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Today's witness is from a news clip I saw on YouTube. It was a segment that aired on CBN. This witness is about a man who got a diagnosis that seemed like it was a life sentence. The doctors said there was nothing they could do to help this man. The family knew even if the doctors couldn't do anything, God could. When you listen to this witness I hope you don't treat it like a nice story. I pray that you hear it and you recognize the power of God working in this story and that you know in your heart that God can do the same in your impossible story story!!When you're going to the doctor and you hear nothing encouraging, that's when your faith is going to have to stand. In November 2020, Gerilyn Baker's husband David started having constant nosebleeds. Doctors removed a polyp from his sinus cavity, but soon after, things got worse.When his face began to swell, his wife thought he had an infection, and she told him they needed to contact the doctor quickly. The results of a CT scan shocked the family. David's brother-in-law, Chuck Denny, was there.They told him he had stage four nasal cavity melanoma. The options they gave him, they said surgery wasn't an option because the facial disfigurement would be too massive. They told us that there was really nothing that they could do.Chemo wasn't for that type that he had. I'd never seen anybody healed of cancer. Every time I heard the word cancer, it was a death sentence.And I felt like unless God moved, David wasn't going to make it. My first thought was that, from my teaching, we need to move into a fast and seek God and see God heal him. David's face rapidly swelled to the point where he couldn't eat or see out of his right eye. Pastor Mark Gilbert remembers the many prayers from multiple church locations and beyond. Both church families were praying for David, and there was a multitude of other people. It wasn't just our churches.David used to be a pastor himself, so there are a lot of people that he knows that was praying for him in different areas of the country, just believing God for the turnaround in his life. Several times a day, we would pray together, and there were times when you felt like you were just lost for words. You felt like you were only repeating yourself because you were worn out.He was worn down from this sickness. His condition just kept getting worse, but the prayers at that point we didn't see much. This was swelling inside of his mouth as fast as it was on the outside, and he couldn't hardly eat.It was just terrible, and we knew that we were facing a horrible storm in life. On Easter morning, Dr. Tom Renfro and his wife Sid were visiting their church for a special prayer service. Remembering her husband's own miraculous healing from cancer, Sid was moved with compassion to pray for David.When I prayed for David, I don't touch people's head. I normally just touch their shoulders, but I did touch his face because I wanted to be very specific and very direct. The wife remembers standing there, and she thought, it's going to come off in her hand because you could feel such a presence of God's Spirit.Sid prayed a prayer that her dad had prayed. By this time tomorrow, this side of your face will look like this side of your face, because that prayer had worked for her dad. The day after Easter, something amazing happened. David said, There's a change in my face. Do you see it? His wife said, I've already seen it. He looked at his wife and I said, I see a change in my face.She said, I do too, but I was afraid to say anything. So they decided to go eat with their family again. They said, well, let's just see what they have to say.And they all saw him, and they said, that thing's shrinking. And it was just a matter of days, it was gone. David's tumor vanished, and doctors later confirmed he is now cancer-free.The Bakers are forever thankful to God for answering their prayers. The wife said, “There are many people who have a diagnosis like David, and  I feel like they saw death. Maybe they prepared for death. But I'd say, don't give up. I'd say, take His Word into your spirit, and I'd say, believe it with everything you've got because that's what we've done.His brother said, “When I witnessed David up close and personal with him, I mean, it just boosted my faith. I mean, I know that God can do anything, big, little. It don't matter.”Sid said, “God can move in anything. I felt jubilant when I saw the picture, and the tumor was gone, and he had a normal face.”Someone else said, “When I see David now, I think about the benevolence of God, the mercy of God, that God in this state of David's life, in his older years, that God has proven His faithfulness to him.Well, I'm thankful that, you know, what happened, that God healed me. I'm thankful for that. I've never doubted what God was capable of doing. I've always believed that He's the healer, that He can heal cancer, He can heal heart attacks, He can heal anything that's affected man. He can take care of it if we'll just believe Him and walk in His Word and not let doubt and unbelief, because that stops the hand of God. But I'm very thankful.Thank you to David, his family, and everyone else who is sharing their story about the miracles in their lives. We need to hear these miracles to be reminded that nothing is too great for God. We need to be reminded that there is always a way, even when we don't see one. This is a great reminder that even cancer is not too big for our God!Click Here for the video www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Good morning everyone. On Easter, i told you that we would begin to look beyond Easter to the events after Jesus resurrection leading to Pentecost. Easter is a day of victory and we can boldly proclaim, He is Risen. Easter is exciting. It's exciting when we first give our lives to the Lord. For the disciples.…

On Easter morning, the disciples missed out on hours of joy that could have been their's when they failed to believe what the women had told them. And Thomas missed out on a full week of joy when He didn't believe what the disciples had told him – that Jesus had risen! Thankfully, you and I don't have to wait. The Good News of our Savior's resurrection, and our forgiveness and everlasting life in Him, is ours right now – this very day!

