Podcasts about life giving

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Mark Booker | Exodus 20:2-17 | This sermon provides an introduction to the Ten Commandments that God spoke to Moses and the Israelites at Sinai and shows their relevance for disciples of Jesus.

Experience a powerful message on the immeasurable greatness of God's power at work in those who believe. Discover how the gospel transforms your life, strengthens the church, and fuels our mission to the world. With practical teaching and a surprising illustration you won't forget, this sermon reveals the hidden strength God has placed within every believer. If you're longing for deeper prayer, real change, and renewed hope, you'll want to hear this.

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;24 for “All flesh is like grass     and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,     and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.” And this word is the good news that was preached to you.

A Life Of Thanksgiving1 Kings 17:8-16Jarrod Robinson

The struggle is where the growth happens. This beautiful metaphor helps illustrate how vital the growing pains are for us to become who we desire to be. Pairing committed action with struggle develops us in intentional ways.

22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God;24 for “All flesh is like grass     and all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers,     and the flower falls, 25 but the word of the Lord remains forever.”

Gratitude Week 2 // Life-Giving GratitudePhilippians 4:8 (NIV)“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable---if anything is excellent or praiseworthy---think about such things.”2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”1 Thessalonians 5:18 (ESV)“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”“Life is not lost by dying it is lost minute by minute, day by dragging day in all the thousand small uncaring ways.”  Stephen Vincent Bennett“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.” Ferris BuellerJames 1:17 (NIV)“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”“We are perishing for want of wonder rather than want of wonders.” G K Chesterton“Be happy in the moment. Each moment is all we need, not more.” Mother TheresaJames 3:6 (NIV)“The tongue also is a fire… it sets the whole course of one's life on fire.”Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying (building up), that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Philippians 2:14-16 (ESV)“Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.”Philippians 2:15 (MSG)“Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving Message into the night.”Maya Angelou, a well-known American writer and activist, once said, “If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude about it - what you say matters.”Seek Life, See Life and Be Life!!!Live in Gratitude.

How can Christian men and women live faithfully in a world confused over sexuality and gender? The answer is simple — amidst the moral chaos, embrace God's beautiful design for manhood and womanhood. Hosts Scott Brown and Jason Dohm discuss this subject with pastor Michael Clary. Clary's new book, God's Good Design, is a compelling call for men and women to reject the world's dark vision of sexual madness and fall in love with the way God made them. Today's young people are crying out for truthful answers of who they are, and this book gives an oasis of hope, explaining how God wonderfully creates each person as “male” or “female” (Gen. 1:27).

A homily delivered by Fr. Michael Maximous at St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church on November 2, 2025

James' burning question: Who's really got life figured out?Two Ways of Living:According to the world (3:14-16)-Source: Earthly, unspiritual, demonic, false -What it looks like: Bitter jealousy, selfish ambition, boasting, deceitfulness-The result: Disorder, every vile practiceAccording to wisdom (3:17-18)-Source: From above, from God (Father, Son, Spirit), true-What it looks like: Humbleness, purity, peacemaking, gentleness, submissiveness, mercifulness, fruitfulness, impartiality, genuineness-The result: Peace, a harvest of righteousnessLife-giving living in Christian community (the Church)Life-giving living in the world

Fr Mike Delaney says the key challenge posed in this Gospel is whether we recognize Jesus in everyday moments, allowing our experience of Him to genuinely change our lives and inspire us to share the Good News as active disciples, rather than passive observers

Sermon Notes - John 4:43-54 - Jesus: The Life-Giving WordMain Point: Jesus gives new life to those who truly believe in him.-An Unexpected “Welcome” (43-45)-An Unexpected Answer (46-48)-An Unexpected Response (49-50)-An Unexpected Result (51-54)  -Healing in Christ is because of God, not us  -Healing in Christ is a matter of when, not if  -Healing in Christ is for God's glory through our belief

In Matthew 9:23-26, Matthew gives the final aspect of Jesus' character that invites us to a deeper faith in Him. In our study, we will find two clear examples of Jesus' authority.

ZOMBIE FAITH (dead, useless, foolish faith)-James: The Uselessness of Faith Without Works (James 2:14-26)-Paul: The Futility of Works Without Faith (Ephesians 2:1-10)LIFE-GIVING FAITH-Life-giving faith for anyone! [from Abraham ---> Rahab] -Life-giving faith (2:14-26) meets life-giving religion (1:27)  -Faith that gives life to the least, last, and lost. -Faith that gives life to our own lives.

A person can either live by the wisdom of the world which leads to division or to the wisdom of God which leads to peace.

We focus on Romans 12:13 and how a generous, hospitable church turns resources into real ministry. From the tithe as a baseline to a culture of welcome, we trace how open hands fuel missions, benevolence, and lasting impact across generations.• giving as a command and a joy• tithe as baseline not ceiling• Jesus' teaching on treasure and idols• needs of the saints met locally and globally• cooperative program and missions sending• benevolence stories and quiet aid• legacy giving and planting for future generations• hospitality pursued, not passive• practical outcomes from small consistent gifts• invitation to commit, belong and be baptizedWe would love to see you any Sunday morning at First Baptist El Dorado

In the two miracles recorded in Matthew 9:18-26, Matthew reveals five aspects of Jesus' character that invite us to a deeper faith in Him.

In this fifteenth sermon in the series "The Word Become Flesh: Jesus Alive in Us", Pastor Phil Kim shares a sermon entitled, “The Father's Love: Life Giving Obedience (John 5:18-29).”Link to Sermon notes and Wednesday Bible Study page: ⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/worshipservices/Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for a Bible study led by the preaching pastor on the upcoming sermon passage. Attend either in person or via Zoom. Please ⁠contact us⁠ if you would like to receive the Zoom link.Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://waialaebaptist.org/⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WaialaeBaptistChurch⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/waialaebaptistchurch/⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/c/WaialaeBaptistChurch

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. Jesus is the source of water, which gives us life. As you rest, focus your mind on your relationship with God and how you can satisfy your thirsty soul by building a stronger relationship with Him. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Dive into a transformative journey with Dr. Mike Decker, Lead Pastor of Palm Harvest Church in Costa Mesa, California, in this compelling sermon series, The Seven Deadly Sins vs. Seven Life-Giving Virtues. Rooted in James 4 and drawing from centuries of Christian wisdom—from Evagrius Ponticus to Thomas Aquinas—this series explores how pride, envy, gluttony, anger, lust, laziness, and greed wreak havoc in our personal, relational, and spiritual lives. But there's good news: through God's grace, we can overcome these sins by embracing humility, gratitude, temperance, patience, chastity, diligence, and generosity. Each episode unpacks one sin and its corresponding virtue, offering practical, Bible-based insights to help you defeat destructive patterns and cultivate a flourishing life. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth, this series blends humor, history, and heartfelt teaching. Join us weekly for fresh sermons recorded live at Palm Harvest Church, and discover how to live with purpose and vitality. Follow us: New episodes drop every Sunday after our 9 AM PT service. Visit palmharvest.com for sermon notes and connect with us on Instagram @palmharvest or Facebook facebook.com/palmharvest. #SevenDeadlySins #LifeGivingVirtues #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #SpiritualGrowth #PalmHarvestChurch #FaithJourney

The proverb at the heart of life-giving religion (1:19)-Slow to anger (20)-Slow to speak (26)-Quick to listen (21-25, 27)  -Listen to what? The word of life (Jesus) -What does quick to listen look like?  -Ongoing repentance -Active listening -Doing what Jesus says to do

