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Send us a messageThe current-day movements that have been popularized and which cater to a “post-modern” generation as it is called, are part of the many counterfeit endeavors that have been orchestrated by Satan to keep as many as he can from coming to the Saving knowledge of Jesus the Christ, and the Promise of Eternal Life that is realized in Him alone.The enemy of man's souls will stop at nothing to distract the people of earth from realizing their desperate need of the Savior, and the “new birth” miracle that must take place within their sin-deadened spirit, to ensure their entrance into the Kingdom of God. And the great deceiver is an expert in his deeds of deception.His most successful tactics are centered on the fallen nature of man which is already saturated with self-seeking motives and desires. And because he uses Scripture – or perhaps better said misuses Scripture – to support his lies and deceptions, many are drawn into a false security which makes them feel superficially secure – but keeps them entangled in the web of pride that has set them up for a very great fall – and most tragically – robs them from the Eternal Life and Perfect Love the Father desires to lavish upon them.As we consider these Scriptural truths, we will seek the Holy Spirit's wisdom as to what the genuine “Fear of God” really is, and why it is mandatory to one's entering into the fulness of His Perfect Love.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/
1 John 4:17-21 September 21, 2025 Pastor Nick Shaffer
Send us a messageThe Holy Spirit wisdom we will hope to expound upon in this current Study is – what does it really mean to “fear” the Lord, and how does this holy reverence link mankind to the Perfect Love of God that removes the dread of eternal punishment, and the penalty of sin's death that we all deserve.The correct answer to these questions is critically important - especially now in the time in which we are now living, as the Prophetic Word of Truth dramatically unfolds in the earth and heralds the soon Return of our Savior. For we must not forget that there is a spiritual battle raging over the souls of every man and woman on earth; and as Satan vies for as many victims he can deceive, his counterfeits and deceptions are becoming more sophisticated and cunning. And while these demonic and pride-filled tactics continue to have their way, the fear of God is diminishing almost to the point of being virtually non-existent. With the frightening result being that many are entering into a false conversion that is completely devoid of the eternal security which is only guaranteed to those who have been “born again” of the Spirit of the One and Only True God of all Creation.Therefore, this message will be launched upon the springboard of Holy Spirit wisdom that is birthed from within the “Fear of God.”Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/
In this episode of “Science, Religion, and the Modern World,” Michael is joined by his colleague, Gerard McReavy where they discuss the five transcendental desires. Perfect Truth, Perfect Beauty, Perfect Love, Perfect Justice and Perfect Being. L'articolo E76 | Science, Religion, and the Modern World – Michael Flanagan – Gerard McReavy – Five Transcendental Desires proviene da Radio Maria.
Welcome to the Hope Fellowship podcast where you can listen to our weekly walk through the Bible. We hope you enjoy your time with us today. This episode is a walk through 1 John 4:7-21 by Pastor Jason Bennett. Please check us out at hopehogansville.com and if you would like to support our ministry please click the link below to give. Grace and peace to you all in Christ Jesus.https://hopehogansville.com/give
Love Lives Here – Week 1Perfect Love Answers the Door Fear shows up in all of our lives, whether through frustration, withdrawal, or avoidance. But when fear knocks at your door, Jesus' perfect love is the one who answers. In this message, we see how the love of Christ makes us fully accepted, fully secure, and fully loved by God. His perfect love does not just comfort us, it drives out fear and gives us confidence to live in freedom.
Listen to Ivan as he unpacks God's original intentions for us to live free from fear, shame, and punishment. Discover how perfect love casts out fear, how to build trust in relationships, and how to live as sons and daughters deeply loved by the Father. Get ready to shift from passive Christianity to an empowered, purposeful life bringing heaven to earth! Check out the video here Thank you for tuning in to the Empowered Living Podcast. Here are some different ways to connect with us- https://empoweredlifechurch.org https://www.facebook.com/ELCtalent https://www.instagram.com/elctalent/
Duck Commander Sunday returns with thousands gathering to honor Phil, world-class worship, and hundreds baptized in the parking lot. Jase preached through tears, then sprinted off to his tee time, while the family celebrated Phil's lasting legacy. Al and Zach are shocked that Jase finally watched his first episode of Unashamed and was impressed enough to dig deeper into John's message. The guys explore how the Spirit testifies through us, why resurrection courage overcomes fear, and what it means to live life on a mission. Check out LO Worship and Laela Dasher Skinner singing their song “The Perfect Love of Jesus” feat. Aodhán King at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maK41B9Aj0Y In this episode: John 3, verse 16; John 14; 1 John 2, verse 1; Revelation 12, verse 11 “Unashamed” Episode 1158 is sponsored by: https://mrpen.com/unashamed — Get 10% off your first order with our code Unashamed at checkout! https://rocketmoney.com/unashamed — Cancel unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. The average person saves up to $740 a year when using all of the app's premium features! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al is finally losing weight! Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900. https://meetfabric.com/unashamed — Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters: 00:00–06:51 Duck Commander Sunday Recap 06:52–12:16 How Did Zach Father Such Talented Kids? 12:17–24:10 Jase Watches “Unashamed” for the First Time 24:11–31:10 West Monroe Gar Rodeo Monster 31:11–40:21 Letting the Spirit Speak in Your Voice 40:22–47:13 A New Old Phil Podcast! 47:14–56:18 Jesus the Advocate & Spirit the Counselor — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode I'm so honored to be joined by someone very special and like a big sister to me, Lisa Brunson! Lisa and I go way back, and every time we talk it's like we never skipped a beat. This conversation is no different—We dive into her powerful testimony of walking through years of anxiety and panic attacks, what it meant to experience God as a keeping God, and how his perfect love truly casts out fear.From serving in church, to learning the beauty of sitting at Jesus' feet, Lisa's story is full of God's presence in both suffering and redemption. If you've ever battled anxiety, wrestled with control, or wondered if God really cares about your emotions, this episode is for you.Share this conversation with someone who needs the reminder that God is not only with them, but for them, and that his perfect love is greater than their fear.The following content discusses mental health topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Perfect Love: How Imperfect People Can Love One Another With God's
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Love drives sacrifice, like a mother waking up in the night to care for her baby. In today's message, Pastor Johnny reveals how love fuels selfless acts. You don't snap at the baby for needing you again; love keeps you patient and gentle. This same love should motivate your service to others, reflecting Christ's heart.
Love drives sacrifice, like a mother waking up in the night to care for her baby. In today's message, Pastor Johnny reveals how love fuels selfless acts. You don't snap at the baby for needing you again; love keeps you patient and gentle. This same love should motivate your service to others, reflecting Christ's heart.
Christ's work in you is like a master artist shaping a masterpiece from rough clay. In today's message, Pastor Johnny explains how Jesus' justification and righteousness free you to live boldly. You don't need to fear life or death, since Jesus reigns over both. Are you living confidently in the finished work of Christ?
Christ's work in you is like a master artist shaping a masterpiece from rough clay. In today's message, Pastor Johnny explains how Jesus' justification and righteousness free you to live boldly. You don't need to fear life or death, since Jesus reigns over both. Are you living confidently in the finished work of Christ?
Love within the church is like a spark that can ignite a fire to reach the world. In today's message, Pastor Johnny illuminates how loving your brothers and sisters in Christ is the foundation for showing God's love to others. If you can't love your fellow believers, how can you expect to reach a non-believing world?
Love within the church is like a spark that can ignite a fire to reach the world. In today's message, Pastor Johnny illuminates how loving your brothers and sisters in Christ is the foundation for showing God's love to others. If you can't love your fellow believers, how can you expect to reach a non-believing world?
Title: God's Perfect LoveSpeaker: Luke BrandonScripture: Psalm 118Episode Overview:In this message from Psalm 118, we explore God's steadfast love as the remedy for fear. Fear is a natural part of life, but the psalmist points us to a greater reality: God's love that never lets go. Drawing from the lives of Jim Elliot, Jesus Himself, and the teaching of Hebrews, we see how God's enduring love gives us confidence in our afflictions, assurance for our souls, and trust for our daily provision.Key Highlights:• Jim Elliot's story of fearless faith and the eternal perspective that guided his mission.• How Psalm 118 shaped Jesus' final moments before the cross, giving Him strength to endure.• Practical lessons from Hebrews on trusting God with our needs rather than being consumed by anxiety.• The power of “hesed”—God's covenant-keeping love that refuses to let go.• How to fight fear by crying out to God, recalling His truth, and resting in His promises.Call to Action:This week, when fear rises in your heart—whether about your future, your family, or your finances—pause and remind yourself: “His steadfast love endures forever.” Take a moment to call out to God in prayer, name your fears before Him, and ask Him to replace them with confidence in His love. Fear is a liar, but God's love is unshakable.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org
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Rejoice in the most perfect, unchanging, faithful love of God for you.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Adeyinka. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.
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Jase shows his age with a few embarrassing “old man moments,” ending with a failed bribe attempt that proves $20 doesn't go far anymore. Al's “walk of shame” in New Orleans has the guys thinking about launching a new “Phil Says” segment to share classic Robertson one-liners. Jase then dives down a rabbit hole to explore what the Bible says about being “perfect,” exploring 1 Corinthians 13 and 1 John 4 to reveal how God's perfect love casts out fear, transforms relationships, and changes lives. In this episode: 1 Corinthians 13, verses 4–13; John 11, verses 1–5; 1 John 4, verse 18; Matthew 5, verses 43–48; Matthew 19, verses 16–22; Romans 12, verses 1–2; Romans 13, verses 8–10; Romans 14, verses 5–9; 1 John 4, verses 13–18 “Unashamed” Episode 1130 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al is finally losing weight! Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900. https://meetfabric.com/unashamed — Join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! https://puretalk.com/unashamed — Get 50% off your first month when you make the switch! Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Test the Spirits (Verses 1–6): Believers are warned not to believe every spirit but to test them to see whether they are from God. A true spirit acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Those who deny this are not from God but from the spirit of the antichrist. 2.God Is Love (Verses 7–21): The second half of the chapter emphasizes that love is the defining mark of God's children. If we truly know God, we will love others—because God is love. •God showed His love by sending His Son to die for our sins. •If God loves us that much, we should also love one another. •Perfect love casts out fear—especially fear of punishment—because love involves trust and intimacy with God. •If someone says, “I love God,” but hates their brother or sister, they are lying.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. – 1 John 4:18 (NET) This week, Alison teaches from 1 John 4, featuring a conch, and a sea slug, and the long, spiraling journey to perfect love.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8 ESV If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing.4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Executive Pastor Dana Keim shares a message called, "A Perfect Love Story" You can watch the digital service on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1uBUkV3XtH4 If you had questions during the message, text them to 567-246-0807 and we will contact you to discuss your thoughts. *Closing Song is "See The Love" - The Brilliance - Lyrics: John William Arndt, David Campbell, David Gungor - © The Brilliance And The Flyer (BMI) *Performed by the WCC band with permission under CCS License #4935 **Ambient music produced by Landon Heeres and is used with permission
From I John 4:9-21 - from this passage we can see the Demonstration, Depth, Development, and the Display of His love for us, to us, in us, and from us. "God is Love" - Love - as defined by Him
Morning:Sixth Day Morning: The Gospel: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-morning-the-gospel/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, July 4Joshua 6:6-27: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Joshua+6%3A6-27Psalm 135: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+135Psalm 136: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+136Isaiah 66: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+66Matthew 14: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Matthew+14The Personal Touch (131)Evening:Divine Promises (132)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, July 4, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/07/04Message: Manifesting Perfect Love, Perfect Love And The Christian's Confidence In Judgement, 1 John 4:17-21Sixth Day Evening: The Mediator: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/sixth-day-evening-the-mediator/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
Morning:Fifth Day Morning: The Giver: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-morning-the-giver/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, July 3Joshua 5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Joshua+5Joshua 6:1-5: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Joshua+6%3A1-5Psalm 132: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+132Psalm 133: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+133Psalm 134: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+134Isaiah 65: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+65Matthew 13: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Matthew+13Resting On God (129)Evening:Devotion (130)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, July 3, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/07/03Message: Manifesting Perfect Love, Perfect Love And The Christian's Claim Of Faith, 1 John 4:12-16Fifth Day Evening: Protection: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fifth-day-evening-protection/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
Morning:Fourth Day Morning: True Christianity: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-morning-true-christianity/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, July 2Joshua 4: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Joshua+4Psalm 129: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+129Psalm 130: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+130Psalm 131: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+131Isaiah 64: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+64Matthew 12: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Matthew+12Longings After God (127)Evening:Consecration And Worship (128)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, July 2, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2025/07/02Message: Manifesting Perfect Love, Perfect Love And The Coming Of Christ, 1 John 4:9-11Fourth Day Evening: God All-Sufficient: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/fourth-day-evening-god-all-sufficient/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
Morning:Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, July 1Joshua 3: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Joshua+3Psalm 126: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+126Psalm 127: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+127Psalm 128: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Psalm+128Isaiah 63: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Isaiah+63Matthew 11: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Matthew+11Morning Dedication (119)Evening:Evening Renewal (122)Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, July 1, Evening: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/orning-and-evening/2025/07/01Message: Manifesting Perfect Love, Perfect Love And The Character Of God, 1 John 4:7-8Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/Resources:Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1M'Cheyne Bible Reading Plan: https://www.mcheyne.info/mcheyne-reading-plan/Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school
Those who have received God's love will reflect it, rest in it, and respond to others with it.
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Perfect Love drives out fear...and envy! Proverbs 27:4 says “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” James 3:15 even says envy is demonic in nature! Though it may seem like jealousy and comparison have the power, we're going to talk about a greater power that far surpasses and overcomes, Jesus! When we understand Jesus came as God's one and only Son tosave us, to have life to the full now and into eternity, when we didn't deserve it, then we want to show this grace and love for others, putting their needs before our own like Jesus did for us. It all goes back to the cross. Picture Jesus on the cross, dying for you, when we do, what more could we askfor? What's there to be jealous of? For more check out this message : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibijA7zGL6Y
Enjoy this teaching which dovetails Jesus' instruction to be perfect like our Heavenly Father is perfect and Father's Day...
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WEEK 5: HIS DISCIPLINE IS PERFECTJoseph: In God's HandsBeholding the Perfect Love in God's CorrectionAs the famine reaches devastating proportions, Jacob's family in Canaan is forced to seek food in Egypt. Sent there by their father to find bread and grain, God has a greater purpose for Joseph's brothers: to use this hardship to expose their past sins. Through Joseph's orchestrated encounters, they experience deep conviction, leading them to repentance – a work only God accomplishes. Even in their desperation, God – whose discipline is perfect – actively weaves together events to bring about their spiritual restoration.In today's message, we encounter the uncomfortable but life-giving truth: God's discipline is not punishment—it's love in action. As we walk through Genesis 42, we witness how the Lord uses pain, hunger, confrontation, and isolation to call Joseph's brothers out of sin and into surrender. God isn't interested in revenge—He wants restoration.Just as He did for Joseph's brothers, God lovingly disciplines us to break the chains that bind us. He allows our struggles to expose the sin that blinds us and uses suffering to lead us to repentance, healing, and freedom.Key Takeaways:God's discipline is always motivated by love, never wrath.Pain often reveals what pride and self-deception try to hide.The path to healing often goes through hardship—but it's never wasted.God uses methods like scarcity, confrontation, and even loneliness to draw us back to Him.Real surrender begins when we stop running and start repenting.Whether you're in a season of relational pain, spiritual dryness, or facing the fallout of past decisions, today's message is a reminder: God's discipline is not rejection—it's proof that you're His.Related Scriptures for Study:Genesis 42Hebrews 12:5–11Proverbs 3:11–12Revelation 3:19If you're in the furnace right now, don't despair. Ask God what He wants to show you. His discipline is perfect, and it's always for your good.Need prayer or guidance? Our team would love to walk with you. Visit bannockburnchurch.com/prayer
Podcast Description:In this episode, I open my heart and speak from a place of deep reflection—because I've come to understand that I don't want the “perfect” love that looks good on the outside but lacks depth on the inside. I want a love that's perfect for me—one that feels safe, emotionally mature, spiritually aligned, and built on truth.This isn't about flawless people or fairy-tale relationships. It's about the kind of love that allows both people to be human—flawed but committed, imperfect but intentional. I talk about what it means to desire a sacred connection where both partners are capable of communicating through the hard times, standing in vulnerability, and choosing each other with consistency—not out of convenience, but out of alignment.I also share parts of my personal journey—how letting go of past connections, even ones filled with love, was necessary for growth. How sometimes we confuse chemistry for calling. And how the waiting season isn't a punishment, but a preparation. What may feel like silence is often God's way of clearing the path so the right kind of love can step in.This episode is for anyone who's ever questioned, “Is it me?” or felt like they were “too much” for the wrong people. You are not too much—you were just offering your love to people who weren't equipped to receive it.Love doesn't need to be broadcasted to be real. It needs to be felt, honored, and nurtured in quiet spaces where trust is built and authenticity is welcomed. If you're in a season of becoming, of healing, or simply waiting for the kind of connection that sees you and stays—this episode is for you.
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(1 John 4:16-21) The Bible mentions different types of love, but only one is deemed "perfect," the love of God. God's love provides a meaningful motivation for all His children. After all, He did love us first! (09103250428) Visit https://enjoyingthejourney.org/you-can-know/ to download the FREE “23 Birthmarks of the Believer” handout.
Have you ever wrestled with fear—fear of judgment, fear of not being enough, or fear of where you stand with God? In this powerful message, Francis Chan confronts one of the greatest struggles in the church today—the insecurity that keeps us from fully embracing God's love. Why do so many believers live in doubt, questioning their salvation? And how can we break free from the lies that hold us captive? Francis unpacks these questions and reveals how God's perfect love casts out fear and how we can find true confidence in Him.
As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.