Podcasts about preeminence

 The Preeminence Of Christ Col. 2:6-7 NKJV 6 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Col. 1:15-23 NKJV 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. 19 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled 22 in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight —23 if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister. 1. The Problem in Colosse Solo Christo To keep from being led astray we must be deeply rooted in Christ 2. The Preeminence of Christ Preeminence: to hold first place, above all, over all, surpassing all, nothing and no one can even come close.

Pastor Matt concluded his series on the Lord's Prayer by examining the textual history of Matthew 6:13b ("For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen"), which appears as a footnote in many modern translations. He explained the process of Biblical transmission from original manuscripts to modern translations, noting that the Bible's reliability remains uncompromised despite textual variations. Pastor Matt demonstrated that while Matthew 6:13b may not have been in the original manuscripts, it functions as a fitting doxology that accurately reflects Biblical truths found throughout Scripture, particularly echoing King David's prayer in 1 Chronicles 29:11. The sermon also analyzed the structure of the Lord's Prayer, showing how it begins and ends with God's glory while addressing man's needs in between. Pastor Matt emphasized that this model prayer covers our past (forgiveness), present (daily bread), and future (deliverance from temptation) while teaching us to approach God with both intimacy and reverence. He concluded by encouraging listeners to use the Lord's Prayer as a mirror for spiritual self-examination rather than a source of discouragement, inviting them to yield their lives to Christ.

Speaker: Ron HackneyScripture: Col. 1:13-20 Download 07202025A.mp3

Find the accompanying PowerPointHere. Preeminence of Christ, by Donnie V. Rader. 7/6/2025 Sunday PM Sermon.

Pastor John Randall is just getting started in Colossians. We left off at chapter one, and verses 18-23. In these difficult times we're living in, we desperately need encouragement to keep on going. And that's what we find in this passage. As we consider what Paul and the Colossians went through, we'll apply it to what we're encountering today… and left encouraged to keep walking with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Is Jesus God? While man today disagrees over the answer to that question the Bible is very clear on the matter. A careful reading of the Scripture will leave no doubt in your mind that Jesus is Lord and God. Today on a Daily Walk we'll see false teaching was making its way around the church in Colossi. And the apostle Paul is about to set the record straight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

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"When Christ Shall Come" by Don Green You can get your copy today: https://ttwpress.com Our Lord will most certainly return one day, and when He does, it will be glory for all those in Christ. No wonder the Bible tells Christians, "Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1:13). But how can we fix our hope on something that has been muddled by influential, but careless, teaching? In this book that is both pastoral and academic, Don Green will lead you into the reassuring expectation that is the birthright of every true believer in Christ. 66-023 - https://www.truthcommunitychurch.orgClick the icon below to listen.            

The Preeminence of Jesus // Pastor Mike Reinsel Colossians Study Stonecreek Church

Pastor Rick DeMichele

Preeminence Yields Worship, Work, & Witness   Michael Lodge, Speaking Pastor   Paul uses an early church song in this passage to declare an eternal and central truth about Jesus. He is preeminent! Jesus is fully God and has made Himself manifest to us in a way that displays His place over creation, inspires our work as the Church, and fuels our individual purpose. His preeminence gives us reason to worship, desire to work, and a story to bear witness about. The question is not whether or not Jesus is preeminent. The question today is are we living in His preeminence?     Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give

Singles Conference 2025

Christ's Preeminence in His Person and Work

Preached at the Watered Garden Church 

What it is to possess both, WORD/Living WORD, ALL singularly in ONE. Such enmity as would be between brothers, but when it's within the very same soul and being. It is left then to ALL to choose which will hold PREEMINENCE. Thomas won OUT, in Jesus Christ!Contact Us: Covenants.llc1@yahoo.com; @Covenants; CovenantsOnLine.com; or call 304,528,9220

Matthew 28:18-2016 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Mark 16:15-2015 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” Luke 24:46-4946 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” John 20:21-2321 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone's sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”                  A Sermon Series "Fix Your Eyes Upon Jesus"                  1. The Procession of the Commission – John 20:21 "As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you."                 2. The Preeminence of the Commission – Matthew 28:18 "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me."                 3. The Perimeter of the Commission – Mark 16:15 "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."                 4. The Proclamation of the Commission – Luke 24:47 "Repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name..."                 5. The Purpose of the Commission – Matthew 28:19-20 "Make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."                 6. The Power for the Commission - John 20:22 "And with that he breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'"                   7. The Presence in the Commission – Matthew 28:20 “I am with you always...”                Our Response 

He MUST rise. Why?He said He would. Fulfillment of this promise gives us confidence in all His other promises.Preeminence. His stature is exalted, leading, famous and foremost.Absent this treasure of Jesus, there are no other treasures of Jesus. If this is true, so is all else. He MUST rise so that...YOU can one day rise by your faith in His Rising.https://youtu.be/X4V4ghiX_tA

Preached at the Watered Garden Church

Welcome to episode 195 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we walk through Psalm 66.  Today, we will explore the psalmist's journey from trials to triumph, focusing on: God's Preeminence (vv. 1-2) God's Power (vv. 3-7) God's Protection (vv. 8-9) God's Purging (vv. 10-12) The Psalmist's Ritual Sacrifices (vv. 13-15) The Psalmist's Personal Sacrifices (vv. 16-20)  Key takeaways: All peoples of the earth, whether willingly or unwillingly, will “bow down” before the Lord, singing praise to His holy name. Although people ought to praise God and be thankful, they actually do not do it. The world should “shout with joy to God” and “sing to the glory of his name.” But it usually does not, simply because it is not aware of the many blessings for which it should be thankful. The objective of God's testing is to reveal and to develop the character He wants. Unlike most of us, who make promises easily and then just as easily forget them, the psalmist intends to carry his religious resolutions and devotions through to the end. The first benefit of prayer is simply that God hears. We have a vital relationship with Him as we pray, regardless of His answer.  Quotable: Having the Lord as one's God is to expect discipline and correction, testing and refining. Can we praise God for that?  Application: Evangelism Application: Remember that every person already belongs to God, whether they acknowledge it or not—we're inviting them to recognize reality, not just join our religion. Understand the Purpose Behind Testing Testing Can Develop Our Character: Recognize trials as opportunities to demonstrate and develop faith. It Can Refine Us: Embrace difficult seasons as God's refining process, removing impurities from your life. Practice Costly Worship Identify what "fat animals" might represent in your life—your best time, talent, and treasure Evaluate whether your giving to God represents your "first fruits" or merely what's convenient Practice Heart Examination Before Prayer Self-Reflection: Develop the discipline of examining your heart for cherished sin before major prayer requests Repentance: Confess and release known sin as preparation for effective prayer Integrity: Align your private behavior with your public prayers to avoid hypocrisy   Connect with us: Web site:  https://springbaptist.org Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/SBCKleinCampus (Klein Campus) https://www.facebook.com/SpringBaptist (Spring Campus) Need us to pray for you?  Submit your prayer request to https://springbaptist.org/prayer/  If you haven't already done so, please leave us a rating and review in your podcast provider. 

If you want to know a man's heart, listen to him pray. In Christ's High Priestly Prayer, Jesus Christ took a glimpse backward through time and into eternity. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit existed in eternity past. Our Saviour is the Son of God. Every person who enters heaven will go in on the righteous record of Jesus Christ.

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Sermon Date: 02/23/2025; Pastor Bill Bryson; Scripture Passage: Galatians 1:6-12Support the show

The Preeminence of God's Dwelling Place The People of God's Dwelling Place The Peace of God's Dwelling Place The Provision of God's Dwelling Place The Perpetuity of God's Dwelling Place

(Genesis 3:15) Jesus, the Living Word, is revealed in the written Word of God. If you want to know Jesus then you must study your Bible. From the first book of the Old Testament through the New Testament we see Christ.  (0943250217) ----more----  Jesus: The Subject of the Bible Jesus, sweetest name I know, fills my every longing, keeps me singing as I go. I do love the Lord Jesus Christ. I'm so grateful that He is my personal Savior. And when I come to the written Word of God, I find the living Word of God. If you want to know the Lord Jesus Christ, then you must learn what the Bible says about Christ. Let's begin with a couple of scriptures. One in the Old Testament, one in the New Testament.  Discovering Christ in the Old Testament Today, let's begin with the first mention of Christ in Scripture. Now, let me hastily say that there is no beginning. To the son of God. His sonship is eternal sonship. When the Bible says he is the only begotten son of God that is simply a reference to the eternal relationship between father and son. So he didn't begin at Bethlehem. He didn't even begin in the Book of Genesis. No, my friend, he has always been because he is. Coequal, coexistent, and coeternal with the Father and the Spirit. But this is the first reference to the Lord Jesus in scripture. Colossians chapter 3 and verse number 15. It's the first promise that a Messiah was going to come. God says in Genesis 3:15 to the devil, "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed, it shall bruise thy head. And thou shalt bruise his heel." Ha, I love this verse. What an amazing verse it is. Basically, God looks the devil in the face and says, I want you to know that there's going to come a seed from the line of this woman that is going to conquer you. There's going to come a redeemer that is going to crush you someday. You're going to bruise his heel, but he's going to bruise your head. Heel bruises are not fatal. They're painful, but they're not the end. But a head wound, now that's a different thing altogether. And God says to the devil, you may bruise the heel of the seed of the woman that's coming, this Messiah, this Redeemer, but then he's going to take that bruised heel and he's going to crush your head with it. I want you to know at Calvary, the heel of our lovely Lord Jesus was bruised, but when He came out of that grave alive forevermore, He put his head on the, or his heel rather, on the head of that old serpent, the devil. He has conquered death, hell, and the grave. Satan is under his feet and will be under his feet for all eternity. Aren't you glad everything God foretells, He always fulfills. So this is our introduction to what the Bible says about Jesus Christ.  Christ's Preeminence in the New Testament Now when you come to the New Testament, Let's read in Colossians, because Colossians is all about the preeminence of Christ above all. Colossians chapter 1 verse number 14 says, "In whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins, who is the image of the invisible God." Get that. God is a spirit, remember. He is the invisible God. But the Lord Jesus came to reveal God to us. He's the image of the invisible God. The firstborn of every creature. For by Him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible whether they be thrones or dominions or principalities or powers, all things were created by Him and for Him, and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist. And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things, He might have the preeminence, for it pleased the Father that in Him all, should all fullness dwell. And having made peace through the blood of His cross by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, By Him, I say, whether they be things in heaven or things in earth and you that were sometimes alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now be reconciled in the body of His flesh through death to present you holy and unblameable and unreprovable in His sight. What an amazing portion of scripture. I've marked in Colossians 1 four key words. The first is the word created. Christ is the creator. All things were made by Him and for Him, for His pleasure. Then I have circled the little word CONSIST. God not only created all things by the Lord Jesus Christ. But they are all sustained by Christ. He's the one who keeps us, by whom we continue to exist, in Him we live and move and have our being. I've circled the word cross because that's why He came. That's why He came to earth, to redeem us from our sin and bring us to God. And then I've circled the word church. He who started it all is to be preeminent. among his people. He is the head of the body, the church.  Knowing Christ Personally Now the question is, do you know the one who created the world? Do you know the one by whom all things consist? Do you know the one who went to the cross? Do you know the head of the church? It must become personal. So it's not enough for you to simply know about Christ. You need to know Christ for yourself. It's one thing to say this is what the Bible says. But now may I ask you, what does the Lord Jesus Christ mean to you today? When we come to scripture, we come to scripture with one great hunger, and that is to know God. We've established that already, and we know that the Bible reveals God to us. But as you read and study the Bible, what you're going to find again, and again, is the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. The great prayer of every person should be this, Lord, I want to know your Son. Why is that? Because when you come to know Jesus, you come to know God.  The Deity of Christ Revealed John chapter 1, verse number 1 says, "In the beginning was the Word." And the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Anyone that tells you that Jesus never claimed to be God has never read the Bible. Anyone that says that the scripture does not plainly show the deity of Christ has never really studied the scriptures. The Lord Jesus Christ came to reveal His Father to us so that we could come into the family. The writer of Hebrews said it this way in Hebrews chapter 1, verse 1, "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds, who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand, of the majesty on high being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they." I don't know about you. That sounds a lot like Colossians one to me. He is the creator. He's the one by which things repelled or consist. He's the one who redeemed us, the one who went to the cross, and yes, he's the head of the church. He has a name above every name. Philippians two says, someday at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. Our desire is not simply to understand the written word, it is to know the living word. The perfect, final, fullest expression of God to man. And that is the person of His Son, the lovely Lord Jesus Christ.  A Call to Know and Share Jesus I wonder today, would you speak His name? Even now, would you just say the name, Jesus? Jesus. Jesus. There's no name like that name. If you don't know him as your Savior, speak it now in faith. Jesus, save me. Jesus, come into my life. Jesus, I want to know you. And if you are a believer, would you simply pause now and say, Jesus, I love you. Jesus, thank you for saving me. Jesus, thank you for revealing God to us and bringing us into the family of God forever. Let what the Bible says about Jesus Christ become deeply personal to you today. Have more than head knowledge, have a heart understanding. And rejoice that God through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. I hope you'll tell someone else about Jesus today. Because there's none of the name under heaven whereby we must be saved. There's no name like the name of Jesus. (Learn more at enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel). Conclusion and Resources Repeating what other people have said about the Bible is not enough. We must know the Biblical reason behind what we believe. We hope you will visit us at etj.bible to access our library of Bible teaching resources, including book by book studies of Scripture. You'll also find studies to watch, listen to, or read. We are so grateful for those who pray for us, who share the biblical content, and for those who invest to help us advance this ministry worldwide. Again, thank you for listening, and we hope you'll join us next time on Enjoying the Journey.

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Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 19, 2025 – Joshua – Alan Conner Josh. 15 part 2 The Preeminence of Judah Intro A. ACTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES. 1. The principle established:    Gal. 6:7-9; Eph. 6:8; Jn. 13:17; 1 Cor. 3:8 2. Reuben loses his birthright.    Gen. 35:22; cf. Gen. 49:3-4. 3. Simeon and Levi lose the birthright.   Gen. 34; cf.  Gen. 49:5-7.   4. Judah is given dominion and preeminence.   Gen. 49:8-10. B.  GOD'S GRACE AND OUR CONSEQUENCES.   1. The grace of God is behind Judah's blessing.   Gen. 38.    2. Consequences and the sovereignty of God.    How to respond? a. Acknowledge God's sovereignty.  Rom. 8:28; Gen. 50:20; 1 Cor. 15:9 b. Forgetting what lies behind and pressing on to the prize.   Phil. 3:13-14.      c. Be thankful for His persevering grace.   Phil. 1:6.   d. God can redeem any sin or failure from our past.   Conclusion 1. Acts have consequences.    2.  Remember that God's sovereignty rules over our consequences.   3. All blessings come from God's grace.

Bring Him In | 1 Kings 8:1-131. Leading with Praise - 1 Kings 8:1-52. Giving Him the Place of Preeminence - 1 Kings 8:6-93. Let the Power of His Presence Bring Mercy - 1 Kings 8:10-13Teaching by Pastor Christian Slye at The Garden Fellowship on 1.12.25.More teachings and information online at thegardenfellowship.com.

Bring Him In | 1 Kings 8:1-131. Leading with Praise - 1 Kings 8:1-52. Giving Him the Place of Preeminence - 1 Kings 8:6-93. Let the Power of His Presence Bring Mercy - 1 Kings 8:10-13Teaching by Pastor Christian Slye at The Garden Fellowship on 1.12.25.More teachings and information online at thegardenfellowship.com.

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See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas Over the last three weeks, Dr. John Snyder and Jordan Thomas have been discussing the ultimate jewel of the Christian life. We all know that Christ is to be the precious treasure of our individual and corporate Christian lives, but sometimes we must fight a difficult battle to keep Him as our focus. After John mentioned session four in last week's episode, we thought it would be a good idea to present that entire talk to you for this week's podcast. We pray you are encouraged by this session and it fuels your love for both Christ and your church. Show Notes: See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas See the 2024 Media Gratiae Ministry Report -https://report.mediagratiae.org/

See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas If we are going to see growth in our Christian lives, we must learn to see Christ through the entirety of the Bible. When the New Testament was written, the writers constantly pointed back to the Old Testament to make Jesus known. When Paul tells the Corinthians that his only objective was to make Christ known, he was talking not just in his preaching and writing but also every aspect of his life. He was a man truly marked by his love for and preoccupation with the person of Jesus Christ. So how can we follow that example? How can we be a people so preoccupied with Jesus that he permeates every conversation, every thought, every action? We are fallen people who still struggle with sin, so this will be a battle. But we will be given every grace of God to fight the battle well. The entirety of Scripture is the best weapon and tool we have in this warfare. But this emphasis isn't just for the individual Christian life. It is for the corporate life as well. How can a local expression of Christ's bride have a preoccupation with our Redeemer? How can a pastor lead in such a way that his flock gazes upon Jesus every worship service? John and Jordan ask and seek to provide some answers to these questions in this week's episode. Show Notes: See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Pastor Scallions shares thoughts on the Preeminence of Christ in the lives of Christians.

See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas This week we continue our series with Jordan Thomas discussing the greatest treasure of the Christian life. If our eyes are fixed on anything other than Christ, we are looking in a fatal direction. While this sounds very noble and spiritual, it is essential. But just because it is essential does not mean it is easy. In fact, it is one of the hardest things for an individual Christian, a faithful family, and a careful church to do consistently. Dr. John Snyder and Jordan Thomas share some encouragements and examples of how we are to do this in our everyday lives. Perhaps the greatest example given to us is the Apostle Paul. There are multiple instances through his letters where he breaks out in worshipful doxologies in the middle of a logical argument. And this reality isn't reserved for Paul because he was a “superChristian.” This is meant to be the experience of every Christian. If we want to pursue holiness, if we want to fix our churches, if we want to prioritize evangelism and missions, the driving force must be a fixation and obsession with the person of Jesus Christ. Nothing else has the power to move us and the fuel to make us fight the temptation of looking elsewhere. Another major point John and Jordan tackle is the idea of Jesus being boring. Why do so many find Jesus unattractive and not worth following? Is there something wrong with Jesus? Any Christian can answer that with a resounding “NO.” But how often do we find ourselves bored in our praying to him, reading of him, studying his Word? How do we fight the battle and warm our hearts by the beautiful reality of who he is? By gazing more and more at him. If we find Jesus boring, the problem is not with him. It is in us. Show Notes: See Jordan's study here: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas See Jordan's study, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church - https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/jordan-thomas Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts You can get The Whole Counsel a day early on the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/christ-our-treasure Those of you who have followed Media Gratiae for a time will know Jordan Thomas. He is a contributor to both Behold Your God studies and has a study of his own produced by Media Gratiae. Released earlier this year, Christ Our Treasure: Enjoying the Preeminence of Jesus in the Local Church, is an 8-week study examining how the local church body is to enjoy and treasure our Savior. In this new series of episodes, Dr. John Snyder and Jordan discuss not just the development of the study, but the heart behind it. Churches choose many things to focus on. It may be mercy ministries, confessional statements, clarity of doctrine, etc. All these are good and worthwhile, but Scripture makes it clear that only one thing is ultimately needful - a clear, consistent, persistent, undistracted view of Christ. Everything else will fall into place if we truly seek first the kingdom of God. Confessional statements are wonderful tools (and we at Media Gratiae use them), but we must not allow them to take preeminence in our hearts. And notice the plural use of “our” hearts. The commands to treasure Christ are not just given to individual Christians. They are given to bodies of Christians. We cannot truly obey Christ without the element of the local expression of his bride. We hope this episode is a blessing to you, and we will see you next week when John and Jordan continue their discussion. https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/christ-our-treasure

Welcome back to Making Bank! Today's episode we have, Jay Abraham, who is a renowned marketing strategist and business consultant known for his innovative approaches to business growth and revenue generation. With decades of experience, he has helped numerous companies achieve remarkable success through strategic insights, creative marketing solutions, and effective business strategies. His expertise in maximizing profits and enhancing business performance has made him a highly sought-after advisor and speaker in the world of entrepreneurship.   (1:40) Background By 18, Jay Abraham had two kids and, by 20, faced responsibilities typically for someone much older. With no formal education, he only found clerical jobs and decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. He worked on commission-based opportunities, holding three full-time jobs for several years.   (6:59) Business Growth The "Strategy of Preeminence" is relevant to business growth because it focuses on establishing a business as the most trusted advisor in its market. By doing so, it helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors, build stronger customer loyalty, and enhance profitability. This approach leads to sustainable growth by positioning the business as the preferred choice for clients.   (18:47) High Performance The key to accelerating success and achieving higher prosperity is forming strategic alliances. Identify partners who already possess trust, credibility, and access to your target market. This approach goes beyond superficial affiliate programs, fostering strong, impactful relationships that enhance performance and growth.   (24:03) Generating More Sales Optimization means maximizing the use of your time, resources, and market access. Many businesses fail to do this effectively because they follow industry norms, which are often suboptimal. To generate more sales, focus on innovative strategies and broader possibilities rather than conventional approaches.   (29:42) Offering Value If you're not creating goodwill, it means you're not providing enough value. Many businesses rely on referrals for significant revenue but still spend heavily on advertising and trade shows. Instead, focus on formalizing your referral process, which costs nothing if executed well, and prioritize delivering exceptional value to generate more referrals.   (32:13) Increasing Referrals Without referrals, you'll need to invest significantly in research, support, and advertising, which is more costly and less effective. Focusing on enhancing the customer experience can boost referrals and reduce the need for expensive alternatives.   (37:29) Proacting Clearly defining your ideal connections, such as a reliable, professional individual aged 40-50, helps you focus your efforts and achieve results. Proactively framing what you seek and taking strategic action often reveals untapped potential and performance improvements in every area of your work.   Tags: Instagram:@realjayabraham

Welcome back to Making Bank! Today's episode we have, Jay Abraham, who is a renowned marketing strategist and business consultant known for his innovative approaches to business growth and revenue generation. With decades of experience, he has helped numerous companies achieve remarkable success through strategic insights, creative marketing solutions, and effective business strategies. His expertise in maximizing profits and enhancing business performance has made him a highly sought-after advisor and speaker in the world of entrepreneurship.   (1:40) Background By 18, Jay Abraham had two kids and, by 20, faced responsibilities typically for someone much older. With no formal education, he only found clerical jobs and decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. He worked on commission-based opportunities, holding three full-time jobs for several years.   (6:59) Business Growth The "Strategy of Preeminence" is relevant to business growth because it focuses on establishing a business as the most trusted advisor in its market. By doing so, it helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors, build stronger customer loyalty, and enhance profitability. This approach leads to sustainable growth by positioning the business as the preferred choice for clients.   (18:47) High Performance The key to accelerating success and achieving higher prosperity is forming strategic alliances. Identify partners who already possess trust, credibility, and access to your target market. This approach goes beyond superficial affiliate programs, fostering strong, impactful relationships that enhance performance and growth.   (24:03) Generating More Sales Optimization means maximizing the use of your time, resources, and market access. Many businesses fail to do this effectively because they follow industry norms, which are often suboptimal. To generate more sales, focus on innovative strategies and broader possibilities rather than conventional approaches.   (29:42) Offering Value If you're not creating goodwill, it means you're not providing enough value. Many businesses rely on referrals for significant revenue but still spend heavily on advertising and trade shows. Instead, focus on formalizing your referral process, which costs nothing if executed well, and prioritize delivering exceptional value to generate more referrals.   (32:13) Increasing Referrals Without referrals, you'll need to invest significantly in research, support, and advertising, which is more costly and less effective. Focusing on enhancing the customer experience can boost referrals and reduce the need for expensive alternatives.   (37:29) Proacting Clearly defining your ideal connections, such as a reliable, professional individual aged 40-50, helps you focus your efforts and achieve results. Proactively framing what you seek and taking strategic action often reveals untapped potential and performance improvements in every area of your work.   Tags: Instagram:@realjayabraham

Welcome back to Making Bank! Today's episode we have, Jay Abraham, who is a renowned marketing strategist and business consultant known for his innovative approaches to business growth and revenue generation. With decades of experience, he has helped numerous companies achieve remarkable success through strategic insights, creative marketing solutions, and effective business strategies. His expertise in maximizing profits and enhancing business performance has made him a highly sought-after advisor and speaker in the world of entrepreneurship.   (1:40) Background By 18, Jay Abraham had two kids and, by 20, faced responsibilities typically for someone much older. With no formal education, he only found clerical jobs and decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. He worked on commission-based opportunities, holding three full-time jobs for several years.   (6:59) Business Growth The "Strategy of Preeminence" is relevant to business growth because it focuses on establishing a business as the most trusted advisor in its market. By doing so, it helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors, build stronger customer loyalty, and enhance profitability. This approach leads to sustainable growth by positioning the business as the preferred choice for clients.   (18:47) High Performance The key to accelerating success and achieving higher prosperity is forming strategic alliances. Identify partners who already possess trust, credibility, and access to your target market. This approach goes beyond superficial affiliate programs, fostering strong, impactful relationships that enhance performance and growth.   (24:03) Generating More Sales Optimization means maximizing the use of your time, resources, and market access. Many businesses fail to do this effectively because they follow industry norms, which are often suboptimal. To generate more sales, focus on innovative strategies and broader possibilities rather than conventional approaches.   (29:42) Offering Value If you're not creating goodwill, it means you're not providing enough value. Many businesses rely on referrals for significant revenue but still spend heavily on advertising and trade shows. Instead, focus on formalizing your referral process, which costs nothing if executed well, and prioritize delivering exceptional value to generate more referrals.   (32:13) Increasing Referrals Without referrals, you'll need to invest significantly in research, support, and advertising, which is more costly and less effective. Focusing on enhancing the customer experience can boost referrals and reduce the need for expensive alternatives.   (37:29) Proacting Clearly defining your ideal connections, such as a reliable, professional individual aged 40-50, helps you focus your efforts and achieve results. Proactively framing what you seek and taking strategic action often reveals untapped potential and performance improvements in every area of your work.   Tags: Instagram:@realjayabraham

Welcome back to Making Bank! Today's episode we have, Jay Abraham, who is a renowned marketing strategist and business consultant known for his innovative approaches to business growth and revenue generation. With decades of experience, he has helped numerous companies achieve remarkable success through strategic insights, creative marketing solutions, and effective business strategies. His expertise in maximizing profits and enhancing business performance has made him a highly sought-after advisor and speaker in the world of entrepreneurship.   (1:40) Background By 18, Jay Abraham had two kids and, by 20, faced responsibilities typically for someone much older. With no formal education, he only found clerical jobs and decided to pursue an entrepreneurial path. He worked on commission-based opportunities, holding three full-time jobs for several years.   (6:59) Business Growth The "Strategy of Preeminence" is relevant to business growth because it focuses on establishing a business as the most trusted advisor in its market. By doing so, it helps companies differentiate themselves from competitors, build stronger customer loyalty, and enhance profitability. This approach leads to sustainable growth by positioning the business as the preferred choice for clients.   (18:47) High Performance The key to accelerating success and achieving higher prosperity is forming strategic alliances. Identify partners who already possess trust, credibility, and access to your target market. This approach goes beyond superficial affiliate programs, fostering strong, impactful relationships that enhance performance and growth.   (24:03) Generating More Sales Optimization means maximizing the use of your time, resources, and market access. Many businesses fail to do this effectively because they follow industry norms, which are often suboptimal. To generate more sales, focus on innovative strategies and broader possibilities rather than conventional approaches.   (29:42) Offering Value If you're not creating goodwill, it means you're not providing enough value. Many businesses rely on referrals for significant revenue but still spend heavily on advertising and trade shows. Instead, focus on formalizing your referral process, which costs nothing if executed well, and prioritize delivering exceptional value to generate more referrals.   (32:13) Increasing Referrals Without referrals, you'll need to invest significantly in research, support, and advertising, which is more costly and less effective. Focusing on enhancing the customer experience can boost referrals and reduce the need for expensive alternatives.   (37:29) Proacting Clearly defining your ideal connections, such as a reliable, professional individual aged 40-50, helps you focus your efforts and achieve results. Proactively framing what you seek and taking strategic action often reveals untapped potential and performance improvements in every area of your work.   Tags: Instagram:@realjayabraham