, streams of living water can flow from within them. By Sam Arnold Sunday 29th March 2025 Captured from the Livestream

In this reflective workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference, Harold Kim walks through Psalm 42, offering encouragement and hope for those in seasons of spiritual dryness or discouragement. The session follows three movements: The Condition – what it means to be spiritually cast down The Causes – what might lead us there The Cure – how Scripture points us to hope in God This session is a heartfelt invitation to find rest, renewal, and confidence in the God who sees and sustains. Harold Kim is the founding pastor of Christ Central of Southern California, and serves on the board for Christ Central Network (CCN) and as president of SOLA. He graduated from UC Berkeley, received his master of divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and his master of theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in America in 2001. Harold is gratefully married to Sun Hi and a happy father of two daughters, Taylor and Elizabeth. His great joy and passion is to see lives changed as Jesus Christ becomes central to everything. When The Fire Goes Out: Finding Comfort in Ministry by Isaiah Marshall Psalm 42: A Psalm for Sad Seasons by Kendal Conner Student Series: Panting in the Desert: Seeking God When He Feels Like A Fake, A Figment, or Far Away by Annie Talton Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer  Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates  Register for Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

Hope In God | Psalm 42:11“Why are you cast down, O my soul… Hope in God; for I shall again praise him.” — Psalm 42:11What do you do when you're still struggling… even after everything you've learned?Psalm 42 ends with a powerful, repeated declaration that cuts through despair, doubt, and exhaustion:Hope in God.In this message, Pastor CJ Witkoe unpacks one of the most important spiritual practices in the Christian life—leading your soul when it feels like it's falling apart.Because the truth is:It's not over… because God's not done.This verse isn't a quick fix or a denial of pain. The psalmist is still downcast. Still in turmoil. Still struggling. But instead of giving up, he speaks truth to his soul again—and again—and again.Why? Because repetition forms habits, habits shape lives, and lives determine destinies.In this sermon, you'll learn:

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Psalm 28 teaches us how to wait on the Lord and what we should be doing while we wait. This week on The Bible Study Hour with Dr. James Boice, we'll see David waiting on God to rescue him, and pleads with God not to count him among the wicked. All the while David continues to praise and trust God, asking God to save His people, be their shepherd and carry them forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

Study 1 Peter 1:13-17 with Pastor Mark Fontecchio on Return to the Word. Teaching God's Word and advancing the message of His amazing grace one verse at a time. Visit our ministry at: ReturntotheWord.com Watch the video of this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Videos Get our Free App at: ReturntotheWord.com/Grace Support this podcast at: ReturntotheWord.com/Donate Listen to the Ask a Bible Teacher Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Ask Listen to the Studies in the Scriptures Podcast: ReturntotheWord.com/Scriptures Help us tell others by leaving a positive review wherever you listen. Return to the Word is the teaching ministry of author and Bible teacher Mark Fontecchio. There is a famine in the land for the teaching of God’s precious Word and His message of grace. Return to the Word exists to call individuals back to the simplicity of God’s Word for all matters of our faith. Through God’s Word His clear offer of eternal life and plan for mankind can easily be understood. Join us on the path to growing in His grace.Support this Podcast and Ministry: https://www.ReturntotheWord.com/DonateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your problems aren't crushing you but growing you? In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally teaches us how to face suffering as he shares about Jesus's letter to the church in Smyrna.Smyrna had been destroyed in 600 BC and rebuilt by Alexander the Great around 300 BC. When this letter was written, Smyrna was the center of emperor worship in Asia Minor. Christians were seen as suspicious, unpatriotic, and disruptive because they refused to join civic rituals. Persecution wasn't occasional—it was daily life. Believers faced exclusion, job loss, harassment, slander, and even death.Revelation 2:8–9 (NLT)Suffering (thlipsis) means "affliction, tribulation, persecution"—literally, "crushing pressure." Jesus says, "I know your poverty"—extreme poverty in a rich city, caused by persecution.One of Smyrna's main exports was myrrh, a fragrant oil made by crushing the myrrh tree. In the same way, Christians were being crushed by persecution and poverty.Citizens were expected to burn incense before Caesar's image and say, "Caesar is Lord." Jesus also mentions a group claiming to be Jews who were actively persecuting Christians.Revelation 2:10 (NLT)"Ten" symbolizes completeness—their suffering would be limited and measured. Jesus promises a "crown of life": be faithful unto death and receive the reward.Revelation 2:11; 20:14–15The second death—the Lake of Fire—is the final judgment for the devil, demons, and those who reject Jesus. Christians die once and live twice. Unbelievers live once and die twice.What does this mean for us?1. God sees your suffering.We all face "thlipsis"—crushing pressure. Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence but the promise of His nearness.2 Corinthians 4:17–18 reminds us our present troubles are small and temporary, producing eternal glory. If you navigate suffering with God, temporary pain becomes eternal reward.2. Don't measure spiritual success by worldly wealth.Jesus called Smyrna "rich." Heaven measures wealth differently.Luke 12:15—life isn't measured by what you own.1 Timothy 6:18–19—be rich in good works.The world counts possessions; Heaven counts faithfulness.3. Sometimes idolatry isn't a god, but a government.Smyrna's temptation was emperor worship. Christians should be informed and involved, but the political process isn't the world's savior. Make political opinions subject to God's Word.4. Real faith leads to resolute faithfulness.Talent gets applause; faithfulness gets a crown (1 Peter 1:7).Faith that only works when life works isn't real faith.When suffering comes, it may not stop immediately. But God fills you with His love, peace, joy, and presence. What was meant to destroy you loses its power to define you.John 16:33—In this world you will have trials, but take heart; Jesus has overcome the world.Jesus is the solution to your suffering. He is faithful to you. Remain faithful to Him, and you will receive the crown of life.Will you be faithful like the believers in Smyrna?

The Book of PsalmsPsalm 23Psalm 42 invites us to wrestle honestly with our emotions and to consider how God intends them to function in the life of a believer. As the psalmist acknowledges the depth of what he feels but refuses to be led by it, we learn to hope in God by anchoring our lives in truth rather than in the rise and fall of our feelings.Sermon Preached by Steve DuBransky on February 8, 2026Foothill Church exists to glorify God by living as disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus. https://foothill.church Learn about our For the Sake of His Name 2-Year Discipleship Journey: https://foothill.church/FTSOHN

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Remember this: our hope in God isn't just a wish or a dream, but a sure confidence that what God says will happen. Every other hope will disappoint. Every other hope will come up short. God is the one who never fails, he never leaves us, and he never forsakes us.Main Points:1. Today, I ask you to let the Word of God penetrate the dark place in your soul. Let the light of God's truth illuminate your situation. If you feel hopelessness, despair, discouragement, or depression, receive this Word from the Lord.2. Just because you can't see him, it doesn't mean God is not at work in your life. Just because you don't recognize it at the moment, it doesn't mean there is no way out. Just because you don't feel him, it doesn't mean the Lord is not with you. 3. Discouragement, despair, and hopelessness are not God's will for your life. Let his truth fill your heart and mind. Meditate on His Word. Let God restore your hope.Today's Scripture Verses:Psalm 34:17-19 - “The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.”Psalm 113:4-5 - “For the Lord is high above the nations; his glory is higher than the heavens. Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high?”Matthew 19:26 - “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”1 John 4:16 - “ We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.”Psalm 25:3 - “No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

It is a horrifying thing to use your God-given life to commit adultery against the Almighty.