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Dr. Stephen Kim continues his teaching from the Gospel of John, “The Farewell Discourse” addressing the Doctrine of Christ's Return & the Rapture of the Church. Slides 07.06.2025

Intro: The Bible, among many things, is a book of motivation. Name the subject and God gives a Scripture for its motivation. In this series of lessons, we will look at eight Scriptures that motivate us to do the ministry of missions = reaching the lost Lesson One: Psalm 126:5-6: This text is one of many in the Old Testament that give further evidence of the inspiration of the Bible. We know the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed but it is enlightening to see that the Old Testament is in many ways the New Testament concealed. Note: Num. 21:8-9; Prov. 11:30; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53; Zech. 9:9; 13:6 1. Someone must sow something. Ps. 126:5 • Precious seed. • The seed is the Word of God. Ref. Luke 8:11 2. Someone must do something. Ps. 126:6 • Go forth! Ref. Mark 16:15 • Carry the seed = the word of God. Ref. 2 Tim. 4:2 3. Someone must sow with the right motive. • With tears. Ps. 126:5 • Tears reveal our heart and God sees the heart. Ref. Ps. 139:23 4. Someone must go with the right motive. Ps. 126:6 • Soul winning, Missions, must be done with weeping. • As water is to natural seed, our tears are to Spiritual seed. Ref. Acts 20:31; Matt. 9:36 5. Something wonderful happens when we "do missions." Ps. 126:5-6 • We reap with joy. Vs 5; Ref. Gal.6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58 • Souls will doubtless be saved. Vs 6b • We will receive our reward = Crown of rejoicing. Ref. 1 Thess. 2:19

[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/07/2025_07_06.mp3"][/audio] God instituted the family system starting with Adam and Eve. The Scriptures reinforce that family unity is essential to culture, our country, and the church. When families are emotionally and spiritually well, then our families, neighborhoods, churches, and country are all stronger. We can all agree that unconfessed sin can make families very dysfunctional because the real problems are often never identified, confessed, repented of, and resolved. In this passage, Paul offers essential practical guidance for church families to maintain emotional and spiritual well-being.

Series: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansService: Wed ClassType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Rob Mackey

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The end times can be very confusing regarding what is going to take place and when those events are going to occur. But there is one thing about the end times that is very clear......(Thanks to John MacArthur for help on this subject)

Slide 1Go to the ant, you sluggard;consider its ways and be wise!It has no commander,no overseer or ruler,yet it stores its provisions in summerand gathers its food at harvest.How long will you lie there, you sluggard?When will you get up from your sleep?A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thiefand scarcity like an armed man.Proverbs 6:6-11 Slide 2“My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working.” John 5:17 Slide 3“Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God…” Exodus 20:8 Slide 4Go to the ant, you sluggard;consider its ways and be wise! Proverbs 6:6 Slide 5It has no commander,no overseer or ruler, Proverbs 6:7 Slide 6Yet it stores its provisions in summerand gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 6:8 Slide 7“A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.” Proverbs 10:5 Slide 8The ant focuses on what he needs to doThe sluggard fantasizes about what he wishes he had Slide 9Lazy people want much but get little,but those who work hard will prosperProverbs 13:4 Slide 10How long will you lie there, you sluggard?When will you get up from your sleep?A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thiefand scarcity like an armed man. Proverbs 6:9-11 Slide 11There are a lot of workaholic sluggards Slide 12A sluggard always does what he LIKES to doThe Ant always does what it's supposed to do Slide 13How many acts of genius today are unfinished not because we die physically but because we die spiritually Slide 14Spiritually immature: work makes me feel bad so I want to stopAnt: work leads to good things so let's get started Slide 15“For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” 2 Thess. 3:10

June 29, 2025 - Sunday PM Sermon   What the Bible Says About the Devil Neal Pollard & Hiram Kemp Satan's Origin - Colossians 1:16 Relevant Passages: Isaiah 14; Ezekiel 28; Luke 10:18; John 8:44; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6 Satan's Names - Revelation 12:9 Relevant Passages: Job 1:6; Matthew 4:10, 4:24; Ephesians 4:27; John 17:15; 1 Thess. 3:5; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelations 12:10 Description of Satan's Work - John 8:44, 10:10 Relevant Passages: 1 John 3:8; 2 Corinthians 2:11, 4:4, 11:14; Ephesians 6:11; Luke 22:31; Mark 4:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:18 Our Relationship with Satan - 1 Peter 5:9 Relevant Passages: James 4:7-8; Ephesians 6:11-18, 4:27; 2 Timothy 2:26; Revelation 12:11 Satan's Destiny - Hebrews 2:14-15 Relevant Passages: 2 Peter 2:4; Matthew 25:41; Romans 16:20; Revelation 20:7-15   Duration 30:17

Located in the heart of downtown Maryville, Coram Deo Baptist Church (formerly Pleasant Grove at College Street) was founded as a church plant of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in 2017.

Paulus schreibt: „Tut alles ohne Murren und Bedenken, damit ihr untadelig und rein seid, Kinder Gottes ohne Makel, mitten unter einem verkehrten und verdrehten Geschlecht, unter dem ihr leuchtet als Lichter in der Welt” (Phil 2,14-15 ZB). Auf welche Haltung zielte Paulus hier ab? Auf's Murren! Wie sah die Lösung aus? Er schrieb an die Thessalonicher: „In allem sagt Dank; das ist der Wille Gottes, in Christus Jesus, für euch” (1. Thess 5,18 ZB). Anstatt nach Problemen zu suchen, über die du dich beschweren kannst, suche nach Dingen, für die du dankbar sein kannst. Wenn dir Murren genauso leicht fällt wie Atmen, achte auf folgende Punkte: (1) Übernimm nicht mehr, als du schaffen kannst. Sag zu einer Bitte um einen persönlichen Gefallen nur dann ja, wenn du es willst oder dich von Gott dazu geführt fühlst. So beugst du Überlastung und Groll vor. (2) Begrenze deine Zeit mit negativen Menschen. „Täuscht euch nicht! Schlechter Umgang verdirbt gute Sitten” (1. Kor 5,18 NeÜ). Stecke dich nicht an! (3) Achte auf die Bedürfnisse anderer. „Arbeitet mit Freude als Christen, die nicht den Menschen dienen, sondern dem Herrn. Denn ihr wisst ja: Der Herr wird jedem für seine guten Taten den verdienten Lohn geben…” (Eph 6,7-8 HFA). Was du für andere tust, wird Gott auch für dich tun. Zusätzlich zu diesen drei Strategien zur Überwindung von Verdrossenheit bete: „Vater, erlöse mich von meiner Nörgelei. Zeige mir ihre Wurzel und gib mir den Mut, die nötigen Schritte zu tun und sie aus meinem Leben zu verbannen. Im Namen Jesu. Amen.”

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Series: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansService: Wed ClassType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Rob Mackey

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The promise of Christ's “secret coming” is given to bring comfort to all believers. Jesus' “secret” coming will raise the dead in Christ and remove the living believers before the coming time of judgment. Learn more in this study of God's Word.

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What does Paul say about suffering and trials in the life of followers of Jesus? How do we bare them so they do not disrupt us or lead us away from our faith in and love for God?visit us at: conejochurch.com

Second Thessalonians | 2 Thess 1:1-12 | Dave Jordan Watch on YouTube

While ancient and modern philosophies offer partial truths about life and happiness, Christianity offers something greater - not just a set of ideas to live by, but a relationship with Jesus Christ who transforms us from the inside out and invites us into God's kingdom.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Today we're covering 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12. Week 1 Big Idea: In a world of competing tribal identities, Paul reminds the Thessalonians - and us - that our primary identity as believers is our belonging to God's family, which changes everything about us.Week 2 Big Idea: Just as the early Christians boldly proclaimed Jesus as Lord in a world that worshipped Caesar, we're called to put our hope in Christ's kingdom rather than in political powers or cultural influences that promise to "save" us.Today's text: It's the section of the letter where Paul describes his entrance and strategy when he first arrived in Thessalonica (Acts 17). To better understand this passage in its context, we need to explain the situation in this city.Thessalonica was a thriving Roman city—a hub for trade, politics, and ideas. Like other major cities in the empire, it attracted traveling philosophers, orators, and moral teachers. These figures shaped public thought, civic identity, and moral behavior. We see this in Acts 17First, Paul was in Thessalonica (v1-9)Then went to Berea (v10-15)Then to Athens (v16-33)Acts 17:18 (NLT) 18 He also had a debate with some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. When he told them about Jesus and his resurrection, they said, “What's this babbler trying to say with these strange ideas he's picked up?” Others said, “He seems to be preaching about some foreign gods.”To the average person in Thess, Paul would have looked like one of these philosophersToday we'll see: What Paul brought was greater than philosophy.Let me explain:Four Types of Philosophers in Paul's day:Epicureans – The Seekers of PleasureTaught that pleasure (understood as peace of mind and freedom from pain) was the greatest good.Focus: Avoid pain, enjoy simple pleasures, carpe diem (sieze the day).In today's world: Think of voices that say, “Just protect your peace,” or “Do whatever makes you happy,” often divorced from accountability or eternal truth.Ex: Oprah Winfrey“Life is not an obligation, but an opportunity to be whoever and whatever you want. ”“God is a feeling experience, not a believing experience.”Ex: Deepak Chopra“The universe has no fixed agenda. It responds to your intentions.”Stoics – The Disciplinarians of VirtueTaught that virtue is the highest good and that people should live according to reason.Focus: Self-control, inner peace, moral duty, acceptance of...

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Series: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansService: Wed ClassType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Rob Mackey

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Days With Jesus Day 6 When God Builds a Father 1 Thess. 2:9-12

Study 16 - Luke 12:13 – 13:9 Priorities in life There are at least 12 different parables or sayings in this section. The theme is how we should set our goals and live our lives in view of the uncertainty of this life and the promise of the life to come. We read 12: 13 - 21. Question 1: Why exactly was the rich man such a fool? (You should get at least 4 different ways in which he was stupid.) Here is the story again. The 4 things I can see in this passage are: He assumed he would still be alive to enjoy the produce from his crops. He ignored the concerns of other people. He assumed that "eat, drink ... " would lead to joyful merriment. He ignored the claims of God on his life. Question 2: Isn't having big enough barns for your crops common sense? Isn't it what this world runs on? Yes! It is what this world runs on. It is all a question of motives - good or bad. The teaching of the parable is summarized in the final phrase: he worked for himself and was not rich towards God. It is not easy to be consistently rich towards God but that must be our life-long ambition. Next we read 12: 22 - 34. These verses are all about worry. A great deal of Western culture is driven by worry; if yours is not Western I have to leave it to you to work out how closely this conforms to your situation. We, in the West, are trained from an early age to think we must have the right toys, the right clothes, the right boy's toys, cars, etc. and to worry if we do not! We cannot completely opt out of our world. In the words of Jesus we need to be 'in the world' but not 'of the world' (Jn 17: 11, 14). Question 3: Some of the Lord's servants rely on 12: 31 but if we all did that who would be the givers through whom the Lord would supply us? How then should we understand this? We need to balance this saying with what Paul said to the Thessalonian Christians in 2 Thess 3: 10 - 'if a man will not work he shall not eat'. Somewhere between the two sayings is the right course for each one of us. We read 12: 35 - 48. This section includes no less than 4 different sayings about masters returning home or thieves breaking in. Most likely Luke has brought together things that Jesus said at different times simply linked by key words or ideas. The first homecoming is in v 35 - 38. The old Syriac and Arabic translations (culturally closer to those days) have the servants expecting the master who withdraws from the banquet (both equally possible translations) thus suggesting a pre-arranged plan for the master to bring food home from the banquet for his servants whom he then serves. Question 4: Assuming that is correct, what does this parable teach about the final great banquet (Is 25: 6; Lk 13: 29, 14: 15)? This is an astonishing picture of Jesus receiving us, his servants, and serving us the good things of the great feast. Question 5: In the third and fourth episodes of masters returning (12: 42 - 46 and 47, 48) the emphasis is quite different. What is it? These two parables, or sayings, with their emphasis on senior servants abusing their position over lesser servants, were probably chosen for inclusion by Luke to make some pointed comments to the church leaders of his day, some 40 years after Jesus said these things. They may well be strong rebukes to some church leaders in our day. Question 6: How do you understand the brutal bits (12: 42b, 46b, 47b) in these 2 episodes? Compare 1 Cor 3: 12 - 15. Is it better to shun responsibility in the work of the Kingdom and make sure we are not entrusted with too much? Why, or why not? These sayings are a warning to all those who work in the church: from preaching, to Sunday School teaching and looking after the crèche, to work hard at our tasks, not to take them lightly and not to forget that we need the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit in all that we do for the Lord. Paul said: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
 if we do that we shall not go far wrong. Read 12: 39 - 45. The sort of family division mentioned in 12: 49 - 53 is rather alarming. We must never be responsible for the destruction of the peace, except for the fact that we follow Jesus. We must do all we can, apart from denying him, to avoid division. We read 13: 1 - 5. One writer commenting on these verses says: Jesus' question and answer react to the popular notion that sin is the cause of calamity. If God is responsible for everything and God is a just God, the calamities must be the result of human sinfulness. The fallacy in that argument is the notion that God is the immediate cause of all events, which leaves no room for human freedom or freedom in the created order, and therefore for events that God does not control ...'. Question 7: Do you agree with that statement? This is a very doubtful argument, theologically. It leaves God as less than sovereign. The problem that led to the question to Jesus is basically the same as that faced by Job and, in the book bearing his name, the only answer given is that God is an unchanging rock for those who love him in spite of all apparent evidence to the contrary. Perhaps the phrase 'the ordinary chaos of life', accepting that God is sovereign but we can have no idea what he has determined, no window into his sovereignty, is a good and acceptable summary of these verses. Finally we read 13: 6 - 8. This little parable of the fig tree is based on Is 5: 1 - 7. Question 8: What does Jesus add to what that passage teaches? Here is the passage in Isaiah: He includes a time marker, a year; probably to be understood as a period of grace before Israel would be "cut down". (Which turned out to be nearly 40 years before the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in AD 69, 70.) Right mouse click or tap here to save/download this as a MP3 audio file

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Dr. Alan Kurschner explained the larger context to the question of what is the nature of the apostasia ("apostasy"). Then he surveyed four views on the identification of the apostasy. “Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not arrive until the rebellion [apostasia] comes and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.” (2 Thess 2:3 NET)   Become a Partner https://www.alankurschner.com/partner/

Father's Day is the perfect context for this passage of Scripture to be opened up. Paul and his friends cared for this fledgling church with a father's heart. The impact of caring for them in that way was life changing.visit us at: conejochurch.com

[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/06/2025_06_15.mp3"][/audio] The Second Coming of Christ has been the subject of much speculation during the past 2000 years. Theologians, pastors, Bible teachers, and even false teachers have spent much time and energy trying to come up with the definitive times table concerning the Second Coming.

Become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/Free LXX English translation: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/Literal Standard Version: https://www.lsvbible.comFeatured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topcrosstocrown.org@DougGoodin@CrossToCrown

Series: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansService: Wed ClassType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Rob Mackey

Become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/Free LXX English translation: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/Literal Standard Version: https://www.lsvbible.comFeatured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topcrosstocrown.org@DougGoodin@CrossToCrown

Live with Doug - Daily at 11:30 AM ETFaithful Through Persecution (1 Thess. 2:1-20)https://www.youtube.com/live/EcnDduG4nfo————————Become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/Free LXX English translation: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/Literal Standard Version: https://www.lsvbible.comFeatured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topcrosstocrown.org@DougGoodin@CrossToCrown

Live with Doug - Daily at 11:30 AM ETWaiting for the Son from the Heavens (1 Thess. 1:1-10)https://www.youtube.com/live/p_AVXdzKy5s————————Become a CTC Partner: https://crosstocrown.org/partners/Free LXX English translation: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition/Literal Standard Version: https://www.lsvbible.comFeatured playlist: The Church (That Meets in My Home) — https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Yobt1jZDd9Zzn8Ufa-BNciyYv04Cl6mMy books:Exalted: Putting Jesus in His Place — https://www.amazon.com/Exalted-Putting-Jesus-His-Place/dp/0985118709/ref=tmm_pap_title_0God's Design for Marriage (Married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-Married-Amazing/dp/0998786306/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493422125&sr=1-4&keywords=god%27s+design+for+marriageGod's Design for Marriage (Pre-married Edition) — https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Design-Marriage-What-Before/dp/0985118725/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_topcrosstocrown.org@DougGoodin@CrossToCrown

Series: 1 & 2 ThessaloniansService: Wed ClassType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Rob Mackey

In case you are not aware these podcasts are taken from my Facebook Live chapel services every week. They are usually recorded in the worst possible places. Haha. The race track, my trailer, outside on my bike, in my truck, in my bedroom, in my other trailer, and in someone's home are the places where the recordings occur. That is why my recordings are not pristine. I hope, though, that the truth comes out loud and clear.This week, we continue to talk about suffering. Suffering is a part of life, and although it can be annoying and painful, it is often necessary, meaningful, and beneficial to us.

[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/06/2025_06_08.mp3"][/audio] Many people believe that after a person dies and is either buried or cremated, there is no afterlife. Many people believe there is no heaven or hell. I will tell you that people who thought this could not be more wrong. You might ask me how I can be so sure?  This is the question Paul answers in this morning's passage. Many Thessalonian believers were asking questions about those who had died in Christ.

John 4:45 So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things that He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves also went to the feast. In light of yesterday's contrast between the Samaritan's receiving Jesus and the Galilean's prior rejection of Him, we learn from today's verse that the Galileans received Him. However, let's notice why. They had attended the feast in Jerusalem and witnessed the same signs Nicodemus had witnessed. They, too, couldn't deny that God was with Him, so they received Him. We're not to think that they believed in Him with saving faith as a result of the signs. We will see in the next chapter that the miracles He performed got Him into more trouble with the Jews, but that didn't stop Him from loving people God put in His path. I realize there may be many of you listening who work in a hostile environment or have family who consider your values and faith toxic. You've found it difficult to navigate those relationships. They receive you into their midst, but they don't like you or what you stand for. You know you aren't just imagining their disgust or disdain for you. You see it on their faces, or notice conversation stops when you come near, or you are the constant butt of jokes and snide remarks. My guess is that Jesus experienced the same and expected it, however, His purpose never changed: He lived to love with His Father. He stayed tuned in to His Father as things happened and people crossed His path. Knowing this about Jesus, encourages us to stay tuned in to Him each day in every situation. We want Jesus to be glorified in us, just like Paul wanted Jesus to be glorified in the believers in Thessalonica. He prayed for them and I pray for you, “To this end also we pray for you always, that our God will count you worthy of your calling, and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power, so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thess. 1:11-12). Therefore, today, should God lead you into difficult circles, be ready to glorify Jesus by loving with Him those He puts in your paths. I invite you to become a partner in our ministry. Would you pray about becoming a regular supporter of Elijah Ministries and the Live to Love with Jesus ministry? I hope you will receive the joy and benefit of “giving it forward,” so others may receive encouragement to turn their hearts to God and to live to love with Jesus. You may give online or send a check to the address listed at www.spiritofelijah.com/donate.

Keep going! Feel like quitting? Keep going! Depressed? Keep going! Overwhelmed? Keep going? Do you feel like you can't handle everything that is on your plate? Keep going!If God has called you to do what all that is going on in your life and you are struggling, keep going! Don't quit! You can make it with Jesus.

Join us on June 20-21 at the Brown Family Farm for this special time of refreshment for dads and their girls. Enjoy outdoor activities, together, such as volleyball, canoe races, and archery, even as you take in practical messages on the beauty of biblical womanhood. God created women to do particular things—the most wonderful things! They take care of husbands, children, and homes, and selflessly give themselves to raise the next generation. This theme will be the focus at our annual Father and Daughter Retreat as we encourage young women to “lead a quiet life” (1 Thess. 4:11), rather than chase fulfillment elsewhere. Learn more about this event in today's podcast.

[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2025/06/2025_06_01.mp3"][/audio] It is a fact of life that we all live to please someone. Think about that for a moment. Are we living to please our spouse or family? Are we living to please our employer? Are we living to please ourselves? This is a key question we all need to answer daily. In this passage, Paul answers this question and gives us guidelines for what it looks like to please God. You and I need to hear these guidelines and apply them to our lives with the help of the Holy Spirit.

“We must have some room to breathe. We need freedom to think and permission to heal. Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity.” — Dr. Richard Swenson, The Overload SyndromeIn our fast-paced, always-on world, these words ring true. We're overloaded—physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. But what if the antidote to our exhaustion isn't doing more, but doing less? Today, let's look at rest from a biblical perspective.What Is Margin?Margin is the “room to breathe” that Dr. Swenson describes. It's the space between our load and our limits, which allows us to pause before we break.Too often, we end the day with nothing left—no time, energy, or money. Then the next day starts…full throttle again.That kind of lifestyle comes at a cost. The Sleep Foundation reports that nearly half of Americans experience trouble sleeping—a third of them get less than seven hours of sleep a night. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to serious (and expensive) health problems like anxiety, heart disease, and diabetes. It also undermines our relationships and decision-making.The truth? Rest is not a luxury. It's wisdom.God Created RestGod rested on the seventh day of Creation—not because He needed to, but because His work was complete. He blessed that rest and called it holy (Genesis 2:3).Later, He enshrined the Sabbath in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:8-11). Why? Because He knows our tendency to keep pushing ourselves, and He lovingly tells us to stop. As pastor and author Rich Villodas says:“God gives us Sabbath—he gives us rest—as a gift to remind us that our standing in Christ is not based on our works. When we rest, we're reminded: I'm not producing anything…and God still loves me.”Margin in a Work-Obsessed WorldTechnology allows us to work from anywhere, at any time. But just because we can doesn't mean we should. Rest gives us the strength and focus to do our work “as unto the Lord” (Colossians 3:23).Working late nights and skipping vacations might seem productive, but over time, they damage what matters most—our health, our relationships, and our spiritual lives.Rest doesn't mean avoiding work. It means working wisely and worshipfully—and stepping away when it's time to refuel.The Difference Between Rest and LazinessNow, let's be clear: Rest is not laziness.Laziness is neglecting what we're called to do. It violates God's design for us to work, serve, and create. Paul warned the Thessalonians to “warn those who are idle and disruptive” (1 Thess. 5:14), and added in 2 Thessalonians 3:11 that idleness often masks itself as busyness.Proverbs 31 praises the noble woman who works diligently. Verse 27 says she “does not eat the bread of idleness.” Laziness can show up subtly, like scrolling endlessly or shopping to avoid responsibility.Proverbs 24:30–31 tells of a neglected field, overgrown and crumbling, due to a lack of care. That's what happens when laziness takes root. But there's hope.Rest Is a Gift of GraceWhether you're burned out or stuck in patterns of procrastination, God's grace meets you where you are. Jesus doesn't offer a tighter schedule—He offers a lighter burden.“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened,” Jesus says, “and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)Rest isn't something you earn. It's something you receive. So step into the rhythm of grace, not guilt. Your soul—and your stewardship—depends on it.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My son is 26, and last year he was able to start a 401(k) with his job. I want to get him a Roth IRA and start with $200 to get something going. Is that a good idea?I'm 87 years old. If all my assets have beneficiaries designated, is there any reason to have probate, or is there a maximum dollar amount that requires probate, so I would have to get a trust?I pay my bills and save as much as I can. Is it okay for me to spend $10 at the Salvation Army to get a new church dress? I don't make much money, but I get paid every two weeks with a decent check.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)The Overload Syndrome: Learning to Live Within Your Limits by Dr. Richard A. SwensonMargin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives by Dr. Richard A. SwensonSchwab Intelligent Portfolios | BettermentHeart for LebanonWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

"For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman."  ...Verse 9: For God did not appoint us to wrath."  Verse 11: Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.  Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you! If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family!  I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors.  However, It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible. If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com  Thank you all for watching and God Bless you all! ;() --------------------- The primary study bible that Rene' uses is the 'Spirit-filled Life Bible, by Jack Hayford, and is available in hard cover or faux leather on Amazon at:  https://amzn.to/434fBnQ You can watch this episode on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9ekffu7ds Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE!

The FIRST random turning in the NEW Bible!  What' the Christening Passage??  None other than 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18!  Astonishing how this theme is central to this show across my usage of 5 different Bibles!  The Holy Spirit is clearly preparing the people watching this show for the next greatest even to happen in the history of humanity!  Covering a few new aspects of this famous Rapture verse!  Come and see!   If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family!  I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors.  However, It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible. I have lead the Word of the Day to our international Radio audience for the past 5 years now, and this is the next phase of that which I am carrying on with YouTube.  If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com  Thank you all for watching and God Bless you all! ;() --------------------- The primary study bible that Rene' uses is the 'Spirit-filled Life Bible, by Jack Hayford, and is available in hard cover or faux leather on Amazon at:  https://amzn.to/434fBnQ You can watch this episode on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9ekffu7ds Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE!

Are modern prophets hearing from God or just reading headlines? Part 2 of our deep-dive into national prophetic words for 2025 examines claims from Joseph Z and Amanda Grace.We continue our biblical analysis of prominent 2025 prophetic declarations. Building on our previous examination, we'll provide practical tools for testing prophetic words while maintaining a balanced, Scripture-based approach to modern prophecy.Key topics include: • Testing specific 2025 prophecies • Distinguishing divine revelation from current events analysis • Biblical standards for evaluating prophetic words • Understanding true vs. false prophecy • Developing prophetic discernment • Examining prophetic accountability • Practical tools for testing prophecies • Maintaining charismatic integrityWhether you're charismatic, cautious, or simply seeking biblical wisdom about modern prophecy, this episode provides essential training for navigating today's prophetic landscape. Learn how to test everything while holding fast to what is good (1 Thess 5:21).WATCH PART 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql5DMYJuJBg&t=3248s0:00 Introduction4:21 Motives for Testing Prophecy7:40 Reviewing Joseph Z45:44 Reviewing Amanda GraceKairos Classroom: Use Promo Code Remnant for 10% offhttps://kairosclassroom.com/classesSupport the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: