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Best podcasts about in the church

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Arroe Collins
He's Lived It The Church Of Living Dangerously From John Lee Bishop

Arroe Collins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 20:06


The unbelievable true story of John Lee Bishop, a former megachurch pastor who ended up running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel.For thirty years, John Lee Bishop was a pastor. Along the way, he learned that everyone does stupid things. We lie to our families. We lie to ourselves. We take long lunch breaks and sneak cigarettes when we said we'd quit. Sometimes, we take a sabbatical from our nice, comfortable life as a pastor and start running drugs for the Sinaloa Carte then get caught and spend five years in federal prison.Okay, that last one might just apply to John. But it does make for one hell of a story. In The Church of Living Dangerously, John tells that story in full for the first time-and you don't know the half of it. Along the way, he brings readers along for the harrowing ride from the rough small town in Washington where he was born all the way to the dirty villages in Mexico where he fell in with some of the most dangerous criminals on the planet. There are backyard fight clubs where John learned to take a punch, the abandoned K-Mart where he used to preach every Sunday (sometimes with the help of wild animals), and the drug dens where he almost lost his life ten times over. It's a story that seems too wild to be true. But it is true-and John has the scars, both literal and figurative, to prove it. Ride along with John as he gets arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border and learn the story of his life in all its rough, stupid glory of guns, drugs, tigers, bare-knuckle boxing matches, and prison riots. John has learned a lot of important lessons about hardship and redemption and family, and what it means to live dangerously-and to experience another chance at life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
He's Lived It The Church Of Living Dangerously From John Lee Bishop

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 20:06


The unbelievable true story of John Lee Bishop, a former megachurch pastor who ended up running drugs for the Sinaloa Cartel.For thirty years, John Lee Bishop was a pastor. Along the way, he learned that everyone does stupid things. We lie to our families. We lie to ourselves. We take long lunch breaks and sneak cigarettes when we said we'd quit. Sometimes, we take a sabbatical from our nice, comfortable life as a pastor and start running drugs for the Sinaloa Carte then get caught and spend five years in federal prison.Okay, that last one might just apply to John. But it does make for one hell of a story. In The Church of Living Dangerously, John tells that story in full for the first time-and you don't know the half of it. Along the way, he brings readers along for the harrowing ride from the rough small town in Washington where he was born all the way to the dirty villages in Mexico where he fell in with some of the most dangerous criminals on the planet. There are backyard fight clubs where John learned to take a punch, the abandoned K-Mart where he used to preach every Sunday (sometimes with the help of wild animals), and the drug dens where he almost lost his life ten times over. It's a story that seems too wild to be true. But it is true-and John has the scars, both literal and figurative, to prove it. Ride along with John as he gets arrested at the U.S.-Mexico border and learn the story of his life in all its rough, stupid glory of guns, drugs, tigers, bare-knuckle boxing matches, and prison riots. John has learned a lot of important lessons about hardship and redemption and family, and what it means to live dangerously-and to experience another chance at life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Acts Church
The Church is a Movement

Acts Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 20:55


In "The Church is a Movement," Pr. Kenneth Chin explores the profound significance of Jesus' Great Commission, urging believers to understand and embrace their role in missions. He unpacks the true meaning of missions, emphasizing that the Church is called to be the most powerful mission-sending force in history. Pr. Kenneth inspires us to see the Church not just as a place, but as a dynamic, global movement committed to sharing the Gospel. Join us as we learn how to actively engage in this mission and carry out the work that Jesus entrusted to us.

Beauty Beyond the Ashes with Tonya B. Jones
SEASON 4 OPENER EPISODE 70!!!! Announcing New Book PRE-ORDER!!!!

Beauty Beyond the Ashes with Tonya B. Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 23:06


Send us a text‼️Beauty Beyond the Ashes Podcast is BACK for SEASON 4‼️I am so excited about everything that is happening. This episode is entitled, "Language of Faith: Who Do You Say You Are?" Expounding on the fact that it is imperative to have the correct language for your abortion healing journey, I discuss my upcoming NEW BOOK, "Pearls in the Pews: Bringing Post-Abortion Healing to the Church(ed)." Release date is JANUARY 22, 2025!!!There are so many Christian women sitting in the pews of the church who are suffering in silence because they feel there is no where to go to share their wounded souls. These God-loving women hide their secret behind the pearls. No one knows that they carry internal wounds from their abortions. The abortion-wounded Christian woman needs to know she is safe within the church body. She needs to have a safe place to bear her wounded soul."Pearls in the Pews: Bringing Post-Abortion Healing to the Church(ed)" is the book that will help the abortion-wounded Christian woman see herself in a different light and know she, too, can find healing for her soul...IN THE CHURCH. It will open the eyes of the church to understand that abortion-wounded women sit right there amongst them in the pews every single Sunday. It will help educate the church on the need for healing and the know-how to do so for these women. I am here to equip the church to handle the needs of this silent population. I am here to give voice to the abortion-wounded Christian woman!Listen to the book details and understand the importance of the RELEASE DATE!!!Get your PRE-ORDER TODAY at www.tonyabjones.comListen in each week and don't forget to SHARE, LIKE AND COMMENT!!!Connect with TonyaWebsite - https://www.tonyabjones.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beautybeyondtheashes/videosFree Mini E-Book - https://tonyabjones.com/4pillarsEmail - bbta@tonyabjones.comFacebook - Tonya Bailey Jones https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjonesInstagram - Blessed1_t2w https://www.instagram.com/blessed1_t2w/TikTok - Beauty Beyond the Ashes https://www.tiktok.com/@beauty_beyond_the_ashes?lang=en

Atheism on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests

Atheism on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 117:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/14/2024 Length: 117 min.

Antichrist on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests

Antichrist on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 117:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/14/2024 Length: 117 min.

Pope, The on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests

Pope, The on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 117:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/14/2024 Length: 117 min.

Antichrist on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests

Antichrist on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 117:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in The Church of Rome-Atheist&Infidel Priests Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/14/2024 Length: 117 min.