Our writer Ophira Gottlieb tells the story of the Britannia Coconut Dancers of Bacup, in Lancashire. For over a century the troupe of morris dancers has performed up and down the town's streets dressed in knitted jumpers, candy-striped kilts, and painted completely black. “I worked in a pub just outside Manchester,” Ophira remembers, “many of the customers felt the practice was racist and badly outdated, but just as many disagreed.” On Easter weekend, Ophira finally met these dancers. Nicknamed the “Coconutters”, Ophira set out to understand why they hold a practice that many find so offensive so close to their hearts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Easter, we thought about a resurrection that means so much more than just a ticket to heaven some day. But, even if Jesus is the restoration of all things, why did He have to die? Why did he have to suffer in the way that he did? And, who really gets saved? Kevin Dixon, Mike Erre and Suzie Lind rise up with some thoughts on this week's podcast.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:55 It's My Birthday And I'll Podcast If I Wanna04:30 He Is Risen. And Everything Hurts. 04:57 The Wiggles15:08 Content Has Risen Indeed39:12 Chips Don't Lie- - - - -Have a question or comment for the NOW team? Join the conversation by texting us at +1 615 861 9503.

On Easter morning, we delivered introductions and an invitation from 100 Black Men of Stamford. Their reps dropped in to invite all 6th to 12th graders to their FREE, 2nd annual STEMFest - an all-day interactive event with exciting workshops and activities that aims to deliver fun, learning, and connections.

On Easter, we don't just celebrate an event—we celebrate a person. Jesus Christ is alive, and because He lives, your story doesn't have to end in doubt, fear, or regret. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Ryan Visconti unpacks the moment that changed everything for “Doubting Thomas”—and how it can change everything for you, too. Your doubts don't disqualify you. In fact, they might be the very path God uses to lead you to a deep, unshakable faith. If you've been wrestling with whether God is real, whether He truly loves you, or whether He can heal the deepest wounds in your heart—this message is for YOU.

On Easter at Athens Church, Jeff Henderson discussed our natural inclination to distance ourselves from God. Life can be distracting, full of worry and busyness, and many people keep their distance from God due to guilt, shame, or a feeling that God is disappointed in them. But God has so much more for us, and He is inviting us to come near.

Mary the Messenger | Easter Message from John 20:11–18On Easter morning, Jesus had a message to send—and he chose Mary Magdalene as his first messenger. Not a religious leader. Not a public figure. A woman with a past. A woman transformed by Jesus.In this message, we explore:

On Easter, we are reminded that the resurrection of Jesus changes everything for us! Because of Jesus, our FAILURE is never FINAL — and we have been given HOPE for eternity! • Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there's always a next step you can take to grow in your relationship with God. As a church, we are committed to continually growing and encouraging others to grow in their faith, connect in community, share God's grace, serve others, and live generously. • Connect with us! https://westbridgechurch.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwS0EdEdcMUt6_czbEPaVXw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westbridgechurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westbridgechurchmn/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MyWestbridge

Having considered, on Good Friday, the death of Jesus Christ and what it accomplished. On Easter morning our focus shifts to Jesus' resurrection and what it accomplished. This Resurrection Sunday we will look at what Romans 6:1-11 teaches us about the implications of Jesus' resurrection. 

Mary the Messenger | Easter Message from John 20:11–18On Easter morning, Jesus had a message to send—and he chose Mary Magdalene as his first messenger. Not a religious leader. Not a public figure. A woman with a past. A woman transformed by Jesus.In this message, we explore:

Holy Week is full of emotion: confusion, sorrow, fear and grief. On Easter, resurrection invites us toward hope and joy.

Christ is the rock on which we can build our lives. On Easter, we learn that his promises and work can be trusted since God raised him from the dead. Support the showCheck us out at ascensionlutheran.ca and intheway.org.

On Easter morning, the women came to the tomb carrying spices—ready to mask the stench of death. But they found no body, no need for perfume, no need to cover anything up. In this stirring Easter sermon, we're reminded that because Christ is risen, we don't have to mask our brokenness or pretend we have it all together. The tomb is empty. The stone is rolled away. And the life Jesus offers is real, full, and unmasked. Hallelujah!

