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What if unity is one of the things God cares about most?In this teaching on Psalm 133, John Ortberg explores unity, reconciliation, the Trinity, and Jesus' remarkable prayer that His followers would be one.Moving from Psalm 133 to Ephesians 4 and John 17, John shows how unity is not merely a church strategy or relational ideal. It is rooted in the very nature of God Himself. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit live in perfect love, mutual submission, delight, and harmony.This episode explores:- Psalm 133 and unity- Ephesians 4 and "one"- The Trinity as a model for relationships- Jesus' prayer for His followers- Inclusion and reconciliation- Becoming a builder of harmonyFeaturing reflections on:- Dale Bruner- Greg Ten Elshof- Dallas Willard- William Shakespeare- Bill GaitherScriptures:- Psalm 133- Ephesians 4:3–6- John 17:20–23#Psalm133 #JohnOrtberg #Unity #Trinity #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #John17 #Psalms
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The Spirit of God unites believers together in one faith. Believers have the responsibility to maintain unity. The church has the privilege to practice this unity.
Send us Fan MailThis message centers on the profound unity and reconciliation found in Christ, emphasizing that through His death on the cross, Jew and Gentile—once divided by law and culture—are now made one in the body of Christ, the church. It highlights how Christ abolished the enmity of the ceremonial law, creating a new humanity where all are equal in God's sight, no longer strangers or foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household. The message underscores that believers are now temples of the Holy Spirit, indwelt by God and built together into a holy dwelling place, with Christ as the cornerstone, reflecting the church's mission to embody peace, love, and unity across racial, social, and economic lines. The preacher calls the church to live as a visible testimony of Christ's reconciling work, where genuine fellowship and mutual care reflect the gospel's power, and challenges believers to embody Christ's presence in the world, not through division or preference, but through grace, humility, and shared identity in Him.Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” -John 8:32 Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten. hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.nethttps://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series"All for Jesus:" The Book of Philippians:Pauls letter to the church at Philippi offers us an inspiring picture of what being all in on Jesus and the resurrection looks like. And in our context, where everything and everyone is vying for our energy, attention, and subscription, to be All for Jesus is a radical way to live.Join us this Spring as we seek the Spirits inspiration from this wonderful book! Pastor Jenna will be preaching a sermon entitled,"One Spirit: Part 2,"fromPhilippians 2:1-5.
Send us Fan Mail“But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him” (1 Corinthians 6:17).“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me” (John 17:20-23).Freshly written and sent out immediately "morning by morning" from the morning prayer time of Tommy Hays each day.God bless you and you have a great day!—Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministrieshttp://messiah-ministries.org
This week we look at who the Spirit is and what he does. In a sentence, the Spirit always and continually glorifies the Son in all that he does. Jesus told his disciples that it was better for him to leave so that the Spirit (the Helper) would come to help them: indwelling, guiding, illuminating, convicting, and empowering God's people. The Spirit sent from the Father and Son convicts and guides and always glorifies Jesus.
First Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 Second Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Pentecost marks the birth of the Church and the coming of the Holy Spirit to God's people. In this sermon, we reflect on how the Spirit unites believers across languages, cultures, and nations into one body in Christ. Through baptism and the power of the Spirit, we are welcomed into God's family and sent into the world as a people of hope, worship, and reconciliation.
Pastor Steven preaches from 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13Let us know you heard the message. Send us a text!Welcome to Pastor Steven G. Lightfoot's Podcast. Sermons and homilies by Rev. Steven G. Lightfoot. Pastor Steven is an ordained elder in the Global Methodist Church and serves as Senior Pastor to First Methodist Church Splendora and Shepherd Methodist Church in Southeast Texas. Thanks for listening! Join us each week for a new message. May God bless you and keep you.
At the Tomb of the Unknown, guards remove their rank to honor soldiers without names. On Pentecost, Paul says this is exactly how the Spirit works.
This Sunday, we continue our sermon series"All for Jesus:" The Book of Philippians: Pauls letter to the church at Philippi offers us an inspiring picture of what being all in on Jesus and the resurrection looks like. And in our context, where everything and everyone is vying for our energy, attention, and subscription, to be All for Jesus is a radical way to live. Join us this Spring as we seek the Spirits inspiration from this wonderful book! Pastor Jenna will be preaching a sermon entitled,"One Spirit,"fromPhilippians 1:27-30.
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A new MP3 sermon from Kabwata Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: One Body, One Spirit and One Hope Subtitle: Celebrating the Unsearchable R Speaker: Conrad Mbewe Broadcaster: Kabwata Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 5/17/2026 Bible: Ephesians 4:4 Length: 58 min.
Is there one giant spirit of Leviathan demonizing thousands of people simultaneously or is something else going on? The answer cuts deeper than spiritual warfare. It goes straight to the nature of God.The body of Christ has a problem with demon taxonomy. On one end, cessationists deny the category entirely. On the other, some corners of charismatic practice have quietly handed evil spirits divine attributes they were never meant to have, treating Leviathan or Jezebel as omnipresent cosmic forces saturating the earth. Neither position is biblical. And the confusion isn't just theoretical. It shapes how people pray, how pastors minister, and how the church understands the very nature of God.Join Joshua Lewis, Michael Rowntree, and Michael Miller as they work through the biblical catalog of evil spirits and make the case that demons are kinds, not singular entities. They also tackle the deliverance question head-on: is naming demons in ministry Gnostic secret knowledge, or is it something more like Adam naming the animals, an exercise of discernment and authority?If you're looking for a biblically-serious review on demon taxonomy, this episode is for you.0:00 – Introduction7:09 – Demon Taxonomy Overview15:18 – Effects Match Names19:50 – Jezebel Spirit Defined27:06 – Naming Demons, Authority39:28 – One Spirit or Many?43:54 – God's Omnipresence Only46:43 – Speculative: Demonic BreathINTRO TO DELIVERANCE MINISTRY:https://www.theremnantradio.com/intro-to-deliverance-ministrySubscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com. Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.
This week takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 12-13, challenging our tendency to obsess over individual spiritual gifts while missing the entire point: we all share the same Spirit. The text dismantles the spiritual hierarchy many of us unconsciously create, where certain gifts seem more impressive or valuable than others. Whether it's prophecy, healing, administration, or hospitality, every gift flows from the same divine source and serves the same purpose—building up the body of Christ. We're reminded that in the early church, believers had to overcome massive cultural barriers: Jews and Greeks worshiping together, slaves and free people sharing communion as equals. If they could transcend those divisions through the power of the Spirit, what's our excuse? It's time we confront our self-centered approach to spirituality, where we're more concerned with discovering our personal gifting than with serving others sacrificially. The truth is revolutionary: when we're connected to the gift-giver, we have access to all the gifts as the Spirit determines and the body needs. This isn't about building our ministry or platform; it's about being the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus to one another. The call is clear—stop playing status games, stop keeping records of wrongs, and start seeing every member of the body as indispensable, including ourselves. Join us for service live every Sunday at 10am at 5600 Route 34 | Oswego, IL 60543. You can expect passionate worship and a deep love for God's Word. Connect with us at our website www.hopeucchicago.com
Teachings on Spiritual Gifts Mark Nyreen Download a) Many Gifts, One Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)b) The Importance of Every Gift (1 Corinthians 12:12-20)c) The Importance of Every Believer (1 Corinthians 12:21-26)d) A Call to Desire the Greater Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:27-31a)
In this powerful exploration of Ephesians 4:1-6, we're challenged to examine the very foundation of Christian unity in a world that seems increasingly divided. The message confronts us with a sobering reality: division isn't just creeping into our communities—it's threatening the church itself. We're reminded that Jesus gave us one primary command: love one another as He has loved us. This isn't a suggestion; it's the cornerstone of our faith. The teaching walks us through three essential dimensions of alignment with Christ: reaching up in our personal relationship with Jesus, reaching in through congregational fellowship, and reaching out as witnesses to the world. What makes this particularly compelling is the honest acknowledgment that we are all imperfect people within a perfect church—Christ's church. The distinction is crucial: the church cannot hurt us because the church is Jesus, but people within the church can cause pain, whether intentionally or unintentionally. We're called to ask ourselves a penetrating question: Do we want to be right, or do we want to be right with God? This message challenges us to move beyond theological debates and doctrinal differences to embrace the simplicity of our faith—repentance and recognition of Jesus as Lord and Savior. It's a call to walk in humility, grace, and long-suffering, protecting the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Is the Holy Spirit at work in you? Is He present in your church? Find out how the evidence of the Spirit's transforming work is revealed in individuals throughout the world and in the church as a whole. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in Ephesians, Volume 5' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE AUDIOBOOK LIMITED TIME OFFER! In Brave by Faith, Alistair Begg draws powerful lessons from the book of Daniel to help you stand firm in a world that dismisses God's rule and authority. Discover how God sustained Daniel's faith in a culture equally hostile to God's truth. This book will bolster your courage to uphold your beliefs and show you how to rely on God's help to do it! Don't miss this free audiobook limited-time offer, read by Alistair. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!
Is the Holy Spirit at work in you? Is He present in your church? Find out how the evidence of the Spirit's transforming work is revealed in individuals throughout the world and in the church as a whole. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111
1 Corinthians 12 – One Spirit, One Body, Many Gifts is the topic that will be discussed today on RIOT Podcast, a Christian Discipleship Podcast. Why isn't having a powerful gift the same as being spiritually mature? What if the very thing meant to unite the church is the same thing we often use to compare, compete, or feel inferior? In this teaching on 1 Corinthians 12, we uncover how the Holy Spirit works within believers, not to elevate individuals, but to build a unified, living body in Christ. After addressing disorder in worship in chapter 11, the Apostle Paul now turns to something deeper: spiritual gifts. The Corinthian church was fascinated with dramatic spiritual experiences, but they misunderstood their purpose. Paul corrects this by revealing a powerful truth: Spiritual gifts are not about status, they are about service. In this study, we explore: Why true spirituality is measured by submission to Jesus, not emotional experiences How the Trinity models unity in diversity within the church Why every spiritual gift is given for the common good How comparison and pride quietly destroy unity What it really means to be one body in Christ, regardless of background Why love—not gifting—is the true measure of spiritual maturity You'll discover that the Holy Spirit doesn't create identical believers, He creates a unified body with different roles, working together for one mission. Key Truth: Spiritual maturity is not found in having impressive gifts, but in faithfully using what God has given for the good of others and the glory of Christ. If you've ever struggled with comparison, felt like your role doesn't matter, or wondered how you fit into the body of Christ, this message is for you. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to: Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our Youtube Channel Follow us on Rumble The RIOT PODCAST is a listener-supported podcast: Donate Now
Is the Holy Spirit at work in you? Is He present in your church? Find out how the evidence of the Spirit's transforming work is revealed in individuals throughout the world and in the church as a whole. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111
Being in a church routinely—or even in membership—doesn't necessarily mean you're in Christ. Explore the unique bond believers share, and learn why this union should cause Christians to stand out from the culture. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘A Study in Ephesians, Volume 5' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE AUDIOBOOK LIMITED TIME OFFER! In Brave by Faith, Alistair Begg draws powerful lessons from the book of Daniel to help you stand firm in a world that dismisses God's rule and authority. Discover how God sustained Daniel's faith in a culture equally hostile to God's truth. This book will bolster your courage to uphold your beliefs and show you how to rely on God's help to do it! Don't miss this free audiobook limited-time offer, read by Alistair. Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!
