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Salam my love!In today's episode, we're discussing invitations to do good from Allah, sinning and not letting sins prevent you from going back to Allah. It's short and sweet today, but InshaAllah it will be beneficial. As always, if you have any questions/comments for me, feel free to email me at: yourmuslimgirlpodcast@gmail.com.Until next time,FatimaBook: Sins, by Dr. Haifaa YounisPodcast: You Don't Need to Strong Faith to Begin by Sheikh Yasir Qadhi

What if your greatest chapter begins after your life falls apart?In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, author Lee Ann Walling shares the story behind her debut novel, The Salt and Light Express, a moving journey through grief, faith, friendship, healing, and second chances. After reinventing herself multiple times throughout her career, Lee Ann returned to school in her late 60s, earned her MFA, and published her first novel at age 69.During this conversation, Lee Ann discusses the emotional inspiration behind the book, the challenges of independent publishing, the importance of authentic storytelling, and why it's never too late to pursue a lifelong dream.You'll discover:• The real-life inspiration behind The Salt and Light Express • How grief and loss shaped the story • Lessons learned from earning an MFA later in life • The truth about independent publishing • Why podcasts have become one of the best marketing tools for authorsWhether you're a reader, writer, creative entrepreneur, or someone facing a major life transition, Lee Ann's story will leave you inspired to take your own next right step.Learn more about Lee Ann Walling at LeeAnnWalling.com.If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend. Reviews help us continue bringing you meaningful conversations with incredible guests.Send us Fan MailCelebrate the Magic of Words in Bel Air, Maryland!https://bookfairatbelair.org/Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

Somebody modeled a faith in front of you that made you wonder if what they had was real.In this Mother's Day message from The Essentials series, Pastor Josh takes us into 2 Timothy and reminds us that the faith Timothy carried did not originate with him. It was passed on by two women who simply refused to keep their faith to themselves.And that is exactly what God is calling all of us to do.This message is for the mom who wonders if her faith is making a difference in her kids. It is for the person who did not grow up in a godly home and wonders if the cycle can actually change. It is for anyone who has been keeping their faith private when it was always meant to be shared.Because a shared faith is a strong faith. And your story might be the very thing someone else needs to hear.

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In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the key to having strong faith, found in John 4. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

An episode from Love Worth Finding Ministries with Dr. Adrian Rogers. Pastor, Teacher, and Author Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has made an impact on untold numbers of lives by presenting profound Biblical Truth. Love Worth Finding was started in 1987 as the broadcast ministry of Adrian Rogers and remains the exclusive provider of his comprehensive teachings today.By connecting others with his plainspoken and timeless Biblical wisdom through resources like books, video and audio recordings, digital content, and other media, we seek to not only reach non-Christians with the hope of Jesus, but strengthen and encourage everyday Christians in their faith as well.“When the messenger is gone, the message must continue.” – Adrian Rogers More information about Love Worth Finding (LWF) can be found by visiting their website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lwf.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You may write LWF at:Love Worth FindingPO Box 38300Memphis, TN 38183 Copyright ©2024 Love Worth Finding Ministries, Inc.  All rights reserved. Used by permission. Original material available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lwf.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This message is part of the KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast, a ministry dedicated to making faithful, King James Bible preaching available to all; especially those who may have limited access to sound biblical teaching.Our purpose is simple: to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, uphold the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and point souls to the truth of God's Word. Every message shared through this podcast comes from likeminded, Bible-believing churches and ministries that hold firmly to the King James Bible as the final authority in faith and practice.This podcast is used as a Gospel resource and teaching tool, including outreach efforts to individuals who are incarcerated. We believe God's Word is living, powerful, and able to work in hearts wherever it is heard.If you are a pastor, preacher, or church that faithfully preaches from the King James Bible and would like to learn more about being part of this podcast, or if you have questions about this ministry, you are welcome to reach out.The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #AdrianRogers #LoveWorthFinding

In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the key to having strong faith, found in John 4. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

