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In our series in the book of Acts today we see Philip heading into the city of Samaria where he finds an entire city under the spell of witchcraft. A sorcerer had filled the void with his devilish ideas and signs so that the entire region thought that he was the great power of God. That was until Philip rolled in and preached Christ unto them, suddenly the real power of God was on full display! Evil spirits ran out, bodies healed and everyone born again and even baptized in the Holy ghost! Let's learn from this one today! this is how we do it, let's talk about it!
Pastor Bill Scheer and Dustin Miller have a direct conversation about biblical prosperity, stewardship, peace, and the responsibility that comes with God's blessing.In this message, they challenge the idea that prosperity is simply a dollar amount. Biblical prosperity includes peace, security, growth, control, and the ability to fulfill God's purpose. They also explain why prosperity and stewardship must work together, how the Word of God reshapes our mindset, and why believers are called to build, serve, and advance the kingdom through the local church.Prosperity is not just something to enjoy. It is something to steward.Subscribe.Connect With Us.00:00 Introducing Dustin Miller00:22 Why prosperity creates tension01:13 Refusing to bow to pressure02:12 God's promise to heal and prosper02:57 Prosperity is control03:24 Your soul cannot be measured in dollars03:58 Seek first the kingdom05:08 Poverty carries fear05:21 Prosperity is a mindset05:48 Blessing or personal desire?06:38 Sowing and reaping07:15 God withholds no good thing08:26 Putting God first08:42 Solomon's request for wisdom09:36 The two versions of Solomon11:31 Defining biblical prosperity12:11 Peace and taking new ground12:37 God wants to give you control13:00 The world's prosperity brings torment13:40 Correction, reproof, and edification14:14 Building something generational15:03 Prosperity as a moving target15:43 Stay out of the flesh16:38 Preach Christ and Him crucified16:59 Hunger for righteousness17:07 Processed ministry and spiritual health18:16 Work like you are working for tips18:53 No one is hungry, but no one is healthy20:18 Taking notes changes retention21:43 God's Word as your soundtrack22:24 The Word is fuel23:33 Hills, mountains, and trust24:26 Prosper as your soul prospers25:44 Faith comes by hearing26:15 Prosperity and stewardship together26:41 Tend the garden27:10 Serve the local church27:37 Start with your own community28:24 The local church is the hope of the world28:48 Salvation invitation29:25 Closing confession30:37 Celebrating internship legacy31:44 Guts Church outro
This sermon emphasizes the imperative for preachers to focus exclusively on Jesus Christ rather than human achievements or moral duties. It highlights the Holy Spirit's role as the divine revealer who guides believers into the truth of Christ and regenerates souls through faith. The speaker contrasts modern preaching trends with the apostolic model found in Scripture, where the gospel is defined by the person and work of Christ. Key passages illustrate that true ministry glorifies Jesus by proclaiming His death, resurrection, and intercession without relying on worldly methods or self-promotion. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to centering all teaching on the sufficiency and supremacy of Christ for salvation.
This sermon emphasizes the imperative for preachers to focus exclusively on Jesus Christ rather than human achievements or moral duties. It highlights the Holy Spirit's role as the divine revealer who guides believers into the truth of Christ and regenerates souls through faith. The speaker contrasts modern preaching trends with the apostolic model found in Scripture, where the gospel is defined by the person and work of Christ. Key passages illustrate that true ministry glorifies Jesus by proclaiming His death, resurrection, and intercession without relying on worldly methods or self-promotion. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to centering all teaching on the sufficiency and supremacy of Christ for salvation.
Consider God's view of sin and the supreme cost that He and Jesus paid for your atonement. How does this affect your perception of sin and the tolerance of it in your own life?
Introduction: The Great ReversalThe book of Acts shows us that God has a sense of humor. There are parts when you laugh, and then you weep at the same time. Here we find Peter and John. These are blue-collar fishermen with no formal rabbinic training. They are not trained in rhetoric or any fancy talk. They are called to stand before the rulers, or Israel's ruling council. These are men who know how to mend nets, not argue fine points of Torah. And yet the God who chose a stuttering shepherd to confront Pharaoh now places these ordinary men before the extraordinary powers of Jerusalem.The religious elite thought they had solved their Jesus problem by crucifying him. "Sacrifice the one, save the nation," Caiaphas had calculated. But now that "one" has risen, and his followers are standing in Solomon's Portico proclaiming Christ and healing people, they have to see that their plan failed. Luke reports that five thousand converts were saved that day. The Sanhedrin had a plan, but their plan did not rule the universe.The Arrest (When the Gospel Offends Everyone)The gospel is an equal opportunity offender. The Sadducees we could label as the religious liberals who denied the supernatural. They are offended because Peter proclaims resurrection.The Pharisees, whom we could classify as the religious conservatives obsessed with purity, are offended because this crucified criminal is being declared the Messiah.The gospel cuts across our categories. It challenges the conservative tendency to control God's work ("He must operate within our parameters") and the liberal tendency to domesticate God's work ("Surely he doesn't actually intervene in history").But notice the apostles' posture. Their goal is not to offend both sides. They're simply asking: "How do we glorify Christ?" When your gaze is fixed on Jesus, you become simultaneously more courageous and more humble. You speak clearly without being condescending, boldly without being arrogant. The preaching of the Gospel is a key that truly opens and closes the kingdom of God by God's power.The Defense (The Spirit's Apologetic)Peter opens his mouth, and something unexpected happens. This is the same Peter who choked in a servant girl's presence, and who denied Christ three times. In fact, Peter opened his mouth once, and Christ said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Peter is the last man you want holding the microphone when you are under pressure.But now, "filled with the Holy Spirit," he delivers a masterful defense that shocks the Jewish council.He doesn't hide behind theological nuances. He names "Jesus of Nazareth” as the messiah. Yes, the town of Nazareth is a humble town. The leaders do not see this as symbolizing Christ's humility, but as a way to discredit Christ's messianic credentials. After all, nothing good comes from Nazareth. (John 1:46)Peter identifies Jesus of Nazareth, but also accuses the leaders when he exclaims, "You crucified him." But he doesn't stop there. He proclaims the great reversal: God raised him. The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. The new Christian temple is built around and in Christ.This is the heart of Christian apologetics. It's about Spirit-empowered testimony to the person of Christ, "Apart from him, there is no salvation.” Jesus alone has defeated death. He alone can make the broken whole. He alone is the great healer.The Dilemma (When Evidence Isn't Enough)The Sanhedrin's response is almost tragically comical. They can't deny the miracle that has transpired. The crippled man is standing right there, "holding fast to Peter and John." Five thousand new believers aren't exactly subtle. So what do they do? They try to suppress the message. "Stop speaking in this name."Notice the logic: they assume the gospel's power depends on its messengers. Silence the apostles, and the movement dies. They fail to see that the message itself has power. Christ works through his message. They fail to see that what they sought to destroy God raised. We might think that Christ has abandoned his people. However, this is the living Christ, reigning from heaven, building his church through his Spirit. Clearly, Christ's promise in Luke 21:15 is confirmed, “I will give you a mouth and wisdom.”Peter's response is both respectful and unmovable: "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." The apostles will not and cannot deny who sent them. The gospel spreads not through political maneuvering but through ordinary people who have encountered the extraordinary grace of Jesus. The leaders should take on the yoke of Christ.Conclusion: Who Do You Say That He Is?The narrative leaves us with the same question Jesus once asked his disciples: "Who do you say that I am?" The crippled beggar wasn't merely healed, but he was "saved.” He was made whole, completed in Christ. This is the offer: not just a better life, but a new life.The religious leaders saw Jesus as a problem to be managed. The apostles saw him as the Savior to be proclaimed and embraced. We are called to clearly see Christ and take his yoke upon us. Do you see him as your Lord? The same power that made the lame man walk is the same power to give us true life and communion with God. Take hold of Christ. Find your wholeness in him.
As his new encyclical Magnificas Humanitas makes clear, the Gospel he and his predecessor and their Curial allies mean when they invoke the Gospel is the false Gospel of making a better world, not of salvation through Christ and Christ alone.Sources:https://www.returntotradition.orgorhttps://substack.com/@returntotradition1Contact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+#popeleoXIV #catholicism #catholicchurch #catholicprophecy#infiltration
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Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on May 10, 2026
Join in with us for a special Celebration Sunday message entitled "We Preach Christ." In today's podcast, we will be studying 2 Corinthians 4:1-6.If you have any questions or would like to leave a comment, please feel free to email us at info@ravenswoodbaptist.org
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In this final episode of the series, we sat down with Wililam for one final time to discuss Genesis 10-11, the story of the tower of Babel, and the generations of Terah. We also discussed preaching Christ from Old Testament passages and considered correct and incorrect ways to do it. Questions answered in this episode: - What was the tower of Babel? - Why is scattering a sign of judgment? - Should we preach Christ from every passage? Got a question about Genesis? Send us a message and we'll try and answer it in a video! The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://linktr.ee/BibleMatters To contact us, email office@biblematters.org
The best news in the Bible isn't that God has a wonderful plan for your life.It's that God has made a way to forgive your sins.That's what we are diving into this weekend as we continue our journey through Acts 13 and come to Paul's first recorded sermon.And his message is simple but world-changing:The entire story of the Bible has been pointing to Jesus.Through His life, death, and resurrection, forgiveness of sins is offered to everyone who believes. But when the gospel is preached, people always respond in one of two ways.Some receive it with joy.Others reject it.That same question still confronts us today:What will you do with Jesus?And for those who have repented and believed, we see how Paul and Barnabas risked everything to follow Jesus and are reminded that we aren't just saved by Jesus, we are also sent by Him.- Into our families- Into our workplaces- Into our neighbourhoods- And into the nationsJoin us Sunday as we continue through Acts and see how God advances His mission through His people.Think about these things before you listen to this sermon:• What two things does the Good News of Jesus bring into our lives? (Hint: verses 38-39)• Who has God placed in your life to share Jesus with in this season? Who's your “one”?Pray for these things as you go to listen:
In 2 Corinthians 4:1–6, the apostle Paul reminds us that the gospel is not a clever argument or a well-marketed ideology—it is a true and better story. A story where light breaks into darkness. A story where mercy triumphs over performance. A story where Jesus, not ourselves, is proclaimed as Lord.In a world full of competing narratives—political, cultural, and personal—Paul calls us back to the only story that can truly save. The gospel is true because it is rooted in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The gospel is better because it brings light to blinded hearts and hope where darkness once reigned.As gospel people, we do not lose heart. We boldly lift up Christ, trusting that the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” is still shining in hearts today.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
Jubilee Sunday! March 1st, 2026
I Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
Today on LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef shares a deeply personal word from his heart. It's a message he's appropriately called, WE PREACH CHRIST! Be encouraged by the TRUTH from God's Word that drives Dr. Youssef and the worldwide ministries of LEADING THE WAY! (2 Corinthians 4) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This message was given by Kevin Conner in the early days of his leadership of Waverley Christian Fellowship. For more teaching on this subject, be sure to get a copy of Kevin's commentary on the Book of Acts. Visit kevinconner.org for information.
In this message, The Fight for the Next Generation, we turn to 2 Kings 3:26–27 and hear the urgent call of God for His church: the harvest is ready, and it's time to fight for the next generation of believers. This is not about age, but about souls—those who are coming to Christ for the first time and those yet to be reached. This message challenges us to: Break generational curses so new believers don't inherit the same bondage. Hold to the ancient paths of truth (Jeremiah 6:16) and not water down the gospel. Preach Christ and Him crucified with clarity and boldness. Embrace the power of the Holy Ghost who still heals, delivers, and sets free. Show grace to new converts as they grow through the process of sanctification. We cannot pass on what we have not broken through. If we remain bound, those stepping into the faith will stumble where we stumbled. But if we walk in freedom, the next wave of believers will be bold, Spirit-filled, and ready to carry the truth of Jesus into the world. Key Scriptures: 2 Kings 3:26–27 Proverbs 22:28 Jeremiah 6:16 1 Samuel 3 1 Corinthians 6:11 The time is now. The church must rise—not to raise a new gospel, but to raise up a new generation of disciples who will spread the message of Jesus like wildfire.
Pastor Harvey Turner lays out his biblical vision for All Souls Church.
08.31.2025 | 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 | Rev. Kent Woodrow
8/23/25. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 2 Corinthians 4:5. Preach Christ, Not Ourselves. Resources: biblehub.com; logos.com; ChatGPT; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #diversity https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK9zaXqv64YaCjh88XIJckA/videos https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott
Listen to the sermon 'We Preach Christ' by Jeremy Burrage from the Vision series, based on Various Scriptures.
Sunday Sermon, August 3, 2025 Preacher: Matthew Price
Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day's scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
Season 5The hope of heaven and a future with God can motivate believers to live a life that honors Him.
Preach Christ Crucified: Scripture Reflection for May 28, 2025 by Priests for Life
In the days we live, it's important to get back to the foundation of faith — and Dr. Youssef does that when he brings a message called "We Preach Christ." It's a look at the foundation of what Leading The Way stands for.
In the days we live, it's important to get back to the foundation of faith — and Dr. Youssef does that when he brings a message called “We Preach Christ.” It's a look at the foundation of what Leading The Way stands for.
Join Dr. Michael Youssef for the next LEADING THE WAY! In this episode - an invitation to stand firm on the biblical challenge to declare Christ to the nations! It’s an inspirational message from Dr. Youssef called, WE PREACH CHRIST! (2 Corinthians 4)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this urgent and uncompromising message called “We Preach Christ“, Dr. Michael Youssef calls the Church to return to the foundational truth that Jesus Christ is the only Way, Truth, and Life (John 14:6). Emphasizing the mission of Leading The Way and Kingdom Sat, he warns against cultural compromises, the rebranding of Jesus, and the dilution of the Gospel. Citing 2 Corinthians 4:4–5, he affirms, “We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.” From Genesis to Revelation, Christ is the central figure—Savior, Judge, and reigning King. Dr. Youssef exhorts all to repent, believe, and proclaim the biblical Christ without shame, urging hearers worldwide to bow the knee to Him now, for there is no salvation apart from Christ alone.
In this urgent and uncompromising message called “We Preach Christ“, Dr. Michael Youssef calls the Church to return to the foundational truth that Jesus Christ is the only Way, Truth, and Life (John 14:6). Emphasizing the mission of Leading The Way and Kingdom Sat, he warns against cultural compromises, the rebranding of Jesus, and the dilution of the Gospel. Citing 2 Corinthians 4:4–5, he affirms, “We do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.” From Genesis to Revelation, Christ is the central figure—Savior, Judge, and reigning King. Dr. Youssef exhorts all to repent, believe, and proclaim the biblical Christ without shame, urging hearers worldwide to bow the knee to Him now, for there is no salvation apart from Christ alone.