Being in a church routinely—or even in membership—doesn't necessarily mean you're in Christ. Explore the unique bond believers share, and learn why this union should cause Christians to stand out from the culture. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111
Being in a church routinely—or even in membership—doesn't necessarily mean you're in Christ. Explore the unique bond believers share, and learn why this union should cause Christians to stand out from the culture. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111
In Week 6 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt addresses a critical but often overlooked reality: the Holy Spirit is not the only spirit at work in our time. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and competing "truths," the gift of discernment is more vital for the believer than ever before. Drawing from 1 John 4, this message explores how to "test the spirits" to see whether they are from God. Following Jesus isn't just about rejecting obvious evil; it's about recognizing the subtle replacements, reductions, and reshapings of Jesus that permeate our modern culture. If you've felt overwhelmed by the "spirit of the age," this message will help you find confidence in the Spirit of Truth who dwells within you.
Looking at 1 Corinthians 12, pastor Luke shared about how the Apostle Paul taught us that spiritual gifts come from the Holy Spirit and unite the diverse Body of Christ to carry out God's mission! ++++++++++++++ Download the Church App here: https://bit.ly/3vxVr8q If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a comment below
#unity The Bible calls us to be united as a church, what does that mean? In the book of Ephesians, Paul writes that we are to be united in Christ as One Body, One Spirit, One Hope, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God. We hope you enjoy this message by Pastor Alex Klimchuk, on making every effort to have unity in the body of Christ. Ephesians 4: 3-6, Psalm 133:1, John 13:21, Romans 12:8, Colossians 3:5, Numbers 11:16-17 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teachings! Please follow our websites for more! Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/ Pastor Alex Klimchuk New Life Church 500 S 1st Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104
At twenty years old, she already knew most people wouldn't believe her. Her story started in her grandmother's 1900 house in Kelso, Washington—a place where ghost stories weren't entertainment, they were warnings. Her father once heard running footsteps and chains outside his bedroom. Later, a photo revealed something impossible: a strange young boy beside her little brother, wearing what looked like shackles. Her grandmother insisted the picture be burned.While the adults watched her brother, she was left alone—and she began noticing things no one else could. She woke at 3 a.m. like clockwork. She saw shadows with red eyes. A girl appeared on her bed and stared back with the same eyes. When the family finally moved, she thought it would end… but the activity didn't care about addresses.She later realized: one presence had rules. The other didn't.#TrueGhostStory #ParanormalExperience #RedEyedEntity #HauntedHouse #GenerationalHaunting #ShadowPeople #UnexplainedPhenomena #RealParanormal #SpiritualAttachment #Ghosts #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
At twenty years old, she already knew most people wouldn't believe her. Her story started in her grandmother's 1900 house in Kelso, Washington—a place where ghost stories weren't entertainment, they were warnings. Her father once heard running footsteps and chains outside his bedroom. Later, a photo revealed something impossible: a strange young boy beside her little brother, wearing what looked like shackles. Her grandmother insisted the picture be burned.While the adults watched her brother, she was left alone—and she began noticing things no one else could. She woke at 3 a.m. like clockwork. She saw shadows with red eyes. A girl appeared on her bed and stared back with the same eyes. When the family finally moved, she thought it would end… but the activity didn't care about addresses.She later realized: one presence had rules. The other didn't.#TrueGhostStory #ParanormalExperience #RedEyedEntity #HauntedHouse #GenerationalHaunting #ShadowPeople #UnexplainedPhenomena #RealParanormal #SpiritualAttachment #Ghosts #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
“He who is joined to the Lord is one spirit” 1 Cor 6:17This week we conclude the series titled, “Revival and Vitality”, with sharing from brother Peter Welk concerning the key to having a personal, affectionate, intimate, and spiritual relationship with the Lord being the realization that we are one spirit with Him. This fellowship was given during a gathering for working saints at the 2024 Memorial Day Conference in Bellevue, WA.The original recording can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5fRTZ5LrrQ
