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“He who has ears, let him hear.” – Matthew 13:9Those were Jesus' closing words after telling the Parable of the Sower—a story that invites us to listen carefully, not just with our ears, but with our hearts. Today, we'll look at this story and what it reveals about the heart behind our finances, especially the warning about “the deceitfulness of riches”.The Parable of the Sower and the State of Our HeartsThe Parable of the Sower appears in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8. It begins with a farmer scattering seed, which falls on four types of soil. Jesus later explains that the seed is the Word of God, and the soils represent different heart conditions. Some hearts are hard, others shallow. Some are fertile and ready. But one soil in particular draws our attention today: the seed that fell among thorns.In Matthew 13:22, Jesus says,“As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.”Understanding the Thorns: Worry and WealthLet's break that down.First, Jesus points to "the cares of the world"—the daily anxieties and distractions that can crowd out our trust in God. Then, He adds “the deceitfulness of riches.” It's not wealth itself that's the issue. It's the lie wealth tells: that more money will bring more peace, that possessions equal security, and that success means significance.The Bible consistently warns us about that lie:Proverbs 11:28 — “Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.” 1 Timothy 6:17 — “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God.”Wealth deceives us by offering the illusion of control and independence. It tempts us to believe we're self-sufficient. And when we buy that lie, we slowly stop depending on God. Like thorns in a garden, worldly cares and the lure of wealth take root in our hearts, slowly crowding out our affection for God. The space once reserved for trust and obedience becomes overrun with distraction and self-reliance.As C.S. Lewis put it:“Prosperity knits a man to the world. He feels that he is 'finding his place in it,' while really it is finding its place in him.”Time for a Heart CheckYou might be saving diligently, investing wisely, and even giving regularly. But if you're trusting in your portfolio more than God's promises—or if your finances have become a source of anxiety—then it may be time to do a heart check. What kind of soil are you cultivating?When unexpected expenses hit, what comes first—prayer or panic? When you think about the future, is your hope grounded in your retirement account or in the One who holds all things together?Jesus said the seed among thorns becomes “unfruitful.” The Word doesn't lose its power, but when wealth and worry take over our hearts, we stop responding to it. Outwardly, we may look faithful, but inwardly, our love for Him is being choked out. So, how do we respond?Jesus points to the solution just a few verses later. In Matthew 13:23, He says:“The good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit and yields.”Receiving God's Word deeply isn't a one-time event—it's a lifelong process of cultivating the soil of our hearts. It means creating space where God's truth can take root, thrive, and grow, without being overtaken by competing desires.Three Practices to Cultivate “Good Soil”Prioritize Your Giving—Start with generosity, not as an afterthought, but as an act of worship. Giving reminds us that money is not our master and that we trust God to provide for us. Check Your Emotional Temperature—If your peace rises and falls with your financial circumstances, that's a signal to lean into God's Word more than your wallet. Rethink Your Financial Goals—Ask Yourself: What Am I Building? And why? Is your financial plan aligned with Kingdom purposes, or is it just chasing comfort or status?As Dallas Willard said, “The main thing God gets out of your life is the person you become.” That includes how you handle money. Generosity, peace, and contentment are fruits of a life rooted in Christ, not one choked out by wealth.What Are You Trusting In?Remember that the condition of your heart matters more than the condition of your accounts. If you want to be fruitful in your finances and faithful in your walk with God, start by asking: What am I trusting in?Let the answer lead you back to Christ, because only in Him will your life bear lasting fruit.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I own a two-flat apartment building valued at around $650,000. We've received an offer and are considering buying another building listed at $640,000 in a different area. Since I've never sold a property before, I'd like to understand the full costs involved in selling my current one and purchasing a new one.I recently learned that one of the index funds I invest in holds companies involved in things I don't ethically support. As someone trying to invest according to my values, is it wrong to stay in that fund?I have an IRA that's set up as an annuity, but I'm not sure what the advantages are. Is there a real benefit to holding an annuity within an IRA, or would I be better off moving it into a different type of investment?I've had a sealed monster box of Silver Eagle coins for a while now. Should I hold onto it, or would it be smarter to sell them and reinvest the money elsewhere?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

