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2 Samuel 11 describes David's sin and how far David has fallen from being a man after God's own heart. It also shows however that God's grace is big enough for the sinner but also for those sinned against. (Trigger warning as this message touches on issues of sexual violence and assault. )

Is divorce a sin? What does God really think about divorce, agency, and staying in difficult marriages? In this deeply honest episode, I'm talking about one of the biggest fears many Christians and Latter day Saints wrestle with during divorce: “Am I disappointing God if I leave my marriage?” For years, many of us were taught that divorce should never be an option. But what happens when staying in a marriage begins destroying your emotional, spiritual, or mental wellbeing? What happens when fear, betrayal, disconnection, or dysfunction become the emotional climate of your home? In this episode, we explore: • What the phrase “God hates divorce” really means • The difference between sacrifice and self abandonment • Why agency matters in marriage • How fear and religious shame keep people stuck • Emotional adulthood vs emotional childhood • Patterns of betrayal, honesty, and accountability • How to approach divorce decisions with God instead of panic • Why divorce is painful, but not proof of spiritual failure • How to seek peace, truth, and discernment in difficult relationships This episode is not about encouraging divorce, and it's not about condemning marriage. It's about learning how to make honest, prayerful decisions with God while honoring truth, agency, and emotional health. If you're navigating divorce, questioning your marriage, or trying to rebuild your faith after heartbreak, you are not alone. You can schedule a Reclaim Your Joy Strategy Session You can also access the new Find the Joy App through Find the Joy with Jenn where you'll find exclusive content, encouragement, discounts on courses and programs, and the opportunity to submit personal questions about your divorce situation for guidance and support. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need this conversation today. There is still joy ahead for you, my friend.

(This podcast was previously published on July 29, 2021)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.   A friend is one who supports you in that which you are doing.   ***   Recently a woman asked me:  "Do you support Gays and Lesbians?"   My reply:  "No!"   And I sent the following scripture and several other scriptures to her.   Romans 1:26-28  For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:   27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.   28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;   (I sent to her scriptures from both Old and New Testaments and told her, "This is God's view of homosexuals and lesbians and I support God's view of homosexuals and lesbians.")   This woman has not come to my house to "visit" since I responded to her.   If the unbeliever depart, let him depart.   This is the best way I know to separate in peace from the unbeliever, speak God's truth on the subject at hand when you are with the unbeliever and the subject surfaces.   Also we keep ourselves from being deceived by thinking we can have "fellowship" in the spirit with them when one has the Spirit of God and the other has the spirit of the world and the spirit of the various church denominations.   It is the elect of God we are interested in identifying, for they have the Spirit of God as we do.   ***   Do I support the churches where pastors perform wedding ceremonies between a divorced woman and a man?   I do not support these churches for Jesus said:  "Whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery."   (Matthew 5:32  Jesus says:  But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.)   ***   Do I support churches where they teach the divorced woman that she can remarry?   "No."  Multiple scriptures show that the divorced woman who remarries while her husband is still living is an adulteress.   Romans 7:2-3  For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.   3 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.   I Corinthians 7:10-11  And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:  But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.   I Corinthians 7:39  The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.   Mark. 10:6-12  Jesus says:  But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.  7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;  8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.   9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.   10 And in the house HIS disciples asked HIM again of the same matter.   11 And HE saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.   12 And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery. ***    I am a Christian.  I support the elect of God who are born again by the Holy Spirit of God,  those who live by the Bible, and those who demonstrate that they pray and follow the Holy Spirit of God and the Holy Scriptures.   Paul said concerning those who show a form of godliness but deny the power of God, just turn away from such.  That is what I do when I encounter such persons.  (2 Timothy 3:5)   But if I do encounter them, I speak as the door opens in the conversation to speak, I speak the word of God to them.   ***   Many people love their church buildings and their pastors and their stained glass windows and their choirs but they do not love the Word of God.  By their actions we see they are not of God though they love the religious trappings.  I do not support these persons.    ***   I support the elect of God and live in peace and fellowship with the elect of God.   *****   I believe we must begin to distinguish between "the elect of God" and church goers, for these are not the same.  Many are church goers, putting themselves into the church by their own will.  The elect of God are those persons chosen by God to whom God has revealed HIS truth and they have the Holy Spirit living inside of them.   Notice these scriptures in the New Testament Bible where the term "elect" is used.   2 John 1:13  The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.   Colossians 3:12  Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;   Romans 8:33  Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.   Luke 18:7  And shall not God avenge HIS own elect, which cry day and night unto HIM, though HE bear long with them?   2 Timothy 2:10  Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.   Mark 13:22  For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.   Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;   Matthew 24:22  And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.   1 Peter 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of th Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.   2 John 1:1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;   Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.   Mark 13:20  And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom HE hath chosen, HE hath shortened the days.   Matthew 24:31 And HE shall send HIS angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together HIS elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.   Mark 13:27 And then shall HE send HIS angels, and shall gather together HIS elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.    ***   The elect of God are those who are chosen by God and God has revealed HIS truth to them, causing them to be born again by HIS Spirit, and they are changed by God into new creatures immediately.   2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Has this happened to you? Only God can do this. (I suggest you fall down before God asking God to please have mercy on you if you have not had this experience with God.)  

DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SALVATION MESSAGE, I TRY TO AIR THIS SERIES EVERY YEAR. PLEASE, PLEASE IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS NOT SAVED SHARE THIS 4 PART SERIES WITH THEM. TIME IS SHORT ON THIS EARTH. SPREAD THE GOSPEL, BROTHERS AND SISTERS. What Happened In The Beginning? | Salvation Series Part 1 | The Truth About Creation, Sin & God's Plan Welcome to Part 1 of the Salvation Series! In this powerful episode, we go all the way back to the beginning to uncover the truth about creation, humanity, and the moment everything changed. What really happened in the Garden of Eden? Why did sin enter the world? And how does it connect to God's plan of salvation for us today? If you've ever wondered why the world is the way it is, or how your faith connects to the very beginning of time, this episode will open your eyes and strengthen your understanding of God's Word. This is more than history — this is the foundation of your faith.  In this episode: The truth about creation Adam and Eve's role in the beginning How sin entered the world Why we all need salvation God's plan from the very start Be encouraged today as you discover that God's plan for redemption didn't start later — it started in the beginning. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more powerful, faith-building content from Relevance For Today!   #SalvationSeries, #BibleTeaching, #ChristianPodcast, #FaithInGod, #Genesis, #CreationStory, #AdamAndEve, #TheFall, #SinAndRedemption, #JesusSaves, #GodsPlan, #BiblicalTruth, #FaithJourney, #ChristianEncouragement, #RelevanceForToday

Take these opening words of David's penitential prayer, his view of his sin as a criminal offense, a ruinous stain, and uncleanness and make it yours as you examine your own. May David's prayer be a model to you in confession, repentance, and your seeking divine forgiveness and restoration through God's mercy in Christ.

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1. God will judge those who worship both Jesus and other things. (Vs. 1-6)2. God will judge those who ignore Jesus. (Vs. 7-13)3. God will judge all sin. (Vs. 14-18) Start Sermon: 00:06Reading: 02:47 Point 1: 06:04 Point 2: 20:15Point 3: 28:55Benediction: 37:22

Dave Myers discusses Mark 3:28-29—“Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation.”

Mark 3:22-30. In speaking of the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, Jesus reminds us that all our sins can and will be forgiven by Him.

Jesus said that there is one sin that won't be forgiven. When people think of the unforgivable sin, they generally have a list of the so-called big and small ones. Things like murder and rape are usually at the top, while gossip and pride are lesser offenses in society's eyes. But the Bible breaks through the confusion and tells us what the unpardonable sin is and how to avoid it. We'll discuss it together in this episode. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe to this podcast. Thanks!Show Notes: Recommended reading,One Minute After You Die - Erwin LutzerText us for prayer, comments, or ministry questions.Connect with us at: concerningthetimes.com

We continue our study of Romans.  Today we continue to look at how Paul continues to use Old Testament scriptures to prove the Jewish people's self righteousness wrong. Paul uses quotes to show that we are all under sin and worthy of divine judgement and we are all in desperate need of God's salvationJoin our family morning service every Sunday at 11am.New Life HaydockPhythian StreetHaydockWA11 0AH

I. John 3:16   1.  God acts - FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON   2.  We react - THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM (trust in, rely on)  3.  The 2 Consequences - SHOULD NOT PERISH / BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE II. Luke 19:10   1.  Who Jesus is - FOR THE SON OF MAN (SON OF GOD - John 1:14)  2.  Why Jesus came - CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE THE LOST   •  God sent me to tell you that He is looking for you (just like in Eden)  •  Saved from our sin and from sin's consequences (“Man on a pier”)  •  Lost communicates 3 things - How did I get here? What do I do here? Where am I going from here? Our salvation answers all three!III. Romans 6:23   1.  The Contrasts     WAGES             GIFT    SIN                 GOD    DEATH     BUT    ETERNAL LIFE IV. I Timothy 2:5 (One Qualified Mediator)V. Romans 10:9-10  1.  The conditions of salvation  •  IF YOU CONFESS (agree with) THAT JESUS IS LORD (verbal surrender)  •  IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOUR HEART GOD RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD   •  (Then) YOU WILL BE SAVED V. Ephesians 2:8-10  1.  Three Verse Evangelism (Catholic influence)   •  FOR BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED (God's grace)  •  THROUGH FAITH (our faith)  •  THIS IS NOT YOUR OWN DOING  •  IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD   •  NOT A RESULT OF WORKS SO THAT NO ONE MAY BOAST  •  FOR WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP CREATED IN CHRIST JESUS FOR GOOD WORKS, WHICH GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND, THAT WE SHOULD WALK IN THEM  •  We are not saved BY our good works — We are saved FOR good works 

Welcome to episode #238!

Hey truth seekers, welcome back to Living Your Truth with Tavares! Today, we're embarking on a powerful journey of transformation: Self-Evolution Restored. I'm incredibly excited to be joined by our special guest, Jaysin the Sin God, the 43thecode.com author. We're diving deep into the process of shedding old skins, letting go of outdated versions of ourselves, and stepping into the authentic, empowered being you're meant to be. If you're ready to embrace change, reclaim your narrative, and truly evolve into your best self, then tune in to Living Your Truth with Tavares. Let's explore the incredible path of self-evolution, together!⁠⁠www.tagmgmt.net⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thebodysynthesis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettLinktr.ee⁠⁠⁠⁠TavaresAGarrettBooks

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our sin--God's grace! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 6/21/2025 Bible: Romans 5:20; 1 Timothy 1:14 Length: 3 min.

Pastor Abney uses the Japanese art of kintsugi, which repairs broken pottery with gold to make it more beautiful, as a metaphor for God's work in our lives. He explains that God takes our brokenness, from both our own sin and the actions of others, and uses it to create something more beautiful and purposeful than before.Key ScriptureGenesis 50:14-21 Topics CoveredThe Art of Kintsugi: A metaphor for finding beauty in brokenness.The Dysfunction and Consequences of SinGod's Sovereignty and Purpose in Suffering

Romans 5:20, "Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more." Sin is not merely the breaking of a rule--it is rebellion against the infinite majesty and holiness of God. It is treason against the sovereign King of Heaven. It is a monstrous defilement of the soul, a willful choosing of darkness over light, a loathing of God's commandments, and a love for what He hates. Sin pollutes every part of our being--our minds are blinded, our hearts are deceitful, our wills are enslaved. Sin makes us loathsome in God's sight, and fit only for eternal judgment. Scripture does not soften the description: we are "dead in transgressions and sins," "children of wrath," "slaves to sin," and "enemies of God." The horror of our sin is not measured by how we see it, but by how God sees it--as that which nailed His beloved Son to the cross! And yet, into that blackness shines a light so glorious that no mind could have imagined it, and no heart could have hoped for it--the grace of God! His grace is unearned, undeserved, and unrepayable. It is His free favor poured out on the utterly un-deserving, ill-deserving and Hell-deserving. Grace finds us filthy, and makes us pure. Grace finds us guilty, and declares us righteous. Grace finds us enemies of God, and makes us His sons and daughters. Nowhere are sin and grace manifested as clearly, than at Golgotha. There, the horror of our sin is exposed in full; for only the blood of the sinless Son of God could make atonement for it! His groans, His wounds, His forsakenness--all cry out against our guilt. At Golgotha also, the wonder of grace shines brightest. Jesus bore our sin, that we might bear His righteousness. He was cursed, that we mig

Unlocking Divine Potential Through Positive Memory and Imagination I. Introduction and Core Thesis The central message of this sermon revolves around the idea that believers possess everything they need for "divine healing, divine deliverance, favor, prosperity, perfection" within their spirit, which is where the Holy Ghost resides. The key to "releasing everything you have in your spirit" and experiencing a "forceful, powerful, and supernatural" life is a positive and God-centered use of memory and imagination. The speaker emphasizes that God desires to teach believers how to utilize these faculties in alignment with His thinking, moving away from dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties. II. Key Concepts and Themes A. The Spirit as the Source of All Divine Provision Indwelling of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Ghost, healing, the voice of God, and the power of the resurrection all reside "in your spirit." "Everything You Need": Citing 2 Peter 1, the sermon asserts, "I've given you everything you need for life and godliness. Well, I can tell you it's all in your spirit. Favor, prosperity, perfection, it's all there." Rivers of Living Water: The goal is to move from a "trickle and a drip" to a "forceful, powerful, and supernatural" flow, referencing Jesus' statement about "rivers of living water" flowing from one's "belly" (spirit). B. The Power of Memory and Imagination (Hebrew: Yet) Positive Memory as a Key: A significant portion of the sermon highlights the importance of using memory "in a positive way." This is presented as "a real key to releasing everything you have in your spirit." Avoiding "What-ifs" and "If-onlys": The speaker strongly discourages living in past regrets or hypothetical scenarios ("if only I would have done this," "what if I was born into a rich family"). "God is a today God." Imagination as Mental Image and Faith's Partner:The Hebrew word yet (translated as "thoughts" in 1 Chronicles 29:18 and "frame" in Psalm 139:15) is presented as referring to imagination. Imagination is defined as "the power of forming a mental image that is not yet present." It is directly linked to faith and hope: "This is what faith is. Faith is being sure of what you hope for. Hope is like the switch that turns on faith... Faith works with hope to produce a positive image of yourself. You're not going to be healed unless you see yourself in your mind healed." Vision and Purpose: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." God desires everyone to have a "purpose in life, a vision, some type of a calling." This ties back to the Catholic Catechism's purpose for humanity: "to know him, to love him, and to serve him in this world." C. Communion as a Tool for Positive Memory and Healing Remembering Christ's Sacrifice: Taking communion is presented as an act of remembering Jesus' "sacrifice," "finished works," and the reality of being "forgiven... healed... whole." Healing is the Children's Bread: The sermon emphasizes that "healing is the children's bread," citing the Corinthians' premature deaths due to their inability to "discern the body of the Lord" as healing. Practical Application: Communion can be taken "every day," even "three times a day," and does not require a church setting. Each instance has a "tangible presence of God" and "puts you in a status of Christ consciousness, not sin consciousness." Testimony of Healing: The speaker shares a personal testimony of his daughter's tumor disappearing after one cancer treatment, attributing it to taking communion and remembering Jesus' finished work. D. The Battle of the Mind and Overcoming Negative Imagination/Strongholds Imagination's Dual Nature: While powerful for good, imagination can be used negatively (e.g., Noah's time, Tower of Babel). Strongholds and Casting Down Imaginations: Strongholds are "something in your mind that occupies your thoughts, something that's just all consuming" (e.g., fear, hatred, anger). The battle is in the mind, and believers are called to "pulling down of strongholds... casting down imaginations... bringing thought every thought into captivity to obedience to Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:4-5). Paul's Example of Forgetting the Past: Paul, despite his past as a murderer of Christians, exemplified forgetting "about the things that are behind" and pressing forward, knowing he was forgiven. Thinking Like God: "As a man thinks in his heart, so he is." Believers are encouraged to "begin to think the way God thinks" by focusing on "whatsoever things are true, are noble, are lovely, are good, are excellent, are praiseworthy" (Philippians 4:8) and setting their minds "on things above, not on the things of the earth" (Colossians 3:1-2). Controlling Emotions through Positive Memory: Recalling a negative memory (like an Italian family member's 30-year grudge) illustrates how negative memories control emotions. Thanksgiving is presented as a powerful tool: "Thanksgiving will free you from every toxic emotion." God's Perspective on Memory: "You will keep him in perfect peace. Him whose mind [imagination] is stayed or focused on you." God's thoughts are not our thoughts; His ways are higher (Isaiah 55). E. God's New Covenant and His Forgiving Nature Grace, Mercy, Forgiveness: Under the New Covenant, God's nature is characterized by "grace," "mercy," and "forgiveness." The law made people "sin conscious"; Jesus made us "grace conscious" and "Christ conscious." God's Forgiveness of Sin: God's forgiveness is complete and eternal. "I will be merciful to their unrighteousness... and their sins, and their lawless deeds, I will remember no more." This means God "blotted it out of his memory." God Remembers Only the Good: At the judgment seat of Christ, God will remember only the "gold, with silver, and with precious stones" (redemptive, blessing actions) and burn away the "wood, hay, and stubble" (negative things). Believers are encouraged to emulate this and "remember only the good things of the past." God's Unconditional Love: "Father, you love them [disciples], As much as you love me." God's love is "beyond our belief, beyond our imagination." F. God's Foresight and Orchestration of Life Predestined Purpose: Psalm 139:15-16 is interpreted to mean that God "wrote everything in a book before you were born." He has "perfect foreknowledge without control," knowing when a person will choose Him and orchestrating their life accordingly. Imitating God: Believers are called to "be imitators of God as his dear children and walk in love as Christ also has loved us" (Ephesians 5:1). This means thinking and acting like Him. G. New Testament Laws (Laws of the Spirit) The sermon clarifies that "we're not under the law" of the Old Testament (10 Commandments, dietary laws, Sabbath), as they were "nailed to the cross." Instead, there are New Testament "laws" written in the mind and heart: Law of Love: "Love one another as I have already loved you" (John 13). Laws of Giving: "Give and it shall be given unto you." God desires prosperity to be a blessing to others. Law of Liberty: "Stand fast in the liberty where Christ has set us free." Not burdened by the "yoke of slavery." Law of Faith: (Romans 3:28) Not "name it and claim it." "Faith without works is dead." It requires action. Based on God's promises. Believing "they've received before you even get it." Looks back at "the finished work of Christ. It's already done." God speaks from the "inside out," not the "outside in," often through "thoughts and impressions" in one's own "vernacular." "Faith has a voice. It speaks. It's not silent. It speaks. It declares." Believers should "speak to the problem," not just tell God about it. H. Benefits of the New Covenant (Psalm 103 as Prophecy) Psalm 103 is presented as a prophetic psalm about the "finished work of Christ," not fully applicable to David in his time. "Don't forget all his benefits":"Who forgives all your iniquities." (Unlike the Old Testament's temporal forgiveness). "Who heals all your diseases." (Jesus' stripes healed us; healing is part of the atonement, "it's in your spirit"). "Who redeems your life from destruction." (Crossing from death to life; spirit is "impenetrable" by sin). "Who crowns you with loving kindness, which is the word hesed, which is grace. And he crowns you with mercy." Goodness and mercy "shall follow me all the days of my life." "Who satisfies your mouth with good things; so that your youth is renewed like an eagle's." This refers to speaking life and experiencing renewed strength, effortlessly soaring like an eagle by "waiting upon the Lord." III. Practical Applications and Call to Action Daily Communion: Actively engage in communion as a daily practice to remember Christ's finished work and activate healing. Control Your Thoughts: Be intentional about focusing your mind on God's truth, positive images, and His character. Cast down negative imaginations and strongholds. Practice Thanksgiving: Cultivate a spirit of gratitude to overcome toxic emotions. Speak to Your Problems: Use your voice to declare God's will and truth over challenging situations, not just tell God about them. Live in the Present: Embrace the "I am" nature of God by focusing on "this moment" rather than past regrets or future fears. Document God's Work: Keep a "book of remembrance" of all the times God has supernaturally intersected your life. Seek Help When Needed: While God is supernatural, if struggling for years, seek help from those with spiritual gifts (visions, prophetic, word of knowledge) who can "lift you from the realm of doubt into a point of reception." IV. Distinguishing the Old and New Covenants The sermon frequently contrasts the Old Testament (law, temporary forgiveness, sin consciousness, God not forgiving all iniquities/healing all diseases) with the New Testament (grace, permanent forgiveness, Christ consciousness, complete healing, God's indwelling in the spirit). This distinction is crucial to understanding the believer's current position and access to divine power.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. And a big shout-out today to Michael Forte from Astoria, OR. Michael, thank you for being a part of this movement through Project23. You are making a difference for the Gospel. This one's for you. Today, we're looking at Mark 3:28-30: “Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” — Mark 3:28-30 This text contains one of the most sobering statements Jesus ever made. He begins with an incredible promise: “All sins will be forgiven… even blasphemies.” There's real hope in that. No sin is too big for God to redeem. No past is too messy. But it's followed by a serious warning: “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness.” So, what is this unforgivable sin? Understanding the context is key. The religious leaders were witnessing Jesus perform undeniable works of God—and claiming they came from Satan. They weren't confused. They were willfully rejecting the truth. They were crediting the Spirit's power to the enemy himself. That's not simple disbelief—it's deliberate rejection. Persistent hardness. A refusal to acknowledge the Spirit's witness about Jesus. This warning isn't for the tender believer who fears they've lost salvation. It's a line drawn for those whose hearts have completely closed themselves off to the truth—after seeing it clearly. The unforgivable sin isn't a moment of doubt—it's a life of denial. It's not a stumble—it's a hardened stand. So if you're worried you've committed the unforgivable sin—you haven't. That concern is evidence the Spirit is still working on your heart. But this is a warning worth heeding. We need to stay soft to the Spirit at all times. When He convicts—listen. When He draws—respond. Because the longer we resist, the easier it is to grow calloused. We all have the tendency to slide into judgmentalism and legalism—attitudes that resist the Spirit and reject the grace of the Father and the Son. So listen when the Spirit calls today. Don't harden your heart. Keep saying "yes" to the voice of God. ASK THIS: When has conviction prompted you to respond or resist? What attitudes or beliefs tend to harden your heart against the Spirit? How do you recognize the Spirit's gentle voice in your daily life? In what areas do you need to say yes to the Spirit's prompting? DO THIS: When the Spirit convicts you today, repent immediately to keep your heart soft. PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for forgiving every sin through Jesus. Keep my heart soft to the Spirit and help me say yes when he convicts me. Amen. PLAY THIS: Softly and Tenderly.

At our 5-hour prayer meeting, Overturn, Pastor Nelson shared a powerful charge on Hindrances to prayer: 1. Selfish Motives – Praying with self-centered desires places us at the center instead of God. 2. Unbelief – God gives freely, but we must ask in faith. The issue isn't His giving, but our receiving. 3. Under-Praying / Spiritual Warfare – Like Elijah and Jesus, we must persist in prayer. Don't quit too soon. 4. Sin – God accepts the man before the sacrifice. Cain's offering lacked what Abel's had—purity. Don't come before God with strife or unrepentant sin.Prayer is not time wasted, but time invested.

HE IS RISEN! Pastor Michael leaves us with with a few thoughts:GOD'S love for us is relentless GOD loves you despite your sinGOD pursues you in your sinGOD'S offer is overwhelming grace

Jason Hansen preaches a special Good Friday message from Luke.Learn more about us at ⁠anchorchurchgilbert.com⁠.Do you have any questions about the sermon? Text them to 480-757-7553.

In this episode of The Living Streams Podcast, we discuss Joshua 7 and explore the weight of hidden sin, the justice of God, and how blessings often come through seasons of hardship. CJ Bergman joins the conversation to discuss sermon preparation, leadership challenges, and the tension between God's promises and life's difficulties. We also reflect on David Stockton's personal struggles and how they mirror biblical themes of faithfulness and endurance. Plus, a candid look at prosperity gospel pitfalls, church accountability, and the unexpected ways God refines His people.

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Lead Pastor Corey Abney shares the story of Achan in Joshua 7, and highlights the seriousness of sin and its consequences. Hidden sin, no matter how small, ultimately leads to downfall, affecting not just the individual but the entire community. God calls His people to repentance and obedience, warning that unconfessed sin will always be exposed and bring judgment.Key Scripture:Joshua 7:10-13 Topics Covered:The consequences of sin and disobedienceThe deceptive nature of hidden sinCovetousness as the root of sinGod's justice and the need for repentanceThe impact of personal sin on the broader community

"Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven." Matthew 12:31 What is the sin "against the Spirit"? What is the sin that God can't forgive? Fr. Mike reveals to us that this sin is... any sin. Today, he explains how that's possible and how we can lean on God's goodness and mercy for salvation.

Many people have struggled with the idea of the unforgivable sin and whether or not they have committed it. In this episode, Scott and Chris tackle what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is and what the prerequisites to commit it are.

This is a call to humble our hearts and allow the Holy Spirit to show us any grumbling, complaining, pride or arrogance in our walk with Jesus or those in our life.

Does God punish children for their parent's sin? John Mark explores the final section of Exodus 34v6-7, highlighting the beauty of God's justice, the gravity of sin, and God's overwhelming proclivity towards forgiveness and mercy over wrath and judgment. Key Scripture Passage: Exodus 34v6-7, Numbers 14v11-23, Matthew 18v21-35This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Camie from Roswell, Georgia; Violet from Dayton, Ohio; Alayna from Inman, South Carolina; John from Raleigh, North Carolina; and John from Omaha, Nebraska. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.

In this episode of Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs, we dive into God's high view of sex and marriage as revealed in Proverbs 5:15-20, as it combats the sexual sin we discussed last week. We explore how the Bible presents sex not as something shameful or transactional, but as a beautiful, intimate, and continuous blessing within marriage. Join Luke Metzler as he unpacks the rich metaphors of flowing water, fountains, and springs to illustrate God's design for sexual intimacy. Whether married or single, this episode offers wisdom on how to align your life with God's purpose for love, intimacy, and overcoming the temptations of sexual sin. xplusone.org

Pastor John Randall is leading us through his new series in Matthew's gospel. In chapter twelve we learn that there is a sin that God won't forgive. So what is this unpardonable sin, and have you committed it? We'll set out to answer that. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

Our teacher and pastor John Randall is currently studying the gospel of Matthew with us, and today we make another visit to chapter twelve. Here the religious leaders are coming against Jesus with some absurd and illogical accusations. Claiming He was casting out demons by satanic powers! But nothing could be further from the truth! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1368/29

In his three-part series on the restoration of Peter from John 21:15-19,Dr. Owen Strachan emphasizes that we are all like Peter, in need of restoration and forgiveness. He highlights that the purpose of studying biblical characters' sins is to understand our own sin and overcome it with the power of God. Strachan offers five reflections on the restoration of Peter and how it shapes our ongoing discipleship with Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the need for a gracious approach to addressing sin, the importance of embracing accountability and honesty, and the necessity of focusing on love and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Professing to seek holiness, without understanding its nature, they have snared themselves in delusions which bring no purity. Bent, as they say, upon -mortifying the flesh,- falsely identifying -the flesh- with the mere body, and working upon the theology which teaches that it is the body which ruins the soul, they lay great stress on weakening and macerating the corporeal frame, not knowing that they are thus feeding sin, fostering pride, making the body less fit to be the helpmeet of the soul, and thereby producing unholiness of the darkest type in the eye of God.

Professing to seek holiness, without understanding its nature, they have snared themselves in delusions which bring no purity. Bent, as they say, upon -mortifying the flesh,- falsely identifying -the flesh- with the mere body, and working upon the theology which teaches that it is the body which ruins the soul, they lay great stress on weakening and macerating the corporeal frame, not knowing that they are thus feeding sin, fostering pride, making the body less fit to be the helpmeet of the soul, and thereby producing unholiness of the darkest type in the eye of God.

