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Dr. Corey Miller, President and CEO of Ratio Christi, will join us to compare the teachings of the Bible to the beliefs of Mormonism. As a seventh generation Mormon, he will explain what drew him to the Jesus of the Scriptures and why he left the LDS church. Join us for this timely conversation.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leslie continues the Overcoming series with a powerful reminder that this world is not our home. When we study the lives of historical Christians, one of the most important lessons we can learn is what it means to endure, to stay the course, and to not grow weary in well doing. In this episode, Leslie offers stories, Scriptures, and principles that illustrate the fact that we are not home yet. No matter how overlooked or under appreciated we may feel in our journey here on this earth, we have an exceedingly great reward awaiting us. If you are feeling weary or discouraged, this episode can inspire and uplift you with a Heavenly perspective.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.
Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show
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Most Christians live defeated, not because of sin, but because they don't know who they are in Christ. In this study, Travis and Rachel Peters walk through the "In Him" scriptures in Ephesians 1 that change how you pray, how you see yourself, and how you live. If this blessed you, don't just watch and leave. Get plugged in today so you can begin to experience God's Promise for Increase on new and exciting levels:
In this episode of The Father's Business Podcast, Kimberly and Elizabeth continue their conversation on declaration prayers, blessing, healing, and the power of our words.Together, they wrestle honestly with passages like “speak to the mountain,” “declare a thing,” and “bind and loose,” asking how these Scriptures should be understood in context. This conversation is not about praying small or doubting God's power. It is about learning how to pray boldly while staying submitted to God's authority, God's timing, and God's will.What did Jesus mean when He said to speak to the mountain—and are we using those words the way He intended? And what about binding and loosing, declaring a thing, and praying with authority… are we missing something?Kimberly and Elizabeth also dive deeper into the powerful—and often misunderstood—topic of declaration prayers. To bring clarity, balance, and truth, they unpack key Scriptures like:✔️ Mark 11✔️ Job 22✔️ Matthew 16✔️ Matthew 18✔️ Jesus' prayer in the Garden of GethsemaneThis isn't about shrinking your prayers or doubting God's power. It's about learning how to pray boldly without stepping outside of God's authority. Kimberly and Elizabeth explore what it really means to declare who God is, bless what we're entrusting to Him, and release the pressure of controlling outcomes.If you have ever felt confused, pressured, or even hurt by prayers that declared a specific outcome over your life, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a biblical framework for discernment. You can pray with faith, bless with authority, and still trust God with the outcome.Subscribe for more real, honest conversations about faith, prayer, healing, spiritual growth, and living fully as sons and daughters of God.
How do we actually become more like Jesus? Pastor Adriel Sanchez argues that the key to spiritual formation is not through private spiritual habits and practices done alone, but the community and worship of the local church. GET YOUR FREE SOLA NEWSPAPER A quarterly print publication featuring articles on theology, the historic creeds and confessions, and reflections for the Christian life, delivered straight to your mailbox. For free. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter WHO WE ARE Sola Media serves today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. For over thirty-five years, Sola has walked alongside Christians in their faith, pointing away from novelty and ourselves, and toward Christ and his gospel as proclaimed in the Scriptures, articulated in the ancient Christian Creeds, and summarized in the confessions of the Protestant Reformation. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/
Prescriptive Scriptures establish doctrine by providing authoritative commands and principles that apply to all believers for all time, revealing God's ongoing will through clear instructions and consistent biblical patterns. When reading Scripture, it is important to distinguish between passages that simply describe events and those that prescribe how believers should live by asking: Is this reporting an event, teaching a direct command or principle, and is it affirmed throughout the rest of Scripture as a norm for God's people? __________ John 13:34 NLT, 1 Timothy 3:1–5 NLT, Philippians 4:6 NLT, Ephesians 4:31–32 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________
Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show
Latin Fathers also contributed insights and expertise to the interpretation of the Scriptures. The story of St. Ambrose of Milan is unusual and captivating. He was instrumental in the conversion of St. Augustine, because of his interpretation of Scripture. Music attribution: "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Send us Fan MailDownload study notes for this chapter.Download study notes for this entire book.**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the show
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Today is day 174 and we are on the section on The First Petition: "Hallowed be Thy Name". 174. What are some other names for God given in Scripture? Throughout the Scriptures, God is known as “Lord.” Through the Person and ministry of Jesus Christ, God is also revealed to be one God in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:24) We will conclude today with Proper 7 found on page 617 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Establishing & Leaving Generational Blessings is the second Father's Day message from the MTN Church. Jim Davis is continuing the conversation on God's design for family, legacy, and faithfulness. Drawing from Psalm 78 and other Scriptures, Jim challenges listeners to think beyond the present and consider what their faith will leave behind for future generations. This message encourages men, fathers, and families to build a legacy of blessing through personal surrender, daily faithfulness, forgiveness, intentional values, life-giving words, and a close walk with Jesus—choosing to become a river of God's blessing rather than a dead end.
