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When You Let God Reign, Everything Falls Into Place | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

This sermon unpacks Jesus' hard words in Luke 14:26 about “hating” family and even one's own life. It clarifies that in Hebrew idiom, “hate” means “to love less,” so Jesus is calling His followers to detachment—to love Him above all else. Too often, we cling to created things—family, success, wealth, or even our own lives—as if they could bear the weight of being God. When we do, they crack under the pressure, and both they and we suffer. Jesus asks us to “give it up”—to open our hands and hearts by setting down the false gods we cling to, so we are free to receive His love, mercy, and strength. Taking up our cross is not about needless suffering but about learning to rely on Him above all things. When we surrender, He returns our relationships and possessions as true gifts—loved and appreciated, but no longer idols. With simple prayers—“Jesus, give me your eyes to see, your heart to love, your hands to serve”—we learn to place everything in its proper place under Him. Detachment becomes freedom, and the cross becomes life. In Christ, we gain immeasurably more than we ever give up.

In Christ, we are no longer spiritual orphans—wandering, unwanted, or unsure of who we are. God chose us before the foundation of the world, adopted us into His family, redeemed us through the blood of His Son, and sealed us with His Spirit. Our identity is not found in abandonment or uncertainty but in the […]

Everyone needs a PaulEveryone needs a Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-20 #1 Problem in Ephesus…FALSE TEACHERSThe PURPOSE of the Law was to POINT to JESUS.It starts with a TRUE VIEW of YOUWe ALL have to keep one another ACCOUNTABLE. In Conclusion:Everything we do we need to do IN Christ, THROUGH Christ, FOR Christ The post 1 Timothy 1 appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Colossians 1:1-8 "In Christ" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on September 7, 2025.

Stop Overthinking—Start Trusting in God's All-Sufficient Grace | Blessed Morning Prayer For TodaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

In this message, Pastor Finu unpacks Romans 5:12–21 to show how humanity's story is divided between two representatives: Adam and Christ. Through Adam came sin and death, and through Christ comes grace and life. We do not simply struggle with bad habits, we carry a sinful nature that needs rescue. The good news is that Jesus, the new Adam, offers justification, reconciliation, and transformation as a free gift. Where sin abounds, grace abounds even more. In Christ, we move from death to life and are invited to reign in his power and grace. Sermon: What Breaks You Doesn't Have to Define You Series: Romans Speaker: Finu Iype Full Service: https://youtu.be/6mN-x9F5BT0 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Spotify Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/spotify Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Village Kids Online: http://villagekids.online Give: https://thisisvillagechurch.com/give Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillageChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisvillagechurch/ X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/thisisvillage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisvillagechurch

In this opening sermon from our 1 Thessalonians series, Pastor Phil looks at Paul's simple yet powerful greeting: “Grace to you and peace.” Behind these words is the reminder that God preserves his church, even in a hostile culture. In Christ, we are given a new identity, rooted in God's grace and marked by his peace, and we're called to live faithfully as citizens of heaven. From our Sunday service at Grace Bible Church of Bend.

What does it mean to be one of God's people? This message from 1 Peter 2 reminds us of our who we are, what our purpose is, and what God did for us. We'll explore why understanding your Christ-centered identity changes your daily life.

If you ask most couples how they fell in love, you will often find that the two of them moved at different speeds when it came to being convinced on the matter of marriage. One of them might indicate that they knew almost immediately that they would get married. The other might indicate that it took a lot more time and convincing. The Christian life can be similar. We don’t all grasp the whole gospel instantaneously. For one person, it might take them years into their walk with Christ to become fully convinced of and believe in a particular area of doctrine or practice. But then having grasped the Bible’s teaching in this area, they will often turn around and expect another brother or sister in Christ to grasp it almost immediately. As we each grow and mature in our walk, and the gospel practically works it’s way into our lives, we must be willing to lay down our rights and privileges for the good of those who are continuing to grow. We are free in Christ. We have many rights in Christ. However, our personal rights and freedoms don’t govern our lives. Our love for God and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ governs our lives. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we walk through Romans 14.13-23. These are very practical verses that are critical to our unity in the body and our witness to the world. I hope to see you at one of our many worship opportunities. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald

Forgiveness is at the heart of faith. Is it at the heart of your life? In Christ, all is forgiven—completely and pervasively—at great cost. Will you forgive? Listen to Pastor David's exhortation to forgive as you've been forgiven for more.

