Podcast appearances and mentions of jesus scripture

John 15:26-16:15,But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with me from the beginning.I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, “Where are you going?” 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.12 I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.This morning we continue our walk through this amazing farewell discourse that Jesus has with his disciples. In just a matter of hours, Jesus will be betrayed, falsely accused, tortured, abandoned, and crucified. But before all these things take place, Jesus is preparing his disciples for what is to come. He wants them to be ready. And so the big question of our text this morning is…What does Jesus say to prepare his disciples?If we were to summarize Jesus's message to them in a sentence, I think it would be this: Hard times are ahead, but the Helper will come.So following that main idea, this sermon will have two parts: first, we will cover the hard times that are ahead for the disciples and what that means for us… and then we will spend the rest of our time considering that second part… the Helper to come.Part one: hard times are ahead.Part two: The Helper will come.1. Hard times are ahead.Last week we studied the end of John 15 where Jesus tells his disciples that the world will hate them because they hated him. And now Jesus tells his disciples how that hatred from the world will play out in their lives.First, in John 16:2, Jesus says,“they will put you out of the synagogues.”This means they will be outcasts among their Jewish kinsmen. They will be scorned and shamed for the sake of being associated with Jesus.And second, they will be killed for their faith in him. Again in verse 2, he says,“Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. They will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me.”We read in Acts 12 that the Apostle James was killed by the sword. And though we can't be certain about the details, it is believed that all of the apostles, except perhaps John, were killed for their faith. Why does Jesus tell them these things?Jesus gives two reasons here.First, in John 16:1, he says,“I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away…”And then again, in verse 4,“I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.”Jesus wants his followers to faithfully endure the hard times when they come.The Lord only knows what trials are before each of us… But Scripture makes clear that all followers of Christ will face persecution of some form or another… 2 Timothy 3:12,“all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”And in Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas say to the disciples,“through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God”I've heard it said that everyone is either in a hard time, coming out of a hard time, or about to go into a hard time. And whether it's overt persecution, or some other trial of various sorts, Jesus wants you to be ready to endure!So how do we endure the hard times?We remember his words. In verse 4, Jesus says,“I have said these things to you, that when their hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.”What a gift this book is to us! That we can read the words of Jesus to us! That we can cherish and store God's thoughts and God's words in our hearts! So that we can remember his words to us when the hard times come!When our son Daniel was just a few months old, he went through what the experts call a “sleep regression.” I didn't know what this was before becoming a dad… but it's essentially when your baby starts sleeping well through the night and then one day decides, “that's not my thing anymore.”And I remember several nights being so angry at our baby as he would get us up or not go back to sleep. And… he's just a baby, doing what babies do!And one morning I read these words from Psalm 119,“I remember your name in the night O LORD, and keep your law.”And this verse hit me like a truck… I was not remembering the LORD in the night as I was angry with our helpless baby. And so I committed it to memory. And oh how precious has that verse been to me during the rough nights! And while my nighttime frustrations have still not completely vanished… I now have a weapon for that fight.Our Cities Church Leader Affirmation of Faith has such a helpful paragraph about this … In Article 11 titled ‘Living God's Word by Meditation and Prayer' it says this, “We believe that faith is awakened and sustained by God's Spirit through His Word and prayer. The good fight of faith is fought mainly by meditating on the Scriptures and praying that God would apply them to our souls…”We can remember the story of Charles Spurgeon from last week… who was comforted in his depression as he applied the word of God to his soul… That's the Christian life! It is a daily fight of faith! And our weapons are the Word of God and prayer.So… When a tempting image pops up on your phone:“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things, and give me life in your ways!” (Ps. 119:37).Or when a tension arises in your marriage or with your kids:“Put on then as God's chosen ones holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience…” (Col. 3:12).Or when that wave of anxiety or depression sets in:“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you…” (Isa. 26:3)As I mention scripture memory, don't hear this as simply another burden to add or a box to check in the Christian life, but consider this question:Am I making good use of the treasure of God's word? For he has given this gift to us that we may remember his words in the hard times.God has given us his word, and he has also given us His Spirit. And this leads us into part two of the sermon, which is where we will spend the rest of our time. In part one, Jesus tells his disciples of the hard times that are ahead, and now part 2…2. The Helper will come.Jesus tells them that the Helper will come.Look with me, starting at the second half of verse 4. Jesus says,“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. 5 But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?' 