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This week's message reminded us that the greatest battles we face aren't always external. Often, the battlefield is the mind. Romans 12:1–2 calls us to resist conforming to the patterns of this world and instead be transformed by the renewing of our minds. We were challenged to recognize that not every thought deserves agreement, that we are not defined by our strongest thoughts. Through Christ, we can take thoughts captive, identify lies, and replace them with truth. God desires dominion over every area of our lives, including how we think. When we invite Him into the process, we begin to walk in clarity, freedom, and victory. Proving what is the good, acceptable, and the perfect will of God. What's the loudest thought in your head right now? And what does God say about that? Missed last night's message? Each week, Paradigm sermons are posted on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts!

The passage in Ezra 2:40–42, detailing the return of 74 Levites, 128 singers from Asaph's lineage, and 139 gatekeepers, serves as part of the theological and liturgical foundation for the restoration of God's temple and people after exile, symbolizing the resurrection of divine order and worship. These roles—Levites as temple caretakers, singers as worship leaders, and gatekeepers as guardians of holiness—reflect a divinely ordered structure that prefigures Christ's work as the ultimate High Priest, Gatekeeper, and Living Temple, where all believers now serve in functionally Levitical roles. The meticulous genealogical verification underscores the necessity of authentic identity and faithfulness in God's service, mirroring the New Testament reality of being sealed by the Spirit and called to live as holy, worshiping, and mission-driven people. Through Christ, the old covenant's rituals are fulfilled: the presence of God is no longer confined to a physical temple but dwells in believers, who now carry His law in their hearts, proclaim His glory through song, and guard the boundaries of His kingdom with discernment. This passage thus reveals a profound gospel truth—exile is ended, resurrection life is restored, and all who are in Christ are invited to feast with God in eternal fellowship, not by merit, but by grace through faith in the one who opened the way.

Jesus didn't just save us — it re-imaged us. Through Christ, God restored what was lost in Adam and reintroduced humanity to its original design: dominion, sonship, and authority.

 Episode 100 10 Favorite (current) Worship Songs 1. My Testimony by Elevation Worship 2. Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me by City Alight 3. Scars by I Am They 4. I Thank God by Maverick City Music 5. Goodness of God by CeCe Winans 6. Sing Wherever I Go by We the Kingdom 7. Thank You Jesus for the Blood by Charity Gayle 8. What an Awesome God by Phil Wickham 9. Bless God by Brooke Ligertwood 10. Jesus Lifted Me by Cain  10 Favorite Bible Verses 1. “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 2. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” II Corinthians 1:3-4 3. “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 5:20 4. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 5. “I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.” Psalm 9: 1-2 6. “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Act 4:12 7. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 8. “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten,” Joel 2:25 9. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4: 6-7 10. “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19 10 Favorite Treats 1. Milka chocolate bars 2. Iced lattes 3. Manzanilla green olives from Trader Joe's (yes, specifically these) 4. Homemade popcorn 5. Coffee ice cream 6. Roasted and salted macadamia nuts  7. Kettle cooked potato chips 8. Kouign-amann pastries 9. Chips and salsa 10. Italian Confetti Almonds from Trader Joe's (yes, specifically these) 10 Favorite Books 1. How Green Was My Valley by Richard Llewellyn 2. Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri 3. The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings 4. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom 5. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder 6. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 7. Persuasion Jane Austen 8. The Chronicles of Narnia (the whole series) C. S. Lewis 9. Rainbow Valley by Lucy Maud Montgomery 10. God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew 10 Favorite Movies 1. It's a Wonderful Life 2. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 3. Napoleon Dynamite + Nacho Libre (cannot pick one and they are a pair to me) 4. My Fair Lady 5. Sleepless In Seattle 6. Little Women (1994 version) 7. Sense and Sensibility 8. That Thing You Do 9. To Kill a Mockingbird 10. Up  10 Favorite Places I've Visited 1. Cinque Terre, Italy 2. The Cotswolds, England 3. Big Sur, CA 4. Murren, Switzerland 5. Meteora, Greece 6. Olympic National Park, WA 7. Annecy, France 8. Hyderabad and Secunderabad, India 9. Reykjavik, Iceland 10. Glacier National Park, MT  10 Favorite Coffee Shops  1. Scout Coffee, San Luis Obispo, CA 2. Honest Coffee, Franklin, Tenn 3. Orange Inn, Laguna Beach, CA 4. Certified Kitchen and Bakery, Boise, ID 5. Merchant, Long Beach, CA 6. Giovanni Cova & C, Milan, Italy 7. Jo's Coffee, Austin, TX 8. Barista Parlor, Nashville, TN 9. Hooray Coffee, Redlands, CA 10. Sant' Eustachio Il Caffee', Rome, Italy  10 Favorite Things That Were Also Really Hard 1. Natural childbirth 2. Writing books 3. Being a public high school teacher 4. Becoming a speaker 5. Sharing the most vulnerable parts of our marriage story publicly 6. Running a half marathon 7. Fighting porn 8. Parenting teens and young adults 9. Home schooling 10. Becoming a podcaster  10 Favorite Things from Nature 1. Giant Sequoia trees 2. Cardinals 3. Sea otters 4. California Poppies 5. Coast Live Oak trees 6. Moss 7. Tidepools 8. Red Tailed Hawks 9. Wild Mustard 10. Dolphins  10 Favorite Adventures 1. My Christian walk 2. Being married to Aaron 3. Becoming a mom 4. Spending 2 summers in my teens in India with my dad 5. Summering in Scotland with 25 teens + Aaron when we were newlyweds 6. Becoming an author 7. Family road trip from California to Minnesota 8. Home schooling our kids 9. Backpacking through Europe as a young married couple 10. Family trip to Italy  10 Misc Favorite Things: 1. The color yellow 2. My Blundstone boots 3. My Nugget ice maker 4. Wearing brand new socks 5. Watching travel shows with Aaron (especially Stanley Tucci, Rick Steves and Travel Man) 6. Colorful bags from Orla Keily 7. My collection of Yearly bangles that Aaron started for me 8. Red shoes 9. Stickers – especially travel and encouraging words 10. My collection of Ronnie Kappos jewelry that Aaron started for meThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

