Podcasts about JEUS

  BONDED TO GOD'S JOY We have discussed being bonded to God's love in our mind and in our heart, and last week I shared about being bonded to his peace in times of adversity.  God also bonds us to his joy - not just the joy of having everything going right but getting his joy of overcoming things going wrong. We get God's own joy that he feels when he sees fear and dread and darkness being overcome in our lives. This is God's shout of triumph that resonates in our spirit and our soul as we triumph over these things by his grace. This is the point where there is an inner turnaround and new joyful motivation is found to continue conquering and to conquer and reinforcing our motivation to take on new challenges. Knowing God's love draws us to him, knowing his peace settles us in agreement with him, but knowing God's joy takes us beyond being drawn to his love and settled in his peace. Knowing God's joy makes us move forward confidently in his strength as part of his victory over evil in the world. We were not created to cope with these pressures in our own strength, so the only complete answer is the spiritual joy of God. As David said the joy of the Lord is my strength. Zechariah prophesies of the last days in chapter nine about God blowing the trumpet for battle and being seen over his people. In chapter ten Zecharia says And he will make them as His majestic horse in the battle. (Zechariah 10:3). A powerful picture of this majestic battle horse is seen in the book of Job Chapter 39:19. Have you given the horse strength? Have you clothed his neck with thunder? Can you frighten him like a locust? His majestic snorting strikes terror. He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength; He gallops into the clash of arms. He mocks at fear and is not frightened; Nor does he turn back from the sword. The quiver rattles against him, The glittering spear and javelin. He devours the distance with fierceness and rage; Nor does he come to a halt because the trumpet has sounded.  At the blast of the trumpet he says, ‘Aha!' and he smells the battle from afar, hearing the thunder of captains and shouting. We see the same picture of the joy and enthusiasm of the end time Church as Jesus begins riding on a white horse, conquering and to conquer in the book of Revelation Chapter 6. The background to that is that after the Messenger who speaks to John in Revelation Chapter 3 has given John the letters to the seven churches in that region, he makes this prophetic statement in the next chapter. Revelation 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will show you things which must be hereafter. That means that everything that is spoken to John from that point on (90 AD) is prophetic for the future of the world in the purposes of God. In Chapter 5 these future events are revealed as the seven seals that only Jesus is worthy to open and as each seal is opened it continues to come to its fullest expression of worldwide, not just local, end time events until Jesus returns and the New Heavens and new earth come into being.  The first four seals are referred to as ‘The four horsemen of the apocalypse'. And these four horsemen speak of present and future worldwide events That first horseman is on a white horse, which speaks of the worldwide Reformation in 1517 of the Church being reformed from dead works into faith and from doing penance into finding repentance at the time of the reformation.  Reading on in Revelation… Revelations 6:2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. This is seen as a symbol of God's joyful and enthusiastic strength in the battle of his people over the forces of evil. We see Jeus here wearing the crown of authority as head over his Church and with a bow in his hand. Judah, you are my bow! Ephraim, you are my arrow! Both of you will be my sword, like the sword of a mighty soldier brandished against my enemies. (Zechariah 9:13). His bow sends us out as his warriors and from the time this battle horse started riding it will continue until is seen as that same white horse at the return of Jesus coming with his saints.  Revelation 19.11 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.  King David was a man of battle and had to learn the lesson that it was only by trusting in the Lord who was mighty in battle that he would defeat his enemies. That is why David said The joy of the Lord is my strength. David prayed desperately to God about how his enemies had surrounded him - For I am desolate and afflicted. Bring me out of my distresses! Consider my enemies, for they are many. God hears his prayer and then David says Therefore I will offer shouts of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD and now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Psalm. 27 This joy became an active principle of strength for David, and it can become an active principle for our lives also. We can reverse the flow of our life from our helplessness to our faith in God's overcoming strength. It was not God's original plan for us to be on the defensive when it comes to overcoming darkness, but to be on the attack.  (2 Cor. 10:4, Eph. 6:12). Constant defensive behaviours cause people to become emotionally fatigued and depressed and robbed of their joy. Even our body has a part to play in this reversal.  When we get emotionally fatigued and depressed and in a downward spiral a hormone called cortisol floods our system causing more stress. But there is another hormone that counters that called dopamine – the joy and enthusiasm hormone which the brain produces and which motivates enthusiasm and achievement - and its even packaged expensively as a recreational drug in the street marketplace. It was once thought that dopamine was produced in the brain because of the motivation for achievement of a goal. It has now been found that it actually gets released not for a goal to be achieved but for a challenge to be met and overcome. It puts us on our front foot to stir ourselves into action and to overcome difficulties and challenges. So even our body helps our spirit and our soul when we enthusiastically praise God as the Captain of the host. It is what causes the battle horse to sniff the battle and say ‘aha'. We can be transformed from people who avoid life's pressures to those who rejoice and overcome life's challenges by faith in his strength and not in our own strength. And the Bible says that Jesus will sing and will rejoice over us with joy (Zephania 3)- that is his reaction when he sees us wanting to join with him in what he is doing, sharing his joy and exuberance, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross and despised the shame (Hebrews 12) The scriptural theme of joy as a source of strength is echoed throughout the Bible, as seen in the life of King David and all through the New Testament. It is God's joy in us that empowers us to face life's battles with unwavering faith, and when we embrace this divine joy, we harness a powerful force that enables us to rise above our struggles and serve others with a heart full of encouragement and compassion. Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians and Ephesians, underscores the importance of spiritual warfare and the need to be proactive rather than reactive in our battle against darkness. He reminds us that our spiritual weapons are mighty through God for pulling down spiritual strongholds that darkness tries to establish in our minds (2 Cor. 10:4). And he encourages us to stand against the strategies of the devil (Eph. 6:12). In essence, by trusting in God's joy and strength, we can transform our lives from a state of helplessness to one of victorious faith, always ready to meet challenges head-on and overcome them for the glory of God. This profound truth is a testament to the fact that when we are filled with God's joy, we are equipped to fulfill our divine purpose and extend His love to the world. Jesus is teaching us here that God's joy in us is the greatest inspiration to serve and to care for others. God sets this joy before us and knows that when we accept it we get his strength and his endurance to take on the most difficult and challenging tasks.       

