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Sometimes we have an idea without a vision, or a vision without the ideas to move it forward. Good ideas should turn into vision, good vision should produce ideas, and both should lead to strategy. Today, we're back in the archives for the final episode in this series on vision. Vision ownership starts with being saturated in the vision yourself so you can lead others toward it.

Integration causes all of our resources to cooperate, compensate, and complement one another. Today, we're pulling a series from the archives. Scripture describes the Church as a body with many parts. When those parts work together, there is health; when they don't, there is dis-ease. Vision integration is vital to bringing all the parts together to function as one.

Vision's measurement is your core value. Today, we're pulling a series from the archives. The clearer, more obvious, and easier your vision is to grasp, the better chance you have of seeing it come to pass. It's easier to increase vision as you go than to get down the road and realize you need to shrink it.

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Join Malcolm Beall, Rick Plucknett, Kendall Hunter, and Steve Pettis as they discuss the Church.

Needs will always be part of leadership, but they shouldn't be in the driver's seat. Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Too often, ministry teams spend 80% of their effort meeting immediate needs instead of moving the vision forward. But when leaders begin to shift that balance, they develop more leaders, advance the vision, and ultimately meet even more needs.

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General | Acts 14:19-23 | Mike Roop

God never intended for believers to grow in isolation. In this encouraging message, Pastor Corey Erman teaches the importance of being planted in a Bible-believing local church, where believers are rooted in God's Word, strengthened through fellowship, and equipped to fulfill their God-given purpose. Discover how staying planted produces spiritual growth, stability, fruitfulness, and lasting impact in the Kingdom of God. “Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God.” - Psalm 92:13To support this ministry and help us reach the nations with revival visit RiverWPB.com or text GIVE and any amount to (855) 968-3708.

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There is a long historical and theological conflict between competing kingdoms. Christ calls believers to stand firm in truth. This message contrasts the nature of Christ's kingdom with the origins and expansion of Islam, equipping Christians to respond with clarity and conviction. Be grounded in God's Word, grow in discernment, and boldly proclaim the gospel.Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Leaders set goals by defining where they want to go. Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Goals aren't just about productivity; they're about clarity of direction. When the destination is clear, you're far more likely to persevere through the challenges along the way and ultimately reach the destination.

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Церковная дисциплина в поместной церкви / Church Discipline in the Local ChurchМатфея 18:1-22I. Почему дисциплина необходима? / Why Is Discipline Necessary?II. Как должна совершаться дисциплина? / How Should Discipline Be Practiced?     А. С соблюдением конфиденциальности / With Confidentiality B. С целью поиска решения / With the Goal of Seeking a SolutionIII. Как относиться к находящимся под дисциплиной? / How Should We Treat Those under Discipline? A. С подчинением Божьему порядку / With Submission to God's Order B. С принятием Божьей воли / With Acceptance of God's Will C. С постоянной молитвой / With Constant Prayer D. С готовностью прощать / With a Readiness to Forgive

Phil Newton shares insights on mentoring in the local church drawn from several examples from church history. Phil gave this talk at a Pillar regional gathering in Memphis, TN earlier this year. 

How do churches create a healthy discipleship culture? Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss practical discipleship strategies that help churches go from receiving information to living from a place of gospel transformation. Together, they explore the strengths and weaknesses of different discipleship models while offering practical ideas for building a culture of disciple-making. In this episode, you'll learn: Two common mistakes churches make with discipleship Organic vs. programmatic discipleship Small groups and one-on-one discipleship Moving from biblical knowledge to everyday application Creating effective on-ramps for spiritual growth Building disciples through the Head, Heart, and Hands model Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every June, the Southern Baptist Convention makes headlines, but what actually happens in the room rarely matches the news cycle. In this special edition of Sermon Notes, Senior Pastor Jay Strother and Executive Pastor Brian Coates sit down to explain how the SBC really works: the cooperative program, the annual meeting, this year's big votes, and what it all means for Brentwood Baptist. If you've ever wondered what your church's SBC affiliation actually involves, this conversation gives you the on-the-ground perspective and the facts behind the headlines.

