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Jesus is the First and the Last—the One who was there at the beginning, and the One who holds the final word. What feels unfinished, broken, or uncertain in our lives is not beyond His reach. In Him, every chapter finds its meaning, and every ending is held in hope. This Sunday, we're leaning into the truth that Jesus completes the story. Not with fear, but with victory. Not with despair, but with redemption. Come and be reminded: what stands against us will not outlast the One who stands for us. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // Revelation 1:9-20 (NIV) // John's vision of Christ I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, which said: ‘Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.' I turned round to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash round his chest. The hair on his head was white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and coming out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance. When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: ‘Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades. ‘Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this: the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.
What happens when prayer turns into action? In this message from Restoring the House – Together, Ruth Pearce takes us into Nehemiah 2 and shows how God's vision moves from burden… to breakthrough… to building. After months of prayer, Nehemiah steps into a God-given opportunity with courage, clarity, and a plan. He doesn't just pray — he prepares. He doesn't act alone — he gathers people. And through it all, we see the gracious hand of God at work. This talk will help you: • Grow an intimate, consistent prayer life • Turn vision into practical steps • Recognise God-given opportunities • Build with others, not alone Because faith isn't just hoping something will happen — it's partnering with God to see it happen.
1 John 4:7-12 NIV 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. • • • 1. Love of God defined. Love is the selfless and sacrificial giving of oneself for the greatest benefit or highest good of another person. • • • 2. Love of God demonstrated to us. Through Creation Genesis 1:26-27 ESV Through Christmas John 3:16 ESV Luke 19:10 ESV Through the Cross Romans 5:8 NIV John 15:13 NLT Through Correction Hebrews 12:5-6 NLT • • • Genesis 1:26-27 ESV 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. • • • John 3:16 ESV 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. • • • Luke 19:10 ESV 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” • • • Romans 5:8 NIV 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. • • • John 15:13 NLT 13 There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends. • • • Hebrews 12:5-6NLT 5 And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children? He said,“My child, don't make light of the Lord's discipline, and don't give up when he corrects you. 6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” • • • 3. Love of God demonstrated through us. • • • A command to obey John 13:34-35 ESV An example to follow Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT An action to live out 1 John 3:16-18 NIV A virtuous life to embrace 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a NIV • • • John 13:34-35 ESV 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” • • • Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. • • • 1 John 3:16-18 NIV 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. • • • 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 NIV 1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. • • • Application: Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.
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)
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)
Scripture: John 5:21–29+Jesus gives Forever Life.Acts 17:31 NIV+ Jesus gives Full Life.John 11:25–26 Ephesians 2:4–5 NIV John 17:3 NIVJohn 3:36 NIV
Every altar was pointing to one moment. But what happens when the sacrifice becomes you? Pastor Eric Hansen delivers this Easter message unpacking what God did before you ever had the chance to try. Come find out why the grave being empty means your life doesn't have to be.Scriptures referenced in this message:· 1 Corinthians 15:45-58 (NLT)· Hebrews 10:10 (NLT)· Hosea 6:6 · Romans 5:8 (NLT)· John 15:13-14 (NIV) · John 19:30 (NLT)· Romans 6:23 (NLT) · 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NIV)· Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)· John 10:10 (NLT) · 2 Corinthians 5:17· Isaiah 61:3· Matthew 28:1-7a (NLT)Learn more about salvation, info about Destiny Church, or how to give by visiting our website.Real | Relevant | Relationship
John 12:9-11 NIV 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. • • • 1. The Pharisees Saw Jesus as a Threat • • • John 11:45-53 NIV 45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. 46 But some of them went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. 47 Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin.“What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here is this man performing many signs. 48 If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.” 49 Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! 50 You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.” 51 He did not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, 52 and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one. 53 So from that day on they plotted to take his life. • • • - The Pharisees are told about Jesus raising Lazarus. They decide to kill Jesus. • • • John 12:9-11 NIV 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. • • • - Their motive is revealed—Lazarus, too, was leading people to Jesus • • • John 12:42-43 NIV 42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God. • • • - Fear of Man • • • 2. Jesus Came to Save Us • • • John 12:36 ESV 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”When Jesus had said these things, he departed and hid himself from them. • • • - Light enters the darkness • • • John 12:46 ESV 46 I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. • • • - Jesus is the light • • • John 12:47 ESV 47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. • • • - He did not come to judge, but to save us • • • 3. The Pharisees rejected Jesus at the Messiah • • • John 12:9-11 NIV 9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. • • • John 12:19 ESV 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” • • • Luke 19:41-44 NIV 41 As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God's coming to you.” • • • John 12:48 ESV 48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. • • • 4. Those Who See Will Have Eternal Life • • • John 12:44-45 ESV 44 And Jesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. 45 And whoever sees me sees him who sent me. • • • John 12:47-48 ESV 47 If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 48 The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. • • • - A judge is coming, and will judge on our rejection or acceptance of his word, his commandments, embodied in the person of Jesus Christ, his Son. • • • Application: Those who see the light, those who follow the light, will be led out of darkness and into eternal life. If we have eyes to see why Jesus came and to see who Jesus is, we will know love and we will know truth. If we accept Christ as the Savior of the world, we will want to show it. We will "show up with palm branches" so-to-speak. Crying out "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" • • • Other Key Scriptures: John 11:45-53 (NIV) Luke 19:41-44 (NIV) John 12:12-19 (ESV) John 12:35-48 (ESV)
Mark 12:28-34 (NIV)Acts 4:8-12 (NIV)John 14:6-7 (NIV
Today’s Bible Verse: “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.’” — John 6:35 (NIV) John 6:35 captures one of Jesus’ clearest declarations about who He is—the Bread of Life. After feeding the five thousand, the crowd wanted more physical bread. Jesus redirected them to something deeper: spiritual nourishment that truly satisfies. Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe Meet Today’s Host: Carol Ogle McCracken
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 23:4 — Jesus, Walk With Me Through Every Shadow and Light My Tomorrow With Hope” (NIV): “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me…” (NIV): John 8:36 — “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (PT): Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra com o Reverendo Ben Cooper — esperança que ilumina o Brasil (PT): escuridão emocional • direção divina • liberdade em Jesus • esperança para o amanhã (EN): emotional darkness • divine direction • freedom in Jesus • hope for tomorrow Brazil • Cape Verde • Uruguay • India • United Kingdom Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Jesus, as this final hour of the day settles across Brazil, Cape Verde, Uruguay, India, and the United Kingdom, many carry thoughts that become heavier when the night grows quiet. Some walk through valleys they cannot easily describe. Others feel uncertainty resting on their shoulders. Yet Your voice speaks gently into every shadow: I am with you. Your presence is the promise that steadies the heart, softens fearful thoughts, and brings light into places where yesterday's weight has lingered. Where emotional darkness presses in, shine hope that does not fade. Where the mind feels tangled in worry, let Your peace calmly unravel each tight place. Where someone feels alone, assure them that You walk beside them step by step. And where the future seems hidden, remind them that Your freedom opens new spaces of clarity and courage. Jesus, let Your nearness tonight become a warm shield around every weary spirit. As each listener prepares for rest, speak freedom over the thoughts that once felt overwhelming. Let Your light enter the corners of their heart that have been pushed aside or left unspoken. Let tomorrow hold new strength because tonight their confidence rests in You. May they breathe more easily, think more clearly, and sleep under the comfort of Your faithful presence. Jesus, be the Shepherd who guides, the Light who leads, and the Hope who rises again with the dawn. Amen. oração da noite Brasil, esperança para amanhã, Jesus é minha luz, conforto espiritual Brasil, paz interior noite, liberdade em Cristo, descanso emocional, presença de Jesus Psalm 23 devotional, Brazilian Christian prayer, Reverend Ben Cooper London, emotional hope prayer, Jesus brings freedom, global nighttime prayerSupport 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.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:11 — Jesus, Go Before Me and Guard Every Step I Take This Afternoon” (NIV): “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” (NIV): John 10:9 — “Whoever enters through Me will be saved… and find pasture.” PT): Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra com o Reverendo Ben Cooper — direção para o Brasil (PT): proteção divina • decisões difíceis • direção espiritual • segurança emocional (EN): divine protection • difficult decisions • spiritual direction • emotional safety Brazil • Cape Verde • Paraguay • India • United Kingdom Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper Jesus, as midday arrives across Brazil, Cape Verde, Paraguay, India, and the United Kingdom, many are standing at crossroads of decision and responsibility. The day has already spoken loudly, and now the afternoon brings moments where choices must be made, directions must be taken, and strength must be renewed. Your Word assures us that Your angels are commanded concerning us, guarding every step that we take. Nothing in this day is travelled alone, and nothing faced now is without Your presence. Lord, go before every listener in this hour. Walk ahead into conversations, responsibilities, plans, and uncertainties. Where clarity is needed, bring light. Where fear quietly rises, bring calm. Where decisions feel heavy, bring direction. Let Your peace settle over minds that have carried too much through the morning. Let Your strength hold hearts that feel stretched. Jesus, You promise safety and guidance to those who enter through You, and in that promise, we find rest. For the one choosing a new path, steady their thoughts. For the one overwhelmed by the demands of the day, lift their spirit. For the one dealing with emotional weight, breathe comfort and reassurance. For the one needing wisdom, let confidence replace hesitation. Lord, let every step taken this afternoon be guarded by Your hand. Let Your presence be the quiet assurance that shapes the hours ahead. In You, there is safety, direction, and strength for all that remains today. Amen. oração da tarde Brasil, proteção divina diária, decisões difíceis oração, Psalm 91 direção, segurança emocional Jesus, esperança Brasil tarde, paz espiritual, caminhada com Jesus Brasil Psalm 91 Brazil, Portuguese devotional prayer, afternoon prayer Brazil, Reverend Ben Cooper London, global Christian encouragement, hope and direction prayerSupport 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.
Send us your feedback — we're listening“Psalm 91:1 — Jesus, Settle My Spirit and Hold My Night in Your Quiet Shadow” “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” (NIV): John 14:18 — “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” Ao vivo de Londres, Inglaterra com o Reverendo Ben Cooper — paz para o Brasil THEME (PT): oração da noite • descanso da alma • sombra protetora • presença de Jesus THEME (EN): night prayer • soul rest • protective shadow • presence of Jesus NATION ROTATION: Brazil • Portugal • Argentina • India • USA Live from London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper In these quiet early hours, Jesus, I come to You seeking rest for the places inside me that still feel unsettled. The world around me sleeps, but the heart often carries its own movements, its own whispering concerns, and the soft weight of lingering thoughts. Tonight, Your Word speaks with clarity and tenderness: whoever dwells in Your shelter will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This is the covering I seek, the peace that calms, the presence that steadies. Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, India, and the USA are on my heart as I pray that Your shadow becomes a place of refuge for every listener who feels awake with worry. Jesus, You promised that You would not leave us or abandon us. That promise settles the soul. It brings a deep reassurance that even in silence, You are active; even in darkness, You are near. So, Father, hold this night gently. Let every anxious breath slow. Let every restless thought settle into Your hands. Wrap each life listening with a sense of divine nearness that cannot be explained but can always be felt. Let Your peace become the rhythm of this hour, a quiet reminder that we are carried, protected, and never left alone. As the night moves forward, steady our hearts and draw us beneath the safety of Your wings. Give Your people in Brazil and across the world rest that heals, calm that anchors, and hope that rises gently for the new day. Jesus, settle my spirit and hold my night in Your quiet shadow. Amen.night prayer Brazil, oração da noite, Psalm 91 devotional, peace in Jesus, madrugada fé, protection prayer, Brazilian Christian podcast, comfort in God, esperança Brasil Psalm 91, Brazil devotional, Portuguese prayer, Christian night prayer, Reverend Ben Cooper, London prayer broadcastSupport 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.
What is the gospel — and why does it still matter? In this week's message, Pastor Lawrence opens a powerful new series through the book of Romans, beginning in Romans 1:1-17. From Paul's dramatic transformation to the unifying power of the gospel, this message lays the foundation for an awakening in your life and community.In This EpisodeWhat the gospel actually is (and why it's different from religion)Paul's dramatic transformation from Saul the Pharisee to Paul the servantWhy the gospel is the most inclusive message in historyHow the gospel breaks down "us vs. them" thinkingWhy Paul says he is "not ashamed of the gospel" — and why you shouldn't be eitherKey ScripturesRomans 1:1-17 (ESV) | 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NIV) | John 3:16-18 (ESV) | 2 Peter 3:14-16 (NIV)Key Quote"The gospel covers your past, alleviates your fears, and empowers you with courage to do something bold for God."Next StepsRead Romans 1:1-17 this week and note what stands out to you.Reflect: Is your faith driven by religious performance or by the gospel? What would it look like to shift that?Consider joining a Gospel 101 group to go deeper with others.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear the gospel today.Connect with Grand Point Church
What does it mean to put Jesus first in our decisions? with Pastor Josh Thomas.Scriptures (All ESV except Isaiah 43:1 in NIV):John 21:1 - 14, John 21:3, John 21:5, Isaiah 43:1, John 21:5, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, John 21:6, John 21:7
Today’s Bible Verse: “For even his own brothers did not believe in him.” — John 7:5 (NIV) John 7:5 is a sobering reminder that even Jesus experienced misunderstanding and unbelief from those closest to Him. His own family struggled to see who He truly was. This verse shows that rejection or doubt from others does not mean God’s purpose has failed. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.
Pastor David continues our series with his exposition of 1 Peter 2:4-8. (vv. 4-5) A Spiritual HouseholdLuke 9:35, 23:35Philippians 2:7-91 Peter 4:12-13a1 Timothy 3:16Hebrews 3:62 Corinthians 6:16bExodus 29:34Ephesians 2:19-22Hebrews 13:15-16Romans 12:1(vv. 6-7a) A Precious CornerstoneIsaiah 28:16Romans 10:11Philippians 3:7-9a(vv. 7b-8) A Stubborn UnbeliefPsalm 118:22Isaiah 8:14-15Matthew 21:42-44John 6:35-37, 41-44Hebrews 6: 6 (NIV)John 6:68-69
"Advent invites us to reconsider what love is... Advent love is about incarnation." How deeply must God love us to enter flesh and move toward us? Pastor Jon Chasteen brings an inspiring word about all about what happened when Love came down to us. It's our prayer that this message would open your heart to receive God's love in a fresh, profound day. Scripture references: 1 John 4:16-20 (NIV) John 1:14 (NIV) John 1:14 (MSG) 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
Today’s Bible Verse“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33 (NIV) John 16:33 reminds us that following Christ does not promise a life free from trials, but it does promise peace and victory in the midst of them. Jesus acknowledges the reality of trouble, yet He offers a peace rooted in His triumph over the world. Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.
John 14:16-17 (AMP)2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV, AMP)1 Corinthians 2:10-14 (NIV)John 16:13 (NIV)Romans 8:14 (AMPC)John 15:4 (The Message)1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (AMPC)John 14:26 (The Passion)
Don't Quit Now | unCERTAINTY, Week 3Ben FooteDescriptionFeeling tired, discouraged, or ready to quit? You are not alone. In this weeks message, Don't Quit Now, you'll be reminded that God has not forgotten you even when life feels heavy and hope feels far away. He is still working in your waiting, building strength and faith for what is ahead. Watch now and discover how to keep believing, keep showing up, and find renewed hope right where you are.Message Notes1 John 2:18 (NIV)Matthew 24:36 (NIV)1 John 5:13 (NIV)1 John 2:18 (NIV)1 John 2:19 (NIV)1 John 2:20-21 (NIV)1 John 2:22-23 (NIV)Modern culture tells us: Jesus is a way, truth, and life.John 14:6 (NIV)“John says we are either living in God's light, or we're in total darkness… We're either living in God's LOVE, or we're living in hatred… We're either living in IN and WITH Christ, or- we are Antichrist.”1 John 2:24-27 (NIV)John 15:4, 9-11 (NIV)Remain. Abide. Keep Going. Don't quit now.
John 4:24 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NIV) Isaiah 52:11 (NIV) Ezekiel 20:11 (NIV) John 17:14 (NIV)
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)
Jesus' invitation to Philip—“Follow me” (John 1:43)—is still for us today. In a city that never stops moving, His call is simple: “Come and see.” Amid changing headlines and daily rush, Jesus invites you into hope, purpose, and connection. Whether you're facing new beginnings or uncertainties, His invitation stands. Will you come and see what He has in store for you? Join us as we hear from guest speaker Patricia Lau on how all are invited. If you are new to Community Church, WELCOME! We would love to get to know you. Please fill in the following form and we look forward to connecting with you: https://bit.ly/cc-new-connect You can find all timely and relevant links from this service on https://bit.ly/cc-links You can also find out more about us at https://communitychurch.hk/ ================ This Week's Scripture: // John 1:35–51 (NIV) // John's disciples follow Jesus The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God!' When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning round, Jesus saw them following and asked, ‘What do you want?'They said, ‘Rabbi' (which means ‘Teacher'), ‘where are you staying?' ‘Come,' he replied, ‘and you will see. 'So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, ‘We have found the Messiah' (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, ‘You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas' (which, when translated, is Peter). Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, ‘Follow me.' Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, ‘We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote – Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.' ‘Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?' Nathanael asked. ‘Come and see,' said Philip. When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, ‘Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.' ‘How do you know me?' Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, ‘I saw you while you were still under the fig-tree before Philip called you.' Then Nathanael declared, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the king of Israel.' Jesus said, ‘You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig-tree. You will see greater things than that.' He then added, ‘Very truly I tell you, you will see “heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on” the Son of Man.'
This week Special Guest Shaleem Manno starts a new 4 part Series: Our Father, starting with Our Father's House! You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Our Father's House Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise): Romans 6:2-7 (NIV) Galatians 2:20 (NIV) Romans 6:6 (NIV) Romans 6:11 Romans 6:14 (NIV) John 14:11 John 14:20 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Jeremiah 31:33 (NASB2020) 1 John 5:20 Romans 12:2 (NIV)
Bible Reading: Psalm 23; John 10:1-12, 27-28Evening descended swiftly on the French Alps. Chloe snuggled closer to her dad as the two of them and her dad's friend Jules huddled around a fire for warmth. "Another good thing about being a sheep is all that wool to keep you warm," Chloe said. Jules nodded. "It's almost time to put them in their pen for the night. If I wait until it gets too dark, the wolves come out." Chloe's eyes widened. "Have you ever had to fight a wolf, Uncle Jules?" He nodded solemnly. "Fortunately, I was able to save the lamb. The sheep know they are safe when they stay close to me, just like we are safe with Jesus, our shepherd.""That doesn't mean bad things won't happen to us," Dad interjected. "Everyone goes through darkness and tough times. But our Good Shepherd promises to be with us through every dark valley we encounter." "So we don't need to fear, just like David wrote in Psalm Twenty-Three," Chloe said softly. "Uncle Jules, what about the verse where David talks about God anointing his head with oil? What does that have to do with sheep?" Jules grinned. "Do you think Chloe can handle this, John?" "It's kind of gross, Chloe," Dad warned. "I can handle it!" "We have different medicine now, but back in David's day, shepherds used to pour oil over the sheep's heads to protect them from bugs," said Jules. "That's not so gross--kind of like giving pets flea medicine." "But these kinds of bugs would eventually make their way into the sheep's brains and destroy them." "Ewww!" Chloe shuddered. "Good thing they have a shepherd to protect every part of them--even their brains.""God does the same thing for us," Jules noted. "When we listen to the truth of His Word, it transforms and renews our minds and helps keep us from fixating on what might harm us. Instead of worry, we can feel His peace. That's why reading and memorizing God's Word is important." Chloe gazed at the sheep thoughtfully. "Uncle Jules, I've learned a lot this week. One thing's for sure--I'm going to listen to my Good Shepherd."–Savannah ColemanHow About You?Do you follow Jesus as your shepherd? Jesus says He is the gate for the sheep--trusting Him to save you through His sacrifice on the cross is the only way to have eternal, abundant life. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.) As His sheep, we need to listen to Him. He speaks to us through His Word, the Bible. Listen to your Good Shepherd so He can fill your thoughts with His peace.Today's Key Verse:My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. (NIV) (John 10:27)Today's Key Thought:Listen to your Good Shepherd
Bible Reading: James 4:13-17; 1 Peter 4:7-11Jade stretched and yawned. Then she jumped down from her place on the top bunk and hurried to get dressed."Let's go, troops!" yelled a cheery voice from outside. "We have many miles to cover on our morning hike.""How can Ella be so cheerful at seven o'clock in the morning?" asked Hayley, one of Jade's cabinmates."I don't know," Jade answered, "but I like it. Her cheerfulness rubs off on me. Let's go."Jade and Hayley joined the other campers as they gathered in front of the dining hall. "Good morning!" said Ella, their camp counselor. "Are you ready for our adventure? We'll fix breakfast a little way down the trail."A few minutes later, they were off. "Make sure you stay on the trail," Ella told the group. "There was a heavy mist last night, and everything is damp. The grass is pretty wet, and your feet will be too if you walk on it.""It's not misty now," said Hayley. "Isn't it funny how mist just disappears?" "Yeah--like a vapor," said Jade. "I learned a verse at church that says life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes.""That's right," said Ella. "I know that verse too. It tells us how short life is--like a mist. And what did the mist do while it was here?" "It made things wet," Hayley replied. "It soaked the grass so much that we don't want to walk on it." Ella nodded. "Right. And in a way, we soak our environment too. For example, do you know anyone who soaks you with joy?"Jade spoke up quickly. "You do! You always soak me with your cheerfulness, Ella. You make me feel happy."Ella was surprised. "Why, thank you! But you know, the only reason I'm able to do that is because Jesus fills me with joy. Our lives may be short, but Jesus gives us the ability to soak other people's lives with His love. When we trust in Him, He fills our short lives on this earth with great purpose--the purpose of helping others know He loves them and offers them eternal life with Him." –Kathy A. BrandHow About You?What do you soak those around you with? Our time on earth may be short, but with Jesus, you can make a big difference in other people's lives. When you trust in Him, He fills you with His love and joy so you can point others to Him. Even though life is short, trust Jesus to help you become more like Him so He can use your life for His great purpose. Today's Key Verse:A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (NIV) (John 13:34)Today's Key Thought:Share Jesus's love with others
The spiritual gifts are wonderful tools, but how do we understand them in corporate settings? Pastor Wade Smith brings a powerful message as he continues our "Godly Gifts" sermon season. He shows us that these gifts are assignments used for unity and carry power when connected to the full body of Christ. We pray that this message will inspire unity as we bring our gifts together for the glory of God. Scripture references: John 17:20-23 (NLT) Luke 11:17 (NIV) John 13:33-35 (NLT) 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
Bible Reading: John 19:28-30Evan breathed deeply through his nose as he walked into the kitchen. "Yum!" he said, walking over to where his older sister was working. "Lemon pie!" "Oh no, you don't!" said Zoe, shooing him away with her spatula. "This is nowhere near finished.""Okay, but I'll be waiting for it," Evan said, then headed upstairs to do homework. When he came back later, Zoe had poured the filling into the pie shell. "Can I have some pie now?" he asked.Zoe shook her head. "It's still not finished," she told him. "It's lemon meringue pie, and it doesn't have any meringue on it yet."Evan checked back one more time before dinner. "It's finished now," Zoe told him, "but you can't have any yet. I baked it for dessert tonight."After dinner, Zoe finally brought the pie to the table. Evan scooped up and swallowed every bit on his plate. "Now the pie's really finished," he said, patting his stomach. "It's all gone."For devotions that night, Dad read from the Gospel of John. "'It is finished.' Those were the last words Jesus said on the cross," Dad said, closing his Bible. "Sounds a lot like some of the words being said in the kitchen this afternoon. A couple of times I overheard Zoe tell Evan that the lemon pie wasn't finished yet. Finally, she said it was finished, but even then it didn't do Evan any good. Why not?""Because I didn't eat any of it," replied Evan. "Her fault, not mine!""I don't doubt it," Dad said with a smile. "Well, Jesus came to earth to take the punishment for our sin. On the cross, He finally said, 'It is finished.' His work was done. But a lot of people are missing the full benefit of His finished work. Why?""Because they haven't trusted Him as their Savior," Zoe said after a moment."Right," said Dad. "To enjoy the finished pie, we had to take it for ourselves and eat it. And to enjoy the benefit of Jesus's finished work--the joy and peace of having a relationship with God that lasts for eternity--we have to receive it for ourselves. We have to believe in Jesus and trust Him to save us to become a child of God." –Hazel W. Marett How About You?Have you received the benefit of what Jesus did for you on the cross? Are you trusting Him to save you from sin and give you eternal life? He finished the work of purchasing your salvation, and He offers it to you right now. Receive it for yourself by trusting in Him. (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.)Today's Key Verse:Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. (NIV) (John 1:12 )Today's Key Thought:Accept Jesus's finished work
Psalms 23 (The Passion)John 10: 14-16 (NIV)John 15: 13-15 (NIV)
Bible Reading: Psalm 119:129-133"What are you reading?" asked Dr. Trent as he entered the examination room and saw Alisha with an open book on her lap."It's the Bible," said Alisha."The Bible? Why are you reading that?" Dr. Trent asked. "With all the exciting books out there, I would think you'd find an old book like that pretty boring.""Oh no," Alisha said. "It's not like that at all. I'm on a Bible quiz team, and our next contest is coming up, so I've been studying whenever I get a chance. I think the stories in the Bible are really interesting." She closed her Bible. "Besides, reading the Bible helps me--well--I don't know." Alisha sighed, frustrated she couldn't express what she was thinking."I have something for you," said Dr. Trent. He held up a new pair of glasses."Oh good," said Alisha as she removed her old ones. The doctor placed the new glasses on Alisha's face, checking behind her ears to see how they fit. "Wow!" Alisha said, looking around. Dr. Trent smiled. "You didn't realize how much you were missing with your old glasses, did you?""No," said Alisha. "Everything is so much clearer now." As she looked around the room, she glanced at her Bible, and suddenly she had an idea. "That's why I read the Bible, Dr. Trent." The doctor raised his eyebrows. "Reading the Bible is kind of like getting glasses," Alisha explained. "It helps me see things more clearly. Actually, it's even better than glasses because the Bible helps me see things like who God is and how much He loves me--so much that Jesus died for my sins! It shows me how God wants me to live and reminds me that I can always trust Him, no matter what.""It sounds like the Bible means a lot to you," said Dr. Trent.Alisha nodded. "It's changed my life." She stood up to leave. "You should read it for yourself--it's better than the best glasses you've ever had!" Dr. Trent smiled. "Maybe I'll give it a try sometime." "I hope so," said Alisha. "You might realize how much you've been missing!"–Bob Hostetler How About You?Did you know that the Bible can help you see everything in your life more clearly? Or did you think it was just an old, boring book? The Bible is alive and life-giving. It's God's message to all people, and it tells how Jesus died and rose again to save us from sin and give us eternal life. It shines the light of His truth and promises into our lives. Read it every day to help you focus on Jesus and the joy He brings to your life. Today's Key Verse:The words I have spoken to you--they are full of the Spirit and life. (NIV) (John 6:63)Today's Key Thought:The Bible makes everything clearer
This week, we’ll hear from Jay Lowder, an evangelist who has spent more than two decades traveling the globe, sharing the message of the gospel with audiences ranging from NFL teams to prison inmates. Early in his life, Jay struggled with depression which led him to medicate with alcohol, but ultimately brought him no peace from his pain. Feeling like giving up, Jay considered suicide, and he shares about the series of events that led him to finally find the peace he was looking for. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from Riley Kehoe, an influencer and author, who shares the harrowing story of how her family survived a tsunami in Thailand when she was just a little girl. Riley recounts the terrifying events of the day, how her family stayed to help those who lost everything, and how she leaned on scripture to deal with the aftermath of such a traumatic event. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Davey Blackburn Upcoming interview: Ann Voskamp Jesus Listens for Lent & Easter Jay Lowder Matthew 27:32-56 NIV Luke 23:34 NIV John 3:16 NIV John 3:36 NIV Salvation Army Madison Square Garden www.jaylowder.com Midnight in Aisle Seven Riley Kehoe 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami www.rileywithcourage.com Three Seconds of Courage Interview Quotes: “Church was just a place that we went, but not something that added any real value to my life. I didn't have a connection because I didn't have a relationship to Christ.” - Jay Lowder “I was in such a dark place that I questioned, Was God real? Was everything that I was ever told going to church authentic? Was that real? And I really didn't know the answer to that.” - Jay Lowder “The next thought that goes through my mind is, If God could forgive those Roman soldiers [who crucified Christ], maybe He could forgive me.” - Jay Lowder “I've never been the guy that says, ‘Well you know, if you come to know the Lord, all your problems are going to fade away.’ The truth is if you give your life to the Lord, there may be a season where things get worse.” - Jay Lowder “Knowing Jesus goes way beyond just going to heaven. It even goes beyond being forgiven. It goes to a Friend that's closer than a brother that wants to walk with you, lead you, and guide you. And it goes back to the verse that I heard the night I met Jesus. Christ said, ‘I came to give you not just life, I came to give you an abundant life.’” - Jay Lowder “We would go and do missions work wherever we would land—my family would just find somewhere or someone to love on.” - Riley Kehoe The 2004 Boxing Day tsunami hit the coast of Southeast Asia and with it took 230,000 lives. We were among the few that were survivors.” - Riley Kehoe “I was so confused at the moment, Why are we not leaving this island as quickly as we can? I want to just get back to my life in New Zealand. I want to snuggle my pony and be in my bed. My mom told us, ‘Hey, girls, we're going to stay. We need to have courage to care for others right now, and we need to help these people who have lost absolutely everything.’” - Riley Kehoe “I just want to encourage anyone that there is light and that Jesus will redeem, and He will be with you in your pain and your suffering. He promises to be close to the brokenhearted.” - Riley Kehoe ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Jesus told us in the Bible that we need to go into the world and preach the gospel to every nation, but how can we do that? It may seem scary and embarrassing but that is what we are called to do as believers in Christ. During this series from Pastor Chris, we learn all about the importance of reaching your world and changing it for good! 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 #ReachYourWorld #Reach #YourWorld #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: Haggai 1:3-8 (KJV) John 13:1 (KJV) John 13:33-35 (TPT) Luke 19:10 (NIV) John 3:17 (NIV) John 8:1-11 (KJV) John 4:13-19 (KJV) Romans 5:8 (NIV) 1 John 4:19-20 Matthew 28:19-20 Ephesians 4:15 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, March 9th 2025 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church Reach Your World | Week 1 | Sunday, March 9th 2025 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church
Bible Reading: John 3:16-18Seeing the gigantic merry-go-round, Harper and Violet squealed in excitement and ran ahead of Mom and Dad to the entrance. They stood next to the height chart. They were both tall enough. "Whoo-hoo!" Harper clapped her hands in excitement. The merry-go-round came to a stop and the riders got off. Harper and Violet were about to dash through the gate when someone's arm blocked their way. "Hang on, kids. Not so fast." It was the ride operator.Harper and Violet gave each other a puzzled look when the operator let other kids go past them and get on the merry-go-round. "Why can't we ride?" asked Violet. "We're tall enough!"Just then Mom and Dad walked over. "Finally caught up with you!" Mom said. "Mom," Harper said, her face full of disappointment. "He wouldn't let us on. Why?" Dad reached into his pocket and pulled out four small pieces of paper. "Here, you need your tickets." Harper and Violet each grabbed one and brought it to the ride operator. He opened the gate and let them in. They each picked a horse to ride on, bouncing up and down on them excitedly. Mom and Dad gave their tickets to the operator and got on too."You know," Mom said thoughtfully, "this reminds me of something Jesus said. There is no other way to heaven except through Him. Tell me, why couldn't you ride the merry-go-round at first?" "We didn't have our tickets," Violet replied."And why was that?" asked Mom. "We just thought we needed to be tall enough," said Harper. "We didn't know we had to have tickets for it." "Right," Dad said. "You couldn't ride the merry-go-round without a ticket, and you can't have eternal life without Jesus. It's a gift you need to receive from Him. There's nothing you can do to get to heaven on your own. Your only ticket is to trust Jesus as your Savior, who paid your way by dying for your sins and rising from the dead." Soon the merry-go-round started moving. "I'm glad I have my ticket for the merry-go-round," Violet said as their horses moved up and down. "But I'm even happier I have Jesus and that one day He'll take me to heaven!" –Goh Su En and Goh Shao EnHow About You?Have you ever thought that you could be or do enough to get to heaven on your own? You can't. There is only one way to be saved from sin and have eternal life, and that is through Jesus. We all mess up, but Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose again so we could have eternal life with Him. Trust in Him today! (To learn more, click the "Good News!" button in the right column of this page or go to www.keysforkids.org/goodnews.)Today's Key Verse:Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (NIV) (John 14:6)Today's Key Thought:Jesus is the only way to heaven
John Burke is BACK to share how God has led him to launch a new podcast and YouTube channel. He is sharing from his vault of over 35 years of recorded near death testimonies and looking at them through the lens of scripture. In this episode John shares: How words from strangers while attending a prayer retreat in 2020 confirmed his new calling The transition from pastoring 27 years at Gateway and the journey to starting something new (again) alongside his wife Kathy A discovery about the new AI image of the shroud of Turin Verifiable findings that support out of body experiences (I share the first time I witnessed this as a nurse in the cardiovascular ICU) A Testimony of a man who was blind from birth who SEES in his NDE and how his testimony points to scripture Having the opportunity to speak on diverse platforms (ie. Shawn Ryan's show) and I share a few responses from that interview that leaves John emotional The new podcast and youtube channel and what you can expect, where to find it A quick preview of some new projects on the horizon I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God's dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” - Revelation 21: 2-4 (NIV) John's website for ALL links and books: https://imagineheaven.net/ Link for John Burke's new podcast on YouTube: / @johnburkeimagineheaven Link for itunes Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-heaven-podcast-with-john-burke/id1784735801 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnburkeofficial
Bible Reading: John 14:1-6Adelyn looked around her empty room. She brushed her hand across the mural Dad had painted on the wall one last time, then picked up the last box and brought it out to the truck. When Mom pulled the truck door down with a loud rumble, Adelyn couldn't help it. She burst into tears. Mom pulled her close. "It's going to be okay, Adelyn," she said in a hoarse voice as Adelyn sobbed into her shoulder. Mom was crying too. "I don't get it," said Adelyn. "Why do we have to leave our house?" "Because the bank lent us the money to buy the house, but after your dad died, paying back the loan on my own became too hard. So now they're taking back the house." She stroked Adelyn's hair. "I know it's hard to leave the house you grew up in, especially with all its memories of your dad, but we don't have a choice. We'll live with Grandma and Grandpa for a while, then you and I will find a nice apartment.""But I don't want to live in an apartment!" said Adelyn, barely able to get the words out through her tears. "I want to live here! This is where you and Dad and I always lived. This is our true home!""Oh, Adelyn," said Mom. "This isn't our true home--it never was. It was a wonderful place to live, but it was never meant to last forever. As Christians, our true home is with Jesus. He is with us now, and when we finally see Him face-to-face in heaven, it will be better than anything we could possibly imagine! And you know what the best part is?""What?" asked Adelyn, wiping her eyes."Our eternal home has already been paid for! We could never afford it ourselves, but Jesus gave His life so we could live with Him forever." Mom led Adelyn to the door of the truck. "I know how hard this is--it's hard for me too. Jesus said we'd have trouble in this world, and it's okay to feel sad about it. But don't lose sight of your true home. Jesus will be with you through all of life's troubles and promises you a home with Him forever." –Courtney LasaterHow About You?Have you experienced pain or sadness in your life? Maybe you lost someone close to you or had to move away from a place you loved. Whatever it is, you don't have to go through it alone. If you know Jesus, He promises to always be with you and to one day bring you to your eternal home, where you'll never feel pain or sadness again. Your true home is with Him. Today's Key Verse:In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (NIV) (John 16:33 )Today's Key Thought:Christians have a home with Jesus
It's no doubt that this year has been a big one for our nation as a whole, but what is the role of the Church in it all? This week, Pastor Jon Chasteen shares a timely message answering the question, "Do Politics Belong in Church?" We pray that this message would encourage you as a Christ-follower during heavy political seasons and motivate you to be praying for our nation and our leaders! Scripture references: Luke 24:21 (NIV) Acts 1:6 (NIV) John 18:36 (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
God has freely given us the blessing to walk in, but do we know what that truly means? There are so many things included in the blessing from God including protection, a great life, favor, and so many other things. But, we need to learn how to walk out into this blessing each and every day, and that is exactly what this series from Pastor Chris Sarno is all about. This series is specifically designed to unlock the spiritual truths you need to learn about accessing the blessing! 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 #TheBlessing #Blessed #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: Malachi 3:10 (NIV) Ephesians 2:8-10 (TPT) Hebrews 1:14 (NIV) John 14:13-14 (NIV) Philippians 4:19 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV) Psalms 91:10-11 (NIV) Isaiah 54:17 (NIV) Revelations 3:8 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:9 (NIV) John 15:11 (NIV) Philippians 4:4-7 (TPT) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, September 22nd 2024 Pastor Chris Sarno Relevant Church What To Expect In The Blessing | The Blessing | Pastor Chris Sarno The Blessing | Week 3 | September 22nd, 2024 | Pastor Chris Sarno | Relevant Church
Bible Reading: Colossians 3:12-17Thea turned a page and showed a picture of Papa Bear to her little sister, then continued to read the story aloud. "'Who's been eating my porridge?' growled Papa Bear." Their brother Eamon spoke up. "Papa Bear could have found out who ate it if he had lifted fingerprints from his spoon. Everybody has a different set of prints. No two are alike--ever. Match the prints and you've got the criminal.""That's great, Eamon. Now let us finish the story," said Thea. But Eamon grabbed his magnifying glass and held it above Thea's fingers. "See those ridges? They leave a mark on everything you touch. Police investigators use special powders to dust for fingerprints. The powder sticks to the invisible ridge marks. The investigator carefully brushes away the dust between the ridges and takes a picture of it." Eamon sat back. "The print can be lifted with print-lifting tape too.""Eamon! We don't care about fingerprints right now. We just want to read the story," said Thea. "Well, I just thought you should know in case you get any ideas about going into my room and messing with my stuff," Eamon said with a smirk. "I know how to lift prints with the detective kit I got for my birthday, so you'll be sorry if you do!" Thea rolled her eyes. "Like I'd want to touch anything in your messy room!""I think there's another kind of print we should be more concerned about," said Mom, who had come into the room. "We need to think about the prints we're leaving on other people's lives.""Prints on people's lives? What does that mean?" asked Eamon."I'm talking about the impressions we make on others," Mom replied. "Like fingerprints, they identify us--not by ridges, but by what's in our hearts. Our words and actions leave behind impressions that affect others. As Christians, we want those impressions to match the love Jesus has put in our hearts.""Because then we'll be pointing people to Him, right?" asked Thea. "Right," said Mom. "We need to speak and act in a way that helps people know how much Jesus loves them. No two people have the same fingerprints, but when we rely on Jesus to help us love others the way He loves us, the impressions we leave behind will point to Him." –Lucinda J. RollingsHow About You?What kind of impressions do you leave on others? Are the things you do and say kind and uplifting--or selfish and hurtful? If you're a Christian, the impressions you leave on others should point to Jesus. He shows His love for us through qualities like kindness, patience, and forgiveness. Treat others the same way so the impressions you leave behind identify you as someone who has His love in your heart. Today's Key Verse:By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. (NIV) (John 13:35 )Today's Key Thought:Leave good impressions
Hey friends! Today I talk through 4 different parts of how to forgive as Jesus forgives. 1.Why is it important for us to forgive others (what are the physical, spiritual consequences of not forgiving others) 2. How did Jesus forgive 3. How do we practically forgive and 4. Why it's important to set boundaries after you forgive someone. Here are the verses I mention throughout the video! Matthew 6:9-14 NIV Psalm 32:1-4 NKJV Ephesians 4:26-27 NIV James 1:13-15 NIV Ephesians 4:30 NIV Romans 12:2 ESV John 1:14 NIV Matthew 9:2; 35-38 NIV John 3:16-17 NIV Ephesians 1:17 NIV 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV Romans 3:23-24 NIV 1 Peter 3:18 AMP Philippians 4:13 NKJV I hope that this video helps you in forgiving others and gives you revelation about forgiveness! In Christ, Jamie TAGS: #howtoforgive #christianity #christiangirl #forgiveness #howtoforgiveasachristian
Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:6"There must be a thousand fireflies out tonight!" Juan exclaimed. Dad had turned off the yard light. The blinking green and orange light from the insects became easier to see. Juan unscrewed the lid from a clean plastic peanut butter container that his dad had poked with a screwdriver to make air holes.He ran to the center of the yard and stood still. Twinkling fireflies fluttered around him. He scooped the container through the air and covered the open end with the lid. Lifting it eye level, he watched for a minute then saw a small blink of green inside the container. Juan smiled and repeated the process, sometimes chasing after the flying bugs."It's time to come in," Dad called from the door.Juan hurried over to him and held out the container. "I caught four green and three orange." The bugs' lights flickered through the clear plastic. "There is no better light than fireflies," Juan declared.Dad switched on the yard light then opened the door and sat down on the cement step. Juan sat beside him carefully holding his container. "Fireflies are an amazing wonder of nature, but there is a better light than fireflies. Do you know what that is?" Dad asked.Juan thought for a moment. "Jesus?""Right!" Dad said. "Sunlight is nice. So is electricity." Dad pointed up at the outside light fixture. "But Jesus is the true light of the world. Do you know why?""Because He saved us from our sins!" Juan said proudly."Exactly." Dad patted Juan on the back. "Because He saved us by dying for our sins and rising from the dead, we will live in His light now and forever. And we can shine His light to others by showing them His love and telling them about Him." Dad stood. "Let's go inside." Juan unscrewed the container lid. He gently shook the plastic until the fireflies flew out and cut a blinking path in the darkness. Juan joined his dad by the door. "I'm glad God made fireflies. They are the second-best light in the world. I'm happier God sent Jesus to be the best light in the world."–Rose Ross ZedikerHow About You?Are you a light in the darkness? Do you complain or give thanks? Are you mean or kind? Do you argue or make peace? Sin brings darkness to the world, but if you know Jesus, He has freed you from sin and given you His light. When you show others His love through qualities like thankfulness, kindness, and peace, others will see His light shine through you in your words and actions. You can bring light to the world and point others to Jesus!Today's Key Verse:While I [Jesus] am in the world, I am the light of the world. (NIV) (John 9:5)Today's Key Thought:Shine the light of Jesus
Bible Reading: Job 29:1-3; Psalm 119:105"How did your driving test go?" Alex asked her older sister when Becky walked into the house with Dad.Becky gave a sigh. "I failed!""What happened?" asked Alex."I nearly got into an accident. I was trying to change lanes and a car appeared from nowhere and I almost crashed into it!" exclaimed Becky. "The examiner said I had to be careful of blind spots.""Blind spots? What are those?" asked Alex.Dad answered, "Well, in driving, a blind spot is an area around your car, usually behind the driver's shoulder, that you can't see with mirrors. You must turn your head to check for cars before you change lanes.""Yup, and I just looked at the rearview mirror and didn't see the car right next to me," said Becky. "I forgot to turn my head to look for cars.""Hopefully with more practice you'll remember," said Dad. "But there's another kind of blind spot we can't see ourselves--we need someone else to point it out to us." "Does that mean no one should ever drive alone?" asked Alex.Dad chuckled. "No, I'm not talking about a blind spot around a car. I'm talking about an area we can't see in our spiritual lives, like weaknesses or things we've done wrong that we're not aware of.""What should we do then? Turn our head?" asked Alex.Dad smiled. "We turn to God's Word. The Bible shows us our sin, and God also puts people in our lives who can help us see our shortcomings. Then, when we see what we've done wrong, we need to turn to Jesus for forgiveness and trust Him to guide us and lead us the right way."Becky nodded thoughtfully. "You and Mom always correct me when I say something rude without realizing it.""And you remind me not to whine and complain," said Alex."Well, we all have our blind spots," said Dad. "When people point out our mistakes, we become aware of them. Then we can ask Jesus to forgive us and help us change.""We need God's light to guide us and help us see," commented Becky."Well said, Becky," said Dad with a smile.–Kelly ChoyHow About You?Do you know your blind spots? You can't see them yourself--you need God to show them to you through the truth of His Word. He often uses people to help you see them too. When someone points out something you shouldn't have said or done, be thankful that you can now see that blind spot. Then turn to Jesus, who died for your sins and promises to forgive you. Trust Him to guide you as you live in His light.Today's Key Verse:[Jesus said,] "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (NIV) (John 8:12)Today's Key Thought:Let Jesus guide you
Spirituality allows us to see and believe in the world beyond the physical. God has a rich and satisfying plan for our lives, but it often means living differently than the culture around us. It's very easy to compromise our convictions or change who we are to fit in with what we see. Spirituality not only resists the pressure to fit in with the world but also rises above it. Listen to this Scripture Playlist to learn how to resist the culture of peer pressure so we can live the great life God has planned for us. Show Notes: Romans 12:2 NIV John 10:10 NLT James 4:4 NLT 1 John 2:15-17 NIrV 1 Corinthians 15:33 NCV Proverbs 13:20 AMP Ephesians 5:11 NASB Colossians 2:8 ERV Galatians 1:10 MSG Jeremiah 1:18-19 MSG John 17:14-16 MSG Proverbs 4:14-15 ERV Matthew 7:13-14 NIrV 2 Timothy 2:23-25 ERV Matthew 5:14-16 NLT Psalm 146:3-5 MSG Colossians 3:1-3 AMP
Love is powerful! It motivates us, transforms us, and fulfills us. Without love, we will feel empty, lost, and insecure. The Scriptures communicate that God wants us to experience his unfailing love and believe in its power. We will then be able to share his love with others, creating a ripple effect that changes the world. Check out this Scripture Playlist to learn about experiencing the love of God and how it changes our lives. Show Notes 1 John 4:19 NIV 1 John 4:7-9 NLT 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NIV 1 John 4:18 NLT John 15:12-13 NLT Proverbs 19:22 NIV John 13:34-35 NIV Matthew 24:12 NIV Luke 6:27-28 NIV Luke 7:47 NIV Matthew 22:37-39 NIV 1 Peter 1:22 NIV Revelation 2:4-5 NLT 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ERV 1 Corinthians 14:1 NLT
Bible Reading: Psalm 36:7-9; John 14:26-28Stroking the hen's feathers, Rowan grinned as the chicks tugged at his pants, then scuttled under their mother. "Hi, girls." His sisters Opal and Sylvie joined him, peering under the hen at the chicks, but they knew better than to touch."They're so cute!" Five-year-old Rosalind tried to grab a chick, but the chick's mother puffed up and jumped at her defensively."Rosie, you have to be gentle, or else Luna will do that again," Mom said as she walked up and peeled off her gardening gloves. "She's a very protective mother, you know."The chicks at last were allowed to wander out, but when the dog, Arabella, came bounding up, the chicks--Stella, Sunshine, Nova, and Aurora--scurried to take cover under Luna's outspread wings.Rowan hopped up and grabbed Arabella's collar. "Whoa there, girl. You can't do that. See, you've frightened them." Arabella whined apologetically."You know," Sylvie said slowly, "this reminds me of a verse I read this morning.""What?" Opal cocked her head.Mom smiled. "Let me guess. 'People take refuge in the shadow of your wings'?""Exactly!" Sylvie laughed. "How did you know?""We're all reading the Psalms." Mom shrugged. "That was in the one for today.""What does that mean?" Rosalind wanted to know."Think of it this way. When the chicks are afraid, where do they go?""Under Luna," Rowan replied promptly."Why?""Because they like her?" Rosalind guessed."Not exactly." Mom smoothed Rosalind's hair. "They go there because they are safe there. Arabella can't reach them there because Luna will protect them. And they know that, by instinct. It's a little like that with us and God. Sometimes we're afraid, or worried, or we feel alone. But like those little chicks, we can take shelter under God's wings. And He is able to protect us far more than Luna could ever protect her chicks. Jesus defeated sin and death to save us, and He promises to always be with us and take care of us.""So even though Mimi and Papa are sick, and there's a war going on, and we're sometimes so scared we don't know what to do, we can always run to God." Rowan smiled. "Just like Luna's chicks run to her."– Ellie ShirkHow About You?What do you do when you feel afraid or worried? We all get scared sometimes, and we often forget that Jesus is right there with us, holding us. Even when we don't feel it, He is near. You can always run to Him, and He will shelter you and give you peace. Take refuge in the shadow of His wings.Today's Key Verse:In me [Jesus] you may have peace. In this World you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (NIV) (John 16:33)Today's Key Thought:We can take shelter in God
