Podcasts about niv james

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026

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Don’t Let Your Emotions Drive Your Life | Tiffany Cooper - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 30:20

Don’t Let Your Emotions Drive Your Life 1. Who created emotions? Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (NIV) John 11:35 Jesus wept. (NIV) Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit. (NIV)  Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (NIV) 2. What are emotions?  3. When should we manage emotions?  Proverbs 29:11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. (NIV) Ephesians 4:26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (ESV) 4. Where should we position emotions in our lives? Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (NIV) James 1:19-20 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV)  4A. Pause to identify the emotion Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NIV) 4B. Process why we’re feeling the emotion Psalm 42:5 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? (NIV) Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (NIV) 4C. Respond to the emotion with godliness James 1:20 human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV) 5. Why do emotions exist? Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me? (NIV) Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV)

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Don’t Let Your Emotions Drive Your Life | Tiffany Cooper

Reverend Ben Cooper's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 30:20

Don’t Let Your Emotions Drive Your Life 1. Who created emotions? Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (NIV) John 11:35 Jesus wept. (NIV) Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit. (NIV)  Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens (NIV) 2. What are emotions?  3. When should we manage emotions?  Proverbs 29:11 Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. (NIV) Ephesians 4:26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (ESV) 4. Where should we position emotions in our lives? Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (NIV) James 1:19-20 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV)  4A. Pause to identify the emotion Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (NIV) 4B. Process why we’re feeling the emotion Psalm 42:5 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? (NIV) Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (NIV) 4C. Respond to the emotion with godliness James 1:20 human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (NIV) 5. Why do emotions exist? Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me? (NIV) Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV)

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“Psalm 91:5 — Jesus, Steady My Thoughts and Lift Me Above the Pressures of Today” - @1499 - Daily Devotional Podcast.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 4:50 Transcription Available

Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:5 — Jesus, Steady My Thoughts and Lift Me Above the Pressures of Today” (NIV): “You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day.” (NIV): James 4:8 — “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” (PT): Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra com o Reverendo Ben Cooper — força para o Brasil (PT): início do dia • pressões emocionais • clareza mental • força espiritual (EN): start of day • emotional pressure • mental clarity • spiritual strength Brazil • Mozambique • Uruguay • India • USA Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Jesus, as the day opens across Brazil, Mozambique, Uruguay, India, and the USA, many are stepping into responsibilities that feel heavier than usual. Pressures begin early. Thoughts compete. The concerns of the day can rise before the morning settles. Yet Your Word declares that we do not need to fear the arrows that fly by day. You draw near to those who call upon You, and in Your nearness there is strength, clarity, and confidence for every step ahead. Lord, steady the mind of every listener. Where pressure has begun to form, bring calm. Where worry has tried to take the first word of the morning, silence it with Your presence. Lift hearts that feel overshadowed by expectations. Bring clarity where thoughts feel scattered. Let Your peace fill the spaces where uncertainty has taken hold. Jesus, as we come near to You, steady our breathing, strengthen our spirit, and align our thoughts with truth. For the worker facing deadlines, be their calm. For the mother or father managing the weight of the day, be their rest. For those dealing with emotional strain, remind them they are not walking alone. For those making decisions, bring guidance. For those carrying quiet burdens, bring comfort. Jesus, lift each one above the noise and give them the strength to meet this day with confidence. May Your presence mark every conversation, every journey, and every responsibility. Let hope remain steady. Amen. oração da manhã Brasil, força espiritual diário, clareza mental Jesus, Psalm 91 esperança, devotional Brazil morning, proteção dia, conforto espiritual Brasil, paz interior manhã Psalm 91 Brazil, Portuguese devotional, morning prayer Brazil, Reverend Ben Cooper, London prayer broadcast, Christian encouragement globalSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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Where Do You Go When You Fail God? | Genesis 12:10-13:4