6 But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. Surely this was the most pressing hard time for the disciples, because their Master was leaving. And Jesus says “it is to your advantage that I go away.”We can imagine the disciples saying, “how is it possibly better for you to leave us?!”The answer is the Holy Spirit.As Pastor Jonathan told us a few weeks ago from John 14, the Holy Spirit is the presence of Jesus in our lives. While Jesus is God who dwells with us… the Holy Spirit is God who dwells inside us believers! What a gift He is to us! God dwelling in us! Christ dwelling with us by His Spirit!He is the 3rd person of the Trinity, the Lord and giver of life, who eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son and is worshipped and glorified together with the Father and the Son and who spoke through the prophets.That's who the Holy Spirit is. And in this most anxious hour for the disciples, amazingly, Jesus comforts them with this promise of the Holy Spirit. We've looked briefly at who the Holy Spirit is, and in the rest of our time we will look at two things the Holy Spirit does…or the work of the Holy Spirit.Kevin DeYoung gives this great image to describe the Spirit. He says “the Holy Spirit is a spotlight.” He shines a spotlight on sin, and He shines a spotlight on Christ. So that's how we'll approach the rest of our text.The Holy Spirit shines a spotlight on sin.Look at verses 8-11,8 “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 concerning sin, because they do not believe in me 10 concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer 11 concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.”Jesus says the Holy Spirit convicts the world concerning three things: sin, righteousness, and judgment. What does he mean here?The Holy Spirit convicts concerning sin. This is fairly straightforward: To not believe in Jesus is to reject God Himself and thus not believing in Jesus is at the root of all sin.What about verse 10? Jesus says, the Holy Spirit convicts “concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father.” As Jesus goes to the Father, The Holy Spirit will make plain that the world has committed the greatest act of unrighteousness of all time by murdering Jesus, the Righteous One. And lastly, verse 11, he will convict “concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.” 1 John 3:8 tells us that the “reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” And on that last day Jesus will do that finally and climactically as He casts Satan, his minions, and all who follow him into hell.I have been praying that the Holy Spirit would do his convicting work in this sermon. If you do not believe in Jesus this morning I pray that the Holy Spirit would make the realities of sin, righteousness, and judgment plain to you: That you are a sinner in desperate need of salvation and that apart from Christ you will die in your sins and be separated from God in hell forever.And if you are a Christian, my prayer is that we would have a fresh gratitude for the convicting work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Because it is good when the Holy Spirit shines a light on our sin. And when he does, he also shines a light on our Savior.The Holy Spirit shines a spotlight on Christ.Look with me at verses 12-15,12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.Like any good teacher, Jesus knows the capacity of his students… I have plans to teach my son many things: how to read his bible, how to drive a car… We'll get there, but right now it's Don't throw your food. Don't hit other kids in the face!Jesus has taught his disciples many things and as he ascends back to the Father, the Holy Spirit descends to continue that work of teaching in his disciples and “to guide them into all the truth.” What does it mean that the Spirit will guide them into all the truth?First, this means the Spirit will guide them to understand the teachings of Christ. He will cause them to remember his teachings, and to understand them fully after Jesus is raised from the dead.And second, the Spirit will guide them to the Teacher himself… He is the Spirit of Truth who will guide them to the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.Look again at verse 14, Jesus says,“He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you.”The main job of the Holy Spirit is to point to another. To glorify another.To shine a spotlight on Jesus Himself.Theologian Fred Sanders says that studying the Holy Spirit can be slippery, meaning, when we try to focus in on just the Holy Spirit, we find ourselves inevitably being pointed back to Jesus. Because his job is to glorify Him!Sanders says this,“…even when the Holy Spirit opens our eyes to see and understand his work, what he primarily directs our attention to is not himself but Jesus Christ.”So when we consider the work of the Holy Spirit: He is a spotlight shining a light on sin and shining a light on Jesus himself.What does this mean for us today? If you are here and you're not a follower of Jesus… Scripture speaks of those who resist the Holy Spirit. I would urge you today… don't do that. Let the Holy Spirit shine a light on your sin and let him guide you to Jesus.Jesus who lived the perfect life that we all owe to God and who died on the cross as a substitute for his people. And who rose on the third day conquering sin and death for all who trust him. Believe in the Lord Jesus and be saved. Commit yourself to Him, and receive the Holy Spirit into your life!And if you are a follower of Christ, the end of chapter 15 says that the Holy Spirit bears witness to Christ, and He empowers us to do the same. This is what we see in the book of Acts…Disciples are filled with the Holy Spirit, and they boldly bear witness to Jesus. They can't stop talking about Him! And as we seek to be welcoming witnesses as a church, as we seek to invite others into this joy of knowing Jesus with us, oh how we need the Holy Spirit's help!And amazingly, in Luke 11 Jesus says,“if you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”Let's do that as a church! Let's ask for more of the Holy Spirit. More of his fruit in our lives, that we may be powerful witnesses to Christ in our homes, workplaces, and everywhere else we go. For the glory of Christ and our great joy in Him!

Jesus is both our perfect example of devotion to Scripture and the fulfiller of Scripture for our eternal joy.

December is here, Advent is upon us, and while the world is speeding up, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, breathe deep, and remember that anxiety does not magically clock out for the holidays. In this episode, we talk with Ruth about what it looks like to set the tone for the month of Advent with intention, slowness, and a heart that is more focused on Jesus than on performance, expectations, or a perfectly curated Christmas. Episode Overview So often, December becomes a pressure cooker: Packed calendars Parties and performances Family expectations Untended relationships Mom guilt and spiritual guilt If we are honest, it is easy to end the month exhausted, anxious, and wondering if we missed what Advent was really about. This episode is a gentle reset. Together we talk about: Why your anxiety around the holidays is understandable How to set expectations and boundaries without guilt How to stop treating December like a spiritual performance review How to carry Advent rhythms into January, February, and beyond Practically preparing Him room in your actual life, not just your ideal one And underneath all of it: the reminder that God really does see you, loves you, and is not grading your Christmas performance. Key Themes From the Conversation Advent as a beginning, not a box Instead of cramming all spiritual depth into four weeks, we talk about Advent as the starting line for rhythms that can continue all year. The goal is not a perfect December, but a reoriented heart that remembers Emmanuel, God with us, in every season. Letting go of holiday perfectionism Naming how much of our striving is actually about approval, worth, and wanting to be seen as a good mom, good host, or good Christian. Asking honest questions: What do I think I will gain from doing all of this? Is this truly about honoring Jesus or about proving something? Heart clutter and preparing Him room Ruth shares how her work on Advent came out of her own struggle to feel like everything had to happen in December. The phrase "prepare Him room" assumes there is clutter in our hearts that needs to be cleared, not just in our schedules. Permission to say no You do not have to say yes to every party, event, or opportunity, even if they are all good things. Sometimes the holiest thing you can do is guard a blank square on the calendar as "occupied by rest, family, and presence." Repairing relationships without putting all the pressure on one month We often try to fix a year's worth of tension or distance in a single holiday season. Advent is a beautiful time to begin the work of reconciliation, but not a demand to tie everything up with a bow by December 25. Parenting, anxiety, and what our kids actually see Our kids are learning what Christmas is by watching us. When they see us frantic, angry, and stressed, they learn that "this is what Christmas feels like." When they see us repent, reset, and re-center on Jesus, they witness the Gospel in real time. Scripture Threads in This Episode 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. Luke 12:27 Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. We talk about how Jesus pointed anxious hearts to birds and flowers as living reminders that the Father is not forgetful, and that our worth is not held together by our hustle. Practical Ways To Set the Tone for This Month Here are some simple, realistic practices that came up in the conversation: Decide your non negotiables A daily or weekly family moment to pray, read a verse, or use an Advent resource. A small rhythm that fits your actual life: after dinner, Saturday mornings, or before bed. Mark the "nothing" days on your calendar Literally block off blank days as taken. Protect margin so there is room for real conversations, unhurried play, and quiet with God. Saturate your environment with reminders of Jesus Scripture on the walls, art that points your eyes up, worship and Advent music playing in the background, an open Bible on the table. Let what you see, hear, and read pull your attention back to Him throughout the day. Practice quick repentance, not long self condemnation When you catch yourself spiraling, snapping, or worshiping your to do list, pause. Talk with Jesus first: Lord, I put this party, this list, or this image of myself on the throne. I am sorry. Please reorder my heart. Then talk with your people: Hey, I am sorry for how I just acted. That is not what I want this season to feel like for us. Can we reset and try again? Pay attention to embodied people, not just online life Online community is a gift, but the people under your roof and the ones who know your everyday life matter first. Ask God to help you see them, listen to them, and be fully present with them. Reflective Questions For You You might want to jot these down in a journal or talk them through with a friend or spouse: What is my real emotional temperature going into this month: anxious, hopeful, numb, overwhelmed? Where am I secretly hoping that a "perfect" Christmas will heal or fix something that actually needs long term tending with God? What are three things I can say no to this month so I can say a deeper yes to Jesus, my family, and rest? How can I build in daily "touch points" with God's Word that fit my real life, not my ideal life? Where do I need to humble myself, apologize, or reset the tone in my home? 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“Freedom in Jesus” Scripture & Sermon 11/9/2025

The Problem of Jesus | Scripture | Ethan Magness by First Christian Church

There is a surprising openness to Jesus in our world today. Many people are turning to the Bible for answers to their questions. But the Bible provides even more than answers, it produces transformation. How?

Topics:  Social Tip, Breaking Animal News, Jesus & Scripture, House in Aspen, Manifesting, Encouragement, Trust God BONUS CONTENT: Encouragement Follow-up, CURE   Quotes: “You can trust God's character.” “Just surprise and delight them.” “You're gonna have to wrestle with the Bible.” “It'd be weird if God agreed with me on everything.” “God is not us.”

This week, guest speaker Pastor Lorne Meisner launches our three-part series “The Treasure” with a powerful message from 2 Corinthians 4:1-18. Paul reminds us to not lose heart—even when life feels overwhelming—because everything points back to Jesus and His Lordship. Discover how God places His treasure in jars of clay and calls us to live with courage, faith, and hope.✅ Topics: The Treasure, faith in trials, perseverance, Christ's lordship, hope in Jesus

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Series – Sandwich Powers, Etc.: The Miracles of Jesus Scripture(s): Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-35; Matthew 9:2-8

“Freedom in Jesus” Scripture & Sermon 4/27/2025

2nd Mar 2025 -Rachel Watson - The Way of Jesus - Scripture by Milford Baptist Church

This week we're invited to explore the vital discipline of engaging with Scripture. The story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38-42 serves as a compelling reminder of the importance of prioritizing our time with God's Word. Just as Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet, we too are called to make intentional choices in our spiritual lives. The sermon presents four practical ways to engage with Scripture: memorization, meditation, exegesis, and intentional reading. Each method offers a unique pathway to deepen our relationship with God and apply His truth to our daily lives. As we reflect on these practices, we're challenged to consider: Are we, like Martha, distracted by the busyness of life, or are we choosing the 'better part' by immersing ourselves in God's Word? This message encourages us to see Scripture not as a chore, but as a life-giving encounter with the living God, essential for our spiritual growth and transformation.

Devotional Theme – "All Aboard for Jesus"Scripture reference - 2 Corinthians 6:2 "For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - "Get on Board Little Children" Negro SpiritualScriptures mentioned in the podcast - 1 Thessalonians 4:17 (ESV), Matthew 24:36 (NIV), John 14:2 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 15:52 NIV

Hebrews 5:13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. We are learning today from the author of Hebrews about what he considered spiritual solid food. He considered solid food to be the “word of righteousness.” He said spiritual infants weren't accustomed to such food. The term accustomed is translated from a word that means experience. The idea is that they have yet to experience the power of God's word of righteousness spoken in Christ. We know from the verses above in chapter 4, that he means the word of God hadn't been beneficial to them because it had not been united with faith in their hearts. That makes sense because he had been warning them about the sin of unbelief and their failure to enter into God's Sabbath rest. What is the word of righteousness? It is that Jesus finished the work of righteousness on our behalf through His work on the cross so we could draw near to God for help in living righteously in the midst of suffering in this world. Later in chapter ten, the author stated why believers gather together on a regular basis. It's to stimulate and encourage one another to love and good works (10:24). That's another way of defining righteousness. Encouraging one another to live to love with Jesus is our meat, our solid food. If we are mature in Christ, we should be accustomed to such a diet of spiritual food. That's what I'm seeking to do through the Live to Love Scripture Encouragements. I'm offering my listeners solid food so they can grow to maturity and stand before God, complete in Christ. To live to love with Jesus for the glory of God is the word of righteousness. It's impossible without Jesus. We must believe the gospel that God has provided His Son to be our high priest to give us access to God so we can be filled with the life of God through faith in His Son. As we enter into His life and rest, we learn to obedience through the suffering God orchestrates in our lives. We receive well what He gives us, because we have believed the gospel, the good news preached to us in Christ. I hope you have found the Live to Love with Jesus Scripture podcasts to be solid food for your souls. I hope it is helping you develop a healthy appetite for the word of righteousness—the word that calls you to live out of the life of Jesus Christ, who loves righteousness and hates lawlessness, as the author wrote about Him in 1:9. If it is helping you, please share the food with others who you know are hungry to grow in love with Jesus by loving others. Please let them know about livetolovewithjesus.com and the resources available for their growth in love. I hope that today you will not only trust in the righteousness of Jesus Christ for your standing before God, but also in His righteousness, His love, as you receive well whatever He gives you today, for His glory.

Topics:  Politics/Anxiety, Trust God ,Rucking, Cardio Drumming, Jesus/Scripture, No Distractions, DIY, Ranch Eggs BONUS CONTENT: What I Actually Believe, Prayer   Quotes: “Jesus' way is just better.” “Your daily anger can be not so daily anymore.” “To be like Jesus I need to be bathed in scripture.” “Turn your mind to gratitude.”

Today was super hard. But I'm proud of myself for how I dealt with the hard in healthy ways. Check out today's episode to hear how I USED to workout when I was upset with someone or feeling guilty about what I ate and how I NOW workout picturing the Lord and using God's Word as my motivation to push hard! Connect with Nyla: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠IG⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's Christian Business Podcast "Her Holy Hustle" ⁠

I loved getting to know Dr. Jackie Greene and what God has been doing in her and through her. Her brand new 90-day devotional, Remain in His Love, would be a perfect one for you to pick up as we establish some new rhythms this fall. I think you'll really love the book and this conversation with Jackie. We talk all about the spiritual discipline of fasting, our role in the discipleship process, and the importance of journaling. You know I much I always LOVE getting to talk about prayer and fasting!  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. Lumen: Go to lumen.me/TSF to get 15% off your Lumen. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: prophetic words, writing a book, discipleship, journaling, devotional, prayer, waiting on the Lord, spiritual disciplines, fasting,  . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes: Praying Over Your Own Life with Real Talk Kim – Episode 893 Episode 480: Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devotional Theme – "Redeemed by the Blood of Jesus"Scripture reference - Ephesians 1:7 NIV" In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - "Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It" Fanny CrosbyScriptures mentioned in the podcast - Galatians 3:13, Colossians 1:14 NIV, I Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 107:2

Come to Jesus Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8 Preacher: Rev. Adrian Dieleman   Sermon Outline: Introduction Come Stone Built Conclusion   Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/m4e0IF_bcEU   Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-8 (King James Version) 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as […] The post Come to Jesus appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Sermon: The Deliverance of Jesus Scripture:  2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Teacher: Paul Lawler Drawing parallels from the biblical narrative of God's people journeying through the desert, Pastor Paul Lawler reflects on how our own desert experiences reveal the true condition of our hearts and character. Listeners are guided through the desert seasons of key biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, and the Apostle Paul. Pastor Paul illuminates how these challenging times served as divine setups for breakthroughs, emphasizing that in the desert, God doesn't just change circumstances but transforms individuals.Using the Apostle Paul's experiences as a backdrop, Pastor Paul explores the multifaceted nature of Jesus' deliverance. He highlights that it's not merely a human deliverance but a truth-filled, prayer-filled, and worshipful deliverance. Listeners are encouraged to embrace transparency within their Christian community, recognizing that deliverance often comes through shared burdens and mutual support. We're reminded that the desert may feel like a setback, but it's ultimately a place where divine resources are discovered and where God's transformative work is accomplished. 

Series: A living Hope in a dying worldTitle: How to retaliate like Jesus Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 NIVJohn 14:61 Peter 2:2-3James 1:2-4Matthew 5:11-121 Peter 3:18Bottom line: Jesus calls us to retaliate with blessing.SERMON OUTLINENOTESDISCUSSION QUESTIONSOUTLINESMAIN REFERENCES USEDSERMON OUTLINEIntroductionAn arm of our Milky Way Galaxy over the La Silla Observatory in northern Chile. The terms Milky Way and galaxy come from the Latin via lactea, or "the road of milk," derivative of the more ancient Greek term galaxias kyklos, or "milky circle." A luminou reminder that Jesus is "the Way" and His Word is like pure milk (John 14:6; 1 Peter 2:2-3)In 1807, John Newton, best known as composer of the hymn ‘Amazing Grace', encapsulated the amazing grace of God in some of his last words as he lay dying. He declared: ‘I am a great sinner but Christ is a great Saviour.'Jesus was insulted, persecuted and slandered by his enemies. How did Jesus retaliate? He didn't. Per ChatGPT: “No, Jesus is often portrayed as teaching non-retaliation and forgiveness. In the biblical narrative, particularly in the New Testament, Jesus is characterized as promoting love for enemies and responding to hostility with patience and compassion. The idea is rooted in teachings such as "turn the other cheek" and "love your enemies," emphasizing a non-retaliatory and forgiving approach.”Retaliation refers to the act of responding to an injury or harm with a corresponding injury or harm. It often involves seeking revenge or reprisal against someone who has wronged or harmed you.When I googled questions people are asking about retaliation, I learned at least 2 things:People don't know what the word means. (They're asking a lot)People are asking a lot about retaliation as it relates to the work place.How did Jesus retaliate?He retaliated the opposite to how the world retaliates:He forgave.He turned the other cheek. He blessed responding to evil with good.Let's look at the passage in detail and see all that Jesus had to say about how to live out our living hope in this dying world that tempts us to retaliate with evil.Outline (based on the Outline Bible)1 PETER 3—Peter talks about appropriate conduct for believers in light of what Christ has done for us.LAST WEEKI. THE CONDUCT OF BELIEVERS (3:1-17)A. Responsibilities of wives (3:1-6) 1. Peter's exhortation (3:1-5)a. Concerning their behavior (3:1-2): Wives should depend upon their lives more than their lips in witnessing to unsaved husbands.b. Concerning their beauty (3:3-5): Inner beauty is far more important than outer beauty.2. Peter's example (36): He uses Sarah of the Old Testament as a role model.B. Responsibilities of husbands (3:7)1. What they are to do (3:7a): Husbands must be considerate of their wives and respect them.2. Why they are to do it (3:7b): If they fail here, their prayers will not be answered.THIS WEEKC. Responsibilities of all (3:8-17) 1. Live in loving harmony (3:8).2. Reward both good and evil with good (3:9-14).3. Worship Christ as Lord, and always be ready to explain your faith (3:15).4. Be ready to defend your faith (3:16-17).ConclusionBottom Line: Q. What do I want them to know?A. How God expects you to live as a Christian tempted by retaliation.Q. Why do I want them to know it?A. Because Christ Jesus died so that you could respond to injustice as Jesus did.Q. What do I want them to do about it?A. Respond to insult, persecution and slander with blessing.Q. Why do I want them to do it?A. Because he commands it, models it, and empowers us to do it.Q. How can they begin to do this?A. 1. Trust Christ Jesus today. Repent and believe. Forgive those who've wronged you.Apologize to those you've wronged. Make things right as much as possible.Live a holy, good, life blessing others as you've been blessed. Return good for good and for evil. Embrace the unjust, undeserved suffering that comes your way.Do life with followers of Jesus Christ as described in v. 8-12.Be prepared to answer.Read your bible every day. Pray about what you read. Obey what you read.LOL: Listen, Obey, Lead others to do the same; SOAP.PrayNOTES“After a particular Sunday morning worship service, a member of St. Andrew's greeted me. When he shook my hand, he held on and said, “Pastor, my daughter is in the Air Force, and she is being deployed to the Middle East.” He began to tremble, and tears rolled down his cheeks. It was a poignant moment. I sensed the fear and concern he had for his daughter. He was expressing what every parent feels when a son or daughter is called into the midst of warfare. He said to me, “Please pray for my daughter,” and I said, “Yes, of course.” At St. Andrew's, we have lists of people for whom we regularly pray, but this particular encounter was so urgent that I could not go to sleep that week without first pleading for his daughter before the Lord. It weighed on me because he had communicated the intensity of his feelings.To have sympathy is pathos, or passion that is shared”Excerpt From1-2 Peter - An Expositional CommentaryR.C. SproulThis material may be protected by copyright.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process:Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really God's word, what changes would I have to make in my life?Who am I going to tell about this?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastOUTLINESOUTLINE Bible 1 PETER 3—Peter talks about appropriate conduct for believers in light of what Christ has done for us.I. THE CONDUCT OF BELIEVERS (3:1-17)A. Responsibilities of wives (3:1-6) LAST WEEK1. Peter's exhortation (3:1-5)a. Concerning their behavior (3:1-2): Wives should depend upon their lives more than their lips in witnessing to unsaved husbands.b. Concerning their beauty (3:3-5): Inner beauty is far more important than outer beauty.2. Peter's example (36): He uses Sarah of the Old Testament as a role model.B. Responsibilities of husbands (3:7)1. What they are to do (3:7a): Husbands must be considerate of their wives and respect them.2. Why they are to do it (3:7b): If they fail here, their prayers will not be answered.C. Responsibilities of all (3:8-17) THIS WEEK1. Live in loving harmony (3:8).2. Reward both good and evil with good (3:9-14).3. Worship Christ as Lord, and always be ready to explain your faith (3:15).4. Be ready to defend your faith (3:16-17).NEXT WEEKII. THE CHRIST OF BELIEVERS (3:18-22): Peter describes a fourfold ministry accomplished by the Savior.A. His death (3:18)1. The permanence (3:18a): He died for our sins once and for all.2. The purpose (3:18b): He died to reconcile sinners to God.B. His journey to the spirit world (3:19-20)1. The transgression (3:19): Jesus preached against the sins of these evil spirits.2. The time (3:20): They committed their wickedness in the days of Noah.C. His resurrection (3:21)1. The salvation (3:21 a): Jesus' resurrection guarantees our redemption.2. The symbol (3:21b): Water baptism.D. His ascension and exaltation (3:22)Clowney's Outline7. The blessing of living with Christian suffering (1 Peter 3:8-22)Response to suffering in a life of blessing (3:8-12)Called to a life of blessingCalled to bless in response to cursingCalled to bless as heirs of blessingThe blessed witness of suffering fro righteousness (3:13-22)The opportunity for witness in word (3:13-15)The opportunity for witness in life (3:16-17)The victory of Christ's suffering (3:18-22)Helms' OutlineEncouragement to ContinueI. The Need for Encouragement (1 Peter 3:8-17)A. The Encouraging Phrase: Called to be a blessingB. The Ideal Biblical Reference: Psalm 34C. The Precise Words: Fear and BlessingFearBlessingII. Encouragement in Christ's Victory (1 Peter 3:18-22)A. Detectives in search of meaningB. More clues from the surrounding contextA particular word: SubjectA special relationship: JesusAn encouraging conclusion to our pursuitMAIN REFERENCES USED“1 - 2 Peter and Jude,” by David Helm, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent Hughes“1 & 2 Peter ” by RC Sproul“1 & 2 Peter and Jude” by Thomas Schreiner“The Message of 1 Peter” by Edmund Clowney“Look at the Book” by John Piper“The Visual Word,” Patrick Schreiner“1 Peter: A living hope in Christ”, Jen Wilkin Bible study“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.org“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion appChatGPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgptAnswerThePublic.comWikipedia.com

Pathways- Practices for a Deeper Life with Jesus: Scripture 10-29-23 by LifePath Church

Devotional Theme – "The Invites of Jesus"Scripture reference -Matthew 11:28 "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest!" Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Songs - "Come Unto Jesus" by Robert FrysonScriptures mentioned in the podcast - John 21:12, John 1:43, Mark 1:17, Matthew 4:19NIV & KJV, John 1:39

Y'all. Get READY for this conversation. It's 100% a note-taking episode! My friend, Hosanna Wong is in the studio talking about what God calls you to do in different seasons, finding your identity and abiding in Christ, and what the rhythms of Jesus looked like. Go grab a copy of Hosanna's new book You Are More Than You've Been Told. I've never read anything like it. It's so unique, helpful, and is shaping how I move forward with my spiritual disciplines. I loved our conversation on consecration! Here is the sermon from Jon Tyson we mentioned: We Want You Here: The Power of Consecration. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August Reading Plan or Let's Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . . Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Chime: Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun to receive 50% off your first order. KiwiCo: Get 50% your first month on any crate line plus free shipping at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Nutrafol: Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TSF to save $10 OFF your first month's subscription, plus FREE shipping on EVERY order -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

II Peter 3, Part 4

II Peter 3, Part 4

Pastor John Brown | Matthew 5:17-20 | Denia Community Church - Denton, TX | deniachurch.com

Theme – Thank You, Jesus Scripture reference - Psalm 75:1 English Standard Version "We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - " We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperScriptures mentioned in the podcast - Psalm 100:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIVAn acrostic as a guide to prayerA.C.T.S.A- adorationC- confessionT- thanksgivingS- supplication

In honor of the Christmas holiday, here are some promises throughout the Bible about how Jesus is with us. But this scripture playlist is a gift that keeps on giving. Listen to these verses any day of the year for a boost of faith and confidence. Check out these scriptures on God being with you. Go to our website https://deepspirituality.com/promises-about-jesus to read along with the scriptures References: Isaiah 7:14 NLT 2 Corinthians 1:20 ERV Isaiah 11:1-3 CEV Isaiah 9:6-7 NIrV Isaiah 42:3-4 ERV Isaiah 61:1, 3 Voice Luke 1:30-32 NIrV Matthew 1:20-23 NLT Micah 5:2 ERV Luke 2:9-11 NLT Zechariah 3:8-9 NLT Isaiah 53:4-5 ERV Matthew 11:28-30 NIrV Hebrews 13:6 AMPC Matthew 28:18-20 ERV Acts 2:25 NIRV 2 Timothy 4:16-18 ERV Zephaniah 3:15-17 NLT

We know the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We read the words of Moses and Paul. We seek to emulate women like Esther, Ruth, and Mary. But what about the lesser-known women of the Bible? How do their stories fit in the grand narrative of the Bible? And additionally, how should we see ourselves in light of these stories? On this podcast, Shelby and Krystal are joined by Nana Dolce, author of “The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus.” They discuss the biblical narratives of women like Hagar, Zipporah, and the widow of Zarephath to help us to see the gospel in all of Scripture. As Nana shares, you will hear her passion for the Scriptures as well as for teaching others. Her enthusiasm for God's Word is contagious and we pray that this episode deepens your joy in the Lord. Sign up for the Daily Grace Podcast Newsletter and receive the free resource "Scripture for Every Season.” Time Stamps: 00:33 - Why Women Are Theologians01:21 - About Nana Dolce3:00 - About The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus6:17 - How Biblical Women Fit Into the Story of Scripture19:02 - The Sinful Patterns We Hold Onto And God's Faithfulness22:23 - How the Stories of Women In the Old Testament Encourage Us30:28 - How the Gospel Changed Everything for Nana Dolce Resources mentioned in this episode:  The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus Scripture mentioned in this episode: -Genesis 1:28, 3:15–16, 4:8–12, 21:14–20, 29:14–30:24-Exodus 1:15–2:10, 4:24–26-Luke 1:5–38, 24:13–27-Galatians 4:4-Revelation 21:4 Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths.   * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *

God's word is God breathed, alive and active! He gave us His word as a weapon and tool. So let's use it to give us the authority and power we have in Jesus so walk in victory as the daughter He calls us to be!Write these down and speak them out over yourself!Greater is He that is in the me than he that is in the world- 1 John 4:4The same Spirit that rose Jesus Christ from the dead, lives in me- Romans 6:10I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength-Philippians 4:13I am the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus- 2 Corinthians 5:21 No weapon formed against me will prosper- Isaiah 54:7Nothing can separate me from the love of Christ- Romans 8:35I know that He who began a good work in me will complete it- Philippians 1:6The peace of God which surpasses all comprehension, guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus- Philippians 4:7Use these(and any others you may love) to take authority over every aspect of your life!Declare these scriptures boldly!!I want to hear how this has helped you!! Come share it in the FB group!!Have an amazing week!!✨Come hang with me on IG- https://www.instagram.com/mrsangelapitnikoff/✨Join our FB sisterhood!- https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomdaughterssisterhood✨Be more amazing and leave a review!- https://lovethepodcast.com/LoHGyj✨Want some fun free resources? Click here- www.thekingdomdaughters.com✨ Connect with me! thekingdomdaughterspodcast@gmail.com 

Anthony Jones // Mark 7:1-13 // Mark Series

Sharing my heart on Is. 43:19 " For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland"God has new things from you friend! As a woman of God seeking after Him, TRUST that He is a faithful God and will complete the work in you He has started!!Have an amazing weekend!! ✨Come hang with me on IG- https://www.instagram.com/mrsangelapitnikoff/✨Join our FB sisterhood!- https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomdaughterssisterhood✨Be more amazing and leave a review!- https://lovethepodcast.com/LoHGyj✨Want some fun free resources? Click here- www.thekingdomdaughters.com✨ Connect with me! thekingdomdaughterspodcast@gmail.com 

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For 2,000 years, follows of the way of Jesus have read and been shaped by the Christian scriptures. How can we, as Christians in the late modern world, implement the scriptures into our lives? VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Theme – Crowned by Jesus Scripture reference - 1 Peter 5:4NIV "And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away."Intro and Outro Song - "We Give Thanks To Thee" by Marlene Jenkins CooperClosing Song - " Ain't That Good News" Negro spiritual and “Watch Ye, Therefore" by Dr. Mattie Moss-ClarkI do not own the rights to the song "Watch Ye, Therefore"Scriptures mentioned in the podcast - The crown of life (James 1:12), the crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8), the crown of glory (1 Peter 5:4), and the crown of rejoicing. (I Thessalonians 2:19)

Mark 11:27-33

Mark 11:27-33

Louis Belva Mark 5:21-43

Louis Belva Mark 5:21-43

Louis Belva Revelation 22

Louis Belva Revelation 22

Natalia and Fr. Anthony discuss how this podcast, Practically Catholic, came to be with fun introduction stories to get to know the hosts. Join them as they talk about living out the Gospel in everyday life, what it means to be “called to holiness” and how having a relationship with God through daily reading of the bible changes everything. And, of course, don't miss out on the tips sprinkled throughout this episode on practical tips to live your Catholic faith everyday. What's in the episode: 00:40 introduction, meet Natalia, origin story of this podcast 07:50 Meet Fr. Anthony Federico 19:45 Two week experiment challenge – 15 minutes per day with Jesus/Scripture 27:16 Introduction of Ben 28:26 Hail Mary Moment