Bible Reading: 1 Peter 5:8-10Editor's note: This story's subject matter may not be suitable for young children.Tayla watched her mother in the mirror as she clasped a necklace around Tayla's neck. They were getting ready to go to a funeral. "Mom, you've been really quiet this morning," Tayla pointed out.Mom smiled weakly. "Funerals are always difficult, but this one will be especially hard."Tayla knew what her mother meant. She had been to only one funeral in her life, and it was for her great-grandmother. Today they were going to a funeral for Jessica, a girl from church. Nobody had told Tayla much about what happened to her--all Tayla knew was that Jessica had taken her own life."I just don't get it, Mom," said Tayla. "I thought Jessica was a Christian. How could she do something like this?" Tayla's eyes started filling with tears. She was friends with Jessica's younger sister Summer, and Jessica used to take the two of them out for ice cream when Tayla went over to their house. She seemed like a nice, normal teenager.Turning Tayla around, Mom hugged her tightly. "Sometimes things happen that we don't understand, but nothing is ever out of God's hands," Mom assured her.After the funeral service ended, Tayla hugged Summer goodbye and then climbed into the car with Mom. "Mom, is Jessica in heaven?" asked Tayla."I don't know, honey," said Mom. "If she truly trusted Jesus as her Savior, she's in heaven."Tayla was still upset. "I just don't know why she did it.""Sometimes even Christians listen to the wrong voices," said Mom. "The Bible says that the devil is like a lion, looking for those he can devour. He doesn't want us to believe God's promises--he wants us to believe his own lies, and that's always very, very dangerous." Mom squeezed Tayla's hand. "Always remember that God promises to be with you, Tayla, no matter what. Jesus died and rose again to save you from sin and death and to give you eternal life. Because of Him, you always have hope, even when things seem hopeless. Run to Him when you face pain and difficulties, and run away from Satan's lies." –Emily TenterHow About You?Has Satan been telling you lies? The devil wants to hurt people by telling them God won't forgive them for things they've done or that there's no way out of a difficult situation they're facing. Don't believe it! Jesus died for our sins so we could have life, and He promises to be with us in everything we face. Stand firm in God's truth, and if you or someone you know is having trouble fighting Satan's lies, talk to a trusted adult immediately. Today's Key Verse:The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV) (John 10:10)Today's Key Thought:Run from Satan's lies
Bible Reading: John 13:34-35; 1 John 4:7-11Grayson settled down to listen as his Sunday school teacher began to speak. "I read an article this week about traditions in England," said Mr. Jensen. "It mentioned several castles that are available to the king to live in. Sometimes he stays in one, and sometimes in another. Whenever he's in one of his homes, his flag flies over that roof. It lets his subjects know their king is inside." Mr. Jensen paused as he looked at the class. "You know, for those of us who are Christians, the King of Kings lives within us. What are some things we could use as a flag--things that would show that we have Jesus in our lives?"Josh raised his hand. "We could let others know we go to church," he suggested when the teacher called on him."Good!" Mr. Jensen smiled. "Of course, just because someone goes to church doesn't mean they're a Christian. But for those of you who are, it gives a testimony--sort of like you're flying Christ's flag for others to see. Let your friends know you go to church because you want to learn more about Jesus. Who else can suggest something to use as a flag?""We should obey our parents," Grayson said.Mr. Jensen nodded. "And why should you obey them?""Because God tells us to," replied Grayson."In other words," said Mr. Jensen, "we should obey God, right? We should do what He says--and how do we know what that is?""It tells us in the Bible," said Emery. "That's where the Ten Commandments are found." "Yes, and they're very important," said Mr. Jensen, holding up his Bible. "But the Bible contains many other commandments as well. In fact, our lesson today talks about a new commandment Jesus gave His disciples--including us. Perhaps it's the best flag we could show others. It's the one Jesus says will show that we belong to Him. He commands us to love others the way He loves us. Jesus loves us so much that He died on the cross so we could be saved and have His love in our hearts. When we love others, it shows them that Jesus is our King and that His Spirit lives in us." –Mary Rose PearsonHow About You?Are you flying a flag that shows others you're a Christian? Jesus tells us that the most important flag of all is love. He commands us to love others as He loves us. That's a lot of love! If you know Jesus, He's given you the ability to love others the way He does. When you treat others with love, you're flying His flag and showing others that He lives in your heart.Today's Key Verse:A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (NIV) (John 13:34)Today's Key Thought:Love one another
People of faith have many opportunities to demonstrate how that faith leads and guides them. As a star athlete recognizes where their gifts and talents come from on a platform for all to see, we can also be faithful in our normal daily interactions with others, demonstrating grace—especially when we disagree—and showing kindness, understanding, and humility, all which reflect the love of Christ in our lives. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, an American hurdler and sprinter, competes in the 400 meter hurdles. She is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion with the Games record, and 2022 World champion with a world record time of 50.68 seconds. It takes work to be the kind of athlete Sydney has become, but she always acknowledges the One who gave her the talent and the strength to persevere in her sport. Eugene Cho is a pastor, author, and the president of Bread for the World, a Christian advocacy organization that is committed to ending hunger. Many years ago, while pastoring a church, Eugene noticed a tension that was sweeping through his congregation—and it involved groups of people who disagreed strongly over faith and politics. Over time, he began to look at these situations, drawing parallels from the life of Jesus and how He handled those who disagreed with Him and His work. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Emily Chang Upcoming interview: Michael Hyancinthe Thank you to our sponsor: www.give.cru.org Jesus Calling for Easter Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion Doha World Championships in 2019 Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith Eugene Cho Bread for the World Luke 10:25-37 NIV John 10:10 NIV Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk Interview Quotes: “God really helped to rework my mind and my heart to truly put Him on the throne of my life. And because of that, I was able to reprioritize how I viewed track and field and how I prepared for races, how I viewed wins versus losses.” - Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone “I can show up to the track every day and understand that this is a gift He's given me that win, lose, or draw, it's an opportunity to glorify Him, and my value is already secure in Christ.” - Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone “I want to make sure that I'm keeping company with people that are not just people that will agree with everything that I will say, that are willing to challenge me, but also making sure that I'm rooted and guided in the gospel through Jesus Christ.” - Eugene Cho “I just think it's really important that we be wise, cautious, careful not to dehumanize those that we disagree with, because in our self-righteousness, we can become the very things that we criticize in others and not even know it.” - Eugene Cho “We have to understand that the ultimate call for us as followers of Jesus is not to be successful. It's not to be outrageous. It's not to be the loudest. It's not to be the one that's most heard, but the one that's rooted in Christ, who seeks to be faithful, who walks with integrity, who seeks to love like Jesus loved, including making sure that we're mindful of the lessons of the Good Samaritan.” - Eugene Cho “I think it's so important that we understand that everything that we do as followers of Christ must be rooted in this commandment to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. That's our anchor and our foundation.” - Eugene Cho “Maybe part of the reason why I have always appreciated the invitation to spend time in God's Word on a regular basis is so that as we go about doing this work, we don't lose ourselves in the blustery winds of our culture and times.” - Eugene Cho ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What's Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok
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