Podcasts about Lordship

In times of national division, the question of who is truly our Lord becomes paramount. Declaring Jesus as Lord means acknowledging His authority above all else, including cultural trends and personal preferences. Our fears reveal what we truly value, our sacrifices demonstrate what we genuinely believe, and our obedience shows who we actually love. The early apostles modeled this radical commitment by continuing to preach despite persecution, choosing to obey God rather than human authorities. As followers of Christ today, we must examine whether Jesus is truly Lord of our lives or merely a label we claim, and be willing to stand for truth with both courage and grace in a divided world.

Recorded on 9-14-25. We're about three things at @CityPostChurch: Build, Equip, and Send.BUILD Kingdom, EQUIP Believers, and SEND out Agents of the Gospel to saturate Fort Worth with the light and love of Jesus. All under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.Let's Connect!www.citypostchurch.org or email us at info@citypostchurch.org

Remembering Christian conservative influencer, Charlie Kirk, with co-host, David Walls; LifeWise Academy and Warren County, KY schools. KY Family Forum, Sept 27, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY (kentuckyfamily.org). Share! Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Co-hosts, Addia Wuchner, and Greg Williams discuss the tragedy of the baby found dead in Lexington, KY, and Safe Haven Baby Boxes; Commercial Surrogacy with Truth and Compassion as our anchor virtues. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Words to Live ByNever short sell an immeasurably more God.Never underestimate the power of a simple prayer offered on behalf of a complex situation.Never dismiss the impact of obedience (or disobedience).This week our word is… Never be afraid of the repercussions of speaking the truth in love; one of those repercussion is freedom.The problem with avoiding conflict is that you actually live longer in the conflict than you need to and you miss what God can do in you and them as a result of a resolution. What I propose to you this morning is…God may have a purpose for your conflict. All of God's purposes are good.God will do something redeeming in your conflict if you trust Him enough to follow Him through it.Conflict can be a path to freedom for both parties if both parties cooperate. Replace “winning or avoiding” with freedom as your new frame for conflict. Never be afraid of the repercussions of speaking the truth in love; one of those repercussion is freedom (redemption). If you just want the conflict to be over you will leave a lot of restoration on the table. Conflict is a freedom opportunity.Changing your perception of conflict will change the way you process conflict.Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 (NIV + CAV) As a prisoner for the Lord [bound by His words, way and will], then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love [agape selfless all in love]. 3 Make every effort [implies consistent work] to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. [we are all under this one banner of the Lordship of Christ.] 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. [End goal freedom = fullness. For me to be full of Christ I have to get rid of the stuff that isn't Christ] 14 Then [when we are free and full] we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.Spiritual Unity and Spiritual Maturity are two of God's primary objectives for the Body of Christ. This means they are Word directed and Spirit empowered BUT they are only accomplished with our cooperation. Disunity and Immaturity are opponents to freedom and wholeness in Christ. Satan's objective with conflict is separation and there is no shortage of opportunity for conflict. God's objective is freedom and this verse gives us the way towards conflict redemption… “speak the truth in love”. Truthing isn't the idea of “getting something off my chest” or “telling it like it is”. Truthing's purpose is freedom and its manner is agape love. Are you truthing in love in your conflict? Being a Christian and being a part of a church doesn't mean we have arrived, it means we are arriving – we are walking together. Freedom is the motivation. Truthing is the manner. Face to Face is the Method. Matthew 18:15 (NIV) 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.The Biblical method to conflict redemption is to go in person. The quicker you GO the quicker the potential is for redemption and restoration. The longer you let it sit, it doesn't sit, it burrows. An early “face to face” short circuits at least 3 things that complicate conflict redemption. Contamination. Infection. Posse building. Winning a conflict is not ending up on top or having the most people on your side, winning is mutual freedom. Matthew 18:16 (NIV) 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'Why the press from Jesus? Jesus understands broken human nature better than anyone. Jesus understands more than we do the value of relationships to our wholeness and maturity. Jesus is more invested in this “freedom outcome” than we are – He died for it.Matthew 18:17 (NIV) 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. It is possible to agree to disagree and still be able to work on the same mission with the same passion… but it's not possible within the Body of Christ to hold animosity towards or withhold forgiveness from someone. If love, humility and unity wasn't such a priority for the Body of Christ, Christ wouldn't confront conflict so boldly. Freedom is the motive. Truthing in love is the manner. Face to Face is the method.Matthew 5:9 (NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.Freedom is the motivation – not avoiding or winning.Truthing in love is the manner – not accusation.Face to Face is the method – not posse building.Your freedom doesn't rest in the outcome (the hands of someone else) your freedom rests in your obedience, faith, trust, movement in the word of God.

