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In John 10:10 Jesus promised to give abundant life to those who believe in Him. Sadly, many trust Jesus as Savior but go right back to their familiar way of living. This message is a reminder that the Christian life is more than mere existence. We are called to live in such a way that the world will be drawn to Jesus, who is the source of our life.

Rev. Jason M. Kaspar, pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in La Grange, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Ezekiel 47:1-23. Ezekiel sees a river flow from the new temple. Although no tributaries join this river, it grows from a trickle into the mightiest of rivers. Because it flows from the presence of God, this river provides life all around. The saltiness of the Dead Sea is made fresh. Multitudes of fish find a home there. All kinds of trees bear all kinds of fruit for food, and their leaves give healing. The vision Ezekiel sees is fulfilled in Jesus, who is the true temple of God who gives water of eternal life in Holy Baptism. St. John sees the fullness of this vision at the end of Revelation. Ezekiel also sees the boundaries of the Promised Land. The LORD will make His people dwell securely here, and He also provides inclusion for sojourners to be made a part of His people. This is a picture of the LORD's desire to bring salvation through Jesus Christ to all nations. “The Faithful Watchman” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Ezekiel. Just when Ezekiel should have begun his service as priest in the temple in Jerusalem, the LORD called him to be a prophet in exile in Babylon. Through fantastic visions and attention-grabbing action prophecies, the prophet Ezekiel is a faithful watchman who proclaims the word of the LORD to bring people to repentance over their sins and to faith in the coming Savior, Jesus Christ, the glory of the LORD made flesh.

As we begin with the first week of Advent 2021, today's episode takes time to celebrate the “reason for the season” - the birth of Christ our Savior and Lord. Take time starting today to reflect on this world changing event that can mark our path for eternity. Ready to join The Rebellion? Become a patreon member and enjoy some great extras while supporting our efforts to speak the Truth into our culture. Learn more at patreon.com/dreverettpiper. Find more resources and info at dreverettpiper.com

Scripture For Today:2 Chronicles 6:21“Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive.”Giving Thanks pt 5We are in the season of “Thanksgiving” here in the United States, and these last few days we have been looking at the story of the 10 lepers to learn about “Thanksgiving.” We have focused on our story of the 10 lepers and the one that returned – only one, that returned to give Jesus thanks for healing him of this dreaded disease.  Yesterday, I left you with the “cliff hanger” of three distinct words used in Luke 17:11-19 by Jesus that, in English, all say the same thing. But when taken in context to Hebrew that the lepers and disciples heard, convey an entirely different, deeper meaning than our English translation. One healed leper came back. One caught himself in the midst of the celebration, and returned to Jesus. He reversed his steps, put his family on hold, put the priest on hold, and came back to the cause of his celebration. His response and life situation were unique, but in the simplest sense of what he did his thankfulness led to action. And boy, did that turn out to be important! "Where are the other nine?" Jesus asked. Do you realize what this says? Jesus said, "Go, and show yourselves to the priests.” Jesus never commanded that any of them express thankfulness to God, or return to him, the healer. Nevertheless, that is what Jesus expected. Look at the Scripture again, and walk with me through this. We're going to look at three different words that are all trying to say the same thing. They're all saying that this leper-used-to-be is well. Look first at verse 15. "One of them, when he saw he was healed . . ." and stop there. This Greek word is "hi-a-tha," which is a purely medical term. It means to mend, to repair. It's like a broken bone finally mending. This guy was all patched up. Look at verse 17. Jesus asked, "Were not all ten cleansed? Stop there. This is a different word than hi-a-tha. This is "kath-a-ri-dzo," the root word for our "catheter." It, too, is a medical word in part, for it means, "remove the impurities." When a doctor inserts a heart "cath", angioplasty might remove a blockage of an artery. It will cause healing. Naturally, the Jewish connotations of this word are important, too. To be "cleansed" was exactly what the priest would be looking for, and would declare. It carried some religious overtones, too. And now, look at one more word. In verse 19, Jesus says to this very thankful man, "Rise and go; your faith has made you well." "Made you well . . ." that's a different word. It's not a medical word, necessarily, although it was used to describe the safe delivery of a baby. This is the word, "so-so," which means, "saved." The Greeks used it for people who escaped dangerous situations. Sailors surviving a storm at sea had been saved, they said. "So-dzo." When Matthew began his gospel, he started with the Christmas story. The angel told Joseph to name the Christ child "Jesus," because that name meant that he would "save people from their sins." He would "so-dzo" the people. When Paul described what would happen to a person who publicly professed Jesus as Lord and savior, he used this same word. ". . . If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. (so-dzo). For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved (so-dzo!) (Romans 10:9-10). And Jesus says to this very thankful man willing to follow God before his circumstances changed - to worship God before he returned home - Jesus pronounces a complete healing, a wellness that passes all other wellness terms. This man, Jesus said, understands. Do you understand? I want to understand more and more about our wonderful Savior. Remember that a priest must...