Bob Enyart Live
Dr. Jerry Bergman: Ethics, Education & Lies Part II

Bob Enyart Live

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024


Dr. Jerry Bergman: Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Jerry Bergman who has taught biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology at several Universities for over 40 years. He has 9 degrees, including 7 graduate degrees. Dr. Bergman is a graduate of Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, The University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University. He has over 1,900 publications in 14 languages and 50 books and monographs, and has taught at the Medical College of Ohio where he was a research associate in the department of experimental pathology, and he also taught at the University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University.   Bergman's Books: Hear a bit about Dr. Bergman's books (buy them here) on topics such as the Scopes Trial, the harmful effects of evolution, and the role of evolution in World War II. Bergman's books will help you be steadfast in your faith and continue the work of using creationism to promote the gospel.   Mutations Creeping In: Hear about the evolutionary "mutants" Dr. Bergman has encountered IN THE CHURCH!   Adaptations by Design: Jerry explains the real science of researching adaptation by design, versus the ludicrous assumption that genetic mutations drive increases in sophistication of function.   Gain of What? Hear what Gain of Function research really is!   Balkin' Dawkins: Hear how Richard Dawkins continues to duck a debate with Dr. Bergman.   Spiritual Warfare: Dr. Bergman tells of teaching creation among atheists, and in churches. Find out where the spiritual resistance pushes back, and where Dr. Bergman breaks through! Hear how "changing the world" is one of the ways we can more effectively reach more of the lost!   Management Advice: Doug advises the administrators of any organization, (and especially Christian organizations) to observe McBurney's Mark. That's the point at which you allow acquiring the funding necessary to perpetuate the organization to alter decisions regarding quality or morality. Mark it down. It's time to disband the organization.   The War Between Creation and Evolution: Hear how the Scopes Monkey Trial was filled with racism & phony evidence, and Dwight Eisenhower was the creationist's general up against the NAZI evolutionists in WWII.

Real Science Radio
Dr. Jerry Bergman: Ethics, Education & Lies Part II

Real Science Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024


Dr. Jerry Bergman: Fred Williams and Doug McBurney welcome Dr. Jerry Bergman who has taught biology, genetics, chemistry, biochemistry, anthropology, geology, and microbiology at several Universities for over 40 years. He has 9 degrees, including 7 graduate degrees. Dr. Bergman is a graduate of Medical College of Ohio, Wayne State University in Detroit, The University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University. He has over 1,900 publications in 14 languages and 50 books and monographs, and has taught at the Medical College of Ohio where he was a research associate in the department of experimental pathology, and he also taught at the University of Toledo, and Bowling Green State University.   Bergman's Books: Hear a bit about Dr. Bergman's books (buy them here) on topics such as the Scopes Trial, the harmful effects of evolution, and the role of evolution in World War II. Bergman's books will help you be steadfast in your faith and continue the work of using creationism to promote the gospel.   Mutations Creeping In: Hear about the evolutionary "mutants" Dr. Bergman has encountered IN THE CHURCH!   Adaptations by Design: Jerry explains the real science of researching adaptation by design, versus the ludicrous assumption that genetic mutations drive increases in sophistication of function.   Gain of What? Hear what Gain of Function research really is!   Balkin' Dawkins: Hear how Richard Dawkins continues to duck a debate with Dr. Bergman.   Spiritual Warfare: Dr. Bergman tells of teaching creation among atheists, and in churches. Find out where the spiritual resistance pushes back, and where Dr. Bergman breaks through! Hear how "changing the world" is one of the ways we can more effectively reach more of the lost!   Management Advice: Doug advises the administrators of any organization, (and especially Christian organizations) to observe McBurney's Mark. That's the point at which you allow acquiring the funding necessary to perpetuate the organization to alter decisions regarding quality or morality. Mark it down. It's time to disband the organization.   The War Between Creation and Evolution: Hear how the Scopes Monkey Trial was filled with racism & phony evidence, and Dwight Eisenhower was the creationist's general up against the NAZI evolutionists in WWII.

Current Events on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession

Current Events on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 118:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 6/16/2024 Length: 118 min.

Priest on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession

Priest on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 118:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 6/16/2024 Length: 118 min.

Pope, The on SermonAudio
Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession

Pope, The on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 118:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years in the Church of Rome: Celibacy & Confession Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 6/16/2024 Length: 118 min.

Current Events on SermonAudio
50yrs In The Church of Rome-Evil of Jesuit Universities

Current Events on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 116:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 50yrs In The Church of Rome-Evil of Jesuit Universities Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 4/29/2024 Length: 116 min.

Evil on SermonAudio
50yrs In The Church of Rome-Evil of Jesuit Universities

Evil on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 116:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 50yrs In The Church of Rome-Evil of Jesuit Universities Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Current Events Date: 4/29/2024 Length: 116 min.

Pope, The on SermonAudio
Fifty Years In the Church of Rome - Mary’s Miracles & Jesuit Teachers

Pope, The on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 115:00


A new MP3 sermon from Old Paths Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Fifty Years In the Church of Rome - Mary’s Miracles & Jesuit Teachers Subtitle: 50yrs In The Church of Rome Speaker: Jason Cooley Broadcaster: Old Paths Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/21/2024 Length: 115 min.

Brother Dunford
Eternal Family 11: The Role of Womanhood

Brother Dunford

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 37:02


In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we do not believe that equality means sameness. We believe that men and women are equal, but the same. In this episode, we examine the divine role of womanhood.

Church News
Elder Clark G. Gilbert on the expansive Church Educational System and the power of involving the Lord in learning

Church News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 40:17


In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints “obtaining an education and getting knowledge are a religious responsibility,” said President Russell M. Nelson. Charged with taking education to Latter-day Saints and others in the world is Elder Clark G. Gilbert, a General Authority Seventy and commissioner of Church education. He joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss the expansive Church Educational System, the enlightening power of education and involving the Lord in learning.  The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and executive editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors 4 Christ Podcast
Episode 22: Do you have a FALSE Confession? (Part 2 of 3)

Warriors 4 Christ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 42:06


In this Episode we continue to look at God's word where even though people think they serve God, God will accuse them of denying Christ. We will start in the book of Jude where God discusses a people who God says DENY Christ, yet they are IN THE CHURCH and are UNNOTICED.  The true church is commanded to contend earnestly for the faith as a result.  The problem is SIN.  God gives several examples.  One of those examples is the rebellion of Korah (Numbers ch16), a people who claimed to be servants of God, who did His will, a Holy people; yet God disagreed and destroyed them.  It is the same with His chosen people Isreal, WHY?  Because they couldn't walk in obedience.  These are the people who are accused of denying Christ.Passages covered:  Jude;  Hebrews ch 3, 4,  5:8-9;  1 John 3:11-12

The Master's Voice Prophecy Blog
"THE PENALTY OF ERROR IN THE BODY"- The HIGH Cost Of Letter Lifestyles

The Master's Voice Prophecy Blog

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 75:48


Latter-day Life Coaches
109. The Importance of Emotional Intimacy for High Achieving Men with Rhonda Farr

Latter-day Life Coaches

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 41:14


In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints we have culturally painted a picture for what a good woman looks like and as a result we have seen in many ways how doing this has been damaging. Many of the podcasts here talk about how to help women break free of that story but on today's podcast we flip the coin to see how culturally in the Church we have also painted a picture of what a good man looks like and how that can also be damaging to these men and have negative effects on the most important relationship in their life.  Coach Rhonda Farr talks today on the podcast about what it is like to be a high achieving man in the Church who is doing all the things he was told he should do - like providing for his family and serving faithfully in a calling - and is still having significant struggles in his marriage. When a man in this situation struggles in his marriage, there is a lot of shame and guilt because he feels he is failing miserably in the one area he thought he would succeed in. What Rhonda talks about today is that the intimate problems these men find they are struggling with are really emotional problems that have gone unresolved. Rhonda shares some great examples of clients she's worked with and talks about what needs to change so that these men and their wives can have the connecting and deep intimate relationship they both truly desire.  This could be an episode that changes the life of someone you know or more importantly for yourself. If you think Rhonda's work would benefit you or someone you love, please share this with them and reach out to Rhonda to find out how to work with her. I promise, you won't be disappointed. For more information about Rhonda and for links to access all she has to offer, please click HERE! To watch this interview on YouTube, go HERE. For more information and available downloads, go to: https://ldslifecoaches.com/ All content is copyrighted to Heather Rackham and featured coaches. Do not use without permission.

The BreakPoint Podcast
Why The Church Is Still Christ's Plan A

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 4:46


Recently, the Colson Center announced an upcoming Breakpoint course entitled, The Essential Church: Why Christians (and the World) Still Need the Church.   The responses we have received just to the title reveal a lot about where people are in regard to the Church.   “Dear John, ‘What is the Church for?' It used to be the Body of Christ. And the Bride of Christ. Being conformed into His Image. They were to ‘love one another.' Despise is closer. ‘What is the Church for?' Well . . . I have no clue anymore.”  “The nutjobs and con artists have run people away: Get rid of them and maybe people might come back.”  “I had to quit hanging out with other Christians so I could hang out with nice people again.”  “What is the Church for? To psychologically abuse people, particularly children, with indoctrination into its religion of FEAR.”  Some critiques of the Church are nothing more than personal grievances that they've elevated into blanket condemnations. Some critics didn't appreciate learning the truth about their behaviors, beliefs, and lifestyles, which they then chose over Christ. Condemning the Church becomes an act of self-rationalization, not justice.   Others, of course, have more legitimate complaints. Christians have not been there for them at crucial points in their lives and families. And far too often, the Church has imitated the world in its worst depravities, and then, rather than expose sin within its ranks, closed them, protecting the institution or its leaders from being held accountable.   While there are times (like now) that Church scandals seem to add up, a recent joke turned meme on social media notes that, at least historically speaking, this is not really new. “There are two kinds of Paul's epistles to the early Church,” the meme goes. “One is, ‘I always thank God for you and His unsearchable blessings in Christ.' The other is, ‘Why can't you sick weirdos be normal for just a minute?'”   A great hymn of the 19th century tells a similar story. In “The Church's One Foundation,” Samuel John Stone proclaims Christ to be the security and preserver of His Bride, despite its obvious brokenness. This verse in particular speaks volumes.  Though with a scornful wonder   Men see her sore oppressed,   By schisms rent asunder,   By heresies distressed,   Yet saints their watch are keeping;   Their cry goes up, “How long?”   And soon the night of weeping   Shall be the morn of song.  These beautiful words describe the tension of life between Pentecost and the Second Coming, and underscore something hotly debated today, even among Christians. Despite the painful reality of sin's enduring power in its members, the Church is essential, not only for Christians but for the entire world.   Despite all these critiques—we could add so many more— Christians must see the Church as essential because Christ does. As a former colleague used to say, “the Church is Plan A, and there is no Plan B.” Jesus didn't call us merely to embrace a set of theological proofs and wait for the end of the world. To be Christian is not just to believe in Him for personal forgiveness and meaning and then to live a moral life.   When Christ saves us, He saves us into a movement, His Body, His redeemed people. Somehow, joining together with other frail saints is part of His plan to restore our hearts and minds, make all things new, and glorify the Father which is in heaven. We stick with the Church not because it is perfect, but because it is His plan.   Because of this and the current confusion about the Church, we invite you to ponder with us what it means that the Church is essential, especially now when it does not always seem as if it is. For a gift of any amount this month, you can join this online course hosted by theologian-in-residence Dr. Timothy Padgett, and it will include thought leaders like Collin Hansen and Dr. Peter Leithart. To give and register for this course, please go to colsoncenter.org/August.  After describing the church's obvious faults, Stone then, in the very next verse of “The Church's One Foundation,” proclaims this:  The church shall never perish,   Her dear Lord to defend   To guide, sustain and cherish,   Is with her to the end   Though there be those that hate her,   And false sons in her pale   Against a foe or traitor,   She ever shall prevail. 

Prolific Fire With Prophetess Stacy
How Could You Hurt Me Like That?

Prolific Fire With Prophetess Stacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 47:00


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Living By Faith, Hope and Love
Me and my house SERVE Sunday - Part II

