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As we begin a new season on Catholic healthcare, Dave reflects on the passing of Gomer's father and the hope of the Resurrection. Drawing from his experience accompanying his late wife through serious illness, Dave explores why healthcare is more than medicine, it's a work of mercy. He discusses the Church's historic role in caring for the sick, the Catholic roots of hospitals, and previews upcoming conversations with Catholic doctors, nurses, chaplains, and healthcare professionals living out their faith through healing and compassionate care. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow
A @Christadelphians Video: ## YouTube Video DescriptionJoin **we, the Christadelphians**, for this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** Bible exposition with Sam Tomkins as we continue our series on *Peter after the Resurrection*. In part four, ‘Healing and Hope in Sharon', we witness God's **wonderful** preparation of Peter for a watershed moment—the opening of the gospel to the Gentiles.This **revealing** study traces Peter's journey through Lydda and Joppa, where two miraculous healings (Aeneas and Tabitha) become powerful pictures of the spiritual condition of the nations—lame and dead, yet raised to walk before God. With **insightful** connections to Cornelius in Caesarea, we see how God spare no effort to transform Peter's heart, moving him from ritual separation to embracing the very people he once avoided.You'll be captivated by the **expositional** depth as we uncover Old Testament echoes—Psalm 41, Exodus 30, Leviticus 20—and the stunning symbolism of Joppa as the place where Gentile raw material was brought for the temple. This is a **wonderful** reminder that our Heavenly Father works patiently behind the scenes in our lives too, preparing us for His purposes.Whether you're a long-standing believer or new to Scripture, this video will inspire and strengthen your faith. Don't miss the climactic moment when Peter declares, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.”##
War is a horror – so how has Christianity, in its classical tradition, approached the human reality of war? Can it ever be justified on spiritual grounds?We looked at these questions in episode 55, ‘Just War', back in 2021 - and given recent events, we thought now was a good time to revisit that episode.
Psalm 1. Rev. Ben Cunningham. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on June 21, 2026.
Psalm 1. Rev. Ben Cunningham. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on June 21, 2026.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most unusual and overlooked episodes of The Twilight Zone: "The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank." When Jeff Myrtlebank suddenly rises fro his coffin during his own funeral, the residents of a small Southern town are forced to confront a chilling question" Is Jeff really alive again, or has something far stranger returned from the grave? We'll explore the episode's plot, themes, performances, folklore influences, memorable moments, and the unique blend of humor, mystery, and supernatural storytelling that makes this Season 3 classic stand out from other Twilight Zone episodes. We'll also discuss the episode's ending and why it remains a fascinating in Rod Serling's legendary anthology series. Whether you're a lifelong Twilight Zone fan or discovering this episode for the first time, join Chris and Gerry as we uncover the secrets behind "The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank." What do you think happened to Jeff Myrtlebank? Let us know in the comments.
When messiness comes, walk by the Spirit and bear the fruit of love.
Send us Fan MailIn this Episode, Pastor Dom challenges us to live like Jesus!Ephesians 6:1717 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;Colossians 3:12-1712 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, Do not lie to one another, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.Ephesians 5:1-21 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.Psalm 103:2-32 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,1 Peter 2:2424 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.1 Corinthians 11:23-2523 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”
A @Christadelphians Video: **YouTube Video Description**Join us, a Christadelphian team, for this outstanding and thought-provoking expositional study: *The Apostle Peter, After the Resurrection #3 – ‘Standing Firm: Hypocrisy Within, Persecution Without'*. This insightful video reveals how Peter and the early ecclesia navigated the terrifying reality of external persecution alongside the even more dangerous threat of internal hypocrisy. We witness the unstoppable power of God's Word – it cannot be silenced by prisons, councils, or deceit. This is a wonderful, inspiring call to examine our own hearts and stand firm, no matter the cost.**Chapters:**00:00 – Introduction: Peter's Post-Resurrection Question02:00 – The Unstoppable Word: Persecution Cannot Silence Truth04:30 – Hypocrisy From Within: The Danger of a False Name08:00 – Ananias and Sapphira: Love Turned to Greed14:30 – Laying Down Life: Peter's Journey From Denial to Devotion19:00 – Hypocrisy as a System: Devouring the Sheep23:00 – The Shadow of Peter: Healing, Refuge, and the Great Rock28:00 – Angelic Intervention: Prison Doors Opened32:00 – Standing Before the Council: “We Ought to Obey God”38:00 – Rejoicing to Suffer: Fighting Against God?42:00 – Conclusion: Standing Firm – From Without and Within**Bible Verse Categories:**
“Resurrection & Life Everlasting” is the eighth sermon in our series on the Apostles' Creed (1 Corinthians 15:51–52; Philippians 3:20-21; John 3:36). This sermon was preached by Rev. Jason Garwood on Sunday, June 21st, 2026, during the Covenant Renewal Worship Service at Cross & Crown Church in Warrenton, Virginia. Learn more about our church and mission at www.crosscrownchurch.com.
