Podcasts about Sabbath

Jesus Followers Practice a Weekly Time of Worship and Rest through Their Sabbath and a Daily Time Alone with God in Prayer MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus said, in Mark 2:27-28, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”. Therefore, we are to practice a weekly Sabbath – worship and rest. Also, we are to build into our lives a time alone with God each day. In Mark 1:35, Mark tells us about Jesus: “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He departed and went out to a desolate place, and there He prayed.". If Jesus needed to spend time in prayer, doesn't it make sense that we need to spend time in daily prayer as well?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Loneliness. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Presence. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mark 2:27-28; Mark 1:35; John 16:33; John 10:10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Why We Do Christmas”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Here's a review of the amazing lessons we've learned so far: Humanity has a problem and it's huge: Overworking but underliving. And God has the antidote. It's called Shabbat—a rhythm of rest and relationship. Last week, we learned that in the Bible, there were four Sabbath practices: (1) the weekly Sabbath; (2) seven annual festivals; (3) the Sabbath Year; and (4) the Jubilee Year. And the biggest Sabbath is the Jubilee where three phenomenal things happen: (1) all debts are erased; (2) all slaves are released; and (3) all lands are returned to their original owners. It's pretty radical. So, the goal is about ending poverty, creating abundance for all, and building a community of equals—with Jesus as King. The Sabbath is much more than taking a vacation—It's about bringing people back to the abundance of the Garden. Talk 5 is about Jesus, how He declared that He is the Messiah, created His Jubilee Team– and included us as part of the team. The key message: Your Jubilee has begun.

This is the fourth episode of our seven-week series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. Talk 2, titled Work, is the antidote to this pandemic: the Sabbath—which bestows two essential blessings: 1) a rhythm of rest; and 2) a rhythm of relationship. The key message: God wants to work with you. Talk 3, titled Time, gives God's good schedule for us to have a good time for work and rest. The key message: Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration. Talk 4, titled Jubilee, points out that Sabbath gives us time and space to remember our core identity—that we're the Beloved of God. The key message is: Remember who you are.

We are now in Talk 6 of our series RESTED. Here's a review of the amazing lessons we've learned so far: Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. Talk 2, titled Work, shares that the Sabbath bestows two essential blessings: 1) a rhythm of rest; and 2) a rhythm of relationship. The key message: God wants to work with you. Talk 3, titled Time, gives God's good schedule for us to have a good time for work and rest. The key message: Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration. Talk 4, titled Jubilee, points out that Sabbath gives us time and space to remember our core identity—that we're the Beloved of God. The key message is: Remember who you are. Talk 5 is about Jesus, how He declared that He is the Messiah, created His Jubilee Team–and included us as part of the team. The key message: Your Jubilee has begun. Talk 6 is about taking the Sabbath seriously. The key message: God is giving you Real Rest.

This is the second installment of our brand-new Feast Talk series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. The antidote is the Sabbath– which bestows two essential blessings: (1) a rhythm of rest; and (2) a rhythm of relationship. To appreciate the Sabbath, we must study about work. The key message of Talk 2 is God wants to work with you.

This is the third installment of our ongoing Feast Talk series, RESTED. Talk 1, titled Rest, established that there's a great pandemic going on, called Overworking but Underliving. The antidote is the Sabbath– which bestows two essential blessings: (1) a rhythm of rest; and (2) a rhythm of relationship. To appreciate the Sabbath, we must study about work. This was Talk 2, with the key message:God wants to work with you. So, God gave us a good schedule where we can have a good time for work and for rest. This is the topic of Talk 3, yes, titled Time. The key message is:Follow God's Rhythm of Restoration.

