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An Acts 2 church is a church renowned for Praising God. This is not something we need to preach about, but something we need to practice. This service and sermon was interspersed with preaching and praise. We have stitched the preaching parts together for this video.

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Florence continues the series "Lament, Trust and Praise", moving into the theme of praise through Psalm 118. The sermon's main message is that God's people are called to praise him not only when life is easy, but also in times of difficulty, because his love endures forever. She explains that Psalm 118 is full of confidence in God's steadfast love, mercy, goodness and faithfulness. The psalm may have been used at Passover, and Florence notes its strong connection to Jesus, especially as he approached the cross. The sermon follows five main responses from the psalm. First, we should thank the Lord for his enduring love. The repeated phrase "his love endures forever" reminds us that God's love outlasts every difficult circumstance. Florence encourages listeners to say this truth aloud and let it shape their perspective. Second, we should focus on the Lord in difficult situations. The psalmist is hard pressed and surrounded by enemies, yet he keeps returning to the truth that the Lord is with him and is his helper. Florence encourages believers to take refuge in God rather than relying ultimately on people or circumstances. Third, we should praise the Lord for what he has done. The psalm speaks of the Lord's right hand acting with power. Florence encourages specific praise, not vague thankfulness, and suggests remembering the many ways God has helped, protected and sustained us. Fourth, we should rejoice in the Lord's provision of a Saviour. Florence highlights the verse, "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," explaining that it points to Jesus. Though rejected by people, Jesus is God's chosen foundation. Through him, believers are saved from sin and given secure hope. Finally, we should exalt the Lord for his goodness and love. The psalm ends in personal praise: "You are my God, and I will praise you." Florence explains that praise means adoring God for who he is and thanking him for what he has done. The sermon closes by encouraging listeners to praise God throughout the week, especially when life is hard. 0:00 Introduction: Lament, Trust and Praise 0:39 Psalm 118: Praising God in Difficult Times 1:04 Praise in Every Circumstance 2:05 God's Enduring Love and Faithfulness 3:07 Five Bends in the Road 3:52 Give Thanks: His Love Endures Forever 7:13 Focus on the Lord in Difficulty 13:24 Praise the Lord for What He Has Done 20:39 The Rejected Stone Becomes the Cornerstone 25:46 Rejoice in the Day the Lord Has Made 29:53 Rejoice in the Lord's Provision of a Saviour 31:56 Exalt the Lord for His Goodness and Love

June 14, 2026Shannon NielsenHabakkuk 3:1-19

Let's remember to celebrate and praise God for his goodness, today and in the past.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcmin.us/ddsub

Join us as Pastor Tyler preaches through Acts 2:47! How and why do we praise God? In Acts 2:47, we see the motivations for praising God as a Spirit-Filled Church.

James' main theme is that Psalm 100 calls God's people to praise Him with their whole being. Psalm 100 is a "doubly perfect" psalm because it contains two sets of seven: seven encouragements to praise God and seven reasons to praise Him. The sermon first walks through the calls to worship: shout joyfully, serve gladly, sing, give thanks, praise, be thankful, and bless the Lord's name. Praise is presented as something expressive, joyful, grateful, and active—not just singing, but the whole life of worship and service. The second half gives the reasons for praise: Yahweh alone is God, He made us personally, we belong to Him, we are the sheep of His pasture, He is good, His mercy/loving-kindness lasts forever, and His truth endures to all generations. The sermon ends by encouraging the congregation to respond to Psalm 100 in worship. 00:00 Introduction to the Psalms series and theme of praise02:39 Psalm 100 as a "doubly perfect" psalm04:14 Seven encouragements to praise God05:14 Make a joyful shout to the Lord07:19 Serve the Lord with gladness08:37 Come before Him with singing09:34 Enter His gates with thanksgiving11:24 Enter His courts with praise and be thankful13:57 Bless the Lord's name15:57 Seven reasons to praise God18:15 Yahweh alone is God and our Creator21:22 We are His people and the sheep of His pasture26:22 God is good, merciful, faithful, and true

