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God doesn't always explain what He has in mind when He tells you to do something – but he does expect you to obey. Broadcast #6794To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menu.A transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

4.27.25 Easter's Marching Orders by Midway Baptist Church

Marching Orders - Matthew 28

Pastor Rob Godard Matthew 28:18-20 April 27, 2025

The Great Commission is the last command Jesus gave before being exalted to His Father's right hand. It follows His claim to have all authority in heaven and on earth. This commission is important -- really important. So, we must ask: What is the operative action of the Great Commission? What are we to do as a result of this command?Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in today's messageMatthew 28:16-20If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism expereinces.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

In Numbers 10-12, Israel finally breaks camp after almost a year at Mount Sinai. The cloud lifts, the trumpets sound, and they're off—God's presence leading every step. But even with the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, doubts creep in, and complaints get loud. Sound familiar?   Here's what we're unpacking in this episode:   God's Divine GPS: The cloud and fire weren't just symbols—they were daily reminders that God was with them. But did Israel trust His timing? Complaints in the Wilderness: Despite seeing God's presence, the people still grumbled about food, comfort, and the journey. We'll talk about why we often do the same. Moses' Breaking Point: Even leaders struggle. Moses reaches his limit, but God doesn't leave him to handle it alone. Sibling Drama & God's Defense: Miriam and Aaron question Moses' role, but God reminds them that He chooses whom He calls.   Through it all, we're reminded that God's presence is constant—even when the path is hard, even when we're tired, even when we don't understand. The real question is: Will we follow Him, even when it's uncomfortable?   For the full episode show notes, please go to https://mfahring.com/numbers-10-12/

Janet Boynes, founder of Janet Boynes Ministries, offers powerful insight into how the Church can lovingly minister to those in the LGBTQ+ community without abandoning biblical truth. She dives deep into the importance of community, discipleship, and spiritual authority while sharing her own transformation story. This conversation is real, vulnerable, and practical for every believer. Discover how to be a voice of compassion and truth in a culture filled with confusion. A must-listen for pastors, parents, and anyone looking to lead others into freedom.About the GuestJanet Boynes is the founder of Janet Boynes Ministries and an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. A former lesbian, she now shares her powerful testimony of freedom and healing through Jesus Christ, offering resources and hope for individuals and families navigating issues of sexuality, identity, and faith. She is the author of several books, including Called Out and God & the LGBT Community.Reasons to ListenUnfiltered Testimony of Transformation – Janet shares her personal journey from abuse, addiction, and same-sex relationships to full redemption through Christ.Practical Tools for the Church – Learn how to effectively minister to those in the LGBTQ+ community with grace, love, and uncompromised truth.Cultural Clarity with Compassion – Understand the cultural shifts impacting faith, sexuality, and family—and how to stand firm in God's design.Big TakeawaysHealing Takes Community – A loving, Christ-centered community plays a vital role in healing from trauma and breaking free from sin.Truth Doesn't Equal Hatred – Speaking truth about biblical sexuality can—and should—be done in love without compromising God's Word.Church Must Be Prepared – Churches need to educate themselves on how to walk alongside individuals in sexual brokenness.Discipleship Over Decisions – It's not enough for someone to “come out” of a lifestyle; they need discipleship to grow in Christ.Identity Is in Christ Alone – No label or past defines us—only who we are in Jesus.Missional ChallengesStep Out in Faith – Speak truth in love to someone you know who may be struggling with identity—start with a conversation, not a confrontation.Create Christ-Centered Community – Invite someone who feels marginalized into your small group or church activity—extend the love of Christ personally.Educate Yourself Biblically – Read one book or watch a teaching on biblical sexuality this week to deepen your understanding and compassion.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to Janet Boynes01:05 – Janet's Childhood Trauma & Abuse04:39 – Her Turn to Drugs and Homosexuality08:39 – Encounter with the Church12:17 – Re-dedication and Church Acceptance17:44 – Building Community After Leaving Homosexuality21:05 – The Church's Missteps and Missed Opportunities24:24 – How to Speak Truth in Love28:13 – Janet's Ongoing Struggles and Faithfulness33:09 – Addressing Cultural and Spiritual Battles40:52 – Janet's Marching Orders to the Church45:54 – Where God Is Leading Her NextGuest Website & Socials

Text your questions or comments to us.Younger men 16-25yrs old are some of the biggest thieves on the planetThey do the minimum and look for the maximum rewardThey take what they haven't earnedThey consume more than they put inThey dismantle what others have builtOften seeking the easy routeReaping what others have sewnMen are made to take dominion. The problem is? Too many young men today try to take what they haven't earned. They want their father's throne without fighting their own battles. What is Dominion?Dominion = rule, authority, leadership—but earned, not given.Genesis 1:28: "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion..." (ESV)God designed men to take dominion, but that requires building, not stealing.Why Does This Matter?If you try to take dominion before you're ready, you destroy yourself (and others).Men who don't take dominion fall into:Entitlement – Expecting what they haven't earned.Blame – Resenting their fathers instead of growing from their example.Weakness – Because they never develop the resilience needed to rule.MARCHING ORDERS for fathers:What's one thing you can do this week to prepare your son for dominion?Where might you be protecting him too much instead of preparing him?MARCHING ORDERS FOR SONS/YOUNG MENChallenge: "This week, stop looking at what your father, boss, or mentor has—and start building your own. Choose one area to develop dominion: finances, fitness, leadership, skill. Then, do something to grow it.”Support the show TDMP SITE: https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/ Grab some DANGEROUS GEAR in our shop https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/shop/ Support the show for as little as $3 a month https://www.buzzsprout.com/2080275/supporters/new Follow us on X for more shenanigans https://twitter.com/TDMPodcast603 Follow us on Instagram for extra shenanigans https://www.instagram.com/thedangerousmanpodcast/ Connect with Matt Fortin & Rory Lawrence Email us at: thedangerousmanpodcast@gmail.com Remember men... Stop trying & start training! Top Men's Podcast for 2024... https://podcasts.feedspot.com/mens_podcasts/

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Life's biggest questions often revolve around purpose—why we're here and what we're meant to do. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans explores how Jesus answered those questions for His followers, giving them a mission that still applies today. Find out how you can carry out that mission with purpose and impact.

Life's biggest questions often revolve around purpose—why we're here and what we're meant to do. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans explores how Jesus answered those questions for His followers, giving them a mission that still applies today. Find out how you can carry out that mission with purpose and impact.

Life's biggest questions often revolve around purpose—why we're here and what we're meant to do. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans explores how Jesus answered those questions for His followers, giving them a mission that still applies today. Find out how you can carry out that mission with purpose and impact.

Life's biggest questions often revolve around purpose—why we're here and what we're meant to do. In this message, special guest Jonathan Evans explores how Jesus answered those questions for His followers, giving them a mission that still applies today. Find out how you can carry out that mission with purpose and impact.

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Paul spends a third of this epistle not on prophecy but on people. The reason: there is nothing harder or more important than people. All of us need biblical guidance on dealing with the community that surrounds us. In this section Paul gives us our marching orders as saints.

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum fills in for Jim on this episode of the 3 Martini Lunch podcast. Join Inez and Greg as they discuss Trump's legislative priorities, his controversial executive order on in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the role COVID played in shifting young men towards Trump in the 2024 elections.First, Inez and Greg break down Trump's call for a single reconciliation bill to tackle border policy, energy, defense, and tax cuts. Trump is aligning with the House strategy, while the Senate currently plans to divide the issues into two separate bills. Inez explains how this demonstrates what Trump learned from his  legislative approach eight years ago and why he's likely to get what he wants in the end.Next, they discuss Trump's executive order aimed at making in vitro fertilization more accessible and more affordable. They both agree taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for IVF treatments. Greg says while IVF provides hope to married couples struggling with infertility, it also results in the destruction of human life in many cases. Inez opposes the executive order, warning it could accelerate the troubling rise of "designer babies" and genetic engineering. They also stress that the government should focus on making it easier and more affordable for families looking to adopt children already born.Finally, they explore polling and analysis from The Atlantic that suggests COVID lockdowns and the erosion of trust in experts have contributed to a significant shift in young men's political allegiance towards Donald Trump. Inez points out that the COVID era coincided with the peak of the woke movement, and many young men grew frustrated with being blamed for society's problems.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp.Visit Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women’s Forum fills in for Jim on this episode of the 3 Martini Lunch podcast. Join Inez and Greg as they discuss Trump's legislative priorities, his controversial executive order on in vitro fertilization (IVF), and the role COVID played in shifting young men towards Trump in the 2024 elections. First, […]

A Houston ISD bans activist banned from meetings. Australian Senator Nick McKim slams Trump and warns America about Trump's fascism. Media: Red States are welfare states.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Bernie Sanders lays out a bold plan for progressives to fight back against the oligarchy. The billionaires are taking over—it's time to organize, mobilize, and reclaim democracy for the people.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

* Joy-Ann Reid: Red States starting to feel the pain of Trump's actions. FAFO is real: Joy-Ann Reid highlights how Trump's policies are now hurting red states and MAGA voters. As government cuts take effect, FAFO becomes a reality for his supporters. [More]* Bernie Sanders' excellent marching orders for progressives to take on the Oligarchy: Bernie Sanders lays out a bold plan for progressives to fight back against the oligarchy. The billionaires are taking over—it's time to organize, mobilize, and reclaim democracy for the people. [More]* How to Cut the Billionaires Behind This Coup Down to Size: The political left in Germany has a plan and strategy for the Elon Musk of this world, and maybe we should learn from it. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

Bernie Sanders did not mince his word about Musk, the oligarchs, and the fight we must fight ahead.  Here is how MAGA must correct its mistakes.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

Nicolle Wallace on the slew of prosecutors resigning amid the Justice Department's push to dismiss the case against Mayor Eric Adams. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Mimi Rocah, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Alex Isenstadt. 

Thank you Sabrina, Barb DeYoung, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.* MAGA, you have one more chance to correct your mistake lest Trump takes your Medicaid and SNAP: MAGA supporters have one last chance to correct their mistake before Trump strips away Medicaid and SNAP. It's time to face the truth and choose compassion over chaos before it's too late. [More]* Bernie Sanders' excellent marching orders for progressives to take on the Oligarchy: Bernie Sanders lays out a bold plan for progressives to fight back against the oligarchy. The billionaires are taking over—it's time to organize, mobilize, and reclaim democracy for the people. [More]* 'Are Your Grocery Bills Lower?' Ad Targets Soaring Price of Eggs Under Trump: "While he is acting aggressively to lower taxes for the wealthy, we haven't seen that zeal to help the working class," said one union leader. [More] To hear more, visit egberto.substack.com

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1 Timothy 6:11-16

Wherever you are, steady on and guard the Gospel in word and deed.

Acts 1:1-11

Imagine surviving boot camp's screaming instructors, endless push-ups, and mysterious chow hall meat… only to find out your biggest threat wears no uniform and doesn't salute. In this episode of Real Ghost Stories Online, we follow a young recruit whose dreams deliver more than sweaty sheets and sleep deprivation—they come wrapped in a message that might just save the ones he cares about most. Listen in as we navigate the tricky territory of supernatural warnings, military discipline, and the unsettling realization that sometimes your worst nightmares aren't just in your head, they're circling your bunk, waiting for lights out. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

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In this sermon, Pastor Christopher talks about the different aspects of a Christian life and the language of learning how to behave. He breaks down recognizing the spiritual leaders in our lives all while keeping the praise towards God. He shares with us the importance of patience, because God is never in a hurry. Finally, he talks about the internal joy we can have when living our Christian life. Where does internal joy and peace come from? What does it mean to quench the Holy Spirit? Listen to learn more! LAKEVIEW MISSIONARY CHURCH, 810 S. Evergreen Dr., Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-765-5270, www.LakeviewMissionaryChurch.com Pastor Christopher sends a weekly update to our church every Wednesday with an encouraging article, prayer requests, and announcements. Subscribe here, http://eepurl.com/hC7SHD Scripture taken from the New American Standard Bible, Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission.

Whatever impossible you are facing, God could overcome it all in an instant, but he often doesn't. Why is that? Why doesn't he call down the angel armies to fix this? Why doesn't he display his extraordinary power and intervene in a way that not a single soul could deny him? If I were God, […]

Some people are not looking for God. Others are people who are ready to hear, and the Lord knows their name and is determined to reach them so they may be saved. In Luke 9:1-6, Jesus is sending out the 12 apostles which He has selected for a trial run. Their assignment is to preach the kingdom of God, pray for the sick, cast out demons. They are to do what they have seen Him doing. Jesus is training His 12 because He wants to reach everyone who is looking for Him. We have marching orders today just like they had: to reach those who are seeking, to fulfill the calling God has on each of our lives.   To purchase Pastor Steve's newest book Understanding Romans: Life-Changing Lessons from Paul's Greatest Letter, visit Amazon.  Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have free recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge.  And check us out on Instagram as well!    

Fight the Good Fight – 1 Timothy 1:18-201) Marching Orders = 2) Resources = 3) Practice = 4) Motivation = -What does the imagery of combat bring to the understanding of ministry and the Christian life?-What choices and/or actions are involved when a person rejects a good conscience?-What does it mean to hand someone over to Satan? How does church discipline serve to protect faith in Christ?-Are you committed, by God's grace, to fighting the good fight of the faith? What will this look like in your daily life?Other passages to consider: Josh 1:9; Mt 18:15-20; Acts 13:1-3; 1 Cor 5:1-5; 2 Cor 10:3-4; Eph 6:10-20; 1 Tim 4:14; 6:3-5,11-12,20-21; 2 Tim 1:6-7; 2:1-3; 3:8; Jude 3, 17-25.

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY TODAY: https://www.themorningmeetup.comIn today's episode, we dive into "March's Marching Orders," a crucial discussion about designing our month before it fully unfolds. The key message is the importance of intentionality in shaping our lives, rather than letting life happen to us. We emphasize that without setting goals and being deliberate, we risk drifting through life and ending up in undesirable places.We start by reflecting on how, as children, our lives were designed by others—our parents decided our schedules, our meals, and our education. As adults, however, we have the power to design our own lives. The focus is on not just living life with intention but specifically designing the month of March with clear goals.Subscribe to the Social Proof Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/social-proof-podcast/id1374373035Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6GT6VgjBy0zviALR8xkRe1?si=82LcP8siQXGVHb2ibg5axA&nd=1*** Grab the Podcast EBOOK

Jesus has given us marching orders: we're to understand our mission, prepare for adversity, and receive His encouragement.

Marching Orders for the Kingdom Matthew 5-7| Malcolm Foley

10.27.24 | I Have Marching Orders 1 Samuel 30:8 | Dr. Dameion Royal, Pastor

5 Parts: 1. Infants? 2. Spiritual Parents 3. Children 4. Millennials? 5. Marching Orders

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In hour 1, Chris plays audio of Democrats realizing they're in love with Kamala, and getting the party mandated language with which to praise her... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday  To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Day 2404 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2404 – A Firm Foundation Through Fiery Trials – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 06/16/2024 Our Fiery Ordeal – A Firm Foundation through Fiery Trials. 1 Peter 4:12-19 Last week, Peter gave us Marching Orders for Soldiers of the Cross through four commands on how we should live in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. Today's passage is 1 Peter 4:12-19, on page 1891 of your Pew Bibles. I will read it from NLT today to give us a better perspective of this passage.  12 Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. 13 Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. 14 If you are insulted because you bear the name of Christ, you will be blessed, for the glorious Spirit of God[e] rests upon you.[f] 15 If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people's affairs. 16 But it is no shame to suffer for being a Christian. Praise God for the privilege of being called by his name! 17 For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin with God's household. And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God's Good News? 18 And also, “If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?”[g] 19 So if you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your lives to the God who created you, for he will never fail you. It is time for us to move on to the third and final movement of the letter 1st Peter. Here, Peter revisits the motifs of hope and struggle—two competing themes working together toward an awe-inspiring climax. In this section, Peter will comfort his readers amid their fiery ordeal (4:12-5:14). He will remind them not to be surprised at their difficult circumstances (4:12). Rather than being surprised, they should keep rejoicing (4:13), entrust their lives to God (4:19), and cast their worries on Him (5:7). Peter will also encourage all of us, his readers, to focus on God's grace and to rejoice, turning our attention toward a firm hope through faith (4:19). So, in this grand finale of Peter's great symphony of hope, we see Christ Himself as the Composer and Conductor of our lives—our...

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Welcome to Day 2399 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2399 – Marching Orders for Soldiers of the Cross – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 06/09/2024 Our Strange Life – Marching Orders for Soldiers of the Cross. 1 Peter 4:7-11 Last week, our focus was on the attitude that we, as Christ's Followers, should have and on the possibility that our lives may shock the unbelieving crowd. Today, Peter gives us Marching Orders for Soldiers of the Cross. Today's passage is 1 Peter 4:7-11, on page 1891 of your Pew Bibles. I will read it from the NIV and the NLT today to give us a better perspective of this passage.  7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. 10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. The name “Peter" and the adjective “practical" go hand in hand. Being married helped. So did his career as a fisherman. Before following Christ, Peter was a man of action, which is evident throughout Christ's ministry. Peter's life consisted of tangible, practical things: boats, nets, fish, sweat, hard work, family—the nitty-gritty of real life. We shouldn't be surprised to discover his rugged personality and to-the-point style flow through his writing. Being neither scholarly nor sophisticated, Peter had little interest in theoretical discussions. Truth was meant to be lived, not simply talked about and then ignored. The way he figured, if there is a cause worth fighting for, fight—don't philosophize! The man rolled up his sleeves and dug in if urgency required action. When Peter began to dictate this letter to suffering saints, he didn't beat around the fig tree; he got down to basics. Urgency led to simplicity. Amid his discussion of facing suffering with hope in Christ, Peter can't avoid the practical effects of living in light of Christ's return. He doesn't get bogged down speculating about the hows, whens, and wheres of the end times; he focuses instead on the question, “So what?" He answers this bottom-line...