On Easter morning we tend to focus on the way showing up early for Jesus will lead us to a new and resurrected life. But that's not actually what happened for Mary Magdalene on the first Easter morning. She didn't ultimately find what she went looking for, something found her.

On Easter morning, we're delivering introductions and an invitation - as we welcome 100 Black Men of Stamford. They dropped in to invite all 6th to 12th graders to their FREE, 2nd annual STEMFest - an all-day interactive event with exciting workshops and activities that aims to deliver fun, learning, and connections. Then, since April is World Wish Month, we're connecting with Make-A-Wish CT - which is currently working with dozens of qualified families and local children toward granting their wishes. You'll be surprised at how easy it is for you to become a "Wish Maker," so stay tuned and learn how to get involved. Then, we'll circle back with our leading authority on kelp - Professor Charlie Yarish. Is yours one of the growing households that regularly consumes kelp - or maybe even has it integrated as part of your Easter Sunday feast? Dr. Yarish will explain how and why thinking about being a kelp consumer is good for your health, as well as our local and global environment.

On Easter, we gather to commemorate Jesus's resurrection from the dead and His promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him. We celebrate the hope and forgiveness that is ours because he gave his life for our sins and rose on the third day.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

On Easter, we gather to commemorate Jesus's resurrection from the dead and His promise of eternal life to all who believe in Him. We celebrate the hope and forgiveness that is ours because he gave his life for our sins and rose on the third day.Thanks for listening to the Christ Church Mequon Podcast. Find your next step and let us know how we can be praying for you at ChristChurchMequon.LIFE/Podcast. Hit that subscribe button and, until next week, God bless.

On Easter morning, when God raised Jesus from the dead, He confirmed that all that Jesus said was true, and that all the benefits He offered could be ours, and that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (Romans 10:9) It's incredible, All it takes is that you to make a commitment of your life to Him.

On Easter weekend five years ago, at the start of the pandemic we played a recording made by Ella McSweeney at the farmhouse kitchen table of the Kentucky farmer and poet Wendell Berry.  It was of his poem about finding comfort in nature in uncertain times. 

Dana will be 54 on Mar 1st, 2025 and is 5'2 at 110 lbs.  She started IF on SEPT 5, 2023, after learning about it on a podcast focusing on Alzheimer's / dementia prevention/mitigation.  She was listening to that podcast b/c she lost both parents-in-law to this horrible disease. Within 1 week of starting IF, she remembers saying out loud to her husband, “I feel fantastic. I don't think I'll ever want to stop doing this.”  She never had a weight problem but suffered from a horrible sugar addiction and was raised on UPFs and LOVED sugar, especially chocolate, since she was 3 years old. Old.  She used sugar/chocolate and UPFs her whole life as a way to soothe, celebrate, comfort, connect, etc. and has struggled with emotional eating FOREVER.  Since she never really struggled much with her weight and didn't drink alcohol or smoke cigs, she always justified the emotional eating with, “No big deal - it's my one vice.”  However, her father died at 51 of a massive heart attack, as did his father and his brother, so CVD runs in her family.  On Easter of 2016, she had just binged her son's Easter candy. She was watching Dr Phil when she saw an episode about “SKINNY FAT” people - she had a significant epiphany and started a program called “28-day shred”, which was paleo eating and lost 10 lbs (going from 128-118), then took 1 day off and did another round losing six more lbs.  She only ate sugar in those 60 days once but was miserable and felt weak -she couldn't keep eating that way.  So she stopped and slowly started consuming too much sugar and UPFs again.  IF has helped her sugar cravings as well as a MILLION other NSV's.  Our Patreon Supporters Community -Join us!Please consider joining the Fasting Highway Patreon community. The feedback has been great for all who have joined. It has become an excellent add-on to our Patreon members' IF lifestyle, who enjoy a lot of bonus content to support them in living an IF life for as little as 0.16 cents a day For less than a cup of coffee a month, you can join and support your own health goals and meet like-minded people and get a lot of supportGraeme hosts Zoom meetings four times a month in the Northern and Southern hemispheres for members to come and get support for their IF lifestyle, which has proven very popular with our Patreon members.You will not find anywhere that provides that kind of support and accountability for just 0.16 cents a day. There are over 100 exclusive pieces of audio content for Patreon members to help you navigate your IF journey and get more accountability and support. Please go to www.patreon.com/thefastinghighway to see the benefits you get back and how to join. I strongly encourage you to do so for the price of a cup of coffee a month. Its a sound investment into your health.Graeme's best-selling book, The Fasting Highway, about his journey and how he did it, is available in paperback and Kindle at your local Amazon store. It is also available on audio at Applebooks, Kobo, Spotify, and many other audiobook platforms. Graeme can also be booked for one-on-one mentoring and coaching by going to www.thefastinghighway.com, clicking on get help, getting coaching, and booking a time. All times you see are in your local time zone.Disclaimer: Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. The opinions expressed herein are those of the host and guest only.

