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This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. The subject of this message is the believer's responsibility to JUDGE all those who claim to possess the Spirit, or who come claiming they are speaking by the Spirit.

One of the greatest reliefs but hardest thing to do is to forgive yourself. Memories of how we've hurt others are some of the greatest sufferings there is. BUT you are never without hope of restoration. God is ALWAYS willing to restore EVERYTHING back to you including the chance to begin again and your joy. I John 1:9

I John 2:28A community transformed by grace sent to transform the world for the glory of God.WEBSITE: https://c3lr.orgFACEBOOK: facebook.com/C3.LittleRockINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/c3.littlerockSERMON PODCAST:  https://c3littlerock.buzzsprout.com

(This podcast was previously published on September 14, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   Exodus 19   1 In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they into the wilderness of Sinai.   2 For they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai, and had pitched in the wilderness; and there Israel camped before the mount.   3 And Moses went up unto God, and the LORD called unto him out of the mountain, saying, Thus shalt thou say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel;   4 Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto Myself.   (It is good for each of us to think on those things which God has done in our lives.)   5 Now therefore, if ye will obey MY voice indeed, and keep MY covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto ME above all people: for all the earth is Mine:   6 And ye shall be unto ME a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.   These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.  

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. The subject of this sermon is the believing, justified sinner's responsibility to "try the Spirits", a command given by John to Christ's church by inspiration of God the Holy Spirit.

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. The subject of this sermon is the believing, justified sinner's responsibility to "try the Spirits", a command given by John to Christ's church by inspiration of God the Holy Spirit.

Introduction Romans 1:5; 16:26 Why do we obey God? Because we love Him! I John 4:7-11, 19-21; 5:1-3 - Loving God means loving our brethren…

This sermon is the 4th message concerning every justified sinner's LOVE OF THE BRETHREN. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. It was preached in the Sunday Worship service of Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

This sermon is the 4th message concerning every justified sinner's LOVE OF THE BRETHREN. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. It was preached in the Sunday Worship service of Grace Baptist of Ruston Louisiana.

(This podcast was previously published on September 4, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   Exodus 6   1 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.   2  And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD:   3  And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by MY name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.   4  And I have also established MY covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.   5  And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered MY covenant.   6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:   7 And I will take you to ME for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.   8 And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD.   9 And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.   10  And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,   11  Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.   12 And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?   13  And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.  

I John 3:4-18 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. 7 Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as he is righteous. 8 Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. 9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the one who does not love his brother. Love One Another 11 For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12 We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. 16 By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. 17 But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

REVIEW: Genesis 2:18-25• Passages that apply well to marriage:• Ecclesiastes 4:11-12• Amos 3:3• I Corinthians 13:1-13• II Corinthians 6:14• Ephesians 4:32• Philippians 2:3-4I. The Force that is For Us:1. This Force has already been proven 2. The Force that does more -  *God with us (not salvation) - Matthew 1:23 *God in us (sanctifying) - John 14:15-17 *God for us (securing) - Romans 8:35-393. The Force that Questions Us - We will discuss this deceiver later with his curse, but not now. He is not of the main characters then or now. That is why he rebelled in the first place. God and man are the main characters throughout history and into eternity.• Leave room for repentance • Give time for conviction • Peter in Acts 5• Good parenting ask questions II. The Force that is Against Us:1. Satan - serpent, tempter, deceiver, dragon, 2. Sin - separation, missed the mark, crossed the line (transgression)• RESIST (plan a) - James 4:7 & REPENT (plan b) - I John 1:5-1”1. I John 3:5 & 3:82. Revelation 20 - bound for 1,000 years yet still massive rebellion 3. Paul - II Corinthians 2 & 114. James - James 4:75. Peter - I Peter 5:86. Jesus - demons came out more. Why? 