How can you become wiser with your words based on James 1:19-27? Be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. The message stresses becoming doers of God's word, not just hearers, to avoid self-deception and achieve positive spiritual transformation. Words, once spoken, are hard to retract and can cause lasting damage. Receiving God's word in humility and applying it daily is crucial for spiritual growth and to control the tongue; otherwise, religion is worthless. This process leads to changed lives through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.   Pastor: Jordan Hansen Series: James: Faith That Works (3) Title: Wise Silence Date: 2025.06.28+29   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Teaser 00:23 - Series 00:53 - Sermon 04:08 - Question 09:17 - Point 1 16:26 - Point 2a 21:21 - Testimony 23:56 - Point 2b 28:55 - Point 3 36:20 - Big Idea 39:24 - Closing   SERVICE TIMES:

“Am I good enough?” It’s a question so many of us whisper in the quiet moments—when the lights go out, the to-do list is unfinished, and our hearts ache with the weight of not measuring up. This week on The Love Offering podcast, I’m joined by Bethany Broderick, author of Perfected: Ditching Perfection & Receiving God’s Grace in the Midst of Our Mess. In this beautiful conversation, Bethany vulnerably shares her struggle with perfectionism, insecurity, and the desperate desire to feel “enough”—for others, for herself, and even for God. We talk about: *Why the affirmations of culture and even the church sometimes fall short*The hidden ways perfectionism can shape our faith*What it means to truly rest in the finished work of Christ*How we can live in freedom, not fear If you’ve been caught in the exhausting cycle of striving—this episode is an invitation to let go. You don’t have to be good enough. You don’t have to prove yourself. Christ is enough for you. I pray this conversation gives you permission to stop striving and start resting—in the arms of the One who has already perfected you by His grace. With you in love and freedom, Rachael P.S. Know a fellow perfectionist or weary soul who needs this message? Share the episode with her—you never know how God might use it. Connect with Bethany: Bethany Broderick Read the Show Notes: https://rachaelkadams.com/writing/ Support the Show: https://rachaelkadams.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Rev. Haven Boydfalse

Most people long for God's blessing—but are we willing to do what it takes to receive it? In this powerful message, we explore Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24–27 and James' call to be doers of the Word in James 1:22–25. Through these passages, we learn that recognizing and receiving God's blessing requires more than just hearing His Word—it takes action, obedience, and perseverance through life's inevitable storms. You'll discover: The difference between wisdom and foolishness when it comes to applying God's truth. Why storms aren't a sign of failure, but a test of what your life is built on. How obedience leads to unshakable joy—what James calls being “blessed in what you do.” Whether you're facing wind, rain, or flood, this episode will equip you to stand strong and live blessed—not just happy, but happy, happy, happy. Tune in and take the next step from hearing to doing.

Send us a textWelcome to Grounded, where women and men of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds gather together with me, Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner and my guests as we strive to build a bedrock understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and become more like him. Today, join me and Ruth Baptista as we study: Required to Forgive All, Receiving God's Will, and Praying For and Connecting God's Kingdom.Weekly download to enhance your study of Come Follow Me: Coming soon...Grounded Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegroundedpodcast_/Grounded Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGroundedPodcast?mibextid=LQQJ4dBarbara Morgan Gardner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbarbaramorgangardner/?hl=enBarbara Morgan Gardner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.morgan.37051/(00:00) Introduction(7:20) Required to Forgive All(35:41) Receiving God's Will(55:21) Praying For and Connecting God's Kingdom(1:05:53) What Have You Learned for Yourself?Support the show

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In this message, we explore the many ways God draws us into deeper relationship through His gifts, His loving discipline, and His call to intimacy. We reflect on how the structure of Ephesians guides us from individual growth to community life in Christ, and how spiritual gifts, headship, and warfare fit into this journey. We discuss how God's chastisement is never punishment, but a loving means of shaping us into vessels who can receive and live out His love.We also hear testimonies of divine encounters and God's providence at work through everyday situations. The session closes with heartfelt prayer for one another, for upcoming ministry trips, and for continued growth in humility, intimacy, and trust in God's perfect love and counsel.

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Trouble forgiving yourself? Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock shines a light on what often stands in the way of receiving God's forgiveness and how you can step out from the shadow of this struggle into the light of His love!For your gift of any amount.....Everyday Outreach  goes back to the Bible to help you discover how to share the hope of the Gospel in everyday ways with neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family - right where God has planted you. Click here to get your copies today.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.The bible is actually only one story about God restoring his kingdom and righteousness. The amazing thing about this story is that He's not restoring it according to the way we would think, Not by might, not by power but by His Spirit though His Word and though His Word, He's preparing us to walk in right relationship with Him and with one another. In this message we will look at how God, through His Word, gives us direction, correction and protection, Support the showGrowing our inner man as we connect with God's Word

Early childhood experiences, particularly a lack of comfort and security in infancy, can contribute to the development of codependency in adulthood. Join us Monday for our Live Q and A as we discuss Biblical solutions to heal and overcome. Escape the pain of the past and embrace the freedom God offers! Resources from today's video: How We Love website: https://howwelove.com/ How We Love, Discover Your Love Style, Enhance Your Marriage Order from Amazon: https://a.co/d/fEADgf7 Suggested YouTube videos related to this topic: Receiving God's Comfort: https://youtu.be/roqaMXfoU10 Healing Mother Wounds: https://youtu.be/EX2_aOBQGvM JOIN US AT OUR NURTURE RETREAT 2025 this July at the Cove in Asheville, NC! Register at https://treasuredministries.com/retreat/ and enter coupon code YouTube50 at checkout for an additional $50 off. Registration has been extended! We can't wait to see you there! God has timeless truths to help you navigate life and live in freedom as He intended. Join us LIVE on Mondays at 7:30 PM ET where we answer your questions on how to Conquer Codependency God's Way. Do you have a question you would like Aliene to address? We've got you! Just leave your question in the comments below or email questions@treasuredministries.com Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this episode resonates with you! For more information/resources check out the links below: ⇨ Visit the Treasured Ministries Website: https://treasuredministries.com/ ⇨ Join the Treasured Tribe https://treasuredtribe.com/ ⇨ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and get inspiration for your faith journey https://treasuredministries.activehos... ⇨ Donate: https://treasuredministries.com/donate/ ⇨Sign up for retreat https://treasuredministries.com/retreat/ YouTube RETREAT SPECIAL OFFER: Enter coupon code: YouTube50 at check out for an additional $50 off. _____________________ Treasured Ministries provides discipleship, biblical resources, and community for women so they can exchange codependency for God dependency and thrive. For more information visit https://treasuredministries.com ______________________ Aliene Thompson is the president of Treasured Ministries International, the creator of the Nourish Bible Study Method, and the founder of the Treasured Tribe, an online Christian community for women. Her popular series on YouTube, "Conquering Codependency God's Way", helps women worldwide move from codependency to God dependency so they can live in freedom as God intended. #codependence #conqueringcodependency

Being open to God’s word in our lives can be tricky. It’s hard not to doubt at times. Emma and Rosemary chat about the awe and wonder we can experience when we have an open heart to hearing from God. 

Discovering St. Augustine's Teachings: John 14:1-6 Explained | Catholic Girl on the RadioIn this episode of Catholic Girl on the Radio, your host Rita Colleen delves into John 14:1-6, interpreting the Gospel of St. John in modern-day English. She shares insightful reflections from St. Augustine on faith, the nature of God's kingdom, and the concept of divine preparation. Through prayer and Saint Augustine's wisdom, listeners are encouraged to deepen their understanding of Christ's teachings and discover how to embrace their spiritual journey. Tune in for a profound exploration of the early church writings and how they apply to our lives today.00:00 Welcome to Catholic Girl on the Radio00:05 Exploring John 14:1-601:04 A Prayer for Guidance01:33 Introduction to Saint Augustine01:57 Understanding Jesus' Comforting Words03:37 The Promise of Eternal Life05:29 The Role of Faith and Holiness07:26 The Concept of Many Mansions13:28 Predestination and Preparation16:46 The Kingdom of God and Our Role20:55 Inheriting the Kingdom21:10 Transforming Today for Miracles21:48 Faith and Receiving God's Grace23:39 Purification and Preparation24:40 Living by Faith, Not by Sight27:13 Daily Opportunities for Spiritual Growth30:05 Understanding Jesus' Teachings32:06 The Profound Nature of Faith37:42 Christ's Presence and the Eucharist41:23 Final Reflections and Farewell

Guest speaker Sam Rogers talks about the connection between receiving God's love and understanding it.

When we receive God’s Word we should have a heart that is open and offers complete trust. In this week’s Heartbeat Emma shows how Mary is a wonderful example of this.

We tend to think of joy and sorrow as being opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. But God – God has this thing where He wants to pour His joy, into our sorrow..   A Letter of Some Friends Last week on the programme we began a new series called, “It's Time to Start Enjoying My Life”. Look around, the joy in this world seems to be in such very short supply and yet "joy" is something that Jesus, so much, wants us to experience. Not the joy that the world has to offer; not some short term happiness fix – not that – real joy; abiding joy; lasting joy. You can read what Jesus said about "joy" in John chapter 15 and verse 11. This is a time when the disciples were afraid because Jesus was about to be crucified – they knew it. Everything was falling in a screaming heap. And look at what Jesus talks about. He says: I have said all these things to you so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. Isn't that awesome? So that My joy (Jesus joy) may be in us and that our joy might be complete. The problem is that, well, that can be really, really hard to swallow. I receive so many emails from people who are struggling in life. One man in Africa, he belongs to one tribe and his wife to another and her family are trying to tear the marriage apart. I had an email from a woman the other day who has had so many people in her life disappoint her and fail her. There are so many people living life in circumstances that, well in the natural; in our flesh, they don't warrant joy. Joy and sorrow after all, are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. How dare some joker come on the radio and start talking about joy? "If he only knew my circumstances. How can he say that God wants me to experience joy? What a load of rubbish!" Well, that's a common reaction. If you are struggling with things in your life at the moment, it's not a surprising reaction. You are not on your own. Okay, then, let me as you a question. If God meant us to wallow in sorrow why is it that Jesus said: Until now you haven't ask for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive and your joy will be complete. You can read that – if you have a Bible, open it up – that came from John chapter 16, verse 22. See God never meant us to live life in despair. If He did, why would the Bible say this: Even though you haven't seen Him with your own eyes, you love Him and even though you don't see Him now, you believe in Him and you are filled with an unspeakable and glorious joy because you are receiving the goal of your faith which is the salvation of your soul. That comes from First Peter chapter 1, verse 8. Or Psalm 33: Sing to Him a new song, play skilfully and shout for joy. No, God means us to live in His joy and so often He calls us to joy when our lives and circumstances demand sorrow. It's a bitter sweet irony and today and the next couple of weeks we are going to spend some time with a man on death row. A man locked in a dungeon in chains under the sentence of death; a man who, if anyone did, deserved to wallow in sorrow. His name is Paul and he opens his letter to his friends with this mournful and sorrowful words. Have a listen – it comes from Philippians chapter 1, verses 1 to 11: Paul and Timothy, both servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and the deacons. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God every time I remember you. In all of my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now. Being confident of this: that He who has begun a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. It's right for me to feel this way about all of you since I have you in my heart. For whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the Gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Jesus Christ and this is my prayer: that your love will abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ to the glory and the praise of God.” Does that sound like a guy who is on death row; in a dungeon? Look how he starts: “I thank my God” – he begins with thanksgiving. And then he says “I always pray for you with joy.” What right has this man in a dungeon to feel joy? And then he says “It is right for me to feel this way about you because we all share in God's grace.” See, what he is doing is he is pouring out to his friends what is in his heart. He is saying “In my heart I feel these things. Sure, outside I am in chains but in my heart I experience joy.” And his prayer for them is that their love may abound more and more and more – this abundant over-flowing story of love and joy. See, this man is in chains on death row and in fact he gets a whole bunch worse, we'll have a look at that a little bit later on the programme. In the second chapter it gets a whole bunch worse and yet he opens his letter; his letter of chains with an overflow of abundance of joy that comes from the grace of God in Jesus Christ. It's interesting you know, that the Greek words used in the New Testament for "joy" and for "grace" come from the same root word. Joy and God's grace are closely linked for Paul. And he's saying, "Look, what's going on in my heart is what really matters because the Spirit of God has taken up residence here." I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray with joy. It's right for me to feel this way about you, even though I'm in chains we all have a share in God's grace. I want to share with you an email that I received last Christmas. I sent out a word by email to several thousand of our ministry supporters and just a gentle word about God being on our journey with us and one woman, Karen, replied and said this, "I seem to attract people who seem to want me around and yet when someone else comes along that they prefer, I get pushed aside. Especially at these times I feel God is the only one I can trust. I'm sorry if I sound a bit glum, I'm not really. Sometimes I feel a bit sad but then I think about God and how He's still loves me and He wants me to be with Him." You see, Karen knows the thing that Paul knows – that joy doesn't come from other people or what's happening on the outside of us, it comes from God Himself. I thank my God every time I pray for you. In all my prayers for all of you I always pray in joy. We are going to look next at how the Apostle Paul handled rejection.   Outrageous Fortunes In his play, “Hamlet”, Shakespeare talks about "suffering the slings and the arrows of outrageous fortunes" and when we take a look at the next part of this letter of the Apostle Paul from his dungeon on death row; a letter to his friends at Philippi, well, this letter makes sense of this line from “Hamlet”. Have a listen – I'm reading from the Bible – Philippians chapter 1, verses 12 to 26. If you've got a Bible, grab it, open it and read it with me. Now I want you to know brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the Gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the Word of God more courageously and fearlessly. It's true! Some people preach Christ out of envy and rivalry but others out of good will. The latter do so in love knowing that I am put here for the defense of the Gospel. The former, well, they preach Christ out of selfish ambition not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I'm in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached and because of this I rejoice. Yes, I will continue to rejoice for I know that through your prayers and help, given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn our for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed but I will have sufficient courage so that now as always, Christ will be exalted in me, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am going to go on living in this body this will mean fruitful labour for me. Yet what shall I choose? I don't know! I am torn between the two – I desire to depart and be with Christ which is far better but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, so that through my being with you again, your joy in Christ will overflow on account of me. This is an amazing passage because remember, the Apostle Paul is in chains in a Roman dungeon on death row. He is there because he went out and told people about Jesus so this is religious persecution – he has been locked up for his faith and for sharing his faith with other people. But instead of grumbling, I mean wouldn't it be so easy to be in prison and say, "God, why have You put me here? God, I only went out to tell them about You, God what are You doing?" Would be so easy for Paul to do that, and instead he sees the positive? You know, so often we only see the negative. I remember a time a dozen or so years ago when I was going through some really difficult times – my own dungeon; so incredibly dark. I experienced some really difficult things in my life and it was as black as black could be. It was incredible pain of loss and fear and loneliness and betrayal. I wasn't suffering for the Gospel like Paul, I was just suffering. That's the place where I first met Jesus Christ. Now, as much as it hurt, I always had the sense that God had a purpose in it – that God would somehow use it. Can I tell you something? Without that suffering I would be completely useless to you right now. I was Mister "I'm perfect" and full of myself and arrogant and conceited and only interested in "me" and the suffering broke open my heart, let Jesus in; the Great Healer. I look back on it now and I see the positive. Paul was mature in his relationship with Christ and he was able to sit there in the dungeon and see the positive thing there. Right when it was happening; right when he was chained up; right when he was under the fear of death, he wanted to say to his brothers and sisters in Philippi, "You know something? What's happened to me is good because it served to advance the Gospel." And then the second bit is the one that really gets me. He goes on to talk about what other people were doing and saying and they were preaching out of envy. They were preaching out of selfish ambition; they were preaching to stir up more trouble for Paul. Paul has poured at least ten years of his life out into preaching the Gospel and planting churches across Asia Minor and here he is, he's suffering the most incredible things. He had the right to some recognition; he had a right to some respect and honour and yet, the other Christians instead were taunting him. The worst possible thing – he's in jail and they're taunting him and his response? Let's read it again: But what does it matter? The important thing that is in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is being preached and because of this I rejoice. See, he's not interested in what other people are doing. He doesn't care about what other people think; he humbly just wants people to meet Jesus. And that humility sets him free to experience joy. And he finishes up that passage and he says: I am convinced that I will be with you and I know that I will remain and I'll continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith. See, for Paul it's about joy and enjoying life no matter whether he's doing well and he's got lots to eat or whether he is locked up in a dungeon on death row. “Yes I'll continue to rejoice,” he says, “for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.” If we are going to rejoice, we have to enter into God's joy we have to "enjoy". Now, either Paul is totally mad or he is onto something here. What do you think? What's going on for Paul here in his dungeon? It looks to me like there is a light in his heart; a fire that's burning so bright all the darkness around him can't put it out. I remember being in the Army on an exercise, years ago and they gave us waterproof and windproof matches. It was a real problem when you are out in the bush and it is really windy and the flame always blows out – these matches were amazing. You lit one, even when it was soaking wet it would light and the strongest gale couldn't blow it out. You could blow as hard as you liked and this match kept burning. That's the picture of what's going on in the heart of Paul; a joy unspeakable; a joy that comes from out of this world; a joy that comes from God Himself. Well, that's Paul. What about you and me? Can we have joy like that? We'll take a look at that next.   The Joy of the Lord is My Strength Well, it's great to have a listen to the Apostle Paul's circumstances and realities but you and I, we're not Paul; we are different people; we've got different circumstances. So this is not a message that goes "Paul had his act together, let's live our lives like Paul" because, truthfully, I don't believe that it works that way. That would be a "works" thing. The Bible talks about "dead works" and trying to be like Paul, I think it would be exactly that – a dead work. So what then? We have troubles and trials in life – we do. Sometimes we go through circumstances that are so incredibly tough; times that appear to be filled with sorrow and despair. What role does joy have? I want to go back to what I said at the beginning of the programme and last week. Not talking about some worldly joy that we conjure up in our hearts; I'm not talking about pulling our socks up and having a good attitude; I'm not talking about "works". God's joy is a gift of grace so I'm talking about God's joy. Let's go back to what Jesus said to His disciples – John chapter 15, verse 11 – when they were afraid; when they were in despair; when they knew that Jesus was about to be crucified and everything was falling apart – He says: I have said all these things to you so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. … His joy in our hearts. He wants to impart His joy into our lives and that's a gift of grace; a free gift from God. Last week on the programme we looked at the story of Israel in Nehemiah chapter 8. They had heard the word of God and they wept because they knew that they had turned their backs on God. They were convicted in their hearts by the Holy Spirit of their sin and that's the time, isn't it, when we feel least deserving of God's joy? Actually what we feel deserving of is God's punishment and wrath. And the reason we feel that is that we are made in His image. We have His sense of justice and that is exactly what we deserve. But then, instead of what they deserved, listen to what God said to them through Nehemiah, their leader. You can read it in the Old Testament. Nehemiah chapter 8, verse 10: Nehemiah said “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to the Lord; don't grieve for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Whose joy? God's joy – grace a free gift from Him when they deserved punishment, God said to them through Nehemiah, “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” When we turn to Him; when we get up close with Him, a glorious joy that words can't describe is His free gift to us – a joy unspeakable. And the key is this, "The joy of the Lord is our strength”. This is not a "be like Paul" message – it's not that. When we draw close to Jesus; when we spend more and more time with Him; when we do that, He fills us with His joy. Have a listen again to the way the Apostle Peter puts it in First Peter chapter 1, verse 8: Even though you haven't seen Him with your own eyes, you love Him. And even thought you don't see Him now, you believe in Him and you are filled with an unspeakable and glorious joy because you are receiving the goal of your faith; the salvation of your souls. And that joy … that joy is a joy that God imparts to us. We are receiving the goal of our faith – we are receiving His joy. So many people are going through tough times in life and they will call a friend on the phone before they talk to God about it. Wake up! Jesus is in this place with us, with you and with me. Whatever our dungeon looks like; whatever those other people are doing to hurt us and taunt us, the joy of the Lord is our strength - in dark places, in dark times, in dark dungeons. Those are places of great opportunity, when there is no other light that shines, His light will shine in our hearts. Listen to what Paul says in Second Corinthians chapter 4, verse 6: It's the same God, who at creation commanded the light to shine over the darkness, who has shone in our hearts with the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. I want to encourage you with something today: Jesus died and rose again so that we could be forgiven all the things we have done wrong and have a relationship with Him and experience His joy. This joy is not something that you and I conjure up – it's not something that we buy off the rack. This joy comes from God Himself. It's His free gift and when we humble ourselves; when we turn to Him; when we desire Him with all our hearts; we turn away from all that rubbish that we are into and day after day and week after week, month after month, He will fill us with a certain joy so wondrous that there are no words to describe it. Paul knew that. That's what was going on for him in the dungeon. Paul couldn't write about joy to the Philippians because he was some spiritual superman, Paul was just a weak man in chains in a Roman dungeon but those chains didn't bind his heart because he had a real experience of Jesus Christ. Not some distant experience, he had a real experience of Jesus Christ and it was Jesus Himself who gave him that joy. Jesus said: I have said these things to you so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. It is time to start enjoying your life and joy – real joy comes from Jesus.

We tend to think of joy and sorrow as being opposite ends of the emotional spectrum. But God ?' God has this thing where He wants to pour His joy, into our sorrow.. Join Berni Dymet, on Christianityworks as he opens God's Word and takes a look at God's plan for joy in our lives. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/cw/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Receiving God‘s power as I use all my power to obey

In this episode of 'Extraordinary Living,' we continue our series on "Peace In Troubled Times".  Roger Morris explains the need to confront problems and be obedient to God's voice and align your heart with Him. Roger discusses biblical examples, including the story of Gideon in Judges 6, showcasing how obedience leads to divine guidance and success. He shares personal stories and practical insights about training children, the importance of working in God's strength, and praying in the Spirit to receive God's plans. Roger concludes with an invitation to accept Jesus Christ and live a transformed life.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   00:00 Introduction: Hearing God's Voice 00:23 Applying God's Word in Daily Life 01:57 Obedience and God's Guidance 03:46 Knowing Your Identity in Christ 05:52 Raising Children with Godly Principles 11:11 Gideon's Story: Obedience and Courage 13:54 The Power of Obedience and Prayer 17:40 Confronting Problems with Faith 20:19 Receiving God's Plan and Anointing 23:24 Final Thoughts and Call to Action     Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Email: roger@billandroger.com

In this episode of 'Extraordinary Living with Bill and Roger,' the focus is on finding peace and guidance through obedience to God, even in troubled times. The topic is introduced through a review of Judges chapter 6 from both the NIV and New King James versions of the Bible. Roger shares a deeply moving message about the importance of crying out to the Lord when you are desperate and trusting that He will answer, regardless of past mistakes. He underscores that getting off track is inevitable, but staying there is not necessary. Roger encourages you to recognize your identity as children of God and stresses the importance of obedience, even when it requires courage. Through personal stories, including his experiences raising children on a farm, Roger illustrates the significance of being both willing and obedient to God's call. Practical steps are explained, such as tearing down idols, confronting the problems, and realigning with God's plan. Finally, the episode ends with an invitation to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   00:00 Introduction: Crying Out to the Lord 00:23 Welcome to Extraordinary Living 00:43 Laying the Foundation: Judges Chapter 6 01:16 Recognizing When We Got Off Track 03:20 Desperation and Crying Out to God 04:07 God's Response and Obedience 07:14 Knowing Who You Are in Christ 14:36 The Importance of Obedience 21:08 Confronting the Problem with Courage 22:51 Receiving God's Plan and Anointing 26:42 Invitation to Accept Jesus     Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Email: roger@billandroger.com

God was very thoughtful and intentional about how to bless his people. “Do it like this” he told Aaron. His blessing (captured in Numbers 6) is beautiful poetry. Not only is it beautiful to the ear, but it is also health to the heart and soul. In this episode of Breaking Bread, let's learn together about how God chooses to bless us, how to receive His blessing and how to bless others with our Father's words. Show Notes:  We live in a world of cursing. God knows this, so he has thoughtfully chosen to bless us carefully. And when he does, he confers abundant, flourishing life on us. Receive God's blessing in Numbers 6.

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God's power is especially evident in his mercy.  There are no sins that he can't forgive and his mercy waits upon the smallest opening of repentance and sorrow for sin.  Receiving God's mercy is also the result of being merciful ourselves.  Forgiving others is a condition for being forgiven.  Our own forgiveness and mercy make us like our Father God: constant in love and invincible in goodness. Thanks for listening and supporting Come Away By Yourselves.  Please rate and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Good reviews help spread the show.   https://comeawaybyyourselves.com

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If you have a personal encounter with Jesus, there’s power we can access in our everyday lives because He is alive! A moment with Him can change everything. ---Pastor Jeff Little Interactive message notes for this message: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=S1QhSd2aylReaching People. Building Lives. Milestone Church is located in Keller, TX, with multiple locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, as well as streaming live online each weekend.We invite you to join us live each weekend at live.milestonechurch.com.——Stay Connected with Milestone ChurchWebsite: https://milestonechurch.comMilestone Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milestonechurchMilestone Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestonechurchPastor Jeff Little Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittlePastor Jeff Little Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittleResources that will help you grow: https://resources.milestonechurch.com

During this episode a quote from Father Thomas Keating was contemplated, "We can only receive God. So that puts the spiritual journey in a very simple but clear light. This is not about getting something; it's about receiving something so that the initiative has already been put in place. You already are something wonderful, an image and likeness of God, a light that never goes out and that is possibly eternal, but which has been placed in this mysterious situation of a body in an evolving universe.".

