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You often hear people talking about how God's blessing flows on their lives. But sometimes, we can take a narrow view of what God's really up to.   A Deep Truth of the Bible It's great to be with you again today and this is the second message in a series that I have called "Blessed to be a Blessing". The society in which we live tells us it's all about "you"; it's all about "me". I buy the newspaper reasonably frequently and the one that I buy on Friday, once a month, has a glossy magazine inside it called, "Wish". It's full of expensive watches and expensive holidays and expensive dining experiences and coffee and real estate and it's so glossy; it's so seductive. Sociologists talk of the phenomenon of "cocooning"; of wrapping ourselves in comfort. For so many people in the West, that's what they are trying to do. To somehow ignore everything else that's going on; to hide from all the problems in the world and imagine somehow, that we can be satisfied in the cocoon of luxury. There's an airline that for a long time, had an advertising campaign for it's business class and the by-line of the advertising campaign was, "It's all about you". And that's it isn't it? To cocoon ourselves in these luxury things and experiences and ignore the pain and the starvation and the sickness that's going on in the rest of the world. There are billions of people in poverty today. There are billions of people who don't have enough food and some of those people are listening today. I had feed-back recently from a listener in a Liberian refugee camp, in Sierra Leone and there, life is purely about survival – food, water, avoiding disease, keeping away from war. And when I am talking about God's blessing, the one thing that I'm conscience of is the need to speak into both ends of that spectrum. A man who I really admire, who taught me a lot, a man called Barry Chant, was a great influence on me. He's a lecturer at the Bible College I attended, and I have a great respect for this man. One of the ministry classes we were in, there were a small number of students and we were having a discussion and we were talking about the tendency in some parts of the church to preach what some people call a "prosperity doctrine" – to believe God for a bigger car and a bigger house. Now Barry has been ministering around the world for over fifty years and when we came to this, his face became very serious and he said this: If you are going to preach on God's blessing and God's prosperity, then what you say has to apply to the poor and to the rich. It has to work in the West and in the developing world and if it doesn't, it's not God's truth. You see, God doesn't have favourites. Sure, God plants us in different places, in different circumstances but if we are going to talk about God's blessing in this series "Blessed to be a Blessing", I am really conscience of the fact that what we say, what we uncover in God's Word, has to apply to everybody. Now, that's always really stuck with me and what I want is never to open my mouth and speak unless I'm speaking God's truth. Today we are going to look at two deep truths of the Bible – God's Word, God's very heart. We are going to talk about God's blessing and particularly look at the story of Abraham. One of the things that strikes me about the Bible is that when God blesses people He expects them to take that blessing and bless other people. And that's the first deep truth. It's this: a blessing is only really a blessing if it flows in and out. Let me say that again: a blessing is only really a blessing when it not only flows into us from God, but it also flows out again. That's the first truth. And the second is this: the birth of a blessing in our lives can often be very uncomfortable and painful, and so we often miss exactly what God is up to and what's going on. I wanted to put those two truths right up front because that's what we are going to be talking about today. I believe that God is a God of outrageous blessing but so often we don't understand how He blesses and what He expects. We need good teaching on God's blessing – Biblical, profound, truth. God's blessing is God's favour. It's when He intervenes in our lives for the good – it can be Spiritual, it can be emotional, it can be physical healing, it can be in relationships and even material. I weep when people reduce the blessing of God just down to the next big, expensive car that they want to buy. I know some people will get upset with me saying that but it's a matter of priority. God is a God of blessing but we are blessed in order to be a blessing. A blessing has to flow into us from God and out from us to others, otherwise it's not a blessing at all. Let's have a look at the story of Abraham and we clearly see how God works. We are going to Genesis, chapter 12, beginning at verse 1. If you have a Bible, grab it: "The Lord said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you a great nation," – listen to this – "and I will bless you. I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse and in you all the peoples on the earth will be blessed." So Abram left as the Lord had told him and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy five years old when he set out from Haran. He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot and all the possessions they had accumulated and the people they had acquired in Haran and set out for the land of Canaan and they arrived there. Abram travelled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh, at Shechem. At that time the Canaanites were in the land and the Lord appeared there to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So Abram built an alter there, to the Lord who appeared to him. From there he went toward the hills east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an alter to the Lord and he called on the name of the Lord. Then Abram set out and continued toward the Negev. See, there are a few aspects to this story. Firstly, God said, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household. Leave everything you're comfortable with and step out. And if you do that, I will bless you. I promise, I will make you a great nation. All the peoples on the earth will be blessed." The point of the blessing was not just that Abram would be blessed but that all the peoples on the earth would be blessed, through him. That's huge! Ultimately Israel was blessed in that they received the Promised Land and you and I were blessed in that Jesus Christ was physically a descendant of Abram. Now this required a lot of obedience. This man was seventy five years old. Most of us are heavily into retirement aged seventy five – not that I know, I'm not quite there yet – but it was no obstacle to him. Abram was quite wealthy yet he set out into the unknown; he set out into God's blessing and to be a blessing. I always admire this man because he had no Bible; it wasn't written then. I don't know how God talked to him, but somehow God did and Abram believed Him and he set out. He left his father's house, his comfort, his people, recognition, his own country, his home on a promise from God. "Step out of your comfort zone, Abram, follow me to this land that I will show you." He didn't even know where he was going, there were no planes, trains or automobiles or air conditioned business class. This was God's promise: "I will bless you so that you will become a blessing to all the nations." Aged seventy five, he went on an uncertain journey on God's promise. So what happens next?   Stepping out into the Blessing Okay, today we are talking about God's blessing and the two deep truths: firstly that a blessing has to flow. A blessing isn't a blessing unless it flows into us from God and out from us to other people. And secondly, when God starts to birth a blessing in our lives, it's not always comfortable and it's not always convenient and it doesn't always feel like a blessing. God's promise to Abram was a huge blessing. Remember, Abram was seventy five years old; the greatest sadness of this man's life was that he had no children. To the Hebrews, the two great signs of God's blessing were lots of kids and lots of land. If you had those you were blessed, if you didn't you weren't. God not only called Abram out of his comfort zone but He promised him those two blessings. Firstly in Genesis, chapter 13 verse 14, it says this: The Lord said to Abram after Lot had departed from him, "Lift up you eyes from where you are and look north and south and east and west. All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth so that if anyone could count the dust then your offspring could be counted. Go; walk through the length and the breadth of the land for I am giving it to you." And again in Genesis, chapter 15, verse 4: Then the word of the Lord came to him. "This man will not be your heir but a son coming from your own body will be your heir." He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars, if indeed you can count them," then God said to Abram, "so shall your offspring be." The guy is seventy five; his wife Sarai is about the same age. These are huge, impossible promises: the land that God is promising him is inhabited by the Canaanites; they've been childless for all these years, and yet God calls Abram and Sarai out of their comfort zone into the absolutely impossible – He sends them on a long journey. When you read the story out of the next few chapters of Genesis (and I encourage you to do that) the two things that leap out are these: firstly it was an interminable journey – twenty five years! It went on and on and on and on. We are talking "God" and "blessing" and we think an hour, a day, a week at the most. Twenty five years! What was God thinking? Not even twenty five years in the comfort of their own home, but twenty five years of rough and rugged time on the road in tents, with all their animals and possessions and servants travelling with them. Imagine the organisation and the difficulties and the discomforts all for some vague, impossible promise of blessing. And the second thing that leaps out at you as you read the story of Abram and Sarai are their imperfections. They didn't do this perfectly, they made lots of mistakes. Abram took Lot with him. God didn't ask him to take Lot with him. They had to separate and Abram had to give land away and then he had to rescue Lot from captivity, putting God's plan in risk again. And they doubted God over and over again. And then Abram and Sarai think, 'Well, God's not showing up so maybe we'll give Him a hand.' So Abram sleeps with a woman, a servant, Hagar and has Ishmael. They laughed at God's promises. They said, "God, do you understand how old we are?" Twice Abraham lies about Sarah; says she is his sister not his wife and she ends up in some king's harem. Abraham was not some super Christian, you know, who did everything perfectly – just a simple, ordinary human being with an extraordinary faith in an extraordinary God. After twenty five years God gave them a son and God told them to call this son Isaac, which means "he laughs". You see God had the last laugh, "he who laughs last, laughs best". And they were blessed to be a blessing. They were called out of their comfort zone into God's promises – so called "blessings" – in order to be a blessing to all the nations. But all they saw for the first twenty five years was heartbreak and trial after trial on an interminable journey. You see how easy it is to make a mistake when God is birthing a blessing, to mistake that birth of a blessing for a curse? We go to God and ask Him to bless us and – listen to me, here's a deep truth – often it gets a whole bunch worse before it gets better. In a relationship, if you pray for your husband or your wife or your children: "God bless them, improve our relationship, deal with that thing in them that I can't deal with." The most likely thing that is going to start happening is that it will get worse. They're going to start acting up and then we give up. When they start acting up, when it gets worst … praise God! When things take a turn for the worst after we've prayed for a blessing in that area, thank God, because God is up to something good. That's His way. The birth of a blessing often is a difficult birth because that's how we learn and grow and walk in faith. It's a deep truth that the birth of a blessing can often be uncomfortable and painful and so we often miss out on exactly what God is up to and what's going on. When someone taught me that, when I finally learnt that, it made a huge difference to my life. We need to stop putting our trust in circumstances we can see and put our trust in the God we can't see. When God starts something He will finish it! Even though we bumble through it imperfectly, like Abraham and Sarah, even though we lose heart sometimes, even though we even laugh at God and say, "Look God, this is impossible", God wants us to learn this lesson today. It's one of the things that He will use mightily and powerfully over the rest of our lives. God's blessings so often involve change in people and in circumstances and in attitudes and when they start breaking forth, it feels risky and uncomfortable and uncertain and sometimes it even feel worse. When you are in that situation, I pray that the Holy Spirit will bring this back to you. God is a God of blessing and we will sometimes suffer incredibly as His blessings come to pass. It seems to be so often His way.   Believing the Promise God is a God of blessing and I truly believe that He wants to bless us so that we can be a blessing to others. Abraham was the case in point. Right from the beginning, God promised that Abraham would be a blessing to all the nations of the earth. At that time he had no idea what that meant. He spent twenty five years wandering after that promise. Finally, finally a miracle – a son, Isaac. But what about this other huge promise, that through Abraham God would bring blessing to every nation on earth? Well, let's roll forward a little bit now, to the New Testament, about fifteen hundred years on and the writer of the Book of Hebrews says this – if you have a Bible, grab it, open it at chapter 11 and verse 8: By faith, Abraham, when called to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he didn't know where he was going. By faith he made his home in this land, like a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were his heirs with him of the same promise, for he was looking forward to the city with foundations, who's architect and builder, was God. Isn't that beautiful? By faith, Abraham, even though he was past the age and Sarah, herself who was barren, was enabled to become a father because he considered Him faithful who had made that promise. And so, from this one man and he was as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sands on the sea shore. All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised but only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted they were aliens and strangers on the earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had an opportunity to return, instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God for He has prepared a city for them. By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God said to him, "It will be through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned." Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead and, figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death. See, this is a beautiful story! Abraham stepped out, he wandered for twenty five years, he finally had a son but he never saw the promises of blessings to all the nations. See what it says in Hebrews, chapter 11, verse 13: "All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance." Now we are going to go back to those two profound truths of God's blessing that I talked about at the beginning of the program. The first is this deep truth: a blessing is only a blessing if it flows in and out. That's the first one. And the second is: the birth of a blessing can often be uncomfortable and painful and so we can miss exacting what God's up to and what's going on. Now the story of Abraham brings these two truths together. It was uncomfortable for twenty five years, but even more so, he never saw the major promise come to fruition. The promise from the beginning to Abraham was this: 'I will make you into a great nation' He never saw that. It didn't happen until after he died. And again, 'All the peoples will be blessed through you'. He never saw that. Abraham was blessed to be a blessing. He suffered for that blessing but never fully saw its fruition. Through Abraham, Israel received the Promised Land and through Abraham you and I receive Jesus Christ because Jesus was descended, physically, from Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and so on. Jesus is the greatest blessing of God to all humanity and Abraham had no idea. He had to suffer those twenty five years so he could be part of that blessing but he never saw the end of it. God blessed him in order that God's blessing could flow through him, down to the centuries, to you and me, here and now. And that is utterly amazing. Do you see how limiting it is when we want God just to bless us, and somehow we imagine that blessing stops with us? It's not God's plan. God's blessing is only really a blessing when it flows down to us from Him and out from us to everybody else. He wants us to be the place where His flood tide of blessing brings life to the rest of the world. Look what Jesus said about exactly that: John chapter 7 verse 37: On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice (notice: He said this in a loud voice so everyone would hear) "If anyone is thirsty let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this He meant the Spirit whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. See, there's an "in" and an "out". Are you looking for something? Are you parched and needy and dry? Come to Jesus and drink; put your faith in Him. And whoever believes in Him, rivers of living water will flow out of them. It's one of the greatest passages in the Bible. It's powerful. It's the crux of being a disciple. We are blessed to be a blessing! Rivers – Nile and Ganges and Murray and Mississippi and Amazon – rivers! Again Jesus said: Give and it will be given to you, a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure that you use, it would be measured to you. God blesses us so that we can be a blessing. Whether we are Abraham or just some little person living in this century – we are blessed to be a blessing! It is a double sided transaction. When we limit God's blessing to just flowing in, that's a very, very sad thing. You and I are blessed to be a blessing.

This sermon explores Romans 9:10-13 to demonstrate that divine election is grounded entirely in God's sovereign grace rather than human merit or performance. By contrasting the choice of Jacob over Esau before their birth, the message highlights how God's purpose stands independent of human works, ethnicity, or lineage. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to rest in the unshakeable foundation of God's unfailing promise and sovereign mercy through Jesus Christ.

This sermon explores Romans 9:10-13 to demonstrate that divine election is grounded entirely in God's sovereign grace rather than human merit or performance. By contrasting the choice of Jacob over Esau before their birth, the message highlights how God's purpose stands independent of human works, ethnicity, or lineage. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to rest in the unshakeable foundation of God's unfailing promise and sovereign mercy through Jesus Christ.

God pursues His people, promises restoration, and provides the way.

What if the place you feel weakest is actually the place where God wants to meet you most deeply?In this message, we're looking at one of the most personal promises God gives us, that His grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in weakness. So often we spend our lives trying to appear strong, capable, and in control, while quietly carrying burdens we cannot fix on our own. But what if weakness is not the place where God abandons us, but the very place where His presence, power, and grace become most visible?Together, we'll explore how God uses weakness, suffering, and dependence to draw us closer to Himself and shape us more deeply into the image of Christ. If you are tired, discouraged, or overwhelmed, come and find God's strength in your weakness.Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV

Out of the Promise God made to Abraham, there is coming a Messiah to rule from His throne and we should celebrate His reign because it will be over the whole earth.

Can you really trust every promise God makes?In today's Words From The Word, Pastor Roderick Webster reminds us from Ephesians 1:11-14 (KJV) that God is not like us — He cannot lie, He does not forget, and every promise He has made to you in Christ is yes and amen.You have been chosen, redeemed, and sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of your inheritance. No matter how things look right now, God's purpose is still being walked out.Watch or listen today and be encouraged to keep living for Jesus.#WordsFromTheWord #GoodNewsBaptistChurch #BibleDevotion

CPXL Season 2 • Episode 3: The Abrahamic Covenant — God's Promise, God's People, God's Plan | Genesis 12, 15, 17After the scattering at Babel, God begins something new through one man and one family. In this episode of CPXL, we explore the Abrahamic Covenant—God's foundational promise that sets the trajectory for the entire biblical story.Walking through Genesis 12, 15, and 17, we see that God's covenant is entirely His initiative—grounded in faith, not performance. From Abram's call to trust without seeing the full picture, to God alone cutting the covenant, this conversation reveals God's heart to restore, bless, and redeem the nations.The episode also points forward to Jesus, the promised descendant through whom the blessing to all nations is fulfilled—showing how faith, not lineage, defines God's people.In This Episode:God's call to Abram and the meaning of covenantWhy faith is central to God's promisesHow the covenant expands in Genesis 15 and 17How Abraham's story points forward to JesusWhat it means to live as people of the covenant todayKey Scriptures:Genesis 12:1–3Genesis 15Genesis 17Galatians 3Romans 4As Genesis narrows from nations to one family, we're invited to see ourselves within God's unfolding covenant story—and to consider where He may be calling us to trust Him without seeing the full picture.About CPXLCPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

