Podcasts about scripture readings

Free the Oppressed: Justice for the Unborn - Isaiah describes freeing the oppressed and rejecting malicious speech. The unborn are oppressed by law and by language. Justice requires truth. Today's reflection connects prophecy with the pro-life mission.

Desert Temptations: Christ's Victory Over Sin - The temptations of Christ in the desert mirror the pressures faced by those tempted toward abortion. Jesus responds with truth. His victory shapes your advocacy. Today's reflection shows how Christ's responses guide pro-life action.

1st Sunday of LentThe three temptations Christ experienced in the desert by Satan are of similar origin we as human beings face on a daily basis: comfort, spiritual pride, and power. Temptations do not imply sin as the struggle is part of growing in faith. Remember we are all saints in training. Jesus having passed the test in the desert teaches all people that there is hope in the midst of our trials and temptations. Jesus I trust in You.Scripture Readings for February 22, 2026Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11

Scripture Reading from Isaiah 2: 1-5 (0:00)Sermon by Charles Anderson (1:09)

Today, we step back from the tough details of 1 Corinthians 5 & 6 to provide some pastoral reflections, clarification, encouragement, and application from these chapters for our church family living and loving in the mess.

The End Abortion Podcast: Our Daily Scripture Readings and Reflection for 2/23/2026 by Fr. Frank Pavone

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

A new sermon is available:Reverend Paul Davey's sermon for February 22, 2026.Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

First Sunday in LentFebruary 22, 2026Worship Service includes:Scripture Readings: selections from Psalm 9, Mark 1:35, & Thessalonians 5:16-18Sermon: Will You Pray With Me? given by Rev. Dr. Tom KortClick here for Worship Bulletin - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.No matter who you are or where you are on your journey of Faith,you are invited to MPC.Education Hour:Contact Pastor Alex Lester-Abdalla at alexlester-abdalla@mpcusa.net Worship Service:In-Person and Livestream begins at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.Morrisville Presbyterian Church771 N Pennsylvania AveMorrisville, Pennsylvania 19067(215) 295-4191 Website: https://www.mpcusa.org Support the show

Cry Out: Speak Without Fear - The Prophet Isaiah commands you to cry out full-throated and unsparingly. Silence protects injustice. Clear speech exposes it. Prolife work requires courage and conviction. Today's reflection calls you to speak boldly for the unborn.

Choose Life: Cry Out for the Preborn - The call to Choose Life is not symbolic. It is decisive. Your relationship with God shapes how you defend the unborn. Choosing life means choosing obedience, clarity, and courage. Today's reading challenges you to act.

Reflection on Preaching and Unworthiness Feeling unworthy to preach, considering the great men who have preached before. Feeling like “the least of the least.” Finding strength in God’s presence and help. Acknowledging dependence on God, stating, “It has to be God in it or nothing good will come out of it.” Requesting prayers due to feeling unwell and facing spiritual opposition. Experiencing difficulties in studying due to various distractions. Finding peace through God’s assurance: “I’ve got you. We can do this.” Focusing on magnifying God through testimony. Sharing personal testimony as a way to magnify God. Experiencing blessings from God for this approach. Testimony of Past Struggles and Salvation Having a tough life and experiencing bad things. Being raised in church with a preacher father, but still making wrong choices. Acknowledging that upbringing doesn’t guarantee salvation. Recognizing personal responsibility for choices. Experiencing a difficult breakup 25 years ago and seeking to fill a void. Turning to drugs and alcohol, which provided temporary relief but worsened problems. Facing dangerous situations and engaging in harmful behaviors. Having guns pulled, being stabbed, and experiencing jail time. Acknowledging having done “about every bad thing you can do.” Experiencing a turning point about a year ago when God intervened. Overdosing on drugs and being revived multiple times. Feeling death approaching and hearing a voice offering a choice between God and goodbye. Promising to live for God if given another chance. Waking up in the hospital without withdrawal symptoms or cravings. Experiencing no withdrawal symptoms from heroin addiction. Having no desire to return to a former lifestyle. Being called to preach and share testimony. Seeking to share testimony in jail to prevent others from making similar mistakes. Expressing gratitude for God’s unwavering hold and protection. Believing that God maintains a “hedge of protection” even when one strays. Scripture Reading and Prayer Reading Proverbs 3:5-9 about trusting in the Lord, acknowledging Him, and honoring Him with substance. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thy own understanding.” “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” “Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of thine increase.” Offering a prayer for guidance and help in delivering God’s message. Feeling inadequate but acknowledging that “little is much when you’re in it, God.” Asking God to remove self and use Brother Dan to help others avoid a destructive path. Praying for God to anoint Brother Dan and use the message for His purpose. God’s Plan and Protection Reflecting on God’s goodness and protection even during times of sin. Recognizing God’s “shield of protection” during past sinful behavior. Believing God knew Brother Dan would return and live for Him. Emphasizing God’s plan for everyone and His ability to redirect those who stray. Referencing James 4:8: “Draw near to God and He’ll draw near to you. Submit yourselves to God and resist the devil and he’ll flee.” Highlighting the need for faith, trust, and reliance on God. Asserting that God is the answer to every problem, including drug addiction. Sharing personal experience as proof of God’s power to overcome addiction. Expressing gratitude for prayers offered during times of living in the world. Acknowledging the impact of prayers from family and others. Recognizing the importance of serving God fully and consistently. Feeling convicted about not always giving 100% to serving God. Emphasizing the need to serve God not only for oneself but also for loved ones and co-workers. Highlighting the importance of living a consistent Christian life. Recognizing that one may be the only “Bible” some people read. Promises of God and Personal Reliance Reading Psalm 91 about dwelling in God’s secret place and finding refuge. “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust.” Trusting in God more and experiencing positive changes. Noting that things work out when relying on God, unlike when living for the devil. Describing the deceptive nature of worldly temptations. Drugs initially seem good but ultimately lead to destruction. Emphasizing that God sees the whole picture and desires what is best. Recognizing that God’s plan may differ from personal desires but is ultimately better. Acknowledging God’s deliverance from the snare of the fowler. Expressing gratitude for being delivered from the devil’s grip. Realizing that personal stubbornness and the devil’s influence contributed to past struggles. Taking responsibility for past choices and acknowledging the importance of staying near God. Stating, “God didn’t put me there. I put myself there.” Highlighting the importance of being a doer of the word, not just a hearer. Referencing Hebrews on the importance of acting on what is heard. Overcoming Temptation and Sin Recognizing the tendency to be mentally absent during church services. Acknowledging the struggle with the “old flesh” that resists participation. Finding prayer as an escape route from temptation. Believing that God provides a way out of temptation. Understanding that sin separates us from God. Referencing Isaiah 59:1-2 about iniquities separating us from God. Emphasizing the importance of repentance and forgiveness. Recognizing that living in sin leads to missed blessings. Expressing gratitude for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and conviction. Appreciating the conscience that helps in making good decisions. Finding protection under God’s wings and truth as a shield. “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.” Letting God Work and the Assurance of Salvation Recognizing that we often hinder God’s work due to worldly desires. Prioritizing work over church and making excuses to avoid serving God. Highlighting God’s care, guidance, and protection. Acknowledging God’s role in making crooked places straight. Sharing personal experiences of God’s faithfulness and protection. Recalling near-death experiences where God intervened. Emphasizing the importance of prayer and righteous living for the salvation of loved ones. Recognizing the power of prayer and its impact on daily life. Understanding that trials grow faith. Comparing trials to working out muscles at the gym. Expressing gratitude for God’s sacrifice and the promise of heaven. Knowing that God created heaven for everyone, even sinners. Reiterating that God will do anything for our betterment if we trust and believe. Encouraging everyone to have the assurance of salvation. Inviting those without assurance to seek guidance. Expressing hope that something said will be helpful. Acknowledging the message may be scattered but trusting God’s word will accomplish its purpose. Offering encouragement to those struggling with addiction or having loved ones who are. Believing that the same God who delivered Brother Dan can deliver others. Urging the church to focus on serving God and living righteously. Emphasizing the importance of speaking boldly about God.

A ProLife Lent - Repentance and Protection: Lent begins with repentance and resolve. Fasting sharpens clarity. Prayer deepens courage. Sacrifice strengthens commitment. Lent is a prolife season because it calls you to protect the most vulnerable. Today's reflection connects repentance with defending children in the womb.

Grace to Prevail - Overcoming Temptation: The pull of temptation is real. Responsibility is real. Grace is real. God does not leave you defenseless. He gives you the strength to prevail against sin. In a culture that pressures women toward abortion, grace empowers courage. Today's reflection reminds you that victory is possible. You are not powerless. Stand firm.

Have You Declared War on Sin? The Gospel confronts believers with a decisive call. You must choose whether to fight sin and abortion or surrender to them.

Joy in Trials: As the People of Life, we face resistance, criticism, and hardship. Yet Scripture reminds us that we find joy even in trials. Defending life is not easy. But it is righteous. And God strengthens those who stand for the unborn. Today's reflection focuses on perseverance, joy, and courage.

When Culture Tries to Make God: Scripture confronts the lie that we can reshape God to fit ideology. This distortion fuels abortion and moral collapse.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 25 (2026) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 2/15/2026 Bible: 2 Chronicles 25 Length: 15 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 1 (2025) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - PM Date: 2/15/2026 Bible: 1 Corinthians 1 Length: 27 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 24 (2026) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 2/15/2026 Bible: 2 Chronicles 24 Length: 21 min.

Scripture Reading from Isaiah 1:21-31Sermon by Charles Anderson

In 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Paul returns to the delicate and dangers area of sexual immorality and, again, grounds his teaching in the Gospel, all that God has done for us in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus!

Most of us have been presented with two basic options for how to think about sex. The one many of us learned in church tends to produce an extraordinary amount of shame. The one we've learned from secular society inevitably harms us and others. Both options are flawed. So as followers of Jesus, we need a better way to think about sex—a way that helps and doesn't harm, a way that's faithful to the God who loves us all. In today's sermon, we'll identify some serious problems with the two views of sex we've likely been taught. Then we'll take a fresh look at Scripture and discover how it offers us a better way. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-15-2026

A new MP3 sermon from Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Scripture Reading: Romans 16 (2026) Subtitle: Scripture Readings Speaker: Rev. Todd Ruddell Broadcaster: Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Event: Sunday - AM Date: 2/15/2026 Bible: Romans 16 Length: 26 min.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Until the scripture of meditation, the sound will be muted in order to protect our congregation's privacy. The Scripture for Meditation and the Scripture Reading will be posted below.

Ephphatha! Be Opened! The Gospel recalls the baptismal call to openness. The Culture of Life begins with hearts open to God's truth.

False Gods - Real Consequences: The first reading warns against following false gods. This ancient conflict remains alive today. Leaders and nations still face the same choice. Will we serve truth or surrender to idols that demand innocent lives?

Jesus on Purity - What's Inside Matters : The Gospel teaches that external actions can point toward good or evil, but holiness begins within. Your heart determines your direction. Today's reflection challenges you to examine what lives inside you and how it shapes your moral choices.

The 5th Session of the 1 Peter Bible Study, Living Hope.  Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3 Teacher: Linda Boyette 

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study Genesis 6–11 and Moses 8 and return to one of the most familiar stories in scripture, not to focus on the storm, but to see the heart of God in the middle of it. This lesson invites us to read the flood through cross vision and notice the mercy woven throughout the chapter. God grieves, God provides an ark with room, God gives light in the darkness, and God remembers Noah when the waters feel like they are prevailing. If you are in a season where you feel like you are treading water and wondering when rest will come, this episode is for you. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 05:17 "Wrestling with God's Nature" 06:14 "Context Matters in Scripture Reading" 10:34 "Reinterpreting 'Destroy' in Scripture" 15:20 "Noah Found Grace, Not Wrath" 19:10 "Summer of Small Spaces" 20:49 "God's Inclusivity in the Ark" 25:08 "What Does God Want Me to See?" 27:19 "Living in Covenant Relationship" 30:18 "Work and Rest in Faith" 33:51 "God Remembered Noah" 39:22 "Lessons from the Dove" 40:08 "The Dove Found No Rest" 44:18 "The Dove's Leap of Faith" 48:45 God's Unforgettable Covenant 51:52 "The Tower of Babel" 53:02 "Tower of Babel Consequences" Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app