Living Set Apart as God's Covenant People Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Corinthains 6. We'll be looking at verses 14 through chapter 7, verse 1. You can find that on page 1148. In the first half of chapter 6, the apostle Paul called the church in Corinth to return to him and Christ. He pleaded with them to open their hearts - to turn their affections back to the true Gospel – salvation in Jesus Christ. The question that remains is “what does that mean?” What needed to happen in the church for them to be restored? And that question is answered in our verses this morning. Reading of 2 Corinthians 6:14 to 7:1 Prayer #1: Be not unequally yoked (6:14) Do not be unequally yoked. You've likely heard that phrase in verse 14 before. But what does it actually mean? And how does it apply? Those are the two critical questions in this text. Being yoked is not used much in our common vernacular today. And that's because the term is a farming term used back when animals powered the farm equipment. If you go to a modern farm today, you will likely find massive tractors. They have air conditioning. They are driven by GPS. The farmer can be working on other business in the cab while his combine is harvesting the crop. But of course, that is not how it used to be. No, before the tractor, animals like oxen, or horses, or mules would be hitched together. A wood harness was carved with neck shaped holes that would fit over two animals. That wood harness was called a yoke. The yoke would have ropes or cables that would attach to other devices, which would either pull a wagon or a plow or some other farming implement. The whole purpose of the yoke was to balance the load so both animals would equally pull the load behind them. However, if a farmer tried to put a horse and an ox together, or a horse and donkey or a mule and ox, those animals would be unequally yoked. That's where the phrase comes from. And it didn't work well. The farmer would have a big problem. Even if a horse and an ox had similar strength, they have different gates, different heights, different temperaments, and different speeds. It would be difficult to plow in a straight line. The yoke itself would dig into the necks of both animals. It often caused them to be restless and could result in chaos, especially if one of the animals started bucking or kicking or biting. So to be unequally yoked is to be mismatched in a way that is untenable. It's unworkable. It ought not be done. In verse 14, the apostle writes, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” Now, I'm guessing that many of you have heard this verse before. And likely you've heard it applied to marriage. Right? However, there's nothing in the entire book of 2 Corinthians about marriage. There's only one reference to a husband and that is in chapter 11. But that reference is explicitly about Christ as our husband, betrothed to us, his bride, the church. In other words, when Paul wrote verse 14, he was not explicitly writing about marriage. Now, to be sure, a second or third layer of application could be about marriage. After all, marriage is the most intimate partnership between a man and a woman. So, verse 14 would certainly have relevance. And we do learn elsewhere in the Bible that we should only marry “in the Lord.” My point is that the context of verse 14 is not about marriage. You ask, then, what was the apostle Paul referring to in verse 14? Well, think about this. We've been studying 2 Corinthians now for 4 full months. What has been the big issue in the church in Corinth? The big issue has been false teachers. There was a group who claimed to be apostles, but who were teaching “a different gospel” (as Paul put it) and whose lives did not display godliness. So, with whom should the church in Corinth not be yoked? They should not be yoked with this group. And in verse 14, how does Paul refer to them? He calls them “unbelievers.” They had been received into the church… at least by some… but they should not have been. And Paul calls on the church to separate themselves from partnering with them. Let me make one more contextual comment. In our 2 Corinthians study, we've also considered the city of Corinth. Corinth, if you remember, was very religious in a pagan sort of way, and also culturally diverse. The temple of Aphrodite overlooked the city – she was the so-called goddess of love. Corinth had a big prostitution problem and had many idols. In Paul's first letter to the church there, he addresses many of these sins. In fact, the language in our text this morning shares many parallels to 1 Corinthians chapter 10 … especially in regard to idols and partnering with demons. The Corinthian church was not be unequally yoked with either the false teachers or the broader secular and pagan community. Furthermore, we're not just told “to be not unequally yoked,” but we're also given some explanation. Look again at verses 14-16, again. You'll notice 5 questions. The next 5 sentences are 5 rhetorical questions. These are very helpful.. They not only answer why, but they also explain what being “unequally yoked” involves. Look at the 5 questions. Every single one begins with  the word “what?” And immediately following the word “what” is a description of the kind of relationship to which Paul refers. He says, “what partnership.” Then next, “what fellowship” and then third “what accord” and then “what portion” and finally “what agreement.” That's very helpful, isn't it? Each of those words implies an intentional alignment between two parties. It insinuates a purposeful agreement. The word “partnership” and “fellowship” are particularly helpful words. The Greek word partnership involves a shared purpose. And the word fellowship is even deeper. It's the word koinonia. It's a purpose-driven alignment when working together. In other words, the emphasis is on the ministry of the church in coordination and partnership with others. The emphasis is not relationships that we have with our friends and neighbors and co-workers. The Holy Spirit is not saying through Paul that Christians should separate themselves from the world. Not at all. Christians are called to love their neighbors. In our communities, we should seek to be friends with those whom God places in our lives. We are to be a light in the world. We are called to serve and show mercy and also to receive help from others in our times of need, no matter who is seeking to help. Even in our worship, we welcome anyone and everyone to worship with us. As you know, we do have membership vows that confirm what we believe, but the invitation to join us for our public worship is for all. Do you see the difference? These verses are about a purposeful partnership with others in matters of belief and ministry. Several years ago, there were a few churches in our denomination who learned this the hard way. They partnered with a weight loss ministry called Weigh Down. Their intention was good – the church wanted to help its members be healthy. It appeared on the outside that this partner ministry was an orthodox ministry. However, over time, it was revealed that the ministry founders did not believe in the Trinity! They didn't believe in what the Bible teaches about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These churches didn't initially realize that, but to their credit, they quickly put an end to the ministry partnership. What was happening in Corinth was worse. The church had in part received people that were explicitly teaching things contrary to God's revealed Word. We also learned these people cared more about outward appearances and worldly standards than godliness. So, they shunned God's standards and they taught false doctrine, which basically meant they were not true believers in Christ. That helps to explain the contrasts in these rhetorical questions. Look at them one more time. ·       First, righteousness compared with lawlessness. That's in the first question. The difference is pursuing what God reveals in his word as good and right and pure and rejecting those things which go against his word. Lawlessness is essentially coming up with and living out your own standard contrary to God's revealed law. The two cannot be yoked together. ·       The second contrast is light with darkness. This is about truth verses error. A couple of chapters ago, remember “God who said, ‘let light shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts to give us the light (of what?)