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Revelation 2: 14  But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15  So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. 16  Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.  Songs: Mansion Over the Hilltop, Alas and Did My Savior Bleed, Amazing Grace.

What if the greatest threat to your family is been passed down through your own family line? From fear and greed to divorce, addiction, and passivity—generational patterns don't just disappear on their own. God has called fathers to grab the wheel of their family story, break the chains of the past, and build a godly culture that will outlast them. This is your playbook to identify what's lurking in your family line, repent, and redirect your legacy toward the Kingdom. The Kingdom starts at home. Will you take responsibility for your part in your family line? Links in this Episode Get the Free Financial Transparency Guide Abe's Wallet Retreat Nov 21-23 Cincinnati, OH Join our Online Community, UR About Abraham's Wallet: Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - All the Sins of Dad(00:00:56) - Locking myself Out of the Office(00:06:06) - Scooter Riding in the Rain(00:08:29) - Erica Kirk's Charlie Kirk Memorial Speech REACTION!!(00:13:44) - It's Our Sacred Calling to Steer the Family Story(00:17:09) - Look in the Mirror(00:20:40) - The Problem of Alcoholism(00:23:36) - How to Talk About Money With Your Girlfriend(00:30:12) - How to Stop Being a Sinful Person(00:31:18) - How to Repent of Your Sins in Front of Your Family(00:36:48) - Evil Spirits in the Home(00:41:51) - 5 Steps of Repentance for Family(00:45:04) - How to Clean Up Your Family Culture

Send us a textA single line in Genesis 6 says the thoughts of the human heart were only evil continually—and that God was grieved. From that stark diagnosis, we open a candid journey through divine sorrow, human responsibility, and the fierce mercy that waits before judgment falls. We look at why Scripture sometimes says God “repents,” how that language reflects our change rather than His, and why that matters for anyone trying to live clean in a culture that normalizes compromise.We walk through Noah's world where patience stretched for years while an ark rose as a sermon in wood. That delay was not permissiveness; it was invitation. Drawing on Peter's letters, we connect past and future: a flood that once cleansed, and a coming fire that will unveil what endures. The thread stays practical. Evil deeds begin as tolerated thoughts, so we talk about passing sentence quickly on what creeps into the imagination. Borrowing from the operating room, we treat sin like a tumor—addressed early, completely, and without negotiation.To make that daily, we lean on two prayers that train the heart. Psalm 19 asks God to keep us from presumptuous sins and make our words and meditations acceptable. Psalm 139 invites God to search and expose hurtful ways. Used with honesty, those prayers become a rhythm of confession and repentance that clears the fog and restores joy. The goal isn't grim perfectionism; it's freedom under a holy God whose character does not shift, even as our choices shift our experience of Him. Along the way, we challenge each other with simple, probing questions: Are we grieving the heart of God, or preaching righteousness like Noah? Are we waiting for a better moment, or taking the one we have?If this conversation helps you think and live with greater clarity, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your reflections help others find the show and join the work of turning hearts toward the living God.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

"(18) Matthew 3:2 - Repent - The Kingdom is at Hand"

The gospel clearly calls us to repent from our personal sins, and not to compare our better fortunes with the misfortunes of others. Before God we will need to account for our personal sins, and thus, we need to repent of them now.

Have you ever planted something that didn't yield any produce? Maybe an apple tree, or a raspberry bush. If it never gave you any fruit, you probably tore it out and put something new in its place. Jesus speaks of us in the same way. If we don't produce the fruit of repentance, we too will be cut down. Repentance is a matter of life and death. Dr. Philip Ryken asks the question, "Which will you choose,?" today on Every Last Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/581/29

For most people in Christian circles, "discipleship" becomes a junk drawer word that is used to describe almost anything that happens in the Christian life, or going deeper in Christian education, or just doing life together.So what really is discipleship? What does it mean to be a disciple, who makes disciples?"What I want to show you today that will hopefully blow up all of your modern, conventional understandings of discipleship and put discipleship right back where Jesus put it -- which is in the hands of everyday people."Pastor Joey McLaughlin[17] From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”[18] While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. [19] And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] Immediately they left their nets and followed him. [21] And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. [22] Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:17–22 (ESV)The Great Commission[16] Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. [17] And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:16–20 (ESV)We'd love for you to subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications to get updates on our latest content and resources that will help more people know Jesus and people know Jesus more.GIVE : We believe that generosity is golden. Freely we have received and so freely we give back to God. If you would like to give to support the work Jesus is doing here please visit: https://www.elevatecc.church/give.Elevate City Church is a Jesus Over Everything Church that launched in the Atlanta Perimeter area on October 4th, 2020.Jesus Over Everything.Give us a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatecity.church/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatecc.churchPodcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3H8BBrEFWxGKsTF8wPSvrn?si=epcQMMrmQIiTpeXEnyxMOQPodcast on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-city-church/id1536637567Visit our website for more information about who we are as a church and how you can get involved.https://www.elevatecc.church/home

Ruined To Rebuilt #RTTBROS #Nightlight #Repent #Rebuild #restorarion When Ruins Become Rebuilding"Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah." — Ezra 1:2You know, I've been sitting with Ezra chapter 1 lately, and there's something powerful happening in these verses. The temple in Jerusalem has been destroyed for seventy years. That's a lifetime. An entire generation grew up never seeing the glory of God's house, only hearing stories about what used to be.But here's what gets me, and it's something I heard recently that I just can't shake: when your life lies in ruin from the lies that ruined you, it's time to rebuild.The temple didn't fall because of some random act of nature. It fell because God's people believed lies, lies about who God was, lies about what really mattered, lies that led them away from truth. And now, all these years later, God says through a pagan king no less, "It's time to rebuild."I've been in ministry long enough to know that most of us have some ruins in our lives. Maybe you believed the lie that you weren't good enough. Maybe you believed the lie that this sin wouldn't really hurt anyone. Maybe you believed the lie that God couldn't use someone with your past, so you've been sitting on the sidelines.Here's what I love about this passage: God didn't wait for the Israelites to clean up the mess first. He stirred up the heart of a king, provided the resources, and said, "Now, let's build."Rebuilding always starts with a decision, but it continues with God's provision. The Apostle Paul wrote: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17). That's rebuild language right there.Maybe you're looking at the ruins in your life today, thinking it's too late, too far gone, too damaged. But friend, if God could bring His people back from seventy years of captivity and rebuild His temple, He can rebuild whatever lies in ruin in your life.The ruins don't define us, the rebuilding does. And rebuilding always starts with returning to the truth. It's never too late to start again.Let's pray: Father, thank You that You are the God of rebuilding. Where lies have created ruins in our lives, help us to hear Your voice calling us back to truth. Give us the courage to start rebuilding today. In Jesus' name, Amen.#Faith #Rebuilding #ChristianLiving #DailyDevotion #TrustGod #BiblicalWisdom #SpiritualGrowth #RTTBROS #NightlightBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.

Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.”Galatians 1:6–9 – “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel…”2 Corinthians 4:5 – “For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord.” Seeking Revival Series Revival through the Gospel What kind of Gospel? The Danger of a Different Gospel (Galatians 1:6–9)     “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel, which is really no gospel at all.”The False Gospels of Our Age     Prosperity Gospel — Blessing Without Repentance    Therapeutic Gospel — Comfort Without Conversion    Moral Gospel — Reform Without Regeneration   Universal Gospel — Salvation Without FaithThe One True Gospel — Christ Crucified and Risen    “We do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord.” (2 Corinthians 4:5)    The Gospel Begins with God's Holiness     The Gospel Reveals God's Justice and Love    The Gospel Calls for Repentance and Faith     The Gospel Declares Jesus as LordThe Power of the Gospel (Romans 1:16)

Main point: Nurturing peace in the church comes from submitting to God rather than our worldly desiresKey Scripture: James 4:1-12Why Churches Fight: Serving our Desires (4:1-6)When we allow our passions and desires to shape our interactions with one another in the church we are betraying our faith and acting as enemies of GodWhat do I really want? What am I zealous to accomplish or acquire? And if I cannot have it, is it really worth dividing over, or destroying others to get it?Every step in the Christian life is made possible only by the grace of God that comes through the person and work of Jesus ChristHow to Bring Peace: Submitting to God (4:7-10)God gives grace to the humble so that we can submit to God instead of our worldly desires, and so bring peace to one another in the churchResist the devil (v.7)Draw near to God (v. 8)Repent from your sin (vv. 8b-9)Let God exalt you (v. 10)Putting Peace into Practice: Refusing to Slander (4:11-12)Submission to God means keeping his law, and keeping his law means loving our brothers and sisters in Christ and refusing to slander themTheological Triage: Understand the IssuePastoral Triage: Understand the Person

