Podcasts about preparing our hearts

Preparing Our Hearts and Minds for the Christmas SeasonAndy, a former Anaheim Police Officer, and Hedieh, a former Muslim and FBI contractor in counterterrorism who became a Christian, share their inspiring journey of faith on their website, ResurrectMinistry.com. Through the **Living Fearless Devotional** show, they offer an engaging blend of biblical teaching and personal anecdotes, drawing from their adventurous careers in law enforcement and their experiences raising six children in a blended Christian family. Andy, an international bestselling author of *Falco - Walking with God and a Dog*, and Hedieh, a regular columnist for the *Christian Post*, both provide valuable insights into the joys and challenges of living out their Christian faith in the modern world.www.RealLifeNetwork.comTry Streamyard for Free!www.GetStreamyardNow.comJoin us as a Founder or just a customer in the Life Wise Companywww.LiveLifeWise.tvGod Bless The USA Bible:https://youtu.be/tnupISwtEB0?si=1KAa5BSPkZf0msUS#America #USA #Jesus #God #DailyDevotional #Love #HolySprit #Christ #Christian #Life #GodSaves #GodsLove #Prayer #RealLife #JackHibbs #DontMockGod

There are ways we can prepare our hearts better handle conflict, before a situation arises. We must work on creating a merciful heart that is prepared to forgive. We should view forgiveness not as something we may do if we feel it is fit, but something we must do. Our perfect God has unending mercy for us, so we should have unending mercy for others.

February 19, 2025 Wednesday night teaching by Rose Colón Website: www.lighthouseontherockky.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/lotrchurch

Check out RENEW.org Events: https://renew.org/resources/events/    Interested in more content from RENEW? Sign up for our newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/  Today's episode will help us grasp the profound significance of the New Heavens and the New Earth, offering hope and motivation through a detailed exploration of biblical teachings and personal reflections. Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Exploring the New Heavens and the New Earth: A Deep Dive into Christian Eschatology This episode dives into the profound theological concept of the New Heavens and the New Earth, exploring its biblical foundations and its significance in Christian faith. The speaker passionately discusses how this doctrine is central to understanding the ultimate state of redeemed humanity and its implications for our lives today. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural analysis, viewers are encouraged to find hope and motivation to endure life's hardships. The discussion covers systematic theology, eschatology, and the intrinsic hope tied to the Christian belief in the restoration of all things. Viewers will gain insights into the vibrant, eternal future promised in the scriptures and how it shapes our present existence. Key Takeaways  00:00 Introduction and Session Overview 00:55 Preparing Our Hearts for God's Word 01:50 Renew's Mission and Theological Foundation 02:50 Exploring the New Heavens and the New Earth 08:31 The Gospel Story and Human Questions 12:48 The Importance of Future Hope 20:53 Biblical References to the New Heavens and the New Earth 24:51 Jesus' Teachings on the New Heavens and the New Earth 30:39 Ancient Prophecies and Hebrew Worldview 32:18 The Day of the Lord: Judgment and Salvation 36:10 The Already-Not-Yet Tension 38:36 Utopian Imagery from Isaiah 39:25 Prayers for Grief and Hope 40:36 The New Heavens and the New Earth 52:07 Philosophical Reflections on Redemption 55:18 The Tree of Knowledge and Good and Evil 59:18 Concluding Thoughts and Doxology   Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW

Preparing Our Hearts to Bear Fruit for God | Women's Retreat 2025 | Stephanie Schwartz

Preparing Our Hearts A Sermon by Pastors Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI. Church wide fasting January 2025 Night 1 What is fasting? Covering your mouth. What does fasting do?  Drawing closer to God. Psalm 51:17  NKJV The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise. Matthew 6:16-18  NKJV Fasting to Be Seen Only by God 16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.   For more information about Victory Church visit our website, www.victorychurchri.com or our Facebook page     

Join us this week as Paul Weisz helps us understand what it means to prepare our hearts for Advent! Watch or listen on our website, Youtube, or your favorite podcast app!

https://www.ronmoore.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/JRN2021-1217.mp3 Download It was a still, silent night when the light began to shine in one man's darkened heart. It was the night that gave him, and us, some of the most treasured words found in scripture. In this broadcast, Ron Moore takes you to a secret place, there to ponder those words and in them, to discover new dawn of true hope and change. Prepare to witness a brilliant light. .

Welcome Back to Living Hope Church! As we step into Christmas week, this sermon invites us to reflect on the state of our hearts during this meaningful yet often overwhelming season. Pastor Jessica Francavilla shares a message of hope, focusing on how God prepares our hearts for His love, healing, and restoration. From Scripture's insights about the heart to Mary's prophetic journey and the peace offered through Jesus, this message reminds us to guard our hearts, realign our desires with God's will, and embrace the ultimate gift of Christ. Join us in this powerful reflection as we prepare our hearts to fully encounter the true joy of Christmas.Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

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"Preparing Our Hearts for the Gift of Christ"This nugget invites us to prepare our hearts for the miracle of Christmas, embracing the transformative power of repentance and the gracious gift of Christ. As we do so, may our lives reflect His love to those around us, making this season truly meaningful.

As we enter the season of Advent and Christmas, we're bound to be overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle. The list of dishes to prepare, gifts to buy and wrap, cards to send, and parties to attend feels never-ending… which often results in the real reason for the season getting pushed aside. But when we set time aside to properly prepare our hearts to honor the birth of Jesus, the experience of Christmas can take on a whole new meaning—becoming a season of hope, rest, and renewal.  For this special holiday bonus episode, we're joined by Lanier Ivester, a writer and homemaker who has taken time-honored holiday traditions and shaped and molded them to fit her family—keeping restful intentionality at the center of it all. Lanier shares how to let go of what doesn't serve your soul, how to embrace the imperfection that makes gathering with our communities more authentic and real, and how to find glimmers of joy when you're celebrating Christmas with a grieving heart.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Jesus Listens for Advent & Christmas Jesus Calling for Christmas   Lanier Ivester's website Glad & Golden Hours by Lanier Ivester  Lanier Ivester's Facebook Lanier Ivester's Instagram Lanier Ivester's Twitter   Interview Quotes “We can burden ourselves even with wanting to bring intention into the holiday season. But the fact is that very turning of our hearts towards intention is itself intention. And that's honoring to God.” - Lanier Ivester  “In Christ, we can serve and prepare for the holidays and love our people and do all the things from a place of unconditional love. And that is a resting place. We don't have to do it all. We can step in, out of the wind of our culture, and just take refuge under His wings and really ask Him for wisdom.” - Lanier Ivester  “Scientists will tell you that taste and scent really create these pathways in our brain. They are what's known as memory bridges that can connect us to a place and a people and a time really effortlessly. And it's for that reason I've subconsciously carried forward a lot of my favorite meals and recipes from my childhood and brought them into my celebrations to this day with my husband and our friends.” - Lanier Ivester  “It's definitely a combination of anticipation and savoring. We need both, and there's so little room in our culture for either one of those.” - Lanier Ivester  “The reality is, many times the holiday season can be extremely difficult. Whatever we're walking through—whether it's grief, whether it's loss, whether it's deferred hopes or unanswered prayers, or things just not being the way that we want them to be—the holidays really amp that up, because it's easy for expectations of what a happy holiday is supposed to look like to slam up against our reality and make us feel a sense of lack in the light of what seems to be going on in the world around us.” - Lanier Ivester “Traditions serve our relationships. The traditions that we love are a container for our relationships—they were not the thing. The people are the thing, and the traditions hold the people.” - Lanier Ivester  “We serve a God who is in the details of our lives, and it's very easy to overlook that or think something is not large enough or important enough for His notice. But when we sit down with our plans for our holidays, our plans for our gatherings, and invite Him first before we invite anyone else into this space—asking Him to create a welcoming atmosphere—I think that that brings our holidays into a much more sacred space.” - Lanier Ivester “Advent makes space for our grief. It gives us freedom to name our sorrows, our longings, our yearnings to the One who will set them right, ultimately. But the flip side of that is if Advent makes space for our grief, Christmas makes space for our joy.” - Lanier Ivester ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media* Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We are delighted to journey with you this Advent season! Join us on a Quiet Adventure with Mother Mary. This week we are preparing our hearts through sacred emptiness. Follow along in your devotional or visit https://www.wearethelightproject.org/blog for more reflections and access to the incredibly beautiful artwork from Mr. Jerry Leleux. We pray your Advent season will be a blessed one. Thank you for joining us on this journey!Join us for a Morning of Reflection with Mrs. Robin Hebert!Dec 14, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMSt. Mary's Church, Founders Hall, 419 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503The welcoming spirit of the Visitation offers a fitting preparation to receive Mary more fully into our hearts. Get your tickets at https://www.wearethelightproject.org/events-1......

In this week's episode, we reflect on how to prepare for Advent. During this busy season, it is easy to spend more time preparing our home than our hearts and we chat about the need for slowing down, quieting our hearts and surroundings, and becoming attentive to God's presence in our daily lives. We also share practical ways we prepare and wait for the coming of our Lord at Christmas. Heather's One Thing - The songs Holy Forever (YouTube) and The Story I'll Tell (YouTube) Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Carmellite Sisters (View their upcoming events here) Michelle's One Thing -  The song You Know My Name by Tasha Cobbs and This “Full of Hope” Advent Mug from Blessed is She   Announcement: Our Advent study begins next week! Be sure to subscribe to our weekly email to receive each episode, discussion questions, and videos to your inbox.   Journal Questions: Ask the Holy Spirit: What do you want me to be present to this season? Where do I need hope in my life? Where do I lack peace in my life? Where do I need joy in my life? Where do I need to birth joy in my life?   Discussion Questions: What practices do you incorporate in Advent to embrace the season of preparation? When will you take time for prayer this week and throughout Advent? How can you better embrace Advent rather than just tolerate it? How can you slow the interior pace of your heart in Advent?   Quotes to Ponder: “The liturgy of Advent…helps us to understand fully the value and meaning of the mystery of Christmas. It is not just about commemorating the historical event, which occurred some 2,000 years ago in a little village of Judea. Instead, it is necessary to understand that the whole of our life must be an ‘advent,' a vigilant awaiting of the final coming of Christ. To predispose our mind to welcome the Lord who, as we say in the Creed, one day will come to judge the living and the dead, we must learn to recognize him as present in the events of daily life. Therefore, Advent is, so to speak, an intense training that directs us decisively toward him who already came, who will come, and who comes continuously.” (St. John Paul II)   Scripture for Lectio:  “Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13)   Sponsor - The Little Rose Shop: Discover the beauty of integrating faith into your everyday life with The Little Rose Shop. Our Morning Offering Prayer mug , is the perfect companion for your morning routine, allowing you to start each day with a heartfelt prayer, focusing your thoughts on Christ. Plus, explore our Quiet Books collection, including the Mass Quiet Book, Rosary Quiet Book, the Where is Jesus Quiet Book, and Wrapped in Mary's Mantle Quiet Book. These engaging books are designed for babies and toddlers, making it easy to introduce them to the wonders of faith in a quiet and interactive way—perfect for adoration or Mass. As a special treat for Abiding Together listeners, use promo code ABIDING15 for an exclusive 15% discount at checkout. Enrich your spiritual journey and bring the joy of faith into your home with The Little Rose Shop.   Timestamps: 00:00 - The Little Rose Shop 01:31 - Intro 02:24 - Welcome 04:44 - Guiding Quote and Scripture Verse 05:54 - Stillness 07:20 - Preparing Our Hearts 11:29 - Distractions 14:16 - Intentional and Incarnational 17:25 - Slowing Down 18:57 - Finishing Well 20:16 - Practical Ideas 25:59 - Announcement 27:36 - One Things  30:08 - Closing Prayer

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This week, Pastor Curtis kicks off a new series, Kingdom Ballot. In this first part, Preparing Our Hearts, he explores the role of faith in politics, how deception has crept into both religion and governance, and the importance of seeking God's truth above all as we approach significant decisions.

Oct. 6, 2024  We freely sacrifice for what we love. David's final act as the king inspires us for our journey forward as a church. In this message you'll hear from Pastor Jared Johnson as he calls us to all do our part to prepare the way. In this message you will be: 1. Encouraged to see your giving as a joyous opportunity 2. Challenged to commit to your part in preparing the way Visit "Prepare the Way" today: https://newbreak.church/prepare-the-way/

In this episode, Matthew and Shepard Lilley discuss the biblical metaphors of sowing seeds and soil, exploring their significance in spiritual growth and personal development. They emphasize the importance of tending to the soil of our hearts to receive God's word effectively, drawing parallels between gardening practices and spiritual practices. The conversation delves into the types of soil mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 13, illustrating how different conditions affect the growth of faith and the challenges faced in life. The episode concludes with a call to prepare our hearts for the word of God and the ongoing journey of spiritual cultivation.Join Matthew and Shepard at the Back to Eden Christian Homesteading Festival in eastern North Carolina on October 24-26. Learn more here.

Discover the essence of true worship in this insightful message on worshiping in spirit and in truth. Learn how Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4:4-28 reveals that worship is not about location or rituals but about engaging with God genuinely. Explore the greatest commandment from Mark 12:30, which calls us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and understand how this commandment encompasses every aspect of our being. Find out how to prepare for worship by setting our hearts and minds on God, eliminating distractions, and approaching worship with clean hands and pure hearts as described in Psalm 24:3-4. Discover the power of corporate worship and the importance of community as shown in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25. Finally, learn how to live out worship daily by preparing for worship, eliminating distractions, engaging in community, and loving our neighbors. Keywords: true worship, worship in spirit and truth, Jesus and Samaritan woman, greatest commandment, love God, prepare for worship, corporate worship, community, daily worship.

Our song today is “I'd Rather Have Jesus”."I'd Rather Have Jesus" is a song written by Rhea Miller with the tune written by George Beverly Shea. This poem, penned in 1922, was left on a piano in the Shea home by Shea's mother who wanted her son to find it and change the direction of his life. His mother often would leave poems and quotes around the house that she collected, in order to spiritually guide him.

One of my favorite hymns, "Jesus Paid it All". This hymn was written by Elvina Hall in 1865, and it expresses the wonderful truth that Jesus paid the full price for our sins on the cross, and that nothing we can do can add to or take away from his finished work.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the troubles of life? Have you ever faced a situation that seemed hopeless or unbearable? Have you ever wondered how you can cope with the pain, the loss, the fear, or the uncertainty that you are facing? If you have, you are not alone. Many people in the Bible and throughout history have experienced the same feelings. They have faced trials, tribulations, and temptations that tested their faith and their endurance. They have cried out to God for help, for relief, for deliverance, and for peace.

Our Song this week is one of my favorite hymns. The arrangement is beautifully moving and expresses the glory of the moment when we will see Jesus. Face to Face was written by Carrie E. Breck in 1898, and music composed by Grant Tullar and it expresses the longing of the Christian to see Jesus' face to face in heaven

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” is a Christian hymn that originated in the United States. The lyrics were written by Thomas O. Chisholm, a Methodist minister from Kentucky. He wrote the poem in 1923 about God's faithfulness over his lifetime. The music was composed by William M. Runyan, a friend of Chisholm, specifically for the poem. The hymn was later popularized by the Moody Bible Institute and Billy Graham's crusades.

This week we are looking at a newly written song. And it's written by a guy born in Fresno California in July of 1943. . He began playing music in 1952 playing the flute-o-phone in the 3rd grade music at school. Next year he took up the clarinet, and He really took to it. His Dad had been a part of a family band and by this time it was in his blood.You might have guessed by now that the author of this week's song is none other than Glenn Dawson, cohost of Preparing our Hearts for Worship Podcast. Our podcast is about Music insturments in the early New testiment church.

Our Song today is “The Old Rugged Cross” written by George Bennard. We also have a guest on our Easter program. The latest member of Forgiven joins us, Vivian Bowman.

Step into Holy Week with me, as we explore the pivotal moments of Holy Wednesday through the scripture of Luke 21 and 22. In today's episode, we read about Jesus's teachings, the growing tension with the Sanhedrin, and the preparation for the Passover. Engage with the text's deep truths and discover how Jesus's graceful responses to opposition can be a powerful guide for our own lives.As we walk through the scriptural narrative, we'll uncover the layers of meaning behind Jesus's actions and words, and consider how we too can ready our hearts for the celebration of Resurrection Sunday. Join our community of encouraging women in this intimate examination of faith, renewal, and anticipation. Let's prepare our spirits together, as the disciples did, for the profound remembrance of what is to come. Now get out into the world and be a woman who intentionally encourages another! #women #podcast

Born on January 21, 1849, in Ohio, Julia was 6 years old when her family moved to Peoria, Illinois. Her strong Christian upbringing set the stage for her life's work. Around 1910, Julia H. Johnston penned the words, "Grace Greater Than Our Sin.” . Born on March 5, 1850, Daniel Towner displayed a passion for music at a young age. His love for music led him towards serving God as well; he eventually became a music director at multiple churches and ultimately worked at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Here he deeply influenced their music programs.

How beautiful heaven must be is a song was written by Mrs. Cordie Bridgewater. She was born in North Carolina and married Samuel Bridgewater from Tennessee. They lived near Hanceville, AL, from 1909 to 1917, where he farmed and that's where apparently she wrote the words of “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be." Married to Albert Samuel Bridgewater, Cordie and her husband lived in America's Deep South on either side of the start of the 20th century, when and where they had one daughter named Florence.

Samuel Stennett , an English Baptist, came from a long line of ministers. He was the son of a Seventh-Day Baptist pastor. In the 18th century, university education was not easily available to nonconformist families—those who refused to swear allegiance to the Church of England. Stennett did study at the academy at Miles End with distinction, however. In spite of his nonconformist religious stance, Stennett was a personal friend to the reigning monarch, King George III.

"In The Sweet By-and-By" stands as a Christian hymn crafted by S. Bennett with musical composition by Joseph Webster. Originating from a conversation between Samuel Bennett and his musical collaborator, Joseph Webster, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, this hymn emerged as a quintessential expression of the Midwest United States.

This week we are studding the word and worshiping in song wit “There is a Fountain.” As we study the Bible truth and worship God through Song, we know that God's unending fountain of Love, Power and all knowing attribute, we can rest assured of His trustworthiness and rest in Him.

“Rock of Ages” was written by Augustus M. Toplady, with music by Thomas Hastings. Legend says that Toplady wrote the hymn during a stormy incident in England. While traveling along the gorge in Burrington Combe, Caught in a fierce storm he took shelter in a gap in the gorge, where he wrote the original lyrics. The rock is now marked with a plaque that reads: “Rock of Ages:

Russell Carter was a man of varied passions and abilities. Carter had a variety of jobs from sheep herding to professor of Natural Science, Civil Engineering, Chemistry and Mathematics. While sheep herding, he developed a heart condition and began to feel he was near death. Praying for healing he drew closer to God. After his healing he vowed to be used for God and this became the principle of his life “to stand on God's promises”.

This week we did something we have done something we've never done before. We took and old song I sang in Bible School Days that has an unknown author called Sweeter than the day Before. Several versions have been written over the years by a several unknown people. “Sweeter than the Day Before” was most likely written many years before that probably by many people over the years. Vivian and I sat down this week and put our own words to some new verses and a sax instrumental part to our song and I hope it blesses you.

Join the conversation as Matt and John talk about TTUN, elections, and one of the most important sports figures you've never heard of,  Curt Flood   0:00- intro 3:55- sports 13:48- election season 44:00- this day in sports 48:50- one thing 

Five sins kept Israel out of their promised land. Those same five sins apply to us today. Listen as Doug shares a powerful message in English WITH Spanish translation to a group of 500 hungry and passionate young adults. You will learn how to prepare your heart for authentic communion with the Lord and enter into the promise God has given you!Click here for SHOW NOTES.Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration!Visit AWordInSeasonPodcast.org for a free 30-Day Devotional, Show Notes, and to see previous guests.Learn more at: SomebodyCares.org and join us to support this ministry and disaster response efforts.You can also receive weekly Provoke-a-Thought emails, monthly teaching emails, periodic ministry updates, or join our prayer team by signing up here!FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmericaYoutube: SomebodyCaresAmericaRumble: SomebodyCares orTwitter: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America

Today we're wrapping up our three-part series, Preparing Our Hearts for Christmas, by looking at parallels between the circumstances of Jesus' birth and the ancient Jewish Passover tradition. Listen as Karen unpacks the significance that Jesus is the Lamb of God, and His life is the very best gift we can all receive this Christmas. Mentioned on today's show: Give to Birds on a Wire Moms to help us carry on our mission in 2024 Watch today's episode on YouTube Messianic Prophecies print out Scripture referenced: Exodus 12:3-27, John the Baptist declaring, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” (John 1:29)

Today we're talking about Christmas! Join us as we share how we're preparing our hearts and homes for this special time of year!  I'm a fan recommendations Jennifer's cookware here and here Mindy's movie Marie's smart plugs We'd love to hear from you! Find us here: Instagram: Midlife Matters Podcast Website: midlifematterspodcast.com Email: midlifematterspodcast@gmail.com  

We're back with the second episode in a three-part series leading up to Christmas. In the middle of this FULL season as moms, our hope is that these episodes allow you to take a moment for yourself and pause and reflect on the reason behind this season. Today we're focusing on the role Mary played in the story of Jesus' arrival. Karen points out that Mary's life was completely disrupted when she was chosen to give birth to the Messiah, but she chose to trust God despite the messiness of her situation. Join us as we meditate on the faithfulness of God, who walks with us through the challenges and the uncertainty of our own messy lives. Mentioned on today's show: birdsonawiremoms.com Give today to help us grow next year Watch today's episode on YouTube Messianic Prophecies print out Luke 1:26-56 Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

  Scripture References: Malachi 3:1-6Isaiah 40:3; Isaiah 54:7-8; Isaiah 29:13; Micah 6:8Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19Ephesians 1:15-23Numbers 6:24-26Episode Highlights: Anticipating the Messenger's Arrival: Reflect on John the Baptist preparing the way and the significance of waiting for Christmas.Allowing Our Hearts to Be Refined: Understanding God's refining fire and how it shapes us into vessels of grace.Pursuing Truer Worship: Exploring the call for genuine worship and its restoration through Jesus Christ.The Gospel Message: Unpacking the Covenant Messenger, the Refining Fire, and the Restoration of True Worship in the context of the gospel.Scripture Reflections: Isaiah 40:3, Isaiah 54:7-8, Isaiah 29:13, Micah 6:8, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:15-23, Numbers 6:24-26.Closing Invitation:Join us in preparing hearts for Advent—embracing anticipation, allowing refinement, and pursuing truer worship. The gospel unfolds the transformative power of Christ's coming, bringing fulfillment to ancient prophecies and redemption to our lives. May this Advent be a time of profound reflection and spiritual preparation. As we await Christ's second coming, may our worship be genuine and our hearts surrendered.

It was a still, silent night when the light began to shine in one man's darkened heart. It was the night that gave him, and us, some of the most treasured words found in scripture. In this broadcast, Ron Moore takes you to a secret place, there to ponder those words and in them, to discover new dawn of true hope and change. Prepare to witness a brilliant light. .

Most know the true meaning of Christmas is about a supernatural birth. But did you know there was another birth that also had a huge impact? In this message by Pastor Steve Garcia, he breaks down the importance of John the Baptist's miraculous birth to the Christmas story. Hear how His parent's reaction to the news they were pregnant can help us respond in a way that can help us bring light into darkness.   - NEXT STEPS  Looking to take your next step?  We want to help! Text the word NEXT to 909-281-7797 or visit sunrisechurch.org/nextsteps. - GIVE TO SUNRISE CHURCH Imagine what God can do through our giving. You can give today at sunrisechurch.org/give. - FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseChurchCA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunrisechurchca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SunriseChurch

Join us for the first installment of a special three-part series leading up to Christmas. We all know how crazy December can be with shopping, family gatherings, cooking, and so much more. It's easy for Christmas to become background noise. But in these next three weeks, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on the faithfulness of God.  Today, we'll dive into the topic of God's faithfulness by exploring Old Testament prophecies that found their fulfillment in the birth of Jesus. Karen shares parallels between a God who kept His promises in ancient times and the God who keeps his promises to us today. No matter what your personal circumstances look like this year, we hope you'll find peace as you reflect on God's faithfulness today, which anchors us even in the midst of chaos. Mentioned on today's show: Watch today's episode on YouTube! Chapter 3 of Science Speaks (regarding the probability of one man fulfilling all the OT prophecies about Christ)   Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this week's episode, we sit down with Pastor Pam Pangborn and share honestly about the challenges/pressures pastors face on a regular basis, and how we can continue abiding in the love of God in and out of busy seasons. rootedministries.co

During this episode, Gretchen Crowder shares a talk she recently gave to St. Thomas Aquinas Altar Society entitled Preparing Our Hearts for Advent by Leaning into and Internalizing our Belovedness. If you are looking for a great way to prepare for the upcoming Advent season a preparation that might just also be useful for this week's Thanksgiving celebration - check this episode out now! ---If this episode hits home and you feel you have your own story to share, email Gretchen at lovedasyouarepod@gmail.com.Follow along and contribute to the conversation @lovedasyouarepod on Instagram.Find more from Gretchen Crowder @gdcrowder as well as at gretchencrowder.com.