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In this uplifting Abounding Love episode, I continue a series in the Gospel of Luke. There are two places you can live today; the kingdom of this world; or the Kingdom of God, if you are born of the Spirit; created anew by faith in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. The purpose of Jesus' coming was to translate us out of the hate and darkness of Satan's kingdom -- the kingdom of this world, into God's Kingdom of Love and Light. And like Jesus, we can break the words of Satan by speaking the Truth of God's Word [Luke 4:1-15]. Satan gets his word out through media, television, magazines and the internet -- all the bad things the world has to offer contrary to God's Truth. If we learn God's Word and use it,  we'll be victorious over Satan and this world system. Jesus came speaking the Word, "So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the Word of God" (Luke 5:1, NKJV). The people came to hear what other religious leaders were not speaking. In this message, we're looking at Luke, chapters 6, 7 and 8. It begins with Jesus declaring that He is the Lord of the Sabbath. In Luke 6:12, He chooses His disciples. Then, in verse 20, He begins "The Sermon on the Plain," on how we are to walk, which we realize now can only be accomplished in the Spirit. Jesus said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God" (Matthew 8:10a, NKJV). It is only with the power of the Holy Spirit that we can know God's Kingdom. Join me as we study the Scriptures to find out how we are to walk in the Kingdom God. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT, "Create a Study Guide for episode #069 Creative Faith in Luke #3 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].      www.aboundinglove.org

In this Advent message, Pastor Thomas opens the season by taking us back to God's covenant with David—one of the most significant promises in the entire storyline of Scripture. In a world exhausted by failed leaders, political polarization, and deep cultural cynicism, this passage meets us with a different kind of hope: the promise of a perfect, eternal King.Tracing the biblical story from Genesis to Revelation, Thomas shows how every earthly king—from Saul to Solomon to David himself—proves unable to carry the weight of our longing. But in 2 Samuel 7, God announces a King who will—a Son He will raise up, a house He will build, and a throne He will establish forever. That promise echoes through the prophets, breaks into history at Bethlehem, and rises in full splendor in the book of Revelation, where the Son of David is revealed as the Lion, the Lamb, and the King of kings.This sermon explores four scenes in the Davidic Covenant:The King God establishes, the House God builds, the Son God gives, and the Kingdom God secures forever. And it brings this ancient promise down into the realities of everyday life—our fear, our longing for stability, our loss of control, and our need for hope that won't collapse under pressure.Advent reminds us that the King we need is the King God gives. He comes in humility, reigns in righteousness, and returns in glory. His throne isn't up for grabs. His reign can't be overturned. And His kingdom—begun in Bethlehem and consummated in Revelation—is the unshakeable hope believers stand on today.If you're longing for stability in an unstable world, this message will lift your eyes to the only King who cannot fail—and who invites you into His kingdom by grace.

The Upside Down Kingdom: Becoming A Fool - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues our series on the Kingdom God is building, challenging us to live generously now, rather than later.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

23rd November 2025 | Fraser Hannam | From Covenant to Kingdom: God's Plan for the Jews, Gentiles & End Times

"A Christian Budget"Leviticus 19:9-10Pastor Nate ClarkeNovember 9, 2025Why we tithe: https://youtu.be/GEBQV8j2e7UHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAHow to VOTE BIBLICALLY - highlighting Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Should Christians pay attention to POLITICS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- Leviticus 19:9-10- A Christian Budget- You can't have an unhealthy relationship with money and be a healthy Christian.- Don't be stingy- Leviticus 19:9- Don't be recklessly foolish, but don't be stingy- Leave room for a neighbor in need- Leave room for the less fortunate in the body of Christ- Galatians 6:10- John 13:34-35- Romans 15:25-27- 2 Corinthians 8:1-3- Generosity Flow: Tithe —> Your household —> Church family in need —> neighbor in need- Socialism: property, production, and wealth are owned and controlled by the government who attempts to equally distribute the wealth amongst its population.- Kingdom: God gives and entrust wealth and blessings to individuals (Matthew 25, Deuteronomy 28) who are commanded to steward that wealth for the blessing of people and the advancement of God's Kingdom.- 2 Corinthians 8:3- Socialism: Envy and forced political confiscation   Kingdom: Rewards, stewardship, and individual free-will generosity- Leave room for emergencies- Proverbs 21:20- Leave some for your children- Proverbs 13:22- Proverbs 13:11- Enjoy your money!- Ecclesiastes 5:19 ESV- Christian Budget    - Tithe    - Don't be stingy    - Leave room for a neighbor in need    - Leave room for the less fortunate in the body of Christ    - Leave room for emergencies     - Leave some for your children    - Enjoy it!- Proverbs 11:24-25Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

The Upside Down Kingdom: The Posture of Prayer - Pastor Andrew DamazioThis Sunday, Pastor Andrew continues our series on the Kingdom God is building! This parable challenges how we see righteousness, why we serve Jesus, and how we treat one another.Want to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/give Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “I Am” or “The Tension of Faith” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for listening!

Nicodemus stepped through the narrow streets, his sandals brushing against the cool stones. The scent of burning wood drifted from nearby homes. His heart pounded faster with each step. Finally, he reached the place where Jesus was staying. A soft light flickered inside — maybe from a small oil lamp. Nicodemus hesitated, then knocked lightly. Jesus looked up as the door opened. His eyes, calm and kind, met Nicodemus's. It was as if He already knew why he had come. "Rabbi," Nicodemus began, his voice trembling slightly, "we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. No one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him." Jesus smiled gently. "Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." Nicodemus blinked. The words hit him like a rush of wind. Born again? His mind raced.   This week we dive into the story of Nicodemus' secret visit to see Jesus - you can find the story in your Bibles in John 3:1–21.   Nicodemus is mentioned in the Bible a few times - check the Bible references below. John 3:1-21:  Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews, secretly meets with Jesus at night, leading to their famous conversation about the need to be born again to see the kingdom of God.    John 7:50-51:  Nicodemus interjects during a council meeting, reminding the other Pharisees that the law requires a person to be heard before being condemned, defending Jesus from their hasty judgment.    John 19:39-42:  After Jesus' crucifixion, Nicodemus joins Joseph of Arimathea to care for Jesus' body. He brings a large amount of myrrh and aloes for the anointing and burial, which is a public act of reverence.                                     ___________________________________ Read story on the blog Contact us to sign up Visit our website Artist of the month: We the Kingdom - God so loved Keep in the loop by signing to our GIGI Notes HERE DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE  Hosts: Esther & Steph Mix & effects: Stephanie Giselle Purple Planet Music  email us: writegigi5@gmail.com Write by post GIGI Teen Radio PO BOX 6505 Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122 music credit: Purple planet music All music played on the podcast radio is covered under the APRA AMCOS Online Mini Licence.

Wednesday October 8, 2025 Intro: The people expected a literal Messianic kingdom. for full notes: https://www.cgtruth.org/index.php?proc=msg&sf=vw&tid=3208

In part two of this two-part episode, Nadim Costa shares his insights on leadership, cultural differences, and the importance of personal faith in ministry. He discusses the challenges of applying Western leadership models in different cultural contexts, the role of theology in ministry, and the transformative power of serving marginalized communities, particularly the disabled in the Middle East. Nadim emphasizes the need for a personal relationship with God and encourages listeners to make themselves available to serve others without limitations.

In part one of this two-part episode, Cory and Brian interview Nadim Costa who shares his profound journey from Lebanon's civil war to a dynamic faith in Christ. He discusses the paradoxes of leadership in the context of the Upside Down Kingdom, emphasizing that God often chooses the unlikely over the powerful. Through transformative stories and encounters, Nadim illustrates how God is moving in unexpected ways, particularly in the Middle East, and challenges listeners to embrace a faith that is interactive and alive.

David Macdonald - June 22nd, 2025 - Hope for troubled hearts John 13:36-14:6 ; John 12:23-33 Control for troubled Hearts "Let not your hearts be troubled" - commandment from the Lord Jesus Christ Jesus never promised us life without trouble, He promised we could have an untroubled heart even in a troubled life. present – passive – imperative "Let not your heart continue to be agitated" (Wuest translation) Ταράσσω, tarassó: stirred up; agitated – roiling waters Also used: Pool – crippled man (John 5:4) Lord Jesus Christ - "Now My soul is troubled" (John 12:27) A command, our response: Whenever God gives a command, He gives the capability through the Spirit to keep the command Would never give you a command you can't keep If Jesus says, "Stop being troubled!" We can stop being troubled! "Bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ," (2 Corinthians 10:5) "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind," (Romans 12:2) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind," (1 Peter 1:13 (N)KJV) "So think clearly and exercise self-control." (1 Peter 1:13 NLT) “Therefore, preparing your minds for action” (1 Peter 1:13 ESV) Cure for troubled Hearts Jesus Christ doesn't just tell us to stop worrying; He gives us reasons why we should not be troubled Think of Who we know John 14:1 NLT "Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. "You believe in God, believe also in me": NKJV Think of Where You'll Go John 14:2-4 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. (4) And you know the way to where I am going. The Bible speaks of heaven 532 times Country; heavenly country: speaking of its vastness (See Hebrews 11:16) City: speaking of the innumerable people (See Hebrews 11:16; Hebrews 12:22) Kingdom: God is King, reigning over all Paradise: indescribable beauty Place of rest: end of toil, tribulation, temptation, Jesus calls it “My Father's house Revelation 21:10-17 (10) And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, (11) having the glory of God, its radiance like a most rare jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal… (15) And the one who spoke with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city and its gates and walls. (16) The city lies foursquare; its length the same as its width. And he measured the city with his rod, 12,000 stadia (2300KM). Its length and width and height are equal. (17) He also measured its wall, 144 cubits (66M thick) by human measurement, which is also an angel's measurement. John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. A physical place – Dimensional - cube Huge Dwelling places A personal place … a place for you… Prepared for you A place of relationship My Father's house Home for us – forever! What make a home? Those who are in the home. A Promised Place I will come again and will take you to myself Certainty for troubled Hearts John 14:4-6 (Matthew 7:13-14) (Acts 4:12)

Have you ever wished that there would be a world renown doctor who not only was great at his profession, but also loved the Lord??  Well, today you'll meet Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Hope4Cancer, one of the best places in the world to get treatment.  Where does the Lord fit in?  IN AND THROUGHOUT our whole conversation.  Enjoy!Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674

Have you ever wished that there would be a world renown doctor who not only was great at his profession, but also loved the Lord??  Well, today you'll meet Dr. Tony Jimenez, founder and Chief Medical Officer of Hope4Cancer, one of the best places in the world to get treatment.  Where does the Lord fit in?  IN AND THROUGHOUT our whole conversation.  Enjoy!Reach Out to Me:Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674

Chris Burnett • 1 Samuel 24:9–31:13

Roberto Calvi, a man guarding a dangerous secret about the Vatican Bank's criminal activities, sends a threatening letter to the Pope. A week later on June 17th, 1982 he's found dead hanging from a bridge in London. British police call it suicide, but questions and conspiracies swirl. Forty years on, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni gets a tip there might be more to the story and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. Was Roberto Calvi, aka God's Banker, killed? And if so, by whom?Shadow Kingdom is a new series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who or what is at the center of it, a larger system at play is revealed. Get early access to the full season by joining Crooked's Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends. 

Roberto Calvi, a man guarding a dangerous secret about the Vatican Bank's criminal activities, sends a threatening letter to the Pope. A week later on June 17th, 1982 he's found dead hanging from a bridge in London. British police call it suicide, but questions and conspiracies swirl. Forty years on, lawyer Nicolo Majnoni gets a tip there might be more to the story and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. Was Roberto Calvi, aka God's Banker, killed? And if so, by whom? Shadow Kingdom is a new series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who or what is at the center of it, a larger system at play is revealed.  Get early access to the full season by joining Crooked's Friends of the Pod at crooked.com/friends. Hear the Italian language version of Shadow Kingdom: God's Banker by subscribing to Il Banchiere di Dio wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/09/25 The reward for our spiritual practices is to know and be known by God. Anything else is either secondary or a distraction.

It's been a minute since you heard from us on Crooked Minis—and, well, a lot has changed since 2022. With so much at stake in the next four years, Crooked will be here to break down the news with sharp analysis, a healthy dose of dumb jokes, and most importantly, ways to take action. But right now, we want to share our exciting new limited series made in partnership with Campside Media: Shadow Kingdom. Shadow Kingdom is a new series from Crooked Media and Campside Media. Each season starts with a crime, and as the layers are peeled back to find out who or what is at the center of it, a larger system at play is revealed.  We're excited to bring you an exclusive clip from episode 1. Make sure you stay tuned for the premiere of Shadow Kingdom on March 17, right here in this feed, or binge all episodes starting March 17 by subscribing to Friends Of The Pod at Crooked.com/friends or on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.” – 1 Corinthians 4:20In today's devotional teaching, we explore Paul's powerful message to the Corinthians about spiritual authority, correction, and the true power of God's kingdom. The Kingdom of God is not just about words—it is demonstrated through power!

Speaker: Greg Grimwood Date: 1/12/2025

The Kingdom, God, and you. You are going to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened.November 28th, 2024Find more about Gian here: mygiancarlo.com#VictoryChurch #odessatx

We are taking a break from our season on Kingdom Innovation bc it's election week in the US, and we think this word from our teammate David Legge is one that is worth hearing, no matter what country you are listening from. As our house churches were gathering here in Little Rock this week, David Legge was in town with us, and we asked him to share a message with us, that he titled, “An Other Worldly Kingdom.”  David had given a similar message in Ireland recently at the New Wine Conference, but it was interesting how much of the perspective he gave to the crowd there applies to us in the United States as well, as other countries, when it comes to the ways we can accidentally start finding our hope in a political Kingdom, a Kingdom that is less than the spiritual Kingdom God has invited us into.

Pastor Morgan Stephens

As we've opened the book of Daniel, our prayer is that God will open the book of Daniel to us.  Written long ago to God's people in exile in Babylon, we get a glimpse into God's working in and through Daniel, Hananiah, Misheal, and Azariah.  Already, we've seen God at work in chapter 1.  Now, in chapter 2 we see God at work once again as the King has a dream about kings and kingdoms and asks his servants to not only interpret the dream for him, but 1st, to tell him what his dream was.  Naturally, the servants respond by saying, "Impossible."

Beauty resets our compass.  It reminds us of who we are and what we are made for. ~ Andrew Peterson   Summary Our children will grow no matter what, but how they grow and what they learn is heavily dependent on their environment.  Parents can shape the world of their children to include beauty, freedom of artistic expression, and space to wonder.  In this podcast, we talk to Andrew Peterson, singer, songwriter, author, father and now grandfather.  Over the last 25 years, Andrew has used his creative talents in the world of music and fantasy books for kids. He has done this out of the firm belief in the power of art to commuicate eternal truths and draw people into relationship with God.  Our family has been blessed by his work over the past 25 years and we hope that all our families will be too!  Key Takeaways Parents need to shape the world to be beautiful for their children.  Beauty evangelizes even to the very young child. Art, in all its expressions, is essential to life.  Beauty resets the compass.  It reminds us of who we are and what we are made for. It awakens within us the desire for the Kingdom - God's Kingdom here on earth and in heaven.   Delight in your children.  They need to know that they are wonderfully made and they learn that by how we respond to them.  Sin is when I forget who I am.  Our kids need to be solid in their identity as a child of God and so do we!  We need to learn to desire things in the right order.  Sin happens when we live a life of disorder.  As parents we can help order the lives of our children in the right way.  Couple Discussion Questions How does our family experience art (music, literature, movies) in our home?  What do these things communicate to our children?  Do we delight in our children?  How can we do this more?  What are we doing in our home to help our children “desire things in the right order?”  How can we shape the environment in our home to do this?     Resources God in the Garden Wingfeather Series (books) Wingfearther series (series on Angel studios) Andrew-peterson.com Music list on spotify  

Questions Covered: 13:31 – Regarding Rev 12. How do I respond to a JW that the woman in Rev 12 is not Mary but the Kingdom God? How do we properly interpret it? 19:56 – Can we view the papal authority the same as we would see a person who wrote a book of the bible? A sinner but with authority? 30:35 – If a protestant asks us how we know that we are interpreting the teaching of our infallible Church, how do we respond? 37:41 – How do we explain that Jesus gave authority to his apostles to forgive sins in John 20:22-23? 44:10 – Is the teaching on Mary's perpetual virginity based on the bible or is it just a tradition? 50:35 – Is there any strategy we could use to implement the scripture when talking to atheists? …

What part are you playing in God's Grand Story?HERE'S HOW: Today, in prayer ask God to open your mind to the greater story that God is telling. Imagine, as you go throughout your day, that God's story is playing out. The challenge is to play your part out well. Make known the Kingdom God in how you carry yourself, treat others, and do your work.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.

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Expect success in every area. True Wisdom Comes from God.  Choose God's Wisdom!  Selfish ambition promotes a “me mentality;” driving your thoughts and actions to advance YOUR “kingdom.” Consider Saul's disobedient choice against God – it cost him MUCH / the Kingdom God had placed Him over! Do not allow people to be an excuse for YOUR behavior regarding God's will.  God has a plan! Honor Him and your role in His plan. Follow this selfless perspective – Keep in Step with the Spirit!

Expect success in every area. True Wisdom Comes from God.  Choose God's Wisdom!  Selfish ambition promotes a “me mentality;” driving your thoughts and actions to advance YOUR “kingdom.” Consider Saul's disobedient choice against God – it cost him MUCH / the Kingdom God had placed Him over! Do not allow people to be an excuse for YOUR behavior regarding God's will.  God has a plan! Honor Him and your role in His plan. Follow this selfless perspective – Keep in Step with the Spirit!

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What kind of person do we want to be in this tumultuous world? Join us as Kent dives into Daniel's resilience and courage. Tune in for a challenging sermon. EASY TO GIVE at Harmony, text any amount to (859) 459-0316 to get started (or give online @ my.harmonychurch.cc/give). Get the fill in the blank bulletins my.harmonychurch.cc/bulletins. ---------------- OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever heard the saying, “you're gonna have to hang in there like a hair in a biscuit…” Lol, I had a buddy say that the other day and it cracked me up. What he meant was sometimes in life you have to hang on hard to make it through. We've all ben there right? When life feels like it's thrown a wrench at you and you weren't able to dodge… WE: -The moment when the divorce settled in and the night felt darker than it's ever felt sitting alone in your living room -The way it takes everything you've got to make it through a day to look normal to everyone else since returning from deployment -Or that time when every day it was literally “which bill do we not pay right now…” We've all had those moments where you are holding on by the skin of your teeth.. US: I believe we are in a moment in history where for Christians, you following Jesus is not going to be easy… ILLUSTRATION: I was invited recently by a missionary to Pakistan to give a devotion to some people who had converted from Islam to Christianity there. I wasn't able to do it, but before I knew that, I asked him what he wanted me to say to them - if anything. Here's what he told me. He said, “Can you encourage them, many of them have lost family, jobs, etc. to follow Christ. It has cost them everything.” Then he said something that has been challenging me ever since, “But also encourage them to be bold in their faith and to not be afraid, the world they live in it's dangerous to be a Christian and they need to know not to be afraid…” Reminded me of something Jesus said, Matthew 10:28 28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Today in the Story of God we are at a place where those who are left have to hold one with everything they've got - like a hair in a biscuit… I think for us as Christians there is a lot to learn from the guy we are going to look at today… SCRIPTURE: The Kingdom of Israel has been split, the Northern tribes have been swept off into Assyria and one will ever hear from those people again… Now the Southern Kingdom is being attacked by the Babylonians - They will take the entire nation into exile in Babylon. Much of the rest of the bible - the prophets Jeremiah, Lamentations, Isaiah, and minor prophets - Malachi, etc. either take place during this time frame or right after. This moment in history will change the Jewish people forever. They will move from being a religious group centered around worship at their temple to a group that is dedicated to the Torah (the Old Testament). b Rabbis and Synagogues will become a thing. Judaism as we know it finds its root in the Babylonian exile. b The people finally are met with the dilemma, do we obey the covenant with God, or disappear from history? b They seek to obey the covenant But even this will become corrupt with rule-following to abandon the God of the covenant… This moment in history - terrible moment… Imagine it. One night you are sleeping in your beds, you've been comforting your children all night long telling them it will be alright, the city walls of Jerusalem are strong. They finally went to sleep but you have stayed up all night listening to the fighting men whispering in the streets as the Babylonian fires grow outside the walls. The next day attack occurs. and by the end of the next day you and your children are being forcibly removed from your house, marching without water, men with ropes around their necks and arms tied to horses. your voice gone from screaming and your tears all cried out. You do everything you can to protect your children as they watch horrors executed around them. It's too easy to read about these things and events and not realize these are real people who are ripped out of their homes and sent to live in lands where they do not speak the language and where they are in captivity long enough for an entire generation to disappear. That brings us to the collision with this moment in history, one of the people who was captured and taken as a prisoner was Daniel… You may have heard of “Daniel and the Lion's Den” it's that Daniel and that took place while he was a captive. When Daniel is captured he is a young aristocrat - likely in the house of Judah. The Babylonians had an effective means of assimilating people. They take the young up-and-coming leaders and indoctrinate them into the society and culture, letting them eat from the King's table and teaching them the ways of the Babylonians. Daniel is one of these young men. But Daniel is different - he's gonna hang on like a hair in a biscuit, listen to Daniel Daniel 1:8 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Daniel was someone who understood there was more going on in his world than just being successful in the situation he was in… As a matter of fact, this is who Daniel is over and over again The reason you know about him being thrown into a lion's den is because he is unwilling to stop praying to God, no matter the consequences. b Daniel was living for a different Kingdom than the one he lived in. As a matter of fact, Daniel also over and over again spoke bravely about this Kingdom… Listen to some interpretations of dreams he gives to Kings: To Nebechudnezzer who has had a dream about massive statue that represented different kingdoms… Daniel says… Daniel 2:44-45 44 “In the time of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. 45 This is the meaning of the vision of the rock cut out of a mountain, but not by human hands—a rock that broke the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold to pieces. Or in a vision Daniel had that disturbed him greatly, he saw 4 beasts that represented different kingdoms of the earth and at the end of his vision he saw this: Daniel 7:13-14 13 “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man,[a] coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. b Daniel isn't waiting for a Jewish Kingdom, he's waiting for God's Kingdom to come! b The reason Daniel could stand firm in a corrupt generation is because He feared God more than anything people could do to Him. b I believe we are in a time when being a Christian will take engaging God with grit. b Holding on to love with strength. b ILLUSTRATION: I remember being in High school when it hit me. I have to choose who gets my greater allegiance, the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of America? They are not the same thing, no matter what you've been told. For me, my political persuasion is always held against Jesus and His Kingdom. The word of God is my standard. If you don't know it yet, Jesus came to fulfill Daniel's prophecies. Jesus came to bring a Kingdom that would be subversive and would change the world from the inside out. b Through you and me… Luke 17:20b-21 20b “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, 21 nor will people say, ‘Here it is,' or ‘There it is,' because the kingdom of God is in your midst.” CLOSING: My poor wife has a curse on her life. Literally, has the worse luck. Every restaurant we are ever in, she gets the fork with food on it or hair in her food. She can tell you what it means to hang on like a hair in a biscuit. That sucker aint coming out. What about you? Have you decided the kind of person you want to be? Do you want to be a Daniel who hangs on to Jesus no matter what this world throws at you, choosing your allegiance to the Kingdom God has put in you. Or, do you still want to be the kind of person who eats the food this world puts in front of you, who gives in over and over again to the little concessions that will ultimately assimilate you into a life that's far from the heart of God? Make the choice today what kind of person you want to be!

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Brian Donohue teaches from Luke and Acts.

In the end, it's all about God and what He wants from you and from me. Will you fully yield to Him today?

Understanding Jesus' Parable of the Talent, we see how Jesus calls his followers to live and act while they wait for His return. In this sermon, guest preacher Joel Nelson reminds us that we are responsible to God for what he has given us, no matter where we are at in life. We are challenged to evaluate how our actions and attitudes keep us accountable to the expectations Jesus has for us.

For this stand-alone message, Pastor Jonathan Rainey challenges us to leave worry at the cross. When you bring your fears and worries to God in prayer, do you walk away still anxious? This message is for you. Message Outline:I. Opening Prayer | StartII. Introduction | 3:10III. Scripture Reading | 4:00IV. Message | 6:01V. Closing Prayer | 42:07Lifegroup Questions:1. What are some of the foolish, fruitless, faithless worries that occupy your mind instead of Jesus?2. How has seeking the Kingdom (God's Rule) in areas of your life benefited you?3. What are your anxieties, activities, and ambitions that are a priority to you?4. What areas do you believe in God but not believe God?5. What is the blank check (all these things) that you are trusting that God will add to your life?Please take time to confess your worries to God, as you are led, to the group.

Jesse Williams - Partnering With The Kingdom - God's Plan For Finances by Living Faith Church

Jeff and Christian welcome producer extraordinaire Paul Tamayo back to the show this week to discuss the huge GTA 6 leak, the reveal of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo's Direct, Sony's State of Play, God of War Ragnarok, the PSVR2, and so much more! The Playlist: Splatoon 3, Immortality, Battlefield 2042, F1 Manager 2022, Mixlumia, Star Fox 2 (SNES); Batman Returns (SNES), The Wandering Village Parting Gifts!