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Today's Reading: Psalm 105:1–45; Judges 14:1–19; Acts 6:15–7:16; John 4:27–42

Today's Reading: Psalm 78:1–72; Judges 7:1–18; Acts 3:1–11; John 1:19–28

Today's Reading: Psalm 62; Psalm 145; Psalm 73; Psalm 9; Judges 6:25–40; Acts 2:37–47 and John 1:1–18

Today's Reading: Psalm 45, 47, and 48; Joshua 8:1–22; Romans 14:1–12; Matthew 26:47–56

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalm 38 and 119:25–48; Joshua 3:1–13; Romans 11:25–36; Matthew 25:31–46

It's Created to Create week! Our episodes this week will focus on being made in God's image and what it means to be creative as a follower of Christ. Our contributors will reflect on some (or all!) of the following themes and readings: WHY we create: We are made in the image of God | Genesis 1:26-31, Ephesians 2:10 WHO we create for: Jesus as our light | John 12-20 HOW we create: With joyful hearts, praising Him | Acts 3:1-10 WHAT we create with: Gifts and talents from God | 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 WHEN we create: Inviting others to the story | Jeremiah 29:4-7, Matthew 28 Today's Reading: Psalm 26, 28, 36, and 39; Joshua 2:15–24; Romans 11:13–24; Matthew 25:14–30

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.Have you ever felt like the wheels of your life were coming off? A few years ago, Elise and I were hosting family in Dakar and took them to one of our favorite places: Lac Rose. It is a naturally pink lake surrounded by deep flowing sand dunes just off the Atlantic coast. The best way to enjoy it is to get out of the car and get on a four-wheeler. So, that's just what we did. We arranged with a friend to borrow several four-wheelers to ride around the lake and breathe in the fresh sea breeze as we rolled up and down the dunes.You probably know where this is going. Hardly out from our starting place, one of the wheels on Elise's mother's four-wheeler fell off! I mean the whole thing, axle and all. Thankfully she wasn't hurt, but in that moment, it felt like a wheel gave out in my heart! Thankfully, our friend—I kid you not—took a shoelace (a shoelace!) and “fixed” it. If you're skeptical, you're not alone. So was Elise's mom. But we had just enough faith to try again. Elise switched rides with her, and after a few minutes we were back in action. And, amazingly enough, that shoelace held all day!Reading Psalm 16, I deeply feel David's cry even more than our impromptu three-wheeler disaster: “Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge,” (16.1). I can't begin to count how many times that's been my heart's cry. In good times and sorrow, in happy days or desperate hours, I've prayed, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing,” (16.2). David knew the ups and downs of life's dunes. He knew what it felt like to be sucker punched. So did the disciples, whose heads where still spinning in the upper room from the cross and the tomb, let alone the marvel of resurrection! How often did they feel like they were holding on by a shoestring (Matthew 8.25; 2 Corinthians 1.8–10)!? Yet through it all, David and the disciples encouraged their hearts to sing, “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken” (16.8). Let's keep singing with them.

Today's Reading: Psalm 18:1–50; Deuteronomy 3:18–28; Romans 9:19–23; Matthew 24:1–14

Today's Reading: Psalm 119:1–24; Psalms 12–14; Deuteronomy 1:1–18; Romans 9:1–18; Matthew 23:27–39

Today's Reading: Psalm 5–6, 10–11; Numbers 35:1–3, 9–15, 30–34; Romans 8:31–39; Matthew 23:13–26

Today's Reading: Psalm 1–4 and 7; Numbers 3:2–16; Numbers 32:16–27; Romans 8:26–30; Matthew 23:1–12

