Podcasts about sovereign creator

30th March 2025Evening service

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

The background to Ps 24 is the ascension of the Ark of the Covenant (God's earthly throne) to its rightful place in Jerusalem in a great procession, with much rejoicing (2Sam 6, 1Chron 13,15). It signified God arising to be enthroned in Jerusalem, His chosen dwelling place (Ps 132). The event's importance is reflected in the pomp & pageantry of Ps 24. This is a type of Christ's Ascension to sit on God's throne in the New Jerusalem & future ascension to sit on His earthly throne in Jerusalem. What gave significance to this event is the holiness of the Hill of the Lord (His dwelling place) and the King of Glory enthroned on the Ark. The question & answers in Ps 24 were part of the dramatic ceremony, enacted before the city gates. The answers affirm only the King of Glory is worthy to enter thru the Gates and ascend to His place on the holy Hill. Likewise, Christ alone (the King of Glory) is worthy to ascend into Heaven, but He did it for us, so that in Christ, we also can ascend into God's holy Presence in Heaven. Ps 24 is in 3 parts: *(1) The Sovereign Creator, who owns all things (v1-2). *(2) The Heavenly Temple – the requirements for Ascension (v3-6), how can a man know such a high God, stand before Him & receive His blessing? Perfection is required, which is a problem for us. *(3) The true Redeemer – the King of Glory (v7-10). God became a man, and made a way to bring men to God. *PART 1. The Truth about God (v1-2): "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness (expanded in next line), the world and those who dwell therein (its produce and people)" (v1). This is quoted x2 in 1Cor 10:25-28 (see Ps 50:10-11). WHY does it all belong to Him? He is its Maker & Manager: "For He has (1) founded it on the seas (Maker, Gen 1:2,9,10, 2Pet 3:5), and (2) established it on the waters (rivers, symbolic of His Providence)" (v2). ‘Established' (imperfect tense) speaks of His ongoing management of the earth. He's the rightful Owner of all things. We are just tenant possessors of the earth & stewards of God's resources, for which we'll give account. Our life is not for us to do with as we please. God's authority is absolute over all, He has the right to do whatever He wants with us & the world. When we see this, it humbles us. The big question we must ask is: "How can I be right with God?" This seems impossible due to the infinite gap between us as sinful creatures & the holy God. Holiness is represented by height, so God is high above us (Is 57:15, 55:8). For man to be right with God & commune with Him requires us to ascend, but how is this possible? This is what David asks in PART 2: God's requirements for Ascension (v3-6): "Who may ASCEND the Hill of the Lord? (Heavenly Jerusalem) or STAND in His Holy Place?" (v3). The answer, the moral requirements for ascension, is given in v4: "(1) He who has clean hands & (2) a pure heart" (v4a). Here Hebrew parallelism works like stereo vision to give a full 3D picture, emphasising both his (1) outward actions & (2) inward attitudes & motives must be pure & perfect. This is followed by another parallelism emphasising (1) perfect holiness & (2) perfect righteousness: "(1) who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor (2) sworn deceitfully" (v4b). These represent the (1) God-ward requirement of true worship, free from idolatry, and (2) man-ward requirement of integrity, being a person of our word (no lies, deception or bearing false witness). 'Idol' also means vanity (that which is hollow). Rather than finding meaning, comfort & identity in the Creator, man seeks it in the creation, superficial things, even things with no reality, that don't ring true & against nature (like gender ideology). Thus, God requires perfection (Matt 5:48), but all sin (only Jesus fulfils these requirements), so what hope have we? But v5 says God provides a way for men to be saved and be made righteous by grace: "He shall receive blessing from the Lord (as a free-gift), and righteousness from the God of his salvation (enabling him to ascend)" (v5). These ones who ascend to God, not by their own righteousness, but by His grace, are described as God-seekers: "This is Jacob, the generation (the group of people) of those who SEEK Him, who SEEK Your face. Selah" (v6). They want to know Him & be right with Him. He promises they will find Him (Deut 4:29, Jer 29:13, Matt 7:7-8). David uses Jacob to represent those who are imperfect, but seek God (Gen 32:9-12), whom He brings to Himself by a process of coming to saving faith, when they come to an end of themselves & their own strength, knowing they can't stand before God on their own, and so cling to Him for blessing (Gen 32:24-29). So, to ascend to God requires a perfect righteousness, which God graciously gives to those who seek Him. How He made salvation possible, solving our sin-problem is revealed in PART 3: The King of Glory (v7-10), which describes the Ascension of Christ, the righteous Man, the King of glory - the subject of the next study.

