Podcasts about prisoners of hope

07-12-26 Sun PM "Prisoners Of Hope" Pastor Nathaniel Urshan Zechariah 9:9-12You can contact us at https://fpcdurham.org

The pit you're trying to escape may be preparing the purpose you were created to fulfill. Trust is a head start on hindsight. From July 12, 2026

Sermon by Fr. Bob Fabey6th Sunday of Ordinary Time"Hope is what you are chained to. Hope is what confines you. Hope is what keeps you from being free to worry and despair. Hope is the shackle on your ankle and around your wrist. What a beautiful prison…"Discussion Questions:How is what was happening in 1876 similar to what is happening today? Expeditions, the Telephone, Steam engines, wars, Disputed presidential elections, the MLB…How is the Jewish experience of promise and fulfillment similar to ours?How are we like Lady Liberty? (Chains and Torch)Do you agree with Vaclav Havel's quote - "Hope is definitely not the same thing as optimism. It is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out."In Romans 5, Paul makes the case for how we are to view our lives based on what God has done… “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith[b] into this grace in which we stand, and we[c] rejoice[d] in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”How have you experienced this to be true?What is one way you can live as a “prisoner of Hope”?“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” For hope to exist, there has to be darkness. For hope to be real, there has to be a prison. And we, in the prison.”-Desmond Tutu

First Reading: Zechariah 9: 9-12  Second Reading: Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30    Sermon: Prisoners of Hope  Preaching: Jamie Smith  

God wants you to live with hope. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how Jesus makes lasting joy possible.

The humble king making his people prisoners of hope. Type: Sermon

God wants you to live with hope. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how Jesus makes lasting joy possible.

God wants you to live with hope. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how Jesus makes lasting joy possible.

God wants you to live with hope. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how Jesus makes lasting joy possible.

We often find ourselves in a pit that we cannot climb out of on our own. We look for quick fixes, but advice and prescriptions from the edge never reach the bottom.In the first message of "The King They Didn't Expect" Easter series, Pastor Adam Burton explores Zechariah 9:9-13 to reveal the true meaning of Palm Sunday. Discover why Jesus rode a donkey, what the "blood of the covenant" actually means, and how the King climbed all the way down into the pit to pull us out.

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Sunday - 1/25/2026 - John Gilligan - Dickinson, Texas

Audio recording of Ken Hart's Sabbath School recorded for Sabbath, November 29, 2025

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 In this episode of Cashflow Legendz, we dive into one of Zig Ziglar's most powerful concepts from See You at the Top: being a “Prisoner of Hope.” Zig teaches that hope isn't wishful thinking—it's a disciplined mindset rooted in belief, purpose, and expectation. And when it comes to building wealth, cash flow, and long-term freedom, your mindset is either compounding your results… or quietly sabotaging them. The guys break down how your self-image, expectations, and daily thoughts directly influence financial decisions, risk tolerance, and consistency. If you don't believe a better financial future is possible, you'll unconsciously create ceilings you never break through. Top Takeaways from This Episode: Why hope is a strategy, not an emotion, and how it fuels long-term wealth building How your self-image dictates your income level more than your skillset The danger of becoming a “prisoner of circumstance” instead of a prisoner of hope How expectations shape financial behavior, investing discipline, and patience Practical ways to reprogram your mindset to support cash flow, legacy, and freedom This episode challenges you to examine whether your current financial reality is a reflection of external limitations or internal beliefs. Because once you change how you see yourself, you change what you believe is possible.  

The Long, Cold Dark, part 4:  Prisoners of Hope

Zechariah 9:9-17 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!     Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you;     righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey,     on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim     and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off,     and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea,     and from the River to the ends of the earth. 11 As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you,     I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. 12 Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;     today I declare that I will restore to you double. 13 For I have bent Judah as my bow;     I have made Ephraim its arrow. I will stir up your sons, O Zion,     against your sons, O Greece,     and wield you like a warrior's sword. 14 Then the Lord will appear over them,     and his arrow will go forth like lightning; the Lord God will sound the trumpet     and will march forth in the whirlwinds of the south. 15 The Lord of hosts will protect them,     and they shall devour, and tread down the sling stones, and they shall drink and roar as if drunk with wine,     and be full like a bowl,     drenched like the corners of the altar. 16 On that day the Lord their God will save them,     as the flock of his people; for like the jewels of a crown     they shall shine on his land. 17 For how great is his goodness, and how great his beauty!     Grain shall make the young men flourish,     and new wine the young women.   Key Words: Rejoice, King, Salvation, Rule, Covenant, Prisoners, Hope, Jewels Keystone Verses: Because of the blood of My covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free. (Zechariah 9:11) Download Bulletin

