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Series: God & CountryGalatians 3:26–29At St. Mark Houston we believe that life is a gift from God and that through faith in Jesus Christ we can truly have a fulfilling life. Join us on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM for Worship. Find us on the web at www.stmarkhouston.org or call us at 713-468-2623.

Tonight we're chatting with Nimrod May  - Creator, Bruno Zarka - CRO, and Rob Kutner - Head writer, the creative minds behind God's Gang, the groundbreaking animated YouTube series that's captivating audiences worldwide with its unique blend of humor, action, and interfaith harmony. This series follows a team of martial arts superheroes from Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Hindu backgrounds as they embark on thrilling adventures while promoting themes of unity, friendship, and understanding.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/castle-of-horror-podcast--4268760/support.

Sermon: Ang Pagpapahalaga ni Christ sa Tao! Series: God's Perfect Servant Speaker: Ptr. July David Scripture: Mark 3: 1-6 Hindi nakatuon ang ministeryo ni Hesus sa paglikha ng mga bagong pamantayan sa relihiyon o sa pamamahala ng pulitika; sa halip, ito ay nakasentro sa mga tao. Sa linggong ito, ibinabahagi ni Pastor July David kung paano tayo tinuturuan ni Hesus na unahin ang iba, kumilos nang may habag, at maging huwaran ng awa. The ministry of Jesus did not focus on creating new religious norms or governing politics; instead, it was centered on people. This week, Pastor July David shares how Jesus teaches us to prioritize others, act compassionately, and be models of mercy. Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yh-6SHhIZbXDfOKC67XEK2fjANbvLvbp/view?usp=drive_link On our website: https://cbcp.org/blog/2025/03/23/ang-pagpapahalaga-ni-christ-sa-tao/ Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline

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Sermon: 我為何而死? What Am I Dying For? Series: 神完美的僕人 God's Perfect Servant Speaker: 張國強牧師 Rev. Jeremiah Cheung Scripture: 馬可福音 Mark 2:13-17 Translated to English by Deacon Daniel Go 年輕的時候，我們經常會問：「我為何而活？」但到了人生下半場，問題則變成了：「我為何而死？」本週，張國強牧師將探討這個問題如何引導我們超越物質世界，追尋生命的真正意義。 In our youth, we often ask ourselves, "What am I living for?" As we approach midlife, however, the more pressing question becomes, "What am I dying for?" This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung explores how this question encourages us to look beyond the material realm to seek the true meaning of life. Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwZ-aBQxqQxrQxdNyKESXIEU8ERgKRkB/view?usp=drive_link On our website: https://cbcp.org/blog/2025/03/02/what-am-i-dying-for/ Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: God's Will for Your WorkDevotional: 4 of 4The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. (Psalm 37:23-24)We've been in a series exploring biblical truths for discerning God's will for your work. Here's the fourth and final I'll share:Truth #4: Some Christians need to spend less time discerning God's will and more time doing God's will.Now, notice that I didn't say “spend no time discerning God's will.” That would be unbiblical and foolish as the wisdom of seeking wisdom from the Lord is everywhere in Scripture (see Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5, etc.).The problem is that many of us spend so much time worrying about God's will for the future that we never get around to doing his will in the present. This stands in stark contrast to the example of Christ's followers in Scripture. Take Paul as an example. Yes there were times when Paul waited on the Lord in prayer (see Acts 13:1-2, Acts 16:6-10, etc.). But as pastor Jerry Sittser explains, the New Testament offers no hint that Paul agonized about the will of God as it pertained to the future…If we sense any agony in the heroes of Scripture, it is not in discovering the will of God but in doing it.”Now I hear what you're thinking: OK Jordan, so long as I am seeking to obey God, I have lots of freedom in the decisions I make at work. I get it. But I still have a decision to make! So how do I choose? Let me suggest 3 practices that put the truths we've learned in this series into practice.#1: Pray and ask God for wisdom. But as I mentioned before, don't be surprised if his answer is, “you choose.” #2: Seek wisdom from Christians who understand your work. This could be a small group in your church, a Christian Employee Resource Group at your company, or my own Mere Christians Community (which is open for enrollment this week).#3: Flip a coin. Absent an exceptionally clear answer from God or others, choose whichever option you want. Still can't decide? Flip a coin. As music producer Rick Rubin explains, “When the coin is spinning in the air, you'll likely notice a quiet preference or wish for one of the two to come up. Which are you rooting for? This is the option to go with.”God's will for your work is that you would work with him and be obedient to his commands. That gives you tonsof freedom to make decisions today. Maybe you need to stop asking God about his will and start doing his will. Because as Saint Francis de Sales once said, “Deeds give God far more glory than any amount of time wasted in trying to discriminate between good and better.”

