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What if Jesus isn't waiting for you to get your life together—but simply inviting you to come back? In Mark 2, a group of friends refuses to let a crowded room keep a paralyzed man from Jesus. They tear open the roof and lower their friend into His presence. There, Jesus meets the man with forgiveness, healing, and a grace greater than anything that had kept him separated or ashamed. Many of us carry hidden places we are afraid to surrender. We wonder whether Jesus will receive us as we are, so we build walls and hold tightly to what feels safe. But His invitation is not reserved for people who have already changed. It is extended to every person willing to come near and trust Him with the process. Make room for Jesus. The grace that welcomes you back will become the grace that makes room for others.
Guest Pastor Bill Pols (Minister emeritus Cornerstone URC)Reading: Luke 9:37-56Text: Luke 9:37-56Theme: Jesus makes clear what it means to follow Him1. No assumptions of an easy, comfortable life2. No conflicting priorities3. No looking backIf you have comments, questions, or need prayer, please email youtube@stalbertcanrc.com Music used by permission CCLI License #11589791, Streaming License #CSPL144862Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Bill PolsTexts:Luke 9:57–62Luke 9:37–56
The Difference that Jesus Makes to How You See Others | John 4 | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
The Difference Jesus Makes When You Fail Him | John 21 | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
False gods make martyrs out of their enemies. Jesus makes missionaries out of his.On Nation Sunday, Pastor Jim Essian walks through Acts 1:1-11 and the identity Jesus gives his church before the world: witnesses. Not activists. Not consumers. Witnesses — people who have seen a thing and testify to it. Jesus gives us proof that this is true, power from the Holy Spirit to carry it, and then names two problems that keep the church standing still: a kingdom that's too small, and a spiritual consumerism that's too high. Both of them make us the center of God's activity instead of sending us out. There are still 2 billion people in the world who have never heard the story of Jesus. Where you are is on purpose. Where you go is intentional.
False gods make martyrs out of their enemies. Jesus makes missionaries out of his.On Nation Sunday, Pastor Jim Essian walks through Acts 1:1-11 and the identity Jesus gives his church before the world: witnesses. Not activists. Not consumers. Witnesses — people who have seen a thing and testify to it. Jesus gives us proof that this is true, power from the Holy Spirit to carry it, and then names two problems that keep the church standing still: a kingdom that's too small, and a spiritual consumerism that's too high. Both of them make us the center of God's activity instead of sending us out. There are still 2 billion people in the world who have never heard the story of Jesus. Where you are is on purpose. Where you go is intentional.
False gods make martyrs out of their enemies. Jesus makes missionaries out of his.On Nation Sunday, Pastor Jim Essian walks through Acts 1:1-11 and the identity Jesus gives his church before the world: witnesses. Not activists. Not consumers. Witnesses — people who have seen a thing and testify to it. Jesus gives us proof that this is true, power from the Holy Spirit to carry it, and then names two problems that keep the church standing still: a kingdom that's too small, and a spiritual consumerism that's too high. Both of them make us the center of God's activity instead of sending us out. There are still 2 billion people in the world who have never heard the story of Jesus. Where you are is on purpose. Where you go is intentional.
The world is genuinely dangerous and your nervous system knows it! The usual answers (trust God more, don't be anxious, just believe) don't seem to help, they only make you feel more ashamed that you must not be “doing it right!” So what does Jesus actually do with our generalized anxiety and fear? Brandon, Matt, and Liv work through what it feels like when Jesus changes the context you're living inside. Why willpower-based answers to anxiety tend to make things worse. How Jesus recontextualizes even death. And a few practices — imaginative Gospel reading, the Daily Examen — that train your body to feel what your theology already knows. If low-grade dread is just part of how you move through the world, this one's for you. Links: Check out Liv's substack https://livbooth.substack.com/ Book: How your 21st-Century Church Family Works by Peter L. Steinke: https://amzn.to/3QXcMTy Book: A Roman's Confession by Kade Dutton https://amzn.to/4eNpbmd Join us for an event: https://www.signpostinn.org/events Connect with us: Email us at podcast@signpostinn.org Facebook www.facebook.com/SignpostInn Instagram www.instagram.com/signpostinn Check out our website www.signpostinn.org for more resources! Thanks to Rex Daugherty for creating the original theme music for this podcast. He's an award-winning artist and you can check out more of his work at rex-daugherty.com
The difference Jesus makes to being afraid | Acts 4 | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
When Life Gives You Lemons, Jesus Makes Lemonade Sometimes God uses the most ordinary moments to teach us the deepest lessons. For me, it happened while driving in the car with my granddaughter, Penny, singing and dancing to Lemonade by Forrest Frank. Watching her simply enjoy the ride made me wonder: When did we stop living in the present and start trying so hard to control the destination? Life doesn't always unfold the way we imagined. Plans change. People disappoint us. Prayers aren't always answered the way we hoped. And suddenly, we find ourselves living in the middle—between what was and what comes next. But what if God isn't waiting for us at the end of the story? What if Jesus is already here, meeting us in the middle? In this episode, I share what a simple song about lemonade, climbing Cross Mountain in Medjugorje, and my own journey through heartbreak and divorce have taught me about suffering, healing, and transformation. God doesn't always remove the lemons from our lives. Instead, He enters into the sour and painful places and pours His grace into them. Jesus, the Living Water, can transform what we place in His hands into something we never expected. The difficult chapters don't disappear. But they can become part of something new. In this episode, I talk about trusting God in the middle of the story, finding Jesus in our crosses, allowing suffering to change our perspective, and believing that God is still writing even when life looks nothing like we planned. If you're holding some lemons today, remember this: Don't confuse the middle with the ending. The Author is still writing. And our God doesn't waste anything placed in His hands not one tear, one prayer, one disappointment, or one season of waiting. When life gives you lemons, remember: our Jesus makes the sweetest lemonade. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. She accompanies midlife women through divorce, grief, and major life transitions, helping them encounter God's healing and rediscover their purpose.
The Difference Jesus Makes on Forgiveness | Matthew 6:9-15 | Byron Morales Jr. by CrossPoint Church
The Difference Jesus Makes in Church | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Jim Gane by CrossPoint Church
Jesus Makes Me New | John 21:15-19Your Epic Journey, Part 4
The Difference Jesus Makes to Your Suffering | Romans 8:31-39 | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
The Difference Jesus Makes to Growing Up and Being a Family | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
The Difference Jesus Makes to Your Identity | Bruce Garner by CrossPoint Church
Pastor Dana's continues to look at Jesus' life in Matthew 3:13-17, where Jesus' cousin John baptizes Him in the Jordan River, and in Matthew 4:1-11, where Jesus goes into the wilderness to fast for forty days and is tempted by the devil. In baptism, He commits Himself to a life of following God the Father and proves it in the wilderness. Our commitment to faith in God won't save us from trial, either, but it will help us through them.
From the book of Isaiah, the study continues to look for Jesus in the prophetic. For an outline, click the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qNSgB-kiwn44RTVemu2aZ63-qSel7zLl/view?usp=sharing
KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." #jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets
What actually makes you worthy? In this message, Pastor Tim Ghali (Interim Teaching & Discipleship Pastor) walks through to unpack a powerful truth: our worth isn't something we earn—it's something Jesus gives. The church in Colossae struggled with identity, pressure, and competing voices—just like we do today. Through Paul's words, we're reminded that when we center our lives on Jesus, everything changes. We don't strive for worth—we live from it. This message challenges us to refocus, realign, and rediscover our identity in Christ.
A single question can expose what we really believe: “What should I do to inherit eternal life?” We start in Luke 10 with Jesus refusing debate tactics and pulling us back to the heart of the law, loving God with everything and loving our neighbor as ourselves. From there, the conversation widens into judgment, hope, and why the only solid confidence is Jesus Christ and a name “registered in heaven,” not our status, our arguments, or our ability to control evil.Then we slow down for the Good Samaritan, because it's not a children's story, it's a mirror. Two religious men see a wounded stranger and create distance; the Samaritan sees him and pays a price. That challenge lands hard in a world of ugly headlines, fear, and outrage. Mercy is not theoretical, and neighbor love is not limited to people who look like us or live like us. Jesus' command stays blunt: go and do the same.We also read Psalm 75, Proverbs 12, and Colossians 3 to connect God's justice to everyday speech, hard work, and the health of Christian households. Finally, we talk about attacks on churches, the pressure against Christianity in the West, a Medal of Honor story of courage, and why American rights were understood as rooted in God rather than the state. If this strengthened you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.#SupremeCourt#AmericanHeritage #ChristianNationSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2
KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." #jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets
This Easter at Bethlehem Church, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores the ultimate turning point in human history: the Resurrection. We often view Easter as a beautiful tradition or a commercialized holiday filled with candy and bunnies, but for the first disciples, it was the definitive answer to the heavy, existential questions that define the human experience. The Resurrection doesn't just provide a happy ending; it provides a new beginning by settling the questions of our purpose, our brokenness, and our future. If you've ever wondered if your life has true meaning, why the world feels so broken, or if there is a peace that can actually sustain you in a world of fear, this message is for you. Discover why a "moderate" interest in Christianity isn't an option and how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead can give life to your mortal body today.
Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away!
Why do you doubt? Is a question that seems to ring right through our heart. But the takeaway from this story shouldn't be Peter's lack of faith. But that when we step boldly towards Jesus. He will step toward us as well. If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist
When Jesus makes us wait
This past Sunday we wrapped up Binge the Bible by looking at Revelation 21:1–5 and the final chapter of God's story. After three seasons and 31 weeks walking through the Bible, we saw how the story ends, not with humanity escaping the earth, but with God restoring the world He created.Throughout this series we have seen God make promises and keep them. From the moment sin entered the world in Genesis, God began working toward redemption and restoration. Revelation shows us the completion of that story: a new heaven and new earth where God dwells with His people, the curse is removed, and everything broken is made new.There's one idea that sits at the center of this passage: the end of the story is not heaven we escape to, it's a world God restores. The hope of the gospel is not that God abandons creation but that He redeems it. And that restoration begins even now as God restores people to Himself through Jesus.
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KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." #jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets
Imagine if God forgave us but didn't transform us. Imagine if God canceled our past sins but left us trapped in our present sins. That wouldn't be good news! But the amazing truth of the gospel is that Jesus forgives us and transforms us. In this message, Michael Bouterse, director of Thrive Harbor teaches on how Jesus makes us into a new person, giving us new power over sin.Scripture passages cited in this message include Romans 1:25; 5:18-6:7; 2 Corinthians 5:17; James 5:16; Ezekiel 36:26-27; and 2 Corinthians 3:18.
Sunday Morning Sermon with Pastor Jacob Gray from Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro, Illinois
KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." #jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets
Embrace the truth that Jesus doesn't come to "improve" your old life—let Him make you new, because in Christ your old self is truly dead and gone. Put yourself in Christ by confessing Jesus as Lord, believing in His resurrection, and calling on His name for salvation. Then keep living as His disciple by abiding in the Word and the Truth—meaning, stay close to Jesus Himself, not just information about Him. Present your whole self to God as a living sacrifice, and let Him transform you by renewing your mind instead of letting the world shape you. Stop obsessing over trying to remove sin by willpower, and focus on letting Jesus fill you, reshape your thinking, and take your thoughts captive in obedience to Him. Choose to think on what is true, honorable, right, pure, wholesome, lovely, peaceful, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy—think on Jesus, center your mind on Him, and speak life by proclaiming who you are now: a new creation in Christ.
KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." L12 #jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets Bee story Images by freepik
KC and his neighborhood friends help kids learn God's Word and understand how to apply it to their every day lives through Bible stories about Jesus, Bible memory verses, object lessons and so much more! In this episode, kids learn that when Jesus died for our sins, He also provided for our healing. 1 Peter 2:24, "By Jesus' stripes, I am healed." L12#jesusisourhealer, #jesustookoursickness, #christiankids, #kids, #storiesofjesus, #christiancharacterforkids, #biblestoriesforkids, #biblelessonsforkids, #bedtimestoriesforkids, #jesusourhealer; #storiesforkids, #fishbytes4kids, #roncarriewebb, #ronandcarriewebb, #jesushealedthemall, #puppets Bee story Images by freepik
Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.
Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away!
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I’m sure you’ve heard the short quote – “life is good.” In fact, I even have a yellow T-shirt with that quote on it. When times are good, it’s easy to believe this is true. However, when times get tough, it takes resolve to fully believe Jesus makes life good. But! He does make life good. In today’s content, we’ll explore how this is true no matter what happens in your life. Naturally, this content gives you a boost into living well this New Year. Read More … For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.
How did the sun, trees, birds, and fish get here? Who has this whole world in His hands? Learn how Jesus made our world for us! Mem. Vs.Gen.1:1. Check out this week's coloring pages .https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/Recorded and produced by: Ashley B. LarsonDon't forget to check out the coloring pages that go along with each lesson! https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/If you have enjoyed this program and would like to know more, go to our website: www.startingwithjesus.comThe Bible and nature story material used in today's devotional podcast has been used with permission from My Bible First. If you would like your own copy, please visit their website-or call 1-877-242-5317.If you would like to purchase your own Memory Verse CD or Songbook, go to Ouachita Hills Store (https://www.ouachitahillsacademy.org/store?page=1&store_category_id=0&sort_by=title&is_ascending=1&search=).Songs from: Little Voices Praise Him, SDA Hymnal, Sabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, New Sabbath Songs For Tiny Tots, Memory Verse Verse Songs for Cradle Roll, Children's Songs For Jesus, and Scripture Songs and Little LessonsAll Bible verses are from the NKJV.Singers for this Quarter: Tory, Caleb, and Enoch Hall, Hudson Reeves, Michael and Amy NelsonEditing assist: Dillon Austin and Josh LarsonMusic Recording and Editing: Rachel Nelson and Kristy HallColoring Pages: Rachel Lamming, Lily Canada, and Evie RodriguezTheme Music: Lindsey Mills- www.lindseymillsmusic.com God: who gives talents for us to use for Him
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How does Faith in Jesus make your life significant? When you made Jesus your LORD, your spirit was made righteous by Jesus' sacrifice, and you were given a position in Christ as a joint heir. Join Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer's Voice of Victory as they emphasize the truth for every believer—sin has been remitted and totally wiped away. Learn that when God is associated with your life, you become significant in His kingdom.
How does Faith in Jesus make your life significant? When you made Jesus your LORD, your spirit was made righteous by Jesus' sacrifice, and you were given a position in Christ as a joint heir. Join Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer's Voice of Victory as they emphasize the truth for every believer—sin has been remitted and totally wiped away. Learn that when God is associated with your life, you become significant in His kingdom.
Did you know you can experience wholeness in your life? Join John Copeland and Tracy Harris on Believer's Voice of Victory as they reveal that restored wholeness belongs to you through Jesus. Tune in to discover the curses you have been redeemed from and how to be healed to the point of complete wholeness.
Have you ever felt broken and wished you knew how to be put back together? Join John Copeland and Tracy Harris on Believer's Voice of Victory as they explain how Jesus makes you whole in every area of life. Learn how God can make you whole in your mind, body, family, finances, social interactions, and completely restore you to your God-given purpose.
Have you ever felt broken and wished you knew how to be put back together? Join John Copeland and Tracy Harris on Believer's Voice of Victory as they explain how Jesus makes you whole in every area of life. Learn how God can make you whole in your mind, body, family, finances, social interactions, and completely restore you to your God-given purpose.
This message explores the powerful truth that Jesus is our atonement and the only one who makes us right with God. Drawing from Romans 3:23-26, we walk through the deep need for atonement, what it truly means, and what it accomplishes for us through the sacrifice of Christ. From the reality of sin and separation to the beauty of redemption, reconciliation, and righteousness, this teaching highlights how Jesus did not simply offer a sacrifice but became the sacrifice. His blood covers, cleanses, restores, and removes the barrier between us and God. Through Him we stand forgiven, free, and fully accepted. Jesus is our atonement, and through His finished work we are brought into new life and lasting peace with God.