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When we have a past of exploding in our relationships when things need to be discussed one sure way to build trust again is to learn to respond instead of react. So did you have an extreme REACTION instead of a calming response in a difficult discussion? Did you do the best you could at that time? In this episode you'll discover how to forgive yourself. Inspired by I John 3:21

This is our midweek Bible study, and we are pleased to have Missionary Chris King with us. In this study, we take a look at I John 1. And the whole theme of the chapter is fellowship with God. There is no better gift besides salvation than the gift of fellowship with God for the believer.

I John 3:2; 1 Cor 6:19; 1Cor 3:17; Jn 4:24; Gen 1:26; Psa 82:6; Heb 12:23; Mat 5:48; Rom 7:18; Heb 10:14; 1Jn 3:2;Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-jesus-says--4116133/support.

The First Word: Forgive ThemLuke 23:33-34, Psalm 22:18, I John 1:9 With this word, by asking God to forgive those who were taking His life, Jesus made it clear one last time, in a powerful way, that God forgives even the worst sins.The Seven Last Words of JesusIf you had been a part of the crowd on the day Jesus died, you would have heard him make seven astounding statements. They are remarkable words, not only due to His distress, but because of the deep meaning they convey. For over a thousand years, Christians have turned to the seven last “words” or sayings of Jesus on the cross to guide them during the season of Lent. This year, we will join in that tradition and focus on the things Jesus uttered with his dying breath. We do so, hoping not only that we might find guidance for living as Jesus did, but also so that we might know Jesus more and understand the meaning of His death more in preparation for the celebration of His resurrection on Easter. Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Matthew 6:8; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 21:22; John 15:16; Philippians 4:19; Colossians 1:9; I John 5:15 We pray for needs without ceasing because God has a heart of passion and a hand of power to meet those needs. We pray for needs without ceasing because needs are ever-emerging and ever-evolving. We pray for needs without ceasing because God is ever-available and ever-active in meeting those needs. Speaker: Pastor Dale Evrist You can also listen to the Walking Through The Word Podcast and Walking Through The Word Podcast 4 Kids at https://www.lifereachresources.com/podcasts. You can get your CORE4 and CORE4Kids discipleship resources at https://www.lifereachresources.com/core4. Find out more about becoming a Disciple-Maker at https://www.lifereachresources.com/disciplemakingteam.  

(This podcast was previously published on March 28, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   From heaven, Jesus calls HIS ministers to work in the church:   Ephesians 4:8;11-12  When HE (Jesus) ascended up on high, HE led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men... And HE gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;  For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:   When a minister is called by Jesus from heaven, for the NT church, God teaches that minister by HIS Spirit, by the Holy Spirit.   I John 2:27-28   But the anointing which ye have received of HIM abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in HIM.  And now, little children, abide in HIM; that, when HE shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before HIM at HIS coming.   Since I have been on internet, blog & podcasts, I have received multiple emails from men around the world who say they are pastors and they want me to be their "mentor".   But ministers are called by Jesus to be ministers and taught by Jesus what to do and what to say.   If a minister needs a human to supervise him, that man might not be called by God for the ministry.   Galatians 1:10-12  Paul says:   For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of (by) me is not after man. For I neither received it of (from) man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.   I find many ministers do not know what ministry office they are called to do: apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor or teacher.   These men are not likely called by Jesus to be ministers but they somehow try to put themselves into the ministry.   Jude describes it as follows:   Jude: vv. 17-19 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;  How that they told you there should be mockers (copiers) in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.  These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.   Peter also warned us:   II Peter 2:1-3 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.  And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.  And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.   Many ministers today are not called by God nor taught by the Holy Spirit of God.  They just put themselves into the ministry by going to a Bible College or by copying other men who do ministry work.   And Jesus said this concerning the end times.   Matthew 24:4-5  Take heed that no man deceive you.  For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.   *****   Ministry of apostle:  works with church doctrine, causing individuals to set their doctrines by New Testament Bible.  (Acts 15)   Ministry of prophet:  brings correction and instruction to the church to help individuals to get free from traps and to help them to stay free.  (Hosea 12:13)  

Jesus' Fulfillment of Job 9:14-35  Job is not stating a prediction of the Messiah but is expressing a longing, a desire. Job was longing for an umpire who could somehow go between himself and God and lead to Job receiving a fair trial and being pronounced innocent before God. The word for umpire in the NASB was translated mediator in the LXX. In the NT this word is used of the work of Jesus in I Tim. 2:5; Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24. This is particularly tied to what was accomplished by the death of Jesus in several of these passages. Job as an innocent man (9:15, 20-21) longed for a mediator that he could get a fair trial before such a holy God. Jesus' work as mediator goes far beyond what Job expected. It is not only innocent people who can stand before God, but guilty people, guilty people who have turned to Him for forgiveness. Rom. 4:5 tells us that God “justifies the ungodly.” These same three Greek words translated “justifies the ungodly” are used in the same order in the LXX of Ex. 23:7 to warn judges not to kill the innocent or righteous because God “will not acquit the guilty.” The reason God can now justify the ungodly is because Christ died for the ungodly in Rom. 5:6.  In Jesus we have One who is both God and man and can serve in the way that Job 9:32-33; 16:19-21; 19:23-27 describe. The deity of Jesus is stressed in the New Testament (John 1:1-3; 8:58; Phil. 2:5-8; Titus 2:13). The humanity of Jesus is also stressed (John 1:14; I Tim. 2:5-6; I John 4:1-3; II John 7). While Job lamented “He is not a man as I am,” Paul proclaimed Jesus as the “man Christ Jesus” (I Tim. 2:5; Acts 17:31).  The deity/ humanity of Jesus qualifies Him as a faithful and merciful high priest Heb. 2:17-18; 4:14-16; 5:7-10. Jesus would live and die to bridge the gap between God and man. Job complained that God mocks the despair of the innocent (Job 9:23), but in Jesus' death man mocks the pain and suffering of God (Matt. 20:19; 27:29, 31, 41; Mk. 10:34) (The Greek word in the LXX in Job 9:23 is not the same as used in these NT passages).   In Job 9 Job proclaimed his innocence (9:15, 20, 21) and stated that his wounds were without cause (9:17). Job had done nothing to earn them his suffering. His suffering showed (to Job) that God made no distinction between the blameless and the guilty (9:22-24). Job's innocence does not compare to Jesus' innocence (II Cor. 5:21; I Peter 2:22). While Job will complain in the bitterness of his soul (10:1), Jesus offered no complaint or protest (Isa. 53:6-7).  Job feared that even though He was innocent the words of his mouth would be used against him (9:20). Unjust judges condemned Jesus by words from His own mouth (Matt. 26:64-66; Lk. 22:70-71).  Job 9:30-31 In the Bible story it is we who have plunged ourselves in the pit and soiled our clothes and it is God who washes us and makes us clean. God far from mocking the despair of the innocent (9:23) enters into this world of sin and suffering to redeem us. Jesus weeps with us and for us (John 11:35; Luke 19:41-44; Heb. 5:7).  Job lamented the brevity of life in Job 9:25-26. Job's life was so full of pain that he could say he despised his life (9:21, 27-28). Jesus answered this lament via His resurrection. He gives eternal life (John 11:23-26; I Cor. 15:50-58; I Thess. 4:13-18). The pain that Job feared would One day pass away and be no more (Rev. 21:4).

Come Follow Me: LovePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Abiding in God's love bears the fruit of obedience.    TEXT - John 15:9-171. Abide in God's love.The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.John 15:4-5, 9-11Philippians 3:7-112. Bear the fruit of love.John 15:12-161 John 4:7-103. Love one another.John 15:171 John 4:19-21NEXT STEPS1. Name your quiet place and time: ________________2. Meditate: Choose a verse, ask God to speak, spend time listening.3. Journal: What is the relationship between abiding, loving, obeying, and bearing fruit in your life?4. Pray: Simply abide and pray as the Holy Spirit leads you.MEDITATEJohn 15:4-5 - “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”John 15:9-10 - “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commands and remain in his love.Luke 14:5-6 - Then he asked them, “If one of you has a child or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull it out?” And they had nothing to say.Philippians 3:10-11 - I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.I John 4:8 - Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.JOURNALWhat is the relationship between abiding, loving, obeying, and bearing fruit in your life?PRAYSimply abide and pray as the Holy Spirit leads you.

This message is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through I John. The subject of this message is Christ as the believer's "ADVOCATE" and "PROPITIATION". It was preached at Grace Baptist Church of Ruston Louisiana.

Scripture References: Malachi 3:1; Isaiah 40:3-5; 55:10-11; II Kings 1:8; Matthew 7:11-12; Mark 1:9; John 3:27-30; I Corinthians 1:18, 21; I John 1:9 0:00-31:19: Opening Worship and prayer 31:27-1:13:57: Sermon and closing prayer 1:13:58-1:20:20: Closing Worship and prayer

I John 1:8 says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” Given that . . . given we’re all in this boat together . . . what do we do now? How do sinners like us find forgiveness for our sin, relief for our guilt, and re-establish a relationship with a Holy God? That’s the subject on the table today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie launches a brand new series. We’ll see how we can access that second chance Jesus offers. — 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.

I John 1:8 says, “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” Given that . . . given we’re all in this boat together . . . what do we do now? How do sinners like us find forgiveness for our sin, relief for our guilt, and re-establish a relationship with a Holy God? That’s the subject on the table today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie launches a brand new series. We’ll see how we can access that second chance Jesus offers. — 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.

(This podcast was previously published on March 27, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   God brings scriptures to our attention to encourage us.   When this happens, those scriptures are chosen by God for us to fit our need.   For example:   In a need Pam Padgett had, God gave her this scripture:  Psalm 32:8  I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.   In my need, God gave me:  Romans 1:16-17  For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.   It is important to collect the scriptures which God brings to our mind and  keep them before us day and night (for a season) to strengthen us and encourage us in our assignments.   As individuals, our needs at this point in time differ, but God fills those needs in our lives by calling to our attention scriptures or dreams which we need to keep before us.   I will share with you a few of my personal collection of scriptures which I keep on my Kindle photo album for easy access.   I usually go over these scriptures daily to help me in the faith and to strengthen me in the assignment God has given me while HE keeps me on this present earth.   This may shock you, but I find it even harder today to keep the faith and do the work of God than it was 40 years ago.   I believe this means the sins of people and the attack of devils has increased because we draw closer to the return of Jesus.  (See: Revelation 12:11-13)   Therefore I find that I need to do even more meditating in scriptures, for the time of Jesus' return draws nearer.   Joan Boney   *****   As we encounter problems of this life, to put a spotlight on the problem we are having and to strengthen us to be able to overcome in the situation, God may give us a scripture or a dream to show us what to do.   ***   In February 2021, some disturbing thoughts came to my mind in the form of "what if?" ... Instantly God brought the following to my mind:   Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  (by the Word HE gives you)   I said:  "That's right!"   If a "need" arises, God will bring me a "WORD" to show me what to do and that need will vanish when I do that Word.   I added that scripture to a list of scriptures which God has brought to my mind in the past so I can be encouraged as I live on this present earth and go forward.   Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. ***   In 1975, I owned a small business and a man filed a law suit against me.  I hired a lawyer.  But the bills for the legal services began coming in weekly and it was taking most of the profits from my business to pay those bills.   One day, God brought the following scripture to my attention:   Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of ME, saith the LORD.   I began to reason this scripture:   I am now a Christian so this promise applies to me.  Therefore the weapon of this lawsuit cannot prosper against me.  I can dismiss my lawyer and go to court without any human legal counsel, eliminating the financial drain coming upon my business.  I dismissed my lawyer based on what this scripture said to me.  I planned to go to court with out human legal counsel.  Six days before the trial, the man dropped all charges and there was no court case.   I keep this scripture in my mediation scriptures to remind me and encourage me as I go forward.   ***   When I was a new Christian, God called to my attention several scriptures showing me what the Holy Spirit of God would do for me.   John 14:26  Jesus said ... But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in MY name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.   John 16:13 Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear, that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.   I Corinthians 2   6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:   7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:   9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love HIM.   10 But God hath revealed them unto us by HIS Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.   11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.   12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.   13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.   I owned a small business in American Indian arts at that time and I began to live by that which God showed me by HIS Spirit.   Before I would go to buy merchandise, I would pray for the artist to make the items I needed.  When I saw the art objects, I prayed for God to show me what to buy.  As I returned to my shop, I prayed for God to send out the angels to bring the customers into my shop to buy the art objects.   In the 4 years I operated that business, every item sold.  I never had a special sale.  The items just sold.   ***   As a new Christian, God called my attention to the following scripture:   James 1:5   If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.   At the same time, I was reading about wisdom given to Solomon and I read many scriptures in Proverbs which encourage us to seek wisdom.   When I saw this, I wrote in my Bible, above each chapter, "Pray for wisdom."  For I knew I needed God's wisdom to understand scripture.   I John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of HIM abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in HIM.   God teaches us by the Holy Spirit who lives in us and reminds us of scripture and concepts.  

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of 1 John. The subject of this message is Christ as His people's "ADVOCATE", as set forth in I John 2:1,2.

Continuing our new series “Pray Like This” walking through THE LORD'S PRAYER, Pastor Chase takes a deeper dive into the third line, “Thy Kingdom come”. The kingdom of God is anyplace where God's will is done.  How can we follow Jesus' example by giving up our will to live out our Fathers will in Heaven while here on this earth. Key Scriptures:Matthew 28:18-20, 6:9-13,33, 13:31-32, 16:24, Romans 12:2, I John 2:17, Luke 22:42, 17:21,  Colossians 1: 12-14, Mark 1:15

Gen 18:25-27 Luke 18:7-14 I John 5:14-15 - Jeremy Martin - Sunday, January 18, 2026

This message is the final message in this three part series in I John 1 dealing with the subject of "WALKING IN THE LIGHT". It was preached at Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

(This podcast was previously published on March 3, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   Matthew 16:13-18   When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, HE asked HIS disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?   14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.   15 HE saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?   16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.   17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but MY Father which is in heaven.   18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build MY church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.   The church is built on that word delivered from God from heaven to us, the elect of God.   *****   John 6   33 For the bread of God is HE which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.   34 Then said they unto HIM, Lord, evermore give us this bread.   35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to ME shall never hunger; and he that believeth on ME shall never thirst.   (Jesus, The Word, is the bread of life.)   45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of (by) God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of (from) the Father, cometh unto ME.   47  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on ME (The Word) hath everlasting life.   48 I am that bread of life.   (The Word is the bread of life.)   John 1   1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.   2 The same was in the beginning with God.   3 All things were made by HIM; and without HIM was not any thing made that was made.   4 In HIM was life; and the life was the light of men. ***   I John 2:27-28   But the anointing which ye have received of HIM abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in HIM.   28 And now, little children, abide in HIM; that, when HE shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before HIM at HIS coming.   ***   Hebrews 1:1-3   God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,   2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by HIS Son, whom HE hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also HE made the worlds;   3 Who being the brightness of HIS glory, and the express image of HIS person, and upholding all things by the word of HIS power, when HE had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;  

As is our custom, every January we emphasize the grace of God. We are saved by the Gospel, and we continue to grow and live by that same Gospel. We are continuing with this teaching on Abba's Love. Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! ~ I John 3:1 The Gospel makes a way for imperfect, undeserving people to call God “Abba, Father” and experience His lavish, magnanimous love.

In today's episode, I begin a new series exploring the deep and often hidden experience of shame that can grow out of abandonment. I share parts of my own story of being abandoned by my parents and other family members, and how that loss shaped my identity, relationships, and sense of worth. The effects of abandonment can linger quietly for years, influencing how we see ourselves and God. In this honest and personal conversation, I also share how God met me in my brokenness. Through His compassion and faithfulness, He began the work of healing my heart and freeing me from the shame I carried for so long. My hope is that this episode offers understanding, hope, and the assurance that restoration is possible, even after deep abandonment.   To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.   For Workbook Small Groups, contact Louise at:  https://www.louisesedgwick.com/zoomsmallgroups   Scriptures mentioned: Genesis 2:18 Romans 12:18 Hebrews 13:5 Matthew 28:20 I John 3:1 Romans 8:15 Romans 1:6 Revelation 19:7 Romans 6:5 John 14:20 I Corinthians 6:19 John 15:15 Revelation 3:20 Romans 12:5    

Today's Scripture passages are Genesis 5 - 6 | 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 | I John 4:1-6.Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPWORD40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeTo reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form.Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

I. Introduction - Psalm 125:2; Hebrews 11:13-16; 13:8II. What is the Gospel?a. The Gospel Addresses and Answers My Greatest Need: Sin -Romans 3:10-12, 23b. The Gospel Is about a Father's Love for His Chosen Child -Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:16c. The Gospel Centers on the Sinless Life, the Punishing Death, andthe Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ -2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 4:15d. The Gospel Affords Me the Status of Sonship - 2 Corinthians 5:17III. Who Is Jesus?a. Jesus Is the Image of the Invisible God - Colossians 1:15; John 3:16; 14:9b. Jesus Is Preeminent - Colossians 1:13-20c. Jesus Is Worthy - Revelation 5:9, 10, 12, 13bd. Jesus Is YOUR Savior - Matthew 1:21IV. CONCLUSIONa. Rehearse Gospel Texts - John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21; I John 4:10;Isaiah 61:1-3b. Sing Gospel Hymnsc. This is Who God is; this is what I am; this is what Jesus did for me;this is how I received itd. My Father loves me and always has loved me…because HEransomed me with the blood of His Sone. It's all about Jesus

I John ch 1 vs 5-10 , ch 2 vs 1-6 - Blain Brock - Sunday, January 4, 2026

6:1-13 Job gives a defense of HimselfSeveral writers on Job say that the various speakers say little about the previous speech or speakers. A strong point of Habel's commentary is that he points out connections between the various speakers. First, there are several vocabulary connections between Eliphaz in Job 4-5 and Job's speech in Job 6. The word ‘anguish' in 6:2 is the same word translated ‘anger' in 5:2. The word ‘hope' in 6:8 was used by Eliphaz in 4:6; 5:16. The word ‘crush' in 6:9 was used in 4:19; 5:4. ‘Fear' in 6:14, 21 is from the same root at 4:6. The word ‘perish' in 4:7, 9,11, 20 is used by Job in 6:18. Second, it may be that 6:1-7 is a specific response to Eliphaz in 5:1-7 where he spoke of the foolish man and Job's words in 6:8-13 are a response to 4:2-6 that Eliphaz uttered about Job's hope.6:14-23 Job expresses his disappointment with his friends.The friend's behavior was exemplary in Job 2:11-13. They came from distances, they wept over Job's condition, and they sat with him in silence. Now, Job feels betrayed by them. 6:14 For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend- There are three words in the Hebrew text that lead to the translation here. The word kindness is the word hesed. The word usually describes God's love for man and loyalty to His people (Deut. 7:9; Neh. 1:5; Ps. 25:10). It also describes man's love for one another (I Sam. 18:1; 20:14-16; Prov. 17:17; 18:24; Hos. 4:1) and in a couple of cases man's love for God (Jer. 2:2). He speaks of his relationship with these three as being a relationship among friends and one in which he could expect lovingkindness.  So that he does not forsake the fear of the Almighty- Job uses the term Shaddai as Eliphaz did in Job 5:17. This verse is translated differently in various versions. The NIV has the that the man's friends should stick by him even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. The NAB and NEB have similar translations. This translation line up with Biblical teaching (Deut. 13:6-11; I Sam. 2:29; Matt. 10:34-37). While the idea of the NIV does not fit Bible teaching does not necessarily mean that Job did not say it. Remember he too said some things that he should not say. However, it does make up think about other possibilities. Other translations have the idea that man should be encouraged that he might not forsake the fear of God (NASB).  Some translations convey the idea that the friend who withholds encouragement forsakes the fear of God (ESV, RSV, JB). I John 4:7-8. Eliphaz wants to know why Job's fear of God does not sustain him in his trial in Job 4:6. Job here wants to know why Eliphaz, and his friends do not encourage him more because of their fear of God.

Luke 1:26-38, I John 4:7-12 Part IV of the Advent Sermon Series "Once Upon an Advent" Sermon by the Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link from the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025. Read the manuscripts of our latest sermons at: https://www.spres.org/worship/sermons/ 

Don't Be Afraid! God is with you and for you today.This is how the angels re-assured the shepherds when God's Holy presence shined on the landscape in front of them as they were told of Jesus birth. Realizing that God really did want to talk to them and set them free! Knowing Jesus was born and lived on the earth proves He is personal as well as almighty. Today discover why putting faith in the living, loving God of yesterday, today and tomorrow casts out all fear. Luke 2:8-12 and I John 4:18

In our last episode, we talked about the mystery of unanswered prayer. There are times when God, in His sovereignty and love, chooses to say “No” to our requests.However, the Bible also tells us that our Father loves to say “Yes” to His children. So, why is it that so often we pray and pray, and nothing seems to happen? Where's the problem?All too often, the problem is with us. We're the ones who torpedo the process. In this episode, we're going to look at eight “prayer busters” the Bible warns us about. Failure to pray -“You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 Unconfessed sin - “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear. ” Psalm 66:18Unresolved conflict - "If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there…go and be reconciled to your brother…” Matthew  5:23-24Uncaring attitudes -“If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered.” Proverbs 21:13 Improper motives - “When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” James 4:3 Improper timing - "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1Inadequate faith - “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like the wave of the sea… that man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.” James 1:6-7 Inappropriate requests - “…if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us…” I John 5:14 If the request is wrong, God says, “No.”If the timing is wrong, God says, “Slow.”If you are wrong, God says, “Grow.”If the request is right, the timing is right, and you are right, God says, “Go.”  Text: variousOriginally recorded on September 26, 2004, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Today we wrap us Paul's letter to the Philippians.  One thing that stands out in Paul's mind is that God offers what we need most in life.  In fact, with Christmas that is exactly what God gives to us.  God truly come to us in order that our needs would be met!  It was because of this that Paul was able to display a thankful spirit in the most difficult times of his life!  When you know that God's promise is there to meet your greatest needs, you also will discover a most thankful spirit in you!  Read  Philippians 4:14-20; I Timothy 6:18-19; Matthew 6:25-33; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8; I John 5:14-15

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 16:13, Psalm 121:8, I John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 33:3The Pulse ExperienceA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodPodcast: The Names That God Calls Me: Podcast-Days 14-16 RecapSpeaker: John FowlerMonday, December 1, 2025 https://linktr.ee/thepulsewvOrder Your Copy Of "The Names God Calls Me" On My Website.Website: johnfowler.org

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Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 16:13, Psalm 121:8, I John 5:14-15, Jeremiah 33:3The Pulse ExperienceA Network That Beats To The Heart Of GodSermon: The Names That God Calls Me: Sermon-Days 14-16 RecapSpeaker: John FowlerSunday, November 30, 2025https://linktr.ee/thepulsewvOrder Your Copy Of "The Names God Calls Me" On My Website.Website: johnfowler.org

November 9, 2025 Hos. 2:2-3:5; Ps. 123:3-4; Prov. 27:11; I John 5:13-21

November 9, 2025 Hos. 2:2-3:5; Ps. 123:3-4; Prov. 27:11; I John 5:13-21

Balanced approach I Timothy 3:2 – “an overseer, then, must be …” I John 1:8 – “If we say that we have no sin …” It's possible to be too…

November 8, 2025 Hos. 1:1-2:1; Ps. 123:1-2; Prov. 27:10; I John 5:1-12

November 7, 2025 Dan. 12:1-13; Ps. 122:6-9; Prov. 27:7-9; I John 4:7-21

November 6, 2025 Dan. 11:36-45; Ps. 122:1-5; Prov. 27:4-6; I John 4:1-6

November 6, 2025 Dan. 11:36-45; Ps. 122:1-5; Prov. 27:4-6; I John 4:1-6

November 5, 2025 Dan. 11:13-35; Ps. 121:5-8; Prov. 27:3; I John 3:14-24

November 3, 2025 Dan. 10:1-11:1; Ps. 120:1-7; Prov. 26:28; I John 3:1-6

November 4, 2025 Dan. 11:2-12; Ps. 121:1-4; Prov. 27:1-2; I John 3:7-13

November 3, 2025 Dan. 10:1-11:1; Ps. 120:1-7; Prov. 26:28; I John 3:1-6

Daily Dose of Hope November 3, 2025   Scripture - John 14:1-14   Prayer:  Almighty Father, Thank you for a new day and thank you that your mercies are new every single morning.  How grateful we are that we can start afresh and anew each day.  Forgive us for the many times we fell short, for when we weren't loving, for when we were easily angered, for when our patience wore thin. Today, help us represent you well.  In all things, may we be reminded who and whose we are.  We are yours.  In Your Name, Amen.   This is the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we begin John 14.    This is a phenomenal passage.  I know I say that a lot but it truly is.  It's a text we often hear read at funerals because it provides a tremendous amount of comfort that God has truly prepared a place for us in heaven.    In this text, there is a great interaction between Jesus and Thomas.  The disciples are experiencing a lot of anxiety.  Jesus has just told them he's going away but he is trying to reassure them.  Jesus is like, I'm on my way to get your room ready.  I'll be coming back to get you, trust me.  But anyway, you already know the way.  And Thomas is like, "Umm…actually, I don't know the way, is there a map or something?"  And that's when Jesus says, "You do know the way because I am the way.  The only way to get to my Father is through me."  And he reiterated what he has been teaching them, "to know me is to know the Father.  If you have seen me, then you have seen the Father."  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.  As the passage progresses, Philip is included in the conversation.  Again, there is this focus on, "If you know me, then you know the Father."  When Jesus says, "I am the way," he doesn't say "I am a way." How the Greek sentence is constructed makes it absolutely clear and irrefutable that Jesus is making an exclusive claim here.   He is basically saying, don't go looking to anyone else to point you in those directions, because I am the only one who can!"  Well, that feels pretty exclusive, doesn't it?  Yes, it is.  And exclusivity makes a lot of us feel uncomfortable.  So much so, that many people, including Christians, pastors, and scholars, try to find a loophole here.   People want to discount the validity of the Gospel of John, they want to find a problem in the Greek, you name it.  Yes, John was written later than the other Gospels but scholars believe that it is still accurate and authoritative.  John was written for the purpose of demonstrating that Jesus is the son of God and that is what he does.  Thus, he makes this very exclusive claim that Jesus is the only way to the Father.  But the Scripture I just read isn't the only one.   What other Scriptures point to the exclusivity of Jesus?   1.     John 3:16-18 (Jesus speaking to Nicodemus),  For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.  2.     John 3:36 (later in the conversation)- Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on them. 3.     Acts 4:12 (Peter, speaking before the Jewish ruling council) –  Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." 4.     Rom. 10:9 – If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 5.     I John 5:12 - Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.   And there are many others but I'm going to stop there for now.  I do believe in looking at the full narrative of Scripture – if we look at all of the Bible – it points to Jesus as the way to heaven.  I've searched to see if the Bible allows for other options, possible openings, that might allow for another way and I haven't found any.  There are some things in the Bible in which there is tension – it says this but it also says this – and we have to really dig and pray and interpret.  But there isn't tension here at all --- Scripture clearly points to Jesus as the Son of God, the fulfillment of God's promise from Genesis to Revelation, and the only way to the Father, the only way to receive salvation, the only way to heaven.    And that makes logical sense to me.  Why would Jesus have voluntarily died on a Roman cross for us if he was just one option among many to provide a way to be saved?  If there were other ways to receive salvation and get to God, then why would Jesus even need to do all that?  Why would Christians throughout the ages have needed to stand their ground and lose their lives?  Why would Christians around the world today be risking their lives to follow Christ?  Some may say they are disillusioned but I personally don't believe so.  If we believe that Jesus rose from the dead, proving his divinity, proving he is Lord of all – then that means we have to also believe everything he said.  We can't pick and choose.    Blessings, Pastor Vicki

November 2, 2025 Dan. 9:1-27; Ps. 119:169-175; Prov. 26:27; I John 2:18-29

November 1, 2025 Dan. 8:15-27; Ps. 119:160-168; Prov. 26:24-26; I John 2:7-17

October 30, 2025 Dan. 7:15-28; Ps. 119:137-152; Prov. 26:21-22; I John 1:5-10

October 31, 2025 Dan. 8:1-14; Ps. 119:153-159; Prov. 26:23; I John 2:1-6

October 29, 2025 Dan. 7:1-14; Ps. 119:129-136; Prov. 26:20; I John 1:1-4

As we continue our sermon series, Unafraid, we look at the story of Gideon one more week and what that means for us as believers.JUDGES 7:9-11    Judges 7:12-15THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD…1. DIRECTION2. PROTECTION3. RIGHT TIMING4. RIGHT PEOPLE5. RIGHT WORDS Charles Spurgeon The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which a child of God rests  his head at night in peace.  Judges 7:16-22OUR SPIRITUAL weapons FOR BATTLE1.  LIGHT 16 2 Corinthians 4:6 Philippians 2:152. Proclamation vV 18b, 20B I Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 12:113. PROMISED victory vs 2, 7, 15  1 Corinthians 15:57 I John 5:4-5 JUDGES 8:22-27A faithful ending outweighs a flawed beginning.