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Of course, I'm not recording this on Christmas Day, but I wanted to leave you a small note of encouragement on this special day. Merry Christmas, my sisters in Christ! In the middle of everything—family, expectations, traditions, and noise—I want to gently remind you to receive the Gift. Not just celebrate it. Not just acknowledge it. But to truly receive Him. Today doesn't have to be loud or productive. It can be quiet. It can be still. It can be a moment where you soften your heart, lay down the striving, and simply worship Jesus for who He is and what He's done. My prayer is that you find a few sacred moments today to be present with Him, and to rest in the peace only He brings. Merry Christmas.   I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

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Pastor Jim Cymbala of Brooklyn Tabernacle in NYC and author of the devotional "Jesus Every Day," talks about the importance of meeting, relationing, and relying on God in the present.  Bible teacher Robert Morgan, author of "God Hasn't Forgotten You," joins us gain to look at Zechariah and Elizabeth, the oft-forgotten people in the Nativity story.  God hadn't forgotten them.  The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

11302025 11 AM Rick Coram What do you need form Jesus today Mark 5

Father John and Mary invite us to reflect on and prepare for that real day when each of us is going to stand face to face in front of Jesus and be judged by Him who is the King of the Universe and hear one of two things. Connect with us and our community on our websites and social media. Or simply reach us via email at mission@actsxxix.org (mailto: mission@actsxxix.org) ACTS XXIX - Mobilizing for Mission Web: https://www.actsxxix.org Instagram: @acts.xxix Facebook: @ACTSXXIXmission The Rescue Project Web: https://rescueproject.us Instagram: @the.rescue.project Our Streaming Channels Web: https://watch.actsxxix.org/browse YouTube: @actsxxix (https://youtube.com/actsxxix)

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Series: Signs & GloryTitle: How do I live as a disciple of Jesus today?Subtitle: Part 2Scripture: John 15:7-17 NIV, Isaiah 5, Psalm 80Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONWhat does a disciple of Jesus look like today? Well, these examples are a good place to start. They loved their enemies and forgave them.Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.CONTEXTJesus's disciples are deeply troubled because they have just heard 3 things:One of them will betray Jesus,Jesus is about to leave them and go where they cannot go, and Peter will deny Jesus 3 times that night.He's taught them again to love each other as he has loved themHe's told them his spirit will come and empower them to do all that he's taught them to doHe's coming back (resurrected, as his spirit, second coming)They leave the upper room where they've had their feet washed, heard all of this, and now they're heading to the garden of gethsamene to pray and be arrested.Sub questions for today:Q. What does spiritual fruit look like?Q. How do I bear spiritual fruit that will last?OUTLINE (w/ help from Matt Carter & ChatGPT)Transition: This passage breaks down into 2 sections: 1) True disciples bear fruit, and 2) What that fruit looks like. Today we'll focus on part 2: What does true spiritual fruit look like and how do we bear it?Let's ask some questions:Q. What do I want you to know today?A. What the fruit of a true disciple of Jesus Christ looks like.Spiritual fruit Is from God through his spiritLasts foreverWhat does this fruit look like according to this passage?Answered prayer. God tells us to ask whatever we want in Jesus' name and it will be given to us. (15:7, 16)Proof that we're true disciples of Jesus. (15:8, 14)Glorify God (15:8) which is why we were created.Overflowing with his joy (> happiness, which is based solely on circumstances). (15:11)Love of God (in obeying his commands) and people (in obeying his commands). (15:10, 12, 14, 17)Friendship with God through Jesus. (15:14-15)Security in your salvation:"Already clean" (15:3)"I chose you" (15:16)Q. Why do I want you to know this?A. Because you will know where you stand as a disciple of Jesus Christ: true or false; fruit-bearing or not.Q. What do I want you to do?A. Bear spiritual fruit that will last forever. Q. Why?A. Because Jesus says this is why he chose you and me. Therefore, we should do this.Q. How?A. By training to remain in Christ. Here are 4 training regiments that will help:Know, believe, and obey God's word.Pray bold, specific, and believing prayers in Jesus' name.Love each other sacrificially ("As I have loved you").Recognizing and embracing the principle of pruning requires suffering, trials and testing.ConclusionBottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.When we train to remain/abide in Christ, we will grow in the character and competencies of Jesus Christ, in his power (not ours), and we will lead others to do this as well. Q. How do I know I'm doing this?A. You'll multiply yourself. You'll lead people to Christ deep and wide.You'll help others lead people to Christ deep and wide.You'll see God's love spread through his word in you.Q. What's next?A. Commit to getting a good grip on God's word by reading it daily, praying it daily, and obeying it daily.B. Consider H.E.A.R. Method. https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/bible-journaling-method-to-hear-god-speakINVITATIONWhat about you? Peter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTESOutline with help from Matt Carter and ChatGPTII. Spiritual Fruit in a Disciple of Jesus today looks like this: (15:7-17)A. Answered prayer--this happens because of the union with Jesus. The "sap" is the back and forth communication. "My words remain in you" (7)Jesus speaks through his word. God prunes and cleans through his word (3).We respond in prayer. Where there is prayer, there are answers. God listens to his people. It looks like breathing. "When the Holy Spirit is pulsing through you, you pray without thinking. You just talk to God." -CarterPrayer is as important to the soul as breathing to the body.B. Obedient love--we obey because we love. Our love flows from our obedience. Obedience is the evidence of love.A persistently, willfully, disobedient person is not a Christian.What's cool here is that even though Jesus is our King and has every right to demand our obedience, he doesn't treat us like slaves. He sees us as friends. Slaves are given commands without explanation. Jesus invites us into his inner circle. He shares his friendship and explains what he's doing. Not always as much as we'd like but he tells us what the Father says to him. (14-15)C. Inexhaustible joy--Jesus, who fills our Dixie cup/cone cup with joy, immerses our Dixie cup of joy into his ocean of joy.Happiness is dependent on your circumstances. Joy transcends your circumstances.ExamplesPaul in Prison (Philippians 1:12–21; 4:4)Happiness: No one would be happy about being chained up, falsely accused, and awaiting trial. His circumstances were bleak.Joy: Paul still wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). His joy was rooted in Christ being proclaimed and in knowing that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” His joy transcended his imprisonment.The Apostles Beaten (Acts 5:40–42)Happiness: After being flogged by the Sanhedrin, they weren't happy about the pain or humiliation.Joy: They “rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” Joy came from sharing in Christ's sufferings and being faithful witnesses.Jesus on the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)Happiness: The cross was excruciating, shameful, and horrific—nothing about it was happy.Joy: Yet Hebrews says Jesus endured it “for the joy set before him”—the joy of redeeming us, glorifying the Father, and sitting down at His right hand.Job LossHappiness: Losing your job doesn't make you happy. The stress, loss of income, and uncertainty feel heavy.Joy: A believer can still have joy by trusting God's provision, remembering His past faithfulness, and resting in His promises. Joy looks like saying, “This is hard, but I know God is still with me and will provide,” even while updating your résumé.It's no coincidence that Jesus follows, "If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love" (10) with, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in your and that your joy may be complete." (11) "Joy comes through obedience." -Carter

