Podcasts about Strong Tower

Today's Promise: Proverbs 18:10 Feeling overwhelmed, under attack, or like life is closing in? There's a safe place you can run, and that place is Jesus, your strong tower. In ancient times, towering city walls and strong towers were more than impressive structures—they were lifelines. When danger approached, the people ran to these towers for safety, protection, and refuge. Today, Jesus is that strong tower for us. No matter the fear, anxiety, or attacks that come your way, you have a place to run where you are safe, secure, and watched over. He is your refuge in times of trouble, your shield when life feels overwhelming, and your source of strength when you think you can't go on. In this episode, we explore what it means to make Jesus your strong tower—how to find shelter in His presence, guidance in His Word, and empowerment through His Spirit. When life's storms hit, you don't have to face them alone. Run to the strong tower of the Lord, and discover the peace, protection, and power that only He can provide.

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Parshat Pinchas   Torah: Numbers 25:10 - 30:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1 - 2:3

Scripture: Numbers 35, Psalms 46v1, Proverbs 18v10-11

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Grace & Truth: A Strong Tower Kent LandhuisTHEME - God is trustworthy.TEXT - Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.NAMES OF GODAdonai – “Master Over All” (Deuteronomy 3:24)El Bethel – “The God of the House of God” (Genesis 35:7)El Elohe Yisrael – “The Mighty God of Israel” (Genesis 33:20)El Elyon – “The Most High God” (Daniel 3:26)El Emunah – “The Faithful God” (Deuteronomy 7:9)El Hakabodh – “The God of Glory” (Psalm 29:3)El Hayyay – “God of My Life” (Psalm 42:8)El Sali – “God, My Rock” (2 Samuel 22:47)El Shaddai – “Almighty God” (Genesis 17:1)El Simchath Gili – “God My Exceeding Joy” (Psalm 43:4)Elohe Tishuathi – “God of My Salvation” (Psalm 51:14)Elohe Tsadeki – “God of My Righteousness” (Psalm 4:1)Elohei Ma'uzzi – “God of My Strength” (2 Samuel 22:33)Elohenu Olam – “Our Everlasting God” (Psalm 48:14)Elohim – “The Strong, Creator God” (Genesis 1:1, 2)Elohim Chayim – “The Living God” (Joshua 3:10)Elohim Kedoshim – “Holy God” (Joshua 24:19)Elohim Machase Lanu – “God Our Refuge” (Psalm 62:8)Elohim Ozer Li – “God My Helper” (Psalm 54:4)Elohim Tsebaoth – “God of Hosts” (Psalm 80:7)Ehyeh asher Ehyeh – “The Eternal, All-Sufficient God” (Exodus 3:14)Esh Oklah – “A Consuming Fire” (Deuteronomy 4:24)Immanuel – “God With Us” (Isaiah 7:14)Jehovah – “Lord, Master and Relational God” (Genesis 2:4)Jehovah Adon Kol Ha-arets – “The LORD, the Lord of All the Earth” (Joshua 3:11)Jehovah El Elohim – “The LORD God Almighty” (Joshua 22:22)Jehovah El Elyon – “The LORD, the Most High God” (Genesis 14:22)Jehovah Elohim – “The LORD God” (Genesis 2:4)Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah – “The LORD Mighty in Battle” (Psalm 24:8)Jehovah Hashopet – “The LORD the Judge” (Judges 11:27)Jehovah Hoshiah – “O LORD Save” (Psalm 20:9)Jehovah Immeka – “The LORD is with You” (Judges 6:12)Jehovah Jireh – “The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14)Jehovah Machsi – “The LORD My Refuge” (Psalm 91:9)Jehovah Magen – “The LORD My Shield” (Deuteronomy 33:29)Jehovah Maginnenu – “The LORD Our Defense” (Psalm 89:18)Jehovah Mauzzi – “The LORD My Fortress” (Jeremiah 16:19)Jehovah Mekaddishkem – “The LORD that Sanctifies You” (Exodus 31:13)Jehovah Ha-Melech – The LORD the King” (Psalm 98:6)Jehovah Mephalti – “The LORD My Deliverer” (Psalm 18:2)Jehovah Moshiekh – “The LORD Your Savior” (Isaiah 49:26)Jehovah Metsudhathi – “The LORD My High Tower” (Psalm 18:2)Jehovah Nissi – “The LORD My Banner” (Exodus 17:15)Jehovah Ori – “The LORD My Light” (Psalm 27:1)Jehovah Roi – “The LORD My Shepherd” (Psalm 23:1)Jehovah Rophe – “The LORD (our) Healer (Exodus 15:26)Jehovah Sal'l – “The LORD My Rock” (Psalm 18:2)Jehovah Shalom – “The LORD (our) Peace” (Judges 6:24)Jehovah Tsaba – “LORD of Hosts” (1 Samuel 17:45)Jehovah Tsemach – “The Branch of the Lord” (Isaiah 4:2)Jehovah Tsidkenu – “The LORD Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)

Date: SUN 11:30 AM 25th May 2025Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower:the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

5/11/25-Dr. Phillip Burden-He is Our Strong Tower by Sermons from FBCOzark

John Van Gelderen | AM Apr 27th, 2025 | Our Strong Tower - Revival Meeting 02 

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www.longviewbaptistchurch.org Proverbs 18:10 March 23, 2025 1. What is your strong tower? 2. The righteous run to the truth, the wicked flee from it. 3. The strong tower is our only protection.

Proverbs explains that we need to run to the strong tower of the Lord. Once we get there, we need to stay in the Lord's protection and refuge. Grab your Bible, turn to Proverbs 18, and follow along with Pastor Mike.

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From a teenage boy in the fields alone with the sheep to a king in the palace, David's life knew trouble … trouble he made for himself, trouble from others, and a lot of trouble with his kids.Despite his issues, David constantly showed us how to turn to the Lord with anything and everything.Listen to Psalm 18:1-6 …I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.  I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. The ropes of death entangled me; floods of destruction swept over me. The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path. But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. (NLT) If you were to composed a psalm of your own, what would you say to God? What would you say about God?You know what enemies, threats, floods, and distress feel like, don't you? Do you know the other side David speaks about? To allow God to rescue you? To cry out to Him for help?Listen to part of this passage again in The New Life Bible … I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my safe place, and the One Who takes me out of trouble. My God is my rock, in Whom I am safe. He is my safe-covering, my saving strength, and my strong tower. I call to the Lord, Who has the right to be praised. And I am saved from those who hate me. The ropes of death were all around me. The floods of death make me afraid. The ropes of the grave were all around me. The traps of death were set for me. I called to the Lord in my trouble. I cried to God for help. He heard my voice from His holy house. My cry for help came into His ears.Let's take a few moments to list some of the major troubles you have experienced … maybe something you are walking through right now?Now list what God has done or what You want to see Him do?Listing, even writing out your prayers is a great exercise … one you might try doing with your kids too.Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, You are my strength, my Rock, my Safe Place, my Covering, my Strong Tower. Thank You for hearing me when I cry out to You. Thank You for answering, not always on my time, but on Yours. As above, so below.”

This is message 05 in The Power of His Name series. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a place of refuge, revealing His character, power, and faithfulness. Through His names, He has made Himself known, providing His people with assurance and security. Just as a strong tower offers protection from danger, those who trust in His name find shelter in His unchanging nature. Throughout Scripture, His names declare His sovereignty, provision, and care, inviting all to run to Him for safety. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Do you prefer to isolate yourself or be involved with a strong community in your life? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches how this question goes deeper than being an introvert or extrovert. The Lord designed the ideal for you to have people in your life who can encourage you and vice versa. It is when you are alone that the enemy often strikes, be it in your thought life or strong temptations. How can you help protect yourself from evil by actively involving yourself in a strong community of believers?

Do you prefer to isolate yourself or be involved with a strong community in your life? In today's message, Pastor Bill teaches how this question goes deeper than being an introvert or extrovert. The Lord designed the ideal for you to have people in your life who can encourage you and vice versa. It is when you are alone that the enemy often strikes, be it in your thought life or strong temptations. How can you help protect yourself from evil by actively involving yourself in a strong community of believers?

Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen shares biblical truth that will bring hope and comfort in these uncertain days. May we draw closer to God through this time and impact those around us for eternity. https://fallsbaptist.org https://baptistcollege.org https://www.theegeneration.org https://ontovictorypress.com If you'd like to support this ministry - https://fallsbaptist.org/give/

It can be easy as humans to seek glory and credit for things that we contribute to, but in today's teaching, Pastor Bill speaks to listeners about the importance of recognizing the Lord as the provider of all. God takes delight in His people giving of their time and talents, but we must also be careful not to live for the praise of others. Have you found yourself neglecting the Heavenly Father's role in life's blessings? Ask Him to fill you with humility and discernment for these situations.  

It can be easy as humans to seek glory and credit for things that we contribute to, but in today's teaching, Pastor Bill speaks to listeners about the importance of recognizing the Lord as the provider of all. God takes delight in His people giving of their time and talents, but we must also be careful not to live for the praise of others. Have you found yourself neglecting the Heavenly Father's role in life's blessings? Ask Him to fill you with humility and discernment for these situations.  

Pastor Vann shares this morning about the 8 names of God in scripture that begin with Yahweh. As we learn to trust in the character of God as he has revealed it through these names, Pastor Vann encourages us to specifically focus on one of them: Yahweh-Rohi (the LORD, my shepherd), and invites us to consider what it means for God to truly be our Shepherd and King.

Join the Millennial Mustard Seed host, Rod Smith, for a thought-provoking voyage into the unusual, unexplained and unexplored facets of the world we live! Armed with a seeker's humility and a Biblical lens Millennial Mustard Seed never fails to inspire, provoke and intrigue listeners to deepen their faith. Vicki Joy Anderson IS BACK for another thrilling discourse with Rod to unpack some deep heartfelt truths about being Bold as a Lion, the White Stone at the end of the age and the Strong Tower we run to in time of need. This episode is going to light a fire in your heart! MMS CONTACT INFO: •Email Rod Smith: mmseed@proton.me •MMS Podcast Website Link: •Leave a message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rodney-jay/message MMS SUPPORT: •Consider partnering with our ministry. Buy a copy of my new book! The Words are Salt https://a.co/d/a1ZL3u2 my Amazon Author page link Amazon.com: Rodney Jay Smith Jr: books, biography, latest update https://givesendgo.com/GB6F9?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=GB6F9 Venmo - @Rodney-Smith-368 https://www.paypal.me/creative775 Cash app - $Rodsworth77 Millennial Mustard Seed Podcast on SubscribeStar.com Millennial Mustard Seed | Podcast content & community | Patreon RECOMMENDED MMS RESOURCE: Brother Klaus Chavis YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalDiscipleMinistries Bride Ministries International Download their free app here: http://brideministries.app.link/ Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app/catcher, whichever you use to listen. Music from Uppbeat: Free Music for YouTube Videos & Creators UppbeatLicense: PFREJYBLQKUZTMDH

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Today's Promise: Proverbs 18:10 In the Old Testament, strong, tall towers provided protection and safety. Anytime there was danger, the people of the city could run to the tower to find refuge. Jesus is your strong tower. When you feel under attack, unsafe, or afraid, you can run to Him. When Jesus is your strong tower, you have a place of refuge and security. He will direct and watch over you. When you feel like you just can't take it any longer, run to the strong tower of the Lord. He will protect and empower you.

These Days - James | Mighty Rock - 2 | Pastor Chris Heller   James 1:9-18 This Sunday, we will continue our series in James! Last week, we learned the importance of standing in our Strong Tower. This Sunday, we will learn the importance of building our lives on the Mighty Rock!  It's our hope that this message will be an encouragement to you!

These Days | Strong Tower | Pastor Chris Heller James 1:1-8 Join us this Sunday for part one of our fall sermon series, "THESE DAYS", in the book of James. This week, we'll be focusing on chapter 1, verses 1-8.   We believe God has a great work he wants to do in our hearts as we dive into this powerful book that teaches us how to navigate trials with faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As usual, we will be providing an ESV James journal Bible for those who want to take notes and follow along.   We pray that, together, we'll strengthen our trust in God, gain practical insights for daily living, and grow in spiritual maturity through this series. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!   #renewbible #James #lighthouse #fall #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Jesus said in John 14:1,27: “Do not let your HEART be TROUBLED; believe in God, believe also in Me ... Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give to you... Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” *(I) The TROUBLED HEART: “Do not let your HEART be TROUBLED” (John 14:1a). The Greek verb used here for ‘troubled' is tarassō: to stir up, agitate or roil, as of the sea (Matthew 2:3). It is used x3 of Jesus in John 11:33, 12:27, 13:21, before He said in John 14:1: “Let not your HEART be TROUBLED; believe (trust) in God, believe (trust) also in Me.” Jesus tells us to not allow the core of our being to be moved from its centre in God. Proverbs 4:23: “GUARD your HEART with all diligence, for out of it (your heart) spring (flow) the issues of life.” *(II) The TRUSTING HEART: John 14:1: “Let not your heart be troubled; BELIEVE (trust) in God, BELIEVE (trust) also in Me.” Having commanded us not to have a troubled heart, He then tells us what to do instead: BELIEVE! Instead of being TROUBLED, let us TRUST in Him. This is not talking about a vague belief in God, but Jesus commands us to TRUST in Him, to have a trusting heart. We can TRUST Him in times of TROUBLE, because He has given us certain PROMISES in John 14. These promises are like anchors for us, when we are tempted to have a troubled heart. *PROMISE (1): “In My Father's House (Heaven) are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to PREPARE a PLACE for YOU (in Heaven). And if I go and PREPARE a PLACE for YOU, I will COME again and RECEIVE you to MYSELF; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go (Heaven) you know, and the way you know” (John 14:2-4). *PROMISE (2): “Whatever you ASK in My NAME, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ASK anything in My NAME, I will do it” (John 14:13-14). *PROMISE (3): “I will not leave you orphans; I will COME to YOU (through the Holy Spirit)” (John 14:18). “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another HELPER, that He may abide with you forever, the SPIRIT of TRUTH, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He DWELLS with you and will be IN YOU” (John 14:16-17). See also 1John 4:4. Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I am going away to prepare a place for you and will come again to receive you to Myself” (John 14:1-3). Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I am leaving you My NAME, and you can ask whatever you need, and I will do it” (John 14:1,13-14). Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I will not leave you on your own, but I will give you the Presence of the HOLY SPIRIT, to live inside you and be available to help, strengthen and lead you” (John 14:1,16-18). Proverbs 3:5: “TRUST in the Lord with all your HEART, and lean not on your own understanding.” This trust in Jesus, centred and fixed on Him, brings us to a place of peace in the middle of trouble. Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep him in PERFECT PEACE, whose mind is stayed (fixed, leaning, resting) on You, because he TRUSTS in You.” *(III) The TOWERING HEART: After He promised to us the PRESENCE and HELP of the HOLY SPIRIT, Jesus also promised to give us His PEACE: “the HELPER, the HOLY SPIRIT, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. PEACE, I leave with you, MY PEACE I give to you” (John 14:26-27). Jesus has left the HOLY SPIRIT with us, who is the GOD of PEACE (Philippians 4:9). In Judges 6:24, God reveals Himself to Gideon as Jehovah SHALOM - the Lord is our PEACE. PEACE is not just the ABSENCE of conflict, but God's PRESENCE in our heart in the midst of turmoil. John 14:27: ”PEACE, I leave with you, MY PEACE I give to you (in your heart), not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not LET your HEART be TROUBLED (John 14:1), neither let it be afraid (don't be cowardly)." Philippians 4:7: “The PEACE of God, which passes all understanding, will GUARD (protect) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” His PEACE is like the WALLS of a castle, towering around our hearts. Romans 5:1: “We have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”, because: “Jesus is our PEACE” (Ephesians 2:14). He has given us His PEACE. That PEACE is already ours, because of His Sacrifice on the Cross. For this reason, instead of having a TROUBLED HEART, we can have a TRUSTING HEART. Moreover, we can have a TOWERING HEART, that towers over and above the trouble, by abiding in His PEACE. Proverbs 18:10: “The NAME of the LORD (Jehovah Shalom) is a STRONG TOWER; the righteous run into it and they are SAFE.” We can TRUST in JESUS and stand in the STRONG TOWER of His PEACE, no matter what's going on in the world around us. He is our JEHOVAH SHALOM - the LORD our PEACE (Judges 6:24).

Jesus said in John 14:1,27: “Do not let your HEART be TROUBLED; believe in God, believe also in Me ... Peace I leave with you, My Peace I give to you... Do not let your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” *(I) The TROUBLED HEART: “Do not let your HEART be TROUBLED” (John 14:1a). The Greek verb used here for ‘troubled' is tarassō: to stir up, agitate or roil, as of the sea (Matthew 2:3). It is used x3 of Jesus in John 11:33, 12:27, 13:21, before He said in John 14:1: “Let not your HEART be TROUBLED; believe (trust) in God, believe (trust) also in Me.” Jesus tells us to not allow the core of our being to be moved from its centre in God. Proverbs 4:23: “GUARD your HEART with all diligence, for out of it (your heart) spring (flow) the issues of life.” *(II) The TRUSTING HEART: John 14:1: “Let not your heart be troubled; BELIEVE (trust) in God, BELIEVE (trust) also in Me.” Having commanded us not to have a troubled heart, He then tells us what to do instead: BELIEVE! Instead of being TROUBLED, let us TRUST in Him. This is not talking about a vague belief in God, but Jesus commands us to TRUST in Him, to have a trusting heart. We can TRUST Him in times of TROUBLE, because He has given us certain PROMISES in John 14. These promises are like anchors for us, when we are tempted to have a troubled heart. *PROMISE (1): “In My Father's House (Heaven) are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to PREPARE a PLACE for YOU (in Heaven). And if I go and PREPARE a PLACE for YOU, I will COME again and RECEIVE you to MYSELF; that where I am, there you may be also. And where I go (Heaven) you know, and the way you know” (John 14:2-4). *PROMISE (2): “Whatever you ASK in My NAME, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ASK anything in My NAME, I will do it” (John 14:13-14). *PROMISE (3): “I will not leave you orphans; I will COME to YOU (through the Holy Spirit)” (John 14:18). “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another HELPER, that He may abide with you forever, the SPIRIT of TRUTH, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He DWELLS with you and will be IN YOU” (John 14:16-17). See also 1John 4:4. Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I am going away to prepare a place for you and will come again to receive you to Myself” (John 14:1-3). Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I am leaving you My NAME, and you can ask whatever you need, and I will do it” (John 14:1,13-14). Jesus says: “BELIEVE in ME, when I say I will not leave you on your own, but I will give you the Presence of the HOLY SPIRIT, to live inside you and be available to help, strengthen and lead you” (John 14:1,16-18). Proverbs 3:5: “TRUST in the Lord with all your HEART, and lean not on your own understanding.” This trust in Jesus, centred and fixed on Him, brings us to a place of peace in the middle of trouble. Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep him in PERFECT PEACE, whose mind is stayed (fixed, leaning, resting) on You, because he TRUSTS in You.” *(III) The TOWERING HEART: After He promised to us the PRESENCE and HELP of the HOLY SPIRIT, Jesus also promised to give us His PEACE: “the HELPER, the HOLY SPIRIT, whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. PEACE, I leave with you, MY PEACE I give to you” (John 14:26-27). Jesus has left the HOLY SPIRIT with us, who is the GOD of PEACE (Philippians 4:9). In Judges 6:24, God reveals Himself to Gideon as Jehovah SHALOM - the Lord is our PEACE. PEACE is not just the ABSENCE of conflict, but God's PRESENCE in our heart in the midst of turmoil. John 14:27: ”PEACE, I leave with you, MY PEACE I give to you (in your heart), not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not LET your HEART be TROUBLED (John 14:1), neither let it be afraid (don't be cowardly)." Philippians 4:7: “The PEACE of God, which passes all understanding, will GUARD (protect) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” His PEACE is like the WALLS of a castle, towering around our hearts. Romans 5:1: “We have PEACE with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”, because: “Jesus is our PEACE” (Ephesians 2:14). He has given us His PEACE. That PEACE is already ours, because of His Sacrifice on the Cross. For this reason, instead of having a TROUBLED HEART, we can have a TRUSTING HEART. Moreover, we can have a TOWERING HEART, that towers over and above the trouble, by abiding in His PEACE. Proverbs 18:10: “The NAME of the LORD (Jehovah Shalom) is a STRONG TOWER; the righteous run into it and they are SAFE.” We can TRUST in JESUS and stand in the STRONG TOWER of His PEACE, no matter what's going on in the world around us. He is our JEHOVAH SHALOM - the LORD our PEACE (Judges 6:24).

A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The LORD is A Strong Tower Subtitle: Proverbs Speaker: William O. Einwechter Broadcaster: Immanuel Free Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/7/2024 Bible: Proverbs 18:9-13 Length: 69 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Immanuel Free Reformed Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The LORD is A Strong Tower Subtitle: Proverbs Speaker: William O. Einwechter Broadcaster: Immanuel Free Reformed Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/7/2024 Bible: Proverbs 18:9-13 Length: 69 min.

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From a teenage boy in the fields alone with the sheep to a king in the palace, David's life knew trouble … trouble he made for himself, trouble from others, and a lot of trouble with his kids. Despite his issues, David constantly showed us how to turn to the Lord with anything and everything. Listen to Psalm 18:1-6 … I love you, Lord; you are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.  I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. The ropes of death entangled me; floods of destruction swept over me. The grave wrapped its ropes around me; death laid a trap in my path. But in my distress I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears. (NLT) If you were to composed a psalm of your own, what would you say to God? What would you say about God? You know what enemies, threats, floods, and distress feel like, don't you? Do you know the other side David speaks about? To allow God to rescue you? To cry out to Him for help? Listen to part of this passage again in The New Life Bible … I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my safe place, and the One Who takes me out of trouble. My God is my rock, in Whom I am safe. He is my safe-covering, my saving strength, and my strong tower. I call to the Lord, Who has the right to be praised. And I am saved from those who hate me. The ropes of death were all around me. The floods of death make me afraid. The ropes of the grave were all around me. The traps of death were set for me. I called to the Lord in my trouble. I cried to God for help. He heard my voice from His holy house. My cry for help came into His ears. Let's take a few moments to list some of the major troubles you have experienced … maybe something you are walking through right now? Now list what God has done or what You want to see Him do? Listing, even writing out your prayers is a great exercise … one you might try doing with your kids too. Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, You are my strength, my Rock, my Safe Place, my Covering, my Strong Tower. Thank You for hearing me when I cry out to You. Thank You for answering, not always on my time, but on Yours. As above, so below.”

Associate Pastor Matmon Harrell | 03/10/2024

In the latest episode of The Burt Not Ernie Show, host Jan Burt returns for another enlightening conversation on her series, Every Book a Promise. Delving deep into the book of Proverbs, Jan invites her audience to explore and believe in the power and specificity of God's promises and how these can lead to significant life changes. Through three potent verses, Jan echoes the possibilities that arise when we live in our authentic identities and align our faith with God's purposes. With a firm belief in the Almighty, she uncovers the wisdom encapsulated within Proverbs and its power to impact our daily lives. This episode serves as a challenge and a guide to living life with complete trust in God's promises, emphasizing the immense strength offered in His name, the prevailing of His purposes over our plans, and His ability to guide the hearts of those in authority. From discussing God's constant presence on the throne, to the importance of forgiveness, to the metaphor of God as a 'strong tower', Jan offers a wealth of biblical insights and comforting reassurances. Tune in for a spiritually engaging discourse that will deepen your understanding of biblical wisdom and offer a refreshing guide to living a faith-filled life. Remember: God's promises are meant to be believed, and the path to life change is only one faith-step away.   Hey there, welcome to episode 174 of The Burt (Not Ernie) Show podcast.  We're moving along in our series Every Book A Promise, working our way through the entire Bible to find, and believe, promises from God for us.  It doesn't do a whole lot of good to just know about God's promises, or even to be able to recite them from memory. Life change happens when we believe them. Remember when Jesus was amazed at the people's lack of belief? And remember when He was astounded by a couple of people who had tremendous and complete faith? Which category do we want to be part of? In which camp do we land? And do we need to make a move, change camps, head on over to the winning side?    So as we go through all 66 books of the Bible and learn about what God has promised to His people, let's be sure we are believing these promises. Not just hearing about them, but believing them. Because they are meant to be believed. Our God wants us to trust Him utterly. Let's go all in and believe God's promises.   We are in the book of Proverbs for today's episode. And once again, it was not easy to choose just one promise to focus on. There is a wealth of wisdom in Proverbs, I think we all know that, but there are also a whole lot of promises. So I've got a few verses to share today, and just as a reminder once more, sort of like I am beating  dead horse here but it's important so I'll say it again, these promises are for you, right now, today, so go ahead and believe them for yourself right now, today.   Proverbs 18:10 NLT - The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.  19:21 - You can make many plans, but the LORD's purpose will prevail. 21:1 - The king's heart is like a stream of water directed by the LORD: He guides it wherever He pleases.   So let's talk about it! Starting with the last verse I read, ch 21 vs 1. The king, the ruler, the leader, the one in authority - the heart of that person is like a stream of water directed by the Lord. Something about the leadership, rulers, authorities, big bosses, global tyrants concerning to you? Leadership on a small level or a huge one- you can take it all to the Lord in prayer and make your requests about that specific reign or rule to Him, and simply ask Him to do what it says here that He does…direct their heart like a waterway. Just do the guiding, Lord. Turn them from their evil and from doing what is just so wrong and make Your will to be what gets done. You can and should pray like that. And also, recognize that the second portion of the verse is true, too - that the Lord guides their hearts wherever He pleases. He is Sovereign, and He does love it when we pray and He delights to answer prayer, but that does not mean every single prayer gets the answer we want. He may be doing a much broader, deeper, greater work in an entire nation, state, a company or corporation, and a particular type of leader is who has to be in that position or role. And they may not be good guys, ya know what I mean? And yet, God is in charge, He is Sovereign and He is getting things done that He knows need to be done as per the true bigger picture. Other times, we don't see anything changing in that person's leadership because there has been no heart change and that could be because nobody is really praying for that particular person to have a God- led heart change.    But the promise still stands, it is still totally true. God turns the heart of the kind like a stream, like a waterway, directing it wherever He pleases. That should bring us comfort.   Chapter 19, verse 21 You and I can make plans, and don't we do just that? We plan our vacations, we plan out our week, I mean I have a planner on my desk in front of me right now. We plan for celebrations, we make a plan to get some things done on the honey do list. We make plans. But it is so good to remember this promise, that the Lord's purpose will prevail. Where is the hope in this verse for us? Well, in the assurance that His will is what will prevail. And I need to know that my will isn't going to prevail, because if I am honest I can admit that I mess things up and I don't trust my will, just as I don't trust my own heart. I don't want to follow my heart, because the Bible says it is deceitful above all things, above all else, and that is the truth, not just for me but for all of us. So I need to have a promise like this, and so do you, so we can trust beyond our own plans and realize that God's purposes will prevail. Remember when God says WILL in a promise in the Bible, He really does mean it. This verse from Proverbs is not an exception - God says clearly that He will actually bring about what He has purposed. So keep this in mind on your good days and the bad ones, because He is in charge, He is on the throne, and you can have total peace. His purposes will prevail. And all His ways are good, so we can trust His purposes.    The last verse I want to look at today comes from chapter 18. Verse 10 reminds us that He is a strong tower, His name is a strong tower. The godly run to it and are saved, our safety is there. Provided we are numbered among the godly. And we know that the blood of Jesus, His perfect life, sacrifice, and resurrection are what enable us to be counted among the godly. I am only godly because of Jesus. What a gift He has given us! It never wears out, we cannot exhaust it, the supply of His love and grace and mercy are endless, and we are able to claim verses like this one for ourselves, all because of Jesus. It should astound us, because it is truly astounding.   Do you need some protection? Are you feeling vulnerable? Run to the name of the Lord. It's more than a worship song, it is truth! The name of the Lord is like a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are saved. Run to Him! But run in the name of Jesus, the Messiah, the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world, the Lion of Judah. Worship Him, run to Him, believe that you are safe in Him. No matter what comes, if everything including the kitchen sink is being thrown at you, this promise will continue to prove true so long as we do as it says, and run to Him.  Jesus is the Name above all names, and our trust in Him, our hope in Him, our belief that His promises are true for us, is never in vain.    Which of His promises has God forgotten about? Nodded off on? Moved out of the driver's seat? Abdicated?  None, that's how many. And none of them, not even a single one, will ever not prove true.   I don't know how we can ever astound Jesus with our faith, our belief, our trust, our lack of worry or fretting or fear, if we don't go all in with believing the Bible's promises.  Would you join me in growing your faith today, by choosing to believe the promises from Proverbs, even in the face of whatever adversity you may be facing? Let's do this together, what do ya say? Thanks for listening today, and I'll see ya next time. Bye bye. 

Fix your mind on the things above, the things of this world will perish, but the Word of the Lord will live forever. Surround yourself with others, for man was not meant to be alone. Live for fellowship, Live for eternity, Live for Jesus!19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:19-21

Fix your mind on the things above, the things of this world will perish, but the Word of the Lord will live forever. Surround yourself with others, for man was not meant to be alone. Live for fellowship, Live for eternity, Live for Jesus!19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Matthew 6:19-21

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Today's Promise: Proverbs 18:10 In the Old Testament, strong, tall towers provided protection and safety. Anytime there was danger, the people of the city could run to the tower to find refuge. Jesus is your strong tower. When you feel under attack, unsafe, or afraid, you can run to Him. When Jesus is your strong tower, you have a place of refuge and security. He will direct and watch over you. When you feel like you just can't take it any longer, run to the strong tower of the Lord. He will protect and empower you.

Janie Giffin, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her journey of adopting four children internationally, raising her adopted children alongside her biological children, and overcoming the challenges adoption can bring. Her story will remind you to place your hope in God, run the race set before you, and remember He is always your strong tower when you feel like giving up.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: *The importance of turning to God as your strong tower of refuge during the hard times of your life, especially parenting your children. *Just because God calls you to do something, don't expect it to be easy. *In parenting, constantly turn to the One Who knows your children better than you. To get our weekly podcast updates click HERE Order WHEN GOD SHOWS UP