Grace Christian Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2026

Series: God's Promises, Our JourneyTitle: "Where do you go when you fail God?"Scripture: Genesis 12:10-13:04 NIV James 1:2-6Bottom line: When we fail God, we return to the place where we left his presence and start again.INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTSERMON OUTLINECONCLUSIONNOTESOUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDER DISCUSSION QUESTIONSMAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. INTRODUCTIONMany of you know that last week we were online only due to the snow and hazardous roads. I was super encouraged by the number of people who tuned in as well. However, the most common feedback I got was interesting. Apparently, it looked like I was reading from the back of my Bible. But I was reading Genesis which is in the front of our Bibles. So, just to set the record straight, I was reading from the front of my Bible while my iPhone live-streamed the mirror-version of me reading. Some of you figured that out by looking at my rings or some other thing. I thought that was funny:-).So "Hero to zero" is a term that athletes sometimes use to describe when a player follows an amazing play with a boneheaded play. I see this in Ultimate Frisbee a lot. (And have done it too)You make an amazing, diving catch. The sidelines erupt with sounds of awe and groans of opposition. Then the player jumps up and instead of dropping it to the open handler poised to throw a scoring strike, they act on their inflated confidence and make a poor throw that ends up in the other teams hands. Hero to zero. The psychological term is overconfidence effect. I don't know if Abram is dealing with that but he definitely goes from a very high confidence in God to a very high confidence in himself.Let's read this together now.Shorter-God initiates redemption, calls us to trust Him without all the details, blesses us for the sake of the world, anchors us with His promises, and forms a people who respond with obedience, worship, and witness.Longer-God is the One who initiates redemption. He calls people before they understand all the details, inviting them to trust His voice and follow His lead. God's blessing is never merely personal—it is always meant to flow outward for the sake of others and ultimately for the nations. Along the way, God anchors His people in uncertain places with unshakable promises. And when God calls, His people respond—not perfectly, but faithfully—through obedience, worship, and public witness as they walk with Him step by step.CONTEXT**Genesis 12 marks a decisive turning point in the biblical story, as God initiates His redemptive plan through one man and one family, promising land, descendants, and blessing that will ultimately extend to all nations. God's promises are spoken clearly and graciously at the outset, calling Abram to leave what is familiar and trust God with an unknown future. Abram responds in faith, worship, and obedience, yet the chapter quickly reveals that walking in God's promises does not mean a flawless journey. Famine, fear, and failure follow obedience, exposing Abram's weakness and need for grace. Throughout the chapter, God remains faithful to protect His promise, preserve Sarai, and continue His purposes despite Abram's missteps. Genesis 12 therefore holds together both realities of our series, God's Promises, Our Journey: God's promises are unshakable, while the journey of faith is marked by growth, testing, and restoration rather than perfection.SERMON (influenced by W Wiersbe, Kent Hughes, and Bethancourt)Review last week:God Is the Initiator of RedemptionGod Calls His People to Trust Him Before They Understand HimGod's Blessing Is Never Merely Personal—It Is MissionalGod Promises to Anchor His People in Uncertain Times & PlacesGod's People Respond with Obedience, Worship, and WitnessTruth 1: Tests often follow triumphs. Moses gets Israel delivered from Pharaoh after the 10th plague followed by Pharaoh abusing the entire arm after them and trapping them against the Red Sea. God brought them through the Red Sea only to test them with no water in the desert. Then no bread. Then no meat.God's tests often come after triumph when we're tempted to think the victory was because of us--not God. We quickly forget God.Of course, God doesn't have us face the tests alone. He allows them for our good* and for his glory. God is with us so we don't have to be afraid.*James 1:1-12Application: So after a faith victory, expect a trial or test. Humble yourself instead of swelling with pride by thanking God and asking him to not let you forget who made that happen or who the source of that grace and provision is.Truth 2: Tests tempt us to run.Ex. People travel up and down I-95 from NY to FL asking for $$$ from people and churches because they're running from crisis only to travel back a year later.Ex. People move from one town to another trying to start over as if all their problems will stay behind. 12:10 Instead of staying (or even just asking God), Abram schemes his own plan. A plan with dangers and risks.We go "down" to Egypt not just topographically (elevation is lower in Egypt) but spiritually, in the Bible. (Abe, Mo, Joe)We go "up" to Jerusalem (where God lives) not just topographicaly (elevation is high) but spiritually, in the Bible. Application: When testing occurs, stay put until God tells you to go. Now, I've met with a lot of people who say God told them to go, even though their sitting in front of me in crisis. So this requires great discernment and prayer.Faith moves towards peace and hope.Unbelief moves towards restlessness and fear.Truth 3: God is great! Therefore, he's in control so I don't have to be; he is able.I am safer in a famine IN HIS WILL that in a palace OUT OF HIS WILL."The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you." (A saying)Abe failed his test with God. This lead to more problems! "When you enroll into the 'school of faith' you can't just drop out because of failure." -WWIt was the first nine weeks of my freshman year in high school. I'd just moved to Summerville 3 months before. And I just failed the first nine weeks of Alebra 1. I'd never failed any class or nine weeks before. I was scared to go home that day. My parents were concerned by supportive. We worked harder and I finished the year with a C average. I might have felt it was a little unfair since my teachers name was Mr. Phailer. But I digress...Abram went down to Egypt moving from trust to scheming/grasping.No altars built in Egypt.No calling on the name of the Lord in Egypt.No worship of God in Egypt.When we stop trusting God's word, we start leaning on man's wisdom. -WWHalf-truths are used to deceive. In the 10 commandments, it says do not commit false witness. Do not deceive others. Abram did that.Abram...Moves from trust to scheming or graspingMoves from confidence to fear ("I will" to "they will")Moves from "others" to selfMoves from bringing blessings to bringing judgmentTruth 4: God keeps his promises. God graciously brought him (them) through it all. Mainly because it would have ruined his promise. God rescued them from Pharaoh and sent them home well-provisioned. This foreshadowed the fleecing that would occur when Moses led Israel out of Egypt and through the Red Sea.Truth 5: Repentance leads to New Beginnings. When you stop trusting God's word and disobey, the only right thing to do is to go back to where you left him and make a new beginning. (1 John 1:9)Abram went back to his tent and altar in the Promised Land; to his life as a sojourner and stranger in this world.What was the big deal?! He came out well-provisioned and safe. It led to other problems with Lot Sarai paid a priceApplication: Never abandon your altar. Stay in fellowship with the Lord and his people no matter the crisis. Resist the temptation to run or isolate. Rest in his provision and protection found in his community. This is part of his covenant relationship we made with us. And he is faithful!CONCLUSIONBottom line: When we fail God, we return to the place where we left his presence and start again. A new beginning.God's promises are unshakable. They are for Abraham and they are for us through Jesus Christ. Will we have times of fear and doubt? Yes. Will God be there for us no matter what? Yes!How do we minimize the times of fear and doubt?We humble ourselves and review God's promises thanking God for them and resting in them. We continue our journey by grace through faith. When we get off track, we return to where we got off track and make another new beginning. We remember these truths and receive his blessings by obeying God's word, worship God himself, and being a blessing in word and deed daily. INVITATIONPeter puts it all in perspective in his first sermon:““Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”” ‭‭Acts‬ ‭2‬:‭36‬-‭39‬ ‭NIV‬‬How do we respond? Answer 2 questions:Take out a card or piece of paper right now. Write down the answer to these questions: What is God saying to me right now?What am I going to do about it? Write this down on a sheet of paper. What I hear you saying, Lord, is ___________________.[my name] is going to believe/do __________________________________________________ as a result.Finally, share this with your Home or Mission group this week when you gather as a testimony about what God is doing in your life. You don't have to get too specific to give him praise.Lord's Supper, 1 Cor 11:23-26 is good passage.Also, say something like, "Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again." (past, present, and future)PrayNOTES"Fellow believers (Abram's spiritual seed), when we truly believe the promises that are ours in Christ, when we truly understand and believe that we are seated right now in him in the heavenly places, when we understand that all things are ours in Christ, we will cease our grasping. As Alexander Maclaren put it:The less of our energies are consumed in asserting ourselves, and scrambling for our rights, and cutting in before other people, so as to get the best places for ourselves, the more we shall have to spare for better things; and Whereas Abram was living by taith, Lot was living by sight, much as Proram had lived in Egypt."-Alexander MacLaren, Hughes, pp. 200-201Illustration from last week:"I only have eyes for..."AN EXTRAORDINARY ANECDOTE comes to us from the annals of ancient Mideastern history. As the story goes, Cyrus, the great conqueror of the then known world including Babylon, had a general under his authority whose wife was suspected of treason. She was tried before a great and austere tribunal, found guilty, and sentenced to death. After the sentence was pronounced, the woman's husband (a general) made his way to Cyrus's throne and requested, “King Cyrus, please let me take her place.” Cyrus, in awe at what was transpiring before him, said to his court, “Can we terminate a love as great as this?” He then paroled the woman to her husband. As the couple left the court, the general said to his wife, “Did you see the benevolent look in Cyrus's eyes as he pardoned you?” The wife responded, “I only had eyes for the one who loved me enough that he was willing to die for me.”OUTLINESQUESTIONS TO CONSIDERWhat do I want them to know? Why do I want them to know it?What do I want them to do?Why do I want them to do it?How do they do this?DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions (by Jeff Vanderstelt): Based on this passage:Who is God?What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)What do I do? (In light of who I am)How do I do it?Final Questions (Write this down)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED“Genesis,” by R. Kent Hughes, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent HughesExalting Jesus in Genesis, by BethancourtThe Genesis Record, by Henry MorrisThe Genesis Factor, by David Helms & Jon Dennis“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)"Genesis" by Briscoe (TCC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.orgThe Bible Project https://bibleproject.com“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)Claude.ai

Patience and The Promise of What Is Growing (James 5:7)

Your Daily Bible Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 6:45 Transcription Available

Today’s Bible Verse “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.” — James 5:7 (NIV) James 5:7 reminds us that waiting is not wasted time when it’s rooted in trust. Using the image of a farmer, Scripture teaches us that growth happens beneath the surface long before it’s visible. Patience is not passive—it’s an active reliance on God’s timing and provision. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. “Whether we’re helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Overcoming Excuses - Herbert Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 37:00

Overcoming Excuses 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV) Matthew 25:24–29 “Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn’t plant and gathering crops you didn’t cultivate. 25 I was afraid I would lose your money, so I HID it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.’ 26 “But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, 27 why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’ 28 “Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. 29 To those WHO USE WELL WHAT THEY ARE GIVEN, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who DO NOTHING, even what little they have will be taken away. (NLT) 4 EXCUSES YOU NEED TO BURY 1. BURY THE BLAME GAME 2. BURY THE VICTIM MENTALITY 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) 3. BURY THE COMPARISON TRAP 4. BURY THE FEAR OF FAILURE 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV) 5 DIGGING PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 1. DIG UP TAKING OWNERSHIP OF YOUR LIFE Galatians 6:5 For each will have to bear his own load. (ESV) 2. DIG UP IDENTIFYING THE EXCUSES THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (NLT) 3. DIG UP CLARIFYING YOUR WHY Habakkuk 2:2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. (NKJV) 4. DIG UP THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS Hebrews 10:24–25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (NIV) 5. DIG UP TAKING STEPS TOWARD YOUR VISION James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. DO what it says. (NIV) James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by ACTION, IS DEAD. (NIV) Ecclesiastes 11:4 Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. (NLT) Psalm 37:23 The STEPS of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; (ESV) Proverbs 16:3 COMMIT to the Lord whatever you DO, and he will establish your plans. (NIV)

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Overcoming Excuses - Herbert Cooper - Audio

Vineyard Church St Albans Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 37:00

Overcoming Excuses 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV) Matthew 25:24–29 “Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn’t plant and gathering crops you didn’t cultivate. 25 I was afraid I would lose your money, so I HID it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.’ 26 “But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate, 27 why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’ 28 “Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. 29 To those WHO USE WELL WHAT THEY ARE GIVEN, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who DO NOTHING, even what little they have will be taken away. (NLT) 4 EXCUSES YOU NEED TO BURY 1. BURY THE BLAME GAME 2. BURY THE VICTIM MENTALITY 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) 3. BURY THE COMPARISON TRAP 4. BURY THE FEAR OF FAILURE 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. (NKJV) 5 DIGGING PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL 1. DIG UP TAKING OWNERSHIP OF YOUR LIFE Galatians 6:5 For each will have to bear his own load. (ESV) 2. DIG UP IDENTIFYING THE EXCUSES THAT ARE HOLDING YOU BACK Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” 24 Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (NLT) 3. DIG UP CLARIFYING YOUR WHY Habakkuk 2:2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. (NKJV) 4. DIG UP THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS Hebrews 10:24–25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (NIV) 5. DIG UP TAKING STEPS TOWARD YOUR VISION James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. DO what it says. (NIV) James 2:17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by ACTION, IS DEAD. (NIV) Ecclesiastes 11:4 Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. (NLT) Psalm 37:23 The STEPS of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; (ESV) Proverbs 16:3 COMMIT to the Lord whatever you DO, and he will establish your plans. (NIV)

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#Don't Stop Now!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 27:51

As we reach the end of this series, Jenna challenges us to continue to press in and press on in prayer. This talk reflects on Elijah's prayer for rain, teaching us to pray with faith, humility, perseverance, and confidence in God's promises. As our prayer “muscles” strengthen, we move from motivation to discipline - making prayer not just an act but a lifelong posture that sustains and transforms our walk with God.

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God's Wisdom In Action

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025

God say's don't forget my words. Everyone needs wisdom and if you already have some get some more. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) Proverbs 4:5 (NIV) James 1:5 (NIV)

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Living Stones - Our Father Our Love (Our Father Pt. 4)

Here We Grow Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 51:00

This week Special Guest Minister Shaleem Manno talks about the Love of the Father in our lives! You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Our Father Our Love (Our Father Pt. 4) Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV) John 15:13 (NIV) John 13:34-35 (NIV) 1 John 4:19 (NIV) James 1:2-4 (NIV) Romans 12:2 (NIV)

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All Things Are Pawsible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025

Bible Reading: Matthew 19:26; Luke 6:45; James 3:7-10"Mom," said Noah, "Rexy had an accident on the welcome mat again."Mom made her way to the front door and rubbed her forehead. "I don't know what to do with that dog. He chews up everything in the house. He barks at the garbage truck. He digs under the fence. He's out of control. I don't think anyone can tame that tiny Chihuahua. Would one of you boys please take Rexy for a walk?""It's Noah's turn." Micah tossed the leash to his brother."My turn? I just gave him a bath last night!""That wasn't a bath. You just sprayed some of Dad's cologne on him!""Well, you should use some of that cologne because you smell worse than the dog!" Mom sighed. "Don't you boys ever get tired of arguing? I think Rexy acts so crazy because he's watching how you two act." "Oh, come on, Mom. We don't bark at the mailman," Noah said."Yeah," said Micah, "and it's not like we punch each other or anything." "You punch each other with words. The way you talk to each other is just as out of control as Rexy. The Bible says people are able to tame all kinds of animals, but no one can tame the tongue.""So if the Bible is saying we have a better chance of taming Rexy than controlling what we say, why even try?" asked Noah."Because taming our tongues is important," said Mom. "They may be small things, but they can cause huge destruction."Micah laughed. "That sounds a lot like Rexy!" "The Bible also says that the words we speak come from our hearts," Mom continued. "If we need to change our words, it means our hearts need to change. And we can't change them ourselves." Noah thought about that. "You mean Jesus has to help us, right?" "Right," said Mom. "Only He can change your heart and help you love others the way He does. Taming the tongue is only possible with Him." Mom walked over to the puddle on the welcome mat and sighed. "At this point, I think God's the only one who can change Rexy as well." Micah smiled. "Well, the Bible does say that with God, all things are pawsible!" –Jared HottensteinHow About You?Have you ever been hurt by someone's words? Have you ever hurt someone by what you said to them? Words are powerful things, and it's important to use them to build others up, not tear them down. The next time you want to say something hurtful, remember how much Jesus loves that person. Then trust Him to change your heart and help you love them too.Today's Key Verse:Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. (NIV) (James 3:10)Today's Key Thought:Jesus changes hearts

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Fishing Lures

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025

Bible Reading: Matthew 7:1-5; James 1:12-15"I can't believe it! Andrew says he's a Christian, but I saw him looking at a bad website on his tablet today," Zane told his dad. "He must be really weak to look at that kind of stuff.""So looking at websites like that doesn't appeal to you at all?" Dad asked."No way!" said Zane. "I don't have any problem staying away from that junk.""I'm glad," Dad said as he put fishing rods into the trunk of the car. "Did you pack the trout flies?" "Trout flies? I thought we were fishing for northern pike. You won't hook one of them with a trout fly!"Dad grinned. "I can see you know a lot about fishing bait." He shut the trunk door. "So, what kind of bait do you need to look out for?" "Me?" asked Zane. Dad nodded. "Just like different fish are caught with different lures, different people are tempted to sin by different things. As you pointed out, Andrew is tempted by things he shouldn't look at online. So what are you tempted by?" "Um…" Zane hesitated. "I don't know.""Well, let's see. Why were you grounded last week?" asked Dad.Zane's face grew warm. "I got upset at Macie and smashed one of her toys on the floor." "And you got in trouble last month for pushing down a boy at school," said Dad. "So you have to watch out for a different lure than Andrew does--you're often tempted to hurt others when you feel angry." Zane sighed. "I guess Andrew and I are a lot alike." "You and Andrew and every other Christian," said Dad. "We all struggle with sin, but we're not all tempted by the same things. So instead of judging other Christians when they're tempted by certain sins, we need to encourage them and remind them that Jesus has freed us from sin. And if they do give in, we need to show them grace--just like Jesus does for us." Zane nodded. "I'll do that next time I see Andrew looking at things he shouldn't--and ask him to do the same for me when I get angry.""Good idea." Dad opened the car door. "Okay, jump in. Let's go get 'em!" –Karen DitthardtHow About You?What sins do you struggle with? You may not struggle with the same things your friends do, but all Christians struggle with temptation at times. Jesus tells us not to point a finger at others while ignoring our own shortcomings. Instead, we need to remind other Christians who they are in Jesus when they're tempted to sin--and be on the lookout for the things that tempt us. Today's Key Verse:Each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. (NIV) (James 1:14)Today's Key Thought:Christians struggle with different sins

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Growing Pains | Wade Smith

Victory.Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 48:08

"You will only grow to the threshold of your pain." - Sam Chand. God may not ordain your pain, but He will always use it! Continuing our sermon season, "Godly Gains," Pastor Wade Smith brings us a powerful word as he walks us through how God uses our pain to direct, connect, strengthen, and perfect us. We pray this message would be an encouragement through hard seasons and remind you that God is always with you! Scripture references: Hebrews 12:1-13 (NIV) Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) James 1:12 (NIV) Connect With Us: To learn more about Victory Church and to get connected, visit us at https://victory.church/ Worship Gathering Times: To see locations & worship gathering times, visit https://victory.church/locations/ Prayer: We believe in praying big prayers to a big God and expecting big results. If you're in need of prayer, our team would be honored to pray with you. You can reach us for prayer at https://victory.church/prayer Giving: At Victory, we steward God's resources well and with radical generosity. If you'd like to give toward the mission of Victory Church, visit https://victory.church/give/ Follow Us: OKC Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchokc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victorychurchok Edmond Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoryedmond/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victory.churchEDM Grapevine (Texas) Campus: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victorychurchgrapevine/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089341962919

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SPIRIT OF THE LAW | 12-24-2024

Pass the Salt Live

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 60:40

Show #2310 Show Notes: Matthew 22:36-40 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2022%3A36-40&version=KJV Leviticus 19:15-18 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=leviticus%2019%3A15-18&version=NASB Colossians 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%202&version=KJV 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20corinthians%202%3A15-16&version=NIV James 4:17 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=james%204%3A17&version=KJV Colossians 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%204&version=KJV 2 Timothy 2: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20tim%202&version=KJV Dennis Quaid – On My Way To Heaven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAbGIiISJA0 Dave […]

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Thanks Giving | Week 1 | November 3rd, 2024 | Pastor Chris Sarno

Relevant Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 35:40

Gratitude is more than just something you should have, it is a secret key in the kingdom of heaven to unlock doors of opportunity and blessing! It is so important that you give your thanks and gratitude in every season of life you are in, but it's not always easy, so how do we do it? Those important things and many many more are what you will learn through this powerful series from Pastor Chris Sarno all about Thanks Giving and Gratitude. Welcome to Relevant Church Live, the online campus of Relevant Church located in Daytona Beach, Florida. We pray that through this service you find your place, reveal your purpose, and unlock your potential! We pray this message blesses you and gives you the strength you need to do and be all that God has called you to do and be! Leave a comment below letting us know how this message impacted you today, we'd love to chat with you! #RelevantChurch #ThanksGiving #Gratitude #PastorChrisSarno #OnlineChurch #RelevantChurchDaytonaBeach #Church #ChurchOnline #RelevantChurchFlorida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Give: Text to Give: Text your amount to 386-968-1103 Online Giving: Visit our website http://www.relevantfl.org/giving to give via debit, credit, or ACH Mail It In: Send gift Via USPS to 920 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @RelevantChurch Relevant Church Website: https://www.relevantfl.org/ Relevant Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevant_fl/ Relevant Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelevantFL Relevant Church TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relevant_fl?_t=8mNFjdYMYoh&_r=1 Relevant Church App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1615804850?fbclid=IwAR3aHqo_6kr8Tzd_JK6xihjfJkVk6j7-iqITDj1u1wFicDLn6g6C29gL3LY Rkidz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkidzfl Relevant Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevantflyouth/ Relevant Church Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nUtPIkecEehfstUWWPIVU?si=QBMEtu85SyuU3FxRM1X7lg&nd=1 Pastor Chris Sarno's Website: https://www.chrissarno.tv/ Chris Sarno App: http://www.chrissarno.tv/app -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (TLB) Philippians 2:13-16 (TLB) Colossians 2:6-7 (TLB) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) James 1:21-25 (TPT, KJV) Psalms 106:2-4 (TPT) Psalms 136:1-4, 26 (KJV) Psalms 50:14, 23 (TPT) Psalms 67:1-7 (KJV) Proverbs 15:30-33 (TPT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, November 3rd 2024 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church The Power Of Gratitude | Thanks Giving | Pastor Chris Sarno Thanks Giving | Week 1 | November 3rd, 2024 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church

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Turn It On

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024

Bible Reading: James 1:21-27"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. KeyesHow About You?Have you heard Bible stories and learned verses at church? Do you listen to the message they give and apply it to your life? Or do you forget about them the moment you leave church? If you don't apply what they teach you, they can't do you any good. Listen to the truth God gives in the Bible and then trust Him to help you put it into practice. Today's Key Verse:Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) (James 1:22 )Today's Key Thought:Apply God's truth to your life

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Turn It On

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024

Bible Reading: James 1:21-27"What time was it when you put dinner in the oven, Dad?" asked Liam. "I'm hungry! It seems like we've been waiting a long time for that lasagna to be ready, but I don't even smell it yet.""I don't either," said Dad. He glanced at his watch. "The recipe said it would need to bake about an hour." Dad got up and went to the kitchen. "Oh no!" he exclaimed. "The button on the oven must have gotten stuck again--the oven didn't turn on! Looks like dinner won't be ready for a while.""But Dad, I'm starving!" groaned Liam."I'm sorry. Let's have an apple while we wait." They each chose a shiny red apple. "This reminds me of what Pastor Grey said at church last week," Dad remarked as he and Liam bit into their apples. "Do you remember what he told us?" Liam nodded. "He said we often take in God's Word, but we don't apply it to our lives. But what's that got to do with the oven and our lasagna?""Well, we learn about God by going to church and reading the Bible. God's Word tells us how amazing He is and how we can have a relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus, who died and rose again to save us from sin. It also tells us how to live as His people so others can see His love in our lives. But if we hear what the Bible says but don't put it into practice, it's like we don't turn God's truth on in our lives. The knowledge just sits there--cold, like our lasagna. We need to do what the Bible says. The first thing we must do is trust in Jesus so He can fill our lives with His peace, love, and joy. Otherwise we're left--""Hungry," Liam finished with a frown. "Like I am now!""Spiritually hungry," said Dad. "And we can't continue to put God's words into practice by being kind and loving and unselfish toward others when we're spiritually hungry.""Yeah," said Liam. "I have trouble doing those things when I'm physically hungry!"Dad laughed. "Then it's a good thing I can smell the lasagna cooking!" –Nance E. KeyesHow About You?Have you heard Bible stories and learned verses at church? Do you listen to the message they give and apply it to your life? Or do you forget about them the moment you leave church? If you don't apply what they teach you, they can't do you any good. Listen to the truth God gives in the Bible and then trust Him to help you put it into practice. Today's Key Verse:Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) (James 1:22 )Today's Key Thought:Apply God's truth to your life

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Super-Fast

Destiny Church 217 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024

Bible Reading: Psalm 103:8-12; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Timothy 1:15-16"The art competition is tomorrow, so make sure you finish your pots today," Miss Boone told the class. "Your final step is sealant, but don't forget--" "What do you think of my pot, Miss Boone?" Alex raised his pot above his head."You've done a fantastic job, Alex, but you interrupted me while I was speaking. Now, as I was saying, you must wait for the paint to dry completely or the sealant will ruin your design. Please be patient.""You'll probably win a ribbon, Alex," said Miguel, Alex's best friend. Alex reached for the sealant. "I'll be the first one done too! Watch!" "Alex, wait!" Miguel pointed to the paint. "It's still wet. Remember what Miss Boone said? Be patient or you'll ruin the design on your pot." "I've waited long enough." Alex painted on sealant super-fast and put his project on the counter. "I win!" he shouted. Before the competition, Alex stood outside the library where the artwork was displayed. "Is it time?" he asked when he saw Miss Boone coming to unlock the door. "Can I go in? I want to go in first!" Once the doors were opened, Alex hurried in without noticing anyone else's artwork. "Where's mine?" he asked."Look up there, Alex." Miss Boone pointed to the table displaying pots with ribbons draped over them. Alex sprinted over. "I don't see it! Where's my pot, Miss Boone?" Miss Boone pointed again, and Alex shook his head. "That's not mine." Then he looked more closely and gasped. "The sealant! It ruined my design!"Miguel walked over and laughed when he saw Alex's pot. "You need to be more patient, Alex. That sealant made your pot look weird!"Alex sighed. His parents and Sunday school teacher were always telling him to be patient too, because Jesus was patient and always thought of others instead of only thinking of Himself. I'm sorry, Lord, he prayed silently. Please help me slow down and think of others. You're always patient with me, and I know you can help me be patient too.Miguel nudged him, "Hey, look--you got a ribbon for 'Most Unique!'"Before the awards ceremony, Miss Boone asked each ribbon winner if they had a title for their artwork. "I do, Miss Boone," said Alex. "I'm calling mine 'Patience.'"–Kelly CarlsonHow About You?Do you patiently follow directions or do things your own way? Do you charge ahead without thinking of anyone else? It's not easy to be patient, especially when you're excited for something or know exactly what you want, but the Bible tells us to be patient. When you slow down and think things through, you'll be more loving and considerate toward the people around you--just like Jesus.Today's Key Verse:Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. (NIV) (James 1:19)Today's Key Thought:Be patient

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Jehovah Sabaoth - The Lord of Hosts | The Names of God Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 48:47

How can someone have peace in the middle of hardships? Pastor Eric shares the final message of our series on the Names of God with Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts. Learn how Hezekiah relied on Jehovah Sabaoth to find peace in his situation and how you can too.Scriptures referenced in this message:· James 5:1-4 NIV· James 5:1-4 KJV· Psalm 24: 1-10 NIV· Psalm 24:10 KJV· Isaiah 42:13· Exodus 15:3· 2 Kings 18:17-19:37· Exodus 14:14· Deuteronomy 1:30· Deuteronomy 3:22· Deuteronomy 20:4· Psalm 35:1· Psalm 44:3· Romans 8:31Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship

16.05.2024 | Morning Service | With God you have everything

Frühgebet & Predigten - CBG München

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 16:16

Judges 6:1-6 NIV | Judges 7:2+4+7 NIV | John 13:34-35 NIV | James 1:5-6 NIV

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16.05.2024 | Morning Service | With God you have everything

Oração da Manhã - CBG Munique

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 16:16

Judges 6:1-6 NIV | Judges 7:2+4+7 NIV | John 13:34-35 NIV | James 1:5-6 NIV

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The Way God Made It

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024

Bible Reading: Philippians 4:4-7; 1 John 5:14-15"A-vee-air-ee," read Logan, looking at the sign above the door of one of the buildings at the zoo. He was visiting the zoo with his Uncle Mike. "What does that mean?" asked Logan."An aviary is a place where birds are kept. Let's see what kinds they have here." They opened the door and heard a lot of chirping and squawking, and as they walked through the building, they saw many different kinds of birds. "Look over there." Uncle Mike pointed toward a flamingo standing on one leg. "That one is asleep.""What a funny way to sleep!" said Logan. "How can that one skinny leg hold up such a big bird?""Well, all I can tell you is that's the way God made it," said Uncle Mike. "It's amazing, isn't it?" Logan grinned and nodded.After leaving the aviary, Uncle Mike bought them each a snack. As they sat on a bench and munched their chips, Logan was very quiet. "Thinking about your parents again?" asked Uncle Mike."Yeah," said Logan. "I just know they're going to get a divorce.""Now, you don't know that for sure, Logan. The reason you're here with me this weekend is so they could go to that marriage seminar. I think they're going to try to work things out.""Well, maybe," said Logan. "I know that's what they talked about, but I wish I could do something to help them.""You can pray," said Uncle Mike."I already do that," said Logan. "I pray all the time! But that's just a little thing.""That's what you said about the flamingo's leg," Uncle Mike reminded him. "But that little leg held the whole bird up, didn't it? And though our prayers may seem small, God uses them to do great things. Even when things don't turn out the way we want, we can have peace knowing that He hears us when we pray and promises to work through our prayers to do good things and show people His love." Uncle Mike smiled. "That's the way God made it." –Sara L. NelsonHow About You?Do you have problems that are totally out of your control, and the only thing you can do about them is pray? That's actually the best thing you can do for any of your problems, because your prayers are going to a very powerful God who loves you very much! If you know Jesus, you are God's child, and He promises to use your prayers for good, even when He doesn't answer them the way you ask. Pray about your problems, and then trust God to answer in His own special way.Today's Key Verse:The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (NIV) (James 5:16)Today's Key Thought:Prayer goes a long way

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Walking With God During Trials | Pastor Lionel King | 24.03.10

Epiphany Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 47:43

James 1:1-8 (NIV) James 1:2-3 (Passion Translation) James 1:12-18 (NIV)

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Looking Ahead

FCC of Herrick's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 30:17

2 Corinthians 1:15-24 (HCSB) Luke 14:25-33 (HCSB) Hebrews 11:23-28 (NIV) James 4:13-17 (HCSB) Matthew 6:25-34 (HCSB)

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Looking Ahead

FCC of Herrick's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 30:17

2 Corinthians 1:15-24 (HCSB) Luke 14:25-33 (HCSB) Hebrews 11:23-28 (NIV) James 4:13-17 (HCSB) Matthew 6:25-34 (HCSB)

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5 Ways to Use Your Words Like a Warrior - Guest Pastor Doug Reed

Oasis Church RVA

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 47:52

"Fighting Words"5 Ways to Use Your Words Like a WarriorGuest Pastor Doug ReedDecember 31, 2023SERMON NOTES:Isaiah 55:11 (NLT)The REAL BATTLES of this WORLD are being waged (won or lost) in the REALM of WORDS.John 1:1-5 (NIV)Proverbs 18:21 (AMP)James 3:2 (NIV)James 3:3-5a (NIV)WORDS are the GUIDANCE SYSTEM of your LIFE. If you don't like where you're GOING… change the way you're SPEAKING!Job 1:20 (ESV)Job 1:22 (MSG)Job 2:10 (NKJV)5 WAYS TO USE YOUR WORDS LIKE A WARRIOR:#1 - SPEAK IN FAITHANYONE can repeat what THEY ARE SEEING. PEOPLE of FAITH repeat what GOD IS SAYING.#2 - SPEAK LIFE OVER YOURSELF AND OTHERSEphesians 4:29 (AMP)#3 - CONTROL YOUR SPEECH AS YOU WOULD A DEADLY WEAPONJames 3:5-6 (MSG)Proverbs 26:18-19 (NLT)#4 - USE WORDS TO MONITOR THE CONDITION OF YOUR HEARTLuke 6:45b (NKJV)Matthew 12:34b (NLT)WORDS are a THERMOMETER that indicates your spiritual CONDITION.Matthew 15:18 (NLT)BASIC TRUTH:You THINK a WORD before you SPEAK a WORD.Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)#5 - REPEAT WHAT THE SPIRIT REVEALS (PROPHESY)1 Corinthians 2:13b (NLT)PROPHESY is simply SPIRIT-LED APPLICATION of the WORD.Isaiah 6:5 (NIV)Isaiah 6:6-7 (NIV)Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)Psalm 19:14 (NLT)Oasis Church exists to help people see Jesus more clearly.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

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The Way to Be Wise

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:16; Colossians 2:2-3The teacher handed out the graded test papers, placing them face down on the desks. Layla was afraid to turn hers over and instead slipped it into her notebook without looking. When the bell rang, she shoved her notebook and jacket into her backpack and headed for home.Halfway to her house, Layla sat on a stack of tires at the corner of an auto repair shop. She pulled out her notebook and then the graded test. Just as she thought--a big red F! She wadded the test paper up and threw it in the trash can next to the mechanic's garage."I hate school!" exclaimed Layla as she walked into the kitchen. "Reading is too hard." Mom looked concerned. "Isn't that special reading class helping you?""Not really." Layla sat in a chair with a sigh. "The teacher is nice and all, but nothing seems to change. I feel so dumb!" Mom smoothed Layla's hair away from her face. "You're not dumb, Layla. I know you want to do better with your reading, and I'm proud of you for working so hard. Reading is an important skill to have in life, and I'm glad you want to learn how to do it well." Mom smiled thoughtfully. "Did you know there's something even more important to have in your life--something you can't learn on your own?"Layla shook her head. "What's that?""Wisdom," answered Mom. "Wisdom lets us know what is true and right and shows us how to apply that truth to our lives.""How do we get wisdom?" asked Layla."I was hoping you'd ask," said Mom with a grin. "The Bible tells us to ask God for wisdom, and He will gladly give it to us." "So, I just need to pray and I'll be smarter?" Layla asked, looking confused."Being wise is more than being smart and knowing information--it's about knowing God's truth and trusting in Him. In order to have wisdom, we need to have faith in Jesus. Then, as He works in our lives through the Holy Spirit, we will grow in wisdom and in our knowledge of Him.""I'm glad God gives us wisdom when we ask for it," said Layla. "I'm going to pray and ask Him to help me with my reading too!" –Bonnie CarrHow About You?Do you wish you were smarter? Do you have questions you can't figure out the answer to? While it's important to study in school and learn new things, you'll never have all the answers. Only God does, and knowing Him is more important than knowing anything else. Ask Him to give you wisdom, and He will help you see how much you need Jesus. When you know Him as your Savior, He will help you grow in wisdom and understanding.Today's Key Verse:If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (NIV) (James 1:5 )Today's Key Thought:Pray for wisdom

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Praise And Thanksgiving | Week 4 | November 26th, 2023 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church

Relevant Live

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 47:16

We enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise according to the bible, but what really is thanksgiving and praise to God? Are we doing it right? These questions, along with MANY other revelations about praise and thanksgiving, will be discovered in this powerful series from Pastor Chris Sarno! Make sure you listen to every word said and take notes because Praise and Thanksgiving are VITAL to a believers walk with God! Welcome to Relevant Church Live, the online campus of Relevant Church located in Daytona Beach, Florida. We pray that through this service you find your place, reveal your purpose, and unlock your potential! We pray this message blesses you and gives you the strength you need to do and be all that God has called you to do and be! Leave a comment below letting us know how this message impacted you today, we'd love to chat with you! #RelevantChurch #PastorChrisSarno #PraiseAndThanksgiving #OnlineChurch #RelevantChurchDaytonaBeach #Praise #Thanksgiving #DaytonaBeachFlorida #Encouragement #Bible #Relevant #Church #ChurchOnline #RelevantChurchFlorida #DaytonaBeach #Florida -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ways to Give: Text to Give: Text your amount to 386-968-1103 Online Giving: Visit our website http://www.relevantfl.org/giving to give via debit, credit, or ACH Cash App: $RelevantFL (Please put your name & gift type in the notes) Mail It In: Send gift Via USPS to 920 Beville Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @RelevantChurch Relevant Church Website: https://www.relevantfl.org/ Relevant Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevant_fl/ Relevant Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelevantFL Relevant Church App: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1615804850?fbclid=IwAR3aHqo_6kr8Tzd_JK6xihjfJkVk6j7-iqITDj1u1wFicDLn6g6C29gL3LY Rkidz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rkidzfl Relevant Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relevantflyouth/ Relevant Church Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nUtPIkecEehfstUWWPIVU?si=QBMEtu85SyuU3FxRM1X7lg&nd=1 Relevant Church SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/relevantlive Pastor Chris Sarno's Website: https://www.chrissarno.tv/ Chris Sarno App: http://www.chrissarno.tv/app -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 (TLB) Philippians 2:13-16 (TLB) 2 Timothy 2:21-26 (TPT) 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV) James 1:21- 25 (TPT) Psalms 106:2-5 (TPT) Psalms 136:1- 4 (KJV) Palms 136:26 (KJV) Psalms 50:14 (TPT) Psalms 50:23 (TPT) Psalms 67:1-7 (KJV) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, November 26th 2023 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church Praise And Thanksgiving | Week 4 | November 26th, 2023 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church

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The Mirror Tells All

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023

Bible Reading: Ephesians 4:31-32; James 1:19-27; 4:17Ramona came down to breakfast with a scowl on her face. Her day was already off to a bad start. Her favorite sweater had a hole in it, and she had forgotten to do her math homework. While she ate her pancakes with blueberry syrup, Mom asked her to read a Bible verse for morning devotions. "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you," read Ramona.Just then Jodi, Ramona's three-year-old sister, poked her with her plastic alligator. Startled, Ramona jumped up and knocked over her juice. "Look what you made me do!" shouted Ramona, dabbing at her soaked T-shirt. "You're such a pest!" Jodi began to cry as Ramona stomped upstairs to change. When she came back down, she grabbed her backpack and rushed out the door.After school, Ramona came home and plopped herself down at the table. "Did you have a tough day?" asked Mom gently."Today was the worst. I got a zero in math, and the other kids were laughing and pointing at me all morning. It wasn't until after recess when I went to the bathroom that I saw why they were laughing--I had blueberry syrup on my nose! I was so mad at my friends for not telling me, I told them I would never speak to them again!" "Do you remember what you read for devotions at breakfast?" Mom asked.Ramona looked down and shook her head."Well, it looks like blueberry syrup wasn't the only thing you missed in the mirror this morning," said Mom. "Huh?" asked Ramona, confused. "God's Word is like a mirror. When we read it, it shows us what's wrong in our hearts and points to our need for Jesus. It tells us to go to Him for forgiveness and to trust Him to help us treat others with love and kindness. But if we read it and don't do what it says, it's like ignoring a big smudge of blueberry syrup on the end of your nose."Ramona thought about yelling at her sister and her friends. "I guess I need to be sure to check my face and my heart in the mirror before I leave for school." -Laura KuehnHow About You?Do you pay attention when you hear or read God's Word? Do you do what it says and turn to Jesus for forgiveness and help? Don't just read God's Word--let it be a mirror for your heart. When God shows you smudges of sin in your life, confess them to Jesus and trust Him to wipe them away and help you show others His love.Today's Key Verse:Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) (James 1:22)Today's Key Thought:Obey God's Word

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Guilty as Charged

Hope & Anchor Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023

Bible Reading: Romans 3:10-12; 6:23"There has been a lot of note-passing going on lately," announced Mrs. Barnes. "Anyone I see passing a note from now on will stay in at recess." Cam nodded. He had noticed a lot of the kids passing notes too.The next day, Cam watched as Lincoln and Josiah passed notes back and forth. They'd better watch it, he thought, or they're gonna have to stay in for recess. He decided to write a note to warn his friends to be careful.As Cam slipped his note to Josiah, Mrs. Barnes looked up. "Cam, Josiah, and Lincoln--you will all stay in at recess today.""Me?" asked Cam. "What did I do?""I saw you passing a note," said Mrs. Barnes. "You will stay in with the other boys." And so the three boys spent afternoon recess at their desks.That evening, Cam complained about his punishment. "I wrote one note!" he grumbled. "The other guys wrote lots more. It's not fair!""How many notes did Mrs. Barnes say you could write?" asked Dad."Well…none. But I still think she could have let me play outside at least half the time since the others wrote so many more notes than I did!""Even though you only wrote one note, you were guilty as charged, weren't you?" said Dad. "I guess, but I still wasn't as bad as the others," Cam insisted."Your argument reminds me of people who think God should excuse them because they don't think they're as bad as other people they know," said Dad. "The fact is that everyone has sinned, and the Bible says that makes each one of us a sinner guilty before God, no matter how our sins compare to someone else's. You passed a note in class knowing it was against the rules, and you got the punishment you deserved."Cam sighed and propped his head on his elbows. "I guess I did deserve to stay in at recess," he finally admitted. He gave his dad a sideways glance. "You're gonna point out that we don't need to be punished for our sin though, aren't you?" Dad grinned. "I sure am! Even though each one of us deserves that punishment, Jesus died on the cross to save us from it. He took the punishment for our sin so we wouldn't have to!" -Hazel W. MarettHow About You?Do you think you're pretty good--better than a lot of kids you know? God says everyone is a sinner. We're all equally guilty of breaking God's law, and we all deserve to be punished. But the wonderful thing is that Jesus died to take the punishment for our sin. Instead of suffering the eternal death you deserve, you can have eternal life with God! Trust Jesus as your Savior today. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page.)Today's Key Verse:Whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. (NIV) (James 2:10 )Today's Key Thought:All sin deserves punishment

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THE TREASURE | Preaching 09.07.2023 (Christian Vargas)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 49:11

These are the scriptures being referenced: 2 Corinthians 4:5-11 (NIV) James 1:16-17 (ESV) 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 Stay Connected https://www.hopeandanchor.org/ https://www.facebook.com/Hopeandanchorchurch/ https://www.instagram.com/hopeandanchorcommunitychurch/ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.hopeandanchor.org/donate #londonchurch #hopeandanchor #hopeandanchorcommunitychurch

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James | Living Your Best Life Week 1 | Pastor Candace Cortez

Koinonia Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 49:35

James 1:1 NIV: James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. For Sermon Notes Visit: https://tinyurl.com/bd4ywpcb ANNOUNCEMENT LINKS: Download The Church Center App: https://www.kchanford.com/koinonia-app/ First Time Visitor: Text 'Welcome' to 559-500-4830 Need Prayer, Contact Us At: https://www.kchanford.com/ Tithes and Offerings: https://www.kchanford.com/give Volunteer: https://kchanford.com/serve-with-us/

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The Backyard Bear

Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023

Bible Reading: Psalm 40:1-5When Brody got home from school on his birthday, Dad winked and said, "Head out to the back porch. There's a special treat waiting for you on the picnic table."Brody ran outside as quickly as he could. The picnic table held two paper plates and a large empty platter smeared with icing. Brody frowned. "Hey, Dad?"Dad came out to the porch. "Yeah?""Is this platter supposed to be empty?"Dad's forehead wrinkled, and he scratched his chin. "What in the world…"Brody looked under the picnic table. A few crumbs sprinkled the ground. He swallowed. "It was my birthday cake, wasn't it?""It was. But where did it go?"Brody didn't want to throw a fit on his birthday. He was a year older. He was supposed to be more mature. But his eyes burned. He wiped his hand under his eyes, determined not to let tears fall. "We have to solve this mystery."The crumbs beneath the table led down the porch and into the yard, leaving a faint trail. Brody and his dad followed them to the edge of the backyard where the woods began. Not too far away, in the middle of the trees, movement caught Brody's eye. "Dad, look!" he whispered. They watched as a black bear devoured the last piece of Brody's cake. Then it scrambled into the woods.Brody's disappointment faded. His laughter started small at first, but then increased until tears streamed down his cheeks. "A bear ate my birthday cake!"Dad laughed too. "Don't worry, Brody," he said. "The day's not over. We'll still get you a birthday treat.""It's okay, Dad," Brody said. "I've always wanted to see a bear--and today one came into our backyard! God gave me the best birthday gift ever."Dad chuckled. "It's probably not the birthday gift you were expecting, but God loves to give His children gifts. He gave us the best gift of all--His Son, Jesus. And He gives us other gifts and blessings to remind us of His love."Brody smiled, thinking of how God cared about him enough to give him this wonderful surprise. And Brody knew no birthday cake would ever amount to the love God gave him each and every day. -Becca WierwilleHow About You?Where have you noticed God's love lately? We often get so caught up in what we want that we forget to notice the ways God shows us His love in everyday, ordinary moments. We are God's beloved children. He is always thinking of us and loving us. He fills our lives with gifts that point to His greatest gift of all--Jesus. How can we pay more attention to the gifts He has given us?Today's Key Verse:Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father. (NIV) (James 1:17 )Today's Key Thought:Open your eyes to God's gifts

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Day 2119 – James – Wisdom is Faith in Action 1 – Who is James? – Daily Wisdom

Wisdom-Trek ©

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 32:10 Transcription Available

Welcome to Day 2119 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom James – Wisdom is Faith in Action 1 – Who is James – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 09/05/2021 JAMES: WISDOM IS FAITH IN ACTION – WHO IS JAMES? As mentioned last week, we are beginning a new series today on the Proverbs of the New Testament, better known as the book of James. This letter is chocked full of practical wisdom on how to live the life of a radical disciple, which we focused on during August. Today I want to provide a background of who James is, and why he is so uniquely fit to author the first book written in the New Testament. Since most of the lesson today sets the stage for our study through James, which may take many weeks to complete, we will only cover one verse today, James 1:1. Thus, this lesson will be somewhat academic in nature before we explore the depths of the wisdom found in James. James 1:1 (NIV) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. James 1:1 (NLT) This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. We live in a world where politics rules the day. In this world, a person's public reputation too often drowns out the private reality. Who you know usually trumps what you know. Name-dropping often gets you farther than talent or skill. These cynical sayings not only apply to the political realm, where quid pro quo is the status quo. Unfortunately, the “good of boy” system also tends to corrupt most areas of business, academia, entertainment—and, yes, even the church. This is why the opening words of the book of James are so refreshing. Like a cool spring breeze blowing through a musty room, the unassuming nature of these first few words drives out arrogance, ego, and presumption. Written by a man who could have dropped the Name above all names, this simple, straightforward greeting sets the tone for a letter that assaults our natural human tendencies toward sin and selfishness with a radical message of authenticity and humility. That begs the question, which is today's message titled ‘Who is James?' From the very first phrase, the name “James,” this short letter presents us with a problem: Which “James” wrote this letter? Unfortunately, his humble self-identification as “a bond-servant (or slave) of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ” (1:1) doesn't get us far. So, unless we were among those first recipients of the letter, we are left to some old-fashioned sleuthing to determine which James penned these words. If you run through the New Testament, you'll come across four men with this name. It's relatively easy to rule out a couple of these. First, James, the father of Judas (not Iscariot), never appears in the New Testament except in Luke 6:16. James, the son of Alphaeus, is probably the same as “James the Less.” Although he is one of the Twelve, he disappears from the biblical account after the upper room experience on Pentecost (Acts 1:13). So these two can be safely dismissed as unlikely candidates for authorship. This leaves James, the son of Zebedee and brother of the apostle John, or James, the half-brother of Jesus. Though the first James, a “Son of Thunder,” played a significant leadership role in the infant church as one of Christ's inner three (Peter, James, and John), he was the first of the Twelve to suffer martyrdom under Herod Agrippa I. That occurred around ad 44 in persecution that resulted in further scattered the Jewish Christians throughout the Roman world (Acts 12:2). Shortly after this...

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Faith When Tempted (James 1:13-18)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 39:02

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12 NIV) James writes this book to strength the faith of believers who are experiencing trials. James has instructed us to let perseverance […] The post Faith When Tempted (James 1:13-18) appeared first on Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ.

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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up!

Mohan C Lazarus Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 5:11

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (NIV) James 4:10

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Life's Journeys | "Right With God"

Walk With God

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 20:24

Scripture: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joshua%202&version=NIV (Joshua 2); https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+2%3A24-26&version=NIV (James 2:24-26) Theme Verse: Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road. (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+2%3A25&version=NIV (James 2:25)) SHOW NOTES: Every person's life journey will look different. Rahab the prostitute walks into God's redemptive plan. What a life of hardship and difficulty she endured, and yet in her journey, Rahab experienced an amazing RESCUE! This Canaanite woman presents a beautiful picture of God's redemptive grace. He uses unlikely people to accomplish His purposes. He is a sovereign God. He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. Rahab is seeking God in the midst of her very messy Life Journey. Rahab presents her statement of faith, “For the Lord your God is the supreme God of the heavens above and the earth below.” Rahab had a longing in her heart. She was seeking after the One, True God – the One who would truly change her life. SONG: "Rescue Story" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZbYfedDbk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZbYfedDbk)

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Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022

Choose to allow God to lead your life so it can be a peaceful and successful life, reflective of Him.2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (NIV)James 4:6-10 (The Passion)

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Episode 36 - Teamwork Workout

Upfront & Undivided

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 40:08

Being on the same team is important, and you don't have to play the same position. This week we talk about being same-minded in your marriage. We talk about how we are striving for combined success in our marriage. Even if we have different personalities and hobbies, we are unified in our marriage. When tough times happen, we remember that we are always in this together. Philippians 2: 2 "then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." (NIV)James 4: 1-4 "What is the cause of your conflicts and quarrels with each other? Doesn't the battle begin inside of you as you fight to have your own way and fulfill your own desires? 2You jealously want what others have so you begin to see yourself as better than others. You scheme with envy and harm others to selfishly obtain what you crave—that's why you quarrel and fight. And all the time you don't obtain what you want because you won't ask God for it! 3And if you ask, you won't receive it for you're asking with corrupt motives, seeking only to fulfill your own selfish desires. 4You have become spiritual adulterers who are having an affair, an unholy relationship with the world. Don't you know that flirting with the world's values places you at odds with God? Whoever chooses to be the world's friend makes himself God's enemy!" (The Passion Translation)Music: Savour The Moment by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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54. How to Disagree Lovingly: Active Listening, Growth Mindset, Becoming a Peacemaker

Morning by Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 28:27

If you've ever found yourself in a difficult conversation that feels like a lose-lose for those involved, and wished there was a way to change the tone and outcome, this episode is for you! I share ideas for how to work toward lovingly disagreeing with someone else, working to be a peacemaker, and respecting those you disagree with as people made in the image of God. Verses read (in NIV): James 1:19-20 Matthew 5:9 Romans 14:19 Romans 12:18 Genesis 5:1 - 2 James 3:7-10 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morning-by-morning/message

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Life's Journeys | "Faith & Friendship"

Walk With God

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 21:36

Theme Verse: “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to Him as righteousness, and he was called the friend of God.” (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%202:23&version=NIV (James 2:23)) SHOW NOTES: Life is a journey. The path of our journey is filled with twists and turns. There are “bumps' in the road – joy and sorrow are part of life's journey for everyone. Abram is called by God to leave his country and go to the land of Canaan. Over the next 24 years, God and Abram had many conversations. God made promises and He called Abram into a Covenant relationship at 99 years old. God changed his name to Abraham and promised to multiply him exceedingly. Abraham believed God and trusted Him as a close friend. Abraham walked the journey of faith and friendship with God Almighty. Scripture: https://www.esv.org/Genesis+12:1%E2%80%933;Genesis+15:1%E2%80%936;Genesis+17:1%E2%80%9321/ (Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6, 17:1-21 ) SONG: "Friend of God" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJ_81dgoEQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGJ_81dgoEQ)

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His Power and Authority

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022

Pastor Fields discusses God's power and authority in your life and spirit, do not doubt His power and be infused by it to stand victorious.Ephesians 1:, 17-20 (AMPC)Ephesians 3:16-20 (TPT)Colossians 2:15 (AMPC)Luke 10:19 (AMPC)Ephesians 6:10 (AMPC)Ephesians 2:6 (NIV)James 4:7 (The Voice)

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Practicing Resurrection: Patience In An Age Of Instant Gratification

Woodmark Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 62:16

Preached by: Russell Korets Teaching Text: Colossians 3:12 (NIV) James 5:7-11 (ESV)

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Restored Joy