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This is the reading from Luke 21 in our Good News of Great Joy reading guide. Luke 21 invites us to reflect on Jesus' teaching about the end times and His return as we prepare our hearts during Advent. Sacrificial Giving: Like the widow, give with a heart of sacrifice and trust in God's provision, knowing He values the condition of the giver's heart over the size of the gift. Endurance in Trials: The trials of this world offer opportunities to bear witness to Christ. This Advent, pray for courage and faith to persevere, trusting that God's promises are eternal. Hope in Redemption: The signs of Jesus' return remind us of the certainty of our redemption. Let this hope fill your heart with joy and confidence as you await His coming. Readiness for His Return: Jesus calls us to be watchful and prayerful, guarding against distraction. During Advent, focus on spiritual preparation, seeking His Kingdom above all else. Listening to Jesus: Like the crowds who gathered to hear Him teach, draw near to Jesus daily through His Word and prayer, allowing His truth to shape your life. As we await the celebration of Christ's birth and anticipate His return, may this passage inspire you to live faithfully and expectantly in light of His coming kingdom. You can find the written version of today's reading, complete with footnotes and commentary summaries, here.
Interestingly, one of the harder things for the ancient peoples to believe about Jesus was that He was truly human. When a person rises from the dead, it isn't too difficult to believe that they are truly divine, but the idea that Jesus was also truly human was a little much. Many at that time thought that Jesus only “appeared” to be human, walking around the earth like some sort of phantom. It was just too hard to imagine. It is hard for us to conceive as well. It is hard for us to express that God experienced limits in the person of Jesus. It is hard for us to believe that Jesus actually does understand where we are coming from. He doesn't know our weaknesses in just an academic sense. He has actually experienced our troubles physically AND emotionally. All those things that we would say makes us human from a theological understanding to a popular understanding were true of Jesus.
Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 6:27-36 - Loving the enemies of Jesus like Jesus loved His enemies
Pastor Mike Abendroth, Luke 6:27-36 - Loving the enemies of Jesus like Jesus loved His enemies
Pastor Kyle Plew wraps up our series, "Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven's Door".-Live From Chelan, WA.Learn more about Real Life Church and how to attend live here: https://reallifencw.com/
Sermon by Jon Jamison on October 13, 2024.Many believe that Paul was the most influential Apostle. This week, as we see his conversion, we'll examine and learn from how God used a seemingly apprehensive man named Ananias in Paul's life to set him on the course being the impactful man of God that he became.This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.
How can Christians stay embedded within our culture while pursuing virtue and rejecting vice, in personal and in public life? Join Sam Fornecker for a chat with Stephen Presley, author of Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church (Eerdman's, 2024), about what the modern church has to learn from Christians of the second and third centuries. According to Presley (Cultural Sanctification, p.12), "Christians are necessarily embedded within their culture and must seek sanctification (both personal and corporate) in a way that draws upon the forms and features of their environment to transform them by pursuing virtue. This Christian performance of sanctification involves [1] defending the faith, [2] sharing the good news of salvation found in Christ, and [3] visibly embodying all the virtues of the Christian spirituality in ways that persuade others." Presley contends that a revival of something very like ancient paganism is underway in the modern world. What might the pre-Nicene Church have to teach us, who live on the far side of Christendom? Enjoying this podcast? To keep abreast of what's going on at The Ridley Institute, or to learn more about opportunities to grow and train for Christian discipleship and mission, connect with us online: Website: https://ridleyinstitute.com/. Twitter: @RidleyInstitute. To learn about four full-time positions for young people exploring gospel work, learn more about Ministry Apprenticeship: https://standrews.church/ministry-apprenticeship/.
