Podcasts about jesus first

In this final message based on Frank Viola's "Hang On, Let Go: What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered and Life Is Falling Apart" (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale Momentum, 2021) Pastor Dan reminds us the crisis you're walking through isn't meant to destroy you—it's meant to transform you. God isn't trying to get you back to "normal." Normal is what got you here. He's the Architect of your crisis, and He's been working toward an "End Result" all along: making Jesus first in every area of your life. Romans 8:28-30 isn't just a comfort verse—it's your roadmap. The "good" God is working toward isn't a better job or easier circumstances. It's conforming you to the image of His Son. Version 1.0 of you relied on self-control and panic. Version 2.0 reflects the character and peace of Jesus. You can't move forward while clutching the past. Philippians 3:13-14 calls us to forget what lies behind and strain toward what's ahead. The prize isn't a problem-free life—it's Christ in you, the hope of glory. This week, ask yourself: "If Jesus is truly first in this situation, what's my very next move?"  

We continue our S.O.P.s Series (Standard Operating Procedures) for BELIEVERS today at Summit Church of Sedalia. You'll be challenged to put JESUS FIRST place in every area of life as we Study Matthew 22. Understanding that the Kingdom of God comes FIRST is the key to Joy in the LORD and success in the eyes of Christ. Join us for this powerful time of worship and Bible Study! Join us for IN-Person Worship, 10:30am Sundays at 4240 N Perry Park Road, Sedalia, CO 80135 Or across our many Social Media Streams. #Church #DrWayneHanson #BibleTeaching #SummitChurch #Jesus #Praise&Worship #WayneHanson #Culture #Politics #Celebrity #Humility #Recovery #ARCchurch #Priorities 3 Ways to Give There are 3 ways to give at Summit Church today. You can give by envelope, give online at www.MySummitChurch.com and hit the DONATE button or TEXT your gift to 303-625-9434, follow the prompts on your smartphone (this method is FREE and there is no carrier charge to give by phone)! Mail Your Donation to Summit Church 200 S Wilcox St #243 Castle Rock, CO 80104 https://www.facebook.com/summitchurch... Want to Learn How to Start a Relationship with God? visit: www.29Minutes.org CCLI License - Summit Church CCLI Streaming Plus License #20939176 CCLI Church Copyright License #11543919

At the table: Pastor Dave Niblock looks at how the disciples spent time at the table with Jesus, discussing 6 themes we can take into our own relational lives - Our love for each otherOur encouragement for each other Our giving to each otherOur challenge to each otherOur trust in each otherOur shared mission Scriptures:Matthew 26:17-30, John 13:34-35, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 John 3:17-18, hebrews 13:16, Matthew 26:26-28, Acts 2:42-47

What are you looking at? Pastor Dave Niblock continues this series, exploring one of the main things that keeps us from putting Jesus first: worry.Scriptures:Matthew 14:22-23, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 6:25-34, 

As you move through each day, perhaps just “mowing the lawn,” as CS Lewis observes, do you not sense deep inside there has to be more to life than just keeping the lawn – your life - looking nice?

Pastor Tyrone Reid continues our Jesus First series, looking at devotion and unity in a group of people with huge differences - the disciples.Scriptures: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:43-47, Acts 2:5-12, 1 John 4:19-20

What does it take to put Jesus first? Pastor Dave Niblock continues unpacking this thought, looking at Relinquishing controlPutting others before ourselvesPracticing spiritual disciplinesScriptures: Colossians 1:15-18 (NLT), Luke 9:57-62 (NIV), Philippians 2:3-7 (NIV)

Continuing our series called I Have Decided, Pastor Adam teaches on seeking God above all else in our lives.

Continuing our series called I Have Decided, Pastor Adam teaches on seeking God above all else in our lives.

Kicking off our theme for 2026, Pastor Dave Niblock brings this word on putting Jesus first in all things.Scriptures:Colossians 1:15-18 (NLT), Exodus 20:3 (NIV), Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV), Revelation 2:4-5 (NIV)

Are you prioritizing what matters most? In this message, Pastor Nate Nupanga challenges to put Jesus at the center of your life and see how everything else will fall into their rightful place.

Paul Buckley - Jesus First - Matthew 10:34-42 - December 4th, 2026 by King of Grace Church

Christmas reminds us that Jesus often shows up in ways we don't expect. Many of us struggle with faith not because we doubt God's existence, but because He hasn't met the expectations we placed on Him. This message invites us to lay down those expectations and discover who Jesus truly is—and why that changes everything.

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Naoimh Barbieri and Matthias Conroy reflect on the heart of Advent, sharing Scripture, stories, and insights into salvation history, gift-giving, and preparing our hearts for Christmas. This warm and faith-filled conversation invites listeners to slow down, rediscover joy, and keep Jesus at the centre as we journey toward the celebration of His birth. L'articolo RM Breakfast Show – Advent Joy, Keeping Jesus First – Naoimh Barbieri and Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

Jenny McCarthy is finally on the show…Did Donnie Wahlberg really understand her activism from day one? What does Hollywood actually think about MAHA and medical freedom? Does she consider herself a conservative? We also talk about what Charlie Kirk meant to her during some of her hardest seasons, along with her faith, her relationship with Jesus, and how her perspective has evolved over the years. Jenny is a wife, mom, actress, bestselling author, judge on The Masked Singer, founder of Formless Beauty, and a true pioneer in the medical freedom movement — and this conversation is funny, honest, vulnerable, and very Jenny.Thank you to our sponsors!TAYLOR DUKES WELLNESS: Use code ALEXCLARK for 10% off your purchase.GARNUU: Use code ALEX to get 15% off your one-time subscription or purchase.JASPR: Use code ALEX for $400 off.TOOTHPILLOW: Use code ALEXCLARK for a FREE video assessment.COWBOY COLOSTRUM: Use code ALEX for 25% off.BLDG ACTIVE SKIN REPAIR: Use code ALEX for 20% off your order.Our Guest:Jenny McCarthyJenny's Links:InstagramFacebookFormless Beauty InstagramFormless Beauty Website

It's the second week of Advent! Today we are continuing our Advent series: "Between Two Advents". Speaker: Pastor Mark Posthuma Connect with us online: Website LinkTree Facebook Instagram

Are you putting Jesus first in everything you do? In this powerful message, we explore what it truly means to live with a "Jesus First" posture in every area of life—your job, your finances, your health, and your relationships. Drawing from the example of Moses in Numbers chapter 12, we discover why God said Moses was "faithful in all my household" and how God spoke with him face to face, just as a man speaks with his friend. We also examine how Jesus modeled putting God first throughout His earthly ministry, and how Paul declared in Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me." You might have heard the phrase "AI First" in business circles—the idea of approaching every task through the lens of artificial intelligence. But long before technology arrived, God established what it means to put Him first in all things. This message will challenge you to maintain a Jesus First posture by keeping your eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of your faith, rather than on the chaos of the world around you. Consider Jesus, invest in your relationship with Him, and watch how your perspective on everything begins to change.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman wraps up our Jesus First Series with the last word of the year, “Times of refreshing, renewal, and rest”. A big part of returning to your first love is about the rhythms of life and how to live with purpose, less distraction, and less busyness. The goal of this message is to stir us all to make some adjustments to our daily and weekly rhythms, and to experience a refreshing in the Lord in times of prayer!

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Thursday morning, the 20th of November, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We go straight to the Gospel of Matthew 6:33. Jesus says: ”But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” What a beautiful scripture! Seek first the kingdom. First thing in the morning, that's the time, seek the face of the Lord. Get your directions for the day, and then you will have a pleasant, successful and peaceful day.John Bunyan was the man who wrote the fantastic book called “The Pilgrim's Progress”. They say it's maybe the most read book of all time, next to the Bible itself. A beautiful story. He spent most of his life in jail because of his stand for Jesus Christ. Now he says, and I quote, ”He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of the day.” Basically, if you don't have a quiet time in the morning, you will never catch up right through the day. Come on, let's be honest. We need to change those principles now, and we need to put Jesus first every morning and then the rest of the day will go well. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, And His righteousness, And all these things shall beAdded unto you. Halleluh, Hallelujah. Halleluja, Halleluja,Halleluja, Halleluh, Halleluja.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman shares God's word with a message called “Consecrated, a Heart Set Apart”. In our Jesus First series on returning to our first love, we are focusing on making Jesus the center of our lives. This Sunday, we discuss the difference between seeing Jesus as the Savior of your life, and actually making him the LORD of your life.

Pastor Sam    Colossians 1:15-20

Continuing our series on keeping Jesus as the priority in your life, this week Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on repentance. What do we do when we get off track in our relationship with God, and how do we get back?

Pastor Sam         Colossians 1:15-20

Today we kick off our new series, Jesus First, which is based off one of our words for the year: returning to your first love! This Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks not only on putting God first in everything, but also the tremendous blessings that come from making Him the center of your life.

Pastor Sam         Colossians 1:15 -20

Pastor Sam          Colossians 1:15-20

Pastor Adam      Colossians 1:15 - 20

Pastor Sam    Colossians 1:15 - 20

Preeminence: Jesus First, Spouse Second Justin Domino October 5, 2025 by New Hope Community Church

Pastor Sam        Colossians 1:15-20 

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says we are to seek God, but he goes on to say that we are to seek him “first.” This is a matter of priority. We all seek something. We might seek opportunity, position, resources, and open doors. We could seek pleasure, enjoyment, comfort, success, and fulfillment. We might seek friendship, family, and connection. We all seek something, but Jesus said that for those who would follow him, we must seek God and his kingdom first.Main Points:1. To seek is to pursue, to look for, to desire to obtain, and to discover. 2. Today is a good day to ask ourselves some important questions: Is Jesus in first place in our lives? In all of our seeking, are we seeking God first? Is there practical, everyday evidence that we are putting God first in our lives?3. Your life and mine are filled with worry. We live with a certain amount of anxiety about our needs being met. Let's focus on this powerful promise from Jesus. If we begin to seek God first in our lives, God is faithful to meet all of our needs.Today's Scripture Verses:Matthew 6:33 - “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”1 Chronicles 22:19 - “Now set your mind and heart to seek the Lord your God.”Colossians 3:1-2 - “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”Psalm 34:10 - “…those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Luke 14:25-33 records another hard saying of Jesus. When we look at this passage in the context of what precedes and follows, we see God's grace that is lavish and freely given. But it is not cheap. Bishop Ken Ross unpacks the cost of following Jesus and the freedom of grace his followers receive.

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Today's episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson is a carefully crafted full-on rant about two awful cultural failures, Donald Trump and Taylor Swift. Both, in their own ways, are failing the next generation and pushing the normalization of pedophilia. Trump refuses to release the Epstein list or hold powerful pedophiles accountable. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift flaunts her naked body on her album cover marketed to an audience that includes young girls who are already being tempted by a society pushing them toward OnlyFans. Feminism has clearly failed. We need to bring back the biblical patriarchy, AKA Christianity.At some point, we have to stop asking why is all of this happening and start living biblically individually, in our families, and as a society. For the sake of our own wellbeing and (far more importantly) the protection of our children. If we can't even agree to safeguard their innocence, what are we doing? Why aren't we protecting the children?--https://bakerbookhouse.com/featured/the-brand-sunday

This week lead pastor Dr. Corey Abney emphasizes the preeminence and supremacy of Jesus Christ, based on Colossians 1:15-20. The core message is that Jesus is not merely one important figure among many, but the Creator, Sustainer, and Head of the Church, deserving of exclusive worship and the first place in every aspect of a believer's life. A participation-trophy approach to Christianity is inadequate; Jesus must be preeminent.Key ScriptureColossians 1:15-20Topics CoveredThe Preeminence of JesusJesus as the Image of GodJesus as the Firstborn over all CreationJesus as the Head of the ChurchThe Church's Mission#bellshoalschurch #churchservice #jesusfirst

Welcome to Season 9! On this episode Brady is joined by Chris Wilson as we have conversations around The Dream Center's core values. Brady and Chris will be joined by different members of our leadership team as we talk through the things that keep our organization focused on Jesus. You won't want to miss this season!

Jesus said, “Many are called but few are chosen.” For many Christians, these words of Jesus should bring a pause and consider moment. What was Jesus saying here? If we believe “God is love,” and we believe Jesus came as our Savior, do we also believe that everyone outside of Christianity, outside of this call, is lost and gone forever? Is this what Jesus was saying? If so, then how does that square with God being love? Is Jesus saying God is love, but only for the few whom He chooses, and the rest of His human creation are essentially garbage? Isn't that a massive contradiction? If we are willing to examine this statement by Jesus in the light of Scripture, we will find a completely different answer. What we will find is a logic and a harmony founded upon God's love AND His justice. This statement of Jesus appears at the end of the Parable of the Wedding Feast. To properly understand its meaning, we need to connect it with God's character of love and justice. Reviewing the Abrahamic Covenant is a good place to start. Initially, Israel was called to be the sole source of the “stars of heaven”—a spiritual seed that would bless the world. However, national rejection of Jesus meant they forfeited this opportunity. Still, they weren't permanently cast off; they remain essential to God's plan as the “sand of the seashore,” the natural seed who will bless the world on earth. The parable illustrates God's persistent calling to those who could become true disciples of Jesus: First invitation: Offered through Jesus' ministry to Israel. Second: Extended at Pentecost by the apostles. Third: Went out to the Gentiles, beginning with Cornelius. This teaches us that discipleship is not based on heritage but on being drawn by God. The “many” called spans time, culture and background, but the chosen are those who respond fully to the invitation. This call involves great responsibility. Discipleship requires self-denial, daily sacrifice, transformation and leaving behind worldly attachments. Like wedding guests required to wear the provided garment, those called must be “clothed” in Christ's righteousness. Failing to do so leads to exclusion—not eternal torment, but the sorrow of lost opportunity. Those who are chosen become part of a "royal priesthood" and "holy nation" (1 Peter 2:9), called to reflect God's character and ultimately bless all mankind. Importantly, the rest of humanity is not abandoned. Many scriptures point to a future restoration when all people will have opportunity for salvation. The current calling is simply the first phase of a broader redemptive plan that will ultimately fulfill God's promise to bless all the families of the earth.

Scripture Reflection for June 30, 2025: Jesus First! by Priests for Life

Author Gretchen Saffles joins Kirk Cameron to delve into the importance of building our daily lives on a firm Biblical foundation. She shares how to make the Bible part of a busy schedule and why prioritizing time in the Word can be so transformational. Don't miss this informative interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Dr. John Townsend shares how we can best strengthen our God-honoring relationships. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culture shapes how we see the world—but often in ways that distort what's true. It elevates feelings over truth, self-fulfillment over sacrifice, and emotional comfort over obedience. But Jesus calls us to something better. As families, we're meant to walk in spiritual truth—not cultural trends. That means building a shared identity centered on Jesus, openly sharing our stories of His faithfulness, and treasuring God's Word together. It means creating a home where grace is practiced, repentance is modeled, forgiveness is freely given, and each person is honored for who God made them to be. We choose humility over pride, truth over emotion, and connection to God's family—the Church—over isolation. In a world pulling us in every direction, we're invited to live with intention, shaping families marked by truth, devotion, and a love that always points back to Jesus.You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you're local to the Bay Area of Houston, we'd love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!Subscribe to our YouTube channel to join us live on Sunday mornings: / @onelifehoustonListen to more messages from OneLife Church at https://www.onelifehouston.com/messagesIf you would like to give to OneLife Church, you can do that here: https://www.onelifehouston.com/giveAt OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God's people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

Don't let what you have been doing become the reason for your spiritual existence. Broadcast #6823To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

Jesus First Jesus Always Part 3 | Pastor Justin McNeil by City of Life Church