In this episode of "Extraordinary Living with Bill & Roger," Roger teaches about the expansive meaning of being 'saved' beyond just salvation, emphasizing healing, deliverance, and peace. Focusing on 2 Peter 1:3-4, he explains how grace and peace are multiplied through the knowledge of God. This episode explores the pitfalls of religious traditions, the importance of understanding God's promises, and the significance of personal faith in accessing divine blessings. Roger encourages self-examination, deeper engagement with scripture, and an active relationship with God. The show concludes with a prayer to accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   00:51 Grace and Peace Through Knowledge 01:35 Understanding Divine Power 03:11 The Importance of Faith 04:31 Great and Precious Promises 06:13 Receiving God's Grace 08:51 The Role of Faith in Salvation 12:28 The Parable of the Sower 18:18 Self-Examination and Commitment 23:12 Invitation to Accept Christ     Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Email: roger@billandroger.com

Come with open hands to meditate on Romans 3 and receive the greatest gift.No matter what kind of day you've had, rest in hope and peace tonight as you draw near to the heart of God. This short, uplifting meditation from His Word will create a space at the end of the day for you to refocus on the goodness and nearness of the Lord, entrust your burdens to Him and fill your mind with His promises and faithfulness towards you. Tonight's meditation is read by Lucy. Meet the team at odb.org/meet-the-team.Send us a text message to let us know how we can make the Evening Meditations an even better experience for you!Support the showYou can now share the Evening Meditations through the updated Our Daily Bread app! If you've not done so already, download it for free from your app store.We hope that you have enjoyed this Evening Meditation from Our Daily Bread Ministries! You can find more exciting content from Our Daily Bread Ministries by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. You can even sign up to receive Our Daily Bread Bible reading notes sent straight to your door for free: ourdailybread.org/meditation. All our funding comes from our listeners, like you, who value what we do and want to help us reach more people. You can make a donation towards our mission at eveningmeditations.org.

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Send us a textIn today's episode we talk about Lent and what we're reading together during this season: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/trusting-our-fathers-provision/We talk about our recent trip to Steubenville, Ohio, how God is answering our prayers and how we can start to pray more open and honestly this Lent to prepare to receive what God has in store for us.Let's jump in!-Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order  LOVEMAKING! Use code LOVE10Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our other booksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenOur ApostolateAbout UsConnect with us and send us a message on InstagramYouTube ChannelEpisode Music by Alex_MakeMusic from PixabaySupport the show

Pastor Caleb preaches from James 1:22-27 on the importance of listening to and responding to God's Word. Message originally preached Sunday morning March 9, 2025.

Receiving God's healing in our life is wonderful, but it isn't the end goal. Healing is just a means toward a greater end which is to finally live the life we were created for, as the person God made us to be. He has great plans for us, but we need restoration before we are ready.

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Receiving God‘s grace to live with a settled disposition that all is well

How can you believe in God's love when the wounds of the past feel overwhelming and you're dealing with broken trust? Whether you've dealt with a betrayal in a relationship, hardships in life, or church hurt - you are not alone in what you're going through. If you are having difficulty trusting God after you've been hurt, today's episode with author Rachael Adams will bring some healing into your life. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:[05:15] Have You Been Hurt and Are Doubting God's Love?[09:08] How Can We Use God's Love to Start Over in Unthinkable Situations?[12:40] How Can The Idea of “Loving Fearlessly” Help Us to Move Forward When We Are Wounded?[17:00] What Can We Do If We Feel Unloveable and Undeserving of Receiving God's Love?[21:06] I Read All of The Bible Verses and Still Don't Feel God's Love - What Do I Do? [22:56] Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8[25:06] Alicia's Reflections: We Cannot Gloss Over The Difficult Moments - Be Willing to Sit in The MuckRESOURCES:Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to get my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”.Ready to know how to manage emotions for more calm, stronger relationships, and a closer walk with God? Want to implement the concepts discussed in my book "Emotional Confidence"? Then join the Emotional Confidence Club!RELATED EPISODES:291: Turning Inward to Make Outward Changes This YearSend us a text

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 02/06/2025. Have you received the Comforter? Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland reminds you how Jesus paid the price for YOU. Discover the impact of receiving God's power and promise!

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Philip chased Christianity through effort but found Christ in surrender. In small acts of obedience, he met the Father's love and was forever changed.Philip spent years searching for the answers to Christianity and striving for something more—only to find himself empty and exhausted. It wasn't until he surrendered to the quiet, everyday acts of obedience that he began to see change. In the smallest steps—choosing patience, trusting in the unseen, and saying yes to the seemingly insignificant—he discovered a love deeper than he had ever known. The Father's love met him not in his striving, but in his surrender, transforming his heart from the inside out. What he had been searching for all along wasn't found in achievement, but in a relationship that reshaped his identity, filled his emptiness, and led him into the life he was meant to live.Support the showVisit our website for more information on our ministry.https://theunseenstory.org/