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Genesis 1:27-31; 2:1-3. Rev. Ben Cunningham. Recorded live at Church of the Resurrection in New Orleans, LA on August 02, 2026.

8.2.26 | "The Conflict Between The Coat And The Dream" | Rev. Joel Buxton by The Rock Church of Fort Myers

Rev. Dr. Abe Smith

Rev. Dr. Abe Smith

Send us Fan Mail"Don't Give Up" | Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake preaching | 08.02.26Matthew 14:13-21Jesus feeds 5000 14:13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns.14:14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.14:15 When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves."14:16 Jesus said to them, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat."14:17 They replied, "We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish."14:18 And he said, "Bring them here to me."14:19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.14:20 And all ate and were filled, and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.14:21 And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Words of Welcome Rev. Sonja PhillipsCall to WorshipRev. Sonja PhillipsInvocationRev. Rich KirschnerPastoral Prayer & The Lord's PrayerRev. Sonja PhillipsScripture: Genesis 32: 24-30  (NRSVUE)Rev. Rich KirschnerSermon: "Resilient Faith"Rev. Sonja PhillipsBenedictionRev. Sonja PhillipsSupport the show

My name is Rev. Alvin Lewis of Power To Change Ministry. Thank you for sharing your day with us, we would love to hear from you, your feedback is very important.Revelation 2:25 (KJV)25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.Power To Change Ministry           Rev. Alvin LewisPowertochangeministry@gmail.ComPowertochangeministry.org973-583-7482

Preaching the church vacant; Ephesians 4:1-16; Rev. Sam Parkinson, Sunday 2nd August 2026

August 2, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "Temptation: How do we fight temptation and see actual growth?" | Hebrews 12:1-12 | Rev. Tyler Wilson by

Sermon by Rev. Dr. Derek R. DavenportScripture Reading, Titus 3.1-11  Summer Sunday Services!Welcome, we are so glad that you are here as we all aspire to be a church where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully proclaimed and faithfully lived in grateful response to God's love. Please help support our ongoing ministries by considering giving online: https://sewickleypresby.org/give/Support the show

The Ninth Sunday After Trinity 3-August-2026 Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-13 Sermon Theme: “What Are You Invested In?”” I. Self-Deception Or The Just Sentence (vs.1-3) II. Your Schemes Or God's Gift of Salvation (vs.4-10). III. Shifting Sand or True Security (vs.11-13). by Rev. Nathan J. Rusert

Tenth Sunday after PentecostAugust 2, 2026Worship Service includes:Scripture Readings: Psalm 34 and John 6:25-35Meditation:  Living on Crumbs given by Rev. Dr. Tom KortClick here for Worship Bulletin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.No matter who you are or where you are on your journey of Faith,you are invited to MPC.Education Hour:Contact Pastor Alex Lester-Abdalla at alexlester-abdalla@mpcusa.net Worship Service:In-Person and Livestream begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.Morrisville Presbyterian Church771 N Pennsylvania AveMorrisville, Pennsylvania 19067(215) 295-4191 Website: https://www.mpcusa.org Support the show

Theme: Our High Priest lives forever1. He brings us all the way in2. He saves us all the way through3. He keeps us there foreverTime:MorningMinister:Rev. Ken WieskeTexts:Hebrews 7:25Leviticus 16:11–17Hebrews 7:11–28

This month, we are doing a special feature of a wonderful new podcast hosted by our friend Rev. Syd Yang: The Dharma of Loneliness podcast! Rev. Syd sits down with Rev. Liên Shutt to discuss what it means to experience loneliness as a “best friend,” exploring how the idea of best friendship and relational hierarchy can feel unclear and shifting. Rev. Liên defines loneliness as a visceral sense of not belonging or being made “other,” and they discuss their experiences with othering via bullying, racism, queerness and cultural differences. They connect Zen insights and practices to befriending difficult sensations through mindful attention, metta, and embodied pause, emphasizing agency to “re-belong.” Joy Harjo's poems “Cricket Song” and “Remember” frame loneliness as longing that can remind one to remember inherent connection, complexity, and living with what is.Go to www.DharmaofLoneliness.com to listen to other episodes and learn more!HOSTRev. Syd Yang, MDiv (they/them), host of The Dharma of Loneliness podcast, is a mixed race/Taiwanese American queer trans/non-binary Buddhist Minister, movement chaplain, spiritual counselor and writer who engages decolonial possibilities for shared liberation through their practice, Blue Jaguar Healing Arts. Syd's work and writing finds its resonance in the stories we each hold at the intersection of memory, body, sexuality and mental health. Syd works primarily with queer and trans BIPOC as well as regularly leads workshops and facilitates community based practice spaces for wellbeing + healing justice, body liberation and recovery.www.bluejaguarhealingarts.com / IG @bodyliberationchaplain and @bluejaguarloveA few recent publications: (article) https://www.lionsroar.com/how-i-reclaimed-my-body/, (book / memoir) Release: A Bulimia Story, (podcast guest) Mending with Gold / Kintsugi Therapist Collective, (chapter) Emergent Dharma, (chapter) Q + A: Voices from Queer Asian North AmericaGUESTREV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they), host of Opening Dharma Access podcast, is a priest lineage holder in the Shunryu Suzuki tradition. Born to a Buddhist family in Vietnam, she received her meditation training in the Insight and Soto Zen traditions in the United States, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. They are the guiding teacher of Access to Zen, an inclusive, anti-oppression sangha and nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Oakland, on Huichin land, with her partner, exploring waterways and forests as often as they can. Visit AccessToZen.org for ways to connect and practice together and to learn more about her book Home is Here: Practicing Antiracism with the Engaged Eightfold Path.

Sermon by the Rev. Susan OakesGo to stthomasepiscopal.net to learn more about our church or make a financial gift.Permission to include music in the podcast is obtained from ONE LICENSE, license # 400737-M. All rights reserved.Support the show

8/1/2026 | This day's featured sermon on SermonAudio: Title: PowerClip: Joseph, A Picture of Christ Subtitle: Kinetic Type Sermon Clips Speaker: Rev. Reggie Kimbro Broadcaster: SermonAudio Classics Event: Sermon Clip Date: 3/22/2014 Bible: Genesis 41 Length: 1 min.

Send us Fan MailScarcity is loud. It tells us there's not enough money, not enough compassion, not enough hope, and not enough time to help. In our final Summer Shorts episode, The Rev. Kenya Thompson, Vicar of Church of the Common Ground, offers a different narrative rooted in the miracle of Matthew 14:13–21, where Jesus feeds the 5,000. Miracles, she reminds us, are signs of God's presence breaking into ordinary life, revealing abundance where we assume there's only emptiness.In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Kenya about everyday miracles, Jesus' creativity, and what "enough" really looks like. Together, they explore practical ways to show up for our neighbors—especially the most vulnerable—even when we feel our own resources are limited. Listen in for the full conversation. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Indianapolis, Kenya attended Howard University, graduating in 1992. She later earned a master's in education from American University in 1996. For over 20 years, she worked in education, including as a high school guidance and college counselor for 15 years. Kenya joined St. George's Episcopal Church in 1995 and was confirmed that year. After discerning a call to ministry, she earned her M.Div. from Candler School of Theology – Emory University and was ordained in 2018. Her time working in China deeply impacted her spiritually, as she witnessed God's love through the kindness of strangers, even those not Christian. Since ordination, Kenya has served in various roles, including Vicar at Church of the Common Ground, Associate Rector at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, and Director of Leadership Development at Emmaus House. She is passionate about caring for the forgotten and the unwelcome. She considers being a priest an honor and a blessing and looks forward to future opportunities to love and serve God.Support the showFollow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

The Church of England is sitting on an £11.6 billion endowment — yet parish churches are being closed, merged, and left without clergy or cash.In this hard-hitting episode, Jamie Franklin interviews the Rev. Marcus Walker, rector of St Bartholomew the Great in the City of London and one of the key voices behind the Save the Parish movement.They dig into:

It's Bach Week! This week, we commemorate legendary church musician J.S. Bach with conversations about his work and influence on the church's song over centuries. How has the music of J.S. Bach helped to form church workers over the years? The Rev. Dr. Christopher Ahlman (Associate Pastor and Director of Parish Music, Memorial Lutheran Church and School, Houston, TX) and Deaconess Elizabeth Ahlman (upper school teacher, Memorial Lutheran Church and School, Houston, TX) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their own individual journeys into church work, how each of them now serves at Memorial Lutheran, the role of music in their journeys, Bach's influence on each of their paths, the role of the organ in the ministry of the church, and the role of Bach's music in the spiritual formation of the people they serve, both in the school and the church. Learn more about Memorial Lutheran Church and School at mlchouston.org. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Watch the Devotion Based on Ephesians 1:4-6 You Are Chosen  At the time of this recording, I first learned the names of the four US Soldiers who gave their lives in service to our country: Sgt. Michael Swinton, Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan, Pfc. Isabella Gonzales.   Combat, war, death, physical wounds, the unseen wounds of trauma and moral injury—these are all evidence of the presence of the devil at work in our world, and the influence of sin on the hearts of sinful people who want to kill and destroy.   During times like this, you wonder, and you ask God questions, “How am I to trust you when there is no guarantee that I will make it home from deployment in one piece or alive at all? How am I to trust you when I have prayed to come home, and we continue to be extended indefinitely? How am I to trust you when my loved one or friend is downrange and life is falling apart around me?”      When you wonder if God cares for you, when you question his love for you, when you believe Satan's lie that God is not capable to provide or protect you. . .then ask, “What does God say in times like this?”   Listen to these truths from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians, “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves” (Ephesians 1:4-6).     Before God created the world, he decided in his heart that he would choose you to be saved. In time he made that election and calling certain at your baptism. Baptized in water and the Word, he adopted you into his family. You are his son or daughter, for now and for eternity. He did all of this in Christ, that is, because of what Jesus Christ has done for you. He was blameless and holy for you. He shed his blood for you. He loved you. And so, God chose you in Christ.  War and combat, injury of mind and soul, grief and sorrow, not even death can change this truth: You are chosen in Christ. Therefore, you are his son. You are his daughter. You are the object of his love, in life and in death.     Prayer: Father, your thoughts are not our thoughts, nor are your ways our ways. In your wisdom you have allowed the terrors of war to strike the families of these four Soldiers who died in service to our country. Do not let their sacrifice be in vain. Comfort those who grieve with the sure promise of the resurrection from the dead. Send your holy angels to protect our war fighters while they are training and actively engaged in combat. Bring peace to this region of the world so that we may live in peace. Amen.  Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

June 28, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "Does prayer matter to a sovereign God?" | Mark 7:24-30 | Rev. Jim Hobby by

July 12, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "Grace: Are we still held accountable for sin?" | John 8:1-11 | Rev. Tyler Wilson by

July 19, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "What happens after we die?" | 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 | Rev. Jim Hobby by

July 26, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "How much power does evil have today?" | Ephesians 6:10-18 | Rev. Jim Hobby by

July 5, 2026 | Questions Sermon Series | "Who exactly is Jesus?" | Mark 8:27-30 | Rev. Tyler Wilson by

Rev. Joshua shares three biblical choices that can transform your marriage: choosing covenant over convenience, transparency over performance, and God's approval over people's applause. Discover why God isn't looking for a perfect marriage, but a real one.#Marriage #ChristianMarriage #MarriageMatters #FaithAndFamily #realnotperfect #CITAMChurchOnline #ChurchEverydayGet in touch with us:http://www.citam.org/churchonline@citam.org(+254) 784 277 277(+254) 728 221 221

Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0210A recorded on August 20, 1980 teaching from John 16:14 – He Shall Glorify Me. Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines the ministry of the Holy Spirit, drawing from John 16:14, as we see that the Holy Spirit's primary role is to glorify Jesus Christ, and any discussion or teaching about the…

(00:00) Beetle, Zo, and McKone sit down with Chris Tierney, the Revolution GM to talk about everything Revolution and soccer as the Rev's season continues on through the summer. (14:19) The guys react to comments from Scaz on the night show as he defends Tatum going after Andy Hart's comments and Zo catches a few strays. They go to the phone lines for your thoughts. (25:28) Christian Gonzalez remains a full participant and the guys talk about potential reasons why he is still practicing this much without his record breaking contract.(31:04) Today's TakeawaysSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to Closing The Distance: Where Faith Meets Life. In this episode, we conclude the Summer Series: Sidekicks! Rev. Senior Pastor Jeff Meyers and Rev. Morgan Burge discuss the relationship between the apostle Paul and his tentmaker friends, Aquila and Priscilla. If this episode blessed you in any way, and you'd like to support us, you can do so at: roswellpres.org/giveSpecial Guest: Morgan Burge.