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Battling Lust and Pornography Part 8: Why Flee Pornography? - English only. How do the Scriptures describe God's view on pornography and lust? The answer may shock you! Recorded April 27, 2026.
The 10 Commandments E14 — We've come to the end of our series on the 10 Commandments, which are known in the Bible as the 10 Words. All throughout this series, we've returned to the idea that these commands are not rules to check off a list, but rather God's wisdom that leads to true life and flourishing. In this episode, Jon and Tim reflect on some final insights about how to approach the 10 Words (and all of biblical law) as wisdom literature, just as Jesus did. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Building a Moral Universe (0:00-11:39) Wisdom Leading to Life (11:39-23:40) Biblical Laws as Wisdom, Justice, Mercy, and Love (23:40-40:18) Jesus as the Embodiment of Wisdom (40:18-53:42) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of the 10 Commandments. REFERENCED RESOURCES In chapter 3, Tim references episodes on biblical law from our How to Read the Bible series. Find those episodes here: The Purpose of the Law The Law as a Covenantal Partnership God's Wisdom in the Law The Law as a Revolution Jesus Fulfills the Law Law Q+R Find the 10 Commandments full collection of video, podcast, and written resources here. Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC “Nice Day ft. Marc Vanparla, John Lee” by Lofi Sunday “That Gospel ft. Bobcat” by Lofi Sunday “Blissful Thoughts ft. TBabz” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jeff Durbin -1 Corinthians 1:18-31- I want to thank our Lord for the blessing, honor, and privilege have had in preparing and delivering messages from the Book of Proverbs these last few years. This sermon series was so challenging to me, personally. It was challenging in at least two ways: 1. Preaching through Proverbs is a very different preparation, process, and delivery than other types of books and letters in the Scriptures. Many Pastors have told me they have avoided preaching through it because of the unique challenges it presents in delivering weekly expositional messages through the book. 2. The content in this marvelous book is so cutting, convicting, and transforming it had to always be preached to myself before I ever dared bring it to you. I've been changed. And 1 am so grateful. Today, we are on the final summary message on the Wisdom from Above: Christ is the true Wisdom of God. May God bless us all to see this incredible truth.
The Word of God must be studied rightly so we build our lives on truth rather than falsehood. Since all Scripture is inspired by God, we should study it with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, compare passages, and examine multiple translations to understand God's message. Not every passage is meant to establish doctrine, as some Scriptures describe events while others instruct us how to live. Sound interpretation requires reading Scripture in context, recognizing personal biases, and establishing beliefs through consistent biblical patterns rather than isolated verses. __________ 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV, 2 Timothy 3:16–17 KJV, John 16:13 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 8-9, 2 Chronicles 21, 1 Timothy 4 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible on this 22nd day of June. I'm Heather, and today we continue our journey through the Scriptures on day 173, gathering with listeners from around the world to seek Jesus—the source of our life—through God's Word. In this episode, we'll read from 2 Kings 8-9, 2 Chronicles 21, and 1 Timothy 4, asking the Holy Spirit to illuminate the text and reorient our hearts and minds toward God's love and truth. Join us as we dive into the stories of Elisha, the rise and fall of kings, and Paul's instructions to Timothy on focusing our lives and ministry on Christ. As always, we'll close with prayer and reflection, drawing strength for the day ahead and remembering that you are loved. TODAY'S DEVOTION: Good work requires good focus. It's so easy for us to focus on the wrong things, especially in these troubled times we live in. We can strain and fuss, argue, and fight over things that don't really matter. But the good work of a servant requires focusing on the right things—and working hard at them. That's what Paul tells Timothy. He gives clear direction: focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, on encouraging the believers, and teaching them. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our 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 tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation. Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL
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Can you be deeply religious and still miss Jesus completely? That is the question at the center of Mark chapter 2, and the answer might be more uncomfortable than we expect. In this passage, Jesus and His disciples are walking through a grain field on the Sabbath when the disciples pluck heads of grain to eat. The Pharisees immediately accuse them of breaking the law. But Jesus points out something important: the disciples were doing exactly what Mosaic law permitted in Deuteronomy 23. What they violated was not Scripture but the man-made traditions the Pharisees had layered on top of it. The Pharisees had constructed thirty-nine categories of prohibited Sabbath activities, building fence after fence around the commandment until the original purpose was buried. God gave the Sabbath as a gift, a reminder of rest and relationship with the Creator. The Pharisees turned it into a burden and made their rules more important than the heart of God behind the law. Jesus responds with one of the most significant declarations in the Gospels: the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. This title connects directly to Daniel chapter 7 and the coming Messiah. Jesus was not just correcting a misunderstanding about grain fields. He was revealing that the entire law had been pointing to Him all along. As Paul later wrote in Colossians 2, the Sabbath and the festivals were shadows of what was to come, and the substance is found in Christ. The Pharisees did not have a Sabbath problem. They had a Jesus problem. They knew the Scriptures, believed in God, and pursued holiness, but when the Messiah arrived, they rejected Him because He did not match their expectations. This passage raises three important truths for every believer today. First, God's Word is the standard, not tradition, preference, or cultural expectation. Second, preferences are productive until they become pious, meaning traditions are helpful until they start replacing the mission rather than serving it. Third, it is entirely possible to be religiously busy and still miss Jesus. Topics covered include the Sabbath in the New Testament, religious tradition versus Scripture, the authority of Jesus Christ, the meaning of Son of Man, lessons from the Pharisees, Mark chapter 2 Bible study, how to avoid legalism, and what it means to surrender to Christ as Lord. Whether you are exploring Christianity for the first time or have been following Jesus for decades, this message is a call to examine whether your faith is centered on Jesus Himself or on the religious habits that surround Him. He is Lord over every day, every tradition, and every part of life.
Our western understanding of a proverb is something like a wise saying, but in the Scriptures, a proverb is God's reality in a fallen world.
13 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. 14 I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. 15 For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. 16 So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 Whoever thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19 So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.20 Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. 21 It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. 22 The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. 23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.151 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” 4 For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. 1."Annoyance is the price you pay for community." Do you think that's an accurate statement? How do you personally navigate that tension? 2.Paul tells the strong to restrain their freedom for the sake of a tender brother or sister, even when they're right. Is there an area where you've had to hold a freedom loosely for someone else's sake? What did that cost you? 3.RC Sproul called it "the tyranny of the weaker brother" when someone tries to make their personal conviction everyone else's law. Have you seen that happen — or done it yourself? What does it look like when a disputable matter gets treated as indisputable? 4.It seems there can be a tension between living out the kingdom of God vs having the modern optimized, maximized life. Do you see that tension in your life and if so, where?5.Mrs. Leonard's whisper — "I wish you were my little girl" — is offered as a picture of what it feels like to really be welcomed by Jesus. Have you experienced Jesus' welcome? When/how?6.How can the gospel make you and our community more welcoming?
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Send us a message!We read Acts 17 and 18 and watch the gospel collide with jealousy in Thessalonica, careful study in Berea, curiosity in Athens, and conflict in Corinth. We end by asking what kind of listener you are when God's Word challenges you, especially when the message feels familiar instead of new. • Paul reasons from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ • Thessalonica erupts in jealousy and political accusations • Bereans examine the Scriptures daily as a model for discernment • Paul confronts idols in Athens and preaches the Creator and resurrection • Mixed reactions to the resurrection and a few believe • Paul's work and ministry partnership with Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth • God's encouragement to keep speaking without fear • Gallio dismisses the charges and the case fizzles • Apollos grows through humble correction and becomes a powerful advocate At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.
If we are open to improve, the Scriptures will guide us and God's family will help by providing the example and godly reproof and correction as needed. There are two types of mourning or shame; (1) Godly and healthy, and (2) Worldly and toxic. The first inspires change and the second causes resentments, guilt, condemnation and escapism. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 doctrine – reproof – correction Proverbs 12:1; 15:10 the person who hates reproof is stupid Matthew 19:16-22 the rich man was not open to improve 1 Kings 12:1-19 Rehoboam did not receive wise counsel 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 the Corinthians received reproof and correction and changed. Right sorrow can cause transformation and change. Two kinds of sorrow – (1) Godly sorrow causes godly change and (2) Worldly sorrow causes guilt, isolation, condemnation and usually escapism. Biblical education and godly community are important to develop conscience and character. 1 Corinthians 6:2, 3, 9, 15, 16 Paul taught them during the 18 months he was with them so why the negative lifestyle change? The culture of Corinth continued to exert a strong influence on the believers. Rather than transforming their society, many of the saints were being shaped by it. The values, practices, and attitudes of the surrounding pagan culture had begun to infiltrate the church, producing the very problems that Paul was compelled to confront in his letter. How do we help others to change? Two kinds of shame – toxic and healthy 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 he built them up, did not belittle, tear down, reject; rather he loved them and reminded them of who they really are in Christ. Luke 10:17-24 Jesus is the example Luke 10:38-42 Martha, Martha Hebrews 10:22-25 we need the word and each other If we are open to improve, God will help through His Word and people. Rev. Vince uses the Bible version NASB-95The post Transformation 4: Openness to Improve first appeared on Living Hope.
What does it mean to be baptized for the dead? Is this a practice Christians are supposed to do since Paul mentioned it?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie continue through their Strange Scriptures series and talk through an odd verse in 1 Corinthians 15 that has become the foundation for some problematic doctrines. We look at what it means (and what it doesn't mean) to be baptized for the dead and try to come away with some applications for us today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 15:29; 1 Cor. 15:12-28; Acts 17:32; John 3:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Rom. 14:12; Rom. 9:3; 1 Cor. 15:30-32.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com. God bless!
In this Father's Day message, Show Us the Father, we discover how Jesus reveals the true heart of God and brings healing to the wounds left by absent, harsh, disengaged, performance-driven, or inconsistent fathers. Through John 14:8–10 and other key Scriptures, learn how your Heavenly Father is present, compassionate, attentive, delighted in you, and completely dependable.
The messages that were sent to the 7 different communities of believers detailed in Ch. 2 & 3 of Revelation are remarkable. We conclude that these are representative of the various types of communities of believers that have existed ever since that era. One particular message caught our attention today, the words that were written to Sardis (Ch.3 v.1). You “have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead” – what a message! But, the message also includes, “you still have a few names in Sardis, people who have not soiled their garments (of righteousness), and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.” [v.5]. Of such, Jesus says, “I will confess his name before my father” [v.5]. What will Jesus “confess”? What is a “name”? We recall the promise God made to King David, “I will make for you a great name, like the names of the great ones of the earth” [2Sam.7 v.9]. This is “name” in the sense of reputation or fame, as many modern versions translate it. Quite a number of Scriptures tell us how God made a name for himself, we will soon read an example of this in Isaiah – Ch. 63 v12,14.In the light of these examples we conclude that when Jesus says of those few in Sardis that he will “confess” their “name before my father” – he means he will confess the reputation that such have made for themselves. We meditate and imagine it will be names or reputations such as “patient endurance” [Rev. 2 v.2] “not grown weary” [v.3] “hold fast” [v.25] and many other particular qualities of a Christ-like character. Such, says Jesus, I will make a pillar in the temple of my God” [3 v.12,21] adding, “… and I will write on him the name of my God … and my own new name…. I will grant him to sit with me on my throne.” May we all, in true humility, so live that we make a worthy reputation for ourselves in the sight of our Saviour that he will lovingly confess before his Father when he returns to this earth. At that time with what overwhelming emotion will we join in the proclamation we read of this morning, “'Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!'” [Ch.4 v.8]
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Week 26 - 2 Samuel 11 - 1 Kings 11: "Thou are the man."
Christianity and Judaism share the same roots, the same Scriptures, and the same hope for a Messiah. So why do they arrive at different conclusions about Jesus? Explore the key beliefs of Judaism and discover why Christians believe the Messiah has come—and why His identity remains the most important question anyone can answer.
In this Podcast TNC Pastor David Bryan teaches part four of our summer reading series, rooted in the Scriptures and Ezekiel Emmanuel's newest book.
In service on Sunday, our Apostle taught on the topic: The Science of Biblical Interpretation. One of the major truths emphasized was that the Bible is a book about Jesus.