This sermon is the 3rd sermon in this section of I John 3 dealing with the "love of the brethren." It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

This sermon is the 3rd sermon in this section of I John 3 dealing with the "love of the brethren." It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

In a biblical context, to be anointed is to be blessed, set apart for God's service, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Throughout Scripture, prophets, priests, and kings were literally anointed with oil as a visible sign that God had chosen and commissioned them for His purposes. Today, however, the biblical understanding of the anointing is in danger of being diminished or misunderstood. What Scripture presents as God's empowering presence and divine calling is sometimes reduced to a mere emotional experience, a title, or a religious expression. The anointing is far more than symbolism—it is God's enabling power to accomplish His will. Some key biblical examples include: Kings: Saul and David were anointed by the prophet Samuel (1 Samuel 10:1; 16:13). Priests: Aaron and his sons were anointed for priestly service (Exodus 28:41; 30:30). Prophets: Elijah was instructed to anoint Elisha as his successor (1 Kings 19:16). Jesus: Jesus is called the Messiah (Hebrew) and the Christ (Greek), both of which mean "the Anointed One." He was anointed by the Holy Spirit for His ministry (Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38). Extra scriptures: Exodus 30:22-23, 40:9-16 Leviticus 8:1-2, 6-9, 12, 30, 10:8-10 Is. 61:1, Luke 4:18, 21 Ez. 36:25-37 John 14:12 Romans 15:19 Gal. 3:5 II Cor. 1:21-22 I Cor. 12:4-7 I Peter 2:9 I John 2:27 Interested in a Bible study?  We would love to hear from you!  Contact us at:  lifeinspiredproductions@gmail.com Find us on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Pandora Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EnrichedP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enriched_perspectives/  

This is the second sermon on this section of I John 3 dealing with the subject of LOVE OF THE BRETHREN. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

This is the second sermon on this section of I John 3 dealing with the subject of LOVE OF THE BRETHREN. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

Why Faith?   I John 1:1-4Why faith?  Because there's got to be more to life than this, more than what we can see with our eyes.Why?Five Key QuestionsWith this series, we're taking on five key questions that people often ask: “Why faith?”  “Why Jesus?”  “Why the Bible?”  “Why Church?” and “Why the Cross?”  We're doing this because when it comes to faith, questions are important.  Questioning is how we wrestle with truth, how we understand, how we figure out what we believe.  A faith that has no place for questions is weak and afraid, and that's not what we're after.  Further, the answers to these questions touch on issues that are foundational to our faith, things we'd like to be sure we fully understand as believers, and things we'd like to be able to better explain to those who may ask us these questions.Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

Send us Fan MailThe devotion for today, Tuesday, July 07, 2026 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Johnny Engelke. Today's Words of Inspiration come from I John 1:5This is the message we have heard and proclaim to you, that God is light and in God there is no darkness. Support the show

I John 3:11-12. The story of Cain and Abel is a familiar one. Both men were worshipping God; however, God did not find Cain's sacrifice acceptable. This led to Abel being the first person killed. In this study, Evangelist Todd Castleberry examines our choice for how we worship God.

This World operates broken systems. We battle its Worldview, Ethnos, Economy, Culture, Governments and Covenants. We must bring them all in subjection to our King. This is how to birth the Kingdom of God. We are called to infiltrate the world and over come it. "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." I John 5:4

Discussion of I John 4 with references to St Augustine's sermon on the same text and his understanding of "God is love"

This sermon is the last of a three part series dealing with the justified saint's present abiding position IN CHRIST. It is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John.

The insanity doesn't have to continue! Once we let go & trust God with our life, the fear of it being destroyed is gone! His power is the ONE we can turn to for freedom from a life controlled by an addiction or an obsession of any kind. His healing love & power is the way back to a good life of serenity & sanity. I John 5:19

