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Happy Easter! He is risen—Alleluia!

Start your morning with this reminder: your life is not random.In this episode of Divine Disruption, we explore how Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was no accident—and neither is what you're facing today. Through Matthew 21:1–11, we'll unpack what it means to:Trust divine timingLoosen what's been holding you backQuiet your spirit to hear heaven's directionLive aligned with God's kingdom prioritiesIf you've ever questioned the chaos or interruptions in your life, this message will give clarity, confidence, and purpose. Let Christ disrupt your routine—for something greater.Support the showThank you for listening to this podcast! Follow Pastor James D. Gailliard on all social media @jdgailliard and get connected with Word Tabernacle Church by going to https://wordtab.net/ #EveryoneThriving

Mar 30/25 | Christ is King | Let Christ's Peace Rule | Colossians 3:15-17 | Dave Messier by Hope Bible Church Kelowna

Work out your salvation. Put your salvation to work. Let it be evident in every area of your life. Allow your salvation to transform your thinking, your attitude, your words, and your behavior. Let Christ be exalted in every area.Main Points:1. The forgiveness of our sins does not come through our own works and good deeds. In other words, we could never earn our salvation.2. Works do not save us, but they are the evidence of our salvation. We do not work to be saved. We work because we are saved.3. Having received such a powerful and gracious salvation from our heavenly father, we want to serve Him. We want to live the life of a believer he has called us to. We want to use our time, talents, and treasure to advance the kingdom of God.Today's Scripture Verses:Acts 16:30 - “What must I do to be saved?”Ephesians 2:8-9 - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”Philippians 2:12-13 - “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.”James 2:26 - “Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.” Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Send us a textHonestly, this is hard for all of us. We feel the battle between humility and our surrender to Christ versus our prideful flesh and its desires. But the pathway is simple. We need Christ and His words in us to win the battle. Don't get stuck in defeat and disappointment. Let's keep encouraging each other and sharpening each other in the journey.  Support the showhttps://www.hisvessel.org/podcast

[Colossians 3:10-11] Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him. [11] In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.If you belong to Jesus, your _____________ life is gone.[Colossians 3:12a] Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves,
You are _____________, _____________ and _____________![1 Peter 2:9] But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.You don't need to _____________ your place in God's family.[Colossians 3:12-14] Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. [13] Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. [14] Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.The defining quality of a follower of Jesus is ____________.[Colossians 3:15-17] And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. [16] Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. [17] And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.Let Christ's _____________ rule your heart not stress, fear, or anxiety.If Jesus isn't the __________________ of your life, something else is.

Join Deacon Mark Schmidl as he reflects on this Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus tells Simon Peter to cast his nets into the deep after a long, unfruitful night of fishing. In this powerful homily, Deacon Mark challenges us to examine the areas of our lives where we might be holding back from Jesus—our workplaces, friendships, finances, and even our marriages.   On this World Marriage Sunday, we celebrate the beauty and sacrifice of Christian marriage, a living symbol of Christ's love for His Church. Are we allowing Jesus to guide our relationships, our sacrifices, and our daily choices?   Be not afraid. Let Christ into every space of your life and witness the miracles He can work!  

2/10/2025 | This day's featured sermon on SermonAudio: Title: Let Christ's People Go Speaker: Bill Parker Broadcaster: Eager Avenue Grace Church Event: TV Broadcast Date: 3/31/2024 Bible: John 18:1-14 Length: 28 min.

The Scripture readings are 2 Kings 5:1-15a; Romans 12:16-21; and Matthew 8:1-13.The only way to overcome evil with good is to let the goodness of Christ overcome both you and the evil within you. When evil things happen to you, remember that evil person is one for whom Christ died. Let Christ's love fill you so that it spills out to others as well.

