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Send a textJohn 21:1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?" They answered Him, "No." 6 And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish. 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. 8 But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. 9 Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught." 11 Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken. This Chapter is here for 5 reasons:1.         Helps us understand Peters prominent position in the church2.         How are we to relate to the risen Christ3.         Give us a Balance between Nurturing the saved and winning the lost4.         Refutes the false rumor that Jesus coming back before John died5.         Clear expression of how to love Christ.  If you love me keep my commandmentsWe are blessed by Laboring with the Lord.  The disciples have learned how to cooperate with one another and how to obey Jesus. What examples for us to follow as we seek to “catch fish” for Jesus Christ! There are “fish” all around us. If we obey His directions, we will catch the fish.        Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32            Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get.

Text: Matthew 5:6; variousTheme: What are you truly passionate about knowing, learning and experiencing? This week we'll look at what Jesus meant when He talked about us actually hungering and thirsting for righteousness.Memory Verse: Matthew 5:6 (NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49559443

Jesus calls you salt and light—this reflection challenges why faith was never meant to stay quiet.Morning Offering, February 8, 2026Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________

Jesus reassured Martha that He was the resurrection and the life. This was during her grief over Lazarus's death. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/02/08/jesus-has-a-divine-timetable/ A video of the story: https://youtu.be/hk_Oz1d-wNY

Send us a textThe disciples keep on telling Thomas that they have seen Jesus, but Thomas refuses to believe unless he sees for himself.  Remember he is only asking for what the others have already experienced.  Now Jesus makes a personal appearance 8 days later for Thomas. Jesus offers for Thomas to put his finger in His side & hands.  Then Thomas makes that greatest of all confessions of faith when He says My Lord my God. Jesus tells Thomas because He saw believed, but the blessing comes for those have faith. He finishes up the chapter by giving us the purpose statement of the whole book of John. He wrote about the seven signs that we might trust in Christ and have eternal life forever because of Jesus. Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32           Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F            The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

Why did Jesus say no—and why does that matter for you as a dad?In this episode, we talk about boundaries, calling, and the quiet cost of saying yes to everything. Jesus didn't heal people and then automatically bring them along. Sometimes He said no—because He was crystal clear about what He was saying yes to.If you feel pulled in a hundred directions by work, culture, expectations, and other people's agendas, this conversation will help you slow down and realign.We'll talk about:Why Jesus' “no” often confused peopleHow unclear priorities lead to burnoutWhy your wife and kids pay the price for your overcommitmentHow to confidently say no without explanation or guiltPlus, there's a simple one-page worksheet to help you put this into practice.

Text: Matthew 5:5; variousTheme: What if we knew we were powerful, and yet learned to control that power and use it in a way that honored Jesus and furthered His Mission? This week we'll take a closer look at what Jesus meant when He talked about the MEEK.Memory Verse: Matthew 5:5 (NIV) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49556143

What if the reason prayer feels hard… is the very reason you shouldn't stop?In this message, we explore why Jesus said when you pray, when you fast, and when you give—and how these practices position you to experience the abundant life He promised. From Daniel's 21-day prayer to the quiet battles of the flesh, this sermon reveals how prayer engages the supernatural, shapes your future, and transforms you from the inside out.This isn't just about praying for problems to go away. It's about growing beyond feelings, persevering when nothing seems to be happening, and learning to seek God for who He is—not just what He can do.If you've ever wondered, “Is my prayer even working?” — this message is for you.

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! 

As Jesus was trying to explain His identity to the Jewish leadership, He used the imagery of being a shepherd. This not only explains who He is, but what His purpose is. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=20836 A video of this story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/8tdzG9FbLjo

Send us a textJesus says that when His disciples go with the message of salvation, some people will believe & others will not. Reaction to their ministry would be the same as reaction to His had been. He viewed their forgiving & retaining the sins of their hearers as the actions of God's agents. If anyone believed the Gospel, they could tell the believers that God had forgiven their sins. If they disbelieved, they could tell them that God had not forgiven but retained their sins. Jesus had done this & now His disciples would continue to do it. Their ministry would be a continuation of His ministry. This also applies to all of Jesus' disciples since Jesus was still talking about the disciples' mission.        Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32           Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F            The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

Text: Matthew 5:4; variousTheme: If you've ever felt broken, you're in good company. Feeling the pain of life might just be a moment you'll never forget…because that's when you began to experience God in a new way.Memory Verse: Matthew 5:4 (NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49552412

After Jesus gave sight to a blind man, the Jewish leadership complained. Jesus used the image of a sheep gate to explain His purpose. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/25/true-sight-begins-with-jesus/ A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/jyXql0B8Scw

Send us a textThe 7th day, the Sabbath, honors God's finished work of Creation. The Lord's Day honors Christ's finished work of redemption, the 'new creation.' God the Father worked for 6 days & then rested. God the Son suffered on the cross for 6 hours & then rested. The Jewish Sabbath is 6 days of work, & then you rest. But the Lord's Day, the 1st day of the week, gives grace: 1st there is faith in the living Christ, & then there will be works. The Lord also transforms His disciples fear into courage. 1st, not only did He come to them, but He comforted them. Lastly, Jesus gives them a new purpose. The purpose of Jesus' incarnation was the salvation of the world (1:29). That also is our purpose.        Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32           Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F            The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

Text: Matthew 5:3; variousTheme: We don't come to Jesus for a little help to make our life a little better. We come to Him ready to acknowledge we need a total overhaul. This week we'll look at what being “poor in spirit” really means.Memory Verse: Matthew 5:3 (NIV) “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49550618

The Gospel is not merely a message to be believed or a system to be followed; it is about a Person — Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Salvation is not found in understanding ideas, but in coming to Him. That is why Jesus says, “Come to Me.” The post Jesus Said, “Come to Me” appeared first on Preachers Corner.

Jesus is the light that overcomes darkness and guides our way. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/18/water-libation-tradition/ A video of the text can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/znx4p0Rd5fA

John reflects on Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount regarding giving in secret. His words weren't just spiritual advice. They were revolutionary. In a world built on reciprocity, status, and public recognition, Jesus offered a radically different way to live—one rooted in gratitude, freedom, and quiet goodness.Drawing on insights from ancient history, lived experience, and wisdom from voices like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this reflection shows how generosity can slowly retrain our hearts. When we practice giving without announcing it, something remarkable happens: we become less impressed with ourselves and less dependent on other people's approval.Over time, generosity becomes second nature. The left hand forgets what the right hand is doing. And goodness begins to feel free.

Send us a textNote that our Lord's first appearance is not to one of the 11 disciples, but to Mary Magdalene. She will never be one of the apostles. She will never write a Gospel. She will never become a great preacher or leader. Nevertheless, our Lord chose to manifest Himself to her first. Why do you think this was? First, she had a great love for her Master, as He did for her. Second, she seemed to be the one with the greatest measure of grief. “Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted” (Matthew 5:4). There is a third reason: Mary was there first. Jesus revealed Himself first to the one who was there first. Mary came to the tomb early, because of her great love, and her great grief, and Jesus revealed Himself to her, first. Fourthly, I think that it was because she was a woman and He always appears to those who are the most downtrodden. An important lesson this text teaches us is when we come to see things as they really are, we will find that many of our tears were unnecessary.       Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32           Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F            The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

Please consider donating to our Non-Profit Organization ⇨  https://www.missiondelafe.org/giveBorn prematurely and preserved by God from the very beginning, Ricky grew up knowing Jesus but later found himself pulled into the streets, drugs, and dangerous situations while trying to survive as a young father. After a near-fatal path involving guns, jail time at Rikers Island, and moments that should have ended his life, Ricky had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything. This is a raw and honest testimony of redemption, surrender, and how the love of Jesus can pull anyone out of darkness and into a transformed life with purpose. Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect With RickyInstagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/_da_commissionerTiktok ⇨https://www.tiktok.com/@_da_commissionerCredits:Testimony by Juan Enrique "Ricky" FigueroaDirected by Darvin RamirezInterviewed by Jenifer RamirezEdited By Darvin RamirezAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded In Orlando, FL, USA Delafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Timecodes00:00 Intro 00:56 Born Premature in The Bronx 02:26 Being Raised By 2 Present Parents 03:34 Difficult Decisions I Made as a Single Father 06:26 A Murderous Spirit Over My Life 10:03 God Gives Me a Vision 14:55 Sentenced to 6 Months In Rikers Island 16:26 Receiving a Prophetic Word While in Prison 17:33 My Encounter With The Holy Spirit 22:37 The Impact of a Praying Mother 23:58 The Love of Jesus Begins to Fill My Life 29:16 Nothing Can Fill The Void But Christ 33:04 Giving Jesus The Glory In Everything I Do 35:51 Learning To Walk By Faith and Not by Sight 39:48 A Word For Those Tired of Living The Street Life 45:39 Prayer 52:45 Who is Jesus? 55:52 Final Words I Was Willing To DIE for The Streets Until JESUS Said THIS to Me... (Testimony 324) Ricky Figueroa TestimonyTestimony 324 

Text: Matthew 5:1-2; variousMemory Verse: Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them.Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49546412

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This week, Pastor Don Jackson finishes up Acts 9. He speaks about the miracles that were happening after Jesus' death and resurrection. Online Message Notes

Jesus described Himself as the Bread of Life. He is the one who sustains us and satisfies the longing of our souls. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/01/11/temptation-of-the-temporal/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/VU_-3GbMvoc

Pastor David de la Cruz will speak about fasting!Jesus taught us that there is a time to fast, a way to fast, and a reward to fasting.====================

Merry Christmas. One of Jim's favorite iWork4Him sayings is this "As a Jesus Follower, everything about you should be changing and everyone around you should be benefiting from your faith whether they believe in Jesus or not, that's the kingdom." Jesus Said you are the Light of the World, a city on a hill that cannot be hidden. This Christmas practice being a light to everyone who is shrouded in darkness. That is a gift everyone can receive. 

At the heart of this message is a powerful truth from John 16:7—Jesus said it was better for Him to leave so the Holy Spirit could come. This reveals God's plan: the Spirit is not temporary, but God's permanent provision for every generation. The same power that worked through Jesus is available to us today, not because of our ability, but because God works through willing vessels. We're invited to move beyond seeing the Holy Spirit as just a guide and embrace Him as God's powerful presence, enabling us to live supernaturally every day.

The 1st part is in English, and the 2nd part is in Malayalam starting 13:13  mark.JOHN 15:12 -JESUS SAID, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” ഞാൻനിങ്ങളെ സ്നേഹിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നതുപോലെ നിങ്ങളും തമ്മിൽ തമ്മിൽ സ്നേഹിക്കേണം എന്നാകുന്നുഎന്റെ കല്പന.Every person has a character and  a behavior.  Character refers to the inherent qualities of a person. Behavior refers to the outward qualities of a person.  To exhibit every aspect of our character and behavior with others is not necessary in a polished society.  When it comes to married life, there is no way you can hide any aspect of your character or behavior because no matter how much you try, it will come out occasionally in some moments and situations.  So we have to be really cautious in our behavior with the spouse.    How do you know that your spouse is a loving person? Eight points are discussed.My name... Cicilysunny@gmail.com

What if the breakthrough we're desperately praying for isn't coming as a complete package, but as a tiny seed? This exploration of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 challenges our instant-gratification mindset and reveals how God's kingdom actually works in our lives. We learn that when God gives us revelation—that 'aha moment' when His Word pierces our heart—He's not handing us the finished product. He's giving us a seed that requires planting, nurturing, and patient cultivation in the soil of our own hearts. The message powerfully illustrates how we often run around trying to share a single seed with everyone, not realizing we first need to let it take root and produce fruit in our own lives before we can truly become 'sowers' with authority. The four types of soil represent the conditions of our hearts: the hardened path where cultural conformity prevents truth from penetrating, the rocky ground where hidden issues block deep roots, the thorn-infested soil where busyness and worldly cares choke out growth, and finally, the good ground of a hungry, persevering heart. This isn't about condemnation—we all have areas where our soil needs work. It's about understanding that kingdom truth demands room to grow, and that growth requires us to remove the rocks of unaddressed issues, pull out the thorns of distraction, and soften the hardened paths of cultural compromise. The limitless potential in every kingdom seed God plants within us is staggering, but it depends entirely on what we do with it.

Christine grew up in a broken home marked by chaos, pain, and deep childhood wounds. For years she carried labels like unwanted, broken, and alone. But even when she couldn't see Him, Jesus was with her through every valley. In this powerful testimony, Christine shares how God met her, healed her heart, restored her identity, and showed her she was created on purpose and deeply loved.Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨  https://www.missiondelafe.org/   Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Credits:Testimony by Christine SempleDirected by Darvin RamirezInterviewed by Jenifer LopezEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in PennsylvaniaDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:21 Viewer Discretion00:26 A Chaotic Childhood01:37 My Father Takes His Life03:44 Being Put into the Foster Care System06:46 Believing I Was a Mistake08:24 Being Admitted into a Drug Rehab09:50 Meeting Brother Dave13:07 Getting in Trouble with the Law15:25 Finding Work After Being Incarcerated17:45 Marital Troubles and Infertility21:20 Leaving My Marriage, Dabbling with Buddhism26:09 The Lord Restores My Marriage29:22 My Uncle's Facebook Post33:03 Giving My Life to Jesus36:18 The Lord Walks Me Through My Past38:42 My Relationship with My Uncle Today40:52 Asking God For Signs44:21 Knowing that I'm God's Daughter50:15 A Question that Haunted Me51:38 Knowing God's Forgiveness and Forgiving Others53:54 Finding Hope and Healing in Jesus58:53 Update on Brother Dave59:49 My Relationship with My Mother Today1:02:30 A Message to My Mother1:03:16 Who is Jesus to You?1:03:49 Prayer1:07:24 Final WordsI Believed I Was a MISTAKE, Until JESUS Said THIS to Me

In Luke 5:36–39, Jesus uses the parable of new wine and new wineskins to confront the religious mindset of His critics. After calling Matthew and dining with sinners, Jesus is questioned by Pharisees and John's disciples about why His followers don't fast like they do—a sign of comparison and religious prejudice. Jesus responds by teaching that new wine (the fresh movement of the Holy Spirit) cannot fit into old wineskins (rigid traditions, mindsets, and comfort zones). He highlights the shift from the old covenant to the new, showing that God's work requires new structures and open hearts. Throughout history, the Church has struggled with clinging to what God did in the past instead of embracing what He is doing now. The real loss isn't outdated methods—it's missing the Spirit's fresh work. Jesus notes that people naturally prefer the “old wine,” symbolizing our tendency to stay with what's familiar. Yet every generation is called to remain flexible, ready to receive and steward the ever-fresh outpouring of God.

Series: N/AService: Sunday 9:00 a.m.Type: SermonSpeaker: David Flatt

What do we truly treasure? This profound question sits at the heart of two powerful parables from Matthew 13—the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Both stories reveal a stunning truth: when we discover something of God's kingdom, it's worth everything we have. The first parable shows us a laborer who stumbles upon treasure while working an ordinary day in someone else's field. He wasn't seeking it, yet when he found it, he recognized its value and sold everything to obtain it. The second reveals a merchant with a trained eye, relentlessly pursuing the perfect pearl until he finds it—and makes the same choice. These parables teach us that kingdom discoveries come in two ways: sometimes we stumble upon God's truth in the mundane rhythms of daily life, and sometimes we must actively pursue with expectation and openness. The critical question isn't just how we find these treasures, but whether we can discern their value when they appear. What metrics reveal our true treasures? Our speech, our time, our finances, and what we search for all expose what we genuinely value. The challenge becomes allowing God to put His finger on areas of our lives, asking us to surrender what we're holding so He can give us something far greater. This isn't about earning salvation—it's about recognizing that everything of God's kingdom carries His nature, His power, and His goodness, and it cannot be stolen, spoiled, or destroyed.

This week, we conclude our series on "what Jesus had to say about your wallet," diving into the powerful story of the poor widow who gave two very small copper coins. You might think the big gifts are the ones that count, but Jesus introduces "new math" for generosity, declaring that the widow actually put in "more than all the others". Discover why God measures giving by what you keep, challenging us to embrace sacrificial generosity rather than seeking status.

Pastor Nate will preach about marriage.When we allow Jesus to heal and redeem us and our relationships in order to follow God's process and design, Christ is glorified, others are honored, and we are blessed.====================

Send us a textAfter Jesus was ordained into the ministry at the Jordan River, He began His ministry. His ministry consisted of words and works. That's because you can't have one without the other. His words gave the good news and His works demonstrated compassion.This message will not only encourage the believer but it will also minister to the one far from God. Share this with someone who needs Jesus in their life.

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Get ready for the story of Zacchaeus, the wealthy but notoriously short chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore fig tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. This sermon explores why Jesus invited himself over for dinner and how that encounter led to a radical transformation, proving that costly generosity is the ultimate way to break the spiritual hold that greed and finances can have on your life.

The mustard seed principle reveals something profound about how God's kingdom operates in our lives. Drawing from Matthew 17 and the prophetic words of Zechariah, we discover that God intentionally works through small beginnings—not because He lacks power, but because the journey itself prepares us to steward what He wants to give us. When the disciples couldn't cast out a demon, Jesus pointed to faith as small as a mustard seed that can move mountains. These mountains aren't literal geological formations, but rather the opposition, hardship, and obstacles that stand against God's purposes in our lives. The returning exiles in Zechariah's time wept when they saw their rebuilt temple because it seemed so small compared to Solomon's glory, yet God sent prophets to say: don't despise the day of small beginnings. This is how the entire kingdom functions—it starts tiny, almost unnoticeable, but when God is in it, it grows beyond everything around it. Whether it's our businesses, marriages, ministries, or personal callings, the question isn't about size or speed—it's about whether God is truly in it. If He is, we can stop comparing ourselves to others, stop worrying about how slow the progress feels, and trust that what begins as a seed will become a tree where others find shelter.

How can someone be sure they will go to Heaven when they die? Pastor Greg Laurie reveals that the answers to some of our most pressing questions are found right in the book of Isaiah. Notes: ACTS 8 AND ISAIAH 53 PEOPLE WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID PAIN. WE WANT THE GAIN WITHOUT THE PAIN. WE WANT THE CROWN WITHOUT THE CROSS. THE TEXT BEFORE US REMINDS US THAT JESUS CHOSE THE WAY OF PAIN- ON PURPOSE. WHAT WE ARE ABOUT TO READ ANSWERS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF LIFE-- HOW CAN A PERSON COME INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?- HOW CAN ONE BE FREE FROM THE GUILT AND REMORSE OVER THEIR SINS?- HOW CAN ONE BE CERTAIN THAT THEIR SINS ARE INDEED FORGIVEN AND THEY WILL GO TO HEAVEN? ISAIAH 53 IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. THERE IS POWER IN THE MESSAGE OF THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS. WHY IS THE DEATH OF JESUS SO IMPORTANT?BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE SINNED AGAINST GOD AND A PRICE MUST BE PAID, A SUBUSTUTE MUST BE OFFERED. JESUS IS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT CONCEALED, BUT HE IS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT REVEALED. THE BOOK OF ISAIAH OFFERS THE CLEAREST ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF JESUS. ISAIAH WROTE HIS BOOK 700 YEARS BEFORE CHRIST DIED.HOWEVER, HE WROTE IT AS THOUGH HE WAS AN EYEWITNESS. IN OUR JESUS AND YOU 2 SERIES, WE HAVE SEEN JESUS IN THE FIRE WITH SHADRACH, IN A WRESTLING MATCH WITH JACOB, AND NOW ISAIAH SHOWS US JESUS AS THE SUFFERER. “THIS CHAPTER IS THE VERY HEART OF THE GOSPEL. IT IS THE BIBLE IN MINATURE.”—CHARLES SPURGEON LET’S START WITH THE TWO DOWNHEARTED DISCIPLES ON THE EMMAUS ROAD AFTER JESUS ROSE. LUKE 24:27 (ESV)BEGINNING AT MOSES AND THE PROPHETS, HE INTERPRETED TO THEM IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES THE THINGS CONCERNING HIMSELF. THE BIBLE TELLS THE STORY OF A MAN WHO WENT TO JERUSALEM, SEARCHING FOR GOD. BUT AS A DIGNITARY, HE RECEIVED SOMETHING VALUABLE, THE SCROLL OF ISAIAH! PHILIP HEARD THIS FOREIGN DIGNITARY READLING ALOUD FROM ISAIAH 53. READ ACTS 8:31 30-35 IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, ISAIAH IS THE MOST QUOTED OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS. JESUS AND THE NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS QUOTE ISAIAH AT LEAST 65 TIMES AND HE IS MENTIONED BY NAME 22 TIMES. THE WHOLE GOSPEL IS IN THE BOOK OF ISAIAH:- THE BRUTALITY OF THE WOUNDS INFLICTED ON JESUS. (ISAIAH 52:14)- HIS ABSOLUTE SILENCE BEFORE HIS ACCUSERS (ISAIAH 53:7)- HIS DEATH (ISAIAH 53:8–9)- THE PLACE OF HIS BURIAL (ISAIAH 53:9)- HIS RESURRECTION (ISAIAH 53:10) READ ISAIAH 53:1-3 JESUS WAS ORDINARY IN APPEARANCE. IF JESUS HAD AN INSTAGRAM, HE MIGHT NOT HAVE GONE VIRAL,BUT HE STILL WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE CROSS. IF JESUS WERE HERE TODAY, HE WOULDN’T BE TRENDING, HE’S BE TRANSFORMING. JESUS DID NOT COME FROM THE MARBLE PALACES OF ROME OR THE HALLS OF HEROD. WE OVERLOOK THE ORDINARY PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE TODAY. WE LIVE IN A CULTURE THAT WORSHIPS THE OUTWARD. PEOPLE SCROLL PAST THE ORDINARY.MOST LIKELY, YOU COULD NOT PICK JESUS OUT OF A CROWD. AT HIS BIRTH, ONLY A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE RECOGNIZED WHO HE WAS,HUMBLE SHEPHERDS, WHO WERE THE LOWEST OF THE LOW AT THAT TIME. JESUS RETURNED TO HIS HOMETOWN OF NAZARETH WHERE HE HAD BEEN RAISED. THEY DECIDED TO KILL HIM AND TOOK HIM TO THE EDGE OF A CLIFF TO THROW HIM OFF.YET JESUS SHOWED HE WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL. LUKE 4:29 30 (ESV) BUT PASSING THROUGH THEIR MIDST, HE WENT AWAY. PEOPLE WANTED A MILITANT MESSIAH AND THEY GOT A SUFFERING SAVIOR. JESUS WAS EXTRODINARY IN WHAT HE CAME TO DO.ISAIAH 53:3 WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT “JESUS WAS A MAN OF SORROWS?” DOES IT MEAN JESUS NEVER SMILED, NEVER LAUGHED? JESUS SAID, “I TOLD YOU THIS TO MAKE YOU COMPLETELY HAPPY AS I AM.” JESUS WAS HAPPY, APPROACHABLE, AND EXUDED LOVE! 1 TIMOTHY 1:11( NLT)THE GLORIOUS GOOD NEWS ENTRUSTED TO ME BY OUR BLESSED GOD. THAT IS NOT THE VIEW MANY PEOPLE HAVE OF THE ALMIGHTY.THEY SEE HIM MORE AS THE ANGRY GOD OR THE DISINTERESTED GOD. WHEN GOD SEES YOU, HE SMILES. NUMBERS 6:24–26 (NLT)MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU.MAY THE LORD SMILE ON YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU.MAY THE LORD SHOW YOU HIS FAVOR AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. WE FOLLOW THE LOVING GOD, THE HAPPY GOD, THE SMILING GOD. WHEN JESUS WAS IN GETHSHEMENE HE WAS IN THE DEEPEST SORROW AND PAIN. JESUS KNOWS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO SUFFER. JESUS WAS “A MAN OF SORROWS AND AQUAINTED WITH GRIEF.”ISAIAH 53:3 JESUS DIDN’T JUST SEND US A SYMPATHY CARD FROM HEAVEN, HE SHOWED UP IN PERSON. JESUS UNDERSTANDS PAIN, NOT JUST IN THEORY, BUT PERSONALLY. WHEN YOU GRIEVE, YOU ARE WALKING A ROAD JESUS HAS WALKED. I HAVE LIVED WITH GRIEF, AND IT IS UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE. SORROW PASSES THROUGH YOU, GRIEF MOVES IN AND TAKES RESIDENCE FOR A WHILE. GRIEF IS THE WAVE THAT THAT COMES OUT OF NOWHERE WHEN YOU HEAR A SONG OR SEE AN OLD PHOTO. GRIEF IS NOT NECESSARILY A BAD THING,THE DEPTH OF YOUR GRIEF INDICATES THE DEPTH OF YOUR LOVE. THE BIBLE SAYS, “THERE IS A TIME TO MOURN.” PAUL POINTS OUT, “WE DO NOT GRIEVE HOPELESSLY BUT HOPEFULLY.” GOD UNDERSTANDS THAT GRIEF YOU ARE FEELING. JESUS CAN SYMPATHIZE WITH YOUR SORROW. REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH TIMES OF SUFFERING,JESUS HAS WALKED IN YOUR SHOES. HEBREWS 4:15 (NLT)THIS HIGH PRIEST OF OURS UNDERSTANDS OUR WEAKNESSES, FOR HE FACED ALL OF THE SAME TESTINGS WE DO, YET HE DID NOT SIN. ISAIAH 53 MATTERS TODAY BECAUSE THE ONE WHO CARRIED OUR GRIEFS AND BORE OUR SORROWSSTILL OFFERS HEALING — FOR HEARTS, FOR HOMES, AND FOR A GENERATION THAT’S LOST IT’S WAY. JESUS LOVED US AND DIED FOR US. ISAIAH 53:5 (NKJV)BUT HE [WAS] WOUNDED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS, [HE WAS] BRUISED FOR OUR INIQUITIES; THE CHASTISEMENT FOR OUR PEACE [WAS] UPON HIM, AND BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED. ISAIAH 53:6 (NKJV)ALL WE LIKE SHEEP HAVE GONE ASTRAY; WE HAVE TURNED, EVERY ONE, TO HIS OWN WAY; AND THE LORD HAS LAID ON HIM THE INIQUITY OF US ALL. JESUS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENTAL VICTIM.HE WAS A CONQUERING VICTOR. HOW CAN A PERSON BE MADE RIGHT WITH GOD?HOW CAN THE STAIN OF OUR GUILT AND SHAME FROM OUR SIN BE REMOVED? ANSWER: BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE? JESUS HAD TO DIE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OTHER WAY TO SATISFY GOD’S RIGHTEOUS DEMANDS. GOD PLAYS BY HIS OWN RULES, AND HIS RULES STATE,“THE SOUL THAT SINS SHALL SURELY DIE.” THE DEATH OF JESUS WAS FORETOLD BY THE HEBREW PROPHETS. MESSIAH WOULD COME, BE BORN OF A VIRGIN IN BETHLEHEM, AND BE CRUCIFIED ON A CROSS. JESUS WOULD SOON SAY THE WORDS OF PSALM 22, “THEY PIERCED MY HANDS AND FEET.” PSALM 22 WAS WRITTEN 1,000 YEARS BEFORE THE FIRST CRUCIFIXION EVER TOOK PLACE. JESUS LIVED IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS FROM THE MOMENT HE ENTERED OUR WORLD. FOR SOME, THE CROSS SEEMED LIKE AN ABERRATION, A MISTAKE, A TRAGIC TURN OF EVENTS. IT MUST HAVE SEEMED LIKE THAT FOR THE DISCIPLES AS JESUS WAS ARRESTED AND MURDERED. GOD WAS THE ‘MASTER OF CEREMONIES’ AT THE CROSS. ROMANS 8:32GOD DID NOT SPARE HIS OWN SON BUT GAVE HIM UP FOR US ALL. ROMANS 3:25GOD PUT CHRIST FORWARD…BY HIS BLOOD, TO BE RECEIVED BY FAITH. (ISAIAH 53:10YET IT PLEASED THE FATHER TO BRUISE HIM; HE HAS PUT HIM TO DEATH. GOD WAS PLEASED BY THE REDEMPTION THAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED.HE WAS PLEASED BY THE ETERNAL PLAN OF SALVATION THAT WAS FULFILLED. IN FACT, THIS WAS THE MOST EVIL ACT EVER PERPETRATED BY SINFUL HEARTS:THE SINLESS SON OF GOD, TORTURED, SLAUGHTERED, HEARTLESSLY MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD. AND YET, FROM IT CAME THE GREATEST GOOD OF ALL TIME. CALVARY SHOWS HOW FAR MEN WILL GO IN SIN AND HOW FAR GOD WILL GO FOR SALVATION. AS CHRIST HUNG THERE, HE WAS BEARING THE SINS OF THE WORLD, DYING AS A SUBSTITUTE. TO HIM WAS IMPUTED THE GUILT OF THEIR SINS,AND HE WAS SUFFERING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THOSE SINS ON THEIR BEHALF. THE VERY ESSENCE OF THAT PUNISHMENT WAS THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S WRATH AGAINST SINNERS. JESUS MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.ISAIAH 53:7 JESUS WAS ARRESTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AS THOUGH HE WERE A CRIMINAL. WHEN PILATE QUESTIONED JESUS, HE SPOKE A FEW WORDS, BUT NONE IN HIS OWN DEFENSE. THIS WAS ALL DONE THAT WE MIGHT BE FORGIVEN AND COME INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. READ ACTS 8:34–39 THAT IS HOW QUICKLY CONVERSION CAN HAPPEN.IT DOES NOT TAKE YEARS, OR MONTHS, OR WEEKS, OR DAYS, OR EVEN HOURS. JESUS CHRIST DID ALL OF THIS FOR YOU. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can someone be sure they will go to Heaven when they die? Pastor Greg Laurie reveals that the answers to some of our most pressing questions are found right in the book of Isaiah. Notes: ACTS 8 AND ISAIAH 53 PEOPLE WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID PAIN. WE WANT THE GAIN WITHOUT THE PAIN. WE WANT THE CROWN WITHOUT THE CROSS. THE TEXT BEFORE US REMINDS US THAT JESUS CHOSE THE WAY OF PAIN- ON PURPOSE. WHAT WE ARE ABOUT TO READ ANSWERS THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF LIFE-- HOW CAN A PERSON COME INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD?- HOW CAN ONE BE FREE FROM THE GUILT AND REMORSE OVER THEIR SINS?- HOW CAN ONE BE CERTAIN THAT THEIR SINS ARE INDEED FORGIVEN AND THEY WILL GO TO HEAVEN? ISAIAH 53 IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. THERE IS POWER IN THE MESSAGE OF THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS. WHY IS THE DEATH OF JESUS SO IMPORTANT?BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE SINNED AGAINST GOD AND A PRICE MUST BE PAID, A SUBUSTUTE MUST BE OFFERED. JESUS IS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT CONCEALED, BUT HE IS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT REVEALED. THE BOOK OF ISAIAH OFFERS THE CLEAREST ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF JESUS. ISAIAH WROTE HIS BOOK 700 YEARS BEFORE CHRIST DIED.HOWEVER, HE WROTE IT AS THOUGH HE WAS AN EYEWITNESS. IN OUR JESUS AND YOU 2 SERIES, WE HAVE SEEN JESUS IN THE FIRE WITH SHADRACH, IN A WRESTLING MATCH WITH JACOB, AND NOW ISAIAH SHOWS US JESUS AS THE SUFFERER. “THIS CHAPTER IS THE VERY HEART OF THE GOSPEL. IT IS THE BIBLE IN MINATURE.”—CHARLES SPURGEON LET’S START WITH THE TWO DOWNHEARTED DISCIPLES ON THE EMMAUS ROAD AFTER JESUS ROSE. LUKE 24:27 (ESV)BEGINNING AT MOSES AND THE PROPHETS, HE INTERPRETED TO THEM IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES THE THINGS CONCERNING HIMSELF. THE BIBLE TELLS THE STORY OF A MAN WHO WENT TO JERUSALEM, SEARCHING FOR GOD. BUT AS A DIGNITARY, HE RECEIVED SOMETHING VALUABLE, THE SCROLL OF ISAIAH! PHILIP HEARD THIS FOREIGN DIGNITARY READLING ALOUD FROM ISAIAH 53. READ ACTS 8:31 30-35 IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, ISAIAH IS THE MOST QUOTED OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETS. JESUS AND THE NEW TESTAMENT WRITERS QUOTE ISAIAH AT LEAST 65 TIMES AND HE IS MENTIONED BY NAME 22 TIMES. THE WHOLE GOSPEL IS IN THE BOOK OF ISAIAH:- THE BRUTALITY OF THE WOUNDS INFLICTED ON JESUS. (ISAIAH 52:14)- HIS ABSOLUTE SILENCE BEFORE HIS ACCUSERS (ISAIAH 53:7)- HIS DEATH (ISAIAH 53:8–9)- THE PLACE OF HIS BURIAL (ISAIAH 53:9)- HIS RESURRECTION (ISAIAH 53:10) READ ISAIAH 53:1-3 JESUS WAS ORDINARY IN APPEARANCE. IF JESUS HAD AN INSTAGRAM, HE MIGHT NOT HAVE GONE VIRAL,BUT HE STILL WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE CROSS. IF JESUS WERE HERE TODAY, HE WOULDN’T BE TRENDING, HE’S BE TRANSFORMING. JESUS DID NOT COME FROM THE MARBLE PALACES OF ROME OR THE HALLS OF HEROD. WE OVERLOOK THE ORDINARY PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE TODAY. WE LIVE IN A CULTURE THAT WORSHIPS THE OUTWARD. PEOPLE SCROLL PAST THE ORDINARY.MOST LIKELY, YOU COULD NOT PICK JESUS OUT OF A CROWD. AT HIS BIRTH, ONLY A HANDFUL OF PEOPLE RECOGNIZED WHO HE WAS,HUMBLE SHEPHERDS, WHO WERE THE LOWEST OF THE LOW AT THAT TIME. JESUS RETURNED TO HIS HOMETOWN OF NAZARETH WHERE HE HAD BEEN RAISED. THEY DECIDED TO KILL HIM AND TOOK HIM TO THE EDGE OF A CLIFF TO THROW HIM OFF.YET JESUS SHOWED HE WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL. LUKE 4:29 30 (ESV) BUT PASSING THROUGH THEIR MIDST, HE WENT AWAY. PEOPLE WANTED A MILITANT MESSIAH AND THEY GOT A SUFFERING SAVIOR. JESUS WAS EXTRODINARY IN WHAT HE CAME TO DO.ISAIAH 53:3 WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT “JESUS WAS A MAN OF SORROWS?” DOES IT MEAN JESUS NEVER SMILED, NEVER LAUGHED? JESUS SAID, “I TOLD YOU THIS TO MAKE YOU COMPLETELY HAPPY AS I AM.” JESUS WAS HAPPY, APPROACHABLE, AND EXUDED LOVE! 1 TIMOTHY 1:11( NLT)THE GLORIOUS GOOD NEWS ENTRUSTED TO ME BY OUR BLESSED GOD. THAT IS NOT THE VIEW MANY PEOPLE HAVE OF THE ALMIGHTY.THEY SEE HIM MORE AS THE ANGRY GOD OR THE DISINTERESTED GOD. WHEN GOD SEES YOU, HE SMILES. NUMBERS 6:24–26 (NLT)MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU.MAY THE LORD SMILE ON YOU AND BE GRACIOUS TO YOU.MAY THE LORD SHOW YOU HIS FAVOR AND GIVE YOU HIS PEACE. WE FOLLOW THE LOVING GOD, THE HAPPY GOD, THE SMILING GOD. WHEN JESUS WAS IN GETHSHEMENE HE WAS IN THE DEEPEST SORROW AND PAIN. JESUS KNOWS WHAT IT IS LIKE TO SUFFER. JESUS WAS “A MAN OF SORROWS AND AQUAINTED WITH GRIEF.”ISAIAH 53:3 JESUS DIDN’T JUST SEND US A SYMPATHY CARD FROM HEAVEN, HE SHOWED UP IN PERSON. JESUS UNDERSTANDS PAIN, NOT JUST IN THEORY, BUT PERSONALLY. WHEN YOU GRIEVE, YOU ARE WALKING A ROAD JESUS HAS WALKED. I HAVE LIVED WITH GRIEF, AND IT IS UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE. SORROW PASSES THROUGH YOU, GRIEF MOVES IN AND TAKES RESIDENCE FOR A WHILE. GRIEF IS THE WAVE THAT THAT COMES OUT OF NOWHERE WHEN YOU HEAR A SONG OR SEE AN OLD PHOTO. GRIEF IS NOT NECESSARILY A BAD THING,THE DEPTH OF YOUR GRIEF INDICATES THE DEPTH OF YOUR LOVE. THE BIBLE SAYS, “THERE IS A TIME TO MOURN.” PAUL POINTS OUT, “WE DO NOT GRIEVE HOPELESSLY BUT HOPEFULLY.” GOD UNDERSTANDS THAT GRIEF YOU ARE FEELING. JESUS CAN SYMPATHIZE WITH YOUR SORROW. REMEMBER WHEN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH TIMES OF SUFFERING,JESUS HAS WALKED IN YOUR SHOES. HEBREWS 4:15 (NLT)THIS HIGH PRIEST OF OURS UNDERSTANDS OUR WEAKNESSES, FOR HE FACED ALL OF THE SAME TESTINGS WE DO, YET HE DID NOT SIN. ISAIAH 53 MATTERS TODAY BECAUSE THE ONE WHO CARRIED OUR GRIEFS AND BORE OUR SORROWSSTILL OFFERS HEALING — FOR HEARTS, FOR HOMES, AND FOR A GENERATION THAT’S LOST IT’S WAY. JESUS LOVED US AND DIED FOR US. ISAIAH 53:5 (NKJV)BUT HE [WAS] WOUNDED FOR OUR TRANSGRESSIONS, [HE WAS] BRUISED FOR OUR INIQUITIES; THE CHASTISEMENT FOR OUR PEACE [WAS] UPON HIM, AND BY HIS STRIPES WE ARE HEALED. ISAIAH 53:6 (NKJV)ALL WE LIKE SHEEP HAVE GONE ASTRAY; WE HAVE TURNED, EVERY ONE, TO HIS OWN WAY; AND THE LORD HAS LAID ON HIM THE INIQUITY OF US ALL. JESUS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENTAL VICTIM.HE WAS A CONQUERING VICTOR. HOW CAN A PERSON BE MADE RIGHT WITH GOD?HOW CAN THE STAIN OF OUR GUILT AND SHAME FROM OUR SIN BE REMOVED? ANSWER: BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE? JESUS HAD TO DIE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO OTHER WAY TO SATISFY GOD’S RIGHTEOUS DEMANDS. GOD PLAYS BY HIS OWN RULES, AND HIS RULES STATE,“THE SOUL THAT SINS SHALL SURELY DIE.” THE DEATH OF JESUS WAS FORETOLD BY THE HEBREW PROPHETS. MESSIAH WOULD COME, BE BORN OF A VIRGIN IN BETHLEHEM, AND BE CRUCIFIED ON A CROSS. JESUS WOULD SOON SAY THE WORDS OF PSALM 22, “THEY PIERCED MY HANDS AND FEET.” PSALM 22 WAS WRITTEN 1,000 YEARS BEFORE THE FIRST CRUCIFIXION EVER TOOK PLACE. JESUS LIVED IN THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS FROM THE MOMENT HE ENTERED OUR WORLD. FOR SOME, THE CROSS SEEMED LIKE AN ABERRATION, A MISTAKE, A TRAGIC TURN OF EVENTS. IT MUST HAVE SEEMED LIKE THAT FOR THE DISCIPLES AS JESUS WAS ARRESTED AND MURDERED. GOD WAS THE ‘MASTER OF CEREMONIES’ AT THE CROSS. ROMANS 8:32GOD DID NOT SPARE HIS OWN SON BUT GAVE HIM UP FOR US ALL. ROMANS 3:25GOD PUT CHRIST FORWARD…BY HIS BLOOD, TO BE RECEIVED BY FAITH. (ISAIAH 53:10YET IT PLEASED THE FATHER TO BRUISE HIM; HE HAS PUT HIM TO DEATH. GOD WAS PLEASED BY THE REDEMPTION THAT WAS ACCOMPLISHED.HE WAS PLEASED BY THE ETERNAL PLAN OF SALVATION THAT WAS FULFILLED. IN FACT, THIS WAS THE MOST EVIL ACT EVER PERPETRATED BY SINFUL HEARTS:THE SINLESS SON OF GOD, TORTURED, SLAUGHTERED, HEARTLESSLY MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD. AND YET, FROM IT CAME THE GREATEST GOOD OF ALL TIME. CALVARY SHOWS HOW FAR MEN WILL GO IN SIN AND HOW FAR GOD WILL GO FOR SALVATION. AS CHRIST HUNG THERE, HE WAS BEARING THE SINS OF THE WORLD, DYING AS A SUBSTITUTE. TO HIM WAS IMPUTED THE GUILT OF THEIR SINS,AND HE WAS SUFFERING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THOSE SINS ON THEIR BEHALF. THE VERY ESSENCE OF THAT PUNISHMENT WAS THE OUTPOURING OF GOD’S WRATH AGAINST SINNERS. JESUS MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.ISAIAH 53:7 JESUS WAS ARRESTED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AS THOUGH HE WERE A CRIMINAL. WHEN PILATE QUESTIONED JESUS, HE SPOKE A FEW WORDS, BUT NONE IN HIS OWN DEFENSE. THIS WAS ALL DONE THAT WE MIGHT BE FORGIVEN AND COME INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. READ ACTS 8:34–39 THAT IS HOW QUICKLY CONVERSION CAN HAPPEN.IT DOES NOT TAKE YEARS, OR MONTHS, OR WEEKS, OR DAYS, OR EVEN HOURS. JESUS CHRIST DID ALL OF THIS FOR YOU. Looking for hope or know someone who is? Join Greg Laurie at the Harvest Crusade: Hope for America on November 16! Get event information here. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's one thing to hear the words of Jesus… It's another to face them. This week, we come to the hardest part yet — the words that don't just challenge what we believe, but what we want to believe. He said the path is narrow. He said not everyone who calls Him “Lord” will enter. He said we'd be hated because of His name. These aren't soft sayings. They're sharp — cutting through comfort, slicing open the illusion that faith is easy. But inside the fear… there's a strange kind of freedom. Because when the words of Jesus strip everything away, what's left is truth — and truth never flinches. This is Week Four of Scary Things Jesus Said. Welcome to Motion Church. Where the brave listen.      

This is the official Facebook and YouTube channel of Champion Christian Center. Our mission is to love God, reach the one, and change the world. Through Bible-based sermons and devotionals, you'll learn how to understand the Word of God, fulfill God's plan for your life, and make a positive impact on the world around you. If you are local, we would love to meet you in person! We are located in Washington, PA and led by Pastors Nathan and Joie Miller.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.championcenter.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @championcenter1 To give online: https://pushpay.com/g/championchristiancenter——Champion Christian Center Facebook: / championccenter Champion Christian Center Instagram: @championccenter

This is the official Facebook and YouTube channel of Champion Christian Center. Our mission is to love God, reach the one, and change the world. Through Bible-based sermons and devotionals, you'll learn how to understand the Word of God, fulfill God's plan for your life, and make a positive impact on the world around you. If you are local, we would love to meet you in person! We are located in Washington, PA and led by Pastors Nathan and Joie Miller.For more life changing resources, visit us at www.championcenter.com.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: / @championcenter1 To give online: https://pushpay.com/g/championchristiancenter——Champion Christian Center Facebook: / championccenter Champion Christian Center Instagram: @championccenter

It began on a quiet hillside — a crowd gathered, expecting comfort. Instead, they heard words that made the air go still. “Unless you take up your cross…” “Unless you forgive…” “Unless you lose your life…” The people looked at each other — wondering if following Him was worth it. Centuries later, we're still wondering. Because the words of Jesus were never meant to soothe the surface — they were meant to cut deep, to reveal what's real. This is Week Three of Scary Things Jesus Said. Where we wrestle with the hard edges of His message, and discover that sometimes, the scariest words are the ones that lead us home. Welcome… to Motion Church. Where the brave listen.

Pastor Jordan will preach about friendship with God.The purpose of Christianity is the restoration between God and humanity—an ongoing, interpersonal, conversational, and real, not merely ritual.====================

Baptisms are not just a symbol or ritual but a sacred moment and the entry point into the Life of Christ.====================

Pastor Jordan will preach about what Jesus said about lost sons and a father's love.Both sons in the story of the prodigal son are lost, one in rebellion, the other in religion. Both need the Father's love. Whether you're wayward or self-righteous, you need God to come toward you.====================

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Sam Marr are answering a question from a listener. This is about Paul Washer, who is an extreme Lordship Salvation preacher. The questionerclaims that Paul Washer only uses the words that Jesus uses. How then could we claim that his gospel is false? Please