Podcasts about kingdom of god

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In this episode, Dr. Connie and Lance discuss the opportunity available to each of us to impact the world for the Kingdom of God. ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Totally Transformed Podcast includes information that is not formal psychotherapy, and does not constitute a consent to treat nor does it constitute privileged communication with a pastor or psychologist, but rather they are podcasts dedicated to education and entertainment from a spiritual and psychological perspective addressing general life issues. The podcast's content or information given, should not be considered a substitute for any form of legal, medical, spiritual or psychological advice, counseling, treatment, or therapy. If you need specific or ongoing care, you should contact a qualified licensed professional to address your individual needs and issues.

In this powerful episode of Kingdom Crossroads, T.S. Wright sits down with Pastor Shawn Khan from Karachi, Pakistan—founder of Genesis Television Network and a second-generation ministry leader.Shawn shares firsthand insight into what it means to serve Christ in a nation where Christians are a small minority and often face intense persecution. From planting churches across Pakistan to launching a nationwide Christian television network, his mission is clear: take the gospel beyond church walls and into the most unreached regions.Through the Genesis Foundation, Shawn and his team are not only preaching the gospel but meeting critical needs—installing clean water systems, providing aid, and opening doors for entire villages to encounter Christ.This episode reveals how practical ministry and spiritual transformation work hand-in-hand to advance the Kingdom of God in some of the hardest places on earth.Key Topics CoveredChristianity in Pakistan: challenges and persecutionChurch planting across all regions of PakistanThe launch and growth of Genesis Television NetworkReaching 110 million homes with the gospelMinistry through clean water and humanitarian outreachHow meeting physical needs opens doors for spiritual transformationTestimonies of entire villages coming to ChristVision for expanding into the 10/40 WindowFuture plans for satellite broadcasting to 72 nationsKey TakeawaysThe gospel thrives even in regions of heavy oppositionPractical needs (like clean water) can unlock entire communities for ChristMedia is a powerful tool for evangelism in restricted nationsLeadership conversion often leads to whole-community transformationThe global Church is more connected than we realizeAbout the Guest – Shawn KhanPastor Shawn Khan is a ministry leader based in Karachi, Pakistan. He oversees a rapidly growing network of churches with over 46 campuses nationwide and leads the Genesis Foundation, a nonprofit focused on humanitarian outreach and evangelism.He is also the founder and CEO of Genesis Television Network, a 24/7 Christian broadcasting platform reaching millions across Pakistan with plans to expand globally.Call to ActionPray for believers in Pakistan and across the 10/40 WindowSupport global missions reaching unreached communitiesShare this episode to raise awareness of what God is doing globallyBiblical Insight HighlightedThis episode draws parallels to:Peter and Cornelius – leadership conversion impacting entire householdsJesus and the Samaritan Woman – the significance of water access and divine encountersConnect with Shawn Khan

Marriage has a way of bringing our imperfections to the surface—and if we're honest, that can feel frustrating, discouraging, and even isolating at times. But what if those struggles aren't something to hide…what if they're actually where God's grace shows up most? In this episode, we're talking about how the imperfect stories we see throughout Scripture mirror our own and remind us that we're not alone in the mess. We'll unpack what it really looks like to build intimacy through vulnerability, why accepting each other's brokenness matters more than having it all together, and how God's unconditional love can shift the way you see yourself and your spouse. If you've ever felt like your marriage falls short of the ideal, this conversation will remind you that God does some of His best work right in the middle of it. Episode Highlights: The people in the Bible weren't perfect—and that's exactly where God's grace shows up, just like it does in our marriages. Real intimacy doesn't come from having it all together—it comes from being honest, letting your guard down, and choosing to love each other in the middle of the imperfections. When we truly understand God's unconditional love, it changes everything.   Quotes from this Episode: I think we all have a tendency to let other people define who we are and we've got to keep our eyes on him." I love that scripture in 1 John 4 all the time, you know, we love because He first loved us.- Dana Che People have this idea that people in the Bible are saints… I really wanted to show the humanity of the people in scripture. Just like us they struggled with their faith.- Dana Che Williams We can't project the image of God if we are hiding. If we are pretending. -Dana Che We are broken people who married broken people. - Dana Che Even if people reject you, God does not reject you. - Dana Che Williams We must get our worth and our value from the Lord.- Dana Che Williams We have to be tethered in. We have to be tied together, so that when the storms of life or the gentle everyday situations of life, we aren't disconnecting.  I can't be led by my feelings. I have to pray about my feelings. I have to submit my heart before the Lord. He wants your marriage to work. He wants every marriage to work.- Dr. Kim There is so much beauty in the suffering if we will just endure it.  Time to Talk About it:  Do you feel like you play second fiddle to anything in your spouse's life? Have you shared that with them? What routines and rhythms can we put in place to fight against the disconnect?  Are there things we did before marriage, that we have stopped doing? How can we bring that excitement back to our marriage today? What can the two of you be working on together to grow the Kingdom of God? (If you don't have an answer, take the time now to go to the Lord in prayer) Mentioned in This Episode: Connect with Dana Che Awesome Marriage is on Instagram! Make sure you're checking in with your spouse every week with our FREE Weekly Marriage Check in Guide! Our Reframing Challenge will help you view your spouse through the lens of God. Once a year we do something HUGE! 10 resources for one donation. Don't miss our April bundle- your marriage will thank you for it! Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Have negative thoughts about your spouse slowly replaced the positive ones? You need to start Mind Craft: Take Your Thoughts Captive to Transform Your Marriage today! If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !  It's the perfect time to become a Marriage Changer! When you become a Marriage Changer you'll receive our Most Popular Resource Bundle — 10 powerful marriage tools with a combined value of $185. Become a Marriage Changer today!  

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Gospel – John 3:1-8 – There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a Teacher Who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that You are doing unless God is with Him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born from above, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man once grown old be born again? Surely he cannot reenter his mother’s womb and be born again, can he?” Jesus answered, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born of water and Spirit he cannot enter the Kingdom of God. What is born of flesh is flesh and what is born of spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I told you, ‘You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where it wills, and you can hear the sound it makes, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes; so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Memorial of Saint Martin I, Pope and Martyr Saint Martin, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day  

Welcome to Day 2839 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2839 – "The Twelve" and Their Marching Orders – Luke 6:12-49 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2839 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2839 of our trek. The purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Each Tuesday, I will share the messages I have delivered at Putnam Congregational Church this year. This is the sixteenth message in a year-long series covering the Good News as narrated by Luke. Today's message covers Luke six, verses twelve through forty-nine, and is titled “"The Twelve" and Their Marching Orders” . I pray it will be a conduit for learning and encouragement for you. Putnam Church Message – 03/15/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “The Twelve and Their Marching Orders”   Last week, we continued our study of the ministry of Jesus Christ with a message titled “The Defiant Messiah.”  We learned that He is not defiant against the Father. He is defiant against anything that misrepresents the Father. Today, we continue with the sixteenth message in Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in a message titled “The Twelve and Their Marching Orders.”  Our Core verses for this week are Luke 6:12-49, found on page 1600 of your Pew Bibles.  The Twelve Apostles 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. 13 When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, 15 Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor. Blessings and Woes 17 He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, 18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured, 19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all. 20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. 23 “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets. Love for Enemies 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Judging Others 37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” 39 He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. 41 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. A Tree and Its Fruit 43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. 45 A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. The Wise and Foolish Builders 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”     Opening Prayer Father, thank You for Your Word and for the Lord Jesus Christ, who not only saves us but teaches us how to live as citizens of His kingdom. Open our minds to understand, soften our hearts to receive, and strengthen our wills to obey. Teach us what real discipleship looks like. Guard us from being hearers only and make us doers of Your Word. In Jesus' name, amen. Introduction For a number of years, “discipleship” became a kind of Christian buzzword. Conferences were built around it. Books were written about it. Churches made programs for it. Seminar speakers diagrammed it on whiteboards and filled binders with methods for it. And some of that was very good. Many believers can look back and say, “Somebody poured into me. Somebody noticed me. Somebody taught me not just Bible facts, but how to walk with Christ.”  That is a beautiful thing. For me, that would be primarily my parents. But discipleship did not begin in the 1970s. It did not begin in a seminar notebook. It did not begin in a curriculum. It began in the heart of Jesus. And when we come to Luke 6:12–49, we see something crucial: Jesus did not merely gather crowds. / He made disciples. / And He did not merely make disciples in general. / He first chose twelve men, and then He began to shape them for mission. / One thing we don't want to miss as we focus today on the twelve is that there were many others who traveled with Jesus during His ministry, including several women, who assisted in funding the ministry. That matters, because crowds are impressed by miracles,...