CPXL Season 2 • Episode 3: The Abrahamic Covenant — God's Promise, God's People, God's Plan | Genesis 12, 15, 17After the scattering at Babel, God begins something new through one man and one family. In this episode of CPXL, we explore the Abrahamic Covenant—God's foundational promise that sets the trajectory for the entire biblical story.Walking through Genesis 12, 15, and 17, we see that God's covenant is entirely His initiative—grounded in faith, not performance. From Abram's call to trust without seeing the full picture, to God alone cutting the covenant, this conversation reveals God's heart to restore, bless, and redeem the nations.The episode also points forward to Jesus, the promised descendant through whom the blessing to all nations is fulfilled—showing how faith, not lineage, defines God's people.In This Episode:God's call to Abram and the meaning of covenantWhy faith is central to God's promisesHow the covenant expands in Genesis 15 and 17How Abraham's story points forward to JesusWhat it means to live as people of the covenant todayKey Scriptures:Genesis 12:1–3Genesis 15Genesis 17Galatians 3Romans 4As Genesis narrows from nations to one family, we're invited to see ourselves within God's unfolding covenant story—and to consider where He may be calling us to trust Him without seeing the full picture.About CPXLCPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

People of Promise: God's Providence Ezra 1:1-5 Speaker: Matt Angell

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

The Bible is full of promises. Some were made by God, and some were made by men. Man’s promises are notoriously flimsy (and often broken). Conversely, the promises of God are iron clad. In today’s study, we’ll consider one of those promises up close. Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What does the term ‘covenant’ mean? B) What promise did God make to Israel after the Exodus? C) What promises has He made to you and I as believers? Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt

Why do we promise God things in a crisis… then forget? In today's Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster continues the series The Commitment of Faith and returns to Judges 11:30–31 (KJV) where Jephthah makes a vow before going to battle.Jephthah knew he needed God. He cast himself upon the providence of God and made a commitment: if the Lord gave victory, he would give to God what belonged to Him. This devotion challenges every listener to examine the vows we make when our backs are against the wall.Pastor Webster speaks straight to real life:when trouble hits and only God can help,when we cry out, “Lord, help me—and I'll serve You,”when God delivers… and we drift back into forgetfulness.Scripture reminds us that the Christian life is a life of faith: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7) and “Trust in the LORD… acknowledge Him… and He shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5–6).If you feel like nothing is going right, pause and ask: What did I promise God the last time He rescued me? God hasn't forgotten. Today is a good day to stop, repent, and live true to your commitment.

Discover the power of divine promises and why keeping your covenant is essential for God's blessings and answered prayers. Learn how to navigate life's struggles by honoring your commitments.

In this episode of Man Up, Already!, we unpack one of Scripture's most hope-filled promises for anyone walking through a difficult season:“He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing,shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”— Psalm 126:6Every person experiences moments where they must keep moving forward while carrying pain — emotionally, spiritually, or mentally. Psalm 126:6 speaks directly into those moments, reminding us that even in seasons of tears, our faithfulness has power and purpose.In today's episode, we explore:

Message from Tony Ledet on November 30, 2025

William Taylor - The Bible's portrayal of our broken world is compelling in its clear-eyed realism about humanity and life. It is equally captivating in what it reveals about God—nowhere more so than in the aftermath of the flood. God's word makes sense of God's world.

What if biblical vision isn't about creating something new, but about seeing what God is already doing and joining Him in that work? In this powerful message, we wrap up our "To Live is Christ" series from Philippians 4 and explore how contentment, strength, and provision in Christ lead us to discover our unique "one thing" for 2026. Learn the secret Paul discovered about accepting all circumstances, doing all things through Christ's strength, and trusting God's provision through generous giving. Plus, discover what happens when urgent needs meet your unique ability—and how your one contribution might change eternity for many.

What does it mean to be "pure in heart" and why does Jesus promise that those who pursue purity will see God? In this powerful message on Matthew 5:8, we explore the radical promise of spiritual intimacy that comes through purity of heart.In This Episode:Understanding what "blessed are the pure in heart" really meansWhy purity isn't restriction—it's the path to seeing GodHow singularity of heart leads to deeper intimacy with ChristThe difference between positional and progressive purityPractical steps to pursue purity in your daily walkWhy resisting sin shouldn't feel like holding your breathKey Timestamps:The Nature of Purity (10:54)The Promise: They Shall See God (16:57)The Pursuit: 5 Practical Steps (24:20)The world says purity is restrictive, but Jesus says it's the doorway to experiencing the nearness of God. This isn't just about sexual purity—it's about unmixed devotion, singularity of affection, and positioning your heart to truly know and see God.Bible Verses Referenced: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 119, James 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Ezekiel 18:31, 1 John 3, Psalm 86, Proverbs 23:7, John 14:1Practical Applications:Draw near to God's WordWalk with the wiseMake no provision for the fleshPray for purityThink with total commitment to ChristThis episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan**

This week, we will be studying Genesis 28:10-22 under the theme "God's Promise, God's Presence, God's Return”. During life's journey, it's easy to forget we have a God who promises to always protect and provide. It's easy to forget we have a God who is always with us. A God who cares and loves us so much seems too good to be true. Like a dream! God promises to fulfill His promises to Jacob — the promise to bless him and return him home. It's important to trust God's guidance and be obedient to His plan, even during difficult times. God promise to bless, provide, protect, and be present in our lives until he returns us home, is more than a dream for us, it's our reality! Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.

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A Bride for the Promise: God's Hand in Abraham's Final TestIn this powerful episode, JD Williams and David Paxton take you through Genesis 23 and 24, revealing one of the most profound and prophetic moments in Abraham's life. The transition from Sarah's passing to the union of Isaac and Rebekah.  A story rich with faith, obedience, and divine orchestration.Video Version Available upon release at 9:00pm ET/8:00pm CT athttps://youtu.be/0zmRuV_xkhETonight you'll follow Abraham as he secures the Cave of Machpelah in faith, witness the servant's sacred oath to find a bride for Isaac, and experience Rebekah's willing heart as she answers the Spirit's call. Through each you will see the beautiful prophetic picture of Christ and His Bride, the Church, fulfilled in Isaac's love for Rebekah.Each moment reveals God's eternal hand guiding His covenant people and points to the soon return of our Lord. When the Bridegroom comes for His Bride.Be sure to subscribe, like, and comment to help us reach more believers with the truth of God's Word.For more information or to partner with us to spread the Gospel worldwide, we invite you to visit LastChristian.net. Where you can learn about our listener-supported ministry and become part of sharing the message of salvation to every nation.

In 2 Samuel chapter 8, the Bible records a season of great military success for King David and the strengthening of his kingdom. After consolidating his rule over all Israel, David goes to war against surrounding nations and secures victory after victory, fulfilling God's promise to give him rest from his enemies. Summary David defeats the Philistines, Moabites, Zobah, Arameans (Syrians), Edomites, and others, expanding Israel's borders and establishing dominance from the Euphrates River to the border of Egypt. He takes valuable spoils of war—gold, silver, and bronze—and dedicates them to the Lord. The chapter emphasizes that “the Lord gave David victory wherever he went” (2 Samuel 8:6, 14). This phrase underlines that David's triumphs were not just military achievements but divine favor and fulfillment of God's covenant promises. David sets up garrisons in conquered territories to maintain peace and order, establishing political stability. He also appoints a structured leadership over Israel — including Joab as commander of the army, Jehoshaphat as recorder, Zadok and Ahimelech as priests, Seraiah as secretary, and Benaiah over the Kerethites and Pelethites (David's royal guard). Themes and Lessons •Divine Favor: David's success was due to God's presence, not merely human strategy. •Faithfulness: David honored God by dedicating the plunder to Him. •Order and Leadership: A strong kingdom requires godly structure and trusted officials. •Fulfillment of Promise: God's word to Abraham and to David about establishing Israel's dominion was being realized. Hashtags: #2Samuel8 #David #Victory #BibleStudy #FaithfulGod #DivineFavor #SendMeRadio #BibleTeaching #GodsPromisesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sendme-radio--732966/support.“Thank you for listening to SendMe Radio — where we share the Gospel, inspire faith, and keep you connected with powerful stories and updates from around the world. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe so you never miss a message.And remember — you can listen to SendMe Radio streaming 24/7 at www.sendmeradio.net or simply say: ‘Hey Alexa, play SendMe Radio.'

