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Discover the surprising depth of one of the New Testament's most intriguing figures! In this episode of Who's Who in the Bible, Fr. Gerald Anand, C.Ss.R., dives into the life of the Roman Centurion. Move beyond the military title to explore his extraordinary character through four powerful themes: his counter-cultural compassion for his slave, his profound humility before the Lord, his honest confession of unworthiness, and his unwavering faith in Jesus's authority. This moving reflection challenges us to examine our own hearts and relationships in light of his example. Don't miss this enlightening series! Join Fr. Gerald to deepen your own spiritual journey—watch the full episode now and be inspired to live more Christ-like each day.

In 73 BC, a gladiator escaped slavery and launched a rebellion that shook the Roman Republic to its core. His name was Spartacus, and his uprising became one of the greatest threats Rome had ever faced from within.Tristan Hughes is joined by Ben Kane to explore the dramatic story of Spartacus and his slave revolt that swept across Italy. Together, they cover the breakout at Capua to the battles against Roman armies and discover how Spartacus transformed a small band of fugitives into a force capable of humiliating Rome. Was he fighting for freedom, revenge, or something more?MOREThe Roman CenturionListen on AppleListen on Spotify How to Survive in Ancient RomeListen on AppleListen on Spotify The Ancients is now on YouTube! Watch here: @TheAncientsPodcastPresented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Title: Wrong Uniform, Right FaithScripture Reading: Matthew 8:5-13Series: Be Bold!What truly defines a bold faith: outward appearances and accomplishments, or something far deeper? This message concludes our "Be Bold!" series by exploring what it means to salute the highest authority. We learn that bold faith is not about the uniform you wear, as seen in the Roman Centurion's faith, which transcended his Gentile identity. Furthermore, bold faith is not about the medals you've earned; the Centurion's charitable works were not the basis for his miracle, reminding us that human merit and transactional appeals to God are futile. Ultimately, bold faith is about the commander you salute, exemplified by the Centurion's profound humility regarding himself and unwavering confidence in Jesus's authority to heal remotely. Our boldest faith is found not in our outward identity or personal achievements, but in our humble and confident surrender to the supreme authority of Jesus Christ.

The Blasters & Blades PodcastSan Antonio has a secret, and it's older than the Alamo. This episode, we're joined by JT Evans, author of the Modern Mythology series, to talk about his immortal protagonist, Marcus Barber. We dive into the grit of writing a Roman Centurion in the 21st century, the challenge of balancing ancient magic with modern-day bounty hunting, and why the old gods are just as petty and dangerous as they were two millennia ago. This was a fun interview, so go check it out! Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandleyOur LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcastToday's SponsorMy Luck (Twisted Luck Book 1) by Mel Todd: https://a.co/d/02RNIAHGCoffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts The Modern Mythology Series by J.T. Evans: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLVW451HFollow J.T. Evans on social mediaJ.T.'s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AG3TR6O J.T.'s Website: https://jtevans.net/ J.T.'s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtevans.bsky.social J.T.'s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.'s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jtevanswriter J.T.'s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jtevans J.T.'s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jtevansauthor/ J.T.'s Books2Read: https://books2read.com/jtevans J.T.'s BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-t-evans J.T.'s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3519020.J_T_Evans Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JWJana's Website: www.opalkingdompress.comJana's Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocksJana's Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwritesJana's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompressFollow Jena Rey on social mediaJena's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYXFollow JR Handley on social mediaJR's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-R.-Handley/author/B01N0SEX3AJR's Website: https://jrhandley.com/JR's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgt.jr.handleyJR's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jr_handley/JR's Substack: https://jrhandley.substack.com/#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JTEvans #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #TerryBrooks #Stegosaurus #TheSwordOfShannara #LarryNiven #JerryPournelle #JohnnyMnemonic #WilliamGibson #CountZero #CyberPunk #BruceSterling #Immortal #TheHighlander #Mithra #Mitra #Zoroastrianism #Vedic #GodOfLight #Ancient #Mithraism #Roman #Gladius #mythology #greekoroman #ModernMythologySeries

Does God hear prayer?  Yes!  But Scripture makes it clear that it depends on the spirit of mind in which prayers are offered.  God sees all, “The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” [Prov. 15 v.3]  In Ecclesiastes today we read, “Rejoice … in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.” [11 v.19] So what is the nature of the things we rejoice about?   Remember the parable Jesus told about the son who asked for – and received – his share of the inheritance – and ‘rejoiced' in squandering it! (Luke 15 v.12,13)  A remarkable man who was seeking the right way to ‘rejoice', was none other than a Roman Centurion!   We read of him, Cornelius, in Acts ch. 10 today.` He was a man of prayer, he was seeking a relationship with the true God, the only God, and “prayed continually to God.” [v.2] He receives a vision and is told by an angel, “”Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.” [v.4]  Does God ‘receive' our prayers like that? Are we generous in giving alms?He is told to “send men to Joppa and bring one Simon who is called Peter” [v.5] and wastes no time in doing this.  The events which follow are also a learning curve for Peter, it had not entered his mind that a Roman Centurion could be saved and put on the name of Jesus!  After hearing the testimony of Cornelius Peter declares,  “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.” [v.34,35] Peter declares to him the “good news of peace through Jesus Christ” explaining that, “to him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” [v.36,43]  At this the gift of the Holy Spirit falls on the hearers, this leaves Peter in no doubt that God is accepting the Gentiles equally with the Jews, “and he commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.” [v.48]   It was the Holy Spirit that inspired the writing of the Bible, and guided the writers; today we have that word in print to guide and inspire us – and bring us ever closer to God – and one day, maybe soon, we will be told “your prayers … have ascended” – when God sends “out the angels (to) gather his elect” [Mark 13 v27] and our godless world is dramatically transformed as our Lord reigns in Jerusalem – see Isaiah 2 v.2-4. 

