Podcasts about Hosanna

It is possible to practice the rhythms of faith and still miss the Person those rhythms were meant to lead us to. We can read Scripture, attend church, adopt the language of discipleship, and build entire spiritual lives around the habits of Jesus—while quietly drifting from intimacy with Jesus Himself. This week on Win Today, Hosanna Wong joins me for a clarifying and deeply confronting conversation about the difference between performing Christianity and actually knowing God. We examine how selective obedience slowly erodes intimacy with Him, why legalism has learned to rebrand itself as passion for holiness, and how seasons of hiddenness and crushing are often the environments where authentic discipleship is formed. Hosanna also unpacks six roadblocks that frequently prevent believers from experiencing genuine connection with God, revealing how easy it is to substitute religious activity for relational transformation. The invitation of Jesus has never been behavior management or spiritual performance—it is repentance, surrender, and relationship. If you've been doing the practices of faith but still feel distant from God… if you've sensed the quiet conviction that something deeper is being asked of you, or if you're realizing that obedience in some areas has been selective rather than surrendered, this episode will bring needed clarity. Guest Bio Hosanna Wong is an international speaker, best-selling author, and spoken word artist known for helping everyday people know Jesus in a real and personal way. Widely recognized for her viral spoken word piece "I Have A New Name," Hosanna shares her message in churches, conferences, prisons, and ministries around the world, reaching across denominations, cultures, and backgrounds. Raised in an urban ministry on the streets of San Francisco, she later spent years traveling throughout the United States speaking and sharing the gospel through spoken word poetry while living out of suitcases. Through her speaking, writing, and creative work, Hosanna equips believers to deepen their relationship with God and pursue authentic discipleship. Show Partner SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Welcome to Day 2813 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2813 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 118:19-29 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2813 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand eight hundred thirteen of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Rejected Cornerstone – The Triumphal Entry into Sacred Space. In our previous episode, we trekked through the fierce, chaotic battleground of Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, focusing on verses ten through eighteen. We stood with the psalmist as he was completely surrounded by hostile nations, swarming around him like angry bees, and blazing like a fire of thorns. Yet, instead of surrendering to panic, he wielded the authority of the Lord. We learned that while God may allow His servants to face severe discipline, and agonizing trials, He will never abandon them to the grave. The strong right arm of the Lord brought ultimate victory, turning a scene of near-death into a vibrant camp of joyful celebration. Today, the dust of that cosmic battlefield finally settles. We are moving from the bloodstained trenches, directly to the majestic gates of the temple. We will conclude our journey through the "Egyptian Hallel," exploring the grand finale of Psalm One Hundred Eighteen, covering verses nineteen through twenty-nine, in the New Living Translation. As we read this final movement, picture a magnificent, royal procession. The victorious King has returned from the war. He approaches the holy city, leading a procession of worshippers, ready to cross the threshold into the sacred presence of Yahweh. These verses are bursting with prophetic, Messianic weight. In fact, these are the very words the crowds shouted as Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Let us join the procession, and experience the triumphant entry of the King. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses nineteen through twenty-one. Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the Lord. These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there. I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory! The psalmist stands before the massive doors of the temple. He cries out with authority, "Open for me the gates where the righteous enter." In the Ancient Israelite worldview, cosmic geography is incredibly important. The world was viewed as a battleground of rival spiritual forces, but the temple in Jerusalem was the ultimate sacred space. It was the earthly headquarters of the Divine Council, the very intersection of heaven and earth. To cross through these gates was to step out of the chaotic, contested territory of the nations, and step directly into the ordered, holy domain of Yahweh. But these are not just ordinary doors; they are "the gates where the righteous enter." The text explicitly states, "These gates lead to the presence of the Lord, and the godly enter there." Sacred space cannot be occupied by just anyone. The rebel gods, the wicked nations, and the unrepentant sinners cannot survive the holy presence of the Creator. Only those who have been justified, those who walk in covenant faithfulness, are granted access. As the heavy wooden and bronze gates swing open, the psalmist steps into the courtyard. His first act is not to boast of his own military prowess. Instead, he lifts his voice in profound gratitude: "I thank you for answering my prayer, and giving me victory!" He remembers the narrow, suffocating place from verse five. He remembers crying out in distress. As he looks at the altar and the sanctuary, he acknowledges that his survival is entirely the result of divine intervention. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-two through twenty-four. The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see. This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. As the procession moves into the temple complex, the psalmist points to the architecture of the building itself, and draws out one of the most famous, and powerful, metaphors in all of Scripture. "The stone that the builders rejected, has now become the cornerstone." In ancient masonry, builders would carefully inspect the quarried rocks. If a stone was misshapen, flawed, or deemed unworthy, they would toss it aside into the rubble heap. The cornerstone, however, was the most critical piece of the entire foundation. It was the massive, perfectly cut block that locked the intersecting walls together, bearing the weight of the structure, and setting the alignment for the whole building. In the context of the Divine Council worldview, the "builders" represent the rulers of this age. They are the hostile nations, the corrupt human kings, and the dark spiritual principalities that govern the world. They inspected God's chosen King—and ultimately, the Messiah, Jesus Christ—and they judged Him as worthless. They rejected Him. They threw Him onto the rubble heap of the cross. But Yahweh, the Supreme Architect of the cosmos, walked over to the rubble heap. He picked up the rejected, discarded stone, and He made it the chief cornerstone of a brand new, eternal temple. God takes what the world despises, and uses it to anchor His entire kingdom. The congregation looks at this incredible reversal of fortunes, and responds in awe: "This is the Lord's doing, and it is wonderful to see." Human engineering cannot explain this. Political strategy cannot achieve this. It is a sheer, unadulterated miracle of God. Because of this miraculous reversal, the choir erupts into a famous declaration: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." We often quote this verse casually, to celebrate a sunny Tuesday morning. But in its original context, it is much heavier. "The Day" is a technical term for the Day of Yahweh's victory. It is the specific, appointed moment in history when God vindicates His rejected King, and establishes His cornerstone. That is the true reason for our rejoicing! Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-five through twenty-six. Please, Lord, please save us. Please, Lord, please give us success. Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless you from the house of the Lord. The celebration reaches a fever pitch. The people cry out, "Please, Lord, please save us." In the original Hebrew, this phrase is Hoshiah-na, which translates directly into the word we know as "Hosanna." It is both an urgent plea for deliverance, and a roaring shout of praise. As the victorious King steps forward, the priests, standing on the steps of the temple, pronounce a blessing over Him: "Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord." They are officially recognizing His divine authority. He is not coming in his own name, seeking his own glory. He is acting as the authorized vice-regent of Yahweh. Then, the priests extend that blessing to the entire procession: "We bless you from the house of the Lord." The temple acts as a distribution center for God's grace. The blessing flows from the Holy of Holies, out to the King, and then washes over the entire assembly of the righteous. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, the crowds waved palm branches, and screamed these exact verses. "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" They were recognizing Him as the rejected stone, who had come to bring the ultimate Day of Salvation. Psalm One Hundred Eighteen: verses twenty-seven through twenty-nine. The Lord is God, shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. The procession reaches the very center of the courtyard, stopping before the great bronze altar. The psalmist declares, "The Lord is God, shining upon us." This evokes the ancient priestly blessing from the Book of Numbers: "May the Lord make his face shine upon you." It is a theophany—a manifestation of divine light and favor. The darkness of the enemy swarm has been entirely replaced by the radiant, blinding light of God's smiling presence. But true worship is never cheap. Victory always requires a cost. The leader commands: "Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar." Literally, the Hebrew says, "Bind the festival sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar." The horns of the altar were the raised corners, symbolizing the power and...

Mark 11:1-11 Rev. Dan Whang

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Ján 12,12-19 12 Na druhý deň sa veľký zástup, ktorý prišiel na sviatky, dopočul, že Ježiš prichádza do Jeruzalema. 13 Vzali palmové ratolesti, vyšli mu v ústrety a volali: „Hosanna, Požehnaný, ktorý prichádza v mene Pánovom, kráľ Izraela!“ 14 Ježiš si našiel osliatko, posadil sa naň, ako je napísané: 15 Neboj sa, dcéra Siona, hľa, tvoj kráľ prichádza, sediac na osliatku! 16 Jeho učeníci tomu spočiatku nerozumeli, ale keď bol Ježiš oslávený, rozpamätali sa, že to bolo napísané o ňom a že sa tak stalo. 17 Zástup, ktorý bol s ním vtedy, keď vyvolal Lazára z hrobu a keď ho vzkriesil z mŕtvych, vydával o tom svedectvo. 18 Preto mu vyšiel v ústrety veľký zástup, lebo počuli, že urobil toto znamenie. 19 Vtedy si farizeji hovorili medzi sebou: „Vidíte, že nič nezmôžete. Hľa, svet odišiel za ním!“ Ježiš prichádza ako Kráľ. Pán Ježiš vchádza do Jeruzalema ako zasľúbený dedič Dávidovho trónu. Ten, ktorý tak dlho odmietal kráľovské pocty, vchádza do mesta sediac na osliatku ťažnej oslice. Riadil sa pritom židovským zvykom pre kráľovský príchod. Izraelskí králi sa nosievali na osliatku a Mesiáš sa mal podľa proroctva proroka Zachariáša takto ujať Svojho kráľovstva (Zach 9,9). Izraelský národ v tom období tak intenzívne očakával príchod Mesiáša, že pred Veľkou nocou v každej dedinke okolo Jeruzalema bola priviazaná oslica a s ňou aj mladé osliatko. Pán Ježiš vchádza do Jeruzalema a s Ním veľký zástup ľudí naplnených radosťou. Bol to síce triumfálny vstup, a predsa bol úplne iný než vstup iných slávnych dobyvateľov. Spasiteľa sprevádzali trofeje Jeho ohromujúcej lásky k hriešnemu človeku. Boli tu zajatci, ktorých vytrhol zo satanovej moci a ktorí za to oslavovali Boha. V čele bol slepec, ktorému vrátil zrak. Najhlasnejšie „Hosanna!“ volali tí, ktorým vrátil reč. Ľudia, kedysi chromí, lámali palmové ratolesti a mávaním pozdravovali Svojho Spasiteľa. Vdovy a siroty velebili Ježišovo meno za skutky milosrdenstva, ktorými im pomohol. Malomocní, ktorých vyliečil, prestierali svoje čisté rúcha na cestu a pozdravovali Ho ako Kráľa slávy. V zástupe boli aj tí, ktorých Jeho hlas prebudil zo spánku smrti. Toto všetko Pán ponúka aj nám, ak Ho prijmeme do svojho života volajúc: „Hosanna! Požehnaný, ktorý prichádza v mene Pánovom.“ Modlitba: Bože, ďakujem, že si neprišiel s hnevom a súdom, ale v Božom Synovi – pokorne a s milosťou. Odpusť, že si to príliš málo pripomínam a príliš málo ma to ovplyvňuje. Obživ Tvojím Duchom môj duchovný zrak, nech vnímam v plnosti Tvoju lásku, a daj mi srdce, ktoré Ťa miluje. Amen. Pieseň: ES 349 Autor: Peter Kevický Prečo majú hovoriť pohania: „Kde je ich Boh?“ Náš Boh je na nebesiach, všetko robí podľa Svojej vôle. Žalm 115,2-3 Ježiš mu povedal: „Kto videl Mňa, videl aj Otca.“ Ján 14,9 Galaťanom 2,16-21 •  Modlíme sa za: Modra – Kráľová (BaS) Otázky na rozjímanie: Ako dnes vychádzam Ježišovi v ústrety s palmovou ratolesťou, volajúc „Hosanna!“, keď prichádza ako Kráľ na osliatku do môjho Jeruzalema? Čo pre mňa znamená triumfálny vstup Spasiteľa sprevádzaného zajatcami zotročenými láskou, slepcami s novým zrakom a mŕtvymi vzkriesenými? Ako môžem dnes lámať palmové ratolesti svojho života a pozdravovať Ježiša ako Kráľa slávy, ktorý prichádza v mene Pánovom? Dnes som vďačný za tieto 3 veci: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Viac o vďačnosti, čo to je, prečo je dôležité byť vďačný, ako praktizovať vďačnosť nájdeš na blogu

In this episode, Pastor Nate continues the Jesus Glorified series with Mark 10:46-11:33 following Jesus on the road to Jerusalem as His glory is revealed and hearts are exposed. The central theme we see in this teaching is the contrast between religious appearance and genuine faith.Mark 10:46 begins with a  blind man named Bartimaeus in Jericho, who recognized Jesus as the Messiah and cried out for mercy. Though others tried to silence him, Jesus stopped, healed him, and declared that his faith had saved him. Bartimaeus then followed Jesus on the road, being an example of true, responsive faith.As Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, He intentionally fulfilled Zechariah's prophecy from 9:9, declaring publicly his identity.  Crowds shouted “Hosanna,” welcoming Him as King, quoting from Psalm 118, yet many would soon reject Him when He did not meet their expectations, thus fulfilling the prophecy found in that same Psalm verse :22.Through the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple, Jesus revealed God's judgment on empty religion: outward religious activity without fruit. This theme is further addressed by Jesus when His authority was questioned by the religious leaders. Their refusal to answer a questions posed by Jesus honestly exposed their heart which was more concerned with religious appearance than true faith and repentance.

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And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. … And the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying out in the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant and said to Him, “Do You hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes; have you never read, “‘Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies You have prepared praise'?” (Matthew 21:12, 14-16)

In this teaching on Matthew 21, Jaclyn explains the meaning of “Hosanna” and what it reveals about the authority of Jesus Christ. Some trip over the authority of Jesus, and some are crushed. What changes when we surrender? Understanding “Hosanna” may change the way you see Jesus—and your response to His authority.Personal Challenges:Write the word Hosanna everywhere.Handwrite Isaiah 8:14–16 and ponder it while reading Matthew 21.For more Scripture:Read Matthew 21 and Mark 11 to see the rebellion, then read John 12 to see the submission.https://www.inseparableministries.org/ https://www.inseparableministries.org/event-calendar

10 And when he was come into Jerusalem, the whole city was moved, saying: Who is this?Et cum intrasset Jerosolymam, commota est universa civitas, dicens : Quis est hic? 11 And the people said: This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth of Galilee.Populi autem dicebant : Hic est Jesus propheta a Nazareth Galilaeae. 12 And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the chairs of them that sold doves:Et intravit Jesus in templum Dei, et ejiciebat omnes vendentes et ementes in templo, et mensas numulariorum, et cathedras vendentium columbas evertit : 13 And he saith to them: It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.et dicit eis : Scriptum est : Domus mea domus orationis vocabitur : vos autem fecistis illam speluncam latronum. 14 And there came to him the blind and the lame in the temple; and he healed them.Et accesserunt ad eum caeci, et claudi in templo : et sanavit eos. 15 And the chief priests and scribes, seeing the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying: Hosanna to the son of David; were moved with indignation.Videntes autem principes sacerdotum et scribae mirabilia quae fecit, et pueros clamantes in templo, et dicentes : Hosanna filio David : indignati sunt, 16 And said to him: Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus said to them: Yea, have you never read: Out of the mouth of infants and of sucklings thou hast perfected praise?et dixerunt ei : Audis quid isti dicunt? Jesus autem dixit eis : Utique. Numquam legistis : Quia ex ore infantium et lactentium perfecisti laudem? 17 And leaving them, he went out of the city into Bethania, and remained there.Et relictis illis, abiit foras extra civitatem in Bethaniam : ibique mansit.