An episode from Love Worth Finding Ministries with Dr. Adrian Rogers. Pastor, Teacher, and Author Adrian Rogers has introduced people all over the world to the love of Jesus Christ and has made an impact on untold numbers of lives by presenting profound Biblical Truth. Love Worth Finding was started in 1987 as the broadcast ministry of Adrian Rogers and remains the exclusive provider of his comprehensive teachings today.By connecting others with his plainspoken and timeless Biblical wisdom through resources like books, video and audio recordings, digital content, and other media, we seek to not only reach non-Christians with the hope of Jesus, but strengthen and encourage everyday Christians in their faith as well.“When the messenger is gone, the message must continue.” – Adrian Rogers More information about Love Worth Finding (LWF) can be found by visiting their website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lwf.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You may write LWF at:Love Worth FindingPO Box 38300Memphis, TN 38183 Copyright ©2024 Love Worth Finding Ministries, Inc.  All rights reserved. Used by permission. Original material available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lwf.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This message is part of the KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast, a ministry dedicated to making faithful, King James Bible preaching available to all; especially those who may have limited access to sound biblical teaching.Our purpose is simple: to exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, uphold the authority of the Holy Scriptures, and point souls to the truth of God's Word. Every message shared through this podcast comes from likeminded, Bible-believing churches and ministries that hold firmly to the King James Bible as the final authority in faith and practice.This podcast is used as a Gospel resource and teaching tool, including outreach efforts to individuals who are incarcerated. We believe God's Word is living, powerful, and able to work in hearts wherever it is heard.If you are a pastor, preacher, or church that faithfully preaches from the King James Bible and would like to learn more about being part of this podcast, or if you have questions about this ministry, you are welcome to reach out.The KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast is directly supported by Doss Metrics LLC | Ministry Services based out of Cleveland Texas. If you have any questions regarding this podcast, or the churches hosted on the podcast, please reach out to us directly at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dossmetrics@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or write to us at: Doss Metrics | KJV Bible Preaching Churches Podcast1451 McBride Rd.Cleveland, TX 77328 God Bless#KJV #BaptistChurches #BiblePreaching #KJVPreaching #KingJamesBible #ChurchSermons #ChristianPodcasts #BibilicalTeaching #AdrianRogers #LoveWorthFinding