So often we hear the verse, I John 1:9, that says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”  However, I wonder how often we really look at what is said.  If the truth be known, each of us need to incorporate this verse into our lives every day.  Join us in this broadcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim discusses the practice of this all-important verse.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode 1 John 1:9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A9&version=KJV Romans 3:23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A23&version=KJV Luke 2:11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2%3A11&version=KJV John 3:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:21 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A21&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV John 13 (washing the disciples' feet) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+13&version=KJV Romans 10:13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A13&version=KJV 1 Peter 5:8 (the devil "walketh about, seeking whom he may devour") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A8&version=KJV John 14 (reference to the Holy Spirit dwelling in believers) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14&version=KJV 2 Timothy 2:15 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+2%3A15&version=KJV Psalm 119:105 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+119%3A105&version=KJV Isaiah 1:18 ("though your sins be as scarlet... white as snow") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+1%3A18&version=KJV Romans 6:23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A23&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Sermon by John Vandervelde from I John 2:12-17

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the Epistle of I John. The subject of this message continues to deal with the believer's union with Christ and their STATE or STANDING "IN HIM" before the true and living God.

Daily Dose of Hope June 19, 2026   Scripture: 1 Kings 15   Prayer:  Almighty God, As we close this week, we pray that today will be a day that we see glimpses of your glory.  We need you, we yearn for you.  Lord, help us set aside our distractions and settle our scattered thoughts so we can focus on you and you alone.  In the next few moments of silence, Lord, hear our prayers... In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently working our way through 1 Kings.  I don't know about you, but some of this is really hard to read.  The kings are leading the people astray in detestable ways.  It's easy to almost have a visceral reaction to it.   Today's reading is 1 Kings 15.  Here, we begin the saga of various kings reigning over both Israel (the Northern Kingdom) and Judah (the Southern Kingdom).  In the Northern Kingdom, there is a quick turnover of leadership, which naturally leads to instability.  There is also a blatant disregard for God's laws, including what has become a culture of pagan worship.  We will see God occasionally send a prophet to hold the king accountable, and regardless of whether the king changes his behavior, we can see the Lord attempting to be in relationship with his people and call his people back to him.   In the Southern Kingdom, there were also a number of leaders, some who disobeyed God and others who made an earnest attempt to follow God's law.  In today's chapter, we meet King Asa, who does what was right in the Lord's eyes.  He cleans up the pagan symbols and altars, the shrine prostitutes, and brings the precious articles back to the temple.   What's interesting is that in the Southern Kingdom, even when the kings are disobedient, God extends grace because of David's obedience and devotion.  In some ways, God gives them a pass because he remembered the faithfulness of their forefather David.  Even when the kings were sinful, God kept his promise.  He promised that a descendent of David would sit on the throne forever and he made it so.    Our God is a God who keeps his promises.  How many of you need to hear today that God keeps his promises?  Even when we fall away, God keeps his promises.  Even when life feels hard, God keeps his promises.   Below is a list of just a few of God's promises.  On this day filled with so much uncertainty because of the storm, let's focus on God's promises:   1.         God promises to always be with you.  Matthew 28:20 (and surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age), Hebrews 13:5 (Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."  Romans 8:38-39 (For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.)   2.        God promises strength.1 Cor. 10:13 (No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.  And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.), 2 Cor. 12:9 (But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me), Phil. 4:13 (I can do all this through him who gives me strength.), Eph. 6:10 (Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.)   3.        God promises peace.  John 14:27 (Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.), John 16:33 ("I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart! I have overcome the world.")   4.        God promises to answer prayers.  Luke 11:9 ("So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.), John 16:24 (Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.). Matthew 7:8 (For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.   5.        God promises to take care of your needs. Matthew 6:32-33 (For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.), 2 Cor.9:8 (And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.)   6.        God promises freedom from sin.  John 8:36 (So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.), Romans 6:22 (But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.), Romans 8:1 (Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...)   7.        God promises everlasting life.  John 3:16 (For God so loved the world...), I John 5:13-14 (I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life...) On the podcast, this is when the discussion with Emmy Roberts begins.  Tune in! Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

I John 2:3-11 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.7 Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. 8 At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining. 9 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. 10 Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. 11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse exposition of the epistle of I John. This message is the first message on I John 2 which deals with the subject of the justified saints PRESENT ABIDING POSITION "in Christ."

"Getting Acquainted With Christ" from I John 1:3 was preached by Guest Speaker Jeremiah Andrews at Hopewell Baptist Church on Sunday Evening, 6/7/2026. You can watch the video archive of this sermon on our church website. You can also watch archived services on Vimeo, YouTube, Medium, or audio podcast. Stay up to date by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Hopewell Baptist Church is an Independent Baptist Church in Napa, California pastored by Mike Ray. It is Bible-based with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Hopewell is dedicated to bringing the water of life to the Napa Valley and beyond.

In this episode of the Woman at the Well Ministries podcast, join Kim Miller and Erika Klose in a “conversation as we walk with Jesus.” In today's “conversation” we are chatting  about what life looks like when we live like we believe the truth found in I John 4:4, that greater is He that is in us than He that is in the world. Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode 1 John 4:4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV John 10:28 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A28&version=KJV John 4:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+4%3A14&version=KJV Ephesians 3:20 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A20&version=KJV Psalm 66:18 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+66%3A18&version=KJV Ephesians 6:12 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+6%3A12&version=KJV Matthew 6:14-15 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A14-15&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV 1 John 4:4 (repeated emphasis) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV Job 1 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+1&version=KJV John 3:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV Philippians 4:13 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13&version=KJV Revelation 3:20 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+3%3A20&version=KJV Matthew 5:44 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A44&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Series: The Authentic Life Title: The Litmus Test of Love Verse Reference: I John 4:7-21, I John 3:11-24 Campus: Keslinger Date: 05/31/26 Speaker: Sterling Moore If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Series: The Authentic Life Title: The Litmus Test of Love Verse Reference: I John 4:7-21, I John 3:11-24 Campus: North Aurora Date: 05/31/26 Speaker: Andrew Griffiths If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Series: The Authentic Life Title: The Litmus Test of Love Verse Reference: I John 4:7-21, I John 3:11-24 Campus: South Street Date: 05/31/26 Speaker: Brian Coffey If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

Series: The Authentic Life Title: The Litmus Test of Love Verse Reference: I John 4:7-21, I John 3:11-24 Campus: Mill Creek Date: 05/31/26 Speaker: Clark Giansanti If you are new (or newish) or would like to connect with a pastor, text the word "hello" to 630-686-7334, and Pastor Stetson will follow up with you! ============================= Announcements: ============================= • Here is our link to give online: https://chapelstreet.church/give • You can always find our weekly announcements listed on our website at https://chapelstreet.church/news ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= • Reach out to Pastor Stetson by texting the word "hello" to 630-686-7334. • Like/Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapelstchurch • Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chapelstchurch • Explore our website: https://chapelstreet.church/

We hear it often, “greater is He that is in you.”  It is part of a familiar verse often learned as a child.  But, I am afraid that most of us never give thought to the truths found in this verse located in I John 4:4.  Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as we journey through the Scriptures unfolding the life giving truths revealed in I John 4:4.     Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode 1 John 4:4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV Philippians 4:6-7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A6-7&version=KJV Isaiah 26:3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+26%3A3&version=KJV Ephesians 2:8-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A8-9&version=KJV Romans 8:37 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A37&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 4:6-9 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+4%3A6-9&version=KJV 1 Samuel 17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17&version=KJV Ephesians 3:20 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A20&version=KJV Isaiah 54:17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+54%3A17&version=KJV John 11:25 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+11%3A25&version=KJV John 3:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV Romans 8:1 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A1&version=KJV Hebrews 11:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=KJV Psalm 91 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91&version=KJV Psalm 84:11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+84%3A11&version=KJV Job 14:1 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Job+14%3A1&version=KJV John 16:33 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+16%3A33&version=KJV Revelation 3:20 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+3%3A20&version=KJV Matthew 6:24 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A24&version=KJV James 4:10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4%3A10&version=KJV 1 Peter 5:8 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A8&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Episode Guest: Dr. John – This is a "Get Well" Program, Not a "Feel Good" ProgramHosts Mike and Glenn welcome Dr. John to the sober.coffee shop for a raw, straight-shooting conversation about Alcoholics Anonymous, the reality of working the program, and what it truly takes to get well.The Reality of RecoveryDr. John doesn't sugarcoat it: AA is not about rainbows, unicorns, and puppies. It is about getting well.With sobriety dating back to 1980—including a five-year "research sabbatical" (relapse) before getting sober for good in 2000—John uses his hindsight to fuel his insight. He views alcoholism as an "inside job." Alcohol was his soul food, and removing it leaves a void that must be filled. Even when joy and gratitude are hard to find, John emphasizes that you are still getting better.Key Takeaway: AA is a get well program, not a feel good program. When you are full of doubt and in a dark place, you have to trudge along, plot along, and stick around. It is in these tough times that you spiritually grow.The 3 Basics of Working the Program (In Real Time)When life gets heavy and you aren't "feeling it," John relies on three foundational steps:Be aware. Recognize where you are at.Check in. Talk with your sponsor and/or others in recovery.Pray on it. Seek guidance outside of yourself.The Trap of Self and EgoThe guys agree that when we have a problem with others, the root of the problem usually lies within ourselves. However, self cannot transform self, and ego cannot conquer ego. Because disturbed emotions impair our judgment, we cannot rely solely on our own thinking. God works through people—which is why AA is inherently a "we" program.When you find yourself emotionally disturbed, John offers a 3-step triage plan:Freeze: Stop and do not act.Check in with a sponsor: A pain shared is a pain halved, and an outside perspective is better equipped to take inventory.Pray for willingness: Pray for the willingness to accept and take direction.The 3 Types of Direction You Might Receive:According to Glenn, guidance from a sponsor or the program usually boils down to one of three truths:"It's none of your business.""Live the Serenity Prayer.""That's just what an AA is supposed to do."The Art of Sponsorship & SurrenderSurrender means accepting direction. John notes that a sponsor can only be as effective as the sponsee allows them to be, adding that working with a sponsor is much more of an art than a science.The Power of "I": John's sponsor famously corrected him on using pronouns like "he, she, or they" when pointing fingers. The focus must always be on "I."Humility Check: John's sponsor also gave him a great reality check: "When you think you have God's will figured out, come check with me."The "Broken" Paradox: The more broken we feel on the inside, the more potent we can become on the outside. John reminds listeners: You aren't a jerk/bad person; you are just acting like one.Honesty and EvolutionOnce you are sober, there is no longer a reason to lie. However, John drops a profound truth about the nature of recovery: "You can only be as honest as you are well." Because we grow over time, your truth today will look very different than your truth did five years ago.Final ThoughtWhat is relapse? According to Dr. John, relapse is simply what happens when you turn your back on recovery. Keep doing the basics, stay honest, and stick around.

What is the scope of this problem? I John 2:15-17 Matthew 5:27-28 Proverbs 6:23-26 We know that “there is nothing new under the sun…

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the epistle of I John. The theme of this message is that ALL GOD'S ELECT are to use all the means God has graciously provide to "abide", i.e., to remain or continue in HIS LOVE.

Send us Fan MailSometimes People Suck – week 4 Two Faced PeopleHypokrites: Stage actor—One who hides behind a mask.Hypocrites: Do it and act like you don't.Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness. Matt 23:28 NLT1) They don't know God  yet.Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. I John 2:42) They don't know Better yet.…I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. 1 Cor 3:13) They do know Both  .For you are free, yet you are God's slaves, so don't use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. 1 Pet 2:16 NLv1. Protect Them  .Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. Gal 6:1…if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. Gal 6:1 NLT2)Protect Myself …If someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Gal 6:1Pride comes before a fall! So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! 1 Cor 10:123)Check my Blindspot -Whenever you are most condemning is often a reflection of where you are most vulnerable.David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this must die! He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.” Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!" 2 Sam 12:5-7If one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20Discussion Questions:When you hear the word hypocrite, what comes to mind?Why do you think hypocrisy is one of the biggest complaints people have about Christians?The Greek word hypokrites refers to an actor wearing a mask. Where do you see people “wearing masks” today?What makes loving “two-faced” or hypocritical people especially hard? Where might your strongest criticism of others actually reflect your own struggle?Have you ever been the one who needed someone to bring you back? Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today's message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