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: God's Will for Your WorkDevotional: 3 of 4Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)The hardest decision I've ever made professionally was to step down as CEO of Threshold 360 six years ago. I loved leading that fast growing tech startup. And I also loved creating faith and work content like these devotionals. But I was convinced that I had to put all my professional eggs in one of those two baskets.I knew neither path was a “higher calling”—I could follow Jesus fully in either role. But I still spent months paralyzed, desperate to discern God's will for my work.Part of what freed me was today's passage, knowing that regardless of which path I chose, as long as my heart was submissive to God today, he would make my paths straight tomorrow. As we've already seen in this series, Scripture says very little about God's will for you tomorrow, but a lot about God's will for you today—namely that he wills us to obey him and walk in the way of The Way, Jesus Christ (see 1 Thessalonians 4:3).So long as you're doing that, there's no such thing as a “wrong” decision. As Tim Keller once said, “for a Christian, there is no ‘plan B.'” Because God's purposes will always prevail (see Proverbs 19:21). That brings me to the third biblical truth for discerning God's will for your work… Truth #3: There is no wrong way if you are following The Way.Here's how pastor Jerry Sittser articulated this idea: “If we seek first God's kingdom and righteousness…then whatever choices we make concerning the future become the will of God for our lives. There are many pathways we could follow…As long as we are seeking God, all of them can be God's will for our lives, although only one—the path we choose—actually becomes his will.”In other words, it is impossible to seek the kingdom of God and miss the will of God. There is no wrong way if you are following The Way.What decision are you agonizing over at work? Should you stay or leave your job? Go back to school? Say yes or no to a big project? If none of your options violate God's commands, relax. Pray for wisdom. And unless you hear a clear answer, choose freely and confidently—knowing the Lord will make your path straight.

Jonah 1:17-2:10 (NASB) 17 And the Lord designated a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach of the fish for three days and three nights. Jonah's Prayer1 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the stomach of the fish, 2 and he said, “I called out of my distress to the Lord,And He answered me.I called for help from the depth of Sheol;You heard my voice.3 For You threw me into the deep,Into the heart of the seas,And the current flowed around me.All Your breakers and waves passed over me.4 So I said, ‘I have been cast out of Your sight.Nevertheless I will look again toward Your holy temple.'5 Water encompassed me to the point of death.The deep flowed around me,Seaweed was wrapped around my head.6 I descended to the base of the mountains.The earth with its bars was around me forever,But You have brought up my life from the pit, Lord my God.7 While I was fainting away,I remembered the Lord,And my prayer came to You,Into Your holy temple.8 Those who are followers of worthless idolsAbandon their faithfulness,9 But I will sacrifice to YouWith a voice of thanksgiving.That which I have vowed I will pay.Salvation is from the Lord.” 10 Then the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land. 1) God's Rescue (1:17)2) Jonah's Prayer to God (2:1-9)3) God's Answer (2:10)  

Jonah 1:1-16 (NASB) 1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and cry out against it, because their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, found a ship that was going to Tarshish, paid the fare, and boarded it to go with them to Tarshish away from the presence of the Lord. 4 However, the Lord hurled a great wind on the sea and there was a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was about to break up. 5 Then the sailors became afraid and every man cried out to his god, and they hurled the cargo which was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone below into the stern of the ship, had lain down, and fallen sound asleep. 6 So the captain approached him and said, “How is it that you are sleeping? Get up, call on your god! Perhaps your god will be concerned about us so that we will not perish.” 7 And each man said to his mate, “Come, let's cast lots so that we may find out on whose account this catastrophe has struck us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. 8 Then they said to him, “Tell us, now! On whose account has this catastrophe struck us? What is your occupation, and where do you come from? What is your country, and from what people are you?” 9 So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.” 10 Then the men became extremely afraid, and they said to him, “How could you do this?” For the men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them. 11 So they said to him, “What should we do to you so that the sea will become calm for us?”—for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy. 12 And he said to them, “Pick me up and hurl me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm for you, because I know that on account of me this great storm has come upon you.” 13 However, the men rowed desperately to return to land, but they could not, because the sea was becoming even stormier against them. 14 Then they cried out to the Lord and said, “We earnestly pray, O Lord, do not let us perish on account of this man's life, and do not put innocent blood on us; for You, Lord, have done as You pleased.” 15 So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. 16 Then the men became extremely afraid of the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows. Pt. 1 – “The Merciful Hound of Heaven” 1) The Divine Command = GO! (1:1-2) 2) The Disobedient Prophet = Run! (1:3) 3) The Deity's Pursuit (1:4-16)

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: God's Will for Your WorkDevotional: 2 of 4Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts. Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Were you a slave when you were called? Don't let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. (1 Corinthians 7:19-21)My pastor Chris Basham offers an analogy about God's will that I love. Imagine you set up a backyard full of activities for your kids—a pool, a swingset, monkey bars, a trampoline, a football. You tell them they're free to play with anything they like, as long as they stay inside the fence, because beyond it lies a pond filled with venomous snakes.Now imagine your kids keep asking, Can I throw the football? At some point, you'd say, Of course! I wouldn't have put it there if I didn't want you to enjoy it.Many of us act like those kids—constantly asking God for permission to do things he has already permitted. And that's precisely what Paul addresses in today's passage.The Corinthians, young in their faith, were asking: Should we be circumcised? Should we change jobs? Paul's response? It doesn't matter. “Keeping God's commands is what counts.” That is his “will” as we saw last week. If all of your options are within the fence of obedience to God's commands, you're free to choose.Paul's words bring me to the second truth for discerning God's will for your work…Truth #2: God's will is that his children have free will within the boundaries of his commands. This may explain why you sometimes don't hear a clear answer from the Lord when weighing two equally God-honoring choices. God just might not have an opinion. It's not that he doesn't care—he simply might be delighting in your freedom.Extending my pastor's analogy, imagine your kids ask not for your permission per se but for your opinion—Should I swim in the pool or jump on the trampoline? Your response would likely be, You choose! As long as you stay in the fence and want me with you, I'll be thrilled.Let me be clear: You very well may hear a clear answer from the Lord regarding the decision you have to make. But maybe God's lack of an answer is his answer: You are my child. As long as you stay within the boundary of my commands, you are safe and free.Paul's words just a few chapters after today's passage are instructive here: “whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). In other words, if your motivation as you make decisions is “the glory of God” you are free to do “whatever.” Glorify him today by choosing freely within the boundaries of his commands.

Series: God's Great BookService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Trey Haskett

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: God's Will for Your WorkDevotional: 1 of 4But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:33-34)Which job should I take? What goals is God calling me to pursue in my business? Has God closed the door on this opportunity for good? All of these are variations of the same question: What is God‘s will for my work?Over the next few weeks, we're going to explore four biblical truths for discerning God's will for your work that I'm confident will lead you to unprecedented freedom, clarity, and joy. The first might surprise you…Truth #1: Scripture says very little about God's will for you tomorrow, but a lot about God's will for you today.If you search “God's will” in the New Testament you will find nothing that resembles the types of future tense discernment we spend so much time worrying about today. And when Scripture does talk about the future, it's almost always in the context of commanding us not to worry about it (see Matthew 6:34)!What should we do instead? “Seek first” the kingdom of God “and his righteousness” (see Matthew 6:33). In other words, prioritize God in all things and obey him in all things like Christ did—that is God's will for you today and tomorrow. Paul says this more explicitly in 1 Thessalonians 4:3: “It is God's will that you should be sanctified.”The best book I've read on this topic is The Will of God as a Way of Life by pastor Jerry Sittser, who summarizes today's truth beautifully: “[After years of study] I discovered that the Bible says very little about the will of God as a future pathway. Instead, the Bible warns us about anxiety and presumption concerning the future, assures us that God is in control, and commands us to do the will of God we already know in the present….Obedience is God's will for our lives.”This truth isn't just freeing—it's empowering. Instead of being paralyzed by uncertainty about the future, we can move forward with confidence, knowing that God's will for today is clear.Before you close this email, identify one specific way you can obey God at work today. Maybe it's extending grace to a difficult coworker, working with excellence even when no one's watching, or simply pausing to pray before a meeting. God's will isn't a mystery—it's right in front of you. Obey and glorify him as you work today.

