Podcasts about sermon scripture

Are you tired of waiting on God when He's already prepared everything for you? In this sermon, Pastor Donald McClurkin reveals another life-changing truth: God has ALREADY set up your breakthrough, healing, and miracle before you even asked! He shares lessons from 1 Kings 17:8-14 about having faith beyond limits. The truth remains: God works beyond natural limitations. Our faith can override your circumstances, and provision comes when you trust completely, so you have nothing to worry about. Whether you're facing financial struggles, health challenges, relationship issues, or spiritual battles, God has already gone before you. Don't just watch — BELIEVE! Your breakthrough is ALREADY DONE! Sermon Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-14   We stream live every Sunday at 11 am ET and every Wednesday at 8 pm ET. Visit our website: https://perfectingfaithchurch.com  Connect with us on social media!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectingFaithChurch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectingfaithchurch/  X: https://x.com/PFCNY   Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@perfectingfaithchurch  

May 18, 2025

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21Paul had a divine encounter on the Damascus Road (Acts 9) and nothing was ever the same. It caused him to see himself and others in an entirely different way. He writes, “From now on we regard no one from a human point of view” (2 Cor. 5:16).  Lent is not merely a season of fasting—it is a season of being made new. It is not just about being forgiven—it is about being made new. It is true that forgiveness wipes the slate clean, but what about newness? Newness rewrites the story. Newness re-orients our hearts, re-shapes our desires, and re-trains our eyes to see the world as God sees it. May we be made new!

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Long after the rest of the world has moved on from the decorations of Christmas, the church remains wrapped in light and greenery because we want to remember, we work to remember — the light has come, and the light of Christ shines brightly through us. As we celebrate Epiphany and Candlemas, and the final Sunday of having our Christmas decorations on display, we consider how our love becomes a flame through which the Holy Spirit shines brightly to all the world.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 What if, in the midst of a culture that celebrates individualism, we are instead called to embrace belonging, humility, and responsibility within the community of faith? The Gospel message suggests that our purpose is to live in openness to others through service, acts of love and kindness, and protecting the most vulnerable among us. At a time when the world shouts, “ME is greater than WE!” Paul's words in 1 Corinthians challenge us to consider that perhaps we've got it backwards—maybe WE is greater than ME.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 God wants to use each and every one of us to accomplish his goodness, and it's going to look different for each one of us. It won't look and feel the same, there is not one best way of being used by God that is better than the others, but God is faithful to use us for his work if we will join in the process. God wants to help you become the perfect version of yourself. This version of you is not only content and healthy, but it brings contentment and health to everyone around you, resulting in others becoming the best version of themselves too.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 In most Christian churches, generosity is described as one of the core values of the Christian life. The Bible records Jesus saying these words – “it is better to give than to receive.”    At Emmaus Road, one of our core values is Partnership; we believe “our faith calls us to give our lives away in service to others.” This is often in opposition to the spirit of competition of our age, where, in order to survive and come out on top, we are taught to focus first on ourselves.  How does one develop a spirit of generosity? In today's lectionary passage, Paul describes generosity as the grace of giving.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7 Life just just happens. We wake up, go about our days, years go by, and one day we realize we've been formed into a particular shape. Then, when we begin to walk the path with Jesus, we realize we are not starting with a blank slate because we've already been deformed, not into the beauty of Christ, but into the ugliness of selfish sin and shame. Therefore, at some level, what Jesus is inviting us into is a life of counter formation. To be formed to be like Jesus will require an intentional, thoughtful, conscious way of life to counteract the many forces that malformed our soul.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 3 In 1st Samuel, God called the young prophet Samuel to his service, to which Samuel replies, “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” Join us as our Colorado Nazarene District Superintendent, Dr. Virgil Askren leads us in considering how God calls us in many ways, along with the many ways in which we might respond to his call.

Charlotte Crofton | John 3:1-17

Acts 2:1-21 | Dr. Phil Schroeder

Dr. Phil Schroeder | Psalm 23

Mthr. Barbara preaches on Genesis 1:26-28, Exodus 19:3-6, and Jeremiah 31:31-33.

Sermon: Scripture is a Story, Series: What is the Bible? Rev. Matt Howell, Genesis 2:8-10; Revelation 21:1-4; 22-27; 22:1-5

Sermon: Scripture is His Voice, Series: What is the Bible? Rev. Matt Howell, John 10:1-21

Sermon: Scripture is Testimony, Series: What is the Bible? Rev. Matt Howell, 1 John 1:1-4

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4, 8:7-9, 8:12-15, 9:6-12 In 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, Paul is detailing some general principles for giving that still guide us today; generous giving should be done wisely and faithfully, giving should come from love and joy rather than obligation, and it is a privilege to give as partners in the Kingdom of Heaven Join us to discover six ways in which we can engage in generous giving in partnering with God in the work of the Kingdom.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In a fallen world like ours, where corruption is so tempting to our hearts, money can certainly reveal the taint that is in all of our hearts. And of all the topics that we grapple with in our modern world, money is one that the scripture has LOTS to say about. There is an over abundance of warnings, admonitions, and counsel on money through the Bible.  The love of money after all gives birth to all kinds of evils as the scripture says, but money in and of itself is not evil and it has great potential for serving God and serving others. So the way we use our money ought to reflect the character of the God who has saved us.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 In prayer, we learn with quiet confidence that God is at work building a place for himself in our hearts and mind. This is not done by painful deconstruction of our lives but is simply accomplished when we intently look at God's glory as revealed in Jesus and are being transformed.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12 Join us for our Annual Church Meeting where we hear the stories and look at the evidence of all that God is doing among us at Emmaus Road. We will hear from our pastor, treasurer, and each of our ministry leaders the details of our ministry over the last year and the amazing opportunities that lay before us.  This is a highlight in the life of our community as we take a peek behind the scenes into the ministry and stewardship of Emmaus Road Church.

Sermon Scripture: 16:16-34 Living a life in partnership with the Kingdom is not always easy, and it was never promised that it would be. Jesus himself, in Luke 14 warned the ever growing crowds who were following him that they should expect to encounter loss and trouble and that they should count the costs of living a life in service to the Kingdom. Could it be that our obedience, faith, and humility when fueled by the Holy Spirit might be the exact antidote needed to combat the demonic, greed, and prejudice?

On this episode of The King's Healing Room Podcast, Dr. Lacey goes into detail on why blind spots are in our lives. Sermon Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1, 18-37 (NIV/KJV) To give today: Givelify: Search: The King's Healing Room Pay Pal TKHROFFICE1@gmail.com TKHR now offers Text to Give... Here's how it works: 5 Steps... 1. Text - "give " to 1 (844) 981-2759 which is unique to TKHR 2. You will receive a text with instructions 3. Follow the instructions to set up a giving account 4. Text the amount you want to give and the designation (eg. tithe, offering, general fund) 5. You will receive a receipt via email confirming your gift I did it and it works! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TKHRChurch/message

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 (NIV) Palm Sunday is the commemoration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem for the Passover festival. The events of that week were so significant that the week has come to be known as Holy Week. It isn't an exaggeration to say that during Holy Week the way of heaven represented by Christ goes head to head with the principalities and powers represented by Pontius Pilate.

Romans 3:21–31 The Righteousness of God Through Faith [21] But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—[22] the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: [23] for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, [24] and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, [25] whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith. This was to show God's righteousness, because in his divine forbearance he had passed over former sins. [26] It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. [27] Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. [28] For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law. [29] Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, [30] since God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. [31] Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law. (ESV)

"The Joe Rogan Experience" is a podcast with typically lengthy and pot-stirring episodes. Recently, Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson was on and made a profound statement about the foundational truthfulness of the Bible. It caused a bit of a stir. Yet when Peter makes a similar claim, we can breeze over it. Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on 2 Peter 1:20-21 for more.

Sermon Scripture  Mark 10: 35-45 Watch the entire service here: https://youtu.be/Pb8kVw-udyc

Sermon Scripture  Mark 12: 28-34  Watch the entire service here  https://youtu.be/lY8qKm7xnYE

Sermon Scripture  Mark 12: 38-44 Watch the entire service here https://youtu.be/GpI28nAPwMw

Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:11-36 Throughout the history of the world there have been times when it looked like God's plan would not prevail. Yet, When it looks the darkest, his light breaks through, reminding us that he never fails. Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 29:15, Proverbs 29:17, Isaiah 9:2

Sermon Scripture:  John 13:1-15, Mark 10:42-45, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Sermon Big Idea:  Serving was to be a part of every Christian from the beginning. John 13:1-15 For the sake of love, Jesus saw a need. For the sake of love, Jesus acted on the need. Jesus said we need to act in the same way, for the sake of love. Mark 10:42-45 James and John sought a place of honor. The other 10 were “indignant” at their ambition for the How COVID has affected us The post A Self-Healing Body appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture:  John 6:22-69 Sermon Big Idea:  Be the kind of group member that may have questions, but never questions Jesus' authority. Top things LIfe Group leaders hate but won't tell you… You show up empty handed when it was your turn to bring the main course. 10,000 words were spoken during group and you said 9,957 of them. Every meeting you have a problem to unload that is bigger and sadder than everyone else's issue. You were not a How COVID has affected us The post Life on the Inside appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-5 We will cover a brief introduction to the book of 1 Samuel along with a reminder of the importance of gathered worship. Supporting Scripture: Judges 21:25, Judges 2:11-14, 16, Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Colossians 3:15-16

Sermon Scripture: 4:31-32   God the Creator is drawing together a community of any who will place their faith in Christ as the world's true King. This new community is unified through the work of the Spirit and is to embody a new type of humanity.   While this community is unified in principle through Christ and the Spirit, the community must work to be unified in practice by putting off the old humanity and putting on the new humanity.   Practically speaking, we are to put away all bitterness, anger, and rage and put on kindness that imitates God.

Sermon Scripture:  Exodus 13 Sermon Big Idea:  We express ourselves in worship when we remember who we were and who we are now in Christ. Exodus 20:3 God expressed his anger toward false gods. The plagues and their meanings Exodus 13:1-16 God expressed the way He wanted Israel to express their worship. A festival for the ages (Passover, Feast of Unleavened Bread, Consecration of firstborn) They stopped 2 Kings 23:21-22 God expressed his desire for his people. Remember Redeem We How COVID has affected us The post Strong Hand appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10   The truest form of strength is displayed through things like humility, vulnerability, forgiveness, generosity, selflessness. For when we take on the qualities, it creates space in our hearts and lives for God to be at work in us and through us.   In a culture that is focused on strength, may we come to know that true strength comes from the "weakness" of humility, vulnerability, forgiveness, and love. For these are the very things displayed in the life of Christ, our LORD.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 We are invited to live generous lives in response to the generosity that has been shown to us by God. Generosity can come in all kinds of forms. It can come in how we give our money. It can come in how we give our time. You are invited into a process of discernment on one step you can make toward greater generosity. As we become more generous, our lives reflect the generosity of God.

Sermon Scripture:  Luke 11:3-13 Sermon Big Idea:  We expect three things from our earthly fathers, provision, forgiveness, and leadership.  Jesus says we can ask the same things of our heavenly father. Luke 11:3-4 Three things we expect from our fathers Provision Live and give – The Rich Fool Fashion and fill up – Luke 12:30-31 Quality over quantity – Luke 11:11-13 Forgiveness Year of Jubilee For God's sake – 1 John 2:12, Isaiah 43:25 For your sake – Acts 10:43, How COVID has affected us The post Holy Annoyance appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2-13 Mature, authentic Christianity is to see that life is not a bit of this, then a bit of that; it is often both at the very same time. Can we, as Christians, learn to grieve and celebrate at the same time. Can we learn to share in the pain of the world while also sharing in its joy? Can we learn to share in the tears and laughter of God? If we can learn these things, then we will live full lives. 

Sermon Scripture:  Luke 11:1-4 Sermon Big Idea:  One we recognize who we are talking to when we pray, we then ask that same King to rule over us. Luke 11:2b Three thoughts on God's kingdom The kingdom of God is the second coming of Jesus It will happen. – Revelation 22:7,12,16,20 Are you ready? – Matthew 25 (summary)The kingdom is here in us…or is it? The kingdom of God is the church Luke 22:18 Scot McKnight – King, Rule (redeems, How COVID has affected us The post Now and Later appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10   At the time of death, Paul understands that the veil between heaven and earth is removed and we experience the full presence of God as we await the joining of heaven and earth and the redemption of our bodies. In this way, death is not a friend that releases us from the burden of physicality, death is an enemy that has been defeated through resurrection!   God's infinite love and forgiveness IS NOT moral indifference. God does not tolerate evil and it will not be allowed in God's new creation! Judgment is the process of cleansing our sin and sorting those that choose to remain in bondage to sin. Discipleship is not gathering more information, it is learning to live according to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Behind all of life, complete with the ups and downs, is the resurrection hope of Jesus. New creation has broken in. Death has been overcome. Therefore, we do not lose heart. With belief of the faithfullness of God (Psalm 116) in the background and the resurrection of Jesus in the forefront of his mind, the testimony of Paul the Apostle is that our eyes should be fixed on what is unseen rather than what is seen.

Sermon Scripture:  Luke 11:1-4 Sermon Big Idea:  To have a healthy prayer life, we need to find our fear in the one who can answer once again.  And when we discover who He is, address Him for who He is. Luke 11:1-4 Exodus 20:18-20 Jonah 1:16 Luke 5:26 Luke 7:15-16 Luke 8:25 Luke 8:37 Acts 5:5,11 Acts 2:42-43 Find our Phobos To find our Phobos: Move Allow Read Victories Evangelize Love Psalm 22:23 Psalm 33:8-9 When we find our phobos, How COVID has affected us The post Be “Awe”struck appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture:  1 Samuel 1 Sermon Big Idea:  A mom’s prayers to God and devotion to God leads to answered prayers and a son that would crown kings. Exodus 13:13; 22:29; Genesis 48:5,20 Hannah prayed (1 Samuel 1:9-11) Hannah believed (1 Samuel 1:18) Hannah followed through (1 Samuel 1:27-28; 2:19) God delivered (1 Samuel 1:19; 3:9-11; 7:3,15; 10:1; 16:13) 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Pray for your kids.  Watch God work through them.  Worship God in thankfulness for them. The post They Grow up So Fast appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14​-20 Don't worry, be happy. That's not just a catchy song, it's actually commanded in the Bible. When we seek happiness from this world, we will come up empty handed. That's because the only true source for enduring happiness is found in the resurrection of Christ! Happy Resurrection Day! Supporting Scripture: Philippians 3:4-10, John 11:25​, John 10.10, Colossians 3:1-4

Sermon Scripture:  Song of Solomon 8 Sermon Big Idea:  While we can’t control our kids’ decisions, we can pave the way to Jesus through our example of what a Godly marriage is. Be an example (Song of Solomon 8:1-4) Philippians 3:17 Ephesians 5:1-5 Matthew 5:16 Be a protector (Song of Solomon 8:8-10) Philippians 2:4 Proverbs 24:11 David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:37, 45-47 Be a guide (Song of Solomon 8:11-12) Proverbs 22:6; John 14:6 (the way) Proverbs 3:5-6 (God as How COVID has affected us The post mazi (together) appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture:  Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Sermon Big Idea:  To understand sex in a marriage relationship is to understand each other. Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1 Time is your friend and so is your spouse Solomon took time to compliment his wife Solomon took time to admire his wife Solomon took time to explore his wife Romance is an art so don’t settle for dogs playing poker Solomon used flattering words Solomon’s words painted a vivid picture Solomon’s words were suggestive How COVID has affected us The post The Topic None of us Wants to Discuss appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture:  Song of Solomon 2-3 Sermon Big Idea:  If we can visualize and conceptualize being in God’s loving arms, parent’s loving arms, and finally the loving arms of our spouse, we will realize the relationship with God, family, and our spouse God wants for us. Song of Solomon 2 Visualize The only one for you – (2:1-3) The strength of your relationship – (2: 4-7) Being together forever – (2:8-17) Song of Solomon 3:1-5 Conceptualize Being together – (3:1) How COVID has affected us The post Blanketed appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture:  1 Corinthians 7:6-9, Matthew 19:11-12, 1 Timothy 5:1-16 The bedroom for singles is a construction zone in which only the owner is allowed.  Singleness can be freeing but also discouraging.  Wait, don’t “awaken love until it pleases.”  But, don’t wait to be who God created you to be. What the Bible says about being single… 1 Corinthians 7:7-8 It’s good Be as Paul was Matthew 19:10-12 Marriage isn’t God’s plan for everyone Better to stay single than become How COVID has affected us The post Wait but don’t wait appeared first on Kalkaska Church of Christ.

Sermon Scripture: 3:12-18 (NRSV)   The rise of “fake news” has made it difficult to discern what news is legitimate and what news is just trying to confirm biases and stoke fear of the other side. It turns out, though, this kind of confusion isn’t new. Early Christians faced a similar problem regarding wisdom.   James’ letter was written to a wide audience of Christians, so he was addressing widespread problems among Christians. One of the problems was this: some Christians claimed to have wisdom, but did not; while other had wisdom, but were discredited. So, James wrote to clarify the difference between wisdom and fake wisdom.