Brother Nick continues in Colossians 4 and looks at some real people who were friends in Christ.

In moments of national and personal devastation—like September 11—we are reminded that grief and loss do not have the final word. Paul opens his letter with a powerful truth: the God who comforts us in all our affliction equips us to comfort others. From the ashes of tragedy, we are not only healed—we are commissioned. Just as Paul speaks of shared suffering and shared comfort, we are invited to become rebuilders of hope, carriers of compassion, and restorers of broken places. The comfort we receive becomes the foundation we offer others. In Christ, ruins are not endpoints—they are starting lines for redemptive rebuilding.

In moments of national and personal devastation—like September 11—we are reminded that grief and loss do not have the final word. Paul opens his letter with a powerful truth: the God who comforts us in all our affliction equips us to comfort others. From the ashes of tragedy, we are not only healed—we are commissioned. Just as Paul speaks of shared suffering and shared comfort, we are invited to become rebuilders of hope, carriers of compassion, and restorers of broken places. The comfort we receive becomes the foundation we offer others. In Christ, ruins are not endpoints—they are starting lines for redemptive rebuilding.

If you ask most couples how they fell in love, you will often find that the two of them moved at different speeds when it came to being convinced on the matter of marriage. One of them might indicate that they knew almost immediately that they would get married. The other might indicate that it took a lot more time and convincing. The Christian life can be similar. We don’t all grasp the whole gospel instantaneously. For one person, it might take them years into their walk with Christ to become fully convinced of and believe in a particular area of doctrine or practice. But then having grasped the Bible’s teaching in this area, they will often turn around and expect another brother or sister in Christ to grasp it almost immediately. As we each grow and mature in our walk, and the gospel practically works it’s way into our lives, we must be willing to lay down our rights and privileges for the good of those who are continuing to grow. We are free in Christ. We have many rights in Christ. However, our personal rights and freedoms don’t govern our lives. Our love for God and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ governs our lives. I pray that you will join us this weekend as we walk through Romans 14.13-23. These are very practical verses that are critical to our unity in the body and our witness to the world. I hope to see you at one of our many worship opportunities. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald

Send us a textBurnout & RenewalMatthew 11:28–30 Daily Prayer – Freedom from Burnout, Renewal, Strength Restored, Peace & God's Refreshing Spirit @233 Daily Devotional PodcastMatthew 11:28 (NIV) – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”SHOW NOTES Are you burned out and searching for daily prayer for renewal? Do you need God's strength to refresh your weary soul? This is the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast with Reverend Ben Cooper, recorded live in London, England, reaching exhausted believers worldwide on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Buzzsprout.Today's devotion reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, where Jesus invites the weary to lay down heavy burdens. Reverend Ben Cooper prays for renewal, refreshment, and revival of strength.This devotion reminds us that burnout isn't the end. In Christ, exhaustion becomes a doorway to renewal. His Spirit restores what stress has drained.10 PRAYER POINTS – RENEWAL IN BURNOUTPrayer for strength in exhaustion.Prayer for renewal of joy.Prayer for rest from overwork.Prayer for peace in stress.Prayer for freedom from constant striving.Prayer for courage to rest.Prayer for God's refreshing Spirit.Prayer for hope in burnout.Prayer for balance in life.Prayer for revival of faith.LIFE APPLICATION Take one practical step today—schedule 15 minutes to rest in silence with Jesus. Allow Him to renew your spirit.CALL TO ACTION If this devotion renewed you, subscribe and share the Daily Christian Devotional Podcast. Join thousands worldwide, live from London, England. Support the mission: RB Christian Radio. Daily Christian Devotional Podcast, Daily Prayer Devotion, Reverend Ben Cooper, Matthew 11:28 Freedom from Burnout, Prayer for Renewal and Strength, Bible Verses about Rest in Christ, Daily Christian Devotional London England, Prayer for God's Refreshing Spirit, Prayer for Balance and Renewal, Spotify Christian Devotional Podcast, Apple Christian Prayer Podcast, Global Christian DevotionSupport the showThank you for listening! For more inspiring content, visit our main site at RBChristianRadio.net. Explore our ministry services and celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net. If you'd like to support our work, you can now Buy Me a Coffee and help us keep spreading the word. Every bit makes a difference! God bless and see you in the next episode.