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Continuing the series focused on relationships, Pastor David Love speaks about the goal of focusing more on God in your marriage, family, and church. Exodus 20:1-11, Genesis 2:21-24

Series: God's Great BookService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Trey Haskett

God is teaching us about forgiveness through our relationships with others. Pastor David Love encourages listeners that with relationships, some assembly is required. Lean on God's wisdom! Ephesians 4:26 & 32, Proverbs 19:11

Join us this week as Pastor Mark teaches on Romans 12:1-2. If you enjoyed the teaching, want to dive in deeper, or are interested in more information please check out our website at www.hopeinanderson.com.

Series: God's Great BookService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Trey Haskett

Next time something difficult or unexpected happens, will you go into a place of panic, uncertainty, and worry? Or is there a beautiful narrow path of peace and hope that you can take? That path is the promises of God—the topic of Pastor Mike's next sermon series, "God's Promises to You." Join Pastor Mike and Amber Albee Swenson as they talk about why it's best to memorize God's promises BEFORE something bad happens, how to keep ourselves free from the love of money, how amazing things can happen when we let ourselves become vulnerable, and the problem with how most people use one of the most popular Bible verses. Pastor Mike mentions the brand-new Time of Grace devotional, "Daily Promises." This easy-to-use, 365-day devotional invites you to look to God in the year ahead to meet your every need and strengthen you for all that life brings. Each inspiring devotion includes promises from God's Word and practical wisdom to help you shine for Christ no matter your circumstances. Request your copy with your gift to the ministry at timeofgrace.org.Amber also references her latest book, "You Can Trust God When Life Hurts." Get a copy at https://timeofgrace.store/products/you-can-trust-god-when-life-hurts.To receive special text offers and stay up to date with the Time of Grace, text the word "Grace" to 45321 to subscribe!

Series: God's Great BookService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Trey Haskett

Don't miss out on the start of the new Me Series. Pastor Steve Perez dives into the first lesson, “God & Me” where our revelation comes from self discovery. Pastor Steve Perez | October 8, 2024 The Fountain Apostolic Church Build Your Church (2024) Learn more at tfachurch.com/plus Sermon Notes: John 4

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 3 JohnPastor Michael Heath

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 5:1-12Pastor Michael Heath

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 5:13-21Pastor Michael Heath

240 Stories Series: God's Protection and Covering in Parenting with Brenda Dugger   Psalms 34:7 (NIV) "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them."   Questions and Topics We Cover: What was life like, growing up as an identical twin? Will you share how He miraculously protected your sons multiple times? Do you have any favorite stories that come to mind about Mark?   Brenda Dugger is a retired chief nursing executive and hospital administrator. She is married to Russ and they are the parents of three grown, married sons. They are also grandparents to 11 grandchildren.   Previous Episodes on The Savvy Sauce with Mark Dugger: The Inside Scoop on Chick-fil-A with Mark Dugger   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Thank You to Our Sponsor: Dream Seller Travel, Megan Rokey   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Series: God's Great BookService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Trey Haskett

Subscriber-only episodeHow can a structured yet flexible homeschooling curriculum change your life? Discover the benefits of "God's Little Explorers" as we sit down with homeschooling expert Susan Gladstein. She shares her personal journey of finding this affordable program, designed by a former teacher, that beautifully merges Bible stories with early childhood education themes. From letters and numbers to shapes and colors, Susan reveals how the curriculum's creative activities and field trip suggestions helped her establish a homeschooling routine and provided a treasure trove of ideas to engage her young child. If you feel out of touch with early childhood activities, this conversation will offer you newfound inspiration.God's Little ExplorersInstagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast Facebook: The Homeschool How To Podcast

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 4:1-6Pastor Walter Belton

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 4:7-20Dr. Brian Haver

Stories Series: God Delights in His Children with Pastor Brad Habegger   1 Peter 5:7 (NIV) "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."   Questions or Topics We Cover: Reflecting back, can you identify any specific habits or experiences that seemed to be catalysts for deepening your faith? How did God show you He sees our individual needs and delights in blessing His children? What are a few of your favorite stories that come to mind from working with children for so many years?   Brad Habegger has been attending Grace Church since he was five years old and attended the children's ministries he now oversees as the Associate Pastor of Children's Ministries. After graduating from Morton High School, he earned a degree in Christian Education from Taylor University. For the next 12 years, he served as Program Director and later Executive Director at Camp of Champions USA (COCUSA), a Christian summer day camp. In November 2014, he became Grace Church's first Children's Ministry Pastor. Brad and his wife, Cali, were married in September 2004 and have two daughters. In addition to being a faithful mom, Cali works a few days a week as a sign language interpreter at Illinois State. Brad likes playing basketball and tennis and following the St. Louis Cardinals and college basketball.   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Sam Leman Eureka   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Also, check out our Patreon Page to find out how to gain access to additional podcasts and goodies!   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

"God's Word Is Our Great Heritage” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Psalm 119. As this longest Psalm takes us through an acrostic journey through the Hebrew alphabet, our God teaches us to find joy, refuge, strength, and life in His Word, which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 3:7-24Pastor Walter Belton

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 3:1-10Pastor Walter Belton

238 Stories Series: God's Power and Light with Jaime Farrell   John 3:30 (NIV) " He must become greater; I must become less.”   Jaime Farrell is first of all, a beloved of her Lord. She is also wife to Jonathan, and mother to Jorja, Jolie, Jemma, and Job. She can be reached through Instagram or Facebook and she would also love to invite you to sit with her at church! Find out more about the church where her family attends and her husband serves as Lead Pastor at gracemorton.org.   Questions we discuss: As an adult now, when you reflect back on your childhood, what was it that specifically made the most significant impact on you and your faith journey? Now as a wife and mom of four, what values and traditions and rhythms have you carried forward in your family? Since becoming a Jesus-follower, what ways have you continued to see God at work, in ways both big and small?   Other Episodes mentioned from The Savvy Sauce: #2 From 2022: Fresh Take on Hospitality with Jaime Farrell   Patreon 48 Conversations with Your Teen About Sex, Puberty, and Identity with Janelle Rupp (Interview with Jaime's Sister)   Patreon 43 Better Together with Jon and Jolene Rocke (Interview with Jaime's Parents)   Recommended Books and Series for Tween/Teens: This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms The Teen Years by Jaquelle Crowe Choosing Love by Heidi Johnston God's Great Story Devotional by Jon Nielson Lies Young Women Believe and The Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Dannah Gresh 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Truth Matters by Andreas J. Kosstenberger The Case for Christianity by C.S. Lewis The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller   Fiction: Mark of the Lion Series by Francine Rivers The Rendigo Tales J.A. Meyer The Epic Order of the Seven Series   Allegories: The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard   Other Book Mentioned: When People are Big and God is Small by Edward T. Welch Little Pilgrim's Progress by Erik M. Peterson   Food Recommendations and Recipes for Hosting: *Reach out to Jaime for Rocke's "Essential" Seasoning through Instagram or Facebook.* Pretzel Cereal Crunch from Taste of Home (Optional: add MnMs) Ranch Snack Mix from Taste of Home (Optional: replace cashews with Cheese-itz and Rice Chex) Cookies and Creme Puppy Chow from Sally's Baking Addiction Red Velvet Oreo Brownies from Sally Baking Addiction Cookie Dough Bars from The Recipe Critic Salted Caramel Cookie Bars from Brown-Eyed Baker Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars from Brown-Eyed Baker   Recipes: Joy's Dip: Mix together: 1  block Velveeta 2 cans Hormel Chili No Beans Several Dashes of Worcheshire Sauce   Honey Mix: ⅔ cup butter 1 ½ cup brown sugar  ½ cup honey Combine in a sauce pan. Do not stir! Boil 2 ½ minutes. Add 1 tsp of vanilla. Pour over 6 cups of Crispix, 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup salted peanuts. Put into a greased baking sheet and bake at 250 for ½ hour stirring half way through. Pour onto wax paper to dry. Break apart.    Candy Bar Bars- freeze Halloween candy bars/chocolate 2 ½ sticks of butter ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 tsp salt 2 ¼ cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chocolate chips Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Add in chocolate chips. Grease a jelly roll pan and spread dough. It may be hard to do but keep patting and spreading.  Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes. It will be golden brown. Cool completely. *Cut candy bars while cooling. Cut into small bits and bites. Any type of bar/chocolate works!! Melt 1 ½ cup chocolate chips and 1 ½ cup peanut butter in a microwave slowly. Spread over the bars and immediately sprinkle with cut candy bars- always end the top with m&ms for color!   Thank You to Our Sponsor: Sue Neihouser   Connect with The Savvy Sauce through Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Maria Mason begins our new series on Heart Life this week. This series explores all things related to inner healing and heart management. In this particular message, Maria delves into the book of Nehemiah, a prophetic picture of the profound restoration of the walls of Jerusalem. This unique story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament imparts invaluable lessons to us about our journey. It teaches us to fight for our healing, just as Nehemiah fought against the distractions that the enemy brought to thwart God's purposes during the reconstruction.God desires to restore us completely, and there is nothing that He can not do! Do you have some broken spaces in your life? Do you have any broken connections? Are you feeling wounded? That makes you a perfect target for walking with the Lord toward healing. The restoration of the heart ministry is a central message of Jesus' ministry in the Kingdom of God. Let's step up for fresh commissioning to heal the broken-hearted places in our lives, reassured and comforted by our faith in God's healing power.If God can heal bodies, He sure can heal hearts! He is more than able!

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 2:15-29Pastor Michael Heath

Part 3 of our Series God at the Box Office 2024

Series: God is LovePassage Focus: 1 John 2:7-14Pastor Michael Heath

Series: God is LovePassage focus: 1 John 2:1-6Lead Pastor Walter Belton

Exodus 33:12-18

Part 2 of our Series God at the Box Office '24

Series: God in the Storm.Overview: We will be unpacking Psalm 86:14-17. To access our message notes, click here.Passage: Psalm 86:14-17. Speaker: Ryan Blackstock (07/28/24)

The world we live in is filled with danger and disaster. It is almost inevitable to encounter something catastrophic on more than one occasion. That's the result of a fallen world. Keeping that in mind, this is what you must know!

Series: God is LovePassage focus: 1 John 1:1-10Lead Pastor Walter Belton

Welcome to our Summer Highlight Series on The Collide Podcast! Throughout the summer, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, where we hear stories of people who have experienced life-changing collisions with Jesus. Each conversation you hear on this podcast will ignite your hope, your healing, and your purpose. Today, we're excited to bring back this episode with Mike Neelley where he shares his passion for people to know that God speaks and that He has something He wants to say to us. He also discusses the common inhibitors that get in the way of us hearing God. Mike Neelley is a seasoned Christian leader, spiritual director, and ordained minister, with a deep commitment to helping people encounter the love of God. He has dedicated over two decades to ministry through the Dunamis Project and with Tierra Nueva, serving diverse communities affected by immigration, incarceration, and addiction. He is also the author of Hearing the Heartbeat of God, where he reflects on his passion for fostering intimacy with God and empowering others in their spiritual journeys. Whether you're listening again or discovering it for the first time, we hope you enjoy this special edition of The Collide Podcast. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you.  Enjoy! Amazing resource alert! Do you ever wish you could access the wisdom, tools, and advice of licensed mental health professionals from your very own couch? Now you can, with the Collide Counseling Bundle, an online course jam-packed with counselors giving their best teaching and resources on the topics you bump up against every day, like anxiety, finding your calling, and broken relationships. This 12-part course includes a printed workbook for just $99, less than what sitting with a counselor one time would normally cost.  Take your first step toward healing, wholeness, and freedom. Podcast listeners use code PODCAST20 for $20 off! (Shipping of workbook not included)