Last week, Dr. Crawford Loritts helped us see how hope causes us to look past our brokenness. This week he looks at how hope causes us to yield to the authority of Jesus Christ. We’ll see how submission to Christ played a role in the healing of a leper and of a Roman Centurion’s servant.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/livingalegacySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrick answers calls about the Eucharist, second baptisms, church funding controversies, smart TVs spying from living rooms, and persistent myths linking Catholicism with ancient pagan rituals. Stories pop, advice flows, and moments of levity land between practical guidance and personal anecdotes. Audio: Pilots meow and bark over emergency aviation frequency - https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/2044576195153424597 72nHQ (00:22) Robert (email) - Being re-Baptized Joshua - What if Pope talked to Trump as a head of state instead of talking to him as the Pope? Would that work? (09:16) Mary - Is it true that Trump cancelled funding for Catholic Charities in Miami? (12:43) Yollie - My neighbor has someone in her family struggling on drugs. What would be a good place for him to go that has Catholic values? (16:29) Gwen (email) – I texted my grandson factual info about the Catholic Church being the original Christian Church started by Jesus. His mother said I was overstepping because he didn’t ask me. (21:32) Bill (email) – What is the origin of the words the Roman Centurion said? Mariam (email) - Mithraism and the Catholic Church (28:26) Your Smart TV Is Secretly Spying on You—Here’s How to Get It to Stop (44:04)

Some truths can't be explained—they have to be experienced.We often think of Easter as a religious event or an explanation of ancient facts. But for a Roman Centurion standing at the foot of the cross, Easter wasn't a holiday - it was a 6-hour encounter that shattered his armor and changed his allegiance forever.In this message, we look at the life of Levi Curler - a veteran, a police officer, and a "man's man" - and compare his journey of surrender to the "guarded guard" who witnessed the death of Jesus.How does a man trained in detachment, disassociation, and the "business of death" suddenly cry out, "Surely this was the Son of God"?In this message, you will discover:Why Jesus' final words were specifically designed to pierce a hardened heart.The difference between being "religiously hardened" and "personally transformed."How to move from a "Tinman" existence (hard shell, dead heart) to a life of purpose.A powerful closing testimony from Levi Curler on choosing love over anger.Whether you are a wanderer looking for the light or someone who has felt numb to the "same old story," this Easter experience is for you.Website: https://impact.church Facebook: https://facebook.com/ImpactChurchHome Instagram: https://instagram.com/ImpactChurchHome YouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactchurchhome TikTok: https://tiktokcom/@impactchurchhome