SCRIPTURE- Luke 6:37"Stop judging, and you will not be judged; stop condemning, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”REFLECTION- Fr. JimMUSIC- "Come Ye Children of the Lord" by Paul Cardell- "Melody of My Dreams" Instrumental- "Forgiveness" By Matthew WestIt's the hardest thing to give awayAnd the last thing on your mind todayIt always goes to those that don't deserveIt's the opposite of how you feelWhen the pain they caused is just too realIt takes everything you have just to say the word...ForgivenessForgivenessIt flies in the face of all your prideIt moves away the mad insideIt's always anger's own worst enemyEven when the jury and the judgeSay you gotta right to hold a grudgeIt's the whisper in your ear saying "Set It Free"ForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessShow me how to love the unlovableShow me how to reach the unreachableHelp me now to do the impossibleForgivenessForgivenessHelp me now to do the impossibleForgivenessIt'll clear the bitterness awayIt can even set a prisoner freeThere is no end to what it's power can doSo, let it go and be amazedBy what you see through eyes of graceThe prisoner that it really frees is youForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessShow me how to love the unlovableShow me how to reach the unreachableHelp me now to do the impossibleForgivenessI want to finally set it freeSo show me how to see what Your mercy seesHelp me now to give what You gave to meForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessForgivenessNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Preached at the Watered Garden Church 

In our newest season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna will unpack the I AM statements of Jesus in John's Gospel. They seek to answer the question: can raising kids be life-giving? By grasping the truth of who Jesus is, we can walk in greater confidence, joy, and peace as we raise our children. They unpack biblical terms like believe, trust, and life in order to establish a better understanding of what it does–and does not–mean to flourish as a Christian parent. Throughout it all, we'll see how trusting Jesus as our great I AM provides the strength and hope we parents need.  Jesus, Friend of Teenagers and Over-Functioning Parents by Melissa PowellMom Guilt and the Goodness of God by Brook PreusBasic Parenting Principles video course John 20:30-31John 10:10Galatians 5:22-23 Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

In this episode, Dave and Ann Wilson join the conversation to talk about their new book How to Speak Life to Your Husband. With honesty, humor, and decades of marriage ministry experience, they share why our words carry the power to either breathe life into our marriages or quietly chip away at them over time. From their own struggles—including seasons where they almost lost their marriage—to the transformative changes they experienced through choosing encouragement over criticism, the Wilsons offer practical tools and biblical wisdom for every couple. They unpack the hidden ways our words can wound, how tone and timing shape conversations, and how small daily choices can shift the entire atmosphere of your home. Whether your marriage feels strong or you're searching for fresh hope, this conversation will encourage you to believe that God really does use our words to bring life. This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Olive App, Nutrafol, and Angel Studios. Their support makes these conversations possible and gives you resources for a healthier body, mind, and spirit. Don't miss this practical and hope-filled discussion that will equip you to strengthen your marriage starting today. Subscribe to The Speakeasy YouTube Channel at:

On Sunday Pastor Nate kicked off our new series, “This is the Way.” Early Christians were known as “people of the Way,” because they learned to walk with Jesus and live reflecting God's values. In the book of Acts we read about Spirit-led patterns and practices that were part of the fabric of the early church. In this 5-part series, we'll cover a pattern each week on Sunday and discuss it in Connect Groups throughout the week. The first pattern that Pastor Nate preached about is “Life-Giving Spiritual Community.” We may find community in many relationships, but spiritual community brings life to our soul. If we want the fruit of community, we need to have the roots of commitment to each other. What a powerful message! If you couldn't join on Sunday, check out the message here.

In our exploration of life-giving holiness, we're reminded that holiness isn't a burden, but a source of freedom and joy. The book of Hebrews provides a powerful pathway, urging us to 'fix our eyes on Jesus' as we run the race of faith. This imagery invites us to shed the weights that hold us back - be they sins, hurts, or unhealthy habits. We're challenged to view God's discipline not as punishment, but as loving preparation, much like a coach who sees potential in their athletes.This perspective shift can transform how we approach life's trials, encouraging us to ask, 'Lord, what are you building in me through this?' As we pursue holiness, we're called to strengthen others, recognizing that our individual journeys impact our community. The message culminates in the beautiful reminder that true holiness is received by grace, not achieved by effort.