Coping with the Challenges of MarriageInterview with Dr. Uwem EkpoIn this episode of Faith and Family Fellowship, Dallas interviews returning guest, Dr. Uwem Ekpo, author of "Coping with the Challenges of Marriage".About the Author:Uwem Ekpo is a man who desires to preach and teach the saving grace of God to all who accept Jesus as Savior. With a strong and caring fellowship, he is equipping and leading youths in ministry within the local Church and community. Uwem Ekpo is a highly motivated and conscientious theologian with over 30 years of experience building leadership, mobilizing, and training local communities to address the needs of young people. Uwem Ekpo is a dedicated and committed Christian who has devoted his life to the service of God and humanity. His work as a theologian involved leadership training in local churches and outreaches to youths. He is an Associate Pastor with the Gospel Faith Mission International in Baltimore, a great teacher of the Word of God, expounding it with much wisdom, passion, and love, and encouraging people to identify their purpose in life to the service of God. He is given to mastery of English Bible, Bible exposition, theology, teaching, administration, Biblical counseling, and other areas of church leadership. He has great skills in communication and mobilizing people to work as a team. In addition, he is co-founder and president of a non-for-profit voluntary organization, Truth Organization for Youth, and has established similar groups in other countries including Gambia and Nigeria. He enjoys counseling youths in various areas of life challenges including career, health, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, crime and violence, etc. in inner-city Baltimore. Uwem is an advocate for youths and those of ethnic minorities and offers social and welfare support for vulnerable youths. Uwem graduated in software engineering at Warren National University, Wyoming with over 10 years of experience building leadership, mobilizing, and training local communities to address the needs of young people in information technology. He has also designed and managed websites for not-for-profit organizations.Find your copy of Coping with the Challenges of Marriage: https://www.amazon.com/COPING-CHALLENGES-MARRIAGE-Want-Marriage/dp/B09LWP5J1T/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1638193084&refinements=p_27%3ADr+Uwem+Ekpo&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Dr+Uwem+Ekpo Find your copy of The Why Questions in Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Questions-Your-Life-Feeling/dp/B092PJ99G5/ref=zg_bsnr_15755481_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=98M4RRV1MRFH2AQJD8FHThank you for listening and supporting the 'Faith and Family Fellowship PODCAST SHOW'. We are excited to connect with each of our listeners on our various platforms. Below are just some of the ways you can not only connect with us but also support our various Christian Ministry projects around the world.Support the show (https://cash.app/$laymedownministry)Connect with the show on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/faith.family.fellowship.podcast)Connect with Pastor Chris Buscher (https://www.facebook.com/cmbuscher87)Connect with Dallas O. Monticue (https://www.facebook.com/dmonticue)Connect with Lay Me Down Ministries (https://www.facebook.com/LayMeDownMinistries)For Marketing and Publishing needs, Buscher's Social Media Marketing LLC (https://www.facebook.com/buscherssmm)

Many people do not feel their need for a Savior. But the apostle Paul makes it clear that even morally upright people, like he was, still need a Savior.

If we eat or drink something contaminated, the aftermath is usually sickening. God taught His people in Leviticus 11 that the world is dirty and uncleancontaminated. Once again, God used laws to point Israel to the righteousness and redemption of a coming Savior. How incredible that Jesuspurity, cleanliness, and Living Water embodiedmade our contaminated world His home for 33 years.