·      What does it really mean for Jesus to be our leader? ·      God is sovereign because he is the creator and Lord of all things, free to do as he wishes. ·      God cannot be controlled.  ·      God is Big!  ·      1Bless the LORD, my soul, the LORD my God. You are exceedingly great; you are clothed in majesty and honor. 2You are clothed like a garment of light, Stretched out like the heavens as a curtain. 3He lays beams in the waters for his roof chamber; He makes clouds his chariot; He walks on the wings of the wind; 4He makes his messengers the wind; His ministers blazing fire. ·      If you are a follower of Jesus, you have the power to bless God!  To want and work for his good! ·      2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 - 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you 7 and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels ·     Don't treat God lightly.  ·     God sets the foundation. ·      5He established the earth upon its foundations. It will not be shaken from this age, until time is past. ·      How much anxiety and stress do I bring into my life trying to control things I can't control?  ·     God wisely owns the world.  ·     24How many are your makings! All you made in wisdom; The earth is full of your things. ·     I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  ·      God keeps creation going.  ·      29You hide your face, they are dismayed. You remove your breath, they expire and to their dust they return. 30You send your Spirit, they are created. You make new the face of the ground. ·       What do you do if this is true? ·       34Let my thoughts of you be pleasing. I rejoice in the LORD. 35Bring sinners to an end from the earth; And the wicked – not any more of them. Bless the LORD, my soul, Praise the LORD. ·       God, help me really understand you.  ·       PIX: 3 circles.  ·       Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven.    LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS  Starter Question: What is the most beautiful natural place you have seen?  Why?  1.      Read Psalm 104:1-4 2.     There are so many images of God in these verses.  Which one is your favorite? 3.     What does it mean to you to bless God with your soul? 4.      Read Psalm 104:5 5.      What does it mean to you that God established the foundations of the earth? 6.     Read Psalm 104:24 7.      What would your day look like if you truly trusted God's wisdom about how he made the world? 8.      Read Psalm 104:29-30 9.      In what ways do see God sustaining his creation? 10.  Read Psalm 104:34-35 11.  Is there a way of thinking about God you need to correct? 12.  What would the world look like without sin?

The energy of sovereign creation is incredibly grounded. It feels so aligned. It feels so certain.  This level of certainty only comes WHEN…  We are tapped into our personal power We are in tune with what we truly want for ourselves We are tapped into the energy of being a Sovereign Creator A Sovereign Creator is limitless. She is certain. She is powerful. And she is fully aligned.  If you're ready to know more about how to unlock this level of power and certainty, tune into today's episode of the podcast to learn about the third and final process you must integrate in order to manifest with limitless power and precision.  Where to Connect: WEBSITE:  https://shyamalakiru.com  FREE MASTERCLASS: DUALITY - https://drshyam.myflodesk.com/duality

What do you think of God? What thoughts come to mind when you hear the words "sovereign" applied to him? Do you think of God as a Father -- one who has intimate knowledge of, and deep care for, his creation? In this sermon, Matt unpacks Psalm 147:4-5, which speaks of both God's infinite wisdom/understanding and the comos' contingency/finitude. The implications of these two verses are far-reaching, inviting us to think deeply and carefully about the one, true eternal God and our relationship with him. + + + Check out Matt's newest book: The End of the World As You Know It:⁠⁠⁠ (link ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)! Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Pray the Word on Jeremiah 27:5, David Platt encourages us to trust in God's sovereign control over all creation.From unexpected olympic champion to martyr in China. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's win in the 1924 games.In Glory Road, Radical's new narrative podcast, we'll follow Liddell's remarkable journey, and discover the current state of the gospel in the countries he knew best.Start listening to this 6 part series now everywhere you listen to podcasts or find out more at radical.net/gloryroadExplore more content from Radical.

A new MP3 sermon from Trinity Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Our Sovereign Creator Subtitle: Genesis Series Speaker: Dr. Greg Mazak Broadcaster: Trinity Bible Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/28/2024 Bible: Genesis 1:1-2 Length: 45 min.