Are we leading people or just ministering to people? Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Ministering to people means helping them become whole and self-governed, and that is a key part of discipleship. But too often, ministry leaders spend 75% of their time doing ministry instead of leading. As a result, they have fewer leaders and more needs. Even if people grow through your ministry, they aren't equipped to multiply.

Vintage Church exists to connect people to Jesus and the Local Church.Learn more about Vintage Churchhttps://vintage.church/FOLLOW PASTOR STEPHENInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/vintagestephen/Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vintagestephen/THE UNDER GOD PODCASTWatch and listen to conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@UnderGodPodcastRumble → https://rumble.com/c/UnderGodSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/5Eg0JfNHL9mEUSrowLrQe6?si=lYEy1XRaS5OTUrdT2xvgPwApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/under-god-with-pastor-stephen-martin/id1749695148Instagram → https://instagram.com/undergodpodcast

Ryton Safari: Victory Conference 2026 // Experience the messages from Victory Conference 2026. Be stirred to share the Gospel and embrace the vision to Reach. Teach. Send.

What if some of the most powerful ministry isn't happening in churches—but in hospital rooms, prisons, and crisis moments? And could chaplaincy be the Church's most strategic response to a hurting world right now?

Local Church Leaders Described | Titus 1:5-9 | 22 July 2026 - Wednesday Evening | Dr. Brad Weniger, Pastor

Can you love Jesus but reject the local church? In this episode of the Redeeming Truth Podcast, our pastors from Redeemer Bible Church explore why the local church is essential to God's design for every believer. They discuss consumer Christianity, church hurt, church membership, and Jesus' promise to build His church, offering biblical encouragement for anyone struggling to stay connected. Discover why the church matters, how to respond to disappointment biblically, and why loving Christ means loving His bride. Click here to Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenfIkvDIJa4Qb4WgsH8hkw?sub_confirmation=1 REDEEMING TRUTH MEDIA: http://redeemingtruthmedia.org/ Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redeemerbibleaz/ For more information about Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona, or to help support this ministry, please visit us at https://www.redeemeraz.org Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redeemeraz Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/redeemeraz Never miss a sermon, find our Redeeming Truth Podcast in your favorite player, and subscribe!    

DA Horton argues that discipleship is essential to the life of a local church while reminding listeners that Jesus — not pastors — ultimately builds the church, releasing leaders from performance pressure. He lays out a practical three-level strategy (inner circle, intermediate council, interdependent congregation), emphasizes balancing social and spiritual obedience, and offers concrete steps to train and multiply leaders. Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

This week, Ryan Patrick Murphy shares a message from Colossians 1 titled "The Local Church: The Hope of the World," opening a new series through the book. Reading the chapter in full before unpacking it verse by verse, Ryan sets out to correct a common instinct — reading Paul's letters as private, individual messages — and instead frames Colossians as a letter written to a "you all," a local church learning to center itself on the person of Jesus.Ryan walks through Paul's opening moves as an apostolic father to the Colossian church: commending them for faith, hope, and love, then praying over them for the knowledge of God's will, spiritual wisdom, fruitful living, strength and patience, and joyful thanksgiving. From there he turns to Colossians 1:15–20, the early church's worship hymn about Christ as the image of the invisible God and head of the church, and traces what it means for Jesus to be reconciling "all things" — poverty, sickness, broken families, division — back to himself through the church rather than through politics, money, or influence. He closes on Colossians 1:27, "Christ in you, the hope of glory," reframing it away from private spirituality and toward the corporate presence of Jesus among a gathered people, weaving in personal stories from his family's move to Boston and his son's question about who in their life doesn't know Jesus yet.The sermon's theological anchor is that the local church, because Christ is its head, is God's primary strategy for putting the world back together — not a program or an event, but what Ryan calls "the vehicle of cosmic restoration." Every practice of a healthy church, from forgiveness to generosity to gathered worship, becomes a small enactment of heaven meeting earth, because Jesus has bound his own identity to his body.Ultimately, this message is an invitation to bring whatever has made church hard — wounds from leaders, cynicism about community, words spoken in bitterness — and lay it down in exchange for fresh hope. Ryan closes by praying for healing over past hurts, repentance for critical words spoken about the church, and a renewed belief that real community is still possible, inviting the congregation to see themselves not as spectators but as participants in Christ's ongoing work of making all things new.