Let Christ be the center of your marriage

A few years ago, I was wrapping up a workout at the gym, drenched in sweat and parched. You know that kind of thirst where you feel like you could drink an entire lake? I wandered over to the cooler, casually chatting with someone, my mind elsewhere. I grabbed my container, popped it under the spigot, and filled it up without a second thought. Still mid-conversation, I raised the cup to my lips, eager for a refreshing gulp of cold water. But instead of quenching my thirst, I jerked back in shock as my lip sizzled in pain. I'd filled my cup with steaming hot water. Instantly, my careless mistake turned what I thought would refresh me into something that burned me. It was a surprising and not-so-gentle reminder to pay attention to the water I was putting in my cup. In the same way, careless words that come out of our mouths can soothe or burn. That is what James is concerned about today. Welcome to the Daily Devo. Our text today is James 3:9-12. With [the tongue] we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. — James 3:9-12 James uses some very vivid illustrations in these short verses: He illustrates that the human tongue can bless God and curse God's people. He illustrates that the human mouth is an orifice of blessing and cursing simultaneously. He illustrates that natural elements act consistently, such as a freshwater spring or a sea of saltwater. He illustrates that plant life is also consistent in its produce. Unlike the natural order, James points out that humanity, specifically believers, are the only creatures in all God's creation that can act inconsistently. The propensity is almost schizophrenic. But here is James's bottom line: The tips of our tongues and the orifices of our mouths reveal our inconsistencies and the nature of our hearts. They expose us. We have all said stupid things. But James is not just concerned about the stupid things you and I say. He is concerned about the inconsistency of our hearts, which think and believe inconsistent thoughts and ideas, thus communicating inconsistent messages that burn us and others. James is leading us all toward deep consistency. Consistency starts in the heart. When Christ rules your heart, your words should follow. So, if you have been compartmentalizing your faith in Jesus, it's time to stop. Let Christ and his Spirit live in all the rooms, hallways, and corners of your heart. Open up to God where you have held onto pain, anger, regret, bitterness, and guilt with others. Start looking at all people through the lens of God, fallen but created by him for a relationship with Jesus. Then speak life, bless others, align your words with God's heart, and maybe you'll stop getting into hot water. #TamingTheTongue, #SpeakLife, #FaithInAction ASK THIS: How have my words both blessed and hurt others recently? In which areas am I inconsistent between my heart and speech? What steps can I take to let Christ rule my entire heart? How can I align my words today to reflect God's love? DO THIS: Speak a blessing to someone you've struggled with this week, reflecting God's love through your words. PRAY THIS: Lord, transform my heart so that my words reflect Your love and truth. Help me speak life and bring blessings to others. Amen PLAY THIS: I Speak Jesus.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Revelation 15-18 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome, dear ones, to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is December 30th, 2024, and we're on day 365 of our journey through the scriptures. I'm Hunter, your brother and Bible reading coach, here to guide you through these powerful passages. As we approach the end of the year, we're diving deep into Revelation chapters 15 through 18. We'll explore the profound imagery and warnings within, underscoring that despite the frightening visions of God's wrath, the ultimate message is one of hope: God's final word is Jesus. Join me as we reflect on the end-of-times visions and find solace in the promise of Christ's return. Let's encounter the transforming power of God's word together. Stay tuned, and let's prepare our hearts and minds for today's reading and prayer. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God's final word is Jesus. John tells us in the first chapter of revelation that we are to read all the words of this prophecy to the church, all of it, and that there's a blessing for us when we do this. Every drop of this book must be read. Every word, including these words concerning god's wrath. The only way that we can bear to hear the terrifying and nightmarish words of revelation is for us to read them in the light of Jesus who is god's revelation. The only way to utter these words is to know that it is not God's final word. No. God's final word is Jesus, his son. Jesus is God's final answer to the world's great evil. Evil hides and thrives in darkness and deceit. But here in these chapters we see the veil is pulled back. The spell is gone and we can see clearly a glimpse of the horrors of evil in this world. Jesus has come to bring an end to the cruelty and the hidden and horrific ways of this evil world, and we see it here in these chapters. Babylon is fallen, we're told. It'll be no more. It will be thrown into the sea, never to rise again because something new is on the way. God's final word is on the way. The living word, Jesus himself is on the way. He's not done yet. The ravages of evil run deep and are often unseen, but God's final word is not wrath. His final word is Jesus. And Paul makes it very clear that Jesus has come to disarm and to defeat the evil powers of this world. Jesus wins that victory on the cross, and we are the spoils of that victory. In His great mercy, He has come after us. He has broken the spell that the evil one has placed on us, and he enables us to see his love, his hope, and his light. There's more to come, my friend. This is not the last word that god has for us. I know we only have one more day left, but rest assure, this is not the final word. Let us make sure that every time we come to the word of God, we are coming to see him. And may the love of this vision of him change and transform us from the inside out. Let it transfigure the work of our hands, the paths our feet take, the words our mouth speak. Let Christ live in and through you. Your life will honor him, and he will accomplish all that he has prepared for you when we say yes to that, when we let him do it. And the prayer of my own heart today is that I will let him do it. That's a prayer that I have for my family too, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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As we step into the new year, Paul's words to the Colossians remind us that the Christian life isn't about striving to accomplish an impossible checklist. It's about letting Christ—letting Christ's peace, love, and word dwell in us and work through us. In a world focused on resolutions and self-improvement, Paul invites us to surrender, trust, and clothe ourselves in Christ. 