Matthew Young

Daily bread to feed our Ruach.Leigh Caruthers(6.7.24)Shalom and blessings family in Yahuah! Glorious are the names Yahuah and Yahusha, mighty are their works, and all praises and esteem raised to them! Yahuah, Sovereign Creator over all, we pray for your guidance as we raise praises to you in Ha'shamayim. We come before you as humble servants to you and ask for divine guidance on this walk. We keep in our hearts your Torah. We meditate and think on your commands and precepts. We remember that you sent heaven down to us to save us, Yahusha Ha'Mashiach, King of Kings. Your words give us strength to stand firm in our faith. Father, we keep our eyes focused on you as the storm of storms approaches the earth. The storm that brings final judgment on a sinful earth. We thank you for the living word to guide us, light our path, and direct us to safety under the wings of Messiah as he returns again. All praises to our risen King. Help us to do only your work in your will and way. Put a hedge of protection around your called out assemblies. Rise up warriors for the faith to stand firm in the whirlwind, never standing down, pushing forward toward the narrow gate. We become less so Yahusha becomes more so He will reign a thousand years over the land! We are looking, listening, waiting in anticipation of being moved through the wilderness towards your promised land again! Come Yahusha Come! Let it be so, and let your Kingdom come! Join me at 10 am est on Morning Manna as I discuss Stand Firm or Stand Down. A warning in a sinful world.*Download the Fiery Faith Ministries App*https://get.theapp.co/2nmm*Non-Profit Fundraisers*https://www.bonfire.com/store/fiery-faith-ministrieshttps://www.givesendgo.com/fiery_faith*Like & Subscribe*https://www.youtube.com/@fieryfaithhttps://www.instagram.com/fieryfaithministrieshttps://www.facebook.com/fieryfaithministrieshttps://www.twitter.com/FieryFaith144*Website*https://www.fieryfaithministries.com*Email*shalom@fieryfaithministries.comprayer@fieryfaithministries.com*Telegram*Fiery Faith Ministries | https://t.me/+6lf5W12zEF81MjhhWatchmen of the Wall | https://t.me/+J3iYvO1bL3JjYWIxPrayer Room | https://t.me/+vUGzK_-TXBYwNDdh*Bless this Ministry*SUBSPLASH: https://subsplash.com/u/fieryfaithministries/givePAYPAL: https://paypal.me/JamesCaruthersVENMO: https://account.venmo.com/u/JamesCaruthers791

Series: Jesus in the Psalms Scripture: psalm 8 Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)

In this sermon series, we will look at the journey of Abraham and his family as they follow God's call and trust His promise. Along the way, we will grow in our understanding of God and his covenant promises and what it means to live by faith, especially when our circumstances are confusing or discouraging. In Genesis 14:1-24, we will see that because of who God is--our Sovereign Creator and Savior--we can trust what God says.

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.     TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “After Jesus' Resurrection, He Appeared Many Times to Many People and the Apostles; Today, We Have His Gift of the Holy Spirit”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The Joy of PrayerWhat if your times of prayer could become so much more than reciting words or listing random requests? What if your prayers could transport you into a holy place to experience God's presence in a very real and tangible way? What if you began having personal, life-changing encounters with the Creator of the universe every time you prayed? And what if you had the confidence to know, to truly know— that God hears your prayers and delights in answering them? How would this change your prayer life?All of this is not only possible, but readily available and expected every time we pray. The problem for most, however, is that we either devalue what prayer truly is or do not fully understand who we are praying to. And if we did, how the floodgates of heaven would open and pour on us an experience with God that would rock our world and change us forever.Let's explore prayer a little deeper.What is Prayer?— In Just a Few WordsSimply put, prayer is talking with God. Or, as the theologians would say, “Prayer is personal communication with God.”¹ Ok, got that. But what does “communication with God” really mean? In essence, “communication” is the exchange of information between two entities or individuals, both the giving and receiving of the same. And “with God” means He, the Sovereign Creator of All, the One that transcends all human thought, the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Immutable One, is on the other end of our two-way conversation.Let that sink in for a moment.When we pray, and as often as we pray, we are in the process of not only talking with God but having Him also talk with us. Prayer, just like all communication between two individuals, is not saying what you want to say and then hanging up the phone. It was never intended to be a monologue. No, prayer is a two-way conversation, both giving and receiving, between you (ultimately dust and ashes) and God (revealed in resplendent glory), whereby information (praise, requests, supplication, petitions— and His answers, instructions, commands, and encouragement ) are mutually shared. And the highest glory you can ever experience is to have the only Person worthy of praise actually speak to you personally, in direct conversation. It is a life-altering and faith-building encounter that will change everything about you in an instant.And this is available to each of us whenever we pray. But we have to pray, and we have to understand exactly who we are in conversation with in order to have confidence when we pray.Let me explain.Sovereign, Ruler, King… and FatherIn the Old Testament, God was often presented as unapproachable. He only met with His people once a year, nestled between the outstretched wings of the Cherubim above the Bema seat of the Ark of the Covenant, hidden behind a thick veil. Or when He revealed Himself to the masses, it was usually with fire and smoke and lightning, like on Mt. Sinai, which only reinforced His unapproachableness (Ex. 19). And when Moses asked to see His glory and His face, God said, “No.” His actual words were, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live” (Ex. 33:20). And regarding seeing His glory, God also said, “No.” But He did allow Moses to look at His receding glory as He passed by (Ex. 33:23). Something like, “Not My face, Moses, but you can see My back as I walk away.”So much for an intimate relationship with our Creator.But in the New Testament (and hints in the Old), Jesus reveals another aspect of God's nature and His relationship with us. He is not a despot— a frightening, powerful King ready to abuse and punish His lowly servants for any slight infraction. No, God is our Father, with all the implications that word conveys...

Geoff Patterson | Based on Revelation 14:6-7

Geoff Patterson | Based on Revelation 14:6-7

John 5:40 — What does it mean to “come to Jesus”? In this sermon on John 5:40 titled “Come Unto Me,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones now considers the command of Jesus, “come unto me.” This wonderful and compassionate command of Jesus comes in the context of the healing at Bethesda. Jesus has powerfully healed an invalid who has been in that condition for nearly four decades. This powerful healing gave Jesus the opportunity to declare His true identity as the Son of God, fully divine, fully equal with the Father. Having validated these claims by confronting the Jews with the testimony of multiple witnesses, Jesus now turns to the application of the entire scene. The Jewish people, as well as all sinners, are to come to him. The Son of God, the Sovereign Creator of all things who is equal with the Father, has come into the world to invite sinners to come to Him. At its core, the command is an invitation to believe in Jesus. In this message, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones confronts sinners with this powerful invitation to come, but he does more. As he offers this wonderful invitation, he defines what it truly means to come to Jesus and what it truly means to believe.

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will entrust to Him my future. I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  From 2 Timothy 1:12 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Turkeys and Eagles, Part 5: Following Jesus Changes Everything in Our Families”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.-I. Proclamation- He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2-II. Preparation- He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6-III. Procession- He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.-I. Proclamation- He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2-II. Preparation- He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6-III. Procession- He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

Because God, the King of Glory, is sovereign and holy we can only enter his presence with a humble faith ready as we seek to exalt Him who is worthy of our praise.I. Proclamation: He is the Sovereign Creator and Ruler of All that Exists vv 1-2II. Preparation: He is the Holy One Whose Presence We Seek to Enter vv 3-6III. Procession: He is the King of Glory Who Comes to Reign in Joy Over Our Lives vv 7-10

an expository sermon on Isaiah 44:24-45:13 preached by Pastor Jordan Atkinson on August 20, 2023

Psalm 104Acts 17:22-31

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen. Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will trust in the Lord with all my heart. I will trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding.  In all my ways I will seek to know Him, and He will make my pathways straight.   From Proverbs 3:5f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Wake Up America!”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

1 -- “When” you pray?-- If you would agree that communication is critical to the health of any relationship, especially marriage…-- How critical, then, is prayer to our relationship with the God who we would claim we believe in, love, and trust our eternity with?-- How does your life currently reflect the health of your relationship with God through prayer?-- What steps can you begin taking to restore it?2 -- “Father…hallowed be Your name”-- How does viewing God not only as a Sovereign Creator…but as a loving, affectionate father change your attitude and heart?-- How should it impact the way we speak of God and how we live?-- Does your mouth and life reflect this reverence and admiration?3 -- “Your kingdom come”-- To pray for His Kingdom to come is a surrendering of my will to his-- The kingdom of God is for those who have decided to follow Him-- My preference is no longer relevant…my priorities, pride, selfishness, arrogance, laziness, anger, jealousy, fear…needs to be laid at his feet-- Repentance and confession are a regular rhythm of a follower of Jesus...-- How does this change your prayer life moving forward?

Thank you for joining us for our series "So, What's the Difference?" where we have been comparing Biblical Christianity to several dominant world religions. This is part 10 in our 12 episode series. In this podcast, we are comparing Biblical Christianity to Evolutionism. You may have been taught that evolution is a scientific theory, but Dr. Irv will explain why it actually falls under the category of "religion." In today's podcast, we will discuss the origin of evolution, the four major principles evolutionists believe and the vast difference between the masterful design of a Sovereign Creator and a haphazard, random explosion. Throughout this series, we will use the standard of the Bible as our authentic currency to detect counterfeit faiths and religious beliefs. Please join us next week as we compare Biblical Christianity and Wicca (Witchcraft). If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes, please email Dr. Irv at hopewellcounsel@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hopeforthehurting/message

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Part One of Two. Gary is interviewed by Jeremy Stalnecker on the topic of biblical worldview and thinking and acting biblically. Christians must begin with the God of the Bible and what He has revealed. As the Sovereign Creator and Sustainer, God defines truth and reality for us. We merely listen and obey. But how does biblical truth get applied in everyday life?

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will seek God's perspective on my situation. For I know that in all things God  works together for good to those of us who love Him and are called according to His purpose. From Romans 8:28 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Interior Life – Maintenance of the Inner Man -- Part 3: The Will”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Are you anxious-- Rejoice in the Lord, the Sovereign Creator of heaven and earth- come before Him in prayer, laying all your burdens at His feet- and know that He who sent His Son, Jesus, to save you from your sins, cares for you and loves you.

The Bible is full of examples of God's love, justice, wisdom, power and plan. It is a fountain of mercy and foresight, and a treasure trove of prophecy. Understanding the magnitude of all these things helps us see God as the Sovereign Creator and Father that He really is. But wait, there's more! Running through ALL of the descriptions we just mentioned is another facet of God's character - His grace. The word for "grace"in the Bible has many shades of meaning. When we understand how this word is applied to God in both the Old and New Testaments, we are given a profound glimpse into the depth and breadth of His character. God's grace is and always has been a game changer. Let's see how! A gift God's grace is often and accurately described as His unmerited favor. On a mere human level, this concept can be exciting and fulfilling. Suppose you know someone who has a favorite sports team. You decide one day that you will buy them two tickets to an important game their team will play in. You buy the tickets not because you are returning some favor, but simply because you want to give them something that was previously out of their reach. You give them the tickets and they are stunned in their joy and surprise. This is a tiny example compared to the magnitude of God's grace. His grace is expressed in many ways at many times under many circumstances. Think of the gift of Jesus. The Bible says God gave us this gift as an expression of His grace. This means that we are ransomed from death because God wanted to give humanity the unmerited gift of an opportunity for eternal life. This gift changes everything about the futures of every human being who has ever lived. It's a pretty big gift! So, is our reaction to it as joyful as receiving tickets to a big game? What if they are just paper? How would you feel if your friend  you gave those tickets to never went to the game and instead just stared at the tickets and loved the fact that they had them? Your reaction would be that they missed the point of the gift. You wanted them to be at the actual game and not just appreciate the fact that they could go. It is the same with God's grace, only on a massively larger level. He doesn't want us to simply appreciate the opportunity for life; He wants us to live in that opportunity, to change and grow as a result of its presence in our lives. God's grace always seeks an active response! Check out our January 16, 2023 podcast, “What Does God's Grace Do for Us?” for more. We reveal the countless ways His grace is described, give examples of how it works and lay out what it does for us. God's grace is bigger and more powerful than we think. Do yourself a favor and join us for an awe-inspiring look at the grace that changes the world!  

http://bible.com/events/49011655 Church of the Nazarene Mission in Action: God "God, I need you. You alone are worthy of my worship, my life." "Our mission statement says “Transformed by God to bring hope to others through Christ”. We believe this concise, yet powerful statement gives light and guidance to our purpose as the church and as individual believers. This teaching series, called Mission in Action, is not just to help us understand our mission more deeply, but to engage in the mission in these days. As we continue in our series, we want to understand, and affirm, that God is central in our mission.‭‭ Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬-‭6 ‬‬And God spoke all these words: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments. The Lord speaks directly to his people, saying that in covenant relationship with Him- he is the exclusive one to whom we give ourselves. He is to be the center and the focus of our lives- and there is to be no other. If we are in relationship with God- we cannot be worshiping or giving ourselves to another- that's not covenant. Our world is full of false gods: wealth, power, prosperity, self-sufficiency, freedom, my sin-of-choice, my rights, etc.But our mission statement points us to the one and only God, existing in the nature of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, Jesus the Christ, and God the Holy Spirit. Nazarene Article of Faith #1: We believe in one eternally existent, infinite God, Sovereign Creator and Sustainer of the universe; that He only is God, holy in nature, attributes, and purpose. The God who is holy love and light is Triune in essential being, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬-‭40 ‬‬Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” We can't reach others with hope until and unless we are being transformed. And we won't be truly transformed until He takes His rightful place in our lives. As we surrender completely to Him, He transforms us.We are transformed by God! A prayer of response: God, I need you. You alone are worthy of my worship, my life. Verses for further study/reflection: Deuteronomy 5:1-10 Isaiah 40:28 Revelation 1:8 Psalm 18:30 Isaiah 44:6 Jeremiah 51:15 Zephaniah 3:17 Genesis 1:1 Giving at COTN If you have ever have questions or need help with online giving, please let us know: finance@cotnaz.org Thank you for your partnership in the Kingdom of Christ! https://www.cotnaz.org/giving/

Hey friends! For this final episode of 2022, we are talking about real power and how to recognize and harness your own power as a sovereign, divine creator being. This is no joke and I hope this episode helps you take responsibility and step into your power in your life as we enter this beautiful New Year! New Year readings and sessions are available through my website through the link below: Tarot, Energy Healing, and Spiritual Guidance bookings Instagram and Tik Tok: @saulethestarseed https://www.instagram.com/saulethestarseed/ and @thestarseednetwork https://www.instagram.com/thestarseednetwork/ Join The Starseed Network!: https://thestarseednetwork.mn.co/ Donations and Support the Podcast: Venmo and Cashapp @saulethestarseed PayPal: https://paypal.me/ilonavaida?locale.x=en_US Intro song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3f2Lg4i26jPaPJ709Temvo?si=11a5f7b2873b4ac7

