Podcasts about immeasurable

This week Ps Sean focuses on The God Of The Impossible, having last week spoken about The God of The Immeasurable. The two messages follow on....when we see how immeasurable God is, we begin to also see how only He can put the "possible" into what we see as "impossible". God sees beyond the chaos, He sees a human being and says, ah, what you see is different to what I see, where you see impossibility, I see possibility! Ps Sean quoted William Temple, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury during World War II. He said "when I pray Coincidences happen". Coincidences are so linked with the fact that when we pray into situations and circumstances and believe for them, these so-called coincidences, these impossible situations all of a sudden, turn around and become possible. Ps Sean quotes the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18-27....Jesus told him it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God. So we all think we are doomed but Jesus then replied with "What is impossible with man is possible with God". In fact Jesus was talking about salvation, the greatest immeasurable impossible act Jesus could ever do. We cannot enter into the kingdom of God on our own, but with Him, we enter in to a new way of living. The second greatest remarkable act about God's presence is himself living in his people. We stand In this generation able to receive the Living God inside of us and walk with the power of the Holy Spirit. Ps Sean goes onto speak about the power of the Holy Spirit living inside us and how we can be a house of miracles when we fully trust in the living God.Listen to this challenging message...

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Today Ps Sean gives us an amazing message about how "immeasurable" God is. Once, we walk with him and think we are close, but really what God does, he takes us closer and closer to him as he did with Moses going up the mountain. Ephesians 3:20-21 says, NIV says "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen."To be immeasurable means impossible to measure, vast, boundless. Our minds get lost in this ability to not be able to understand how incredibly vast God is…. beyond human capacity to calculate but God works outside everything we can contain and control. We serve a God, we know a God who is able to work outside of everything that we measure. He is immeasurably bigger. He can do immeasurably more than we ask or think. Ps Sean looks at more scriptures showing how everything is under God's creation. Genesis 1:1 (NIV) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” God created everything.Ps Sean looks at the Galaxy, the Milky Way, even further into space and gives insight to the size of the stars and planets....we cannot fathom nor understand. But trying to do this in our own strength, our own understanding is not possible. Even the most advanced human measurement still cannot contain what God created. We need a next level thinking of trusting God.

Nikolai Stier gives us the phrase "Immeasurable Riches" to study from Ephesians 2!

04/12/2026

In episode 404 of the Words of the Prophets podcast Todd, Burke and Rivka discuss the talk “The Book of Mormon—an Immeasurable Treasure on Our Journey” by Elder Farias from the October 2025 general conference.#wordsoftheprophets #generalconference #conference #ldsconference #LDS #ldspodcast #podcast #sharegoodnesshttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/words-of-the-prophetsFind us on instagram or email us at wordsoftheprophetspodcast@gmail.comFind us at youtube.com/wordsoftheprophetspodcast

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[Psalm 65:1-13] Psalm 65 celebrates the immeasurable goodness of God as the Creator and King who hears prayers, forgives transgressions, chooses and draws people near to dwell in His presence, and blesses all nations through His awesome deeds of provision and righteousness.

Romans 13:7 Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; HONOR to whom honor.1Peter 2:17 Honor EVERYONE. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God.Honor the emperor.Ephesians 6:2-3Honor your father and mother,” which is the firstcommandment with promise, “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.

Sermon by Davy Lee on March 1, 2026. 

2/22/26 - Matthew 13:44-46 - "Immeasurable Treasure" (Rev. Justin L. Hunter)

The sermon from The Oaks Church weekly gathering.

The devil prowls as we continue our study of the Book of Ephesians. The Grace of God will prevail for faithful believers as we travel with the Apostle Paul through versus 1-10 of chapter 2. | Ephesians | Series: the epistle to the Ephesians

The devil prowls as we continue our study of the Book of Ephesians. The Grace of God will prevail for faithful believers as we travel

In this sermon, Pastor Steven returns to Ephesians to address one of Scripture's most challenging and misunderstood passages. By placing marriage, family, and authority within their biblical and historical context, he shows how Paul calls Christians to live with their husband or wife. At the heart of every relationship—husbands and wives, parents and children, leaders and those who follow—is the gospel itself: joyful submission met by self-giving, sacrificial love modeled after Christ.

Terminamos el repaso a los homenajeados en el Salón de la Fama de la Transglobal World Music Chart (Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame) y continuamos con más premios y reconocimientos, como la convocatoria Afro Pepites, de la cual el mundófono Juan Antonio ha formado parte del comité de selección, o el nombramiento de los nuevos miembros honoríficos del Claustro Universitario de las Artes de la Universidad de Alcalá, a tres de los cuales, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent y Rubem Dantas, escuchamos en el legendario sexteto de Paco de Lucía. Un programa que nos transporta por distantes rincones del mundo (Níger, España, China y las tierras nórdicas de los samis) y en el que terminamos surcando los mares del norte de Europa, con novedades que nos llevan desde Estonia a Bélgica. We conclude our overview of the honourees in the Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame and continue with more awards and recognitions, such as the Afro Pepites call, of which the Mundofonian Juan Antonio has been part of the selection committee, or the appointment of the new honorary members of the Claustro Universitario de las Artes of the Universidad de Alcalá, three of whom, Jorge Pardo, Carles Benavent and Rubem Dantas, we listen to in the legendary sextet of Paco de Lucía. A programme that transports us through distant corners of the world (Niger, Spain, China and the Nordic lands of the Sámi) and in which we end up sailing the northern seas of Europe, with new releases that take us from Estonia to Belgium. - Mr Kal - Gida - Gida - Paco de Lucía & Sextet - Alcázar de Sevilla - Live in America - Gao Hong & Zhao Xiaoxia - Dancing with strings - Dancing with strings - Wu Man - Leaves flying in autumn - Immeasurable light - Mari Boine Persen - Gula gula - Gula gula - Sounds and Stories from Ruhnu Island - Waltzes from Runö / Ruhnu valsid - Echoes of the sea: A portrait of a world almost lost - Naragonia Quartet - Desman - Nehalennia - Thalas - In good company - As it comes - Hartwin - In the mountains - This is the place - (Hartwin - A bit lost - This is the place)

My guest to today is Matt Wolff, from Ticket Time Machine.  We had a good time catching up about the fan experience, "immeasurable data", #PaysToWait and more.  Visit Matt at www.TicketTimeMachine.com Check me out at www.DaveWakeman.com Get Talking Tickets at https://talkingtickets.substack.com  Give me your insights for the 2025 Talking Tickets Global Survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/hog3tqkv

Turning to Scripture to attempt the impossible-- to measure the immeasurable love of God!

Series: EphesiansScripture: Ephesians 1:19-23November 30, 2025 - Worship Service

Read Online“Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” Luke 17:17–19He was saved by faith through the expression of gratitude! What a wonderful story to ponder today as we celebrate the national holiday of Thanksgiving!Though Thanksgiving Day is not specifically a Church holy day, gratitude is certainly central to our Christian faith, as is illustrated by today's Gospel in which ten lepers were healed by Jesus. And their communal reaction is something of which to take note. Nine of them were healed and went about their business, not returning to the source of their healing to thank Him. But one did. This one leper, who was suddenly no longer a leper, returned to Jesus, glorified Him, fell at His feet and thanked Him. This one leper was a foreigner, a Samaritan, but he manifested a faith that we must all strive to imitate. The faith of this Samaritan was evident by the fact that he knew he needed to not only be grateful for the grace of healing but that he also needed to express it.As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, we are reminded that of all the things for which we must be grateful, nothing is more important than our gratitude to God for the immeasurable graces He has given us. But as the story goes, it is clearly very easy to overlook the importance of our response to God's blessings. Only ten percent of the lepers responded with such an expression. Therefore, it is helpful today to examine the many reasons we should be thankful and should work to express that gratitude to God.First, God created us out of love. This is no small gift. It is the first gift He has given us and one we often take for granted. God did not need to create us. He did not need to create you. But He did. And the gift of life, the gift of an immortal soul, is something that we must never overlook and always rejoice in.Second, God entered our fallen state through the Incarnation within the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Doing so elevated our fallen human nature to a height never known before. Humanity and divinity were united in the Person of the Incarnate Son of God and Son of Man, and we must be grateful for this unmerited and awe-inspiring gift.Third, we know the rest of the story. God, in the Person of the Incarnate Son, suffered, died and rose again. In so doing, He made it possible for every sin of ours to be wiped away. As we die with Him, we are invited to rise with Him. And as we rise with Him, we are invited to share in His glory in Heaven.Lastly, in each and every life, there are countless graces given to us every day. But as spoiled children, we often overlook these blessings and take them for granted. Examples here do not suffice. It is essential that if you want to have a grateful heart that you learn to see these blessings in your own life. Too often we focus on our struggles and pain. But the blessings are abundant, and the more we turn to our Lord in total surrender, the more the blessings flow. Reflect, today, upon the attitude that you have toward the many blessings God has bestowed upon you. Begin by considering the central blessings of God's creation and His saving acts of love. From there, try to ponder the many small ways that God has been with you, guided you, strengthened you, and blessed you abundantly. If you do not see these clearly, then use this day to consciously listen so that God can reveal them to you. As you see your blessings, respond as this one leper. Turn to Jesus, glorify Him, fall at His feet in prayer and thank Him. Doing so will fill you with the same saving faith granted to this one leper. My most generous Lord, You have bestowed upon me blessings beyond my imagination. I realize that I will never fully understand how good You have been to me and will never be able to express my gratitude adequately enough. Please do fill me with a grateful heart. Help me to see Your action in my life and to respond to You as this one leper. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

In this sermon, Pastor Steven walks through Paul's famous teaching on the Armor of God, showing why Christians need spiritual protection and courage in a world marked by unseen battles. He explains the real danger of the “schemes of the devil,” the purpose of each piece of God's armor, and how believers stand firm together—defending against evil, advancing in the gospel, and relying constantly on prayer.

The limits of material analysis end long before the limits of the Absolute. In this landmark episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Lord Brahma's profound realization in the Tenth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam—where even the universe's greatest intellect confronts the impossibility of measuring Krishna's limitless nature. Weaving insights from contemporary voices like Alex O'Connor, Dawkins, Hawking, Planck, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, they reflect on why science can dissect the universe yet still miss the Person behind it, how pride blinds us to the divine, and how humility, devotion, and sincere acceptance of life's challenges reveal the immeasurable beauty of Bhakti. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join Raghu's Whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb704tt9WtC02KPwhc1R

The limits of material analysis end long before the limits of the Absolute. In this landmark episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Lord Brahma's profound realization in the Tenth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam—where even the universe's greatest intellect confronts the impossibility of measuring Krishna's limitless nature. Weaving insights from contemporary voices like Alex O'Connor, Dawkins, Hawking, Planck, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, they reflect on why science can dissect the universe yet still miss the Person behind it, how pride blinds us to the divine, and how humility, devotion, and sincere acceptance of life's challenges reveal the immeasurable beauty of Bhakti. ******************************************************************** LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join Raghu's Whatsapp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb704tt9WtC02KPwhc1R

Ephesians 6:21-24 Immeasurable grace comes from God above, comforts us, energizes us, and indwells us. The post Grace from Start to Finish appeared first on Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA).

In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores Paul's call for believers to “walk in love” and “walk in light,” grounding sanctification not in fear but in our identity as God's beloved children. He shows how the gospel frees us to confront the darkness of sinful desires, pursue holiness together as the church, and let the light of Christ reshape both our lives and our speech.

