Podcasts about Redeemer

In this episode of Raising Fatherless Kids, Lori shares a powerful promise from the Word of God specifically for children growing up without an earthly father. Drawing from Proverbs 23:10–11, Lori reminds moms that God has not forgotten their children—He personally defends the field of the fatherless.With warmth and wisdom, Lori explains the significance of ancient boundary stones and fields and what they represent today: identity, protection, provision, and purpose. This timeless truth offers encouragement as families begin a new school year—God will fight for your children, and no plan of the enemy can prevail against His promises.Key Takeaways:Practical teaching and application of God's promises to defend the fatherlessGuidance for single moms teaching this promise to fatherless childrenFamily Devotion TipScripture Focus: “Do not move the ancient boundary or go into the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.” – Proverbs 23:10–11Connect with Perspective Ministries: https://perspectiveministries.org

Hebrews 7:25, encourages those who have trusted in Christ that; “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.”‭‭God's elect, his people, have an everlasting hope in our great high priest, Jesus Christ. Today, we explore what that role entails, and why we can have assurance in the promises of God.Scripture:John 1: 14, John 1: 9-18, Hebrews 2: 14-18, Colossians 2: 9-10, John 3: 16, 1 Timothy 2: 5, 1 Timothy 3: 16PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:Buy A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://a.co/d/esRURdt⁠Read A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/cwpr.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOop_iUZJzFz_3HbHFqJUqPMbSUhhfZUx9FY_-KuyKA9_kwqb8Kh6Very God and Very Man, Barcellos Article: https://founders.org/articles/very-god-and-very-man-yet-one-christ-one-person-two-natures/The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.com/Email: contact@stayreformed.com

Isaiah 48:16 (Listen) 16   Draw near to me, hear this:    from the beginning I have not spoken in secret,    from the time it came to be I have been there.”  And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit. (ESV)Isaiah 49:1–16 (Listen) The Servant of the Lord 49:1   Listen to me, O coastlands,    and give attention, you peoples from afar.  The LORD called me from the womb,    from the body of my mother he named my name.2   He made my mouth like a sharp sword;    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;  he made me a polished arrow;    in his quiver he hid me away.3   And he said to me, “You are my servant,    Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”14   But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;  yet surely my right is with the LORD,    and my recompense with my God.” 5   And now the LORD says,    he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,  to bring Jacob back to him;    and that Israel might be gathered to him—  for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,    and my God has become my strength—6   he says:  “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant    to raise up the tribes of Jacob    and to bring back the preserved of Israel;  I will make you as a light for the nations,    that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7   Thus says the LORD,    the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,  to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation,    the servant of rulers:  “Kings shall see and arise;    princes, and they shall prostrate themselves;  because of the LORD, who is faithful,    the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” The Restoration of Israel 8   Thus says the LORD:  “In a time of favor I have answered you;    in a day of salvation I have helped you;  I will keep you and give you    as a covenant to the people,  to establish the land,    to apportion the desolate heritages,9   saying to the prisoners, ‘Come out,'    to those who are in darkness, ‘Appear.'  They shall feed along the ways;    on all bare heights shall be their pasture;10   they shall not hunger or thirst,    neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them,  for he who has pity on them will lead them,    and by springs of water will guide them.11   And I will make all my mountains a road,    and my highways s...

Isaiah 48:16 (Listen) 16   Draw near to me, hear this:    from the beginning I have not spoken in secret,    from the time it came to be I have been there.”  And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit. (ESV)Isaiah 49:1–16 (Listen) The Servant of the Lord 49:1   Listen to me, O coastlands,    and give attention, you peoples from afar.  The LORD called me from the womb,    from the body of my mother he named my name.2   He made my mouth like a sharp sword;    in the shadow of his hand he hid me;  he made me a polished arrow;    in his quiver he hid me away.3   And he said to me, “You are my servant,    Israel, in whom I will be glorified.”14   But I said, “I have labored in vain;    I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity;  yet surely my right is with the LORD,    and my recompense with my God.” 5   And now the LORD says,    he who formed me from the womb to be his servant,  to bring Jacob back to him;    and that Israel might be gathered to him—  for I am honored in the eyes of the LORD,    and my God has become my strength—6   he says:  “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant    to raise up the tribes of Jacob    and to bring back the preserved of Israel;  I will make you as a light for the nations,    that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.” 7   Thus says the LORD,    the Redeemer of Israel and his Holy One,  to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nation,    the servant of rulers:  “Kings shall see and arise;    princes, and they shall prostrate themselves;  because of the LORD, who is faithful,    the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.” The Restoration of Israel 8   Thus says the LORD:  “In a time of favor I have answered you;    in a day of salvation I have helped you;  I will keep you and give you    as a covenant to the people,  to establish the land,    to apportion the desolate heritages,9   saying to the prisoners, ‘Come out,'    to those who are in darkness, ‘Appear.'  They shall feed along the ways;    on all bare heights shall be their pasture;10   they shall not hunger or thirst,    neither scorching wind nor sun shall strike them,  for he who has pity on them will lead them,    and by springs of water will guide them.11   And I will make all my mountains a road,    and my highways s...