On Easter, instead of sharing the usual sentiments associated with the holiday, jeffery reflected on his past experiences as an atheist and his journey towards being heard. He expressed an initial inclination to voice his opposition to religious fervor but noted that he felt his impact had been made. He also addressed the issue of … Continue reading

November 18, 2024 Today's Reading: Daniel 12:1-3Daily Lectionary: Jeremiah 37:1-21; Revelation 17:1-18; Matthew 27:33-56And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. (Daniel 12:2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Here, at the end of Daniel, we have yet another vision of what the end times will bring— something that tends to bring many people fear and trepidation. But for the Christian, there is a beautiful truth here in Daniel 12 of what awaits us. Now, I know there is a lot of preaching and teaching done proclaiming that the goal of the Christian life is to “die and go to heaven,” but this isn't what Christ's eventual return will bring. At least, not according to Daniel.  If we remember well enough, Daniel is filled with some of our favorite Bible stories. There is the account of Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego, who were thrown into the fiery furnace, only to be joined by a fourth person, and the fire left them miraculously unharmed. There is the account of Daniel praying, even though it was against the law and his punishment was to be thrown into a den filled with hungry lions, and God miraculously shut their mouths. But did you know that Daniel also has the account of Easter?  Of course, it isn't the account of Jesus rising from the dead, but it points to the final Easter, the ultimate Resurrection when all who believe in Christ will be called out of their graves. This is the ultimate hope of the Christian life. To not only “die and go to heaven” but to be raised from the dead, body and soul reunited, being raised to new life wholly human. On Easter, Christ defeated death for all, and on the Last Day, death will be swallowed up forever. Only then will all creation be made new, and only then will every tongue confess, and every knee will bow. Daniel, so many years before Jesus is born, reveals to us the end, the goal. He reveals the Resurrection, your Resurrection. This is the end goal of the Christian life. In Baptism, we receive the Gift of heaven. When we die, we will rest in the arms of the Father, and on the Last Day, we will be raised from the dead in body and soul and will spend eternity in the presence of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit forever.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.City of God, Easter forever, Golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb, River of life, Saints and archangels, Sing with creation to God the I Am! Jesus is risen and we shall arise, Give God the glory! Alleluia! (LSB 474:5)-Rev. Caleb Weight, associate pastor of Peace In Christ Lutheran Church in Hermantown, MN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Spend time reading and meditating on God's Word throughout the Church Year with the Enduring Grace Journal. Includes scripture readings, prayers, prompts, and space for journaling. The Church Year Journal, Enduring Grace, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podPride and Prejudice by Jane Austen chapter 31, narrated by Isaac BirchallSubscribe on YT or Join the Book Club on Patreon and support me as an independent creator :Dhttps://www.patreon.com/theessentialreadshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOFfvo05ElM96CmfsGsu3g/joinSUMMARY:The Collins' and Elizabeth scarcely see Lady Catherine and Mr Darcy while he is in town, but Colonel Fitzwilliam Darcy visits them often. On Easter day, the family and Elizabeth are invited to dine with the family at Rosings, but when they arrive, they find that she is fully engrossed in her nephews instead of her guests. Fitzwilliam Darcy seems to have taken an eye to Elizabeth and he converses with her throughout the whole evening which catches the attention of Mr Darcy and Lady Catherine. They talk for a little about music with Lady Catherine and she boasts that had her daughter's health been better, she would have played beautifully. After a while, Elizabeth moves over to the Piano with the colonel, and Mr Darcy soon follows to be near her. Elizabeth then goes on to tell Fitzwilliam how rude Darcy was when they first met, and she recounts the horror story of the first ball. Darcy defends himself, claiming that he is ill at ease with people he doesn't know. Elizabeth pokes at him a little, but they are soon again interrupted by Lady Catherine talking praise of her daughter. Elizabeth gets the feeling that Darcy doesn't love his cousin at all…Support the Show.Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theessentialreadsTWITTER: http://twitter.com/IsaacBirchallvoKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/theessentialreads

Irene was crowned Miss South Texas in 1958 and was the first in her family to got to college. On Easter weekend she went to confession and met Father Feit, a priest with a slim build, dark hair,  glasses and a sinister side. #irenegarza #johnfeit #coldcasesolved #truecrimepodcast #murderin20podcast

On Easter 6, Vicar Tim helped us consider various ways to pray as he shared a definition of prayer rooted in the epistle reading from 1 Timothy.Preacher: Vicar Timothy ContrerasHearer Submitted Question:-What are some short prayers that someone could pray when he/she is going through suffering or illness?Submit Sermon Questions:Email | podcast@stjohndublin.orgLink to SermonChurch Website: stjohndublin.orgChurch Center: stjohndublin.churchcenter.comThank you to Higher Things Inc. for permission to use their recording of LSB 834 “O God, O Lord of Heaven and Earth”. (leader.higherthings.org)Thank you for listening to the Post-Sermon Podcast.

On Easter morning, 1994, 40-year-old Ruben Borchardt was murdered in his own home by 2 intruders.  Ruben was a life-long resident of Jefferson County, well-known, liked and respected in his community.    Ruben was a loving father and also a widower, losing his wife and mother of two of his children in a tragic car accident in front of the home that he built by himself for their family. The investigation into Ruben's murder would shatter sercrets of a seemingly happy family, ripping open old wounds clearly still unhealed, and would become storyline material for scripted TV series, docu-dramas and Hollywood talk shows gracing televisions in homes across America. Scott and Mickey discuss this case and the pattern of behaviors seen in countless relationships, throughout time, of manipulation, gaslighting, domestic violence, abuse, and worse.  In the opening banter we discuss several ongoing high-profile true crime cases in our state, and just where in our world was Carmen San...er..no... Al Capone? Only here, on Episode 38 of Badger Bizarre, "The Ballad of Ruben Borchardt."      Facebook Twitter Website Email us:  badgerbizarre@outlook.com   Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quotes: "Inside Edition"  - King World/CBS Television/CBS Media   Attribution for Music: Trailer: Composer: Adam Phillip Zwirchmayr https://www.pond5.com/ Intro: https://pixabay.com/ Outro: Composer: Viacheslav Sarancha  https://www.pond5.com/     Attribution for logo design: Red Claw Scratch Photo     Sources:  "American Justice; S13, Ep 15, Diane Borchardt" - A & E Network Bartlette , DeLani - "Diane Borchardt; The Murderous Mrs. B." Court TV - Nicolae Mui Daily Jefferson County Union - Archives Fond du Lac Reporter - Archives Kirtscher, Tom - "Fact or fiction: Al Capone's Wisconsin Stomping Grounds" "Snapped" Oxygen Network - Diane Borchardt USA Today - Sade Robinson Wisconsin State Journal - Archives          

On Easter, believers celebrate the resurrection as the grand finale of Jesus' ministry. By comparison, Jesus' ascension seems like a last second add on, side show, disappearing act. Poof! He's gone! … Is that all there is to it? Turns out, there's a lot more to it. Join Pastor Jonathan in worship this weekend and learn Three Ascension Essentials based on Luke 24:50-53.

On March 31st, 2024, Kris Vallotton delivered a powerful message on Christ being the door! There may be places in your life where things are going wrong and it seems like there is no hope, but Jesus is the Door to a new season! On Easter, we celebrate when Jesus rose from the grave and defeated sin and death once and for all, but Jesus is still the resurrection. Kris highlights how Jesus didn't just resurrect us spiritually, but he also came to give us life and life abundantly! He is the door to everything that this new life has to offer! Connect with Kris Vallotton: Website: https://www.krisvallotton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kvministries/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvministries/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvministries Additional Resources by Kris Vallotton: https://shop.bethel.com/collections/k… About Kris Vallotton: Kris Vallotton is the Senior Associate Leader of Bethel Church, Redding, and is the Co-Founder of Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) and Spiritual Intelligence Institute. He is also the Founder and President of Moral Revolution and a sought-after international conference speaker. Kris and his wife, Kathy, have trained, developed, and pastored prophetic teams and supernatural schools all over the world.

On This Episode: BIDEN AND TRUMP FAIL AT EASTERBefore Easter, the former president decided to sell a patriotic Bible. On Easter, the current president released a proclamation recognizing a pagan holiday for "transgender visibility." Both of these are bad, and the Christian can say both are both. I'll give details on each and my response to varying reactions to both. My major conclusion is that in our country:The blue team is antagonistic to Christianity and wants hostility to it.The red team likes to co-opt Christianity and makes us passive to the real faith. ATHEIST RICHARD DAWKINS SAYS HE'S A "CULTURAL CHRISTIAN."In truly astounding audio, the most prominent atheist in the world admits we need Christianity. He recognizes both leftist Wokeism and Islam (the growing religions) are ugly and disastrous. But he wants the form without the substance -- a Christless Christianity. That might PROLONG our demise in the West, but it won't fix our problem. MUCH MORE, INCLUDING AN INTERACTION I HAD AT QT THAT IS INSTRUCTIVE

On Easter, we celebrate God's gift to us — His son Jesus — and we rejoice in Jesus' resurrection. Jesus rising from the grave changed everything for us, giving us hope, grace, love, and eternal life. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We want to help! Let us guide you to your next steps in your walk with Christ: https://www.hcbc.com/discover ABOUT HILL COUNTRY BIBLE CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Hill Country Bible Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at one of our locations locally, or globally online. CONNECT WITH US! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCBCAustin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcbcaustin/

On Easter, we reflect on the truth that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again from the dead. The resurrection is the foundation of our faith and the heart of the Gospel, offering salvation to everyone who believes. Listen in to the Easter message to hear why building our faith on anything other than the Gospel will ultimately let you down.

On This Episode: BIDEN AND TRUMP FAIL AT EASTER Before Easter, the former president decided to sell a patriotic Bible. On Easter, the current president released a proclamation recognizing a pagan holiday for "transgender visibility." Both of these are bad, and the Christian can say both are both. I'll give details on each and my response to varying reactions to both. My major conclusion is that in our country: The blue team is antagonistic to Christianity and wants hostility to it. The red team likes to co-opt Christianity and makes us passive to the real faith. ATHEIST RICHARD DAWKINS SAYS HE'S A "CULTURAL CHRISTIAN." In truly astounding audio, the most prominent atheist in the world admits we need Christianity. He recognizes both leftist Wokeism and Islam (the growing religions) are ugly and disastrous. But he wants the form without the substance -- a Christless Christianity. That might PROLONG our demise in the West, but it won't fix our problem. MUCH MORE, INCLUDING AN INTERACTION I HAD AT QT THAT IS INSTRUCTIVE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corytruax/support

On Easter morning, Pastor Jen considers why Mark ended his gospel story with more questions than answers. How might we find the risen Christ among us?

On Easter morning, Pastor Jen considers why Mark ended his gospel story with more questions than answers. How might we find the risen Christ among us?

On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But, why did He come and what did he accomplish on Easter? In this message, Pastor CJ studies the famous verse, John 3:16, and helps us see the essence of the Gospel, and the hope of Christianity.

On Easter, we celebrate that the stone has been rolled away, the tomb is empty, and Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. But the question is: Why? Why did God allow his son Jesus Christ to die a brutal death on the cross? What difference does Easter make?

On Easter, we celebrate that the stone has been rolled away, the tomb is empty, and Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. But the question is: Why? Why did God allow his son Jesus Christ to die a brutal death on the cross? What difference does Easter make?

On Easter, Christians celebrate the transformative message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which brings hope, light, and joy. The empty tomb symbolizes victory over death and the promise of new life. This event is not merely historical but holds profound implications for our lives, offering salvation and the power to overcome challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyrowe/support

What do you do when things don't turn out the way you thought they would? We probably have had this happen for better and for worse. On Easter we'll see how God overturns our expectations, between the astonishment of the disciples at the empty tomb and the grace that flows into our own lives. The resurrection is the ultimate good news, inviting us to embrace the possibility of revitalization in areas of life that may seem lifeless. Join in celebrating Jesus' victory over the grave!

On Easter we celebrate Jesus resurrection from the dead and the victory over sin and death that he brings for us.

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound impact the resurrection of Jesus Christ has on our lives? On Easter, many of us come together to celebrate this pivotal event but often fail to understand how it changes everything. This Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us as we unpack five remarkable differences the resurrection of Jesus brings to our lives.

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound impact the resurrection of Jesus Christ has on our lives? On Easter, many of us come together to celebrate this pivotal event but often fail to understand how it changes everything. This Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us as we unpack five remarkable differences the resurrection of Jesus brings to our lives.

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound impact the resurrection of Jesus Christ has on our lives? On Easter, many of us come together to celebrate this pivotal event but often fail to understand how it changes everything. This Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us as we unpack five remarkable differences the resurrection of Jesus brings to our lives.