A mega-storm had come up on the Sea of Galiliee and was swamping the boat that was carrying Jesus and His disciples. The disciples awakened Jesus and asked Him if He didn't care that they were perishing. But Jesus arose- and with a word, He stopped the wind and waves- He speaks, and all of Creation listens. His Word is more powerful than the terrifying waves that we encounter in the storms of life. --Jesus is not any mere man. He is the God-Man- Colossians 1 tells us that He is the very image of the invisible God- He created all things by speaking them into existence with a word- and His Creation obeys His Word, because He made it. He is the Sovereign Creator and that is why He can also take our stony hearts and give us hearts of flesh. --We all enjoy being a Christian when things are going well, but hardships come up in life. However, Jesus doesn't abandon His people- If He can save our souls, then why do we seem to imagine that He can't also take care of the storms in our physical lives- --Do you trust that Jesus actually has a Kingdom in Paradise, that He arose from the dead, that He ascended into heaven, and that He has a place prepared for you there- Do you believe in Him as the God-Man and your Savior-

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen.   Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will entrust to Him my future. I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  From 2 Timothy 1:12 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Are You Committed to Spending Personal Relationship Time with God Through Prayer? (Video Sunday Sermon)”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

"The All-Forgiving", referring to God, also known as Al-Muʼmin (Arabic: المؤمن, 'al-mu'min; meaning: The Believer) is the 40th chapter of the Qur'an, with 85 verses. It takes its name from verse 28 which mentions a distinguished believer from among the clan of the Pharaoh who supported Moses, referring to him as a "believing man," hence al-Mu'min; The Believer. However, this surah is most often called al-Ghafir (the All-Forgiving) because of the Divine Name mentioned in verse 3 Summary 1-3 The Quran a revelation from the only true God 4 It is denied by none but unbelievers 4-6 Confederated infidels, however prosperous, are doomed 7-9 The angels intercede for true believers 10-12 Infidels shall repent in hell, but in vain 13-15 God to be worshipped as the Supreme Being 16-18 Judgment Day shall come suddenly 19-21 Ungodly men shall have no intercessor 22-23 Former infidels destroyed to warn those coming after 24-25 Moses called a sorcerer and a liar 26-27 He and his followers persecuted by Pharaoh and his people 28 Moses takes refuge in the Lord 29-30 A true believer espouses the cause of Moses 31-37 He warns Pharaoh and his people against unbelief 38-39 Pharaoh orders a tower to be built up to heaven 40 Pharaoh regards Moses as a liar 41-47 The true believer exhorts the Egyptians to believe in the God of Moses 48 God delivers the true believer from the devices of Pharaoh and his people 49 Pharaoh and his people condemned to hell-fire 50-53 Infidels shall reproach each other in hell, and call on their keepers for help in vain 54-55 God assists his apostles in this world and in the next 56 Moses received the Book of the Law 57 Muhammad commanded to be patient, and to ask pardon for his sin 58 Muhammad to fly for refuge to God against proud infidels 59 God manifested to creation, but few men understand 60 The righteous and the evil not equal 61 The judgment-day sure to come 62 Rejectors of God shall be rejected 63-66 The true God rejected by ungrateful men 67-68 The true God alone to be worshipped 69-70 God the Sovereign Creator of all things 71-76 The miserable lot of those who reject the Scriptures 77 Muhammad to persevere patiently 78 No apostle ever wrought miracles without God's permission 79-81 God revealed in his works of providence 82-83 Former infidels were destroyed for their unbelief 84-85

In Today's Uncertainty, “Know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men {earthly governance} and gives it to whom he {God} will” MESSAGE SUMMARY:  Our country is NOT about “freedom from religion”. America has “freedom of religion”. Sadly, because of our abandoning God's Laws, all of us in this country are affected – Jesus Followers and non-Christians; atheists; and followers of other religious faiths. As Jesus says in Mathew 5:45: “. . . For He makes the sun rise on the evil and the good, and send the rain on the just and the unjust.”. What can we do? The first thing we can do is pray and to fast – pray and ask God to turn our country around. We do want God involved, and God is involved.  In Daniel 4:24-25, God told King Nebuchadnezzar, through Daniel's interpretation of the King's dream, that God is always in control and sovereign; and that God determines those who govern us because God is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe: “this is the interpretation, O king: It is a decree of the Most High, which has come upon my lord the king, that you shall be driven from among men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. You shall be made to eat grass like an ox, and you shall be wet with the dew of heaven, and seven periods of time shall pass over you, till you know that the Most High {God} rules the kingdom of men and gives it to whom he {God} will.". God, the Creator of the Universe, responds to our prayers in all issues impacting our lives today – pray for God's will respond, especially in these times of uncertainty.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Father, I confess that when difficulties and trials come into my life, large or small, I mostly grumble and complain. I realize the trials James talks about are not necessarily “walls,” but they are difficult to bear, nonetheless. Fill me with such a vision of a transformed life, O God, that I might actually consider it “pure joy” when you bring trials my way. I believe, Lord. Help my unbelief. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 94). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that because I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be ashamed of the Gospel. I will not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes (including me). From Romans 1:16 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Leviticus 26:3-12; Leviticus 26:14-29; Daniel 4:24-25; Psalms 60:1-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Marriage – A Current Assessment (Christ the King Anglican Church; Birmingham, AL)”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/    DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

For the church, a podcast for the flock of Zion Presbyterian Church in Columbia, TN. We want to help you think biblically about everyday matters.Zion Church exists to join Jesus in his mission to reach people with his gospel, and then to equip his people to worship and serve.I am Paul Joiner, the Senior Pastor back with my regular conversation partner and friend, Jon Kelly and today we have our Youth Director and Head of our Bible Department, Keaton Paul.This season we are focusing on theological topics that are important foundations for the church. These will be theological topics that need to be deeply installed as bedrock truths for the followers of Jesus.We are talking about God's sovereignty — his rule over all of creation, his ordering of whatever comes to pass according to his eternal plan — his kingly decree. The WCF 3.1 states that "God from all eternity, did, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely, and unchangeably ordain whatsoever comes to pass."That is - God is ruling over all things and nothing happens apart from his will. Het sets the boundaries and times of the nations, and not a bird falls from the sky apart from our Father's will.That is a great comfort - God is solely in control, he is executing his good plans in the world, and nothing can thwart him. He is not contingent on the creation.But - that is also a great confrontation. Because it means that we are not sovereigns. Which then makes us ask the next question -- what role do my actions play?Or, often it is asked this way: What about free will? Today we are going to tackle the question generally -- that is the question of free will in relationship to God's sovereignty. Next week, we are going to talk about free will in relationship to sin. Or, to say it another way, this week we are going to talk about the creature's relationship to the Sovereign Creator, and in the next episode we are going to talk about the creature's will in relationship to sin.

The Holy Spirit: Sovereign Creator & Re-Creator Confession: Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 20, QA 53 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3-4:7 Preacher: Rev. David Inks Sermon Outline: Introduction The Spirit is Sovereign Creator 53 First The Spirit is Sovereign Re-Creator 53 Second Conclusion Sermon Video: https://youtu.be/leB8WZbL6cQ The Heidelberg Catechism: Q.53 What do you believe concerning “the Holy […] The post The Holy Spirit: Sovereign Creator & Re-Creator appeared first on Covenant United Reformed Church.

Yā Sīn (also Yaseen; Arabic: يٰسٓ, yāsīn; the letters 'Yāʼ' and 'Sīn') is the 36th chapter of the Quran (sūrah). It has 83 verses. It is regarded an earlier "Meccan surah" Some scholars maintain that verse 12 is from the Medinan period.[3] While the surah begins in Juz' 22, most of it is in Juz' 23 The surah focuses on establishing the Qur'an as a divine source, and it warns of the fate of those who mock God's revelations and are stubborn. The surah tells of the punishments that plagued past generations of nonbelievers as a warning to present and future generations Additionally, the surah reiterates God's sovereignty as exemplified by His creations through signs from nature The surah ends with arguments in favor of the existence of Resurrection and God's sovereign power 0 YASEEN ASHU 1-3 God swears that Muhammad is a prophet 4-5 The Quran given to warn the Makkans 6-9 The greater part of the people of Makkah reprobate 10 Muhammad's preaching only profitable to secret believers 11 The dead shall be raised; all their deeds are registered 12-13 Two apostles of Jesus sent to Antioch 14-17 They are rejected as impostors and threatened with stoning 18 The apostles warn the people of Antioch of impending divine judgments 19-26 A certain believer is put to death by the infidels 27-28 The persecutors are suddenly destroyed 29 Men generally reject God's messengers 30 The lessons of the past are forgotten 31-33 The doctrine of the resurrection asserted and illustrated 34-44 God's power and goodness manifested by his works 45-46 Unbelievers unmoved by either fear or the signs of the Quran 47-48 They scoff at almsgiving and the resurrection 49-53 The resurrection trumpet and the judgment-day shall surprise the unbelievers 54 God's judgment shall be according to works 55-65 The rewards of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked 66-68 God deals with the wicked as he pleaseth 69-70 Muhammad not a poet; the Quran is the word of God 71-73 God manifest in his works of benevolence 74-75 Idolaters will find their trust in idols vain 76 The Prophet not to grieve at the hard speeches of the idolaters; God knoweth all 77-81 The Creator of all things able to raise the dead to life 82 God says Be, and it is 83 Praise be to the Sovereign Creator and raiser of the dea It has been proposed that yā sīn is the "heart of the Quran" The disbelievers do not recognize God's power in the natural world, although He is the one Creator Needs are fulfilled if asked after the recitation of this Sūrah and the reward for its recitation is also compared to performing twenty hajj pilgrimages[7]

Are you trusting in the Sovereign Creator King (Jesus), or are you not?This weeks message is from our Senior Pastor, John Letterman.Scripture References:John 18:33-36Social Media:@riverviewchristian on Facebook and InstagramWebsite:riverviewchristian.churchSupport the show (https://riverviewchristian.churchcenter.com/giving)

Fatir (Arabic: فاطر, fāṭir; meaning: Originator), also known as Al-Mala'ikah (ﺍﻟملائكة, 'al-malā'ikah; meaning: "The Angels"),[2] is the 35th chapter of the Qur'an with 45 verses Meccan surah Summary 1-2 God praised as the Sovereign Creator 3 The Quraish exhorted to worship the true God 4 Muhammad told that it is no strange thing for a prophet to be called an impostor 5-6 God's promises true, but Satan is a deceiver 7 Reward for believers and punishment for infidels sure 8-9 Reprobate sinners shall not be as the righteous before God 10 God exalteth the righteous but bringeth to nought the devices of sinners 11 The desert made green by rainfall a type of the resurrection 12 God, who is man's Creator, knoweth all things 13 God's mercy to man seen in the waters 14 Day, night, the sun, and moon glorify God 14-15 The vanity of idol-worship 16-18 Man is dependent on God, but God is self-sufficient 19 Every one shall bear his own burden in the judgment-day 19 Muhammad commanded to admonish secret believers 20-22 God will not regard the righteous and the unrighteous alike 22 Buried person can't be made listen anything 23 Every nation has its own prophet 24-25 Those who accused the former prophets of imposture were punished 26-28 God's mercy seen in nature 29-30 God rewards the prayerful and the charitable 31 The Qurán a confirmation of former Scriptures 32 The varied conduct of those who receive the Qurán 33-35 The rewards of the faithful in Paradise 36-37 The just punishment of disbelievers in hell 38 God knoweth the secrets of the heart 39 Disbelievers shall reap the fruit of their infidelity 40 God gave the idolaters no authority for their idolatry 41 God alone sustains the heavens 42 The Quraish impiously reject their Prophet 43 They shall receive the punishment bestowed upon those who rejected the former prophets 44 Arab polytheists were admonished to see the fate of previous nations before them. 45 Were God punish sinners, the world would be bereft of its human population but also God postpone their punishment until fixed time and when it's fixed time comes, God will regard his servants by Wikipedia

In this episode Bryce explores the relationship between conservative politics and theology and why Christianity is essential to conservatism and every other political enterprise! He argues that politics needs God because 1) God is Sovereign Creator and is necessarily involved 2) There is no logical reason for politicians or citizens to be good for good's sake and 3) Every time man attempts utopia it fails miserably Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE!

The first message in the series, "Understanding the Gospel."

Listen to the next segment of our series What is the Gospel. In this episode we focus on God the Creator. We will discuss why it's important that we begin with God as the creator, when we share the gospel.

In this episode I share an analogy I was given about our awakening and ascension process and how it can help us understand how we can change our physical reality bit by bit. I also share information about what it can look like and be like to live as a true creator sovereign being in 5D and beyond. --- If you enjoyed this episode, or are enjoying this podcast, reach out to me at hello@michellewaldo.com and let me know. To not miss any upcoming episodes, don't forget to subscribe, and also feel free to share this podcast with others who might benefit from this material. To see my other offerings that can help you along your path of following yourself and your ascension journey, visit: https://products.michellewaldo.com/

The Archangel Gabriel was sent by the Sovereign Creator to announce an Eternal Advent by power of (Holy Spirit that She; Mary would conceive a child . Luke 1:26-38 THERE IS A MYSYERY OF THE INCARNATION AND A CELEBRATION OF OUR LORDS BIRTH......for us this child is born. PART II Equality and Power In The Garden Of Eden. Part 3 to follow same day different time. The Consumation of Marriage In Eden; The Meaning Of A Christ Like Role Of Being Master over The Wife and Family!! Becoming Learned As GOD's Beloved Families ‼️

In Psalm 33 David gives a call to worship God joyfully and reasons why we should do so, namely that God is our Sovereign Creator and Savior. During this pandemic you can still find many reasons to praise God. May you cling to Him as your only only for salvation and be confident in in sovereignty over history and nations.