Today we will be looking at some fascinating end times prophecies and how we are called to live out the reality of those prophecies practically. Gospel centered living is the goal of all last days or end times teaching, regardless of what one's particular position is on the timing of the Rapture and Second Coming of Jesus Christ.Let me be very clear that the timing of the Rapture is not a matter of one's salvation. However, while the goal of all end times teaching should be on gospel centered living and biblical stewardship of the gifts and talents that God has entrusted unto us, that does not mean that specific last days details of events as taught by Jesus in Matthew 24 and laid out before us this morning by the apostle Paul are unimportant or insignificant.My devotional today will be directed towards how belief in those prophetic realities are meant to be lived out practically. Paul, under the inspiration The Holy Spirit writes, "Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work." ( 2 Thess 2:16,17).The practical application of this chapter on prophecy is found in Paul's prayer for them. And what did he pray for them? That their hearts would be comforted, and that they would be established or fixed in every good word and work. God's love and grace for us through faith in Jesus Christ is the basis of our comfort and hope.Note once again that our comfort is an everlasting one, and our hope in Christ is good and is through the grace of God. As we throughout Scripture, every aspect of our salvation comes from the grace of God, through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Who is Himself the Author and Finisher of our faith.Our loving heavenly Father, in His grace, gives us through Christ what we do not deserve; likewise, God in His mercy does not give us what we do deserve! This grace and mercy of God is meant to encourage our hearts and strengthen us in every good action and word. Do you see what God is telling us?The “correct interpretation” of end time prophetic teaching will be gospel centered, fruit bearing living for the glory of God. If our walk contradicts what the Scriptures teach about how we are called to live lives of holiness and purity in light of Christ imminent return, then it simply means that we have not understood the point to begin with!One way that we contend for the faith once delivered unto the saints is by putting it into practice. We are called to be both defenders and demonstrators of the faith. One commentator put it this way: Lazarus did not have to give lectures on the reality of the resurrection, his life proved that to be true.May both our words and our works be gospel centered manifestations of the reality of The Lordship of Jesus Christ in our lives and fellowship. SELAH

Jesus has completed his great Sermon the Mount. The sermon serves as a kind of membership charter in the Kingdom of God. That is, citizens of God's Kingdom will be characterized by a particular way of life which reflects the Lordship of Jesus. Members of the new covenant community – the church – are possessed […]

Co-host,s David Walls, and Greg Williams discuss TX laws that could positive impact KY...Women's Privacy and mail-order abortion drugs! Join us at Mt Zion Community Church on 9/12-14 for Revival (info on Love and Lordship FB page); KY Family Forum - 9/27 (kentuckyfamily.org). Share. make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Co-host, Addia Wuchner, and I remind listeners/viewers to continue prayers for those affected by the horrific school shooting in MN; we share a tribute to Dr. James Dobson and talk about the virtue of humility. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)! 