In 2 Timothy 3, Paul warns Timothy that difficult days will come—not merely because of unbelievers outside the church, but because of people who claim godliness while denying its power. Paul contrasts counterfeit faith with authentic faith and calls believers to remain anchored in Christ, committed to the church, and grounded in God's Word.As followers of Jesus, we are called to recognize false teaching, pursue genuine Christlike character, persevere through hardship, and remain steadfast in the Scriptures that equip us for every good work. Authentic faith isn't measured by information alone, but by transformation through the power of Christ.
Some time ago, I took a course in speed-readingWe were required to practice every day for at least an hour- the only drawback–I chose to read books that didn't interest me, so I wouldn't get distracted by their content• but going fast, I got nothing at all from them – I wasn't reading, but just looking at words- later on I was exposed to a method of slow-reading• the purpose: to get as much as possible from what I read◦ this applied specifically to reading the Scriptures◦ the benefit is hearing God speak to me clearly and directly• and that is what I want to teach you this morning
This is a series of parables (fictional stories with kingdom truth) of the Kingdom of God! In this message, we pause to look at a powerful moment of awakening in the Scriptures that challenges us to open our spiritual eyes to what God is doing right in front of us.How often do we drift through life on autopilot, missing the supernatural reality of God's presence? In Zechariah 4:1, the angel of the Lord comes to wake the prophet up, just like a person being shaken out of a deep sleep. This message explores how the King wants to wake us up from our spiritual slumber so that we can truly see His vision, His grace, and His power at work in our lives. When we wake up and see with Kingdom vision, we realize that the breakthrough we've been waiting for isn't by human might or power, but by His Spirit. Join us as we pray for open eyes and an awakened faith!Text: Zechariah 4:1For more information about Journey Church, visit: www.journeyinbend.com Find Journey on all social media: @journeyinbend Find Pastor Keith on social media: @findkeithPlease subscribe and engage. At Journey, we believe there's HOPE FOR EVERYONE!
Every father wonders if he's giving his kids what they really need. Every son or daughter — at some point — wonders the same thing about themselves: Who am I? Am I loved? Where am I going? Why am I here? This Father's Day, Pastor Dustin and his son Aiden — our Middle School Pastor — team up to answer those questions through Scripture, sharing the four gifts every father gives: Identity, Security, Direction, and Purpose. "If we don't know who we are, we'll spend our lives becoming whatever everyone else says we should be." Whether you had a great dad, a complicated relationship with your father, or you're raising kids of your own right now, this message points to a Father whose love isn't based on performance — and who offers you these same four gifts today. The Four Gifts of a Father: Identity — Who Am I? Security — Am I Loved? Direction — Where Am I Going? Purpose — Why Am I Here? Scriptures referenced: Genesis 49:22-26, Matthew 3:17, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:15
Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 4-5, Psalm 83, 1 Timothy 2 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible for June 20th. On today's episode, the conversation focused on our continued journey through the Scriptures, reading from 2 Kings 4-5, Psalm 83, and 1 Timothy 2. Several points were raised, including the miraculous stories of Elisha—from the widow's jar of oil to the resurrection of the Shunammite's son and the healing of Naaman's leprosy—revealing God's compassion and power. The discussion explored the deeper meaning of these miracles as signs pointing to the ultimate mediator, Christ Jesus, who reconciles God and humanity. A key theme that emerged was the invitation to trust in God's provision and redemption, pray for all people, and embrace a life marked by gratitude and faith. The episode concludes with prayers for peace, guidance, and a reminder of God's unending love. TODAY'S DEVOTION: There's only one man who can make things right. The woman of Shunam knew this in her deepest places. She knew she needed God's man—Gehazi or anyone else simply would not do. She believed that somehow this one man could bring her boy back to life, could make things right in the face of loss and despair. Elisha goes to the boy, and in a strange, intimate act, lies upon him—face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye. It's as if the man of God is absorbing the boy's death into himself, pouring life back where there was none. In this moment, we catch a foreshadowing of another Man who would one day absorb death itself—not just for one boy, but for the whole world. This Man, Christ Jesus, would take on sin, death, and the grave, and through his own sacrifice, defeat death and pull us close to himself—face to face, hand to hand, eye to eye. God has come in the flesh. He has come to rescue us from death and draw us into life eternal. Jesus—the prophet of prophets, the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world—he alone can make things right in us, for us, and through us. Paul put it plainly: "For there is one God and one mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone." Death has been defeated. Through Christ, true life is offered. In him, we stand face to face with the one who brings us out of death and into resurrection life, even now. May God open our eyes today to see it—to see him, to trust him, and to live in the power and joy of his resurrected presence. That's a prayer for my own soul. That's a prayer for my family, for my wife and my daughters, and my son. And that's a prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen. Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. And now Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. And where there is sadness, Joy. Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love. For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life. Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our 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 tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. 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While your schedule may change this summer, we hope you'll keep reading the Scriptures. And when you have questions about what you read, give Open Line with Dr. Michael Rydelnik a call! He's here to help you understand the Bible better each Saturday. Join us with your Bible questions this weekend. Learn more about resources mentioned:Open Line Live TourMoody Radio Alaska Cruise 2027Chosen People Ministries free giftFEBC podcastMoody Bible Commentary May/June thank you gift:Hitler’s Cross: How the Cross Was Used to Promote the Nazi Agenda by Erwin W. Lutzer Open Line is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Kitchen Table Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/openline/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” (1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT) As believers, we have the sacred trust of the gospel message. Jesus has given us our command: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15–16 NLT). That’s another worthwhile cost of following Christ: the responsibility of sharing His Good News with others. Every believer is called to do it. Every Christian is tasked with getting the gospel message out. In his letter to Timothy, the apostle Paul mentions “the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God” (1 Timothy 1:11 NLT). Emphasizing the sacred trust of the gospel again in 1 Thessalonians 2:4, he wrote, “For we speak as messengers approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” (NLT). Here’s what that means. As Christians, we all have the same gospel. And we each must ask ourselves the question, “How am I getting the gospel out?” It doesn’t matter how other people are getting the gospel out. That’s their responsibility. What matters is how we’re doing it. That’s our call as followers of Jesus, and it’s one we can’t ignore. Too much depends on our obedience. We need to think about our family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and others in our sphere of influence and ask, “Am I getting the gospel out to these people in a way that’s clear, concise, and impactful?” Jesus sees exactly how diligent we are in carrying out our sacred responsibility. In the last chapter of the New Testament, He says, “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds” (Revelation 22:12 NLT). That reward will be directly connected to how faithful we are in this life. Often, we place far too much stock in this life alone. We act as though everything that’s going to happen happens here. Of course, a lot of significant things do happen in this life. The most important decision we will ever make happens in this life: the decision about what we do with Jesus Christ. But we mustn’t let the things in this life distract us from our responsibility regarding the next life. Paul framed the urgency of our mission perfectly when he wrote, “But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, ‘How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!’” (Romans 10:14–15 NLT). Our faithfulness here will result in rewards there—in Heaven, and when Heaven comes to earth, when we go home. Reflection question: What does faithfulness to the gospel message look like in your life? Harvest Crusade tickets are fully claimed—but it’s not too late to participate and witness what God does on July 11. Invite your loved ones to watch online with you and make sure you join the waitlist in case more tickets become available. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gary: Welcome to Search the Scriptures 24/7, a radio ministry of The Berean Call featuring T.A. McMahon. I'm Gary Carmichael. It's great to have you with us! In today's program, Tom wraps up a two-part series with guest Joe Keim as they address the question: Are the Amish Really Christians? Here's TBC executive director, Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary. Well, this is part 2 of a conversation that I'm having with Joe Keim. The program is about Amish. Joe grew up Amish, as we learned last week, and he's now a leader in MAP. And MAP is the Mission to the Amish People. Joe, welcome back to Search the Scriptures 24/7.Joe: I appreciate it, Tom. It's good to be back and to be able to share some of the things that we've shared so far.
Every year on June 19th, America commemorates Juneteenth — the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and the enslaved people there finally learned what had already been declared: that they were free. Clarence Haynes reflects on what this day means to him as an African American man, and why he believes the Church has a responsibility not to forget the difficult chapters of our nation's story, but to learn from them. Because Romans 15:4 is clear — everything written in the past was written to teach us. Clarence draws a striking observation: on July 4, 1776, over 20% of the population was still enslaved. Independence Day was a celebration for some, but not for all. Juneteenth exists to remind us that freedom is not truly freedom until it is realized by everyone — and we will never understand that fully until we are willing to see history through the eyes of someone whose experience differs from our own. That kind of honest, uncomfortable reckoning is not a threat to unity. According to Clarence, it is the very pathway to it. Healing begins not by glossing over the past, but by having the grace and courage to look at it clearly, learn from it, and allow that understanding to make us agents of compassion in the present. Today's Bible Verse "For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope."— Romans 15:4, NIV Ponder Today Forgetting the past is not a pathway to unity — it is a barrier to it. When we gloss over difficult history, we create a narrative that is true for some but not for all. Honest remembrance is what opens the door to genuine healing and understanding. Seeing history through another's lens is an act of love. Romans 15:4 calls us to learn from the past. Part of that learning requires the humility and willingness to step outside our own experience and genuinely consider the journey of those whose story differs from ours. The goal of looking back is to become agents of healing today. History is not just an academic exercise. When we engage with it honestly, Scripture teaches us that it produces endurance, encouragement, and hope — for ourselves and for the communities around us. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, today I am praying for open eyes and an open heart. Give me tenderness of heart to see life through the experiences of others. I ask for grace not to look with judgment or comparison, but with a heart of genuine understanding. Let that understanding lead to heartfelt compassion that seeks not to overlook the past, but to learn from it so I can be an agent of healing. Help me take the posture of Scripture and recognize that only by looking back with honesty and clarity will we ever find the lessons necessary to bring healing today. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a desire to listen, learn, and love more broadly, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to deepen your faith and your love for every neighbor God has placed in your path. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Using the Scriptures as our owner's manual as we raise our children; seven imperatives for effective, godly parentingBuy this message on MP3 here! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
Audio taken from the live teaching "8 People Who Will Not Be In Heaven" - https://youtu.be/AcB5gi7p_gcToday as we examine the Scriptures together, we will turn to one of the most sobering, yet hope-filled passages in all of the Bible. We will see both the gravity of unrepentant sin and the overwhelming mercy of the cross. In today's text, we see a list of eight categories of people who will not be in heaven. This is certainly not an exhaustive list of every sin, nor is it a checklist stating that if you have committed any of these 8 sins you are eternally condemned and beyond God's mercy and forgiveness.Key Scriptures used in today's teaching: Revelation 21:5-8Other Scriptures referenced: Matthew 10:32-33; John 3:18; Hebrews 11:6; Genesis 6:5; 1 John 3:15; Deuteronomy 18:10-14; Acts 19:19; Exodus 20:3-5; John 8:44; John 14:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21Unless noted otherwise, Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible.If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know! Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. Connect with Tiff Shuttlesworth:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostLambAssociation/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffshuttlesworth/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tiffshuttleswor Learn more about my ministry: https://lostlamb.org/ Learn more about my ministry in Canada: https://www.lostlamb.ca
Steve spends the first hour outlining the various responses to the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and why critics of the deal need to look at the bigger picture and answer one important question. Then, author and pastor Chris Danielson joins the program to discuss the book he co-authored, "Bible Sidekick" — a conversation outlining the pros and cons of various translations of Scriptures. Finally, Ana Hibbs joins the program for another round of what's buzzing with Gen Z. TODAY'S SPONSORS: FAST GROWING TREES: https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=Steve+Deace+Show code DEACE KEKSI: https://www.keksi.com/ use promo code DEACE15 MASA CHIPS: https://www.masachips.com/pages/deace use promo code DEACE CHEF IQ: https://chefiq.com/ use promo code STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The 10 Commandments E13 — We've arrived at the 10th and final commandment, which feels very different from all the ones that came before it: “Do not desire … anything that belongs to your neighbor.” While most translations use the word “covet,” we simply find khamad, which is the general Hebrew word for desire. All the other commandments involve observable actions, but desire is entirely internal. So why does God warn us about desiring things that belong to our neighbor? In this episode, Jon and Tim finish the 10 Commandments by showing how this command works as an undercurrent beneath all the others. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS The Meaning of “Desire” (0:00-21:13) How the Hebrew Bible Talks About Desire (21:13-37:21) What All Our Desires Point To (37:21-59:30) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of the 10 Commandments. REFERENCED RESOURCES Find the related animated video for this episode here. Find the 10 Commandments full collection of resources here. “The Twofold Center of Christian Ethics: Christian Freedom and God's Commandments” by Reinhard Hütter (essay in The Promise of Lutheran Ethics, edited by Karen L. Bloomquist and John R. Stumme) The Ten Commandments: Interpretation: Resources for the Use of Scripture in the Church by Patrick D. Miller Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books. SHOW MUSIC “Morning Light feat. Oly.Lo” by Lofi Sunday “Hilltops feat. JK Beatbrook” by Lofi Sunday BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.