I. The Transformed Life:The holy life - 12:1-2The humble life - 12:3-8The healthy life - 12:9-21Jesus in John 13John in I John 4Paul in Romans 12Peter in I Peter 4:1-11

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This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse study through the Epistle of I John. The subject of this message is the "PROMISE" which GOD HAS PROMISED to all His people in every generation.

I. The Outline of John's Gospel: Jesus in time and in eternity - 1:1-18 Jesus manifested to the Nations - 1:19-12:50 *Jesus preparing His own - chapters 13-17 a. The Last Supper - 13:1-30 b. The Impending departure of Jesus - 13:31-38 Jesus passion and resurrection - chapters 18-20 II. Jesus is washing feet - 13:1-17 1. Jesus predicts His betrayal - 13:18-30 (Judas leaving the light and going out into darkness) 2. Jesus predicts His departure - 13:31-38 3. The glory of God - vv. 31-32 (God's love made known) 4. The children of God - v. 33 5. The removal of Jesus - vv. 34-35 (believers have a special love for one another based on the sacrificial loving example of Jesus; This Christlike love holds His children together when everything in the world seeks to pull them apart) 6. “As I have loved you” - John 3:16 7. John 15:13; I John 3:16 8. Ephesians 4:30-32 & Luke 7:47 9. I Corinthians 13:1-13 = Love is mentioned 27x in the first 3 gospels and 39x in John (26 in I John) = Loved mentioned 40x in the NT - 20x in gospel of John Love is the greatest example Love is the greatest commandment Love is the greatest evidence Love is the greatest virtue Love is the greatest magnet

I Thessalonians 2 The Man of Lawlessness Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, 4 who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. 5 Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things? 6 And you know what is restraining him now so that he may be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Only he who now restrains it will do so until he is out of the way. 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming. 9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Stand Firm 13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. 16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.   I John 2:19-27 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it might become plain that they all are not of us. 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, he who denies the Father and the Son. 23 No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. 24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. 25 And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life. 26 I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. 27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him.   Introduction: Understanding the Last Days The Reality of Lawlessness and Deception (2 Thessalonians 2:1–5)   The Man of Lawlessness: Future and Pattern (2 Thessalonians 2:6–10) The Spirit of Antichrist Is Already Here (1 John 2:18–23)   False Christs vs. the True Christ  Truth as Protection (1 John 2:24–27)  Christ Reigns Over All Deception  Application: How We Must Live           Discern Doctrine Carefully           Abide in Christ           Do Not Be Deceived  Conclusion: Victory in Christ 

This sermon is part of an ongoing verse by verse series on I John. The subject of this message is the "UNCTION" those born of God possess which guarantees they WILL NOT GO AWAY.