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Holy Shed Presents | 'You May Say I'm a Dreamer' (Jesus, politics, and the kingdom of God) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible and the world we live in. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

You've seen the Hollywood version of the Red Sea parting, but do you know the spiritual reason God led Israel into a dead end? Sometimes the "wrong direction" in the eyes of the world is the only way to see the "salvation of the Lord." Summary: In this deep dive into Exodus 14–18, we follow Israel out of Egypt and into the refining fires of the wilderness. We explore how Jehovah transforms a group of former slaves into a covenant people through trials of hunger, thirst, and war. The Red Sea Crossing: We analyze why God told Israel to "stand still" and see His power, and how the cloud that gave light to Israel was darkness to the Egyptians. The Wilderness of Sin: We address the "murmuring" of Israel and the miracle of Manna. We learn that God provides "daily bread" to teach us daily dependence on Him. Water from the Rock: We look at the symbolism of the smitten rock at Rephidim and how it points directly to the Living Water offered by Jesus Christ. Sustaining the Prophet: We study the battle with Amalek and the vital role of Aaron and Hur in holding up Moses' hands. We discuss how "sustaining" our leaders is an active, physical labor. The Wisdom of Jethro: We conclude with the organizational breakthrough in Exodus 18. Jethro teaches Moses (and us) that "this thing is too heavy for thee," showing the power of delegation and shared responsibility in the kingdom of God. Call-to-Action: Are you currently facing a "Red Sea" with Pharaoh's army behind you and nowhere to go? How has the Lord provided "manna" for you during a lean season of your life? Share your experiences in the comments! To keep your faith "Unshaken" as we approach the foot of Mount Sinai, please like, subscribe, and share this video. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 6:38 Entangled in Sin 16:45 Faith or Fear 22:19 Stand Still or Move Forward 27:50 Impossible Commands 38:03 Parting the Waters 52:30 Swallowed Up in the Sea 58:15 The Sea of Faith 1:04:42 The Song of Moses 1:21:52 Murmuring at Marah 1:32:25 Manna from Heaven 1:59:14 Memorializing the Manna 2:06:49 More Murmuring 2:18:01 Sustaining the Prophet 2:42:11 Jethro, Moses, & the Blessings of Extended Family 2:52:22 What the Lord Has Done 2:56:49 Learning to Lead: Doing For or Doing To 3:12:34 Teach Correct Principles and Let Them Govern Themselves 3:46:06 Learning to Delegate

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Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.Doug Wilson's Christian Nationalism vs. Biblical Patriotism — What's the Difference? - Faith & Flag //  Why 39% of Boys Are Growing Up Without a Father — And What God Says to Do About It? - Faith & Family // Why Your Body Is a Battleground — The Biblical Case for Physical Discipline - Faith & FitnessEpisode Links:Doug Wilson says that in his preferred Christian nation, anything that Protestants consider to be a "public displays of idolatry" would be banned, including Catholic parades.Acts 5:27-3227 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man's blood.”29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings! 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross. 31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”Matthew 22:21Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar15 Then the Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words. 16 They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. 17 Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not?”18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me? 19 Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, 20 and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”21 “Caesar's,” they replied.Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.”22 When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and went away.Mark 12:28-34The Greatest Commandment28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.”32 “Well said, teacher,” the man replied. “You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. 33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions.Matthew 5:13-14Salt and Light13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.Mark 10:42-4542 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”1 Peter 2:13-1713 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.1 Timothy 2:1-2Instructions on Worship2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. Former school principal on ADHD meds, "Schools are drugging 6.4 million children for the crime of acting like children."  - "A seven-year-old boy who can't sit still for six hours isn't sick. The system forcing him to sit still... that's sick."Deuteronomy 6:6-96 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.Proverbs 3:11-1211 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline,    and do not resent his rebuke,12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,    as a father the son he delights in.[a]1 Thessalonians 2:11-1211 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, 12 encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

There are moments in life that change everything — if you don't miss them.In this message, we look at the story of Zacchaeus, a broken and rejected man who was willing to do whatever it took to see Jesus. He pushed through the crowd, climbed a tree, and ignored what people thought — because he refused to miss the moment.When Jesus stopped and called him by name, everything changed.The same is true for you.No matter your past, your mistakes, or your shame — Jesus sees you, knows you, and wants you. The question is: will you respond, or will you miss your moment?Key Scripture:Luke 19:1–10 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

In the kingdom of God, fire starts with water. We may not understand how it's possible, but Jesus is both the living water and the consuming fire. In this message from Pastor John Stickl, we celebrate baptisms and explore how we can live out Acts 2 and set the environment for God's fire to fall.

In this Age of Kali, hari-kīrtana is very, very important. The importance of chanting the holy name of the Lord is stated in the following verses from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (12.3.51-52): kaler doṣa-nidhe rājann asti hy eko mahān guṇaḥ kīrtanād eva kṛṣṇasya  mukta-saṅgaḥ paraṁ vrajet kṛte yad dhyāyato viṣṇuṁ tretāyāṁ yajato makhaiḥ dvāpare paricaryāyāṁ kalau tad dhari-kīrtanāt “The most important factor in this Age of Kali, which is an ocean of faults, is that one can be free from all contamination and become eligible to enter the kingdom of God simply by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. The self-realization that was achieved in the Satya millennium by meditation, in the Tretā millennium by the performance of different sacrifices, and in the Dvāpara millennium by worship of Lord Kṛṣṇa can be achieved in the Age of Kali simply by chanting the holy names, Hare Kṛṣṇa.” (Cc Madhya 6.242) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #mantramusic #spiritualmusic #kirtan #mantra #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

We often show up for the highs of faith — the Easter Sundays, the mountaintop moments, the emotional breakthroughs — but when it comes to the everyday call to live on mission for Jesus, we quietly check out.

I. The church is the new community of God, v19. II. The church is the kingdom of God, v19. III. The church is the family of God, v19b. IV. The church is the temple of God, vv19-22.  

A @Christadelphians Video: *[Inspiring]*In this timely **Watchman Report**, we sound the alarm on the city destined to shape humanity's future: **Jerusalem**. While it stands as the world's most contested city today, Scripture reveals its outstanding and wonderful destiny as the future capital of the globe. Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful exposition on why Jerusalem is, and will be, the undeniable center of world government under the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ.*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction: Jerusalem, The Contested City00:51 - A Turbulent History: From David to Today02:21 - The Stunning Biblical Promise: Jerusalem as God's Throne03:05 - The King & The Kingdom: Jesus Christ Enthroned in Jerusalem03:44 - The Mountain of the Lord's House: Isaiah's Prophetic Vision04:43 - Global Transformation: Education, Disarmament, and Peace05:56 - Universal Submission: The Nations Coming to Jerusalem06:24 - A City Made Holy: No Strangers Allowed07:18 - The Glorious Restoration: Jerusalem Rebuilt in Joy*Key Bible Verses Explored:*

A @Christadelphians Video: A @Christadelphians Video: This Audio Book by Harry Tennant (read by Paul Cresswell) invites us to pursue a path through the Word of God whilst examining the faith of a Christadelphian.It deals freely and in detail with the things which Christadelphians believe and do, and what their organisation and way of life are like.The community has borne the name Christadelphian since the latter half of the 19th century. The name is intended to cover three words: 'Brethren in Christ'. Christadelphians are to be found in countries all over the world. They are bound together by a common faith in the gospel preached by Jesus Christ and his apostles in the first century.It was this faith and its appeal to men and women from all walks of life which brought the community into existence.This series will clearly show how the Christadelphian faith rests squarely and solely on the Bible as the Word of God.And the true Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God - Romans 10:17.**[Revealing] Discover the foundational beliefs of the Christadelphians in this outstanding and insightful Bible talk by Harry Tennant. Based on his thought-provoking book, this expositional presentation provides a clear, Scripture-based guide to what Christadelphians believe and preach. Explore the coherent Biblical hope centered on God's purpose from creation to the coming Kingdom. A wonderful resource for sincere seekers of truth.**Inspiring and thought-provoking, join us for this insightful expositional study with Harry Tennant as we explore one of the Bible's most outstanding prophetic threads: the promise of a coming King. This wonderful presentation reveals how God's ancient promises to Abraham, Judah, and David converge to point to a single, divine solution to human failure. We trace this revealing theme through the prophecy of Daniel and to its ultimate fulfillment, answering the critical question: Who has the right to reign?**Chapters:**00:00 - Introduction: The Question of Kingship00:49 - The Prophetic Promise to Judah03:19 - God's Covenant with King David05:43 - The Elements of the Promised King06:43 - Daniel and the Dream of World Empires11:08 - The Stone that Destroys Kingdoms13:45 - Jesus Christ: The Rejected Cornerstone16:08 - The Restoration of All Things19:58 - Visions of the Coming Kingdom24:55 - Conclusion: The King and His Kingdom**Key Bible Verses:**

What does it really mean to advance the Kingdom of God? In this message, Pastor Woody from Family Church breaks down how kingdom advancement isn't about big, flashy moments—it's about daily obedience. Through simple, everyday actions, God can do extraordinary things. Walking through Gospel of Mark chapter 1, we learn how Jesus prepared for ministry—and how we should prepare our hearts through repentance, surrender, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. This message will challenge you to: Live out your faith daily Repent quickly and receive forgiveness Overcome temptation Boldly share the good news of Jesus If you believe the gospel is good news… it's time to start sharing it.

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The Kingdom of God is Like by King's Church

There is a wildflower growing somewhere along the path you walk every day — and there is a good chance you have never noticed it. Life moves quickly, and worry has a way of pulling our eyes inward and downward, fixing our gaze on everything that feels uncertain while the quiet wonders of God's creation bloom unnoticed all around us. But what if slowing down long enough to truly see them could change something in us? Jesus didn't point His followers to a theological argument to ease their anxiety — He pointed them to a flower. Consider the lilies, He said. Look at how God has dressed the fields in a glory that surpasses even Solomon's finest robes, without any striving or toiling on their part. If the Creator tends to the wildflowers with such extravagant care, how much more does He tend to you? The world around us is full of these quiet sermons — a bird in flight, a rainstorm, a patch of flowers left untouched at the edge of a field — each one a whisper from the God who provides. Today is an invitation to slow down, lift your eyes, and let the hidden wonders of creation do what Jesus always intended them to do: draw your heart away from worry and back to trust in the One who holds it all. Today's Bible Verse "And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?" — Matthew 6:28-30, ESV Ponder Today Worry pulls our eyes inward, but wonder lifts them outward — when we pause to notice the beauty God has woven into creation, our anxiety begins to loosen its grip. Jesus used the simplest things — wildflowers, birds, rainstorms — to teach the most profound spiritual truths about God's faithful provision and care. The world around us is filled with quiet testimonies of God's love; the question is whether we are moving slowly enough to notice them. If God clothes the grass of the field with such extravagant beauty, how much more does He care for the details of our lives — including the ones we are most anxious about? Seeking the Kingdom of God first begins with small acts of attention — noticing, pausing, and allowing creation to preach its daily sermon to our worried hearts. Today's Prayer Lord of the flowers and birds, open my eyes to the hidden wonders You have placed all around me. Far too often I rush past the reminders of Your love and care, too consumed by worry to notice what You are saying through the world You created. Grant me eyes that truly see and ears that hear the testimony of Your creation. Awaken me again to the wonder of knowing You — my Creator, my Provider, and my Savior. In Your name, Jesus, I pray. Amen. Enjoy Today's Prayer? If this episode encouraged you, we'd love to stay connected! Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and faith-filled content delivered straight to your inbox. Don't miss an episode — subscribe and share with someone who needs encouragement today. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

IN the trilogy movie series “The MATRIX” Neo is literally unplugged from the Matrix and must now learn to live in a new dimension. It's precise the the same for people who are born again. We must learn how to operate, live and function within the KINGDOM of God! It has its own laws, principles and power! This message will show you how to enter, align and release the power that flows in the kingdom of God!

ONLY MY SPIRIT IS SAVED 
 1. BEFORE SALVATION OUR SPIRIT IS DEAD Ephesians 2:1–3 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 In which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole SPIRIT, SOUL, BODY be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Ephesians 4:18 They are darkened in their understanding and SEPARATED from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 2:14 The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because THEY ARE DISCERNED ONLY THROUGH THE SPIRIT. (NIV) 2. AT SALVATION YOUR SPIRIT IS MADE ALIVE Ephesians 2:4-6 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, (NIV) Colossians 2:13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you ALIVE with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, (NIV) 3. AT SALVATION YOUR SPIRIT IS BORN AGAIN John 3:3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” (NIV) 4. AT SALVATION YOU GO FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (NIV) 5. AT SALVATION YOU GO FROM BLIND TO SEEING Acts 26:18 to open their EYES and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ (NIV) 6. AT SALVATION YOU BECOME A CHILD OF GOD Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. (NIV) 7. AT SALVATION YOU GAIN ACCESS TO GOD THE FATHER Ephesians 2:18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. (NIV) Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (NIV) 8. AT SALVATION YOU ARE A NEW CREATION 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (ESV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, SANCTIFY you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) John 3:6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. (NIV) Romans 6:3–4 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. (ESV)

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In the story of Zacchaeus, Jesus does something shocking. He chooses to sit at the table with the "wrong kind of people." Tax collectors, sinners, and outsiders were pushed to the margins, judged as unworthy, and forgotten. But when Jesus enters Zacchaeus' home, He isn't just sharing a meal—He's turning the world upside down. The Kingdom of God flips the social hierarchy. The people everyone else overlooks are the very people Jesus comes to seek and save. At His table, the outcast is welcomed, the forgotten are seen, and the marginalized discover they belong.

The sermon centers on the ascension of Christ as the climactic fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, establishing Jesus at the Father's right hand as the sovereign ruler over all creation, not in a secondary role but on the same throne, signifying His complete authority. This moment marks the inauguration of the kingdom of God in its fullness, which finds its earthly expression through the birth of the church on the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out as promised, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy and inaugurating the new covenant community. The church is presented not as a building or institution, but as a chosen, royal priesthood and holy nation—called out from darkness into God's marvelous light—continuing the redemptive mission originally entrusted to Israel but now fulfilled in Christ. Through the Spirit, believers are empowered not only to proclaim God's excellencies with their words but to embody them in their lives, representing Christ in the world as the true embodiment of God's kingdom. The sermon concludes by emphasizing that the church's identity and mission are rooted in the ascension and Pentecost, making it the present-day fulfillment of God's eternal purpose to gather a people for His own possession.

The kingdom of God has spread through the world ever since Jesus' resurrection through imperfect, incomplete, struggling people. The one thing they had in common was that they knew the resurrection was real, they trusted Jesus and they invited others into that.

We explore Luke's unique perspective as both a historian and physician in presenting Jesus as the Great Physician who brings holistic healing (sozo) to all people. Luke, the only Gentile gospel writer, emphasizes how Jesus offers salvation to outsiders, the overlooked, and the outcast. We look at five “case studies” of spiritually sick patients and how Jesus brought “sozo” to them all. Finally, we examine the invitation to become “traveling nurses” for the kingdom of God, extending Christ's compassionate healing to others. 

