Podcasts about scripture luke

What if you're in the middle of a dust storm right now — and you don't even know it?When visibility drops to near zero, when you feel disoriented and alone, it's easy to miss what God is actually doing. In Luke 24, two disciples walk seven miles with the risen Jesus — and don't recognize him. Not because he's hidden. Because they're downcast.Drawing from the Road to Emmaus, guest speaker Chris Simning unpacks three questions that stop us in our tracks: Is something blinding you from seeing God at work? How can you be fully alive in your brokenness? And what truth do you need to acknowledge today?Through his own story of living with two disabilities, Chris shows what it looks like to find road signs of God's faithfulness — even when the storm hasn't passed.Jesus is ever so near. You may just need new eyes to see him.Scripture: Luke 24:13–31, John 5, Ephesians 3:16–19, 2 Timothy 3:16For the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

Jul 19th - Who is Rescuing Who?, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: More Than You Think: Discovering the Parables of Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 10.25–37.Ever feel torn between wanting to help others and barely holding it together yourself? Or wonder why it can be so hard to let someone help you?This Sunday we are exploring what it means to give and receive care in real life. No perfect people, just honest stories about loneliness, purpose, and the quiet ways we rescue each other.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Love, loneliness, rescue, parable, Good Samaritan, compassion, neighbor, vulnerability, care sharing, mutual rescue, spiritual practice, face of God, caregivers connection, Marty Richards, Stephen Fine., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

Have you ever wondered why the angel Gabriel responded so strongly to Zechariah's doubt?In Luke 1, Zechariah receives incredible news: after years of waiting, he and Elizabeth will have a son who will prepare the way for the Messiah. But instead of responding with faith, Zechariah responds with doubt. Gabriel's response wasn't simply about one question—it revealed the importance of trusting God's promises and His perfect timing.In this message, guest speaker Pastor Adam McCain from Hill City Church and Overseer of Global Ministers Network shares practical wisdom for anyone waiting on God.You'll discover how to:Trust God's timing instead of your own.Stop trying to control the "how" and "when."Remain faithful while God develops your character.Refuse to make villains out of people you think are in your way.Guard your words so they align with God's promises.Even when God's timing doesn't make sense, His promises will come true at the proper time.Scripture: Luke 1:5–20 (NIV)If this message encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to trust God's timing today.#Faith #Luke1 #TrustGod #GodsTiming #WaitingOnGod #Zechariah #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #OverflowChurch #PastorAdamMcCainSupport the show

More broken than we know, more loved than we can comprehend. Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast of Grace Church Bellingham.

Why would Jesus praise a dishonest manager? In Luke 16:1–13, Jesus tells one of His most confusing parables. On the surface, it looks like a story about shady accounting. But beneath the surface, it is really about the soul, the ego, and the radical freedom of grace.Life often feels like a ledger we can never balance. The bills pile up, mistakes weigh heavy, and the debts—emotional, spiritual, even relational—seem too much to repay. Yet in this parable, Jesus shows us that the good news of the gospel is not about keeping perfect accounts. It is about grace that cancels the debt entirely.Through everyday stories, biblical reflection, and psychological insight, Pastor Shawn Garan invites us to discover what it means to stop keeping score and start living free. The books are closed. The debts are forgiven. Grace has balanced it all.

When the disciples cried out, “Lord, increase our faith,” Jesus pointed them to something small, stubborn, and invasive: the mustard seed. In the ancient world, mustard was not a polite herb, it was a weed that spread everywhere once it took root. That is what real faith looks like. It does not stay safe or ornamental. It disrupts, it grows, it takes over.In this message, Rev. Shawn Garan explores Luke 17:5–10, the surprising cultural background of the mustard seed, and what it means for us to nurture a living, persistent faith. Faith is not about quantity but about nature. Faith is Dory saying, “Just keep swimming.” Faith is William Wallace crying, “They may take our lives, but they cannot take our freedom.” Faith is Churchill declaring, “Never, never, never give up.”Join us as we discover that mustard-seed faith may be small, but it will not be stopped.

Today's Scripture: Luke 18:35–43 What do you do when you've learned to swallow your needs, lower your voice, or stop asking for help? Today's Scripture shows a blind man crying out to Jesus while the crowd tells him to be quiet — and Jesus stops to listen. This episode helps you notice where you've been trained into silence, reclaim the dignity of your longing, and answer Jesus' question: “What do you want me to do for you?” You'll learn:*Why your needs may feel inconvenient or “too much”*How learned silence develops when your voice has been dismissed*Why Jesus is not irritated by your longing*How desire can become a doorway to encounter*One honest way to answer Jesus' question todayGo Deeper: Take a moment to write down your answer to Jesus' question: “What do you want me to do for you?” Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's message reveals that we can follow the truth of the gospel writers in acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God. /// Scripture: Luke 9:28-36; Matthew 14:25-33; John 1:1-3 | Speaker: Bro. Danny Nance | Date Recorded: July 12th, 2026 | Running Time: 41:04

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56 Speaker: Matt Thornton, Pastor Recorded on July 12, 2026

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2; 11-24 Dave Carl takes us through the Parable of the Lost Son showing us how much God really loves us. Slides Download

We all know the story of the Good Samaritan. Most of us learned it in Sunday school as a lesson about being kind, helping others, and doing the right thing.But Jesus wasn't just giving us another moral rule to follow.In this Sunday School Remix episode, I take a deeper look at Luke 10:25–37 and the moment that prompted Jesus to tell this parable in the first place. A lawyer—someone who knew all the religious rules—asked Jesus a familiar question: “Who is my neighbor?” Luke tells us he asked it hoping to justify himself.That detail matters.Because this story isn't about earning goodness or proving you're right. It's about how easily religious rules can distract us from mercy—and how God keeps placing opportunities for compassion directly in our path.In this episode, we explore:Why Jesus tells this story in response to self-justificationHow religious rules can become barriers to compassionWhy the priest and Levite walk by—and why that made sense religiouslyWhy making the Samaritan the hero was so shockingHow humility is the starting point for real compassionWhat it looks like to notice the needs God places right in front of usThe Good Samaritan isn't a story about being a better rule-follower. It's an invitation to live a life shaped by mercy—again and again.

Today's Scripture: Luke 13:34–35 **Today's devotional is in response to listener requests.**What do you do when someone you love will not come close, receive help, or change the pattern that is hurting them? Today's Scripture gives us a tender and honest picture of Jesus longing to gather Jerusalem like a hen gathers her chicks —and grieving that they were not willing. This episode helps you love deeply without overfunctioning, chasing, fixing, or taking responsibility for someone else's response. You'll learn: *Why love can be fully offered and still refused*How overfunctioning often grows out of anxiety and attachment distress*Why Jesus grieves without controlling*The difference between loving someone and becoming responsible for their agency*How to love with both tenderness and limits Go Deeper: Pre-order The Secure Soul and learn how to recognize the controller part of you that's trying to help — and return it to love. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you read the Bible? Through what lens? This lesson explores a few of the incomplete habits we have when reading Scripture, a framework Jesus gave to his disciples to view Scripture (Luke 24:25-27, 44-47), and proposed missional hermeneutic. 

Anthony Gammage preaches on Luke 24:13-35 on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Join us as Tyler, Beth, Melissa, Ken and Deren share what happened at the annual PNMC meeting in Albany, Oregon. There was humor, financial reports, connections between generations and with Mennonites we only see once a year or so. There were workshops and inspiring services, shared meals and service.Scripture:  Luke 6.17-31Resources:A Call to Christian Discipleship Amidst a Culture of Christian Nationalism, a resolution passed by the delegates to Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference (PNMC) in 2025Companion Worship Resource, created by a team from PNMC to accompany the 2025 resolutionImage: Melissa Kelly

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel! http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel Introduction In week five of our series, we shift our focus from Matthew 4 to examine the reality that Jesus’ temptations extended far beyond the wilderness. Because Jesus faced all the same testings we do, He was tempted to abandon God’s will for His life. As we look at His final hours, we see that Jesus was not being tempted by worldly things or pride, but rather faced the ultimate temptation to choose what He wanted over the will of God. Scripture * Luke 4:13 * Hebrews 4:15 * Mark 14:32-41 * Matthew 16:22-23 * Galatians 5:16-17 * Matthew 27:39-44 Sermon Points * Jesus did not want to suffer and die! * The Flesh and the Spirit were at war! * Satan came after His identity to the very end! Closing Wherever you are today, maybe you need to spend some time in prayer. The good news is that you do not have to be alone. You have a church family here who will pray with you and who are fighting their own temptations too. Just as Jesus came to the altar in Gethsemane, the altar is open this morning if you need to come and pray. Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

Jun 28th - The House Is Not Whole, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15.1–7, 11–32.Ever felt like there's no place you fully belong, especially if church has been a source of hurt or exclusion? This Sunday we're talking about a God who keeps the door open, counts every life as precious, and refuses to give up on the ones the world pushes aside, including our LGBTQ+ neighbors, kids, and friends.Join us in person or online this Sunday. Come as you are. You are welcome here.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Hospitality, inclusion, belonging, LGBTQ+, church exclusion, Pride month, love wins, parable, shepherd, community, acceptance, radical welcome, God's image, Jack's story, fear and judgment., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

Holy Spirit, build the foundation of my faith on Jesus, and nothing else.Scripture: Luke 6:48Keywords: Foundational; rock; firm; well built; strong; restored.Best of, Summer.

Today's Scripture: Luke 9:35What does it mean to know this Jesus? To be changed by him? To give him the respect he's due?  To marvel in who Jesus truly is? To worship and serve him as God? To let him show us the Father?To let our fathering follow his?Maybe we could get to know the Father through the Son and love him back because He first loved us. God is a loving Father who is crazy about you, wants to be close to you and pour his good pleasure out on you.

Scripture: Luke 11:1Message from Brady Bryce, Senior MinisterFor more resources and access to everything we have going on at First, visit https://www.firstabq.org

Most of us know Luke 15 as the story of the Prodigal Son. But what if we've been looking at the wrong person all along?In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chris Hoyt explores one of Jesus' most beloved parables through a different lens. This isn't simply the story of a rebellious son. It's the story of a faithful Father.As Jesus responds to religious leaders who questioned why He welcomed sinners, He paints a breathtaking picture of God's heart. A Father who gives freedom instead of control. A Father who remains faithful even when His children wander. A Father who runs toward reconciliation instead of waiting with condemnation.If you've ever wondered whether you've wandered too far, made too many mistakes, or somehow disappointed God beyond repair, this message is for you.Discover the incredible truth that while the son forgot who he was, the Father never forgot whose son he was. And maybe today you'll discover that God isn't standing with crossed arms waiting to condemn you. He's watching the road, maintaining a place for reconciliation, and ready to run toward you the moment you turn toward home.Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 (NLT)

More broken than we know, more loved than we can comprehend. Welcome to the weekly sermon podcast of Grace Church Bellingham.

Have you ever felt beaten down by life—or walked past someone who was?In this episode, we journey down the dangerous road between Jerusalem and Jericho as Jesus tells the unforgettable parable of the Good Samaritan. Discover why the wounded traveler represents every one of us, how Christ's mercy transforms our hearts, and what it truly means to love our neighbor.Through biblical insight, inspiring true stories, and practical ways to show compassion every day, you'll be challenged to see people differently and to choose mercy when someone else's need crosses your path.Sometimes the greatest act of kindness isn't solving someone's problems—it's simply helping them know they aren't alone.Scripture: Luke 10:25-37If this episode encourages you, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with someone who could use a little hope today.Visit https://getencouraged.blog for more.

What if everything you believe about success, happiness, and blessing is backwards?In this episode of the MetaChurch Podcast, Pastor Clayton and Sherri Richard (Everyday Truths) dive deep into Luke 6 and Jesus' Sermon on the Plain. Together they unpack the Beatitudes and Woes, exploring why Jesus calls the poor, hungry, grieving, and rejected "blessed" while warning those who place their security in wealth, comfort, and approval.They discuss:✅ Why Jesus turns worldly values upside down✅ The hidden danger of seeking approval and status✅ Social media, identity, and the need to be liked✅ Finding security in God instead of circumstances✅ Living with a "Pilgrim's Perspective"✅ How the Kingdom of God changes life right nowIf you've ever struggled with fear, control, comparison, or wondering where true fulfillment comes from, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 14:13-14"Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."REFLECTION- Sr. CharleneMUSIC- Their Message Goes to all the World - Gratitude by Instrumental WorshipNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Jesus, I come to you with my whole heart, my whole being.Scripture: Luke 7:44Keywords: Welcome; hospitality; Jesus; invitation; guest; faith; grace.Best of, Summer.

All Mixed Up | Have you ever wondered if you're really good with God? Maybe you've felt close to Him one moment—and uncertain the next. Maybe faith has started feeling more like pressure, guilt, or performance than a real relationship.In this message from our Losing Religion series, we explore how many people unknowingly mix old religious thinking with the new way Jesus introduced. And when that happens, faith becomes exhausting, confusing, and easy to walk away from.Looking at Jesus' final Passover meal with His disciples, we discover what He meant when He introduced a new covenant—a brand-new relationship with God built on grace instead of fear and performance.In this message, you'll discover:• Why you don't have to earn God's approval• What Jesus meant by “the new covenant”• Why so many Christians still live with guilt and uncertainty• How religion pulls people back into performance mode• Why Jesus' forgiveness is complete and permanent• How old covenant thinking still affects modern faithIf you've ever felt like you had to prove yourself to God…If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough spiritually…If faith has become heavy instead of freeing……this message will help you untangle what's been all mixed up.Jesus didn't come to give you more religious pressure. He came to give you confidence, forgiveness, and a personal relationship with God that isn't based on your performance.You don't have to live uncertain anymore.

Jesus, I'm knocking at the door one more time.Scripture: Luke 11:5-8Keywords: Knock; persistence; prayer; parable; need.Best of, Summer.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 22:19-20"Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.' And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.'"- CLICK HERE for the full transcript of Fr. Carl's beautiful prayer reflectionMUSIC- What Wondrous Love is This sung by Fernando Ortega- I Speak Jesus by Piano PraisesNOTES- Blog: What Does It Mean to Live Your Baptism? A Guide to Our Foundational Sacrament by Sr. Kathleen Rooney, SSJPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Jesus gives His disciples a model for prayer. Deb Davis shares Wednesday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Luke 11:1-4]

Most people know the story of the Good Samaritan. Few understand why Jesus actually told it.When a religious expert asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, Jesus responded with one of the most famous parables ever told. But this story is about far more than kindness, morality, or being a good neighbor.In this message, we explore:• Why Jesus used parables to reveal the Kingdom of God• The dangerous desire to justify ourselves before God• What the Good Samaritan teaches about true compassion• Why we cannot save ourselves• How Jesus is the Savior who came to rescue us when we could not rescue ourselvesThe Good Samaritan is not ultimately a story about becoming a better person. It is a story that points us to the mercy, grace, and compassion of Christ.Scripture: Luke 10:25-37Learn more about us:https://www.tulsabible.org/TBC - To know God, and make Him known.(Matt. 28. 18-20)

While culture is pursuing comfort we need to remember conviction. The enemy loves a comfortable Christian. What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of knowledge, motivation, or opportunity… but your addiction to comfort?We live in a world that tells us:Take the easy route.Avoid discomfort.Follow your feelings.Do what makes you happy.Cut out anything that feels hard.The problem?Jesus never called us to comfort.He called us to obedience.Culture says:“Protect your comfort.”Christ says:“Pick up your cross.”Scripture: Luke 9:23Link to free LWG community: CLICK HERELink to APP: Here is my app where we will track our progress together, workout together with simple dumbbell workouts, become more disciplined in daily “holy habits”, grow in our nutritional knowledge & needs, & be encouraged by faith based motivation CLICK HERE

Send us Fan MailIn a world that measures blessing by wealth, comfort, success, and popularity, Jesus offers a completely different perspective. In Luke 6, Jesus declares that the poor, the hungry, the grieving, and the persecuted are blessed—not because their circumstances are easy, but because God's Kingdom operates differently than the world.In this message, Blessed In My Brokenness, we explore one of Jesus' most challenging and encouraging teachings: true blessing is not determined by what you have, but by your relationship with God. Through pain, loss, weakness, and hardship, Jesus reveals that God often does His deepest work in the lives of those who have come to the end of themselves.Whether you're walking through a season of struggle, carrying grief, searching for fulfillment, or facing opposition for your faith, this message will remind you that your brokenness is not evidence of God's absence—it may be the very place where He wants to meet you.Join us as we discover how God's Kingdom turns the world's definition of blessing upside down and learn why our greatest need often becomes the doorway to God's greatest work.Scripture: Luke 6:20-23Key Takeaways:• God often does His deepest work in people who have run out of everything except Him.• The world can entertain your flesh, but only Jesus can satisfy your soul.• God doesn't ignore your tears—He redeems them.• Faithfulness to Jesus matters more than the approval of people.Transformational Questions:What if your brokenness is the very place God wants to meet you?What are you feeding more—your flesh or your spirit?Are you living for the approval of Heaven or the applause of people?Support the show

We are reminded that breakthrough comes not through striving alone, but through obedience to the voice of Jesus. Pastor Nick shares how a genuine encounter with God can transform our priorities, deepen our faith, and align our lives with Kingdom purpose. He also offers personal testimony about pursuing the presence of God and living fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURE- Luke 11.13"If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?"REFLECTION- JacksonMUSIC- Nervous System Regulation by Malte Marten- Anonymous GuitarNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

May 24, 2026Freddy WilliamsIn Luke 15:11–32, Jesus tells the story of a rebellious son, a compassionate father, and an older brother who misses the heart of grace. Set within the tension of first-century culture and competing worldviews, this parable reveals the relentless love of God and His invitation for every person to return home.In this message from our The Walk series, we explore:• Why our physical choices begin with the condition of our hearts• How repentance is more than behavior change—it's a return to the Father• What the steadfast love of God really looks like• Why both rebellion and self-righteousness can keep us from intimacy with GodWe all wander in different ways. Some run far from God, while others stay close physically but remain distant in heart. This message reminds us that Jesus meets us with grace, restores our identity, and invites us to remain in Him.

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Heavenly Father, thank you for the miracle, however it might come.Scripture: Luke 1:13-14Keywords: Doubt; impossibility; hope; faith; miracle; Holy Spirit.Best of, Summer.

In Luke 23, Jesus does the unthinkable. While suffering on the cross, He forgives the very people who mocked, rejected, and crucified Him. His followers watched Him live out everything He had ever taught about mercy, love, and forgiveness—even in His final moments.The same invitation is in front of you.Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your faith is not learning more about Jesus, but finally taking a step to follow Him. Admiring Him from a distance may inspire you, but following Him changes your life from the inside out.You'll discover:Why so many people stop at admiration instead of obedienceHow Jesus proved He is worth following through the crossWhat it means to move from inspiration to actionWhy following Jesus starts with small, practical stepsHow obedience unlocks peace, trust, and transformationThis message is for anyone who has been circling faith, wrestling with doubts, attending church without engagement, or feeling stuck between belief and surrender.What if the life you admire in Jesus only becomes real when you begin to follow Him? The step you've been avoiding may be the very place where His peace, strength, and presence become personal.

In this message we explore Luke 8:26–35 and the dramatic encounter between Jesus and the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gadarenes. This teaching reveals that our greatest battles are not against people or circumstances, but against spiritual forces that seek to keep us bound. While modern culture often focuses on behavior modification and self-help, Jesus offers something far greater—freedom through His power and presence. Through this account, we see that true victory begins when our struggles come face-to-face with the King. Jesus doesn't merely manage symptoms; He delivers, restores, and brings people into their right mind. This message challenges us to move beyond emotional reactions and become Spirit-empowered disciples who walk in the authority, peace, and freedom found in Christ. When we stop fighting the wrong battle, we can experience the transforming power of Jesus and the victory He has already won.Scripture: Luke 8:26–35Speaker: Pastor Kyle HornerDid you make a decision to follow Christ today? We'd love to support you—email us at info@theconnectchurch.com.Learn more about The Connect Church and stay connected: https://linktr.ee/theconnectchurch

Today's Scripture: Luke 7:37–39 Have you ever wanted to bring something real into the light—but felt afraid of being judged? In today's episode, we look at the woman in Luke 7 who walks into a room full of people who already think they know her story and brings her whole self to the feet of Jesus. This passage shows us the difference between shame that keeps us hiding and the kind of love that helps us come close. We'll explore: *Why shame thrives in secrecy *Why people judge & how it affects both the person judging & others *The corrective emotional experience of dignity, compassion, and love found in Jesus Go Deeper: Episode 23: Am I Wounded or am I Sinful? Read the first 3 Chapters of my new book The Secure Soul, when you preorder Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of May, Our Lady's Month, Joe and Gretalyn each bring a favorite Marian poem by G.K. Chesterton to share with the other—without any advance coordination. Gretalyn reads "Images," a meditation on six titles from the Litany of Loreto drawn from Chesterton's 1926 collection Queen of the Seven Swords, while Joe shares "Crooked," a lesser-known 1933 poem from GK's Weekly that captures a more introspective, mature side of his Marian devotion. Together they explore what these poems reveal about Chesterton's lifelong love for Our Lady, the apologetics of Marian devotion, and the paradox at the heart of his faith: that the world only looks right when you learn to see it through her. In This Episode: How Chesterton's "Images" weaves six titles from the Litany of Loreto—Mirror of Justice, Tower of David, House of Gold, Tower of Ivory, Ark of the Covenant, and Seat of Wisdom—into richly layered verse Why 1926, the year Frances Chesterton entered the Church, gives "Images" a deeper biographical resonance What it means when Marian devotion troubles someone, and why Joe and Gretalyn suggest that reaction is worth examining carefully Chesterton's Marian apologetics in Lepanto—and the single line that cuts to the heart of the controversy What "Crooked" reveals about a quieter, more subdued Chesterton in 1933, writing in the shadow of a world beginning to come apart Chapters: 00:00: Introduction & May as Our Lady's Month 02:36: Gretalyn Reads "Images" 07:06: Unpacking the Litany of Loreto 11:03: Chesterton's Lifelong Marian Devotion 14:38: Mary as a Touchpoint for Converts 21:16: Mary in Scripture: Luke and the Magnificat 23:59: Lepanto and the Defense of Mary 27:51: Joe Reads "Crooked" 28:17: Discussion of "Crooked" 33:16: Chesterton's Mature Mariology Resources Mentioned: I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G.K. Chesterton by Dale Ahlquist Gilbert Magazine FOLLOW US Instagram Facebook X SUPPORT Consider making a donation Visit our Shop Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

What If They're Not Bad… Just Lost? is for the moment when frustration, judgment, or self-righteousness begins to shape the way you see the people around you. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son to completely redefine how God views people—not as good or bad, but as lost or found.The same shift can happen in you.Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your faith is not changing someone else—it's allowing Jesus to change the way you see them. The people you're most tempted to write off may be the very people the Father is still pursuing with compassion, grace, and hope.You'll discover:Why self-righteousness quietly pushes people awayHow Jesus reveals the Father's heart for lost peopleWhat Luke 15 teaches about grace, compassion, and celebrationWhy seeing people as lost or found changes how you respondHow your love and patience can help someone take a step toward homeThis message is for anyone wrestling with difficult relationships, resentment, church hurt, family tension, parenting frustration, or the temptation to label people by their worst decisions.What if the people around you aren't problems to fix, but people the Father deeply values? When you begin to see people the way Jesus does, your response can become part of how they find their way home.

Easter is too marvelous for words, but we're going to try.  Luke 24 is an account of the resurrection: from the morning when the empty tomb was discovered, to the middle of the day when Jesus appeared on the road to Emmaus, to the evening when Jesus appeared to his disciples. And in that evening account, we see that Jesus said a number of things to his disciples. We can learn three things about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from what happens that evening: 1) the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a paradigm-shattering historical event, 2) the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the key to understanding the message of the entire Bible, and 3) the resurrection is the strongest message of hope possible. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 20, 2014. Series: Knowing Jesus. Scripture: Luke 24:36-49. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

For centuries now, on the Sunday before Easter, the church has observed the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem just days before he was crucified. It's called Palm Sunday.  What does Palm Sunday mean? It means Jesus is king, and it's important to see that's not just an abstract proposition. Palm Sunday is about this: you can't know Jesus Christ unless you know him as king. He can't change your life unless you understand him as king. You can't even understand who he is unless you understand him as king.  Luke 19 teaches us 1) Jesus is the true king, 2) Jesus is the weak king, and 3) how he can be your king. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on April 13, 2014. Series: Knowing Jesus. Scripture: Luke 19:28-40. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

Christianity gives us resources to help us live in a world that's hard to live in. And in Luke 5, we see a resource we wouldn't immediately think of as one — that is, that when Jesus calls us, he sends us out into the world to serve. Serving other people is draining, but it's also strengthening. Because if you see that you should live for your neighbor's fulfillment rather than your own fulfillment, paradoxically, that becomes a very fulfilling life. Jesus sends us out in three ways: 1) he sends us with our faith out into our work, 2) he asks us to take our faith out to the marginalized of society, and 3) he asks us to go out and help change people's hearts toward God. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 16, 2014. Series: Knowing Jesus. Scripture: Luke 5:4-25. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

When you're in the wilderness, how do you handle the trials, the difficulties, and the temptations? In Luke 4, we have a famous passage about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. Jesus is assaulted by the Devil, and he deals with it through the Word of God. We're going to look at how Jesus uses Scripture, and how, in a practical way, we can too. This text shows us 1) the depth and complexity of evil, 2) some of the strategies of evil, and 3)  how to defeat evil using Scripture. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 9, 2014. Series: Knowing Jesus. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.