Send us a textTitle: Reveal, Repent, & RestorePreacher: Robert RosaSeries:  Genesis: The God of ProvidencePassage: Genesis 42-43

Father Hudgins' homily: Admit, Renounce, Repent

Following last week's message on Humility, Chuck Halford continues his walk through the six steps to escaping sin — this time focusing on repentance. Building on the idea that humility opens the door to seeing our need for God, Chuck explains that repentance is what moves us through it. It's not just about feeling sorry, but about real change — turning away from sin and choosing to walk in obedience. With scripture and real-life perspective, Chuck reminds us that repentance is a gift that brings restoration, peace, and a renewed closeness with the Lord. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” — 1 John 1:9

Title: The Joy of Preparing for the KingSpeaker: Nate HoldridgeOverview: In this week's teaching from Calvary Monterey, Pastor Nate Holdridge examines the dramatic arrival of John the Baptist in Matthew 3. While John's message to "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand" can sound harsh, this sermon uncovers the profound and surprising joy found in preparing our lives for King Jesus. Pastor Nate explains how John's call leads us into the liberating joy of true repentance, the refreshing joy of authenticity before God, and the deep joy of expiation—the complete cleansing from sin that only Jesus can provide. This is a foundational teaching on what it means to clear the way for the King to work in our lives.Link to Discussion QuestionsLink to Sermon Notes

Have you ever planted something that didn't yield any produce? Maybe an apple tree, or a raspberry bush. If it never gave you any fruit, you probably tore it out and put something new in its place. Jesus speaks of us in the same way. If we don't produce the fruit of repentance, we too will be cut down. Repentance is a matter of life and death. Which will you choose? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/790/29

Facing a moment when you realize you're "flying the wrong direction"? This sermon from Dr. Roger Patterson, based on the story of Moses in Exodus 4, offers four essential principles for adjusting your course and moving forward in obedience to God. Dr. Patterson emphasizes that spiritual transformation begins with a change in direction, drawing a parallel with the story of "Wrong Way" Corrigan and the profound journey of Moses. Learn how to overcome the fears and private disobedience that hold you back so you can embrace God's plan for your life. In this message, you'll discover: Key Principles for Adjusting Course: 1. Be truthful with yourself and with others: Moses wasn't completely honest about his return to Egypt, driven by fear of his father-in-law and fear for his life. God's specific word to Moses—that the men seeking his life were dead—served as a reinforcement and encouragement against his fear. The practical question for us is: What fear is holding you back, and what one step will you take in spite of it? 2. When you take action, resolve the unresolved: You cannot move forward in public obedience while remaining in private disobedience. Just as Moses had neglected the covenant command of circumcision for his son, God will deal with a leader's unfinished obedience. This principle calls for repentance: owning your failures and agreeing with God, saying, "You are right, I am wrong". 3. Trust God to bring you the right people for the journey: God brought leaders like Aaron (spokesman, wingman) and others to provide capacity, strength, and a succession plan for Moses. The work God calls you to is far too great to do alone. Proverbs 24:6 states, "in the abundance of counselors there is victory". 4. Your aim is to influence others and show God's faithfulness: When you adjust your course and obey, others will see the faithfulness of God and join you. Your private faith is turned into a public witness. Dr. Patterson illustrates this with the life of Nelson Mandela, whose internal reorientation from anger to grace and revenge to reconciliation ultimately led to him influencing a nation. Action Points (The Four A's): Identify the direction of God's calling. Address the area he's asking you to surrender (Repent). Accept the help he's sending you. Act—take your first step today. Scripture Reference: Exodus 4:18-31

Pastor Wesley speaks from Matthew

The Portage church of Christ is a group of pre-denominational Christians that are striving to serve the Lord together. Our goal is to please God, and we believe that the best way to do that is to follow the pattern that was established by the churches in the first century and revealed in the New Testament. We have no creed or doctrine except the Bible and we follow the Bible only. We strive for unity in the teaching of New Testament doctrine. Our congregation is not part of, or subject to, any larger man-made religious organization. We are a completely autonomous congregation. We are locally governed, just as the church in the first century was. How does one becomes a member of this church congregation? The exact same way as seen in the Biblical accounts. On the day of Pentecost following Jesus' resurrection, people who repented and were baptized were saved (Acts 2:38) and the saved were added to the church (Acts 2:47). These saved people were members of the body, or church (Colossians 1:18). To become a Christian, the Bible teaches: Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God (John 8:24, 58, Heb. 11:6) Repent of past sins (Luke 13:3, 5) Confess Jesus as Lord (Matt. 10:32-33, Rom. 10:9-10) Be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16) Remain Faithful to Christ (Rev. 2:10, 2 Tim 4:7-8)

Jesus exhorts his disciples to repent, and then he offers a parable that encourages us to become spiritually fruitful. (Lectionary #478) October 25, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

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Repentance Brings RefreshingActs 3:19 – “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”I want you all to know that repentance blots out sin. And it brings refreshing. When we repent, God doesn't just cover our sin—He blots it out. It is erased from His record, removed as far as the east is from the west. Repentance isn't just about removing guilt—it's about receiving renewal. Joy, peace, and freedom flood the soul when we repent. Sin weighs us down, but repentance lifts the burden.Strength for the Journey: A 50-Day Prayer Guide eBook: https://tinyurl.com/ebook-PreorderAccept Jesus Today  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJIf you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today, pray this simple prayer:****God, I have sinned against You. I believe that Jesus is Your Son, who died and was risen for my sake. I ask you to forgive me for my sin. I place my trust in You for salvation. I receive you as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus' name, I am forgiven! Amen!"****Congratulations! You are now a child of the most high. John 1:12 says, But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. If you just prayed this prayer to receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, I welcome you to the family of God. Subscribe to my channel and type in the comments right now, “I just prayed that prayer.” I would love to connect with you and chat with you about all the amazing things God is doing in your life.Click here for FREE eBook Download: https://tinyurl.com/ISAIDTHEPRAYERShow your love, support the channel:*PayPal: PayPal.me/malachimitchellministry*Cashapp: https://cash.app/$MalachiMitchBooks and Journals: https://tinyurl.com/WalkinFaithPublishingBook:Pathway to Christ https://tinyurl.com/PathwaytoChristJoin Our Support Club: https://tinyurl.com/Support-ClubFREE Ways to Support Me:

For 25 October 2025, Saturday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 13:1-9

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In this episode, we look at Jesus' teaching in Luke 13:1–9, where He calls people to genuine repentance through the story of the barren fig tree. Jesus reminds us that while God is patient and merciful, His patience has a purpose — to give us time to turn back to Him and bear spiritual fruit. Discover how this passage challenges us to examine our hearts, respond to God's grace, and live lives that reflect true repentance.If you have any questions about this podcast or would like to share a testimony or prayer request, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at the following email: churchoffice@unitedassembly.org

In this week's session we continue our look at the church in Pergamos and the compromised doctrine that sows the seed of the Apostate Church. Rev. 2:12-17

Join Pastor Rachel for Part 3 and the conclusion of the powerful series, "Deception Exposed," designed to help believers become totally free and awake in the spirit. This message illuminates the primary tactics of deceiving spirits, revealing how Satan attacks faith by questioning the goodness of God, the word of God, and the sufficiency of God, often leading people to depend on substitutes instead of Jesus alone. Learn how to recognize and renounce these attacks by practicing the four steps to continual freedom: Recognize, Renounce, Repent (changing your mind and direction), and Receive forgiveness. Pastor Rachel emphasizes the believer's responsibility to test every spirit and influence—including media and podcasts—by evaluating what they say about the Lord Jesus Christ and the inspired Word of God. By trusting your inner "knower" (the Holy Ghost) and rejecting common lies that prevent ministry, you are empowered to realize your identity: you are now light in the Lord, possessing the anointing and the name of Jesus, ready to shine brightly and bring healing and revival to a world desperate for the truth.

Luke 7:11-16 (The Widow of Nain) At the gates of Nain, the procession of death meets the Lord of Life—and death loses. Christ turns the widow's grief into joy, revealing that every tear will one day be transformed into the eternal song of alleluia.  A "by-the-numbers" homily - enjoy the show! --- This was an encounter between two forces: death and the very source of life. We know how this encounter always turns out. Life seems so fragile (war, disease, accidents, violence) and we seem doomed to die. What happened (Jesus brought the dead back to life) Focus briefly on three parts of this Gospel reading: the procession, the grief of the mother, and how it ended. The funeral procession.  How we do funerals.  Preparation for it.  Psalms.  Preparation of the body.  Funeral service(s).  Burial.  The movement of the person from one list in our daily prayers to the other. Nine-day prayers.  Forty-day prayers.  Annual prayers.  Often with koliva or a special bread. The grieving mother.  Do not weep.  “Blessed are those who mourn.”  Jesus Himself, always in the Spirit, wept at the death of Lazarus.  Do not weep “like those who have no hope…” (I Thessalonians). Repent of the sin that leads to unhealthy tears; and that repentance requires that we live knowing that we may never have another chance on this side of a funeral to mend a relationship.  Tears of honest grief are cathartic, as are tears of outrage at the absurdity of living in a world where death is so prevalent.  But let those tears flow in the knowledge that as outrageous, ignoble, and offensive as death is; that our tears of sorrow are being turned, as we sing in the funeral service, into the song “alleluia!”  And that is how I want to conclude... How it ended.  This was an encounter between two forces: death and the very source of life.  Who won?  And who won when death took a man captive and found that it, instead, it was forced to encounter God?  Who won?  It was no real contest!  As we hear from St. John Chrysostom on Pascha: Christ-God annihilated death!  In a world that was made and is governed by the source of Life, death place is temporary, a consequence and concession to our sin – sin which itself is, again through Christ, only temporary.  It is holiness and life that endures forever. Conclusion. That is the side we have chosen: we reject sin and we reject death.  We have intentionally chosen the side of holiness and of life.  It seems as though our relationship with life is so vulnerable – to sickness, to violence, to sudden catastrophes; but in the only reality that matters in the end, it is quite the opposite.  It and all its associated grief, anxieties, traumas, and pain are products of this world, doomed to end when it is remade in glory.  Again, we have intentionally chosen the side of life.  Let's live it as it was meant to be lived, not in fear of death but in the joy of the One who has through death defeated death and who desires us to live well both now and into eternity.      

Disobedient Children and Second Chances - Matthew 21:28-32All the signs in first century Israel pointed to who Jesus was, but were ignored by those who said they did everything they did for God – we must not make the same mistake today!Matthew 21:28-32Last week Jesus showed us that one of the most effective ways to answer questions is with questions that make people think. Another great way to communicate truth is to tell stories that relate to the situation being asked about – Jesus shows us that this week!Two responses to Jesus in the parable of the two sons - V. 28-32The word for changed his mind in verse 29 is metamelomai (G3308). It's a compound of two words – the first being “after/afterward,” and the second being “care about.” It can be translated “Change of mind” or “REGRET.” Not too far down the Greek word tree we find metanoeo (G3340), which can be translated “change of mind” or “REPENT.”How can Jesus make the statement in verse 32, that sinful rebels will get into heaven before the religious leaders?Because the sinners far from God had recognized their lack of righteousness and need of the Savior, while the religious were trusting in their own righteousness and rejecting their Messiah.What was John the Baptist's “way of righteousness?”1. The call to repent of sinful self-focus and turn to God (Matt. 3:2).In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” - Matt. 3:22. The call to turn to Jesus who takes away our sin (John 1:29).The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” - John 1:293. The call as a disciple to have Jesus increase in your life (John 3:30).He (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease. - John 3:304. The call to bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance (Luke 3:8a).“Bear fruits in keeping with repentance.” - Luke 3:8a“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the one who does the will of My Father who is in Heaven. On that day many will say to Me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in Your name, and do mighty works in Your name?' And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness.' - Matthew 7:21-23

Pastor Troy's sermon compares binge-watching long TV series to the unfolding story of the early church in Acts, both draw people in through growth, depth, and development. He highlights how Peter healed a lame man not by his own power but through Jesus' name, showing that miracles exist to point people to Christ, not to glorify humans. Peter's message to the amazed crowd centers on three truths: Jesus' glory, humanity's sin, and the call to repent. He boldly declares Jesus as the promised Messiah, the Holy and Righteous One whom the people rejected and crucified, yet whom God raised from the dead. Though the crowd was guilty, Peter offers hope: if they repent, their sins will be wiped away, and they will experience spiritual refreshing. Pastor Troy concludes that ignorance won't excuse unbelief; God has revealed Himself through creation, Scripture, and Christ, and the only right response is to repent, believe, and be renewed by Jesus.

  Sunday Sermon // Pastor Rolo Bernales // Luke 13:1-9

Blood Stained Pews: A Church for the BrokenLuke 15"The Lord God who brings back the outcasts." Isaiah 56:8What does it look like to be a church for the broken?1. Go beyond COMFORT for the sake of the ONE.Who's your ONE?2. Reject COMPLACENCY and search with URGENCY.3. CELEBRATE when the broken REPENT and RETURN.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reads Psalm 85, asking God to revive His people with mercy, salvation, and peace. He prays that we would be the generation who seeks God's face, echoing Psalm 24.

Years ago, I was at a youth conference where we needed to raise some money for a camp scholarship fund. So we challenged the kids to buy their counselor into this Friday night food fight. Well, the kids found the money alright pretty quickly! So, Friday night all of us leaders showed up on the field of battle with the campers watching like sadistic spectators at the Roman Coliseum. Now, for starters, we got hosed down so everything would cling to us. I have to tell you, in retrospect, I'm embarrassed about the food we wasted. But we did it, so I'll tell you about it. Round One was flour. The campers got their money's worth as we redecorated each other with this blizzard of flour, followed by eggs, then fudge sauce. Can you imagine this? Get the idea? The last round was the worst - lard. Yea, from our hair to our toes, we were totally gross by the end of this massacre. Our only satisfaction was at the end when we went after those kids and gave them a big, gooey hug. Yeah, it was great! I couldn't wait to get a shower, though. And I was there for a long time. Ever try to get lard off? Probably not. Well, I have never felt dirtier - but clean has never felt better! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Feeling Dirty, Getting Clean." If you've ever felt real dirty, you know how much you enjoyed that shower that made you clean again. If only there was a shower that could make us clean on the inside, where we carry the guilt, and the regrets, and the dirt of the things we wish we'd never done, or the things we should have done and we didn't do. Unfortunately, there's no medication, there's no therapist, not even a religion that seems powerful enough to remove the dirt on our soul. That's why our word for today from the Word of God is such good news. Acts 3:19 - "Repent and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." Now look at this! All the sins of your life can be wiped out, erased from God's records forever. God says you can be clean - that you can have a new beginning. He is actually offering a cleansing spiritual shower for those who repent and turn to Him. That means you acknowledge the wrongness of what you've done and that you're ready to turn from your sin-choices and turn to Him for a new beginning. Look, we all have things we're ashamed of, things we're not proud of, things that make us afraid of what God will do when we meet Him on Judgment Day. According to the Bible, the sins of our life will, in fact, make it impossible for us to ever enter God's Heaven because there is no sin there. Our only hope is if somehow God will forgive a lifetime of choices that have left Him out. And there's only one place where a spiritual shower like that is available. It is at the cross of Jesus Christ, the place where every sin of yours was paid for. You carry all the garbage of your life up that hill, you give yourself in total trust to the One who paid for your sin on that cross with His life, and you leave your sin at that cross forever. You may have started this day guilty, but you could go to sleep forgiven tonight and finally clean. God's promise: "Everyone who believes in Jesus receives forgiveness of sins through His Name" (Acts 10:43). There is nothing you've done that is so bad that Jesus did not pay for it on the cross. Today could be the day you are finally clean. If you've never trusted Jesus to be your own Savior from your own sin, would you tell Him you're doing that right now? Your sins will be erased. He promised. And you'll never carry them again or face them when you meet God. And the only thing that would keep you from heaven can be gone today. We've put the information on how to begin with Jesus at our website. Please go there today. That's ANewStory.com. That day I felt so gross, it was an awesome feeling to stand in that shower and have all that accumulated junk get washed away. That's what Jesus wants to do for your heart, my friend. It is such an incredible feeling to be finally clean!

Tuesday October 14, 2025XVIII Week After Pentecost In today's episode, we see how God's justice, wisdom, and mercy weave together in powerful ways—calling us to humility and repentance.

Rebellion isn't just defiance — Scripture calls it the same as witchcraft. In this episode, we uncover how rebellion subtly shows up in our lives and how true freedom begins with submission to God, His Word, and God-ordained authority.Discover the protective power of submission, the difference between rebellion and holy resistance, and the 4 R's to walk in lasting freedom: Recognize, Repent, Renounce, Receive.Support the show

Jesus urges us to embrace the sign of Jonah and repent of our sins. (Lectionary #467) October 13, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Out of the Heart Matthew 15:15-20 by Justin Park 1. People Often Obscure the Clear Teaching of Jesus I Corinthians 13:11-12 2. Words Reveal the Condition of the Soul Matthew 12:36-37 Proverbs 20:19 Proverbs 17:4 Proverbs 10:19 3. Actions Originate in the Heart before they Proceed James 1:14-15 Proverbs 4:23 Proverbs 4:19 II Corinthians 10:5 Ephesians 4:28  Application: Align Your Will with God's 1. Seek to Live a Life of Integrity Isaiah 26:3 Colossians 3:2 James 4:8 2. Repent and Walk in the Light Romans 7:6 Galatians 5:16 Matthew 27:24 Romans 5:6-8 3. Live on Mission I Peter 2:22-23 I John 3:5 

Send us a textPornography is an addiction that more people struggle with than we know.  It's easy to hide, but it is just as damaging as any other addictions.The good news is, God has the power to give us victory over our sins!Listen in with our guest, Cody Corbett, as we dive into the secret sin of pornography.If you are snuggling, and want/need help, please reach out to us here at the League of Logic!Or, if you want to talk with someone who has been through this type of sin before, Cody is SOLID and would love to help you!  Reach out to him at:corbettslc@yahoo.comYou don't have to struggle alone.THE PATH TO FREEDOM:1. Confess and repent2. Expose sin to light3. Renew your mind with Scripture4. Cut off temptation5. Build accountability6. Pursue intimacy with God7. Persevere in gracewww.LeagueOfLogic.com

When Your Words Actually Bring Life (And How to Avoid Death): Interview With Ann & Dave Wilson Do you remember when you first fell in love—how easy it was to cheer him on? You'd light up at his stories. You'd say, “You're amazing!” and mean it. You noticed everything good. But somewhere along the way, the cheers turned into corrections. The same man who once felt like your hero now feels like your project. And instead of applause, he mostly hears... boo. That's what Ann Wilson discovered the day her husband, Dave, vulnerably told a room full of women that marriage sometimes felt that way to him—like he'd walked off the football field to a stadium full of boos. Ann was stunned. She thought she was helping him. But in that moment, she realized how her words had chipped away at his confidence and joy. I was so honored to talk with Dave and Ann Wilson—pastors, marriage speakers, authors of Vertical Marriage, and co-hosts of FamilyLife Today. For more than 30 years, they've led thousands of couples toward hope, healing, and connection. But their story didn't start with success. The Power of Words in Scripture Scripture is clear: “The tongue has the power of life and death.” — Proverbs 18:21 Your words can resurrect a weary heart—or crush it. They can draw your husband home or make him quietly retreat. And as Dave and Ann share, the transformation didn't start with more compliments or clever communication—it started with repentance. A Night of Repentance and New Beginning in Marriage Ten years into marriage, they were on the verge of losing everything. Dave was busy building ministry– starting a new church at home and a chaplain for the Detroit Lions, often times away traveling with the team. Meanwhile, Ann was at home with two little boys, beginning to feel lonely, angry, and done. One night, sitting in a parked car late at night on their 10 year anniversary, she finally said, “I've lost all my feelings for you.” Dave was stunned. He thought they were great. Ann had never shared otherwise. How could she say he was disregarding her? How could she say she felt alone and he was always away? As he reached for his planner to defend himself, the the gentle and firm voice of the Holy Spirit whispered: “Repent.” He dropped his arguments and dropped to his knees—right there in the front seat of their Honda Accord. He realized he had put himself first instead of Jesus. In that sacred moment, Ann felt conviction too. God showed her that she'd made her husband and marriage an idol and she had been wanting Dave to fill every need, when that was never the role God was supposed to have. She got on her knees as well, surrendering her expectations back to the Lord. That night became the beginning of something new—a vertical marriage, grounded in repentance and intimacy with Jesus first. When You Stop Cheering on Your Spouse Years later, when Ann shared her “booing” moment at church, she used a visual: a plant. She explained that when you're dating, you pick a healthy, vibrant plant—your husband. But after a few years, you start noticing brown leaves. you take out the clippers, thinking it's your job to prune him. Before long, you've hacked away so much that there's barely a stump left. After this sermon, Ann saw a couple that in the auditorium that stayed long after everyone had left. She approached them and saw an older man, head in his hands, tears dropping heavy on the ground, his wife sitting next to him bewildered. When asked what was wrong, he simply pointed at the stump and said, "That's me." It's not that we don't love our husbands. We do. But we've forgotten that change is God's job—not ours. Our job is to water with words that bring life. How to Speak Life (When You Want to Yell) Ann admits she used to “speak her mind” freely—then justify it as honesty. But over time, God taught her a new rhythm of restraint and prayer, asking “Lord, should I say this? If yes, when should I say it? And how should I say it?” Not in an anxious way, but surrendered and thoughtful, knowing how much her words matter. Just that short prayer created space for the Holy Spirit to guide her words. One night, when Dave mentioned getting criticism on his sermons, her first instinct was to correct him (“Maybe if you studied more…”). But instead, she prayed that quick prayer—and said, “I can't imagine the weight you carry, with thousands relying on your walk with God.” Dave turned around, pulled her close and whispered, “You are my life.” Her empathy, not critique, drew him near. Words That Heal Ann now also prays daily, “God, show me the greatness in my husband.” That prayer changes everything—because God always sees the greatness He planted there, even when we can't. Romans 12:2 says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” When we ask God to renew how we think about our spouse, our words follow. And when our words change, the whole atmosphere of the home begins to heal. “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” — Proverbs 16:24 Speaking Life Doesn't Mean Losing Your Voice This isn't about silencing yourself or ignoring real problems, but when encouragement becomes your default, your occasional hard truth carries more weight. Your words no longer sound like attack—they sound like love. And as Dave says, “When you praise your man, he becomes better. Critique doesn't motivate—it deflates. But genuine admiration calls out his God-given potential.” Repentance Starts Revival If you've been critical, impatient, or weary—we get it. And it's okay. The path back is repentance. It's not a shame-filled, heavy thing. It's the most freeing thing you can do. Start there. Let God soften your heart again. Ask Him to show you the greatness in your spouse. Then, begin to speak it out—one small sentence at a time. You can do this.   Blessings,   The Delight Your Marriage Team   PS - If you're ready for the next step in healing your marriage, even if you're the only one doing the work, we're ready to talk with you. Schedule a free Clarity Call at delightym.com/cc or call +1 332-239-2379. PPS - Here is a quote from a recent graduate: "I am in control of my mood by controlling my own behavior instead of letting it get set for me by my husband's behavior and what I expect of him. I have released expectations of my husband. I see him as God's son now, which means he is NOT my responsibility to fix, direct, correct, discipline, etc. and instead I love, support, encourage and pray for him.  I am less controlling of my husband and I am more content with life in general."

316– Welcome to Freedom FridayEver wondered why you still feel guilty, even after you repented?Being free from guilt is so much more that just repenting.It's really about learning to see yourself in a whole new light, as a child of God instead of as a miserable sinner.Paul says to put off the old man, be renewed in the spirit of your mind and put on the new man.He doesn't say to fix up the old man, the old way of seeing yourself as a sinner. Sin does not define who you are. Only God does.The more you see yourself the way God defines you as His image and likeness, the more you'll find freedom from any and all guilt.Previous episodes mentioned:312: Finding Freedom from Guilt and Shame314: What Does it Really Mean to Repent?Show notes: Full transcript--thebiblespeakstoyou.com316Text me your questions or comments.I'm putting together a special program called Guilt Free Faith. So many people I talk to are walking around with guilt and shame they don't need to hold onto. They deserve to let go of this burden of guilt and live their lives in freedom.It's going to be a small group program. I'll be running it over the next few weeks and it's starting soon. If you'd like more information, contact me and I'll send you all the details. Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person) Subscribe to the podcast (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus) Make a donation to support the show Schedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for you Contact James here

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“Can damned souls ever repent?” This episode explores the complexities of salvation and the afterlife, addressing questions such as the nature of excommunication and whether a parent’s desire can lead to the baptism of an unbaptized child. Tune in as we also consider the implications of Luther’s potential reforms and the intriguing topic of spirit possession. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 07:07 – How many souls did my twins have before the egg split? 13:27 – If I'm born at 7 a.m. on Ash Wednesday, does fasting start then? 17:50 – What if Luther had reformed from within the Church? 20:36 – Can a living person's spirit possess someone else? 30:49 – Can a parent's desire baptize a child who dies unbaptized? 34:17 – If someone was excommunicated unfairly, can they still go to heaven? 41:32 – Can damned souls or demons ever repent? 46:40 – If science shows we're small and ordinary, how are humans still special?