Scripture for today Daniel 6:3 Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other presidents and governors, for he had great ability, and the king began to think of placing him over the entire empire as his administrative officer.4 This made the other presidents and governors very jealous, and they began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling his affairs so that they could complain to the king about him. But they couldn't find anything to criticize! He was faithful and honest and made no mistakes. 5 So they concluded, “Our only chance is his religion!”6 They decided to go to the king and say, “King Darius, live forever! 7 We presidents, governors, counselors, and deputies have unanimously decided that you should make a law, irrevocable under any circumstance, that for the next thirty days anyone who asks a favor of God or man—except from you, Your Majesty—shall be thrown to the lions. 8 Your Majesty, we request your signature on this law; sign it so that it cannot be canceled or changed; it will be a ‘law of the Medes and Persians' that cannot be revoked.”9 So King Darius signed the law.10 But though Daniel knew about it, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs bedroom, with its windows open toward Jerusalem, and prayed three times a day, just as he always had, giving thanks to his God.Subject: Don't Let Nothing or Nobody stop your Prayer Life. Thank you for joining. Be a Blessing to the Kingdom of God by spreading the word of God share this video. And if God leads you to sow it would be a blessing in the furthering of the word CashApp $ChristEmbassyA https://Ko-Fi.com/LivingLifeThroughth...please feel

In today's sermon, Apostle Alfred Williams continues the post-resurrection reflection, reminding the church that Jesus remained on earth 40 days after rising before His ascension—just as key “40” moments mark Scripture (Moses, Elijah, and Jesus' wilderness testing). He anchors the teaching in Acts 1:1–3, stressing that Jesus did before He taught, and that authentic Christianity must be seen in a transformed life, not merely spoken words (Matthew 7:21). From there, he highlights Christ's final focus during those 40 days: the kingdom of God and the absolute necessity of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4–5). Apostle then lands on Jesus' final marching orders: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15), because the Lord promises to accompany His witnesses with power (Mark 16:20). He emphasises that the "accompanying signs" Jesus promised is for ALL those who believe”: authority over demons, tongues, healing, and divine protection (Mark 16:17–18). Finally, the sermon lifts our eyes to the Church's living hope: Jesus will return the same way He ascended (Acts 1:9–11).

Living In The Last Days Pt. 7: Hanging Tough By Louie Marsh, 3-12-2026 You know you're in trouble when....   • Your accountant's letter of resignation is postmarked from Zurich.   • You're taking a bus to the bank to make your car payment.   • You take assertiveness training, but you're afraid to tell your wife.   • You tell a barber what you think of his prices before he cuts your hair.   • You see your stockbroker hitchhiking out of town.   • The plumber floats by on your kitchen table.   • Your pacemaker comes with a 30-day guarantee.   • Your wages are paid out of petty cash.   • The pest control guy crawls under your house and never comes out.   IN TOUGH TIMES I NEED TO…   1) DECIDE to deepen my spiritual life starting NOW!.   "3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. 4Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions that you are enduring." (2 Thessalonians 1:3–4, ESV)   ·  Growing FAITH & LOVE are two signs my spiritual life is deepening.   Paul uses a compound Greek verb meaning growth above expectations – huper from which we get hyper.   Trouble Makes My Faith Grow By…   · Making me face UNPLEASANT truths.   · Testing to see if I'm LIVING a supernatural life.   2) TRUST GOD to bring about justice.   "5This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are also suffering— 6since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 7and to grant relief to you who are afflicted as well as to us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels" (2 Thessalonians 1:5–7, ESV)   3) Compassionately REACH OUT to the lost.   "8in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might, 10when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed." (2 Thessalonians 1:8–10, ESV)   Hell is horrible because it goes on forever – you are eternally brought to "complete ruin" as it says literally.   Hell is even worse because you are shut away from God completely. That's why it won't be a party – ALL GOOD THINGS are absent from Hell. There is nothing there but evil and pain. This ought to motivate us!   4) FOCUS on giving Glory to Jesus!   "12so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ." (2 Thessalonians 1:12, ESV)   5) BELIEVE that God will fulfill His purposes in my life.   "11To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power," (2 Thessalonians 1:11, ESV)   6) YBH – YES BUT HOW?   · Pay attention to my HEART.   "23Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." (Proverbs 4:23, ESV)   Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NAS)   Keep means to watch over and protect – what many of us do in the name of guarding our hearts is actually hardening and kill it!   This doesn't mean to suck it up – be tough – shut down your emotions – and ACT okay when you are not.   Rather it means to be authentic and open before the Lord on all occasions about everything – and as open with others as you can be.   "34You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matthew 12:34, ESV)   The heart "spurts out" good or evil according to the supply within.   1) as ejection by force throw out, expel, drive out; (2) as expelling or excluding without force repudiate, send away, let go.     "18But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person." (Matthew 15:18, ESV)   Out of the mouth. Spoken words come out of the heart and so are a true index of character.   · An open heart to God is the KEY to real spiritual depth.   "14Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says: " ' "You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive." 15For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.'" (Matthew 13:14–15, ESV)    