"The God of Promise"Genesis 21:1-7The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, GodPastor Nate ClarkeSeptember 28, 2025Biblical Guide to getting involved in Politics & Culture https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAShould Christians pay attention to POLITICS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04Have you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureSERMON NOTES:- Genesis 21:1-7- The God of Promise- God is faithful and gracious to fulfill His promises- Genesis 21:1-2- visited: “to act decisively, to intervene, to attend to, or act on behalf of”- 2 Corinthians 1:20a- Numbers 23:19- God fulfills His promises in His perfect timing- Genesis 21:2- Romans 5:6- 2 Peter 3:9- God fulfills His promises against all hope- Romans 4:18-19 - Luke 1:37 NKJV- Matthew 19:26- God's faithfulness and grace turns our doubt into obedient faith- Genesis 17:17- Genesis 18:12- Genesis 16:1-2- Genesis 21:3-4- James 2:17-19- God's faithfulness and grace brings us surprising joy- Genesis 21:6-7- Luke 2:10- Psalm 126:1-2- 1 Chronicles 16:27- Nehemiah 8:10- Nehemiah 12:43- Psalm 16:11- Psalm 21:6- Psalm 32:11- Psalm 71:23- Isaiah 12:3- Acts 13:52Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

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Sometimes it is hard to trust, especially if we are in themiddle of waiting, wondering, and doubting a promise. But we can find hope inthe truth that God never breaks a promise. Visit https://getencouraged.blogfor more.

Discover the profound truth of being one with the God of promise and purpose—the One who faithfully fulfills His Word across time, space, and eternity. His promises are infused with divine power, designed to bring His purposes to fruition. In this encouraging and thought-provoking message, learn how to partner with God to see His promises manifest in your life! How has letting go transformed your faith journey? Drop your story in the comments—we’d love to celebrate God’s work in your life with our community! Don’t wait—click now and experience the breakthrough God has for you! Special Opportunity:
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Send us a textFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessSubscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comStudy Notes for Joshua 1:1-9Background:Joshua 1:1-9 marks the beginning of Joshua's leadership after Moses' death. God's charge to Joshua is both a personal encouragement and a declaration of divine support as Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land.Key Themes:The Continuation of God's Plan:Inheritance by God's Promise:God's Assurance of His Presence:Strength and Courage Through Obedience:Growth Happens Gradually:Application Points:Trust in God's Promises:Reflect on God's promises in Scripture and how they apply to your life today.Live Courageously:Courage is not the absence of fear but faith in God's presence and power.Meditate on God's Word:Prioritize daily time in Scripture, allowing it to shape your decisions and actions.Embrace Gradual Growth:Recognize that spiritual maturity and fulfilling God's purposes happen incrementally.Reflection Questions:What challenges in your life require strength and courage right now?How can you meditate on God's Word more intentionally this week?In what ways have you seen God's promises fulfilled in your life?Memory Verse: Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."Prayer Focus: Ask God to help you trust His promises, meditate on His Word, and step forward in courage, knowing He is with you.Support the showJeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