Becoming Our Vision / Matthew 22:36-40, John 13:34-35, John 10:10, John 3:14-17

Life-taking systems compared to life-giving systems are the essential polarity of human civilization's spiritual, economic, and ecological struggle. One paradigm consumes, extracts, commodifies, and alienates; the other nurtures, regenerates, harmonizes, and connects. These are the forces that either nourish or vampirize the living world.A taking system is built on extraction. It is the foundation of empire which sees Earth not as a living web of relationships, but as a warehouse of resources to be plundered. It views human beings as units of labor, as consumers, as demographic segments to be manipulated. These systems — settler colonialism, unbalanced industrial capitalism, and technocratic surveillance states, are obsessed with control. They create scarcity in the midst of abundance to maintain leverage. They produce alienation by severing people from land, from each other, and from their own inner depths. These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

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"Saint Helen, the mother of Saint Constantine the Great, when she was already advanced in years, undertook, in her great piety, the hardships of a journey to Jerusalem in search of the Cross, about the year 325. A temple to Aphrodite had been raised up by the Emperor Hadrian upon Golgotha, to defile and cover with oblivion the place where the saving Passion had been suffered. The venerable Helen had the statue of Aphrodite destroyed, and the earth removed, revealing the Tomb of our Lord, and three crosses. Of these, it was believed that one must be that of our Lord, the other two of the thieves crucified with Him; but Saint Helen was at a loss which one might be the Wood of our salvation. At the inspiration of Saint Macarius, Archbishop of Jerusalem, a lady of Jerusalem, who was already at the point of death from a certain disease, was brought to touch the crosses, and as soon as she came near to the Cross of our Lord, she was made perfectly whole. Consequently, the precious Cross was lifed on high by Archbishop Macarius of Jerusalem; as he stood on the ambo, and when the people beheld it, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy." It should be noted that after its discovery, a portion of the venerable Cross was taken to Constantinople as a blessing. The rest was left in Jerusalem in the magnificent church built by Saint Helen, until the year 614. At that time, the Persians plundered Palestine and took the Cross to their own country (See Jan. 22, Saint Anastasius the Persian). Later, in the year 628, Emperor Heraclius set out on a military campaign, retrieved the Cross, and after bringing it to Constantinople, himself escorted it back to Jerusalem, where he restored it to its place." (Great Horologion) A fast is kept today, whatever the day of the week.

"Saint Helen, the mother of Saint Constantine the Great, when she was already advanced in years, undertook, in her great piety, the hardships of a journey to Jerusalem in search of the Cross, about the year 325. A temple to Aphrodite had been raised up by the Emperor Hadrian upon Golgotha, to defile and cover with oblivion the place where the saving Passion had been suffered. The venerable Helen had the statue of Aphrodite destroyed, and the earth removed, revealing the Tomb of our Lord, and three crosses. Of these, it was believed that one must be that of our Lord, the other two of the thieves crucified with Him; but Saint Helen was at a loss which one might be the Wood of our salvation. At the inspiration of Saint Macarius, Archbishop of Jerusalem, a lady of Jerusalem, who was already at the point of death from a certain disease, was brought to touch the crosses, and as soon as she came near to the Cross of our Lord, she was made perfectly whole. Consequently, the precious Cross was lifed on high by Archbishop Macarius of Jerusalem; as he stood on the ambo, and when the people beheld it, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy." It should be noted that after its discovery, a portion of the venerable Cross was taken to Constantinople as a blessing. The rest was left in Jerusalem in the magnificent church built by Saint Helen, until the year 614. At that time, the Persians plundered Palestine and took the Cross to their own country (See Jan. 22, Saint Anastasius the Persian). Later, in the year 628, Emperor Heraclius set out on a military campaign, retrieved the Cross, and after bringing it to Constantinople, himself escorted it back to Jerusalem, where he restored it to its place." (Great Horologion) A fast is kept today, whatever the day of the week.

Kevin Block September 14, 2025 Connect: With God And Others Life-Giving Life Groups Acts 2:41-47

Our words have the ability to create, encourage, strengthen and help. We should speak life giving words that becomes trees of of life in our lives, our family, and our community. Find out more and what you should say as you stream today's devotional.----Pre-order your copy of the Rhythm of Rest today:https://www2.fccga.com/storeSubscribe to the Faith in the Morning Newsletter:https://www.kerrickbutler.com/subscribe

Author, Boomer, and CEO of Purpose Linked Consulting, Alaina Love, is a nationally recognized leadership coach and purpose expert, helping people lead better lives for more than 20 years. Her book, Permission to Be You: Discover Your Purpose and Passions to Bring Your Best Self to Everything—and Everyone, just launched and reveals the power of passion-centered living to bring clarity and fulfillment to work, relationships, and life's biggest transitions. Love was formerly a research scientist and executive director of global human resources at Merck & Co., Inc. She has served as a leadership columnist for Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, and SmartBrief.

347. The Mom Glow Method: 4 Pillars to Radiant Self-Care for Busy Moms | Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Organization, Planning, Plan, Planner, Self Care, Alone Time, Me Time, Self Care for MomsShow Notes – Episode 347: The Mom Glow Method: 4 Pillars to Radiant Self-Care for Busy MomsFeeling burned out, depleted, or like there's never enough time for yourself? You're not alone, mama. In this episode, I'm introducing you to the Mom Glow Method, built around The Luminous Life Framework: 4 Pillars of Glow. Together, we'll walk through the pillars—Life-Giving, Lighten, Luster, and Lux—and I'll show you how to weave them into your daily, weekly, monthly, and social self-care rhythms. These aren't just fluffy extras; they're the foundation for feeling energized, joyful, and pampered, even in the chaos of back-to-school season.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why moms often feel like racehorses with no finish line in sight (and how to stop running on empty).The 4 Pillars of Glow and how each one restores your energy and joy.Practical examples of how to bring these self-care rhythms into real mom-life.How to create space for yourself without guilt—even in busy seasons.By the end of this episode, you'll have simple, practical tools to help you shine again—because a glowing mom lights up her whole home.Happy listening & keep on thriving Mama, XO, KimResources & Links:>>> Join the Back to School Summit → [Check it out here!]>>> Download your FREE Weekly Planning Checklist → [Get Yours Today!]

Pastor David Strader - Wednesday Night - 09.03.2025We believe the church is more than just a building or a service — it's a hospital for the hurting, a home for the disciple, and a field for the laborer. In Part 1 of our series Building a Life-Giving Church, Pastor David Strader shares how we can create A Place for Healing.Discover how hospitality, Godly words, healthy friendships, and Christlike service make the church a safe place where lives can be restored and hearts made whole.

Life Giving Spirit | Pastor David Shearin by Word of Life LV

Pastor Jose teaches that no more offering is needed from us. Jesus made one all-encompassing offering to give life to our bodies, from all sickness, hurt, and decay. Audio>

"The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad." Psalm 118:24 NIVWelcome, dear heart. This is The Radiant Mom—a simple yet sacred space to meet Jesus in your ordinary moments. These last 10 days are about slowing down, letting Him restore you, and filling your home with heaven's peace.And don't forget—if you'd like the free printables that go along with The Radiant Mom: 10 Days to a More Joyful, Christ-Centered Home plan, you can download them HERE.

When faith feels impossible, what makes the difference? John Piper opens John 6:60–71 to show how the Spirit gives life through the word.

Peace is the fruit of the spirit. It has changed me again to study and ponder the real depths of Shalom—peace in Hebrew. God wants us to enjoy the fullness of life, quietness, a rest, a sense of flourishing every day because of His reality.