Thank you to Earl, Adam, Jonathan, and Don for being part of the service. Happy anniversary this week to Ruthu & Kranti! Songs from this service: This Is My Father's World - https://youtu.be/EMAsxu_HwaA -- The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours) - https://youtu.be/G2uPU-NY-sc -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/BTqziQqlyzg -- Who You Say I Am - https://youtu.be/IcC1Bp13n_4 -- Behold What Manner Of Love - https://youtu.be/DpCyJs07ieE -- Be Thou My Vision - https://youtu.be/3n1XfgGhHhg -- Father Of Mercies - https://youtu.be/Y_9cSC5mVTA -- Father Hear The Prayer We Offer - https://youtu.be/yyNvh2RyKrs Scriptures from this service: Communion - John 14:1-4 (NET). John 2:16 (NET); John 2:19-21 (NET); John 14:6 (NET). Reading - Psalm 2:1-8 (NIV). Sermon - Matthew 6:9-13 (NASB); https://www.fathersloveletter.com/text.html -- Psalm 139:1-3; Matthew 10:29-31; Genesis 1:27; Ephesians 1:11-12; Psalm 139:15-16; Acts 17:26; Psalm 139:14; Matthew 6:31-33; Jeremiah 29:11; Exodus 19:5; Ephesians 3:20; Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 40:11; Ephesians 3:14-15; Luke 15:7; Psalm 2:7; 68:5; 89:26; 89:29; Isaiah 9:6; 63:16; Romans 4:16; Matthew 5:16; 18:10; John 5:17; 8:19; 10:17; 1 Corinthians 4:15; Philippians 2:9-11; Ephesians 5:31; Colossians 1:15-17; Psalm 45:6-7; Proverbs 20:7; Hebrews 2:10; 1 Peter 1:8-9; Closing - Ephesians 6:4; 1 John 3:1-2; 3:2-3. NIV & NET Copyright+ Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NET) are from the NET Bible© copyright ©1996, 2019 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved

Sunday Morning Service 5/7/2026 Reading: Psalm 124 Speaker: Steve Auld (Pastor)

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:5f940a21-305f-4565-941a-28a5cd2fedab-88" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:5f940a21-305f-4565-941a-28a5cd2fedab-88" data-testid= "conversation-turn-12" data-turn="assistant"> Vijay's sermon concludes the Psalms series by focusing on Psalm 145, a psalm of praise by David. His central point is that praise is what happens when our hearts catch up with reality — when we truly see God as he is. He begins by observing that people naturally talk about what they love: football, children, hobbies, interests. Yet Christians often struggle to speak of God with that same wonder. Psalm 145 shows that praise is not something we simply switch on emotionally. It grows as we give God our attention, remember his works, see his character, recognise his sustaining care, and discover his personal nearness. Vijay's first point is that praise begins when we choose to give God our attention. David starts Psalm 145 with the words "I will", showing that praise begins with a deliberate act of focus. In a distracted world of notifications, worries and constant scrolling, our attention is easily captured by small things. Worship re-centres us on the greatest reality: God himself. The second theme is remembering God's faithfulness. Vijay notes that humans often remember wounds, disappointments and threats more easily than blessings. But when we only remember the painful parts of life, we distort reality. Scripture repeatedly tells God's people to "remember" because forgetting God leads to fading wonder and fading praise. The sermon then moves to God's character. God's greatness is not merely power; it is greatness joined to goodness. David describes the Lord as gracious, merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Christians see this most clearly in Jesus: welcoming sinners, touching lepers, weeping with the grieving, and dying for rebels at the cross. Vijay also highlights that life itself is a gift sustained by God. Creation is not independent or self-running. Every breath, heartbeat, meal and moment depends on the God who opens his hand and gives life. Recognising this dependence produces gratitude. Finally, the sermon reaches the personal wonder of Psalm 145: the infinite God is near to those who call on him. Unlike human greatness, which often creates distance, God's greatness means that nothing escapes his care. He notices every detail, every tear, every cry for help. Praise deepens when we see that the God who rules the universe also turns toward us in love. Vijay closes by connecting Psalm 145 to the whole book of Psalms. The Hebrew title of Psalms means "praises", even though the book contains lament, sorrow, fear and confusion. This is because every part of life, even the darkest parts, can become part of praise when placed within the greater reality of God's greatness, goodness, kingdom and fatherly care. YouTube chapter markers 00:00 Introduction and thanks to those serving children and youth01:03 Why we naturally talk about what we love02:04 Psalm 145 and where praise really comes from03:07 Praise begins when our hearts see reality05:13 Reading Psalm 145: David's praise of God06:16 Praise begins with choosing to give God our attention10:20 Remembering God's mighty works and faithfulness15:00 God's works reveal his gracious and merciful character20:00 Life itself depends on God's sustaining care24:45 The infinite God is personally near to those who call31:59 The whole journey of the Psalms leads to praise36:07 Closing prayer: fixing our eyes on God