Look up and see that your Redeemer lives and He is working all things for your good.

8/17/2025

Savior, Redeemer, the Christ, Messiah…all terms of greatness and exclusive for Jesus Christ. Our hIGHlights from the book of Hebrews looks at His Superiority.

Baptism, Foreigners, and Family Hebrews 11:1–16 and Luke 12:32–40 The Eighth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, August 10, 2025 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Isaiah 54:4–5 unveils a God who meets His people not by avoiding their shame but by redeeming them through it. In the aftermath of exile, Israel bears both the guilt of rebellion and the disgrace of abandonment—the shame of youth and the reproach of widowhood. Yet God speaks not erasure but reversal: the very shame that defined them becomes the door through which He dismantles their pride, exposes their false narratives, and restores them to covenant love. Just as shame entered humanity's story in Eden, distorting identity and intimacy, so too does God confront and repurpose shame as a means of grace—never to leave His people in it, but to bring them through it. The cross of Christ seals this truth: shame is not conquered by pride or pretense, but by a Redeemer who bore it, broke it, and now rewrites our story with His.

I. A Redeemer Raised Up II. A Redeemer Rejected III. A Redeemer Redeems

Redemption E10 — We've made it to the end of our series on redemption, where we'll look at two last examples of redemption in the New Testament. When Jesus redeemed us from sin and death, did he pay a redemption price, and how does his redemption relate to the Torah's sacrificial system? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore 1 Peter 1 and Hebrews 9, which connect Jesus' redemption to sacrifices at the center of Passover and the Day of Atonement. CHAPTERSSeries Recap of Redemption (0:00-18:04)Redeemed by the Blood in 1 Peter 1 (18:04-32:46)An Eternal Redemption in Hebrews 9 (32:46-55:27)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESCheck out our Leviticus Scroll series.The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Enveloped In Love” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis“Faith (Mustard Seed)” by Lofi Sunday, Zairis TéJionBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction 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 does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In Genesis 11 & 12 we find the world in the throws of sin and chaos. And at this point, God does something different than He had done before. He calls a family into discipleship. God decides to fix the world through the holiness of a family. God is calling you into a new life! Will you answer that call? To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://pushpay.com/g/redeemerchurchrockwall

Isaiah 48:1–16 (Listen) Israel Refined for God's Glory 48:1   Hear this, O house of Jacob,    who are called by the name of Israel,    and who came from the waters of Judah,  who swear by the name of the LORD    and confess the God of Israel,    but not in truth or right.2   For they call themselves after the holy city,    and stay themselves on the God of Israel;    the LORD of hosts is his name. 3   “The former things I declared of old;    they went out from my mouth, and I announced them;    then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.4   Because I know that you are obstinate,    and your neck is an iron sinew    and your forehead brass,5   I declared them to you from of old,    before they came to pass I announced them to you,  lest you should say, ‘My idol did them,    my carved image and my metal image commanded them.' 6   “You have heard; now see all this;    and will you not declare it?  From this time forth I announce to you new things,    hidden things that you have not known.7   They are created now, not long ago;    before today you have never heard of them,    lest you should say, ‘Behold, I knew them.'8   You have never heard, you have never known,    from of old your ear has not been opened.  For I knew that you would surely deal treacherously,    and that from before birth you were called a rebel. 9   “For my name's sake I defer my anger;    for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you,    that I may not cut you off.10   Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver;    I have tried1 you in the furnace of affliction.11   For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it,    for how should my name2 be profaned?    My glory I will not give to another. The Lord's Call to Israel 12   “Listen to me, O Jacob,    and Israel, whom I called!  I am he; I am the first,    and I am the last.13   My hand laid the foundation of the earth,    and my right hand spread out the heavens;  when I call to them,    they stand forth together. 14   “Assemble, all of you, and listen!    Who among them has declared these things?  The LORD loves him;    he shall perform his purpose on Babylon,    and his arm shall be against the Chaldeans.15   I, even I, have spoken and called him;

Restoring Lost Values | Week 7: Three Ways To Live a Counter-Culture Life // Ryland Walter // In a world filled with pressure and brokenness, many of us have become desensitized to the erosion of our culture. Yet, there is hope in Christ, our Redeemer, who offers us restoration and a return to true character and godly values. Join us for this series as we explore the crucial task of restoring lost values in our lives and communities. As we navigate the changing landscape around us, let's rediscover the timeless principles that guide us, dust off what's been neglected, and actively participate in bringing back what is essential for a flourishing life in Christ.