Series: Signs & GloryTitle: How do I live as a disciple of Jesus today?Subtitle: Part 1Scripture: John 15:1-6 NIV, Isaiah 5, Psalm 80Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDOpening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTION"(Jesus said from the cross), 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.' That young man—I forgive him. I forgive him, because it is what Christ did, and it is what Charlie would do." Erika KirkCf. Members of Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston forgave the murderer of their family members (Dylan Roof). (2015)Cf. Tim Allen forgiving his father after hearing Erika Kirk forgiving the young man who assassinated her husband Charlie.Jesus loved and forgave his enemies as they were executing him.What does a disciple of Jesus look like today? Well, these examples are a good place to start. They loved their enemies and forgave them.Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.Draw the matrix showing that high or Christlike character and high competency results in spiritual fruitfulness forever.CONTEXTJesus's disciples are deeply troubled because they have just heard 3 things:One of them will betray Jesus,Jesus is about to leave them and go where they cannot go, and Peter will deny Jesus 3 times that night.He's taught them again to love each other as he has loved themHe's told them his spirit will come and empower them to do all that he's taught them to doHe's coming back (resurrected, as his spirit, second coming)They leave the upper room where they've had their feet washed, heard all of this, and now they're heading to the garden of gethsamene to pray and be arrested.OUTLINE (w/ help from Matt Carter & ChatGPT)Bottom Line: A disciple of Jesus today is growing to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him, and leading others to do the same.Transition: This passage breaks down into 2 sections: 1) True disciples bear fruit, and 2) What that fruit looks like. We'll follow that with how we bear this spiritual fruit that lasts.I. True Disciples of Jesus Today Bear Spiritual Fruit that will last. (15:-1-6)7th of 7 "I am" statementsI am the bread of lifeI am the light of the worldI am the gateI am the good shepherdI am the resurrection and the lifeI am the way, the truth and the lifeI am the true vineNot "a" but "the""True vine" implies that there are "false vines"While the vineyard was a picture of Israel (Isaiah 5, Psalm 80), Jesus says it's a false vine because they produced "sour, inedible grapes". Jesus is the True Vine.Jesus is also the true Israel or God and man in fellowship through Jesus Christ. -JohnstonFruitfulness = Living to our God-given potential out of the overflow of our relationship with Jesus.God calls Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply. (Genesis 1:28) "The fruitfulness that was lost thorugh the Fall, is recovered through Christ and his redemption." -Johnston"The recovery of true fruitfulness in life is bound up in the recovery of fellowship with God through Jesus Christ." -JohnstonJesus connects fruitfulness to fellowship. We are Grace Christian FELLOWSHIP. That is we are a people connected in fellowship to one another through our fellowship with Jesus Christ. The Point: "The path to God doesn't go through the nation of Israel; it goes through Jesus." -CarterIt's about union with Jesus. (Connection to the true vine)Jesus is the True Vine, Father is the Vinedresser, we are the branches.2 types of disciples:Living and (alive in Christ)Dead (never exercised saving faith; Ex. Judas Iscariot); "They hang around Jesus without a genuine, life-giving relationship with him." False disciples will be cut off and burned in judgment.If you are alive in Christ, God will do his part to insure you are fruitful--pruning is key:Dead woodGood wood that will decrease fruitfulness if not removedGod's commitment to your fruit-bearing > Your commitment to comfort"God will do whatever it takes for you to bear fruit. John Newton, the great eighteenth-century English pastor and songwriter, began a letter this way:'At length, and without further apology for my silence, I sit down to ask you how you fare. Afflictions I hear have been your lot; and if I had not heard so, I should have taken it for granted: for I believe the Lord loves you, and as many as He loves He chastens.I think you can say, afflictions have been good for you, and I doubt not but you have found strength according to your day; so that, though you may have been sharply tried, you have not been overpowered.'" -Newton, Amazing Works, 156-57True disciples abide or remain connected to Jesus. Ex. Like a branch drawing life-giving sap from the vine is essential to life and fruit-bearing.“Here Jesus introduced that rich word abide, which has to do with remaining close to Him. Jesus declared that our productivity, our fruitfulness, is directly linked to our abiding in Him. As Christians, we will bear fruit, but it will vary in degree. The closer we stay to Christ, the more fruit we will bear. The more we wander out from the center and neglect the means of grace that He has given to us, the less fruit we will produce” -RC Sproul"People who claim to be Christians but do not show evidence of his life flowing through them will be cut off, gathered up nd burned." V. 6"A fruitless disciple is not a disciple at all."- CarterHow does God cause us to bear spiritual fruit? Through his word.II. Spiritual Fruit in a Disciple of Jesus today looks like this: (15:7-17)A. Answered prayer--this happens because of the union with Jesus. The "sap" is the back and forth communication. "My words remain in you" (7)Jesus speaks through his word. God prunes and cleans through his word (3).We respond in prayer. Where there is prayer, there are answers. God listens to his people. It looks like breathing. "When the Holy Spirit is pulsing through you, you pray without thinking. You just talk to God." -CarterPrayer is as important to the soul as breathing to the body.B. Obedient love--we obey because we love. Our love flows from our obedience. Obedience is the evidence of love.A persistently, willfully, disobedient person is not a Christian.What's cool here is that even though Jesus is our King and has every right to demand our obedience, he doesn't treat us like slaves. He sees us as friends. Slaves are given commands without explanation. Jesus invites us into his inner circle. He shares his friendship and explains what he's doing. Not always as much as we'd like but he tells us what the Father says to him. (14-15)C. Inexhaustible joy--Jesus, who fills our Dixie cup/cone cup with joy, immerses our Dixie cup of joy into his ocean of joy.Happiness is dependent on your circumstances. Joy transcends your circumstances.ExamplesPaul in Prison (Philippians 1:12–21; 4:4)Happiness: No one would be happy about being chained up, falsely accused, and awaiting trial. His circumstances were bleak.Joy: Paul still wrote, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). His joy was rooted in Christ being proclaimed and in knowing that “to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” His joy transcended his imprisonment.The Apostles Beaten (Acts 5:40–42)Happiness: After being flogged by the Sanhedrin, they weren't happy about the pain or humiliation.Joy: They “rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.” Joy came from sharing in Christ's sufferings and being faithful witnesses.Jesus on the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)Happiness: The cross was excruciating, shameful, and horrific—nothing about it was happy.Joy: Yet Hebrews says Jesus endured it “for the joy set before him”—the joy of redeeming us, glorifying the Father, and sitting down at His right hand.Job LossHappiness: Losing your job doesn't make you happy. The stress, loss of income, and uncertainty feel heavy.Joy: A believer can still have joy by trusting God's provision, remembering His past faithfulness, and resting in His promises. Joy looks like saying, “This is hard, but I know God is still with me and will provide,” even while updating your résumé.It's no coincidence that Jesus follows, "If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love" (10) with, "I have told you this so that my joy may be in your and that your joy may be complete." (11) "Joy comes through obedience." -Carter

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Christian-ish | Week 1 What happens when following Jesus leads us out of our comfort zone? What do we do when God's Word feels challenging? Let's find out in this message.

In San Diego, there's a statue of Jesus missing its hands. At the base is a plaque that reads: “I have no hands but yours.” It's a powerful picture of what it means to live as the hands, feet, voice, and heart of Christ in our world today. In this short devotional, we reflect on Jesus' words in Mark 9:41—that even giving a cup of cold water in His name will not go unrewarded. God can use the smallest acts of kindness to bring hope, healing, and love to others. https://recharge.waggonermedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rc516.mp4

Everyone is looking for something to trust in. But when life feels uncertain, where do we turn? This week, Pastor Ruben Valeny shares a powerful message on the name of Jesus - the name above every other name. You'll discover why Jesus is more than just a figure from history, but the living Savior we need today. 

Choose Jesus today now is the time tomorrow is not promised. The writing is on the wall. The world is falling apart around us, open up your eyes, and choose JESUS FOR IT IS only through him that you can receive salvation.

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com    I spoke in a boys prison… these were boys who didn't just steal a car or beat up someone or rob someone. These were boys who murdered, raped and bombed people. A few different people got up to speak to them before me… none had very little success in getting them to listen… I was praying God what should I say. And he gave me these words… You are not here because you are tough kids, you are not here because you did bad things, stupid things or dumb things… you are here because you did the easy thing. You all think you are all so bad and tough… but you all sit here in the prison because you chose the EASY way….    What is the easy way? Well it comes in many forms… one form is going along with the crowd, falling into peer pressure. Those boys could have done the hard thing… study, go to school, got a job…but they chose the easy things… steal, murder, rape, kill… anyone can do that. One of the other easy things we all do is procrastinate.  While the Bible doesn't use the specific word "procrastination," it strongly addresses the concepts of diligence, idleness, slothfulness, and the wise use of time. These teachings offer clear guidance on how to avoid delaying important tasks and responsibilities. Here are some key themes and verses related to procrastination: 1. Condemnation of Sloth and Laziness: The book of Proverbs, in particular, has a lot to say about the "sluggard" or lazy person, and the negative consequences of their inaction. Proverbs 6:6-11: "Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man." (This is a vivid picture of the consequences of delaying necessary work.) Scripture points out an amazing insight… you can learn from anyone or anything that practices hard work? You can see it in an ant, a beaver, a Female bald eagle, a Mother who is 8 months pregnant, a start up business owner, a young kid trying to make the team. Point is- what are you focusing on. If you focus on what you don't want to do… you won't do it. If you focus on what you need to do and how you see others tackling the same daily grind, it can help push you into that first step.  Proverbs 10:4: "Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth." Proverbs 12:24: "Diligent hands will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor." Proverbs 20:4: "Sluggards do not plow in season; so at harvest time they look but find nothing.” Right now You are either eating what you planted or starving from what you did not plant. If you practice your seasons you always have something to eat - even in the winter. But there are seasons that are made for growth, planting, investing. I used to sleep only 4 hours a day from my 20's through my early 40's… I had energy for days… but I can't say I always used it for the best.  Proverbs 24:30-34: Describes the ruin of a lazy person's field and house, emphasizing how "a little sleep, a little slumber, a a little folding of the hands to rest" leads to poverty. Again the point here is not a few days and life falls apart, it is stating a few days and all of a sudden a habit is formed, then a lifestyle and then a culture and finally a destiny… its not worth it.  2. Emphasis on Diligence and Hard Work: The Bible consistently promotes diligence, industry, and working with all your might.   Colossians 3:23: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." (This verse provides a strong motivation: doing your best for God's glory.) What does a person who procrastinates really need? Motivation. A father is trying to get his son to mow the lawn. He keeps nagging at him and finally the wife ways to her husband I will get him to mow the lawn… good luck the father cackles… but when the father comes home from work that night his son is feverishly mowing the lawn… he walks in and asks his wife… how did you get him to mow the lawn- I tried everything. Simple she said “he has a date tonight and I told him I lost the keys in the laws today chasing the dog”.  YEP motivation comes in all forms… what you need is simply something that is motivating… and it starts by asking God why should I take this on - Now thats working for the Lord.  3. The Importance of Timeliness and Seizing Opportunity: Several passages highlight the fleeting nature of time and the importance of acting when the opportunity arises. Ecclesiastes 11:4: "Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap." (This speaks to paralysis by analysis or waiting for perfect conditions.) You know what the say… when is the best time to plant a tree? A hundred years ago. The second best time is today. Invest money today. Look for a new job today? Tell someone about Jesus Today. Tell your kids you love them today. Plan a family vacation today. Go join the gym today. Rate my podcast today… sorry a shameless plug. One thing the Bible is clear on is not living by feelings… so if you are waiting for the procrastination to leave… it won't. You have to create your own feelings by what you believe in scripture and what you tell yourself. Motivation starts first with what you tell yourself… and in time you will believe it and act on it. 