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Teaching Text - Ephesians 1:7-14 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of his grace 8 that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight. 9 He did this when he revealed to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, 10 toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ—the things in heaven and the things on earth. 11 In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory. 13 And when you heard the word of truth (the gospel of your salvation)—when you believed in Christ—you were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of his glory.

Our “PsalmCast” from International Gospel Hour focus’ on Psalm 4 and God’s provisions to those who are obedient to Him—those IN Christ whose prayers are through Christ.

Begin Your Day Knowing This—YOU WILL WIN TODAY | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com  SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Obey God Even When It Doesn't Make Sense—THEN WATCH WHAT HAPPENS | Blessed Morning Prayer Of The DaySUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer™ Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright Daily Effective Prayer™ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Performance-oriented religion will leave us feeling weary and burdened, but Jesus has a different path for us! Breakthrough belongs to Him and salvation through Him, so when we feel weary or burdened Jesus wants us to come to Him with all of it. He doesn't just give a motivational speech, merely reprimand us, or simply tolerate us. He, "...will give you rest" ... "rest for your soul..." (Matt 11:28-29) Is there still meaningful work for us to do in this life? Absolutely, and the 'yoke' of Jesus fits us well. His burden for us is light. Does this mean our work and our prayers are somehow 'lightweight?' No way. In Christ, our prayers are powerful, not puny.

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God Sees a Jesus Follower as Being “In Christ”; Therefore, God Sees a Jesus Follower as His Son or Daughter MESSAGE SUMMARY: As Followers of Jesus, you are "In Christ" -- God looks at you, as a Jesus Follower, and He sees Jesus in you. Throughout the Epistles we find: "In Christ" or "In Him". In Galatians 3:14, Paul tells you that your faith in Jesus makes you “In Christ” and a recipient of God's Covenant with Abraham: “so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.". Also, Paul goes even further, in Galatians 3:25-28, to tell you that, through your faith in Jesus, you no longer need any kind of intermediary because you are “In Christ” and you have a personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe: “But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.”. When God sees you, “In Christ" as a Jesus Follower, He sees Jesus, the Son. Therefore, God sees you as His son or daughter.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, everything in me resists following you into the garden of Gethsemane to fall on my face to the ground before you. Grant me the courage to follow you all the way to the cross, whatever that might mean for my life. And then, by your grace, lead me to resurrection life and power. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 100). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because of I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Self-Centeredness. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Love. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Romans 3:21-26; Romans 6:5-11; Romans 6:22-23; Psalms 63:1-11. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Crumbs From The Table”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Kicking off our new series through Ephesians, Pastor Benny opens with 1:1–14 a sweeping, one-sentence praise (in the Greek!) that shows how salvation is: planned by the Father, purchased by the Son, and preserved by the Spirit. In Christ we're chosen, adopted, accepted, redeemed, forgiven, included, sealed, and guaranteed. Discover the riches of your new life and what it means to live from acceptance, not for it.

Today, we are looking at Ephesians 1, and we're talking about the riches, the richesthat we have in Christ Jesus. I made the statement the other day that Isaac wasborn to wealth. Remember his father Abraham was called by God to leave Ur ofthe Chaldees and go to a land that God would show him. And God promised that Hewould bless him. He would make him a great nation. And in him all the nationsof the earth would be blessed (Genesis 12:1-3). And then God promised him a sonthrough whom this seed, this great nation would come. But it took a long time.And finally, Isaac was born. But by the time Isaac was born, Abraham, becauseof the blessings of God, was a wealthy, wealthy man. Isaac didn't do anything.If you read about him in the Old Testament, he was born to wealth.  Andmy friend, we've been born again to great riches in Christ Jesus. That's whatthe book of Ephesians is about. We see that especially in verses 2-6, becauseGod the Father, God the Father has chosen us. He has adopted us. He hasaccepted us in Christ. All these rich blessings are made possible with theFather in heaven. Before we were alienated from Him, but now we're reconciledto Him through Christ.  InEphesians 1:7-12, we see our riches we have from God the Son. In Him we havethe redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. And again, it'saccording to the “riches of His grace”. He has revealed to us His will.The mystery that's been hidden in the past ages but now revealed to us throughJesus Christ. And that is that He will bring everything together. That “inthe dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in oneall things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him”(v. 10). Wehave something to look forward to. The world has nothing to look forward toexcept another day possibly. And they don't even know that they are guaranteedthat. They have no future. They're without hope. We'll read in Ephesians 2:12.But we have hope. Hope in Christ. A future that's bright. A future that's sure,secure, anchored to Jesus Christ. What a rich blessing.  Todaywe see in verse 11, "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance,being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all thingsaccording to the counsel of His will, that we who first trusted in Christshould be to the praise of His glory." What is the will of God? Whathas God predestined us for? That we should be to the praise of His glory. Everyborn-again believer, every saint of God has been called to glorify God, toglorify the Lord Jesus Christ, be to the praise of His glory. And this willtake place one day. But even now, we are to live for His glory.  Notonly have we “obtained an inheritance”, but as some translations read, "inwhom also we were made an inheritance", we are His, Christ, inheritance!Both are true and the one includes the other. In Christ we have a wonderfulinheritance (read 1 Peter 1:1-4), and in Christ we are an inheritance. We arevaluable to Him. Think of the price God paid to purchase us and make us part ofHis inheritance! God the Son is the Father's love gift to us; and we are theFather's love gift to His Son. Read John 17 and note how many times Christcalls us "those whom Thou hast given Me." The church is Christ's body(Eph. 1:22-23), building (Eph. 2:19-22), and bride (Eph. 5:22-23); Christ'sfuture inheritance is wrapped up in His church.  Weare "joint-heirs with Christ", which means that He cannotclaim His inheritance apart from us! Romans 8:17 says: "And ifchildren, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed wesuffer with Him that we may also be glorified together with Him."  What a rich blessing that we have aninheritance and at the same time we are His inheritance.  Today,are you enjoying the inheritance you have in Christ? Godbless!

Why do our desires so often leave us empty, even when they're fulfilled? In this week's message centered on James 4:1–10, Pastor Josiah unpacks both the problem and the promise regarding the difficulties we face in life. Our passions and worldly pursuits leave us restless, divided, and far from God. Yet God does not abandon us—but gives grace to the humble. In Christ, the true Bridegroom, we are invited to lay down our pride, resist the lies of the enemy, and draw near to the God who draws near to us. This passage is not just a warning but an invitation: to forsake the emptiness of the world and discover the joy of full devotion to Christ. What would it look like for you to go “all in” with Christ today?

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"Working for God" is a theme that gets tossed around in the religious world. The memo suggests that too much grace will throw things out of balance and will deceive people. You may have even heard some say grace is dangerous. Experiencing God's grace, peace and rest doesn't mean people should be encouraged to do nothing while their earthly life passes them by. The Apostle Paul said this: "But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me (1 Corinthians 15:10). Paul wasn't boasting in himself that he worked harder than the other apostles. He plainly states he isn't the one doing the work ... but God working through him and with him. In Christ, we cease from our works as God did from His. There is no need to "repent" from bad behavior in order to be considered worthy. It is by the blood of Jesus we've been forgiven, saved and declared right with God. Living by the grace of God can help people to follow their heart freely, knowing it is God who is their life source. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

Romans 14 appears to be a bit out of place. Paul has been addressing how the fountain of the gospel flows outwardly into all the areas of our lives. At the end of chapter 13, he addresses how the gospel impacts our relationship to our neighbors. In chapter 15, Paul will talk about taking the gospel to Spain. He addresses local missions and then international missions. In between local missions and international missions, Paul confronts an apparent conflict related to eating certain foods and observing certain days. What does this issue have to do with missions? Paul knows that a church in conflict loses credibility in sharing a message of reconciliation with the world. We cannot peddle unapplied truth. If we are going to preach reconciliation to the world, we need to demonstrate it in the church. And while we may not have disagreements over certain foods and observing certain days, the church today has its own issues that can quickly create conflict and nullify our witness. How should we deal with these issues? Not issues of doctrine or morality but areas of personal conviction that are not clearly revealed in Scripture. This is a critical, relevant and practical text. I pray that you will make plans to join us as we gather around the Word of God and adjust our lives to His truth that we might glorify Him and love our neighbor. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald

Brother Nick looks at Christian's speech from Colossians chapter four.

In Christ, our relationships should be different. Family relationships and workplace relationships should be transformed because of the new life we have in Jesus. Main Scripture passage: Colossians 3:16-4:1

Racism and partiality are unbiblical distortions of the image of God. In Christ, we are called to reflect His impartiality and to celebrate diversity as a witness to the gospel.

1 Corinthians 7:17-24 In Christ, wherever you are is filled with purpose.

In Daniel 5, the fall of Belshazzar shows that human kingdoms built on pride and blasphemy cannot stand, but God's holiness and justice endure. Just as Belshazzar was weighed and found wanting, so too are our own attempts to build lasting kingdoms, yet God has not forgotten His people. In Christ—the true King who was weighed in our place and not found wanting—God establishes an eternal kingdom that cannot be shaken, offering hope and life to all who belong to Him.

Welcome to Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for August 31, 2025. Today's devotion, “You Will Not Abandon My Soul to Sheol” from Psalm 16:9–11 (ESV), proclaims the ultimate hope of God's people: victory over death. David rejoices that his heart is glad, his flesh secure, and his soul not abandoned to the grave. Yet these verses reach beyond David to the greater Son of David—Jesus Christ. The apostles Peter and Paul both declare this psalm fulfilled in Christ's resurrection. Unlike David, Jesus did not see corruption; He was raised in glory on the third day. Because He lives, we too have the assurance that death cannot hold us. Our future is secure, our joy full, and our inheritance eternal. In Christ's presence there is fullness of joy, and at His right hand are pleasures forevermore.Support the ministry: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphOr visit: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphHashtags:#DailyDevotion #Psalm16 #ResurrectionHope #ChristIsRisen #FullnessOfJoy

The Father's gifts of identity and the Spirit's infilling, reveals your true self as His cherished child. In Christ, we are no longer slaves to fear but beloved children, invited to drop our defences and rest in the Father's arms.

Romans 14 appears to be a bit out of place. Paul has been addressing how the fountain of the gospel flows outwardly into all the areas of our lives. At the end of chapter 13, he addresses how the gospel impacts our relationship to our neighbors. In chapter 15, Paul will talk about taking the gospel to Spain. He addresses local missions and then international missions. In between local missions and international missions, Paul confronts an apparent conflict related to eating certain foods and observing certain days. What does this issue have to do with missions? Paul knows that a church in conflict loses credibility in sharing a message of reconciliation with the world. We cannot peddle unapplied truth. If we are going to preach reconciliation to the world, we need to demonstrate it in the church. And while we may not have disagreements over certain foods and observing certain days, the church today has its own issues that can quickly create conflict and nullify our witness. How should we deal with these issues? Not issues of doctrine or morality but areas of personal conviction that are not clearly revealed in Scripture. This is a critical, relevant and practical text. I pray that you will make plans to join us as we gather around the Word of God and adjust our lives to His truth that we might glorify Him and love our neighbor. In Christ, Pastor Chad McDonald

Whose approval are you really looking for? Yourself? Others? A voice from the past? We are often tempted to compare ourselves with others in an effort to find something in ourselves worthy of commendation. Yet, when we do so we stray from our gospel hope in Jesus Christ. There is only one place where commendation is certain, and the approving face of a loving Father is sure to shine. We find the commendation of our Lord by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. In Christ, you have all the approval and commendation you'll ever need so you are free to live a hidden life of love and humble service toward others without comparison.

"Faith always comes before the evidence. Faith always comes before the work..." --Pastor John Dunning In this session of the Wonderful Words of Life Radio Broadcast, we will complete our study of Galatians Chapter Three. Paul is defending Justification by faith in Christ alone, apart from the works of the Law, as a means of being made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. The Law as a Guide to Grace Pastor John Dunning teaches from Galatians 3, explaining Paul's powerful defense of salvation by faith alone. He addresses the Galatian believers who were turning back to works of the law, a form of apostasy, and reminds them of the true path to righteousness. -- The Purpose of the Law: The law was given not to make us righteous, but to expose our sinfulness. It acts as a "schoolmaster" or a guardian, showing us our inability to perfectly obey God's commands and leading us to the one who could—Jesus Christ. -- Faith Precedes Works: Pastor Dunning uses the example of Abraham, who was counted as righteous by God because he believed before he saw the fulfillment of the promise. This illustrates that faith must always come before the evidence or the work. -- A Single Promise: The promise God made to Abraham was to "his seed," singular, referring to Christ. This promise, made 430 years before the law, cannot be nullified by it. If salvation were dependent on the law, there would have been no need for Christ's sacrifice. -- The End of the Schoolmaster: Once faith in Christ has come, we are no longer under the law's tutelage. The law served its purpose by bringing us to Christ, and now, through faith, we are justified and made children of God. -- United in Christ: The message of justification by faith tears down all barriers. In Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek, male nor female, for all believers are one in Him and are heirs of Abraham's promise. Scriptures for Further Study -- Galatians 3:1-29 -- Matthew 5:48 -- Mark 16:20 -- Romans 4:3 -- Genesis 12:2-3 -- 1 Timothy 2:5 +++++++ You can find more information on my website: https://pastorjohndunning.com/ You can hear my personal testimony on this website: https://www.ifyouonlyknew.life/

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Thisis what we are talking about today as we look at Ephesians 1:7-10: "Inwhom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according tothe riches of His grace." In the first six verses, we found the blessingswe have from God the Father. In God the Father, we have been chosen. We havebeen adopted into His family. We have been accepted in Christ. Now in theseverses we see the blessings that we have from the Person and the work andministry of Jesus Christ because of His blood. We have been redeemed and wehave been forgiven. We talked about that yesterday.  Onething I want to go back to: I mentioned that evidence of our forgiveness is wehave the ability and power to forgive others. And I made the statement that ifwe cannot forgive others, maybe we haven't been forgiven. Now, that doesn'tmean that we are not a believer. It doesn't mean that we're not saved, but itmight mean we have not accepted the forgiveness that we have already in ChristJesus. Some people are forgiven but don't know they're forgiven. They've beenset free, but they don't know they've been set free. How sad.  ReadRomans chapters 6, 7, and 8. There we read about the law of sin and deaththat's always pulling us down. But then there's the law of life in Christ Jesusthat we must also understand and accept, and that we believe in and that wewalk in. And when we do that, we're free. And we walk in that law of life inChrist Jesus through a life of humility. That's why so much is made abouthumility in Christ. The humility of Christ. He humbled Himself. We humbleourselves under the mighty hand of God. It is then that we receive the grace ofGod (James 4:6), “God resists the proud, but He gives grace to the humble”. Whenwe receive God's grace, we don't get bitter when people hurt us and they causeus pain. When they offend us. No, we're able to forgive because of humility. Weswallow our pride. We admit our sins, our guilt. Forgiveness is a daily thingfor us. And that is because every day we get our feet dirty in this world.We're human. We don't always respond correctly to the situations and problemsand hurts and challenges that we face and we misstep, and we must come to theLord every day.  1John 1 reminds us that if we say we've not sinned, we are a liar. The truth isnot in us. 1 John 1 is about the assurance in knowing that I'm a child of God andnow that “I can walk in the light as He is in the light, and the blood ofChrist is daily cleansing me from all sin”. And that means I'm forgivingothers also at the same time because of God's wonderful grace.  InChrist, we are redeemed and because of that we have been forgiven. And then Paulgoes on in verse 7, to say, "Which He has made to abound toward us inall wisdom and prudence." We have everything we need to live that lifeof abundant life. Jesus said, "The thief came to steal, to kill, and todestroy” (John 10:10). That thief is the devil, and he wants to steal yourjoy. He wants to steal your peace. He wants to steal your walk with God. He's athief. He wants you to be miserable. He wants you to walk in darkness, myfriend. But Jesus came to set you free. And if the “Son sets you free, youwill be free indeed” (John 8:32-26).  Youare free to love the Lord, free to love others, free to forgive others becauseyou've been forgiven. This again is a great blessing that we have. And Godgives us this grace. How does He give it? “In all wisdom and prudence”. Thismeans that we know how to respond to the problems in life. And we do itprudently. We do it the right way by the grace of God.Today,be encouraged!!! Deal with bitterness, deal with guilt, ask forgiveness, giveforgiveness, and walk with the Lord today. And what a wonderful life of freedomyou will have and enjoy in Christ today.  Godbless!

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Before Christ saved us, we were utterly powerless against the sin that so easily entangles us. But now, we have an entirely new position. In Christ we have strength to fight sin and live for God.

This Sunday's passage recounts the moment when Jesus foretells Peter's denial. It reminds us that on our own, we will never fully “have it together.” Instead, we must cling to the cross of Christ—the only hope that upholds us and truly sets us free. Jesus extends an open invitation: “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Surrender your life to Christ. In Christ you are completely known, yet completely loved. 

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Mark Booker | Psalm 117:1-2 | In the shortest psalm in the Scriptures, God summons all nations to praise Him on the basis of his steadfast love and faithfulness to his people. This summons is fulfilled in Jesus through whom God's steadfast love and faithfulness are most clearly revealed. In Christ, God has established a worldwide, multinational family of blessing and praise into which all people are invited.

Kingdom Reclaimed – Week 2: Breaking the Walls of IsolationEver tried to “punish” someone by giving them the silent treatment—only to realize the only one hurting was you? That's exactly what isolation does. We think it protects us, but it actually sabotages us.This week in Kingdom Reclaimed, we look at Saul in 1 Samuel 18–20: a king who let jealousy, fear, and insecurity drive him into isolation. Instead of listening, he lashed out—at David, at Jonathan, even at his own future.But there's a better way. In Christ, we don't have to hide, wall ourselves off, or push people away. The gospel gives us the security to be fully known and fully loved—free to risk vulnerability, invite trusted voices in, and build real community.

Turn Up The Volume on Praise—Thank God & Worship Him Daily | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start The Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer™ Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright Daily Effective Prayer™ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

Today’s Bible Verse: “Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory." - Romans 8:17 Romans 8:17 reminds us of both our identity and our inheritance. In Christ, we are more than forgiven—we are family. As God’s children, we are heirs to His kingdom, sharing not only in His promises but also in the refining work of trials. Suffering is not the end of our story; it is part of the pathway to glory with Christ. This verse calls us to live with confidence, not as spiritual outsiders, but as sons and daughters with an eternal inheritance secured by our Savior. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.