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FellowshipYA
Imperfect People Perfect God - Week 3

FellowshipYA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 37:32


We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

FellowshipYA
Imperfect People Perfect God - Week 2

FellowshipYA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 43:36


We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!In this message, our Fellowship YA Resident, Logan Moss, covers the life of Jacob. Jacob is one of the most troubled of the four patriarchs. His life is marked by one besetting sin; a false sense of self-sufficiency. We constantly see him taking matters into his own hands. He deceives and manipulates those around him to get what he wants. This finally catches up to Jacob in Genesis 32, when God overpowers him by his grace and transforms into a man who is dependent on the Lord. Jacob's life teaches us where it is we find God's grace, the Lord often uses our desperation, our desolation, and our defeat to overwhelm us with his transforming grace. It is ultimately in Jacob's defeat that he realizes the futility of his sense of self-sufficiency and recognizes God's love for him. This story ultimately anticipates the cross, as the Lord Jesus Christ willingly chose weakness and defeat, what the world saw as humiliation, to achieve the ultimate victory over sin and death. It is because of the cross of Jesus that we can taste of this sweet, overpowering grace for ourselves and can embrace our own weakness, being transformed further into the image of Jesus Christ.  We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

FellowshipYA
Imperfect People Perfect God - Week 1

FellowshipYA

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 36:01


We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!In this week's message, Brock Dowdy, Fellowship's Local Missions Pastor, walks us through the life of Isaac. Isaac's life was plagued by one specific sin, his own selfishness. We see throughout his life that Isaac is continuously selfish with his relationships, his comfort, his safety, and his legacy. It is easy to scoff and question why God would ever use such a selfish person to carry on his plan of salvation, but in Isaac's selfishness we can see our own tendency to be selfish with our relationships, comfort, safety, and legacy. This ultimately points us forward to the only person in whom no selfishness lived, Jesus Christ. We can see in the person and work of Jesus that all of these selfish qualities were redeemed, Jesus was the most selfless person to ever live, and because of his selflessness, him giving himself for us, salvation has been freely offered to us by grace through faith and the promise that was carried on through Isaac is fulfilled! Now, in Christ, we are controlled by the love of God to no longer live for ourselves but for others for the sake of the gospel. We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

Pathways Church | Sermons
Imperfect People

Pathways Church | Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 35:42


When you hear the phrase “No Perfect People Allowed,” what comes to mind? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that true righteousness isn't about perfection—it's about humility and dependence on Him. This message isn't about lowering the bar; it's about recognizing that none of us have it all together, yet we are all invited to the same place—welcomed by grace at the foot of the cross. As Romans 5:8 says, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Pickles and Vodka: a Mental Health Podcast

Topics for this week include trauma comparisons, self-censorship, dubious growth, and mad libs. Enjoy?We'd love to hear from you! Here's how to join the conversation:* Leave us a voice message at www.speakpipe.com/picklesandvodka (first timers get a free sticker!*)* Subscribe to our Substack and never miss an episode: picklesandvodka.substack.com* Watch our faces on YouTube: youtube.com/@picklesandvodkapodcast* Follow our Instagram for poll alerts: @picklesandvodkapodcast* Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/picklesandvodkapodcast* Send us an email: picklesandvodkapodcast@gmail.com* Christina's personal Instagram: @xtinajumper* Christina's Substack (crisis corner): xtinajumper.substack.com* Lauren's personal Instagram: @lauren___afhCredits:* Edited by Christina Jumper* Theme song is Insane OK by The Whines from Free Music Archive*while supplies last Get full access to Pickles and Vodka at picklesandvodka.substack.com/subscribe

Elim Christian Centre Botany
Lessons For Imperfect People | Mark Ryan | AM

Elim Christian Centre Botany

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 26:55


Immanuel Baptist Church Pulpit Series
God Only Uses Imperfect People - Midweek Service

Immanuel Baptist Church Pulpit Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