… the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” Light is knowledge about what is true. What is true cannot be partnered with what is false. ·       Next, I think the most striking comparison is there in verse 15 – Christ is contrasted with Belial. Beliel, by the way, is another name for Satan. It specifically refers to the personification of the antichrist – of Satan. For God's people who have been united to Christ, there is no place to have an earthly partnership with those whose doctrine and practice are diametrically opposed to the ministry and mission that God gives for his church. The last rhetorical question is there in the beginning of verse 16. “What agreement has the temple of God with idols?” Idolatry is replacing the worship of God with something else. Or in this case, worshiping something that is not God alongside of the true God. Idols were everywhere in Corinth. That was the way of the Roman and Greek culture of the time. They believed in little gods. They would make physical idols of wood and stone. They would ask these false gods to bring rain or fertility or to defeat their enemies. I remember someone telling me about a small village in southeast Asia. This community had a lake and at one point the lake needed to be drained. One of the side berms needed repair. Well, when the engineers drained the lake, they found hundreds of idols. People had thrown their small idols into the lake. When these little “g” gods did not fulfill their desires, they wanted to get rid of them in protest. Sadly, their idolatry either blinded them from seeing and believing in the true God, or it took their heart away from worshiping the true God in Christ. For us, our idols look very different. They're not usually made of wood and stone, but rather we fashion them in our hearts. For example, idols of materialism or money or success or pleasure… or sports …or politics …or technology. There are others. When the people of God unequally yoke themselves with idols or idol worshipers, they pollute the very temple of God. They pollute the church. Let me summarize: lawlessness undermines the righteousness of God, darkness supplants the truth of God, and idolatry pollutes the worship of God. All of that is introduced into the church through the yoke of unholy partnerships. I don't know if you've been following along with the sermon outline. If so, that wraps up point #1, Be not unequally yoked. 2. Live as temples of the living God That now brings us to #2: Live as temples of the living God You can think about it this way. Verses 14 up to the beginning of 16 are like the negative argument. They answer the question what should we avoid in order to not be unequally yoked. We should avoid partnering with lawlessness and darkness and idolatry. All of those are signs of unbelief and need to be avoided. And when we get to the second half of verse 16, there's a switch to the positive argument. Why should the church seek to be pure? And the answer is because we are temples of the living God! That statement was a radical and transformational teaching for first century Christians. For the Corinthians, this was not the first time they heard it. Three times in Paul's first letter to them, he tells them that they are temples of God. God's Holy Spirit dwells in them. God's very presence is in them. You see, until Jesus Christ came, the presence of God was centered in the tabernacle and then the temple. A big portion of the Old Testament ceremonies happened there. It emphasized two things: (1) the holiness of God and (2) the presence of God. ·       First, sacrifices were performed to symbolically cleanse the people – to make them holy. Ultimately that was fulfilled in Christ. ·       Second, the temple contained the holy of holies. It was behind a vary large and very thick curtain. Only the high priest could enter the holy of holies once a year. That's where God's presence and glory was found. But when Jesus died on the cross, the temple curtain was torn in two. The temple of God was no longer relevant. That's because believers in Christ are now temples of the living God. So, if you are a believer in Christ, God has made you holy and has given you his presence. You are united to him through the Holy Spirit by faith. To be sure, that does not mean you do not sin. Rather it means that God sees you as holy because of the holiness of Christ in you. Through the union that you have with Christ, you are holy and have the very presence of God in you. In that way, you are temples of the living God. And because of the status you have as being holy, you are called to live out that holiness by pursuing the righteousness in God. I want you to jump down to chapter 7 verse 1. Notice how it concludes this section, “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God” Again, “bringing holiness to completion.” It means that Christians should pursue holiness in our lives because God now sees us as holy. This directly relates to chapter 6:14 – “do not be unequally yoked.” 7:1 is the positive statement. Instead of being unequally yoked, cleanse yourselves from every defilement of body and spirit. In other words, since you are a holy people called by God, pursue holiness. God's will and desire for his church is that we be pure. Why? Well, that was point 1 – there's no place for lawlessness, darkness, or idolatry in those who are temples of the living Lord. Ok, let's go back up to the long quote. Do you see that there in verses 16-18? This is a very interesting Old Testament quote. That's because it doesn't just come from one place. It's a compilation of quotes from Exodus, Leviticus, Ezekiel, Isaiah, 2 Samuel, Jeremiah, and others. It displays an amazing cross section of God's redemptive plan and promises in the Old Testament. These 2 and 1/2 verses take us from God's law to his prophecies to the history of redemption… and to God's covenant promises. In fact, that's the thing that ties it all together. God's covenant with his people. You can see that in every phrase here. Let's look at them. ·       In the middle of 16, it begins with the covenant promise found in Exodus and Leviticus. The promise is that God would dwell with his people. That certainly ties to being temples of the living God… does it not? ·       And then next, another covenant promise that God would be our God and we would be his people. Do you see that there at the end of 16? That quote is actually found in multiple places... Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah, as we read earlier in the service. ·       Then verse 17 is from the prophet Isaiah. The covenant people of God should separate themselves from uncleanness. That's the outworking of being a people called out by God for his glory and honor. ·       And finally verse 18 comes from 2 Samuel chapter 7. That's when the prophet Nathan gave King David God's covenant promise. Part of the promise is that God would be the Father of one of his sons in his line. Also included there is that many will be called sons and daughters through this promised son. And of course, those promises are ultimately fulfilled in Christ.   I know that is a lot to take in. But the point is that God has called a covenant people to himself. And part of that calling is to be a set apart and holy people. So, to tie this all together… the command to be not unequally yoked (verse 14) and instead to bring holiness to completion (chapter 7 verse 1) HAS BEEN God's plan and purpose from the very beginning. God wants his church to be pure. He wants us to pursue righteousness and to faithfully teach and believe in the truths found in his Word. Any diversions from that corrupts the temple of the living Lord. About 100 years ago, a crisis was happening in the church here in the United States. This affected multiple denominations. Ministers were no longer required to believe in basic truths about the Christian faith. There were 5 fundamental beliefs that a pastor did not have to believe: (1) they didn't have to believe in Jesus's divine nature. (2) or the virgin birth of Christ (3) or Jesus physical resurrection. (4) or the substitutionary atonement of Christ – meaning that Jeus died to pay the penalty for sinners. Or (5) the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible – that one really leads to all the rest. In several denominations, you could be ordained as a pastor without believing in one or more of those things. But each of those things is core to the Christian faith. To not believe in them is to violate the truths found in 2 Corinthians 6:14 to 7:1. You see, sadly, a cancer had infiltrated the church. That cancer began to spread. It slowly multiplied until it metastasized… it reached the very heart of the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Now, not all denominations were affected. And to be sure, some true believers remained in those churches and sought to steer them back to faith in Christ. But it was an uphill battle. To use the language of the book of Revelation chapters 2 and 3… If a church abandons its first love, that is Christ, God will snuff out their lampstand. It has been 100 years, but the broader church in the United States is still suffering from the unbelief. And it all started by being unequally yoked with unbelievers. There are, of course, many examples recent times that violate these verses in 2 Corinthians. And we should not believe that we are immune from this. We should always be evaluating whether we are being faithful to teach what God has spoken. And we should always be evaluating whether we are living as temples of the living… God seeking to bring holiness to fulfillment. May we, here at Tucker Pres, seek to honor God in our words and actions…both individually and as a church. May we be not unequally yoked, but rather may we seek to be temples of the living Lord… bringing holiness to completion in the fear and worship of our God.