Year A – Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Pastor Megan Floyd Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10 Grace and peace to you from God and the Holy Spirit, and from Jesus Christ, our Savior. Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! *** This past Holy Week has been… really something special. Last week, on Palm Sunday, many of us here participated in the Palm Sunday March in Lansing. We were surrounded by a crowd of about 800 people from various denominations, who came together to march with palms in hand, bound by our shared commitment to the foundational teachings of Jesus. We marched to share our commitment to love our neighbors… to feed the hungry, clothe the naked… to care for the sick, and the poor… and those who are outcast… and to welcome the stranger. And our group here in Michigan was part of a larger movement across at least sixteen other states… thousands and thousands of Christians showed up… disciples of Jesus… marching to proclaim the saving words and promise of Christ. Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! And then on Thursday, I had the profound honor to care for you by washing and anointing your feet… and by allowing my own feet to be washed and anointed. We do this because Christ did this for his disciples… and told us to continue the practice, and so trusting in the words of our teacher, we wash… There's a closeness there, in that simple and ancient practice, that just cannot be replicated any other way… and when sharing this practice, Jesus is profoundly close. And then we shared our meal of Holy Communion together… and yes, we do that every week in remembrance of Christ… but on Maundy Thursday, we recall why we celebrate this meal… and we recall together the grace, love, and inclusion that Jesus demonstrated for all, even those who would later betray and deny him. And so, we share our meal with all who are gathered… more than just trusting and hoping that Christ will show up… we expect our Christ to show up. Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! And then on Friday… on Good Friday… we gathered with our siblings from All Saints Lutheran and St Paul Lutheran, and with our bishop… we gathered together as one community… to remember and honor Christ's death on the cross. Even as we acknowledge that Christ is with us, always, we know that we cannot get to the Resurrection without going through death and the cross… and so we gathered …as one body… and honored the presence of Christ that was there with us… and in each of us… it was, so very holy… and special. And still we proclaim… Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia!! Alleluia!! I came here today… knowing that I would meet Christ… I expect him to show up because Christ promised to show up… and I know Christ lives in you… and in me… and so wherever we gather… Christ is there… alive… and with us. That expectation of meeting Jesus everywhere we go… that's what it means to follow Jesus… to follow our God who became human… who defeated death and the grave… That's what it means to follow a crucified and risen Lord… it means that we show up in the world expecting to meet Christ there. We expect to meet Jesus… because we trust the Word of our God… we trust… and we dare to hope. Just like Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, who showed up at the tomb on the third day… I believe they showed up expecting to meet Jesus! …or at least, daring to hope they would. Now, I know that in the gospels of Mark and Luke, they write that the women showed up at the tomb with spices to anoint his body. But not in Matthew… The Marys have been disciples of Jesus all along, following him and hearing his teaching… hearing him proclaim that he must die, but would rise again on the third day. And all four gospels record that Jesus was anointed for his burial before he was crucified. The women did not desert him or betray him… they stayed near… and watched. They felt the earth shake at the moment he died and heard the Roman Centurion proclaim that, truly, this man was the Son of God. The Marys stayed… and on the third day… they came to the tomb… not carrying spices for anointing… but coming with fear… and outrageous hope… that death did not win. They came… at the dawning of that new day… expecting to meet their risen Lord! And the earth shook for the second time in three days as the stone was thunderously rolled aside… and the angel of the Lord descended from heaven to meet them. The Roman guards fainted with terror, but the women stood strong, and they witnessed with awe and wonder that the tomb was empty. They stood strong because they expected something wonderful… Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! The angel sent them on to meet Jesus, and they go with great fear and joy… but Jesus doesn't wait… he finds them and greets them with love… and they worship him… and bless his resurrected body. And then, full of grace and forgiveness, Jesus instructs the women to gather those who deserted him… gather together those who fled… so he can be reunited with them… to remind them of his love… and to mercifully commission them to witness to his resurrection. For the dawn from on high has broken upon us, and a new day has begun. Alleluia!! Alleluia!! But Easter morning… is only the beginning. Just as those first disciples had to decide, we, too, must decide who we are now… and who we must become… in the light of the risen Christ? But do not be afraid… Easter faith does not mean perfect faith… not for the first disciples, and not for us …our faith is almost always a mixture of trust and doubt… of belief and unbelief. Jesus knows… this is what we have… an imperfect faith… and yet, he still calls us to be with him… and to celebrate with him… on this new day. And if we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection… then we can show up, expecting Christ to meet us… trusting that God's grace precedes us wherever we go. We can rest in the promise that Christ not only lives in you and me… but Christ also lives in the stranger whom we welcome… in the sick whom we minister to… in the hungry whom we feed… in the naked whom we clothe. We expect Christ to meet us… and we rejoice in his presence. If we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, then we can draw on the strength of Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, and resist the powers of this world that would pull us toward greed and violence… toward bigotry and corruption. If we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, then we expect Christ to be here, and we can shape our lives around Christ's way of enduring love… and grace… and mercy. Because Easter is not an event that we remember and celebrate only once a year. Easter is a way of living… it's a way of loving… a way of shaping our communities in such a way that don't bend to the wills of the powerful… to the wills of greed and Empire… But instead… Easter is a way of living that glorifies God through loving the least among us, as Christ loved us… and knowing that there is nothing in the world stronger than God's love. Yes, we are Easter people. We are children of God who dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, and we expect to meet our living Christ wherever we go, and in all whom we meet. For Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! Alleluia!! Alleluia!!  

What did it take to become a Roman centurion? To command, to punish and to lead from the very front of Rome's armies?In this episode of The Ancients, Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Ben Kane to uncover the reality behind one of the most iconic ranks of the ancient world. From the brutal discipline of life on campaign to the prestige and pressure of command, discover how centurions became the backbone of the Roman military. How were they chosen? What kept their soldiers in line? And why were they so crucial to Rome's success on battlefields across the empire?Watch this episode on our NEW YouTube channel: @TheAncientsPodcastMORE:The Roman LegionaryListen on AppleListen on Spotify The Roman AuxiliaryListen on AppleListen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Audio editor is Aidan Lonergan. The producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.All music courtesy of Epidemic SoundsThe Ancients is a History Hit podcast.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. You can take part in our listener survey here:https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon we point to the importance of expectation to having faith in God. We consider the accounts of the Roman Centurion and the Canaanite woman, in the Gospels and learn that great faith has great expectation. We also learn that often our past experiences can weaken or even destroy our expectation. We consider the father of the demon possessed boy and notice how Jesus did not sympathize with his unbelief, but Jesus challenged the father to believe in spite of his past experience. We then challenge us to expect miracles and minister for people to receive healing, deliverance and miracles. Watch our online Sunday Church service live stream every Sunday at 10:30am (Indian Time, GMT+5:30). Spirit filled, anointed worship, Word and ministry for healing, miracles and deliverance. YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/allpeopleschurchbangalore WEBSITE: https://apcwo.org/live CHURCH: https://apcwo.org FREE SERMONS: https://apcwo.org/resources/sermons FREE BOOKS: https://apcwo.org/books/english DAILY DEVOTIONALS: https://apcwo.org/resources/daily-devotional JESUS CHRIST: https://examiningjesus.com BIBLE COLLEGE: https://apcbiblecollege.org E-LEARNING: https://apcbiblecollege.org/elearn COUNSELING: https://chrysalislife.org MUSIC: https://apcmusic.org MINISTERS FELLOWSHIP: https://pamfi.org CHURCH APP: https://apcwo.org/app CHURCHES: https://apcwo.org/ministries/churches