Message By Paul Mermilliod
Life is full of tension—the gap between what is and what we wish were true. In this message, Pastor Sean walks through Jesus' declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life," reminding us that we can acknowledge the reality of our pain, speak faith into it, and trust Jesus because He is Lord over it. We can trust Jesus in the tension because He doesn't just give resurrection and life—He is resurrection and life.
A @Christadelphians Video: **YouTube Video Description**Join **We**, the Christadelphians, for this **outstanding** and **thought-provoking** second instalment in our series on the apostle Peter after the Resurrection. In this **insightful**, **expositional** study, Sam Tomkins unpacks the powerful fusion of signs, wonders, and fierce opposition that defined Peter's early ministry in Acts. From the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate to Peter's bold stand before the very Sanhedrin who condemned his Lord, this **revealing** journey shows how the risen Christ worked through His apostles to proclaim salvation. **Wonderfully**, we see Peter transformed—no longer wavering, but unashamedly declaring that only the name of Jesus can make us whole. Discover how the first miracle of both Peter and Paul echoes the same truth: we are all spiritually lame from birth, yet raised by the power of the resurrection. This is a **wonderful** reminder that when the world threatens to silence us, the true ecclesia prays not for safety, but for boldness to keep speaking.**
First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 7-13 Second Reading: Matthew 10: 24-39 Sermon: Resurrection Mathematics Preaching: Jamie Smith
They Boldly Spoke the Word of God Acts 4 by William Klock Chapter and verse breaks in the Bible are not part of the original text. Chapter breaks were added about eight hundred years ago and verses about five hundred. There's an old biblical studies urban legend that Robert Estienne, the French printer who published one of the early New Testaments with verse division, marked them out while riding on horseback from Paris to Lyon, explaining the often frustrating way they cut through thoughts and sentences. Chapter breaks can be just as annoying. I say this because last week we left off our study of Acts at the end of Chapter 3, but the end of Chapter 3 isn't where this story ends. You'll remember that this story about Peter and John and the lame man followed right on the heels of Pentecost. Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray when they met a lame man begging at the temple gate. “Silver and gold have I none,” said Peter, “but such as I have I give. In the name of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, get up and walk!” And he lifted up the man the man began to jump up and down and to praise God. And as everyone began to gather around, Peter began to preach. He reminded them of their own story, of God's promises going all the way back to Abraham, and how all those promises were fulfilled and how the story was brought to its climax in the death and resurrection and ascension of Jesus. I won't repeat everything I said last Sunday, but needless to say—and even if you aren't familiar with the story—you probably knew that trouble was coming. But that pesky chapter break. It saved you from an hour-long sermon, but it also cut the story in half. So we'll pick up after the break, with Chapter 4, now. [It's page 1083 in the pew Bibles.] Luke continues: “As they were speaking to the people, along came the priests, the chief of the temple guard, and the Sadducees. They were greatly annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming that the resurrection of the dead had begun to happen in Jesus. They seized them and put them under guard until the next day, since it was already evening. But a large number of the people who had heard the message believed it and the number of men grew to five thousand.” The idea of the resurrection of the dead was a big deal for the Jews and you'd think that announcing that it had somehow begun in Jesus would be good news. And obviously it was for the thousands who believed. Not so much for the Sadducees. They were sad, you see, because they didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead. Okay, not really. Their name goes back to Zadok, the high priest in the days of David and Solomon. That name, Zadok, is also related to the Hebrew word for righteousness. So the Sadducees thought of themselves not only as the sons of Zadok, but also as the righteous ones. And in the First Century, they controlled the priesthood. They were aristocratic and they were in power and people like that don't usually like revolutionary ideas, and if there was there was a great revolutionary idea alive in Judah, it was the idea of the resurrection of the dead. Resurrection means that things are broken and that God will, one day, come to set things to rights—and that implied that the Sadducees were part of the problem needing to be set right. So they're upset at Peter's preaching. The Pharisees didn't like this talk either. As far as they—and everyone else who hoped for resurrection—were concerned, all God's people would be raised from the dead at the end of the age. The idea that Jesus was raised all by himself was like heresy. And, of course, if Jesus had been raised, it meant he was the Messiah and they refused to accept that idea. So no matter how many eyewitnesses there were to the risen Jesus, it had never happened, so far as they were concerned. But back to the Sadducees. They controlled the priesthood and the priests were the gatekeepers of Israel. And this talk about Jesus as Messiah and his being resurrected, which means he'd initiated the age to come already, that was the sort of talk that might spark a revolution. And, of course, a revolution was what was already happening as the gospel and the Spirit were beginning to do their work. But just as they hadn't recognised it in Jesus, the leaders of Israel refuse to recognise it now and they have Peter and John locked up for the night. Even still, Luke goes to the trouble to make the point that thousands believed anyway. The gospel cannot and will not be stopped! Verse 5: “On the next day their rulers, the elders, and the scribes gathered in Jerusalem, along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the members of the high-priestly family. When they'd stood them in the midst, they asked, ‘How did you do this? What power did you use? What name did you invoke?' Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. ‘Rulers of the people and elders,' he said, ‘if the question we're being asked today is about a good deed done for a sick man, and whose power it was that rescued him, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that this man stands before you fit and well because of the name of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, whom you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead. He is the stone which you builders rejected, but which has become the head cornerstone. Rescue won't come from anyone else. There is no other name given under heaven and among men by which we must be rescued.'” Do you remember that scene in Luke 11 where Jesus is confronted after casting out a demon? “You can only cast them out, because you're one of them,” they accused him. The same thing is happening again. I think Luke wants to highlight that what's happening here might be an “act” happening through the apostles, but it's still ultimately Jesus acting. Or the Spirit, which amounts to the same thing. Luke makes a point of saying that Peter was full of the Spirit when he answered the accusation. So just like Jesus, when the council asks them in whose name they healed the lame man, not only is Peter bold to announce that it's Jesus of Nazareth, they boldly assert that he is the Messiah—the one they crucified, but whom God raised from the dead. So Peter is reasserting everything: It's Jesus. Yes the one they crucified. And this isn't just about a lame man walking again, this is about the resurrection of the dead. It's about the fact that Jesus is Lord and that the revolution has begun. The age to come, new creation, the kingdom of God is here. In fact, they quote Psalm 118 at the council to explain it all. Psalm 118 is a psalm of the temple. It's about people going up to the temple to celebrate God's new day to claim his rescue, his salvation. It's a psalm about God's life-giving power and it's about God bringing his people through trouble and rescuing them from danger. It's a psalm about trusting in God's mercy and it's a psalm about God's victory over the powers of the world. “It is better trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man…than to put confidence in princes,” says the Psalmist (vv. 8-9). So they're saying, “It's Jesus. He really is the Messiah and he really has inaugurated God's new age. But then it's like they're deliberately poking a stick in these folks' eye. The Sadducees (and the Pharisees, too, and most people) were all about the temple. It was the embodiment of Israel's hopes for God's rescue and for the fulfilment of his promises to one day come again to dwell with his people. And so this whole episode started with a man who'd been sitting in the temple gate for years, hoping for a rescue, yet never healed, and now suddenly healed by Peter and John—in the power of Jesus. So that's the first thing. It says that God has, in fact, returned to dwell with is people, but instead of being in the holy of holies, he's indwelling the disciples of Jesus. And then, in case they hadn't made the connection, Peter, inspired by the Spirit, quotes Psalm 118 at them. Yes, the hope of God's return is happening—in Jesus. Yes, God is now present in his temple—but that temple isn't made of stone, it's these Jesus people. And yes, God has come to rescue us just as he promised, to set this broken world to rights, to wipe away the tears—through Jesus. And at the same time, it would be hard for the council to miss the hint that the mortal princes, the people from whom God's people need to be rescued are not the pagan nations, but the Sadducees and elders and scribes who are rejecting Jesus. (Yes, the pagan nations, too, but first, God's got to deal with the corrupt leaders of his own people.) It's the same thing Peter has been preaching, first on Pentecost, then to the crowd who gathered around the lame man when they saw him jumping up and down. Every time, Peter grounds God's salvation in Jesus as the fulfilment of his promises and of Israel's story. Every time, it's the announcement that Jesus is Lord; that he's come to rescue his people; and every time, it's a call to repentance and faith. This sort of situational astuteness and gospel boldness is what it looks like to be full of God's Spirit. And the council recognised this, even if they didn't want to admit what (or who) it was. Verse 13: “When they saw how boldly Peter and John were speaking and realised that they were untrained, ordinary men, they were astonished and they recognised them as men who had been with Jesus. And when they saw the man who had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to say in reply. They ordered them to be put out of the assembly while they conferred amongst themselves. ‘What can we do to these men?' they said. ‘This is a spectacular sign that has happened through them. All Jerusalem knows it, and we can't deny it. But we certainly don't want it to spread any further amongst the people. So let's threaten them with awful consequences if they speak anymore in this name to anyone.' So they called them in and gave them orders not to speak at all or to teach in the name of Jesus.” It's comical and I think that's what Luke intended. It's like they've completely missed the significance of what Peter and John have seen. They've seen Jesus risen from the grave. They saw him ascend to his throne. They heard everything he said. They saw everything he did. And now they're doing the same sorts of things themselves in his name. They know, without a doubt, that in Jesus God has come, that Jesus is Lord, that the kingdom is now, and that the days of the principalities and powers, the old temple, and its priests are numbered. Peter and John know which is the winning side…without a doubt. Threatening them isn't going to change that. Brothers and Sisters, we really need to think on that. Don't just read Acts and let it go in one ear and out the other. Stick a finger in one ear if you have to, but let this sink in. Because you and I have just as much reason to be as confident as Peter and John. No, we aren't eyewitnesses to the resurrection or the ascension, but we have every reason to believe the accounts of them. Someone a while ago asked me about difficulties with the creation accounts in Genesis and with the history of the Exodus. There are difficulties in the Bible. There are hard philosophical questions for which I haven't yet found the perfect answer. But I do know that Jesus rose from the dead. I've heard all the arguments against it. And they don't hold up. I don't want to get into those details here, because that's not what our text today is about. My point is simply that we have every reason to believe that Jesus rose from the dead and just like St. Paul, confronted by that inescapable reality, we have to accept that Jesus is the Messiah and that the rest of it all is true—even we have to wait til the New Jerusalem to understand the ins and outs of exactly how some of it is true. It's true. As Matt reminded us last week: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. And not only do those three facts change everything, they ought to give us confidence and boldness to proclaim the good news that Jesus is Lord, that God has come to our rescue, and that his kingdom is now. I'm not terribly concerned, for example, about Bill C-9. But even if I were, I'm not going to let it stop me proclaiming the good news. Because Jesus is King and in him the resurrection of the dead has begun. And that truth ought to be as revolutionary for us as it was for Peter and John and the King and his Parliament and his Prime Minister ought to be just as afraid of this resurrection revolution as the Sadducees, the elders, and the scribes were. So Luke goes on in verse 19: “But Peter and John gave them this reply: ‘You judge,' they said, ‘whether it's right before God to listen to you rather than to God. As far as we're concerned, we can't stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.' Then they [the council] threatened them some more, and let them go. They couldn't find any way to punish them because of the people, since everyone was glorifying God for what had happened. After all, the man to whom the sign of healing had happened was over forty years old. Brothers and Sisters, don't stop talking about what you have seen and heard. Peter and John were witnesses to the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. You know what you're a witness to? You're witness to the transforming power of those events. Somehow most Christians seem totally unaware of this witness. Maybe it's because we're so oblivious to our own history. Maybe we need to read up on history so that we'll be aware of the power of the gospel. The very thing that Peter and John looked forward to is now—at least partially—in our past. Luke says there were five thousand believers in those days just after Pentecost. Brothers and Sisters, today there are 2.6 billion. They lived in a world in which no one outside Judaea had ever heard of Jesus. We live in a world where Jesus is known the world over. They lived in a little Jewish pocket surrounded by pagan nations so mired in moral filth it's hard for us to image the depth of depravity, because even as bad as might think the world is today, it has been so dramatically transformed by the gospel. Our world, even the secular parts of it, value things like mercy and compassion, because of the transforming power of the gospel. Brothers and Sisters, we live in a world that has been radically transformed by the power of the gospel. If Peter and John had reason to be confident, you and I have even more. But notice, too, what they do when faced with opposition. Verse 23: “When they had been released, they went back to their own people and told them everything that the chief priests and the elders had said. When they heard it, they all together lifted up their voices to God. ‘Sovereign Lord,' they said, ‘you made heaven and earth and the sea and everything in them. And you said through the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David, your servant, “Why did the nations fly into a rage, and why did the peoples think empty thoughts? The kings of the earth arose and rulers gathered themselves together against the Lord and against his anointed Messiah.” It's true, Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the nations and the peoples of Israel, gathered themselves together in this very city against your holy servant Jesus, the one you anointed, to do whatever your hands and your plan had foreordained to take place. So now, Lord, look on their threats and grant that we, your servants, may speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand for healing, so that signs and wonders may come about through the name of your holy servant Jesus.'” It would do us well—and it would do the kingdom well—if we responded to opposition the way the disciples did. We need to pray more and fret less. There is a battle raging in the world. Jesus has won the decisive victory, but that doesn't mean that the powers of this old age aren't trying to maintain their grip. They're like the bad guys in the movies, hanging on to the edge of the cliff with their fingers—doomed, but unwilling to give up. To pray is to stomp on their fingers and to send them falling. Pray. Pray the psalms. Pray Psalm 2 the way they do here. This was Israel's prayer, but Jesus and the events surrounding those first Christians reoriented it. They cry out with the Psalmist: Why do the nations rage? Why do the peoples think with empty thoughts? The kings of the earth have huddled together against the Lord. Except this time Israel herself had become one of the nations, her priests huddled together with Pontius Pilate. They'd crucified Jesus. And yet the disciples, in their prayer, also acknowledge that God is sovereign. Remember that for Jews to quote a line from a Psalm was to call to mind the whole thing. And in Psalm 2, yes the nations raged and their kings gathered together against his anointed, but then—do you remember Psalm 2?—God laughs at them, because they're fools. And God establishes his king on Mount Zion. The once raging nations become his inheritance. And Peter and John and the rest knew that in Jesus this psalm was being fulfilled. The Psalm concludes addressing those kings, “Now therefore, O Kings, be wise” and just so the disciples pray, “Now therefore, Lord, look on their threats and grant that we, your servants, may speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand for healing, so that signs and wonders may come about through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” Brothers and Sisters, pray the Spirit-inspired scriptures back to God and things will happen. Luke writes in verse 31: “When they had prayed the place where they were gathered was shaken. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they boldly spoke the word of God.” We should learn this prayer. When the principalities and powers of the old age push back, pray this prayer. When the local council or the legislature or Parliament or the King or the courts push back, pray this prayer. When the gospel gets you in trouble with your family or at school or in your work, pray this prayer. When you become discouraged, if you're struggling to keep the faith, if you're wrestling with sin, if you feel cornered by the world, the flesh, and the devil, pray this prayer. Remember that you are a witness to the power of the gospel in the world. And pray this prayer. And immediately Luke shows us the church—not just boldly proclaiming the good news—but also living it out as a community. Luke shows us the church as the working model of God's new creation in the midst of the old. Luke shows us the church being the new temple: the place of God's presence and the fulfilment of his promises of abundance and generosity. Look at verses 32-37. I was tempted to save these for next week as they lead us into Chapter 5. I actually think they could warrant their own sermon. But look at them now: “The company of those who believed had one heart and one soul.” Remember Paul telling the Philippians to “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Messiah Jesus”? Be of one Jesus-like mind. That plays out in all sorts of ways and Luke shows us one here: “Nobody said that they owned their property; instead they had everything in common. The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power and great grace was upon all of them. For there was no needy person among them, since any who possessed lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sale, and placed it at the feet of the apostles, who then gave to each according to their need. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, to whom the apostles gave the surname Barnabas, which means ‘son of encouragement', sold some land which belonged to him, brought the money, and laid it at the apostle's feet.” As I said a few weeks ago when we looked at Chapter 2, this doesn't mean they became a bunch of proto-Marxists. Luke's point is that they became a family that live out the generosity and abundance of God's new creation. We know from what we read later, that they had their own homes in which to meet. And the focus of their charity was on the truly indigent, especially widows—on people notably with no family to take care of them. And Paul will warn in his own letters that the able-bodied should get jobs instead of mooching off the community. Again, the point here is that they very visible became the community in which torah itself was being fulfilled. They've become the land of overflowing with milk and honey. They've become the people who truly love their neighbours. They've become the new temple in which God has returned to dwell with his people. And they're doing and being this community right in Jerusalem: showing up the old Israel, exposing the priest and the council, showing that the old temple and its sacrifices are done. God has fulfilled his promises and he's done so in Jesus and in the people who gathered around him in faith. And, Brothers and Sisters, we ought to be the same sort of new creation, heaven-on-earth community here. As in Peter and John's day, the powers that be will tell us to go away and concentrate on heaven while they run the earth. They'll warn us not to shove our religion down anyone's throat, while they, of course, will do their best to shove their materialism, their commercialism, their hedonism down our throats. They'll get frustrated with us when we refuse to worship in their temples to money and power and sex and politics and war. And when that happens, Brothers and Sisters, pray. And remember that Jesus has died, Jesus has risen, and that Jesus will come again. Be shaped by that story. Be confident, knowing that God has and is and will fulfil his promises. Be bold knowing that the gospel has power and that we live in a world transformed by that power, even if everyone ignores it or denies it. Pray. Remember. Be bold. And then remember that we are the family of the Messiah, marked out by his powerful name in our baptism and that in those baptismal waters, he's plunged us in to his Spirit. He has made us new and we're not the family meant be and to bring and to live out his new creation, to live out heaven on earth in anticipation of the day when Jesus finally sets it all to rights. We are the family that refuses to stop singing his praises and proclaiming his glory. That's what we were created to do in the first place. That's what Jesus has rescued us to do right now. And it's what all creation will one day, by his grace, do again. Let's pray: O Lord, hear us in your mercy, we pray, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may be defended and comforted by your mighty aid, and strengthened in all dangers and adversities, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Inside Out Relationships | Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. (Week 1)What does it mean to truly connect?In Week 2 of our Heal. Connect. Grow. Love. series, we explore the story of the four friends in Mark 2:1-12 who refused to let obstacles keep someone from Jesus. Their determination, faith, and love remind us that healthy relationships begin with Christ and move outward to those around us.As we focus on our core value of Connect, we'll discover how God calls us to build meaningful relationships with Him, invest deeply in friends and family, and intentionally reach a world that desperately needs hope.Because real connection isn't just about being close to people—it's about helping people get closer to Jesus.
Do you believe in resurrections? They happen every day. But are you willing to listen, to participate, to explore and find newer ways to understand your personal journey? This podcast isn't about what we study and see through the eyes of religion. My Boy Boy Ernie spoke with me every chance we had together. But this isn't about resurrecting a spiritual brother of nearly 34 years. This resurrection is that of a writing instrument. Verbal documentation of what some may call a vision quest. Trusting the great mysteries of life. Tools are handed to us to carve out each expectation. This tool was laid to rest inside a forest floor. To experience the elements of reality while connecting with a universe that unconditionally shares its stories. But whose writing it? Welcome to The Resurrection… Close: The Resurrection is a true story. Learn more about this forest and My Boy Boy Ernie on Arroe.net. His story, journey and new path with a writing instrument are available on the podcast The Lyrics From Ernie's Forest. Future episodes of this podcast will focus on the transition of materialistic value to that of an authentic storyteller. The ice storms, a record setting 11 inches of snow, the fear of walking to the grave site to find nothing. The Resurrection. Faith, hope, forgiveness and discovery. What lessons will the writing instrument bring back to the surface of walking forward? Let it rise above our tears. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Sermon Bible Verse: 2 Chronicles 20:16a + 17
How are we to treat the bodies of those who have passed? Is cremation allowed? What happens at the Resurrection?
A @Christadelphians Video: **YouTube Video Description**Join us (Christadelphians) for this thought-provoking and **expositional** study of the apostle Peter after the Resurrection. In this first part, *From Fisherman to Shepherd*, we witness Peter's wonderful transformation—from impulsive fisherman to a humble, restored shepherd of Christ's flock. Through an insightful analysis of John 21, we uncover revealing lessons on failure, grace, and the true meaning of love. This outstanding presentation digs deep into Peter's personality, his denial, and his private restoration by the risen Lord. You'll be encouraged by how Jesus gently rebuilds Peter's calling, turning his shame into a powerful commission to “feed my sheep.” Whether you're feeling broken or called to serve, this video offers a timeless, hope-filled message.**
Do you believe in resurrections? They happen every day. But are you willing to listen, to participate, to explore and find newer ways to understand your personal journey? This podcast isn't about what we study and see through the eyes of religion. My Boy Boy Ernie spoke with me every chance we had together. But this isn't about resurrecting a spiritual brother of nearly 34 years. This resurrection is that of a writing instrument. Verbal documentation of what some may call a vision quest. Trusting the great mysteries of life. Tools are handed to us to carve out each expectation. This tool was laid to rest inside a forest floor. To experience the elements of reality while connecting with a universe that unconditionally shares its stories. But whose writing it? Welcome to The Resurrection… Close: The Resurrection is a true story. Learn more about this forest and My Boy Boy Ernie on Arroe.net. His story, journey and new path with a writing instrument are available on the podcast The Lyrics From Ernie's Forest. Future episodes of this podcast will focus on the transition of materialistic value to that of an authentic storyteller. The ice storms, a record setting 11 inches of snow, the fear of walking to the grave site to find nothing. The Resurrection. Faith, hope, forgiveness and discovery. What lessons will the writing instrument bring back to the surface of walking forward? Let it rise above our tears. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Brother Cole speaks on the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its impact on our faith, and the hope and comfort it brings to believers.
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Luke: 9:51-55; Hebrews 3:5-6; Romans 8:32-39, especially v32Central Example from Jesus Resolute travel to Jerusalem where He knew what awaited Him there: Sacrifice, Resurrection and Ascension. Even though He knew the barrier of pain and sacrifice He would have to suffer to break through for Our Salvation; And even though He even prayed for an alternative path to attain salvation (e.g., Gethsemane, Luke 22:39-44).His perseverance, with the Father's help, owned the day: He still resolutely set out to travel to Jerusalem. He understood the will of God for our salvation, no other plan would do, and He remained steadfast to do His Father's will and purchase our salvation via the cross/resurrection.He would not look to the Old Testament ways to attain victory (note the disciples' reactions to the Samaritan opposition. Luke 9:52-55 – no fire from heaven rather blood from the divine Savior): By His stripes we are healed (1 Peter 2:24)Through Christ God demonstrated His steadfastness, perseverance to pursue His will for us, which is applicable both on a corporate and individual level. He was described by the saints of yester-years as the “bloodhound of heaven,” catching the scent of our retreating and intensify pursuing us via His Holy Spirit. The Lord takes a solemn vow and promises “that never will I leave you, never will I forsake you, so we say with confidence, the Lord is [forever] my helper: I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6; also, Deuteronomy 31:6; Psalm 118:6-7.The only things that God requires of us is honest commitment to His ways, which sometimes are not our ways: humility, honesty and hunger. And we shall always remain under the canopy of His forgiveness because we will never be perfect in our walk in this life. But the main point of this message is that God who requires us to be faithful and persevere (Philippians 3:12-14) also perseveres for us to accomplish His purposes in our lives. It's the same divine “resolution” that He displayed in Luke 9:51 traveling to Jerusalem to die for our sins: And Romans 8:32, He who did not spare His own precious Son. He will also, with the same love and intensity, resolutely (steadfastly) persevere to give His children everything, else, they need (Matthew 6:32-33).He gave us His best in Christ, everything else would be much easier, I think. But God is driven, by His Holy Spirit, for Christ's sake, to accomplish His good and beneficial purposes for our lives: To Glorify God, and bless us and others through us.AMENRead again, Romans 8:32.“He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will He not also, along with Him (resolutely), graciously give us all (for our good) things.” The ultimate evidence that He will is found in the Giving of His Beloved Son, Jesus!
A decade ago, JP Sears built a large following poking fun at yogis and wellness types with his “ultra spiritual life” videos. Then Covid came and Sears took a hard right turn. In fact, he credits the pandemic with “opening his eyes” to many of the world's problems—in his eyes, that means Anthony Fauci, vaccines, and transgender “ideology.” Sears is one of the very first people we covered on this podcast six years ago, and was one of the influencers we featured in our 2023 book about the wellness-to-right-wing radicalization pipeline. Turns out he's turned again, this time into a flavor of Christian nationalism with an antisemitic bend. Lately, Sears has been pumping out tons of Israel commentary, even turning against his former favorite president, Donald Trump. In fact, a number of right-wing influencers have soured on Israel. Is Sears sniffing out opportunities again? How is he balancing legitimate critiques of the genocide with blatant antisemitic rhetoric? And how does he fit into the growing diagonalism occurring in the right-wing attention economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Was the resurrection of Jesus actually scheduled thousands of years before it happened? In this episode, Dr. Bryan Cutshall uncovers the remarkable connection between the biblical feasts of Israel and the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. What many people view as separate events in Scripture were actually part of a divine plan that had been rehearsed for centuries through God’s appointed feasts. Discover how Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Firstfruits pointed directly to Jesus and why His crucifixion and resurrection took place on the exact days these feasts prescribed. Far from being a coincidence, the events surrounding Easter reveal the precision, purpose, and faithfulness of God throughout history. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why the resurrection was not a random event • How Passover foreshadowed Jesus as the Lamb of God • What the Bible means by “holy convocations” or holy rehearsals • How Jesus fulfilled the spring feasts with exact precision • Why the timing of the crucifixion matters • What the Feast of Firstfruits reveals about the resurrection • How God’s plan of redemption was established long before the cross If you’ve ever wondered how the Old Testament connects to the resurrection of Jesus, this teaching will give you a deeper appreciation for the accuracy of Scripture and the incredible detail of God’s redemptive plan. Subscribe for more biblical teaching, prophecy insights, and practical lessons from God’s Word.
At age 84 I am staring at the end of life as I have known it. Yet I am seeing, with the eye of faith, beyond my death and burial. I am living into the resurrection of Jesus the LORD. However, living in faith has not delivered me from doubt, from grief, from many losses, and fears. I cannot deny my own dying. It is on top of me every day. The worst of it is contemplating separation from Donna, my wife of 58 years. I think we need to talk to each other about death and about our dying. In fact, we need to die in the church declaring the "victory that has overcome the world." It is also true that at 84 and in reasonably good health, I am called to share my life with those running alongside me and those a generation or two behind. Donna and I have love, knowledge, and wisdom that others need. Too many of us are victimized by the foolishness of isolation, self-pity, and a thumb sucking second childhood. For us it is a time of living wisely, sharing the victory of faith and the wisdom gained from 60 years of preaching, pastoring, and prophesying in the church, as well as 30 years of lawyering, combined with parenting two adult children and eight grandchildren. Come join us on this journey of memory and anticipation as we learn to live by "Dying Into The Resurrection."
There is an essential doctrine at the heart of historic Christianity that was famously preserved by the Eastern Church Fathers but completely lost to the Western tradition: the Essence-Energies distinction. This video traces the history of this concept, moving from its philosophical origins in Aristotle through its development in Alexandrian Judaism and into the New Testament, culminating in the Church Fathers of the Christian East. The distinction proves to be the indispensable key to how the East understands the gospel, the Trinity, and the Incarnation, while also shaping less obvious doctrines, including the sacraments, veneration, divine revelation, and the nature of the Church itself.======================================Do you like this content? Join Jacobs Premium to get exclusive access to essays, lecture series, monthly Q&A Zoom calls, and our book club. Use code: LEWIS to get a discount: https://www.thenathanjacobspodcast.com/Support the East West Series: http://theeastwestseries.com/======================================Relevant Links:Episode on Resurrection: https://youtu.be/Pwgm-7d2O2kJacobs article on revelation: https://www.academia.edu/34403154/The_Revelation_of_God_East_and_West_Contrasting_Special_Revelation_in_Western_Modernity_with_the_Ancient_Christian_EastAll links:The Theological Letters (Substack): https://nathanajacobs.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenathanjacobspodcastX: https://x.com/NathanJacobsPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanandrewjacobsAcademia: https://vanderbilt.academia.edu/NathanAJacobsListen and please review the podcast elsewhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hSskUtCwDT40uFbqTk3QSApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nathan-jacobs-podcast
In this episode of the Pound for Pound Leader Podcast, I sit down with one of my closest friends, Pastor Sammy Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, for an inspiring conversation on revival, repentance, leadership, culture, and the future of the Church. We discuss Sammy's historic opportunity to help lead the Rededicate America to God gathering in Washington, D.C., what it was like speaking before tens of thousands at the National Mall, and why he believes America is experiencing a season of repentance, revival, and reformation. We also talk about the future of the Church, the rise of spiritual hunger among young people, global revival movements, cultural challenges facing Christianity, artificial intelligence, leadership, health, longevity, and the importance of building ministries that are prepared for the harvest God is bringing. Sammy shares stories from around the world, including Indonesia, Peru, and Argentina, offers insight into his time with Mel Gibson discussing The Resurrection of the Christ, and explains why he believes the Church's greatest days are still ahead. If you're a pastor, leader, church builder, or someone passionate about seeing people come to Christ, this conversation will encourage and challenge you. In this episode: • Revival and reformation in America • The future of the Church • Rededicating America to God • Leadership and ministry growth • Global revival movements • Faith and culture • Artificial intelligence and the future • Building healthy churches • Kingdom impact and discipleship • Spiritual hunger in the next generation
Jon Buck's Sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:44b-49, from June 14, 2026.
Jesus' resurrection answers our questions about loneliness. See how as Brett Andrews shares. Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!
On this edition, Mike and Josh discuss how far Bo Levi Mitchell has come since his benching for Taylor Powell nearly two years ago, touching on his statistical brilliance and if there are any historical comparisons for what Bo has accomplished following the lowest points in his career. They also preview Friday's potentially explosive game against the B.C. Lions at Hamilton Stadium.
Many Christians only think about the resurrection of Jesus around Easter, but we should reflect on it all year round!
Friends of the Rosary,In today's reading (Matthew 5:38-42), Christ the Lord, in the Sermon on the Mount, exhorts us to nonresistance to evil.By the way, this passage deeply influenced Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.From a Catholic perspective, the ordinary way to face evil and resist demonic attacks is through a deeper union with Christ, and never through fear or engagement with the demonic powers.The Church teaches that Jesus Christ has already conquered Satan through His death and Resurrection (cf. Colossians 2:15).Our strongest spiritual protection is a life rooted in God's grace, remaining in a state of grace.Pray daily and read the Scriptures and Catholic spiritual books. Prayer keeps us close to God and strengthens us against temptation. Especially, The Holy Rosary.Attend Mass regularly, especially on Sundays and, if possible, weekdays.Go to Confession frequently.Receive the Eucharist worthily and with devotion.Strive to avoid serious sin and occasions of sin.Let's not forget that the sacraments are powerful channels of God's grace.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• June 15, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET
Send us Fan MailWe continue our series, "The Truth About What Happens to Us When We Die." In Part 2, we discuss the many theories about hell. Some believe hell is man-made. Some think hell is not an actual place, but just a concept meant to challenge and inspire us. Some subscribe to, "conditional mortality', or "annihilationism." There are some who believe that given God's perfect love, He will ultimately, reconcile everyone to Himself and all will live in His presence. And then there are those who are convinced that hell is an actual place of eternal torment. What does the Bible have to say about all of these views, and which is correct? Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everything Proverbs 9:10 on our website, www.proverbs910ministries.com! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, YouTube, Twitter, Truth Social, and Gettr!
In this message, Pastor Gary speaks about the Spirit of God's communication with believers and offers a panoramic view of the Book of Ephesians. He shares on the concept of being sealed with the Holy Spirit, the significance of mercy and grace. From the resurrection of Christ, our operating orders must be from heaven's point of view. God has given us power in Jesus' name through His Holy Spirit to exercise God's will on earth. In this talk, we look at the workmanship of God, the dispensing of gifts and callings, and the act of resigning as chairman of the board of your life.TakeawaysThe importance of understanding the communication of the Spirit of GodThe significance of exercising God's will on earthChapters00:00 The Spirit of God's Communication05:10 The Book of Ephesians: A Panoramic View10:38 The Resurrection of Christ18:45 Exercising Heaven's Will on Earth25:31 The Dispensing of Gifts and Callings45:00 Resigning as Chairman of the BoardRecorded live at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.#ephesians #God'sWill #communication #letGod #gifts #perspective
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Matthew 9:35-10:1. Rev. Brian Mathews. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on June 14, 2026.
Matthew 9:35-10:1. Rev. Brian Mathews. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on June 14, 2026.
https://youtu.be/snEM3h7ced0 (*Watch the YouTube version!)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we're illuminate confirming America! That's right- on her 250th birthday we reveal the occult destiny of America all the way back to its founding fathers! We'll discuss the occult influences of America like Kabbalah and Rosicrucianism, goddess worship of Columbia from Rome, the Apotheosis of Washington dome piece, the REAL meaning of the controversial Reflecting Pool, the big Washington Obelisk, the Resurrection of Osiris rituals, UFC archway, Dana White's Epstein inspired artwork, billionaire bunkers and more!FREE book (discussed on show): https://illuminatiwatcher.com/3-books-5/SUPPORTER FEEDS get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE WANT MORE PODCASTS?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms where we discuss conspiracies, politics, relationships and more!: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/Merch, MushroominatiWatcher Coffee, shirts, signed books: https://occultsymbolism.com/Isaac's Link Tree with links to EVERYTHING: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.
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