Message by Scott Treadway
How can Christians stay embedded within our culture while pursuing virtue and rejecting vice, in personal and in public life? Join Sam Fornecker for a chat with Stephen Presley, author of Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church (Eerdman's, 2024), about what the modern church has to learn from Christians of the second and third centuries. According to Presley (Cultural Sanctification, p.12), "Christians are necessarily embedded within their culture and must seek sanctification (both personal and corporate) in a way that draws upon the forms and features of their environment to transform them by pursuing virtue. This Christian performance of sanctification involves [1] defending the faith, [2] sharing the good news of salvation found in Christ, and [3] visibly embodying all the virtues of the Christian spirituality in ways that persuade others." Presley contends that a revival of something very like ancient paganism is underway in the modern world. What might the pre-Nicene Church have to teach us, who live on the far side of Christendom? Enjoying this podcast? To keep abreast of what's going on at The Ridley Institute, or to learn more about opportunities to grow and train for Christian discipleship and mission, connect with us online: Website: https://ridleyinstitute.com/. Twitter: @RidleyInstitute. To learn about four full-time positions for young people exploring gospel work, learn more about Ministry Apprenticeship: https://standrews.church/ministry-apprenticeship/.
Message by Scott Treadway
Send us a textYou may know quite a bit about Jesus. He wore a seamless garment. He had a large following. He taught wonderful things. He had twelve disciples. but do you know what He like to eat?That is just as important, if not more important because what HE like to eat is for us to eat too.Hey, it's lunchtime. Let's check it out together, and see what Jesus liked to eat.
Message by: Scott Treadway and Ernesto Sánchez
Nqobile Adigun takes us through the events surrounding the birth of Jesus to remind us that he is indeed the great high priest who is able to sympathise with our weaknesses. Every single one
This sermon was preached at Crosswater Community Church in Sultan, WA on 9/22/24 In Paul's first letter to Timothy, he uncovers how the gospel not only changes our beliefs but also shapes our daily lives highlighting the practical, visible transformation that comes from living out the gospel, from how we conduct ourselves to how we lead and serve in the church. As we are Shaped by the Gospel, we are challenged to reflect the power of the gospel in every area of our lives, becoming living testimonies of its transforming grace. JESUS is the perfect example of servant leadership. As a church family built on the foundation of JESUS we must serve HIM and others showing HIS Gospel everywhere!
Message by: Karissa Harrison
Message by Scott Treadway
Ted Williams, at age 42 slammed a home run in his last official time at bat. Mickey Mantle, age 20, hit twenty-three home runs his first full year in the major leagues. Golda Meir was 71 when she became prime minister of Israel. William Pitt II was 24 when he became prime minister of Great Britain. George…
Message by: Scott Treadway
Message by Scott Treadway
Approaching Jesus like a Child
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What can you learn from the life of St. Peter? Dr. Edward Sri shares this special episode while on location in Rome, Italy at the Basilica of St. Peter. He provides an overview of some of the significant architectural aspects of the square and the basilica. He also looks at the life of St. Peter to help each of us understand how to approach Jesus and allow him to heal us. Snippet from the Show Trust that God can change you like he changed St. Peter. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
Fr. Roger J. Landry St. Lawrence Parish, Cincinnati, Ohio Sunday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Year B July 7, 2024 Ezek 2:2-5, Ps 123, 2 Cor 12:7-10, Mk 6:1-6 To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/7.7.24_Homily_Nazareth_1.mp3 The readings for today’s Mass were: Reading 1 Ez […] The post Receiving the Eucharistic Jesus like Mary and Joseph and Not The Other Nazarenes, Fourteenth Sunday (B), July 7, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Fr. Roger J. Landry Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Loreto, Pennyslvania Votive Mass of the Holy Eucharist (Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) June 9, 2024 Deut 8:2-3.14.16, 1 Cor 11:23-26, Jn 6:51-58 To listen to an audio recoding of the homily, please click below: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/6.9.24_Homily_Loreto_PA_1.mp3 The post Drawing Our Life from the Eucharistic Jesus, like Father Demetrius Gallitzin, Shrine of Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Loreto, PA, June 9, 2024 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.
Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about what it means to smell like Jesus. To some we smell like the sweet smell of life and goodness, to others we smell like death and despair.
Reviewing Lesson 17 from the “Enjoy Life Forever” publication. If you haven't already, please listen to or watch the introduction before checking out the lessons. To check out past lesson reviews, go HERE. Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes), HERE (Spotify), or HERE (Amazon) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact me directly for my number Email … More What is Jesus Like? – Enjoy Life Forever Lesson 17 Review
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David Boice visited 52 churches in 52 weeks TWICE and found out no one talks about Jesus Christ as much as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Here is David Boice's story! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wardradio/support
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In the 1990s a popular wristband asked What Would Jesus Do or WWJD-- There were meant to remind us that we being Christians are to be Christ-like or mini-Christ's. But too few of us actually know what Christ is like to know how we are to act, behave, or think. Today we review some of what we know about Christ. He is compassionate, serious, focused, a servant, submissive and obedient to His Father, loving, honest and truthful, prayerful, peaceable, intimate, strong, meek, a leader, patient, and relatable. From this we can learn to be more like Him-
In the 1990s a popular wristband asked What Would Jesus Do or WWJD-- There were meant to remind us that we being Christians are to be Christ-like or mini-Christ's. But too few of us actually know what Christ is like to know how we are to act, behave, or think. Today we review some of what we know about Christ. He is compassionate, serious, focused, a servant, submissive and obedient to His Father, loving, honest and truthful, prayerful, peaceable, intimate, strong, meek, a leader, patient, and relatable. From this we can learn to be more like Him-
In the 1990s a popular wristband asked What Would Jesus Do or WWJD? There were meant to remind us that we being Christians are to be Christ-like or mini-Christ's. But too few of us actually know what Christ is like to know how we are to act, behave, or think. Today we review some of what we know about Christ. He is compassionate, serious, focused, a servant, submissive and obedient to His Father, loving, honest and truthful, prayerful, peaceable, intimate, strong, meek, a leader, patient, and relatable. From this we can learn to be more like Him!
Jordan Byrd's sermon from February 18, 2024, Reframing the standard: Pursue others for Jesus like Jesus pursues you (Luke 5:1-16). Sermons from the Clarence Church of Christ, Clarence, NY.
In Denver Snuffer's book "The Second Comforter," Denver claimed he knew how to see Jesus. We also call our temples "The House of the Lord." Is it possible to see Jesus in the temple, or even outside the temple as Denver claims? Dave Butler weighs in on that. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/nwmSqygIXYg Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-john-butler/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved
Date: December 24, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Preaching: Rob Eyman Series: a simple Christmas at Covenant Find notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/a-simple-christmas/
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Mary opened her arms to the child Jesus, and we are called to do the same. Sr. Zelie Maria Louis, a Sister of Life serving pregnant women in Manhattan, reflects on how we can look to Mary as a perfect example of holiness and love of the Lord in the final days of Advent. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)
Most Wednesdays, our Communications Director, Michelle Leichty, hosts a Facebook Live discussion with the preaching pastor from the previous Sunday. Visit our Facebook page to join us live on Wednesdays around noon: https://www.facebook.com/covenantepc Be sure to follow our Facebook page for notifications of when we go live!
Date: December 17, 2023 Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Preaching: Brently Jordan Series: a simple Christmas at Covenant Find notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/a-simple-christmas/
Most Wednesdays, our Communications Director, Michelle Leichty, hosts a Facebook Live discussion with the preaching pastor from the previous Sunday. Visit our Facebook page to join us live on Wednesdays around noon: https://www.facebook.com/covenantepc Be sure to follow our Facebook page for notifications of when we go live!
There are many thing that can learn about Jesus. We learn about His person, His work, His message, His love and much more.. but did you ever wonder what Jesus liked to eat? That's good to know because when you find out you will say, I'd like to have some of that too.Get ready to whet your appetite and add something to your diet as we learn what Jesus liked to eat.
Date: December 10, 2023 Scripture: Luke 2:1-14 Preaching: Rob Eyman Series: a simple Christmas at Covenant Find notes or a transcript of this sermon on our blog: https://www.covenantepc.org/blog/a-simple-christmas/
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