Why Are Pastors Afraid of Christian Nationalism? Is Christian Nationalism a dangerous heresy—or faithful obedience to Christ’s kingship over nations? In this episode, Joseph Spurgeon sits down with Pastor Richard Lusk, author of Notes on Christian Nationalism: Origins and Fault Lines, to answer the accusations, correct the lies, and clarify the calling. Read the article here: https://theopolisinstitute.com/notes-on-christian-nationalism-origins-and-fault-lines/ They tackle everything from Stephen Wolfe’s book to the fear-mongering from soft evangelicalism. This is not about nostalgia or idolatry—it’s about Christ’s Lordship over every square inch. You’ll walk away clearer, bolder, and more resolved to fight for the Lordship of Christ—over your home, your church, and your nation. Topics Covered: What Christian Nationalism is—and what it is not Heresy, idolatry, or biblical obedience? Does Jesus care about nations or just souls? How pietism neutered evangelical theology Postmillennialism and Christ’s dominion Should Christians apply God's law publicly? Why the secular state is not neutral Recovering masculinity and biblical courage How the Left built their false religion Rebuilding Christendom for our children Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 – Cold Open & Podcast Intro02:15 – Who is Pastor Richard Lusk?05:10 – What is Christian Nationalism, Really?09:30 – Responding to the “Heresy” Charge14:50 – The Legacy of Pietism & Evangelical Retreat19:00 – Can a Nation Be Discipled Without Christ?23:15 – Is the Gospel Just About the Soul?27:30 – The Religion of the Modern State31:45 – Why Neutrality is a Myth37:10 – Christ's Authority Over Nations42:25 – Theonomy, Dominion, and Civil Law48:00 – Answering the Critics54:40 – Postmillennialism and National Hope1:00:25 – Christian Masculinity and National Leadership1:05:15 – The Feminization of the Church1:11:20 – Real Steps to Build Christian Culture1:17:00 – The Church’s Role in Nation-Building1:21:45 – Final Thoughts: Heresy or Obedience?1:24:10 – Closing & Call to Action Comment Section Prompt: Do you believe Christian Nationalism is obedience to Christ—or theological error?What are you doing to build something for His Kingdom? Find Us on Social Media:

Send us a textExodus 14: 12-31Brother Andrew reminds us that while we may yield a little and complain a lot, if we fully surrender, God will transform everything within us.Support the show

Westminster Confession of FaithConfessing the Faith - A Reader's Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van DixhoornHosts: Brian Salter & Wil NettletonProducer: Ben WingardMusic arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addressed on a future episode, please email podcast@lmpc.org.  

In this sermon, Jacob Jones explains how the church is called to display Christ-likeness by living humbly together and submitting to his lordship.

David's final recorded words form the basis for the last message in this series. As the king looks back at his life, he realizes that none of his victories and strengths were about him. They all pointed to his descendant and Savior. That's a good way for us to view our own legacies.

Co-host, David Walls (The Family Foundation) joins me once again to discuss the tremendously positive mandates from the Trump Administration cleaning up federal programs that impact children! Also, LifeWise Academy update. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

I'm joined, as always, by co-host Addia Wuchner, to discuss the value and rewards of perseverance. Great scriptures to encourage. Share. Tee Off for Life Golf Outing and Proudly Pro-Life Dinner on Oct 6 at Shelbyville Country Club (www.kyrighttolife.org). Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Are Christians compromising by living together before marriage, or is the church out of touch with today's culture? In this episode, we tackle the tough questions around cohabitation, sex before marriage, purity culture, and shame—exploring what the Bible really says and how to find both truth and grace. Join us for an honest conversation that challenges cultural norms and offers hope for restoration.LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetworkEmail:Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.comDavel@allisonparkchurch.comInstagram:@Jeffleake11@Dave.Leake

We are one church with many locations across Sydney, united with a heart that people would know Jesus, find community and discover purpose. You can find more resources to this message on the Youversion Bible App, follow us on Instagram @c3.syd or reach out on our website c3syd.church/contact. We pray this message blesses you today!

Does Jesus know you? (Sermon on the Mount Series) Episode 34 - Sunday, 24th August 2025.1 The issue of Lordship salvation. Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?2. The issue of Eternal Security. Once saved always saved.1John 5:11-13 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.3. The Deception of External ActionsMatthew 7:21 -22 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?4. The Importance of Knowing Christ Personally and being known by Him. Matthew 7:23  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

The sermon explores the meaning of the gospel, challenging prevalent definitions and advocating for a biblically grounded understanding rooted in Old Testament concepts of good news and the ultimate reign of God. The study emphasizes the gospel as the announcement of Christ's victory over sin and death, his enthronement, and the promise of a restored creation where righteousness dwells. The speaker encourages a return to scripture to discern the core message, highlighting the importance of proclaiming Christ's Lordship and inviting repentance and belief as a response to the good news of God's kingdom.

Recorded on 8/17/25. We're about three things at @CityPostChurch: Build, Equip, and Send.BUILD Kingdom, EQUIP Believers, and SEND out Agents of the Gospel to saturate Fort Worth with the light and love of Jesus. All under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.Let's Connect!www.citypostchurch.org or email us at info@citypostchurch.org

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are discussing a famous passage used (wrongly) to promote Lordship salvation. Why is this passage abused and what is the proper interpretation saying that is actually the opposite of Lordship salvation? Please listen and never miss an episode of the Grace in

Trusting the Holy Spirit means dying to self and being in step with the Holy Spirit. It is how we live our Jesus as Lord of our lives.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

Co-host, David Walls, and I pay tribute to one of the greatest marriage/family leaders in the last century, Dr. James Dobson, Founder, Focus on the Family; LifeWise Academy; KY Family Forum (Sept 27 at Embassy Suites, Lexington - kentuckyfamily.org). Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Dr. Don Trest teaches on the Lordship of Christ and its relationship to the life of a believer.bfc4u.org, facebook.com/bfc4u

A Review of Ephesians 1:1-14We have received a spiritual blessing, that is, our salvation through Jesus ChristOur salvation comes by the grace of God, not by any worth that we might bring to the table. God chose us before the foundation of the world, with the purpose of making us holy and blameless, demonstrating that we did nothing to contribute to our salvation, and God provided the sacrifice we needed to be saved and sanctified.Out of God's great love for us, he planned our adoption into his family. We now have sonship or daughtership and God as our Father. This demonstrates God's love for us, our value in Jesus Christ, and the promise of an inheritance.Also, in 1:7-10 we say the redeeming purpose of God. Through the overwhelming graciousness of God, he redeemed our lives through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.Then he promises us an inheritance that is sealed and kept by the Holy Spirit. 1. Paul is celebrating all God has done in the church of Ephesus.Ephesians 1:15–16 Giving thanks is a common theme in Paul's letters to other believers. His letters often start with warm greetings and gratitude for the work of the church or God's work in them.For these things, Paul gives thanks in his prayers, but Paul doesn't pray ordinary prayers.TWO REASONS PAUL GIVES FOR GIVING THANKS:The faith of the Ephesian Church in the Lord Jesus.Paul was not the first person to bring the good news of Jesus to Ephesus, but he found a small group of believers there already, and he found they needed further teaching and a baptism that included the Holy Spirit. The change in the Ephesian church was so radical that it led to riots in Ephesus. Throwing away their idols. Paul also had been away from these believers for some time, and now is in prison, so he is hearing updates of their faith.Saints are not a special group of believers but all of God's believers. Throughout the OT and NT, the Hebrew and Greek words for saint are used to refer to believers.Psalm 16:3, Psalm 34:9, Acts 9:3, Romans 1:6–7, Romans 8:27The love of the Ephesian Church toward all the believers.In this area of Asia Minor or what we would call Turkey - The churches depended on generosity between each other.Philippians 4:10–23 HOW DO WE AS BELIEVERS SHOW LOVE TO ONE ANOTHER?Taking care of one another.Giving to one another - benevolence, blessing box, and helping hands ministryDisaster reliefMontana and VermontGuatemala - homes, churches, and now a crusadeIndia - the church was built to be dedicated.2. Remember to whom we are praying.Ephesians 1:17 The God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory . . . Again, Paul is using this title of God and Jesus that emphasizes their relationship. Piper points out that Jesus's connection to God in this way reminds us that Jesus is our mediator. Jesus makes it so that we can approach God - or the throne of Grace. The Father of Glory - the only time Paul uses this exact wording but what does it mean? Father of Glory?1 Corinthians 2:8, Romans 6:4Many people struggle with this concept of God being at the center - and being worthy of worship. But there is none greater than God. Our lives should reflect his glory.3. What is Paul asking God to do for the Ephesians Church?Ephesians 1:17-19
Similarly, Colossians 1:9–11That God would give them . . . The spirit of wisdom . . . And of revelation . . . in the knowledge of him,This wisdom is more than just factual knowledge but a sense of understanding how to apply what we know from the Bible about Jesus and our calling to live a holy life.2 Timothy 1:7 And it is how God has revealed Himself to us through His word so we can know him. General revelation v. special revelation.. . . Having the eyes of your heart enlightened . . . Open the eyes of my heart as compared to what happened in the Garden of Eden. 2 Corinthians 4:4–6, Romans 1:21–22, Romans 2:1–5, Colossians 3 . . . That you may know . . . The hope to which he called youThe riches of his glorious inheritance in the saintsThe immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe4. By God's Power He is at work in our lives, in creation, and in the heavenly places.Ephesians 1:19–23 His Great Might.He worked in Christ :Resurrection PowerPhilippians 3, Job 19:25, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 1:3, John 11:25–26 Sovereign PowerEphesians 3:20, Hebrews 10:12–14 Paul uses language that refers to OT passages:Isaiah 40:25–26, Psalm 147:4, Psalm 8 From Adam to Israel to the 2nd Adam - God is at work bringing all things back in order under the Lordship of Christ and as head of the church. LAST QUESTION: HOW DO WE PRAY THIS PRAYER? Ephesians 1:15-23. No Ordinary Prayers: The Greatness of God in Paul's Prayer

Addia and Greg continue their summer series on living an authentic life in Christ! Also, KY Right to Life Tee Off for Life Charity Golf Outing (Oct 6, Shelbyville Country Club) Contact: info@kyrightolife.org or 502.895.5959. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Listeners! It's been awhile. Lauren and Rochelle are back for a powerful episode on what it means to make Jesus Lord of our life, why it's important, and how to develop hearts of worship.

In this episode, we're talking about the Lordship of Jesus—not as some abstract, future hope, but as a present, concrete reality. Too often, modern evangelicalism has reduced Christ's Lordship to the realm of private salvation, personal piety, and quiet devotion. But the Bible paints a much bigger picture.Paul tells us in Romans that Abraham was promised the world as his inheritance. Salvation is cosmic. Christ's resurrection victory is undoing sin across creation. And as Abraham Kuyper famously said, there is not one square inch of human existence over which Christ does not declare, “Mine.”When we treat Lordship as merely individual, we lose courage, we retreat into privatized religion, and we avoid confronting the idols of our culture. But when we confess that Jesus is Lord over family, church, state, and the whole created order, then our faith takes flesh. It marches, sings, builds, and leaves an imprint of righteousness wherever it goes.This is no Gnostic mantra. “Jesus is Lord” is our dogma, and it means the earth belongs to Him and His people. The spoils of His victory are not hidden away for later—they are for His church to claim here and now.Omnia et in omnibus Christus. Christ all and in all.

In this week's message, “To Be and Not to Be: It Isn't a Question” from our 1 Peter series, Pastor Ruben Hernandez unpacks 1 Peter 1:13–16 and reminds us that holiness is not optional. It's a command for every believer. As chosen exiles, our identity in Christ calls us to live differently in a world that often opposes Him. Pastor Ruben highlights three key truths. 1) We are called to be obedient children who submit our desires to God's will, even when it's uncomfortable or doesn't make sense. 2) We are to be holy rather than worldly, no longer shaped by the passions of our former ignorance but set apart for God. 3) We are to take this call to holiness seriously, recognizing it as a command that strengthens our witness and reflects God's character to a watching world. These reflection questions can help us examine our hearts: Have we fully submitted to Christ's Lordship? Does our manner of life show obedience to our Heavenly Father? Are we shaped more by the world or by Christ? Ultimately, this passage calls us to fix our hope on the grace revealed in Jesus Christ and to pursue the holiness of the One who has called us. ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_22164002957944c69b89811ee84b6024.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_fc56e537d9ea44aa98f07fa54d0befb7.pdf ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

People have a lot of opinions about Jesus. But what does Jesus say about himself? In the final question he poses to the religious leaders, Jesus makes clear that he is not just the Messiah, but he is Lord. Submitting to Jesus' Lordship now will be our commendation, but our rejection of it will be our condemnation later.

Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:18, 4:1 || Dr. Timothy Mathis

John Stonestreet, President, Colson Center for Christian Worldview joins co-host, David Walls and myself to discuss the new Family Foundation/Colson Center video release of "Truth Rising" on September 5! Check it out and share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

We are the covenant people of God; at least that is what each of us under the Lordship of Jesus signed up for.  But like old testament Israel, have a name and having a life are vastly different.  God chose Israel but Israel did not choose God.  They chose religion.  They chose the celebrations.  They chose to be a people.  But they did not choose to be the people of God.  Why?  What was missing?  What is missing in much of the body of Christ today?  Brian Higbee explores what it means and how to be the covenant people of God.  Check it out.  

Listen/view as co-host, Addia Wuchner, and I talk about discernment; We briefly discuss IVF; Upcoming events - KY State Fair and Tee Off for Life (www.kyrighttolife.org; 502.895.5959). Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

What if you could turn your greatest flaws into your greatest strengths? In this powerful closing sermon of the "Imperfect Heroes" series, Pastor Jay delves into the complex life of Samson, a biblical figure marked by remarkable potential yet plagued by disobedience. Through the lens of Judges, he artfully illustrates how God employs even deeply flawed individuals for His purpose, raising them up as imperfect heroes. Pastor Jay challenges us to recognize that while God's will prevails, our choices carry significant consequences. He underscores that disobedience can dull our connection with God and that everything concealed will ultimately surface. Moreover, he encourages the audience to confront their internal struggles, reminding us that we can seek strength and guidance from God, rather than relying solely on our own efforts. As the sermon concludes, Pastor Jay compels us to reflect: what areas of our lives still resist Christ's Lordship? With clarity and compassion, he calls for surrender, urging each of us to look upward for strength and allow God's grace to transform our flaws into tools for His glory. Let us commit today to choose obedience and find true freedom in faith.

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  KEVIN'S PICK: The Star 99.9 Surfside Hotel Run for Wishes Benefitting Make-A-Wish Connecticut at The Surfside Hotel and Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford this Sunday, August 10 at 9am! The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlook Long Island Sound as does most of the course. Sign up to run here MEGAN'S PICKS:  1. Peach Festival Saturday 10-4 and navigate your way through Lyman Orchard Sunflower Maze, Sesame Street theme in Middlefield!  350,000 blooming yellow, red, and orange sunflowers are crafted into a design all wknd. The Maze is approximately 3 acres in size and takes approximately 30 minutes to walk through.  2. National S'mores Day at the Farm Market Sunday @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm the Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farm Market from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. to make your own S'more! 3. Downtown Bridgeport Skateport's signature roller skating event Saturday 4-8pm. DJs, food trucks, community, and sunshine! 4. Wolcott Country Fair Saturday and Sunday. The annual extravaganza includes live entertainment, carnival rides, contests, pig racing, a petting zoo, concerts, and fireworks. 5. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, downtown Mystic, featuring over 200 artists and various activities. Saturday and Sunday the festival includes a Children's Art Park, a Performing Arts Stage. Megan's Mom Quote of the Week: “She believed she could and she almost did, then someone repeatedly asked her for a snack and she lots track of what she was doing.”

Free speech suppression in NY and on social media; New laws affecting our schools; Upcoming KY Family Forum, 9/27, Embassy Suites, Lexington, KY (www.kentuckyfamily.org for info and to register)! Share. Make it a great day and weekend in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

As open the letter to the Ephesians, we can jump right into it without much introduction and through the leading of the Holy Spirit, we we will be so blessed by the power and beauty of this letter. But we would probably prefer at least some background information to use as on ramp tonight to the book of Ephesians.Paul is and in the early church fathers is recognized as the author of Ephesians. Practically speaking is one of the Epistles, a letter to the church similar to Galatians, Philippians and Colossians. It most similar to Colossians and some modern scholars have used those similarities to question whether or not Paul is actually the author of Ephesians. For full disclosure, the debate of Paul's authorship rises over a few issues that some scholars have made a big deal over.Some of the early copies of Ephesians that we have do not have the name “Ephesians” in the title.It was likely an encyclical letter - sent to all the churches.We know Paul used an amanuensis and copies of the letter were made at the time of writing the original.Many of the copies we have do include the title Ephesians. The letter seems to read more generically to the church and does not focus on some specific controversy or rebuke such as in Galatians or the Corinthian letters.It seems like a fake argument to me. Paul wrote letters to the churches based of the needs of those churches. His emphasis on the unity between Jews and Gentiles through the cross of Christ would have been specific to Ephesus but was probably a very common theme in many of the Greek and Roman communities where Paul preached the Gospel.Colossians has similarities to Ephesians in a way that some insist the author of Ephesians leaned on Colossians to write Ephesians.While I know that smarter men than me have studied these ideas in greater detail, I agree with the commentaries that take on these questions and recognize that there is no evidence, even with the shared similarities, that indicates which epistle was written first or why similar language between the letters would cause us to question Pauline authorship. Some of the language the author uses, vocabulary and phrases, is unique to the letter to the Ephesians.Once again, the uniqueness of some of the phrases or theological points made in Ephesians does not require a different author. We would recognize that Paul explains the gospel from different angles and does so based on his audience which would require using different words, phrases, or even different concepts that work to explain God's mystery of the Cross to us.Apostleship: An Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God. Paul has the title of Apostle. An apostle by definition is “a sent one”. And this would make Paul An Apostle of Jesus Christ because Paul encounters Christ on the road to Damascus and Jesus saves him and through Ananias, gives the call on Paul's life “he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel.” Acts 9:15.There were three qualifications to be considered an apostle in the early church. A disciple of Jesus.An eye witness to the resurrection.Called and commissioned directly by Christ.We will discuss Paul's calling and ministry more when we get to chapter 3.Audience: The Church in Ephesus In modern day Turkey, ancient Ephesus was ruled first by the Greeks and then by the Romans. Paul would have been in Ephesus under Roman rule. It was a relatively large city with all of the Greek and Roman traits; wealth, multicultural community, amphitheater, temples, idolatry, immorality, etc.The Big Picture Paul's letter has been divided up into 6 chapters and there are a few different ways we can outline his letter and the main ideas that Paul was teaching.From the Bible Project: Two Main sections C. 1-3 and then C. 4-6. Chapter 1-3 are much more theological, describing how we are saved or laying out for us SOTERIOLOGY. And Paul explains our unity in Christ between Jews and Gentiles. Chapters 4-6 Paul teaches us about the church Chapter 4-6 are explaining how our salvation should then change our lives, how God calls us to serve him, treat one another in the home and our community, and the spiritual resources we have in Jesus to stand firm on our faith.One way to see how this unfolds in the book is by seeing how some of the terms Paul uses changes through the latter.The opening of Paul's song emphasizes the worship of God and reminds of the position of God the Father and Jesus the Son as well as the Lordship of Jesus and his office of Messiah. Paul is praising God in this Jewish way similar to the Schema - “Hear O Israel The Lord our God, the Lord is One. Through this prayer he has reminded us of the trinity with the role of the Holy Spirit coming just a few verses later.Spiritual Blessing in the Heavenly Places - What are the spiritual blessings we are given for which Paul is giving thanks? We were chosen in Jesus before the world was created. PLEASE DON'T PANIC OVER THE WORD CHOSEN. 2. We were chosen by his grace and not based on our own good works. It is obvious in the text that God chose us knowing that we need a Savior and subsequently with the plan to send the Savior all along. He did not pick us because of something we would do or because of our class or our potential. In fact it reads to me that He chose us because we are sinners and we would need a savior.3. We are adopted to part of God's family through Jesus. IN LOVE - The placement of this phrase could point back to “chosen” or it could point forward to predestined - either way these action are done as a result of God's love.4. We are blessed by this Salvation according to God's will, by his glorious grace, and through the Beloved - Jesus Christ.Let's pause here for just a minute - two tracks in scripture. Chosen and whosoever will. Ephesians 1:3 and John 3:16. There is no contradiction.We are called to witness, be missionaries - which is what Paul was doing - and while I am doing that work I know it is only Jesus that saves.Our salvation only comes through the finished work of Jesus Christ. Jesus went to the cross and shed his blood for us. Let's remember our Hebrews study - Jesus is the final sacrifice. He is the Lamb of God who tales away the sins of the world. But all the animals and the blood that was spilled for atonement were a shadow - an imperfect offering looking to the things ahead - until Jesus could offer the perfect, fulfilling sacrifice.It's out of the riches of his Grace! The imagery here is of wealth and opulence. But God does not here offer something that will rust be lavishes on us his Grace.  The idea of the mystery of God's plan or his will has finally been revealed through Jesus Christ. Where we can understand in part through reading the prophecies of the Old Testament, we are now on the other side of the cross and see more fully - certainly not all - but the mystery of God's plan.We have an inheritance that comes to us through Jesus Christ. In Him! Spiritual Blessing. We are heaven bound. Do you remember when you were saved? Not a date or moment. Do you remember when you heard the truth? Do you remember when you believed? It is then that you were sealed.

Isaiah 43:10b-11   Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. I, even I, am the Lord, and apart from me there is no savior.  INTRO:  (SLIDE) John 1:1-5  1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. […]

Co-host, Addia Wuchner, and I discuss Women, authenticity and integrity and how we can make a positive difference in our culture! KY Right to Life Booth at KY State Fair (502.895.5959; addia@kyrighttolife.org to volunteer); Tee Off for Life Golf Outing/Proudly Pro-Life Grand Reception Dinner - Oct 6 at Shelbyville Country Club. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

https://www.bible.com/events/49471790 Church of the Nazarene – East Rockingham Campus 5 Keys of John Part 1 The Preeminence and Lordship of Christ We are beginning a new teaching series in the Gospel of John called “Five Keys from John”. The gospel of John was written around 80-90AD, by Jesus' closest friend; The Apostle John. John was […]

What do you pray when enemies surround you?Psalm 109 is raw, intense, and fiercely honest—a prayer for justice when evil strikes.David sang it. Jesus fulfilled it. The Church still needs it.Sermon Outline:I. IntroductionII. A Look at Psalm 109III. Six Imprecatory PrinciplesIV. The One Big LessonSermon Discussion Questions:1. When you're slandered, mistreated, or falsely accused, do you first run to God in prayer like David did in Psalm 109:4—"But I give myself to prayer"?2. How does your understanding of the nature of Scripture—“breathed out by God” (2 Tim. 3:16)—shape your willingness to engage with difficult texts like the imprecatory psalms? 3. Is it possible that comfort, safety, or prosperity have dulled your sense of the spiritual war raging around you?4. How do you hold together the biblical tension of praying for God's judgment upon the wicked while also longing for their repentance and salvation?5. Have you fully surrendered to the Lordship of Christ or are you still resisting Him as an enemy of God?

(John 5:1-9) At the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, a man crippled for thirty-eight years waits by a superstition for healing—hoping an angel might stir the waters. But when Jesus approaches him and asks, “Do you want to be healed?”, the man responds not with faith but with a narrative of blame and misplaced hope. He believes the problem is that others won't help him and that healing lies in the water—not in the One standing before him. Yet Jesus doesn't offer technique or sympathy; He offers Lordship. True healing, the passage shows, doesn't come through self-diagnosis, cultural remedies, or emotional management, but through surrender to the authority of Christ. This man, like many of us, wants healing without disruption, freedom without obedience. But Jesus heals by commanding—not coddling—because He is not a tool for wellness, but the Lord of wholeness. Only when we relinquish our narratives and submit to Him do we discover a deeper healing—one that outlasts trauma, transcends pain, and restores us to God.

As Fr. Mark-Mary mentioned, the friars will be taking a meaningful break to embrace the rest and the joy of the Jubilee Year. While they are away, please enjoy listening (or re-listening) to this previously released episode, and join us in continuing to pray for Fr. Mark-Mary, Fr. Innocent, Fr. Angelus, and Fr. PT as they follow God's will and heed the call of the Jubilee. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you! --- “I haven't believed enough that he is enough.” That's what Br Angelo says as a guest on this episode, and how true is it for each of us? Even when we experience God's goodness, repeatedly and in big and small ways, it can be a struggle to keep believing that God is enough. He is LORD. He is enough, and we only have to give him permission to work. It sounds simple, but it can be tough when we've faced rejection in other areas of our lives. How do we believe? How do we find the courage and take the risk—to learn he always shows up? Surrender to the Lordship of Jesus. It can be a struggle, but while we might have many struggles, this is the right one.

We hope this message encourages and inspires you!Want more like this from CoastLife Church?YouTube: CoastLife Church - YouTubeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycoastlifechurchInstagram: https://instagram.com/coastlifechurch...GIVE: https://www.mycoastlifechurch.com/giveLooking to get connected? We'd love to meet you! We offer several different ways to connect and be in community: Join a Together Group, Register for CoastLife+, or become a part of our Serve Team today by visiting: CoastLife Connect Card - CoastLife Church (churchcenter.com)Give: To support and be a part of or growth and global impact click here: https://www.mycoastlifechurch.com/give

Thank you for joining us at NorthRidge Church! For more information please visit us online at http://www.northridgethomaston.com.

In honor of the life of John MacArthur, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at 86. This series celebrates the pastor, teacher, and author whose 56-year ministry at Grace Community Church shaped evangelicalism. Explore his revival of church discipline, expository preaching, and "Lordship salvation," his authorship of over 30 books, and his radio outreach to millions. Reflect on his stand against COVID restrictions, The MacArthur Study Bible, and his 42-year journey through the New Testament. Through sermons, interviews, and tributes, we honor a shepherd who lived for God's glory. To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/CONVERSATIONS* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy