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Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Missions Abroad", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 19. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV) 8. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/zp228tzBLH0(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Missions Abroad", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 19. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV) 8. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/amJYzOXAAA0(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Missions Abroad". 19. "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20 NIV) 8. "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/W9wRGD5e61M(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Are You Desperate?", Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 1. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. (Psalm 42:1 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/hsmiQeI13Zk(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Are You Desperate?" 1. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. (Psalm 42:1 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/zfue5Is9Bnc(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: In This Together", Baptism, Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 13. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20. remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (James 5:13-20 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/ZyjdKGStuY4(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: In This Together", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 13. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20. remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (James 5:13-20 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/kwxTBfbeXEA(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: In This Together". 13. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. 15. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, 20. remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (James 5:13-20 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4lqhHrz8gHk(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brent Rempel (Associate Provost and Lecturer in Theology, Stark College & Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX), "At the Feet of Jesus", Modern Worship Praise Team (10:00 Service) 38. As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41. “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42. but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/0S-Dr8uAAmE(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brent Rempel (Associate Provost and Lecturer in Theology, Stark College & Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX), "At the Feet of Jesus". 38. As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” 41. “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42. but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:38-42 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/kz5cMrey9ps(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: A Person of Integrity", Recognition of Graduating High School Seniors (10:00 Service). 12. Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned. (James 5:12 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/ZU5QpEtDm0Y(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: A Person of Integrity". 12. Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned. (James 5:12 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/4lqhHrz8gHk(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Patient Persistence", Children's Time; Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 7. Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9. Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (James 5:7-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/10HQwUIK0-Q(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Patient Persistence", Parent Child Dedication, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 7. Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9. Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (James 5:7-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/BQCbjZYPEmA(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Patient Persistence". 7. Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. 9. Don't grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (James 5:7-11 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/Yu33rSvPLTc(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Craig Christina (Associate Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas), "Dancing in the Storm", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 35. That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36. Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don't you care if we drown?” 39. He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41. They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (Mark 4:35-41 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/lDokdyA6An0(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Craig Christina (Associate Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas), "Dancing in the Storm", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 35. That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36. Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don't you care if we drown?” 39. He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41. They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (Mark 4:35-41 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/eiFrWiNshaM(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Craig Christina (Associate Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas), "Dancing in the Storm". 35. That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36. Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don't you care if we drown?” 39. He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41. They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (Mark 4:35-41 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/wdTMEV-qQww(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
What might God do if we gave him our attention and our yes, for a single day? In the midst of our full lives, it is often easier to come away for one day than the full 4-day Captivating Retreat. In this episode, Stasi and Stacey Burton are excited to share about a new offering from Wild at Heart: the Captivating 1-Day Retreat. It's amazing how deeply Jesus can move when we give him a day to come away and be with him. Listen and discover what can unfold when we make space for deeper connection with Jesus.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Genesis 2:7 (NIV) – Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.Acts 17:28 (NIV) – For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, We are his offspring.John 15:5 (NIV) – I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.Ephesians 2:5 (NIV) – made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.1 Corinthians 15:45 (NIV) – So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.Colossians 3:4 (NIV) – When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.Romans 5:10 (NIV) – For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!Romans 8:2 (NIV) – because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.Romans 8:11 (NIV) – And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.Colossians 1:27 (NIV) – To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.1 Corinthians 6:17 (NIV) – But whoever is united with the Lord is one with him in spirit.John 10:18 (NIV) – No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.…..RESOURCESThe Life Prayer – https://wildatheart.org/prayer/life-prayer/Also available on the Pause App – https://www.pauseapp.com/Captivating 1-Day and 4-Day Retreat – https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-retreatLadder of Love Retreat – October 2026 – Retreat and registration details available soon through Wild at Heart https://wildatheart.org/events…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode—Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube – https://wahe.art/4h8DelLSpotify Podcasts – https://wahe.art/496zdfnApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Amazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do You Have Money or Does Money Have You?", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 1. Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. 6. You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you. (James 5:1-6 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/UUi0lSlf39A(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do You Have Money or Does Money Have You?", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 1. Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. 6. You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you. (James 5:1-6 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/2Qd6XqIpV84(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do You Have Money or Does Money Have You?". 1. Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4. Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. 6. You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you. (James 5:1-6 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/jK28YGC_s_w(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Proper Perspective", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 13. Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. (James 4:13-17 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/HtqA_BdQs-o(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "A Proper Perspective", Solo, Baptism, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 13. Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14. Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. 15. Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that.” 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them. (James 4:13-17 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/rz_wxWlJw4E(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Micah Roddy (Pastor to Students), "After God's Own Heart", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 23. 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. (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/1wJap9ZVHHk(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Micah Roddy (Pastor to Students), "After God's Own Heart", Handbells, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 23. 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. (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/MySPI6tevNw(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Micah Roddy (Pastor to Students), "After God's Own Heart" 23. 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. (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/1cW70IOfPmQ(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Luke 24:17-31 NIV To open our eyes, Jesus opens our minds To open our eyes, God gives us the Bible To open our eyes, we invite Jesus to stay with us
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "He Is Alive", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 1. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3. but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6. He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7. ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' ” 8. Then they remembered his words. (Luke 24:1-8 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/XzsDGTLee1w(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "He Is Alive", Orchestra, Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 1. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3. but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6. He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7. ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' ” 8. Then they remembered his words. (Luke 24:1-8 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/lhUjEj1kedg(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "He Is Alive". 1. On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3. but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6. He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7. ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.' ” 8. Then they remembered his words. (Luke 24:1-8 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/VSBcc5ohrw8(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do Not Judge", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:145 Service). 11. Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4:11-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/BYK_JpsoTgE(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do Not Judge", Handbells, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 11. Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4:11-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/QmOs5wi8b-k(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Do Not Judge". 11. Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4:11-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/kEnVrScpXK4(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: A Humble Friend of God", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4. You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. 5. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? 6. But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 7. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:1-10 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/ZfXaYwFwYgw(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: A Humble Friend of God". 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. 4. You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. 5. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? 6. But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 7. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:1-10 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/-JrgRUcsec0(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Truly Wise", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 13. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:13-18 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/ECpRoHQv2y0(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
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Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Truly Wise", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 13. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:13-18 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/zblNGiJ7cQ4(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Truly Wise". 13. Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:13-18 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/q35gYhR6V_s(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Watch Your Mouth", Children's Time, Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. 7. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8. but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. 10. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12. My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. (James 3:1-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/RUdPM7CQHJI(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Watch Your Mouth", Children's Time, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. 7. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8. but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. 10. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12. My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. (James 3:1-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/n_7ieVVF-Gw(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Watch Your Mouth". 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2. We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one's life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. 7. All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8. but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness. 10. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be. 11. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12. My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. (James 3:1-12 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/3X4YehH1Rms(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Faith & Works", Modern Worship Praise Team (11:15 Service). 14. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15. Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20. You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless 21. Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22. You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend. 24. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. 25. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. (James 2;14-26 NIV)To view a video version of the Modern Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/O6cVzcEHTjQ(The audio version of the Modern Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Faith & Works", Orchestra, Choir, Blended Worship Praise Team (8:45 Service). 14. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15. Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20. You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless 21. Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22. You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend. 24. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. 25. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. (James 2;14-26 NIV)To view a video version of the Blended Worship Service please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/NzwH4n_mXPc(The audio version of the Blended Worship Service will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Dr. Brian Hill (Senior Pastor), "Lessons From James: Faith & Works". 14. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15. Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16. If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? 17. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 18. But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. 19. You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 20. You foolish person, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless 21. Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22. You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23. And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God's friend. 24. You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. 25. In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? 26. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. (James 2;14-26 NIV)To view a video version of the Sermon please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/K0PuH4UyAns(The audio version of the Sermon will most likely have to be stopped from playing or else it will be heard as well as the audio track of the video version.)
Sunday, February 1, 2026 I I Kings 17:7-16 NIV To support the ministry: Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
Jesus is still saying what He said 2,000 years ago: "Follow Me." And He doesn't mean only on Sundays, but every day. Pastor Greg Laurie shares how we can put Jesus first in our lives and move away from things that pull us down. Notes: Luke 5 Social media is stealing hours you can never get back. The algorithm is designed to capture your attention and never let go- Who or what are you following? You will become like the people you follow.You will reflect their values, or lack thereof. It’s time to follow Jesus. Social media influencers want your attention.Jesus wants your heart. Jesus is here for you.He says, “Follow Me.” The bible challenges you to check on yourself. Are you really a Christian? Or are you just pretending to be one? (2 Corinthians 13:5) Acts 11:26 (NLT)It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians. To call the believers Christians was a mockery.It meant “little Christs.” Matthew 7:22 (NKJV)“Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?” Matthew 7:23 (NKJV)And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” John 14:15 (NKJV)If you love Me, keep My commandments. Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Read Luke 5:27–32 Luke 5:28 (NLT)So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. Why did Matthew change so quickly? Jesus simply looked at him and said two words, "Follow Me.” Luke 5:31 (NLT)Jesus answered them, "Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do.” God will come to us in a way we can understand. To the military man Joshua, Jesus came as a general.To the combative Jacob, He came as a wrestler.To the astrologers, the Wisemen, through a star in the heavens. Psalm 18:25 (NIV)To the faithful you show yourself faithful,to the blameless you show yourself blameless, Psalm 18:26 (NIV)to the pure you show yourself pure,but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. If you are drowning in guilt and shame,Jesus offers you forgiveness and relief. If you feel like you don’t belong,Jesus makes room at His table. God does not turn people away because of who they are.He comes to them because of it. Luke 5:27Later, as Jesus left the town, He saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at his tax collector's booth and said, "Follow Me.” Tax collectors collected exorbitant taxes from each person daily.Often, they skimmed off the top or charged more than was required and pocketed the profit. Matthew was considered a traitor, a turncoat, a backslider, and a collaborator with Rome. The people who put up the biggest fight are often closer than those who don’t fight at all. Jesus knew that Matthew wanted a relationship with God.Jeremiah 29:13 Matthew couldn't bring himself to leave that tax booth and go to Jesus. Most non-Christians say they have never had a Christian explain the gospel clearly. The word used for saw, means to gaze intently upon, to stare, to fix one's eyes constantly upon an object. 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A people belonging to God that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. Matthew bolted at the chance to follow and serve Jesus. “Follow Me” means to walk the same road. Following Jesus is not just something we do on Sunday. Jesus wants to be a part of everything you do and everywhere you go.Romans 13:14 How do we follow Jesus?Through prayer and Bible study. Start the day with the Bible.End the day with the Bible. Joshua 1:8 (NLT)Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. “Follow Me” also means to "Follow with Me," meaning companionship and friendship. Matthew happily jumped at the chance of a lifetime.Luke 5:27 Matthew knew the cost and willingly paid it. An old Scottish preacher called this “The expulsive power of a new affection.” When a person really meets Jesus Christ, they cannot leave the old life fast enough. Matthew lost a career but gained a destiny.He lost his material possessions but gained a spiritual fortune. Matthew was so excited that he decided to throw a party for Jesus.Luke 5:29 Jesus sees you for who you are, and He sees you for who you can be. The Bible says, “Today is the day of salvation.” — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jesus is still saying what He said 2,000 years ago: "Follow Me." And He doesn't mean only on Sundays, but every day. Pastor Greg Laurie shares how we can put Jesus first in our lives and move away from things that pull us down. Notes: Luke 5 Social media is stealing hours you can never get back. The algorithm is designed to capture your attention and never let go- Who or what are you following? You will become like the people you follow.You will reflect their values, or lack thereof. It’s time to follow Jesus. Social media influencers want your attention.Jesus wants your heart. Jesus is here for you.He says, “Follow Me.” The bible challenges you to check on yourself. Are you really a Christian? Or are you just pretending to be one? (2 Corinthians 13:5) Acts 11:26 (NLT)It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians. To call the believers Christians was a mockery.It meant “little Christs.” Matthew 7:22 (NKJV)“Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?” Matthew 7:23 (NKJV)And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!” John 14:15 (NKJV)If you love Me, keep My commandments. Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Read Luke 5:27–32 Luke 5:28 (NLT)So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. Why did Matthew change so quickly? Jesus simply looked at him and said two words, "Follow Me.” Luke 5:31 (NLT)Jesus answered them, "Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do.” God will come to us in a way we can understand. To the military man Joshua, Jesus came as a general.To the combative Jacob, He came as a wrestler.To the astrologers, the Wisemen, through a star in the heavens. Psalm 18:25 (NIV)To the faithful you show yourself faithful,to the blameless you show yourself blameless, Psalm 18:26 (NIV)to the pure you show yourself pure,but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. If you are drowning in guilt and shame,Jesus offers you forgiveness and relief. If you feel like you don’t belong,Jesus makes room at His table. God does not turn people away because of who they are.He comes to them because of it. Luke 5:27Later, as Jesus left the town, He saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at his tax collector's booth and said, "Follow Me.” Tax collectors collected exorbitant taxes from each person daily.Often, they skimmed off the top or charged more than was required and pocketed the profit. Matthew was considered a traitor, a turncoat, a backslider, and a collaborator with Rome. The people who put up the biggest fight are often closer than those who don’t fight at all. Jesus knew that Matthew wanted a relationship with God.Jeremiah 29:13 Matthew couldn't bring himself to leave that tax booth and go to Jesus. Most non-Christians say they have never had a Christian explain the gospel clearly. The word used for saw, means to gaze intently upon, to stare, to fix one's eyes constantly upon an object. 1 Peter 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A people belonging to God that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. Matthew bolted at the chance to follow and serve Jesus. “Follow Me” means to walk the same road. Following Jesus is not just something we do on Sunday. Jesus wants to be a part of everything you do and everywhere you go.Romans 13:14 How do we follow Jesus?Through prayer and Bible study. Start the day with the Bible.End the day with the Bible. Joshua 1:8 (NLT)Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. “Follow Me” also means to "Follow with Me," meaning companionship and friendship. Matthew happily jumped at the chance of a lifetime.Luke 5:27 Matthew knew the cost and willingly paid it. An old Scottish preacher called this “The expulsive power of a new affection.” When a person really meets Jesus Christ, they cannot leave the old life fast enough. Matthew lost a career but gained a destiny.He lost his material possessions but gained a spiritual fortune. Matthew was so excited that he decided to throw a party for Jesus.Luke 5:29 Jesus sees you for who you are, and He sees you for who you can be. The Bible says, “Today is the day of salvation.” — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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