As Matthew’s Gospel takes a dramatic turn, Jesus goes public with His identity as the Messiah–the promised King. As He does, we see that He is a King who both humbly lays down His life and boldly opposes sinful hypocrisy. Along the way, He also graciously invites our expectant prayers.

Welcome or Surrender? The Difference Between Applause and Allegiance This message is for you if: You've ever felt spiritually moved — but wondered if that's enough. You attend church but want to know what real surrender actually looks like. You're wrestling with whether Jesus is just part of your life… or truly King of it. You've confused religious activity with genuine discipleship. You want your faith to endure beyond emotion — into real, steady trust. On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted "Hosanna." They waved branches. They laid down cloaks. But by the time Jesus entered the temple, everything was quiet. In this Gospel Daily message, Pastor Josh Weidmann walks through Mark 11:1–11 and explores a sobering question: Is it possible to welcome Jesus emotionally — and still fail to receive Him as King? This sermon examines the Triumphal Entry, the meaning of "Hosanna," the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, and the tension between superficial faith and lifelong surrender. Discover the difference between enthusiasm and discipleship, religious routine and true worship, and why Palm Sunday still confronts us today. If you've ever wondered what real surrender looks like — not just in worship, but in your daily life — this message will challenge and clarify what it means to follow Jesus as King.   Show Notes Text: Mark 11:1–11 — The Triumphal Entry Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly, intentionally, and fully in control. The crowd welcomed Him with praise — but misunderstood His mission. It's possible to feel moved by Jesus and still miss what He truly wants. When Jesus entered the temple, the celebration gave way to silence. Sometimes the greatest danger isn't open rejection — but quiet neglect. Receiving Jesus as King is more than a moment of emotion. It's daily trust. Ongoing surrender. Steady worship. A surrendered life looks faithful in both joy and suffering. Gentle but personal question: If Jesus walked through your life today, would He find room prepared for Him?   Reflection Questions  Where in my life have I welcomed Jesus emotionally — but resisted surrendering control? If Jesus "surveyed" my priorities this week, what would reveal that He is truly King? What might reveal indifference? Do I follow Jesus for what I hope He will give me — or for who He truly is? What area of my schedule, relationships, finances, or ambitions have I not fully laid down before Him? What would it look like for my Monday to reflect the same devotion I express on Sunday?

Send a textSeven Days That Changed The World The Donkey, The Cross, And The Crowd | Part 1 Senior Pastor Keith StewartFebruary 22, 2026On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted “Hosanna,” waved palm branches, and welcomed Jesus as King. But they wanted a conqueror with a hammer—not a Savior riding a donkey. What they celebrated on Sunday, they rejected by Friday because Jesus refused to meet their expectations. He did not come to overthrow Rome; He came to overthrow sin. The question remains for us: will we follow the King we want—or the Lamb who came to save?Discussion Questions1. Observation: Seeing What the Text Reveals Why do you think all four Gospel writers included the Triumphal Entry? What does that tell us about its importance? What different biblical connections to the donkey did you notice (Zechariah, Abraham and Isaac, Solomon)? What do those layers communicate about Jesus?What political expectations were present in Jerusalem during Passover? How did palm branches, cloaks, and the word “Hosanna” reflect those expectations?2. Interpretation: Understanding the Meaning What message was Jesus intentionally sending by riding a donkey instead of a war horse? How does that redefine power? The crowd welcomed Jesus as King but rejected Him as Savior. What is the difference between enthusiasm and genuine faith?3. Personal Reflection: Examining the Heart In what ways do people today (including Christians) project their own expectations onto Jesus? Where are you most tempted to want “Air Force One Jesus” instead of “Donkey Jesus”? The crowd wanted deliverance from Rome; Jesus came to deal with sin. What problems in your life feel urgent but may not be the root issue? Jesus entered Jerusalem on Lamb Selection Day. If He stood before you today asking for your allegiance, what would it mean practically to choose the Lamb instead of the hammer?

In Gospel of Mark chapter 11, we encounter a King who refuses to fit our expectations. As Jesus rides into Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna,” the crowd waves palms and projects their hopes of political victory onto Him. But this is no campaign rally—this is a confrontation. From the fig tree with leaves but no fruit, to the temple full of activity but empty of prayer, Jesus exposes a surface-level faith that looks alive from a distance yet withers up close. The message is clear: religion without repentance is nothing but leaves. Trusting Jesus isn't meant to fit neatly into our routines, playlists, or Sunday schedules—it's meant to overturn tables in our hearts and transform us from the inside out. In this powerful teaching, we're reminded that what isn't rooted in Christ will ultimately wither away. Jesus invites us beyond performative faith into a life marked by real fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Prayer isn't about bending God to our will; it's about aligning our hearts with His. Mountains move not because we name and claim, but because we trust and surrender. The question before us is simple but searching: are we asking Jesus to fit our lives, or are we surrendering to let Him change them? May our faith be more than leaves. May it bear fruit that lasts.

When Jesus doesn't do what we want or expect, it is easy to lose faith and patience and end up rejecting him to our own detriment. Jesus brings life through death, but we need faith in order to wait around long enough to see it. The resurrection is the greatest proof of the most extravagant gift, and the only right response is to an extravagant sacrifice back to him.

Cuando Jesús no hace lo que queremos o esperamos, es fácil perder la fe y la paciencia, y terminar rechazándolo para nuestro propio perjuicio. Jesús trae vida a través de la muerte, pero necesitamos fe para esperar lo suficiente y poder verla. La resurrección es la mayor prueba del regalo más extravagante, y la única respuesta correcta es un sacrificio extravagante de regreso a Él.

By Kevin Costello - Hosanna is often understood as a joyful shout of praise, but its original meaning is a desperate plea - “Save us now.” This sermonette explores the word Hosanna in its biblical context and shows how a cry for deliverance became an expression of hope-filled faith in God's saving power.

This week, Pastor Will reflects on Matthew 5:13–20 and Jesus' words, “You are the salt of the earth.” This sermon explores salt not as a compliment, but as a calling—meant to preserve life and bring flavor to the world. It asks what it would look like for the church to truly live into that purpose today.Scripture references: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10, and Matthew 5:13-20“THIS IS AMAZING GRACE” -- CCLI Song # 6333821 |  Jeremy Riddle | Josh Farro | Phil Wickham  |  © 2012 Phil Wickham Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.]) |  Seems Like Music (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.])  |  Sing My Songs (Admin. by BMG Rights Management [c/o Music Services, Inc.])  |  WC Music Corp. (Admin. by Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.)  |  Bethel Music Publishing  |  For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867“SALT AND LIGHT” -- CCLI Song # 3470093  |  Jan L'Ecuyer | John L'Ecuyer  |  © 2002 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. byCapitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music, David C Cook))  |  Foruse solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved.  |  www.ccli.com  |  CCLI License # 2544867"GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

They were so close — and yet so far. The crowd had the scriptures, the prophecies, and a King standing right in front of them. But they wanted Him for all the wrong reasons.In this week's episode of The Follow Up, Bill sits down with Jack and Garet to dig deeper into John 12:12–36 and the triumphal entry — commonly known as Palm Sunday. The crowd lines the road, waving palm branches and crying "Hosanna," but their hope is fixed on a political deliverer, not a suffering servant. This conversation unpacks why the desperation of that moment is both heartbreaking and deeply relevant to how we relate to Jesus today.The discussion explores why Jesus rode in on a donkey instead of a war horse, what the upside-down kingdom actually looks like, and why the way up in God's economy is always down. Jack shares a powerful image of the inverted pyramid — the one with the broadest shoulders holding everything up — and the team wrestles with how easy it is to reshape Jesus into who we want Him to be rather than who Scripture reveals Him to be.The conversation also turns personal. Garet shares how God led him to Green Bay in ways he could only see in hindsight, and Jack reflects on years of ministry preparation that seemed wasted until the exact moment God needed them. Both stories echo the disciples' experience in verse 16 — they didn't understand until they looked back.The episode closes with a sobering but hopeful reminder: life is short, and every day is both our greatest and possibly last opportunity to live for Christ. Jack shares stories of sudden loss and restoration, pointing us back to the urgency of walking in the light while we still can.Main Passage: John 12:12–36Series: The Follow Up – Gospel of JohnWeek: 18Chapters00:00 – Introduction and what hit the hardest02:50 – The desperation of the crowd and misguided expectations04:00 – Why Jesus came as a suffering servant, not a conquering king05:40 – The donkey, the palm branches, and nationalistic hope06:35 – The upside-down kingdom and the inverted pyramid07:15 – Knowing the true Jesus vs. making Him our mascot08:00 – The Ricky Bobby illustration and reshaping Jesus10:00 – Revelation and the full picture of who Jesus is11:30 – Growth means discomfort — loving enemies and laying down your life13:00 – Hindsight faith — the disciples didn't understand until later14:00 – Garet's story of God leading him to Green Bay14:40 – Jack's story of multi-site research that paid off years later15:50 – Staying anchored when the world feels like it's crumbling17:15 – Covid, the return to church, and God's sovereignty18:50 – Life is short — repentance and the urgency of today20:05 – The Three Doors Down story and living ready21:05 – Final encouragement and next stepsIf this episode encouraged you, like the video, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Your engagement helps more people encounter the life Jesus offers.

We fail to recognize that the way we steward God's resources and serve those around us reveals whether we truly know and trust Him as a master. As a result, we respond with passivity and fear rather than faith and obedience. How we respond to the master reveals how much we know and trust him. Instead of being driven by passivity and fear, we must remember that our actions have eternal consequences and, ultimately, determine what kind of reward we receive.

Who is Jesus really? Not just a moral teacher or historical figure, but the living Lord who looks into your soul and says, "I see you. I know you. I am here with you."When Jesus entered His public ministry, even those closest to Him—John the Baptist, His own family—were seized with awe. The blind saw, the lame walked, the dead were raised. He wasn't just another rabbi. He stood in the place of God, renewing Israel by calling twelve apostles while remaining above them all. Children shouted "Hosanna!"—a cry reserved only for God—as He entered Jerusalem.

No reconocemos que la manera en que administramos los recursos de Dios y servimos a quienes nos rodean revela si realmente conocemos y confiamos en Él como Señor. Como resultado, respondemos con pasividad y temor en lugar de fe y obediencia. Cómo respondemos al Señor revela cuánto lo conocemos y confiamos en Él. En vez de ser guiados por la pasividad y el temor, debemos recordar que nuestras acciones tienen consecuencias eternas y que, en última instancia, determinan qué tipo de recompensa recibiremos.

Jesus is now in Jerusalem, having been welcomed with honor and cries of Hosanna, befitting for the entry of a king. This welcome has not gone unnoticed by the chief priests scribes, and elders who live and work in Jerusalem and in the Scriptures. They are jealous of the attention Jesus gets and doubt that he is the Messiah. In their interactions, Jesus doesn't cut them any slack, but instead, puts their hypocrisy on display and embarrasses those who consider themselves wise. They respond, not with humility and repentance, but with anger. Later, the Sadducees try to troll Jesus concerning the resurrection, but he gives them an authoritative answer that puts them in their place.  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Fr. Matthias Shehad continues his study on the Harmony of the Gospels by exploring key events of Holy Week, starting with Hosanna Sunday. He examines the people's conflicted expectations of the Messiah, the presence of Pharisees, and the significance of “Hosanna” as a plea for salvation. Fr. Matthias highlights how despite Jesus performing many miracles, belief in Him was limited because of hardened hearts and fear of persecution. He then discusses the cleansing of the temple, explaining the issue with money changers exploiting worshippers and Jesus' righteous anger in restoring the temple's sanctity. Fr. Matthias unpacks the cursing of the fig tree as a symbol of Israel's spiritual barrenness, and Jesus' teaching on faith and forgiveness, emphasizing that forgiving others is key to receiving God's forgiveness. The talk also addresses practical questions about forgiveness, divorce, and healing from deep personal wounds, underscoring forgiveness as a process vital to Christian discipleship and spiritual health. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

John 12:12-13 On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel." This was a worthy praise and adoration of Jesus. He was and is the King of Israel who came in the name of the Lord. Apparently the crowd got word that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, and they met Him before He entered the city with these praises. We can join them in giving Jesus glory today. “Hosanna! Blessed are You, Jesus, who has come into my heart for the glory of Your name, even my King, Savior, and Lord. Thank you for another day of life to know and love You and to live to love with You. Anoint and fill us with the Holy Spirit, Your presence and power, so we can love and trust You and love all those You put in our paths today for Your glory. Amen.

Jesus enters Jerusalem - the prophet, priest, and king.  Not only does Jesus present a political threat to the Roman government, he presents a threat to the religious leaders in Jerusalem.  He comes as King; He comes as Prophet; He comes as Priest.  

We often think that as long as we are near the things of God or the people of God, then we are ready for the return of Christ, but it is only when the oil of God, the Holy Spirit, is in us that we are truly ready. Christ died in order to cleanse us from sin and make us holy enough to be vessels for His Spirit. Then, after his resurrection, he gained the power to breathe his Spirit on all who have faith in him. When we are sealed and filled with the Holy Spirit, we are truly ready for Christ to come back.

A menudo pensamos que, con solo estar cerca de las cosas de Dios o del pueblo de Dios, estamos listos para el regreso de Cristo. Pero es únicamente cuando el aceite de Dios, el Espíritu Santo, está en nosotros que realmente estamos preparados. Cristo murió para limpiarnos del pecado y hacernos lo suficientemente santos como para ser vasos de Su Espíritu. Luego, después de Su resurrección, obtuvo el poder de soplar Su Espíritu sobre todos los que tienen fe en Él. Cuando somos sellados y llenos del Espíritu Santo, estamos verdaderamente listos para que Cristo regrese.

What is the meaning of hosanna in the highest? Why did the people shout 'hosanna in the highest' as Jesus entered Jerusalem?

We tend to let the cares of this world lull us into spiritual slumber. We get so entranced with our temporal kingdoms that we become in danger of missing the eternal Kingdom. Jesus doesn't leave us uniformed about what will come before his return. He let us know we will suffer, many will be deceived, but for those who endure, when Jesus comes again it will all be worth it. Remembering the gospel empowers me to endure just as he endured for the other side of endurance is blessing beyond belief. It's him!

Tendemos a permitir que las preocupaciones de este mundo nos adormezcan espiritualmente. Nos dejamos cautivar tanto por nuestros reinos temporales que corremos el peligro de perder de vista el Reino eterno. Jesús no nos deja desinformados acerca de lo que sucederá antes de Su regreso. Él nos advirtió que sufriremos, que muchos serán engañados, pero que para aquellos que perseveran, cuando Jesús venga de nuevo, todo habrá valido la pena. Recordar el Evangelio me da la fuerza para perseverar, así como Él perseveró, porque al otro lado de la perseverancia hay una bendición más allá de lo imaginable. ¡Es Él!

What if the way you've been taught to connect with God isn't the only way—or even the best way for you? In this liberating conversation with Filipe Santos of Echo Church as our host, international speaker and bestselling author Hosanna Wong reveals why your relationship with God doesn't have to look like anyone else's—and why that's actually by design.Hosanna shares insights from her newest book Uncomplicate It: Permission to Enjoy God in Your Unique Way, including findings from 1,000 conversations with people across the world about what stands in the way of connecting with God. Discover the 6 most common roadblocks (busyness, distraction, grief, shame, silence, and expectations), the 7 "praise-onalities" that reveal how you're uniquely wired to connect with God.Key Insights:01:45 - Why Faith Feels Too Complicated03:50 - The 1,000-Person Journey Across the World07:18 - What Pastors Unintentionally Do That Creates Roadblocks10:04 - One Size Fits All Faith Raises Fakers13:47 - The Six Roadblocks to Connecting with God18:23 - Jesus Is the Ultimate Shortcut to God20:01 - The Seven Praise-onalities: How You're Wired to Worship38:26 - Structure Serves the Unholy (Not the Holy)43:39 - For the Curious: How Can This Be Real for Me?49:55 - The Pressure to Be Perfect (and What Jesus Actually Meant)Guest: Hosanna WongWebsite: https://www.hosannawong.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosanna.wongYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hosannawongHost: Filipe Santos of Echo ChurchWebsite: https://echo.church/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EchoChurchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipesantosFollow Innovative Church Leaders:Website: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InnovativeChurchLeadersFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeChurchLeaders/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/innovativechurchleadersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativechurchleadersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innovative-church-leaders/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@innovativechurchleadersPastoral Cohort with N.T. Wright: https://innovativechurchleaders.org/cohort/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-post-christian-podcast/id1509588357Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ZeQIrzr2tCMyq1VdwxGNnSign up for practical tools + spiritual encouragement at innovativechurchleaders.org#ChurchLeadership #PastorLife #SpiritLed #FaithfulPresence #DiscipleMaking #ReachNewPeople #SpiritualFormation #GenerationalMinistry

We read today of the triumphant arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem and the adulation that the ordinary people gave him, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” [Matt. 21 v.9] “The whole city was stirred up …” [v.10] We pondered the comparison of this with his return to earth. What is, we wondered, the answer to the question Jesus posed at the end of another parable, “…when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” [Luke 18 v.8]The focus of our thinking, after reading today's chapter, was in understanding the attitude of mind he will be looking to see.  From v.33-45 we read his parable of the tenants in the vineyard – the lesson he was teaching is clear.The Jewish nation up to that time had had the responsibility of looking after God's vineyard – but they had failed their responsibilities.  After listening to this parable “they perceived he was speaking about them” [v.45] and so, in their generation the parable of their failure as tenants of God's vineyard was fulfilled – “He will put those wretches to a miserable death” [v41], Forty years later Jerusalem, its Temple and the nation were no more.But Jesus added: “and let out the vineyard to other tenants who will give him the fruits …”  And so, after Jesus left the earth his disciples set about fulfilling this, their role – and in their generation succeeded, greatly helped when Christ called Paul to be an apostle.  But most in the generations that followed fell into the same trap of ‘self-importance' as the Priests had done. However, history shows there was renewed zeal and Christ-mindedness among those striving to be worthy “tenants” when God's word was printed for all to read .But nowadays?  Are today's tenants in God's vineyard any better than those against whom Jesus told this parable? The kingdom is only for those “people producing its fruits” [v.43] the rest “will be broken to pieces” [v.44] when he comes!  It will be too late then to realise they have not kept “the narrow way.”   We prove we are on the right path, serving the LORD in his vineyard when we produce the right kind of fruit and profess the same message of hope Jesus taught – also show we have taken his character into our hearts and made it ours. Read James 3 v.12-18. 

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem is often called triumphal; there are palm branches and psalms, shouts of “Hosanna”. Yet He rides in humbly, walks straight to the temple, quietly looks around, and then leaves. Mark reveals a King whose glory is revealed in humility, whose power is exercised through obedience, and whose path to victory runs straight through the cross.

Our pride and selfishness kill our souls and both keep us out of the Kingdom and prevent others from finding it as well. Christ was humble and selfless, and yet He was crucified as a prideful, selfish criminal to pay the debt we owed. Once we accept this, we recognize our humble position before a lofty God and can seek His saving power and lead others to find it as well.

Jesus calls us to love God with all we are and to love others as ourselves. This is the heartbeat of the Gospel and the foundation of discipleship. When we inhale the Gospel, we are transformed by God's love. When we exhale the Gospel, that love flows outward through obedience, generosity, and mission. When we put our yes on the table, we step into the work God is already doing among us.

After a month away from our study in Mark, we're returning to the middle of chapter 12, where Jesus faces a series of challenges from religious leaders in Jerusalem during his final week. After Jesus entered Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna and cleansed the temple, a delegation from the Sanhedrin questioned his authority. Pharisees and Herodians attempt to trap him with a question about taxes to Caesar, and Sadducees pose a hypothetical about marriage, hoping to prove there is no resurrection. This Sunday, we'll examine the final question from a scribe—a legal expert on God's law—regarding the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-37). This leads to a discussion that highlights how someone can be remarkably close to God's kingdom without actually entering it. The main point is that true entry into the kingdom requires more than intellectual agreement with God's truths or admiration for Jesus; it demands recognizing, trusting, and submitting to Jesus as Lord, the divine Son of God, who alone has kept God's commandments in our place and, in the new birth, enables us to love God and others. I. The Foundational Truth of God's Law (v. 28-31) II. The Full Agreement Of A Lost Sinner (v. 32-34) III. The Faith That Enters The Kingdom (v. 35-37)