••• The Question That Changed Everything, Ep 422 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Corinthians 15:54-55, II Corinthians 15:16-19, Matthew 16:13-15, John 1:1-4, John 1:10-17, . I John 3:8, Luke 19:10, Matthew 27:22 . ••• “In short, I didn't become a Christian because God promised I would have an even happier life than I had as an atheist. He never promised any such thing. Indeed, following him would inevitably bring divine demotions in the eyes of the world. Rather, I became a Christian because the evidence was so compelling that Jesus really is the one-and-only Son of God who proved his divinity by rising from the dead. That meant following him was the most rational and logical step I could possibly take” Lee Strobel, Former Atheist Investigative Reporter, Chicago Tribune, Author “The Case For Christ” and “The Case for Faith” † . ••• “No matter how devastating our struggles, disappointments, and troubles are, they are only temporary. No matter what happens to you, no matter the depth of tragedy or pain you face, no matter how death stalks you and your loved ones, the Resurrection promises you a future of immeasurable good.”“Few people seem to realize that the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone to a worldview that provides the perspective to all of life” Josh McDowell †† ••• “A dead Christ I must do everything for; a living Christ does everything for me” Andrew Murray †† ••• “There is more evidence that Jesus rose from the dead than there is that Julius Caesar ever lived or that Alexander the Great died at the age of thirty-three” Billy Graham †† ••• "The very first Easter taught us this: that life never ends and love never dies" Kate McGahan ††† ••• “I Am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die” John 11.25-26, NKJV ••• Why was the crucifixion a triumph for the religionist leaders of Israel? ••• Why was our Creator, Christ Jesus devalued by many in the world? ••• What is Easter and why is it so special to the Church? ••• What was the Question that Changed Everything? ••• What was hell's desire concerning easter? ••• Why was satan so determined to destroy and obscure the identity of our Lord Jesus Christ? ••• Who is this Jesus? ••• Why didn't the Devil Just Ignore Christ? ••• Are you going to ask someone to pray that you will accept The Lord Christ Jesus as your savior and that you will be born again through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Pisit Heng Photography, Cambodia, https://twitter.com/pisitnseiha/status/1346070906309894146, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † https://www.christianquotes.info/quotes-by-topic/quotes-about-atheism .••• †† https://www.communicatejesus.com/post/40-quotes-life-changing-power-resurrection .••• ††† https://www.townandcountrymag.com/best-easter-quotes-sayings/ . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep422-the-miracle-of-easter . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/••• FERP250328 Episode#422 GOT250328 Ep422••• The Miracle of Easter: The Question That Changed Everything, Ep 422 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Tuesday, March 17th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed Cuba is on verge of collapse Cuba, a communist country in the Western Hemisphere, is on the verge of collapse. Oil shipments to the island nation stopped three months ago and the nation's electric grid gave out over the weekend. Plus, the country's Gross Domestic Product, the total monetary value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders, slipped another 5% last year.  According to the United Nation's Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, communist Cuba has the worst GDP/capita in Latin America — barely reaching $1,000 per year. The worst economies in Latin America are communist Venezuela, communist Nicaragua, communist Cuba, and Haiti.  Cuba is ripest nation for spiritual revival Despite the economic doom and gloom, Cuba appears to be the ripest for spiritual revival of any nation in the world today.   The Baptists have reported a 40-fold increase in the number of churches since 1990.  One estimate puts the total number of Cuban believers at two million. That's about 20% of the population -- higher than membership in the communist party for the country. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus promised that “He would build His church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” 47% of Americans oppose the U.S.-Iranian war Americans continue to have mixed opinions about the Iran conflict. New polling averages, from Real Clear Politics, found that 44% of Americans support the war, while 47% oppose the fight.  Similarly, a Quinnipiac poll found that only 40% of Americans favor the war, with 53% in opposition. A whopping 74% of Americans are opposed to sending ground troops into the war, something the Trump administration has not ruled out.  Court allows naked men in women's spa The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has let stand a lower court ruling requiring a private spa, intended for women, to allow naked men to frequent the premises. The Washington State spa owners insisted this policy would be contrary to their Christian beliefs.  Thus far, at least five judges have filed dissents on the decision. 19% of employees at U.S. companies are foreign workers American corporations are hiring foreign workers like never before, recent numbers indicate 19.2% of their employees are foreign workers, up from 12% twenty years ago.  Another 10% of the U.S. workforce is also provided for by digital offshoring by organizations like Upwork. That makes almost a third of the U.S. workforce now provided for by foreigners. Pastor: If you're a Christian, don't live in sin with someone Megachurch pastor Josh Howerton of LakePointe Church in Dallas, Texas, challenged Christian couples to stop living in sin. HOWERTON: “The Bible is going to say things about marriage, sexuality and divorce that are very controversial to the world. My response to that is: ‘To who?' Because what the world says about marriage is controversial to Heaven. I would rather Heaven be pleased and the world say we're controversial than be applauded by the world and controversial before Heaven.” Pastor Howerton concluded his sermon with this challenge. HOWERTON: “You're living with somebody that's not your spouse. You're sleeping with somebody that's not your spouse. Or you've actually already started a family and had kids with somebody that's not your spouse. “And you, right now, are coming under the loving conviction of the Holy Spirit that you need to honor God, bend your knee to Jesus, put a ring on it, and enter into a covenant with a person that you're already acting like you're in a covenant with. “What I want you to know is we want to help you do that, because we got a little thing at Lakepoint. We say, ‘The only time we look down on people is to give them a hand up.' “So, here's what we want to do. We got a whole team of pastors. We are ready to have a mass wedding ceremony. I'm 100% serious. We got people. We're gonna walk with you, counsel you, help you, and then we're gonna get you married. We're gonna throw a big party. “And guess what? Your church family is not going to be doing. These people aren't going to be judging you. They're going to be cheering you on as you step forward into obedience to Jesus Christ.” Remarkably, following the sermon, 52 couples came forward and were married at the church a couple of weeks later. Isaiah 1:18 says, “Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.'” Tennessee bill to abolish abortion died in committee A bill before the Tennessee State legislature that would have fully banned abortion was killed in the legislature's Health Subcommittee last week, reports the Nashville Banner. The bill would have criminalized abortion and given equal protection to the unborn under the law. However, the measure was actively opposed by both pro-abortion and pro-life groups, who argued the law was too strict.  Bradley Pierce, president of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion, stated, “I don't think it's merciful to tell women that they're allowed to murder their children. To those who say that having a blanket exemption for women is merciful, do you apply that to any other area of law?”  Similar bills have been introduced, both in Democratic and Republican states, and thus far, none have passed.  Proverbs 24:11 admonishes us to “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter.” Christian apologist shares Christ on popular podcast Apologist Wes Huff clearly explained the Gospel of Jesus Christ to entrepreneur Steven Bartlett on Bartlett's “Diary of a CEO” podcast — among the top podcasts in the world. In fact, 3 million people listen per episode. BARTLETT: “If I sin in my life, do I go to hell?” HUFF:  “Here's the thing: everybody is going to hell. Everybody. The Bible is very clear. All good people go to Heaven, but Jesus said, ‘No one is good but God alone.' So, if all good people go to Heaven, and no one is good but God alone, only God is in Heaven.” BARTLETT: “Mmm.” HUFF:  “So, Christianity says you're not going to be able to do, feel or think good enough. Compared to God, you're always going to fall short. Be perfect as your Father in Heaven is perfect, is what Scripture says. That's an impossible standard. “The message of the Bible, the reason why it's called the Gospel, the Good News, is because of the bad news. The bad news is you're dead in your sins and trespasses and you can't save yourself. Jesus, as the second Person of the Trinity, steps off of His throne in eternity, comes into humanity, and He pays the penalty of the sin that you deserve.” Romans 3:23 gives us the bad news. “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” And Romans 5:8 gives us the Good News. "But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Oscars awarded to foul-mouthed, immoral R-rated movies And finally, the 98th Academy Award ceremonies awarded more R-rated movies with top prizes again this year. One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, took the Best Picture award — a film celebrating revolution, killing ICE agents, and murdering pro-life legislators.  It played with moral ambiguity and satire, while encouraging revolutionary activity in society. Sadly, the film, which features the most obscene word 135 times and the Lord's name used in vain 20 times, garnered six Oscars. Another R-rated movie, Sinners, collected four more Oscars. The film glorified demonism, African animism, murderers, adulterers, and hoodoo witches, while condemning Christianity for its alleged legalism and white oppression. Sinners features the Lord's name taken in vain 11 times. I John 2:15-17 says, “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father, but from the world.  The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, March 17th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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.