"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 As we find ourselves in the middle of this month, take a moment to reflect. Just like a lush garden needs time to breathe and bloom, our spiritual lives thrive in stillness. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." This call to pause is not merely an invitation; it's a powerful opportunity to deepen our connection with the Divine. Think of Jesus, who frequently withdrew to lonely places to pray, as we see in Mark 6:31. His moments of solitude were not signs of weakness, but rather opportunities for renewal and closeness with His Father. When we carve out time in our busy lives, much like a breath mark in a musical score, we create space for intimacy to flourish. The hustle may tempt us to rush, but in doing so, we risk losing the melody of our relationship with God. Mark 6:31 says, Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” This weekend, set aside a Sabbath hour and guard it like the precious appointment it is. Let it be a space where your heart can rest and your spirit can reconnect. Remember the wisdom of Paul Borthwick: “Busyness is the enemy of intimacy.” By choosing still moments, we find ourselves wrapped in God's presence, immersing our souls in a sacred rhythm that brings us closer to Him. As you engage in this stillness, remember, "A rested soul prays without words. The calm we keep makes room for God to speak." So, let your stillness become a sanctuary because in the hush between breaths, you will hear God clearly. Embrace this assurance, and let His peace wash over you. Acknowledge that “rest is worship too,” as it is in these quiet moments that we truly honor His presence in our lives. Exodus 33:14 says, "The LORD replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Prayer for the Day!Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of stillness. Brethren, I pray for you, may the Holy Spirit help you to cherish your quiet moments with God, allowing intimacy to bloom in your heart. May your soul grow familiar with His whisper, and may His gentle presence quiet every anxious thought. In the stillness, may you find refuge, wisdom for your steps, and courage for your battles. May His peace guard your heart and mind, and His love steady you like an anchor in the storm. As you wait before Him, may your affections be reordered, your strength renewed, and your vision clarified. May gratitude rise, obedience deepen, and hope abound. May the secret place become your sure dwelling, and the knowledge of His nearness be your daily song. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Send us a textOn this first day of the week Mary goes to the tomb & seeing the stone has been moved decides that they have stolen the body of Jesus. She goes & gets Peter & John & they come running. John glances in, Peter looks a little harder & is puzzled because he sees the grave wrappings lying there in their proper place. This day that seems to be the worst ever in that not only has Jesus died, but they have stolen His body too. It is actually the best day ever because this is the day that Jesus rose from the grave, proved He was God, & showed that He had done everything necessary to pay for the sins of the whole world. This is the Good News, the Gospel (1Corinthians 15:3-4).            Here we see the secret disciples come forward when all the others have forsaken Jesus. They come at the perfect time so the last of the prophecies can be fulfilled Isaiah 53:9. Jesus gets a burial fit for a King with 100 pounds of very expensive spices, because He is King Jesus & one day will come back to rule & reign. They are running out of time to get Jesus in the grave before the Sabbath starts & so the 3 days & 3 nights can be fulfilled. They use the closest available tomb which happens to be Joseph of Arimathea's. It is done, it is finished, all that is left is for Jesus to come out of the grave & show that He is truly God as if all the miracles He has done is not enough. Romans 10:9-1        Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?             John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32           Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F             The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

We live in a work more, achieve more, never stop era. But do you feel rested? When God created the earth, he took a day to rest and told us to do the same. Sabbath: a chance to put down the pressure of productivity to find rest that lasts.

The Word of the Day with Rene' Holaday for Saturday, 12-13-25: Isaiah 11: 1-16: "The Reign of Jesse's Offspring."  Join me for a glorious Bible study on the Chapter that describes how nothing harms anything else in God's Kingdom!  I can't wait to see that IN PERSON! Great topic and fun Bible study today for the Sabbath! If any of you can help me with firewood, I could use help!  If you're blessed by this daily Bible Study and you can help me with a donation of $5 or more to my PayPal address, it certainly would be appreciated!  This next couple weeks I will be having a "FIREWOOD funds drive" so I can buy more firewood, and you can donate any amount to : reneholaday@gmail.com if you go to PayPal.com and let them know your amount and my PayPal email address.  THANK YOU ahead of time! Blessings to everyone!  ;()

We live in a work more, achieve more, never stop era. But do you feel rested? When God created the earth, he took a day to rest and told us to do the same. Sabbath: a chance to put down the pressure of productivity to find rest that lasts.

The Torah reading this week begins the story of Yosef, or Joseph, favored son of Yaakov. Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “Vayeshev,” Genesis chapters 37 through 40, where the story begins, and builds on dreams. The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-12-25-Vayeshev-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 While this parsha contains a number of ‘nuggets’, or memorable elements, images, and component lessons, the midrash suggests that even the structure of the story is all about a ‘long-term’ plan of YHVH. This reading itself is only just the beginning of a series of what might be called “cliff-hangers,” where we see, as do Yosef and his brothers, that structure being put in place for what is to come. In any number of ways… Vayeshev: ‘Two Dreams, Two Witnesses – Who can BUT Prophesy’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-13-25-Vayeshev-Two-Dreams-Two-witnesses-Who-can-BUT-prophesy-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Is Your Faith Yours, or Is Your Faith a Faith Derivative of the Faith of Others? MESSAGE SUMMARY: We first believed because of what our parents taught us; but then we heard for ourselves, and we believed. You and cannot live on another's faith in Jesus – With regards to faith, “God has no grandchildren”, only His Children; therefore, your Salvation comes only from your faith and not the faith of others. Each of us must hear for ourselves and come to the Lord in our own faith. As Paul tells us in Romans 10:16-17: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, ‘Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?'. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ." You and I each will stand before the Lord alone in judgment -- we will speak for ourselves with only Jesus to speak for us. Others to whom we minister, such as our children, can her about the Lord and the Gospel from us – for the first time or in reinforcement – but they must hear for themselves and believe for themselves to be saved.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): 2 Timothy 1:5; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; Matthew 7:24-27; Psalms 53:1-6. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Why We Do Christmas” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Maybe God sometimes allows trials to remind us not to stay comfortable in our sin.

“In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11 NASB “And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord.”And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:16-21 NASB These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. John 15:11 NASB How Do We Pursue And Experience Joy In A Broken World? Repent and believe Now after John had been taken into custody, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” Mark 1:14,15 NASB Practice gratitude Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7 NIV Pray about everything Discipline your mind Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV

Why We Do Christmas MESSAGE SUMMARY: Introduction: We are still in the season of Advent, which means “coming” or “arrival”. The Church begins this season of “arrival” or Advent as the time we recognize and celebrate the “arrival” of Jesus – both Jesus' “first coming” and His “second coming”. We celebrate Jesus' “first coming” on Christmas Eve. The season of Advent is, also, a season of hope; and Advent is the beginning of our Church's “New Year”. Message:  What does Christmas mean to you? “Could we be missing the point of what Christmas is all about”? Irrespective of all the personal, social and cultural noise we encounter around the Christmas season, we must not lose sight of the fact that Christmas is all and only about Jesus. At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the most important person that ever lived – the God and man Jesus. Is this birth and life of the Incarnate and unique Son of God, as both the Creator of the Universe and the Savior of humankind, true? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” because Jesus birth and life are based upon historical evidence. Also, the birth of Jesus is God coming among us in a desire to have a personal relationship with us and with all people. If God is so desirous of a personal relationship with us, why did God go to so much trouble to bring Jesus to us? Because, every time we sin, we are building a barrier between us and God – God is Holy, and He cannot relate to sin. Therefore, God's Grace provided Jesus as both the means of our Salvation and as an intermediary (i.e. Jesus is both God and a human without sin) from which we can have God's desired personal relationship with us. However, when Jesus died on the cross, He took on all sin and became the required and once offered sacrificial payment for all sin. Jesus birth, life, death and Resurrection became the doorway for our personal relationship with God. As Jesus tells us in Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man {Jesus}came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”. “God loves us because of who God is.” Why do so few of us accept God's offered gift of Salvation through His Grace? When those not yet believing look at the lives of those of us that believe, they, often, they see us living by the fruit of the flesh rather than by the fruit of the Spirit – our hypocrisy. Also, God's offer is rejected because He may require us to give up some sin that we enjoy. Additionally, some believe that the cost of becoming a Christian is too great; however, the cost of not becoming a Christian is far greater than the cost of becoming a Christian and accepting God's offer. Many refuse God's gift because they believe that they are not worthy or good enough for God and His gift. They are correct; none of us are worthy of God's gift, but that is the point – Jesus' birth, life, death and Resurrection provide us with the means a path to be worthy of God's gift. Is Jesus your Savior? God has given you the greatest Christmas gift that you will ever receive. Have you accepted His Gift and opened His gift into your life? If not, then why not? With your hands open, you can accept God's Christmas gift by saying: “I am sorry; thank you; and please”.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mark 10:45; John 15:13; John 3:16-17; Galatians 5:18-25. (Click the blue below to read the full Bible text for these scripture references in BOLD.). A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Is Your Faith Yours, or Is Your Faith a Faith Derivative of the Faith of Others?”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

By Stephen Bouchette - When drips continue without treatment, great water damage can occur. We must treat it early, before such damage occurs. This applies to our spiritual life, also. It can apply to our relationships and our sins. We must be alert to that sound. How does the Bible instruct us to deal with these

By David Rains - Does the bible tell us that we need to change? Is it okay to follow the world?

By Ernest Grier - If we are not yielding to and utilizing the spirit of God dwelling in us, then we are putting ourselves in a dangerous place. The last thing we want to do is resist the holy spirit.

By Kevin Call - In this sermon we will cover verses 1-20. We will then come back for Bible Study and cover verses 21-38.

By David R. Goethals - This message uses one of the greatest endurance walks in human history as a compelling lens to examine the far greater journey God has set before His people. It connects physical perseverance to spiritual faithfulness, showing that walking “worthy of the calling” is not about dramatic moments, but

By Ben Light - The rhythm of the weekly and annual Sabbaths of God safeguard against human forgetfulness. They represent a sacred summons that is rooted in both creation and redemption. The contrast between “remembering” and “keeping” highlights the call to actively guard its holiness, protect it from encroachment

By Dan Preston - There are many good reasons not to observe the Christmas holiday. What are your personal ones, and can you prove them from the Bible?

By Stephen de Campos - As the world celebrates the “most wonderful time of the year,” many faithful Christians tend to shrink back and lay low. But what if this were actually a time to stand out and shine God's light instead? In this message, we'll uncover the true origins of Christmas, ask how God really views it, and

By David W Hershberger - God often seems to choose people for His work who seem to be ill-suited for the task. This is a recurring pattern we encounter so often in Scripture, where God deliberately chooses the weak, the broken, and the unlikely for purposes that reshape the world, while supplying the very strength needed to

For all people of all time…   “The Sabbath was made for man.” - Mark 2:27 (NKJV)

In this uplifting Abounding Love episode, I continue a series in the Gospel of Luke. There are two places you can live today; the kingdom of this world; or the Kingdom of God, if you are born of the Spirit; created anew by faith in Jesus' death, burial and resurrection. The purpose of Jesus' coming was to translate us out of the hate and darkness of Satan's kingdom -- the kingdom of this world, into God's Kingdom of Love and Light. And like Jesus, we can break the words of Satan by speaking the Truth of God's Word [Luke 4:1-15]. Satan gets his word out through media, television, magazines and the internet -- all the bad things the world has to offer contrary to God's Truth. If we learn God's Word and use it,  we'll be victorious over Satan and this world system. Jesus came speaking the Word, "So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the Word of God" (Luke 5:1, NKJV). The people came to hear what other religious leaders were not speaking. In this message, we're looking at Luke, chapters 6, 7 and 8. It begins with Jesus declaring that He is the Lord of the Sabbath. In Luke 6:12, He chooses His disciples. Then, in verse 20, He begins "The Sermon on the Plain," on how we are to walk, which we realize now can only be accomplished in the Spirit. Jesus said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the Kingdom of God" (Matthew 8:10a, NKJV). It is only with the power of the Holy Spirit that we can know God's Kingdom. Join me as we study the Scriptures to find out how we are to walk in the Kingdom God. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT, "Create a Study Guide for episode #069 Creative Faith in Luke #3 from Abounding Love Ministries" ].      www.aboundinglove.org

Why We Do Christmas MESSAGE SUMMARY: Introduction: We are still in the season of Advent, which means “coming” or “arrival”. The Church begins this season of “arrival” or Advent as the time we recognize and celebrate the “arrival” of Jesus – both Jesus' “first coming” and His “second coming”. We celebrate Jesus' “first coming” on Christmas Eve. The season of Advent is, also, a season of hope; and Advent is the beginning of our Church's “New Year”. Message:  What does Christmas mean to you? “Could we be missing the point of what Christmas is all about”? Irrespective of all the personal, social and cultural noise we encounter around the Christmas season, we must not lose sight of the fact that Christmas is all and only about Jesus. At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the most important person that ever lived – the God and man Jesus. Is this birth and life of the Incarnate and unique Son of God, as both the Creator of the Universe and the Savior of humankind, true? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” because Jesus birth and life are based upon historical evidence. Also, the birth of Jesus is God coming among us in a desire to have a personal relationship with us and with all people. If God is so desirous of a personal relationship with us, why did God go to so much trouble to bring Jesus to us? Because, every time we sin, we are building a barrier between us and God – God is Holy, and He cannot relate to sin. Therefore, God's Grace provided Jesus as both the means of our Salvation and as an intermediary (i.e. Jesus is both God and a human without sin) from which we can have God's desired personal relationship with us. However, when Jesus died on the cross, He took on all sin and became the required and once offered sacrificial payment for all sin. Jesus birth, life, death and Resurrection became the doorway for our personal relationship with God. As Jesus tells us in Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man {Jesus}came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”. “God loves us because of who God is.” Why do so few of us accept God's offered gift of Salvation through His Grace? When those not yet believing look at the lives of those of us that believe, they, often, they see us living by the fruit of the flesh rather than by the fruit of the Spirit – our hypocrisy. Also, God's offer is rejected because He may require us to give up some sin that we enjoy. Additionally, some believe that the cost of becoming a Christian is too great; however, the cost of not becoming a Christian is far greater than the cost of becoming a Christian and accepting God's offer. Many refuse God's gift because they believe that they are not worthy or good enough for God and His gift. They are correct; none of us are worthy of God's gift, but that is the point – Jesus' birth, life, death and Resurrection provide us with the means a path to be worthy of God's gift. Is Jesus your Savior? God has given you the greatest Christmas gift that you will ever receive. Have you accepted His Gift and opened His gift into your life? If not, then why not? With your hands open, you can accept God's Christmas gift by saying: “I am sorry; thank you; and please”.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.  Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FORGIVEN. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Mark 10:45; John 15:13; John 3:16-17; Galatians 5:18-25. (Click the blue below to read the full Bible text for these scripture references in BOLD.). A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “Is Your Faith Yours, or Is Your Faith a Faith Derivative of the Faith of Others?”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Patrick answers listener questions on the Holy Eucharist, grief, prayer after tragedy, and tough calls about family boundaries and school choices. He responds to inquiries about supporting Jewish people and addresses scriptural tension between Jesus’s rebukes and his love, weaving in Catholic teaching on keeping Sunday holy and the importance of inner healing. Kevin (email) – Is there ever any reason to put the Consecrated Host in one’s pocket? (01:53) Angela - My friend's husband committed murder suicide. How can I pray through this? (12:15) Justin - As Christians, I know we are supposed to support our Jewish friends. Why are we called to support them if they don't even believe in Jesus? (18:27) Brittney - What are your thoughts at looking at schools for non-Catholic kids? I don't have any Catholic schools near me. (25:34) Maria - My sister was asked by brother and her son to go on a vacation. My brother allows his college age children to sleep with their boyfriends and girlfriends. Should they go? (31:23) Robert - When Jesus told the Pharisees that they were descendants of the devil has always bothered me. This seems to contradict what you are saying about being kind to Jews. (38:24) Butch - A couple of my coworkers feel deer hunting is more important than going to Church. What is your definition of keeping the Sabbath on Sunday? (43:43) Originally aired on 10/20/25

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your manifestations… is stop wanting them? In this episode, I'm sharing the gift I'm giving myself this December: presence. After realizing there was nothing I wanted to buy, chase, or add, I landed in a deeper truth—this is the state where manifestation actually happens. Presence isn't passive. It's not giving up. It's the embodied knowing that nothing is missing. In today's episode, we explore how being fully present shifts your nervous system, helps you hold what you manifest (love, money, success), and aligns you with what Neville Goddard called the Sabbath—the state of inner stillness where desires no longer feel active because they're already done. This is an invitation to soften, integrate, and become the woman who can receive and keep everything she calls in.

Jonathan McNair | Recorded November 8, 2025

Jonathan McNair | Recorded November 8, 2025

This week on America's Podcast, we dive into a lost classic from the Black Sabbath catalog — Dehumanizer. Joining us are family members Travis Perrotta and Tim Wirasnik as we crank up the Dio-era heaviness and ask the big questions: How does this album sound to our ears? Is this a top-tier Dio-fronted Sabbath record… or does it fall flat on its demonic face? No spoilers — you've gotta listen to hear whether we bow to the riffs or banish them back to the underworld. Tracks of the Week: • Travis: Type O Negative – Black No. 1 (and if the song gets too long for you… you officially have our permission to fast-forward, Pete Steele will understand) • Mooger: Wolfmother – Dimension • Jerry: Florence Black – Colored In • Tim: AC/DC – What's Next to the Moon • Marc: The Bangles – Hazy Shade of Winter Until next week, remember: You are Legion, we rock, and we miss Ronnie James Dio every single day. Hashtags: #AmericasPodcast #BlackSabbath #Dehumanizer #RonnieJamesDio #DioEraSabbath #MetalPodcast #TravisPerrotta #TimWirasnik #ClassicMetal #HeavyMetal #TypeONegative #Wolfmother #ACDC #Bangles #RockPodcast #MetalHeads #MusicDiscussion #RockHistory #WeRock #DioForever Join Us On Our YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@freeformrockpodcast9076

Hamas hoarding humanitarian aid in Gaza, US sanctions looming for UNRWA. Message to the Trump administration about Judea & Samaria. A Bible reading plan filmed in Israel bringing the Word to life. Charlie Kirk's book on the importance of the sabbath.

Hamas hoarding humanitarian aid in Gaza, US sanctions looming for UNRWA. Message to the Trump administration about Judea & Samaria. A Bible reading plan filmed in Israel bringing the Word to life. Charlie Kirk's book on the importance of the sabbath.

Sign up for a FREE Coaching Call with Alli -- https://alliworthington.com/freecoaching    We're kicking off something brand-new that I'm calling The Best of the Best. Because sometimes, the wisdom we most need is what we've already heard but forgotten—a reminder that helps us refocus and recharge. These bite-sized clips from our most-loved episodes will help you gain fresh clarity, renew your mindset, and apply proven advice to your daily life.   Today's focus is The Best of Boundaries and Rest—packed with insights to help you set healthy limits, find rest that actually restores you, and reclaim your energy for what matters. This episode shines a light on why burnout happens and shares ways to create meaningful space in your schedule.   Sasha Shillcutt breaks down boundaries, John Mark Comer explores Sabbath rest, and Jess Connolly offers real-life strategies for rest.This one will push you, free you, and hand you the next right step you've been missing.   Timestamps: (01:21) — Why Boundaries Matter and What Women Often Get Wrong with Sasha Shillcutt (06:01) — Sabbath Rest and Finding True Rest for Your Soul with John Mark Comer (09:46) — Practical, Real-Life Strategies for Incorporating Rest with Jess Connolly WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days.   I hope you loved this episode!

[00:30] Stop in the Name of God (56 minutes) Charlie Kirk's last book, Stop in the Name of God, encourages everyone to keep the seventh-day Sabbath. God commanded Sabbath observance thousands of years ago, but most of mankind rejects God's authority, government and laws. True Christians must choose to obey all of God's commandments, including the Sabbath day.

You're not exhausted because you're failing.You're exhausted because you've been living by a gospel God never wrote.In this episode, Allyson pulls back the curtain on The Pressure Gospel — the silent belief system that convinces high-capacity leaders that exhaustion = obedience, productivity = worthiness, and burnout = holiness.You'll learn:how pressure gets spiritualizedthe hidden rules that run your life without permissionthe signs you're obeying expectations instead of Godthe difference between pressure-driven identity and Spirit-led claritywhat God actually designed through Sabbath, seasons, and sacred restthe four shifts Obedient Rebels make to break free and breathe againIf today's episode stirs something inside you — if you feel God nudging you toward a new way of living — you're not imagining it. This is your invitation into Presence, peace, and alignment.Explore The Obedient Rebel Leadership Intensive:TheObedientRebel.com/leadershipDownload the free Obedient Rebel Way reset:TheObedientRebel.com/way__Key Takeaways:00:00 — Pressure Becomes Your Normal03:12 — Burnout From Self-Made Rules07:45 — Overloaded Nervous System11:30 — The Pressure Gospel Trap15:02 — Duty Replaces Desire18:40 — Peace as Confirmation__Additional Resources:Learn more about Allyson's work:Website: https://allysonchavez.com/Reach out to me on social media:

Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Steve Estep, pastor of Marion First Church of the Nazarene. Estep recounts his call to ministry and details the church's evangelistic culture, which focuses on the "Big Yes" to Jesus and the "Next Yes" of ongoing discipleship. The church actively revitalizes its inner-city neighborhood through housing initiatives and a "Love Your City" campaign adopted by local officials. They also host a large recovery ministry addressing local addiction. Estep highlights his family's involvement in ministry and the importance of Sabbath rest.   Lifelong Learning Code: 80890 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

Kent Hovind, a well known darwin debunker, pastor, and a brilliant scientific mind, said something about the Sabbath that unveiled his true mission on this earth. 

Charlie's final book "STOP, in the Name of God" is finally out nationwide, and nobody is more fitting to talk about the book's message than Erika Kirk. She joins the show to discuss why the Sabbath meant so much to Charlie and how God's gift of rest only made him more effective as a campaigner, communicator, and leader. Plus, Hillsdale's Matthew Spalding talks about his new book on the Declaration of Independence and its central role in defining the "American mind." Order "STOP, in the Name of God" at 45books.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By William Bradford - This is the eleventh part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew.

Charlie's final book "STOP, in the Name of God" is finally out nationwide, and nobody is more fitting to talk about the book's message than Erika Kirk. She joins the show to discuss why the Sabbath meant so much to Charlie and how God's gift of rest only made him more effective as a campaigner, communicator, and leader. Plus, Hillsdale's Matthew Spalding talks about his new book on the Declaration of Independence and its central role in defining the "American mind." Order "STOP, in the Name of God" at 45books.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, 10 December 2025   Then the scribes and Pharisees who were from Jerusalem came to Jesus, saying, Matthew 15:1   “Then they came to Jesus from Jerusalem, scribes and Pharisees, saying,” (CG).   In the previous verse, Chapter 14 closed by noting that the people in the area surrounding Gennesaret came to Jesus and were healed. It next says, “Then they came to Jesus from Jerusalem, the scribes and Pharisees, saying...”   Some texts leave out the word “the” before scribes and Pharisees, and the words are switched, saying “Pharisees and scribes.” The verse ending in the middle of the thought is not unprecedented, but it is unusual, as if it begs the reader to stop and consider who these men are. Charles Ellicott does a nice job of summing up Matthew's history of them thus far in the book –   “The presence of these actors on the scene is every way significant. They had been prominent in like accusations. It was by them that our Lord had been accused of blasphemy in forgiving sins (Matthew 9:3), of eating and drinking with publicans and sinners (Matthew 9:11), of disregarding fasts (Matthew 9:14), of casting out devils by Beelzebub (Matthew 12:24), of Sabbath-breaking (Matthew 12:2; Matthew 12:10). It was, we may believe, their presence in the synagogue of Capernaum which led our Lord to adopt (as in John 6:26-65) a form of teaching so unlike the usual tenor of that of His Galilean ministry. And now they return to the charge again with a new and characteristic accusation.”   As can be seen from those references, these men are legalistic, self-righteous snobs who look down on others without regard to Scripture, but according to their own standards of what should be done. Their precepts may have started with Scripture, but they go beyond what is written, setting up impossible standards for the daily conduct of most people who have lives to live.   Life application: Law is something given to control and regulate the actions of the disobedient. Paul explains this to Timothy –   “But we know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully, 9 knowing this: that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 10 for fornicators, for sodomites, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine, 11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust.” 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Therefore, a law (whatever law is given) should be considered in how not issuing it will negatively affect the society. Despite this, the scribes and Pharisees issued religious rulings that harmed the people's ability to positively affect their society.   Thus, they hindered the people's ability to get by without changing their habits in a negative way to conform to the burdensome rules laid upon them. Jesus referred to this in Matthew 23 –   “Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. 4 For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.'” Matthew 23:1-4   Every precept set forth by the Lord had a purpose. Sometimes it was expressly explained. Other times, the purpose can be inferred or understood apart from an explanation. But nothing was superfluous. For example –   “Speak to the children of Israel: Tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a blue thread in the tassels of the corners. 39 And you shall have the tassel, that you may look upon it and remember all the commandments of the Lord and do them, and that you may not follow the harlotry to which your own heart and your own eyes are inclined, 40 and that you may remember and do all My commandments, and be holy for your God.” Numbers 15:38-40   An explanation was provided for what might otherwise seem like a pointless law. The scribes and Pharisees had a way of inserting their own pet peeves and legalistic demands upon the people, forcing them to conform to their will, whether it made sense for society at large or not.   As you look around the world, and in particular your own city, state, county, or government, which political party is the one that imposes unnecessary, vindictive, or personally gratifying laws upon the people? When you see which it is, you know those are the enemies of a free-functioning, common-sense society. That will also be a party that works against what is godly and honoring of the Creator.   Which party is it that works to deregulate, clear the books of nonsense, and allow the people to function freely and with human dignity, while at the same time ensuring morality plays a key role in ensuring the people remain focused on what is healthy and good? These are the friends of the society at large.   Be sure to pay attention to these things. Despite any other supposedly positive benefits you will (at least in the short term) derive from the first category, you will ultimately suffer oppression and a failing society under them. Be sure to vote those scoundrels out before it is too late.   Lord God, we live in a world where we must interact with the authorities who are above us. If it is in our ability to have good and godly people above us, why would we not get engaged in the process? You have ordained that we live in this world. Therefore, You certainly expect us to participate in the world we live in. Help us to think clearly on this. Amen.

Justin Whitmel Earley once believed he could outwork sleep, outrun stress, and think his way out of anxiety until his body forced him to face the truth. In this powerful return to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Justin shares how a sudden collapse into panic, insomnia, and intrusive thoughts exposed the danger of living as if we are machines instead of human beings with God-given limits. Together, Justin and Ginny unpack the core message of his newest book, The Body Teaches the Soul—that many of our deepest struggles aren't solved by trying harder, but by relearning how to live inside the design of our bodies through breath, rest, rhythm, and habit. From box breathing and breath prayers to Sabbath, sleep, and the quiet power of daily “trellis habits,” this conversation brings theology down into the lungs, the nervous system, the dinner table, and the bedtime routine. You'll hear how limits are not a punishment but a gift and how ignoring them quietly erodes our peace, our families, and our faith. This episode is for anyone who feels stretched thin, chronically tired, or quietly anxious as well as for parents trying to pass something better to their children. Check out Justin's podcast here: https://www.intentionalfatherhood.org Get your copy of The Body Teaches the Soul here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/09/25), Hank shares his thoughts on the coming of Christ in flesh. The reason we rejoice at Christmas is because the baby born to Mary and Joseph was no ordinary child. This baby was the ultimate fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy of Immanuel: “God with us.” Although John's Gospel does not include a narrative of Jesus' birth, the doctrine of the Incarnation is beautifully summed up in his introduction: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” The clear testimony of Scripture is that, in the Incarnation, Christ was one person with two natures; fully God and fully man. As Theanthropos, the God-Man, Jesus lived a perfectly sinless life and died a sinner's death to atone, once for all, for the sins of humanity.Hank also answers the following questions:What happens to our soul when we die? What about the spirit? Frank - El Paso, TX (5:27)Can you explain what it means when Jesus says the days will be shortened in Matthew 24:22? Kyle - St. Louis, MO (7:28)Should we continue to observe the Sabbath as Jesus and the apostles did? Raul - Nashville, TN (15:13)Is the story of Jesus copied from stories of Egyptian gods? Paul - Birmingham, AL (18:48)In Ezekiel 29, is the destruction of Egypt something that happened in the past, or will this happen in the future? Lynne - Cheyanne, WY (22:58)

In this episode of On the Mic with Ray White, host Ray White introduces a fresh podcast segment called Office Hours, where he interviews community leaders by exploring meaningful items in their office spaces. This episode features Kyle Dickinson, Executive Director of the Salem Leadership Foundation (SLF), and a longtime friend of Ray. Through a candid and heartfelt conversation, Kyle shares personal insights about his family, leadership philosophy, community collaboration, and passions.Resources Mentioned:Salem Leadership Foundation: https://www.salemlf.org/Podcasts featuring Kyle Dickinson: What's Happening in Salem, DemoBrats, Church of the ParkJustin McRoberts' book In Rest: Sabbath PoemsTaylor Swift's albums Red, 1989, Folklore, and Eras TourPat Lencioni's book Death by MeetingKeywords: Leadership, Community Collaboration, Parenting, Salem, Oregon, Nonprofit Sector, Taylor Swift, Coffee Culture, Economic Uncertainty, Rest and Sabbath, Partnership, Creative Conflict-------Subscribe to the Leader's Lens content here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://raymondwhite.net/perspectiveshift⁠⁠⁠

It was a busy week all around! Frank took the pulpit at Lakeview, proving once again that he can preach and keep everyone awake. Tim decided to skip church altogether (don't worry, he calls it “Sabbath”), and Andrew crashed Lakeview's staff meeting like the uninvited intern he never was.Over at Safety Harbor, there's a new interim worship leader holding things down for a couple of weeks—because nothing says “holiday season” like a little transition. And just to keep things interesting, the church is kicking off a construction project right before Christmas. What could possibly go wrong?Tune in for ministry updates, friendly roasting, and your weekly reminder that God's still faithful, even when the building plans aren't.

In March of 2025, Charlie spoke at The Wisdom Pearl event on a special panel entitled, “Remember.” He spoke about why he began observing the Sabbath, and how it changed his life so much that it drive him to write an entire book about it. Charlie poured his soul into this book and never got to see it published. Honor his legacy. Pre-order ‘STOP, in the Name of God’ at 45BOOKS.COM. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the past three months, this show received a flood of questions about Candace Owens and her claims accusing Charlie's closest friends of complicity in his death. For three months, we preferred to remain silent, but in this episode we respond. Frank Turek and Bill Glahn join to discuss Charlie's upcoming book on the Sabbath and Minnesota becoming the poster child of liberal rule wrecking once-pleasant states. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.