Meet siblings Tim, Steve and Janice. They were pioneers in Christian music in the 1970s. They were the first to record Andrae Crouch's song, "Jesus is the Answer." They won a Grammy Award in 1981 and performed around the world. Now, 50 years after its original release, they've recorded a new version of their breakout song, "It Wouldn't Be Enough." Don't miss a conversation with The Archers on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Legacy Live by The Archers December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if real strength isn't found in winning arguments—but in knowing when to lay down your rights?In this New Year's Eve episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, Cory and Channock close out 2025 by unpacking one of Jesus' most misunderstood teachings: meekness. Drawing from Cory's final eBook, How to Sheath Your Sword in a Violent Loving Culture, they explore why meekness is not weakness, but strength under control—and why it may be the posture Christians need most in a polarized world.You'll hear:⚔️ Why “Blessed are the meek” was a radical, counter-cultural statement

Many parents see the dangers of smartphones for their kids and teens. They've decided to pull the plug. Author and director of the Technology and Human Flourishing Project Clare Morell provides a practical guide to a tech exit. Could ditching digital technology help your children instead of hurt them? If you're considering taking this path, don't miss this "Best of Chris Fabry Live." Featured resource:The Tech Exit by Clare Morell December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on Chris Fabry Live, we'll re-air some of the best conversations of the year. To start the week, you'll hear about Linda’s spiritual journey. She tried to find contentment in many things but came up empty until she discovered the abundant life Jesus offers. And that radical change led her to a ministry that encourages people behind prison walls. Don't miss Linda's story on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Article: Churches: How to Offer a Chaplain Who Solely Supports Jail Staff December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're going back to the archives for a conversation about lessons from a classic film. Bob Welch joined us a few years ago to take us on a trip back to Bedford Falls to look at the lives of George and Mary Bailey. The film is a powerful reminder that our lives touch those around us in ways we can’t imagine. It's the perfect Friday conversation for the day after Christmas. Don't miss Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:52 Little Lessons from It's a Wonderful Life e-book by Bob Welch December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll present a celebration of the gift God gave us in the newborn King! You'll hear a story about a little boy who changed the lives of a lot of people. There was a Christmas pageant at church that year. And what happened as the drama unfolded onstage paled in comparison with the drama in the little boy's heart. Don't miss Tyrone's Christmas, a Christmas Day edition of the "Best of Chris Fabry Live." December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't miss a special musical broadcast on the Christmas Eve edition of Chris Fabry Live. Several guests from Christmases past will visit to spread good tidings of great joy! You'll hear the group Selah. Steven Curtis Chapman shares his heart. Lindsay McCaul has a medley of songs, and Andrew Greer and Cindy Morgan will join us. Don't miss the music and conversation when you join us for Christmas Eve on Chris Fabry Live. December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How about a Christmas issue that will inform your life? We go to the archives for an email a listener sent about the company Christmas party. She had been invited but was struggling with whether to attend or not. She's a believer who feels torn about that decision. What would you say to her? And what are you dealing with right now that's similar to her conundrum? Hear this "Best of Chris Fabry Live." December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday on a "Best of Chris Fabry Live," we'll talk about Mary, the mother of Jesus. She's often portrayed as passive, but in Luke's gospel you see her exercising her choice, asking questions, speaking up while still pondering things in her heart. Amy Orr-Ewing will take us into Mary's world as we look at this woman who raised the Son of God. Don't miss the stirring conversation on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:Mary's Voice by Amy Orr-Ewing Advent Resources December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pull out your song-book and let's talk about the hymns and carols of Christmas. What phrase in a Christmas hymn or carol arrests you this year? As part of our yuletide celebration, we'll welcome back a man of hymns and sacred music, Dr. Sound of Majesty himself, Greg Wheatley. Don't miss the conversation about the deep meaning behind the songs we sing at Christmas on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resources:SoundofMajesty.orgMusicofChristmas.org December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JOHN 12:1-13 - WALKING WITH JESUS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 12:1 "Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a pound of very costly oil of spikenard, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped His feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the oil.4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, who would betray Him, said, 5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” 6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.7 But Jesus said, “Let her alone; she has kept this for the day of My burial. 8 For the poor you have with you always, but Me you do not have always.”The Plot to Kill Lazarus9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 because on account of him many of the Jews went away and believed in Jesus.The Triumphal Entry12 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:“Hosanna!‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!'The King of Israel!”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

What did Mary know and what didn't she know? Did the angels sing to the shepherds? Was Jesus born in a stable, a cave, or some other dwelling? The two Michaels—Dr. Michael Rydelnik and Dr. Michael Vanlaningham—return to answer questions about the first Christmas. What does the biblical record tell us and not tell us? What are the misconceptions we have about the birth of Christ? Don't miss the biblical fun we'll have with the two Michaels on Chris Fabry Live. December thank you gift:Hosanna in Excelsis: Hymns and Devotions for the Christmas Season by David & Barbara Leeman Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 14 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Beginning of the End - The Triumphal Entry and driving out of the temple. An entry fit for a king. Crowds cheering and calling for him to take the throne, yet there is a darkness lurking behind the scenes. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 21:9, And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.