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The Praise O'Clock Show (also known as The Praiseworld Podcast) is the breakfast show of Praiseworld Radio.Host: Goodness Ezeh

The joy of the Holy Spirit is connected to what we focus on. In this message, Pastor Jerry continues the Joy in the Holy Spirit series by looking at the wise men who saw the star and rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Just as the star signaled that Jesus' first coming was near, Jesus is the Bright and Morning Star, and His Word gives us a promise of what is still to come. Discover what it means to let the “morning star” rise in your heart, to believe God's promises before you see the breakthrough, and to look forward to what God has ahead rather than remaining focused on the past.

Joy isn't what happens after the breakthrough — it's what rises up inside you before you ever see it. In this message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann continues his teaching on Romans 14:17 — righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit — and shows why faith and joy always arrive before the visible answer.Using Matthew 2 and the wise men who followed the star to Bethlehem, Pastor Jerry unpacks what it means that Jesus calls Himself "the bright and morning star" (Revelation 22:16) and why Peter tells us to pay attention to that prophetic word "as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts" (2 Peter 1:19). Just like the wise men rejoiced when they saw the star stop — before they ever saw the Child — you can rejoice with exceeding great joy the moment God's promise rises inside you, long before the healing, provision, or breakthrough shows up in the natural.

What are you looking at? Because whatever has your attention has your joy — or steals it. In the first message of our brand-new series, Joy in the Holy Spirit, Pastor Jerry Dirmann opens Romans 14:17 to show that the kingdom of God isn't found in circumstances, politics, or things that come and go — it's righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.In this Bible teaching, Pastor Jerry unpacks the difference between the Holy Spirit simply residing in you and the Holy Spirit actively filling your thoughts and emotions (Ephesians 5:18). Using Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:4-8, and the story of the wise men who "rejoiced with exceedingly great joy" (Matthew 2:10), he makes the case that rejoicing is not a feeling you wait for — it's a choice you make by fixing your attention on what God has already secured for you.You'll discover:✓ Why right priorities matter — politics, circumstances, and headlines are important, but they are not ultimate (Romans 14:17)✓ The God of hope who fills you with joy and peace as you trust Him (Romans 15:13)✓ The difference between the Spirit resident in you and the Spirit filling you (Ephesians 5:18)✓ Why "rejoice in the Lord always" is a command, not a suggestion (Philippians 4:4-8)✓ How the wise men modeled joy by choosing what to look at (Matthew 2:10)✓ Full joy available through abiding in Jesus (John 15:11)✓ An incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven that produces "joy inexpressible and full of glory," even without having seen Jesus (1 Peter 1:3-9)If you've been feeling weighed down by the news cycle, your circumstances, or just life in general, this message will help you shift your gaze — and your joy will follow. This is the kind of practical, Scripture-centered teaching that builds solid lives that build solid lives.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction: Joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17)7:40 - Right priorities: politics matters, but it isn't ultimate14:05 - Romans 15:13 - the God of hope fills you with joy and peace25:14 - Ephesians 5:18 - filled with the Spirit, not just resident28:38 - Philippians 4:4-8 - "Rejoice in the Lord always"33:06 - To rejoice is a choice, not a feeling35:33 - The wise men: rejoicing with exceedingly great joy (Matthew 2:10)42:43 - John 15:11 - that your joy may be full49:20 - What are you looking at? Applying the choice to rejoice50:58 - 1 Peter 1:3-9 - joy inexpressible and full of glory59:23 - Closing challenge and prayer

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This Sunday, Pastor Jerry continued our series, Resilient Faith, and talked about what it looks like to live a life transformed by grace. What if instead of focusing on ourselves, we chose humility and put others first? Don't miss this one!

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry kicked off our new series, Resilient Faith, and talked about what it looks like to keep trusting God when life gets hard. Instead of asking, “Why me?” what if we asked, “God, what now?” Don't miss this one!

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Whatever you're facing right now — a relationship in crisis, a financial gap, a health scare, or a burden that's kept you awake at night — God has the answer. In this message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann opens Jeremiah 29:11-14, cited in multiple surveys as the most sought-after verse in the entire Bible, and asks the question underneath it: are you seeking God with all your heart, or just checking in the way you'd check Google or AI for a quick fix? "Our God has the answer," Pastor Jerry says. "You can search AI, but you're going to get something artificial."

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry reminded us that our greatest impact may not be what we accomplish, but who we pour into. God can use what He's taught us to shape someone's future. Don't miss this message!

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry ended our REACH series by challenging us to do whatever it takes to reach our one. We were reminded to live with urgency and never give up on the people God has placed in our lives. Don't wait to hear this message!

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry continued our REACH series by reminding us that making disciples is something we're all called to do as followers of Jesus. Through the simple BLESS framework, he showed how God can use ordinary conversations, shared meals, and everyday moments to make an eternal impact. Who's your one? Don't miss this practical and encouraging message!

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Have you ever prayed and felt like heaven stayed silent? You're not alone — and Pastor Jerry Dirmann says the problem isn't that God stopped speaking. It's that we're not listening.In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry opens John 10:27 — "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" 

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry continued our REACH series by reminding us that making disciples is something we're all called to do as followers of Jesus. Through the simple BLESS framework, he showed how God can use ordinary conversations, shared meals, and everyday moments to make an eternal impact. Who's your one? Don't miss this practical and encouraging message!

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry wrapped up our Parables of Jesus series by sharing the story of the wise and foolish builders. He reminded us that the foundation we build our lives on matters, especially when we face life's challenges. We were encouraged to move beyond simply knowing God's Word and to live it out through daily obedience, building a life that stands strong in every season. You won't want to miss it!

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From the first prayer to the final promise, God is always at work. Discover how delays develop your faith, remove distractions, and prepare you for His perfect timing.

Are you buried under financial pressure and wondering if God even cares? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Jerry Dirmann teaches from Proverbs 22:7 that God never intended His people to be enslaved by debt -- and He has a supernatural strategy to set you free. This message, "Removing Mountains of Debt," reveals how God combines practical stewardship with supernatural power to deliver His people from financial bondage. Pastor Jerry walks through Scripture after Scripture showing that God wants to make you the head and not the tail, above and not beneath, the lender and not the borrower (Deuteronomy 28:1-12). But this isn't a prosperity gospel message -- it's a call to faith, obedience, and trusting God as your ultimate source rather than money, systems, or worldly strategies.

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of something that felt impossible?In this powerful message, Pastor Jerry reminds us that God is a promise maker and a promise keeper. Looking at Joshua and the crossing of the Jordan River, we discover that following God into new territory requires complete surrender, unwavering trust, and confidence in His Word. The Israelites stood before an impossible river. Abraham waited generations for God's covenant promises to unfold. Moses led a nation through impossible circumstances. Throughout Scripture, we see the same truth repeated again and again: when God makes a promise, He keeps it. If you're facing uncertainty, battling doubt, waiting on a promise, or standing in front of a "Jordan River" in your own life, this message will encourage you to trust God's faithfulness and follow Him where you've never been before.For more on LifePoint Church go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lifepointaz.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our merch store ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lifepointaz-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find all our links in one easy spot ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/lifepointaz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/lifepointaz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lifepointchurchaz/

Tired of looking to AI, YouTube "experts," or the next side-hustle for answers about your finances? In this message, Pastor Jerry Dirmann reveals God's SUPERNATURAL strategy to break the cycle of debt — and shows that the SOURCE of your financial provision is closer than you think. (Hint: Jesus said you CANNOT serve two masters.)In this powerful, practical message, Pastor Jerry unpacks Matthew 6:24 and 6:31-33 — "No one can serve two masters... You cannot serve God and mammon... But seek first the kingdom of God... and all these things shall be added to you." This isn't just a moral choice — Jesus said it's a spiritual reality. Your daily actions, not your words, reveal who your true source really is: God, money, self, or even AI, YouTube, and "experts" who want you to pay into their system. (To be clear — this isn't a message against technology. It's an invitation to make sure technology, side-hustles, or "the system" never become the god we serve.)

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry unpacked The Parable of the Talents, reminding us that God has entrusted each of us with unique gifts, opportunities, and resources. Through Jesus' teaching, we were challenged to consider how we're stewarding what He's placed in our hands and encouraged to live faithfully with purpose and intention. Whether you're discovering your gifts or looking for your next step, this message offers practical encouragement to invest what God has given you for His glory. You won't want to miss it!

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This Sunday, Pastor Jerry sat down with Rebecca Maxwell, a marriage and family therapist, to talk about the connection between faith and mental health. Together, they explored how our deepest struggles can become invitations to experience God's healing presence, why faith and mental health aren't at odds, and how Jesus modeled healthy emotional rhythms. Rebecca also shared practical ways to care for your heart, soul, mind, and strength each day. Whether you're navigating anxiety, supporting someone you love, or simply seeking greater wholeness, this message is full of hope, wisdom, and encouragement. You won't want to miss it!

This Sunday, Pastor Jerry talked about Faith & Dealing with Depression. He pointed to Elijah's story—how even a powerful prophet who saw God move in big ways still fell into deep despair and wanted to give up. The message was simple: healing starts when we stop pretending and bring our real pain to God, because He meets us with care, rest, and hope. God showed Elijah he wasn't alone, and that same truth is still true for us today. As we face our own struggles, we're reminded we're never alone in what we're walking through. You won't want to miss it!

What if the struggles of your childhood don't have to dictate your future? This week, Pastor Jerry talks on Faith & Your Mental Health: Family of Origin. Looking at the life of Jacob, we see someone shaped by family dysfunction who encounters God in a way that changes his identity and direction. In that moment, the patterns that once defined him begin to break. If you've ever felt stuck in people-pleasing, unworthiness, or painful family wounds, you're not alone—this message offers real hope. Your heavenly Father sees you differently than your past might suggest, and there's healing, freedom, and a new beginning waiting for you. Don't miss this one!