Living By Faith, Hope and Love

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 33:03


HOW'S YOUR FAMILY? JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION *MAN WAS CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD WITH A PROPENSITY TO WORSHIP GOD. *EVEN THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE ATHEISTS WORSHIP SOMETHING. *WHETHER IT'S CARS, MONEY, PEOPLE OR THEMSELVES, THEY WORSHIP, THEY SERVE SOMETHING. *AND EVERYONE ONE OF US THIS MORNING WORSHIPS SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. *AND WE BECOME LIKE WHAT WE WORSHIP. *THE MORE WE WORSHIP JESUS AND BEHOLD HIS LOVING FACE, THE MORE WE BECOME LIKE HIM. *THE MORE WE WORSHIP MONEY THE GREEDIER WE BECOME. *THE MORE YOU WORSHIP YOUR CHILDREN, THE HIGHER YOU PUT THEM ON A PEDESTAL AND DOTE ABOUT THEM THEY BECOME THE OBJECT OF YOUR WORSHIP. TRANSITION *IT'S TIME TODAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE ON THE LORD'S SIDE TO STEP TO THE FRONT AND DECLARE IT BOLDLY AND UNASHAMEDLY THAT WE SERVE THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD. *LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO. *DON'T KEEP SILENT. *DON'T HOLD YOUR PEACE. *IT'S TIME FOR US TO SET A STANDARD OF HOLINESS FOR OUR HOUSEHOLDS AND DECLARE THAT WE SERVE THE LORD. *IN JOSHUA CHAPTER 24, JOSHUA IS LAYING OUT THE CASE OF HOW THAT GOD HAD BEEN WITH ISRAEL AND HAD BLESSED THEM. *HOW THAT HE HAD BEEN THEIR DELIVERER; THEIR PROVIDER; THEIR DEFENDER; AND THE ONE WHO FIGHTS ON THEIR BEHALF. *BUT, HE CONTRASTS THAT THOUGHT WITH THE gods THAT THEY HAD MADE AND WORSHIPPED. *AND THE gods THAT THEIR FATHER'S HAD WORSHIPPED BEFORE THE FLOOD THAT LED THEM TO DESTRUCTION. *THEN JOSHUA MAKES THIS DECLARATION: JOSHUA 24 14Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. 15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. I. WE NEED TO TEACH OUR FAMILIES WHAT IT IS TO FEAR AND SERVE THE LORD. 1. THE WORD FEAR USED HERE.: 2. IT MEANS to fear, revere, be afraid to stand in awe of, be awed reverence, honour, respect to cause astonishment and awe, to be held in awe 3. EVERYDAY THERE NEEDS TO BE A RESPECT AND AWE FOR WHO GOD IS. 4. WE SHOULD NEVER TAKE HIM LIKELY. 5. HE'S THE AWESOME CREATOR AND WE ARE CALLED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT AND STAND IN AWE OF WHO HE IS. 6. AND WE ARE CALLED TO PASS THAT DOWN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION. 7. TO TELL OF HIS MIGHTY POWERS TO DECREE HIS AWESOME ACTS; TO TELL OF HIS FAITHFULNESS. 8. BUT, WHAT IS OFTEN FOUND IN THE CHRISTIAN HOME IS THE OPPOSITE OF THE FEAR OF GOD. 9. THE OPPOSITE OF REVERENCE AND STANDING IN AWE OF WHO HE IS. 10. WE OFTEN HEAR COMPLAINING, MURMURING, PEOPLE WHO ARE MAD AT GOD AS IF HE CAUSES THE TROUBLE WE FIND OURSELVES IN. 11. BUT, THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US, WHO HAS MADE OUR SPIRIT MAN NEW, WANTS US TO PLEASE GOD IN ALL THAT WE SAY AND DO. 12. BUT, IF WE FOLLOW AFTER ANYTHING, A STRANGE GOD OR A LUST, A FAULT FINDING, CRITICAL SPIRIT, THEN WE ARE NOT BEING LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THEREFORE WE CANNOT PLEASE GOD. 13. THE JAMISON, FAUSETT AND BROWN COMMENTARY SAYS, Joshua calls on them to declare, in a public and solemn manner, whether they will be faithful and obedient to the God of Israel. He avowed this to be his own unalterable resolution, and urged them, if they were sincere in making a similar avowal, "to put away the strange gods that were among them"-- II. IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION. 1. SO, OFTEN WE HEAR OF CHURCH PEOPLE, AND MINISTERS FALLING INTO SIN AND “DISGRACING” THE CHURCH AND THE PULPIT. 2. AND OF COURSE THE LIBERAL MEDIA LOVES IT AND TELLS ALL ABOUT IT. 3. BUT, THE TIME HAS COME IN THAT WE THE CHURCH, THE BRIDE OF CHRIST NEED TO DRAW A LINE IN THE SAND AND DECLARE THAT WE WILL NOT CROSS IT. 4. WE WILL SERVE THE LORD OUR GOD. 5. WE WILL BE FAITHFUL TO HIM AND HONOR HIM WITH OUR LIVES. 6. PAUL WROTE THE CHURCH AT ROME AND SAID THE MODERN RENDITION OF WHAT JOSHUA SAID. 7. ROMANS 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 8. WE ARE NOT OUR OWN, BUT WE WERE BOUGHT WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. 9. AND AS NEW TESTAMENT BELIEVERS WE NEED TO MAKE UP OUR MINDS NOT TO SERVE ANYONE OR ANYTHING, BUT, THE TRUE AND LIVING GOD. 10. IF YOU DO NOT HEAR ANYTHING ELSE THIS MORNING PLEASE HEAR THIS: AS A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER IN JESUS CHRIST, WE ARE HIS REPRESENTATIVES ON EARTH. 11. AND WHAT WE DO AND WHAT WE SAY NEEDS TO BE A REPRESENTATION OF WHO HE IS. 12. BEFORE YOU ARE A PARENT, A SPOUSE, A SIBLING, A CO-WORKER, YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH GOD. 13. ABOVE EVERYTHING ELSE, BEFORE EVERYTHING ELSE WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF GOD. 14. AND OUR DECISIONS NEED TO BE MADE WITH THAT KIND OF MINDSET. 15. WHEN YOU'RE MAKING DECISIONS CONCERNING YOUR HOME IT NEEDS TO BE FROM THE MINDSET THAT YOU ARE A CHRISTIAN. 16. WHEN YOUR CHILDREN DISAPPOINT YOU AND NEED TO BE CORRECTED IT NEEDS TO BE DONE FROM A STAND POINT THAT YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD. 17. AND YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO SEE JESUS IN YOU; NOT THE BOOGEY MAN. 18. WHEN YOU'RE UPSET WITH YOUR SPOUSE AND YOU FEEL LIKE TAKING THE FRYING PAN TO THEIR HEAD YOU NEED TO REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE: A CHRISTIAN. 19. WHEN THE CLERK AT THE STORE MAKES YOU ANGRY YOU NEED TO REMEMBER WHO IT IS THAT YOU REPRESENT. III. JOSHUA SAID AS FOR ME . . . 1. EVERY PERSON IN HERE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS AND SERVING HIM. 2. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO SKATE INTO HEAVEN ON THE PRAYERS AND THE BORN AGAIN EXPERIENCE OF YOU MOMMA, DADDY, GRANDMA OR SPOUSE. 3. WHEN YOU STAND BEFORE GOD YOU WILL GIVE AN ACCOUNT FOR YOURSELF. 4. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH CHRIST? 5. DID YOU SERVE HIM WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART? 6. OR DID YOU SERVE HIM SOMETIMES AND SERVE MONEY AND GREED THE OTHER TIMES? 7. JOSHUA TOLD THE ISRAELITES, “CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY WHO YOU WILL SERVE”. 8. HE DIDN'T SAY LET MOM AND DAD CHOOSE OR YOUR WIFE CHOOSE BUT, YOU HAVE TO DECIDE TO FOLLOW JESUS. 9. AND IF YOU HAVE AN UNBELIEVING SPOUSE YOU HAVE TO KEEP SERVING JESUS BECAUSE IT'S YOUR ETERNAL SOUL AT STAKE. 10. AND A BELIEVING SPOUSE SANCTIFIES AN UNBELIEVING SPOUSE. 11. CHOOSE YOU THIS DAY. IV. JOSHUA THEN SAID, AS FOR ME, THE SPIRITUAL LEADER OF MY HOUSE, I SET THE LORD GOD AS THE ONLY ONE WHOM WE WILL SERVE IN THIS HOUSEHOLD. 1. YOU BETTER HEAR ME. 2. PARENTS, IF THERE ARE 2 OF YOU WHO BELIEVE IN THE HOUSE OR IF YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE IN THE HOUSE WHO BELIEVES, YOU SET A SPIRITUAL OVERTONE FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD. 3. AND IF YOU ARE NOT ESTABLISHING THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS IN YOUR HOME THEN YOU ARE FAILING AS A PARENT. 4. IF YOUR CHILDREN KNOW MORE ABOUT SPORTS AND CARS THAN THEY DO ABOUT JESUS, YOU HAVE FAILED AS A GODLY PARENT. 5. IF YOUR CHILDREN DO NOT KNOW THAT THERE IS AN IMPORTANCE TO COMING TO THE HOUSE OF GOD, MAYBE THAT IS THE OVERTONE THAT YOU HAVE SET FOR THE HOUSEHOLD. Illustration: ON THE WAY HOME FROM CHURCH ONE SUNDAY MORNING A LITTLE BOY WAS SITTING IN THE BACKSEAT. HE WAS OBVIOUSLY UPSET. HIS MOTHER ASKED, “HONEY, WHAT'S WRONG?” HE SAID, “YOU HEARD WHAT THE PREACHER SAID THIS MORNING.” “YES I DID. BUT, WHAT PART ARE YOU REFERRING TO?” “HE SAID HE WANTED ALL THE CHILDREN TO BE RAISED IN A CHRISTIAN FAMILY. BUT, I WANT TO LIVE WITH YOU GUYS.” 6. PARENTS, YOUR CHILDREN KNOW IF YOU'RE REAL OR NOT. 7. THEY KNOW WHO AND WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE. 8. AND THEY'LL PATTERN THEIR LIFE AFTER YOURS IN SOME MANNER OR ANOTHER. 9. YOU CAN SEND THEM TO THE BEST SCHOOLS. 10. THEY CAN BE THE BEST DRESSED CHILD IN THEIR SCHOOL. 11. THEY CAN BE THE BRIGHTEST, MOST POPULAR, BEST LOOKING, AND IF THAT'S ALL YOU'VE DONE FOR THEM AS A PARENT THEN YOU HAVE FAILED THEM AND FAILED GOD. 12. BUT, IF YOU TEACH YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT JESUS, IF YOU ESTABLISH IN THE HOME THAT HE IS THE ONLY GOD AND THAT AS A FAMILY WE WILL SERVE HIM ONLY, IF YOU ESTABLISH THAT HE HAS FIRST PRIORITY IN OUR LIVES, THEN YOU WILL HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PARENTED THAT CHILD. V. I HAVE BEEN ANGERED AND SICKENED BY THIS TREND THAT I SEE IN THE CHURCH. 1. AND FOR WHAT I'M ABOUT TO SAY, I'M TALKING ABOUT THE PENTECOSTAL, TONGUE TALKING, HOLINESS, SUPPOSED TO BE SANCTIFIED PEOPLE. 2. WHO IN THE WORLD HAS TOLD PARENTS THAT IT IS OK TO HAVE THEIR DAUGHTER'S BOYFRIEND SPEND THE NIGHT AND EVEN STAY IN THE SAME ROOM AS THEIR DAUGHTER? 3. WE NEED SOME GODLY PROTECTIVE FATHER'S TO RISE AND BE MEN OF GOD ONCE AGAIN. 4. IF SOME BOY WOULD HAVE SAID TO MY DAD, “WE'RE GETTING UP EARLY TOMORROW MORNING TO GO TO CAROWINDS, SO I THINK I'LL JUST SPEND THE NIGHT HERE WITH YOUR DAUGHTER. I PROMISE I WON'T TRY ANYTHING WITH HER.” 5. IF THEY WOULD HAVE SAID THAT TO MY DAD, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SENT RIGHT OUT THE DOOR AND MY SISTER WOULD NOT SEE HIM AT CAROWINDS OR ANYWHERE ELSE. 6. BUT, IN THE CHURCH, THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, WE HAVE LESSENED OUR STANDARDS TO THOSE OF UNBELIEVERS WHERE THE BOY FRIEND STAYS AT THE GIRLFRIEND'S HOUSE AND THE GIRL FRIEND STAYS AT THE BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE AND IN THIS CULTURE THEY SAY IT IS OK. 7. PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, THAT IS A TEMPTATION THAT A 14, 15, 16, OR 50 YEAR OLD SINGLE PERSON DOES NOT NEED. 8. CHILDREN ARE MATURING EARLIER NOW THAN THEY DID WHEN WE CAME UP AND THEY SAY IT IS BECAUSE OF THE HORMONES IN THE MEAT. 9. AND IF YOU THINK THAT TEENS TODAY DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE BIRDS AND THE BEES THEN YOU'RE WRONG. 10. WE AS ADULTS, YOU AS PARENTS HAVE TO RAISE A STANDARD THAT THE WORLD AND EVEN THE HOLINESS CHURCH HAS LOWERED. 11. I KNOW THIS ISN'T POPULAR, BUT, IT'S THE TRUTH. 12. YOU BETTER MONITOR WHAT MOVIES YOUR CHILDREN SEE AND WHAT MOVIES YOU DOWNLOAD OFF OF NETFLIX AND ALLOW IN YOUR HOME. 13. WHEN YOU GET A CALL FROM THE CABLE COMPANY THAT SAYS, YOU'RE SUCH A LOYAL CUSTOMER WE WANT TO OFFER YOU 3 FREE MONTHS OF HBO, SHOWTIME AND CINEMAX, YOU BETTER THINK AGAIN. 14. I TOLD THEM I WOULDN'T ALLOW SUCH FILTH IN MY HOUSE. 15. BUT, IT'S FREE FOR 3 MONTHS. I DON'T CARE IT'S TEMPTATION THAT I DO NOT NEED IN MY LIFE. VI. WHEN I WAS GROWING UP WE HAD ALL KINDS OF CLASSES FOR KIDS AT CHURCH ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. Illustration: Working at Taco Bell - eating services off 7. DO YOU HAVE A CONVICTION LIKE THAT? 8. DO YOU TAKE A STAND FOR GOD AND HIS CHURCH? CONCLUSION: 1. I'M TALKING TO EVERYONE NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE IS. 2. IT'S TIME TO DECIDE WHO YOU ARE GOING TO SERVE. 3. IT'S TIME FOR THE CHURCH TO STAND UP AND BE COUNTED. 4. IT'S TIME FOR US TO BE A VOICE IN DALLAS, IN NORTH CAROLINA, AND IN THE NATION. 5. IT'S TIME TO FALL ON OUR FACE BEFORE ALMIGHTY GOD IN HUMILITY AND REPENTANCE AND GAIN BACK THE STANDARDS OF HOLINESS WE ONCE SO PROUDLY STOOD FOR. 6. I'M NOT TALKING ABOUT AN OUTWARD APPEARANCE OF HOW LONG THE DRESS OR HAIR IS, OR NO MAKE UP AND JEWELRY. 7. BUT, IF THAT'S WHAT IT TAKES THEN LET'S GO BACK THERE. 8. I'M TALKING ABOUT A DECISION TO REPENT THAT CAUSES US TO LOOK INTO THE HOLINESS OF GOD AND BE CHANGED IN OUR VERY BEING. 9. I'M TALKING ABOUT A HEART CHANGE WHERE THE WORLD CAN SAY, MAN, THOSE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN WITH JESUS. 10. I'M TALKING TO SOME DRY BONES THIS MORNING. 10. IT'S TIME TO GET OFF THE FENCE. 11. IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DECISION. 12. IF IT SEEMS GOOD TO YOU TO SERVE THE LORD, THEN SERVE HIM WITH ALL THAT IS IN YOU. 13. IF NOT, STOP BRINGING A REPROACH ON THE NAME OF CHRIST. 14. AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WE WILL SERVE THE LORD. 15. LET'S DEDICATE OUR LIVES AND HOMES COMPLETELY, FULLY TO THE LORD. 16. LET'S LET OUR DECISIONS BE MADE WITH THE STANDARD THAT WE ARE A CHRISTIAN. 17. LET'S SEEK THE FACE OF GOD AND IN SO DOING, WE'LL DRAW CLOSER TO JESUS. 18. THEN WE CAN SHOW A LOST AND DYING WORLD WHO JESUS REALLY IS.

Jesus, Sex and Politics
Censorship and Free Speech Under Attack... In the Church | with guest Rev. Andrea Boutselis

Jesus, Sex and Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 58:11


Truth offends and absolute Truth offends absolutely.  In Episode 17 Reverend Andrea Boutselis joins the guys on JSP to talk about how the Truth of God's Word is being censored... IN THE CHURCH.  In July of 2021 Rev Andrea preached a sermon in her church on the evils of CRT being taught in our schools and is now on the receiving end of great discrimination because of that.  Dive into JSP as we tackle the topic of freedom of speech being under attack in the United States... even within God's Church.  

Mission Point Community Church
Bodyworks – Part 2

Mission Point Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 59:58


By Kondo Simfukwe Did you know you can find your greatest fulfillment and purpose first IN THE CHURCH? Not in your major, not in your job, not in your accomplishments, not in trying to match someone else's life? Take a listen to Part 2 of our series for the to do list for life success!

Mission Point Community Church
Bodyworks – Part 2

Mission Point Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 59:58


By Kondo Simfukwe Did you know you can find your greatest fulfillment and purpose first IN THE CHURCH? Not in your major, not in your job, not in your accomplishments, not in trying to match someone else's life? Take a listen to Part 2 of our series for the to do list for life success!

Latter Day Survivors

Our guest for this episode, "Denise" shares her story of abuse. In The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints misogyny and patriarchy are common and defended. The church is still against the Equal Rights Amendment and expects its members to fall in line with this shared belief including the unwritten but widely understood expectation to vote against it. This belief and expectation encourages "unrighteous dominion." 

Fr Louis Scurti
JESUS DOESN'T LIKE HYPOCRITES Homily

Fr Louis Scurti

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 8:08


WHO CAN BLAME HIM? NO ONE LIKES HYPOCRITES....IN SOCIETY, IN THE CHURCH, IN POLITICS! Fr Louis Scurti reflects on the Words of Jesus. Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

Fr Louis Scurti
JESUS DOESN'T LIKE HYPOCRITES Homily

Fr Louis Scurti

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 8:08


WHO CAN BLAME HIM? NO ONE LIKES HYPOCRITES....IN SOCIETY, IN THE CHURCH, IN POLITICS! Fr Louis Scurti reflects on the Words of Jesus. Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

Calvary Conversations
The Church Pt.2

Calvary Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 48:56


In "The Church pt.2," Pastor Greg Evans talks about the importance of evangelism in the Body of Christ.

Calvary Conversations
The Church

Calvary Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 57:44


In "The Church," Pastor Greg Evans talks about the importance of healthy relationships in the Body of Christ.

Saints In the South
Doctrine & Covenants 26, The Law of Common Consent, What does it mean for you?

Saints In the South

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 5:24


In The Church of Jesus Christ, there is a law known as common consent. Every single member has the opportunity to sustain or object to an official calling that has been extended to an individual by those in authority whether it is on the ward level, stake level, or general level. What does it really mean to sustain a calling for you? What are you saying when you raise your right hand in agreement with the extended calling? Are you making a covenant? Are you saying you will support, uphold, and follow that individual as he or she follows the promptings of the spirit in fulfilling that call?Do you really have an opportunity to object to the calling? Yes you do. Does that mean it will be overturned? Not necessarily, but you can object. Normally an objection would come down to a worthiness issues. Has the individual that is being sustained been involved in an action of sin that has not been fully repented of that you know about that others may not. Most importantly that the Bishop or Stake President does not know about. That would truly be the only time to not sustain an individual in that calling. Join us as we discuss what it means to sustain and what the law of common consent means for you.

Latter-day Saints Dealing With Pornography in Marriage
56. Accessing Your Already-Existing Power

Latter-day Saints Dealing With Pornography in Marriage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 35:26


Telling yourself that you are powerless. Helpful or not? For me, NOT! For every guy that ends up coming to me for coaching? NOT! Why we tell ourselves we’re powerless? For one thing, it’s become a tradition in 12-steps groups (NOTE: studies suggest that only 5%-10% of people find success with 12-steps groups). In The Church of Jesus Christ, 12-steps is called ARP (Addiction Recovery Program). And the ones who do find “success” there, or lasting sobriety, many of them still walk around telling themselves they are powerless, and still wishing they could turn to their habit. More importantly, many of us have pretty painful stories we tell ourselves when we start to take responsibility for all of our choices with pornography. Most guys, when starting this work (including my past-self), have a hard time wrapping their mind around the idea that maybe it was always a choice. Maybe they’ve always had the power to choose. And if they always had the power to choose, that means that they used their power to choose porn. And what do we make it mean when we actually used our power to choose porn? Usually a terrible, no-good, shame-filled, all-out attack on ourselves and our character. A should-y conversation where we should all over ourselves. The biggest self-beatdown we can muster. Because we think: the bigger the beatdown for choosing porn, the more likely we’ll be to not choose it again. Works great, doesn’t it? Actually, the more painful we make it for ourselves to accept that we chose porn all along, the more difficult it is to claim your power. Your already-existing power. Your always-existed power. Your always-will-exist power. Shame is not the answer. Love and acceptance are more powerful. Change requires power. If I were to sum up what I do as a coach. I would say that I show guys how to more fully access their own, built-in, already-existing power. I don’t give them all the answers. I show them their brain, and where their power is, and they, using their power, find their own way to success. Yes, I offer them a lot of support and many tools along the way to help them know where to direct this power, to help streamline the process. But it’s still a process. And that’s okay. Because we’re playing the long-game here. We’re going for sustainability. For regular, intentional healing. For genuine enrichment of our lives. For greater love and enjoyment. 2 Questions: What already-existing power might you be ignoring in your efforts to quit porn? How can you make it easier for yourself to access that power? Lindsay and Danny Poelman are certified life coaches and are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Danny helps guys to stop looking at pornography (and be happy about it) and make their real life and/or marriage what they want it to be. Lindsay helps women let go of the fantasy marriage that doesn’t exist and create the marriage of their dreams in real life. For more information: lindsaypoelman.com or www.dannypoelman.com Click Here for Lindsay’s Find Relief Right Now Guide: https://mailchi.mp/lindsaypoelmancoaching/reliefnow1 For Danny's free 3-Part video series on How to Stop Looking at Porn: https://mailchi.mp/ecb42a844001/az7gs45o8l Submit Questions or Recommend Topics you would like us to cover: https://lindsaypoelman.typeform.com/to/dtVOMk

Love Church | Audio Podcast
The Church's Check Up

Love Church | Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 54:14


Checkups are necessary but not always comfortable. Sometimes we are in and out and other times we walk away with news that is difficult to swallow. In The Church's Check-Up Pastor Todd shares from the book of Revelation where Jesus does a check-up on multiple churches. With each church, He shares a compliment, a complaint, and a challenge. The truth isn't always easy to receive but it's so necessary in order to experience God's best for our lives. May you continue to look more and more like Jesus as you remain humble and coachable.

Stuck in the Cry Room
Conjugal Love and the Sacredness of Marriage

Stuck in the Cry Room

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 34:02


During the last episode, we discussed grace from the sacrament of marriage. But why does our faith call us to follow a particular order, including marriage IN THE Church, rather than the beach or other locations? What does sex communicate to our spouse? Why is it good and necessary? Join Jo and John in today's discussion.

FBC Independence Podcast
God's Word, The Path to Life: Peace 11-1-2020

FBC Independence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 47:22


In the news recently are all sorts of reports of people who have decided that it is better to fight and break off relationships with spouses, friends, and relatives, that it is to work to maintain a relationship with those that disagree with them politically. One woman, famously, even told of the way she badgered her dying father to change his vote in this presidential election, rather than just spending time with him, and helping him to prepare for and accept his own impending death. Anybody here like that? You would rather fight with your friends, or end long-term relationships with others, simply because they disagree with your politics? Have we lost our minds? There is not much peace here right now, even in the Church. Unfortunately, it seems that even the shed blood of Jesus is not enough to help us!  When we talk about God’s Word providing us with a guide to help us find a “path to life,” one of those essentials is peace.  What we can learn from God’s Word today is that: A life of faith in God can lead us to a sense of peace in this life. Religion by itself is no guarantee of anything in this life – but when we place our faith in God, through Jesus, God can help us develop a way of living, and thinking, that can lead to peace: peace of mind, and peace in this life. READ Ephesians 2:13-16 In the early church there was a huge problem that threatened to destroy the ability of the Church to function. There were Jewish Christians, and non-Jewish Christians; and they tended to reject and distrust each other! Jewish Christians held on to their Jewish heritage, and felt ‘superior’ to anyone else, and non-Jewish Christians resented the idea that they were somehow inferior because they did not have a Jewish background. This was more than just a ‘preacher argument’ – it was “fighting words” to those involved! There were arguments, divisions, and the churches were threatened by the sense that there was no way the two groups could get along!To this, Paul responded.  Peace in the Church 1. Gentiles “brought near” by the blood of Christ. (v.13) Whatever “advantage” the Jews had over the Gentiles because of their religious background was gone – the “blood of Christ” had washed that advantage away! The problem in all our hearts, and all our relationships, is the problem of sin! Selfishness; impatience and intolerance; arrogance and the rejection of others’ place in life – these are all problems of our own sinful natures – and only Jesus can fix these things!  2. Lasting peace is based on Jesus. (v.14) Jesus “broke down” the barrier of the dividing wall. Not politics; not slick talk or deceptive practices; only Jesus. Lasting peace can be had, because it is based upon the character and grace of God! All other bases for peace will fail – only Jesus at work can change our natures, give us grace, and help us have and share the grace essential to have lasting peace. 3. all can be united in the Church. (v.16) “might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross.” In The Church – the body of Christ – there is the possibility of peace! All the differences that challenge us and separate us – political, gender and nation and race – can be dismantled in The Church, as we follow Jesus together, and we allow him to change our hearts and minds together, and as we allow God to work His will in us and we serve Him together – then there will be peace. (5 times in NT the phrase “of one accord” is used to describe Christ’s followers united in service through faith; Acts 1:14, 2:1, 2:46, 5:12; Philippians 2:2) Living as Paul challenged the early Christians to live was not easy – but through Jesus it can be done! God’s work, and our faithfulness to His call to the Christian life, can make it possible! Here are a few things we can do to help bring peace into our lives, and the lives of others: a) Make the choice to love and accept others. b) Practice patience and kindness, determined by your obedience to Jesus! (Not others’ actions) c) Control your emotional responses. Don’t let your feelings about an issue lead you to violate the Spirit of Christ within you. Avoid the cheap shot, or trap questions, or the rolled eyes. Just accept that some disagree with you! d) Pray.  “Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Who is the man who desires life, And loves length of days that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil, And your lips from speaking deceit. Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.” Psalms 34:11-14 The best way you can support our Ministry is by sharing our videos and podcasts with your friends and family. We also need your financial contributions to make our Ministries a possibility. You can contribute online at https://firstbaptistofindependence.aware3.net/give/ If you would like to stay up to date on all things FBC, download our App by clicking here https://a3a.me/firstbaptistofindependence or by Liking our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/1stBaptist/ Thank you for listening. We will see you next week.

Bridging the Gap
Christianity and Politics

Bridging the Gap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 83:14


As the political climate of this country continues to unfold, the hearts of many are revealed along with their respective affiliations causing much division. Particularly, IN THE CHURCH. In this episode we'll dissect where in politics the church resides currently and the heart posture a believer should have in the political forum.

Prolific Fire With Prophetess Stacy
How To Deal With Church Hurt

Prolific Fire With Prophetess Stacy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 55:00


Years ago, there was no term known world-wide as "church hurt." We just kinda bleed in silence, not wanting to expose the hurt that goes on in the church. DISCLAIMER: I'm not talking about that time, the pastor corrected you because you were wrong. That's what a good pastor, father, mother does. But those who have been unfairly judged, mistreated,  done wrong IN THE CHURCH....This is for you. Join Me (Prophetess Stacy) MON. NIGHT 10EST 9CST 7PST Log On Or Call 347-426-3782

Nakedly Examined Music Podcast
NEM#111: Marty Willson-Piper Has Room for Everything

Nakedly Examined Music Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 74:11


In The Church, he was half of a world-famous twin guitar machine for 30 years starting in 1980 but has also released seven solo albums and been in several other bands, most notably releasing four albums with his old friend Dare Mason as Noctorum. We discuss two 2019 Noctorum tracks, "The Moon Drips" from Afterlife and "Dancing with Death" from The Afterdeath EP, plus "You Whisper" from his solo album Art Attack (1988). We conclude by listening to "Forget the Radio" from his solo album Hanging Out in Heaven (2000). Intro: "Spark" by The Church from Starfish (1988). For more see martywillson-piper.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us on Patreon to get the ad-free feed. Sponsors: Visit mackweldon.com w/ code EXAMINED for 20% off, and masterclass.com/EXAMINED to get a free MasterClass All-Access Pass to gift when you buy one for yourself.

Nakedly Examined Music Podcast
NEM#111: Marty Willson-Piper Has Room for Everything

Nakedly Examined Music Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 74:11


In The Church, he was half of a world-famous twin guitar machine for 30 years starting in 1980 but has also released seven solo albums and been in several other bands, most notably releasing four albums with his old friend Dare Mason as Noctorum. We discuss two 2019 Noctorum tracks, "The Moon Drips" from Afterlife and "Dancing with Death" from The Afterdeath EP, plus "You Whisper" from his solo album Art Attack (1988). We conclude by listening to "Forget the Radio" from his solo album Hanging Out in Heaven (2000). Intro: "Spark" by The Church from Starfish (1988). For more see martywillson-piper.com. Hear more Nakedly Examined Music. Like our Facebook page. Support us on Patreon to get the ad-free feed. Sponsors: Visit mackweldon.com w/ code EXAMINED for 20% off, and masterclass.com/EXAMINED to get a free MasterClass All-Access Pass to gift when you buy one for yourself.

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
The Cross Over "In The Church"

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 120:06


Are you ready to cross over into your promise? It's time to move from the greatness of God. No more shackles or chains in this episode of In The Church we are going to discuss the process to crossing over to possess the promise of God.

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
The Cross Over "In The Church"

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 120:06


Are you ready to cross over into your promise? It's time to move from the greatness of God. No more shackles or chains in this episode of In The Church we are going to discuss the process to crossing over to possess the promise of God.

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church Part 3

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 120:13


Who Am I?, is the question that many ask as they doubt who God has chosen them to be. This question stems from the indentity crisis that has overshadowed them from their past hurt, pain, shame, and confusion. Today In The Church, we addressing Identity Crisis and how to overcome them In The Church.

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church Part 3

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 120:13


Who Am I?, is the question that many ask as they doubt who God has chosen them to be. This question stems from the indentity crisis that has overshadowed them from their past hurt, pain, shame, and confusion. Today In The Church, we addressing Identity Crisis and how to overcome them In The Church.

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church - History IDentity Theft - Part 2

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 130:32


When we look throughout society, we can quickly identify that there are identity crises with the church as it has lost it distinctiveness by conforming to the pattern of the world. In this episode of In The Church, we are addressing the topic of an identity crisis. We are looking at King Saul to discover characteristic that manifests in identity issue

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church - History IDentity Theft - Part 2

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 130:32


When we look throughout society, we can quickly identify that there are identity crises with the church as it has lost it distinctiveness by conforming to the pattern of the world. In this episode of In The Church, we are addressing the topic of an identity crisis. We are looking at King Saul to discover characteristic that manifests in identity issue

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church Part 1

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 124:38


When we look throughout society, we can quickly identify that there are identity crises with the church as it has lost it distinctiveness by conforming to the pattern of the world. In this episode of In The Church, we are addressing the topic identity crisis

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast
Identity Crisis In The Church Part 1

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 124:38


When we look throughout society, we can quickly identify that there are identity crises with the church as it has lost it distinctiveness by conforming to the pattern of the world. In this episode of In The Church, we are addressing the topic identity crisis

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Identity Crisis In The Church Part 3

In The Church Radio & TV Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 122:38


Who Am I?, is the question that many ask as they doubt who God has chosen them to be. This question stems from the indentity crisis that has overshadowed them from their past hurt, pain, shame, and confusion. Today In The Church, we addressing Identity Crisis and how to overcome them In The Church.