Hearts That Expand: Learning Compassion from Abraham and Jesus Today's readings focus on two powerful biblical stories . . . . . . the first from the life of Abraham, Sarah, and Ishmael, and the second from the Gospel account of Jesus healing two possessed men. In the first story, Sarah's jealousy over Hagar and Ishmael leads her to demand their banishment, despite Ishmael being Abraham's son. Abraham, torn but obedient, sends them away with provisions. God intervenes with care and promise, ensuring Ishmael's survival and future as a great nation—reminding us that Abraham is the spiritual ancestor of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The Gospel story presents a stark contrast: Jesus heals two tormented men, but the local people focus on the loss of their pigs rather than the miracle of healing. They reject Jesus, displaying closed hearts and misplaced priorities. The Homily ends by urging listeners to choose which example to follow: Abraham's compassionate, open heart or the villagers' closed-off indifference. We are invited to let our hearts expand through the grace of God, even when it's difficult, and to strive to love, help, and care for others like Abraham and Jesus did. Listen more to this Meditation Media. Listen to Hearts That Expand: Learning Compassion from Abraham and Jesus ----------------------------------------------------------------- Quote From The Homily And so, then there's us, and we have choices to make. We can become more and more like Abraham or more and more like those people in the town, more and more where our hearts are touched. By the suffering, by the needs, by the hopes and dreams of so many people that we do whatever we can to show tender care, to help to pray, or we close off, we build walls. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael: Dutch Artist: Nicolaes Maes, 1653 One of the artist's earliest works. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Matthew 8: 28-34 First Reading: Genesis 21: 5, 8-20

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Introduction: The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Today, we gather to celebrate the greatest event in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. His life was unlike any other. He walked among us, teaching with authority, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and loving the outcasts. He came proclaiming…

The trial of Jesus did not end 2,000 years ago when He stood before those who would condemn Him—it continues today in each of our hearts. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 9th April 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was killed in Flossenbürg concentration camp. A German Lutheran pastor and theologian, he was imprisoned for his opposition to the Nazis during the 1930s and 40s. 80 years on, Bonhoeffer's writings, especially his reflections on the Sermon on the Mount and what this means for discipleship, remain as inspirational as ever. Join Andreas Loewe and Paula Gooder as they discuss Bonhoeffer's enduring legacy and impact. The Very Revd Dr Andreas Loewe is Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. His book, written with Dr Katherine Firth, 'Journey with Bonhoeffer: Six Steps on the Path of Discipleship' is available in the UK at https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780647532928 Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

I grew up in a large family, where I was number 5 out of 6;  the youngest was my little sister, a pretty, quiet little blonde who went through a several-year period of frailty and illness, which she eventually outgrew.  Interestingly, due to her physical condition, she lived with a persistent, irrational fear that our parents were going to die and leave our family without anyone to care for us.  She would cling to our mother, day after day, worrying about mom dying and leaving her; she was beside herself!  Fortunately, everyone stayed healthy, and she grew up to become strong and outgoing and lived a confident and happy life.                I've often thought about her concern for our parents' premature deaths.  What was going on with her?  Why was she so afraid?  And, to be sure, don't many of us live with some nagging fears in the back of our minds that someone might die prematurely?   One of the greatest gifts that God has given us through Jesus, in addition to the gift of salvation through the Gospel message, is the conviction that when we die, God will take care of us!  This is a gift that literally 'keeps on giving,' as all of us face the possibility of death every day of our lives, even when we don't think about it!   Here is one of the passages in the Bible upon which this conviction is based:  The scene is focused on Jesus hanging on the cross hours before his death.  People are mocking Jesus and taunting him, as is another thief hanging on an adjacent cross.  He says to Jesus, "Are You not the Christ?  Save Yourself and us!"  In response, a different thief, hanging on another cross, says to him, "Do you not even fear God since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?   "And we indeed justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong."  And he was saying, "Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!"  Here is Jesus' response to the thief who asked  him for help, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise."  Luke 23:39-43             That is one of the clearest passages in the Bible which speaks  of the Christian belief in life after death, "Today, you shall be with me."  Jesus, nearing his own death, not only comforts another facing his own mortality, he offers us all lasting words, solace, and hope as we consider our own deaths!              We are aware that we shall die at some point in the future, as will everyone!  Because of the unknown concerning death, there is an almost unlimited fear and discomfort with this truth, and  literally hundreds of differing religious and philosophical notions that deal with the question of "what happens when I die?"  But this one passage, spoken  by The One whom we believe to be the Son of God, with power, answers clearly, without any details, "Today, you shall be with me in Paradise."              The unnamed 'thief on the cross' could face his own death without fear simply because he had expressed his faith in Jesus!  He didn't have all the details, to be sure, but Jesus said he would never be alone.  Too, Jesus' words communicated no delays or complicated timelines: he would be in paradise "today."  And finally, the word paradise conveys an image of a place of peace, rest, and joy.  For those with faith in Jesus, life after death will be an eternal gift from God, based on God's love expressed through Jesus on the cross.  We do not have to 'earn' this gift; we merely receive it by faith, as did the thief on the cross.                 Won't you receive Jesus' offer of eternal life today?  Trust in him, and live forever!   Your support is invaluable in spreading our ministry's message. By sharing our podcasts, you help build a strong community of believers. e appreciate your contributions and encourage you to inspire others to join our mission. Your involvement keeps our community connected and thriving.   Your financial support is the backbone of our ministry, funding outreach, facility upkeep, and resources. Your generosity fuels our mission, making a real impact. Give here: https://firstbaptistofindependence.aware3.net/give/   Stay updated by downloading our App: https://a3a.me/firstbaptistofindependence or liking our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/1stBaptist/. These platforms keep you engaged and connected.   Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to this journey with you—see you next week!

Bible Reading: Psalm 62:6; Matthew 7:24-29Jayce hung up his jacket and walked into the kitchen. "Hi, Mom," he said."Hey, buddy," replied Mom. "Need a glass of milk and a few crackers?"Jayce nodded and plopped down in a chair while his mom poured him some milk. "You're not going to believe what happened to my project today," he said, shaking his head. He grabbed a cracker from a plate on the table. "I worked so hard to create that ancient Mayan city.""Yes, and you did a great job on the temple and palace and all those other buildings," said Mom. "So what happened?""After you dropped me off at school, Ford came over and started asking questions about the project. He was carrying a bowl of water to use on his own project. Before I had two words out of my mouth, someone bumped into Ford, and my Mayan city was hit by a tidal wave!""Oh no!" said Mom."It washed the ground right out from under the main temple," continued Jayce. "When I was working on it a few weeks ago, somebody told me I should use plaster instead of sand for the ground. I should have listened.""Well, I'm sorry your project got messed up," said Mom."Me too," said Jayce. Then he laughed. "But my teacher did say it was the most realistic disaster project she'd ever seen! She told me this should help me remember that things don't last unless they stand on a strong foundation and that sand doesn't make a good foundation for building." Mom nodded. "It reminds me of the Bible passage about the importance of building our lives on Jesus," she said. "If we trust in anything or anyone other than Jesus, it's as though we're building on sand. We need to make Jesus our foundation by trusting Him to save us from sin. Then He will help us build our lives on His truth in the Bible and share His love with others in all we do."Jayce grinned. "So I guess I shouldn't feel too bad. I may have chosen the wrong foundation for my project, but I trust in Jesus, so I have the right one for my life.""Yes," said Mom. "That's much more important!" –Jana WeedHow About You?What foundation are you building your life on? Things like money and popularity come and go, and other people--even those we love and trust--will let us down at times. But Jesus is always good and always faithful. He is the only foundation that will last forever. Begin building your life on Him by trusting in Him today! (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.)Today's Key Verse:The foundation that has already been built is Jesus Christ, and no one can build any other foundation. (ERV) (Build your life on Jesus)Today's Key Thought:1 Corinthians 3:11

Charlie Dunn // Luke 23:32-43

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Robert FudgeText: Matthew 28:16-20

Series: N/AService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Robert FudgeText: Matthew 28:16-20

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Message from Dale Cuckow on December 29, 2024

How does Jesus Christ speak today and how do you recognize His voice? These are the questions that Frank Viola answers in this fascinating interview. To learn more about the book mentioned in the interview, go to JesusSpeaks.me Insurgence: http://Insurgence.org Frank's A-List Blog: http://frankviola.org Podcast: http://frankviola.info/podcast Kingdom Website: http://GospeloftheKingdom.com

Today, we're reacting to Daniel Penny's acquittal of all charges for the death of Jordan Neely after the former placed Neely in a chokehold to keep him from harassing other passengers on the subway back in May 2023. The jury found him not guilty of criminally negligent homicide, and we go over the liberal politics of the case's judge and prosecutor, making the jury's decision even more gratifying. Of course, Penny's acquittal didn't stop Black Lives Matter from promptly calling for riots and protests to fight back against "white supremacy." On a much lighter note, we then talk about U.K. soccer player Marc Guéhi writing "I love Jesus" and "Jesus loves you" on his league-issued LGBT rainbow armband, as well as Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson giving the glory to Jesus in a postgame interview after the Boise State Broncos won the Mountain West Conference Championship. Watch the latest episode of Relatable At Home, "The Theology of Hospitality" featuring Abby Kuykendall exclusively on BlazeTV: https://get.blazetv.com/allie/ Buy Allie's new book, "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": https://a.co/d/4COtBxy --- Timecodes: (04:52) Daniel Penny found not guilty  (18:45) BLM and mob justice (30:30) Jordan Neely's father sues Daniel Penny (42:49) UK soccer player “I love Jesus” armband (49:10) Boise State coach praises Jesus ---   Today's Sponsors: A'del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com We Heart Nutrition — Get 20% off women's vitamins with We Heart Nutrition, where 10% of every purchase supports pregnancy care centers; use code ALLIE at https://www.WeHeartNutrition.com. Jase Medical — Go to Jase.com and enter code “ALLIE” at checkout for a discount on your order. Carly Jean Los Angeles — Go to https://www.carlyjeanlosangeles.com and use code ALLIEB30 to get 30% off your next CJLA order, site wide (one-time use only) and start filling your closet with timeless staple pieces. EveryLife — The only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your first order today! ---   Relevant Episodes: Ep 800 | Anthropologie: Women's Clothes for Men https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-800-anthropologie-womens-clothes-for-men/id1359249098?i=1000611774039 Ep 807 | 'Loving the Foreigner' Means Opposing Illegal Immigration | Guest: Barry Latzer https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-807-loving-the-foreigner-means-opposing-illegal/id1359249098?i=1000613422455 ---   Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Glenn Murphy - Sunday, December 8, 2024

Pastor Glenn Murphy - Sunday, December 8, 2024

Happy Advent! Today is the First Sunday of Advent, the first Sunday in the new church year. The word advent means coming. During the season of Advent we prepare for the coming of The One. Who is The One? Is it Santa Claus? No. That's a different kind of advent. Santa Claus is coming to town, but that is not the advent we are talking about. The One we are preparing for is Jesus, the Christ. Listen to or read Bingham's entire sermon by clicking “Read More.”

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 11/12/2024. Receive your healing from Jesus today! Watch Kenneth Copeland on Believer's Voice of Victory as he reminds you that Jesus is your healer. Kickstart your faith by discovering God's will for you and get ready to receive!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 11/12/2024. Receive your healing from Jesus today! Watch Kenneth Copeland on Believer's Voice of Victory as he reminds you that Jesus is your healer. Kickstart your faith by discovering God's will for you and get ready to receive!

Traditional Worship, October 20, 2024

Contemporary Worship, October 20, 2024

Yes, we need Jesus to save us and whisk us off to glory some day.  But do we need Jesus TOday?

Being more like Jesus today means less like the “old, sinful flesh” less like the old man which is corrupt with deceitful lusts and more like the new man which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Who will you be more like today, Christian? Like the old, sinful, carnal unsaved you, or like the Godly, compassionate, holy Savior of your soul? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/encouragingchristians/support

Luke gives more details and specifics about the actual birth of the Lord Jesus than any other of the Gospel writers. Most of our Christmas stories and songs seem to come especially from Luke chapter 2. This chapter opens up the events of the most holy night in human history. My favorite Christmas song is “O Holy Night”, and my favorite solo singer of it is Chaplain Shawn Taylor! I have so many great memories of Pastor Shawn singing this sacred song every Christmas Eve to close our service. Remember this first verse:   O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night, O Holy night, O night divine!   And what a night it was, when God robes Himself in human flesh and is born into this world as an infant baby through the virgin Mary in a dirty dingy stable inside the little village of Bethlehem! Yesterday we talked about Joseph and Mary traveling some eighty plus miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem because of the required Roman census. Then sadly, even though Mary was about to give birth, there was “no room” for them in the inn.   No room in the inn for Jesus to be born is strangely prophetic of the reception He was to have as the Savior of the world. Remember John 1:10-12, “He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name”.   As I think of how when Jesus came to earth in His birth, and there was no room for Him then, I can't help but notice there is still no room for Jesus in most or our world and lives today! We are told that there is a place for everything. But what place has Jesus in politics, in government, in media, in our schools and education today? What place has Jesus in our businesses, in our culture, in our society, in our homes, or even in our own personal lives? And honestly, I'm not so sure that there is a place for Jesus in most of our churches today!   It seems that we make a place for everything else and then tack Jesus on with His name, or a crucifix around our neck. Jesus said, that “the Son of Man has no where to lay His head” (Matthew 8:20). And sadly, even most Christians can't make room for Jesus in their lives. We prove this when we don't take the time to read our Bibles each day. When we don't spend time in prayer and communion with the Lord. When we don't take the time and effort to attend church on Sundays with other believers, the church that Jesus loves and gave Himself for (Ephesians 5:25). When we don't take time to witness to our family, friends and neighbors, or serve Him in some capacity in our church or community.   We don't make room for Jesus with our money. We don't give anything to sustain and grow His church. We don't give anything for missions so that people who have never heard the name of Jesus can get an opportunity to be saved from their sins and not spend an eternity separated from Him. How sad it is that we are still not making room for Jesus in our own lives and hearts!   Jesus is the last person we run to when we desperately need help with something in our life or family. We put in our quarter like Jesus is a “Jack in the box” that will pop out and rescue us from a current issue or problem that we are having. How sad!   It is my prayer that today the Holy Spirit will speak to many of our hearts, and we will ask for His forgiveness and determine to make Jesus the Lord of our lives and give Him His rightful place in our lives! When Jesus shows up, His glory shows up, just like it did with the angels on that Holy Night two-thousand years ago!   God bless

Today, we discuss the conviction of Donald Trump and what it means for the 2024 election. Last week, Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a New York City trial court. Is this a sign that socialism is spreading in America? Will this help or harm Trump's campaign? And is there any chance of an appeal? Plus, Russell Moore, former head of the Southern Baptist Convention's lobbying arm, has some interesting things to say about President Joe Biden. We go over his opinions and discuss what they lack. Gender Transition for Children DEBATE / Allie Stuckey vs Desmond Fambrini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut4QlgJ2WeQ Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/ --- Timecodes: (02:13) Summary of Trump verdict (15:14) The problems with the case (27:05) What's next & Trump's response (32:41) Alvin Bragg (40:12) Backlash (43:38) Biden  (47:30) Russell Moore / Evangelical response (56:32) Don't compare Trump to Jesus --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Change the way you buy meat today at GoodRanchers.com with code ALLIE to claim your free applewood smoked bacon for LIFE, get 100% American meat delivered, and get the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day. A'del — try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com We Heart Nutrition — nourish your body with research-backed ingredients in your vitamins at WeHeartNutrition.com and use promo code ALLIE for 20% off. Jase Medical — get up to a year's worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 519 | President Donald Trump on Witch Hunts, Family + Mean Tweets https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000541152964 Ep 920 | Russell Moore, David French & the Fake Threat of Christian Nationalism | Guest: John Cooper https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-920-russell-moore-david-french-the-fake-threat/id1359249098?i=1000638231068 --- Links: THE BLAZE: Jury finds Trump guilty of 34 felony counts in New York City trial https://www.theblaze.com/news/jury-finds-trump-guilty-on-all-counts-in-new-york-criminal-trial --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although we will never be perfect like Jesus, we are called to live like Jesus. This does not happen in our own efforts or intentions. This is a Holy Spirit filled way of living that reflects Christ in our every day. - Emma Danzey SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotionalYour Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever witnessed a simple act of kindness that seemed to echo the miracles of ancient scripture? We're deeply moved by a story of compassion in our community, which beautifully introduces our latest conversation on faith, service, and the teachings of Jesus from Luke Chapter 9. This poignant episode is an exploration of the ways in which Gospel principles are manifested in today's world, as we recount a modern-day act of kindness and its parallels to biblical compassion.Our journey through the episode reveals the call to embody the message of the Kingdom of God through our actions, embracing simplicity and service. As we break down Luke 9, we discuss the delicate interplay of power, authority, and humility, and how Jesus' instructions to his disciples to 'take nothing' on their journey continues to challenge us to rely on divine sufficiency. We pull valuable insights on the necessity of retreat and reflection, mirroring Jesus' practice to empower our return to service with fresh vigor.To all those wrestling with the complexities of evangelism and life's purpose, this episode is a gentle reminder of the joy and assurance our faith provides. We delve into the challenges of sharing one's faith and how embracing Jesus' example can integrate spirituality into every facet of life. The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer for acceptance and guidance, affirming the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice and the grace that sustains us daily. Join us for a conversation that celebrates the enduring hope found in Christianity and the strength we draw from the wellspring of divine grace.

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Sometimes we're all guilty of overthinking it and making our own lives too hard. Maybe we even do it with our relationship with Jesus. In general conference, Elder Renlund shared words that helped to dial in our focus from his talk, “Jesus Christ is the Treasure.” This episode discusses seeing Jesus for who He is. Hilary Craner joins Kathryn Davis as they discuss the question, “did you see Jesus today?” and how a story about bubbles helped Hilary reconsider her priorities. Hilary is a graphic designer who loves to sprinkle happiness into her designs. She loves to poke fun at herself over on her Instagram page with her obsession with 80/90's nostalgia. Hilary says she's all about the simple joys in life, which makes her a perfect fit to talk about simple ways to strengthen our focus on Jesus. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram! Order your General Conference Journal Edition today and follow along with Magnify as you study the words of the leaders!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.