Is there anyone in your life who will require your best? Today, we're back in the archives with another episode from Getting Better. Often, we look for people who can help us do a certain thing rather than someone who can help us become a certain kind of person. Having someone in your life who challenges you to become better will, in turn, help you do better. Who have you given permission to drill down on your life, even when you don't like it?

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The sermon traces the historical development of the Christian church from its origins in first-century home gatherings to the eventual construction of dedicated buildings and the rise of denominations. It argues that this structural evolution marked a departure from New Testament patterns, leading to institutional hierarchy and spiritual decline. The speaker identifies the current era as the Laodicean age, characterized by disunity, commercialism, and a lack of biblical fidelity. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of returning to expository preaching and worship in spirit and truth rather than relying on human traditions or multiple Bible translations. The message serves as a warning against the dangers of institutionalized religion while encouraging support for faithful, independent pastors.

The local church is the movement of a global community of faith, charged with communicating and continuing the ministry and the message of Jesus the Christ. There is no institution in the world that serves people like the local church. Not one institution gives people a road map for the love, character and nature of God, like the local Church. This week Derek is helping us answer the question, Why the Local Church? To learn more about Roswell United Methodist Church, access additional resources, and stay connected throughout the week, visit rumc.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @RoswellUMC for the latest sermons, ministry updates, and upcoming events.

I Got Engaged To The Local Church

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Are you seeking new ways to encourage the women in your church to live out the Great Commission? The latest episode of the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast focuses on practical strategies for helping women develop a passion for missions, both locally and globally.Discover how to ignite a passion for missions in your women's ministry by: learning about missionaries and their stories, understanding other religions to better engage your community, and providing practical support to local and global missions. Tune in for inspiration and practical tools designed to empower you and your women to fulfill the Great Commission right where you are!Show notes available at https://womensministrytoolbox.com/5-practical-ways-to-foster-a-heart-for-missions-in-your-womens-ministry/Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/ Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/ Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

You don't win by simply showing up, and you don't have a great game without great practice. Today, we're pulling Getting Better from the archives. So how do you get better? You change the way you prepare and the way you practice. Practice develops both attitude and aptitude. If you don't have a desire to get better, you'll have a bad attitude toward practicing. As we practice, our aptitude increases, we keep getting better, and that becomes the culture.

Pastor Christian Powell preaches to the Faith Church congregation on Sunday night, July 12, 2026. His message is titled "The Relationship Between Truth & The Local Church" and it comes from 1 Timothy 3:14-16.

Because the local church is central to God's plan to uphold and proclaim the truth of the gospel, we must hold fast to it's truth, celebrating the presence of Jesus among us week after week. I. The Vital Importance of the Church (the Local Church) in the Life of Christians vv 14-15a II. The Identity of the Church: Why is the Church Such a Big Deal? v 15b III. The Gospel of Christ is not only true, it is Great! It is Awesome! v 16

We must know and understand what God's purpose is for our church, and together strive to excel in fulfilling that purpose for the glory of Christ. The Fantastic 4-fold Purpose of the Local Church: 1) Be a Worshiping Body – Exalt the Lord 2) Be a Witnessing Body – Evangelize the Lost 3) Be a Walking Body – Edify the Saints 4) Be a Working Body – Equip the Saints  

In Luke 7:31–35, Jesus compared the people of His generation to children in the marketplace who refused to join the game—whether it was a wedding dance or a funeral dirge. Nothing satisfied them. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that Jesus' analogy exposes a dangerous spiritual condition: apathy that makes people resistant to the Gospel and unwilling to participate in the family of God. John the Baptist came with a message of repentance, and people complained that he was too severe. Jesus came with the same message while eating with sinners and attending dinners and weddings, and people complained that He was too approachable. Their problem was not the messenger's style—it was their self-focused, critical hearts. Dr. Youssef warns that this same attitude still keeps many away from meaningful involvement in the local church. Instead of worshiping the one true God, people nitpick the delivery, criticize the congregation, and remain on the sidelines. But Jesus says wisdom is proved right by those who look beyond themselves and respond to God's Truth. When we lift our eyes from ourselves to our Savior—the only sure foundation—the Gospel moves us from selfishness and purposelessness into abundant joy, unexplainable peace, and brotherly love. Pray with me.  Precious Lord, may I dwell on Your matchless character and love for me so that I think of myself less and find complete joy in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

After years of warning His people to repent, God allowed Judah to experience exile. Seventy years later, they returned to a ruined land—and Nehemiah, granted favor by the king of Persia, came back to Jerusalem to repair its broken walls. When he saw the devastation, he wept. But in today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that Nehemiah did not stop at sorrow. He asked what God would have him do—and then he got to work. Nehemiah chapter 3 gives believers a powerful blueprint for rebuilding what is broken around us. First, God's work requires all hands on deck. The repeated phrase “next to them” shows the people standing side by side, each one contributing to the mission. When the Church prayerfully works together, God blesses the labor of His people. Second, there is work for everyone. Nehemiah's people did not merely hope for change or pray from a distance—they cooperated, served, and took responsibility. In the same way, every believer has a role in God's mission, and no one is insignificant in His Kingdom. Finally, God's people must encourage and affirm one another in the work. Anyone can complain, criticize, or scoff, but it takes a heart surrendered to God to say, “I want my life to count for something great for Him.” As we confirm a servant spirit, godly character, commitment to the Lord, and faithful obedience, God revives our hearts and bears witness through us to the world that Jesus Christ is the only true foundation. Let us pray.  Precious Lord, give me eyes to see my gifts and wisdom to use them for Your Kingdom in the body of believers. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

The Church is the body of Christ, made up of many diverse parts working together under the direction of the Head—Jesus Himself. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that every believer has a God-given role, and every local church must be built upon Christ to be effective for His Kingdom. The problem comes when members of the body neglect their gifts or covet the gifts of others. Paul rebuked the Corinthians for forgetting that God Himself places each part in the body exactly as He desires. When believers refuse to use their gifts, they are resisting the Lord's wise purpose for their lives. Dr. Youssef reminds us that some of the most history-shaping servants of God are virtually unknown. The people who taught, prayed, gave, discipled, and supported behind the scenes may never have become famous, but their faithfulness helped advance the Gospel through figures like Martin Luther, D. L. Moody, and William Carey. No gift is too small, too hidden, or too ordinary when it is surrendered to Christ. God has a plan and purpose for you in His Church—for your good and for His glory. Let us pray.  Precious Lord, use me for Your Kingdom in the body of believers. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Today, we conclude our archived series, Responding to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit reveals the things God has prepared for those who love Him. One of the marks of a Spirit-filled life is that the love of God flows in us and through us. The Holy Spirit also works to bring order and clarity to our hearts, removing confusion and helping us see things from God's perspective. He brings clarity, not confusion.

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Today, we continue our archived series, Responding to the Holy Spirit. There are times in life when what we feel doesn't line up with the Truth. We are the stewards of our feelings, and we must choose what we will believe: our feelings or God's Truth. As followers of Christ, we are called to be led by what we believe, not by what we feel, and to yield ourselves to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

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