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As strangers and exiles on earth, Christians are to resist sinful desires that war against the soul and pursue lives marked by holiness and honorable conduct. By submitting to authority, doing good, and using their freedom to serve God, believers provide a compelling witness that silences false accusations and points others to Christ. Peter concludes by calling God's people to honor everyone, love the family of faith, fear God, and live in a way that reflects His character. In doing so, Christians demonstrate what it means to be set apart while faithfully engaging the world around them.
As strangers and exiles on earth, Christians are to resist sinful desires that war against the soul and pursue lives marked by holiness and honorable conduct. By submitting to authority, doing good, and using their freedom to serve God, believers provide a compelling witness that silences false accusations and points others to Christ. Peter concludes by calling God's people to honor everyone, love the family of faith, fear God, and live in a way that reflects His character. In doing so, Christians demonstrate what it means to be set apart while faithfully engaging the world around them.
As strangers and exiles on earth, Christians are to resist sinful desires that war against the soul and pursue lives marked by holiness and honorable conduct. By submitting to authority, doing good, and using their freedom to serve God, believers provide a compelling witness that silences false accusations and points others to Christ. Peter concludes by calling God's people to honor everyone, love the family of faith, fear God, and live in a way that reflects His character. In doing so, Christians demonstrate what it means to be set apart while faithfully engaging the world around them.
How does someone journey from a career in mechanical engineering to enrolling in seminary? Zachary Jacob (former mechanical engineer, now first year seminarian at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about his path to Lutheranism, his conviction about and passion for being a faithful Christian husband and father, his career in mechanical engineering and what led to his decision to apply to seminary, the role his wife's continual support has played in this journey, his experiences so far at seminary, and his encouragement to others who might be considering seminary. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Rachael Wade is the founder of Olive Us - a organization that seeks to encourage women in their faith journey through podcasts, events, and other resources.Rachael teaches on Acts 13:1-13, exploring how God calls an unlikely, diverse group of ordinary people — the "Antioch Five" — and sets them apart for His mission. A message on prayer, fasting, encouragement within the body of Christ, and the freedom God offers each of us as we're sent out together to bring His light to the world.
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In this episode, Bruce reflects on Acts 13:2–4 and the call of Barnabas and Saul, who were set apart and sent by the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is not given simply so that we might become more spiritual ourselves. He is given so that we might become more available to God and His mission.Bruce reminds us that mission always begins with God. Long before we ask what God wants us to do, He has already been preparing us through our experiences, gifts, weaknesses, joys, disappointments, and seasons of waiting.This devotional invites you to ask a deeper question: am I becoming the kind of person who is available to God if He chooses to call me?What is the Holy Spirit asking of you today?
As we come to Jesus, the living Cornerstone chosen by God, we become living stones in His spiritual house and part of His royal priesthood. God has chosen us to be His own people, calling us out of darkness into His marvelous light so that we can proclaim His goodness to others. Because we have received His mercy, our identity is no longer shaped by the world but by Christ, and we are set apart to live in a way that reflects His character and brings Him glory.
As we come to Jesus, the living Cornerstone chosen by God, we become living stones in His spiritual house and part of His royal priesthood. God has chosen us to be His own people, calling us out of darkness into His marvelous light so that we can proclaim His goodness to others. Because we have received His mercy, our identity is no longer shaped by the world but by Christ, and we are set apart to live in a way that reflects His character and brings Him glory.
As we come to Jesus, the living Cornerstone chosen by God, we become living stones in His spiritual house and part of His royal priesthood. God has chosen us to be His own people, calling us out of darkness into His marvelous light so that we can proclaim His goodness to others. Because we have received His mercy, our identity is no longer shaped by the world but by Christ, and we are set apart to live in a way that reflects His character and brings Him glory.
We are so excited to worship with you this Sunday! We'll be continuing this journey through our Set Apart series, and Pastor Scott will be speaking on the Thessalonian church, and exploring the question “what happens when an entire church lives set apart, together?” It's going to be a great Sunday!
The church at Antioch is worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit says, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul." They pray, lay hands on the two men, and send them off to proclaim the faith. From there the word runs into a sorcerer on Cyprus and into a synagogue in Pisidian Antioch, where Paul preaches the God who kept His promise and brought Israel a Savior from David's line. The Rev. Robert Smith, pastor emeritus in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 13:1-25. The book of Acts picks up where the Gospels leave off. Jesus has risen. He has ascended. And now what? Acts answers that question. Luke tells the story of how the Holy Spirit built the Church from a handful of frightened disciples in Jerusalem into a movement that reached Rome itself. Along the way, you get Pentecost, the first sermons, the first martyrs, the conversion of Paul, the first church councils, shipwrecks, riots, and the persistent, stubborn work of God through Word and Sacrament even when His people didn't have a plan. If you've ever wondered how we got from Easter morning to the Church you sit in today, this is the book. Tune in for this new series on Thy Strong Word with Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors as we open up the Book of Acts. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
How do principals serve in Northern Illinois? Kevin Becker (Principal of Immanuel Lutheran School in East Dundee, Illinois) and Kate Thoelke (Principal of St. Paul's Lutheran School in Brookfield, Illinois) join Andy and Sarah to talk about their paths to becoming church workers, some of the key figures who encouraged their formation, the schools each of them serve in today and their paths to their current vocations, why it's important to each of them to invest in Lutheran education, and how Lutheran teachers and principals can cultivate a culture of church work formation and recruitment in our Lutheran schools. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Today's Devotional "Alone, But Set Apart"lmjministries.org7/9/26Join us for coffee, conversation and community.
Awesome God: Holy - God is Set Apart | The Narrow Junior High Ministry | Nathan Zelaya
In this sermon, Pastor Andrew explains that Christian relationships should be "holy," or set apart for God's purpose, meaning we should engage with unbelievers to evangelize (13:45) and hold other believers accountable to grow closer to Christ (21:20). He emphasizes that while the church has the jurisdiction to practice discipline toward unrepentant members, we are called to leave the judgment of outsiders to God while actively sharing the gospel with them (36:45-38:20).#SetApartForGod #HolyLiving #BiblicalHoliness #ChurchDiscipline #BiblicalChurch #ChristianAccountability #Evangelism #ShareTheGospel #MakeDisciples #1Corinthians #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleTeaching #Faithfulness #LiveForChrist #FollowJesus #GospelCentered #TruthMatters #ChristianGrowth #CalvaryTilton #SoliDeoGloria
We're sharing an inspiring story of a future seminarian! Robert Finch (2026 graduate of Concordia University, St. Paul), Dr. Reed Lessing (Professor of Theology, Director of the Center for Biblical Studies, and Director of the Pre-Seminary Program at Concordia University St. Paul), Dr. Joshua Hollmann (Professor of Religion and Theology at Concordia University St. Paul), and the Rev. Matt Wietfeldt (Assistant Vice President of Admissions at Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN) join Andy for our Set Apart to Serve conversation to talk about Robert's story, who influenced him to consider studying for pastoral ministry, where he is in his journey now, and what's next for him. Dr. Lessing, Dr. Hollmann, and Rev. Wietfeldt share their stories of being a part of Robert's formation, Robert's devotional book, and their hopes for Robert's future. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
What are the idols you have been filling your life with? Where have you been trying to find your joy, peace, and contentment in more than God? Get rid of them! The Lord has set us apart to be his very own, so we long to fear, love and trust in him above all things.This sermon based on Exodus 32:15-29 was preached on June 28, 2026 for a sermon series called, "The Authentic Life."
1 Peter | Live set apart in Christ's example | Sam Winn Sam Winn
What does Peter mean when he quotes Leviticus in saying, "Be Holy for I am Holy"? Is it something that God does for us, or something we do for ourselves? In our passage from Thessalonians, the Apostle Paul says that it is God's will that we all be sanctified and that living Holy lives pleases God but what does that look like in a practical sense ? In this message we answer all of those questions and more, clearing up any confusion and examine why pursuing holiness/sanctification/righteousness benefits us. From 1st Thessalonians 4:1-8Thank you for listening to our podcast and we would love for you to subscribe to our page and share with others. Join us for our weekly worship online at www.firstbaptistblowingrock.com or our Youtube page. Contact us at office@firstbaptistblowingrock.com or by phone @ 828-295-7715
Aaron Day, Speaking Pastor - Crosswater Church GOD calls HIS people to holiness in every area—including our sexual expression—because HIS love refuses to leave us in patterns that dishonor HIS design and glory. HE does so through loving discipline; for HIS glory and our good. Click on the links below for additional Cascade Church resources. Connect Card: https://cascadechurch.org/connect Give Online: https://cascadechurch.org/give Discussion Questions: https://cascadechurch.org/first-corinthians-discussion-questions
Set Apart by His Grace for His Glory - Part of our weekly Sunday morning study through Exodus.
This week, Pastor Zac shares on the blessing that follows honor within the family unit.Access Church, State College PA, Christian Sermon, Bible Teaching, Sunday Message, Christian Podcast, Expository Preaching, Jesus Christ, Faith, Prayer, Worship, Biblical Teaching, Gospel, Christian Living, Discipleship, Pennsylvania Church, Penn State Community, Happy Valley, Pastor Zac McDonald, Access Church PodcastINFOWebsite: scaccesschurch.comWeekly Updates: bulletin.scaccesschurch.comFOLLOW Facebook: facebook.com/scaccesschurchInstagram: instagram.com/scaccesschurchYouTube: youtube.com/@scaccesschurchGIVE: give.scaccesschurch.comABOUT: State College Access Church is a life-giving, family-oriented, non-denominational church in the State College area. Our weekend service includes contemporary worship, biblical message, and age specific kids ministry for infants through children in 5th grade.
Set Apart by His Grace for His Glory - Part of our weekly Sunday morning study through Exodus.
How do theology professors at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne help shape future church workers? The Rev. Dr. Gifford Grobien (The David P. Scaer Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Assistant Provost, and Director of DMin Program, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Boyle (Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions, Director of Field Education, and Director of SMP program, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne) join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about their various vocations and interests, the specific areas of theology they each teach at CTSFW, how these areas of expertise are important in forming future pastors and deaconesses, the student experience at CTSFW, and their words of encouragement for anyone considering a church work vocation. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
We are called to a holy life that is set apart unto Christ so that others may see Him.
How does campus ministry play a role in forming church workers? The Rev. Jay Winters (Pastor, University Lutheran Church in Tallahassee, FL) and second-year students at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Andrew Cheyne, Scott Swanson, and Richard Harry join Andy and Sarah for our Set Apart to Serve series to talk about Pastor Winters' journey into pastoral ministry, how he became a part of campus ministry, how University Lutheran Church is building a culture of church work formation and recruitment, and what is important to him as he serves and cares for students who are considering or preparing for church work. Andrew, Scott, and Richard share their stories of considering pastoral ministry, the conversations they had with others that helped them discern their vocations, their experiences during their first year at seminary, and how field work experience is helping form them into future pastors. Christ's church will continue until He returns, and that church will continue to need church workers. Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is an initiative of the LCMS to recruit church workers. Together, we pray for workers for the Kingdom of God and encourage children to consider church work vocations. Here are three easy ways you can participate in SAS: 1. Pray with your children for God to provide church workers. 2. Talk to your children about becoming church workers. 3. Thank God for the people who work in your congregation. To learn more about Set Apart to Serve, visit lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.
Tasha teams up with Rebecca George, host of the popular podcast, Radical Radiance to co-host a crossover episode that will drop of both podcast feeds! Rebecca interviews Tasha about her latest book, Set Apart for More, and Tasha interviews Rebecca about her latest book, You're Not Too Late!Show Notes:https://prestonwoodwomen.orghttps://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/set-apart-for-more/https://www.radicalradiance.live/radianceretreat
Studying grammar, particularly antonyms like "common" and "profane", helps us better understand the original meanings of the Hebrew words related to holiness and sanctification. We have a language problem, where holiness is made synonymous with perfection; it cannot mean perfection or sinlessness except when speaking of God and His attributes. When God declares people holy, they are set apart and dedicated, not perfect. VF-2195 Leviticus 21:1-15 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott Ph.D. All Rights Reserved
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Kyle Worley is joined by Tasha Calvert to have a conversation about her book “Set Apart for More: The Transformative Power of Living Your Whole Life for a Holy God.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean to be set apart? Where does it come from, and what does it mean? Where can we go in the bible to learn about holiness? How would you define holiness? Is holiness something I am or something I practice? How does this play out in the life of a believer? Why did you apply holiness to hot topics in your book? Why is holiness worth pursuing? Helpful Definitions: Holiness: A sacred otherness that originates from God. Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.