This was the first podcast I did on AI in 2024: https://drlaurendeville.com/podcasts/what-the-bible-says-about-artificial-intelligence And these are the rest of my notes, if you want to visit some of the verses I didn't read... שָׁמַע šāmaʿ: - to hear, listen to, obey, discern, perceive, understand- Listening to God specifically, and obeying: - Solomon's request (1 Kings 3:9): what he asks for is a heart that שָׁמַע šāmaʿ - to hear, listen to, obey, discern, perceive, that he might שָׁפַט šāp̄aṭ - judge, govern, vindicate, punish, and בִּין bîn - discern, understand, consider between good and evil. God gives him a heart that is חָכָם - ḥāḵām - wise, skilful, shrewd, learned, prudent, as well as בִּין bîn - discern, understand, consider between good and evil. - Gen 22:18: Abraham obeys God and was willing to offer Isaac (and now all the nations of the earth will be blessed), and then God reiterates this promise to Isaac (Gen 26:5) - Ex 15:26: If the people will listen and do God's commandments, they will be healed - Ex 23:22: if the people will listen, God will fight against their enemies - Ex 24:27: The people promise they will do what God said - (and many more examples of listening to God and obeying, esp in Psalms)- God's šāmaʿ to our prayers--if He hears, He responds (1 John 5:14-15) - Gen 16:11: He heard Hagar's distress and told her she'd have Ishmael - Gen 17:20: Abraham asks God to bless Ishmael and God agrees - Gen 29:33: Leah's prayers to God for children because she is hated - Ex 2:24: God heard the groanings of the Israelites - (and many, many more)- Listening and taking action (whether the action is good or bad, doing what the other person wanted or not--what is heard just prompts a response): - Gen 3:8: Adam and Eve šāmaʿ God after they ate the fruit, and hid themselves. - Gen 3:17 Adam šāmaʿ Eve (hearkened to): he ate the fruit when she asked him to. - Gen 11:7: God confused speech at the Tower of Babel so that they would not šāmaʿ each other - Gen 14:14: Abram heard (šāmaʿ) Lot was taken captive, and it caused him to gather an army - Gen 16:2: Sarai told Abram to sleep with Hagar, and he listened (šāmaʿ) to her - Gen 18:10: Sarai overhears (šāmaʿ) God's promise of a child... but her response is to laugh - Gen 27:5: Rebekah overhears (šāmaʿ) Isaac's word to Esau and takes matters into her own hands. - (and many, many more) שָׂכַל śāḵal: to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper, skill. Interesting that the same word means the knowledge of how to act, and also to prosper and gain favor - cause and effect are wrapped up in the same word. - Incidentally, the same word (sāḵāl), but spelled with a samekh (סָכָל) instead of a shin (שָׂכַל), means fool (Ecclesiastes 2:19, 7:17, 10:3, 10:14, Jeremiah 4:22, 5:21) - samekh סָ root meaning: a shield, leaning on, "supporting" or, in a negative sense, "blocking" (blocking one from God's wisdom) - vs shin שָׂ: A letter of fire, illumination, light - This is the word used in Gen 3:6, describing the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. It apparently thus also means the ability to choose your allegiance. It is spelled there with a shin... - To understand the bigger picture and act accordingly: - Deut 32:29: "O that they were wise, that they understood (śāḵal) this, that they would consider their latter end!" - 1 Sam 18:5: "And David went out whithersoever Saul sent him, and behaved himself wisely (śāḵal): and Saul set him over the men of war, and he was accepted in the sight of all the people, and also in the sight of Saul's servants." - Same word twice - for emphasis? 1 Sam 18:15: "Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself (śāḵal) very wisely (śāḵal), he was afraid of him." - Ps 32: 8: "I will instruct thee (śāḵal) and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." - Prov 1:2-3: This is the purpose of Proverbs: - "To know wisdom (hok-maw) and instruction; to perceive (bîn) the words of understanding (bînâ), To receive the instruction of wisdom (śāḵal), justice, and judgment (mišpāṭ), and equity." - This is the action as well as the adjective in most Proverbs translated "wise": 10:5, 10:19, 14:35, 15:24, 16:20, 16:23 (here it was the verb, to teach), 17:2, 19:14 (translated prudent here), 21:11 (here it's the passive verb, is instructed), 21:2 (here it's to consider), 21:16 (understanding here), - Isa 44:18: Jesus quoted this about people not understanding his parables " They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand (śāḵal)" - To prosper or to have favor: - Deut 29:9: "Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper (śāḵal) in all that ye do." - Joshua 1:7-8: "Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper (śāḵal) whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success (śāḵal)." - Also used for this meaning in Proverbs: 17:8- To be skillful: Dan 1:4, 1:17 (describing the Hebrew children) - In Job 34:35, Elihu speaking: "Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom (śāḵal)."- Prophecies of Jesus having śāḵal: Isaiah 52:13 Wisdom: חָכְמָה: (hok-maw):—skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit. - "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom," Ps 111:10, and "For the LORD giveth wisdom" (Prov 2:6). You can't have wisdom apart from His counsel (Prov 21:30).- God made the earth with wisdom (Jer 10:12, 51:15, Ps 104:24)- Humility precedes wisdom (Prov 11:2)--because fear of the Lord is a posture of humility (Prov 15:33, 1 Pet 5:6-7, Matt 5:3, 5). - If instead you trust in your own heart (reasoning), you are a fool - but wisdom will deliver you from trouble (Prov 28:26). - But too much wisdom can also somehow lead to pride, and pervert: Isaiah 47:10, Eze 48:4-17 (allegory of Satan) - and "knowledge puffs up" (1 Cor 8:1)- It's "the principal thing" (Prov 4:7), better than anything else we can desire (Prov 8:11, 16:16).- It described the Israelites if they followed God's laws (Deut 4:6), leaders anointed by God with the wisdom to lead (Deut 34:9) - For children, physical discipline eventually teaches wisdom (Prov 29:15).- An example: 2 Sam 20:22: the Israelite woman whose city is besieged because Sheba son of Bichri, a rebel against King David, was within. She speaks to Joab, finds out they want Sheba and if they give him up, Joab will spare the city. So "in her wisdom" (hok-maw) she promises they will throw his head to them over the wall. They do so, and Joab and his army departs. This is wisdom: not simply reacting with the typical emotions of anger, fear, etc from being besieged, but instead identifying and articulating both problem and solution. - Elihu says that he will teach Job and his three friends, who accuse God, wisdom (Job 33:33). - He later says that it is God who puts wisdom and understanding in our hearts (Job 38:36), and that he deprived animals of the same ability. A person who lacks understanding can only be controlled with physical consequences, by contrast (Prov 10:13) - and kids have to start out learning by physical discipline (Prov 29:15) as they are inherently foolish. - Numbering our days leads to wisdom (Ps 90:12) - bc we're "redeeming the time bc the days are evil?" (Eph 5:16) This sounds like wisdom is also discerning what truly matters vs what is passing away. - 2 Chron 1:10: in this version Solomon does ask for חָכְמָה: (khok-maw), and knowledge מַדָּע madāʿ- Then 1 Kings 3:28: after Solomon's judgment between the two would-be mothers (where he infers from the story that the real mother will love the child more than herself, and uses that to reveal hearts), the people conclude that he has חָכְמָה: (khok-maw). The Queen of Sheba came and asked him hard questions and there was nothing he couldn't answer (1 Kings 10:1-9).- Jesus displayed this kind of wisdom: - Prophesied: Isaiah 11:2 "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD" In the NT: akouō (to hear, hearken, give audience): carries a similar "and to understand and obey/respond" implication as does šāmaʿ: Matt 15:10, 17:5, 18:15, Mark 7:14, Mark 12:29, Luke 8:21, 9:35, 10:16, 11:28, John 6:60, 8:23, 8:47, John 10:20, John 11:41-42- Matt 7:24, Luke 9:47-48: the man who hears and does what Jesus says is like the house built on the rock- John 5:25: those who hear Jesus (and respond) will have life--spiritually and literally (v 28)- If the people in the cities don't hear your words, shake the dust off your feet: Matt 10:14, Mark 6:11 - Matt 10:27: preach whatever you akouō from Me- Matt 12:42, Luke 11:31: The Queen of Sheba went to akouō Solomon's wisdom- Luke 10:39: Mary prioritized hearing Jesus- John 10:3, 16, 27: the sheep hear His voice- John 16:13 The Holy Spirit tells us what He hears from the Father- "He who has ears to hear, let him hear": Matt 11:15, 13:9, 13:43, Mark 4:9, 4:33, 7:16, 8:18, Luke 8:8, 14:35- Those who heard and understood were astonished: Mark 6:2- Luke 16:29-31: Those who hear Moses and the prophets and understand what they hear will also hear about Jesus (because they pointed to Him)- Matt 11:4-5, Luke 7:22: John's disciples were to go back and tell him what they had seen and heard- Luke 10:24: Wise men of old desired to hear what the disciples heard - He speaks in parables bc the people don't have ears to hear: Matt 13:13-18, Mark 4:12, 4:23, Luke 8:10 - The parable of the sower: those who hear but don't understand have nothing to take root. This is the precondition for wisdom. Matt 13:19, Mark 4:15, Luke 8:12 - But if you do understand, you still have to maintain single focus so it's not choked out: Matt 13:20-23, Mark 4:16-20, Luke 8:13-15- "Take heed what/how you hear" precedes "with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you" (Mark 4:24, Luke 8:18: what you listen to (and respond to) determines the direction of your life. - Also often used to just mean to hear with your ears (many places) phronimos (intelligent, wise, prudent, i.e. mindful of one's interests)- Matt 7:24: the man who builds his house upon a rock by doing what Jesus says rather than just hearing it is phronimos - Matt 24:45, Luke 12:42: the wise servant is the one whom the Master will find doing what he was told, when the Master returns. - Matt 25: the parable of the wise virgins (also prepared with oil); the parable of the talents right after this seems to imply the same (looking ahead and making the most of what we've been given) though the word 'wise' doesn't appear there. - Luke 12:42-48: describes the foolish servants who know the will of their master but when he returns, he finds them disobeying. - Matt 10:16: wise as serpents, harmless as doves: - AW: This means we aren’t totally defenseless. Wisdom is a powerful force that gives us an advantage. - Luke 16:8: the parable of the unjust steward - he's called wise (shrewd) for looking out for his own interests. (Still not sure what the point of this parable was) Sophia: wisdom, broad and full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters. The varied knowledge of things human and divine, acquired by acuteness and experience, and summed up in maxims and proverbs, the science and learning, the act of interpreting dreams and always giving the sagest advice, the intelligence evinced in discovering the meaning of some mysterious number or vision, devout and proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill and discretion in imparting Christian truth, the knowledge and practice of the requisites for godly and upright living; supreme intelligence, such as belongs to God.- Matt 12:42, Luke 11:31: Jesus used this word to describe Solomon's wisdom - Acts 7:10 same word describes Joseph, and 7:22: Moses - Matt 13:54, Mark 6:2: the people said Jesus had this after listening to his teachings and were astonished- Luke 12:11-12, 21:15: God promises to give His followers such godly wisdom that none of our adversaries would be able to resist it - Acts 6:10: example of this - 1 Cor 1:17, 2:5: and yet Paul says the wisdom of words is insufficient; the gospel needs power to back it. That's because (worldly) wisdom wouldn't receive it--the world considers godly wisdom foolishness (1 Cor 1:19). The wisdom of the world and the wisdom of God are diametrically opposed! (1 Cor 1:20-25) - 1 Cor 2:6-8: Paul again contrasts the wisdom "of this age" with the wisdom of God. (Makes me think of sāḵāl - same word, two spellings, one meaning foolish, depicting that the person is blocked off from God's wisdom, and one meaning wise, and the letter means that he is guided by the light of God's wisdom). Even so, the natural man considers the things of God foolish (1 Cor 2:14), and God likewise considers the wisdom of this world foolish (1 Cor 3:19-20). - Jesus also said God hid Him from the "wise and prudent" (of that age) and revealed them to babes (Matt 11:25).- James 1:5: we can ask God for sophia- Matt 5: The Beatitudes teach an inversion of the world's wisdom: how the world actually works. - It's summed up with Matt 6:33 (and Luke 12:22-34): "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." - Matt 10:27-31 says similar: don't fear men; fear God (trusting that He loves you). Live in single-minded allegiance to Him. And 11:39: "He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it." If you "find your life" apart from Him, you've lost everything: the ultimate foolishness. He repeats this: Matt 16:25-26 - and Deny yourself, take up your cross - if you desire to save your life you'll lose it, and if you lose your life for Him you'll find it (Luke 9:23-27, John 12:25). - As you do this, by abiding in Him, You get whatever you desire (John 15:7-8, 16) - Mary and Martha: another lesson about singleness of focus on Him being the most important thing (Luke 10:38-42). - Luke 11:33-36: it takes light and a receptive eye to see. Jesus is always shining - It’s our eyes that don’t see. Jesus was telling us how to get our eyes opened to His light: we have to be single in our focus on Him. The Greek word that was translated “eye” in this verse is “OPHTHALMOS.” Vine’s Expository Dictionary defines this Greek word as “singleness of motive.” If our attention is divided, however, we will have the darkness of this world in us instead of God’s light. - So it isn't that we have to have "VIEW" rather than a POINT of view in order to see the bigger picture. Rather, our point of view needs to be fixed on Him, and then everything else will find its proper alignment. - True leaders must serve all (Mark 9:35, 10:43-45, Luke 22:26). Last will be first, and first will be last (Mark 10:31, Luke 13:30). If you humble yourself you will be exalted, and if you exalt yourself you will be humbled (Luke 14:11, 18:14). - What you give, you get back and then some (Luke 6:38, 14:14, 18:29-30) - Luke 12:16-21: Conversely, a fool is one who lays up treasure for himself in this life. - Luke 19:12-27: the parable of the minas: The wicked servant was motivated by fear; he didn't trust the master's heart, and didn't use what he had. So he lost even that. - He draws a hard line: all in or all out (Luke 11:22)-- because this is a war (Luke 9:58-62). You must comparatively hate everyone, even your own life, in comparison to Him (Luke 14:26). No one is neutral. He describes opponents in adversarial language ("lambs among wolves", Luke 10:3), and everything hinges on what people do with the message of the Kingdom (10:11-16). You either love the light or love the darkness (John 3:19-21). - So many parables Matt 24:45, Matt 25, Luke 12:42-48, Luke 13:24-30) are about servants doing what their master wants while he is away so that he will find them so doing when he returns... probably bc the point is "redeem the time bc the days are evil" (Eph 5:16) and numbering our days gives wisdom (Ps 90). It seems the point is, time is short, and the stakes are very high, so be single-minded in your focus on Jesus and the Kingdom. - Luke 14:25-33: Just as a king wouldn’t engage in war without thoroughly considering all the possible outcomes, so no one should attempt to become a disciple of Jesus without counting the cost. It would be better never to start following Jesus than to start and then turn back (Luke 9:62 and 2 Peter 2:20-22). - The rest of the Sermon on the Mount: teaches that what matters isn't actions (as all their teachers had told them), but motive--and ultimately this goes back to allegiance. - Matt 11:28: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and heavy laden" - with trying to follow the law. So stop both trying to be good enough, and also trying to follow your own wisdom. - Spirit vs flesh: allegiance determines this too. We have to come to Him, and He will give us the Spirit, without which we cannot successfully worship Him (John 4:24). Outwardly keeping the OT was all in the flesh, and it would never work. It was never meant to. Only the Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing (John 6:63).- He repeatedly says, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" (Matt 11:15, 13:9), and explains that those who have [wisdom] will get more, and those who have chosen not to hear and see will lose even what they have (Matt 13:10-17) - The parable of the sower: God's word brings wisdom (Prov 21:30), but the people have to hear and understand (šāmaʿ). If they don't, the enemy will steal it right away (13:19). The one who hears, understands, and receives with joy, but has no root--he might šāmaʿ, but if he doesn't śāḵal (act accordingly), he won't bear fruit either. Same with the one who is choked with the cares of the world. But the one who both šāmaʿ (hears and understands) and śāḵal (acts accordingly, is a doer of the word) is the one who will bear a harvest--seeking the Kingdom and letting God bring the supply for their needs and increase. - The parable of the two sons: the one who says he won't do the will of the father but does has truly śāḵal, while the one who says ok and doesn't is just a hypocrite: Matt 21:28-32 - In dealing with the Pharisees: their "wisdom" said good was following the law, and anyone who didn't do so according to their own teachings must be evil. The people surely could have been confused by what is good and what is evil. So Jesus clarifies: - makes the distinction of the spirit vs the letter of the law (Matt 9:11-13, 12:3-8, 12:11-12, 15:17-20, John 7:22-24) -- and also illustrates how they've added their own "letters of the law" and elevated those above what God actually said (Matt 15:3-9) - Uses the logic of motive (a house divided cannot stand): Matt 12:24-30, Luke 11:16-22). - tells the people to judge good and evil by the fruit it produces: Matt 12:33-35 - When they're trying to trap them, He: - turns the tables and asks them a question He knows they won't answer for political reasons: Matt 21:23-27 (John's baptism: from heaven or men), Matt 22:41-45 (how David can call his son 'Lord' - bc He's also God, which they didn't want to admit) - gives them an accurate non-answer: Matt 22:15-22 (the image of Caesar on the denarius) - answers the real question, rather than the one they were asking: Matt 22:23-33 (is there a resurrection of the dead?)- Enigmatic, dark sayings: Matt 8:20-22, 9:16-17, 12:31-32, Matt 13:35 (prophesied that this would be the case, in Ps 78:2) - He seems to jump topics without bothering to explain the connection (Matt 12:38-42: the pharisees ask for a sign. He says they'll get the sign of the prophet Jonah - in retrospect we know this was his death and resurrection. Then because they still won't believe, they will be condemned... and says "this wicked generation" will be like a wicked spirit cast out that then returns and brings more evil spirits, 12:43-45) - He jumps from one metaphor to another without explaining the connection (from the parable of the sower - God's word - to a lamp - God's word too) and then just says "if anyone has ears to hear, let him hear" (Mark 4:21-22). Then "take heed what you hear" - if you steward and obey the word you have been given, you'll get more. But he never says that this refers to the word explicitly either (Mark 4:24-25) - Luke 12: all over the place: the "do not worry" passage, followed by servants being faithful while their master is away, followed by Christ bringing division on the earth within families, and then "discern the time," and then "make peace with your adversary" -- are these related? - He speaks to John's disciples in a riddle only John will likely understand (Matt 11:2-6) - In what way is the kingdom of God "tiny" only to later grow and become large? (Luke 13:18-21) and what is the point of saying so? - He just changes the subject to what He wants to talk about (Matt 12:48-50): "your mother and brothers are here," and he says, "those who are my mother and brothers are those who do the will of My Father." - Another example: Luke 12:14-15: someone comes to him and asks him to arbitrate inheritance between brothers. He says that's not his job, and then warns the crowd against covetousness. - He clearly understood the foundations of how the world worked--why things were the way they were. Everyone around him saw only the carnal, visible, literal reality, and lived and reacted on that level. He was frustrated by this, and tried to teach: - What matters is not external actions, but the motive of the heart, which eventually comes out in words (Matt 15:16-20) - Reality bows the knee to faith: Matt 16:8-11, 17:20-21, 18:18-20, 21:21-22, Mark 11:22-24 - This is why He was so impressed with the Centurion: he understood that Jesus' authority transcended the physical world (Luke 7:9). Everyone else was so focused on the practical reality that this never even occurred to them. - Jesus met people on this physical level and gave them evidence (Luke 24:38-43) but said that wasn't the highest form of faith (John 20:29) - He understood the big picture: not just what was, but why things were the way they were, God's original purpose, and how He fit in (Luke 4:18-21, 24:25-27) - Because He knew context, rather than just the words and commands of scripture, Satan couldn't twist it to trap Him either (Luke 4:2-12.) - All the prophets that the Pharisees spent their life studying pointed to Jesus, and they missed it (Matt 16:2-4, John 5:38-40, 46-47)... because they were focusing on keeping the literal letter of the law (to the point of physical phylacteries, from Deut 6:8). It seems to never have occurred to them why things were the way they were. - I suspect their focus on minutiae and not on the underlying realities was also what allowed them to stop looking at the Lord as their source, which led to misplaced priorities, and greed (John 2:16 - buying and selling at the temple). I can see how they might have justified this, that it didn't *preclude* prayer and sacrifice to have a little side business going there too. But it revealed the focus of their hearts, and where their trust was, and effectively made God's real purpose for the Temple into a footnote. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Part 11 According to Oneness Pentecostals, one cannot be saved unless they have repented, been baptised in Jesus' name, and filled with the Holy Spirit, evidenced by speaking in tongues.  Once a person has acted in faith by obeying these three steps, can they have assurance of salvation in the future life?  The sad reality is no.  There is a fourth component necessary for salvation, which the Jesus Name Pentecostal must continue to abide in.  You ask, what is this fourth component?  It is found in Hebrews Chapter 12, "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord" (Heb. 12:14).       At face value, there is nothing wrong with Heb. 12:14. The Bible is clear that the unrighteous shall not enter the kingdom of God. But what about a woman wearing make-up?  Would she be deemed unholy for doing so?  What about if a woman were to wear a pair of trousers tailored for women?  Would she be in breach of Deuteronomy 22:5, which forbids the sin of cross-dressing?  Can a woman cut her hair?  Can she wear a gold necklace?  For Oneness Pentecostals, holiness includes abstaining from worldliness, which they understand as practising the things mentioned above.  In this final teaching, we define true biblical holiness and contrast it with the false holiness standards of Oneness Pentecostalism, which they maintain are obligatory if a person is ever to see the Lord.    Download teaching notes (pdf) https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bethesdashalom/11_Salvation_and_Holiness.pdf

All Christians are called into the war between the Kingdom of God and the dominion of darkness. There is a very real spiritual war going on in the world today. But taking your place in this fight was never meant to be overly complicated or only for the super saints. We are all called to use our authority in Christ to fight against the unclean spirits in the world around us. This teaching will help you understand this war and how to start fighting for God today.

Thursday April 9, 2026Easter WeekToday's episode centers on remembering, being transformed, and being sent.In Exodus 13:3–10, Moses calls Israel to never forget what God has done. The Feast of Unleavened Bread becomes a yearly reminder that the Lord brought them out of slavery “with a mighty hand.” This act of remembrance isn't just personal—it's meant to be passed down, shaping identity and faith for future generations.In 1 Corinthians 15:41–50, Paul lifts our eyes to what lies ahead. He contrasts our present, perishable bodies with the imperishable reality to come. Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, but through Christ, we are promised transformation—fit for eternity and marked by glory.Finally, in Matthew 28:16–20, the risen Jesus gathers His disciples and gives the Great Commission. With all authority in heaven and on earth, He sends them to make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching, with the promise of His presence always.Together, these passages remind us: we remember God's saving work, we live in anticipation of our coming transformation, and we step into our calling to go and make disciples—confident that the One who saves and transforms also goes with us.

Join us this Wednesday for a powerful time of worship, fellowship, and the Word! Niow more than ever is the time to bring people into the Kingdom of God and help them grow into disciples. Pastor Troy Jackson shares his message, " Let Your Light Reach Your Circle." To learn more about Larry Huch Ministries, our broadcast, podcast, outreaches, current TV offers, other resources, how to give, and more. Visit https://larryhuchministries.com. To discover more about NB Church, visit www.newbeginnings.org.

In a world that constantly tells us more is better, Gabe and Rebekah welcome longtime friend, simplicity expert, and prolific author Joshua Becker to the conversation. As the founder of Becoming Minimalist, Joshua has spent over 15 years helping people realize that our possessions don't just take up physical space—they often take up the time and mental energy we were meant to give to our families and our faith. This conversation dives deep into the heart of Joshua's new book, Uncluttered Faith, which explores how the practice of owning less can free us spiritually. Together, they discuss the maintenance trap of modern life and how clearing the clutter allows us to finally hear God's voice clearly again. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by your home or just longing for more presence in your marriage, this episode provides a roadmap to help you choose Becker's Great Pearl over the distractions of the world.In this episode, you'll hear: The Garage Light Bulb Moment: Joshua shares the story of how a Saturday spent cleaning the garage opened his eyes to the cost of his possessions. The 10-Minute Reality Check: A startling statistic on how much time the average person spends on their things versus their faith. Why God Got Loud in NYC: Rebekah shares her personal experience of selling 75% of their belongings and the spiritual freedom that followed. The Matthew 13 Principle: Why we can't hold onto the treasures of this world while trying to fully embrace the Kingdom of God. Minimalism for Couples: Practical ways to align your home with your family's mission and calling. Resources: Buy the Joshua Becker's New Book: Uncluttered Faith The Website: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat Take the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/ Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com

In this episode, Hunter and Autumn discuss chapters 14–17 of Knowing God by J. I. Packer, wrestling with the often-avoided themes of God's judgment, wrath, and justice. In a cultural moment that prefers a God of love without severity, Packer helps us see why God's role as Judge is essential to understanding the gospel and the reality of evil. Holding together God's justice and grace gives us a fuller, truer vision of who God is—and what it means to truly know Him.Resources mentioned in this episode:Christ and Culture by Richard NiebuhrThe Kingdom of God in America by Richard Niebuhr

Why does God give different spiritual gifts to each Christian? In this sermon on Romans 12:6–8 titled “Lessons From the Early Church,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells that God equips His church in order to strengthen and build it up to accomplish the task of preaching the gospel and disciplining all nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It is seen in the early church that many of the early believers had different roles and purposes in bringing about the kingdom of God – some as apostles, some as prophets, and others as evangelists. The prophets and the apostles form the foundation from which the whole church was to be built. They wrote Scripture and spoke the very words of God as God's emissaries to his people. They were often the ones to lay hands on others so that they would receive the power and the giftings of the Holy Spirit, displaying the apostles' power and authority. Furthermore, some have the specific gift of leading and teaching. These men are called elders, shepherds, overseers, and presbyters. All these titles convey the same role as the leader amongst God's people. These are the ones whom God has specially gifted to preach the gospel and shepherd the people of God. This is a charge given by the Holy Spirit of God for the glory of God and the edification of the church. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Jesus spoke several times about the kingdom of God, but what exactly is it? It is not a political or geographical kingdom, but the ruling and reigning of Christ from within the hearts of His followers. If Jesus is living inside of you, then you bring the kingdom of God into your sphere of influence as His ambassador. Learn more about the King who wants to use you to proclaim a kingdom that will never end to a world whose end is drawing nearer each day.(00:00) Introduction and The Kingdom of God Defined(01:06) The Day of Pentecost Explained(02:00) The Holy Spirit Empowers Ordinary Believers(03:07) The Miracle of Languages and Global Gospel Reach(05:27) Peter’s Message and the Spread of Christianity(06:24) Are We Impacting the World Like the Early Church?(07:14) Loving Others as Evidence of True Faith(09:42) Belief vs Obedience: The Narrow Path(12:00) True Discipleship and Bearing Fruit(15:13) The Kingdom of God vs Politics and Earthly SystemsCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACKGet Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M99  

The Catechism concludes the section on The Son with an examination of the final trial and judgment that will happen before Christ's Second Coming. This final trial will involve the "supreme religious deception" of the Antichrist, a deception that has already been present at various times in human history. Fr. Mike emphasizes that apostasy is a dramatic turning away from what we hold to be true. He reminds us that no other person can usher in the Messianic Age other than Christ. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 675-682. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

What does it actually mean to be saved, and is the popular version of the gospel missing the point? Today we dive into a fascinating letter from Franklin Graham to Donald Trump to dissect how we understand salvation, the heart, and the kingdom of God. This episode explores why a private, internal-only faith might fall short of the radical, embodied life Jesus actually called us to live.In this episode, we deconstruct the traditional heaven-bound narrative and look at the biblical definitions of words like belief and heart. Mike and Tim discuss how faith is less about an intellectual multiple-choice test and more about our executive will and daily allegiances. We also share a powerful poem by Wendell Berry that invites us to practice resurrection in a world obsessed with profit and power.As we continue our series on the Lord's Prayer, we tackle the deep paradoxes of the kingdom. Is the kingdom of God growing like a mustard seed, or is it a secret waiting to burst forth? We look at how to recognize the signs of God's presence without trying to force or predict His timing. Finally, we contrast different views of human history to see why the way of Jesus offers a uniquely hopeful future for our world.Chapters0:00 Intro and April Fools3:15 Tim's Birthday and Aching Legs5:30 A Tale of Two Christianities8:45 Franklin Graham's Letter to Trump12:15 Deconstructing the Heaven Bound Gospel16:30 What Does it Mean to Believe20:00 The Biblical Meaning of the Heart24:15 Why the Voxology Approach Takes Time28:30 Manifesto of the Mad Farmer33:00 Practicing Resurrection in Daily Life37:45 The Paradox of a Discernible Kingdom42:00 Signs of the End vs AD 7046:30 The Kingdom as a Hidden Seed51:00 Three Views of Human History54:15 Building for the Kingdom and OutroAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! EtsyLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/06/26), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern Church celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday while Christians in the West celebrated Christ's resurrection, concluding their Holy Week. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins the day before Palm Sunday. It's the day christened by the ancient Church, Lazarus Saturday. It is on that day that we remember afresh that our Lord Jesus Christ raised Lazarus, a historical reality that points forward to the universal resurrection of all humanity. The next day, Palm Sunday marks the commemoration of Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ's entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God and a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. On Holy Monday, the fig tree is set before us as a reminder of the danger inherent in having an appearance of godliness but being devoid of its reality. A reminder to be vigilant and bear the fruits of righteousness and repentance.Hank also answers the following questions:If you believe that salvation is “once saved, always saved,” would this mean your free will no longer exists? Tim - Keller, TX (15:49)To me, the term replacement theology seems to be an accurate term as opposed to a misnomer, would you not say? Mark - Vancouver, BC (21:10)

Sometimes the hardest moments in life are when God feels distant. When prayers seem unanswered, when pain lingers, and when silence fills the space — it can feel like God has abandoned you.In this Resurrection Sunday message, we look at the journey of Jesus and how He experienced betrayal, loneliness, and suffering. Through the story of the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the cross, we discover that feeling abandoned does not mean God has left you.Jesus understands your pain. He was forsaken by people, but never abandoned by the Father. And because of the resurrection, we can trust that even in silence, God is still working.If you're walking through a difficult season, this message will remind you that God is near — even when He feels far.Key Scriptures:
Matthew 27:45–46, 
Luke 22:39–46
, Psalm 22
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Strength is easy to admire. But in the kingdom of God, strength is not where leadership begins. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan explores a different vision of Christian leadership—one rooted not in self-sufficiency, but in shared weakness, daily dependence, and confidence in a living Christ. Drawing from the witness of the Trappist monks of Algeria, the wisdom of Andrew Murray and A. W. Tozer, and insights from recovery communities, Alan reflects on what it means to lead from honesty rather than performance. If Jesus is truly alive, then leadership is not about managing a legacy—it is about participating in his present life. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why shared weakness is essential for spiritual leadership• The difference between serving a memory and walking with a living Christ• What Andrew Murray called the “burning heart”• Why spiritual receptivity may be the defining quality of enduring leaders• A simple daily prayer that reshapes how you lead If you’re feeling the quiet pressure to hold everything together, this episode will gently remind you that you were never meant to carry it alone. Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

നൽകുമ്പോൾ വർധിക്കും | Give & Multiply | Malayalam Christian Message | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory 1885Do you feel like your resources are stagnant? Discover how the spiritual principle of Give and Multiply can change your life.In today's message, we explore the profound concept of Generosity. Many people fear that giving leads to lack, but according to the Kingdom of God, generosity is the key to positioning yourself under a divine cascade of blessings. When we refresh others, we are promised to be refreshed ourselves.നമ്മുടെ പക്കലുള്ളത് മറ്റുള്ളവർക്കായി പങ്കുവെക്കുമ്പോൾ അത് കുറഞ്ഞുപോവുകയല്ല, മറിച്ച് ദൈവീകമായി വർധിക്കുകയാണ് ചെയ്യുന്നത്. ഈ സന്ദേശത്തിലൂടെ 'ഉദാരമനസ്കത' എങ്ങനെ നമ്മുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ അനുഗ്രഹത്തിൻ്റെ വാതായനങ്ങൾ തുറക്കുന്നു എന്ന് നാം പഠിക്കുന്നു.ദൈവവചനത്തിൻ്റെ അനുഗ്രഹങ്ങൾക്കായി Blessing Today ചാനൽ ഇപ്പോൾ തന്നെ Subscribe ചെയ്യൂ! ✨പുതിയ വീഡിയോകൾക്കായി Bell Icon അമർത്തുക.

Together, with Fr. Mike, we explore Christ's reign on earth. We examine the reality of Christ's reign as both “already” and “not yet.” For, even though Christ reigns on earth, we are still waiting for the fulfillment of his kingdom. Because, while the Church is Christ's kingdom on earth, it is endowed with a “sanctity that is real but imperfect.” Fr. Mike also reiterates that Jesus Christ is truly the fulfillment of every promise made to Israel in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 668-674. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Capitalism in the kingdom; Individuals have a right to what they produce; Socialism and Communism are political systems; One purse; Exercizing power; God's basic institution = Family; Bible story; "Creation"; Doing your own research; Inspiration; Hunting deer; Divine right of kings; Different courts; Persia; False economy; William the Conqueror; Doomsday book; Becoming subject; John the Baptist in Parthia; Fiat money; Legal title; Imaginary freedom; Lack of ownership; "Globalism"; "Babylon"; "Caliphate"; Idolatry; Becoming merchandise; "Breast"?; Davey Crockett; Lady Godiva; Covetousness; Council of Trent; Degenerating society; Women's suffrage; Taking back your responsibilities; Caring for neighbors; Strengthening your character; Vehicle ownership; Free market societies?; Repentance; Why we gather; Overcoming our strong delusion; Understanding the gospel; Wanting everyone to be saved; Organizing in Tens, Hundreds and Thousands; Kingdom vs Congregation; Victim mentality; Leaving judgment to God; Empathy for underdogs; Self-discipline; Loving the sinner; Desiring benefits at the expense of your neighbor; Systems contrary to Christ; Q from Katwellair: False liberty?; False hope?; Dependence on covetousness; Romans; Prayer; Guidance by Holy Spirit; Depending on approval of others?; Blaming others?; The loving way of Christ.

In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey and Lane Tipton continue their study of Geerhardus Vos's Biblical Theology. Turning to Vos's treatment of the kingdom of God and the church, they explore the importance of Caesarea Philippi, Peter's confession, and Christ's promise, "I will build my church." Lane explains why Vos sees this moment as a decisive redemptive-historical transition: the kingdom of God, proclaimed and embodied in Christ, begins to assume its ecclesial form. Together, Camden and Lane discuss the church as the kingdom in its present historical expression, the role of the Spirit poured out from the ascended Christ, and the distinction between the kingdom's inaugurated and consummated forms. They also consider how Vos's teaching helps clarify ongoing theological questions concerning the kingdom of grace and glory, the already/not-yet structure of redemptive history, the thought of Meredith Kline, and the strengths and weaknesses of more recent reductionist or two-kingdom approaches. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Introduction and transition into Vos on the kingdom and the church 01:46 The kingdom as the sphere of blessedness 05:39 Caesarea Philippi as a redemptive-historical turning point 08:16 Peter's confession and "I will build my church" 10:26 The church as the kingdom in its present historical form 15:26 The kingdom in its inaugurated and consummated forms 18:10 The kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory 22:32 Kline and the "heavenization" of the church 26:50 Two-kingdom theology and Christ's mediatorial reign 29:53 Reductionist views of the kingdom 36:30 The kingdom, the church, and redemptive-historical development 43:45 Measuring the kingdom's progress in the world 49:30 Final reflections and concluding thoughts Participants: Camden Bucey, Lane G. Tipton