Message from Jeff Owens on September 25, 2025

Cornerstone Fellowship Church Wednesday Evening
How God Uses Imperfect People (Sept 17 2025)

Cornerstone Fellowship Church Wednesday Evening

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 52:44


How God Uses Imperfect People

Youth BiOY
Day 259: God Loves Imperfect People

Youth BiOY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 15:09


Psalm 107:35-43, Isaiah 40:25-31, Galatians 2:14-21, 3:2-9. But we love imperfect people If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn't surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more

Bible In One Year Express
Day 259: God Loves Imperfect People

Bible In One Year Express

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 14:04


Psalm 107:35-43, Isaiah 40:25-31, Galatians 2:14-21, 3:2-9. But we love imperfect people If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn't surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more

Citipointe Church Redcliffe
Dr Allen Meyer - Learning to Love Imperfect People

Citipointe Church Redcliffe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 38:05


Dr Allen Meyer - Learning to Love Imperfect People by Citipointe Church - Redcliffe

Sermons
God's Kindness for Imperfect People

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 47:42


Pastor Nate brings the message, "God's Kindness for Imperfect People” from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9.  This week we begin a new sermon series in 1 Corinthians.  You can familiarize yourself with the book by reading summary notes from a study Bible; reading the book itself, or even skimming the chapters and their subtitles.

Lifeline Community Sermons
A Perfect Priest for Imperfect People

Lifeline Community Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 48:15


Vision Christian Fellowship | Christian Church in Canberra - Podcast

Allan Meyer | Genesis 9:18-25; 2 Samuel 18:33; Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 — When faced with the sin of their fathers, the sons of Noah and of David did not act rightly, committing sin of their own that ultimately lead to death. How can we learn to love the imperfect people closest to us without taking on their sin as our own?Hear from Allan Meyer, pastor and co-founder of Careforce Lifekeys.

Sermons from LifeJourney Church
The Three Most Neglected Virtues

Sermons from LifeJourney Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025


As we continue our intensive study of the New Testament book of Colossians, this week we come to a passage where Paul paints a vivid picture of the positive values we're called to embrace as followers of Jesus. Paul's list includes some very familiar values -- the kind you'd expect. But it also identifies three values that are seldom discussed, yet critically important. This Sunday we'll explore those three critical values.

New Hope Christian Church
Rooted Relationships: Patient Hope In Imperfect People (Part 3)

New Hope Christian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 57:21


Experience Emerge (ExEm)
The Mosaic Marriage: How Two Imperfect People Become One Masterpiece: Dr. Troy and Jana Jones

Experience Emerge (ExEm)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 53:18


Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the ExEm Podcast, we welcome husband and wife duo Dr. Troy and Jana Jones, authors of The Mosaic Marriage: How Two Imperfect People Become One Masterpiece. Together, they share candid insights from their own journey—filled with broken pieces, grace, and redemption—and how God shaped their imperfections into something beautiful. With wisdom, vulnerability, and practical guidance, the Joneses reveal how couples can move from surviving to thriving by embracing their differences, communicating with compassion, and keeping Christ at the center. Whether you're newlyweds or navigating decades together, this conversation will inspire you to see your marriage not as a mess, but as a masterpiece in progress.Amazon link:https://www.amazon.com/Mosaic-Marriage-Imperfect-People-Masterpiece-ebook/dp/B0F1ZX8ZCF#:~:text=Their%20anthem%20is%20to%20%E2%80%9CDon,Imperfect%20People%20Become%20One%20Masterpiece.Emerge.org "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Support the showContact Us: Email the show: experience@emerge.org Emerge.org facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries Thank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

Calvary Heritage
The Perfect 10 and Imperfect People // Exodus 33 // July 20, 2025

Calvary Heritage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 39:08


Dothan Messianic Fellowship
Beha'alotkha 5785: God Uses An Imperfect People to Carry His Light

Dothan Messianic Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 43:48


Join Gabe Rutledge and the rest of DMF as we study through Torah portion Beha'alotkha and discuss how God uses imperfect people who make themselves available to His will. For more information on Dothan Messianic Fellowship, visit www.dothanmessianicfellowship.com 

Sermons from LifeJourney Church

Facing the truth about our shortcomings can be painful. So we avoid it. But by doing so, we end up trapped, unable to grow and make progress. What's the solution? In this week's Gospel story, Jesus shows us how to find a healthy balance between self-denial and self-love. This is the fifth installment in our sermon series on "Women Who Shaped Our Faith -- Six Powerful Gospel Stories."