We all feel the tension inside—a war between fear and faith, weakness and strength. In this message, Ben Young unpacks 2 Timothy 1:6–7, reminding us that God has placed His Spirit in us. Through Christ, we have power, love, and self-discipline to face life's battles with courage and clarity.

1. Strengthened With His Power2. Filled With His Fullness3. Beyond All by His PowerToday's sermon explored our human tendency to always want "more" and how only God can truly fill the void within us. Drawing from Ephesians 3:13-21, we examined how our culture constantly tells us that happiness comes from having more things, being more successful, or achieving more status. Yet as Solomon discovered, and as Eddie Murphy confessed, even those who gain everything the world offers still feel something is missing. The good news is that we were created with a God-shaped void that only He can fill. Through Christ's sacrifice, we can experience the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit, the fullness of God's love, and His ability to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all we could ask or imagine.Takeaways:- We are strengthened by His power within us - The Holy Spirit living in us is God's seal and guarantee, giving us power to live for Him, to stand when we fall, and to keep moving forward even in hardship and defeat.- We can comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of God's love - His love is wider than we can imagine, longer than time itself, deeper than the cross, and higher than the heavens where He prepares a place for us.- God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all we ask or think - When we make the Lord our Shepherd and find our contentment in Him first, He unlocks the gates of prayer and enables us to move in His attributes, sharing with others what He has done for us.This week, be encouraged to pause when you feel that longing for "more" and ask yourself: Am I seeking fulfillment in things that can never satisfy, or am I drawing closer to the One who fills every void?

1. Strengthened With His Power2. Filled With His Fullness3. Beyond All by His PowerToday's sermon explored our human tendency to always want "more" and how only God can truly fill the void within us. Drawing from Ephesians 3:13-21, we examined how our culture constantly tells us that happiness comes from having more things, being more successful, or achieving more status. Yet as Solomon discovered, and as Eddie Murphy confessed, even those who gain everything the world offers still feel something is missing. The good news is that we were created with a God-shaped void that only He can fill. Through Christ's sacrifice, we can experience the strengthening power of the Holy Spirit, the fullness of God's love, and His ability to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all we could ask or imagine.Takeaways:- We are strengthened by His power within us - The Holy Spirit living in us is God's seal and guarantee, giving us power to live for Him, to stand when we fall, and to keep moving forward even in hardship and defeat.- We can comprehend the breadth, length, height, and depth of God's love - His love is wider than we can imagine, longer than time itself, deeper than the cross, and higher than the heavens where He prepares a place for us.- God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all we ask or think - When we make the Lord our Shepherd and find our contentment in Him first, He unlocks the gates of prayer and enables us to move in His attributes, sharing with others what He has done for us.This week, be encouraged to pause when you feel that longing for "more" and ask yourself: Am I seeking fulfillment in things that can never satisfy, or am I drawing closer to the One who fills every void?

In this message, Bishop McBath reminds us that the Church's core calling is reconciliation—not division. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, he teaches that reconciliation begins with our broken relationship with God, not merely our broken relationships with one another. Through Christ's sacrificial love, we are reconnected to God purely by grace, not merit. But reconciliation doesn't stop there. God entrusts reconciled people with a reconciled mission. As Christ's ambassadors, we now represent a new kingdom, guided by a new love and a new way of leading—making decisions about others based on grace, not race.

In this message, Bishop McBath reminds us that the Church's core calling is reconciliation—not division. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, he teaches that reconciliation begins with our broken relationship with God, not merely our broken relationships with one another. Through Christ's sacrificial love, we are reconnected to God purely by grace, not merit. But reconciliation doesn't stop there. God entrusts reconciled people with a reconciled mission. As Christ's ambassadors, we now represent a new kingdom, guided by a new love and a new way of leading—making decisions about others based on grace, not race.

Join Pastor Tom Messer as he explores God's new covenant with His people as described in Jeremiah 31, contrasting it with the old covenant of law. Pastor Tom emphasizes that the new covenant transforms our relationship with God from external obedience to internal transformation, writing God's law on our hearts rather than stone tablets. The core message is that all human problems stem from forgetting who God is in any given moment. The new covenant reconciles the tension between God's justice (law) and His mercy (love), demonstrating that God is both perfectly holy and perfectly loving simultaneously. Through Christ's sacrifice, believers receive forgiveness not based on their performance but on Jesus' perfect obedience. This covenant relationship should reshape how Christians view God, themselves, and others, moving them from consumer-based relationships to covenant commitment. The sermon concludes with communion, illustrating how Christ's broken body and shed blood established this new covenant of grace.

Today's Promise: John 5:24 What is the greatest promise found in all of Scripture? It is the promise of eternal life. In this episode, we explore the heart of the gospel and the hope that changes everything. Jesus offers eternal life that never ends. Jesus didn't come merely to improve our lives; He came to give us eternal life, the ultimate fulfillment of His promise of abundant life.   The Bible makes it clear that every person is separated from God because of sin, leaving us unable to restore that relationship on our own. But God did not leave us without hope. Through Christ's death on the cross, forgiveness was secured, the barrier of sin was removed, and the way back to God was opened.   This episode invites you to reflect on the meaning of eternal life, the cost Christ paid to make it possible, and the life-changing promise available to all who place their trust in Him.

Stop and think about who Jesus was speaking to when He said the following: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Of course, it was directed specifically at those (Jewish people) who had been held under an unprofitable law which required them to work at hearing and *doing* all of it in order to *try* to attain to right standing with God. There was no rest for them to enter into within that system of the stone-tablet ministry. Unfortunately, some of that obsolete arrangement has trickled down similar concepts to corporate Christianity today. God has not placed you *under arrest* only to be released on parole based upon rehabilitation and good behavior. Through Christ, He has placed you under *a rest.* He is the One who sets captives free. This is the reality and truth for you right now, even if you don't always feel as though you are experiencing such perfect peace and rest at all times. While the religious world loves to strike a "balance" ... and will try to regulate your rest based on regulations and law-like lifelessness planted in decrees and ordinances, we have been given something much better in the New Covenant of Jesus Christ. It's God's grace—and it will bring internal and eternal peace when we embrace it. He died so we could live in it. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

January 11th, 2026 | Encounter | Hebrews 4:11-16What if the key to spiritual growth isn't a shortcut—but a daily encounter with God's Word?In this message from the Encounter series, Pastor Todd Kaunitz invites us to experience a fresh encounter with the living presence of God through Scripture. Drawing from Hebrews 4:11–16, he reminds us that the Bible is not just a book to be read, but the very Word of God—living, active, and powerful to transform our lives.Pastor Todd unpacks what it means to “strive to enter God's rest,” showing how ongoing obedience to God's Word leads us into the abundant life found in Jesus. As the Word exposes the true condition of our hearts, it doesn't lead us to shame—but to grace. Through Christ, our great High Priest, we are invited to approach the throne of grace with confidence and find mercy and help in our time of need.This message also launches the NT260 challenge—an invitation to read one chapter of the New Testament a day, five days a week, for the rest of the year. The goal isn't simply to read the Bible, but to encounter Jesus through His Word.If you're longing for spiritual rest, renewal, and a deeper relationship with God, this message will challenge and encourage you to open the Scriptures—and meet Him there.Do you know JESUS?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need PRAYER?: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nblongview.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT through giving: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠⁠

This week we continue to look at God's eternal story, asking who we are within it and how we must reject false narratives. Scripture reveals that humans are created as God's image-bearers…meant to reflect His glory and loving rule. But sin distorts that role by replacing God's story with our own. Through Christ, we are restored to true humanity, called to live lives that reflect God's light so that others may see Him and glimpse His coming kingdom.

In the opening chapter of the Bible, before sin entered the world or any curse was spoken, God looked upon the man and woman He had created in His image and blessed them. This powerful moment is recorded in Genesis 1:28: “And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.'” This verse contains God's original blessing over humanity—a divine declaration filled with purpose, empowerment, and authority. It is not a mere wish but a five-fold mandate: be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, subdue it, and have dominion. These commands reveal God's dream for mankind: to produce the fruit of our God-given potential, to increase and expand, to carry His presence everywhere, to bring order to chaos, and to exercise wise, righteous stewardship over creation. The blessing comes first, then the assignment—empowerment precedes responsibility. Though sin brought toil and struggle, the original blessing was never revoked. Through Christ, believers are restored to walk in this same authority and fruitfulness. This episode unpacks the deep meaning of Genesis 1:28 and shows how it still speaks directly to your identity, purpose, calling, family, work, and assignment today. Whether you seek clarity about your destiny, greater confidence in your authority, or fresh revelation of who God created you to be, this message will reignite your sense of divine purpose. The blessing was spoken in Eden before you were born—it still echoes over your life now. God still desires a people who are fruitful, multiplying, filling the earth, subduing chaos, and ruling with dominion.

We’ve seen animals “set free.” The one incarcerated awaits the day to be “set free.” Through Christ, what joy in that one can also be “set free.”

Pastor Blaine teaches that because believers are united with Christ, sin no longer has authority over them. Romans 6 shows that salvation doesn't just forgive sin—it fundamentally changes who we are. Through Christ's death and resurrection, Christians have died to their old selves and been raised to new life, meaning they are no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness. Blaine emphasizes that grace is never a license to keep sinning; instead, grace empowers obedience. The call of the passage is to live in light of what is already true—counting ourselves dead to sin, actively turning away from it, and offering our lives fully to God as people who have been made alive in Christ.

Do you really believe the Bible is true—and if so, is it shaping how you live?In this message from our Do You Believe? series, we walk through Romans 1–6 to answer a foundational question: Who is your master—sin or Jesus?The Apostle Paul makes it clear that grace doesn't give us permission to keep sinning; grace changes masters. Through Christ, we are set free from sin, not free in sin.This message challenges us to examine our lives honestly, confront the sins that try to rule us, and discover what it truly means to be slaves of righteousness.

Do you really believe the Bible is true—and if so, is it shaping how you live?In this message from our Do You Believe? series, we walk through Romans 1–6 to answer a foundational question: Who is your master—sin or Jesus?The Apostle Paul makes it clear that grace doesn't give us permission to keep sinning; grace changes masters. Through Christ, we are set free from sin, not free in sin.This message challenges us to examine our lives honestly, confront the sins that try to rule us, and discover what it truly means to be slaves of righteousness.

Christmas brings different expectations for everyone, but what we truly need isn't something we can unwrap—it's a person. Jesus Christ came into a world that wasn't expecting Him, born in humble circumstances to rescue humanity from our condition of malice, envy, and spiritual separation. God's love appeared not because of our good works, but according to His mercy. Through Christ, we receive soul cleansing, invitation into God's family, and eternal life. Whether you need to trust Christ for the first time, return after drifting away, or go deeper in your faith, this Christmas offers an opportunity to move beyond surface celebration to deep reflection on God's incredible gift of Himself.https://www.ankenyfree.church

Christ Gives Access Hebrews 4:14; 10:19–22 Through Christ, every border to God is torn down. No more distance. No more separation. In Jesus—our great High Priest—we're given direct, confident access to the Father. The invitation isn't exclusive; it's wide open. Step in.

This message takes us on a profound journey through the entire biblical narrative, revealing that Christmas is far more than a celebration of God's redemption—it's the culmination of His desire for relationship with us. From the Garden of Eden where fellowship was broken, through every covenant and promise, we see God weaving a dual purpose: not just to save us, but to reveal Himself to us. The problem isn't just that we needed saving; it's that we became enamored with the gifts God gives rather than the Giver Himself. Isaiah 9 prophetically declares the coming Prince of Peace, describing how this child born and son given would break the yoke of slavery to sin—that crushing burden and oppressor that holds us captive through legalism and lies. The incarnation wasn't merely a rescue mission; it was God putting on flesh to restore what broke in the garden: intimate, personal fellowship. When heaven announced 'Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace,' it wasn't promising the absence of chaos, but the presence of a Person. Peace isn't a circumstance; it's Jesus Himself. The challenge before us is whether we're living in relationship with the Gift, or merely collecting what He gives. Through Christ, we have access—to His presence, His voice, His power—and He brings peace to our hearts one area at a time as we walk with Him. This Christmas, we're invited to move beyond consumer Christianity and rediscover that we are complete in Him, the God-man who became like His creation to reveal who we were always meant to be.

Hearts Made Ready Through Hope | John 1:29–42 | The Lamb of GodWelcome to our Hearts Made Ready Christmas series at Divine Savior Church Doral. Join us every Sunday at 9:30am as we prepare our hearts to receive Christ through God's Word.In John 1:29–42, John the Baptist points to Jesus and boldly declares, “Look—the Lamb of God!” With this powerful testimony, John directs weary and waiting hearts to the One who truly takes away guilt and sin. Jesus is not only the promised Savior—he is the source of real hope, lasting peace, and a future we can trust.This message, Hearts Made Ready Through Hope, reminds us that Christmas is about more than anticipation—it is about recognition. Like the first disciples, we are invited to look to Jesus, discover the hope he offers, and follow him with trust. Through Christ, God brings forgiveness for our past, peace for our present, and confidence for our future.As our hearts are made ready through hope, we are also called to share that hope with others. Whether you are exploring faith, seeking encouragement, or growing as a disciple, this message will help you see Jesus more clearly and trust him more deeply this Christmas season.Support the showMoved to give? http://dschurch.link/givedoralFor more info about our church please visit our website: https://divinesaviorchurch.com/dscdor/

Where is peace in our chaotic world? Jesus came not just to save us for eternity, but to heal us NOW. From the Garden of Eden to today, humanity has been caught in a cycle of brokenness—hurting God, hurting each other, hurting ourselves. But Isaiah prophesied about a Redeemer who would be called the Prince of Peace. Through Christ's blood, God tore down the dividing wall of hostility.

Pastor Chad teaches from Luke 2 that the Song of the Angels reveals how Christmas is the moment when heaven and earth collide. The angels' proclamation of “Glory to God in the highest” and “peace on earth” announces not good advice, but good news—that God has acted in history through the birth of Jesus to change the world forever. Through Christ, God offers what humanity needed most: peace with Himself, reconciling sinners through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, and inviting all people to respond in faith and worship.

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."More Than Conquerors" is a sermon based on Romans 8:31-39 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Matthew begins with a genealogy to show that Jesus is the promised King, and that broken, unlikely people are welcomed into his family. Through Christ, we're not just ruled by the King; we're invited in.

Today is our one-day Advent Membership Drive! We’re looking to raise $60,000 by day’s end, to close out 2025 well and put things on solid footing heading into the New Year. Please consider a one-time or recurring gift of $25 (in honor of Sacred Heart Radio’s 25th anniversary), or perhaps a gift of $100 or more to help us meet our goal. Any gift of $250 or more gets you entered into a raffle for special seating next to Matt, Anna, or Fr. Wade Menezes for our 25th anniversary banquet in June! To give now, click here. ***** Happy feast of Our Lady of Loreto! On today’s show, Matt Swaim discusses this devotion to the home of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other guests include Dina Dwyer Owens on prioritizing family in the midst of a busy work life during Advent, and Ken Craycraft, author of “Citizens Yet Strangers.” Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** The Litany of Loreto Lord have mercy.Christ have mercy.Lord have mercy.Christ hear us.Christ graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven,have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world,God the Holy Spirit,Holy Trinity, one God, Holy Mary,pray for us.Holy Mother of God,Holy Virgin of virgins,Mother of Christ,Mother of the Church,Mother of Mercy,Mother of divine grace,Mother of Hope,Mother most pure,Mother most chaste,Mother inviolate,Mother undefiled,Mother most amiable,Mother admirable,Mother of good counsel,Mother of our Creator,Mother of our Saviour,Virgin most prudent,Virgin most venerable,Virgin most renowned,Virgin most powerful,Virgin most merciful,Virgin most faithful,Mirror of justice,Seat of wisdom,Cause of our joy,Spiritual vessel,Vessel of honour,Singular vessel of devotion,Mystical rose,Tower of David,Tower of ivory,House of gold,Ark of the covenant,Gate of heaven,Morning star,Health of the sick,Refuge of sinners,Solace of Migrants,Comfort of the afflicted,Help of Christians,Queen of Angels,Queen of Patriarchs,Queen of Prophets,Queen of Apostles,Queen of Martyrs,Queen of Confessors,Queen of Virgins,Queen of all Saints,Queen conceived without original sin,Queen assumed into heaven,Queen of the most holy Rosary,Queen of families,Queen of peace. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,have mercy on us. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray.Grant, we beseech thee,O Lord God,that we, your servants,may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body;and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,may be delivered from present sorrow,and obtain eternal joy.Through Christ our Lord.Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker: Brent Kercheville. Romans 5 is to be a life-changing chapter. Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God (Romans 5:1). Through Christ we have access by faith into grace in which we stand (Romans 5:2). We rejoice in hope of the glory of God (Romans 5:3). We rejoice in our sufferings because we […] The post Risen With The Gospel (Romans 6:1-5) appeared first on Biblical Truths from West Palm Beach church of Christ.

Faith at a Graveside | Genesis 23 Sermon by Pastor Zach Terry What does faith look like in the face of death? In this Genesis 23 sermon, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the story of Abraham and Sarah to reveal how believers can face loss with honest tears, humble trust, and unshakable hope. If you've ever asked, "Where is God in grief?" or struggled to find peace after losing someone you love — this message will remind you that the grave is not the end. Through Christ, death has lost its sting.

Faith at a Graveside | Genesis 23 Sermon by Pastor Zach Terry What does faith look like in the face of death? In this Genesis 23 sermon, Pastor Zach Terry unpacks the story of Abraham and Sarah to reveal how believers can face loss with honest tears, humble trust, and unshakable hope. If you've ever asked, "Where is God in grief?" or struggled to find peace after losing someone you love — this message will remind you that the grave is not the end. Through Christ, death has lost its sting.

COVENANT KEYS FOR FINANCIAL DOMINION Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa SCRIPTURES Deuteronomy 8:18 Genesis 26:3–5 Galatians 3:8–9 Jeremiah 33:20–21 Malachi 3:6 Genesis 8:20–22 Luke 6:38 KEY POINTS 1. Understanding the Covenant of Financial Dominion Financial prosperity is not a promise; it is a covenant. God's covenant is unbreakable — as long as day and night remain, His covenant stands (Jer. 33:20–21). Christianity operates by principles, and these principles cannot be violated. 2. God Empowers His People for Wealth

Inspired by a line from one of our hymns—”For us Thou, Lord of Glory, was numbered with the dead”—Luke Harriman shared this reflection on the great exchange that occurred on the cross. Through Christ's sacrifice, we were transferred from enmity to God to a place of blessing and rest. What a Savior!

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."Help In Our Weakness" is a sermon based on Romans 8:26-27 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Through Christ's story we are invited into a Ministry of Reconciliation

In this message, Ps. Sean Booth unpacks Matthew 27:45–54 and the power of the cross, where darkness fell, the veil tore, and Jesus declared the saving work finished. At the cross, sin is judged, freedom is won, and grace, healing, and hope are released. Through Christ's sacrifice we are forgiven, restored, and invited to live in the fullness of God's presence.

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."Glory Revealed" is a sermon based on Romans 8:18-25 preached by associate pastor Michael Tooley. This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Today, Clay concludes our series, Color Courageous.We're diving into what it means to move from color-blind to color-courageous discipleship—a faith that sees, honors, and engages the beauty and pain in our differences. Through Christ, we're called to bring healing, reconciliation, and wholeness in every part of life. Support the show

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."Kids of Grace" is a sermon based on Romans 8:12-17 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Through Christ's sacrifice, the way into God's presence is now open—and we're invited to draw near. With hearts made pure and consciences clean, we come confidently, not cautiously. Our closeness to God isn't earned by performance, but secured by Jesus, who tore the veil and said, “He's with me.”

Episode 2.56Before the world began, the Father had already decided to make us His own.In this week's episode, Zach and Michael trace the doctrine of adoption back to its eternal source—God's loving plan “before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:3–6). Adoption is not a divine backup plan but the very heartbeat of redemption.The discussion unpacks how the Father chose, predestined, and purposed our adoption in love through Christ—joyfully, not reluctantly. His design was always to create a family of sons and daughters who reflect His holiness and live “to the praise of His glorious grace.”Listeners are invited to:– Rest in the Father's plan — chosen before creation.– Rejoice in His love — wanted, not pitied.– Rely on His faithfulness — secure in His will.– Respond in worship — praising the grace that made us His.The episode closes by contrasting earthly adoption—beautiful but uncertain—with divine adoption—undeserved yet guaranteed. “The fix is in,” the hosts say: before time began, the Father had already written the ending. Through Christ, we are not merely accepted—we are wanted, chosen, and eternally loved.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/v0_82mCwC8cMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

This is Romans Part 2: The Gospel – The New Humanity (Romans 5–8). In these chapters, Paul shows how the good news of Jesus doesn't just pardon sinners—it creates a whole new humanity. Through Christ, we are freed from sin, filled with the Spirit, and assured of God's unshakable love."The Hidden Center " is a sermon based on Romans 8:5-8 preached by Ryan Smith.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655

Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional. Healthy couples learn to fight fair by following the rules of engagement that keep love alive, even in tense moments.We talk about what research and Scripture agree on: how to start soft instead of sharp, how to calm down before anger takes over, and how to reach for repair instead of revenge. You will also learn why most marital conflict cannot be solved, but it can be managed with grace when you focus on the win that truly matters.The conversation then shifts to forgiveness, where every wrong creates a debt, and every heart must decide whether to hold on or release it. Forgiveness does not excuse sin; it releases control. Through Christ, every debt we owed was paid in full, and we are called to close the ledger and walk in freedom.Message 611.9.2025

In this sermon, Pastor Keith reminds us that before we question God's providence, we remember His promise. From Psalm 89:1–18, we see that even in seasons of darkness and disappointment, God's steadfast love and faithfulness remain unshaken. His covenant, His power, and His people all testify that He has not failed. Through Christ, the true Son of David, we can worship still—trusting that His rule is righteous, His promises sure, and His presence our joy.

Episode 2.54Adoption isn't a side note to salvation—it's the summit of it.In this opening week, Zach and Michael explore what Scripture means when it calls believers “sons of God.” Drawing from Ephesians 1, Romans 8, and Galatians 4, they unpack how adoption is both legal—a new standing before God—and transformational—a new likeness to Christ.The discussion follows the ordo salutis to show why J. I. Packer called adoption “the highest privilege of the gospel.” A look at first-century Roman adoption sheds light on Paul's language: adopted children received full rights, name, and inheritance, not as second-class heirs but as true sons.Takeaway:Adoption reveals the Father's heart. Through Christ, we're not just forgiven servants—we're beloved sons invited to live like heirs of the King.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/zi95UDXfkloMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Pastor Rodney's message, Lord of My (Our) Identity, centered on how faith in Jesus redefines who we are. Through Christ, we are adopted into God's family—not by works, but by faith—becoming new creations clothed in His righteousness. Our identity is no longer shaped by our past, our labels, or what divides us, but by Christ Himself, who unites us as one body and calls us heirs of His eternal promise. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Gwilym Davies - Shouldn't love simply embrace people where they are? Yet, God's love is so much more than just affirmation. In John 3:16, we see the depth of his love for the world. He didn't love us with mere words, but through action: God's love is a Son-giving love — He gave his only Son for us. God's love is a life-giving love — Through Christ, we are offered eternal life. In the end, God's love isn't just about meeting us where we are; it's about offering something far greater: a new life in Jesus.

After being arrested when an $87.26 check for groceries bounced, Sheena Meade learned firsthand the harsh impact having an arrest on one’s record can have—from employment to housing to education to even volunteer opportunities. But Sheena also experienced the transforming effects of those willing to offer her a chance, enabling her “to be able to walk into a room and feel seen, not as damaged goods, but as untapped potential.” Sheena’s story shows that how a person is seen and evaluated by others can have a significant impact on the trajectory of their life. In the gospel story of God’s love, we learn to see each person, not as damaged goods but as someone of priceless value and potential. The apostle Paul wrote that Christ’s death “for all” (2 Corinthians 5:15) changes how we see each other. Because every person is someone Jesus died for, we’re to “regard no one from a worldly point of view” (v. 16). When we feel defined by or even damaged by our past, we can take refuge in Christ, who makes us new. For “if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (v. 17). Through Christ, we’re invited into fellowship and intimacy with God (v. 20), and into a life where we can serve with purpose in His kingdom. Every day, God welcomes us into a new life with Him.

Mary welcomes Alexis Hermes to the podcast to talk about her book, "You Can, Through Christ". In this installment of SUFTT we look at discipleship, what it is and what it isn't. Primarily, it needs to be based on truth, and it needs to be relational, and reproduce itself. In these days of online church, and devices that prevent us from truly engaging with those around us, what does that look like? Or rather, what should it look like? Jesus said to go and make disciples of all nations. That is truly a tall order, implying the gospel plus living it out, and how best to do that. It's not just for pastors or theologians, it is for all of us. But first, internal transformation is required, so that we are equipped to point people to the truth, sound doctrine, and how the body works together. We talk about several chapter themes in her book, and how each one presents a challenge to godly living. A full hour of conversation on how to pass the faith along. Can we say as Paul said, "Imitate me"?   Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Mary welcomes Alexis Hermes to the podcast to talk about her book, "You Can, Through Christ". In this installment of SUFTT we look at discipleship, what it is and what it isn't. Primarily, it needs to be based on truth, and it needs to be relational, and reproduce itself. In these days of online church, and devices that prevent us from truly engaging with those around us, what does that look like? Or rather, what should it look like? Jesus said to go and make disciples of all nations. That is truly a tall order, implying the gospel plus living it out, and how best to do that. It's not just for pastors or theologians, it is for all of us. But first, internal transformation is required, so that we are equipped to point people to the truth, sound doctrine, and how the body works together. We talk about several chapter themes in her book, and how each one presents a challenge to godly living. A full hour of conversation on how to pass the faith along. Can we say as Paul said, "Imitate me"?   Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A