Today's Reading: Psalm 106:1–48; Numbers 22:1–21; Romans 6:12–23; Matthew 21:12–22

Today's Reading: Psalm 105:1–45; Numbers 17:1–11; Romans 5:1–11; Matthew 20:17–28

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2026 quarter 2, lesson 13 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Growing in a Relationship with God”, and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “Into Eternity”. Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God.  Reading: Psalm 80; 1 Thess. 4:17; Rev. 21:9-27; Isa. 25:8; Rev. 7:17; Rev. 21:4; John 6:44. Memory Text: "Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is" (1 John 3:2, NKJV). (June 20 - June 26)  Sunday (Jill Morikone) - “Living Today”Monday (Shelley Quinn) - “Finally, Face-to-Face” Tuesday (John Lomacang) - “The Bride”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Follow the Lamb”Thursday (Ryan Johnson) - ““Come!”” 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

Today's Reading: Psalm 89:1–52; Numbers 16:1–19; Romans 3:21–31; Matthew 19:13–22

Word of Life Bible Reading: Psalm 73 - Pastor Tom JJ Wood (06/21/2026) by Word of Life Assembly of God

Today's Reading: Psalm 78:1–72; Numbers 11:1–23; Romans 1:16–25; Matthew 17:22–27

Speaker: Vijay Main Bible passage: Psalm 121 Theme: Trusting God to keep us through the whole journey of life. Vijay closes the Psalms of Trust section of the series by preaching from Psalm 121, one of the Songs of Ascents sung by pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem. He frames life as a pilgrimage: we move through changing seasons, uncertainty, weakness, ageing, and eventually death. Psalm 121 speaks to travellers who know the road may be long and difficult, but who are promised that the Lord will keep his people all the way home. The sermon gives four reasons why the Lord can be trusted on life's journey. First, God is powerful enough to keep his people. When the psalmist says, "I lift up my eyes to the hills," Vijay explains that ancient pilgrims would not only see beauty but danger: exposure, robbers, exhaustion, and uncertainty. The answer is not found in the hills themselves, but in the Lord, "who made heaven and earth." Faith lifts our eyes beyond the problem to the Creator. Second, God is attentive enough to preserve his people. Vijay highlights the repeated word "keep" in Psalm 121. God does not promise a pain-free life, but he does promise that suffering, evil, and calamity will not finally destroy his people. Like a harness on an aerial adventure course, God may not prevent every stumble, but he prevents the final fall. Third, God is always near. The Lord is described as "your shade at your right hand." Vijay explains that the right hand was the vulnerable side in battle, so this image shows God standing close to his people at the place of greatest weakness. God does not merely send help; he himself is the help who walks beside us. Fourth, God's keeping is total and comprehensive. The psalm's language, heaven and earth, day and night, going out and coming in, now and forevermore, shows that no time, place, season, or circumstance lies outside God's care. Vijay notes that the psalm leaves the danger unspecified so each believer can fill in the blank: diagnosis, grief, family heartache, uncertainty, or anything else. The promise remains: the Lord will keep you. Vijay ends with the image of a turbulent overnight flight. The passengers may panic because they cannot see the route, but the journey depends on the pilot, not the passengers. In the same way, our hope is not in our own strength or understanding, but in the Lord who keeps us. One day the journey will end, the final hill will be behind us, and we will look back and say, "He kept me." Key Takeaway Psalm 121 assures God's people that the journey may be hard, frightening, and uncertain, but the Lord who made heaven and earth is powerful, attentive, near, and faithful. He will keep his people from now and forevermore. 00:00 Opening thanks and OM update 02:23 Psalms series: moving from trust to praise 03:01 Life as a pilgrimage 04:58 Introducing Psalm 121 06:57 Reading Psalm 121 08:26 God is powerful enough to keep us 11:11 "My help comes from the Lord" 16:34 God is attentive enough to preserve us 18:02 What "keep you from all evil" means 21:16 "He will not let your foot be moved" 23:53 The God who never slumbers or sleeps 26:55 God is always near 30:42 God's keeping is total and comprehensive 35:10 The turbulent flight illustration 37:06 The promise: the Lord will keep us 38:46 Closing prayer