Robert Schuller Ministries' Podcast
Episode 220: What Does God Do With Imperfect People?

Robert Schuller Ministries' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 51:54


What Does God Do With Imperfect People?In this Sunday morning message, Pastor Schuller explains how God uses imperfect people who will follow him. The Bible is filled with people he used to change the world. Most of them were really messed up people. God wants to use you the same way.

First United Pentecostal Church of Kennett, MO

Subject: Sunday AM Speaker or Performer: Rev Jason Littles Scripture Passage(s): Acts 8:1-3 Date of Delivery: May 4, 2025

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Audio Podcast
Matt Fullerton | God Uses Imperfect People | Exodus 3:1-4:17

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 42:02


In this student preaching chapel, Matt Fullerton examines God's use of Moses despite his weaknesses, in Exodus 3-4.

SHE gets It
To: Imperfect People

SHE gets It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 10:31


We are all imperfect but life gets good when two willing, open and understanding people want things to work... WHILE SHOWING EFFORT...In this episode I discuss the 3 T'sHow compassion may show upand How far thoughtfulness can get us...& more.~~~~~~Chan & PodsThis podcast is sponsored by BetterHelpWe are all working through our everyday life, not enough hours in the day. Most people need someone they can trust and express deep thoughts, who can provide you with mental tools at a click of the button, try this. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to professionally reach out to the therapist at BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/shegetsit~~~~~~~Enjoy Chan on the mic and supporting sponsors: TableTopics.com use code: CHANBEPODDIN~~~Follow us for more information:IG & X: @chanbepoddin Visit chanbepoddin.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/she-gets-it/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mosaic Denver
Make Room | Imperfect People: Acknowledging Church Hurt and How to Heal

Mosaic Denver

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 46:03


April 13th, 2025David Comstock This week, we're wrapping up our Make Room series by talking about something that's often messy, sometimes beautiful, and deeply close to God's heart: the Church. Whether your experience with church has brought healing or hurt—or maybe a bit of both—this is a space to rediscover the beauty of what Jesus is building and the kind of community He's calling us to become.

Broward Church
Imperfect People for Perfect Purposes | Exodus 3

Broward Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 28:07


This message explores the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 3, highlighting God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises and His pattern of using passionate individuals for His perfect purposes. We see how God called Moses, despite his past and self-doubt, to lead the Israelite's out of Egypt. This narrative reminds us that God's promises endure through generations and that He often works through unlikely individuals to accomplish His will.

Grace Church of Ocala
Why does God choose imperfect people to do His work?

Grace Church of Ocala

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 48:47


Comfort & Affliction, Week 3 of 3 from March 2nd, 2025 "When we know Jesus deeply He shows clearly that our life is His." 2 Corinthians 2:12-3:18 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)SUMMARYThis sermon explores the paradoxical nature of Christian faith, where believers are portrayed as captives in Christ's triumphal procession. Pastor Michael challenges the congregation to view their relationship with God not as victorious conquerors, but as those conquered by Christ's love. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves surrender, being led by Christ, and becoming a living testimony of God's work. The sermon also addresses the tension between personal faith and public witness, urging believers to let their lives tell Jesus' story to the world.REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Reality Carpinteria (Audio)
Crooked Sticks: Imperfect People in God's Perfect Plan

Reality Carpinteria (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 34:17


Reality Carpinteria (Video)
Crooked Sticks: Imperfect People in God's Perfect Plan

Reality Carpinteria (Video)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 34:17


Gold Street Garden Church
Imperfect People Perfecting Me (Relationships) // Dominick Butler

Gold Street Garden Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 72:51


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Bell Shoals Church
Joshua: Imperfect People; Perfect Plan

Bell Shoals Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 44:32


Lead pastor Dr. Corey Abney continues in our Joshua series.

Sermons from LifeJourney Church
Together — Why People Need People

Sermons from LifeJourney Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025


On Sunday Pastor Jeff will launch a new sermon series about the vital importance of living in community, especially spiritual community. What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Why did Jesus place so much emphasis on this? In short, why is community so critical to my personal wellbeing?

Westwood Roxboro
The Perfect Prophet for Imperfect People 

Westwood Roxboro

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024


John 1:1-18; Hebrews 1:1-2 The post The Perfect Prophet for Imperfect People  appeared first on Westwood Roxboro.

Worship Center Audio Podcast
Grace: God's Plan For Imperfect People

Worship Center Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 41:52


In this message, we explore how God's grace is displayed through the imperfect people in Jesus' family tree. Despite their flaws, God used them to bring His plan of salvation to fruition, showing that no one is beyond His redemption. God's grace isn't about earning, it's about receiving—and no one is too far gone to be part of His plan.

Worship Center Audio Podcast
Grace: God's Plan For Imperfect People

Worship Center Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 41:52


In this message, we explore how God's grace is displayed through the imperfect people in Jesus' family tree. Despite their flaws, God used them to bring His plan of salvation to fruition, showing that no one is beyond His redemption. God's grace isn't about earning, it's about receiving—and no one is too far gone to be part of His plan.

A New Beginning with Greg Laurie
The Man After God's Heart | Imperfect People, Remarkable Purpose

A New Beginning with Greg Laurie

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 24:34


Some tend to think that God only uses perfect people . . . people with no blindspots, no failings, no shortcomings. But the more we study the Bible, the more we see how God used imperfect people to do remarkable things for His Kingdom. How can we be the kind of person God is looking for? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that today here on A NEW BEGINNING as we examine the life of a great leader of Israel who God chose personally, over and above other candidates who appeared more impressive. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvest: Greg Laurie Audio
The Man After God's Heart | Imperfect People, Remarkable Purpose

Harvest: Greg Laurie Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 24:34


Some tend to think that God only uses perfect people . . . people with no blindspots, no failings, no shortcomings. But the more we study the Bible, the more we see how God used imperfect people to do remarkable things for His Kingdom. How can we be the kind of person God is looking for? Pastor Greg Laurie answers that today here on A NEW BEGINNING as we examine the life of a great leader of Israel who God chose personally, over and above other candidates who appeared more impressive. Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AVAIL Leadership Podcast
Episode 225: Perfect Love for Imperfect People with David de Vos

AVAIL Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 43:04


Sometimes, leaders just need to let down their guards and embrace their vulnerabilities. In this powerful episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with David de Vos to explore the raw and real aspects of leadership, ministry, and personal growth. David shares his journey from a young preacher to a leader who champions vulnerability and authenticity in ministry. Highlighting themes from his new biography, Raw, David emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections, addressing generational struggles, and redefining spirituality for all generations. This inspiring conversation challenges leaders to sacrifice their reputations, share their struggles, and foster deeper connections in their communities. Tune in to discover how embracing vulnerability can transform leadership and ministry.

The Wisdom Journey
The Biographies of Imperfect People (Hebrews 11)

The Wisdom Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 13:34


In this episode, we journey through Hebrews 11, often called the “Hall of Faith.” This chapter highlights the lives of men and women from Scripture who trusted in God despite their imperfections, uncertainties, and challenges. These biographies teach us powerful lessons about what it means to live by faith. We see Noah's obedience in the face of ridicule, Abraham's willingness to leave everything behind for an unseen future, and Moses' choice to identify with God's people rather than enjoy the fleeting pleasures of royalty. These individuals remind us that faith is not about getting what we want in this life, but about trusting God's eternal promises. The chapter also mentions people like Rahab, Samson, and Jephthah—individuals with flawed pasts and personal weaknesses, yet used by God as they placed their faith in His plan. Hebrews 11 does not shy away from the reality of suffering and loss that often accompany a life of faith. Some endured persecution and death, but their faith pointed to a heavenly reward beyond anything this world could offer. As we reflect on their stories, we are encouraged to trust God in our own lives, knowing that He can use our imperfections and weaknesses for His glory. Hebrews 11 invites us to live for what matters most in heaven, walking by faith in God's perfect plan.

Grace Montrose CO || PODCAST
GOD USES IMPERFECT PEOPLE TO SHOW HIS GLORY || more than miracles SERIES

Grace Montrose CO || PODCAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 32:26


Bible in One Year
Day 260: God Loves Imperfect People

Bible in One Year

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 26:28


Psalm 107:33-43, Isaiah 38:1-40:31, Galatians 2:11-3:9. But we love imperfect people If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn't surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more

Youth BiOY
Day 260: God Loves Imperfect People

Youth BiOY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 15:09


Psalm 107:35-43, Isaiah 40:25-31, Galatians 2:14-21, 3:2-9. But we love imperfect people If we love imperfect people perhaps it shouldn't surprise us that God loves imperfect people even more

Finding Something Real
What If The Questions Never Stop?

Finding Something Real

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 23:26


DESCRIPTION: This is the twelfth and final episode in a series dedicated to special co-host Lizzy. Instead of the usual interview format, Janell shares about an important milestone for the podcast, talks about some of the highlights from recording multiple episodes with Lizzy, and shares an open letter to Lizzy, talking about faith questions, love, and ultimately trusting God's character. Stay tuned for next week's episode when the next co-host for FSR will be officially introduced.    ABOUT JANELL WOOD: Janell has been a Christian for most of her life but has a deep passion for those who are struggling with faith. She's been through her own seasons of wondering, wandering, hurting, and doubting. With a Masters-level education in Counseling Psychology, a passion for apologetics, a background in advocacy for women in crisis, and communication skills gained from 20 years of "'til death do us part," Janell has found just one who has the answers. His name is Jesus. True Restoration, Eternity, Authenticity, and Love belongs to Him. And she loves to share and talk about what's REAL with others, whether it's one-on-one with young women on her podcast, or when speaking for a Christian audience or those outside the Church.    -- -- -- -- -- Links: FSR (Lizzy's previous episodes) Is God's Love for Real? And if So, Why Does He Love...Me? Doubts, Desires, Imperfect People and Love? with A.J. Swoboda Jesus Loves Me, This I Know with Bob Lashua Show Me the Evidence with Tim A. Stratton Trusting What You Know is True Even When... with Jennifer DeFrates For the Bible Tells Me so... with Robby Lashua Science Points to the Ultimate Designer with Melissa Cain Travis On the Autism Spectrum, Skeptical and Secure in Jesus with Brant Hansen Acknowledging Anxiety & Finding Joy in Christ with Josie Pettit Finding Jesus When All Else Fails with Robin Gerblick What's Sin? & What's the Big Deal? with Clare Williams FSR YouTube channel FSR Speaking page FSR Patreon

Crosswalk.com Devotional
God's Unchanging Heart for Imperfect People

Crosswalk.com Devotional

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 6:55


The Lord recognizes how much we long to please Him and how grieved we feel when we mess up. He sees our ongoing struggle against sin and the wounded places in our souls that cause us to react in fear and self-protection. And while He's given us everything, in Christ and Scripture, to stand firm, whatever we face, He also understands how easily we become deceived.  SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: God's Unchanging Heart for His Profoundly Imperfect People By Jennifer Slattery The Lord is compassionate and gracious,   slow to anger, abounding in love (Psalm 103:8, NIV). Many of us have heard people talk about the Lord's complete forgiveness and unconditional love but can expect Him to withhold both when we mess up. Most often, this stems from times in which others responded to our mistakes with some degree of emotional distance. I can relate. I struggled, for decades, to fully receive God's grace, and sometimes still do. Perhaps that's one of the reasons I find today's verse so beautiful.  Written by David, ancient Israel's second king, Psalm 103:8 reiterates the way God revealed Himself to a man named Moses around four hundred years prior. This occurred shortly after the Lord's newly liberated people rebelled against Him to worship idols. Following, God told Moses that He wouldn't accompany him and the Hebrews into the new land He'd promised them. But then He appeared to relent and in Exodus 33:15 stated, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”  Perhaps confused, or simply wanting to experience more of the God with whom he'd already come to converse with as a friend (Ex. 33:11), Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” One could phrase this as, “Reveal the essence of who You are.” God did, declaring Himself compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness.  David likely knew how the Lord described Himself to Moses and how consistently He lived out those traits with the often faithless and rebellious Hebrew people. In today's verse, He praised God for those same qualities. While Scripture doesn't reveal David's circumstances when he wrote Psalm 103, we do know from other passages that He landed in numerous situations that plunged him into despair and overwhelming fear. We also know that God faithfully cared for, protected, and defended David throughout His life. And, the Lord showed David grace when he failed as a father, a king, and chief commander over the Israelite army.     In other words, David hadn't simply learned of the Lord's love, mercy and compassion from Scripture. He'd experienced those same traits when he'd desperately needed them. Likely reflecting on who God was and all He'd done, David began his prose with a praise that arose from his inmost being, the deepest and truest part of him. He then recounted numerous blessings God provided—forgiveness for even the worst of sins, emotional and physical healing, restoration of seemingly hopeless lives, provision, vitality, justice for the oppressed, and guidance for those who find themselves wandering about in desert places. In verse 4, we read that the God who “redeems [our] life from the pit” also “crowns [us] with love and compassion.” One might phrase this as, “He rescued us in our weakest and most helpless state and enveloped us in grace.” When the devil tries to bury me in toxic shame, I'm reminded that God's favor toward us stems from His goodness alone, and not from anything we have or haven't done.  Because while He is the Almighty Creator of all that exists and the One who holds all authority in His powerful hands, that wasn't how He most defined Himself to Moses, and therefore, to us. When we reflect upon who He is at His core, He doesn't want us to think of His anger. Instead, He wants us to recognize, intellectually and from personal experience, that He is first and foremost a God of unfathomable love and grace. Expanding on this, David then drew an analogy between the Lord and caring parents (Psalm 103:13). Our heavenly Father views us with more tenderness than an attentive mother with an over-tired two-year-old and a patient dad with an emotionally dysregulated middle schooler. Because, as verse 14 states, “he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust” (NIV). In other words, He remains cognizant of our humanity.  The Lord recognizes how much we long to please Him and how grieved we feel when we mess up. He sees our ongoing struggle against sin and the wounded places in our souls that cause us to react in fear and self-protection. And while He's given us everything, in Christ and Scripture, to stand firm, whatever we face, He also understands how easily we become deceived.  He has compassion for who we truly are, in all our weaknesses and sins, and responds to our greatest failures with mercy and forgiveness, rather than anger and condemnation. Living in that reality helps us rise again when we fall, with our gaze fixed not on our past nor our shame but on the Savior who proved every word of today's verse true when He died on the cross to quite literally redeem our lives from the pit of hell (verse 4).         Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With Clarity and Purpose
EP 127: The Perfect Morning Routine for Imperfect People

With Clarity and Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 14:02


Your daily routine is the armor you put on at the beginning of the day. Now, I know a lot of people struggle with implementing a daily routine. So today, we're digging into the how and why behind your daily routine. If you think about it, the days that have no semblance of routine at all can often feel directionless and out of control. By giving ourselves small, achievable, repeatable habits to come back to, we're setting ourselves up for success in the day to day. Don't feel pressured to make this a morning routine! We all operate on different schedules and we can course correct if we don't get to it in the morning. I definitely recommend a solid morning routine so that you can put on your armor at the beginning of the day. But we just want to ritualize our experience to enhance our day to day. The number one thing we want to avoid is an “all-or-nothing” mentality. After all, building a new habit is all about resilience and getting back on track!Today, we're chatting about:Timing your daily routine in a way that makes sense for youComplexity is the enemy of execution - how you can start smallWhy you should choose one non-negotiableHow to build the muscle of resilienceConnect with me: Check out me websiteFollow me on InstagramSay hi on Linkedin Yanet helps high-achieving women gain the clarity, confidence, and courage to stop holding themselves back so they can go after what they want unapologetically.Schedule a free clarity call with Yanet to identify what's holding you back and develop an action plan to go after what you want unapologetically: https://www.ybcoaching.com/coachingSee coaching client testimonials here: https://www.ybcoaching.com/testimonials

With Clarity and Purpose
EP 127: The Perfect Morning Routine for Imperfect People

With Clarity and Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 14:02


Your daily routine is the armor you put on at the beginning of the day. Now, I know a lot of people struggle with implementing a daily routine. So today, we're digging into the how and why behind your daily routine. If you think about it, the days that have no semblance of routine at all can often feel directionless and out of control. By giving ourselves small, achievable, repeatable habits to come back to, we're setting ourselves up for success in the day to day. Don't feel pressured to make this a morning routine! We all operate on different schedules and we can course correct if we don't get to it in the morning. I definitely recommend a solid morning routine so that you can put on your armor at the beginning of the day. But we just want to ritualize our experience to enhance our day to day. The number one thing we want to avoid is an “all-or-nothing” mentality. After all, building a new habit is all about resilience and getting back on track!Today, we're chatting about:Timing your daily routine in a way that makes sense for youComplexity is the enemy of execution - how you can start smallWhy you should choose one non-negotiableHow to build the muscle of resilienceConnect with me: Check out me websiteFollow me on InstagramSay hi on Linkedin Yanet helps high-achieving women gain the clarity, confidence, and courage to stop holding themselves back so they can go after what they want unapologetically.Schedule a free clarity call with Yanet to identify what's holding you back and develop an action plan to go after what you want unapologetically: https://www.ybcoaching.com/coachingSee coaching client testimonials here: https://www.ybcoaching.com/testimonials

Lindale Church of Christ Podcast
Imperfect People Who Glorified God

Lindale Church of Christ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 18:01


Series: N/AService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Penn, Tate

Lindale Church of Christ Podcast
Imperfect People Who Glorified God

Lindale Church of Christ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 18:01


Series: N/AService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Penn, Tate

Finding Something Real
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know with Bob Luhn

Finding Something Real

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 59:41


Happy Wednesday! Today Bob Luhn is joining us on the podcast. This is the third in a series of episodes dedicated to a young woman named Lizzy. In this episode, special guest, Pastor Bob Luhn, shares about God's love and answers some of Lizzy's questions about trust and why He believes God even when life is difficult. He opens up about suffering and the devastating loss of his beloved grandson last year.    Lizzy is a college student from Chelan, Washington. Lizzy grew up in a loving Christian home but has a lot of questions about God, identity, and purpose. She is a very curious person and is someone who often takes things literally. She admits she struggles with anxiety and wonders why God pursues her when it's hard for her to trust Him. She says she's sensed Him trying to get her attention but is unsure about having experienced His love. Lizzy and Janell have known each other for seven years.  We hope you enjoy this week's episode!     About Bob Luhn Robert Luhn is an ordained minister and pastored for many years at the Church of the Nazarene in Othello, Washington.   -- -- -- -- --   Links: Is God's Love for Real? And if so, Why does He Love Me? Doubt, Desires, Imperfect People and Love? with A.J. Swoboda FSR YouTube Page FSR Patron