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KURMAANA 4FFAA BARUUMSA 9FFAA DHAALTOTA WAADAA, HIDHAMTOOTA ABDII. 4TH QUARTER LESSON 9 HEIRS OF PROMISES, PRISONERS OF HOPE

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 4, lesson 9 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Joshua”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Gen. 3:17–24; Deut. 6:3; Josh. 13:1–7; Heb. 12:28; Lev. 25:1–5, 8–13; Ezek. 37:14, 25. Memory Text: “Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double” (Zechariah 9:12, ESV). (November 23 - November 28)  Sunday – (James Rafferty) - Eden and CanaanMonday – (Jill Morkone) - The Land as a GiftTuesday – (John Dinzey) - The Challenge of the LandWednesday – (John Lomacang) - The JubileeThursday – (Shelley Quinn) - The Land Restored Want the Panelists' notes? You can sign up here: https://3abnsabbathschoolpanel.com/notes/  Questions or Comments? Email us at mail@3abn.org Donate: https://3abn.org/donate-quick.html

Lesson #9 for Saturday, November 29, 2025 Lessons of Faith From Joshua Adult Sabbath School Lesson 4th Quarter, 2025

Join It Is Written Sabbath School host Eric Flickinger and this quarter's author, Dr. Barna Magyarosi, as they provide additional insights into this week's Sabbath School lesson, "Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope."

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Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope — Review of Lesson #9 of the 4th Quarter of 2025 -The Sabbath School Lesson study guide can be found here:— https://ssnet.org/lessons/25d/less09.html— https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/archives— https://sabbath-school.adventech.io/enThe title of this quarter's theme is: Second Chances: The Book of JoshuaFor the next 13 weeks (October to December 2025), we will look at the transition from Moses to Joshua as the visible leader of Israel, who leads the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan.Related Podcasts:— Faith and the Christian Experience— So I Prayed to the God of Heaven— Fear Not — For I am With Thee— The Law of Faith— According to Your Faith— Forging Ahead by Faith— Examples of Childlike FaithRelated Podcasts at TrueWisdom:— Beware Who You Follow— The Battle is the Lord's— Opening Their Eyes— The Covetousness of AchanText UsSupport the showSend questions or comments to: BibleQuestions@ASBzone.comThe Key Principles of Effective Bible Study is a resource which outlines core concepts shown in the Scriptures that will help you to better understand many Biblical themes and doctrines. We have an extended, 24-part podcast series on these principles, and a condensed, 9-part series called God's Precious Word, that is based on the same resource. We also recommend that you check out the True Wisdom podcast which I co-host with Robert Baker -- a different format for Bible Study. Finally, check out these awesome Bible Maps! We pray that all of these resources will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies.

What does it mean to be a Prisoner of Hope? Our redeeming God tells us to believe and hope in his love and a good future. Join Ash and Britt as they discuss Zechariah ch.9.  Free ebook: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nbbgc9x12m Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomovercoffee Email us with your comments, thoughts, or prayer requests: kingdomovercoffee@gmail.com 

Join Pastor Cameron as he encourages us to be full of hope even in our darkest times. Prisoners of hope are those who see that the Lord has a glorious purpose in everything His children go through!

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Heirs of Promises, Prisoners of Hope – November 29, 2025 by Percy Harrold

Shame can be a symptom of failed self-esteem pursuits instead of relying on grace. It is the fruit of religious self-effort, an emblem of wounded pride. God gives the oil of joy for mourning. He buries shame in a double blessing of mercy. Show me your self-esteem, and I'll show you my divine-esteem.    Click https://bit.ly/m/Life-Journeys to find a list of your favorite platforms for this podcast!

Prisoners Of Hope | പ്രത്യാശയുടെ തടവുകാർ | Malayalam Christian Messages | Br. Damien Antony | Morning Glory Podcast - 1682 | 12 Aug 2025

God, I long to be free, whether I'm in the pit or out of it.Keywords: Freedom; hope; captivity; prophesy; Israelites; promise. Scripture: Zechariah9:12

Contact us @ 4faithfoundations@gmail.com For more helpful Bible studies and resources visit our website @ faithfoundations.church What do you do when God does not do what you have asked Him to do? What do you do when you pray the right prayer, for the right reason, with the right heart— and the answer is no? Not silence. Not “wait.” Not “in a little while.” But a hard, clear, painful “no.” What do you do when God says no? You asked for the healing—and it did not come. You asked for the door to open—but it stayed shut – like really shut like slammed shut. You asked for the storm to pass—but it pressed in harder. You begged for the burden to be lifted—but it's still on your back, day after day. And what's even harder to swallow is this: You know God could have said yes. He had the power to do it. He had the authority to do it. He had the compassion to do it. But He didn't. He didn't do it. He said very plainly no.  And now you are left with a question that shakes your faith to its core: Can I or How Do I Trust God When He Says No? This is where faith begins to grow or unravel. Because saying “yes” to God when He says “yes” to us is easy. But saying “yes” to God when He says “no” to us— That's where trust becomes real. That's where hope is tested. That's where belief is refined. And that's exactly where the apostle Paul found himself in 2 Corinthians 12. Here's a man who had seen things no one else had seen.

One of the realities of the Christian life that is often misunderstood is the presence of spiritual dryness. There are times when we feel vibrant, when prayer is easy, when the Word of God leaps off the page and grips our hearts. There are seasons when obedience flows naturally, when the fire of devotion burns bright, and when we feel a deep sense of intimacy with the Lord. But… there are also times when none of that seems to be true. There are seasons in the Christian life when we simply don't want to do anything. We don't want to read the Bible. We don't want to pray. We don't want to fight sin. We don't even want to go through the motions. The fire we once had seems to have burned low, and we feel spiritually dull, tired, and numb. This is not uncommon. In fact, this kind of struggle is woven throughout the pages of Scripture. Contact us @ 4faithfoundations@gmail.com For more resources visit our website @ faithfoundations.church

The Apostle Paul, the most influential missionary in church history, a man of unwavering faith and perseverance, openly confesses here that he was "pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life." This is not a casual statement. The Greek word for despaired (ἐξαπορέομαι, exaporeō) means to be utterly without a way out, completely at a loss, to feel trapped with no escape. This is deep affliction. This is the kind of suffering that pushes a person to the very brink. This is the kind of affliction that pushes a person to the edge where life itself feels like it is slipping away. This is the inspired Word of God - Paul is not exaggerating here. He is describing a moment in which he and his companions believed they were going to die. And yet, what do we see in this passage? That God had a purpose even in this depth of suffering—to strip Paul of all self-reliance and teach him to trust only in "God which raiseth the dead” (v.9). This passage is not just about suffering; it is about where we place our trust in suffering. Paul's affliction serves as a lesson for us: When we reach the end of our rope, the end of our strength, we discover the sufficiency of God's power. Let's examine four key truths from this passage that will help us understand how we, as believers, are to respond when we find ourselves despairing even of life. The Weight of Suffering The Purpose of Suffering The Power of Deliverance The Role of Prayer Contact us @ 4faithfoundations@gmail.com For more teaching, resources & helps visit our website @ faithfoundations.church

In this episode of The Crosswalk Devotional, we explore the powerful theme of "Prisoners of Hope." In challenging times, holding onto hope can be transformative, providing strength and resilience when life feels overwhelming. We’ll discuss how to cultivate a hopeful mindset rooted in God’s promises, reminding ourselves that hope is not just a feeling but a steadfast anchor for our souls. Through engaging scripture and uplifting personal testimonies, we’ll uncover practical ways to embrace hope in our daily lives. You’ll learn how being a "prisoner of hope" can empower you to face adversity with faith and courage, knowing that God is always working for your good. Join the Conversation: We want to hear from you! How has hope played a role in your life during tough times? Share your inspiring stories and insights with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email. What Bible verses encourage you to remain hopeful? Let’s support each other as we navigate life’s challenges and celebrate the unyielding power of hope together!

Zechariah 9:12 says, “Return to the stronghold, you PRISONERS OF HOPE. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.” Why would God refer to His people with such a negative term? Is there a positive and powerful revelation associated with it? Was Paul talking in both a literal and figurative way when he called himself “the prisoner of the Lord”? How does this all apply to you? This will answer some questions you have about the battles of life.Ministry website: www.shreveministries.org Comparative religion website: www.thetruelight.net The “Catholic Project” website: www.toCatholicswithlove.org Video channel: www.YouTube.com/mikeshreveministries All audio-podcasts are shared in a video format on our YouTube channel. Mail: P.O. Box 4260, Cleveland, TN 37320 / Phone: 423-478-4843Get Mike Shreve's book revealing the spiritual identity of God's people: WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in ChristMike Shreve's other podcast Revealing the True Light—a study on comparative religion themes, as well as mysterious or controversial biblical subjects: https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/revealingthetruelight

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Zechariah 9:12 Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.

Message from Aron Kirk on December 22, 2024

Zechariah 9: 9-13

The Bible is full of insight that seems contrary to the natural mind. One such term is "prisoner of hope." We think of prison as a restriction of freedom, but God shows us in this term how being locked to Him, is actually being a prisoner of hope, which will be explained on today's podcast. Join the guys, JT and Bob as they discuss Bob's recent blog by the same title, which you can find at www.bobbrubaker.com. 

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.

A 15-minute teaching applying practical principles from God's Word to everyday life.