In verses 8 thru 12 of 2Peter chapter 3, Peter turns his attention to these beloved believers in the Savior. Here he writes concerning the Lord's perspective on time, the coming of the Day of the Lord and the Day of God. Dr. Mitchell states that God's time and man's time are two different things. What man counts as slowness is actually God being patient with us not willing that any should perish. Dr. Mitchell emphasizes the Word of God and it's importance for each person. It prevents unbelief. Paul writes that "Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of Christ." Rom.10:17 Let's join Dr. Mitchell in 2nd Peter 3:8 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

WHERE was the Promise God had made? When would this Messiah come? After many years of silence, we see God's PROMISE KEPT - not to kings & priests during national supremacy, but to a humble, young Jewish couple to whom the Promise of God's Presence is revealed with a heartbeat and a dream.‌

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Trapped in Babylon, exiled and broken, God's people faced their darkest hour. But in that moment, one of the Bible's most electrifying promises was spoken. Jeremiah 29:11, a beacon of hope that's inspired millions. But what if there's even more to this story? Join us today as we explore what God said, and learn how it can bring hope to us even in our most challenging and painful seasons.

Conversations from the heart and soul of Humanity Church with Malinda Cancio. For more information, visit www.humanitychurch.com LINKS: CONNECT CARD: https://humanitychurch.com/card JOIN A GROUP: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/humanity-groups GIVE: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving

Conversations from the heart and soul of Humanity Church with Pastor Marla Neighbour. For more information, visit www.humanitychurch.com LINKS: CONNECT CARD: https://humanitychurch.com/card JOIN A GROUP: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/humanity-groups GIVE: https://humanitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving

Title: Psalm 91: A Pentatonic Promise Host: Pastor S. Geoffrey Monts Introduction: Good morning, good morning, good morning. This is the Impact Man, and you know what time it is. It is time to rise and grind. Grab your cup of coffee, grab your device, and let's get into this word. Today, we are diving into Psalm 91 and uncovering the powerful promises of God. Episode Summary: In this episode of Morning Meditation for Men, Pastor S Geoffrey Monts takes us through Psalm 91, emphasizing the importance of positioning ourselves in God's presence and His precious promises. Pastor Monts breaks down Psalm 91 into four key "notes"—position, protection, provision, and power—and reveals the fifth note: God's divine PROMISE. This promise assures us that when we call on Him, He will answer, show up, deliver us, and honor us. Pastor Monts enriches the discussion with additional scripture references and a powerful prayer to wrap up the session. Key Takeaways: Position: He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will find rest and security (Psalm 91:1). Protection: God will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge (Psalm 91:4). Provision: No harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent (Psalm 91:10). Power: You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent (Psalm 91:13). Promise: God promises to answer, be with us in trouble, deliver, and honor us (Psalm 91:15-16). Biblical Scriptures: Psalm 91 Isaiah 43:2-3 John 14:1-3 Zephaniah 3:17 1 John 1:9 Jeremiah 29:11 Summarized Thought: In the midst of life's challenges, God's promises are steadfast. By positioning ourselves in His presence and trusting in His divine protection, provision, and power, we unlock the ultimate promise of His unfailing support and deliverance. Remember, God's promise transcends all—He will be with you, answer you, deliver you, and honor you. Call on Him today and experience His saving power in your life. Invitation: Join us for the 2024 Marriage After the Wedding Retreat from November 8th to 11th in Orlando, Florida. Strengthen your relationship and deepen your connection with God and other couples. For more information, contact Coretta Monts at 804-938-1919 or email her at coretta.monts@gmail.com. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today. Thank you for tuning in to Morning Meditation for Men with Pastor S. Geoffrey Monts. Stay blessed, stay focused, and remember, with long life, He will satisfy you and show you His salvation. Amen! Hey there, I apologize. I pronounced Pentatonic incorrectly while speaking; please forgive me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelaughlegacy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovelaughlegacy/support

Militant Christian Nationalists have gravitated to Trump's side, drawing inspiration from his promise to exact revenge upon his enemies if reelected. Dr. Amanda Weinstein has been a long-time observer of extremist Christian movements (which do NOT, in fact, reflect the values of historical Christianity), and explains the dangers of their alliance with today's Republican Party. Subscribe to the Suburban Women Problem Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152 Support Against All Enemies here: www.patreon.com/KenHarbaugh Credits: Producer and Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino