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Last week, we heard the warning of judgment in Zephaniah 1. This week, Zephaniah 2 brings a powerful shift—from warning to invitation. While judgment is real, God's heart is for repentance and restoration.In this message, we look at God's urgent call:➡️ Seek the Lord➡️ Seek Righteousness➡️ Seek HumilityGod's judgment isn't random—it's righteous, and it begins with His people. But those who truly seek Him will find mercy and be sheltered.This message challenges us to ask:
The Book of the Twelve Part 9 - Zephaniah
The Book of the Twelve Part 9 - Zephaniah
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” - Zephaniah 3:17, NIV
Scripture: Zephaniah 1; Psalm 131Text: Canons of Dort, Article 1:17-18Theme: Answer God's Word as His believing children.
Daily Dose of Hope December 23, 2024 Day 2 of Week 39 Scripture: Zephaniah 1-3; Psalm 74; 2 Corinthians 8 Welcome to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan. Happy Monday! Just a reminder that at New Hope, we will have two wonderful Christmas Eve services tomorrow night. The 5pm service is family-oriented (think glowsticks and balloons) and the 7pm service is traditional with full choir. Looking forward to seeing you! Our Old Testament passage for today is Zephaniah 1-3. Zephaniah was a minor prophet who lived in Judah and was a contemporary of King Josiah. This would have put him in the final decades of the Southern Kingdom, when King Josiah implemented spiritual reforms and there was a true revival for a time. And yet the prophecy is of Judah's destruction. A theme that runs through the book is “the day of the Lord's judgement.” A period of obedience under Josiah does not mean that God will not still hold Judah accountable for their generations of evil. Our New Testament passage is 2 Corinthians 8. There is significant need among the believers in Jerusalem and Paul is imploring the churches in Macedonia and Greece to give, not out of obligation but truly out of love for their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Those in Jerusalem were Jewish believers who the Gentile Corinthians had never met. This offering would not have been part of a tithe, but rather over and beyond their normal giving, in order to help those who needed it. While the Macedonian churches were located in a fairly wealthy and prosperous area, that doesn't mean all the churches were affluent. There were some among them who were wealthy but many more were just working class or poor. And yet, Paul is calling them to give anyway. He has called all the Macedonian churches to give; this includes Corinth but also Philippi and Thessalonica. He is asking the Corinthians church to finish up their previous collection, keeping in mind the extreme need in Jerusalem. This is not a command, by any means, but rather encouragement to do what is right. Giving does not come naturally to human beings. We seem to have this need to keep things for ourselves. We tend toward selfishness over sacrifice. Generosity is something that God nurtures in our hearts. Jesus taught often about being generous. Think about Matthew 6:19-21, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. The beauty in the Scripture is that it demonstrates that when we invest in the things of God, our heart will be pulled in that direction as well. We start by giving sacrificially and God changes our heart. What's been your experience with giving? Do you tithe? If you don't, then what keeps you from giving on that level? Have you ever given above and beyond the tithe, as Paul was encouraging the Corinthians to do? What motivated that giving? How has God blessed your giving? Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:8-20Speaker: Brandon EggarSeries: Advent Promises
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 - "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."My Precious Child,I see you. I see everything about you—your strengths and your weaknesses, your victories and your struggles. And I want you to know that in every season, through every trial, I am with you. You are never alone.You are My precious child, and I love you more deeply than you can imagine. There are times when the world may seem harsh, when you feel unseen, unappreciated, or misunderstood. But My love for you is unwavering. I am the Mighty Warrior who saves, and I fight for you daily. You may not always see it, but I am working behind the scenes, orchestrating every detail for your good and My glory.I know there are moments when you feel tired, moments when you question whether you are enough. Let Me remind you of this truth: I take great delight in you. Not for what you do, not for your performance, but for who you are—My beloved child. You do not need to strive for My approval or earn My love. You already have it, in full measure. My love is constant, unchanging, and unconditional. In My eyes, you are enough, just as you are.I rejoice over you with singing. Can you imagine that? I, the Creator of the universe, sing over you. You are My joy, and I delight in watching you grow, overcome, and persevere. You are never far from My thoughts, and My heart swells with love and pride as you walk this journey of faith. I know the way is not always easy, but I am with you through it all—every step, every stumble, and every triumph.The challenges you face today are not a surprise to Me. I saw them coming long before you did, and I have already provided the grace and strength you need to overcome them. Trust in My plan for you. Trust that I am walking with you, holding your hand through every storm and every peaceful moment. There is nothing you will face that I haven't already equipped you for. And when the load feels heavy, remember that you don't carry it alone—I am right beside you, ready to lift the burden from your shoulders.I know the desires of your heart, and I am working in ways you cannot see. Rest in Me. Lean into My promises. Let My love be the foundation of your confidence. When the world shakes, I am your firm foundation. When fear whispers lies, My truth will bring peace. When doubt clouds your mind, remember that I have plans to give you hope and a future. I have not forgotten you, nor will I ever leave you.Zephaniah 3:17 says, "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Let these words sink deeply into your heart, for they are true. I delight in you, I fight for you, and I am always with you.Trust in Me, My precious child. I am your Father, and I love you more than you will ever know.With all My love,Your Heavenly FatherMy Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 - "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."My Precious Child,I see you. I see everything about you—your strengths and your weaknesses, your victories and your struggles. And I want you to know that in every season, through every trial, I am with you. You are never alone.You are My precious child, and I love you more deeply than you can imagine. There are times when the world may seem harsh, when you feel unseen, unappreciated, or misunderstood. But My love for you is unwavering. I am the Mighty Warrior who saves, and I fight for you daily. You may not always see it, but I am working behind the scenes, orchestrating every detail for your good and My glory.I know there are moments when you feel tired, moments when you question whether you are enough. Let Me remind you of this truth: I take great delight in you. Not for what you do, not for your performance, but for who you are—My beloved child. You do not need to strive for My approval or earn My love. You already have it, in full measure. My love is constant, unchanging, and unconditional. In My eyes, you are enough, just as you are.I rejoice over you with singing. Can you imagine that? I, the Creator of the universe, sing over you. You are My joy, and I delight in watching you grow, overcome, and persevere. You are never far from My thoughts, and My heart swells with love and pride as you walk this journey of faith. I know the way is not always easy, but I am with you through it all—every step, every stumble, and every triumph.The challenges you face today are not a surprise to Me. I saw them coming long before you did, and I have already provided the grace and strength you need to overcome them. Trust in My plan for you. Trust that I am walking with you, holding your hand through every storm and every peaceful moment. There is nothing you will face that I haven't already equipped you for. And when the load feels heavy, remember that you don't carry it alone—I am right beside you, ready to lift the burden from your shoulders.I know the desires of your heart, and I am working in ways you cannot see. Rest in Me. Lean into My promises. Let My love be the foundation of your confidence. When the world shakes, I am your firm foundation. When fear whispers lies, My truth will bring peace. When doubt clouds your mind, remember that I have plans to give you hope and a future. I have not forgotten you, nor will I ever leave you.Zephaniah 3:17 says, "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Let these words sink deeply into your heart, for they are true. I delight in you, I fight for you, and I am always with you.Trust in Me, My precious child. I am your Father, and I love you more than you will ever know.With all My love,Your Heavenly FatherMy Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe
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Scripture: Zephaniah 1:2-9 The Third Sunday in Lent
CONNECT, GROW, GIVE at https://theassembly.org/-Key Thoughts: Celebration is a choice. Reset with Simple Celebration, Strategic Celebration, Redemptive Celebration. Celebrate out of victory because Jesus already won the victory.Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 NIV, Matthew 22:1-2 NIV, James 1:2-8 NIV, Numbers 9:1-3 NIV, Numbers 9:13 NIVCONNECT, GROW, GIVE at https://theassembly.org/
Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7-18 The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Dustin Ridenour shares Monday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17]
This week I'll compare the experience of a mass to a meal at a restaurant, and I'll ask us all to consider the part we play in making any communal event into a dance. I hope it's a blessing to you. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram, at my website, or on Substack. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's a way to do just that on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow. Thanks as always to my friend, Peter Vaughan-Vail, for providing the beautiful harp music you hear in this and every episode. Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Song: I Hope You'll Dance, by Beverly Mahood 2. What I Learned This Lent: An Owl's Surprising Appearance, Raised Catholic episode 118 3. Song: Lord of the Dance, by The Irish Tenors 4. Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” 5. Journal questions: What small thing can I do today to make an everyday interaction into a dance? Where is God asking me to be lighter and more playful? Where is He inviting me to dance? What did I notice today about how people were serving me? How can I return an act of service to someone else?
Series: A Faithful God to a Faithless People — The 6 Minor Prophets to Judah (Part 3) Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17 Dear Church, This Sunday we light the candle for Joy on the Advent wreath–and we will hear the words the prophet Zephaniah speaks over us: The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He … Continue reading "Born Among Us-Week 3 // Joy // Christmas Cantata"
God's faithfulness and wrath
Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-17, Zephaniah 3:8, Zephaniah 2:1The Gathering-Flatwoods, WV | Day #26 | Evangelist Scott MeansFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegatheringrevival/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUY1Y2ehBIQUPUCGsfrUz_Q
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17; Luke 10:38-42Sermon Series: On the Road to RealnessIn this series, we'll examine 9 common designs or types of personalities found in God's people, each one offering its own road toward maturity, healthy relationships, and deep spirituality. Join us as we discover who God made you to be, how he's wired the ones you love the most, and the different roads you can walk toward realness: that is, knowing exactly who we are and how to dive deep into his plan for your life.At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.
Scripture Zephaniah 3: 14-20 View the entire service here https://youtu.be/-jHEgDT-kfM
SCRIPTURE: Zephaniah 3“In God's economy, we are always moving from an initial state of stubbornness, of rigidity, of overconfidence and arrogance into a state of humility, of gentleness, of flexibility, of submission. We are becoming softer, not harder! And the more we change, the easier it is for us to catch, to receive, God's love for us...and then to share it. Our joy is increasing, it's ahead of us. There is no time better than this one, than Advent, to be reminded of what is to come...and to feel replenished and restored by that promise and that hope.”DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:What does ‘joy' mean to you? How have you heard it defined? When have you felt it?What does the Bible teach about joy? What does it mean for joy to be a “fruit of the Spirit”? Where does it come from? What is its purpose?The central metaphor Saturday was that “joy” is like a game of catch between God and us: God sees goodness in us and He celebrates it, He draws it out; we are then filled with His love and attention, and we are compelled to pour that back out in praise and compassion for our neighbors. What do you think of this metaphor? How is this situation “joy-bringing”?On that note, the angels who appear to the shepherds on the night of Christ's birth are very clear: their news will bring us great joy. What does that mean, exactly? How does it connect? What gets in the way of your joy right now, of your ability to accept what God is giving you and then pour it back out?
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Luke 3:1-18
Rev. Lee Catoe of Justice Unbound and the podcast A Matter of Faith joins us this week as we cover Advent 3 and debt, corporate sin, and judgement. Advent is a time of holding space for the coming of Jesus who will radically change the way our world functions— so we talk about those big themes alongside the whirlwind of human emotions that the holiday season brings. At the end, we discuss the age-old dilemma: what's the proper etiquette for giving and receiving items that have been re-gifted? Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 & Luke 3:7-18 As always, all the love to Charlie Kluttz for writing our SPECIAL Christmas theme song and musical transitions. You make the show fun. Reach out to Charlie for all your music production needs. Support The TLDR Bible Show: https://patreon.com/tldrbibleshow And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @tldrbible Send us an email at tldrbibleshow@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tldrbible/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tldrbible/support
Pastor Andy shares Monday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20]
This morning, the third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate JOY! As we look forward to the full realization of out faith, we need to remember that God will quiet our fears. No matter what we face, fear does not have to reign in our hearts. God will also join in our celebration; He takes great joy in moving us closer to His side! God will wecome us home to the new Jerusalem. And finally, God will restore our fortunes. Though that may not be in the way that we expect, all of the pain caused by sin will be removed from our existence and we will finally be made whole. /// Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: December 12th, 2021 | Running Time: 52:45
Guest speaker Tim Jacobs continues our series "Relentless" by talking about Zephaniah and how God is a God of restoration.
Shalom. For those with an ear to hear; hear what the Spirit of the Lord is saying people of God. Let us be postured, prepared, and ready to behold and receive of Jesus in Spirit & Truth Ezekiel 20:40-42. A mighty move of Holy Spirit is upon the church and world praise the Lord....that mighty wave people of God...that mighty wave He's shown us in dreams, visions, via his rhema and logos word for years now people of God...in the realm of the Spirit that huge wave is cresting people of God...we are so very close for His mighty move upon the earth. Let us remain in step with the leading of Holy Spirit and be made ready in Spirit and Truth on earth as in heaven in Jesus name. Galatians 5:25 Amen & Shalom. Music: In Reverence, by David Tolk - YouTube The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (gutenberg.org) scroll down to "Love" "When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God." And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course." Scripture: Zephaniah 1:7, Habakkuk 2:20, Psalm 46:10 (An invitation for stillness & quietness of heart and mind; silence people of God) May the righteousness of Yahweh go before you and His glory be your rear guard in Jesus name. Shalom.
Hunter Zimmerman and Neil Growdon explain what the podcast is all about. Grand Canyon University, and Apologia Church. They explain the Gospel, GOOD NEWS, of Jesus Christ. Passages of Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:1-10, Romans 5:8, Genesis 1:26-27.
Join us today as Pastor and Teaching Elder Adam Vinson continues our study of the minor prophets with the book of Habakkuk Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE
Join us today as Pastor and Teaching Elder Adam Vinson continues our study of the minor prophets with the book of Habakkuk Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE
Scripture: Zephaniah 2:3-7 NLTSpeaker: Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr.Series: Rewind WorshipOriginal Air Date: June 1, 2003
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Zephaniah's message to Judah and Jerusalem in particular, focused on the Day of the Lord. This day will not only be one of great judgement which purifies creation of all sin, but it will also be a day of great joy for those who have been purified by the atonement which comes through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Zephaniah's message to Judah and Jerusalem in particular, focused on the Day of the Lord. This day will not only be one of great judgement which purifies creation of all sin, but it will also be a day of great joy for those who have been purified by the atonement which comes through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Scripture: Zephaniah 1-3 This podcast features regular messages from Zion Lutheran Church in Holland, Michigan.
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Pastor Matt reminds us that as Christmas approaches we are invited into a deep joy and radical generosity.This week's Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, Luke 3:7-18Subscribe on iTunes
Dec 16, 2018, Welcome, Scripture (Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7 ; Luke 3:7-14), Sermon, Benediction, Closing. There is a short music transition between segments. We apologize for the lower than normal quality of the recording this week as we had some technical difficulties with the microphones.
Dec 16, 2018, Welcome, Scripture (Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7 ; Luke 3:7-14), Sermon, Benediction, Closing. There is a short music transition between segments. We apologize for the lower than normal quality of the recording this week as we had some technical difficulties with the microphones.
The kingdom of Judah had earned God’s judgment, and Zephaniah had prophesied its coming. His last prophecy, though, was one of great joy, promising that there was a Coming One Who would forgive them, restore them, bring them victory, and bring them home. The prophecy wasn’t just for Judah; it will be fulfilled when Christ returns to reign over His creation. /// Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: December 16th, 2018 | Running Time: 43:29
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Snakes, Winnowing Forks and Unquenchable Fire. Speaker: Pastor Amy Yoder McGloughlin Scripture: Zephaniah 3: 14-20, Luke 3: 7-18 Pastor Amy talks about unquenchable fire as an act of love, and not something to fear.
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:8-14 Sermon: Pastor Zen Hess
The sovereignty of God's judgment and the restoration found only in Christ.
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Part 3 in the series, Minor Prophets With Major Messages
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The Day of the LORD is coming, and you're going to need a hiding place. 1. The Day of the LORD means wrath for those who do not seek the LORD 2. The Day of the LORD means rejoicing for those who seek refuge in the LORD
Week 7 of our apollos course on the minor prophets - Zephaniah
Scripture Zephaniah 3:14-18 & Acts 16:16-34 Pastor Richard Strick
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Next week's text: Luke 10: 25-37
Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20
This morning's message is delivered by Dr. Liz Kohlstaedt, Clinical Director of Intermountain Children's Home (http://www.intermountain.org/index.php). Scripture: Zephaniah 3 and Mark 10