Recording on the road at the Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition in Oakville, Ontario, Michael interviews biblical counselor Alysia Whiteside of Deep Roots Biblical Counseling. Whiteside shares her conversion in 2018, her interrupted plans to pursue medicine amid severe ulcerative colitis, multiple surgeries, and a permanent ileostomy, and how God redirected her into biblical counseling training and certifications. Her breakout topic, “Held But Not Yet Healed: Christ in the Midst of Physical and Mental Suffering,” frames chronic illness as “embodied suffering” that integrates physical, mental, and spiritual burdens and raises the question of who God is when healing does not come. Using Psalm 13, she explains a lament framework—turn, complain, ask, trust—leading to praise, emphasizing the “already but not yet” tension of hope amid suffering and encouraging sufferers and caregivers to write their own laments to rehearse God's character and respond faithfully.00:00 Welcome and Road Update01:30 Meet Alysia Whiteside02:26 Her Health Journey and Calling04:30 Training and Narsegesis06:14 Held But Not Yet Healed06:34 Reading Psalm 1308:29 Embodied Suffering and Hope12:18 Lament Framework Explained14:57 Trust and Gods Hesed19:05 Counseling the Stuck20:57 Write Your Own Lament23:26 Singing Joy in Suffering26:12 Encouragement for Chronic Pain27:16 Final Thanks and Wrap UpEpisode MentionsDeep Roots Biblical Counseling 

Today's Reading: Psalm 89:1–52; Joshua 1:1–9; Ephesians 3:1–13; Matthew 8:5–17

Today's Reading: Psalm 68:1–20; 2 Kings 2:1–15; Revelation 5:1–14

Today's Reading: Psalm 78:1–72; Leviticus 26:1–20; 1 Timothy 2:1–6; Matthew 13:18–23

Reading: Psalm 95:6-11Speaker: Tommy Pratt This Week’s Thoughts Do you ever hear a sermon and it awakens a new reality within you? It's like a key going into a lock. It turns, then something true and wonderful opens up. I have had this experience several times. One time jumped out at me when I saw ... Read more The post Hebrews – Moses and the Promised Land first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Today's Reading: Psalm 119:137–160; Job 23:1–12; John 1:43–51; Psalm 139; John 12:20–26

Today's Reading: Psalm 105:1–22; Psalm 105:23–45; Exodus 24:1–18; Colossians 2:8–23; Matthew 4:12–17

Today's Reading: Psalm 37:1–18; Psalm 37:19–42; Exodus 20:1–21; Colossians 1:24—2:7; Matthew 4:1–11

Experiencing The Feast Of Shavuot  Part 2:  Reading Psalm 67  -  English only.  Psalm 67 is traditionally read every day between the Passover and the Feast of Pentecost, before we count the omer. How is this passage connected to The Feast of Shavuot?  Join us for a brief look at the exciting prophecies contained in this short Psalm!  This is a rebroadcast of a podcast originally recorded May 8, 2022.  This year we celebrate Shavuot on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Today's Reading: Psalm 38; Psalm 119:25–48; Exodus 19:16–25; Colossians 1:15–23; Matthew 3:13–17

Today's Reading: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Psalm 36; Psalm 39; Exodus 19:1–16; Colossians. 1:1–14; Mathew. 3:7–12

Today's Reading: Psalm 25; Psalm 9; Psalm 15; Exodus 18:13–27; 1 Peter 5:1–14; Matthew (1:1–17) 3:1–6

Worship by Pastor Leah Holloway-Nilsen.  Reading: Psalm 49:1-12.  Gospel: Luke 12:13-21

Today's Reading: Psalm 18:1-50; Exodus 16:10–22; 1 Peter 2:11–25; John 15:12–27

In case you still are in search of hope, in light of your sins - God hears the prayer of the destitute. Let's read.....