Extension services play a key role in educating communities across the United States. But what do they actually do?   Find out with host Mike Howell and guest Dr. Angus Catchot, the director of extension at Mississippi State University, to explore what extension services really are, what they do, and why they are indispensable to our communities.   Dr. Catchot explains how extension services turn complex research into practical insights that help farmers, families and the community. Explore their key areas of interest, from agriculture to community development, and how their various programs benefit counties across the United States.   You'll also hear about MSU Extension's new initiatives, like Walk Mississippi, and uncover the challenges of funding the people who make these programs happen.   Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics   Other links mentioned in this episode:   Row Crop Short Course from Mississippi State Extension: https://extension.msstate.edu/events/2025/row-crop-short-course   Equine Assisted Therapy Programs: https://extension.msstate.edu/family/equine-assisted-therapy-programs   Mississippi State University Extension Website: https://extension.msstate.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSUExtService Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msuextservice X: https://x.com/MSUExtService LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mississippi-state-university-extension-service/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissStateExtension

Extension services play a key role in educating communities across the United States. But what do they actually do? Find out with host Mike Howell and guest Dr. Angus Catchot, the director of extension at Mississippi State University, to explore what extension services really are, what they do, and why they are indispensable to our communities. Dr. Catchot explains how extension services turn complex research into practical insights that help farmers, families and the community. Explore their key areas of interest, from agriculture to community development, and how their various programs benefit counties across the United States. You'll also hear about MSU Extension's new initiatives, like Walk Mississippi, and uncover the challenges of funding the people who make these programs happen. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics Other links mentioned in this episode: Row Crop Short Course from Mississippi State Extension: https://extension.msstate.edu/events/2025/row-crop-short-course Equine Assisted Therapy Programs: https://extension.msstate.edu/family/equine-assisted-therapy-programs Mississippi State University Extension Website: https://extension.msstate.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSUExtService Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msuextservice X: https://x.com/MSUExtService LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mississippi-state-university-extension-service/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MissStateExtension

In this sermon, Pastor Steven unpacks Paul's teaching on sanctification—the lifelong work of God making His people holy. He explains how believers are called to put off the old self, be renewed in their minds, and put on the new self in Christ. Sanctification isn't about earning God's favor but living out the new identity He has already given us, together as the church, through the power of the Spirit.

In this message concluding Missions Month, Pastor Steven explores Paul's lifelong calling to proclaim the gospel to all nations and how that same mission continues through the church today. Drawing from Ephesians 3, he shows that global missions flow from three gospel-shaped motivations—our duty to obey Christ, our obligation to share what we've received, and our compassion for those who have not yet heard.

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Cindy Shufflebarger, who shares the story of her daughter, Ashlynn Faith, and how God's immeasurable love met her family in the midst of unimaginable loss. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18, Ashlynn lived for three precious days — days filled with both deep sorrow and sacred joy. Cindy reflects on those moments, the way her faith was reshaped through lament, and how journaling became a lifeline that led to her book Dancing in the Rain: Finding Joy in the Midst of the Storm.We also talk about the Shufflebarger's beautiful ministry, P23 Retreat, which provides grieving parents with a private, prayer-covered space to rest and heal. Through this ministry, couples and singles are able to pause, reflect, and experience the peace of Psalm 23 in their own grief journeys.Here are some of the resources we mention in this episode:P23 Retreat Website: p23retreat.org — Learn more about how to request a retreat, donate a stay, or access the free downloadable resources available there.Free Downloadable Checklist for Grieving Parents — A simple tool to help you communicate your needs and boundaries to family and friends during grief. (Find it under “Resources” on the P23 website.)P23 Retreat on Social Media: Facebook    | Instagram    | LinkedInMy Messy Grief Podcast — Listen on Spotify or watch video episodes on YouTubeCindy's Book: Dancing in the Rain: Finding Joy in the Midst of the Storm — A look at how God brings joy and growth even through the hardest seasons.My Messy Grief Journal — Available on Amazon; a creative, colorful guide filled with prompts and activities to help you process grief in practical, sensory ways.Cindy's story is a powerful reminder that God's love truly has no limits — even in our deepest pain.If this episode encouraged you, please share it withI would love to hear your thoughts on the show. Click here to send me a message! (Though I read every message, I am unable to respond through this format.) ** IMPORTANT** - All views expressed by guests on this podcast are theirs alone, and may not represent the Statement of Faith and Statement of Beliefs of the While We're Waiting ministry. We'd love for you to connect with us here at While We're Waiting! Click HERE to visit our website and learn about our free While We're Waiting Weekends for bereaved parentsClick HERE to learn more about our network of While We're Waiting support groups all across the country. Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channelClick HERE to follow our public Facebook pageClick HERE to follow us on Instagram Click HERE to follow us on Twitter Click HERE to make a tax-deductible donation to the While We're Waiting ministryContact Jill by email at: jill@whilewerewaiting.org

In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores Paul's revelation of the great “mystery” now made known—the full inclusion of the Gentiles as fellow heirs, members, and partakers in Christ. Through Paul's ministry and prayer, we see God's eternal plan unfold: a united church filled with the power of the Spirit, rooted in the unsearchable riches and immeasurable love of Christ.

In this message, Pastor Steven unpacks how Christ tears down the “dividing wall of hostility” that once separated Jew and Gentile, near and far, insider and outsider. Through His death, Jesus fulfills the law, brings peace, and gives all believers full access to the Father. Now, we are no longer strangers, but one people—fellow citizens and members of God's household, being built together into a living temple where God Himself dwells.

Ephesians 1:18-23

In this sermon, Pastor Steven walks through one of the most powerful passages in Scripture—Ephesians 2:1–10. He shows how Paul confronts the full reality of our condition apart from Christ—dead in sin, enslaved to the world, the flesh, and the devil—and then reveals the breathtaking hope in two words: “But God.” Through His mercy, love, and grace, God makes us alive in Christ and calls us His workmanship—reborn as a living testimony to His grace.

In this episode of the Crazy Love Podcast, Francis Chan opens his heart about what it truly means to live from God's love rather than striving to earn it. So many of us believe God loved us when we were His enemies, yet live as though His affection now depends on our performance as His children. Francis reminds us that God's love is constant, unshakable, and infinitely beyond anything we can imagine. This message echoes the heartbeat of Francis' brand-new book, Beloved, releasing October 7th. Written with his daughter Mercy, the book invites readers to move beyond head knowledge of God's love into a daily, lived experience of His presence and delight. You can pre-order Beloved today and pick up your copy wherever books are sold.

Today's sermon is God's Immeasurable Grace by Joe Focht Find more teaching from Pastor Joe at www.ccphilly.org

It's true that we do not have to confront our pain, clean up our inner landscape, and work on healing. It is also true that there is a cost - and not just to ourselves.

In this opening message from Ephesians, Pastor Steven introduces three questions that will guide our study this fall: Who am I in Christ? Who are we as the Church? And what does it mean to have courage? Looking at Paul's deep love for the Ephesian church and God's vision for His people, we are called to live with unity, boldness, and a renewed identity in Christ.

This gargantuan tragedy should serve as a wake up call. Charlie possessed many laudable qualities including kindness, intelligence, an unflappable drive, and a desire to debate ideas peacefully, among countless wonderful traits. His assassination is an attack on all of us. It is a direct attack on the foundational values of the United States. _______________________________________ This clip was posted on September 10, 2025 on my YouTube channel as THE SAAD TRUTH_1892: https://youtu.be/csQQDu-yunA _______________________________________

Ephesians 2:1-10 - From Sinner to Saint: The Free Gift of SalvationThe gift of salvation is the greatest gift humanity could ever receive. It is the gift we have always needed but it isn't always the gift we have wanted. Tonight we will see in scripture a description from Paul of the work of God when he saves a man or woman. What happened to Chris Harding when he was saved at 16 years old? When I was in an evening church service at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, going through a sense of despair, and by faith, I asked Jesus to save me, what was God doing? What was the supernatural work of God to transform me from sinner to saint.Acts 16:31 Similarly, we can wonder about the thief on the cross. Many of us have seen the profound sermon clip from YouTube of Alistair Begg preaching about the how we are saved and his recounting of the Thief on the Cross. Alistair's point is the only Way the thief is in heaven is completely the invitation and work of Jesus Christ. We will see that the way you and I come to the cross to be saved is through the loving gift of the grace of God through Jesus Christ. From yesterday's devotion from his website Truth for Life “God could let us drown in our wretchedness. Instead, through Jesus, He grants us peace and gives us hope. We are justified; Jesus has taken our condemnation so that now, when His Father looks at us, He sees Jesus and all His perfection.”The Spiritual Condition of Humanity. Ephesians 2:1-3 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience - among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.After Paul's powerful and moving doctrine and prayer in Chapter 1, we come to a shocking contrast as he describes the spiritual state of humanity. This description of utter sinfulness - that is spiritual death - can be very difficult for us to accept and acknowledge. The reality of our sinfulness is overwhelming and the world often attempts to deny the depth of depravity that every human being carries. Situationally, people know how bad humanity can be. We will identify straw men, so to speak, that we can then hold up as pictures of evil, but rarely do we want to accept the reality of sinfulness and spiritual death that Paul describes.We are dead - spiritually dead - in our trespasses and sin. Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Colossians 3:5–10 “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. On account of these the wrath of God is coming. In these you too once walked, when you were living in them. But now you must put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth. Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.” We were going in the wrong direction. We were not walking with God or following Jesus. We were actually following Satan. Here Paul refers to him as the Prince of the power of the air, the spirit of the day, the sons of disobedience.Ephesians 6:12 We lived in the passions of our flesh and did the desires of our flesh and our mind. (Some of you were in very restrictive environments and could not “live out” our desires but the still burned within our hearts. For some of us, it was merely the lack of opportunity that kept us from carrying out these desires. The Pharisees are a picture of this level of hypocrisy.We were children of wrath. In this dead, spiritual state - we are here because of our sinful nature and our sinful desires and actions - we are at war with God but for the believer we must be at war with sin. Either way we must fight a battle, but the unbeliever fights against God.“God's wrath is his revulsion against everlasting, his settled displeasure with sin and sinners.” Yes God loves. Yes God has mercy. But the wrath of God, the justice of God must be satisfied. The Love of God at Work through Jesus Christ.Ephesians 2:4–7 Perhaps the most hope-filled worlds in the Bible “But God” In our darkest hour, God showed his love and compassion for us. Romans 5:6–11; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Deuteronomy 3:24; Daniel 2:27–28 Let's look at what God provided for our salvation and who he is . . . Rich in mercy . . . Great love . . .Resurrected us with Christ . . . Ephesians 1:19–20 Colossians 3:1 Immeasurable riches of his grace . . . Kindness in Christ Jesus . . . Hebrews 2:14–17. Salvation is an act of mercy.Salvation is an act of love.Salvation is resurrection.Salvation is the grace and kindness of God.The Results of Receiving the Gift of God. Ephesians 2:8–10 Saved. by grace. Our condemnation has been removed. Romans 5:1 Humility. This is not your own doing. God is most glorified. Because it is the work of God, we give God all of the praise honor and glory.We are sanctified - to be like Christ - and do good works. James 2:14–17 v.23 -Abraham believed God.We are enabled to do God's work, and the work is laid out before us by God. Spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities for the glory of God.One New Man, the Body of Christ, Made Possible through Sacrifice of Jesus.Jews had the law but it had to be fulfilled. The gentiles had nothing but Creation. Through the cross we are brought together into one fellowship, one church, the body of Christ.Ephesians 2:22 “In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” Colossians 1:11 “being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy;” 

This isn't just a warning. The warning shots were fired long ago. The attack is here. It's taking place right now. What are we doing to fight back?

Welcome to episode 88 of The Way Out Is In: The Zen Art of Living, a podcast series mirroring Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's deep teachings of Buddhist philosophy: a simple yet profound methodology for dealing with our suffering, and for creating more happiness and joy in our lives. In this installment, Zen Buddhist monk Brother Phap Huu and leadership coach/journalist Jo Confino discuss one of the Buddha’s key teachings: the four immeasurable minds. When cultivated, these four qualities – love, compassion, joy, and equanimity – can help heal negative emotions and lead to a more fulfilling, compassionate life. Both hosts share personal stories and insights about how to apply these teachings, and how to help transform suffering and cultivate a deeper understanding and connection with ourselves and those around us. They emphasize the importance of self-love, deep listening, and embracing interbeing, as well as the power of small acts of kindness, the role of playfulness, the wisdom of non-discrimination in leading a more fulfilling life, and more. Co-produced by the Plum Village App:https://plumvillage.app/   And Global Optimism:https://globaloptimism.com/ With support from the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation:https://thichnhathanhfoundation.org/ List of resources Donate to support Plum Village’s reconstruction https://plumvillage.org/donate Interbeinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interbeing The Four Immeasurable Mindshttps://tnhaudio.org/tag/four-immeasurable-minds Dharma Talk: ‘The Four Immeasurable Minds – The Four Elements of True Love' with Sister Dieu Nghiem (Sister Jina)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKXJIdhJJHo Brahmaviharahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahmavihara Sariputrahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9A%C4%81riputra Sister Chan Khonghttps://plumvillage.org/about/sister-chan-khong Maitrihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maitr%C4%AB Order of Interbeinghttps://orderofinterbeing.org/ Trevor Noahhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trevor_Noah ‘Listening to Namo Avalokiteshvara'https://plumvillage.app/listening-to-namo-avalokiteshvara/ Upekshahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upeksha_(Indian_thought) Quotes “If you learn to practice love, compassion, joy, and equanimity, you will know how to heal the illnesses of anger, sorrow, insecurity, sadness, hatred, loneliness, and unhealthy attachments.” “You have to learn to be like the Earth. The Earth doesn’t discriminate; it accepts all and is the mother of all.” “Understanding is love, and it’s the most profound love because, when you understand, there’s no longer a barrier between you and me as separate people.” “The safest foundation is understanding. When you have that, you can work tirelessly because your understanding is your compass. And it can give you so much insight and so many ways of bridging the separation.” “One word can release suffering, one action can save a life.” “Looking with eyes of compassion, we can listen deeply to the cries of the world.” “There is a truth in Buddhism that, no matter what condition you’re going to find yourself in, suffering’s going to be there; your mind is going to create moments of ‘you’re not enough'.” “Why not be soft? There is so much strength in softness.” “Thay talked about how we can find joy in everything, that we can find joy in a pebble on the beach, we can find joy in a flower. We can find joy in someone’s smile. We can find joy in the fact that we’re alive. We can find joy in the fact that we can see all the textures and colors in the world. It doesn't have to be a big thing, but it is the recognition of what it is to be alive.” “I love the idea that one smile from somebody can restore our faith in humanity. Often, we think we have to act in big ways; that we have to carry out bold actions to create change. But one smile can genuinely save someone’s life. As Thay said, one small action can save a life; even a smile can change a life. We underestimate the power of the small things in life. We’re taught to see things in grand ways, but, often, seeing things in the small ways can be more important.” “Non-discrimination is the wisdom that we all are children of this Earth and we manifest on this Earth and we will return to the Earth.” “We should never be too sure of ourselves, our views, and our feeling of righteousness, because that only leads to more division.” “When you touch these elements of true love, loving kindness, compassion, and joy, your interbeing becomes stronger. Because if you have joy and you’ve tasted it, don’t you want others to have joy?” “Non-discrimination is for the more-than-human world as well; it’s for all beings. Because it’s very easy to separate ourselves from the natural world and to forget that, actually, the health of the trees is our health and the health of the oceans is our health; that, actually, the love that Mother Earth gives to us is also the love that we can offer back. So there’s a real feeling of reciprocity there.”