LESSON 349Today I Let Christ's Vision Look UponAll Things For Me And Judge Them Not,But Give Each One A Miracle Of Love Instead.So would I liberate all things I see, and give to them the freedom that I seek. For thus do I obey the law of love, and give what I would find and make my own. It will be given me, because I have chosen it as the gift I want to give. Father, Your gifts are mine. Each one that I accept gives me a miracle to give. And giving as I would receive, I learn Your healing miracles belong to me.Our Father knows our needs. He gives us grace to meet them all. And so we trust in Him to send us miracles to bless the world, and heal our minds as we return to Him.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

Dr. Don Davis preaches a message called "Let Christ Be Magnified" from Philippians 2:5-11.---Parkview Church exists to glorify God through the whole church forming whole disciples for the good of all people.Website: www.parkviewchurch.orgInstagram/Facebook: @parkviewchurchic

LESSON 303The Holy Christ Is Born In Me Today.Watch with me, angels, watch with me today. Let all God's holy Thoughts surround me, and be still with me while Heaven's Son is born. Let earthly sounds be quiet, and the sights to which I am accustomed disappear. Let Christ be welcomed where He is at home. And let Him hear the sounds He understands, and see but sights that show His Father's Love. Let Him no longer be a stranger here, for He is born again in me today.Your Son is welcome, Father. He has come to save me from the evil self I made. He is the Self That You have given me. He is but what I really am in truth. He is the Son You love above all things. He is my Self as You created me. It is not Christ That can be crucified. Safe in Your Arms let me receive Your Son.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

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I have always been fascinated by the process of metamorphosis. How there can be such a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism. Think, for example, of an ugly, ground-crawling caterpillar that ultimately becomes a beautiful butterfly with wings that enable it to fly. The amazing thing is that spiritually, such a complete transformation can happen to us! The person I am today I know is vastly different than who I would have been without Christ. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 says that in Christ, we can become a new person. Do you need a real makeover or a complete overhaul? Do you need a brand new start? Let Christ transform you!  

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On this episode, David and Fab delve into the concept of creation and the creative process. Fabiano shares his artistic journey, highlighting the idea that artists create from indulgence while believers create from the desire to reflect the true essence of the creator. The hosts stress the importance of creating within boundaries and drawing from a centered belief in Christ for genuine creativity. They caution against humanism and commercializing faith, emphasizing the need for true worship and creativity. The guests share personal experiences to illustrate the benefits of denying oneself for spiritual growth. They also explore the power of art in revealing the face of God and suggest the potential for a creative Renaissance led by artists who glorify God through their work, drawing parallels to the Renaissance period. Follow + leave us a 5-star review! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 3:40 - Artists create from denial 6:20 - Creation from chaos 8:33 - Transformation and Communion 11:10 - Collaboration with God 14:11 - Believers avoid cliches 17:10 - Structure is key 19:54 - Denial is for my benefit 21:59 - Let Christ shine 24:45 - Renaissance and rebirth FIND US ON... Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcaststoria/⁠ Tiktok - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@storiapodcast⁠ X - ⁠https://twitter.com/podcaststoria⁠ Facebook - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/storiapodcast⁠ Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@PodcastStoria⁠ BETHEL CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS - Check out ⁠https://www.bethelconservatory.com⁠

Anchor Passage: Colossians 3:12-17In Colossians, we see that there is a close relationship between love, gratitude, and peace. When we grow in our love for others and our gratitude toward God, peace also increases in our life. Join us as we see how God invites us to experience His peace!

I gave you the Sound.  It is My highest teaching.  When you hear It,  that is Ram Naam, that is the Holy Spirit,  that is (y)our Buddha Nature,  Love Consciousness,  the Kingdom of Heaven,  the Maha Yoga.  It is 'I'.  I Love you,  nik  ▶▶ Support the show! https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings "Last Sunday in church, my pastor said, 'we ask God for Him to change the situations we are in, but we don't realize that God has put us in those situations to change us. Read that again." - @livingchristian "Let Christ alone enter your world, and let him bring to nothing all power that have come upon you. Let him enter the temple that is within you, that he migh throw out all the merchants 125 Let him dwell in your inner temple, and you be come for him a priest and a Levite entering in purity. Blessed are you, O soul, if you find this one 126 in your temple. Blessed are you still more if you perform his Service." -Let Christ Enter Your World, Nah Hammadi Scriptures  "We stand still in divine Being, not in human being. A human being needs many things: He must be healed, he must be supplied, he must have his lot improved. Not so with the child of God. The child of God is sustained by the Father within. We must rise above the pairs of opposites. That is the secret of the Sermon on the Mount. It takes us away from both health and no-health, supply and no supply into that world of the first chapter of Genesis where we judge not at all whether it is health or not health, supply or not supply, but whether we stand in that Spirit!" -Joel Goldsmith, "Thunder of Silence" Pg. 130 "Mere repetition of this or that name, without an actual touch with the named, is of no avail. If one were to become rich by calling for riches, then there would hardly be one who is not rich. Nameless is He and yet all names are His. If one can but get in touch with His Power, all names become inconsequential, for actual contact is what matters and not the words. If a thirsty person gets the substance, water, to quench his thirst, it does not matter if he calls for it as ab (Persian), water (English), aqua (Latin), eau (French), ma (Arabic) or hudor (Greek), for his purpose is served by any of these words. Similarly, the word "bread" is quite a different thing from the real bread. While one is just an expression used to distinguish it from other things, the other is the real bread that dispels hunger. So one must strive to contact the Reality rather than run after the shadowy words that stand for the Reality." - Kabir 

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Let Christ take over your life and bring transformation to it. Although transformation occurs to you as you walk with the Lord, the primary basis on which your entire experience rests is exchange and not change. Discover more in this episode.Support the Show.

This message is by Bill Parker and taken from John 18. Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way:

Pastor Josh leads us in our sermon series, The One Anothers. We are a teaching community. God has given us one another in part to learn from one another. Our collective wisdom is far greater than any one of us. We are obligated both to share and listen. Of course this must be done out of a place of peace (Col 3.15) and with an aim to honor God (Col 3.17) and not ourselves. But the idea is that together we can share what Jesus is teaching us and thereby teach one another. Let Christ's teaching (message) take root deep in your life and share that with each other. This is the heart of worship. I often need to hear you say or sing words I believe but have a hard time believing sometimes.

