Podcast appearances and mentions of jesus more

First off, we must first recognize, we are even building up the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of Satan. You're running with the devil or running with God. Spirit of deception (antichrist) or spirit of truth (the Holy Spirit). In a world filled with spiritual beliefs and practices, it can be challenging to discern between what is true and what is deceptive. As Melia navigates the main difference of an empath, HSP, and prophet - she debunks all paths have the unique ability to experience feelings and emotions as if they were their own. It's crucial to seek truth and discernment along our healing journey with the Lord.  Chapters: 00:10:23 - Intro to Vertical Relationship Show 00:05:14 - Understanding Prophets, Empaths, HSPs 00:10:40 - Spreading the Love of Jesus   More in my audiobook: FEAR NOT: A No-Nonsense Guide to Healing Trauma "God's Way" Warfare-Healing-Deliverance for Wounded Souls

https://youtu.be/DJ39kWWkfYA?si=6io4Mw-xbq65bQfd Break Out – 2 – When Your Faith Croaked – How to Believe Again Welcome   Break Out What if there was a plan for you to be free?Fear, regret, debt, depression, addiction…   JESUS- More than a story - Blueprint for freedom and confidence Ephesians 3:11-12 (NIV) 11 according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.Last week – When your hope dies.. how to have hope again. Hope can return before you realize it.   Today – When your faith croaked – How to believe again   Belief is a Struggle Me I struggle with beliefMyself – believe the worstOthersMarriage – Seen bad examplesWomen – ManipulatorsGod – Is the Bible true? We struggle with belief. Yourself - That idea/businessSpeaking your mind – fear/self esteemOthers – Friendship/betrayalLiars/fakesGod – Is God real? Care?Belief is a Struggle We all struggle with belief.Belief & Action Right belief and right action is rare. Continual tension.I believe… do I believe enough?Belief is not a one-time confessionFaithMarriageCareerYourself   Belief is Necessary Every success story starts with belief.Date, Married, STAY MarriedStart business, grow bizz, keep bizzStart working out, get fit, stay fitStart counseling, heal thoughts, stay healthyReceive Christ, grow/baptized, remain in JC   The freedom you want REQUIRES belief. Believe you can… it is possible… it is worth it…you are loved and valuable…   Beliefs change (THANK GOD!)You will not always believe like you do now.Christian – You need your belief to grow.   God says that we are CLAY, not Concrete.We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. (Romans 12:2)Think on these things instead. (Philippians 4:8)Set your mind on things above. (Colossians 3:2)Take your thoughts captive. 92 Corinthians 10:5)Your brain is supposed to change.Your thoughts are not set in stone.Beliefs change (THANK GOD!)How do I believe again?Receive New Information John 20:24-25 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.   Thomas says I won't believe unless… I receive NEW INFORMATION “The sky is purple with pink polka dots…”Believe me?No. You would need new information. How does God respond… God I need more information? Thomas – I won't believe until I see it… touch it… How does Jesus respond?“STUPID UNBELIEVING THOMAS. YOU'RE FIRED!” 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Jesus gave Thomas what he needed to believe.What do you need today to believe?What new information do you need to investigate? Connect Groups is a great place to get new information. Seek info from believers… not unbelievers.explain…   Thomas' response… 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” From doubt to revelation.Not just alive… MY LORD & MY GOD.   Beliefs change (THANK GOD!)   Imagine believing again. Turn your doubt into revelation. Marriage Career Ministry Education Yourself   Call to action  What is your belief struggle? Stop beating yourself up embrace the struggle Align your beliefs & actions What new information do you need? Investigate Connect Group new semester Ask God for new Information Pray  

