Podcasts about Make Room

On Christmas Eve, Pastor Joe reflected on how God invites us to "Make Room". When we make room for God, something else also begins to happen: Making room for God reshapes how we make room for people!

Make Room For What's Next by Better Life Church

What I would like you to do today and this week is make a little bit of room, take something away. Because like the branches in that story, we had to clear some of the branches and the grass away. We had to take something out. Can we have just a few minutes less television? A few minutes less playing on the computer so that we leave room for Christ. (Read more...)

Make Room for Christ: 1. Toss Busyness (Innkeeper) 2. Toss Apathy (Religious Leaders) 3. Toss Control (Herod) 4. Keep Intentionality (Wisemen) 5. Keep Availability (Shepherds) 6. Keep Faith (Mary & Joseph)  

Have you ever wondered why nobody made room for a pregnant woman about to give birth to the Savior of the world?

Joy can feel hard to come by—especially in a season filled with pressure, expectations, and noise. But what if joy isn't something you have to chase… what if it's something you make room for? From the wise men to the shepherds to Mary herself, we see how real joy begins when people personally encounter Jesus—not just as a tradition, but as a Savior.

Hope doesn't live behind us; it's being prepared ahead. We dive into Advent as a season of patient, forward-looking formation, pushing back on the rush to celebrate early and the nostalgia that quietly tells us the best days are gone. From Mary's courageous yes to the early church's costly love, we trace a simple thread: God meets us in the middle of ordinary life, and hospitality is how hope takes shape.We unpack Luke 2 with cultural clarity: the “no room” moment likely refers to a full guest room, not a failed inn, placing Jesus' birth inside a bustling home where animals warmed the night. That shift changes everything. The manger sits in the center of human life, not on the edges, and the incarnation becomes a model for how we welcome Christ now—by welcoming people whose presence may complicate our schedules and challenge our assumptions. Mary's forward-looking faith counters the despair of longing for rooms we can't return to; Advent trains us to prepare a place while Christ prepares one for us.From there, we connect the dots to the early church's witness. The gospel spread less through polished arguments and more through embodied compassion—tables set for strangers, care for the vulnerable, and courage to love beyond convenience.  As we move toward Christmas, we name the most sacred work many of us will do: set the family table, slow down enough to notice the lonely, and make room for God in the mess, the noise, and the real. If Jesus was born in a house, then our homes can become holy ground today.My hope is that this podcast helps grow your faith and equips you to accomplish your dreams and goals!Follow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookFollow me on TikTok

Make Room For Jesus by Better Life Church

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Bible Teaching from Pastor John Mottley at the First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy - "Where Church Feels Like Home" Contact us and Get more information! Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/ Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@fpcsa Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCSAMBOY   Join us for Worship! Sundays at 10:30am First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy 150 N Broadway, South Amboy NJ 08879

Our lives are filled with demands on our time, our attention, and our affections. And because those demands oftentimes compete, we live with constant tension. This Sunday, we’re looking into a part of the Christmas story that helps us find a way out. Join us as we learn together what it has to tell about how to make room for peace.

When Jesus arrives not just as a comforting presence but as a true King, everything is challenged. In this Advent message from Matthew 2, we're invited to examine what it really means to make room for Christ—and what might be stirred or unsettled when He comes to rule, not just inspire.

In John 15:11, Jesus' purpose for sharing His words of life is for every believer to obtain FULLNESS of joy! Not a fleeting happiness or some kind seasonal contentment, but a lasting joy that doesn't come from our circumstances. This is a joy that peacefully rests completely in the hope of Jesus Christ!

The Lord loves joyful generosity because cheerful givers get it.

Loneliness often comes when responsibility is heavy and no one else can carry it for you. One of the loneliest moments in life is when something depends entirely on you—when there is no one else to step in. That's why God chose to come as a baby. A baby changes everything. Where you go. What you do. Who you spend time with. What you value. In this message, we explore why Jesus didn't arrive with power, spectacle, or force—but instead came helpless, innocent, and dependent. Not because He lacked power, but because He was inviting love. We often ask, “Do I have room for Jesus?” But the real question is, “Will I make room?” Will you make room in your habits? Your relationships? Your addictions? Your dreams and plans for the future? Through Jesus' teaching about the hidden treasure, the story of His birth, and the powerful restoration of Peter after denial and failure, we see this truth clearly: The way back to God is love. If you've ever felt lonely, disqualified, ashamed, or unsure whether God still wants you—this message is for you. Make room for the Baby. Make room for Jesus. Let Him change everything.

Today’s Bible Verse: “And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” — Luke 2:7 (NIV) Luke 2:7 captures the quiet, humble moment where heaven touched earth. The Savior of the world did not arrive in comfort or celebration but in simplicity and scarcity. This verse reminds us that God often enters our stories in unexpected places—ordinary, overlooked, and far from ideal. Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

-------------------------If you are ready to clear the clutter and organize your life, check out Jennifer's website for tons of resources including her monthly membership: The Created Order Neighborhood. (use code MAKEROOM for 50% off)!To order Jennifer's newest book, Make Room, click here.Love the show? If so please let us know by hitting the subscribe button, leaving a review, or joining our email list. Thank you so much for listening!Elevated Escapes: turn your home into a destination with Jennifer and Amy Wheaton!Connect with Jennifer:InstagramYoutubeMailing List

Make Room for Gratitude — 60 Seconds with Angel Santana Angel Santana delivers a 60-second motivational message about making room for gratitude even in difficult seasons, reminding listeners that thankfulness shifts focus from what's missing to what remains and allows hope to quietly step in. Have faith, let it begin. Merry Christmas — and don't miss the story of the candy cane on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Experience your holiday season the way God intended. In this episode, Joseph Prince shares how putting Christ at the centre of your Christmas brings peace, wholeness, and true success. Don't miss Christmas at Miracle Channel! Visit our website at miraclechannel.ca/christmas and learn what's going on this holiday season! Need prayer? Email us at: prayer@miraclechannel.ca. We'd love to stand in faith with you.

Make room 12-14-25 by New Beginnings Church

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef exhorts us not to crowd out Christ this Christmas.This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Make Room for Him so That He May Have Room for You: LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

How are you responding to God's goodness this Christmas? In this message from Caleb, Pastor Todd, and Eric, we're shown how being present, being generous, and making room for Jesus can help us respond well this Christmas.

Experience your holiday season the way God intended. In this episode, Joseph Prince shares how putting Christ at the centre of your Christmas brings peace, wholeness, and true success. Don't miss Christmas at Miracle Channel! Visit our website at miraclechannel.ca/christmas and learn what's going on this holiday season! Need prayer? Email us at: prayer@miraclechannel.ca. We'd love to stand in faith with you. Sign up for the Miracle Channel eNewsletter for a new ebook and Scripture declarations each month, plus updates on the ministry! Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow Joseph Prince: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube

Good Morning Voice Family! Today is the second week of our Christmas series, I'll be Home for Christmas! Can't wait to hear what Pastor Natalie brings to us today! If you are new to Voice Church, please take a moment to fill out the connection card at www.voice.church/connect to get more info and get connected to the church family!

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When we're struggling, afraid, hurting, it can be hard to make room for hope and joy (gifts of God). Doing so, though, can strengthen our resilience and help us find our way in the darkness. Listen in to hear more from this sermon based Luke 1:5-19.

This Sunday, we’re discovering why joy is so much more than a feeling — it’s the first gift God wired into the human heart. In Luke 1, joy leaps to life the moment Mary and Elizabeth meet, and both Scripture and neuroscience show us why connection is the birthplace of joy. Come hear how God’s shining face brings joy into our lives, and how you can carry that joy into your relationships this Christmas.

Kristi Ruckel, director of Harbor (our women's ministry), shares some powerful perspective on the silence of Zechariah when he is muted in doubt and restored with faith. If you're in a season of silence, be encouraged that can God can form you for the moment He will speak again - and when He does, your voice can carry a new anointing that will prepare the way of the King. Don't be afraid to make room for Jesus in the silence.Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach.Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.

In Luke 2:8–20, the first people invited into the Christmas story aren't the powerful—they're the overlooked. This week we explore how Advent joy breaks into ordinary darkness, and how making room for Jesus reshapes the way we see ourselves (and the people we tend to miss).

Make Room For Jesus | Pastor Jim Boyd | Refuge City ChurchSupport the show

In the midst of all the chaos, King Jesus comes to provide a peace that goes beyond human understanding to guard our hearts. Will you make room for peace? Where there is a temptation to store vengeance, conflict, and offense, choose to allow the Lord to fill your heart with peace and allow it to determine every thought, word, and deed.

Making room in your calendar is a big step towards abiding with God.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explains what made Mary, the mother of Jesus, so beautiful. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon Make Room for Him so That He May Have Room for You: LISTEN NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

Grace Community Church meets on Sundays at 9:30am and 11am in Arlington, VA and online at live.trygrace.org.

When God Changes Your Plans | Week 1: Will I Make Room For Jesus? // Ryland Walter // Does it ever seem like nothing is going according to plan? No one was expecting the first Christmas. Jesus was a change of plans for everyone. This Christmas, we'll look at the key questions we need to ask, when God changes our plans… Will I make room for Jesus? Will I still follow God when things don't make sense? Who was really in that manger? And, Will I trust God's timing in my life?

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