What does it take to truly amaze the Creator of the universe?. While the Gospels are filled with accounts of crowds being astonished by Jesus' power to calm storms and heal the sick, there is a rare, remarkable moment in Luke 7 where the roles are reversed and Jesus himself is the one expressed in amazement,.In this message, we examine the story of the Roman Centurion—a man of high rank, wealth, and status—to discover that Jesus wasn't impressed by his impressive resume or his generous building projects,. Instead, Jesus was awed by the man's "great faith".By looking at this "manly middleman," we uncover the four marks of a faith that amazes Jesus:* A Faith that Puts Others First: The Centurion risked his reputation to seek help for a lowly servant who was terminal, demonstrating that the kingdom of God values the humble and the hurting,,.* A Faith that Looks to Christ Alone: In a moment of crisis, he didn't rely on his military connections or his money; he turned exclusively to the authority of Jesus.* A Faith that Depends on Grace: Despite what others said about his "worthiness," the Centurion knew he was undeserving of Christ's presence, choosing to rely entirely on God's mercy rather than his own merits,.* A Faith that Trusts the Word: He recognized that Jesus' authority had no limitations, believing that a single word from the Savior was enough to heal his servant from a distance.Are you still trying to build a case for why God should bless you based on your behavior, or are you ready to rest in the fact that Christ already has?

Is it possible to amaze the Creator of the universe?. In the third installment of the "Truth Bombs" series, we dive into Luke 7:1–10 to witness a rare moment where a human being "steals the breath away" from Jesus. While love often makes amazement difficult due to rising expectations—what psychologists call the "hedonic treadmill"—the Gospel reveals that we can live with a faith that causes God himself to marvel.By examining the story of a Roman Centurion—a "manly middleman" with unlimited power and wealth who chose radical humility—we discover the four pillars of a marvelous faith:* An Informed Faith: A faith that is built on hearing the Word of God and witnessing His wonders.* A Dependent Faith: The moment we stop being self-reliant and become completely God-reliant, recognizing that His resources begin where ours end.* A Humble Faith: A grace-based relationship that understands we are not worthy of His favor, yet trusts in His infinite mercy.* An Anchored Faith: An unshakable confidence in the authoritative Word of Jesus. Like the Centurion, we must believe that if the "Emperor of all emperors" says it, it is done—regardless of distance or circumstance.From stories of a rusted 1975 Plymouth "Green Monster" to the profound deathbed faith of a 92-year-old woman, this message explores how to move beyond "dusty traditions" and embrace a faith that acknowledges Jesus' absolute authority.When the Savior speaks a promise, do you have the faith to simply say, "Just say the word"?

We continue our series exploring interactions that Jesus had with different people that could have been seen as interruptions, but Jesus turned into invitations to go deeper with him. This week, we spend time with the Roman Centurion.

A Sunday morning service by Pastor Brett Deal.It's interesting to ask people what they know about Jesus. When you get a chance this week, slip it into conversation and see what they say. Most people who are asked about David will know about Goliath. Those who are asked about Joseph might mention his coat of many colors. Many, when asked about Jesus, think about the sea. Jesus in the boat with his disciples. Jesus walking on the water. Jesus calming the sea. That's a great place to start!You might know the story of Jesus calming the sea well, but what might be surprising to you, even if you've followed Jesus for years, is the immediate context of the story. After delivering the Sermon on the Mount and healing several outsiders (the Jewish leper, the Roman Centurion's servant, and Peter's mother-in-law), Jesus told His disciples it was time to “go to the other side” (Matthew 8.18). The Gospel tells us when Jesus “got into the boat, his disciples followed Him” (8.23). That's a beautiful sentiment. It's worthy of being stitched onto a grandmother's throw pillow or one of those fancy calligraphy paintings in a crafts store. It's beautiful, but dangerous!No sooner do they follow Jesus from shore (and Jesus finally gets a moment to rest from the constant demands of ministry) all hell breaks loose! The Sea of Galilee was known for extreme storms, but this is something else. Matthew says a mega seismos swelled up. The word seismos is most commonly associated with earthquakes (8.24). This is no ordinary storm, and following Jesus led His disciples right into it.Perhaps you're in the middle of a storm, and you feel like you're not going to make it through. You're angry with God because following Him led you here and you're losing hope! Take a breath. Cry out your prayer to Jesus in the storm and anchor your faith Him anew because, friend, it's in the storm where we meet with Jesus who is fully God and fully man. He knows what we're going through. He's been through it too. Yes, and Jesus is fully God because by the power of His voice He commands the winds and waves to be still. It is in the boat beyond the safety of shore we behold Jesus who is our Savior (Jude 1.24-25).

In this message, Pastor Karl transitions from the Sermon on the Mount into Matthew 8, emphasizing Jesus' supreme authority over the natural and supernatural realms. He highlights the ongoing reality of spiritual warfare against unseen forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:12), seen in Scripture and in current testimonies from Cuba where Christ's power delivers people from demonic oppression.Through three healings—a leper cleansed by Jesus' compassionate touch, a centurion's servant healed by a word of command, and Peter's mother-in-law restored to serve—Pastor Karl shows grace flowing freely from Jesus' sovereign choice, overcoming contamination, demanding faith, and calling for obedient response.The core truth: grace is free yet never cheap, and following Jesus is costly. Salvation is by grace through faith alone, but discipleship requires prioritizing the kingdom now, not later or with leftovers. Jesus challenges hearers: “You in?”—urging full surrender under His authority for cleansing, healing, and kingdom service..Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Peter visits Cornelius, a Roman Centurion, and shares the gospel with him. What was different about that? Let's find out together as we read Acts 10:17-33 and 1 Kings 8:22-53. #BookOfActs #ActsOfTheApostles #GreatCommission #GospelExpansion #JewsAndGentiles #BiblicalMission #NewTestamentChurch #CrossCulturalMission #GodsInclusiveness #BiblicalHistory

True biblical faith is presented not as mere hope or a blind leap, but as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, deeply rooted in assurance and trust in Yahweh. This faith is consistently demonstrated by courageous actions and unwavering obedience, as shown by figures such as Abraham, Daniel, and the three men in the fiery furnace, leading to Yahweh's glorification even in the face of extreme adversity. Yahshua himself commended the Roman Centurion's profound faith, which superseded that found in Israel, underscoring that genuine belief is proven by deeds, for faith without works is dead. Without such conviction, it is impossible to please Yahweh, yet even a belief as small as a mustard seed, characterized by steadfastness and conviction, possesses the power to overcome any challenge. Considering that even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains, what "mountain" in your life is Elohim calling you to confront with steadfast belief today?

Midweek Move: Jesus's Death and Direct Access to God (Mark 15:33-41) Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they dive into the final, dark moments of Jesus's life. We examine the supernatural darkness, Jesus's cry of separation, the prophetic tearing of the Temple Curtain, and the faith of the Centurion who became the first Gentile convert. We also offer practical advice for trusting God when facing your own dark seasons of suffering. Listen as we discuss: The supernatural three hours of darkness over the whole land and the agony of the crucifixion process. Why Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" as He bore the sin of the world. Practical ways to rely on "stones of remembrance" and God's promises during difficult times. The profound significance of the Temple Curtain tearing, granting direct access to the Father through Christ. The Roman Centurion's declaration ("Truly this man was the Son of God") and encouragement for praying for unlikely converts. The role of Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Salome as faithful witnesses who stayed when the other disciples fled.   ==========

Speaker: Steven Hunter Scripture Reading: Acts 10:1-8 Thank you for listening this week's Sunday morning sermon from Glendale Road Church of Christ in Murray, Kentucky. We would love for you to join us at any of our services: Sunday Morning at 9AM, Bible study to follow Sunday Evening at 6PM Wednesday Bible Study at 6:30PM If you have any questions or if we can be of service, contact us at 270-753-3714. You can visit our website at www.glendaleroadchurch.org. Have a blessed day!

In this week's message, we turn to Luke 7 and the remarkable account of a Roman Centurion whose faith caused Jesus Himself to marvel. While the Jewish elders praised the man's accomplishments and argued for his worthiness, the Centurion felt deeply unworthy—yet fully confident in Christ's authority. His request was simple: “Just speak the word, … Continue reading "An Example of Great Faith"

Ezra 7 tells of the personal qualities of Ezra the priest - verse 6 skilled in the Law of Moses that Yahweh had given Israel; verses 9-10 Ezra had set his heart to study God's Law and therefore the good hand of God was upon him (what a lesson to us); and Ezra graciously thanked the Almighty for His loving kindness ('chesed') shown to His people Israel (verse 27). The chapter tells of king Darius' generosity and material support for the work of building the temple; and the king's command to the Governors on the east of Jordan to materially support the project. King Darius warns of the serious consequences which would come to any who would not support the building.Hosea 8 tells that because Israel had failed to obey God's laws they would experience great punishment - "they had sown the wind, they would reap the whirlwind" - the teaching of the Bible is that whatever we do produces consequences and that we are responsible for our actions (read aloud Galatians 6verses7-10 pause and ponder). The idolatry of Israel would incur God's judging them by using another idolatrous nation. Rather than turning to God for help Israel hires foreign armies. This causes them greater problems. For the kingdom of Israel in the north the time of destruction was upon them.Acts 27 tells of Paul's journey to Rome for his case to be heard by the Emperor Nero. The ship sets sail in fine weather with only Luke accompanying the Apostle Paul on his voyage. The ship soon finds sailing difficult because of the opposing winds. When the ship reaches Crete it has now become too dangerous for sailing; and Paul advises that they should stay in Crete until the winter passes. But the owner of the ship was determined to reach Rome as quickly as possible to receive his profit. The Roman Centurion decides to accept the ship owners' position and to continue on their journey. The ship is now beset with a hurricane-like wind called Euroclydon. The crew takes many measures to try to save the ship and its precious cargo. Nothing works and their lives are entirely at the mercy of this horrible storm. All on board the ship become depressed and for fourteen days eat nothing. Then Paul, after receiving a vision from an angel of God, takes control and encourages everyone. The Apostle gives thanks to God and they all eat. After that the ship is lightened by throwing overboard the wheat from the hold. There are 276 people on the ship. Some of the sailors pretend to let down anchors under the ship, but their intentions are to flee in the lifeboats. Paul says to the Roman Centurion (Julius) that unless the sailors stay on the ship all lives are in danger. Julius stops the sailors from escaping. When daylight comes the crew run the ship into a creek which sees the rough sea smash the ship to pieces. All escape safely to shore - some swimming and others being carried by the current on planks of wood from the broken ship. Acts 27verses31 makes the nice point that unless we abide or remain in the Christ ship we cannot be savedverses compare John 15 our fruitfulness and salvation is dependent on us abiding in the Vine of God - His precious Son our Lord Jesus Christ.Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

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The record tells us that at Hezekiah's death his son Manasseh began to reign, aged 12. His mother's name was Hephzibah, meaning 'my delight is in her'. What joy must those final years of Hezekiah's have been? But sadly, Manasseh's rule was steeped in idolatry and blood shedding. Read the LORD's summary of that bloodthirsty king's rule in verses 11-15. The streets of Jerusalem flowed with blood under this king. History records that the prophet Isaiah fled from this evil man and hid in a hollow tree. The king gave orders to saw the prophet in half (cp Hebrews 11 verses 37). However, despite 55 years of evil at Manasseh's end God forgave him because he repented and that final turning to God saw him being taken from prison to Jerusalem - see 2 Chronicles 13 verses 10-13. Ezekiel explains why in chapter 18 verses 4-23 read and ponder. But the people of Judah, having revelled in idolatry for so long, could not change their behaviours. Manasseh's son Amon succeeds him ruling for two years before being slain by the king's own servants. In Ezekiel 11 judgment is pronounced upon Judah's wicked counsellors who mistakenly saw themselves as untouchable. The prophet Ezekiel counsels Judah to settle in Babylon for the 70 years. The length of the exile that Jeremiah had prophesied. But the arrogant rulers in Judah said that no destruction could ever come to them. It was essential to totally overthrow these wicked people and to make a new start with the remnant, who were to be the returning exiles. Luke 7 begins with the healing of a faithful and loved Roman Centurion's servant. The Centurion had built a synagogue for the Jewish people - most likely in Capernaum. As a man in command and also under the authority of Rome he saw our Lord Jesus Christ as the emissary of God. Jesus announces that the Centurion's faith exceeded any faith that could be found in Israel. This Centurion was truly the seed, and heir of Abraham's kingdom (Romans 4 verses 13; Genesis 12 verses 3). In the town of Nain Jesus raises a widow's son. In this and many like incidents our Lord Jesus was learning how painful it would be for his Father to see His only begotten Son die. Messengers are sent to our Lord Jesus Christ from a disconsolate John the Baptist, who was languishing in Herod's prison at Machaerus. Jesus immediately performs many miracles before John's messengers and refers them to Isaiah 61. The Lord then remonstrates with the crowd on their fickleness - Jesus and John are both the Father's wise children. Not a greater man than John the Baptist had ever been born of a woman, except the Messiah himself. The chapter next says that a sinful woman, who comes into the house of Simon the Pharisee, anoints Jesus' feet in love - and because of her great love she is forgiven greatly for her sins. Luke is telling us in this chapter of three confrontations our Lord had with the Pharisees occurring in the house of a Pharisee - Luke 7; 11; 14. Simon the Pharisee and those with him are instructed by Christ on the basis of divine forgiveness i.e. love. Let us pause, ponder and learn this. Thanks for joining us - we pray you found these comments helpful in your appreciation of God's words, join again tomorrow

Who is the enemy in your world, the person or group of people who lives and acts contrary to your value system? In Jesus' day, the enemy of the Jews and the Christians was the Romans. In the story of the Roman Centurion, Jesus finds pure faith in an unexpected place. Understanding the chain of command, the Roman Centurion believes that Jesus can heal his servant even from a distance just by speaking the word—demonstrating a level of faith that Jesus could not find anywhere else among His believers. In a moment, the excluded enemy becomes part of the family. How are you laying down enemy lines? Can you see beyond what you perceive to be true? God values your enemy. Can you? 

This episode is part 16 in a study of the gospel of Luke. More from the sermon on the Plain include a foolish man and a wise man. Also a wise Roman Centurion who understands authority. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A Roman soldier. Unlikely faith. Stunning praise from Jesus. In this message, we explore what it means to trust God without reservation—and how even outsiders are welcomed into His kingdom. Keywords: faith of Roman centurion, Matthew 8 explained, Jesus amazed by faith, great faith in the Bible

In Matthew 8:5-13, a Roman Centurion requests Jesus to heal his servant, revealing his great faith in Jesus's power to heal through His word. This episode models three attitudes you need as you approach Jesus in faith.

Bounary-transgressing love and overcoming ableism are at the heart of the very first stories Matthew tells about Jesus after his big Sermon on the Mount. There's oodles of anti-authoritarian mischief and delightful queer energy brimming in these tales.Episode highlights:ableism and leprosy,Jesus' massive shoutout to a queer Centurion,the only person in the Bible outside the holy family to submit to their spouses,whether Brandon Johnson is willing to add a winking emoji to the LIT bible,antisemitic vibes of some texts,problems with the economic convenience of pigs and people tormented by demons.Our guest cohost is Micah Belong (xe/xey). Micah is the founding cohost of the outstanding podcast The Word in Black and Red, where a rotating cast of wise souls are exploring the Hebrew Bible one chapter or so at a time through a liberationist and leftist lens. If you like Found in Translation, you're going to positively adore TWIBAR."The Word in Black and Red" podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify)Support TWIBAR on Patreon....Read LIT online: https://www.litbible.net/matthew-8 and https://www.litbible.net/matthew-9More about the Liberation & Inclusion Translation: https://www.litbible.net/translation-commitmentsSupport LIT & FIT: https://donorbox.org/found-in-translation-1...Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Acts 27 tells of Paul's journey to Rome for his case to be heard by the Emperor Nero. The ship sets sail in fine weather with only Luke accompanying the Apostle Paul on his voyage. The ship soon finds sailing difficult because of the opposing winds. When the ship reaches Crete it has now become too dangerous for sailing; and Paul advises that they should stay in Crete until the winter passes. But, the owner of the ship was determined to reach Rome as quickly as possible to receive his profit. The Roman Centurion decides to accept the ship owners' position and to continue on their journey. The ship is now beset with a hurricane-like wind called Euroclydon. The crew takes many measures to try to save the ship and its precious cargo. Nothing works and their lives are entirely at the mercy of this horrible storm. All on board the ship become depressed and for fourteen days eat nothing. Then Paul, after receiving a vision from an angel of God, takes control and encourages everyone. The Apostle gives thanks to God and they all eat. After that the ship is lightened by throwing overboard the wheat from the hold. There are 276 people on the ship. Some of the sailors pretend to let down anchors under the ship, but their intentions are to flee in the life boats. Paul says to the Roman Centurion (Julius) that unless the sailors stay on the ship all lives are in danger. Julius stops the sailors from escaping. When daylight comes the crew run the ship into a creek which sees the rough sea smash the ship to pieces. All escape safely to shore – some swimming and others being carried by the current on planks of wood from the broken ship. Acts 27:31 makes the nice point that unless we abide or remain in the Christ ship we cannot be saved: compare John 15 our fruitfulness and salvation is dependent on us abiding in the Vine of God – His precious Son our Lord Jesus Christ.

This week, Pastor Alvin continues our Submitted Leaders series with a powerful message about yielding our influence to the authority of Christ. Drawing from the stories of King Saul, David, and the Roman Centurion, this message challenges us to reframe leadership through the lens of submission. “You can't have faith without understanding authority”—a truth that unlocks real freedom, influence, and impact in the Kingdom. Scriptures references: 1 Samuel 15:8 1 Samuel 16:7 2 Chronicles 16:9 Matthew 8:5-13 Matthew 20:16 James 4:7-10 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

Last week we talked about Paul the Apostle as he boarded the boat to Rome. And we talked about Paul's health and how he was in bad shape. We said that the Roman Centurion, Julius, looked at Paul and saw that he needed medical care...and he allowed Paul to go to his friends in Sidon. Now if Paul made a run for it...Julius would have been executed! But somewhere along the journey...the Holy Spirit had made Julius' heart tender. Paul had most likely spent time talking with him. And the Lord grew a trust and respect for Paul in Julius' heart. Tonight...we pick back up where we left off. Paul is about to board the boat again...but this time... a storm's coming.

These days so many strive to convince themselves there is no God. We pondered the fact that God does not make it abundantly evident that he exists. If he did there would be no need for faith, no need to search out what is the real cause of human existence. These thoughts arose as we read of the conversion of Cornelius, the Roman Centurion, in Acts ch. 10, a man whose prayers show he was genuinely seeking to have a relationship with God.First, Peter had to learn that the hope of salvation was no longer primarily for the Jews; the death and resurrection of Jesus had changed that. One of the reasons for the conversion of Saul/Paul we read about yesterday, was that the time soon came when Jesus said to him, “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.” [ch.22 v,21]As Peter starts to talk to Cornelius and the Gentiles (non-Jews) with him, he first states that God has shown him that he is no longer to think that any person, apart from a Jew “as common or unclean” [10 v.28]. He says his hearers are aware how Jesus “went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed … for God was with him. And we are witnesses of all that he did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree” [v.38,39] Peter is stating widely known facts.What happened after that was not so publicly known – that “God raised him on the third day and made him to appear, not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by God as witnesses, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.”[v.41,42] Because Cornelius was such a God fearing man, his remarkable conversion and baptism is a lesson as to the kind of people Jesus, now at the ‘right hand of God' (Acts 2 v.33), is calling to his service.The challenging principles Jesus stated still apply, “ Many are called but few are chosen” [Matt.22 v.14] and Cornelius was among the chosen. This causes us to contemplate what really matters in the sight of God as to the basic factors which will lead to one being among the chosen. For this reason we are wise to read and reflect on his word every day and make every effort to put into practice the principles we find there.. More than this, to reflect on another saying of Jesus, “Everyone to whom much was given, of him (or her) much will be required …” [Luke 12 v.48]

Following the crucifixion story of Mark 15, Pastor Chad shows how the Cross made the difference in Joseph of Arimathea, the Roman Centurion, Barabbas and more. In this powerful Good Friday sermon Pastor Chad asks the question: "Has The Cross made the difference for you?" To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1388/29

Remember Jesus’ trial before Pilate? Who were the people in that mob shouting, “Crucify!?” And what do we know about the Roman Centurion? What should we learn from the women who braved that crucifixion crowd? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet more of the “The Cast of Characters at the Cross.” Plus--what’s really happening in the Middle East right now? We’ll bring you all the headlines—from a biblical perspective—on The Land and the Book with Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/landandthebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the darkest day in history be called good? Because it was the day love chose sacrifice, and hope broke through despair. An innocent man's death changed everything—and it's still changing lives today.

Great Oaks Community Church Weekly Sermon Podcast.

Great Oaks Community Church Weekly Sermon Podcast.

We've been doing a lot of newer, shinier, well polished game shows lately. Now depending on who you ask, that could be a good thing or a bad thing. Sure, modern day streaming services offer a sort of quality guarantee with the programs they include - but only on YouTube will you be able to find a VHS quality recording of Ahmad Rashad and a Roman Centurion hosting a word jumble themed game show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. So now that we know that that existed, there's nothing left for us to do but rob them blind. Zach does a live word jumble, Jared rekindles our old obsession, and Adam is marveled by slot machine themes. Talking Points Include: Big Dog Fever, Pine Wood Derby, Iditarod Wishes, Centurion of the Week, Ziggy Game Show, Jurassic Park Slots, Dino Racing, Rejected Addams Family Names, Casino Martial Law

Throughout the Gospel accounts of Jesus, we see Him perform so many incredible miracles. These moments separate Jesus from comparison to any other religious figure throughout human history. We have to wrestle with why so many are collected and shared when they are beyond our comprehension. The miracles in the Gospel of Luke are more than moments of wonder but invitations to learn from and worship our Lord. This week, we engage Luke 7:1-10 ESV and the daring faith found with a Roman Centurion. Speaker: Michael Bayne Text: Luke 7:1-10 ESV

Pastor Morgan Stephens

Whether it's personal doubts, allegiances to something else, or our own religious filters, we often stand in the way of genuine belief. But the cross confronts and overcomes these barriers by revealing God's character, power, and faithfulness through Christ at the cross.

Whether it's personal doubts, allegiances to something else, or our own religious filters, we often stand in the way of genuine belief. But the cross confronts and overcomes these barriers by revealing God's character, power, and faithfulness through Christ at the cross.

Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) was an English journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer. He was born in British India, which inspired much of his work.Kipling's works of fiction include the Jungle Book duology (The Jungle Book, 1894; The Second Jungle Book, 1895), Kim (1901), the Just So Stories (1902) and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), and "If—" (1910). He is seen as an innovator in the art of the short story. His children's books are classics; one critic noted "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".Kipling in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was among the United Kingdom's most popular writers. Henry James said "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius, as distinct from fine intelligence, that I have ever known." In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, as the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and at 41, its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and several times for a knighthood, but declined both. Following his death in 1936, his ashes were interred at Poets' Corner, part of the South Transept of Westminster Abbey.-bio via Wikipedia Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe