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Shiloh Truelight Church
6-8-25 Worship Service

Shiloh Truelight Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025


Mark 7:1-37, Proverbs 6:16-23, Phillipians 3:1-12

CG Durbanville
Standalone - Phillipians 1:1-11 - Ziba Mbense

CG Durbanville

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 23:55


Join us as we get to hear from Ziba.

Black Rock Church Sermons
Pathway To Peace - The Way Of Joy | 06-01 | Kevin Butterfield | Black Rock Church

Black Rock Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 23:35


We live in an increasingly stressful world and are becoming increasingly anxious people. Today's message gives an introduction to Phillipians 4:4-7 where Paul outlines a powerful pathway to peace. Today we will dive deeper into verse 4 where Paul exhorts us to “Rejoice always.” What was Paul saying and why is it even more important than ever in today's world? Come learn the power of rejoicing and gratitude.

Catholic Reading of the Day
26 May 25 - St Philip Neri

Catholic Reading of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 3:09


Phillipians 4:4-9 (Whatever is pure, think about these things)

Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship
Living for the King | Phillipians: Citizens of King Jesus Living Out the Gospel

Evergreen Heights Christian Fellowship

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025


Welcome to Evergreen! We're so glad to have you joining us. This Sunday, Pastor Stephen will be sharing a sermon called "Living for the King" in the current series "Philippians: Citizens of King Jesus Living Out the Gospel".

San Jose Baptist Church Sermon Podcast
Phillipians, Be Encouraged pt 12

San Jose Baptist Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 49:00


Focal Passages: Php 3:12, 4:10-20, Ac 15:36-41, 16:14-15, 16:40, Jer 17:8, 2Co 12:9, Eph 3:20

Union Chapel Bath
Follow My Example - Phillipians 3v17- 4v1

Union Chapel Bath

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 32:15


Come to Life
Encounter Night | Pastor Everson Soares

Come to Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 27:48


San Jose Baptist Church Sermon Podcast
Phillipians, Be Encouraged pt 11

San Jose Baptist Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 50:00


Focal passages: Php 4:2-9

St Jude's Dural
Phillipians 2:1-13

St Jude's Dural

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 25:28


Onward Community Church
Easter - Peace Be With You

Onward Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 39:14


The resurrection isn't just about the life to come—it's about the life you live now. It's an invitation to transformation and to experience peace with God, peace with others, and peace within. Let's explore what that means in today's podcast.  Scripture: John 20: 26-31, Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:20, Ephesians 2:14-16, John 14:27, Phillipians 4:7, Romans 5:10A, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:1

Messages from the King
4.6.25 - HIDING TREASURE IN THE TRASH (Phillipians 3:4b-14)

Messages from the King

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 22:52


This week we see how our Father makes the treasures of his house available to any and all. He places them in the last place we'd expect—the trash. In God's family, the things the world prizes and pursues are counted as worthless. Conversely, what the world rejects and discards is considered priceless and worth pursuing. The best example of this is Jesus Christ himself. The Father sent his greatest treasure—God the Son—to earth. And many considered Jesus to be a trash that needed to be taken out. . . a troublemaker that needed to be killed. In truth, Christ is the precious cornerstone that God used to build his house, the one with the open door.Support the showMessages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL.To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.com Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok) Email us @ info@visitkok.com Remember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

Narwee Baptist Church Podcast, Sydney, Australia
Joy in Gospel Partnership (Phillipians 1:1-11)

Narwee Baptist Church Podcast, Sydney, Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 41:47


(Mandarin) Lianbo Zhang - Narwee Baptist Church

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | At Midnight...

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 43:55


Minister Marc Diaz Acts 16

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Contentment and Strength in Christ

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 45:11


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 4:10-23

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Peace in Every Situation

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 44:57


Pastor Rasool Berry Philippians 4:1-9

Crown of Life Lutheran Sermon podcast
Enemies of the Cross vs. Citizens of Heaven

Crown of Life Lutheran Sermon podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 18:06


Second Sunday in Lent, recorded Sun., March 16, 2025. Based on Phillipians 3:17-21. Pastor Johnold Strey. Website: crownoflifehubertus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownoflifehubertus/ Written transcriptions: https://johnoldstrey.wordpress.com/

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Pressing Toward the Goal

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 43:47


Pastor Rasool Berry Philippians 3:12-21

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Counting it All Loss

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 45:43


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 3:1-11

Faith Your Day
A Change In Season

Faith Your Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 13:52


I'd love to hear from you! Reach out my friend :) The scripture verse(s) we talk about today include: Phillipians 4:4-9Our Faith Your Day Declaration! Jesus, thank you so much for loving me in the way that you do! You designed me on purpose for a purpose. I want to live to my full potential today, with a mindset that honors you and a soul that seeks to know you better. Jesus I know that you are the way, the truth and the life, and I ask you to guide me and reveal to me what it is that you want to show me here, have me experience here, and learn from this season. Help mold me and shape me into the best version of me. I will live today as your vessel ready to receive your word, respond to your promptings, and pour out your overflowing love to those all around me. Please allow your thoughts to become my thoughts, your ways to become my ways and your will to become what I truly desire. Jesus if you are in it I want it and if you are not I don't! I make myself available to you and I choose to faith this day of life! I am so grateful to be your girl! In Jesus name Amen! As well if you'd like to connect with me just to say hi, or for a prayer request, reach out by email anytime! prettyiskind@gmail.com If you are a Spotify music listener you can download my feel good & uplifting playlist by searching "Faith Your Day" and selecting "playlist" If you find this episode resonated with you please go ahead and share it out with others! Many apps allow you to share directly from the podcast app you are listening on or simply tell a frien...

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Living with Courage and Conviction

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 43:49


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 1:19-30

Faith Presbyterian Church Brookhaven
Courage for the Challenge of Life

Faith Presbyterian Church Brookhaven

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 22:33


Phillipians 1: 18B-30Rev. Chuck Frost

Elmhurst CRC
Daily Dose of the Word of God - Phillipians 1:1-11

Elmhurst CRC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 2:51


The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | The Humility of Christ

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 47:30


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 2:5-11

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Working Out Your Faith

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 41:42


Pastor Rasool Berry Philippians 2:12-18

Wenatchee Church of the Nazarene
Embracing the Vision: Partnerships

Wenatchee Church of the Nazarene

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 37:18


Embracing the Vision: PartnershipsPhillipians 1:3-8with Pastor Dan ManningWatch our livestream Sundays 9:30am Pacific time here, at www.wenatcheenaz.orgOn Facebook or Youtube

Redeemer Church, ARP
A Victor Mentality | Phillipians 4

Redeemer Church, ARP

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 48:43


Audio Podcast
2025.02.09 Dr Kenneth Bruce Lift Mission Summit Phillipians 2 - 25-30 Cultivating A Church - Culture Of Mission_1

Audio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 47:00


Dr Kenneth Bruce LIFT Global Summit Cultivating A Church - Culture Of Mission

Video Podcast
2025.02.09 Dr Kenneth Bruce Lift Mission Summit Phillipians 2 - 25-30 Cultivating A Church - Culture Of Mission

Video Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 47:00


Dr Kenneth Bruce LIFT Global Summit Cultivating A Church - Culture Of Mission

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians |The Power of Unity

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 51:41


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 2:1-4

Reformation Bible Church
Prayer For All, Within The Church

Reformation Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 39:51


Phillipians 1:3-8

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Living with Courage and Conviction

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 48:49


Pastor James T. Roberson III Philippians 1:19-30

Onward Community Church
Gospel Driven: Maturity

Onward Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 32:43


What does it mean to grow in Maturity?   God's will is for every believer to be spiritual mature.  In today's podcast we'll take a look at how maturity is not only head knowledge, but wisdom that impacts the mind, the heart, and our actions. Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29, Phillipians 1:6, Psalm 1:3

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | Purpose in the Pain

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 45:32


Minister Marc Diaz Philippians 1:12-18

Porter Podcast
Live in Community 01/12/24

Porter Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 37:50


Acts 2:42-47, Phillipians 2:3-5Senior Pastor Nick Sandefur 

The Bridge Church NYC
Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians | The Spiritual Discipline of Cultivating Joy

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 44:35


The Final Hour
#149 | Breakdown of Satan's Demonic Divisions - A Real Vision

The Final Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 55:44


In This Episode: What are the divisions of Satan's army, and how do they target believers? How do bitterness, pride, and jealousy serve as weapons for spiritual warfare? Could Christians unknowingly be aiding the enemy? Today, Jim and Lonaiah unpack a vivid and sobering vision from Rick Joyner's The Final Quest. This week, we dive deep into Satan's end-time army—its organization, its weapons, and its tactics. Rick Joyner's vision reveals divisions of demons operating under banners like pride, self-righteousness, and jealousy, each with their own roles in spiritual warfare. But here's the unsettling part: some Christians were found marching in Satan's army, unknowingly ridden by demons. What does it mean to live in agreement with the enemy? How can we protect ourselves from being used by Satan's forces? We also break down the importance of spiritual armor, the subtle attacks of "scout" demons like rejection and bitterness, and how these create openings in our lives. Are you unintentionally leaving yourself vulnerable to spiritual attacks? What steps can you take to stand strong? This episode isn't just about identifying the enemy—it's about understanding the power and authority we have in Christ to resist these attacks and live victoriously. The battle is real, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Are you ready to fight? Remember to subscribe and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode. #TheFinalHourPodcast #TheFinalHour #TFH #Drones #EndTimesProphecy #EndTimes #SpiritualWarfare #SatanicArmy #BiblicalProphecy #ChristianPodcast #TheFinalQuest #RickJoyner #SpiritualBattle #FaithInAction #RaptureReady #BiblicalTruth #FaithInAction

The Bridge Church NYC
Grace For The Journey | Unstoppable Joy: A Journey Through Phillipians

The Bridge Church NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 42:04


Pastor James T. Roberson III Phillipians 1:1-2

Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast
Faith through your failures (Phillipians 3:10-18) 01/01/25

Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 39:38


Wednesday Evening

Northwest Bible Church OKC
The Lowly King

Northwest Bible Church OKC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 45:24


Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 22, 2024 – Christmas – Alan Conner Matthew 2:2 The Lowly King Intro A. THE MAGI AND THE KING OF THE JEWS (Matthew 2:2). 1. The OT presented two views of the coming Messianic King: a)  A king who sets up a physical, earthly kingdom. Isaiah 9:6-7; Psalm 110 b) humble, suffering servant.    Zechariah. 9:9; Isaiah 53 2. The MAGI'S question. Matthew 2:2      B. THE HUMBLE BIRTH OF THE KING OF GLORY. 1. Born of humble parents.   Matthew 13:55 2. Not born in the Capital City but in Bethlehem.  Micah 5:2 3. Not born in a palace.   Luke 2:7 4. No royal crib.   Luke 2:7 5. No royal baby clothes.  Luke 2:7 6. No royal celebration.       Luke 2:9-12 7. His stated mission.   Matthew 1:21 C.  THE HUMBLE MINISTRY OF THE KING OF GLORY. 1. His predecessor was humble.  Mark 1:6   2. His teaching was humble.    a. Beatitudes were to teach meekness, humility, purity, peace-makers. b.  Greatness in His kingdom.   Mark 10:42-45  3. He was born to suffer and die.     Conclusion The incarnation is to be imitated.  Phillipians 2:5-11

Legacy Church Bible in a Year
2024 - Day 351: Phillipians

Legacy Church Bible in a Year

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 11:03 Transcription Available


Reading by Pastor Michelle Dunn ---   Phillipians    https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phillipians%201-4&version=ESV&interface=print

Women World Leaders' Podcast
583. Lessons from a Toddler with Julie Harwick

Women World Leaders' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 16:21


One of the things that is most evident about a toddler is that they don't know very much.  Being so new to the world, they still have a lot to learn.  But there's a lot we can learn from them as well. ***** Welcome to Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Julie Harwick. Thank you for joining me today as we celebrate God's grace in our lives, in this ministry and around the world. My first, and only grandchild, Sam, is now 16 months old.  He lives 2 hours away from us, so I don't get to spend as much time with him as I'd like to, but we recently went on a cruise together, which gave me seven whole days.  There are those who might question the wisdom of taking a toddler on a cruise and there have been moments when his parents have questioned it too, but he's had a great time and I believe God is using his natural toddler behavior to teach me a thing or two. One of the first things you notice about a child this age is that they want what they want when they want it.  While the rest of us may be on the second course of a very nice dinner, he may not be hungry and just wants to get down and run around. He doesn't consider that enjoying nice meals is a big part of what makes the adults want to go on a cruise, or that the wait staff is busily moving around the dining room, doing their best to satisfy our every need, nor does he remember that the people around us are also anticipating a calm, relaxing environment where they can enjoy their meals. There's only one thought on his mind.  I'm bored and I want to check this place out on foot.  Obviously, he needs to be taught to consider the people around him and their needs.  He's going to have to learn to be patient.  He's only 16 months old.  So, what's my excuse?  I wonder if God doesn't look at our behavior and sigh, thinking, “they just want what they want, when they want it.”  How often do we fall into praying prayers that seem more like a list of demands.  When they aren't answered according to our timetable, we complain and sometimes question if He cares or is even listening.  We may even go so far as to take matters into our own hands.  A great biblical example of this is Sarah, Abraham's wife.  She lived at a time when people lived much longer  - well over 100 years.  When she was in her 80's, it was more like someone being around 50 today. As she was approaching that age, she had never had the privilege of becoming a mother.  In her culture, that was a woman's highest achievement.  Even though God had promised Abraham that he would have a biological heir, Sarah was convinced that she was running out of time.  She thought her best chance to be a mother was to use a surrogate, her maid, Hagar.  She convinced Abraham that this was how they could have the child they longed for, now.   The result was Ishmael, who became the father of the Arab nation.  Within a dozen years, God delivered on His promise, allowing Sarah to conceive Issac at the ripe old age of 90.  She had little interest in Abraham's son, Ishmael, now that she had given birth to her own son.  This set in motion a conflict between the brothers and their descendants that continues today.  Because she wanted a son on her timetable, Sarah went around God's plan, instituting her own and creating a disaster. In contrast, another woman in the bible faced a similar circumstance, but she was able to overcome the “toddler way” of thinking.  Hannah was one of two wives of Elimilech.  That's hard for us to wrap our heads around, but it was common in her culture.  Her sister wife had multiple children and delighted in rubbing Hannah's face in her lack of offspring.  Every year when the family went to the temple to make their annual pilgrimage, Hannah would beg God for a child.  Year after year passed with no answer, but she kept asking.  It wasn't easy to keep the faith as the years passed and she shed so many tears and experienced such pain as she prayed, that the priest accused her of being drunk in the temple.  When she explained her situation, he blessed her and prophesied that she would come to the temple with a child of her own the following year.  According to God's timetable, she did give birth to Samuel, whom my grandson is named for, within the year.  Because she waited for God's timing, he grew up to be a faithful priest and one of Israel's greatest leaders. Another thing little Sam has reminded me of is that there's a big difference between what we want, and what we need.  Sometimes we're no better at recognizing that than he is.  On a cruise, every type of food imaginable is widely available. It is theoretically possible to eat healthy on a cruise, but I've never really met anyone who was able to pull it off.  There are a wide variety of fruits, vegetables and lean meats, but that's not what I see people piling on their plates and it's not what Sam wants to eat.  He would happily subsist on nothing but French fries. He's willing to forgo the fries for various types of bread, especially with peanut butter, or, better yet, cookies or ice cream. Since we're on vacation, the rules have been relaxed, but his parents don't want him eating a steady diet of the things he prefers.  They know that he wouldn't be getting the nutrients he needs and the food he loves most could create long-term health problems if he ate too much of it.  In the same way, don't we seek out what we like whether it's good for us or not?  My favorite foods certainly fit into that category as well as how I entertain myself and how I often choose to spend my time.  On the other hand, God knows exactly what I need and there are times when that includes pain and suffering.  I avoid those things as much as I possibly can, but He knows that they will build my faith and make me more like Him.  Even though I recognize that He knows what's best for me and I desperately want that, it's easy to lose sight of it and focus on my wants instead. Scripture reminds us that when we recognize our own weaknesses, that' s when His strength is poured out in us.  I like the way the Message puts 2 Corinthians 12:10. “Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size – abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks.  I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become.” The cruise ship has been a wonderland to Sam.  His vocabulary is limited right now, but one word we heard again and again was, “Wow.” The flashing lights and accompanying musical sounds of the casino seem like one giant baby toy to him.  There's a darkened corridor filled with rock-sized sculptures, mirrors and a star-studded ceiling. It makes you feel like you're walking through an asteroid field in space. He has loved every musical performance from acoustic guitar ballads to Motown.  The nightly production shows are his favorite though with flashy costumes, dancers, aerialists, exciting music and incredible special effects.  It's so much to take in for someone who's never seen anything like it, and he doesn't want to miss a minute of it. My husband and I tried to give our daughter and son-in-law a break from parenting in the evenings, so we would push Sam around in his stroller and take him to shows.  We walked the deck more times than I can count and even when he looks like he can barely keep his eyes open, he will fight to stay awake.  He doesn't want to miss a thing!  Many of the staff would recognize us and our efforts to get him to sleep and joke that he would probably outlast us.  He was often up until after 10:00 which is pretty late for a toddler, and the effects were quite visible the next day by late morning.  When toddlers are tired, they get very cranky and they are definitely not on their best behavior.  Adults can be that way too.  So many exciting things demand our attention.  Online shopping and social media can easily suck me in and cause me to stay up way too late.  Others have a hard time saying no to activities and projects that they don't really have time for.  Whether we feel like we're letting someone down or missing out on something we'd really enjoy, we struggle to recognize our limitations.  When we exceed healthy boundaries, we get short-tempered, stressed and sometimes even physically ill.  What we really need, just like Sam, is rest.  Obviously, God places tremendous importance on the value of rest because He set a whole day aside for it and led by example.  I can't imagine that any of us have ever tackled as large a project as creating the universe.  God went at it hard for six days and then He rested.  As a completely omnipotent, divine being, did He really need to, or was He demonstrating the importance of rest?  He felt so strongly about it, that He made it one of the commandments that He handed down to Moses on His holy mountain.  Once Sam is home again, a regular nap and bedtime will be part of his routine because his parents will enforce it.  There are times when our heavenly Father enforces rest on us through illness, job loss or a natural disaster.  But those are pretty extreme measures that most of us would prefer to avoid.  Sometimes a nap can make all the difference. Sam's only been walking for about a month now and he's doing really well, but occasionally he still looks a little like a drunken sailor.  Sometimes his momentum gets ahead of his legs and he does a face plant.  Rarely does he make a big deal out of it. He usually just gets up again and keeps going.  Sometimes, he can fall two or three times in a row, but he'll just keep his eyes facing forward, get up, and keep going.  He doesn't look around to see if anyone saw him fall or berate himself for being clumsy.  He has a destination in mind and that's all that matters.  I think there's a lesson in that. As we walk through this life, we often trip over hidden obstacles  or lose our balance.  We fall, or maybe more aptly, fail to reach our intended destination or become the person we really want to be.  But rather than just pick ourselves up and keep going, we look around to see who may have witnessed our failure and even if there's no one to mock or criticize what just happened, we take on that role ourselves.  We are our own worst critics, but it's something we can learn to overcome if we choose to.  I think this is exactly what the Apostle Paul was talking about in Phillipians 3 when he said, “Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press onward toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Paul certainly had a past that could've kept him locked in self-recrimination and shame.  Everyone knew that he had been the chief persecutor of the followers of Jesus.  We know that he was responsible for Stephen's death, and likely there were many others.  After his miraculous conversion on the road to Damascus, he had to prove himself as a trustworthy and genuine believer.  There were probably some who couldn't forget the atrocities he had committed and never really trusted him.  But he didn't let that stop him.  He recognized that the moment he encountered Jesus, he had become a new man and his previous sins no longer defined him.  As he stated in  2 Corinthians 5:17 “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone.  New life has begun.”  Paul is all the evidence we need that we can overcome any failure.  It's not a question of if we fall, but when.  And when it happens, the best thing to do is just get up and keep moving toward that prize. Sam is learning new words and skills every day and it's exciting to see that.  There are some very special things that we're enjoying during his toddler-hood, but we don't want him to stay a toddler forever.  We realize that it will take many years for him to mature into a full adult, but that's our ultimate goal for him. As much as we love holding him when he's sleepy and laughing at his antics, we are eager to see him grow and learn even more. I think God feels the same way about us.  He understands that growth takes time and He loves us at every stage of our journey.  He delights at every new skill we master and every obstacle we overcome.  He loves us right where we are now, but He wants so much more for us. Colossians 1:28 sums up exactly what He calls His servants to do.  “He is the One we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”   Thanks for listening to Women World Leaders podcast!  Join us each week as we explore together God's extravagant love and your courageous purpose.  Visit our website at www.womenworldleaders.com to submit a prayer request, register for an upcoming event, and support the ministry.  From His heart to yours, we are Women World Leaders .  All content is copyrighted by Women World Leaders and cannot be used without written consent.  

Women World Leaders' Podcast
580. Alien Invasion, Julie Harwick

Women World Leaders' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 13:05


God's Word consistently reminds us that we are strangers and aliens to this world, but have we done such a good job of assimilating that no one can tell that we don't belong here?   ****   Welcome to Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Julie Harwick. Thank you for joining me today as we celebrate God's grace in our lives, in this ministry and around the world. One of my favorite sitcoms from the 90's was Third Rock From the Sun.  The premise was that four aliens were given human bodies and instructed to observe life on earth and report back to their home planet everything they learned.  Of course, no one could know their true identity, but it was often difficult to hide.  They knew nothing of gender roles, relationships, how families worked or human emotions.  Trying to fit in and remain undetected was very challenging and always resulted in hilarious situations.  Near the end of the show's five-year run, they had learned much about human behavior, but they had become so entrenched in their lives on earth, some even falling in love for the first time, they couldn't bear the thought of returning to their home planet. In addition to providing great entertainment, the show also has a lot of parallels to the spiritual world. Hebrews chapter 11 gives us a list of people who came before us and pleased God because of their faith.  God asked many of them to do hard things that involved risk and blind obedience.  Certainly, that's what the aliens of 3rd Rock were asked to do.  They were instructed to go to a planet they had no knowledge of and carry out their orders without question.  It was much like Abraham, who was called by God to leave his family and his people and travel to an unknown land where God would give him a whole new life.  Verse nine says, “By faith, he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Issac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.  For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.” Hebrews 11 goes on to mention other heroes of faith like Able, Enoch and Noah.  Verse 13 says, “All these people were still living by faith when they died.  They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.”  Verse 16 explains why they held such attitudes. “They were longing for a better country – a heavenly one.”  We have that same heavenly country to long for and what's more, we have a better idea of what it will be like than they did.  They had no written word of God to read and study – only the knowledge of God that had been passed from one generation to the next.  We have Old and New Testament prophecies as well as the words of Jesus that describe in some detail what is awaiting us in that “better country.”  And yet, we often live as if we've forgotten that it even exists. Our comfortable lifestyles make it particularly easy to forget about that “better country.”  I have to admit that I find life here pretty good.  I have plenty to eat, a home I love, a happy, healthy family, fulfilling work to do and plenty of leisure time as well. I'm most likely to start thinking about and longing for “that better country” when things here start to go wrong.  When I feel the pain of an unstable economy, or I witness injustice, government corruption and rising crime or if someone I love is facing a serious illness…those are the times I long for a kingdom that is not of this world and remember that it's where I truly belong. It's easy to fall into the trap of viewing heaven as an escape from the troubles of this world.  But I think we've got it backwards when we think that way.  God intended it to be the true home of every human being and our time on earth is designed to make that a reality for everyone who will receive the gift. Our time on earth is meant to be a time of preparation for ourselves and everyone we can possibly influence. Jesus recognized our proclivity to focus on all the wrong things – apparently it wasn't a problem unique to the time and place we live, because He addressed it with His followers.  Luke 12: 32-34 says, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Is Jesus saying we should all sell our homes, cars and   clothing?  He may call some of us to do that, but I believe what He's really getting at is what we value.  Are we looking to material possessions to make us feel secure and good about ourselves? If so, that's what we treasure.  And as He pointed out, those things can be stolen from us or destroyed because they only have earthly value.  If we understand that He is our Good Shepherd and that the Father has already given us the kingdom, we have all we need and it has eternal value.  Our security and our contentment should come from that knowledge. The Apostle Paul built on that idea in his letter to Timothy, saying, “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.  In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”  What kind of life are we taking hold of?  The life that is of this world is about pleasure, building a name for ourselves, gaining more material comforts, being admired and respected.  According to Paul, and Jesus, that isn't even truly life, just a sad, worldly copy of the real thing. On the other hand, living the life that is truly life requires sacrifice, being focused on the needs of others and living in a way that may seem foreign to the people around us.  There will be times when, like the aliens of 3rd Rock, we don't fit in and there's no hiding it. God may call us to do hard things as He did with Abraham.  We may have to take risks and step into the unknown, but, as Abraham discovered, the blessings outweigh the cost. Sometimes we choose the world's version of life, not because we're unwilling or afraid to do the hard things God asks of us, but because we get distracted.  I remember hearing a Haitian pastor speak about what life was like in the community where he pastored. His people were desperately poor, having to subsist on what they could grow in their little gardens or found growing wild…maybe some eggs from a chicken or two.  They had no electricity and very simple homes that barely provided shelter from the sun and rain. Their children didn't go to college and build better lives with each successive generation.  They faced tremendous opposition from powerful witchdoctors who were used to controlling everything that happened in the village.  But these people loved Jesus, with a love that was pure and unwavering.  They knew that He alone was their provider and protector.  When they gathered for services they had no electricity for air conditioning, a worship team or slick video productions, but they sang together and worshipped with all their hearts.  Before they went to bed, they read scripture and prayed by candlelight, knowing that God would provide for them tomorrow just as He had today.  And they had witnessed miracles!  The witchdoctor had threatened to put a curse on the pastor if he didn't stop preaching the gospel, assuring him that he would be dead within three days.  In spite of having seen the witchdoctor accomplish things they couldn't explain, the church prayed for their pastor and stood firmly on God's word.  Three days later, the witchdoctor was dead, but their pastor was alive and well. As I listened to these stories, I found myself envying them.  They were so focused on the true life that Paul spoke of.  They lived in total dependence on God to provide food, shelter and protection.  Their faith was simple and genuine.  They didn't waste time on social media, shopping online or watching TV.  Those things weren't available to them and they were better off for it. Of course, I always have the option of eliminating those things from my life or even using them more wisely. Maybe I could love Jesus simply and whole-heartedly just as they do if I keep my focus where it belongs and live the life that is truly life. I recently learned something new about the Phillipians that Paul wrote to in the New Testament.  The city of Phillipi was unique in that its' residents were not only citizens of their home city, but of Rome as well.  At that time, Roman citizenship offered protections, rewards and responsibilities.  Rome didn't want the people of Phillipi to move to Rome.  They were expected to remain in Phillipi, representing the values and culture of Rome while furthering the interests of the Roman Empire.  It's no coincidence that Paul used the word ”citizenship” to describe how the Christians of Phillipi should live their lives of faith. Phillipians 3:20 says, “But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” The Philippians would've understood that he meant they should participate in daily life where they were living, but be mindful of Who they represent and where they ultimately belong.  And we can do the same.  Rather than bemoaning the fact that God has placed us in this very imperfect world, we should make it our goal to represent Him and the life that is truly life.  And if that causes us to seem a little out of step with what everyone around us is doing, that's a sign that we're getting it right.  Thanks for listening to Women World Leaders podcast!  Join ,us each week as we explore together God's extravagant love and your courageous purpose.  Visit our website at www.womenworldleaders.com to submit a prayer request, register for an upcoming event, and support the ministry.  From His heart to yours, we are Women World Leaders .  All content is copyrighted by Women World Leaders and cannot be used without written consent.

The Bridge Between Us
Alicia Michelle - How To Show Up With Emotional Confidence with Family and Friends During The Holidays {Eps 72}

The Bridge Between Us

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 44:29


Hey friend, are you feeling anxious about the holidays? Do you find yourself wondering how to handle difficult moments in family functions?  I imagine you want to show up well for your family and friends at the Thanksgiving table or gatherings during Christmas.  You wouldn't be here if you didn't.  But, let's be honest. It can oftentimes be difficult when there is division and pain in our lives. We aren't powerless, though. We may not can control others but we can control ourselves.  In this episode of The Bridge Between Us, coach, author and podcast host, Alicia Michelle, joins Melinda Patrick.  Drawing from Alicia Michelle's personal and professional experience, they unpack 3 steps you can take that will set you up for success in relationships over the days ahead.  Listeners will discover: *the importance of acknowledging where you are emotionally *how to lean into God's clarity for situations *you have the power to choose where you want to emotionally dwell It's not too late to gain emotional confidence! Call to ACTION: Make a list for this season using Phillipians 4:8 as a template.     Connect with Alicia Michelle: Link to get Chapter 1 of the book for free: https://AliciaMichelle.com/free-chapter   Site Link: AliciaMichelle.com   Podcast: The Christian Mindset Coach Podcast (link is for Apple Podcasts)   IG: @aliciamichellecoach Order Alicia Michelle's new book: Emotional Confidence here.   Connect with Melinda Patrick: Email: melinda@melindapatrick.org Order Melinda Patrick's book The Daring Rescue here: Click HERE for more information or to register for the FREE holiday webinar with Ashley and Melinda.  To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below or send me an email to: melinda@melindapatrick.org Leave an honest review on ITunes or your favorite podcast app. Your ratings and reviews help get this message of hope into the hands of hurting families and I read each one.

Christ With Coffee On Ice
i really want freedom from anxiety

Christ With Coffee On Ice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 44:32


Hey y'all ! Welcome to another Friday with CWCOI ! In this week's episode, our host, Ally Yost felt prompted by the Lord to just sit and have real, vulnerable conversation together. We talk about what it looks like to deal with anxiety as a Christian in today's generation. If you or someone you know has dealt or struggled with anxiety, just know there is freedom to be had. When we walk with Jesus and open our hearts to Him, there's so much freedom in that and you hold authority with God. "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 4:6-7 ☆ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON ☆ : https://patreon.com/CWCOI  If you would like to give to CWCOI and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ https://www.paypal.me/CWCOI _____________________________________________  Connect further with us ! TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@christwithcoffeeonice  Instagram ➤ https://instagram.com/christwithcoffeeonice _____________________________________________  Connect further with Ally !  TikTok (2M) ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@ally_yost  Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/ally_yost/  ShopMy ➤ https://shopmy.us/allyyost Pinterest ➤ https://www.pinterest.com/ally_yost1/_created/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Promise Church
Pastor Jeffrey | Every Citizen and Ambassador

The Promise Church

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 52:32


The Kingdom of God is not a democracy, it is the domain of the King. Pastor Jeffrey shares out of Phillipians and what it means to be an Ambassador for the Kingdom of God. 

Todd Durkin IMPACT Show
What's on your Mind? | Ep. 382 from Chapel Service

Todd Durkin IMPACT Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 40:51


Who's fired-up and what's on YOUR mind? Today, we are going out to one of my favorite speaking engagements of the entire year for the podcast. I recently went over to my great friend and mentor Pastor David Jeremiah's school and delivered a chapel service to over 1,000 kids. The chapel at Christian Unified schools was revitalized over 7-years ago when Pastor Jeremiah breathed new life into it. It has since become a weekly highlight for the kids. I've been honored to speak at chapel 2x per year for the last 7-years and I love connecting with these kids and bringing some energy, inspiration, and faith-messaging to them. This one is called “What's On Your Mind” and I think you are going to like it. Without further ado, here are the 5 things I talked about at chapel: MINDSET over matter. FAITH over fear. STRENGTH over weakness. WORSHIP over worry. LIGHT over darkness. The kids were enthusiastic, energized, and no doubt LOCKED-IN. Be sure to listen-in and let us know what you think. If it speaks to you, please share this episode with a friend, family member, or on your social media. You can tag us at: IG: @ToddDurkin @christianunified #Ep382 #IMPACTShow #Podcast #ToddDurkin #IMPACT ** Todd loves speaking at schools, conferences, and events. If you would like him to speak at your school or event, please contact us at www.ToddDurkin.com. Related-Scripture:1. Mind over Matter. Phillipians 2:1-8 Hebrews 4:12  2 Corinthians 10:4-6 2. Faith over fear: James 1:2-8 (NIV) Proverbs 3:5-8  (NIV) 3. Strength over weakness: Isaiah 40:29 Nehemiah 8:10 Psalms 46:1-3 2 Timothy 1:7 4. Worry over worry: Philippians 4:6-7 Proverbs 3:5-8  5. Light over darkness: Matthew 5:14-16

One Year Bible Podcast
Daily Bible Reading - Monday, September 30

One Year Bible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 12:32


ISAIAH 60:1-62:5 | PHILLIPIANS 1:27-2:18 | PSALM 72:1-20 | PROVERBS 24:11-12

One Year Bible Podcast
Daily Bible Reading - Sunday, September 29

One Year Bible Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 12:56


ISAIAH 57:15-59:21 | PHILLIPIANS 1:1-26 | PSALM 71:1-24 | PROVERBS 24:9-10