Podcasts about love god

Here's a more SEO-focused version built around high-value search terms for Apple Podcasts and Spotify, including religious trauma, Christian deconstruction, conservative Christianity, Christian theology, loving God, toxic religion, and religious abuse: How much love is enough? In this episode of It's In the Code, part of the series “Questions I Wasn't Supposed to Ask in Church,” we examine one of the most influential teachings in conservative Christianity: that Christians must love God or Jesus more than anyone and anything else. What happens when this teaching becomes an impossible demand? Drawing on a listener's powerful experience, we explore the connection between the love of God, religious trauma, Christian deconstruction, and the damaging effects that toxic religious teachings can have on relationships with parents, children, partners, and family. For many people leaving high-control religion or evangelical Christianity, questions about how to love God—and whether loving God requires loving other people less—can become central to the process of religious deconstruction. This episode also explores the history of Christian theology and the influence of Greek philosophy on Christian ideas about God, love, the body, the material world, mortality, and human relationships. Is loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength really the same thing as loving God more than everyone else? Can love of God and love of other people exist in harmony? And what if the things we love most are precisely the things that are finite, temporary, and mortal? This conversation about conservative Christianity, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, Christian deconstruction, and the meaning of love ultimately asks whether we need to rethink both love and God. Support independent journalism and public scholarship by becoming a member or making a donation. Follow the Axis Daily Brief for daily analysis of religion, politics, Christian nationalism, and American culture on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about Axis Mundi and membership at Axis Mundi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems that now, possibly more than ever, the world is pressing hard for us all to believe that truth is always subjective. The appeal, at least in part, is that if I personally believe something to be true and can get more people to agree with me than you can, then I get what I want because “my truth" is greater than "your truth". Now, to be fair, there are likely some things that hold true for my family that other families don't hold to. For example, it's true that everyone at our house has to eat their vegetables if they want any chance at some kind of dessert…. HOWEVER... that doesn't seem to be a truth held at a grandparent's household. In this way, one could argue that some truths aren't to be held so tightly. However, as we get into the books of 2 and 3 John, we're asking what it is to hold to divine truth, truths sourced in the very nature and authority of Jesus Himself, and what it looks like to hold to these truths. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

There is an adage that says, "Might makes right. This emobidies the essence of Empire. Recognizing this distinction is crucial for navigating the complexities of faith and societal power dynamics.Village Green Community Church is located in London, Canada. Our mission is to “Love God, Love Others, and Change the World”.Get to know us better! Come visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://villagegreenchurch.com/follow-us/⁠

This message confronts a truth many of us live with daily: we're exhausted. Not just physically tired, but emotionally, spiritually, and relationally drained. The culprit? We've been betrayed by the myth of balance. We've structured our lives like pie charts, dividing ourselves into compartments for work, family, exercise, finances, friendships, hobbies, mental health, diet, rest, and religion. We believe health means keeping all these pieces in perfect equilibrium, serving ten different bosses simultaneously. But here's the soul-crushing reality: when we invest more in one area, another inevitably shrinks. More time at the gym means less time with family. Extra work hours to pay off debt means fewer moments with friends or at church. This pursuit of balance becomes a never-ending cycle where one boss is always disappointed, one area always neglected. We lay our heads on pillows at night, cataloging our failures rather than celebrating the gift of another day. Jesus offers something radically different. His words don't call us to balance but to allegiance. Seek first the kingdom. Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow. Jesus lived with beautiful simplicity, asking one question each morning: 'Father, what do you have for me to do today?' What if our rest isn't found in perfectly balanced lives but in undivided hearts devoted to one Father, one purpose, one King?

Love God. Love People.

Good morning and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us at our Saturday morning service for prayer and the Word. We are continuing with our Love series within our School of Eternity by talking about "Ways that Show You Love God". Do you “love” God, or do you just “like” Him? If you love God, do you do what He asks you to do?For more messages, check out our YouTube page Lionheart Church or our website lionheartchurch.org. Don't forget to share this message with family and friends!

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “44. Ways To Prove You Love God”. Words may declare your love for God, but your actions reveal the truth. We will examine the decisions, disciplines, and obedience that prove your devotion to Him.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Wrestling With God ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

What To Do When The Problem Is Too Big For Us ABOUT US Welcome to Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, Illinois! We're a vibrant, diverse community of believers who are passionate about our core purpose: Love God. Love People. Make Jesus Known. We believe church is more than a Sunday—it's a family. Whether you're joining in person or online, you belong here! We'd love to hear how God is working in your life through this service. Share your story, prayer requests, or simply connect with us at office@visitlife.org . NEXT STEPS Did you say “yes” to Jesus today?

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

God's WORLD; God's MAN; God's GARDEN; God's UNION; God's Worldview - If marriage is foundational to a strong spiritual society then is it no wonder society is struggling so? Psalm 11:3Scripture Reading: Mt. 22:23-33I. The Union - 2:18-251. God acts - vv. 18-222. Adam reacts - v. 23• At last• Same body (bone/flesh)• Same root name 3. Moses speaks - vv. 24-25II. The Break Up - 3:1-131. From bliss to blame 2. Covering our own sin 3. Consequences of sin 4. In Christ reconciliation and healing is possible - Love God more than spouse; Love even your enemies (like ex's)5. Anger blinds us from seeing - Matthew 7:1-56. Jordan P - divorce of parents is more damaging on kids that the death of a parent III. The Reunion (After the Fallin') - God's Word speaks as if we can walk in marital bliss even after the sin of Adam and Eve and after our own sin!1. We will learn a lot from the marriage of Adam (Eve) - 2. We don't learn much about the marriage of Noah (don't even know her name) - 3. We can learn a lot about the marriage of Job (unnamed) - 4. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Abraham (Sarah, “Hagar” - Ishmael, Keturah after Sarah died w/ whom he had 6 sons) 5. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Isaac (Rebekah) - twins after 20 years of marriage (Jacob & Esau sibling rivalry not all that different from Cain & Abel).6. We can learn a lot from the marriages of Jacob7. We don't know a lot about the marriage of Joseph arranged by the Egyptian Pharaoh (Asenath - daughter of priest Potipheri)/. She bore Joseph the forefathers of 2 of the 12 tribes (Ephraim & Manasseh)8. We can learn a lot from the marriage of Moses (Zipphorah) - She saves his life and then in anger throws something at Moses - Ex. 4:24-26; don't hear that every day in our biblical counseling sessions!9. We can learn a lot from the marriages of David (8) - from Michal (daughter of King Saul) to Bathsheba (mother of Solomon). He had children with 7 of them!10. I wouldn't put anyone through studying the marriages of Solomon - however he had some great things to say about wives: Proverbs 5:18; 12:4; 18:22; 19:14; 31:10-31(1) Passages that apply very well to marriage:         *Ecclesiastes 4:11-12 -        *I Corinthians 13:1-13 -       *Ephesians 4:32 -      *Philippians 2:3-4 -(2) Marriage according to Paul - *I Corinthians 7:8 - don't do it *Ephesians 5:18-21, 22-33 (In what culture is Christ the Head of the Church?); Colossians 3:18-19(3) Marriage according to Peter - I Peter 3:1-7 (“likewise”; “grant her honor”; “fellow heir”)(4) Marriage according to Jesus - Matthew 19:1-9; 22:23-33 5 Marriages Worth Studying:• Adam & Eve (forgiveness) • Boaz & Ruth (selflessness) • Zechariah & Elizabeth (communication - 9 months of non-verbal communication)• Joseph & Mary (trust) - Put her away privately • Aquila & Priscilla (mutuality) - I Corinthians 18; Romans 16:13-14

With last week's sermon, Pastoral Resident unpacks Matthew 22:34-40. Knowing these two commands, it makes both the religious and the irreligious ask, who can fully love God?

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

In this message, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches through Romans 13:8–14, where the apostle Paul reminds believers that the debt we never finish paying is the debt of love. From Paul's command to love our neighbor to his urgent call to wake from spiritual sleep and “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” this sermon presses us to see that Christian faith is not passive, private, or sleepy. It is a life of active love, growing holiness, and daily repentance before God. This sermon shows how love fulfills the law, how spiritual apathy dulls obedience, and how the gospel calls us to walk in the light rather than keep making room for the flesh. If you have felt spiritually distracted, weary, or half-awake, this message is a timely invitation to return to Christ with sincerity and fresh obedience. Listen in, be encouraged by God's Word, and consider how the Lord may be calling you to love more faithfully and follow Jesus more wholeheartedly today. Subscribe, share this episode, and pass it along to someone who needs a wake-up call from Scripture.Support the show

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Spontaneous short episodes recorded Off The Cuff from the heart and life of Matt Knoll

Have you ever looked at your marriage and wondered, "Why does it feel like I'm pursuing God differently than my husband?"In this episode of the Pursue HER Podcast, we're talking about a conversation that doesn't happen nearly enough in Christian marriage circles. We often hear about marriages where one spouse is saved and the other is not, but what happens when both husband and wife love God, yet their spiritual growth, hunger, and relationship with Christ look completely different?If you've ever felt frustrated, discouraged, lonely, or confused because you seem to be growing spiritually faster than your husband, this episode is for you.We'll discuss how to navigate spiritual differences in marriage without becoming critical, controlling, or resentful. You'll learn how to trust God with your husband's journey, why patience is necessary, how your conduct still matters, and what it means to walk in the knowledge God has given you.

Can We Love God Enough(Sunday July 5th 2026AD) by Duchovny Dom Monastery

Spontaneous short episodes recorded Off The Cuff from the heart and life of Matt Knoll

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Jonah was POWERLESS to save. Jesus is POWERFUL to save. God SAVED you before you ever ASKED Him. Even God’s punishments are MERCIES if they lead you to REPENTANCE. God gives His GRACE to EVERYONE. If it's not GOOD, God's NOT DONE. Should God have compassion on ALL people? Verses Referenced: Matthew 28:19-20; Jonah 1:1-2; […]

The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

What does it really mean to flourish as a Christian woman?You can love God, know who you are in Christ, and still find yourself wondering, “Am I missing something?” You are doing your best. You are showing up for your responsibilities. Life may even look fine from the outside. But deep down, you know you were made for more than simply surviving.In the very first episode of the She's Made to Flourish Podcast, Amanda Ross-Hardin shares the question that led her on a three-year journey with God to understand what it truly means to flourish.Flourishing is not about having a perfect life. It is about growing and developing in a healthy way as the result of a favorable environment. That means we have to look honestly at the environments, practices, relationships, and rhythms shaping our lives.In this episode, we talk about:• The difference between surviving and flourishing• Why knowing your identity in Christ is powerful, but not the end of the work• What the definition of “flourish” teaches us about growth• The environments we are creating around our purpose, health, relationships, and trials• How to identify an area of your life that needs more room to grow• A practical Flourish Practice you can begin this weekThis podcast is for the Christian woman who loves God but knows there are areas of her life that are still waiting to bloom.You are not behind. You are not broken. And you are not asking for too much.You were made to flourish.────────────────────JOIN THE GARDEN ROOMamandarosshardin.com/the-garden-roomThe Garden Room is our free community for Christian women, featuring monthly Bible study and a weekly podcast worksheet to help you apply the Flourish Practice from each episode.────────────────────EXPLORE COACHING WITH AMANDAamandarosshardin.com/coaching────────────────────CONNECT WITH AMANDAWebsite: amandarosshardin.comInstagram: @amandarosshardin────────────────────Subscribe to the She's Made to Flourish Podcast and turn on notifications so you do not miss the next conversation.#ShesMadeToFlourish #ChristianWomen #ChristianPodcast

Again, kind of an odd little episode in the life of Jesus. To what shall I compare this generation. Then he tells a weird little story about children playing in the marketplace, and doesn't really explain it, which leaves room for us to play and figure it out. Here's the gist: the people have become impossible to satisfy. John is too serious. Jesus is too joyful. John is too conservative. Jesus is too liberal. John is too strict. Jesus is too open. Neither of them can win, if winning was the point. So the issue isn't John. And it's not Jesus. The issue is the human heart. It seems that there is a kind of heart that becomes committed to dissatisfaction, a heart that always has to have a reason, always has an objection, a criticism, a complaint. We've all been there. It's so easy to become cynical. No one has to teach us. It comes naturally. Especially after heartbreak, after we've been let down, after things don't go the way we hoped. Many of us have been let down by the state of the world for so long that it feels like we've been carrying an extra burden for, like, ever. So we stop trusting. We stop hoping. And Jesus comes to us, with compassion, I think, and says, "Are you okay? Seems like something has happened in your hearts." Then Jesus shifts. Extends an invitation, "Come to me, you who are weary and burdened." We know what it's like to be weary and burdened. So when Jesus says, "Come to me, I'll give you rest," we think, "Yes, please." Then he says the thing about his yoke being easy and his burden light. Here we have to talk about yokes - the kind we put on animals, and the kind that rabbis had. The yokes the typical rabbis had were heavy and burdensome. Their yoke was their understanding of Torah, which told you how to live every moment of your lives. They were filled with all kinds of rules and regulations you felt you had to memorize. Jesus' yoke, his teaching, or his interpretation of Torah, was easy. He got it down to one law. Love God, love people. He offers a whole different way of life that doesn't include all the right things to believe and behaviors to adhere to. We don't have to have that anxiety hanging around our shoulders. We don't have to live with the burden of proving ourselves, the burden of being successful, the burden of pleasing other people, the burden of saving or fixing the world. We can't solve all the world's problems. What we do have is the yoke of Jesus, to ask ourselves the question, "What does love require of me?" wherever we are, whenever we are there. Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19; 25-30 https://www.bible.com/events/49629944

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

IN A WORLD WHERE MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH ISOLATION.... lack of support, and feeling unseen, God invites us into something deeper TRUE COMMUNITY. Join us as we explore how biblical community creates lasting faith, meaningful relationships, and a place where we can be known, loved, and encouraged. Together, we'll discover why community is essential for spiritual growth and how life-giving connections help us walk the journey of faith with endurance. The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

If you love God but keep neglecting your body… this message is for you.In this episode, we talk about why so many Christians—especially leaders—struggle with consistency in their health, fitness, and discipline… even when their faith is strong.I share a real story about a pastor who asked for help—but waited too long.We break down two powerful principles most believers violate:The consistency principleThe identity principleBecause the truth is…This isn't just about workouts, diet, or motivation.It's about identity.It's about stewardship.It's about alignment between your faith and your daily habits.If you've ever struggled with:staying consistent with your workoutsfeeling convicted about your healthlacking discipline as a Christianknowing what to do but not doing itThis video will help you see what's really going on beneath the surface.Your body isn't separate from your calling.How you steward it matters.

Join our Senior Pastor, Rev. Steve Hogg, every weekday morning as he gives his insight on a chapter from the Bible. At First Baptist Church Rock Hill, we exist to Love God, Love People, and Make Disciples. Connect with us on: Twitter - @FBC_RH Instagram - @fbc_rh Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistRH​​

Deacon Dan Diesel proclaims the Gospel (Matthew 10:37-42) and breaks open the word. Words for your Way from Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church in Lake Forest, California.

God created the world and everything in it, and on the seventh day He rested. In the law given to Moses, God set aside the seventh day as holy, a day for His people not to provide for themselves, but to worship and delight in God Himself, their provider. It serves as a reminder that life is more ...

Tom Logue - June 28th 2026 The greatest command isn't about trying harder—it's about learning what real love actually is. We use the word love for everything. We love coffee, hobbies, family, success, comfort, and even God. But what if we've confused biblical love with something far smaller? What if we've mistaken good behavior for genuine devotion? Jesus was asked to identify the single greatest commandment, and His answer reaches far beyond rules or religious performance. It exposes what's happening beneath the surface of our lives and invites us to discover the kind of love that transforms not only our actions, but our hearts. This message confronts the subtle ways we settle for outward obedience while missing the deeper relationship God desires. It also reveals the breathtaking reality that before we're ever called to love God, we are first deeply, sacrificially, and completely loved by Him through Jesus. If you've ever wondered whether God truly loves you, struggled to love Him wholeheartedly, or found yourself going through the motions of faith, this message offers an invitation back to the center of it all. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemeculaand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Jesus #LoveGod #GreatestCommandment #Gospel #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FaithInJesus #Discipleship #RestoredTemecula #KingdomOfGod Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - The King and His Kingdom(00:04:14) - The Disparagement of Jesus During Holy Week(00:07:52) - American Law(00:12:10) - Jesus Is Tried to Test the Law(00:14:53) - What Does It Mean to Love God?(00:17:32) - Francis on Love and Its Reality(00:22:41) - Real Love Requires Both the Outside and the Inside(00:26:03) - Tim Keller: The Essence of Love Is Kneeling Love(00:29:22) - True Love Values the Person More Than What They Provide(00:34:46) - God's Love for You(00:37:10) - God's True Love for You(00:41:28) - Jesus Christ's Love for You(00:47:34) - Loving God is the Most Important Thing(00:52:45) - The Primary Goal of Your Job(00:56:51) - Summer Camp: The Primary Goal(00:58:35) - Jesus and the Holy Spirit(01:00:03) - Love God With Everything You Have Inside

Discover a powerful sermon on 1 John, preached in St. Charles.

The sermon for Sunday June 28, 2026 is based on Exodus 32:15-29 Sermon Given By: Luke Hendricks Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge

What does it look like to love God? Pastor Colin talks about how to love the Lord with your heart, soul, and strength.

The heartbeat of Church on the Rock is to help people discover how they can LOVE God and LOVE one another, LIVE with passion, purpose and freedom, and LEAD others to this same experience in Jesus. We simply say, “helping others Love, Live, and Lead in Jesus". Commit to your "One More": https://onemoreak.com Let's Connect here: https://churchak.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/84/responses/new Learn more about us at https://churchak.org If you enjoyed our teaching and would like to donate to our ministries go here: https://pushpay.com/g/churchak?src=hpp

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:I want to share a special invitation with you. You may have heard that I will be releasing my first book with IVP on July 28, 2026. It's a big deal and I am so overwhelmed with God' goodness in allowing me to share such an essential message about delighting in Him as the true essential foundation for all our spiritual growth and maturing. Truly, when we delight in the Lord, He promises to give us the desires of our hearts – namely, more of Himself!So, here's the invitation. If you feel this message is indeed important, and you know people – including yourself perhaps – who need to be encouraged to awaken and cultivate their delight in God, would you consider joining my book launch team? It's a great and super easy way to share the good news of God's love for us in Christ, Jesus, our Lord.**If you're interested, please go to gospelspice.com/awakendelight and find the section about joining the launch team, or email me at contact@gospelspice.com **Together, let's encourage everyone we know with the wonderful news that, in Christ, God delights in us and invites us to delight in Him!Stephanie welcomes her dear friend Erica Wiggenhorn for a transparent, encouraging conversation about what it means to delight in God. Drawing from personal experiences, Scripture, and practical examples, they explore how all believers can experience and sustain joy in the Lord—even through difficult seasons.Stephanie, when pondering this conversation, took away these key points to remember:Delight is not limited to profound spiritual moments; it can be awakened in ordinary, beautiful encounters with God's world.Delight is sometimes borrowed from others, shared through community, creativity, and kindness to oneself during dry seasons.God uses even our hardest experiences as a foundation for authentic delight and hope, especially as we support each other.Getting the Word into us daily is not just a duty—it's the ongoing source of delight and transformation.Delight is rooted not in our performance but in Christ's finished work and the Father's unchanging love.Here's more from this conversation:Delighting in God doesn't require deep theological expertise or perfection. Instead, it's woven into everyday life and accessible to everyone. Erica describes experiences from her childhood at the beach—watching children squeal with joy as they run into the waves, or observing baby whales playing for the first time—highlighting how witnessing God's creation leads her heart to delight in Him.Life isn't always easy. Erica is honest about facing times when delight in God seems distant—whether due to discouragement, struggles, or the pressures of daily life. She insists it's a common, human experience and gives listeners permission to acknowledge seasons where faith feels routine or strained. She offers three practical helps for regaining delight:Music – Worship songs often “tear down the walls” of her heart and renew her connection with God.Movement – Getting outside and moving, especially in sunshine, lifts her spirit.Community – Sharing experiences with others, and especially seeing God through the delight in someone else's eyes, reignites her own joy.Erica shares personally about parenting wayward children and organizing resources for others in similar struggles. She teaches that as we surrender our pain to God, He uses it for deeper purpose—serving others and discovering fresh delight through His redeeming work. Community and expectancy in God's goodness anchor us during heartbreak. For more details about the MOMentum conference, see below.Scripture is the chief wellspring of delight. We get to know God, experience His love, and gain new joy through His Word. Erica encourages varied approaches—listening to the Bible, studying alone or with others, or combining the Word with creative activities. The important thing is to absorb Scripture in the way that fits how God has wired you.In Isaiah 61:10, God dresses us in garments of salvation as a beloved bride. Erica reminds listeners that while we may struggle with shame or self-critique, God sees us beautifully in Christ. We don't earn His delight; we receive it as a gift by simply approaching Him.If you struggle to believe God delights in you, print a picture of a radiant bride and declare, “This is me in the eyes of my King.” Ask Him for faith to accept His joy over you.MORE ABOUT THE MOMENTUM CONFERENCE, JANUARY 29-31 2027, PHOENIX, AZYour child is going their own way, in a direction you would never choose, leading to disruption and separation in your relationship.But what if you found a new pathway for connection, where you could both move forward, together?The Momentum Conference provides a safe place to rest, remember you're not alone and receive tools and perspective empowering you to stand strong in faith and pursue healthy connection with your child.God is for you, for your family — and together we can cling to His promises and find hope.Details and tickets at https://ericawiggenhorn.com/momentum/ What is the Momentum Conference?Momentum is a Friday night through Sunday morning getaway with a balance of biblical teaching, practical help, group connection and time to pursue individual rest.The weekend schedule has been designed to lavish love, impart resources and provide hope to moms who are walking a hard road with their teens, young adult, or adult children.Freedom to pursue preferential activities provided by the resort promises a time of rejuvenation as well as a mental, emotional and spiritual reset."Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 isn't a poetic suggestion — it's a promise. But many believers quietly assume it doesn't really work, or it's not really possible here on earth.In Awaken Delight, Stephanie Rousselle invites you to rediscover what Scripture actually means by delight — not emotional hype, not religious performance, but a steady satisfaction rooted in who God is.Delight in God isn't a mood to manufacture; it's a relationship to receive.Through biblical theology and practical rhythms, you'll learn how communion with God reshapes suffering, quiets restless striving, and anchors your identity in something unshakable.Delighting in God isn't sentimental optimism. It's deeply rooted in Christ, Jesus.It's the quiet revolution that reshapes how we endure pain, love others, and understand our own heart.Awaken Delight is a theologically grounded spiritual formation book for thoughtful believers who feel spiritually fatigued and are ready to embrace the reality of Psalm 37:4.More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JKind words from Jennifer Rothschild, Bible teacher, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Founder, Fresh Grounded Faith:“Stephanie helps us awaken to and experience true delight. It is a rich mix of God's delight in you and your delight in him. This is the life you were made for, the life your soul deeply longs for. So, the table is set. Pull up a chair and let your heart sit alongside Stephanie. As your delight in God wakes up and becomes fully realized, you'll find a satisfaction in Christ that makes you want more and more.”Kind words from Amanda Jenkins, Lead creator of THE CHOSEN's literary content"I have yet to meet another person quite as eager to intimately know Jesus as Stephanie is. Her enthusiasm for the beauty found inside a thriving relationship with her Savior is downright contagious. Indeed, Stephanie's joy and faith and commitment to growth—along with her love for really good food!—will implant themselves in the hearts of readers. Lucky readers."Kind words from Os Guinness, Theologian, Social critic, Author, The Call "Stephanie addresses one of the greatest needs of Christians today. Knowing God is not knowing about God, but knowing Him genuinely and with desire and delight. She does so practically and helpfully, and in a style that sparkles with a verve and joy that is distinctively French."Kind words from Pippa Gumbel, Pioneer, The Alpha Course; Author, The Bible in one year with husband Nicky"Stephanie's love of God is inspiring and infectious. Her book is an invitation to share in that delight and to come to know God in new and wonderful ways." More at https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight Purchase the book, "Awaken Delight" by Stephanie Rousselle: https://a.co/d/0bqhUb5JSupport us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Lead Pastor Dan Vera closes out the Loving Like Jesus series with a powerful message titled Love God, Love People, Change The World.

The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a devotion to Our Lord's immeasurable love. Although the Sacred Heart devotion had been around since the Middle Ages, its prominence came at a crucial point in ecclesiastical history, namely during the spread of Jansenism in France during the 17th century. Contrary to the belief in God's mercy, Jansenism taught that we can never be pleasing to God. As fallen and fallible humans who are often consumed by our own desires, we find it difficult to return love to Our Lord despite His great love for us. However, His love, and the unfathomable patience that comes with that love, never abates.

Our message to the world is not “Love the Lord your God.” Pastor Colin talks about why this message is for Christians.