Professing to seek holiness, without understanding its nature, they have snared themselves in delusions which bring no purity. Bent, as they say, upon "mortifying the flesh," falsely identifying "the flesh" with the mere body, and working upon the theology which teaches that it is the body which ruins the soul, they lay great stress on weakening and macerating the corporeal frame, not knowing that they are thus feeding sin, fostering pride, making the body less fit to be the helpmeet of the soul, and thereby producing unholiness of the darkest type in the eye of God.

Join Rabbi Epstein as he delves deep into the mysteries of the Garden of Eden, uncovering profound insights about marriage, human purpose, and our relationship with God. In this captivating episode, you'll discover:The true meaning of "working" the Garden and how it relates to prayerWhy the Tree of Knowledge was off-limits (and when it wasn't)The surprising connection between challah and rectifying Eve's sinGod's master plan for unity through marriageThe keys to building a "marriage made in heaven"Rabbi Epstein breaks down complex Torah concepts with humor and practical wisdom, offering valuable lessons for modern relationships. Whether you're single, married, or anywhere in between, this episode will transform your understanding of love, purpose, and the divine dance of partnership. Don't miss this enlightening journey through the roots of human existence.

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This lecture was given on December 2nd, 2023, at Dominican House of Studies. For more information on upcoming events, visit us at thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events About the Speaker: Fr. Timothy Bellamah, O.P. (Commissio Leonina) was born and raised in Washington, D.C. He entered the Order of Preachers in 1991 and was ordained a priest in 1998. He studied at Wake Forest University (B.S., 1982), the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (M.Div. and S.T.B., 1997; S.T.L, 1999) and the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris, (Ph.D., Section des sciences Religieuses, 2008). He has previously taught at Providence College in the Department of Theology and the Department of the Development of Western Civilization. From 2010 to 2018 he served as editor of the speculative review The Thomist and is a member of the Leonine Commission, a team of Dominican scholars responsible for the production of critical Latin editions of the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. He is also currently preparing a critical Latin edition of the Commentary on John's Gospel by one of St. Thomas' Dominican contemporaries, William of Alton.

The Old Testament tells us the story of the creation of the earth, the history of God's people, and God's plan to rescue the world.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --God Created the Universe Out of NothingGod is eternal, but everything else is created. So at some point, God decided to create. We read about this in the very first verse of the Bible.Genesis 1:1 (NLT) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.At one moment, there was nothing. Then immediately, something existed. God began to shape and form creation, as we find in the rest of Genesis 1. The universe wasn't an accident. God put it here, and he created it for a purpose. Creation teaches us about the glory of God and the majesty of God. It also tells us that we're not here by accident. That's the next point in the story of the Old Testament.God's Plan for Relationship with Humanity Was Ruined by SinGod made us to be connected to him and connected to each other. This is a fundamental aspect of what it means to be human. The Bible also says that humans are created in the image of God - something that is unique to humanity.Genesis 1:27-28 (NLT) So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Then God blessed them and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it. Reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the animals that scurry along the ground.”God put us on this earth to take care of his creation and reflect his image. But sadly, sin ruined everything. It didn't take very long before the first humans - Adam and Eve - sinned. They went their own way. They didn't listen to God. The result was a terrible problem for humanity, and in fact, for all of creation. In fact, the connection we experience with God, and even with other people, was wrecked because of sin. But thankfully, God wasn't done with the human race! God had a plan to rescue the world, a plan he had decided upon before the creation of the world. That plan began to reveal itself in the Old Testament through a man named Abraham.All of this is introduced in the Book of Genesis, which opens the Old Testament. Genesis describes the beginning of everything. It describes not only the creation of the world and of human beings; but also the fall of humanity into sin and the effects of sin in human experience. Genesis leads up to and includes the story of Abraham, his family and his descendants.The Book of Job also comes from this timeframe. It is not about Israel or Abraham, but reflects on the power and compassion of God. God Gave Abraham Three Important PromisesIn Genesis 12, we find one of the most important passages in the entire Bible. This passage, in fact, sets up everything that comes after it in the rest of the Bible. In these verses, God...

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