The beauty of praise helps us become more intimate with God. Praise is an instrument to glorify the Father God. Praise rescues us into Himself. Praise helps us to not deny Christ Jesus. Praise God as He is Worthy

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Kingdom Crossroads, T.S. Wright sits down with worship leader, author, music ministry strategist, and teacher Donna R. Patrick for a deep conversation about praise, worship, pain, perseverance, and spiritual growth.Donna shares her testimony of growing up in a Christian home, her early calling into music ministry, and how God used both joy and tragedy to deepen her relationship with Him. She opens up about enduring profound personal pain, including the loss of her sister, divorce, and the passing of both parents, while learning to continue praising God through every season.The conversation centers around John 4:23–24 and the biblical meaning of worshiping God “in spirit and in truth.” Donna explains why true worship is not about performance, production, or appearances, but about a sincere heart surrendered to God.Donna also discusses her two devotional books:At All Times – inspired by Psalm 34:1, encouraging believers to praise God regardless of circumstances.It's In Your Praise – a devotional and study guide focused on holiness, obedience, power, and expectancy through a lifestyle of praise.Listeners will be encouraged by Donna's wisdom on:Praising God through heartbreak and sufferingWhy feelings should not dictate worshipSpiritual warfare and praise as a weaponThe importance of staying rooted in God's truthEncouragement for believers walking through difficult seasonsDonna's transparency and faith-filled encouragement remind listeners that no matter the pain, God remains faithful and worthy of praise.Key TopicsWorship in Spirit and TruthPraise During Difficult SeasonsFaith Through Grief and LossChristian Devotionals and Spiritual GrowthMusic Ministry and Worship LeadershipEmotional Healing Through FaithBiblical Encouragement and PerseveranceFeatured ScriptureJohn 4:23–24Psalm 34:1Featured BooksAt All TimesIt's In Your PraiseConnect with Donna R. PatrickDonna R. Patrick Official StoreConnect with T.S. WrightCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.

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May. 24, 2026 - Doxology: Praising God for His Power (Ephesians 3:20-21) - Jason Upchurch - cpcspokane.org

“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” — Revelation 5:13 Maybe you have heard Handel's Messiah, which includes this song and many others that we find in the Bible. Maybe the music of that stirring oratorio is going through your head right now.Praising God through song is not just a nice thing to do now and then. In this text, singing is shown to be one of the most worshipful things a believer can do. All creation is called to sing to the God who is worthy of “praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”In song we can take part in worship with our whole being. If we are conscious of the words we are singing, our mind is deeply involved. If our emotions are affected by the music and the words, it can feel as if every part of our being is engaged.I have been able to sing in a number of choirs. When I am singing a Christian song with a group of good singers, it can feel as if we are praising God in heaven.Not all of us are good singers or even musically inclined. But we don't have to have great voices to sing wholehearted praise to our Creator and Savior. We can sing to and for the one true God who deserves all honor and glory and praise. And as our song reaches the Lord in heaven, it is purified, offering a sweet sound to his ear. “Now blessed be the Lord our God . . . through all eternity; the whole earth let his glory fill: Amen! So let it be.”

Sunday Message 5/24/26

Sermon Summary: “How the Kingdom of God Works” ## 1) Core Message Herb Blum’s sermon centers on understanding and actively operating in the Kingdom of God. The key idea is that believers must move from hoping God’s Word is true to fully knowing and applying it with confidence in their daily lives. --- ## 2) The Will of God = The Word of God A foundational teaching emphasized that: • God’s Word reveals His will • If you know the Word, you know what God wants for your life He stressed that uncertainty about God’s will leads to doubt and inactivity, while clarity and conviction enable believers to act with confidence. --- ## 3) Faith Requires Certainty, Not Doubt A recurring theme was the difference between: • “I hope God will…” vs. • “I know God said it, so it will happen” According to the sermon: • The Kingdom operates on certainty and conviction • Doubt interrupts results • Believers must stand firm even when they don’t yet see outcomes --- ## 4) Spiritual Battle Happens in the Mind A major portion of the sermon focused on mental and spiritual discipline: • The primary attack from the enemy is negative thoughts and suggestions • These thoughts must not be entertained or debated internally • Instead, believers should speak God’s Word out loud to counter them Key principle: > You don’t defeat thoughts with other thoughts—you defeat them with spoken truth. --- ## 5) Speaking the Word Has Power Herb emphasized that: • Words activate the Kingdom • Speaking scripture aloud: - Stops negative thinking - Reinforces belief - Drives away fear and doubt Examples from the sermon include declaring truth over situations (e.g., healing, success, identity). --- ## 6) Don’t Quit Before the Breakthrough Another central point: • Many people give up just before results come • Growth (like a seed) happens below the surface first • Persistence is essential Key teaching: • If you stay in faith and don’t quit, results will come • The only real failure is giving up --- ## 7) Living by Spirit vs. Flesh The sermon highlighted a contrast: • Flesh (natural thinking): “I’ll believe it when I see it” • Spirit (kingdom thinking): “I believe it, therefore I will see it” Believers are encouraged to: • Focus on spiritual truth over physical evidence • Reject feelings or circumstances that contradict God’s Word --- ## 8) The Role of Patience and Trust Waiting on God was reframed as: • Not passive waiting, but actively trusting, serving, and staying aligned with Him This includes: • Continuing in faith • Praising God even before results appear • Trusting timing and process --- ## 9) Practical Application for Believers Herb provided clear behavioral guidance: • Speak scripture regularly • Reject negative or doubtful thoughts immediately • Stay consistent in prayer and study • Keep your mind focused on God, not problems • Praise God regardless of current circumstances --- ## 10) Identity and Authority of Believers The sermon closed with an empowering message: • Believers carry God’s authority through His Word • The Kingdom is already within them • Through faith and obedience, they can: - Overcome challenges - Experience transformation - Live in victory --- #

John 15 Steve Kiesel As we look at the bible, we see giants of the faith. All of them got there through small steps of faith. Praising God for who he is and knowing the gravity of love of God that impacts our life. This allows us to leave footprints because we are abiding in Him, and Him in us. 

Praising God for another Birthdayyyy!! Ain't God sooo good?!

"God protects us from death and keeps us steady. Our God, you tested us, just as silver is tested. You trapped us in a net and gave us heavy burdens. You sent war chariots to crush our skulls. We traveled through fire and through floods but you brought us to a land of plenty” (Psalm 66 8-12). This is really a mixed bag here, isn't it? Praising God for God's protection and care; and then acknowledging God's hand in the Psalmist's troubles. God appears to send the writer through fire and rain - and the case can be made that God is the fire and the rain. Is God the curse or the cure? Or both?

1. DescriptionWhat Do You Do When Doubt Is Louder Than Faith?We've all been there — the moment when life doesn't go the way you prayed it would, and your doubts start drowning out your faith. In this message, we explore what it truly means to wrestle with God and still hold on.Drawing from the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk, we uncover a third option beyond either denying your faith or burying your questions: you can doubt and keep seeking God. Habakkuk's name literally means "to wrestle and to embrace" — and that tension is exactly what authentic faith looks like.In this message, you'll discover:Why doubt doesn't make you a bad Christian — it makes you humanHow honest, raw prayer can actually deepen your relationship with GodWhat Habakkuk's journey from wondering → waiting → trusting teaches us about holding on through the hardest seasonsWhy God would rather have you yell at Him than walk away from HimHow wrestling with God changes the way you walk — just ask JacobWhether you're in a hospital room, grieving a loss, questioning why God hasn't answered your prayers, or simply feeling like life's rounds are breaking you down — this message is for you.Doubt isn't the enemy of faith. It's often the pathway to a deeper, more meaningful one.Part of the series: The Benefit of Doubt, based on the book by Craig Groeschel.2. Tagsfaith doubt Christianity sermon church prayer Habakkuk Bible worship trust spirituality theology God Jesusencouragement hope healing belief discipleship scripture3. Chapters00:00 Introduction – Have You Ever Doubted Yourself? 01:25 The Workout Story: Doubting Your Limits 02:29 When Doubt Goes Deeper Than a Workout 03:08 A Season of Doubt: Hospital Rooms, Funerals & Unanswered Prayer 04:09 Series Recap: The Benefit of Doubt 04:56 How Asking Real Questions Can Grow Your Faith 06:21 Introducing Habakkuk: The Prophet Who Didn't Get It 07:03 Context: Moral Chaos, Corruption & the Babylonian Threat 09:00 Habakkuk's Raw, Honest Prayer to God 10:43 Real Faith Is Asking Honest Questions, Not Having All the Answers 12:03 Faith and Frustration Can Coexist 13:10 Practical Tool: The Daily Examen at the Dinner Table 14:19 What Happens When Life Shakes a Believer 15:52 Two Ways Most People Respond to Doubt 17:05 The Third Option: Doubt and Keep Seeking God 17:44 The Meaning of Habakkuk's Name: Wrestle and Embrace 18:09 Live Illustration: Wrestling With Your Brother (and With God) 19:06 Jacob: Wrestling With God in the Middle of the Night 22:38 Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp 23:25 God's Answer to Habakkuk — And Habakkuk's Response 25:38 Three Chapters of Habakkuk: Wonder, Wait, Trust 26:37 What "Shiggaion" Means: A Wild Song of Unwavering Trust 27:29 Praising God in Uncertainty — Before the Miracle 28:34 Cartwheels of Joy: Childlike Praise in Hard Times 29:51 Your Enemy Says Run — Your Father Says Come Closer 30:24 Not My Will, But Yours: Surrender as a Faith Practice 31:54 Practical Takeaway: Wrestle, Journal, Wait, Worship 32:53 Closing Prayer 35:18 Congregational Commissioning & BenedictionSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

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We can choose to respond to adversity with fear, anxiety, and worry. We can also choose to respond with praise and worship. You might say, “Yes, but Loren, praise doesn't change my circumstances.” It might not, but it certainly will change what is happening inside of you. Main Points:1. As we praise, we confess what we know is true about God. We choose to trust and to believe, rather than to fear and despair. 2. Praise and worship are like nothing else. While God is the object of our praise, He, in turn, fills us with his presence. Praise and worship glorify and honor God, but it also lifts our spirits, give us joy, and remind us that God is present.3. Fight your battles with praise. As you do, the presence of God will encourage and uplift your soul.Today's Scripture Verses:Acts 16:22-24 - “The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.”Acts 16:25 - “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.”Romans 12:12 - “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Psalm 138 Explained: Praising God in Every Season of Life By Dave Jenkins Psalm 138 shows us what faith looks like after it has been tested. After the sorrow and exile of Psalm 137, this psalm lifts our eyes to the steadfast love, faithfulness, and purposes of God. David praises the Lord with his whole heart not because life is easier, but because God is still faithful. In this episode of Walking Through the Psalms, we see that bold praise flows from confidence in God's character, not comfort in our circumstances. This psalm reminds us that God hears His people, strengthens them in trouble, preserves them in the midst of conflict, and fulfills His purpose for their lives. Listen or Watch the Episode Audio: Video: What Does Psalm 138 Teach About Praising God in Every Season? Psalm 138 teaches that all praise flows from confidence in God's character, not comfort in our circumstances. David begins with wholehearted thanksgiving, praising the Lord publicly in a world filled with false worship. He anchors his praise in God's steadfast love, faithfulness, and Word. This psalm moves from personal praise to global vision. Worship is not meant to stay private. It declares the glory of God to the world. Even in the midst of trouble, David declares that the Lord preserves his life and stretches out His hand against his enemies. The psalm concludes with a strong statement of confidence: the Lord will fulfill His purpose for His people. This is not self-confidence, but God-centered confidence rooted in His enduring love. Key Takeaways from Psalm 138 Praise is rooted in God's character, not our circumstances Worship is both personal and a witness to the world God is present and active in the midst of trouble The Lord will fulfill His purpose for His people Confidence in God produces bold, enduring praise How Psalm 138 Points to Christ Psalm 138 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ. Jesus perfectly trusted the Father, walked in the midst of trouble, and fulfilled God's redemptive purposes through His life, death, and resurrection. Because of Christ, believers can rest in the confidence that God is at work and will complete what He has begun. Final Encouragement Dear Christian, Psalm 138 reminds us that faith does not end in sorrow. It grows through it. The same God you trust in hardship is the same God you can praise with confidence today. Lift your voice not because life is easy, but because God is faithful. He is present. He is at work. And He will fulfill His purpose. Subscribe and Follow If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing to Servants of Grace wherever you listen to podcasts. For more from our Psalm series visit here or on our YouTube playlist.

Praising God is one of the highest and purest acts of worship. In prayer we act like men; in praise we act like angels. Bible in a Year: Judges 4-6 & Luke 4:31-44- The Pastor and his wife. 

Have you ever thought about why we praise God? Does it have a goal or purpose?

C.S. Lewis offered some helpful thoughts on the nature of our praise to God that I think can help demystify what it means to praise. Let's consider what God requires in our praise and how to praise Him rightly. Westside Unscripted is the pastor's podcast of Westside Baptist Church in Bremerton, WA. If you have a topic you would like to hear addressed on the podcast, reach out to Pastor Josh at Josh@bibledirectionforlife.com. If you would like more information about our church, visit www.bibledirectionforlife.com .

How would you feel if you missed out on $5 million? "Beast Games" runner-up Cory Sims lived through that, but joins to share his story of faith, prayer, and perseverance. Plus, the Trump Administration is reportedly telling Republicans to back off on the rhetoric of "mass deportations." This show's position: Say or don't say whatever you have to, but deportations themselves are of existential importance for the country. Kane and Alex Marlow weigh in on how to keep selling this essential issue, and the country's sentiment about continued fighting with Iran. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings, friends.Discouragement grows when we focus on it. By shifting our focus away from fear and frustration, we break its power. Push back discouragement with faith: God can place a powerful song in your heart through the Holy Spirit. When you face temptation, doubt, depression, or spiritual heaviness, talk intentionally with God. This steadies you and gives you your next step.Psalm 95:1 calls us to praise and connects spiritual practice to real-life challenges believers face.Praising God out loud reorients the mind. Ask God for a personal “new song” in difficult times. A truth sang and repeated day and night, reminding you to trust God even before you see the result.Expect a dramatic victory from God.2 Chronicles 20 shows King Jehoshaphat's crisis: fear meets prayer, a promise, and worship as a weapon. The power of praise drives back heaviness and brings God's peace and victory. If this encouraged you, please subscribe to the channel, share this message with a friend who needs strength, and leave a review below mentioning what “song” you are holding onto right now. Your feedback helps us reach and support more people.Praying for you.  Victory!Tony WilliamsSend Tony a Texthttps://www.seldicompany.com/

How would you feel if you missed out on $5 million? "Beast Games" runner-up Cory Sims lived through that, but joins to share his story of faith, prayer, and perseverance. Plus, the Trump Administration is reportedly telling Republicans to back off on the rhetoric of "mass deportations." This show's position: Say or don't say whatever you have to, but deportations themselves are of existential importance for the country. Kane and Alex Marlow weigh in on how to keep selling this essential issue, and the country's sentiment about continued fighting with Iran. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-08-26 Ken Forrest "Praising God Corporately"

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

John Biggs, CS, from Manistee, Michigan, USAHear more from John on this week's episode of Sentinel Watch.

Praising God for our Global Partners, as we focus our time this weekend on the extraordinary calling He's given His people. May our special guests this weekend be encouraged, and may God's grace supply all that is needed for each missionary and organization we partner with. Help each of us to see the role you're calling us to play, and continue to raise up more missionaries for the global cause.

God inhabits the praise of His people! Praising God in advance shifts our focus from the problem to the Problem-Solver. When we praise God in the midst of our struggle we are inviting His Presence into our circumstance. When God manifests Himself this changes the spiritual dynamics surrounding our situation. God is bigger than any problem we face. Praise Him in your current struggle right now! Email us at Encouragingchristians@gmail.com with your praise and how God won a victory for you.

Seventeen Words That Explain EverythingGuest Speaker, Dennis Magary (Psalm 117:1-2)An Invitation to Praise God (vs 1)Reasons for Praising God (vs 2)

Fix Your Eyes On JesusEphesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”This verse is an important one.  It is something I think we forget more than we remember.  At least I know I forget this often.  I do know I am saved because Jesus died on a cross for my sins.  I know I am not saved because of my own actions.  I know there are no works that I could do to save myself because Jesus already paid the ultimate sacrifice.  I know all of this, and yet sometimes I still try to do it all myself.  Sometimes I try to fix things myself.  Instead of immediately turning to the Lord when things get tough, I try to fix them myself.  I do all that is humanly possible to do, and then when that doesn't work, I turn to the Lord.  Do you know why it doesn't work when we try to do things on our own?  Because we were trying to do it on our own.  We can't do anything on our own, and why would we want to when we have a heavenly Father who wants to do it with us?  This morning's devotional was about this same message. The daily devotional I am reading this year is called “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young.  I am really enjoying this one because the devotionals are not super long, and they are written as if they are a direct message to you from Jesus.  It's great to get a personal message from Jesus each morning.  I'm going to read you the message from this morning because I think it illustrates this verse well.  "I want you to experience the riches of your salvation: the joy of being loved constantly and perfectly. You make a practice of judging yourself based on how you look, behave, or feel. If you like what you see in the mirror, you feel a bit more worthy of my love. When things are going smoothly, and your performance seems adequate, you find it easier to believe you are my beloved child. When you feel discouraged, you tend to look inward so you can correct whatever is wrong.  Instead of trying to “fix” yourself, fix your gaze on me, the lover of your soul. Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect it to praising Me.  Remember that I see you clothed in My righteousness, radiant in My perfect Love.”This gives some great examples, I think we can all relate to.  It is easier for us to feel loved when we like what we see in the mirror or when we feel we are doing a good job.  It is easier to think we are God's beloved children when we are attending church, showing up for our prayer time, and helping others.  However, what about when we aren't? What about when we are snoozing through prayer time and missing church on Sunday?  What about when we are not being kind and loving, but we are being irritable and grumpy?  Do we still know we are God's beloved child?  Do we still believe we are loved?  Or, do we struggle to believe it because we haven't earned his love or earned our spot as His beloved child?  I can't answer that for you, but for me, I know I struggle with feeling like I have to earn it.  The thing that bugs me the most is that I don't even know I am doing it.  If you ask me if I have to earn God's love, I would say, “No.”  I truly know I am loved no matter what.  However, if you look at my actions, they say something else.  Why is that?  It is so frustrating when you know something on one level and yet your actions reveal that you might not know or accept it on all levels.  This, I am sure, is a trick from the enemy.  As mentioned in the letter from Wormwood in the Tuesday episode, the enemy wants to keep our brains in a fog.  He wants to keep us from thinking clearly and asking too many questions.  We need to resist this fog.  We need to try to live as intentionally as we can.  We can so easily go through our day on autopilot.  We do the things we did yesterday; every day is similar, and we aren't even really thinking about what we are doing.  We are just doing what we always do.  However, what if what we always do isn't the best for us?  What if we could do better if we lived more intentionally?  In this message from the daily devotional, Jesus is calling us back to Him.  He is calling us to stop trying fix ourselves and instead fix our eyes on Him. Hebrews 3:1 says, "Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.”  We need to stop turning our gaze inward and fix our gaze on Jesus.  Look towards Him and then never take your eyes off Him!  I love where it says in the devotional, “Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect it to praising Me.”  That is such a great piece of advice.  Judging ourselves does take so much energy.  Praising God will uplift your spirits, also.  I love to praise God; I always feel so loved afterwards.  Psalm 34:5 says, “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”  When we are looking to God, we are radiant.  We don't feel ashamed; we feel as though we are God's children because we know we are.  I love it when God gives us the answers to the questions we are asking.  If we want to know how we can experience the riches of our salvation and the joy of being loved constantly and perfectly, we need to fix our eyes on Jesus and redirect our energy to praise.  Imagine if you could feel the joy of being loved constantly and perfectly?  You can just turn your gaze to Jesus and praise Him.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, we are so grateful that you gave the ultimate sacrifice for us.  We know we don't have to earn it, and yet we still try.  Help us to stop that, Lord.  Help us to accept your love and acceptance that is freely given.  Help us to know in our inmost being that you love us no matter what, and we don't have to do anything to save ourselves.  Your grace has already saved us.  Help us accept your grace, Lord, and use it to praise you!  We love you, Lord, you are so amazing.  You are the best, and we are so grateful for you.  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow.  Have a blessed day!  www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

“Yes, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions.” (Matthew 7:20 NLT) Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ? Not every Christian necessarily is. Some people go no further than making a decision to accept Christ as Savior. They treat their Christian faith as an eternal life insurance policy or a “Get out of Hell free” card. They will take a few steps in their walk with Christ, but only if the path is smooth or the route is pleasant. In their reluctance to commit wholeheartedly, however, they don’t get to experience the transformative power of discipleship. When you submit to becoming a disciple of Christ—to live as He lived, to love as He loved, and to prioritize what He prioritized—you will see things happen in your life that are unimaginable otherwise. And you won’t be the only one who sees those things happening in your life. A disciple of Jesus Christ will bring forth spiritual fruit. Jesus said, “When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father” (John 15:8 NLT). He also said, “Just as you can identify a tree by its fruit, so you can identify people by their actions” (Matthew 7:20 NLT). If you’re a disciple of Jesus Christ, people will be able to tell based on the spiritual fruit they see in your life. In the parable of the sower, Jesus talks about seeds falling on different kinds of ground. Each type of ground represents a different reaction to the gospel. The final type represents people who bring forth fruit after hearing the gospel. “And the seed that fell on good soil represents those who hear and accept God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Mark 4:20 NLT). Those who last as disciples spiritually embrace this truth and produce spiritual fruit. Spiritual fruit makes itself known in a variety of ways. The author of Hebrews says, “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name” (13:15 NIV). Praising God is a way of producing spiritual fruit. What we say is also evidence of the spiritual fruit in our lives. Jesus said, “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart” (Luke 6:45 NLT). Our change in conduct and character is also a type of spiritual fruit. Galatians 5:22–23 tells us, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” (NLT). Can people see these traits in your life? A Christian’s life should be characterized by these things. Are you bringing forth spiritual fruit? Reflection question: What spiritual fruit do you want people to see in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster challenges a habit that quietly steals our joy: complaining. From Ephesians 5, we're reminded that a Spirit-filled life isn't just about what we believe—it shows up in what comes out of our mouth: songs, praise, and thanksgiving.Pastor Webster points us to powerful examples of praise under pressure—Moses and Israel singing after deliverance (Exodus 15:1–8) and Paul and Silas singing in prison (Acts 16:25)—and then brings the message home with a clear command:“Giving thanks always for all things…” (Ephesians 5:20, KJV).You'll also hear three sobering “thanksgiving attitudes” from the Gospel of Luke:The unthankful (entitled) heart — the rich farmer (Luke 12:16–21)The hypocritical (self-righteous) heart — the Pharisee (Luke 18:9–14)The truly thankful heart — the healed leper who returned (Luke 17:12–19)This episode will help you check your spirit, reset your perspective, and choose worship over whining—because the Spirit-filled believer is marked by gratitude.In this episode, you'll reflect on:Why praise is for God's children, not the worldHow complaining reveals what's controlling the heartWhat Scripture teaches about gratitude that's real (not religious)Why thanksgiving should be “always” and “for all things”How this connects to the next step: submission and humility (Ephesians 5:21)Next in the series:We move into Ephesians 5:21 and begin looking at what it means to submit with humility, and why God's design includes rightful authority.Scripture References (KJV):Ephesians 5:20–21Exodus 15:1–8Acts 16:25Luke 12:16–21Luke 18:9–14Luke 17:12–19If this devotion encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a heart-reset today.

Time:EveningMinister:Rev. Daniel VenturaTexts:1 Chronicles 29:10–19Series:The Three Pillars of the Christian Faith

This is "Tuesday Morning Running Back" with Matt Forte for January 20, 2026Topics- Matt was at the Bears/Rams game (01:05)- Bears/Rams breakdown (03:20)- Caleb Williams/Brett Favre comparison (13:12)- Patriots/Texans recap (18:59)- Praising God after a loss (21:22)- Broncos/Bills recap (26:05)- Matt reacts to Sean McDermott's firing (30:28)- Bo Nix's injury (41:41)- AFC/NFC Conference Championship game predictions (44:54)- What we learned at church (53:09)Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? - Email us - jason@sportsspectrum.comWATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page:https://www.youtube.com/SportsSpectrumMagazineSign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15https://www.theincrease.com/products/sports-spectrum-magazine 

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today!What if the best New Year devotion isn't about making perfect resolutions, but resting in the God who reigns over our imperfections? What if the "snags" of the holiday season are actually invitations to begin your New Year prayer journey by gazing at the One who sits on the throne? In this uplifting Christian reflection for the New Year, we dive into Psalm 47 to explore the deep relief found in surrendering control to the King of all the earth. We discover that meditating on God’s majesty provides a necessary spiritual reset, shrinking the severity of our struggles and putting them into biblical perspective. As we transition from the busyness of Christmas into the unknown of the coming months, this episode reminds us that God is the Redeemer who makes a way. Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a time of encouragement, New Year’s Eve prayer, and renewal. Whether you need to recover from holiday stress or simply want to start trusting God in the New Year with a fresh heart, this episode offers a sanctuary for your soul. Come ready to release the weight of the past year and enter the new season with your eyes fixed on the King. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Rick McLean • Psalm 145:1–145:21 • Joint Heirs

Topical teaching of Psalm CH 111:1-5, by first looking closely at what praising the Lord wholeheartedly looks like, that should serve as our approach to praising the Lord in all things. We will reflect on the broad spectrum of God's past works, and take a pointed look into the life and loss of Adam as a lesson for us to consider, showing how the patriarch of the human race with the most significant loss, utilized the past works of God to keep him moving forward knowing that the Lord's perfections would outweigh all of man's failures. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Mac provides a topical teaching of Psalm CH 111:1-5, by first looking closely at what praising the Lord wholeheartedly looks like, that should serve as our approach to praising the Lord in all things.  We will reflect on the broad spectrum of God's past works, and take a pointed look into the life and loss of Adam as a lesson for us to consider, showing how the patriarch of the human race with the most significant loss, utilized the past works of God to keep him moving forward knowing that the Lord's perfections would outweigh all of man's failures.      Social MediaProphecy Website: http://JDFarag.orgMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comX: https://x.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef shows the power of praise to bring peace drawing from Mary's Magnificat.This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, watch Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon The People Who Missed Christmas: WATCH NOWIf you enjoy listening to the MY Devotional podcast, would you consider partnering with us to proclaim the hope of Christ to a world in darkness by giving a year-end gift? This month, your gift will have double the impact through our December Gift Challenge! Leading The Way is reaching the lost and equipping the saints 24/7 through television, radio, online outreaches, discipleship resources, evangelistic events, Field Teams, and more. Dr. Youssef's Biblically-based messages are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents — passionately proclaiming uncompromising Truth worldwide.Join us!

Segment 1 • The #1 song on the charts is AI-generated. • Can something that a machine created truly be considered worship? • Worship isn't simply content… it's communion with a personal God. Segment 2 • AI music might seem slick— but it lacks true soul. • You wouldn't watch robots play football… so why let them lead worship? • AI sermons may soon multiply, but authentic worship can't be automated. Segment 3 • Praising God with stuff your computer wrote is laziness, not worship. • “AI worship” exposes how shallow modern Christianity and the western church is becoming. • Our secular culture is trying to tell us that “climate change denial” is a spiritual issue. Segment 4 • Government handouts are not the fruits of the Spirit. • If generosity is required by the government, it's no longer truly generous or charitable. • True giving flows from a renewed heart, not from legislation. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

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(Psalm 146:1-10) Life is full of battles! The most powerful statement of faith a Christian can give is praising God in the midst of conflict. Today we discover several applications of how to praise the Lord…even in the middle of our battles.  (09281251121) Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God.