FOCOLARE WORD OF LIFE January 2026 “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” (Eph 4:4)During the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,[1] we are invited to focus our attention on a particular theme found in Paul's letter to the Ephesians. In what is called to be his “prison letters,” he urges his readers to give credible witness to their faith by being united with one another. Their unity is based on having one faith, one spirit and one hope, and only with this unity can they bear witness to Christ as “a body.” “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.”Paul calls us to hope. What is hope and why are we invited to live it? It is a seed, a gift, and a task that we have the duty to protect, cultivate, and bring to fruition for the good of all. “Christian hope assigns us to that very narrow ridge, that frontier where our vocation requires us to choose, every day and every hour, to be faithful to God's faithfulness to us.”[2] The Christian vocation is not only a relationship between the individual and God. A Christian is called to love everyone who is a neighbor in the present moment. Christ prayed in the garden just before he was crucified, “I pray for them…so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me…” (Jn 17:21) In Chiara Lubich's talks and writings, we often find explicit references to unity, the primary aspect of her spirituality. Unity is the fruit of the presence of Jesus among us - and his presence is a source of profound happiness. “If unity is so important for Christians, then it follows that nothing is more opposed to our vocation than failing to live unity. We sin against unity every time we yield to the temptation, which continually resurfaces, to be individualistic, to do things on our own, or to be guided only by our own judgment, personal interests, or desire for esteem. We sin against unity when we ignore or even disregard others and their needs and rights.”[3] “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling.” In Guatemala, there is a very active dialogue among members of different Christian Churches. Ramiro writes: “We prepared the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a group of people from various Churches. The program included an arts festival organized together with the youth, as well as several celebrations held in different churches. The Catholic Bishops' Conference asked our group to continue working together to plan a moment of sharing during a meeting of Catholic bishops and leaders of different Churches, who were coming to Guatemala from many other countries to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Through these activities, we experienced a very strong unity among all of us and the fruits that it brings: fraternity, joy and peace." The more united Christians become, the greater the possibility for all humanity to fulfill, in a more complete way, the prayer for unity that Christ prayed in the garden. Prepared by Patrizia Mazzola and the Word of Life team[1] The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place throughout the northern hemisphere from January 18 to 25 and in the southern hemisphere during the week after Pentecost. This year's prayer texts were prepared by an ecumenical group coordinated by the Armenian Apostolic Church.[2] Madeleine Delbrêl, French Catholic author, poet, and mystic, considered by many to be one of the most significant spiritual figures of the 20th century.[3] Chiara Lubich, Founder of the Focolare Movement, Commentary to the Word of Life of July 1985.
Topics: The Word Disciple Is Not Used in Epistles, Doctrine of the New Covenant, Great Commission Completed in Acts 2, No Need to be Discipled, No Disciples Now, No Apostles Now, Cannot be Jesus' Disciple (Luke 14:26-33), Literal Following in that Time, Disciple Means Student or Learner, John the Baptist's Disciples, Law-Based Prayer in Luke 11, Grace-Based Prayer in John 17, Jesus' Yoke is Easy, None Truly Followed Him by Counting the Cost, Holy Spirit Counsels from Within, One Spirit with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17), Sins No Longer Held (2 Corinthians 5:19), New Covenant Based on Christ's Blood, Old Covenant Obsolete, Better Covenant on Better Promises, Sins Remembered No More, Hebrews Chapters 8-10, New and Living Way (Hebrews 10:20), Rightly Dividing Scripture (2 Timothy 2), Foundations of New Covenant, James and Covenant Mixture Theology, Apostles are Sent Out, Disciples and Apostles Interchangeable (Luke 16:13), Apostle Must be Taught by Jesus, Paul Taught by Risen Jesus (Galatians 1), Apostleship of Paul (Multiple 2 Corinthians Passages), Greater Things Now Is Christ in All of Us Equally, Must Hate Family and Self (Luke 14:26), Must Carry a Cross (Luke 14:27), Count the Cost of Building a Tower, Cannot Win the War (Luke 14:31-32), Accept the Terms of Peace, You are One with Him (1 John 3:1), Grow in Grace and Knowledge (2 Peter 3:18)Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
Send us a textIn the shadowed halls of Christendom's earliest centuries, when mighty empires clashed and heresies threatened the very foundations of our faith, a singular voice rose above the din—a voice that would echo through the ages for all who cherish the tangible beauty of our Catholic spiritual heritage. That voice belonged to Saint John Damascene. Known as the steadfast Defender of Icons and a luminous Champion of Incarnational Worship, his fearless testimony helped safeguard the truths that we hold dear, touching not just theologians and clergy, but countless faithful who draw strength and inspiration from the living witness of the saints.At Journeys of Faith, we honor torchbearers like Saint John Damascene, recognizing how powerfully their teachings ripple into our own pilgrimage of faith. Born into a world of political upheaval and religious persecution, John's unwavering love for the Church and the Eucharist became a beacon, guiding the faithful through turbulent storms. He stood resilient against iconoclasts, those who sought to strip Christian worship of its sacred images and incarnational intimacy. Saint John understood that to venerate an icon is not idolatry, but an act of faith—rooted deeply in the mystery of the Incarnation, where God took on flesh and dwelt among us.As Catholic evangelizers, inheritors of a tradition rich with Eucharistic miracles and the radiant examples of the saints, we are called to the same courage and clarity. Through the lens of Saint John Damascene's life and legacy, let us journey together—One Heart, One Mind, One Spirit, With One Vision!—to rediscover the profound beauty of our faith and the essential role that holy images play in drawing us ever closer to Christ.Saint John Damascene CollectionOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings your Super Saints Podcasts ***Our Core Beliefs*** The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Faith." Catechism 132 Click Here “This is the will of God, your sanctification.” 1Thessalonians 4“ Click Here ... lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven...” Matthew 6:19-2 Click Here The Goal is Heaven Click Here Why you should shop here at Journeys of Faith official site! Lowest Prices and Higher discounts up to 50% Free Shipping starts at $18 - Express Safe Checkout Click Here Cannot find it let us find or create it - - Click Here Rewards Program is active - ...
Topics: Meaning of Counting the Cost, Context of Luke 14:26-33, Impossible Standards to be a Disciple, Hating Family in Luke 14:26, Hating Own Life in Luke 14:26, Bearing Your Cross in Luke 14:27, Building a Tower in Luke 14:28, Insufficient Funds to Finish, Mockery in Luke 14:29-30, Kings at War in Luke 14:31, Terms of Peace in Luke 14:32, Giving Up Everything in Luke 14:33, Added Biblical Subheadings, Man-Made Religious Narratives, Origin of Sermons, Greek Sophists and Preaching, Disciples in the Epistles, One Spirit with the Lord in 1 Corinthians 6:17, Difference Between Disciple and Christian, Definition of a Disciple, Physical Followers of Jesus, End of Discipleship Model, Spirit Poured Out in Acts 2, Preaching the Gospel, Holy Spirit Teaching in John 14:26, Internal Witness of Truth, God Speaking through His Son in Hebrews 1, Effort-Based Ministries, Hidden in Christ in Colossians 3:3, Cannot Afford the Cost, Jesus Paying the Cost, Accepting the Delegation, Union with Christ, Resting and Trusting, Not Owing Jesus AnythingSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
Pastor Matt Nelson teaches that in a culturally divided world, the Church must become a radically united people by keeping Jesus—not opinions, preferences, or politics—at the center. Drawing from Ephesians 4, he emphasizes that diversity is not a threat but a strength when submitted to Christ. He warns that unity will never happen accidentally. We must fight for it, cling tightly to the essentials of our faith, and rely on the Holy Spirit to make us one. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
Send us a textA mountaintop weekend can change your language; a hospital bed can change your life. Right after an energizing men's conference with voices like Joby Martin and John Tyson, I came home, peeled off a sock, and found a small, angry spot on my ankle scar. One Spirit-led decision—don't eat or drink—opened a door for same-day surgery, cultures, and a new road I didn't want: MRSA, a PICC line, and weeks of IV antibiotics. What felt like lost progress turned into a deeper lesson on endurance, gratitude, and the kind of brotherhood you can lean on when strength runs out.Ever think, “I'm just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You're not alone. But God isn't looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I'm Just a Guy Bible study on YouVersion has helped 20,000+ men see how God uses ordinary guys to do extraordinary things.Check it out at thelionwithin.us/youversion or search The Lion Within Us directly in the Bible app.It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.
Todaywe're looking at Ephesians 4:4-6 where the Apostle Paul is giving us the sevenspiritual realities that unite us in Jesus Christ. There must be a foundationaltruth that makes us one. Our oneness is based on and because of theseseven realities that are given to us at the moment we trust Jesus Christ as ourpersonal Lord Savior. Atthe moment of our salvation, we were baptized into the body of Jesus Christ. Read1 Corinthians 12, where Paul is dealing with a church that's in tremendousdivision. One of their divisions is over the matter of spiritual gifts and whohas the best gifts. Paul deals with this subject by taking them back to thefoundational truth of the Holy Spirit and His giving the gifts of the Spirit,that are given to every member in the body. “For as the body is one and has manymembers, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, soalso is Christ. For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body--whetherJews or Greeks, whether slaves or free--and have all been made to drink intoone Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:13-14). Paul uses the analogy of the humanbody to describe this foundational truth to help us to understand it. I only haveone body. I don't have three bodies or four bodies different bodies. I don'thave the option to jump into this body today, and tomorrow I wake up and say, “Iwant to dress up in this next body”. No,I only have one body God has given it to me not only duration of this life onearth, but He's given it to me for eternity. One day God will glorify even thissame frail fallen body for eternity. My friend, this is a foundational truth.Just as the body is one, it has many members. I have hands, I have eyes, feet.Paul goes through those different aspects of the body and what they individuallydo, but it's one body they work together. Eachmember of our body helps and cares for the other members. They are not jealousof each other because it is one body. This is the same spiritual reality thatis ours in Christ, the moment of our salvation as it says in verse 12 and 13: “Foras the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body,being many, are one body, so also is Christ. For by one Spirit we were allbaptized into one body”. Nowback to Ephesians 4:4 where Paul writes, “one body, one Spirit”. There'sonly one Holy Spirit. The same Holy Spirit that dwells lives in me, lives inyou. This is what gives us unity, one body, one Spirit, working for theselfsame purpose to build up the body, the church of Jesus Christ, to exhortone another encourage one another so much more as we see the day approaching. Thattakes us to the next spiritual reality. “Just as you were called in one hopeof your calling.” This “one hope of your calling” has to do with thesecond coming of Jesus Christ. It is also called “the blessed hope” (Titus2:13). We are looking forward to Jesus coming one day. Paul is talking aboutthis also in Romans 8:23-25: “Not only that, but we also who have thefirstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerlywaiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. For we were saved in thishope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for whathe sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it withperseverance”. Wewere called to look forward to this “one hope” that one day Jesus is comingback for us! 1 John 3:2-3 promises it this way: “Beloved, now we arechildren of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we knowthat when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Andeveryone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure”. Whata blessed and glorious hope is ours today!!! So,the spiritual reality is: one body, one Spirit, one hope. We have fourmore to look at over the next few days. Godbless!
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Discover the biblical foundation for church unity and spiritual gifts in this powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 12. Learn why every believer matters in the body of Christ and how to overcome comparison and division in the church. This message addresses common struggles Christians face with spiritual gifts, including feelings of inadequacy and spiritual pride. Understand the true meaning of being baptized into one Spirit and how this creates unbreakable unity among believers regardless of background or giftedness. Explore Paul's surprising teaching about which church members are most important and why the hidden servants are actually indispensable. Get practical insights on spiritual gifts, including tongues, prophecy, teaching, and leadership roles, while learning that no single gift determines your spiritual worth. Discover how to earnestly desire higher gifts while pursuing the more excellent way of love. Perfect for anyone struggling with their place in the church, dealing with spiritual comparison, or seeking to understand their role in the body of Christ. This biblical teaching provides clarity on church unity, spiritual gifts, and Christian identity while offering practical steps for building stronger church communities. Whether you're a new believer or seasoned Christian, learn how love should be the defining characteristic that unifies the church and demonstrates Christ's character to the world.
Summary: Answer God's call by walking worthy—cultivating Christlike character, protecting Spirit-led unity, using your gifts to build the church, and growing into mature obedience.Series: Ephesians - Unstoppable: The Life you Were Made To LiveTitle: Part 6 - Walk Like You're CalledDate: 10/22/25, 6:30pm, Wednesday Bible StudySpeaker: Pastor Scott AndersonApproximate Outline:00:00 - Don't Decline the Call05:05 - Calling Beyond Circumstances09:20 - Saved to Serve, Not Sit14:15 - Until He Comes, We Go18:45 - What Walking Worthy Looks Like (Eph 4:1–6)24:00 - The Call Demands Character28:30 - Protecting Spirit-Led Unity33:00 - One Body, One Spirit, One Hope37:30 - Gifted to Grow: Grace & Gifts42:30 - Built to Last: Maturity and Response
Send us a textSaint Carlo Acutis.One Heart One Mind Vision.In a world increasingly tethered to the digital realm, where algorithms shape our thoughts and screens dictate our attention, there emerges a figure who bridges the gap between the sacred and the silicon—Saint Carlo Acutis. This teenage saint, often dubbed the "patron of the internet," didn't just live a life of profound devotion; he harnessed the tools of modernity to spread the Gospel with a fervor that feels almost revolutionary, even today. At Journeys of Faith (Bob and Penny Lord Store), we find ourselves captivated by his story, not just as a testament to youthful holiness, but as a blueprint for evangelization in an age of endless scrolling.Carlo Acutis, who passed away at just 15 in 2006, was a tech-savvy kid with a heart ablaze for Christ. He built websites to catalog Eucharistic miracles and Marian apparitions, turning the internet into a cathedral of faith long before most of us understood the power of a URL. His mission was clear: to reach souls wherever they were, even in the uncharted corners of cyberspace. For us at Journeys of Faith, founded by Bob and Penny Lord in 1980 with a mission to evangelize through multimedia and pilgrimages, Carlo's story resonates deeply. Our motto, One Heart, One Mind, One Spirit, With One Vision!, echoes the unity and purpose that Carlo embodied—a vision of drawing all hearts to the Eucharist, the Source and Summit of our faith.As devout Catholics seeking spiritual growth, we are called to look at saints not just as historical figures, but as companions on our journey. Carlo Acutis, canonized in 2020, is a companion for our digital age, showing us that holiness isn't confined to ancient catacombs or medieval monasteries. It can thrive in the glow of a laptop screen. Through our ministry at Journeys of Faith, where we've spent decades producing books, videos, and resources on Catholic saints and holy sites, we see Carlo as a beacon—a reminder that the tools of today can serve the timeless truths of the Church. Join us as we explore how this young saint's life and legacy can inspire us to evangelize with one heart and one mind, transforming the internet into a space of divine encounter.Thanks for supporting Journeys of Faith. Click tfor the full article.Browse our Saint Carlo Acutis Collection of Prayer Cards and StatuesOpen by Steve Bailey Support the show
This message, One God & One Spirit, explores what it means to carry God's presence in a world full of idols. From Moses' commands in Deuteronomy to Stephen's bold witness in Acts, we see that God's Spirit is not tied to buildings—it dwells in His people. Stephen's life shows us that true sanctification is becoming like Yeshua, even in the midst of suffering.Learn how to live as God's temple, carry His Spirit, and align your life with His mission: One God, One Spirit, One Mission. Watch here: https://restoration.subspla.sh/vp9chgp#thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle
This message, One God & One Spirit, explores what it means to carry God's presence in a world full of idols. From Moses' commands in Deuteronomy to Stephen's bold witness in Acts, we see that God's Spirit is not tied to buildings—it dwells in His people. Stephen's life shows us that true sanctification is becoming like Yeshua, even in the midst of suffering.Learn how to live as God's temple, carry His Spirit, and align your life with His mission: One God, One Spirit, One Mission. Watch here: https://restoration.subspla.sh/vp9chgp#thehappyrabbi #restorationseattle #JewishinSeattle