There has been interest and renewal of contemplative practice amongst the Christian church in recent decades. Rather than just a comfortable solace in a busy world, there is an urgency in such practices that seek transformed and transforming ways to be and to live in a time of such complexity and rapid change. What habits and practices might enable us to relate truthfully to ourselves and to the world, attending deeply to that which is most real? Contemplative church, centred on silence and listening, places the greater emphasis not on knowing about God but being known by God, on letting go rather than possessing. The Rev’d Dr Sarah Bachelard rejoins the podcast to explore how contemplation can suffuse all of our life and worship. She is the founding Director of Benedictus Contemplative Church, a theologian and teacher with the World Community for Christian Meditation and author of several books, including her latest book, Pools of Grace: The Gift and Call of Contemplative Church.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's sermon, by Rev. Sarah Cooper Searight, was offered on Sunday, July 27, 2026. The scripture passages this morning were Luke 8:22-25 and Exodus 16:1-12. To listen to the full Lord's Day service, search YouTube for "Swarthmore Presbyterian Church."

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Sermon by Rev. Dr. Derek R. DavenportScripture Reading, 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Summer Sunday Services!Welcome, we are so glad that you are here as we all aspire to be a church where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully proclaimed and faithfully lived in grateful response to God's love. Please help support our ongoing ministries by considering giving online: https://sewickleypresby.org/give/Support the show

Rev. Chris Durham, chaplain at Wittenberg Chapel serving LCMS students at the University of North Dakota, joins the show to discuss Augustine on the theme of pilgrimage — the Christian life as movement from a beginning through this present age toward final rest in God. The conversation starts in Scripture before turning to Augustine: Hebrews 4 and 11 on the promised Sabbath rest and the patriarchs who died as strangers and exiles seeking a better country, and 1 Peter's language of Christians as "elect exiles" on the way. These texts set a pattern — a real beginning, a center in Christ, and an end in the eternal city — against which Durham contrasts Neoplatonism, Augustine's own intellectual background before his conversion. For Plotinus and the Neoplatonists, the soul's return to "the One" is not a real destination but a perpetual, unending cycle with no true rest — a view Durham compares to modern nihilism and multiverse thinking, where there's motion but no goal. Durham then traces Augustine's own writings across time: the early Soliloquies, where the newly baptized Augustine already breaks from Neoplatonism and Manichaeism by affirming creation from nothing as good; and the Confessions, written years later from his position as bishop, where Augustine reads his own past through Scripture and famously confesses, "our heart is restless until it rests in you." Durham walks through Augustine's account of his conversion in the garden in Milan — the child's voice repeating "pick up and read," the reading of Romans 13, and the peace that followed — as the turning point where restlessness gives way to rest in Christ. The two also touch on Augustine's argument in City of God Book 12 against the eternity of the world, and draw out a running application: every worldly promise of peace or comfort — ancient or modern — ultimately fails to deliver what only Christ can give, a clean conscience through the forgiveness of sins and the sure hope of the rest to come. Topics covered: Biblical foundations of pilgrimage: Hebrews 4 and 11, 1 Peter 1 Neoplatonism and the "One" — creation as emanation without beginning or end Augustine's Soliloquies: early post-baptismal rejection of Neoplatonism and Manichaeism Augustine's Confessions: restlessness, the pear-theft episode, and the conversion in the garden City of God Book 12 on the world's createdness vs. its supposed eternity The false peace offered by worldly philosophies, ancient and modern Rest in Christ as the true end of the Christian pilgrimage

Martin Buber said: “The human being…is the promise-making, promise-keeping, promise-breaking, promise-renewing creature.” Rev. Emily, our Board President Bill Miller, and members Judy Goering and Jan Lee will reflect on the transformative power of staying engaged in community despite disappointment and through conflict. Music: Sue Young, Rusty Nelson, and Vance Bass.

As one examines Exod. 25-31 and 35-39 one finds a repeat – almost word for word in some cases – of verses related to the construction of the Tabernacle.  In the first instance it is God giving detailed instructions to Moses about the construction and the details of the garments of the High Priest and the Priests of the Sanctuary and their ordination ceremony.  In the second case, in chapters 35-39, we read about the actual construction of the Mishkan HaKodesh, the Holy Dwelling place of the Lord, or His Ohel HaKodesh, the Holy Tent (tabernacle in Latin just means tent).  So, we ask why the repeat of so many verses almost word for word.  This has led a few Bible scholars to develop the DOCUMENTARY HYPOTHESIS or the theory that the Torah was not written by only one man, namely Moses.  Thus, this makes Jesus, the Lord, God Himself, a liar when Jesus says the Torah are the books of Moses.  If they were written by special groups and more than one person, then Jesus should not say the Torah are the books of Moses implying Moses is the author.  Jesus is God and this creates a real problem as per the character of the Lord. However, a Jewish scholar, highly recognized and considered a superb Bible historian, Torah expert, and Hebrew scholar, Umberto Cassuto, found the answer to this repetition!  He found archaeologically that in the ancient near east those ancient peoples when writing about the construction of a special temple would repeat what they wrote.  The first writing was to show how a god or gods gave instruction to build the special temple.  The repeat was to describe the actual construction leading to the dedication.  This fits the Torah.  First … here's some background on Umberto Cassuto. UMBERTO CASSUTO Umberto (Moshe David) Cassuto, an early 20th-century Italian historian, rabbi, and scholar, wrote a popular Hebrew commentary on the Bible, as well as more detailed commentaries on the Book of Genesis and part of the Book of Exodus. His commentary is marked by an assumption that in order to understand the Bible, one must understand the Ancient Near-Eastern cultural context in which it was composed. As such, he incorporates archeological findings, his understanding of ancient Semitic languages, and literary tools into his analysis of biblical verses.  Cassuto in his own words discussing the repetition found not only in Exodus but throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. REPETITION IN EXODUS “The subject of the founding and building of a temple was a kind of permanent literary genre in the ancient literatures of the East; In it, it was customary to first come the divine speech describing the plan of the Temple in all its details and grammar, and then the story of the action, which repeats in an equal or similar way the description in the divine speech. And this is nothing more than a special detail of a general method, the method of repetition that was very popular with the writers of the ancient East.” (Accessed from https://www.sefaria.org/Cassuto_on_Exodus.35.2?lang=bi) Here are two links to two articles that are a must read.  These again will enhance and expand your understanding that Moses DID write the Torah and that the Documentary Hypothesis has been proven wrong. ARTICLE ON MOSES AS THE SOLE WRITER OF TORAH https://answersingenesis.org/bible-characters/moses/evidence-mosaic-authorship-of-torah/ SCHOLARLY ARTICLE BY CHRISTIAN SCHOLARS USNG CASSUTO'S FINDINGS  https://biblearchaeology.org/research-articles/the-documentary-hypothesis/ Once again I provide the article on Jesus' teaching about the Rabbi/Talmid model of His day.  He taught it precisely and accurately but NOT IN ENGLISH.  And He did not teach it IN GREEK but in HEBREW.  We in the church are commanded by the Lord to go and make disciples (talmidim in Hebrew).  And yet few churches even understand what Jesus meant when He mentioined disciples or talmidim.  Probably since so fe in the church know the Gree or the Biblical Hebrew and how to connect the Greek to the Hebrew.  Check it out … DID JESUS EVER SPEAK OF THE RABBI DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP? DID HE EVER TEACH US USING HIS CULTURE? NOT IN ENGLISH OR GREEK BUT HEBREW!! Jesus said, "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. (Luk 6:40) Pupil?  Nope.  The Greek word used here is μαθητής mathētēs (Strongs number G3101) meaning a learner, disciple or a pupil.  But, Jesus is speaking Hebrew and not Greek.  What is the Hebrew word for disciple?  It is Talmid (תַּלְמִיד) Strongs umber H8527 (pronounced talmeed). The plural form is Talmidim (תַּלְמִידִים) (pronounced talmideem). Teacher? Nope.  The Greek word used here is διδάσκαλος Didaskalos (Strongs number G1320) meaning instructor, doctor, master, teacher.  The Hebrew word in Jesus' day that διδάσκαλος Didaskalos translates is RAV ( רַב )(Strongs number is H8227) meaning master.  The Hebrew word RAVEE רבי meaning “my master.” So when Jesus is called “RABBI” in the Gospels in Hebrew He is being called RAVEE רבי or “my master.” So, so far, Luke 6:40 can be read … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have been fully trained, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) FULLY TRAINED – Nope.  Better is “after he has been made καταρτίζω katartizō (Strongs number is G2675) meaning complete or perfect or finished).  In Jesus' day a TALMID of a RAV was finished when the RAV saw that his talmid was ready to go in the name of the RAV to teach the Bible just like the talmid's master or his rav.  Now we read Luke 6:40 from the Hebrew … "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be like their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) BE?? – Nope.  The Greek word used here is ὡς hōs (Strongs; number 5613) meaning “exactly like.”  It translates the Hebrew letter used as a prefix KEE כְּ meaning just like, identical, the same as, be like.  So we finally come to the complete translation from the English to the Greek to the Hebrew of Luke 6:40.  "A TALMID is not above his RAV but TALMIDIM, after they have finished, will be EXACTLY LIKE their RAV.” (Luk 6:40) The RAV and TALMID Relationship To be a talmid was a highly esteemed honor. The relationship between a RAV (we'd say rabbi) and his talmidim went far beyond basic education: Total Dedication: A talmid would often leave their former life, home, and family to follow their rabbi full-time. Imitation: The primary goal of a disciple was not just to know what the rabbi knew, but to become exactly like the rabbi. This meant absorbing the rabbi's lifestyle, character, and interpretation of the scriptures. Walking in the Dust: Ancient Jewish writings describe disciples following their teacher so closely that they became covered in the "dust of the rabbi's feet". See this video Bible study from Light of Menorah ministries. Part 1 of what is a disciple - https://youtu.be/JZv2YhSoya8?si=_WidHCq2RTtDVl5R Link to part 2 - https://youtu.be/m9pNgjAI18g?si=CThLTsg5uLD9gtId Check out these links from Ray Vander Laan's website entitled THAT THE WORLD MAY KNOW … https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/rabbi-and-talmidim https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1539 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1540 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1568 https://www.thattheworldmayknow.com/preview/1557 In this Bible study podcast I brought up the verse 1 Cor. 3:16 that we are THE TEMPLE of God and the “you” in the verse in Greek is plural!  Check out the Bible study podcasts I did on these verses. Truth Nuggets #3 part 1 – https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-1/ Truth Nuggets #3 part 2 - https://lightofmenorah.podbean.com/e/truth-nuggets-lesson-3-part-2/ Rev. Ferret - who is this guy?  (Ferret - teaching somewhere in the Galilee) What's his background?  Why should I listen to him?  Check his background at this link - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ortnret3oxcicu4/BackgrndTeacher%20mar%2025%202020.pdf?dl=0          

Rev. Dan Kim Acts 16:30-34; Colossians 2:11-12 July 26, 2026

Join us for special guest minister: Rev. Marty Blackwelder

The Rev. Nick Lannon preaches a sermon on Genesis 29, in which Jacob chooses Rachel over Leah. In Christ, God does not look for the righteous, but instead makes sinners lovely.

Rev. John Reiter, Rev. John DeBevoise, and Sara Mickelson discuss Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 17:1-7, 15, Matthew 14:13-21 for Sunday, August 2, 2026 (Proper 13, Year A)

Rev. Doug Rice (07/26/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Bryce Jones (07/26/2026) Sunday School Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Rev. Doug Rice (07/19/2026) Sunday Morning Service. To financially support this ministry, please click here to visit our Tithe.ly site. 

Genesis 32:22-31 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, July 26, 2026. Read the manuscripts of our latest sermons at: https://www.spres.org/worship/sermons/ 

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you more tunes from the decade of decadence with these artists: Musical Youth, Psychedelic Furs, Fixx, Untouchables, The Smiths, Sheena Easton, Fashion, Billy Ocean, Chrissie Hynde, Quarterflash, David Bowie featuring Mick Jagger, George Michael, Icehouse, Marshall Crenshaw, and finishing up with The Police.

Send us Fan MailReverend Matt Schultz is the pastor for First Presbyterian Church in downtown Anchorage. He was the Democratic candidate for Alaska's lone US House seat up until he suspended his campaign on July 17. With his departure, there are still 14 candidates in that US House race, but the incumbent Republican Nick Begich and challenger Independent Bill Hill are the only ones who have raised significant campaign funds. Hill has raised more than $1 million so far and Begich more than $5 million. Schultz had raised less than $900,000 at the time of his withdrawal.Read Matt's editorial in the Anchorage Daily News explaining his exit from the race: "The campaign is over but the mission is not." This is Matt Schultz's third appearance on this podcast. Here are the links to his previous appearances on the podcast.Rabbi Abram Goodstein & Reverend Matthew Schultz: progressive clergy (April 12, 2022)Rev. Matt Schultz: Pastor of Anchorage's First Presbyterian Church on the dangers of Christian Nationalism (Sept. 20, 2024)Listen to Bill Hill's podcast episode: Bill Hill: former superintendent of Bristol Bay Borough School District

Lesson four: The Gospel is glorious because of its results Intro: Lessons 4,5 86 will be about the miraculous results of the Gospel. Today we will discuss result A = Because of the Gospel we have been given a new life. Example of last week's lesson: John 3:16; Rom. 6:23; 2 Cor. 5:17; Eph. 2:1 1. We have a new life because we have a new birthright. • We have been born again=from above. John 3:3, 1 Pet. 1:23 • We have a new family. John 1:12= a child of God. Eph. 3:15 • We have been given a new name. Acts 11:26b; Rev. 2:17 2. We have a new life because we have a new Father. = God • Before the gospel the devil was our father, John 8:44a; Rom.5:10-12 • Because of the Gospel we have a Father in Heaven. Matt 6.9. Nine times Jesus told His disciples they have a Father in Heaven. Matt 5:16; Matt 6:8; John 20:17 Wow I have a Father in Heaven. • God is our Father because He redeemed us. = purchased us. 1 Cor. 6:20 1 Pet.1:18-19 • God is our Father because He adopted us. Eph. 1:5; Rom. 8:15 3. We have a new life because we have a new kingdom. • Because of the gospel the Kingdom of God is in us. Luke 17:21 • Because of the gospel we have a new residence. Col. 1:13 • Because of the gospel we have a new King. Luke 19:38; 1 Tim. 6:15. We only serve and bow to this KING. • Because of the Gospel our kingdom has different rules, 1 Thess. 2:12 Conclusion: Because of the Gospel we will live with our king forever! Matt 25:34

A sermon by the Rev. Dr. Thee Smith on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (July 26, 2026) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

Reaching Life's Goal | Proverbs 3:1–8 & Philippians 3:4–14 The Christian life isn't a sprint—it's a lifelong journey of becoming more like Christ. In this sermon, Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway reflects on Paul's image of running a race and reminds us that while following Christ requires intention and discipline, it always begins with grace. Christ has already claimed us; our calling is to keep pressing forward, trusting that God is at work within us. Lewis explores three practices that have shaped Christians for generations: worship, prayer rooted in Scripture, and lives marked by generosity and service. These disciplines don't earn God's love—they create space for God's transforming work within us. Preached by Rev. Dr. Lewis Galloway at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte on July 26, 2026.

"To Weep for an Enemy". A sermon preached by the Rev. Addie Anderson on July 26th, 2026. Head over to restorationarlington.org to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church. We're a church in Arlington that connects people to God, to others, and to the needs of the world. We'd love for you to join us online or in-person soon.