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    Anthem Church
    From Deception To Deployment

    Anthem Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 35:36


    Text: Joshua 9For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

    What’s up World!!
    Brian Gabbard "Parables"

    What’s up World!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 60:03


    Brother Brian Gabbard is back once again to bring us a message on Let's go to Church. Brian speaks about meeting those Dead End signs in life. Warning us of what's to come and preparing for that dead end in life. It's so true folks that we need to prepare now for what's to come later. Let's Go To Church is a spin off series dedicated to growing closer to God and hopefully getting a better understanding of the Bible. Danny aims to have Preachers from all over in the studio to either Preach an actual Sermon, or have Bible study. We here at the WUW Podcast have a deep faith in God and all of his blessings and we want to bring this series to you in the hopes of reaching someone out there in possibly troubled times.  

    San Ramon Valley Bible Church Audio Sermons
    Why Do We Preach The Cross?

    San Ramon Valley Bible Church Audio Sermons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 29:27


    Sermon by Adel Akl from Galatians 6:14

    San Ramon Valley Bible Church Video Services
    Why Do We Preach The Cross?

    San Ramon Valley Bible Church Video Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 29:27


    Sermon by Adel Akl from Galatians 6:14

    Zeo Church
    Celebrating God's Faithfulness | Matt Summerfield

    Zeo Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 34:19


    We took this Sunday to celebrate the goodness and faithfulness of God in the life of the Zeo family. We tend to get so caught up with life, focusing on the mysteries that we become oblivious to what God is doing in our lives and ignore the miracles. Wherever you are on your journey of faith, we're so glad you're here. You can stay connected with us by going to zeochurch.com/connect If you received Christ through this message or need prayer, email us at hello@zeochurch.com If you are struggling currently and need some help and peace, get in touch with us at https://zeochurch.com/findpeace/ We would love to hear how God is touching your life through our Zeo Online ministry! Drop us a note at https://zeochurch.com/contact/ as we'd love to hear from you. If you would like to support Zeo Church financially you can give by going online through our website: https://zeochurch.com/give/ For more information about Zeo, visit https://zeochurch.com Connect with us on social www.instagram.com/zeochurch www.twitter.com/zeochurch www.facebook.com/zeochurch

    VBC Baytown
    We Preach the Cross

    VBC Baytown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 52:56


    Pastor David Cripps Sr // 1 Corinthians 1:10-25 // June 22, 2025

    Wilkesboro Baptist Church
    Why Are You Cast Down, My Soul? | 7.13.25

    Wilkesboro Baptist Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 39:02


    Title: Why Are You Cast Down, My Soul?Text: Psalms 42-43Chris HefnerPrescriptions for Spiritual SorrowFeel the deep reality of human sorrow.Preach the certainty of God's love to yourself.Experience the absolute necessity of survival and satisfaction in God.

    CCPhilly Wednesday Teachings

    3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. 4:5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater
    John MacArthur: Be Bold. Preach The Truth

    Politics By Faith w/Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 15:55


    Pastor John MacArthur passed away at the age of 86. There is much to learn from the life of John, but one biblical truth stands out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    True Story with Mike Slater
    John MacArthur: Be Bold. Preach The Truth

    True Story with Mike Slater

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 15:55


    Pastor John MacArthur passed away at the age of 86. There is much to learn from the life of John, but one biblical truth stands out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Full Proof Theology
    179 - Freedom to Preach: Jon Whitehead on Churches Now Free to Endorse Candidates

    Full Proof Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 43:53


    jchasedavis.comSupport the show!! - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFarmer Bill Provisions - https://farmerbillsprovisions.com/ - code FULLPROOF 20%Legacy Profits Club - https://www.skool.com/legacyprofitsclub/about?ref=1b0c2acb5f0d4781be13ed56801c8fbbGo to ionlayer.com and use code FPT to get $100 off your first kit. “Churches Unchained: New Court Order Neuters IRS & Empowers Pastors to Endorse Candidates” - https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/churches-unchained-new-court-order-neuters-johnson-amendment-and-empowers-churches-to-endorse-political-candidates/SummaryIn this episode of Full Proof Theology, Chase Davis and John Whitehead discuss the Johnson Amendment, its implications for churches, and recent legal developments that have changed the landscape of church involvement in politics. They explore the history of the amendment, its enforcement, and the recent court ruling that clarified the rights of pastors to speak on political issues from the pulpit. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance between religious freedom and political engagement, encouraging pastors to navigate these discussions thoughtfully and responsibly.Support the showSign up for the Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/chasedavisFollow Full Proof Theology on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fullprooftheology/Follow Full Proof Theology on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fullprooftheology/

    The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele
    The evangelical application problem - with Richard Coekin

    The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 31:13 Transcription Available


    We evangelicals, says Richard Coekin, have a problem—and it's a preaching problem.Richard Coekin says we are too often careless—his word—when it comes to application in preaching. We work hard on exegesis, we labour to understand the original context and the author's intent—but then we stop short. We leave our congregations with sound doctrine, but little direction. Richard has just concluded 29 years as senior pastor at Dundonald Church in London and as the founding leader of the Co-Mission network across the UK capital. He now heads up Reach UK.  Richard's new book, Apply: How to Preach the Bible for Real Life, is about to be released—and today he joins us to explore why good application is not an optional extra, but the very purpose of preaching.The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church
    Summer Talkback Series - The Theology of Faithful Stewardship

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 83:00


    For our final Talkback of the summer on July 9, we were excited to focus on a theology of worship and stewardship. Our lives are marked by the things we worship – for better or worse. One way we can assess whether we're rightly ordering our Christian life is by looking at how we steward our time, talents, and resources. For this gathering, we had a chance to hear from elders, pastors, and lay members about what it means to keep Christ at the center of it all. ABOUT TALKBACKSOur Talkbacks are great opportunities to see how our faith engages with the world around us. This summer, we're excited to have four evenings that discuss how the gospel changes how we think about race, politics, the world, and our stories.Each Talkback, we get a chance to hear from a speaker for about 45 minutes before spending about 45 minutes in a Q&A. We encourage you to come with questions! MORE INFOFor more info, visit rccbirmingham.com/talkbacks

    No Pillz with Gordon McGhee
    Cheating: Why We're Fascinated & The Devastating Truth

    No Pillz with Gordon McGhee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 19:15


    EP 81 Join Gordon McGee on The No Pills Podcast as we dive headfirst into the complex and often painful topic of cheating.  This episode explores why cheating fascinates us , defines what infidelity truly means in a relationship as a "huge breach of trust" , and examines what "the owner's manual" (the Bible) has to say about unfaithfulness and sexual immorality, clearly stating it's "a no go" and "a serious sin".We also look at raw, unfiltered conversations happening online , revealing the deep emotional pain and shattered trust experienced by those who have been cheated on. Discover the common reasons given by cheaters (often framed as explanations, not excuses) , and the debate around "once a cheater, always a cheater".Whether you've been impacted directly or know someone who has, this candid discussion offers insights into the destructive nature of infidelity and the arduous journey toward healing.  Plus, learn about the critical role of therapy and accountability in rebuilding trust, or the strength found in walking away. ➤Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-pillz-with-gordon-mcghee/id1707970107?i=1000662278399➤Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1tq6QGWTkCFe2skOb7x2Yb?si=66c65281dd644537 ➤ Support Go Stand and Preach https://www.gostandandpreach.org/donateYou Can Also Follow Me on: ➤TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gostandandpreach ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gostandandpreach ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gostandandpreach/ Cheating ,Infidelity ,Relationships ,Trust ,Betrayal ,Marriage ,BiblicalPerspective ,NoPillzPodcast ,GordonMcGee ,Healing ,Therapy ,SexualImmorality ,RelationshipAdvice ,Covenant ,BrokenTrust ,Adultery ,Podcast ,MentalHealth ,EmotionalPainContact No Pillz: Tweet us @nopillzpodcast Email: nopillzpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: @nopillzpodcast Insta: @nopillzpodcast Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church

    Isaiah 42:5–17 (Listen) 5   Thus says God, the LORD,    who created the heavens and stretched them out,    who spread out the earth and what comes from it,  who gives breath to the people on it    and spirit to those who walk in it:6   “I am the LORD; I have called you1 in righteousness;    I will take you by the hand and keep you;  I will give you as a covenant for the people,    a light for the nations,7     to open the eyes that are blind,  to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,    from the prison those who sit in darkness.8   I am the LORD; that is my name;    my glory I give to no other,    nor my praise to carved idols.9   Behold, the former things have come to pass,    and new things I now declare;  before they spring forth    I tell you of them.” Sing to the Lord a New Song 10   Sing to the LORD a new song,    his praise from the end of the earth,  you who go down to the sea, and all that fills it,    the coastlands and their inhabitants.11   Let the desert and its cities lift up their voice,    the villages that Kedar inhabits;  let the habitants of Sela sing for joy,    let them shout from the top of the mountains.12   Let them give glory to the LORD,    and declare his praise in the coastlands.13   The LORD goes out like a mighty man,    like a man of war he stirs up his zeal;  he cries out, he shouts aloud,    he shows himself mighty against his foes. 14   For a long time I have held my peace;    I have kept still and restrained myself;  now I will cry out like a woman in labor;    I will gasp and pant.15   I will lay waste mountains and hills,    and dry up all their vegetation;  I will turn the rivers into islands,2    and dry up the pools.16   And I will lead the blind    in a way that they do not know,  in paths that they have not known    I will guide them.  I will turn the darkness before them into light,    the rough places into level ground.  These are the things I do,    and I do not forsake them.17   They are turned back and utterly put to shame,    who trust in carved idols,  who say to metal images,    “You are our gods.” Footnotes [1] 42:6 The Hebrew for you is singular; four times in this verse [2] 42:15 Or

    Anthem Church
    From Rubble To Redemption

    Anthem Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 41:52


    Text: Joshua 8For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

    Harvest New Beginnings Podcast
    Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves (Romans 5:1-11)

    Harvest New Beginnings Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 49:14


    July 13, 2025Guest Speaker: Bill WarnerDaily Declaration: While I was a helpless sinner and God's enemy, He still sent His Son Jesus to die for me. And because I have placed my faith in Jesus and His finished and complete work on the cross, • Today…I am in good standing with God. Not only that, but • Today…I enjoy a position of complete wholeness before God, with nothing to hide. Not only that, but • Today…I have access to God's favor which empowers me to rejoice in hope, to rejoice in any sufferings that may come my way, and to rejoice in my God. Not only that, but • Today…God's love is being poured into my heart and He chooses to take up residence within me by His Holy Spirit. Not only that, but • Today…I am reconciled to God and any sin I may commit will not intimidate Jesus. This is who I am because of Whose I am. So Today I have a choice on how I will live, and I choose to live for the glory of God and the good of my neighbor, because my life is a gift and it's worth living! Songs that Preach the Gospel “All Sufficient Merit” by Shane & Shane “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me” by City Alight

    The New Life Community Church Podcast
    How To Tell People About Jesus (pt1) | Let Your Life Preach First

    The New Life Community Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 36:42


    We're reclaiming something that's quietly gone missing: evangelism. It's not about being perfect or loud — it's about living a life that points to Jesus. Through the story of the woman at the well, we're reminded that a changed life is the most powerful sermon. Let's make Heaven full and Hell empty — starting with how we live.   Recorded: Sunday, July 13, 2025

    Stony Point Podcast with Jim England
    Freedom Series: The Early Church And Our Freedom ( Acts 2:42-47)

    Stony Point Podcast with Jim England

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 29:09


    1. Freedom to evangelize      A.  Tell others about Jesus                                                                                 B. Call others to believe and repent                                                 C.  Baptize new believers                                                                                       2. Freedom to worship A.  Preach/teach God's word B.  Breaking o f bread C.  Prayers 3. Freedom to serve A.  To own land B.  To work a job C.  To give what you want

    How To Be A Submissive Wife
    A Submissive Wife Knows Let your unity preach louder than culture

    How To Be A Submissive Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 2:22


    Modern culture is at war with biblical family order.Fathers are mocked.Mothers are told to take the lead.And children are being raised by “best mates” instead of strong, united parents.But your home doesn't have to follow the world.Your children don't need more buddies—they need you to be their guide.They need a father who leads with love and consistency.They need a mother who respects that leadership and supports it with grace.When you follow God's design, your home becomes a place of order, trust, and peace.You are not equals with your children—you are their protectors, teachers, and moral anchors.Let your marriage set the tone.Let your unity speak louder than culture.

    1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die
    Papa Don't Preach - Kelly Osbourne

    1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 56:45 Transcription Available


    Want to request a song? Tell us your rating? Send us a Text Message right now! Kelly Osbourne: “Papa Don't Preach” Epic Records, 2002 Pitchfork Rating: 3.7In a move that can only be described as “aggressively Y2K,” Kelly Osbourne—daughter of Ozzy, wearer of neon hair, and survivor of MTV's The Osbournes—emerged from the reality-TV fog of war to drop her cover of Madonna's “Papa Don't Preach.” A bold choice, given that Madonna's version is iconic, controversial, and, crucially, good. Kelly's version? It exists.Let's be clear: this is not so much a cover as it is a hostage situation. The song has been taken, tied to a chair in a Hot Topic changing room, and forced to watch early-2000s nu-metal music videos on loop. Guitars are over-distorted. The vocals sound like they were recorded on a Motorola Razr during a family argument. The production is less “punk rebellion” and more “GarageBand preset titled ‘Mall Goth.'”Osbourne's voice, while not the worst thing to ever emerge from a celebrity lineage (looking at you, The Return of Bruno), delivers the lyrics with all the emotional depth of a mildly annoyed barista. When she pleads, “I'm keeping my baby,” it sounds less like defiance and more like someone refusing to return a damaged Forever 21 item without a receipt.That said, there's a perverse charm to it. Like a can of expired Monster Energy found under a car seat, it's a little gross, vaguely threatening, and very much a product of its time. There's even something punk in the audacity of it all—less “fight the system” and more “I dared my label to let me do this and they blinked.”Ultimately, Kelly Osbourne's “Papa Don't Preach” is the kind of cover that reminds you of how great the original was, mainly because halfway through, you'll probably stop and listen to Madonna's instead. And maybe that's the point. Or maybe it's just a vibe. A crunchy, chaotic, eyeliner-smeared vibe.Best Track: The 1986 original RIYL: Watching VH1 at 2 am, burning your ex's hoodie, riding in the backseat of a PT Cruiser.DUBBY DUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDUBBYDUBBY is declaring WAR on big Energy! Use the promo code "1001songs" at checkout for 10% off! Blessington Support the podcast when you buy a Blessington watch! Use the promo code “1001songs” at checkout. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie/Follow us on TikTok: @the1001crew

    Chaitanya Charan
    How all acharyas preach with realization, Guru Purnima special - Chaitanya Charan

    Chaitanya Charan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 61:34


    How all acharyas preach with realization, Guru Purnima special - Chaitanya Charan by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

    Clare FM - Podcasts
    Ar An Lá Seo - 11-07-2025

    Clare FM - Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 2:07


    Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 11ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1986 bhí 50 milliún punt chun a bheith glan as an luach den fhoirgneamh IDA. I 1997 bhí ionadaí Sinn Féin chun a fhiachas a thabhairt ar ais tríd a dtuarastal Dáil. I 1986 bhí 1,557 daoine óga ón chontae de bhuntáiste ó chúrsaí gníomhaireacht. I 1997 bhí an cathaoirleach nua ag iarradh comhairle cairdiúil do chustaiméirí. Sin Madonna le Papa Don't Preach – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1982 chuaigh Phil Collen ón bhanna ceoil Girl isteach chuig Def Leppard in ionad Pete Willis de bharr go raibh Pete ag ól an iomarca nuair a bhí siad I lár ceolchoirm. I 2004 chan The Darkness in ionad David Bowie ag T In The Park an bhliain sin de bharr go raibh obráid chroí aige. Bhí Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Black Eyed Peas agus Pink ag an fhéile chomh maith. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Alessia Cara I gCeanada I 1996 agus rugadh aisteoir Justin Chambers I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1970 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 11th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1986: £50m was to be wiped off value of IDA buildings. 1997: SF deputy was to repay welfare debt from Dail salary. 1986: 1,557 young clare people benefited from agency courses. 1997: The new chairman wanted a customer friendly council. That was Madonna with Papa Don't Preach – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1982 Phil Collen, former guitarist with the glam rock band Girl, replaced Pete Willis in Def Leppard who was fired due to excessive alcohol consumption on the job. 2004 The Darkness replaced David Bowie at this years T In The Park Scottish festival following his heart operation. Other acts appearing included Muse, Franz Ferdinard, Faithless, Scissor Sisters, Black Eyed Peas and Pink. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Alessia Cara was born in Canada in 1996 and actor Justin Chambers was born in America on this day in 1970 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

    KCMI's Ask The Pastor
    01.13.25 - Should Pastors Preach on Finances? (Part 1)

    KCMI's Ask The Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 21:36


    Today's episode of Ask The Pastor features Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb. Do you have questions about life? About your Christian walk? About Christianity in general? Ask The Pastor features local pastors in Scottsbluff, NE who are willing and ready to answer your questions. You get to determine the focus of Ask The Pastor, airing weekdays at 9:00am on Hope Radio 97.1FM and anytime in your podcast feed! Submit your questions on our website: https://www.kcmifm.com/contact Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

    KCMI's Ask The Pastor
    01.27.25 - Should Pastors Preach on Finances? (Part2)

    KCMI's Ask The Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 14:57


    Today's episode of Ask The Pastor features Pastors Mike Clement, David Clement, and Michael Glebb. Do you have questions about life? About your Christian walk? About Christianity in general? Ask The Pastor features local pastors in Scottsbluff, NE who are willing and ready to answer your questions. You get to determine the focus of Ask The Pastor, airing weekdays at 9:00am on Hope Radio 97.1FM and anytime in your podcast feed! Submit your questions on our website: https://www.kcmifm.com/contact Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

    Grace City Eugene | Sermons
    Summer at Grace Devotional: Priorities That Preach (Casey Olsen)

    Grace City Eugene | Sermons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 2:44


    Welcome back to Summer at Grace, our weekly devotional series helping you follow Jesus with purpose during a season that often feels unstructured. In Week 4, we're asking a simple but searching question: What story is your summer schedule telling? Or more pointedly—do your priorities preach the gospel you believe? Our time isn't neutral. Every “yes” we give reflects what we value. Our daily rhythms, recurring habits, and even what's missing from our calendars all reveal the story we're living. Jesus reminds us in Mark 12:30–31 that the greatest commandments are to love God fully and to love our neighbors as ourselves. What if that became the lens for how we structured our days? In this week's devotional, you'll be invited to: - Examine what your current schedule says about what you love most - Consider how your habits align (or misalign) with your faith - Take a grace-filled step toward realigning your priorities with God's purpose This isn't about doing more—it's about centering what matters most. Because the way we use our time is one of the clearest expressions of what we truly believe. Take a few moments today to reflect and respond. Let your calendar become a quiet but powerful witness to your love for God and others. We'll be back next week with Week 5 of Summer at Grace. Until then, may your time reflect His love, and your priorities proclaim His worth.

    Sermons - The Potter's House
    You're Not Called to Comfort — You're Called to the Unknown by Pastor Greg | INTO THE UNKNOWN

    Sermons - The Potter's House

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 75:06


    Sermon #3 from Monday night of the 2025 International Prescott Summer Bible Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This powerful sermon by Pastor Greg Mitchell, dives deep into the divine call to surrender everything—our comfort, control, and plans—for God's greater purpose. Drawing from Genesis 12:1–4, he shows how Abram's entire destiny unfolded the moment he obeyed God's voice and left the crossroads of Haran.Are you willing to step into the unknown?Will you give what God is asking?Will you trust God's voice over your own control?This is a message for disciples, pastors, missionaries, givers—and anyone who wants their life to matter for eternity.0:00 – Offering: Your Story Begins with Generosity6:48 – Abel's Offering Still Speaks9:15 – When Giving Unlocks Destiny13:40 – The Danger of Holding Back (Ananias & Sapphira)18:27 – The Call to Radical Giving22:52 – Real Testimonies of Supernatural Provision27:21 – Healing Service & Words of Knowledge33:18 – Into the Unknown: Genesis 1236:04 – Hearing God's Voice: The Foundation of Faith42:31 – Contending for Fresh Revelation47:00 – Letting Go of Control52:16 – Surrender: Serving God Without Full Details56:40 – Will You Leave Haran?1:01:12 – Obedience Unlocks Destiny1:05:30 – Lives That Changed the World1:10:00 – Call to Preach and Go to the Nations1:14:35 – Healings, Deliverance, and the Voice of GodShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

    TCAL Messages
    PREACH IT | TCAL Young Adults | Pastor Sly Stemley | 7/6/25

    TCAL Messages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 38:49


    How did God speak to you today?TCAL Young Adults | Pastor Sly Stemley | 7/6/25Support the show

    GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges
    79 | 7 Things Growing Churches Are Doing in 2025 - Chris Hodges

    GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 34:17


    In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges shares insights on his upcoming book Legacy Letters, a collection of life principles framed as heartfelt letters to future generations. The podcast delves into leadership development, the power of corporate prayer, and what growing churches are doing differently in 2025—from prioritizing spiritual transformation over attraction to building authentic community and cultivating culture through purpose-driven systems.   All Things GrowLeader: Bulk order Pray First for Young Readers: https://churchsource.com/products/pray-first-for-young-readers-simple-steps-for-talking-and-listening-to-god?variant=41953943748705 Join Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyCNQpi3YxaOeQAIdSpbeVw   Pastor Chris's Do More of This and Less of This:   Assume people are hungry > Assume people are skeptical  Feed them – engage their spiritual questions > entertaining them Make space for worship, prayer, and spiritual response > Keep services safe and short Designed for discipleship and life change > Designed for casual attenders Give people what they need > Give people what they want Encounter with God > Entertain the crowd Have room for the unplanned > Package everything perfectly Rely on anointing > Rely on talent Focus on spiritual value > Focus on production value Cultivate authenticity > Cultivate stage performance Prioritize presence, truth and transformation > Prioritize fun and novelty Preach and teach the Bible with conviction > Teach principles only Being bold (without being weird) > avoiding intensity Call people to surrender and commitment > Send them on their way full Make it all about Jesus > Make it all about us   Pastor Chris's 12 Metrics of Discipleship:   Know God Committed your life to Christ and water baptized Know how to read the Bible and enjoy it Know how to pray and worship and enjoy it Find Freedom Healthy relationships and in a small group Honest about your struggles Allowing the work of the Holy Spirit in your life Discover Purpose Committed to a local church and connecting with the Body of Christ Discovered spiritual gifts A personal growth plan and growing daily. Make a Difference Regularly serving God by serving others on the Dream Team Sharing your faith Faithful in the tithe and generous beyond that   Follow along on Socials:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader

    Better Preach
    102. How Lectio Divina Helps Me Preach Better with Ryan O'Hara

    Better Preach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 20:49


    DescriptionAfter many years of praying with the scriptures on a daily basis, I, I read the daily readings and. Kind of go through a process of, of Lexio, Davina and meditation with the scriptures. Each day I've seen that more and more and more. There's this sort of merging and kind of overlapping of how I approach the scriptures.In prayer and how that informs my preparation for preaching. And I thought, oh, you know, it'd be fun. It'd be fun to talk about that. And I'd love to hear how you see this overlap in your own life between your prayer life and how preaching and teaching unfolds, um, in your life. So today we're gonna dig into each of the four steps of Lectio Divina, and how there is a connection and an overlap as we prepare for preaching.LinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

    Transmissions
    Transmissions 602 with Grasso & Maxim

    Transmissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 57:26


    Boris presents his weekly Transmissions Radio show featuring new and already established names in the music world. Check out the latest episodes on your favorite streaming platform: https://ssyncc.com/transmissions-podcast/ KeeQ, Nick Curly - Such a loneliness (Nick Curly Remix) [Adesso Music] Simone Burrini, Daniele Kama - Over You [True Story Comic] Craig , Grant Gordon - Fashion Week [Seven Dials Records] The Deepshakerz - I Need U Now [Safe Music] Keeq - Enough [8Bit] Harry Romero - Mood Vision [Cecille] Hot since 82 feat Rowetta, Sweet Mercy - Reach Out [Knee Deep In Sound] Hot since 82 - Preach feat. Ron Carroll [Defected] Sinisa Tamamovic - Hypnotised [Yoshitoshi Recordings] Rebuke - Outhouse [Saved Records] This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

    Anthem Church
    Derailed Dominion

    Anthem Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 39:50


    Text: Joshua 7For more resources and information from Anthem Church, visit us at https://www.anthemcolumbia.com/

    No Pillz with Gordon McGhee
    5 ESSENTIAL TIPS for Single Christian Women | Attract a Godly Husband

    No Pillz with Gordon McGhee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 21:53 Transcription Available


    EP80Are you a single Christian woman seeking a godly husband?  In this episode of The No Pills Podcast, host Gordon McGee shares five crucial tips to help you attract the right man and build a Christ-centered relationship.  Drawing from his own experiences as a man who was married for almost 20 years , Gordon offers insights on what men truly value.Learn why avoiding "thirst traps" and immodest online content is vital for attracting a godly man, and how your outward appearance speaks volumes. Discover the importance of modesty, not as a weakness, but as an awareness of your true worth as a queen. This episode also tackles common pitfalls like rejecting single Christian fathers, engaging in "situationships," and dating outside your denomination.Gordon emphasizes the importance of clear intentions in dating, avoiding emotional rollercoasters, and setting healthy boundaries. He strongly advises against dating someone from a different denomination due to potential conflicts in core beliefs, parenting, and lifestyle.Tune in for powerful, scriptural advice designed to help you find a truly equally yoked partner in Christ.➤ Support Go Stand and Preach https://www.gostandandpreach.org/donateYou Can Also Follow Me on: ➤TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gostandandpreach ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gostandandpreach ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gostandandpreach/ ➤Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-pillz-with-gordon-mcghee/id1707970107?i=1000662278399➤Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1tq6QGWTkCFe2skOb7x2Yb?si=66c65281dd644537Contact No Pillz: Tweet us @nopillzpodcast Email: nopillzpodcast@gmail.com YouTube: @nopillzpodcast Insta: @nopillzpodcast Thanks for listening & keep podcasting!

    Pro Preacher
    You Won't Preach a Great Sermon Without THIS

    Pro Preacher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:22


    In this episode, Pastor Brandon unpacks one of the most powerful truths he has ever heard as a pastor: “You can preach a good sermon without loving your people, but you will never preach a great sermon without loving them.”For more tools and training, check out ⁠⁠⁠ProPreacher.com⁠

    Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church Sermons Podcast
    Matthew Study - Chapter 4:12 - 4:22

    Kerkhoven Evangelical Free Church Sermons Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 42:01


    Shawn, Cullan, Justin and "Other Justin" dive verse by verse into Matthew 4:12-4:22.Jesus Begins to Preach and He Calls His First Disciples

    Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North Sermons - Harvest Bible Chapel Pittsburgh North

    Introduction: IYKYK Heart Hearing Evaluation (Luke 8:4–15) Does Your Heart Hear BUT DISBELIEVE? (Luke 8:12) 2 Corinthians 4:4 – In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Does Your Heart Hear BUT STALL OUT? (Luke 8:13) Matthew 7:13–14 – Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few. Does Your Heart Hear BUT GET DISTRACTED? (Luke 8:14) 1 Timothy 6:10 – For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs. Does Your Heart Hear AND PRODUCE A CHANGED LIFE? (Luke 8:15) Revelation 2:4–5 – But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Luke 8:4-15What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What is your biggest heart problem right now? Why can't it be ignored and how should you address it?Re-read the Parable of the Sower and break down what the characters and elements represent. What is the major message of this parable?According to Jesus, what is the true test of saving faith?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT We all love quick fixes, don't we?If we have a problem, we wanna solve itin the quickest and simplest way possible.And our bent towards quick fixespops up almost every single day.The router is acting up, so what do you do?All right, try to be a bit louder so I can hear you.What do you do when the router's acting up?You unplug it, then you plug it back in, right?You have a pounding headache.What's your go-to when you have a flare up?Just pop a few ibuprofen or Tylenol to take the edge off.And when the edge doesn't grow dull or you get so annoyed,when that router issue isn't fixed by the unplugand plug back in, you get so frustrated.The ultimate example of an easy fix from my lifeis the N64, the Nintendo 64, whoever owned one growing up.For those of you who weren't born sometime in the 1900s,let me make it clear that these gameswere not played on discs.You couldn't download them digitally.You had to play them on cartridges.And for you, 80s and 90s kids in the room,what was the quick fix to the problemof the game glitching or freezing?The harmonica method, right?(splat)We thought there was dust in the cartridgeand you had to blow it out.According to my internet research,people are divided over the effectivenessof the harmonica method.Some people say that it was the placebothat made you feel better, but didn't actually do anything.While others say, yeah, it was a short-term fix.It worked for a bit, but it caused long-term damage.According to these gamers online,the moisture from your breath corrodedthe inside of the cartridge or something, I don't know.But all of these nerds online agree about one simple fact.This was a quick fix,not a long-term solution.It either did nothing to help the problemor it made the problem even worse.As you saw in the promo video a few momentsago, we have been hyper-focused on one major themefrom Scripture over the past nine months.God wants your heart.He doesn't just want your external rule following,He wants your internal love and devotion.But maybe you've heard this theme of God wants your heartpreached about Sunday after Sunday,but you still aren't there.Maybe you know what God wants from you,for some reason you don't want to give it to Him.Your heart is distant from the Lord.Your heart is cold towards His Word.There is something off inside of you.You need to get to a better place,but you don't know how to get there.And for weeks, months, or even years,you've been trying all the quick fixes,but nothing is working.The problem just keeps getting worse and worse and worse.You have a serious heart problemthat you cannot solve on your own.If that's you, I have a two-part question to askthat you don't have to answer out loud,but you do need to answer in your heart.Are you ready to put away the quick fixesand stop doing things your way?Are you ready to grab ahold of God's long-termsolutions and start doing things His way?If the answer is yes, I have to warn you,it's gonna hurt.It's gonna take God's painful scalp cuts,scalpel cuts to truly lead you to the change that you need.True change requires an open heart procedure.Over the next month,we're gonna undergo four surgical solutionsto our heart problems, evaluating our hearts,confessing from our hearts,giving thanks with our hearts, and guarding our hearts.As you may have noticed, all these surgical solutionsrequire your cooperation and participation.None of these solutions will be easy,but they are guaranteed success.If you submit to your divine doctorand let Him do His work in your heart.So before we continue, let's go to the Lordand ask for His help.Please pray for me and I will pray for you.Father, we thank you for this most important appointmentof the week.This isn't just a throwaway time.We come if we have a break in the schedule.There's a time we come together as your peopleto worship you and to come under the teaching of your Word.Or may you do a work that only you can.May you work in human hearts.May you bring conviction.May you challenge.May you build up.May you bring life where there is none.What I can do, none of those things, only you can.Preach a much better message in people's heartsthan I ever could with my mouth.We ask all these things in Jesus' name, amen.So the first surgical solution to your heart problemis found in Luke chapter eight, verses four through 15.Please turn there with me.Luke chapter eight, verses four through 15.At this point in his ministry,Jesus is being followed around by crowdswho want to experience his miraclesand hear him preach messages that are unlike anyone else's.In our passage for this morning,Jesus teaches the crowd a parable.And as a refresher, a parableis an everyday story with a spiritual meaning.It is a work of fiction that points to the realityof God's kingdom and the salvation that Jesus offers.Let's read one of the greatest parablesin Luke chapter eight, verses four through eight.And when a great crowd was gatheringand people from town to town came to him,Jesus said in a parable,a sower went out to sow his seed.And as he sowed, some fell on the pathand was trampled underfootand the birds of the air devoured it.And some fell on the rock.And as it grew up, it withered awaybecause it had no moisture.And some seed fell among thornsand the thorns grew up with it and choked it.And some fell into good soiland grew and healed at a hundredfold.As Jesus said these things,he called out, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear."So a sower is in his field,scattering seed anywhere and everywhere that he goes.And some of this seed lands on good soilbut most of it lands on bad soil.Some of the seed falls along the pathwhere people stomp on itand it is quickly picked up by birds.Some falls on soil where it looks goodbut there is a bedrock underneath the soilthat you cannot see.So the seed has no moisture.It can't develop a root systemso it withers away and dies.Some of the seed falls on thornswhere it is choked out.But some of the seed falls on good soilwhere it steadily but surely grows over timeand leads to an abundant harvest.That's the story.And Jesus closes out by saying,"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."Why does he say that?What's the point of saying that?Well, the modern day equivalent is on the screen behind me.Can any of you young people decipher this for us?What is it?Thank you, Sierra.If you know, you know.Jesus is saying you're either gonna understandwhat I'm saying or you won't.Well, the disciples themselves are left confusednot really understanding the story.So they work up the courage to go up to Jesusand say, "Hey, Jesus, great story."But what in the world was that about?And check out Jesus' response in verses nine through 10.And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant,he said, "To you, it has been given to know the secrets"of the kingdom of God,"but for others they are in parables."So that seeing they may not see and hearing"they may not understand."Now you may be thinking, hold on a minute.It seems like Jesus is sayingthat he taught in parables to confuse some people.Yeah, you get a gold star for observation.That is exactly what he is saying.This may be a hard pill to swallow,but Jesus taught these parablesboth to reveal and to conceal the truth.He taught these parables to reveal the truthto those whose hearts are soft and ready to receive it.But he also told these parables to conceal the truthfrom those whose hearts are hardenedand resolved to reject it.The good news is if you truly want to understandthe parables, you will.But if you don't really careabout understanding the parables, you won't.It's that simple and clear cut.But thankfully Jesus does something that he rarely does.He explains the meaning of the parable.Praise the Lord, isn't that so convenientfor every single one of us in this room?Jesus is like that teacher who tells youwhat's on the final examand lets you go to the back of the book to find the answers.So let's go to the back of the bookand see Jesus answer for what this parable meansin verses 11 through 15.Now the parable is this.The seed is the word of God.The ones along the path are those who have heard it.And the devil comes and takes away the word from their heartsso that they may not believe and be saved.And the ones on the rock are thosewhen they hear the word, receive it with joy,but these have no root.They believe for a while and in time of testing fall away.And as for what fell among the thorns,they are those who hear, but as they go on their way,they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasuresof life and their fruit does not mature.As for that in the good soil,they are those who hearing the word hold it fastin an honest and good heart and bear fruit with patience.Jesus clearly spells out everything for us.The seed is the word of God that is scatteredby the sower by anyone who faithfully shares the word.The seed of the word is scattered every single Sundayas someone stands before you to proclaimwhat God has to say.The seed of the word is scatteredwhenever you teach the lesson back in Harvest Academyor do family devotions with your kids.The seed of the word is scatteredwhenever you share the gospelwith that unsafe family member, friend, coworker, or neighbor.And according to Jesus, the scattered seed of the wordlands on four different types of soils,which represents four different types of human hearts.And Jesus is not talking about the organthat's bumping in your chest right now.He's talking about who you really are on the inside.Your heart is the source of all your emotions,your affections, and your motivations.Your heart is constantly taking in everything you seehere and experiencing and evaluating it.And according to God's word,you don't just have physical ears on the sides of your head,you also have spiritual ears on your heart.And these spiritual ears can either hear the truthand reject it or can hear the truth and accept it.Three of these soils,three of these heart hearers in this parablereject the word, which leads to eternal destruction.Only one soil, only one heart here accepts the wordand is saved and has eternal life.Do you remember those hearing evaluationsyou had to take back in elementary schoolwhere you shuffled the school library or some random room?You put on the headphones,where they play different noisesat different frequencies and decibels.And what would you do if you could hear the noise?Show me what you would do.You raise your hand, right?Or you kept it down if you couldn't hear it.And depending on how the evaluation went,you could either go about the rest of your day as normalor you'd be sent to an ear doctor.Well, this parable is a heart hearing evaluation.It gauges how your heart hearsand responds to the word of God.It reveals if you are currently rejecting Jesus Christin His gospel or if you've actually accepted Him or not.It reveals how serious of a heart problem you haveand how serious of a heart surgery you need.So after one of the longest introductionsin the history of this church,it's time to put on the spiritual headphonesand take your heart hearing evaluation.First question of the heart hearing evaluation.Does your heart hear but disbelief?Does your heart hear but disbelief?Let's start with the pathway soilwhere the seed is crushed and eaten by birds.Listen again to Jesus' explanation in verse 12.The ones along the path are those who have heard,then the devil comes and takes away the wordfrom their hearts so that they may not believeand be saved.The birds stand in for Satan himselfwho has a mission to accomplish,to keep unbelievers from truly hearing the gospel messageand accepting it.The apostle Paul speaks to this ministry of Satanin 2nd Corinthians 4/4.He says, "The God of this world, that Satan,"has blinded the minds of the unbelievers"to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel"of the glory of Christ who is the image of God."Do you know that Satan and his demonsare faithful church attenders?I guarantee they have a better track record of attendancethan anyone in this room.They never miss a Sunday.But they don't show up to worship God,they show up to deceive and to divert attention.Satan wants you to daydream during the messageand think about what's for lunch afterwards.Like that even matters at all.Satan wants you to have sleepy eyesand a head that bobs up and down, up and down.He wants you to be restless and fidgety in your seat.He wants you to absentmindedly doodle on your outlinerather than take diligent notes.He wants you to be doubtful regarding the things of God.He wants you to suffer from this condition of believingthat God could never love or forgive someone like you.He wants you to hear the word, but disbelieve the word.Is that where you are this morning?Is your heart problem that you're disinterested inand maybe even disgusted by?What is preached behind the pulpit here?Or shared with you by faithful Christian relatives and friends?Maybe you're here to make your family happy,but you're not buying into all this Jesus stuff.Maybe the teachings of the Bible seem outdated,harsh and even harmful to you.Maybe when you look at this book,it just doesn't make any sense whatsoever.If I've described you at all,I wanna share with you that I am so glad that you're here.And I have been praying for you all week.I've been praying that Satan would not stealthe seed of the word from your heart once again.I've been praying that you would hear the wordwith fresh ears and a willing heart.I've been praying that you would see yourselfas a sinner and Jesus Christ as the only savior.Turn from your disbelief, turn to Jesus Christand believe in what he accomplishedthrough his perfect life, his sacrificial death,and his resurrection from the grave.If you do, he will wipe away all of your sins.He will give you his perfect righteousness.He will give you a new heart that has new lifeand a new love.That is what faith in Christ will get you.Let me ask, what has disbelief in Christ ever gotten you?Nothing but an anxious and dissatisfied heart.If you continue with that disbelief,you will experience spiritual death that lasts forever.Second question of the heart hearing evaluation,does your heart hear but stall out?Does your heart hear but stall out?Next up is the rocky soil.Let's read verse 13."And the ones on the rock are those,when they hear the word, receive it with joy,but they have no root.They believe for a while in time of testing fall away."This kind of heart hears the word and seems to accept it.There is an immediate willingness to follow Jesus.There is quick growth.Bad habits are put away and new habits are formed.This person feels happy.Boy, oh boy, it's fun to be a Christian.Life is the best.But then times get tough.They experience hardship.And life isn't so great anymore.It isn't so fun to be a Christian anymore.The view ahead used to be filled with hope and with life,but now it is full of darkness and uncertainty.Back in high school, my friends and I were drivingin two separate cars to a concert.When the car I was in stalled and came to a halton the side of the road.And the other car full of guys parked right behind us.And my friend Robert, who was driving the car I was in,got out.He popped the hood, which was basically an empty gesturebecause none of us had jumper cablesor knew how a car worked.I wish Ben Maul was there that day.That would have been fantastic.He could have helped us.And so Robert pretended like he knewhe was doing looking under the hood.And then he called his stepdad to come and help.But the problem was the other car full of guyswas getting antsy because they still wantedto go to the concert.And the driver of that car said,"Hey guys, we got one less spot.We got one more spot less in this car.Two of you are gonna have to stay herebecause we're not waiting."And that made me so mad.I was like, "Seriously?I'm not gonna go have fun at the concertwhile we leave people stranded here."Well, my friend Ryan didn't feel the same way.He said, "I'll go with you."And he jumped in the car.They sped off while we were coughing up dustfrom their speedy getaway.And we waited for Robert's stepdadfor what felt like hours.And it was the dead of summer, so it was hot.It was hot like this auditorium often is, right?And we got so desperate,we drank the emergency water in the trunk,which must have been there for years'cause it tasted like warm motor oil.And eventually Robert's dad, his stepdad showed upand he said, "Hey, I called a tow truck.It's gonna come soon.And I can still take you to the concert if you want to."How do you think we felt about that?We're like, "No, we're totally over that.Just take us back home."We were so done with that concert.The day had started out so well.It was a ton of fun.Then the car stalled outand we were thrown for a loop.The concert was no longer exciting and appealing to uslike it used to be.That happens to so many people who profess faithin Jesus Christ.They seem to be doing just fineas they drive along on the Christian journey,but then they hit an unexpected bump in the roadand totally stall out.Family members stopped talking to thembecause of their new beliefs.Friends make fun of them for their new ridiculous standards.Coworkers belittle them for missing happy hourto go to small group.Romantic interests threaten to break up the relationshipif you don't cut it out with this religious nonsense.Instead of persevering through these tough timesand moving forward, they give up on Jesus.They retreat and go back to their old lives.Following Jesus was convenient for a season,but then there was too high of a price to pay.Have you already given up?Are you tempted to give up right now?You have to understand that Jesus never promisesan easy life if you follow him.That's not listed in the brochure.True Christians are not exempt from suffering and persecution.Actually, true Christians are targetsfor suffering and persecution.Listen to Matthew chapter 7 verses 13 through 14."For the gate is wide and the way is easythat leads to destruction,and those who enter by it are many.For the gate is narrow and the way is hardthat leads to life, and those who find it are few."Let me ask you, what is the smarter play?Easy for several decades in this lifeand horribly hard in hell foreveror hard for a little bit in this lifeand easy for all of eternity in heaven?Which is the better option?Anyone can start out well, but very few finish well.A quick start out the gate doesn't mean muchif you don't cross the finish line.Only those who hear the word and persevere in the Wordpossess a transformed heart.So please do not give up.Do not pick up your ball and go home.If you already have, it's not too late to get back in the game.It's not too late to jump back on that racetrackand keep going until the end.Third question of the heart-hearing evaluation.Does your heart hear but get distracted?Does your heart hear but get distracted?Does your heart hear but get distracted?In verse 14, Jesus talks about the thorny soil.And as for what fell among the thorns,they are those who hear, but as they go on their way,they are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of lifeand their fruit does not mature.This kind of heart here is not at all hostile to Jesus.This person may even claim to be a Christian,know a lot about the Bibleand even sit in church on Sunday.But the knowledge in his or her braindoes not affect his or her heartbecause any growth, any transformationis pushed down by an obsession with the world.It is choked out.Climbing the ladder of achievement,having a stacked financial portfolio,planning for a carefree retirementand raising impressive kids who do impressive thingsis always the front of this person's thinking.They have no interest in hearing what God has to sayabout how they should livebecause they already have a plan for their life.To be clear, I'm not saying it's bad to have a lot of money,invest in the stock market or plan for retirement.It's not bad if you own things,but it is bad when things own you.People often misquote the apostle Pauland say, "Money is the root of evil."Is that what the Bible says?The apostle Paul says it this way,"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.It is through this cravingthat some have wandered away from the faithand pierced themselves with many pangs.The greedy longing for more and more and more stuffand success will spiritually bankrupt you."Please be honest with yourself.Are you distracted by the things of this world right now?Are you more excited to receive your direct deposit from work?More than you are excited to receive and read God's word?Does remodeling your house or buying a new carthrill your heart more than worshiping God?My son is almost six years oldand my daughter is three and a half,and they are totally oblivious to the basics of finances.And they have next to no interest in money.If I were to come home and tell them,"Hey, do you want to spend an entire day with me?Or do you want all the money in my various accounts?"What do you think they would say?They want to spend a time with their dad.They would want me more than stuff from me.And please listen to me. This is so important.It is a serious heart problem to want stuff from Godmore than God himself.This is a symptom of a heart that is thorny and distracted.According to Jesus, this kind of heart does not truly know Him.If that's you, please don't push aside this concernand say, "I'll deal with it later."No, deal with it right now.Ask God to take His scalpel and clear the thornsfrom your heart that are keeping you from Him.Let go of the garbage of this worldso you can grab ahold of the treasures of heaven.Final question of the heart-hearing evaluation.Does your heart hear and produce a changed life?Does your heart hear and produce a changed life?Let's see what Jesus has to say about the good soilin verse 15."As for that in the good soil,there are those who hearing the word hold it fastin an honest and good heart and bear fruit with patience."This heart here receives the word and perseveres in the word.It doesn't experience quick growth.It actually grows in a sustainable pattern for the long run.This person has a good and godly heartthat produces good and godly life.This good and godly fruit is a changed life.This good and godly fruit includes ongoing repentance of sin,loving the church, refusing to throw in the towel,sharing their faith, making disciples.The true test of saving faithisn't that you pray to prayer as a kid.Walked an aisle at a revival service,raised your hand or signed a card.There are so many people who grew up in the churchand say that they accepted Christ,but there is nothing different about them now.A past action means nothingif there is no present evidence of God at work in your life.What you did back then doesn't really matterif you're not trusting in Jesus now, loving Jesus now,following Jesus now.The true test of saving faith is a changed life.And it brings my heart so much joy to knowthat many of you in this room are the good soil.You have received the word of Godand it is growing up and taking over your life.It changes how you think, it changes how you speak,it changes how you react.Your heart is good soil.But that doesn't mean that your heart is exempt from heart problems.The temptation to stay still or to backslidewill always be there.You will go through seasons of apathy and depression.There will be times you read the words in these pagesand they mean nothing to you in your heart.You will know what you should do,but you still decide to do what you shouldn't.The question isn't will you experience heart problems?The question is what will you do when you experience heart problems?And we're going to spend the rest of this series answering that question,but I don't want to leave you hanging until next Sunday.So I'm going to provide you with Jesus' own answer to this questionin Revelation 2 verses 4 through 5,where the church in Ephesus gets a personal message from Jesus himself.He says this,"But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.Remember therefore from where you have fallen.Repent and do the works you did at first."Brothers and sisters, have you abandoned your first love?Have you lost the passion that you used to have for Christ when you were first saved?Remember how you used to feel about Him.Remind yourself of how you couldn't get enough of the Bible and impactful sermons.Remind yourself of how you couldn't wait to grab ahold of peopleto tell them all that you were learning, to tell them about Jesus.Don't you miss how things used to be?Don't you want your heart to be on fire for Christ again?You can get back to that point and move so far beyond it,if you repent of your dispassion and do what you did before.Don't wait to make the right choice until you feel like it.Make the right choice so you will feel the right way once again.Now, I know what some of you are thinking as we come to a close with this message.Man, this is a super heavy sermon series for the summer.Don't you realize this July?Mentally, I'm just checked out and on a beach somewhere wearing flip flops.This is the month of rest and relaxation.Not in this church, it's not.We're going to get after it for the next month.We are going to walk out of this building as different peoplewith different heart attitudes at the end of July.We are going to be done with the quick fixes.And instead, we're going to pursue after God's solution to our heart problems.Is anyone else with me?The first step in receiving God's solution to your heart problemis to evaluate the health of your heart.So how is your heart doing?Is it stomped on and disbelieving?Is it rocky and stalled out?Is it thorny and distracted?Or is it good and ready to go?Only one of those hearts will truly hear God's word over the course of this seriesand be changed.The other three, we denied access into heaven one dayand cast into hell.And I don't want that fate for any of you.I want to spend eternity with every single person in this room.As much as I may want to, I can't change your heart.But thankfully, I know the one who can.I hope and pray that the Holy Spirit is cultivating the soil of your heartand preparing you to receive the word in an honest and good heartthat perseveres in patience.He who has ears to hear, let him hear.Let's pray.Father, this is a very weighty passage.Lord, it's obvious that there are serious consequences for rejecting you and rejecting your word.Well, let the very single person in this room, if there is anybody here who does not know you,does not have a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, may today be the day of salvation.May today be the day where the seed lands on the soil of the heart,grows up, takes over, and continues.But Lord, only you can do this.Well, I pray that you'd push away the distractions.You'd push away the worries about what's after service or what's happening tomorrow.I pray that we would fix our minds on Jesus Christ and what He accomplished.And what He offers to every single one of us.And for those of us who do know and love you,where we admit that we are all experiencing heart problems of some kind right now.And we need your assistance. We need your healing.But we do pray at the end of this month, we would look way different than we do this Sunday.We ask all these things in Jesus' name. Amen.

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church
    The Servant of the Lord

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 37:25


    Isaiah 41:21–42:5 (Listen) The Futility of Idols 21   Set forth your case, says the LORD;    bring your proofs, says the King of Jacob.22   Let them bring them, and tell us    what is to happen.  Tell us the former things, what they are,    that we may consider them,  that we may know their outcome;    or declare to us the things to come.23   Tell us what is to come hereafter,    that we may know that you are gods;  do good, or do harm,    that we may be dismayed and terrified.124   Behold, you are nothing,    and your work is less than nothing;    an abomination is he who chooses you. 25   I stirred up one from the north, and he has come,    from the rising of the sun, and he shall call upon my name;  he shall trample on rulers as on mortar,    as the potter treads clay.26   Who declared it from the beginning, that we might know,    and beforehand, that we might say, “He is right”?  There was none who declared it, none who proclaimed,    none who heard your words.27   I was the first to say2 to Zion, “Behold, here they are!”    and I give to Jerusalem a herald of good news.28   But when I look, there is no one;    among these there is no counselor    who, when I ask, gives an answer.29   Behold, they are all a delusion;    their works are nothing;    their metal images are empty wind. The Lord's Chosen Servant 42:1   Behold my servant, whom I uphold,    my chosen, in whom my soul delights;  I have put my Spirit upon him;    he will bring forth justice to the nations.2   He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice,    or make it heard in the street;3   a bruised reed he will not break,    and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;    he will faithfully bring forth justice.4   He will not grow faint or be discouraged3    till he has established justice in the earth;    and the coastlands wait for his law. 5   Thus says God, the LORD,    who created the heavens and stretched them out,    who spread out the earth and what comes from it,  who gives breath to the people on it    and spirit to those who walk in it: Footnotes [1] 41:23 Or that we may both be dismayed and see [2] 41:27 Or Formerly I said [3]

    Moore Baptist Temple
    Amos Called to Preach

    Moore Baptist Temple

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 45:33


    Sunday School- Pastor Larson- Amos 1:1-8

    NewCity Orlando
    2 Corinthians 12:1-10 | Preach Your Heart Out

    NewCity Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 34:49 Transcription Available


    In this sermon from NewCity Orlando's Preach Your Heart Out series, Pastoral Intern Connor Bonello explores the surprising strength found in weakness through the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:1–10. Paul recounts a profound spiritual experience yet shifts focus to his "thorn in the flesh"—a persistent trial that keeps him dependent on God. Rather than removing the affliction, God assures Paul, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."Connor invites listeners to consider how God's grace meets us not in spite of our weakness but because of it. Rather than striving to escape our limitations, we are called to embrace them as opportunities for Christ's power to rest upon us. In a culture obsessed with strength, competence, and control, this message offers a countercultural hope: that in our frailty, we are not disqualified—but uniquely qualified—to reflect the sufficiency of Christ.

    The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
    Preach the Good Word | 07-02-25

    The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 206:20


    On The Other Side of Midnight, Lionel starts the show discussing Trump continuing to wear MAGA hats in office, sex with Senator John Kennedy and American foreign policy. Lionel talks about the passing of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart who lived an influential yet controversial life. He also talks about other televangelists like Ernest Angley, Kenneth Copeland and manifestations of faith. Lionel starts the third hour talking about Amazon shifting its workforce from majority human to majority robots. He later talks with a caller on dealing with the loss of his mother. Lionel wraps up the show discussing divine intervention, reincarnation, transgenders in sports and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Father Dave Preaches
    Invite Mary In

    Father Dave Preaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 11:49


    Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. As the Italy pilgrimage continues to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Father Dave reflects on the Blessed Mother on today's feast. We are to behold Mary as our mother and invite her to pray with us. Preached at Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome, Italy on 6-9-25

    Father Dave Preaches
    You're Never Too Old

    Father Dave Preaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 5:15


    Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave notes Abraham's age in today's first reading, and how God calls him to amazing things late in life. Similarly, God continues to work through us regardless of our age. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 6-23-25

    Father Dave Preaches
    Acting as a Catholic

    Father Dave Preaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 2:35


    Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave shares how Christianity requires our words and actions to match. We are called to act on our faith, rather than just to listen and pray. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 6-26-25

    Father Dave Preaches
    Grandpa in the Playpen

    Father Dave Preaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 10:43


    Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. Father Dave explains today's reading through a story of a grandfather comforting a grandson. God desires to dwell with us and give us peace amid our struggles. Preached at St. Paul the Apostle Church, New York City, NY on 5-25-25

    The Word: Scripture Reflections
    Bonus: Season 2 Survey + The Spiritual Life with Father James Martin, S.J.

    The Word: Scripture Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 63:29


    Season two of “Preach” has wrapped. Before we pause until fall, please share what moved you this season, what you'd like more or less of, and any ideas for future episodes to shape next season's lineup. In this bonus episode, Ricardo and Maggi Van Dorn – his co-producer on “Preach” and producer of America Media's newest podcast – introduce “The Spiritual Life with Father James Martin, S.J.” They discuss what preachers can gain from the show and share the first episode featuring Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is a Dominican friar, former Master of the Dominican Order, and a widely respected author. Pope Francis chose him as retreat leader for the Synod on Synodality. In this episode, he shares insights on Dominican spirituality, friendship with God, and living with cancer. “The Spiritual Life” is hosted by Father James Martin, S.J., a Jesuit priest, bestselling author, editor-at-large at America Media, and founder of Outreach. The show explores how people pray and find God in daily life. Each episode features listener questions answered by Father Martin and his guests in a relatable “Dear Abby of the soul” style. Guests include Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg, Pete Buttigieg, and Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe.

    Sermons from Redeemer Community Church

    Isaiah 40:27–31 (Listen) 27   Why do you say, O Jacob,    and speak, O Israel,  “My way is hidden from the LORD,    and my right is disregarded by my God”?28   Have you not known? Have you not heard?  The LORD is the everlasting God,    the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He does not faint or grow weary;    his understanding is unsearchable.29   He gives power to the faint,    and to him who has no might he increases strength.30   Even youths shall faint and be weary,    and young men shall fall exhausted;31   but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength;    they shall mount up with wings like eagles;  they shall run and not be weary;    they shall walk and not faint. (ESV)

    The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
    Paul Elie On Crypto-Religion In Pop Culture

    The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 53:16


    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comPaul is a writer, an editor, and an old friend. He's a regular contributor to The New Yorker and a senior fellow in Georgetown's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. He's the author of The Life You Save May Be Your Own and Reinventing Bach, and his new book is The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s.For two clips of our convo — on Martin Scorsese's extraordinary religious films, and the strikingly resilient Catholicism of Andy Warhol — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: Paul raised in upstate NY as a child of Vatican II; his great-uncle was the bishop of Burlington who attended the 2nd Council; Thomas Merton and Flannery O'Connor as formative influences; working in publishing with McPhee and Wolfe; Cullen Murphy on the historical Christ; Jesus as tetchy; Czesław Miłosz; Leonard Cohen making it cool to be religious; the row over The Last Temptation of Christ and Scorsese's response with Silence; Bill Donahue the South Park caricature; Bono and U2; The Smiths; The Velvet Underground; Madonna and her Catholic upbringing; “Like A Prayer” and “Papa Don't Preach”; her campaign for condom use; when I accidentally met her at a party; Camille Paglia; Warhol the iconographer; his near-death experience that led to churchgoing; Robert Mapplethorpe; S&M culture in NYC; Andres Serrano's “Piss Christ”; Jesse Helms' crusade against the NEA; Sinead O'Connor's refusal to get an abortion; tearing up the JP II photo on SNL; the sex-abuse crisis; Cardinal O'Connor; the AIDS crisis; ACT-UP's antics at St. Patrick's Cathedral; the AIDS quilt as a cathedral; and Paul's gobsmacking omission of the Pet Shop Boys.Coming up: Edward Luce on the war with Iran, Walter Isaacson on Ben Franklin, Tara Zahra on the revolt against globalization after WWI, Thomas Mallon on the AIDS crisis, and Johann Hari turning the tables to interview me. (NS Lyons indefinitely postponed a pod appearance — and his own substack — because he just accepted an appointment at the State Department; and the Arthur Brooks pod is postponed because of calendar conflicts.) Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.