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Pastor Scott Engebretson during the Holy Week looks at some of the last words Jesus says to his disciples before the cross. Today we look at John 12 and look at the purpose of Jesus coming to us was to draw as many to Him as possible. 

March 23, 2025 | Jesus is...God | Colossians 1:15-20In this episode, Pastor Todd Kaunitz kicks off a powerful new series called Jesus Is…, where we delve deep into understanding the true nature of Jesus. Drawing from Colossians 1:15-20, Pastor Todd explains how Jesus is not just a moral teacher or spiritual leader, but the very manifestation of God Himself.Through vivid illustrations and biblical insights, Pastor Todd unpacks the profound truth that Jesus is the Creator of all things — the visible image of the invisible God. He is the ultimate authority in the Church, and the Savior who reconciles all things to Himself through His death on the cross.This episode challenges you to reflect on the most important question you can answer: Who do you say Jesus is? With powerful insights into the deity of Christ, Pastor Todd urges us to fully surrender every part of our lives to Jesus.Key Takeaways:Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God.He is the Creator and sustainer of all things.Jesus is the authority of the Church and the Savior of the world.If Jesus is God, we must surrender everything to Him.Do you know JESUS?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

In this episode of M2 The Rock, host Michael Molthan engages in a deep conversation with Tony Hoffman, a lawman in recovery and founder of PH Wellness. They discuss the journey of starting a treatment center, the importance of sharing personal stories, and the role of family in recovery. The conversation also delves into the significance of understanding trauma as a root cause of addiction and the transformative power of group therapy in the recovery process. In this conversation, Michael Molthan and Tony Hoffman explore the profound impact of exercise on mental health, the importance of support systems in recovery, and the role of instincts in addiction. They discuss the growth of recovery programs, the necessity of building structure and routine, and the transformative power of faith and community. The dialogue emphasizes vulnerability and authenticity as key components in personal growth and recovery, culminating in a heartfelt reflection on the journey of healing and connection.What sets Michael Molthan - M2 The Rock's story apart is the realization that there wasn't just one rock bottom; there were many. And from those challenging moments, he emerged stronger and more determined than ever. Today, he leverages his personal experiences and magnetic, relatable personality to inspire others to embark on their own transformative journeys. Michael Molthan - M2 The Rock is proof that even in the darkest of times, one can find a path to fulfillment and purpose, using rock bottom as a steppingstone rather than an endpoint. Michael Molthan's mission is to raise the meaning of “Rock Bottom” sharing his relatable stories for everyone by rebuilding the “Spirit, Mind, and Body”. When this is “Out of Order” our life is full of chaos and confusion. Michael Molthan doesn't shy away from talking about his painful past of trauma, drug, alcohol, and work addiction. On his talk show called The M2 The ROCK Show, he interviews inspiring people with inspiring stories. For over 2o years, Michael Molthan has been known as one of the most well-known Luxury Homebuilders in Dallas, Texas - The Park Cities and also in the country until 2009.  Michael Molthan finally hit rock bottom. Drugs. Alcohol, and crime. And absolute chaos. He accumulated 27 mugshots in four years and was about to enter a place he swore he would never go: prison. Addiction was Michael's temporary solution to heal from a dark childhood trauma secret. Little did he know that being imprisoned and reading and writing for inmates that could not read or write. On October 13, 2017, Michael was miraculously released 2 years early from prison before completing his sentence. He traveled 300 Miles back to Dallas, Texas, to see Judge Jennifer Bennett to turn himself in.  For the first time Judge Bennett could see this miraculous change that had taken place in Michael's life, so she pardoned him and told him to go “pay it forward”.  That's what Michael Molthan has been doing for the last 7 years.   Michael is the host of The M2 THE ROCK Show, one of the fastest growing shows/podcasts in the country that dives into the topic of self-improvement, spirituality, health, mind, and many more.  Michael Molthan is the author of two books, “300 MILES – Memoir of Michael Molthan” and “Today, I Realize - Daily Devotional 2025” being released in 2025. Michael's main passion is simple and profound: “That Everyone Is An Addict”.  FOLLOW M2 THE ROCK BELOW:WEBSITE: https://m2therock.com/ YOUTUBE: MICHAEL MOLTHANINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/m2therockshow/        Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-m2-the-rock-show-michael-molthan--3443849/support.

Welcome to FaithLife! One of the biggest questions that new and even seasoned followers of Jeus often ask is, now what? Now that i'm born again, how do i live this new life. Well here's a guide to get you started on your way. Make sure you subscribe so you can get the latest podcast to help you walk out this new life in Christ Jesus.

Acts2:36 "Know this asurity that God has made this sa,e Jeus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." Many knoe Him as savior but do not know Him as Lord!

Family Worship brings the church service to you, on air Sundays at 9am and 7:30pm and now on demand, wherever you get your podcasts. Every week a special guest pastor will bring a message that will get you thinking and speak to your heart. In this edition of Family Worship, Andrew from Queensland Theological College shares with us some important lessons that we can learn from Luke 2. This passage teaches us to: Believe in Jeus, tell other about His coming and that we should praise Him for coming to be like one of us on Christmas Day. Links You Should Click OnCleveland Baptist's Website96five's WebsiteSupport the show: https://www.96five.com/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ref.: Prof. Dr. Marius Reiser, Professor für neutestamentliche Exegese Die Bibel ist das meist gelesenste Buch der Welt, aber wahrscheinlich auch das häufigsten missverstandene Buch! Damit räumt Professor Marius Reiser, Theologe mit dem Schwerpunkt neutestamentliche Exegese, in der beliebten Live-Frage-Stunde bei radio horeb im Grundkurs des Glaubens auf. Im Gespräch mit Hörern beantwortet Professor Reiser Fragen rund um die Bibel - und macht dabei so manche Zusammenhänge verständlich! In der Sendung war unter anderem Thema: - Was bedeutet Zion? - Ab wann beginnt das 1000 jährige Reich in der Apokalypse? - Schweigegebot Jesu nach gewirkten Wundern? - Warum Petrus - der Fels? - Bedeutung (2. Joh. 10)? - Warum Sohn Davids - Messiastitel? - Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Cherubim und Seraphim? - Warum lässt Jeus sich taufen?

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as told in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode we see Jeus: at Nain in the house of Daniel, the man raised from the dead. Bible. History. Teaching. Answers. Religion. Wisdom. Original music tracks by Angela Marie

We can choose whether we want to be part of the first, second, or third generation. However, there also is a fourth generation. The purpose of those who volunteer to be part of this fourth generation, is to rule over light and darkness and divide it. Looking at the number four in the Bible and the first four books in the Bible, the literal meaning of their titles are as follows – Genesis – in the beginning, Exodus – names, Leviticus – and he called (God called Moses into the tabernacle) and Numbers – in the wilderness, as well as counting (to count or to remember, appoint). Abraham, having been called by God to leave his life (die to it). crossed over a boundary into a new life and was thus the first person to be called a Hebrew. The next person who was called by this name was Joseph, the fourth generation from Abraham. Abraham was dwelling in tents, but God's promise to him indicated that the fourth generation from him would have that land as a permanent inheritance. Moses was also part of a fourth generation and because the enemy was aware of the prophetic word over the fourth generation, he started killing the babies born at the same time as Moses, trying to avoid this word's fulfillment. When Moses returned to Egypt to fulfil his mandate from God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and Pharaoh responded by making their lot even harder, they questioned Moses and developed a victim mentality by complaining and murmuring. The Hebrew word for murmur also means ‘to lodge for the night'. In essence it means, “we know that God wants to take us to the light, but we are comfortable here in the darkness, so let us remain here”. This murmuring attitude was as a result of having no ‘heart' relationship with God, but rather a self-centred one which cannot accept temporary imperfect circumstances, and does not understand God's heart, purposes, and counsel. The nation of Israel could not attain their inheritance before all those who had murmured against God because they failed to understand His purpose with them, had died. Let us not focus on our problems and trials, but rather on Jeus and God's plans and purposes for this earth, prophesying that into being. We should seek God's counsel to know what these purposes are and resist the temptation to murmur when our circumstances are not ideal. No matter what challenges we face, let us be the fourth generation, not giving way to a victim mentality and, dividing between light and dark, rule in every circumstance.

Lead Pastor, Pat Mulcahy continues our sermon series, "Practicing the Way : Do What Jesus Did".

Rev. Robert Martin The post The Other Things Jeus Did first appeared on Christ Tabernacle.

“Do you know who you were created to be?” – Pastor Lorne Hlad In this week's sermon, Pastor Lorne reminds us that when we live our lives as a reflection of Jeus, we are showing the world who Christ really is.

We dig deep into Jeus's miraculous of the 5,000, seeing what it reveals to us about Jesus and his gospel

We dig deep into Jeus's miraculous of the 5,000, seeing what it reveals to us about Jesus and his gospel

MOMENTO MARIANO- PE. ZACARIAS PAIVA - 20-09-2024 - "Jeus libertou muitas mulheres"

In James 1:22-27, we see three truths that reveal the believer's true relationship to God through His Word. Don't Jeus listen to the Word; it is a mirror to the soul. Obedience to which yields blessing and freedom and is the mark of true religion.

Many of us have been through exit interviews. They are about how learning about how we were received. I wonder if we would ever consider asking the question, “Who do people say that I am? In other words how would people describe me. We would have to be ready for anything depending on what had occurred during our time of employment.  There are a great number of unknowns when we ask the question.           The experiences that people have had in their lives will have an influence on their answer. If we tend to be a person who asks a lot of questions, this can stimulate people's thinking or make people feel uncomfortable. I am a person who asks a fair amount of questions.           It is important for me to understand where people are coming from and to try and understand to the best of my ability what they mean. Depending upon where people are at in life, it may cause someone to be uncomfortable. Thus, we would need to be ready for any kind of answers. There is the key, to be ready.           How many of us are even ready to ask the question, “Who do people say that I am”? Would we be ready to hear the answer? It is one way to check out a person's perception of us as sometimes we do not know. As followers of Jesus, it is important to know as we are called to let Jesus lives and shines through us.           Jesus had been with his disciples for a while. He had been teaching them and demonstrating what it meant to follow him. Thus, to check out what they had been learning about who he was and why he was there, he asked the question, “Who do people say that I am?  Some said John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; and still others one of the prophets.           But then he asked them, but who do you say I am?, of course Peter had to answer the question. He often experienced nervous energy. Peter said, “You are the Messiah.” Jesus sternly told them not to tell anyone about him.           Jesus knew Peter, let alone the other disciples, probably had no idea what this title, Messiah, really meant. He began to teach them about it. He said that the Son of Man would have to suffer a great deal, be rejected by the elders, chief priests and religious scholars, be put to death and rise again three days later. Jesus said this in a very matter of fact way.           This is not what Peter wanted hear. Peter took Jesus aside and basically said, no this is not how this works. This is not what Peter had in mind for who the Messiah was to be. Most likely no one else had this in mind either. Peter may have thought that since he had followed Jesus for a while that he could take Jesus aside and straighten him out on how he was to be the Messiah.           Jesus turned right to Peter and said get out of my sight, you satan! You are judging by human standards and not by God's! Peter touched quite a chord in Jesus and Jesus told him about it. Basically, that Peter was not getting it, and Peter did not really understand who Jesus was and what God's plan was for Jesus.           Now Jesus called the crowd together and said, If you really want to follow me, you must deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow in my footsteps. If you would save your life, you'll lose it, but if you lose your life for my sake, you'll save it. This was quite radical.           Jesus was definitely not describing the Messiah that Peter, and the other disciples were looking for.  The Messiah was supposed to be a conqueror, a winner of land and people. He was not supposed to be dying and taking up a cross. The cross was the most cruel death there was and would involve much suffering. This was not their idea of a Messiah nor maybe one that they wanted to follow.           Someone who dies and suffers, may not seem like a leader to some. A conqueror and a winner of land, people and ultimately power and control did not seem to be what Jesus was describing. I am seeing this same Messiah being sought after by people in our country today.           This is what people have been seeking for many years. It is what people were asking God for. Jesus tried to reinterpret what God's kingdom was to look like. A kingdom that loved and was about what was best for the community according to God and not by human standards.           So, getting back to Jesus question, to the disciples, which includes us, is “Who do you say that I am?, is even more difficult to answer. Jesus died for the sake of others, you and me, not himself. Of course, we cannot be the Messiah, there is only one, Jesus Christ.           Yet, we are called to follow in his footsteps and allow Jesus to live and shine through us. How far are we willing to go to follow Jesus? Where do you think Jesus might be leading us today, right now? How many would say, right here in this building? What about after that? Jesus would be leading us right back into the world. We need to figure out where and what that looks like.           It would be easy for us to think as Peter did and figure this out according to our standards. As human beings we often take the easiest way possible. Our way of thinking is of course based upon what is going on in our individual lives right now. But I believe Jesus was trying to tell Peter that to get to how we are to follow in Jesus footsteps means that we cannot be thinking in human terms.           Some years ago, there was a program called “The church has left the building”. It meant that on a Sunday morning instead of meeting for worship in the building, the church,  in reality, the people, went out into the world to serve by doing different projects. In a sense this is what “God's Work, Our Hands” can be. This is an event that the ELCA suggests to do on Rally Day.           What do you think God would say if one Sunday out of the year we would not meet here for worship? We would go out or maybe even some in the building, to do projects for the sake of others. I believe we are called to go out and connect with our neighbor. This is following in the footsteps of Jesus.           We come here to be strengthened so that we can take up our cross for the sake of others and follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Some of us might say that the Micro Food Pantry is how we serve our neighbor. That is true, but it does not directly connect us to our neighbor.           The Caring Committee helps us find ways,  as do the quilters, and the Parish House to meet the needs of our neighbors. Each one of these are ministries in which we meet our neighbor's needs, but it does not always directly connect us to our neighbor. If the church has left the building, the church being the people, you and me, then we are called to be out with our neighbor.           Even though we are not the Messiah, we are who people see or don't see Jeus in. Following in the footsteps of Jesus is going out into the world and doing the work of Jesus. We carry our crosses for the sake of others. Jesus died for all of us and not himself.           In our country today there are groups of Christians who view the kingdom differently then we do. They see the United States as only a Christian nation where all are not equal. Listen closely to messages coming from candidates. You will need to decide who has the message that will support God's kingdom as we have come to know it. One of love and forgiveness and not fear. One that sees all people equal in God's eyes. One that seems to want to use power and control to support the right for all people.           This is what God's kingdom is to look like. Is this the kind of Jesus, the Messiah that people see in us? I want stress here it is not something that we do on our own. This is good news as our salvation is not based on our performance. It is only by the power and guidance of the Holy Spirit that Jesus lives and shines through us.           When Jesus asks the question today. “Who do you say that I am?” The answer will be found in how we follow in the footsteps of Jesus and going out into the world in the name of Jesus representing Faith Lutheran Church to our neighbors. This is where we will meet Jesus, the Messiah and people will see Jesus in us and the kingdom of God brought to earth. This is how the question will, Who do you say that I am will be answered.           Questioning God, you challenge us today with the question, Who do we see that you are? Peter thought he understood who Jesus the Messiah was according to his way of thinking. You sent Jesus to try and model and teach what it means to follow you. May your Holy Spirit give us the wisdom to know how to live out your kingdom in the world today modeling for our neighbors who Jesus is. As a result of how we allow you to live and shine through our lives, the question will be answered, Who do we say that you are. In Jesus' name, Amen.

In the midst of so much upheaval in the world, negative news, so much noise and fear, it is easy to lose your peace and focus all that is going wrong around you. There are noises that begin to reach our heart, noises that take away our peace: the noise of illness, the noise of anxiety, of separation, bankruptcy, a family member who has died, the noise of fear of death and the future, of a diagnosis and the noise of the news. Those noises lead us to not listen to what God has told us.  But, as we see from the story of Jesus calming a very big and dangerous storm that He and His disciples were facing in Mark 4:35-41, Jesus has already given you great promises and assures you that He is with you no matter what storms you personally are facing. Jesus had told the disciples they would cross over in a boat to the other side, but He hadn't told them there would be storms along the way. Yes Jesus's promises were still true, regardless of the storm facing them. We can learn, just as Jesus's first disciples had to, how to block out the noises that stop us always focussing on Jesus and living for Him and in His perfect peace.   1. Remember who Jesus is: The Son of God 2. Remember all that Jesus has done: He has healed you 3. Remember what Jesus can do: all that He promises He will do in your life  Apply   Jeus spoke to the storm the disciples were facing and brought a peace that totally surpassed all understanding. You can understand that in spite of the storms, Jesus is with you. Tell the Lord about the storms you are experiencing, but understand that in the midst of that storm Jesus is there. Understand that what Jesus did in the past, He will do again in this present storm. He has the power to speak to sickness and transform it into healing. He has the power to speak to the curse and transform it into blessing. Jesus has the power to speak to death and transform it into life. But you have to remember and declare that, despite the great storm you are facing, that Jesus has promised you will make it through. Believe that this storm is forming your character and taking you to a greater level of faith. Remember that you are not alone, you have the Lord, you have the church, you have the pastors, and you are going to get through to the other side. There is going to come a calm where you are going to experience miracles.   Tell Jesus the storms that you are experiencing, e.g. family, personal, financial, emotional, sickness, pain, a child who has relapsed, etc. But understand that in spite of that storm, you are not alone. You have not been abandoned. Jesus the Son of God, the One who shed His blood seven times for you at the Cross of Calvary, is right there with you. From today, ask the Lord that you will no longer hear those noises, and that from today you will understand that Jesus is saying ‘I am with you and we will pass over to the other side'. Jesus has the power to calm and remove your storm and to silence all the noise. Declare that you will make it through the other side of your storm and that Jesus is with you and you will see a miracle. Thank the Lord that you will see His promises become a reality in your life.  

In the midst of so much upheaval in the world, negative news, so much noise and fear, it is easy to lose your peace and focus all that is going wrong around you. There are noises that begin to reach our heart, noises that take away our peace: the noise of illness, the noise of anxiety, of separation, bankruptcy, a family member who has died, the noise of fear of death and the future, of a diagnosis and the noise of the news. Those noises lead us to not listen to what God has told us.  But, as we see from the story of Jesus calming a very big and dangerous storm that He and His disciples were facing in Mark 4:35-41, Jesus has already given you great promises and assures you that He is with you no matter what storms you personally are facing. Jesus had told the disciples they would cross over in a boat to the other side, but He hadn't told them there would be storms along the way. Yes Jesus's promises were still true, regardless of the storm facing them. We can learn, just as Jesus's first disciples had to, how to block out the noises that stop us always focussing on Jesus and living for Him and in His perfect peace.   1. Remember who Jesus is: The Son of God 2. Remember all that Jesus has done: He has healed you 3. Remember what Jesus can do: all that He promises He will do in your life  Apply   Jeus spoke to the storm the disciples were facing and brought a peace that totally surpassed all understanding. You can understand that in spite of the storms, Jesus is with you. Tell the Lord about the storms you are experiencing, but understand that in the midst of that storm Jesus is there. Understand that what Jesus did in the past, He will do again in this present storm. He has the power to speak to sickness and transform it into healing. He has the power to speak to the curse and transform it into blessing. Jesus has the power to speak to death and transform it into life. But you have to remember and declare that, despite the great storm you are facing, that Jesus has promised you will make it through. Believe that this storm is forming your character and taking you to a greater level of faith. Remember that you are not alone, you have the Lord, you have the church, you have the pastors, and you are going to get through to the other side. There is going to come a calm where you are going to experience miracles.   Tell Jesus the storms that you are experiencing, e.g. family, personal, financial, emotional, sickness, pain, a child who has relapsed, etc. But understand that in spite of that storm, you are not alone. You have not been abandoned. Jesus the Son of God, the One who shed His blood seven times for you at the Cross of Calvary, is right there with you. From today, ask the Lord that you will no longer hear those noises, and that from today you will understand that Jesus is saying ‘I am with you and we will pass over to the other side'. Jesus has the power to calm and remove your storm and to silence all the noise. Declare that you will make it through the other side of your storm and that Jesus is with you and you will see a miracle. Thank the Lord that you will see His promises become a reality in your life.  

The Holy Spirit is at work within us, freeing us progressively from sinful traits, developing in us a Christ-like character. The Holy Spirit is a minister to us. He bears witness with our spirits, assuring us that we are sons and heirs, co-heirs with Jesus Christ of God, after he had initially convicted us of sin, righteousness and judgment. The Holy Spirit witnesses to our spirits by giving us a taste of the fulness to come. The Holy Spirit was instrumental in the birth and ministry of Jesus and strengthened him to bear the cross. Even so, He will do the same things in us too. Not only did Jesus function under the power, anointing and by the ability of the Holy Spirit but after His resurrection God gave him the Spirit, making him both Lord and Christ, so that He could now pour the Spirit out on us. We receive life from the Spirit. God has anointed us with the Holy Spirit, sealed us and gave the Spirit as a down payment, a guarantee of our full redemption and the time is coming when even our bodies will be saved. This seal is the guarantee that we are genuine Christians, and it means that we are protected from destruction by the enemy. We can bring the powers of the age to come closer the more we walk in and with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit witnesses by making the Word of God in general a reality in our lives, thus proving that all the promises of our adoption are true. The Word and the Spirit are co-dependant unto the application of the Word in our lives to give us life. The Holy Spirit not only assures us of the fact that we are Sons of God, but also teaches us what that means. The Holy Spirit witnesses to us that Christ came by water and by blood. The water is the baptism of Jesus which did not take place because He had sin, but it was a foreshadow of our baptism, depicting our death, burial and being raised as sons. The blood of Jeus is that which He had shed to give us forgiveness of sins. The Holy Spirit is co-witnessing with the witness we already have in our hearts that we have life because we have the Son of God, making that sure and solid in our lives. The end result is then that we have a revelation and certainty of our intimate relationship with God and can say “abba, father” from deep within our spirits.

Proverbs - The words of Agur. The words of Lemuel. Acts - The apostles freed and continue speaking for Jeus publicly.

NOTES: “HOW CAN WE OVERWHELM WORRY?” Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:4–7 (NIV) REJOICE - CELEBRATE GOD'S CONTROL. PRACTICAL TIP: CREATE A CONTROL LIST REQUESTS - PRAY, DON'T WORRY. PRACTICAL TIP: BREATH PRAYERS REFLECT - GIVE THANKS. PRACTICAL TIP: GRATITUDE JOURNAL BOTTOM LINE:  When we give God our ANXIETY, He gives us His PEACE. CHALLENGE:   REFOCUS - what do you need to do to refocus?

And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions. Mark 12:34Finally, we have the witness of one of the religious leaders, a scribe, who got it right. The passage above is the conclusion of the interaction with this scribe who asks Jesus which of all the commandments is the first and greatest. Jesus gives the twofold answer that we are to love God above all, with all your heart, mind, soul and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves. The scribe then responds to Jesus' answer by saying, “Well said, teacher. You are right…” And then Jesus compliments this scribe with the quoted passage above.Recall that almost all of the Pharisees were continually rebuked by Jesus because of their self-righteous arrogance. The Sadducees were also chastised but often to a lesser degree. And now we have a scribe who outshines them all. The scribes were primarily functionaries who copied or created various liturgical and legal documents. Some of the Pharisees were also scribes. And most of the time, when Jeus condemned the Pharisees, He also condemned the scribes. But this scribe is different. This scribe appears to not only be interested in Jesus' answer but also manifests “understanding” of what Jesus said to him. Don't underestimate the importance of this gift of understanding. In order to truly understand that which our Lord speaks to us, we must be open. And openness requires humility. Humility is a virtue that is contrary to a “know-it-all” attitude. It's a disposition of mind and heart that listens to God speak, hears what He says, comprehends all truth by the gift of grace, and prayerfully submits to that truth. Humility enables us to look beyond ourselves for the answers to the most difficult questions in life. It enables us to turn to the one and only source of truth, Jesus Christ Himself. And the fruit of this humble openness is the gift of understanding. It's an understanding of the mysteries of life which is beyond our natural intellectual capacity. The grace of God is able to teach and form the humble soul and fill it with clarity of vision and an acceptance of the deepest truths. Reflect, today, upon Jesus' words to this scribe. “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” Does Jesus also speak these words to you? Have you humbly sought out the answers to the many questions of life by turning to our Lord? More specifically, are you able to look at your life and rejoice in the fact that God has also given you His gift of understanding? If not, then look within and consider which questions you most need to bring to Jesus. Place them before Him and then listen, be open and be ready to respond when He speaks. Hearing and responding to our Lord will result in our Lord saying these same words to you. My Lord of all Truth, You look upon the humble souls with graciousness and mercy, and You reveal to them the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. Please give me the gift of humility, dear Lord, so that I may always turn to You with every question in life. Fill me with the gift of understanding so that I may know how to love and serve You more faithfully each and every day. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Scribe Stood to Tempt Jesus By James Tissot, via Wikimedia Commons

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as told in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta . In this episode we see Jesus at Nazareth.

I'm so glad you've joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I'm your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we're going to investigate real crime stories from real churches. I've got three cases for us to investigate today, so let's dive right in.    Highlights from this episode include:   Mother's Day “gift” to churches that no one wants Pedophile priest says abuse “...wasn't a big deal in those days…” We may have made an idol out of the modern worship music machine   This week in each of our cases, someone was trying to hide something evil. The Bible is pretty clear on how well that's going to work out.   Luke 8:17 NLT   For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all.   I know there are all kinds of reasons to try to hide what we've done individually, as a ministry, and even as an entire church. We are embarrassed, we want to escape the consequences of our actions, and sometimes it's because we want to be able to continue the behavior even though we know it's wrong.   When a church does this, the reason is often cloaked in very noble-sounding words: we don't want to harm the witness of the church. We want to keep up our reputation. We don't want to tarnigh the name of Jeus.  I'm sorry, but that's all a load of crap. I'm going to be very bold here and say that the people who are saying this are complicit in the abuse of victims. It's very spiritually abusive to act as though what a victim has gone through deserves less care that the reputation of the abuser or the church does.    I'll climb down off my soapbox now, ut I hope I've given you something to think about. Something to challenge your own church leaders about. Because the church should be working for the glory of God and for the people it serves, not the people it put into leadership positions.    Visit my website to access more episodes. If you would like to contact me about booking me as a speaker, or ask about my consulting services, please email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com.    Ways you can support the work of The Unlovley Truth:   Share the episode      Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn    Check out my Amazon Author Page to find resources on personal safety, and safety training for churches.    Bomb threats to churches   Priest says abuse is no big deal   Hillsong settlement falls apart

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We're going to continue looking at how Jesus was praying for His disciples that were present with Him. He's going to continue to do that, but He's going to make a surprising prayer request for future disciples, which means He's going to pray for you and me. Come and see what His prayer requests are for you and me. Proclamation of the Word Message by Pastor Joe Sermon Notes John 17:13 Jesus continues to pray that the joy He has will be complete in them John 17:14 Jesus gave them the Father's word and the world hates them John 17:15 & 16 Jesus does not ask them to be taken out of the world, but be protected from the evil one John 17:17 – 19 Jeus asks the Father to sanctify His disciples and He has sanctified Himself for them John 17:20 Jesus prays for future disciples John 17:21 Jesus prays that the future disciple be one as the Father and He are one John 17:22 Jesus gave the disciples the glory given to Him so that they may be one as the Father and He are John 17:23 If the disciples are in Jesus and Jesus in the Father, they will be perfected in unity and know that the Father sent Jesus and the Father loves the disciples just as He loves the Son John 17:25 & 26 The world does not know the Father, but Jesus knows the Father and the disciples know that the Father sent the Son and Jesus has made the Father's name known and is making it known so that the Father's love of the Son may be in them and Jesus in them

Questions Covered: 4:32- How can I explain Marian doctrine to my non- denominational family who believe this is communion with the dead?    12:02 – Why do people get attacked by demons?   18:12 – How can I interpret someone who has passed away appearing or speaking to me in a dream?   21:03 – What is a response to someone who claims I worship a human being in Jesus Christ?   28:30 – How can I share the need to confess to a Priest since it is not in the bible?   34:24 – Can you interpret Jesus's words to Judas of “Woe to the man…”?   42:32 – Is polygamy the same as adultery? How does this impact the Old Testament?  48:13 – How can I explain to a Protestant why they need the Sacraments?  51:40 – How can I interpret Jeus's response in Luke 11:27-28 to Mary being called blessed?  …

We continue our journey toward the cross this week as we follow Jesus through scripture. In Mark chapter 14, we learn of the account of the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prays in distress, overwhelmed with what He will be facing in His death on the cross. You see, we have a Savior who has always and will always deeply care. He was not simply in agony over death but the burden of the wrath of God as He carried all our sins to the cross. He suffered in that moment, the equivalent of an eternity in hell, just for us. Our role is to recognize that Jesus is the only way and surrender to Him because He is Lord and to ask for His will, not ours. What's keeping you from being amazed that at Jeus' darkest hour, you were on His mind? As you read Second Corinthians 5:21 – God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God – what stands in the way of you surrendering to Him as Lord? As always, if you've got questions, we'd love to take time to answer them and pray with you. If you've taken the next step in your faith journey, let us know by visiting burnthickory.com/next.

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On today's Christmas Eve episode Kristin shares words by Christian author, Shauna Niequist about being present during the holidays instead of chasing the idea of perfect or a commercial Christmas. Let's slow down, and connect with our loved ones, renew our souls and faith in God and people as we step into the Christmas holiday. If you've been feeling the pull of overspending, overconsumption, and over booked schedules and you know that isn't the gift of the season- this is an episode for you- allow it to remind you of what matters this Christmas season and as we celebrate the birth of Jeus.Get ready to let your faith guide you, fuel you and fill you with God's incredible peace, wisdom and joy. From finding calm in the chaos, to forming deep Christian friendships, to everyday ways to connect with God- we'll cover it all.Do you want to feel less frazzled and more joyful in your daily life? Join host, Kristin Fitch, as she helps Christian women deepen their faith, reconnect with God, and find peace in their journey as mothers, wives, and friends.With practical tips, personal stories, and spiritual guidance, Faith Fueled Woman equips Christian women to put God first in their daily lives, promotes fellowship and friendship, and provides a roadmap to experiencing more of the fruits of the Spirit: joy, peace, love, and kindness. Podcast for Christian Women, Christian Devotionals, Bible verses, Scriptures, Biblical Principles#birthofjesus #presentoverpefect #christmas #truemeaningofchristmas #christianliving #christmascelebrations #overconsumption #overindulgence #christmasmessage #hopeatchristmas #exhausted #christmasjoy

The Consummate Covenant

The most obvious good news or “Gospel of the Kingdom of God” that Jeus proclaimed and lived is that the Gospel is not only for Jews but extends to Gentiles, outcasts, people sick with all kinds of diseases and torments, and the worst of sinners. In fact, the good news is that Jesus bore to […] The post What is the Gospel? appeared first on Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA.

Listen to this week's message in Ecclesiastes with Youth and Teaching Pastor, Jeff Evans

This message was preached at Iloe Church in Bellevue, WA, on Aug 27, 2003. For more info, visit ChristianityCulture.com

Listen to this week's message in 1 Kings with Youth Leader and Teaching Pastor, Sam Pharris. 

I think most people think of Jeus as a sweet, tender talking, loving Savior without ever paying attention to the things he actaully said and did that would probaby get him canceled in todays society and woke media culture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anchorfm22/support

How do I learn to pray? How do I pray so God listens? Rabbi Schneider, a Jewish believer in Jeus the Messiah, shares how to pray deeply and move God's heart. This episode reveals what the term "grace" means while teaching what biblical heroes like Adam, Eve, David, and Solomon actually said in their prayers. We can learn how to pray the right way so that our prayers are heard, answered, and grow our confidence and relationship with God.

By Dan Taylor in Lubbock, TX - December 17, 2022 - This time of year, many Christians and Non-Christians alike are in a festive mood as the world prepares to celebrate Christmas. A few will celebrate what they believe to be the birth of the savior. Most just want to give and get gifts and have a reason to party or get together with family and friends. Amazingly, few even ask the most fundamental questions that should come to mind about Jesus: was He the Messiah? And how do we know? In the Churches of God, we know Jesus was not born on December 25th, but these questions need to be answered for us too because ultimately, we are staking virtually everything on the veracity of one thing: that Jesus Christ of Nazareth was the prophesied Messiah of the pages of the Bible. My question for you today is, how sure are you that Jeus was the Messiah?

This week typically has people reflecting back over the year and then setting their faces toward the next.As we look at being prayerfully alert, we visit with Simeon and Anna at the temple when Jeus is presented to the Lord.These two model for us abiding in Christ. Our prayer life plugs us into the Almighty, just as it did for them. This, in turn, fuels us to don the full armor of God. As we reflect on the blessings God has given to us this year, let's remember that He is the true gift.  Listen to this week's addition to the special Advent series as we see how the armor of God intertwines with the experience of the coming of Christ to help us stand strong in the Lord as we face our own battles by committing to spend more time with Him in the coming year.Bible verses referred to in this episode:Ephesians 6:18Luke 2:22-38John 15:4Ephesians 6:14-17Find me on Instagram @HLynnPierce  or at hlynnpierce.comSign up for my E-mail list here!

No te preocupes. ¡¡¡Ocúpate!!! 1) La persecución: Está esa persecución externa, de aquellos que no conocen de lo que es el amor de Dios, de los que no conocen lo que es vivir con Dios en el corazón. A ellos les molestamos, pero hay que amar al mundo apasionadamente. Es amar a nuestros enemigos. Qué lindo es estudiar y leer de la Iglesia primitiva… «están en el mundo, pero no son del mundo». Jeus nos invita hoy a amar el mundo apasionadamente y santificarnos en este mundo. 2) El testimonio: Es en los momentos duros cuando surgieron los grandes santos, testimoniantes de Jesús. Porque nosotros no seguimos una teoría o una idea, para ser católicos no tenés que tener un titulito. Seguimos a una persona que nos tocó en algún momento la vida y esa Vida nos cambió. Seguir a Cristo no es completar una planilla, seguir a Cristo no es marcar presentismo en la iglesia dos veces a la semana. Seguir a Cristo es estar con una persona viva que me ama, que me mueve. 3) La defensa: El Espíritu Santo nos da la capacidad para obrar y hablar según las circunstancias que hoy nos toca enfrentar. Pero también implica de nosotros disponernos al Espíritu. Esto es a través de la oración, es buscar ese momento interior. Es abrir tu corazón para que tu espíritu obre en vos, y desde vos en todos nosotros. Que quien te conozca a vos, descubra a Jesús. Hasta el cielo no paramos. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misioneros-digitales-catlicos/support

Based on the story of Peter walking on water to meet Jeus in Matthew 14

Por Pr. Marcos Gladstone. Mensagem 4 da série "Perguntar não ofende". https://bbcst.net/M8232N

Today I interview Brother/Jeus. Brother is the Chief Marketing Officer of MarsColony. MarsColony is a play to earn game built on the Harmony ONE blockchain. MarsColony is a lot more than just a game though. Listen to this episode as we dive deep into what it really is all about. MarsColony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/marscolonyioMarsColony's Website: https://marscolony.io/MarsColony's Discord: https://discord.com/invite/marscolonyBrother/Jeus's Twitter: https://twitter.com/space_brother_

How do I learn to pray? How do I pray so God listens? Rabbi Schneider, a Jewish believer in Jeus the Messiah, shares how to pray deeply and move God's heart. This episode reveals what the term "grace" means while teaching what biblical heroes like Adam, Eve, David, and Solomon actually said in their prayers. We can learn how to pray the right way so that our prayers are heard, answered, and grow our confidence and relationship with God.