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Hey Everyone thank you for tuning in! Today I am reading through Romans Chapter 8 and simply put the question is “Do You Belong to Jesus?” So many people today look the part or act the part but unfortunately Jesus does not know who they are, we do not want to fool ourselves into thinking we are living for God when we are only living for ourselves. In this reading we learn how Jesus's death on the cross destroyed the power of sin that leads to death, and now by the life giving Spirit we can now be free to live according to The Spirit that leads to life and peace. Let Christ live within you so that Jesus can say you belong to Him! I pray this episode will encourage you to live a wonderful life in Christ Jesus complete and lacking nothing! God Bless You! Please share and subscribe. https://cash.app/$blknerd50 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blknerd-50/message

How can we wake up and let Christ shine in our life? In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks what God's Word says about this question and equips us with truths to wake up and reveal the light of Christ in life! Wake Up, and let Christ Shine: - To wake up well, you must first sleep well. - Reveal the Light. How to Reveal the Light: - Plug into the Bible  - Plug into a Small Group  - Plug into a Team - Plug into a PrayerWant more life changing content? Subscribe to Church of Hope's channel here! https://bit.ly/HopeYouTubeChannel When your Hope is rooted in Jesus Christ, God is WITH you, He is IN you, and He is FOR you.-----Related Content:“How To See & Believe In The Resurrection of Christ”: https://bit.ly/33ZIapn“Pull In, Fill Up & Go Out To Make A Difference”: https://bit.ly/3kIGNBv“What To Do When You Feel Like You're Up A Tree”: https://bit.ly/2W1jxDm“How To Pray”: https://bit.ly/3gTfXUW“How To Make Eternity Important Again”: https://bit.ly/31MWVcA“What To Do When You're Caught In The Act”: https://bit.ly/341gCQw“What Story Is Your Life Telling?”: https://bit.ly/2E5WfGU“How To Live On Purpose & For Purpose”: https://bit.ly/3g4EntCPartnering with people to discover in Christ we have Hope! This is the mission of Church of Hope, led by Pastor Mark Cummins, and is based in Ocala, Florida, US. -----Stay ConnectedWebsite: www.hopeinocala.com Church of Hope Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HOPEinOcala/Church of Hope Podcast: https://bit.ly/ChurchOfHopePodcastChurch of Hope Instagram: http://instagram.com/hopeinocalaChurch of Hope Twitter: http://twitter.com/hopeinocalaMark Cummins YouTube: https://bit.ly/MDCChannelMark Cummins Facebook: http://facebook.com/markdcumminsMark Cummins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdcummins/Mark Cummins Twitter: http://twitter.com/markdcummins#churchofhope #hopeinocala #markcummins#faith #hope #ocala #ocalaflorida #church #churchonline #onlinechurch #purpose #identity #discoveryourpurpose #becoming #forocala #gospel #encouragement

Show. Don't just tell. In Philippians 3:10, Paul says, “I want to know Christ.” He isn't talking about head knowledge. In both the Greek and Hebrew languages, the word knowledge is experience based. Paul was saying that he longs to experience God in all of His glory. That should be our heart's cry as Christian parents. We can take our son to church and tell him about the importance of a relationship with Jesus. But the best way to teach our boys is to show them. Let your son see you meeting with God, reading your Bible, praying, and sharing Christ with others. Let Christ transform your life. Your son will notice– and no doubt begin to desire to experience Jesus for himself. To learn about a proven process for raising boys to be godly men, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Today I let Christ's vision look upon all things for me and judge them not, but give Each one a miracle of love instead.So would I liberate all things I see, and give to them the freedom that I seek. For thus do I obey the law of love, and give what I would find and make my own. It will be given me, because I have chosen it as the gift I want to give. Father, Your gifts are mine. Each one that I accept gives me a miracle to give. And giving as I would receive, I learn Your healing miracles belong to me. Our Father knows our needs. He gives us grace to meet them all. And so we trust in Him to send us miracles to bless the world, and heal our minds as we return to Him.- Jesus Christ in A Course in Miracles, Lesson 349

Homily given at St. Thomas à Becket on the 34th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Solemnity of Our lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 26, 2023). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fr-rich-dyer/message

The holy Christ is born in me today.Watch with me, angels, watch with me today. Let all God's holy Thoughts surround me, and be still with me while Heaven's Son is born. Let earthly sounds be quiet, and the sights to which I am accustomed disappear. Let Christ be welcomed where He is at home. And let Him hear the sounds He understands, and see but sights that show His Father's Love. Let Him no longer be a stranger here, for He is born again in me today. Your Son is welcome, Father. He has come to save me from the evil self I made. He is the Self That You have given me. He is but what I really am in truth. He is the Son You love above all things. He is my Self as You created me. It is not Christ That can be crucified. Safe in Your Arms let me receive Your Son. - Jesus Christ in A Course in Miracles, Lesson 303

This weeks message is by Steve Gambill.