Welcome to Day 2829 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2829 – Is It Okay to Party With Sinners? – Luke 5:27-39 Putnam Church Message – 03/01/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “Is It Okay to Party With Sinners?”    Last week, we continued our study of the ministry of Jesus Christ with a message titled “Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God,” where we learned that when God becomes bigger, ministry expands, compassion deepens, faith strengthens, courage rises, and life changes. Today, we continue with the fourteenth message in Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in a message titled “Is It Okay to Party With Sinners?”  Our Core verses for this week are Luke 5:27-39, found on page 1599 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. SCRIPTURE READING — Luke 5:27-39 (NIV)   Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners 27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything, and followed him. 29 Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. 30 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”     Jesus Questioned About Fasting 33 They said to him, “John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.” 34 Jesus answered, “Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? 35 But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; in those days they will fast.” 36 He told them this parable: “No one tears a piece out of a new garment to patch an old one. Otherwise, they will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. 38 No, / new wine must be poured into new wineskins. 39 And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they say, ‘The old is better.'”   Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for Your Word, and thank You for sending Jesus to seek and save the lost. Open our hearts today so that we do not merely hear this message, but receive it. Where we have become rigid, soften us. Where we have become fearful, steady us. Where we have become proud, humble us. And where we have withdrawn from the people who need Your grace, send us out again with the heart of Christ. Teach us what it means to be holy without hiding, / loving without compromising, / and joyful without pretending. May Your Spirit guide every word and every listener today. In Jesus' name, amen. Introduction Today, we come to one of those passages that exposes us a little. It is one thing to say, “Jesus saves sinners.” It is another thing to watch how He does it. And in Luke 5, He does not save sinners from a distance. He does not shout grace from across the street. He does not wait for the broken to clean themselves up, / learn the language, / and enter the synagogue respectfully. He walks right up to a tax collector's booth. He calls a man everybody else has written off. Then He goes to that man's house and sits down at his table with the kind of people religious society avoids. And the religious leaders are scandalized. Not because Jesus is sinning. But because He is too close to sinners for their comfort. That is the tension in this passage. And if we are honest, it is still the tension in many churches today. We love a ministry that looks clean, organized, and respectable. But Jesus often does His best work in messy rooms, crowded tables, uncomfortable conversations, and unexpected friendships. So, the question is not merely, “Is it okay to party with sinners?” The deeper question is: Do we have the heart of Christ for people who are still far from God? This passage answers that question powerfully.     Main Point 1 Jesus Calls the Person Everyone Else Has Counted Out (Luke 5:27–28) “Later, as Jesus left the town, he saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at his tax collector's booth. ‘Follow me and be my disciple,' Jesus said to him. So Levi got up, left everything, and followed him.” (Luke 5:27–28, NLT) Let's slow down and feel this moment. Jesus is not walking through town looking for the most polished candidate. He is not recruiting from the synagogue leadership. He is not interviewing the men with the best religious resumes. He walks to a tax booth. And there sits Levi. Now, to us, “tax collector” may sound just annoying. To them, it sounded traitorous. A tax collector in that setting was not just a man with a calculator. He was a man who had sold his loyalty. He worked for Rome. He profited off his own people. He lived by leverage, pressure, and public resentment. He was seen as compromised, corrupt, and spiritually unclean. And Jesus looks at that man and says, “Follow Me.” A Dialogical Pause Can you imagine the people standing nearby? “Levi?” “Surely not Levi.” “Rabbi, You must not know who this man is.” “He's not just flawed — he's part of the problem.” But Jesus knew exactly who he was. And that is the point. Jesus does not call Levi because Levi is misunderstood. He calls Levi because Levi is reachable. Jesus does not deny Levi's sin. He overcomes it with grace. Ancient Context and Weight of the Moment The irony is deep here. Levi is named after the tribe of Levi — the tribe set apart for priestly service (Exodus 32). The Levites were meant to help mediate Israel's worship life. But this Levi is doing the opposite. He is not serving the covenant people — he is helping Rome squeeze them. His very name would remind people of what he should have been. And yet Jesus does not mock him for that. Jesus does not say, “You should be ashamed of what you've become.” Instead, Jesus gives him a new future. That is what grace does. Grace does not pretend the past is clean. Grace opens a door that the past could never earn. Object Lesson: The “Rejected Tool” Hold up an old, worn tool — maybe a rusty hammer or a scratched-up wrench. “Most people would look at this and say, ‘It's old. It's rough. It's probably not worth much.' But put this in the hands of a master craftsman, and suddenly it has purpose again.” That is Levi. / And if we're honest, that is us. / Some of us were not tax collectors, but we were pride collectors. Or grudge collectors. Or image protectors. Or secret sin managers. And Jesus did not call us because we were shiny. He called us because He is merciful. Related Scriptures 1 Samuel 16:7 – “People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Corinthians 1:28 – God chose things despised by the world,[a] things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. Mark 2:14 – The parallel account reinforces the immediacy of Levi's response. John 1:43 – As with Philip, Jesus' call is simple and authoritative: “Follow me.” Illustration: The Overlooked Candidate Think of a business owner who has a hiring need. Resumes come in. Everyone recommends polished...

In this powerful episode of Between the Notes, host Paisan Kapitan sits down with international Armenian recording artist Shprot and renowned entrepreneur Shushan Darzian (Lady Bugz Inc.) for an unforgettable conversation about fame, faith, business, and Armenian culture. Shprot opens up about her journey from performing in restaurants to building a global name in Armenian music — and why she chose to walk away from the image that made her famous to embrace a deeper life rooted in faith. Her transformation, values, and message may surprise you. Shushan Darzian shares how she built one of the most respected catering brands in the Armenian community and beyond — from luxury events to providing healthy school lunches for children. She also reveals the mindset behind scaling a business while maintaining excellence. Plus… the story everyone will be talking about:

Welcome to Day 2824 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2824 – Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God – Luke 5:12-26   Putnam Church Message – 02/22/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God.”    Last week, we continued our study of the ministry of Jesus Christ with a message titled “What It's Like to Fish With Jesus,” where we learned that fishing with Jesus looks nothing like fishing alone. Today, we continue with the thirteenth message in Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in a message titled “Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 5:12-26, found on page 1598 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. SCRIPTURE READING — Luke 5:12-26 (NIV)  Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14 Then Jesus ordered him, “Don't tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” 15 Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. 16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You aware that our vision of You is often too small. We confess that we shrink You down to the size of our schedules, our worries, and our expectations. Enlarge our vision today. Open our eyes to see Your authority, Your compassion, and Your power to forgive. Give us strong faith in a big God. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. When God Gets Too Small And it happens so subtly. / Israel had done it. / The Pharisees had done it. Even sincere believers can do it. By the time of Tiberius Caesar, Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate, Annas, and Caiaphas, God had been reduced to a cosmic scorekeeper — tallying good deeds, deducting points for bad behavior, enforcing Sabbath rules, inspecting hand-washing rituals, policing technicalities. God had become predictable. / Manageable. / Containable. / Small. And then Jesus walked into their world — and suddenly God began growing again. Luke 5:12–26 is not merely about miracles. / It is about vision. / It is about authority. /It is about discovering that God is far bigger than we imagined. Today we see: • A great deed • Strong faith • A very big God And the question Luke leaves hanging over the entire scene is this: Will our vision of God expand… or will we shrink Him back down? Main Point One: A Big God Touches the Untouchable (Luke 5:12–16) Let's begin with the leper. Luke tells us: “In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy…” (Luke 5:12, NLT) Not a mild case. / Not a recent diagnosis. / “Advanced Case or Covered” — literally full of it. In the ancient world, leprosy was not just a medical condition. / It was social death. / It was religious exclusion. / It was isolation. Leviticus 13 required the leper to live outside the camp. / To cry out “Unclean!” / To avoid contact. |Imagine the loneliness. / Imagine the silence. / Imagine the years without touch. / He had likely not felt a human hand in years. And then he sees Jesus. And he falls on his face and says: “Lord, if You are willing, You can heal me and make me clean.” (12) Notice what he does not say. / He does not question Jesus' ability. / He questions His willingness. / Ability wasn't the problem. / Acceptance was. And perhaps that's where some of us live. / We don't doubt that God can. / We wonder if He will. / Or if He wants to. / Or if we are worth touching. And then Luke records something breathtaking. “Jesus reached out and touched him.” / He touched him!  / Jesus could have spoken the word from across the street. / He healed from miles away in John 4. / He commanded demons with a phrase. / But here — He touches. Why? Because the miracle was not only physical. / It was relational. / The leper didn't just need cleansing. / He needed restoration. / He needed to feel accepted. / And in that moment, God got bigger. / The Pharisees saw uncleanness. / Jesus saw a man. Ancient Perspective In Jewish thought, leprosy symbolized sin. / It was visible corruption. / Outward manifestation of inward decay. / When Miriam was struck with leprosy (Numbers 12), it was associated with rebellion. / When Naaman was cleansed (2 Kings 5), it was seen as divine mercy. Rabbinic tradition even said curing leprosy was as difficult as raising the dead. / In other words, this was beyond human ability. / Which is exactly where Jesus operates. Object Lesson — Hold up a glove. Without a hand inside, it is lifeless. / Shapeless. Useless. / But when a hand enters it — suddenly it moves, grasps, functions. The leper's life was like that glove. / Empty. / Isolated. / Untouchable. Until God entered his story. / The difference was not in the glove. / It was in the hand. Modern Analogy There are “lepers” today. / Not with skin disease. / But with stigma. / Addiction. Failure. / Public scandal. / Divorce. / Depression. / Bankruptcy. / Shame. Society and even some churches say: Keep your distance.  Jesus says:  Come here. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us: “We do not have a high priest who...

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport shuts down operations, kills two pilots, and exposes growing TSA staffing issues tied to the government funding lapse. FOCUS STORY: The world reacts to the death of Chuck Norris, remembering not just a Hollywood icon, but a man who boldly lived out his Christian faith. MAIN THING: Emma Waters breaks down the cultural push steering women away from marriage and motherhood—and how to pursue both career and family in a way that honors God. LAST THING: James 4: 13-14 ... life is a vapor PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630

In this episode, I invite my friend Jared Kennedy to join me to talk about his latest Toddler & Preschool curriculum with New Growth Press. We explore the significance of play in learning, creating a safe and engaging environment for children, and the role of memory in early childhood education. Jared emphasizes the need for encouraging volunteers, casting vision for toddler and preschool ministry, and the importance of parent discipleship. Resources MentionedThe Beginner's Gospel Story CurriculumKids Ministry Circle SummitThe Beginner's Gospel Story Bible Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission

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Brother Phil Gabbard | Hebrews 11:1-3 1. Believer's Faith. 2. Faithful Faith. 3. Growing Faith. 4. Strong Faith.

Behind the Dude Perfect Story: Parenting Entrepreneurs with PurposeWhat does it take to raise children who pursue Kingdom impact rather than fame and fortune? In this intimate conversation, Larry and Diann Cotton—parents of the Dude Perfect founders—pull back the curtain on the parenting journey behind one of the world's most successful entertainment brands.From backyard basketball trick shots to a $100-300 million partnership, the Cottons share how they recognized and nurtured their children's unique gifts while keeping them grounded in faith. Discover how they navigated the tension between encouraging creativity and maintaining wisdom, celebrated individuality rather than comparison, and prayed for contentment over riches.This episode offers profound insights for any parent raising entrepreneurial kids, revealing how to be a cheerleader without being a rescuer, how to recognize God's unique story for each child, and why the greatest investment isn't in their success—but in their soul.Key Topics:Recognizing and nurturing each child's unique gifts and wiring from elementary schoolWhy comparison kills creativity: Raising twins without competitionThe pivotal moment when a backyard video became a viral sensation on Good Morning AmericaParenting through the loneliness and uncertainty of entrepreneurshipPraying Proverbs 30: "Neither poverty nor riches" for children experiencing successThe arrow principle: Training children according to their bent and releasing them to flyWhy ministry in the marketplace is equally as important as vocational ministryHelping kids own their faith publicly through testimony and platformNotable Quotes:"Train up a child in the way that they should go, and when they're old, they won't depart from it. That means according to their bent—you start seeing the way this child is wired and reinforce that." - Larry Cotton"God is writing their unique story. As a parent, just come along and be in it with them—encourage them, cheer them on, no matter what we think about it." - Diann Cotton"If you're doing it to gain wealth, fame, or attention, those things will fall apart at some point. There needs to be a higher and more long-term purpose behind it." - Larry Cotton

The person struggling with sexual sin faces the same sort of challenges that Abraham faced: How to live for God in a culture that is full of unbelief, idolatry and an abundance of enticing temptations? The answer for him is the same for us: a living, robust faith in God. There is no question but that the level and strength of our faith is going to determine the level of freedom we walk in. Saving, living faith is birthed through our response to the call from God, begins its journey with a complete break with the old life and lives in an awareness of the unseen realm. No devil from hell can reach a person's heart who lives with this quality of faith.    Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (New American Standard Bible) Copyright 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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How You Can Have Strong Faith. If you ever thought you were weak in your faith, you can come out of that. Discover all about this and much more on today's episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/85OAIaCcRiABecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

STARTING POINT | THE BIGGEST CATALYST TO A STRONG FAITH DAVE NELSON | JANUARY 11, 2026 Support the showVisit our Online Campus at Online.timberlakechurch.com, which is live Sundays 9, 10:15, & 11:30am.-If you would like to partner with Timberlake and want to support our mission to spread the love of Jesus to the world, please visit https://www.timberlakechurch.com/giveonline to set up a one-time or recurring gift. You can also text “Timberlake" to 77977.- | IOS app link | | Android app link |

Audio from 01.07.26 mid-week student worship service. The title of this message is "Strong Faith in Hard Times" from James 1:2-8. This is the first sermon of the 4 part sermon series titled "Strong Start: Christ-Centered Perspective." The big idea of this message is that a Christ-centered faith remains strong in hard times by trusting God's purpose and seeking His wisdom.

"Is it okay to shop and go out to eat on the Sabbath as long as I am not working myself?" Pastors Wes and Douglas offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 14 of season 9.

Dick Griffith shares Monday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Romans 14]

Leadership in ministry is not about titles, platforms, or influence by force. It is about stewardship, character, and the legacy you leave behind. In this powerful conversation, we explore what real leadership looks like when faith shapes your decisions, motives, and methods. You'll hear honest stories, sacred lessons, and practical insights about leading from empathy, building what outlives you, embracing systems, and allowing God to detox ambition. If you've ever wrestled with leadership in ministry, business, or life — this episode will give you clarity, conviction, and courage for your next step. Connect with Dr. Chonta:Website: https://ChontaHaynes.com Destiny Acceleration Strategy Call: https://ChontaHaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Timestamps 00:00 – The truth about faith when challenges hit00:38 – Why we need testimonies, mentors, and real conversations00:56 – What leadership really means in ministry and the marketplace01:21 – Leading from empathy instead of ego01:49 – Prophetic leadership and practical execution02:08 – Why structure and systems must support spiritual gifts02:17 – Measuring leadership by fruit, not followers02:27 – If it doesn't outlive you, it wasn't leadership02:41 – Building legacy leaders instead of loyal fans03:37 – Leadership as influence, empowerment, and culture04:50 – A personal story of loss, excellence, and passing the torch06:04 – When leadership demands action, not titles07:12 – Struggles inside ministry that nobody talks about07:43 – When visibility outpaces virtue08:04 – Why purity matters more than platforms08:29 – Detoxing ambition and serving from overflow08:40 – Ministry as a mirror, not a microphone09:09 – Seek God, then serve, then scale09:17 – Mastery vs manipulation in ministry09:43 – Why revival begins with character, not influence ... and So Much More!

Friday of the First Week of Advent

This morning…we're gonna look a story… about a man who came to Jesus. And this man had a weak faith. Some people might call it a superficial faith…or maybe even worse…a superstitious faith. But he went from that superstitious faith… to a strong faith…to a saving faith.

In this episode, we dive into the transition from football to life beyond the field. Our guest shares how he navigated this period by leveraging connections, learning business skills, and finding new passions like modeling, influencing, and bodybuilding. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of a strong support system, and the mental and emotional challenges faced during this shift. Additionally, he provides insights on how to discover new aspirations, maintain mental health, and the value of embracing the journey rather than just the destination. Join us to learn about resilience, adaptability, and finding purpose after sports.00:00 From College Football to Content Creation01:17 Navigating Life After Football03:14 Discovering New Passions: Modeling and Influencing07:58 Maintaining Mental Health and Motivation09:09 Challenges and Surprises in Modeling11:04 Building a Personal Brand12:58 Balancing Content Creation and Authenticity15:39 Training and Nutrition: Then vs. Now19:34 Finding Peace and Energy22:28 Embracing the Journey26:30 Advice for Athletes Transitioning from Sports33:25 The Importance of a Support System34:42 Future Goals and Aspirations35:22 Final Thoughts and EncouragementSocial MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jaimeertakeoverr/Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=jaimeertakeoverrTwitter https://twitter.com/jaimeertakeoverTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jaimeertakeoverr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2h0daCcrMMgixG4DsyFGa0?si=pnIWA-ykSOil2JGkITZMAAD'Jordan Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/djordanstrongg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.tiktok.com/@djordanstrong?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

MDWK Bible Study | Pastor Joshua Reyes | Simple Reminders For Strong Faith

Simple Reminders For Strong Faith | Pastor Joshua Reyes

Thought to share? Send me a text...Drawing on the imagery of trees and their root systems, we explore how our spiritual roots in Christ determine our strength, stability, and fruitfulness in every season of life.• Like trees that bear fruit in their season, our spiritual lives depend on unseen roots that draw strength from Christ• Paul warns against distractions and human logic that pull us away from the fullness found only in Christ• Our completeness comes from Christ alone—no person or achievement can truly complete us• Through baptism and faith, we are united with Christ in his death and resurrection, becoming new creations• Christ's apparent defeat on the cross was actually his triumph over all powers of darkness• Our identity is not defined by our accomplishments or failures, but by the One who lives within us• Growing deep spiritual roots requires continual absorption of God's truth and devotion to himDownload Companion Guide Here: https://betsymarvin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/colossians-companion-guide-without-transcripts.pdfTo find out more about me, or to book a speaking engagement, head to https://betsymarvin.com/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/You can follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyjmarvin/and Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/betsy.marvin.98

Pastor Andy preaches on what it means to have a strong faith in God. Full Sermon:  YouTube: https://shorturl.at/mzCU2Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3tz9zelSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3L68G2T Give to Grace Online: gracelutheran1.org/give Give us a five-star review on Google: https://shorturl.at/JdBL5

In this episode of Mental Wealth, I sit down with The Jordan Strong, a two-time All-American football player, devout Christian, model bodybuilder, and all-around great guy. Jordan shares his compelling life story, discussing his upbringing in Batesville, Mississippi, and the significant impact of family and faith on his life. He delves into his challenging high school years, the transformative JUCO experience, his time at Coastal Carolina University, and his brief stint in the NFL. Through it all, Jordan emphasizes the importance of resilience, mental health, and a strong work ethic. This heartfelt conversation is a testament to overcoming adversity and finding purpose beyond the game.00:00 Welcome to Mental Wealth00:01 Introducing Jordan Strong00:58 Jordan's Humble Beginnings03:57 Discovering Football07:05 High School Struggles11:22 Facing Adversity15:20 The Turning Point19:50 JUCO Journey Begins20:20 Overcoming High School Setbacks20:38 JUCO: A New Beginning21:23 Finding Purpose and Faith22:34 Proving Myself at JUCO25:01 The Road to College Offers28:00 Choosing Coastal Carolina33:10 Adapting to Coastal Carolina36:54 NFL Dreams and Realities40:07 Life Lessons from FootballSocial MediaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jaimeertakeoverr/Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=jaimeertakeoverrTwitter https://twitter.com/jaimeertakeoverTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jaimeertakeoverr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2h0daCcrMMgixG4DsyFGa0?si=pnIWA-ykSOil2JGkITZMAAD'Jordan Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/djordanstrongg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.tiktok.com/@djordanstrong?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

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Just like a tree needs strong roots to stand tall, your faith needs a solid foundation to thrive. In this episode, Pastor Doug explores how being rooted in God's Word and His truth gives you the strength to endure life's storms. You'll be encouraged to grow deeper in your faith so you can stand firm, bear fruit, and live with confidence in Christ.Support the mission of the Salty Pastor podcast! Visit our donations page at https://pushpay.com/g/thesaltypastor to help us continue sharing truth with a world in need.Discussion Questions:What practices help you deepen your roots in God's Word?How have “storms” in life tested the strength of your faith?In what ways can a deeply rooted faith help you bear fruit in your relationships and community?

Improve times of affliction for the increase of faith: For certainly, sanctified afflictions do notably exercise and increase this grace, 1 Pet. 1:7. In times of prosperity we know not what stock of faith we have: We live so much upon things seen, that we cannot many times tell whether we have faith or no: But when difficult days come, then we must get out our whole subsistence and livelihood by faith, Hab. 2:4. Yea, then we have many proofs and experiments of God's fidelity in the promises, which is a choice help to faith, 2 Cor. 1:10.

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Strong Roots, Strong Faith: Deeply Rooted Ground | The Standard | Pastor Sean Thomas

God wants us to live a successful Christian life. And He hasn’t hidden the secrets to success in some obscure passage in the Bible. It isn’t encoded into the dimensions of the temple in First Kings. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out one of the most important ingredients for a healthy walk with the Lord. But it’s an ingredient that’s often missing in many believers’ lives. Today’s insight is from the brand new series, “Timeless: Unchanging Truth in a Changing Culture” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

God wants us to live a successful Christian life. And He hasn’t hidden the secrets to success in some obscure passage in the Bible. It isn’t encoded into the dimensions of the temple in First Kings. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out one of the most important ingredients for a healthy walk with the Lord. But it’s an ingredient that’s often missing in many believers’ lives. Today’s insight is from the brand new series, “Timeless: Unchanging Truth in a Changing Culture” Listen on harvest.org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest.org A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.