This Psalm highlights God's character understood through His Creation (vs. 1- 6) and through His Word (vs. 7-11). It then moves into understanding our great need for our Lord to help us (vs. 12-14), culminating with the hopeful reality we have with the Lord as our firm and steadfast Rock and Redeemer.    There is a grandeur in nature that leaves us awe-struck, it shows us how big and powerful and creative God is. While God's glory appears much in the works of creation, it is shown even more through the words of scripture. The scriptures give us a more complete and intimate knowledge of the character of God. As we come to understand God more deeply, we realize how small, ignorant and powerless we truly are. The beautiful thing is we are not left hopeless and discouraged, because while our God is big and majestic, He is also a kind and merciful Savior. He has invited us to know Him and be known by Him. He does not leave us to fend for ourselves but helps us. May this be our daily plea; that the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts bring glory to our worthy God.Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Psalm 19

Psalm 96:1-12; Luke 4:16-21 The Rev. Lane Cowin

8/10/2025

Ephesians 4:1-16 Gracious Unity (vv. 1-6) A worthy walk Loneliness Gentleness Patience Endurance A unified work One body One Spirit One hope One Lord One faith One baptism One God Gifted Diversity (vv. 7-16) Gifted people Apostles Prophets Evangelists Pastors/teachers Gifting purpose Unified knowledge Stabilized maturity Integrated growth More To Consider All of Pauls letters contain a beautiful balance between doctrine and duty, and Ephesians is the perfect example. The first three chapters deal with doctrine, our riches in Christ, while the last three chapters explain duty, our responsibilities in Christ. The key word in this last half of the book is walk (Eph. 4:1, 17; 5:2, 8, 15), while the key idea in the first half is wealth. In these last three chapters, Paul admonishes us to walk in unity (Eph. 4:116), purity (Eph. 4:175:17), harmony (Eph. 5:186:9), and victory (Eph. 6:1024). Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 34). Victor Books. Attitudes of humility, gentleness, and patience foster unity among Christians. Having stated these three virtues, Paul then stated the manner in which they are to be carried out in ones conduct: bearing with one another in love and making every effort (the Gr. has a, making every diligent effort) to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Christians are not to make unity but to keep or guard what God made in creating the one new man (Eph. 2:1516). They are to keep this unity through the bond which consists of peace. Concern for peace will mean that Christians will lovingly tolerate each other, even when they have differences. Hoehner, H. W. (1985). Ephesians. In J. F. Walvoord R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 633). Victor Books. "The society into which the Christian is called is not a collective but a Body. It is in fact that Body of which the family unit is an image on the natural level. "If anyone came to it with the misconception that the Church was a massing together of persons as if they were pennies or chips, he would be corrected at the threshold by the discovery that the Head of this Body is utterly unlike its inferior members -- they share no divinity with Him except by analogy. "We are summoned at the outset to combine as creatures with our Creator, as mortals with immortal, as redeemed sinners with sinless Redeemer. "His presence, the interaction between Him and us, must always be the overwhelmingly dominant factor in the life we are to lead within the body; and any conception of Christian fellowship which does not mean primarily fellowship with Him is out of order." From Transposition and Other Addresses; used by permission of William Collins Sons and Co., Ltd., in Daily Walk, May 18, 1992.

Have you ever wished that you could do something important, meaningful and lasting? As a Christian, have you ever wished you could do something great … for God?  Not as a way to earn salvation.  You and I could never do that.  That's why God sent His Son to be our Savior and rescue us from our sins by His death for us on the cross.  No, nothing like that.  But simply as a way of living a life of gratitude, a meaningful way to show thanks for having such a gracious Redeemer? Guess what? You are!

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss a granola recipe using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Vincent Pallotti Eternal Father,it is Your will that all should be saved.Great is Your mercy.Your Son, Jesus Christ died for all.Teach all people to recognize You and love You.With deep faith in Christ’s deathand resurrection we pray:‘Send Forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.’Eternal Word, Redeemer of all creation,convert all souls to You.You have been obedient for all,even to death on the cross.Look upon the merits of Your Motherand of all the angels and saintswho intercede for us.Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare Your people.O Holy Spirit,through the infinite merits of our Lord, Jesus Christ,enkindle in all heartsYour ardent love that can do all things,that all may be one fold and one Shepherd,and that all may arrive in heavento sing Your Divine mercy.Queen of Apostles and all the angels and saints,pray to the Lord of the harvest:Send forth, O Lord, laborers into Your vineyardand spare your people,that united with you,and the Father and the Holy Spirit,we may all rejoice forever. ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: HIGHER PROTEIN GRANOLA Great for back to school and fun to make and talk about since granola has several Bible ingredients in it: Genesis 43:11 – Almonds and pistachios are both listed as part of a gift that Jacob’s sons were instructed to take to Joseph in Egypt. Apricots, flax, cinnamon and honey all make an appearance in this recipe, and all have ancient Biblical roots. Ingredients 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1-1/2 cups nuts: we use a combo of raw almonds roughly chopped and pistachios, chopped ½ cup dried fruit (diced apricots are a favorite) 1 generous cup seeds – sunflower, pumpkin, flax – a combo or your favorite ½ cup unsweetened coconut (optional) 1½ teaspoons cinnamon Coating ½ cup almond or peanut butter ½ cup honey or maple syrup ½ cup olive oil OR coconut, grape seed, avocado oil 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla Instructions Preheat oven to 300. Stir together oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut if using and cinnamon. In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the nut butter, honey, oil and vanilla until it simmers. Pour nut butter mixture over dry ingredients and stir. Spread evenly onto parchment lined or sprayed baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until golden brown.Remove from oven and let cool completely (the granola will harden as it cools) before breaking up. SMALL BATCH NUT FREE GRANOLA Ingredients 1-½ cups old fashioned oats 1 generous tablespoon olive oil Or your favorite oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup or bit more if you like 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup favorite dried fruit or mini chocolate chips – optional – add after cooling Instructions Preheat oven to 375. Mix everything together well. It may be a bit clumpy and that’s OK. Pour onto parchment lined or sprayed baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool completely, then stir it up a bit to mix well. Add fruit and/or chips if using. ***** David Condit is online at charitymobile.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All is Vanity Ecclesiastes 1:12–2:11 The Seventh Sunday after Trinity Sunday, August 3, 2025 The Rev. Andrew DeFusco Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

Redemption E9 — So far in the series, we've been talking about how redemption means being reclaimed—freed from slavery and returned to where we belong. But what are we enslaved to, and how does Jesus set us free? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Romans 8 and Hebrews 2 to trace how Jesus enters our suffering and overcomes death to bring us back to life.CHAPTERSRecap and Setup for Romans 8 (0:00-21:57)The Redemption of Creation in Romans 8 (21:57-33:41)Jesus' Identification With Us in Hebrews 2 (33:41-49:41)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESDeification through the Cross: An Eastern Christian Theology of Salvation by Khaled Anatolios“For that which He has not assumed He has not healed.” Quote from Gregory of Nazianzus in his “Epistle 101 to Cledonius the Priest Against Apollinarius.”“He became what we are so that we might become what he is.” Quote often attributed to Athanasius of Alexandria. It captures his thoughts in his larger work On the Incarnation. The Weight of Glory by C.S. LewisYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Cherish ft. PAINT WITH SOUND.” by Lofi Sunday“I See You” by Lofi Sunday, Marc VanparlaBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction 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 does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Isaiah 44:1–17 (Listen) Israel the Lord's Chosen 44:1   “But now hear, O Jacob my servant,    Israel whom I have chosen!2   Thus says the LORD who made you,    who formed you from the womb and will help you:  Fear not, O Jacob my servant,    Jeshurun whom I have chosen.3   For I will pour water on the thirsty land,    and streams on the dry ground;  I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring,    and my blessing on your descendants.4   They shall spring up among the grass    like willows by flowing streams.5   This one will say, ‘I am the LORD's,'    another will call on the name of Jacob,  and another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD's,'    and name himself by the name of Israel.” Besides Me There Is No God 6   Thus says the LORD, the King of Israel    and his Redeemer, the LORD of hosts:  “I am the first and I am the last;    besides me there is no god.7   Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.1    Let him declare and set it before me,  since I appointed an ancient people.    Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen.8   Fear not, nor be afraid;    have I not told you from of old and declared it?    And you are my witnesses!  Is there a God besides me?    There is no Rock; I know not any.” The Folly of Idolatry 9 All who fashion idols are nothing, and the things they delight in do not profit. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame. 10 Who fashions a god or casts an idol that is profitable for nothing? 11 Behold, all his companions shall be put to shame, and the craftsmen are only human. Let them all assemble, let them stand forth. They shall be terrified; they shall be put to shame together. 12 The ironsmith takes a cutting tool and works it over the coals. He fashions it with hammers and works it with his strong arm. He becomes hungry, and his strength fails; he drinks no water and is faint. 13 The carpenter stretches a line; he marks it out with a pencil.2 He shapes it with planes and marks it with a compass. He shapes it into the figure of a man, with the beauty of a man, to dwell in a house. 14 He cuts down cedars, or he chooses a cypress tree or an oak and lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a cedar and the rain nourishes it. 15 Then it becomes fuel for a man. He takes a part of it and warms himself; he kindles a fire and bakes bread. Also he makes a god and worships it; he makes it an idol and falls down before it. 16 Half of it he burns in the fire. Over the half he eats meat; he roasts it and is satisfied. Also he warms himself and says, “Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire!” 17 And the rest of it he makes into a god, his idol, and falls down to it and worships it. He prays to it and says, “Deliver me, for you are my god!” Footnotes [1] 44:7 Or Who like me can proclaim it? [2] 44:13 Hebrew stylus (ESV)Isaiah 46:1–4 (Listen) The Idols of Babylon and the One True God 46:1   Bel bows down; Nebo stoops;    their idols are on beasts and livestock;  these things you carry are borne&...

This Psalm was written in exile, just when the people of God were losing hope in worldly power, and beginning to trust that God would have to do something different. They asked God for more of Him. To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://pushpay.com/g/redeemerchurchrockwall

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 4th of August, 2025, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We start off in Psalm 19:14: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartBe acceptable in Your sight,O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.”We have got to be so careful what we say, folks. You know, the most powerful member of the human body, the tongue. The tongue can make or break a person very quickly. We go to the Book of James 3:10: “Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening?” Of course not!There is a young man that I am mentoring. He sent me a beautiful message the other day and I really want to share this with you. He is speaking about the honey bee. Now, you know I am a bee-keeper. I love bees, I really do. They are incredible insects but the bee can be sweet and the bee can sting. Ask me about it! I know. That little bee can get in anywhere and he can sting you. I am talking particularly about the African bee, and the same thing applies with our tongue. What we say can make or break a person. Death and life are found in our very words. I want to encourage you today, even as the Lord is encouraging me, to be very careful how we talk. If you have got nothing good to say about someone, rather don't say anything but rather encourage one another.This world at the moment is in a terrible state. People are depressed, they are stressed out, they are fearful. A word in season, an encouraging word can make or break a person. I want to speak to my men. Men, build up your wives, tell them every single morning when you wake up… the first thing I tell Jill, I have been doing it for over 50 years, “Good morning Jill. I love you!” You know, those words are very powerful and she reciprocates. She says, “And I love you too, Angus”. Tell your children that you love them. When they come home with their school report. “Is that the best that you did?”, “Yes, that's the best I could do, dad.”“Well, that is good enough for me and it's good enough for your mother.”I want to tell you I don't know how many times people have written to me and told me, “We enjoyed that little message you brought this morning.” It makes my day! You say, “But Angus, you get that all the time.” No, I don't. Today, let us be the honey bee that makes the sweet honey, not the bee that stings.Jesus bless you and have a wonderful day,Goodbye.

Pastor Dwight Bennett, Apostolic Pastor at Redeemer's Church, shares about the importance of our full connection with God and the way it effects how we connect with others. 

Tune into this powerful message from Pastor Rachel as she introduces Jesus the Redeemer, reminding us that greater is He that is in us than He that is in the world. Drawing from Psalm 103, Pastor Rachel encourages us to explode with praise and not forget God's benefits, specifically that He redeems our life from destruction. Discover the profound meaning of redemption: to buy back, set free, and rescue, as exemplified by the story of the little boy and his sailboat. This episode highlights three predominant things Jesus did as our Redeemer: He paid your sin debt, overcoming the wages of sin which is death, offering eternal life (Romans 6:23); He delivered you from the power of sin, stripping spiritual rulers and powers of their authority and enabling you to push back against evil (Colossians 2:15); and He transferred your position from slave to son, making you an heir of God through Christ (Galatians). Learn to reject the slave mentality of fear and worry, push back against imaginary problems, and understand that you are an overcomer. Pastor Rachel emphasizes the vital importance of the blood of Jesus in setting and keeping us free, and how the oil of the Holy Spirit helps us overcome what we cannot on our own. Embrace the call to be a believer, not a beggar, and step into the abundant life God has for you by walking in faith.

Ruth: Meditations on God's Kindness (Week 4)Ruth 2:17-23Certain retailers have a policy for when large merchandise is purchased, and it can't fit into a bag. For example, you want to buy a vacuum: you take it to the register in its large box and pay for it. To prevent the customers from getting harassed at the door, cashiers will place a sticker on the item purchased that says, “Paid in Full.” With that sticker in place, customers can walk out with the confidence that they own the item free and clear.God is a Redeemer by nature, and when He paid for your sins through the death of Jesus, you received a sticker that read, “Paid in Full.” Your debt has been erased, and you belong to the Father. Tomorrow in our series in Ruth, we will hear about the beautiful redemption coming to Ruth and

Restoring Lost Values | Week 6: Self-Control - The Way To Righteousness // Kelly Walter // In a world filled with pressure and brokenness, many of us have become desensitized to the erosion of our culture. Yet, there is hope in Christ, our Redeemer, who offers us restoration and a return to true character and godly values. Join us for this series as we explore the crucial task of restoring lost values in our lives and communities. As we navigate the changing landscape around us, let's rediscover the timeless principles that guide us, dust off what's been neglected, and actively participate in bringing back what is essential for a flourishing life in Christ.

Psalm 96; Luke 19:37-40 Will Clark

7/26/2025

GOD'S PATTERN FOR A CHURCH (Acts 2:22-26, 33-47) Our lesson today is about “God's Pattern for a Church.” I believe this is important for us to understand because a New Testament church—a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing, Christ-honoring church—is a mighty tool in the hands of a holy God. And God's pattern is found right here in the book of Acts. Now, I believe in my heart that God is giving the church one last mighty urge for the revival of all revivals before the night of all nights comes. I also believe that the world is looking at us one more time. They have tried everything—every form of government; every kind of leader; every excess of pleasure; everything that money can buy, that hearts desire, that minds can conceive—and they have found that nothing satisfies. And they are wondering one more time, do we have the answer? And the answer is yes! But when they look at us, I wonder what they're going to see. Nietzsche was a cynic, an atheist; an ungodly, lascivious man. He looked at the church; he considered Christianity. Do you know what he said? He said, “If you want me to believe in your Redeemer, then you're going to have to look a little more redeemed.” Now, you think about it. This world gets their idea of Jesus Christ not from the Word of God—because they don't read it; they get it from us. In today's lesson, I'm going to give you a description of a church triumphant.  Now, I believe that we could all agree that a Christian church exists for the purpose of magnifying Jesus through worship and the Word, and moving believers in Jesus toward maturity and ministry, and making Jesus known to our neighbors and the nations.  And the overarching theme of our church should be Making Jesus Known.   Click on the play button to hear a message that tells us that by God's grace and for God's glory, we need to be in the business of making Jesus known by living supernaturally. We cannot do it naturally; but there's enough power in heaven. If we'll wait for the anointing, if we will learn the Word of God, if we will be obedient, then we can see our world impacted for Jesus Christ. This is a live recording of The Master's Class Bible Study at LifeChange Church Wichita, KS. Amen.

Comfort has quickly turned into competition between Job and his three friends. They are all determined to stick to their guns which, whilst admirable, only serves to intensify their animosity for each other. In the midst of all this Job maintains his innocence and displays brief but bold glimpses of his only remaining hope. He has longed for a mediator (9:33). He now claims to have a 'witness' in heaven who will testify for him (16:19) and then declares, "I know that my Redeemer lives" (19:25). This side of the cross we may know more than Job, but only because we share the same hope and Redeemer, who has revealed himself to us in his Son, Jesus Christ. In this hope we are saved!

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Fr. Mike touches upon the prophecy of judgment against Babylon and Israel, and how God still promises to be Israel's redeemer despite their disobedience. We also read about Ezekiel's vision of the temple and how the markings on the foreheads of the Israelites symbolizes the mourning of true worship, and also foreshadows Jesus' death on the Cross. Today we read Isaiah 47-48, Ezekiel 8-9, and Proverbs 12:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

When it comes to money, most people are searching for two things: security and peace of mind. That's understandable—life is unpredictable, expenses arise, and markets swing. But what if true peace isn't found in your circumstances at all?Financial wisdom doesn't start with a budget or a savings plan. It begins with trust—specifically, trusting in the Lord. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”If you chase peace through your paycheck or portfolio, you'll always come up short. But when Christ is your foundation, you begin to see money in a new light—not as a source of peace, but as a tool to steward.Five Secrets to Financial Wisdom from God's Word1. Know Who Owns It All. Psalm 24:1 says, “The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it.” Everything belongs to God—your income, your retirement, even your ability to earn. That means we're not owners; we're stewards, entrusted with God's resources to manage faithfully.2. Spend With Purpose. Jesus asks in Luke 16:11, “If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” Spending should reflect God's priorities—giving, saving, living within your means, and investing in eternal impact.3. Avoid the Slavery of Debt. Proverbs 22:7 warns, “The borrower is slave to the lender.” Debt can limit your freedom to give and respond to God's calling. Wise stewards build margin and pursue freedom—not because debt is always wrong, but because freedom is better.4. Save With Perspective. Proverbs 21:20 says, “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” Saving isn't about hoarding; it's preparation for what God might have ahead. But remember: your security isn't in your savings—it's in the Savior.5. Give First, and Freely. 2 Corinthians 9:7 tells us, “God loves a cheerful giver.” Generosity reflects God's heart. It breaks the grip of greed and aligns us with His Kingdom. When we give, we declare, “God, I trust You more than I trust this money.”Anchored in ChristFollowing these biblical principles won't guarantee worldly success. Even the most faithful stewards face trials. But when your foundation is Christ, you're anchored. Isaiah 33:6 says, “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge.”So if you're looking for security or peace, don't start with a spreadsheet—start with surrender. Financial wisdom begins when you recognize that your Provider is also your Redeemer. And in Him, you have more than enough.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My deceased friend's estate is in probate, and he owned an LLC registered in another state. I've been told that if a new manager isn't appointed, the LLC will be considered closed after 90 days. Once my friend's family receives the letters of instruction, how should they go about settling or managing the LLC?I'm struggling financially and can't make this month's mortgage payment. My lender has offered two options: a repayment plan and a forbearance. What's the difference between them, and how will each option affect my credit score?My husband is switching jobs, and his current 401(k) has a balance of less than $500. His new employer doesn't offer a retirement plan. What are our best options for what to do with this small amount?My son is thinking about filing for bankruptcy, but still hopes to buy a house sometime in the future. How will bankruptcy impact his credit, and realistically, how long will it take for him to be able to qualify for a mortgage again?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Sound Mind Investing Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Money From a Biblical Perspective by Austin Pryor with Mark BillerWisdom 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.

In this special On The Road edition of LAB the Podcast, we visit Redeemer City Church in Tampa, Florida—a modern church embodying an ancient faith. Planted by Pastor Mitch Kuhn, Redeemer is a growing community of believers currently gathering in the historic Zion Lutheran Church.Join us as we sit down with Pastor Mitch, explore the story behind Redeemer's beautiful church home, and discover how a wonderful partnership with Zion is shaping the life of this modern congregation. Whether you're local to Tampa or just curious about how ancient faith can thrive in a modern church, this episode offers an inspiring glimpse into Redeemer City Church and the people who make it home.Redeemer City Church | @redeemertampaThank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Support / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

Fight to Trust Genesis 18:20–33, Psalm 138, Colossians 2:6–15, Luke 11:1–13 The Sixth Sunday after Trinity Sunday, July 27, 2025 Scott Baker Church of the Redeemer, Nashville, TN www.Redeemer-Nashville.net

In this episode of Pray the Word on Joel 2:25, David Platt reflects on God's power to redeem and restore the broken.Explore more content from Radical.

Isaiah 45:1–13 (Listen) Cyrus, God's Instrument 45:1   Thus says the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus,    whose right hand I have grasped,  to subdue nations before him    and to loose the belts of kings,  to open doors before him    that gates may not be closed:2   “I will go before you    and level the exalted places,1  I will break in pieces the doors of bronze    and cut through the bars of iron,3   I will give you the treasures of darkness    and the hoards in secret places,  that you may know that it is I, the LORD,    the God of Israel, who call you by your name.4   For the sake of my servant Jacob,    and Israel my chosen,  I call you by your name,    I name you, though you do not know me.5   I am the LORD, and there is no other,    besides me there is no God;    I equip you, though you do not know me,6   that people may know, from the rising of the sun    and from the west, that there is none besides me;    I am the LORD, and there is no other.7   I form light and create darkness;    I make well-being and create calamity;    I am the LORD, who does all these things. 8   “Shower, O heavens, from above,    and let the clouds rain down righteousness;  let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit;    let the earth cause them both to sprout;    I the LORD have created it. 9   “Woe to him who strives with him who formed him,    a pot among earthen pots!  Does the clay say to him who forms it, ‘What are you making?'    or ‘Your work has no handles'?10   Woe to him who says to a father, ‘What are you begetting?'    or to a woman, ‘With what are you in labor?'” 11   Thus says the LORD,    the Holy One of Israel, and the one who formed him:  “Ask me of things to come;    will you command me concerning my children and the work of my hands?212   I made the earth    and created man on it;  it was my hands that stretched out the heavens,    and I commanded all their host.13   I have stirred him up in righteousness,    and I will make all his ways level;  he shall build my city    and set my exiles free,  not for price or reward,”    says the LORD of hosts. Footnotes [1] 45:2 Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scroll, Septuagint level the mountains

July 27, 2025 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues our journey through the Chronological Bible with a message from Isaiah 54:1–8 titled "The Lord Your Redeemer." Through this sermon we see how God commands our celebration, cancels our condemnation, and confers His compassion.For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you've liked what you've heard in this message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Spotify. Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, TN | bellevue.org

In Psalm 70, We will see David sing a song-prayer. If there is one thing that we have certainly learned from David throughout the Psalms, it's that David's rescuer is not Superman. David's refuge, his Redeemer is God. It is God who has come through, time and time again for David.

Restoring Lost Values | Week 5: Integrity - The Way to Be Made Whole // Ryland Walter // In a world filled with pressure and brokenness, many of us have become desensitized to the erosion of our culture. Yet, there is hope in Christ, our Redeemer, who offers us restoration and a return to true character and godly values. Join us for this series as we explore the crucial task of restoring lost values in our lives and communities. As we navigate the changing landscape around us, let's rediscover the timeless principles that guide us, dust off what's been neglected, and actively participate in bringing back what is essential for a flourishing life in Christ.

Ginny Owens has spent the past two decades sharing her heart with listeners and readers as a singer-songwriter, author, teacher and advocate. Her unique musical style and inspirational lyrics have transcended gender definition and taken her to diverse venues that include, the White House, the Sun Dance Film Festival, Lilith Fair and the National Day of Prayer in Washington, D.C. As a toddler, Ginny picked out melodies on the piano before she was able to put words together in a sentence. Even as vision left her eyes, a degenerative eye condition left Ginny completely blind by age three. Songs began to emerge from her finger tips. Providing a window into the world she could not see. Not all Ginny's words are set to music. Her first solo authored book, “Singing in the Dark,” finding hope in the songs of scripture. Shares her personal story as well as stories from scripture. Taking readers on a journey to find hope amidst their own challenges. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, she moved to Nashville, TN to attend Belmont University and made her home in Music City for many years. She now lives in New York City, and is on staff with Redeemer and you will love hearing us talk about the work she's currently doing there.  Prepare to take notes as our dear friend Ginny reminds us what it looks like to build resilience in kids from the earliest years. . . . . .  Follow Ginny Owens on Instagram    Check out the work she's doing here Ginny Owens . . . . .  Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  KIDS ADVENTURE BIBLE: Visit AdventureBible.com to check out the free Bible activities, reading plans, and teaching resources. Go to AdventureBible.com today. GOMINNO: Visit GoMinno.com to get a one month FREE TRIAL using code RBG. This is a web-only offer. Sign up at GoMinno.com with the code RBG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Redemption E7 — When murmurs about the birth of the Messiah began spreading, 1st-century Jewish people already had very specific expectations of what his redemption would look like. He was to be a new Moses who would overthrow Rome, enabling them to live freely in the land. But even after Jesus' resurrection, none of that had happened. So what kind of redemption did Jesus actually accomplish? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the theme of redemption in the Gospel of Luke, uncovering ways that Jesus' mission aligned with, subverted, and transcended Israel's expectations.CHAPTERSSetup for Redemption in Luke (00:00-5:39)Redemption at the Beginning and End of Luke (5:39-24:15)The Cosmic Jubilee Has Arrived (24:15-30:53)Cosmic Redemption from Sin, Death, and the Satan (30:53-50:41)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Mist of Blessing ft. Marc Vanparla” by Lofi Sunday“Picnic ft. dannyfreeman” by Lofi Sunday“Snowflake” by Lofi Sunday, Asaph's ArrowsBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction 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 does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Redemption E6 — In the book of Psalms, the Hebrew words for “redemption” are often used to simply mean save, rescue, or release. This is especially true in the psalms of King David, who was never a slave but regularly used redemption language to speak of trials with his enemies. As the collection of psalms grew and shifted over many centuries, David's personal longings for redemption came to represent something much bigger. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the themes of personal, communal, and cosmic redemption in Psalms.CHAPTERSRecap and Intro to Redemption in the Psalms (0:00-12:54)David's Use of “Redeem” (12:54-34:28)Redemption From the Grave (34:28-48:30)REFERENCED RESOURCESYou can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Just Truth” by Lofi Sunday, Yoni Charis “The Kingdom” by Lofi Sunday, Marc VanparlaBibleProject theme song by TENTSSHOW CREDITSProduction 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 does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.