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound impact the resurrection of Jesus Christ has on our lives? On Easter, many of us come together to celebrate this pivotal event but often fail to understand how it changes everything. This Easter Sunday, we invite you to join us as we unpack five remarkable differences the resurrection of Jesus brings to our lives.

It's appropriate during this Easter season to reflect on the big picture of our Christian faith.  Sometimes we just have our noses to the grindstone, so to speak, and we can lose sight of why we're here and how much God has done for us!You know, whether you're in a season of prosperity, or facing hardships, you have to remember that God is still on the throne and that your circumstances haven't caught Him by surprise. His plan for the redemption of humankind is still on track.The Significance of Jesus' SacrificeOf course, on Easter Sunday, Christians everywhere will rejoice in the resurrection of Christ…who conquered death and made a way to restore our relationship with God. But sometimes in that celebration … we might forget why Jesus had to die in the first place. The fact is, humankind is completely corrupted by sin. The rebellion that stains our hearts says, “I can choose for myself what is right and wrong, I don't need God.” God's Word confirms our sin nature.Job 15:16 declares that man is "abominable and corrupt," one who "drinks injustice like water". 1 Kings 8:46 quotes Solomon saying, "there is no one who does not sin". The apostle John warns in 1 John 1:8 that "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves". God's Word in both the Old and New Testaments makes it very clear that sin has a price. God's Law requires that those who break it be punished and that the punishment should be terrifying … an eternity in Hell.Hebrews 9:22 says, “... without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” And Romans 6:23, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”Sin separates us from a holy God, so mankind needed someone sinless to do what we couldn't do for ourselves – pay the price, which is death. In his love and mercy, God met our need by sending his only son to die in our place. Jesus, who is God made Man— took our sins upon Himself and carried them to the cross. His blood paid for our sins.The good news in this familiar story is that it doesn't end with a cross and a grave.Gratitude, Joy & GenerosityOn Good Friday, we commemorate the love of God in sending His son to pay for our sin.  We mourn with his followers who knelt at the foot of the cross in grief for their loss. And then there's Easter.  On Easter we celebrate the victory of the resurrection! Jesus rose from the dead, conquering death once and for all. In John 11:25 Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” So, we thank God for our present circumstances – good or bad – and His continued provision. But we must also have a deep sense of gratitude for God's sacrificial love.  We can also live in joyful hope of eternity because of His resurrection. Thanks to Jesus, our debt is stamped “paid in full,” and our relationship with the Lord is restored forever.As you contemplate the amazing love of God today, ask yourself this: how can you put your gratitude for Christ's sacrifice into action?I believe one of the best ways is by keeping your eyes and ears open for opportunities to help those around you who may be suffering.  Ask God to show you those in your church and the wider community who might need your help.God's Word repeatedly tells us to help others in need. Look at Galatians 6:2, “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”It can be difficult to be generous when your finances seem uncertain, but we know that giving breaks the power of money over us, so it's the perfect antidote for our financial fears and anxieties. Giving is also a source of joy, because of the promise of heaven.  Jesus experienced joy in his sacrifice, and we can experience it in ours. Hebrews 12:2 says, “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Christians should act differently than non-believers … and now is the perfect time to show just how different we can be … as we reflect God's love in a broken and confused world. Matthew 5:16 says, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”So, with gratitude, joy, and generosity … that's how we should respond during this Easter season and beyond. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have several investment properties in Florida but since the rates are so high right now, I haven't been able to invest in others at the moment. Currently, I have money in high-yield savings accounts but are there any other investment vehicles you recommend while we wait for rates to go down? I heard about this program recently that allows you to consolidate debt while paying 0% interest. I'm 70-years-old and have about $25,000 in debt and would like to find out more information about how to get started. I've been working at a company for 4 years now and have been investing about $300 a month into their stock program. However, recently they split their stocks 3 to 1 so I'm wondering if I should invest more or wait to see what the market does.  I've been looking at the faith-based alternatives in investing and from my research, it seems like a lot of them are on the more expensive side in terms of fees, sales charge, and expense ratios. I also notice that some aren't as diversified as some products that are offered by companies like Charles Schwab or Vanguard. I'd love to get your perspective on this. I left an employer about 5 years ago and had a pension left in there and right now I have an IRA. Recently, my wife and I have been talking about whether we should pull the pension and put it in the IRA to earn more money or to cash it out and pay off some debts. Thoughts?I made some poor financial decisions when I was young and would suggest that if anyone is making major financial decisions to always seek wise counsel as it couldn't hurt to have wise people involved in your decision-making.Resources Mentioned:Christian Credit CounselorsFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

The hosts discuss Thursday - Sunday of Passion Week, with questions for listeners to reflect upon each day.Passion Week Reflection QuestionsMaundy Thursday (Maundy comes from the Latin word meaning “mandate” or commandment”) – Scriptures: John 13:1-17:26; Mark 14:12-42; Matthew 26:17-46; Luke 22:14.Some questions we might consider on Maundy Thursday are:·      When do we find it difficult to serve others in the name of Jesus?·      How does Jesus redefine greatness when James and John want to know who is greatest among them?·      How does remembering Jesus' words during the Last Supper impact how you will view the Lord's Supper in the future? Good Friday (because Jesus provides us salvation for our sins) – Scriptures - Mark 14:43-15:47; Matthew 26:47-27:16; Luke 22:47-23:56; John 18:2-19:42).On Good Friday spend some time reflecting on the following:·      Even amid suffering on the cross, Jesus shows compassion to others. How do we show compassion to those who cause us to suffer?·      What is so valuable to me, that the fear of its loss shakies the foundation of my faith?·      Why is it important to pause and remember the death of Jesus before we celebrate his resurrection on Easter Sunday?Holy Saturday – Scriptures: Matthew 27:62-66 and John 19:38-42. On Holy Saturday we can ponder:·      How do we deal with disappointment with God?·      Why do you think the Jewish leaders asked for extra security at the tomb of Jesus?Easter Sunday – Scriptures: Mark 16:1-8; Matthew 28:1-15; Luke 24:1-49; John 20:1-30) On Easter explore:·      Read the various resurrection accounts and note the different emotions that were experienced by those who heard Jesus is alive. What would you have felt?·      How can you follow Jesus' command to “go and make disciples” in the days and weeks to come?

On Easter, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom the Christian faith is based upon. But how do we know the resurrection actually happened? Let's take a closer look at this important topic with Sr. Pastor Will Davis, Jr.

Welcome to Day 2224 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom The Death of Death - Ressurection Day! – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 04/09/2023 The Death of Death – Resurrection Day! Last week, we continued our Ressurection messages with “When The Stones Burst Into Cheers” from Luke 19:35-42. We learned three essential points last week: God is worthy of loud and joyful praise. Our praise should focus on the person and work of Jesus. God must and will be praised through Jesus Christ. On this Easter morning, this resurrection day, our focus is on The Death of Death because the Resurrection is real and changes everything. Throughout the message, we will look at the last few verses in Matthew 27 and most of Matthew 28, found on pages 1549-1550 of your pew Bibles. There are moments when, all of a sudden, something happens, and everything changes. There are so many examples of this that it's almost hard to pick. So, I chose a personal story that impacted our lives. On Easter weekend of 2017, we received the news that Hazel had leukemia. When Elizabeth called me, I was planting seedling trees in the yard, and our son Barney was helping me. Paula was on her way to visit some friends in North Carolina and had just crossed the North Carolina border when I called her. She drove off the first exit, turned around, and headed home. All of our lives were turned upside down. For the next 2.5 years, it was recurring treatments, hospital stays, and continual tears and prayers. By God's grace, Hazel came through all, and today is a healthy, feisty, nearly eight-year-old flaming redhead. While her semi-annual checkups have been very positive for the past three years, our heart skips a beat or two whenever she gets a fever or a cough. I suspect it will be that way for years, because everything changed on that day six years ago. When all of a sudden, in a moment, everything changes, that's a powerful reality. It was the same over 2,000 years ago, but with an impact that changed our lives and the world. The empty tomb of Jesus changes everything. The fact that that tomb is empty changes everything. Not only for us as individuals /but for who we are, /how we live,/ and why we live the way we live. God's work can't be stopped. Jesus, the Pharisees, and the chief priests had issues. They're like the Democrats and the Republicans today. They don't get along. Jesus offended the chief priests and Pharisees because he undermined their authority. He was subversive to their power. To use a modern phrase, they thought Jesus was a royal pain. Everything about his ministry bothered them. The fact that Jesus associated with tax collectors, the immoral harlots, and the uneducated, ordinary people who all flocked to Jesus bothered the religious people. Those people were blemishes to them. So they were tired of Jesus. They wanted this whole Jesus thing to be over. They remember when he was still alive; he said he would be resurrected from the grave. So they go to Pilate. Interestingly, the Jewish priests were not allowed to use their palace guards. They had been under Roman rule for many decades at this point. Listen to Matthew 27:62-66 to understand their thinking: 62 The next day, on the Sabbath,[