David's plea for forgiveness and restoration from his sin reminds us of two things: God's faithful presence & God's faithful performance. Listen to his words...

Psalms 1 & 2 E3 — So far in this short series, we've looked individually at Psalm 1 and Psalm 2. Now we'll look at them side by side. The art of meditating on Scripture involves appreciating every single paragraph, poem, and story, but then also considering what comes before and after, because the biblical authors put everything in this order for a reason! Looking at Psalms 1 and 2 next to each other we find many overlapping words and ideas, so reading both together is crucial for understanding each one individually. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore all the connections, not only between Psalms 1 and 2, but also between these psalms and many other places in the Hebrew Bible. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Setup for Reading Psalm 1 and 2 Together (0:00-9:05) Connections in the First and Second Stanzas (9:05-30:36) Connections in the Third Stanza (30:36-41:15) Psalm 1 and 2 in the Hebrew Bible (41:15-1:02:29) REFERENCED RESOURCES Psalms Overview video and poster Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Sparks” by ØDYSSEE & Lazlow “Green Tea” by Toonorth “Bloom” by Sweeps & luv pug BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

I. Welcome and Mission of Victory Church Podcast welcome and explanation: messages from pastoral staff and guest speakers from Sunday worship services. Statement of Victory's mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, and reviving believers. Brief personal remark from the speaker about still feeling new when coming up to preach. II. Introduction to Psalm 27 and Context Request for Psalm 27 to be put on the screen; announcement that this will be the main text. Expression of gratitude to volunteers who cleared snow in the parking lot and reminder about tight parking conditions. Mood set: “We're here to worship the Lord” despite inconveniences with snow and parking. Personal memory of an elderly woman at the former Admiral Street location who would quote Psalm 27:1 with conviction. Pivot from original planned message to God's redirection toward Psalm 27 and the theme of light. III. Theme Stated: The Light of the World Working sermon title given: “The Light of the World,” referring to Jesus. Explanation that light in the Bible symbolizes God, His holiness, and the only true light for the world. Connection of light and salvation as inseparable in Psalm 27:1. Reference to Jesus' “I Am” statements in John, especially “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12), and other Johannine references to Jesus as light. Reference to Matthew 4:16: those who sat in darkness have seen a great light. IV. Exposition of Psalm 27:1–3 – My Light and My Salvation Reading Psalm 27:1–3 and identifying it as a psalm of David. Explanation: David expresses jubilant confidence and courageous trust in the Lord despite many enemies and constant threats. Clarification that courage is not human toughness but trust in God's strength in our weakness. Application: believers also face struggles, conflicts, curveballs, and unexpected changes in life. Definitions: Light dispels darkness, brings understanding, joy, and life. Salvation moves us from a bad place to a good place, is a stronghold—a fortified place where harm cannot ultimately penetrate. Rhetorical question: If God provides light and salvation as a stronghold, whom shall we fear? Encouragement not to be moved by what we see, hear, or feel, but to rest in the Lord as our light and salvation. V. We Are Also Called Light Jesus is the light of the world, but believers are also called the light of the world. Exhortation not to hide our light “under a bushel,” alluding to the children's song “This Little Light of Mine.” Emphasis that this is not only about outward evangelism but about the inner personal light Christ places within each believer. Warning against living in a semi-dead or dim spiritual state; God wants His light to permeate and shine through our lives. VI. Example of persevering faith: The Elderly Woman Return to the story of the elderly woman who quoted Psalm 27:1 every week with conviction. She did not allow age, aches, or pains to diminish her confidence that the Lord was her light and salvation. Personal connection: the preacher knew her family's challenges, including a wayward grandson he once chased as a police officer. Point: her declaration flowed from real experience of God's faithfulness, and she repeated it to impress the same mindset on others. Application: adopt that same resolute mindset when life throws curveballs and when darkness tries to extinguish our light. VII. Light Versus Darkness in Everyday Life Illustration: physical darkness in a room and how even a small light (like an alarm clock display) helps navigate. Spiritual point: darkness cannot snuff out light; light forces darkness to flee when switched on. Observation that sinful and harmful acts often take place under cover of darkness, but God's light exposes and displaces them. Encouragement that if a believer's light feels dim, turning to Scripture (God's Word as lamp and light) brightens the path. VIII. God's Presence in Our Circumstances – He Never Leaves Us (Psalm 27:8–10) Reading Psalm 27:8–10: call to seek God's face and plea that God not hide His face or forsake His servant. Explanation: David felt circumstances getting the best of him—delays, disappointment, and possible abandonment even by parents. Emphasis that God never leaves or forsakes His people even when others do or when we are imperfect. Illustration: the “hound of heaven” image for the Holy Spirit persistently pursuing believers. Personal story: driving past the soccer coach's broken-down car and joking that he did not make the team—contrast with God never passing us by on the roadside. Teaching that God is already present in our troubles before we arrive there; He walks on the storms and invites us, like Peter, to trust Him. IX. Seeking God's Perspective and Fullness David's turning point: he inquired of the Lord and let God's presence enter his doubts and struggles. Call to put God's will first rather than our own, as Jesus prayed “not my will but yours.” Encouragement to seek God's fullness—fullness of faith, joy, and strength—rather than settling for half measures. Analogy: we often try to clean ourselves up before coming to God, but that is why we got into a mess; God wants us to come as we are. X. God's Faithfulness Across Scripture and Time Affirmation that God's promise to never leave or forsake His people runs from Deuteronomy through the New Testament. Reference to Jesus' promise in Matthew 28: He will be with His disciples to the very end. Explanation of “forever and ever”: God doubles the language to emphasize that His faithfulness truly does not end. Reminder that creation itself groans and anticipates His coming, and that we are made in God's image and likeness. XI. Do Not Lose Heart – Waiting with Faith (Psalm 27:13–14) Reading Psalm 27:13–14: “I would have lost heart unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Description of the human heart as fickle and deceitful, prone to discouragement and self-pity (“I'm the only one”). Encouragement to “let God arise” so that fears and doubts are scattered, echoing older worship songs. Clarification that God's goodness is not just future but is seen “in the land of the living,” in our present lives and situations. Exhortation to wait on the Lord—not passively, but in faith, expectation, and confidence that God will strengthen our hearts and align our desires and will with His. XII. From Psalm 27 to Psalm 28 – From Pleading to Praise Brief look ahead to Psalm 28 as a psalm of rejoicing for answered prayer. Reading Psalm 28:6–7 to show David's transition from trouble to praise: the Lord heard his supplications, became his strength and shield, and filled his heart with rejoicing and song. Application: as we trust God as light and salvation, He turns prayers into testimonies and darkness into worship. XIII. Corporate Communion and Response Instruction for the congregation to come out of their seats, fill the aisles, and gather together for communion as an act of koinonia (fellowship). Emphasis that believers are building relationships with those they will be with in eternity; encouragement to love one another now. Communion teaching: The bread represents Christ's body broken so ours need not be ultimately broken by sin's effects; He provides wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. The cup represents Christ's blood shed for forgiveness of sins so we can spend eternity with Him rather than separated. Note that no one is “worthy” in themselves; Jesus did this for us while we were ungodly. Congregational declaration: “The Lord is my light and my salvation; of whom shall I be afraid? The Lord is the strength of my life; whom shall I fear?” XIV. Final Blessing and Dismissal Pastoral prayer: asking God to bless and keep the people, cause His face to shine on them, give peace, strength, and joy of salvation. Reminder that the Lord is their light, strength, and provider today, tomorrow, and for eternity. Practical closing: caution to be careful in the parking lot and invitation to midweek service. Closing thanks to listeners of the sermon and mention of Victory's location at 321 Veazie Street.

The weight and impact of sin demands divine mercy & the silent endurance of a coming Savior. Let's read...

There is joy found in the confession of sins. Let's read...

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The FBI releases the first chilling surveillance images tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, showing a masked suspect tampering with security cameras outside her home as investigators tighten the timeline. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, pleads publicly for answers as questions mount. FOCUS STORY: A new survey reveals how many Americans are actually reading their Bibles — and how people feel when they miss time in Scripture. MAIN THING: Human trafficking isn't just an overseas problem. Filmmaker Richie Johns joins Billy Hallowell to discuss Still Hope, a powerful new film inspired by true stories of trafficking survivors right here in America. PLUS: A former skeptic explains why studying more than 1,500 near-death experiences led him to faith in Jesus. LAST THING: Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

Join us for Day1 Episode 4200, “Insisting on Praise: Reading Psalm 79 Together,” featuring Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee of Timothy Eaton Memorial Church and Rabbi Yael Splansky of Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto, the first Jewish voice ever featured on Day1 in its 80-year history. Byassee preaches “Through not For” and Splansky offers “Insisting on Song: Cracking the Code on Psalm 79.” Together they reflect on devastation, hope, praise, and interfaith friendship through Psalm 79, offering wisdom for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost.

The news was horrific. A live-in foreign domestic helper had been so ill-treated by the family she worked for that she died. The employers were eventually jailed, but I felt it wasn’t enough. They should have suffered the same horrors they put that poor girl through, I thought, and then put to death. Then I wondered if my anger had crossed the line. Was I wrong to think such things? Reading Psalm 109 gave me an insight into our natural sense of justice. David, for one, wrestled with anger toward those who wronged the poor and needy. “May his days be few . . . . May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow,” he charged (vv. 8-9). But King David didn’t take revenge on these men—even though he had the power to. Instead, he turned to God as the true source of justice and deliverance. “May this be the Lord’s payment to my accusers, to those who speak evil of me,” he said. “Save me according to your unfailing love” (vv. 20, 26). I believe God made us with an inherent sense of justice, for it reflects His own character. And we can express our feelings honestly. But, ultimately, we’re to leave judgment and punishment to Him—trusting Him to bring justice in His time and way. The apostle Paul states things clearly: “Do not take revenge . . . but leave room for God’s wrath” (Romans 12:19).

In this episode of Chai Beauty, I reflect on Session Two of the When You Pray Bible study, where we dive into the Lord's Prayer and what it means for God to truly be the Alpha and Omega. I share how this study challenged me to see God's goodness in every season, examine my faith in His promises, and ask deeper questions about obedience, provision, and trust.We'll explore:Four ways Scripture describes who God isWhat Psalm 119:33–40 teaches about obedience and joyWhy fearing God matters in our daily livesThe role of the Holy Spirit as our guideHow to live a quiet life, mind your business, and work with your handsSeeing God's goodness even when life feels off track

Sabbath School panel discussion and insight by 3ABN pastors and teachers. This podcast episode follows 2025 quarter 2, lesson 9 of the adult Bible study guide book. This quarter's book topic is “Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy”. and this week's Sabbath School lesson is titled “In the Psalms, Part 2” Join us every week for a fresh and relevant study of the word of God. Reading: Psalm 46 | Jer. 4:23-26 | Ps. 47:1-4 | 1 Thess. 4:13-17 | Psalm 75 | Rev. 14:6-12. Memory Text: "Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy! For You shall judge the people righteously, and govern the nations on earth. Selah" (Psalm 67:3, 4, NKJV). (May 24 - May 30) Sunday (John Dinzey) - “A Very Present Help in the Time of Trouble”Monday (Daniel Perrin) - “Hope Amid Turmoil” Tuesday (Jill Morikone) - “Under His Feet”Wednesday (James Rafferty) - “Wine and Blood”Thursday (Shelley Quinn) - “That Your Salvation May Be Known” 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