Revelation 12:11James 2:14-26Does this disagree with the Apostle Paul?Ephesians 2:8-10The Big Idea: Faith without Incarnation is worthless.1. The Proposition (v 14-17): Dead faith cannot do a thingJames makes his point with two questions:• What good is it? • Can such faith save him?2. The Argument (v 18-25)• Works are evidence that a person has faith.• Even demons believe the Shema• When faith and deeds work together, anyone can please God3. The Concluding Statement (v 26)The body without the spirit is dead - so faith without deeds is dead.Response:• Do I have a saving faith, or a dead faith?• Let Christ live in you by His Spirit• B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos - This is your natural field of play for deedsDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: 2 Chronicles 34:26-28► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Revelation 12:11James 2:14-26Does this disagree with the Apostle Paul?Ephesians 2:8-10The Big Idea: Faith without Incarnation is worthless.1. The Proposition (v 14-17): Dead faith cannot do a thingJames makes his point with two questions:• What good is it? • Can such faith save him?2. The Argument (v 18-25)• Works are evidence that a person has faith.• Even demons believe the Shema• When faith and deeds work together, anyone can please God3. The Concluding Statement (v 26)The body without the spirit is dead - so faith without deeds is dead.Response:• Do I have a saving faith, or a dead faith?• Let Christ live in you by His Spirit• B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos - This is your natural field of play for deedsDISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's Passage: 2 Chronicles 34:26-28► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

197 – Have you ever looked at someone through a wall of glass bricks?The image is all distorted. You can't really tell who's behind all that glass. You can see shapes and forms and some color, but that's about it.Believe it or not, that's the way some people look at God. But it's not a literal wall of glass bricks. They see God through fear, man-made doctrines, and their own misconceptions about God.For example, if you think God is wrathful and vindictive and gleefully waiting to punish you for the tiniest little mistake, that's a "glass brick" that distorts God's true nature as divine Love. You may see God that way, but that doesn't mean that's the way God actually is. It's the lens you look through that makes Him appear that way.How do I know?  Well, Jesus gave us a clear picture of God's nature. He only did what he saw God do and only said what God told him to. You can look at Jesus's words and actions and get a pretty good idea of what God is really like and how He wants us to act.That's what this week's podcast is all about. I talk about:A modern day parable about knitting that explains why we don't  see God clearlySome of the "glass bricks" that distort our view of GodHow to detect the glass bricks in our thinkingHow to get rid of themWhy  it's hard to get rid of themWhy a distorted view of God prevents you from praying effectivelyThe good news is that Christ is revealing God's true nature to you right now without any distortions of human opinions, culture, limitations, or fear. Christ is always revealing God's true nature to you. Take an honest look at whatever glass bricks may be distorting your view of God. Let Christ dismantle them. Then bask in the un-distorted, undiminished light of God's full glory.To read a full transcript of this episode and study all the Bible verses mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes page: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/197Thanks for listening. Please share with a friend.Support the show_________________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)? Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Contact James here

Jn 15:12-17 - Jesus loves you and me. Recognizing and accepting his love is the key to a happy life. The story of the reversion to the Catholic faith of a young doctor can inspire us.

Friends, the readings for this weekend are tough. Here is the principle behind them, one that is simple to state, but difficult to take in: in a world gone wrong, those who come to us speaking and embodying the truth are going to be opposed. In our first reading from Jeremiah and in Jesus' harsh, challenging message in the Gospel, we encounter the disruptive, burning, cleansing quality of authentic religion.