This week, we take a look at your heart on Special Episode #2 of the Christmas Break series on A Cup of Gratitude. This is a busy season, but we must keep our eyes on Jesus - More than any other time we can be distracted by busyness during the Holidays, we must choose to keep our focus on the KING - Jesus gives everything for us to be reborn and we must set aside all of the worldly things at this time of the year to remain in Him - Isn't it ironic that the time we celebrate Christ's birth is the time we set Him aside to “do all the things” that come with the Holiday - When we choose Jesus, He continues to transform us, and with great Hope for us all Philippians 1:6 promises that God will keep working on us until Christ returns - We begin in a fallen state with hearts of stone - God promises a new heart - “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.” (EZK 36) Jesus calls this process being “born again from above” (John 3:3). When we are born again, God performs a heart transplant, as it were, He gives us a new heart - On special episode 2 of A Cup of Gratitude we will look at the constant process of turning the soil of our hearts - If we don't let God work on them by abiding in him they will begin to harden, Collect rocks, and grow weeds - God is transforming us, breaking up the ground, removing the rocks, and pulling the thorns as we learn to abide and remain in Jesus - And I am excited to be featuring a song by Singer/songwriter Amanda Nolan has had a passion and drive for music since she could remember. She has been creating music since she was 11 and hasn't stopped. Her music and life changed when she found herself in the lowest moment of her life, struggling with severe anxiety and OCD. Through that moment, a light came shining through and she met Jesus. Since then, the Pennsylvania native has dedicated her life and music to bringing people to Jesus. Amanda wants to show the world how Jesus can take your worst moment and make it something beautiful https://www.instagram.com/amandanolanmusic/https://www.tiktok.com/@amandanolanmusic?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPlnrpNOB08xKiZycerJ4Dghttps://www.facebook.com/amandanolanmusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1M62wAGkipCrvniBF6ZCa8https://music.apple.com/us/artist/amanda-nolan/1493439119

Today in Pt 3 we're going to close out this mini-sermon series and we'll focus on John 17:20-23. In these verses Jesus prays for the church to be unified. On the eve of His excruciating death, He utters an appeal for unity. That says that we need supernatural strength, we need God's strength and help in this area. The very fact that Jesus prayed for unity indicates that we cannot accomplish this on our own. So how do we do that? Come join us and we'll answer that and much more as we hear from God's Word. Thanks for listening. God bless you! To find out more about our church please go to www.whccnb.org. ___________________________________ Dear Heavenly Father, You know that there are all kinds of battles all around me and Satan's mission is to prevent me from following You. I am going to choose today to be on Your side of the battle. My desire today is to claim victory over Satan by putting on the whole armor of God so I can stand firm against his schemes.   Today I put on the “Helmet of Salvation” reminding me that I am in Your family and on Your side. Fill me with the reality that as a Christian, Your Holy Spirit has taken up residency in my life; that my sins have been forgiven by Your precious blood shed on the cross. Thank you that I have the assurance that I have become a citizen of Your eternal kingdom and that I have an unimaginable inheritance waiting for me in heaven.   Thank you that you have given me an offensive piece of armor to fight the enemy, the “Sword of the Spirit”, the Bible, which will help me discern right from wrong when I am attacked by Satan. Lord, I'm asking that Your Holy   Spirit give me an insatiable desire for Your Word so it becomes my lifeline. Please give me insight as I study Your Word and the ability and wisdom to practice it and live it!   As I prepare for today, I don't want to forget to arm myself with the “Belt of Truth” so I can distinguish between Your truth and Satan's lies. Just as soldiers in Biblical days needed a belt to keep their loose garments from tripping them, I need Your help to avoid getting tripped and falling on my face spiritually. Please help me to know Your truth, to be honest and free from deceit, a person of integrity throughout the course of my day. Please give me wisdom to make wise choices today.   Lord, a “got to have” piece of my armor today is the “Breastplate of Righteousness”. Jesus, please protect my heart and character from Satan's blows today. Help me to act in obedience to Your will in the face of opposition. Father, please make me more like Your Son, Jesus – MORE loving, holy, patient, faithful, grateful, kind, merciful, compassionate (you can go on….).   Lord I can't start this day either without the “Shield of Faith”. Just as the Roman soldiers of biblical days had a large shield that covered their entire body, I ask for Your protection from my head to my feet. Lord, I put my confidence totally in You. I ask for Your protection from evil thoughts entering into my head today. Take away the desire for my feet to lead me where I shouldn't be. Protect my heart with Your shield of faith as arrows of discouragement come my way in the forms of criticism, hardship, stress, and anxiety that are shot my way. Lord, as I face (you name it...is it illness, job loss, parenting problems, marital difficulties, etc.) may my reliance in Your faithfulness increase and help me to respond in obedience to Your will.   Lastly, as I get fully dressed for the day with Your armor, I need the “Shoes of the Gospel of Peace”. Thank You how You gave the visual of the importance of my “Gospel Shoes”. Just as a soldier's shoes in Paul's day had cleats on them bottom to allow him to move without slipping and sliding, I need Your “shoes” to help me to advance Your kingdom. Please give me the courage and the right words to share the Good News of Christ with others...to move forward into these situations with my confidence in You instead of retreating from them. May “I Love to Tell the Story of Jesus and His Love” become the cry of my heart. Get me ready today Lord to share the Good news of Jesus with my lost family members and friends.   Lord, I'm now ready to face this day with You by my side! In your precious Name I pray, Amen. _______________________________________ Make Us One (Twila Paris) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWyJNLV0770

I have heard many over these yesrs proclaim that they love their spouse, their family "more than anyone else." Today we will explore why you need to love Jesus MORE! You are never safely married to anyone unless they love Him more than you!

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe ... a challenge to not just be listeners to the Word, but doers. We’re finishing a powerful message from the words of Jesus titled Shape Me, I Want to Grow … which is a part of our short series, All In. Meaning, you can’t half step your walk with Christ. Conversion to Christianity is not just the end, but it’s only the beginning of your transformation. It’s that starting point to say, now I have the rest of my life to be transformed into the image of Jesus and get on mission with Him, to begin to grow, make disciples, grow in my character ... so this is a strong, motivational call to say it’s time to start changing. This message, hopefully will make you want to follow Jesus MORE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you constantly held back by feelings of guilt and condemnation? In this transformative episode, Gregory Dickow unveils the secrets to breaking free from guilt and living a life full of joy and purpose. Discover how to embrace your humanity without self-punishment and experience the true freedom God intends for you. This episode will help you understand the sources of guilt and its impact on your life, including the surprising connection between guilt and depression. Learn powerful tools to silence the accuser (the devil) and launch into a life filled with happiness, peace, and power. Now is your time to break through and break free from guilt forever! SUPPORT You can donate to help us reach more lives around the world here: https://www.lifechangerschurch.com/give WATCH ON YOUTUBE Subscribe to the Gregory Dickow YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@gregorydickow CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregorydickow Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gregorydickow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregorydickow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregorydickow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gregorydickow Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/gregorydickowoffical/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:07 You Owe Nothing and You Never Will 5:32 Your Knowledge vs God's Knowledge (Job 10:7) 6:43 The Sickness Called "Guilt" 8:51 How Guilt Affects Your Life and Future 10:04 What Your Life Could Look Like Without Guilt 11:45 The Correlation Between Guilt and Depression 15:49 Freedom From Guilt and Shame Starts Here 17:20 Silencing the Voice of the Accuser (the Devil) 21:35 1. Remind Yourself of the Power of the Blood of Jesus 22:46 2. Use the Power of Your Words 24:40 3. Love Your Life with Jesus More than Your Old Life 28:48 Closing Prayer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gregorydickow/support

Welcome to the Declaring W.A.R. segment by the R.S.V.P. Show where we read the Word of God over the airwaves and visit about how we can apply it to our every day lives.  We have the opportunity every day to choose to walk with God, worshiping Him and acknowledging Him in all our ways. Listen to this new episode to hear His Word read over the airwaves and some thoughts on the passages shared by your host, April D. Metzler. This show will be streamed Live Every Thursday around 4 p.m. cst God willing, always, of course, y'all We are reading and visiting about: ⁠John 11 TOPICS COVERED Lazarus dies and Jesus waits When things don't make sense in life Redefining "normal" for the Christian life and the compassion of Jesus More plotting to kill Jesus BONUS - Meeting our family dog, Pixie and more as the Holy Spirit prompts Get your Bible, study pad, and a pen and let's visit! This segment is brought to you as a collaborative effort with WVTC Gospel Radio Network. Connect with WVTC RADIO @ ⁠https://www.wvtcradio.com⁠ Visit ⁠https://aprildmetzler.com⁠ to learn more about what I do for the Kingdom of God and His glory alone. Heart Reminder: God is faithful and loves you so very much! You are not alone. You are loved. Remember, Jesus loves you and so do I. Visit the ⁠Printables⁠ page to download a year's worth (52 weeks) of Free Prayer Printables using the C.H.A.R.G.E. Prayer Method™, created by April in partnership with ⁠Kingdom Industries United⁠. ALSO Subscribe on Youtube, please and thank you! :)  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@aprildmetzler⁠ #wvtcradio #aprildmetzler #rsvpshow #declaringwar #radio #livestream #broadcast #Oklahoma #Illinois #Godsword #Biblestudy #John11 #series --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/support

A conversation with Amy-Jill Levine, author and professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, about her latest book, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus More by Amy-Jill Levine

A conversation with Amy-Jill Levine, author and professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, about her latest book, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus More by Amy-Jill Levine

1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brothers and sisters with a sacred kiss. 27 I command you in the name of the Lord to read this letter to all the brothers and sisters. 28 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Today, we are continuing the series titled INCREASE ASSURANCE based on the books of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. In the second half of 1 Thessalonians 5 we Paul share some parting admonitions with the Thessalonian church that also apply greatly to us today. He shares with the church practical life lessons on how to live according to the faith. He also expresses to them how they should prepare their hearts for the second coming of Christ. Join us this Sunday as we learn how to be prepared for the return of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 1. Recognise the leadership and Live in Harmony 2. A reoccurring apostolic exhortation: lessons for life: - The Do's - The Don'ts 3. The Ultimate Preparation: - God Makes you holy and keeps you blameless for the Return of Jesus - More parting admonitions

The big question- do you know Jesus-- More than that, do you KNOW him-- It is through a living relationship with Christ through faith that we access the very power which raised him from the grave, and this power enables us to be better servants. Paul then tells how his identity with the Lord comes through suffering. Furthermore, his end goal, the one thing he hoped for above all else was his future resurrection. We see how believers routinely use language in their eschatology very different from Paul's. Where they talk of heaven, he talks of resurrection.

The big question- do you know Jesus-- More than that, do you KNOW him-- It is through a living relationship with Christ through faith that we access the very power which raised him from the grave, and this power enables us to be better servants. Paul then tells how his identity with the Lord comes through suffering. Furthermore, his end goal, the one thing he hoped for above all else was his future resurrection. We see how believers routinely use language in their eschatology very different from Paul's. Where they talk of heaven, he talks of resurrection.

The big question- do you know Jesus- More than that, do you KNOW him- It is through a living relationship with Christ through faith that we access the very power which raised him from the grave, and this power enables us to be better servants. Paul then tells how his identity with the Lord comes through suffering. Furthermore, his end goal, the one thing he hoped for above all else was his future resurrection. We see how believers routinely use language in their eschatology very different from Paul's. Where they talk of heaven, he talks of resurrection.

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, July 17, 2022Focused Worship Series, Week 2 Focused Worship Seeks Service from Jesus More than Service for JesusFirst Reading: Genesis 18:1-14. With his gracious visit and his gracious word, the Lord serves Sarah with exactly what she needs—a strengthened faith.Second Reading: Colossians 1:1-14. Paul prays that God would serve the Colossians through the Gospel, rescuing them from the dominion of darkness and empowering them to produce the fruits of good works.Gospel: Luke 10:38-42. The Two Sides of Spiritual Service.One sister served Jesus which is important. Spiritually strengthened Christians are properly prepared to serve Jesus.The other sister listened to Jesus, studying Jesus' words more seriously, and focused on the most important which is Jesus serving us with his words and his forgiveness. Pastor Ron Koehler

Jesus-More than a Healer - Rev. A. Mitchell Moore 4/18/21 by First Presbyterian Church San Antonio

After setting the stage in our last episode with the distinctives and circumstances of John's Gospel, here we turn to its message: being born again (or is it from above?), how the Father and the Son can be one and yet the Father greater than the Son, whether John's commendation of love of friends is a retrogression from Paul's enemy-love, and how the confrontation with Pilate and the powers functions as the mega-exorcism consolidating the individual exorcism accounts in the Synoptics. And if every one of things that Jesus did were recorded, the internet itself could not contain the podcasts that would be published. Support us on Patreon! Notes: 1. Bultmann, "Eschatology of the Gospel of John" (1928) in Faith and Understanding, 165-183 2. Käsemann, The Testament of Jesus 3. Hill, Paul and the Trinity 4. Twelftree, In the Name of Jesus 5. For Dad on John, see Divine Complexity, 69–96 6. For me on John, see "Law and Gospel (With Some Help from St. John)," a sermon on "Doubting Thomas," and the Winter 2020 issue of Theology & a Recipe, "Latkes for Jesus" More about us at sarahhinlickywilson.com and paulhinlicky.com!

Jesus is not “just a myth”. Jesus is not “just a good teacher”. Jesus is not “just a great prophet”. Jesus is not “just a man”. Jesus is not “just one of many gods”. In this episode, I will take a few minutes to refute the opinions above and God willing, you'll learn why you are wrong to think this way and jeopardise your eternal destiny. This Christmas, my prayer is that you will accept the fact that the sinless Jesus is more than a myth, more than a good teacher, more than a great prophet, more than just a man, that Jesus is God Almighty, placing your trust and faith in Him to be saved. If you have questions about this episode or would like to know more about Jesus, please leave a comment here or contact me through my website, and I'll get back to you asap

Music of ANCHORED'N The Madd Geek and Young Parker the instrumentals and raps are Christian based Scriptures and prayers Question of the day segment where you can answer questions by using the message button Stay Musically In-Tuned with Jesus ( More music by ANCHORED'N ) Pray Out --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mama-karnage1/message

Are we aware of the depths to which our sin is offensive to Jesus? More significantly - are we aware of the depth of His love in spite of our sin? If we are ready to receive the love He has for us, first we must allow ourselves to become offended by Him.

Asking a man who believes in Jesus, "How does God and the great cloud of witnesses know if you "believe" in Jesus?" More pressure from my mother and a dream about trying to arrange to have my children for the Summer by contacting my ex-wife and essentially threatening legal action Realizing even if God doesn't give me Laura, that He has arranged for her and her children to be prayed for for 2 years and 8 months so far Two more wonderful divine encounters at Starbucks: A local pastor who wants to buy 10 books and a church leader from a large Baptist church who confirms exactly the problems I saw that caused me to leave. Fervent prayer to the Lord to show me His financial support and to allow me to have the children this Summer...He then shows me Gen 6:22 that Noah did all that the Lord commanded Him I'm feeling like I'm giving and giving and giving, but I am experiencing so little receiving, particularly in the area of finances. The pressure is building again More frustration and pressure regarding my need to memorize more Scripture The frustration of feeling so alone in my faith after attending a men's group at a local Baptist church I feel I have to be skeptical to anyone who calls themself a Christian Learning that the band Jesus Culture is a terrible Satanic deception leading many young people astray I have a dream where a man says everyone knows that I'm the guy who tears down everyone and I take all the fun out of Christianity After watching a documentary about the terrible false revival in Lakeland, FL and the terrible false prophet Todd Bentley God leads me to the passage in Hebrews about Jesus hating wickedness

Ask and Wonder: Christian and skeptic thinkers talking about the biggest questions in life. Join the conversation! In this interview, Aaron Pontious, youth minister at the Donelson Fellowship in Nashville and Christian Apologist with a Master's degree from Biola University, tackles the following question: are Christians afraid of talking about Jesus? More information about Aaron: https://donelson.org/people/aaron-pontious/ Questions? Email us at: askandwondernashville@gmail.com For more information go to: www.askandwonder.com

The word "more" means something in addition. When we speak of more, we usually are talking about money, cookies, or wants. Then when we get older we talk about more eyesight, more health, more warmth, or more mail-box money. Young or old, we still want more! We often forget, we serve a God of more. He desires for us He desires for us to live in His abundance. I am not speaking of all the material and physical things I mentioned earlier. I am talking about more of Jesus. We sing "More About Jesus", why do we not need more of Jesus? More of Jeus is available and a closer walk is possible. Salvation is just the beginning. Can we be honest this morning, we have as much of Jesus as we allow Him to control. We place ourselves, our self-centeredness, and even our sins to rule sometimes in our lives. Today, we will look at how Elisha prepared to take over Elijah's ministry. Elisha asked for more of Jesus when he asked for a "double portion" of the Spirit Elijah had. By the way, in 1 Kings and 2 Kings, Elijah was used of God to work eight miracles. In 2 Kings, Elisha was used to work sixteen miracles. So, it is possible to obtaining more and being used more. Look at how we can have more of Jesus as Elisha did. God wants total control so we can do more and be closer! Rev. Mark Lockhart Pastor

Thomas looks at Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler and looks at what we want more of with Jesus: More reluctance or more running, more dialogue or more duty and more stuff or more stories?

Personal God-I believe God is involved in and cares about my daily life.Psalm 121:1-6 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper; the Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he healed them all and ordered them not to make him known. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles. He will not quarrel or cry aloud, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets; a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory; and in his name the Gentiles will hope.”Intro:The brief passage we are going to look at Sunday is a refreshing breather from the rest of the difficulty found in chapters 11 and 12—which record the first major rejection of Christ, led by the Pharisees. After Jesus put them to shame by showing that their Sabbath traditions were hardhearted, illogical, and unscriptural, “the Pharisees went out, and counseled together against Him, as to how they might destroy Him” (12:14). He exposed the evil of the Pharisees in doing that, and they hated Him for it. From that time on, they plotted how to kill Him.Think of it. God’s specialists in human salvation counseling with Caesar’s specialists in human slaughter. People who were supposed to be agents of love joining forces with agents of hate. Message of the Passage:“In this passage Jesus' character comes through clearly. Matthew is relating to us something of Jesus' heart here. He really began that in Matthew chapter 12, verse one, when He told you the story of the meeting between the Pharisees and the Lord Jesus. He's showing you what Jesus is like. He's revealing Jesus' character to you and He's providing, for contrast, the religious leaders of Jesus' day. Now remember, the Pharisees have had a bad name for about 2000 years amongst Christians, but these were very well-respected religious leaders. These were lay people, part of a movement designed to revitalize religion in Israel. They were highly exalted in the eyes of the people, and yet Matthew contrasts their hearts and their desire to destroy the Lord Jesus Christ to the Lord Jesus' compassion for the sick, for the downcast, for the marginal, and so we see Christ's character in stark contrast to the Pharisees. Matthew Henry says, ‘As in the midst of Christ's greatest humiliations, there were proofs of His dignity. So in the midst of His greatest honors, He gave proofs of His humility.’ And so even as He does these works - these miracles - and speaks words of grace, He had opportunity here in this passage to show His humility. And that's precisely what Matthew points us to.”In calling attention to Jesus' character, Matthew is not simply wanting us to stand back and admire Him; Matthew wants us to believe Him. Matthew is calling us to commitment to Christ. He is calling us to trust in Him, to love Him, to believe Him, to worship Him, to follow Him.Personal Reflection: Use the following questions to help review the application of God’s Word to our Head (What does God want me to know?), to our Heart (What does God want me to desire/value?), and to our Hands (What does God want me to do?)Looking back at the message, is there anything that especially resonated or challenged you?From this passage, what aspect of Jesus’ character and work is particularly meaningful and encouraging to you?How would your daily living change if you were responding to the situations and relationships of life from a heart filled with hope in the Lord?What was Jesus response to the plots against His life?What does Matthew 12:18-21 which is taken from Isaiah 42:1-4 tell us about the Messiah? Did Jesus fulfill all of the prophecies recorded in this section of scripture?How many prophecies of the Messiah were fulfilled in Jesus?“More than 300 Messianic prophecies like this were made in the Old Testament and then fulfilled through Jesus' life, death and resurrection. The chances of one person fulfilling a mere eight of these prophecies are one-in-100,000,000,000,000,000. For one person to fulfill 48 of these prophecies, the number becomes staggering - one chance in 10-to-the-157th power. Add to that the 250 other prophecies, and it becomes impossible for any other person except Jesus to ever fit that particular sequence of time and events.” (Evidence that Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell. P. 157)If Jesus had ministered during 2018 instead of in Bible times, could He have accomplished the same things by being meek and humble as He is described in these passages?Since we are called to follow the example of Jesus, how do we compare to this example of Christ?

Do you know Jesus? More importantly, does Jesus know you? We must beware false assurances and foundations of our faith. (Text: Matthew 7:21-23)

Who is Jesus? More importantly, who is Jesus to "You"? Pastor Brian Daly continues this journey into Matthew. The Study Guide is in the Resource Library tab. This message can also be heard on the church website at ccsanramon.org God bless you.

This week HNE takes you Back 2 the Future with theories of time travel and a real life flux capacitor. Chris and Justin debate the paradox of morality and self control in being able to slide through time. Would you go back and change the past if you could? Would you meet MLK or Jesus? More importantly, could you avoid the temptation of Biff's Sports Almanac? 

The Names and Titles of Jesus – Jesus The Word/Logos This series of the names and titles of Jesus will give us a more in-depth understanding of Jesus Christ our Lord. This is the second in the series. The following is an outline. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. 6There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—13children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15(John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”) 16Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. and[b] is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. Exodus 33 :20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live.“ 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. 18No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and[b] is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. Jesus the Word Pre-existent Co-existent Self-existent John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 1Co 1:24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God Col 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation Heb 1:6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him. 22“The LORD brought me forth as the first of his works,[c][d] before his deeds of old; 23I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. 24When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water; 25before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, 26before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth. 27I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, 28when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep, 29when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth. 30 Then I was constantly[e] at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, 31rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind. 32“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. 33Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. 34Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. 35For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. 36But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.” Predetermined Counsel of God. Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, 1Pe 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake 7No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began The Wisdom of God 7No, we declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began 23but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. The Word = Logos is the name of Jesus Reason Why John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. The Jews understood that the Logos, the Word of God, was God revealing Himself, God creating, God acting, God alive in His creation Targum Aramaic translation of the Hebrew Bible. (Yahweh) Aramaic term that means “the word.” It’s the word memra. Greek Septuagint memra “the word.” translation logos in Greek for example, in Genesis 15: “After this, the word [logos] of the Lord came to Abram in a vision.” Psalm 33, verse 6: “By the word [by the logos] of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.” Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.” -The apostle John is the only New Testament author to call Jesus “the Word.” He does so in the Gospel of John, and in his first Epistle of John, and also, as we’ll see, in the book of Revelation. -When he talks about the “Word,” that’s the Greek word logos. So when you see the “Word,” that’s the logos. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John said 4 things about the Word Logos His Eternity 2. His Personality 3. His Deity 4. His Humanity John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.4In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 2 Problems Too high a view of John 2. Too low a view of Jesus More divine than human? More human than divine? Partly human, partly divine? Fully human, fully divine! The Incarnation of the Word of Life 1 John 1 (NIV) 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. 3We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. THE WORD I AM  (Yahweh) = LORD = “the word.” It’s the word memra= logos in Greek Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, John infused this word with a richer, fuller meaning-- not an impersonal force but a person, God made flesh. Jesus was God’s mirror, God’s way of making Himself known to His creation. The definition of a word John 1:18,No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side [Jesus, the Logos/Word of God], he has made him known. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," [that God who spoke in Genesis 1] has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God [how?] in the face of Jesus Christ [the Logos, the Word]. Believe Credence - believing that the facts accepting the truth. 2. Confidence – believing in (trust and obey) 3. Continuance – go on believing (faith& faithfulness) John 20:31 Greek (present continual tense) Is this belief saving Faith Credence- believing that the facts accepting the truth John 8:24Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that [a]I am He, you will die in your sins.” Gospel Incarnation 2. Cross 3. Resurrection 4. Ascension 5. Second Coming Believe Credence - believing that the facts accepting the truth. 2. Confidence – believing in (trust and obey) 3. Continuance – go on believing (faith& faithfulness) John 20:31 Greek (present continual tense) Believe Heb 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek (present continual tense) Him. John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe[a] that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. (present continual tense) THE WORD (logos) of God Revelation 19:12His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word Logos of God.. TRUTH IS NOT A PROPITIATION IT IS A PERSON THE WORD THE LOGOS OF GOD Subscribe to the podcast: {Apple Podcasts}{Stitcher}{Google Play}{IHeartRadio}{YouTube}{Spotify}

The post Jesus: More than Man appeared first on Reality Church Ventura.

Billy Hunter preaches a sermon from Matthew 22:41-46 titled "Jesus: More than Man".

The second half of Hebrews Chapter 10 is one of the stiffest and most challenging warnings that the pastor who wrote the letter gave to this early Christian community. Why doe the author get so intense? Why does this pastor really want the people in this early church community to examine their very motives for following Jesus? What’s up with these challenges? Why is there risk involved in the adventure of following Jesus? More in this episode…

God introduces circumcision. Why does He do that and what does it say about Him, us and Jesus? More than you might think. Listen and find out.

We begin our new mini-series in the Gospel of Luke titled Jesus = More. This message is part 2 of Aaron's message in January titled Caring for your Soul: Part 1.

Musicology is the study of music. Everyone loves music, but what does the study of music have to do with following Jesus? More than you would think. Come as we take the next five weeks to apply music theory to our everyday lives.

Musicology is the study of music. Everyone loves music, but what does the study of music have to do with following Jesus? More than you would think. Come as we take the next five weeks to apply music theory to our everyday lives.

Musicology is the study of music. Everyone loves music, but what does the study of music have to do with following Jesus? More than you would think. Come as we take the next five weeks to apply music theory to our everyday lives.

Musicology is the study of music. Everyone loves music, but what does the study of music have to do with following Jesus? More than you would think. Come as we take the next five weeks to apply music theory to our everyday lives.

Musicology is the study of music. Everyone loves music, but what does the study of music have to do with following Jesus? More than you would think. Come as we take the next five weeks to apply music theory to our everyday lives.