Dr. Mark Shaw interviews Josh Brunk, Executive Director of Village Mercy Ministries, which is a residential men's program located in South Africa. Village Mercy (https://villagemercy.co.za/) is listed on The Addiction Connection as a resource for those looking for biblical residential addictions programs. About Village Mercy “Helping People Enslaved To Addictions Find Freedom Through Jesus Christ” Village Mercy is a not-for-profit, intensive Biblical-Counselling based discipleship residential program for men that uses a Bible-centered approach to counsel people who are trapped in addictions to find freedom through the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Located in a South Africa, where “this problem (of addictions) has been identified by the National Drug Master Plan, as a fuel for crime, poverty, reduced productivity, unemployment, dysfunctional family life, political instability, the escalation of chronic diseases, such as AIDS and TB, injury and premature death,” Village Mercy stands as a beacon of hope for liberation to all men caught in the grip of this cruel tyrant and their families. How to Get Involved: PRAY Prayer is central to the ministries of Village Mercy because the challenges we deal with are fundamentally spiritual in nature. Please pray for us. Pray for godliness, wisdom, care, patience, love, faithfulness, endurance, positive attitudes and joy amongst the leadership. Pray that those who are ministering may continue being conformed into the image of their Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Please pray that we may aim for faithfulness to God's call rather than success. Pray that those who come to Village Mercy for help might come to a saving knowledge of God through our interaction with them. Pray for more healthy biblical churches throughout South Africa that the men who graduate can go back to. And pray for God's leading in this ministry. GIVE Donate to The Addiction Connection and leave a comment or memo designated to "South Africa". Another way you can help us is by Donating Supplies, Providing Groceries & Giving Financially for the various needs of the house. Sign up for our newsletter and contact us for ways to get involved in our ministry and to find out more details about how to support us. HIRE US Hire the residents of VMM to do paid manual/physical labour for you. Part of what we emphasize in the program is the necessity to work, the guys in the program are involved in a lot of supervised manual labour (yard work, cleaning, mowing, cleaning pools and providing man power for a lot of handiwork jobs) during the week to help pay for the expenses of the program and equip themselves in return with job skills. REFERRALS Mention Village Mercy to those who may be struggling with addictions, or those who may be in need of training in the area of this ministry. If you think of other ways to lend a hand, please contact us. Thank You.

Today we chatted with Dr. Robbie Griggs on the topic of heaven and hell. We pray that this conversation not only grows your understanding of life after death, but also grows your understanding of God's character, leading you to love him more and testify all the more boldly to the hope you have in Jesus, especially as we're in the Christmas season.  FULL SHOW NOTES   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS How does considering the realities of heaven increase your love for and worship of God as gracious and good? How does considering the realities of hell increase your awe of and love for God as righteous and holy? How does understanding God's judgment and wrath make you feel?  How does knowing that heaven and hell are real influence the way you evangelize and love the people around you? What might you change or implement based on what you learned in this week's episode?   SPONSORS Dwell is an audio Bible app whose mission is to help you get in the Word and stay in the Word. With 15 different inspiring voices, 10 different Bible translations, and original background music, you're going to love listening to Scripture. To get started with Dwell, go to dwellapp.io/journeywomen to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 33% off Dwell for life.  The Sol Planner is a paper planner that helps you evaluate what's important, create margin, and honor your priorities as you schedule your week, so you can build a life of meaning and impact AND reach goals you never could before. To check out Sol Planners, go to SolPlanners.com, to start maximizing the time you've been given!  The First Songs of Christmas by Nancy DeMoss Wolgumeth offers meditations on the first two chapters of Luke's gospel. This 31-day Advent devotional shines a new light on the songs of Elizabeth, Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon. Nancy's words in this book will lead you to spend the days leading up to Christmas the way these men, women, and angels did, with your gaze fixed on our great God and Savior. Find The First Songs of Christmas on Amazon or through Moody Publishers.  FOR MORE Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review   Interviews do not imply Journeywomen's endorsement of all writings and positions of the interviewee or any other resources mentioned.    Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this episode, we begin our four part Advent series revisiting the women doctors of the church with a discussion on hope through the life of St. Catherine of Siena. We discuss the virtue of hope, receiving and sharing Christ's light in the darkness, and tips for making room for Christ this Advent season. We pray that you would receive the deep love of God as we begin this time of preparation for the birth of our Savior. For further listening, check out Restore the Beauty, a five part series on the women doctors of the church from Season 4 and be sure to subscribe to the Abiding Together Podcast on YouTube to watch our video podcasts!    Sister Miriam's one thing - Be Restored: Healing Our Sexual Wounds through Jesus' Merciful Love - Dr. Bob Schuchts Michelle's one thing - Seeing Christmas - Karen Stacy Heather's one thing - Advent Playlist on Spotify Other Books Mentioned - Unwrapping the Greatest Gift: A Family Celebration of Christmas - Ann Voskamp Discussion questions:     What stood out to you from today's episode?  Does your life, your marriage, your family, your church, or your small group proclaim good news to the world? And if not, why? What needs to be redeemed or restored? Are you living a life rooted in hope? Where can you be light in the darkness for others?  How can you make room for Christ this Advent season?  Journal Questions: How do you need “the Madman” to love you madly in the season of Advent this year? Are there any particular fasts the Lord may be calling you to this Advent to create room for him in your heart? What does the Holy Spirit want to birth or make new in you during this season of Advent? Quotes to Ponder:  “The love of Christ embraces all without exception. Fire of love, crazy over what You have made. Oh, divine Madman.” - Saint Catherine of Siena  Scripture for Lectio Divina: The spirit of the sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God. To comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion. To bestow on them a crown of beauty, instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise, instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. - Isaiah 61:1-3 This episode is sponsored by Kingdom Builders. Our sponsor for today's episode is Kingdom Builders. If you have always felt welcome in church or never felt welcome in church. If you've never had a child, have many children or you long for a child. Single, married, divorced, or widowed. Young, old, rich or poor. A believing Christian or an atheist. If your life is a sinful mess or full of purity or anywhere in between, Kingdom Builders has something for you. Kingdom Builders creates opportunities for holy encounters for women. To learn more about Kingdom Builders and their latest project My Father's Garden, go to BuildingThroughHim.com

Have you ever had a big dinner where you got to feed a lot of people?! Well so did Jesus. Expect Jesus only had two fish and five loaves of bread to feed 5,000 people! Join Annie as she tells the story of Jesus performing the miracle of serving His people. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 We'd love to see you draw a picture of your favorite food. We can't wait to see what you create. You can send your pictures to PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212 OR you can post it to instagram and tag @minibffbookclub In addition to the miniBFF podcast, Annie reads a book to all her miniBFFs over on @anniefdowns at 6pmCT live every Monday night. #minibffbookclub #minibffpodcast ... Thank you to our partners at ZonderKidz! The Jesus Storybook Bible has been a bestselling storybook Bible for over a decade, introducing children to God's wonderful story and the Savior at the center of that story. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent on Amazon or ChristanBook.com.

Liturgy for the first week of AdventOpening Scripture:In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. - Isaiah 40:3 Confession: *Let us take a moment to confess our sinsMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, through Jesus Christ our Lord, and strengthen us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit, all our days. Amen. The Invitatory:O Lord, open our lips; and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help usGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.Praise the Lord: The Lord's Name be praised.Venite (O Come)Our King and Savior now draws near:O come, let us adore him. O come, let us sing unto the Lord; *let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.For the Lord is a great God *and a great King above all gods.In his hand are all the depths of the earth, *and the heights of the hills are his also.The sea is his, for he made it, *and his hands prepared the dry land.O come, let us worship and fall down, *and kneel before the Lord our Maker.For he is our God, *and we are the people of his pasture,and the sheep of his hand. Our King and Savior now draws near:O come, let us adore him. The Psalms and OT and NT LessonsReading plan based off of the Morning Prayer of the 2019 BCP Daily Office LectionaryNovember 28th - Dec 4th, 2021 (Psalms from BCP 2019 / OT and NT Readings from ESV / Apocryphal Books RSV)Sunday - Psalm 74, Sirach 9, Acts 22:23-23:11Monday - Psalm 75-76, Sirach 10:1-24, Acts 23:12-35Tuesday (Andrew the Apostle) - Psalm 78:1-18, Sirach 11:1-9, 18-28, John 1:35-42Wednesday - Psalm 78:41-73, Sirach 14, Acts 24:1-23Thursday - Psalm 81, Sirach 17, Acts 24:24-25:12Friday - Psalm 84, Sirach 18:1-26, 30-33, Acts 25:13-27Saturday - Psalm 86-87, Sirach 21, Acts 26AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.  The Apostles CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The PrayersLord, have mercy.Christ, have mercyLord, have mercyOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Prayer of IntercessionShow us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; and guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon the earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; and Sustain us with your Holy Spirit. Amen.Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.The CollectsThe First Week of AdventAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Andrew the Apostle (Tuesday Only)Almighty God, you gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.Collect for PeaceO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Collect for GraceO Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  General ThanksgivingAlmighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made.We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.A Prayer of St. John ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.DismissalLet us bless the LordThanks be to God!BenedictionThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

A few years ago I stumbled upon a talk called “Gifts of Love” that completely changed the way I think of gift giving during the Christmas season. Today we're sharing some highlights and cliff-notes from that talk and why we feel like it's so powerful and true. We're talking about the calendar system that our family uses to make sure we're keeping Christ in the center of our Christmas each day, by doing very small and simple acts of service. And I'm sharing live with Neil, for the first time this year, the gift that I've tried to give to Jesus, and to my family, by trying to overcome a character weakness of mine and improve personally in this one way to try to become more like Jesus.   Today's episode is brought to you in part by Troomi Wireless. Get the safe phone that grows with your kids by going to troomi.com and entering in code MINTARROW at checkout for 50% off a Troomi phone.   Time Stamps: [01:26] - Corrine and Neil are excited for the holiday season. What do these special end-of-year holidays mean to them? [03:42] - Let's talk about how to know if you're giving a good gift. Corrine references a talk by Henry B. Eyring. [06:08] - Expert givers let their receivers sense that their sacrifice brings them joy. [08:30] - Neil recalls an amazing gift in a time when his family needed a kind gesture. [10:58] - What does it mean to give your time? [12:30] - Here is where you can find small ideas on giving gifts each day. [14:06] - Corrine and Neil talk about sending cheer through giving machines. [16:43] - Make giving easier by following gift ideas that are laid out. [19:10] - How can you make gift giving special for kids without overdoing it? [21:22] - Some parents create unrealistic expectations around gifts for their kids. [24:04] - Corrine reminisces on the car she got as a gift and compares it to the gifts of her friends. [26:54] - Here is how you can involve kids in gift-giving. [29:01] - Corrine gives an example of her own mother using a strategy to get the family to participate in giving. [31:39] - Corrine explains her feelings about giving a gift to Jesus. [33:24] - Corrine shares what her gift to Jesus was this year. She starts with why she struggled to choose a gift. [36:11] - Corrine shares what her gift to Jesus was this year. What clicked that inspired this year's gift? [38:34] - Neil gives his thoughts after finding out about Corrine's gift. [40:20] - Corrine talks about the idea that you can give gifts bit by bit as a reflection of the Savior. [42:44] - Neil reminds everyone that the ability to choose is a gift. What does your gift-giving say about your agency? [44:28] - Do one little thing each day when you can.   Supporting Resources: Light the World: Find ways to give and serve on giving Tuesday and in the month of December. Find a giving machine  “Gifts of Love: A Christmas Message” Talk by Henry B. Eyring

Welcome to the Daily Message. Today Darren shares scripture from Matthew 11:2-6. Make sure to subscribe and listen every Monday-Friday for encouragement framed in the context of God's word.

Bible reading John 15:26-16:15; (NIV84)

Today, Pastor Al Dagel clears up some misconceptions regarding our personal responsibilities to follow Jesus without concern for who else might have their own assignments.

The wise men followed the star of Bethlehem, which they saw in the east, to find the Savior. Similarly, as we follow the light of Christ, we can find Him in our own lives.

Is there room for rejoicing in the midst of fear? Charles Spurgeon writes, "Fear, without joy, is torment; and joy, without holy fear, would be presumption." Using Andrew Ripp's song "Rejoice" we explore a variety of responses (one of which is rejoicing) to the miracle of our risen Savior. Come with me to an open tomb with a lightning-bright angel perched atop a stone. In this episode, I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Make a list Slow down Remember the people described in the Bible were REAL The 30 Day Music Challenge A quote from Andrew Ripp about the genesis of this song - KLove Article Our inspiration verse - Psalm 2:11 How our inspiration verse brings together weeks of Bible study Episode 398 - talking about awe and wonder Episode 403 - talking about trembling before the Lord This week - talking about rejoicing with trembling Charles Spurgeon reminding us that, "There must ever be a holy fear mixed with the Christian's joy." - "The Treasury of David: Charles Spurgeon Commentary on Psalms" Amazon Paid Link Moving to Matthew 28 where we see rejoicing AND trembling Setting the stage with a GREAT earthquake - Matthew 28:1-3 Making a list of responses to Christ's resurrection How I tend to put myself in the column of "appropriate" responses when I may just find myself in one that should lead to my repentance More Than a Song Playlist Additional Resources Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com I always get the Mary's in the New Testament mixed up. Here's a great article that may help as you study Scripture - Gospel Coalition Article This Week's Challenge I've read and pondered this text for myself -- now it's your turn. Start in Psalm 2 and let it launch you to Matthew 28. Make a list of the responses you see in the text. Consider what it could look like in your life to respond to our God with rejoicing and trembling.

After Adam and Eve succumbed to Satan's temptation, God had every right to destroy the human race. Instead, He promised a Redeemer who would crush the devil's head and deliver His people from judgment. Today, R.C. Sproul expounds on the first promise of the gospel: Genesis 3:15. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1529/ultimately If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/ The Westminster Shorter Catechism with Sinclair Ferguson: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/westminster-shorter-catechism/ Luther: In Real Time https://lutherinrealtime.com/

Dr. Gadson discusses her new devotional booklet “Reflections on the Life of Mary”.  She encourages us to focus on the true meaning of the season as we enter into Advent.  And what better way to focus on the Christmas spirit than to focus on the Spirit of Christmas. And to the one who carried the Spirit within her. Mary. Join us as we reflect on her life over the next few weeks. We look to this blessed woman, Mary, her youth, her yielding, and her yes, as we pause to focus on all of the in-between moments from when she was visited by Gabriel unto the birth of the Savior! Information for Dr. Gadson: https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/Link to Order “Reflections on the Life of Mary” devotional: https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/store/p/reflections-on-the-life-of-mary-devotional-bookletLink to order “Session Notes:  Intimate Times with God":https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/store/p/k8psfln7jh72diw8i36txniwi2e05xFollow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/And-The-Church-Said-Podcast-106848090932637https://instagram.com/drmoniquesmithgadson?igshid=1bmt2hei1j6i8https://twitter.com/DrMoSmithGadsonSupport And The Church Said:Cash App:  https://cash.app/$andthechurchsaidPayPal:  https://paypal.me/andthechurchsaid?locale.x=en_US

Join us for church service with Lake Alfred Church of God by Faith where Pastor Elder Richard Blocker and wife Minister Annie Blocker are both proven leaders who both participate in the community and are members of ministerial alliances that span across all facets within the community. Psalms: 91 (KJV)1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely, he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.9 Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him.16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.Accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.  Romans 10: 9-11 (KJV)9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.  Lake Alfred Church of God by Faith is located at: 570 E. Midway Ave. Lake Alfred, Florida 33850 Website: http://lacogbf.com/Phone: (863) 956-4798To Give: Go to LACOGBF.com and hit donate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast recording do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of Purpose Prep. The content and opinions contained in this podcast recording are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, organization, company or individual. Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-voice-of-many-podcast)

Surprised By Hope; Four Qualities of The Savior...Isiah 9:6-7

The Advent season allows us to focus on the joyful and miraculous first coming of Jesus, God's Son and our Savior. This Advent season our theme is Immanuel, which means God With Us. For this first sermon of the series we will explore, “God with us in our hopes and fears.” Whether we're besieged by an overwhelming enemy, peacefully rocking our newborn baby, or any circumstance in between, God has promised to be with us; and God is faithful to keep his promise.Discussion Questions:What is an example of an event in the Bible or the life of another believer from history that you can see they trusted in God's promise to be with them? When was a time that you were greatly comforted by the promise or experience of God with us? What is the difference between believing God's promise with one's mind and living out life in that promise? What makes it difficult for you to trust God's promise to be with us?What do you tend to trust in rather than trusting in God and his presence/provision? What are some areas of your life that you need to live the experience of God with us? What are some ways that you may be able to help others to believe and live out the promise of God with us? What are some application points that this promise has for our church as a corporate body? Prayer Points:Pray for the joy of Christ to flood our hearts this Advent Season! Ask God to impress upon each of us the depth and power of his promise to be with us. Pray for those who feel far from God or especially lonely. Pray that they will feel drawn to God through Jesus and will have their souls ministered to in a supernatural way. Pray that we will not only believe God's Immanuel promise, but that we will trust it and live by it! Ask God to show us the glory of Christ's coming to be our Savior and motivate us to join him in proclaiming Christ so that all may hear, believe, and be saved.

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Jesus was coming, even before we needed a Savior! Join us in Genesis as we see the start of the Greatest Story Ever Told that leads us to a manger! (Genesis 1-4 - November 28, 2021)

Grace to you and peace from God, our Creator and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. I often see a particular phrase shared or at least the sentiment of it, quite a bit on social media and I know it exists in self-help books, inspirational videos, and printed on all of our favorite goodies like shirts and mugs. “Make every second count.”... The post Fourth Sunday of Advent appeared first on Wicker Park Lutheran Church.

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But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you and through the rivers, they shall...

Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well revealed himself as life giver, as Jew, as Prophet, as Son of God, as divine revealer, and as Messiah. As a result, she believed and acclaimed Jesus to the Samaritan villagers that He was the Savior of the world. If you were the Samaritan woman at the well, how would you respond to the encounter with Jesus? Welcome! We're so glad you joined us today! We would love to welcome you, check into our gathering at https://wearetrinity.com/checkin. Ways to engage with Trinity Church:✅ Introduce yourself at https://wearetrinity.com/checkin✅ Create a free account at wearetrinity.tv for more engaging online content.✅ Join the conversation on our social media platforms!✅ Partner with the ministries of Trinity Church through giving at wearetrinity.com/giveonline Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. Our desire is for everyone to experience the spiritual transformation that being a disciple of Jesus Christ can bring, to thrive in authentic community with others, and extend Biblical hospitality to those around them. We hope that you will join this everyday adventure with us! Connect with Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWiredTikTok: @trinitychurchlansing Music Streaming License No. CSPL025826 #trinitychurch #blakeashdown #disciplemaking https://vimeo.com/650832439/37a6cffe3a

This meditation invites the listener into a time of quiet stillness to honor the season of Advent using The First Song of Isaiah. Surely, it is God who saves me; I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, and he will be my Savior.

Jude went from thinking his half-brother, Jesus, was a fraud at best and liar at worst to believing that Jesus was his Savior and Lord. It took the Resurrection to change his mind. Has the Resurrection changed your mind and changed your life?

Message from Jay Mosser on November 28, 2021

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2 Peter 3:1-7 (ESV) | 1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, 3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. 4 They will say, ·Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.· 5 For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, 6 and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. 7 But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

From the Series: Exposition of Romans

Luke 1:46-55 English Standard Version 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

Liturgy for the first week of AdventOpening Scripture:In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. - Isaiah 40:3 Confession: *Let us take a moment to confess our sinsMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, through Jesus Christ our Lord, and strengthen us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit, all our days. Amen. The Invitatory:O Lord, open our lips; and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help usGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.Praise the Lord: The Lord's Name be praised.Venite (O Come)Our King and Savior now draws near:O come, let us adore him. O come, let us sing unto the Lord; *let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving *and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.For the Lord is a great God *and a great King above all gods.In his hand are all the depths of the earth, *and the heights of the hills are his also.The sea is his, for he made it, *and his hands prepared the dry land.O come, let us worship and fall down, *and kneel before the Lord our Maker.For he is our God, *and we are the people of his pasture,and the sheep of his hand. Our King and Savior now draws near:O come, let us adore him. The Psalms and OT and NT LessonsReading plan based off of the Morning Prayer of the 2019 BCP Daily Office LectionaryNovember 28th - Dec 4th, 2021 (Psalms from BCP 2019 / OT and NT Readings from ESV / Apocryphal Books RSV)Sunday - Psalm 74, Sirach 9, Acts 22:23-23:11Monday - Psalm 75-76, Sirach 10:1-24, Acts 23:12-35Tuesday (Andrew the Apostle) - Psalm 78:1-18, Sirach 11:1-9, 18-28, John 1:35-42Wednesday - Psalm 78:41-73, Sirach 14, Acts 24:1-23Thursday - Psalm 81, Sirach 17, Acts 24:24-25:12Friday - Psalm 84, Sirach 18:1-26, 30-33, Acts 25:13-27Saturday - Psalm 86-87, Sirach 21, Acts 26AFTER THE PSALMS: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. AFTER LESSONS: The Word of the Lord. Thanks Be To God.  The Apostles CreedI believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The PrayersLord, have mercy.Christ, have mercyLord, have mercyOur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. Prayer of IntercessionShow us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; and guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon the earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; and Sustain us with your Holy Spirit. Amen.Take a moment of silence at this time to reflect and pray for others.The CollectsThe First Week of AdventAlmighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.Andrew the Apostle (Tuesday Only)Almighty God, you gave such grace to your apostle Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of your Son Jesus Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give us, who are called by your holy Word, grace to follow him without delay, and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.Collect for PeaceO God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries, through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Collect for GraceO Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day: Defend us by your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin nor run into any danger; and that, guided by your Spirit, we may do what is righteous in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  General ThanksgivingAlmighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made.We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.A Prayer of St. John ChrysostomAlmighty God, you have given us grace at this time, with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will grant their requests: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.DismissalLet us bless the LordThanks be to God!BenedictionThe grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

Christmas is all about Jesus. So it only makes sense that the very first Christmas songs, recorded in Luke's Gospel, are all about Christ! Join us as we kick off the Advent season by looking at these songs for our Savior, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...

Bible reading John 15:9-25; (NIV84)

The Bible tells us how we, sinners by nature, can be made righteous.  Pastor Al Dagel reminds us today that it is always by faith.  Listen now!

This is the season of Advent.  Each day of Advent I will bring you Scripture, a quote, and a prayer.  I pray that they will meet you where you are and point you to the Savior.John 1:1-5CS Lewis NarniaFather – we thank you that you are a gracious Daddy even in the middle of our darkest night. You are the good and giving God.  You have given us most of all your Son Jesus.  As we anticipate his coming, may we sit in your presence, in the darkness around us, looking forward to the light that will come to light up our tiny corners of the world that you created.  Meet us here – we pray – Amen.

In his eight-part series Happiness is in You, Dr. Youssef conducts a thorough study of the beatitudes and expounds on the eight superstructure steps of our relationships with Christ. In the beatitudes, Jesus shows us that happiness is not getting what we want, but being content with what we have. Happiness is not found in self-sufficiency, but in full dependence on God. Each beatitude builds on our need for God, for the very first beatitude lays the foundation for our relationship with our Savior. And as we move up the superstructure of the beatitudes, they together lead us to the deepest and richest happiness we can imagine.

The Hiding God “Truly You are the God Who hides Himself, O God of Israel the Savior” (Isaiah 45:15). God has a hiding nature. He hides to test us, to try us, and much more. He hides and withdraws from us, to see how we respond. He hides so that we might seek Him. In […] The post God Hides…Jesus Hides…Jesus is Lord & Savior…and He is God! Amen! appeared first on Wonder & Reality.

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In Psalm 41, when we come to faith in Christ, our Savior's life becomes ours. His death is our death, His resurrection, our resurrection.  Jesus is surrounded by hateful enemies who desire His death. We remember that Christ lovingly considered us when He suffered the awful betrayal and humiliation. But how ow can Christ say He has sinned? He willingly became a curse for us, so that in Him we might be blessed. Izzi Ray sings “Everlasting”

Christmas is all about Jesus. So it only makes sense that the very first Christmas songs, recorded in Luke's Gospel, are all about Christ! Join us as we kick off the Advent season by looking at these songs for our Savior, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...

Today, Pastor Al Dagel again speaks about the comfort available to followers of Christ, as he again looks at Psalm 23 in this week's Saturday in the Psalms.

The message of Christianity is the message of salvation. But there are many people in the world who see no need for a Savior. Today, R.C. Sproul answers an objection raised by those who claim that Jesus is irrelevant or unnecessary. Get the Digital Download of R.C. Sproul's series 'Objections Answered' and 'Defending Your Faith' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/1968/objections-answered Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.