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Your past does not disqualify you. Your background does not separate you from God. In Christ, you have a place, a purpose, and an inheritance. When life makes you feel forgotten, remember this: God has not left you outside the promise. Through Christ, you belong.

In this message from Echoes of the Cross, Pastors RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro unpack the story of Rahab and the scarlet cord as a powerful picture of God's redemption. Rahab's story reminds us that our past does not disqualify us from God's purposes. Through Christ, we are chosen, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, and given a new identity. Ephesians 1:3–14 points us to the fullness of what we have received through Jesus—and the scarlet thread in Rahab's story ultimately points us toward the saving work of the cross. God's grace reaches us where we are, but His redemption gives us a new place in His story. Scripture: Ephesians 1:3–14 Series: Echoes of the Cross Speakers: Pastors RJ & Mary Ciaramitaro

Happy feast of the Archangels! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk more about St. Michael and devotion to him throughout history. Other guests include Steve Ray on tentmaking in the Bible, Fr. John Riccardo on his new book on Catholic family life, and Kathryn Jean Lopez on the latest regarding imprisoned activist and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** A Prayer for the Help of St. Raphael the Archangel O glorious Archangel, St Raphael,great Prince of the heavenly court,illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace,guide of those who journey by land or sea,consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners: I beg you to assist me in all my needsand in all the sufferings of this life,as once you did help the young Tobias on his travels. And because you are the ‘Medicine of God,I humbly ask you to heal the many infirmities of my soul,and the ills which afflict my body, if it be for my greater good.I especially ask of you an angelic purity,which may fit me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. Be pleased, O Lord God,to send to our aid St Raphael the Archangel:and may he, who, we believe,stands forever before the throne of Your Majesty,offer unto You our humble petitionsto be blessed by You.Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Title: The Aroma of ChristPodcast Description:In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores Paul's picture of the church as the “aroma of Christ”—carrying the truth and grace of the gospel into the world. Through Christ's sacrifice, repentance, and forgiveness, we see how the gospel can carry the fragrance of both death and life, calling us to reflect Jesus through sincere truth, radical grace, and love for one another. II Cor 2 Is this conversation helpful so far?

In his sermon, “The Foolishness of a Dirty Cup” centered on Luke 11:14-54, Pastor Alex exposes the foolishness of moralism and reveals the dangers that moralistic beliefs can lead to. Knowledge is wonderful, but even if you know everything about God's word, and do not allow it to change your life, ultimately that knowledge is wasted. Through Christ, not only can filthy sinners be forgiven, but they are made new.

Through Christ, the repentant and weary will find rest for their souls. 1. The blindness and burden of sin 2. In Christ we receive 3. In Christ we rest

In today's word, Pastor Aby P Rajan reminds us what it truly means to know God and understand who we are in Christ. Our identity is not defined by our past, failures, circumstances, or condemnation, but by what Jesus has already accomplished for us. Through Christ, we can walk in righteousness, freedom, confidence, and victory. As we grow in understanding of God's Word, our perspective changes and we learn to live from the victory Christ has already given us. Be encouraged to know God deeply, discover who you are in Him, and never doubt His goodness.

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“The way I'm able to endure and receive God's correction is that I know He's not mad. He's not angry, punishing me, or making me feel guilty. God's chastening draws me toward Him. Condemnation pushes me away from Him.”In Episode 3 of "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains what God's chastening is not. God's chastening is not wrath, anger, punishment, condemnation, or the curses of the law. Through the cross, Jesus redeemed believers from the curse of the law and bore God's wrath against sin. God is not holding our sins over us. Through Christ's atoning work, believers have been fully redeemed from the curse of the law and from God's punitive wrath. We are no longer under the curse of sickness, poverty, and destruction, and guilt and shame are not God's tools for correcting His children.God still corrects, disciplines, rebukes, and warns His children, but He does so as a loving Father. His chastening is redemptive, designed to lead us into righteousness, holiness, and spiritual maturity. Understanding the difference between condemnation and conviction is foundational to spiritual maturity. Condemnation pushes us away from God, while conviction draws us toward Him through His love.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord

Our text today is 2 Peter 1:3-4: His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. — 2 Peter 1:3-4 Peter does not begin his letter by focusing on what believers lack. He begins with what God has already given. God's divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness. Our spiritual growth does not depend on willpower alone. It begins with God's power working in us through our relationship with Jesus Christ. This does not mean growth will be effortless or immediate. Peter will soon tell us to make every effort to develop godly character. But before he gives us that responsibility, he reminds us of God's provision. Whatever God calls us to pursue, he gives us the grace and power to begin pursuing it. That challenges one of our most common excuses: "I can't change." When yes, I can, and so can you. I'll admit that I sometimes live as though I am waiting for something else before I can obey God. I think I need more strength, more time, fewer distractions, or better circumstances. But this passage reminds me that, in Christ, I am not spiritually empty-handed. Neither are you. God has given us his power, the knowledge of Christ, and his precious promises. Through these gifts, we can escape the corruption produced by sinful desires and increasingly reflect God's character. When Peter says we become "partakers of the divine nature," he is not saying that we become gods. He is describing the transforming work of God within us. Through Christ, we begin sharing in the kind of life God desires for his people—a life increasingly marked by holiness, truth, love, and freedom from sin. You may feel powerless against a habit, attitude, or temptation. You may have failed so often that change seems impossible. But your past failures do not cancel God's present power. God may not transform everything in a single moment, but he has given you what you need to take the next faithful step. That step might be removing a source of temptation, confessing a sin, asking someone for help, opening your Bible, or choosing obedience when your emotions pull you in another direction. You do not need a different life before you can begin obeying God in this life. You are not spiritually under-resourced. God's power is present, his promises are trustworthy, and his grace is enough for your next step. So take that next step today. DO THIS: Identify one area in which you have been saying, "I can't change." Then take one small, specific step of obedience today. ASK THIS: In what area of your life are you most tempted to believe that change is impossible? How do God's power and promises change the way you view that struggle? What is one faithful step you can take today instead of waiting for better circumstances? PRAY THIS: Jesus, help me trust that your power and promises are sufficient for the next faithful step of obedience you are calling me to take today. Amen. PLAY THIS: Christ Is Enough.

This week, guest preacher Ken Bevel walks us through 2 Corinthians 2:14–17, where Paul describes believers as the aroma of Christ to the world around them. Through Christ, God leads us in triumph and uses our lives to spread the knowledge of Him wherever we go. Paul reminds us that representing Christ is both a privilege and a responsibility, and that our lives should point others toward the truth of the gospel. This passage challenges us to consider what kind of influence we are having on the people around us and to faithfully live as representatives of Christ wherever God has placed us.Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14–17Recorded: September 20, 2026

Our text today is 2 Peter 1:1-2: Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. — 2 Peter 1:1-2 Peter begins this letter by calling himself both a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. His calling was extraordinary. He walked with Jesus, witnessed his miracles, saw the empty tomb, and preached at Pentecost. Yet before emphasizing his authority, Peter identifies himself as a servant. His life and ministry belonged to Christ. Then Peter says something remarkable. He writes to believers who have received a faith of "equal standing with ours." We do not share Peter's apostolic calling, but we share his standing before God. Peter did not have a better Savior, a superior gospel, or a higher class of salvation. Every believer is accepted on the same basis: the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Our standing is received, not achieved. It does not depend on how much Scripture we know, how disciplined we are, how visible our ministry becomes, or how impressive our spiritual résumé appears. We are accepted because Jesus is righteous, not because we have performed well enough. I do not always feel like I stand on equal ground with Peter. He walked with Jesus and preached sermons that changed thousands of lives. Sometimes I look at other believers and feel spiritually behind them too. In those moments, I have to preach this truth to myself: My standing before God rests on Christ's righteousness, not my accomplishments or feelings. Comparison makes us forget that essential truth. We see someone else's knowledge, family, ministry, discipline, or influence and begin to think God must value them more. But another believer's calling does not determine your standing. Their growth can challenge you without making you less accepted. There are no second-class Christians at the foot of the cross. This does not mean spiritual growth is unimportant. Peter will soon urge us to pursue godly character with diligence. But the order matters. He reminds us of what we have received before telling us what to pursue. We do not grow so God will accept us. We grow because, through Christ, he already has. Your calling may look different from Peter's. Your story may be quieter than someone else's. Your progress may feel slower than you would like. But if your faith is in Christ, you stand on the same unshakable foundation: his perfect righteousness. Different calling. Same Savior. Same standing. DO THIS: Write down the name of one believer you regularly compare yourself to in your scripture journal. Beneath that name, write: "Their calling may be different from mine, but their standing before God is not better than mine. My standing rests on Christ's righteousness." ASK THIS: Whose gifting, ministry, family, knowledge, or spiritual progress are you most tempted to compare with your own? How would your daily relationship with God change if you consistently believed that your standing rests on Christ's righteousness rather than your performance? How can we encourage one another to grow spiritually without creating comparison or making people feel like second-class Christians? PRAY THIS: Jesus, help me rest in your righteousness instead of measuring my standing by my performance or comparing my calling with someone else's. Amen. PLAY THIS: Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me

What if the gospel is not advice about becoming good enough, but an announcement of what God has already done?Ps Sue Irwin places the good news back into its wider context, exploring how Jesus' life, death and resurrection have defeated the powers of sin, death and condemnation. Through Christ, we are invited into God's kingdom and welcomed into a deeply personal relationship with God as our Father.Alongside honest reflections from Graeme and Mark about grief, disappointment, healing and faith, Sue shows how knowing we are fully loved can transform the way we see ourselves and serve others. God does not ask us to restore the world in our own strength. He invites us to receive His love, recognise the gifts He has placed within us and participate in His work of reconciliation.This message offers an encouraging reminder that you are known, valued and called to bring hope into the world.

Jesus embodies the goodness of God and shows what “good” looks like. Through Christ we realize we cannot become good enough on our own, but only through Christ's grace. God comes to us to restore goodness in us.

Sermon series: Isaiah 13-23: When God Speaks to the NationsGod teaches Judah not to be intimidated by Ephraim and Syria aligned against them, nor impressed by Cush seeking to align with them. Instead, they are to look to Him, the truly powerful One who is for them. Through Christ, we too can look to the One who is truly powerful and for us.Preacher: Tan Huai TzeDate: 20 September 2026

In this sermon on Ephesians 2:14–16 titled “He is Our Peace,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the main purpose of Paul's letter to the Ephesians is to encourage the church in the peace of Christ. Christians have been saved and are in the body of Christ and as such, they have been redeemed and the war with God is over. They now have the peace of Christ that governs them. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says that the realization that Christ is the peace of believers is one of the most significant and meaningful encouragements to the soul. Only when people understand the true nature of sin do they understand the true nature of salvation. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd-Jones addresses some who would discount the first few chapters of Genesis. Dr. Lloyd-Jones stresses that without the beginning of the Bible, people will not understand why the world is as corrupt as it is, nor will they witness the roots of the gospel. Without understanding the sin that originates in Genesis, people will be confused about the lack of peace in the world. Unbelievers will never have peace with each other unless they have peace with God in salvation. Thankfully Jesus made a way to have peace with God through His death on the cross. Through Christ, all can have lasting peace.

In this sermon on Ephesians 2:14–16 titled “He is Our Peace,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the main purpose of Paul's letter to the Ephesians is to encourage the church in the peace of Christ. Christians have been saved and are in the body of Christ and as such, they have been redeemed and the war with God is over. They now have the peace of Christ that governs them. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says that the realization that Christ is the peace of believers is one of the most significant and meaningful encouragements to the soul. Only when people understand the true nature of sin do they understand the true nature of salvation. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd-Jones addresses some who would discount the first few chapters of Genesis. Dr. Lloyd-Jones stresses that without the beginning of the Bible, people will not understand why the world is as corrupt as it is, nor will they witness the roots of the gospel. Without understanding the sin that originates in Genesis, people will be confused about the lack of peace in the world. Unbelievers will never have peace with each other unless they have peace with God in salvation. Thankfully Jesus made a way to have peace with God through His death on the cross. Through Christ, all can have lasting peace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Chapter 9 – The Cross as a Severing PowerIn Chapter 9 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross as a Severing Power,” we are invited to see how the Cross separates us from the old life and brings us more fully into life in Christ.Jessie helps us understand that the Cross does not leave us bound to the patterns, desires, and powers of the old creation. Through Christ, we are severed from the rule of the flesh and called to walk in the freedom of the Spirit. The Cross continues its deep work in us, cutting away what belongs to the old life so that the life of Jesus may be revealed.May this episode encourage you to yield more fully to the freeing work of the Cross and receive the life of Christ within you — immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

In this sermon on Ephesians 2:14–16 titled “He is Our Peace,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that the main purpose of Paul's letter to the Ephesians is to encourage the church in the peace of Christ. Christians have been saved and are in the body of Christ and as such, they have been redeemed and the war with God is over. They now have the peace of Christ that governs them. Dr. Lloyd-Jones says that the realization that Christ is the peace of believers is one of the most significant and meaningful encouragements to the soul. Only when people understand the true nature of sin do they understand the true nature of salvation. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd-Jones addresses some who would discount the first few chapters of Genesis. Dr. Lloyd-Jones stresses that without the beginning of the Bible, people will not understand why the world is as corrupt as it is, nor will they witness the roots of the gospel. Without understanding the sin that originates in Genesis, people will be confused about the lack of peace in the world. Unbelievers will never have peace with each other unless they have peace with God in salvation. Thankfully Jesus made a way to have peace with God through His death on the cross. Through Christ, all can have lasting peace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

Episode #223The Truth | Matthew 7:24–27What did Jesus mean when He said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”?In Episode #223 of the Way of the Bible podcast, we continue Response to the Sermon on the Mount Part 2 by focusing on The Truth upon which godly wisdom is founded. Jesus describes the wise builder in Matthew 7:24–27 as the person who hears His words and puts them into practice. But what transforms hearing into a life built upon the Rock?We begin by returning to Romans 6 and 7 and the believer's relationship with sin. Grace is never presented as permission to continue deliberately in sin. First John reminds believers that when we sin, Jesus Christ is our advocate with the Father. Yet Scripture simultaneously calls those born of God away from a life characterized by continuing sin. This brings us to Jesus' words in John 8.Jesus tells Jews who had believed Him that if they hold to His teaching, they are truly His disciples. Then they will know the truth, and the truth will set them free. When they question what freedom He means, Jesus identifies the bondage: “Everyone who sins is a slave to sin.”Then comes the promise: “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”There is an important distinction here. It is possible to possess knowledge of the truth without intimately knowing The Truth.What is The Truth?In a name, Jesus. In an event, the Gospel.God loved the world and gave His Son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. This leads us into the magnificent eighth chapter of Romans.For those who are in Christ Jesus, there is now no condemnation. Through Christ, the law of the Spirit who gives life has set believers free from the law of sin and death. We have died with Christ, been raised with Him into new life, and received the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live before God.Paul then contrasts two ways of living. The mind governed by the flesh is death, while the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. And here we reach the heart of this episode.Knowing The Truth isn't merely knowing facts about Jesus. It is intimately knowing Christ and possessing His Spirit. Romans 8 declares that those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. The Spirit brings about our adoption, and by Him we cry:“Abba, Father.”The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children—and if children, then heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. This brings us all the way back to Jesus' two builders.Two people can hear the same truth. One hears and responds; the other hears and does not. One builds upon the Rock. The other remains upon sand.The question, therefore, isn't simply:Have you heard The Truth?The deeper question is:Do you KNOW The Truth?Because Jesus Christ doesn't merely reveal truth.He sets us free.

In Today's Episode... Host Jordan continues her powerful conversation with coach and mentor Christine Van Diest, diving deep into how we break free from shame, stop projecting our unmet needs onto our partners, and rediscover who we were truly created to be. Christine shares practical insights on shifting from fear to curiosity, avoiding the burnout of performance-based living, and the incredible healing power of allowing yourself to dream again. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on silencing the inner critic, finding your voice, and stepping fully into your true identity. Connect with Christine Website Instagram Linkedin   About Christine Van Diest Christine is passionate about living life to the fullest, loving her family, growing her faith in Jesus, laughing with friends, traveling, cooking, eating, speaking Spanish, and empowering others to look and feel their best. "Today, I help women uncover what's keeping them stuck, reconnect with who God created them to be, and live with renewed purpose. Through Christ-centered coaching, strength training, simple nutrition, and soul-care rhythms, you'll learn to lead, love, work, and dream from identity instead of pressure." Reminder: Subscribe, Rate & Review this podcast!   Whatever platform you are listening on, make sure to follow or subscribe & sign up for notifications for when weekly episodes drop every week! And if you feel called, please leave a rating and review. This helps us to reach more people!  JordanPendleton.com

What does it truly mean to be righteous? In this mindset transforming sermon by Rev. Roland Anang, we explore the biblical meaning of righteousness—not as a measure of human morality or good behaviour, but as the very nature and gift of God received through Christ Jesus. The message challenges the believer to move beyond guilt, condemnation, fear and a beggarly mindset, and instead understand the access, boldness and identity that come from being made the righteousness of God in Christ. Righteousness is not something we earn through good works. It is a gift received by faith. Through Christ, the believer is given a new nature and is empowered to express the character of God in everyday life.  

Too often, we give in to the flesh and lose sight of our purpose, our blessings, and God's plan for our lives. As our faith weakens, we can become consumed by earthly thoughts, desires, and discouragement. But this is not the abundant life God has prepared for every believer. Join us in this podcast of the Woman at the Well Ministries, as Kim leads us through Scripture and reminds us that, through Christ, we can do all things—and that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Walk with us as we journey alongside the woman with the issue of blood, discovering how her faith in Jesus leads to peace, restoration, and complete healing.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode ·       Philippians 4:13 — “Through Christ we can do all things” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13&version=KJV ·       Hebrews 13:5 — “He will never leave us nor forsake us” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+13%3A5&version=KJV ·       Mark 5:25–34 — Woman with the issue of blood www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+5%3A25-34&version=KJV ·       Matthew 9:20–22 — Parallel account of the woman with the issue of blood www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9%3A20-22&version=KJV ·       Luke 8:43–48 — Parallel account of the woman with the issue of blood www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8%3A43-48&version=KJV ·       Romans 10:14 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A14&version=KJV ·       Romans 8:28 — “All things work together for good…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A28&version=KJV ·       1 John 4:4 — “Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV ·       Psalm 16:11 — “Pleasures for evermore” in God's presence www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+16%3A11&version=KJV ·       Psalm 84:11 — “No good thing will he withhold…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+84%3A11&version=KJV ·       Ephesians 3:20 — “Exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A20&version=KJV ·       Ephesians 6:10–18 — Whole armor of God www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+6%3A10-18&version=KJV ·       1 Corinthians 15:57 — “Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A57&version=KJV ·       Hebrews 4:16 — “Come boldly unto the throne of grace…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+4%3A16&version=KJV ·       Jeremiah 33:3 — “Call unto me, and I will answer thee…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+33%3A3&version=KJV ·       Matthew 7:7 — “Ask… seek… knock…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A7&version=KJV ·       1 Thessalonians 5:17 — “Pray without ceasing” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Thessalonians+5%3A17&version=KJV ·       Proverbs 18:24 — “A friend that sticketh closer than a brother” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+18%3A24&version=KJV ·       1 Peter 5:7 — “Casting all your care upon him…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A7&version=KJV ·       James 4:8 — “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4%3A8&version=KJV ·       Hebrews 11:6 — “Without faith it is impossible to please him…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=KJV ·       Matthew 9:21 — “If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9%3A21&version=KJV ·       Mark 9:23 — “All things are possible to him that believeth” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+9%3A23&version=KJV ·       Luke 8:47 — The healed woman publicly declares what Jesus did for her www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+8%3A47&version=KJV ·       Romans 10:9–10 — Believe and confess www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9-10&version=KJV ·       Romans 10:13 — “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A13&version=KJV ·       John 8:1–11 — Woman taken in adultery; “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A1-11&version=KJV ·       1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A9&version=KJV ·       Proverbs 3:5–7 — “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart…” www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A5-7&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? 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Chapter 8 – The Cross, the Birthplace of a New CreationIn Chapter 8 of All Things New by Jessie Penn-Lewis, titled “The Cross, the Birthplace of a New Creation,” we are invited to see Calvary as the place where God brings forth an entirely new life in Christ.Jessie reminds us that the Cross does not merely repair the old creation; it brings the believer into the reality of a new creation. Through Christ's death and resurrection, the old life is brought to an end, and a new life begins — a life rooted in Him, sustained by Him, and formed by His Spirit within us.May this episode open your heart to the wonder of new creation life and help you receive all that Christ has made new — immeasurably more.All Things New book is available on Amazon.Theme music: “Relaxing Soft Piano Music” by Viacheslav Starostin, used with gratitude.We would like to pray for you. Please click here to share your prayer needs with us.To learn more about Beau's Blessings click here.Please consider becoming a Hunter's Hero and supporting Hunter's Hope and this podcast by clicking here.Shop HH x MH Collection here.Learn more about our Podcast, Episode Guests and Hunter's Hope here.

The heart of the gospel is not merely that God forgives you, improves you, or gives you a better life. God wants you close. From the moment Jesus took on flesh and made His dwelling among us to the moment the temple curtain was torn open, Scripture reveals a God who has continually moved toward humanity, removing every barrier that kept us at a distance. Through Christ, reconciliation is not simply an adjustment to our record but an invitation back into the presence of the Father. The blood of Jesus has opened a new and living way, giving us confidence to draw near with sincere hearts, cleansed consciences, and unwavering faith. We do not have to live hiding behind shame, fear, performance, or the belief that God is reluctant to receive us. In Jesus, the distance has been closed. The God who came near now invites us to remain near, because His greatest desire is not simply that we know about Him, but that we live in the reality of His presence.

There can be a gap between what we believe about Jesus and who we are actually becoming. We can know the right things, believe the gospel, and still find ourselves stuck in the same patterns, struggles, and habits. And when we recognize that gap, our instinct is often to try to fix ourselves, whether by waiting for God to suddenly change us, working harder to earn change, or relying on our own willpower. But none of those were ever the plan.The truth is, we are all being formed by something. The question is what is shaping us and who we are becoming as a result. The good news of the gospel is that change really is possible. Jesus didn't come only to forgive us, but to make us new and form us into people who look more like Him. We don't change through our own strength, but through the power of Christ and the work of the Spirit within us.OUTLINEWays We Try to Fix OurselvesWhen we recognize the gap between what we believe and who we're becoming, we often turn to magic, merit, or willpower. But lasting change was never meant to come from waiting passively, earning our way forward, or simply trying harder.What's Actually Forming YouWe are all becoming someone, whether we realize it or not. If we aren't intentionally being formed by Jesus, the world around us will gladly shape our desires, habits, and lives for us.Through Christ, You Can ChangeChange is possible, not through our strength alone, but through the power of Christ and the work of the Spirit. The gospel doesn't just forgive us; through Christ, God is forming us into people who look more like Jesus.

Spiritualities #3: This message emphasizes that believers must first understand their identity as new creations in Christ before they can operate in Spiritual gifts and minister in God's ability. Also, we must not be conformed to the world, but be transformed by renewing of our minds through the Word of God to discern God's acceptable and perfect will [Romans 12:1-2]. Through Christ's death, burial and resurrection, we are delivered from Satan's dominion and raised into heavenly places as sons and daughters of God.  I highlight how God blessed us with all Spiritual blessings, redeemed us and granted us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so we may know the rich inheritance and the exceeding greatness of His resurrection power by seating us above all principalities [Ephesians 1:3-21]. That salvation involves confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection, establishing faith that provides both Spiritual rebirth and physical healing. That Christ defeated Satan and ascended above every authority!  As believers we are empowered to live in continuous triumph and serve as God's representatives, because grace is His willingness to use His power on our behalf to meet every need and cause us to triumph [2 Corinthians 2:14]. As new creations, we are made the righteousness of God in Christ, and entrusted with the Word and ministry of reconciliation to restore others [2 Corinthians 5:17-21]. I reinforce that we are saved by grace through faith, created for good works, and reconciled into one household of God [Ephesians 2:1-10, 13-22]. I conclude that we are strengthened in the inner man and rooted in love, and filled with the fullness of God to do exceedingly abundantly above all  that we ask or think [Ephesians 3:14-21]. Joins me as I share even more Scriptures. Selah! [For more: Copy and Paste or Enter into ChatGPT.com, "Create a Study Guide for Episode #123 Spiritualities #3 from Abounding Love Ministries"]. www.aboundinglove.org

Romans 5:15-18 NLT“There is a great difference between Adam's sin and God's gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God's gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man's sin. For Adam's sin led to condemnation, but God's free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and His gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, Adam's one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ's one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.”Through Adam's choice to disobey God, he brought death. Through Christ's obedience to God, He brought grace and forgiveness. Through Adam's choice to disobey God, he brought condemnation. Through Christ's obedience to God, He brought righteousness, along with the opportunity for a right relationship with God and new life for … who? Everyone who believes.Whose image do you feel like you live in day in and day out? Adam's or Jesus's? Through Jesus we are offered ‘new life' - how does it feel for you to experience that all condemnation is lifted from you right now?Listen again, but this time, we will focus only on what Christ provides for you: “There is a great difference between Adam's sin and God's gracious gift. … But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God's gracious gift is very different … God's free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. … But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, … Christ's one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone.” The word “gift” is used five times in this passage. God's wonderful free gift of forgiveness and His righteousness. Today, His gift is yours. Receive it. Open it. Live it. Share it.Let's pray: “Father, thank You for Your gift. Thank You that You offer this gift to me every day. Help me to receive what You give and be grateful that I can walk in true, real freedom and forgiveness. As above, so below.”- Amen

TWPC D1S1 | September 10, 2026 | THE BIRTH-PANGS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT PRIESTS You have not been called merely to attend church, adopt Christian language, receive a ministry title, or wait for heaven. You have been invited into the Kingdom of God, and that Kingdom must become a present reality within you. When you pray, “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done,” you are not simply asking God to change the world around you; you are yielding yourself as the territory in which His will must first be established. God desires to make you His habitation. Your life, therefore, must become a place where the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit can dwell, govern and express themselves without resistance. This means that Christianity cannot remain an outward religion. You must allow the life of God to penetrate every part of you. New birth is the beginning, not the completion, of this journey. When you are born again, your spirit is made alive to God, but your mind, emotions, desires, will, imagination, appetites and patterns of thought still require transformation. Your soul must progressively come under the government of Christ. The life you received in your spirit must spread into the rest of your being until the way you think, feel, desire, respond and choose increasingly resembles Christ. You must therefore become like a little child before God. Childlikeness does not mean immaturity or ignorance; it describes a heart that is humble, receptive, teachable, trusting and quick to forgive. You must remain capable of receiving from others. God has deliberately refused to deposit everything He wants His Church to know in one person. He gives one part to one member and another part to someone else so that His body must remain dependent upon fellowship. You need what another believer carries, and another believer may need what God has placed in you. Pride prevents this exchange. Humility makes it possible. Do not build your identity around being above others. Spiritual leadership does not make you a superior class of Christian. If you lead others, come close enough to them to serve, teach, correct, model and impart the life of Christ. Your calling is not to gather people around your personality or make them permanently dependent upon you. You are meant to prepare people for God. Raise people who can follow the Lamb wherever He leads, even when He leads them beyond your own sphere of influence. True ministry does not possess people; it prepares them for Christ. This requires you to recover the seriousness of priesthood. Priesthood is not merely another title for ministry. A priest must be trained. A priest must learn the ways of the One he serves. You cannot administer spiritual realities simply because you are enthusiastic, gifted or educated. God must train your senses, correct your motives, discipline your appetites and teach you how to live before Him. The purpose of that training is not to make you impressive; it is to make you suitable for His habitation and useful in His purpose. You are also part of a covenant family. God is not merely a distant deity whom you occasionally approach for assistance; He has brought you into relationship with Himself as Father. Through Christ you have received His life and have become part of His household. This means your Christianity is not primarily a transaction designed to prevent you from going to hell. You have been brought into a family, made an heir and called to share in the inheritance of Christ. The greatest blessing God could give you is not money, property, influence or earthly success. He has given you Himself. Because He has given you Himself, you must learn to value what heaven values. Do not measure your life by houses, cars, crowds, applause, church size or public recognition. These things cannot define spiritual success. A person may possess visible abundance and still be inwardly poor, blind or empty. Ask instead whether Christ is increasing in you. Ask whether your soul is becoming more yielded. Ask whether you are becoming easier for the Holy Spirit to lead. Ask whether your life is becoming a genuine expression of God. Recover also the family life of the Church. The Church should not be a competitive marketplace where believers climb over one another in pursuit of influence. It should be a community marked by love, sacrifice, care, humility and shared life. When one member suffers, others should draw near. When someone is weak, others should strengthen them rather than exploit them. When someone carries grace, others should receive it without jealousy. The Kingdom grows where brethren genuinely love one another. The call is ultimately to become a people through whom God's will can be done on earth as it is in heaven—a holy habitation, a prepared priesthood, an awakened Bride and a family in whom the life, character, authority and glory of Christ can be seen.

Where are you on the journey? How are you doing on the journey? And who is guiding you on the journey? In this week's message, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell invites us to consider an essential truth for every season of life: Jesus Christ is our only real rescue on the open seas of life’s journey. Psalm 51 reminds us of our need for God’s mercy, unfailing love, and great compassion. We all carry transgressions, iniquity, and sin—but God meets us with grace and forgiveness. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created, and the One in whom all things hold together. Through Christ, God reconciles us to Himself and makes peace through the blood Jesus shed on the cross. At the cross, Jesus took what we deserved and gave us what we could never deserve. Wherever you are on the journey, Jesus is our hope, our guide, and our rescue. Scripture: Psalm 51:1–2 NIV; Colossians 1:15–20 NIV Take a moment to ask yourself: • Where am I on the journey? • How am I doing on the journey? • Who is guiding me on the journey? May this message draw your heart back to the One who holds all things together. #RonMerrell #Jesus #Faith #Psalm51 #Colossians1 #TheCross #ChristianSermon #LifeJourney NEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTEAt Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cpFind out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

In this Labor Day message from Terry Timm, he frames work as a God-given calling to "cultivate and care" for the places and people entrusted to us. Acknowledging that because of the fall, work is often marked by frustration, toil, and distorted identity,  our true worth is found in being beloved children of God. Through Christ's finished work, we are empowered to join God's redemptive mission, praying the words of Psalm 90:17, "Establish the work of our hands."

Believers are to recognize God's holiness and approach with a committed heart, consecrated with Christ's perfect sacrifice.After calling Israel to be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation, the Lord prepares to come down on Mount Sinai in a visible display of His glory. Moses relays the people's commitment to obey, and God gives clear instructions: consecrate yourselves, wash your garments, and set boundaries around the mountain. No one may approach casually.This is a royal visit from the King of the universe. Approach requires reverence, preparation, and a heart that understands the holiness of God. The same truth applies to us today. Through Christ's perfect sacrifice we are brought near, yet we still approach with holy fear and committed hearts, never treating the living God as common.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #Holiness #Consecration

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 78 Psalm 118 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 118 as a profound prophecy of the ministry and suffering of Jesus Christ. The speaker highlights how the psalmist's distress and ultimate deliverance mirror the Lord's rejection by men and His triumph over death through resurrection. Central to the message is the identification of Jesus as the rejected stone that became the cornerstone of salvation. The sermon emphasizes that believers find security not in human power but in God's steadfast love, which endures forever. Through Christ's obedience and victory, sinners are redeemed and assured of eternal life.

In God's Kingdom, the path to life often looks completely opposite to the instincts of our flesh. If we truly want to live, something in us has to die. In Week 3 of Kingdom Logic, Pastor Josh unpacks Romans 6 and the freedom that comes when we stop negotiating with sin and begin putting to death the desires that keep us bound. Following Jesus isn't about learning to better manage our old way of life. Through Christ, we are called to die to the old and walk in newness of life. Too often, we ask God to help us control, improve, or even bless things He has already called us to surrender. But real freedom begins when we stop trying to preserve what Christ died to free us from.

The Unchanging Blessing | Pastor Jonathan MorganWhat does it mean to live under the blessing of God? In this message, Pastor Jonathan Morgan continues teaching from Galatians 3, revealing that the blessing of Abraham is part of the gospel and is received through faith in Jesus Christ.From Abraham to Adam, Scripture shows us that God's blessing is more than a feeling—it is His power at work in our lives. It empowers us to be fruitful, multiply, overcome limitations, and walk in what God has provided through redemption.Your circumstances may change. Your location may change. The economy may change. But the blessing of God is not dependent on what is happening around you. Through Christ, we have been redeemed from the curse so that the blessing of Abraham might come upon us.In this message:• The blessing of Abraham and the gospel• Righteousness and blessing by faith• What God's blessing produces• Redemption from the curse• Living blessed regardless of circumstances• The power of God to bring fruitfulness and increase“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” — Proverbs 10:22 NIV___________________________Sundays at 8:30 & 10:30 AMWe are branded by the fire of God. We carry the fire of God to ignite our generation to burn for Jesus. Find us:www.fuquayrevival.comwww.facebook.com/cornerstonefuquayig: @cornerstonefuquay Sundays at 8:30 & 10:30 AMWe are branded by the fire of God. We carry the fire of God to ignite our generation to burn for Jesus. Find us:www.fuquayrevival.comwww.facebook.com/cornerstonefuquayig: @cornerstonechurch.fv

Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 2:21-25: For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. — 1 Peter 2:21-25 Life has a way of confronting us with moments that don't feel fair. Someone betrays your trust. A false accusation damages your reputation. You become the target of criticism you didn't deserve. You do the right thing and suffer for it anyway. In those moments, our instincts take over. We want to defend ourselves, retaliate, prove our innocence, or make someone else feel the pain they've caused us. Peter understands that instinct. He had lived it. He was there when soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:10-11). Peter reached for a sword and swung it. He was ready to fight injustice with force. Later that same night, Peter denied even knowing Jesus out of fear (Luke 22:54-62). He wanted a Messiah who conquered enemies, not a Savior who surrendered to suffering. Then he watched Jesus. He watched false witnesses testify against Him (Matthew 26:59-61). He saw the mocking, the beatings, and the humiliation (Matthew 26:67-68; 27:27-31). He witnessed what happened when the only truly innocent person who ever lived suffered the greatest injustice imaginable (Luke 23:4, 14-15, 22-25). Years later, Peter writes not as a detached teacher, but as a witness. "For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps." Jesus is our example. When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten. Instead, He entrusted himself to God who judges justly. Peter had seen it with his own eyes. But Jesus is more than our example. Peter declares, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree." This is not merely a story about composure under pressure. It is the gospel. Jesus did not simply show us how to suffer. He suffered in our place. The sinless One carried our sins. The innocent One bore our guilt. Peter reaches back to Isaiah 53 and sees it fulfilled in Christ. "By his wounds you have been healed." The healing Peter speaks of is deeper than physical restoration. It is the healing of our deepest problem, our separation from God. Through Christ's suffering, we are forgiven, reconciled, and made whole. Then Peter reminds us who we once were. "For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." That may be the most comforting image in the entire passage. The One who understands suffering now walks with you through it. The cross doesn't just save you from suffering. It teaches you how to suffer. Jesus trusted the Father when others mocked Him. He forgave when others condemned Him. He loved when others hated Him. He entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly. Because He bore your sins, you now have both the power and the pattern to do the same. Following Jesus will not always lead you around suffering. Sometimes it will lead you right through it. But you do not walk that road alone. The Shepherd who died for you now leads you. Will you trust him enough to follow him through it? DO THIS: Think of one hurt, injustice, or offense you are carrying today. Bring it honestly before Jesus and ask Him to help you respond as He did—entrusting yourself to the Father who judges justly. ASK THIS: Where am I tempted to retaliate instead of entrusting myself to God? How does knowing Jesus suffered in my place change the way I endure hardship? What would it look like to follow the Shepherd in this season of my life? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for sending Jesus not only to bear my sins but also to show me how to walk through suffering. Help me trust You when life feels unfair. Guard me from bitterness and retaliation, and teach me to follow the Shepherd who gave His life for me. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Jesus, Strong and Kind."

Who is God and what is he really like? In Exodus 34, God himself answers that question by revealing that he is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. That mercy of God reaches its fullest expression in Jesus Christ. Through Christ, Baptism, and Holy Communion, God continues to assure sinful people that he has forgiven them, loves them, and will never leave them.Vicar Lindemann's sermon preached at Faith on August 23, 2026.Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

Etano is an emerging Christian rap artist from Eastern North Carolina bringing an energetic and authentic voice to faith-based hip-hop. Driven by his relationship with Christ, Etano combines high-energy performances, compelling storytelling, and an engaging stage presence to create music that connects with audiences both spiritually and personally.Through Christ-centered lyrics focused on hope, perseverance, faith, and purpose, Etano uses his music to encourage listeners through life's struggles while reminding them that there is strength and direction through God. His goal goes beyond entertainment—he strives to create memorable experiences that inspire, uplift, and leave a lasting impact.With a growing presence both on stage and across social media, Etano represents a new generation of Christian artists using hip-hop as a platform to share their testimony, connect with others, and spread a message rooted in faith.Connect with Etano:Instagram: @brassot9Facebook: Brass x EtanoTikTok: @etanoot9Snapchat: @brassofthe9

In a world that celebrates “you do you,” Paul teaches that true freedom is not doing whatever we want, but becoming who God created us to be. Through Christ, we are freed from legalism and sin so that we can live by faith and serve others in love. Real freedom is expressed through a life empowered by the Holy Spirit and marked by love for God and people.

In a world that celebrates “you do you,” Paul teaches that true freedom is not doing whatever we want, but becoming who God created us to be. Through Christ, we are freed from legalism and sin so that we can live by faith and serve others in love. Real freedom is expressed through a life empowered by the Holy Spirit and marked by love for God and people.

Amazing Grace: How Sweet the Sound! God’s grace does more than save us from sin’s penalty—it transforms us for a new way of life. Through Christ, we are empowered to turn from sinful desires, pursue holiness, and live the time God gives us for His will and glory. Join us as we explore 1 Peter 4:1-6 and continue in our series, "The Transforming Power of Living in the Hope of Christ."

“There is a battle raging whether you engage or not.” In Episode 1 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff introduces the reality of spiritual warfare and explains why the Christian life was never meant to be passive. Many believers are ill-equipped, unprepared, or even unaware of the battles raging against their families, churches, and faith.Spiritual warfare is real, but our authority in Christ is greater. Most believers will either overestimate the devil and become demon-focused or underestimate the enemy and become needless casualties. Our battle is not against God, flesh and blood, or one another. It is a spiritual fight that requires spiritual weapons and active, aggressive faith.What makes this a good fight? Through Christ, believers have already been declared winners. We do not fight to obtain victory through our own effort, but from the victory Jesus has already secured by grace. Discover how to recognize the true battle, fight the right enemy, and lay hold of everything Christ has provided.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 23–25; John 19 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! Today is August 17th, and Heather is guiding us through Jeremiah 23–25 and John 19. In Jeremiah, we hear sobering warnings against false shepherds and prophets who have misled God's people. Jeremiah is commanded to carry a cup of judgment to the nations, revealing the destructive consequences of violence, idolatry, injustice, and oppression. Then, in John 19, we encounter another cup. Jesus stands before the powers of religion and empire and willingly enters into the suffering of the cross. He takes into himself the hatred, violence, betrayal, and brokenness of the world, not to return violence for violence, but to overcome it through self-giving love. Today's devotion invites us to consider the story of these two cups. Jesus drinks the cup of human sorrow and wrath completely, declaring, "It is finished." In its place, he offers us the cup of his own life, filled with reconciliation, forgiveness, hope, and joy. Settle in, open your heart, and let us listen together for the living Word of God. TODAY'S DEVOTION: It's a story of two cups. In our reading from Jeremiah today, the prophet is commanded to take a cup to the nations. It is a cup filled with wrath and judgment, intended for every nation and empire of the world. The message is weighty and sobering. Jeremiah speaks of judgment against the evil, darkness, idolatry, violence, and oppression that have been poured out across the earth. Nation after nation, king after king, is called to drink from this cup. Their power will be shattered, and their lands will be left desolate. The seriousness of evil and the reality of God's justice are on full display. This cup of wrath cannot simply be ignored. But then we turn to John 19, and we see another cup. This time, the cup is pressed into the hands of Jesus. It is a cup filled with the senseless wrath of the crowd, the cold wrath of religion, and the merciless wrath of empire. It overflows with the violence, hatred, fear, and brokenness of humanity. Yet, to our astonishment, God himself steps forward and willingly drinks from this cup. Jesus absorbs into his own body all that is evil: every act of betrayal, every wound, every accusation, every expression of hatred, and every shadow of despair. He takes it into himself, and through his self-giving love, he overcomes it all. He does not respond to violence with greater violence. He does not answer hatred with hatred. He receives the worst that the powers of this world can offer, and he exhausts their power through forgiveness, mercy, and love. Jesus vanquishes not only the cup of wrath, but death itself. In doing so, he draws humanity into the life and love that he shares with the Father and the Spirit. On the cross, Jesus declares, "It is finished." The cup is fully drained. And in its place, he offers us another cup, the cup of his own life. It is reconciliation for our separation, hope for our despair, forgiveness for our failures, and love for our hatred. Through Christ, we are drawn into a new story. It is not a story ruled by wrath, violence, accusation, and death. It is the story of life restored, humanity reconciled, and creation made whole. That is the cup offered to you and me. It is the cup of grace, forgiveness, thanksgiving, and joy. He drank the cup of our sorrows so that we might lift up the cup of salvation. Today, may we remember these two cups. Let us set down the old cup of our failures, fears, shame, and guilt. Let us lift high the cup of Christ's love and victory. Let us live in the light of what Jesus has accomplished, knowing that he has drawn us into his own life. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my wife and my daughters and my son. And that's a prayer I have for you. May we taste and see the goodness of God, and may our lives overflow with gratitude and love. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

In Psalm 27:1–6, David reminds us that our deepest security and greatest satisfaction are not found in changed circumstances, answered prayers, or an easier life—they are found in God Himself. Even amid fear, suffering, and uncertainty, the Lord is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold. Through Christ, we are invited to behold God's beauty and treasure Him above everything else.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 1:1-2: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. — 1 Peter 1:1-2 Who are you? That's one of the most important questions you'll ever answer. The world tells you to build your identity around your accomplishments, relationships, possessions, preferences, politics, or feelings. But every one of those things can change. When they do, your identity becomes unstable. Peter starts somewhere better. He calls these believers elect exiles. They are exiles because they do not fully belong to this world anymore. Their citizenship is in heaven. Their values, priorities, and hopes are different because they belong to Christ. Peter's choice of words would have reminded his readers of Israel's history. For generations, God's people lived as exiles, scattered from their homeland and longing for the fulfillment of God's promises. By calling Christians "elect exiles of the Dispersion," Peter connects believers to that story. But there is something remarkable about that connection. Most of Peter's readers were likely Gentiles, not Jews. For much of history, Gentiles were considered outsiders to God's covenant people. They were the nations far off from God's promises, looking in from the outside. Many of them had spent their lives believing they did not truly belong. Now, because of Jesus, everything has changed. Peter takes language that once described God's covenant people and applies it to these believers. He tells them that they are no longer outsiders. They are no longer far away. Through Christ, they have been brought near, welcomed into God's family, and included in God's redemptive story. In other words, Peter is correcting their understanding of themselves. Their suffering may have made them feel abandoned. Their rejection by society may have made them feel unwanted. Their status as minorities in a hostile culture may have made them feel as though they did not belong anywhere. But Peter says they do belong. They belong to God. They are exiles, not because they are excluded from God's people, but because they have been included among God's people. They are strangers in the world because they are now citizens of a greater kingdom. And they are also elect. Chosen. Before they chose Christ, God chose them. Peter says this happened according to the foreknowledge of the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, and for obedience to Jesus Christ and the sprinkling of His blood. In just a few words, Peter reminds believers that their salvation is the work of the entire Trinity. The Father planned it. The Spirit applied it. The Son accomplished it through His sacrificial death. Why does Peter begin here? Perhaps because Peter knew what happened when your identity was built on the wrong thing. Earlier in his life, Peter often defined himself by his own strength and loyalty. He was the disciple who spoke first, acted boldly, and confidently declared that even if everyone else abandoned Jesus, he never would. Peter's identity was tied to what he believed he could do for Christ. Then came the night of Jesus' arrest. Three times Peter denied even knowing Him. In a matter of hours, the identity Peter had built around his own faithfulness shattered. The man who thought he would stand firm discovered how weak he really was. But that was not the end of Peter's story. After His resurrection, Jesus lovingly restored Peter and recommissioned him to ministry. Peter learned that his standing with God was not based on his performance but on God's grace. His confidence was no longer rooted in his own devotion to Christ but in Christ's unwavering devotion to him. Even the way Peter introduces himself in this letter reflects that growth. He simply writes, "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ." He does not boast about his experiences, his leadership, or his accomplishments. His identity is found in who Jesus says he is and in the calling Jesus has given him. That is why Peter begins this letter by reminding believers who they are. Before he tells them how to live, he reminds them whose they are. Before he calls them to stand firm, he reminds them that God has already claimed them as His own. Peter writes as a man who learned this lesson through failure, restoration, and grace. The same is true for you. Perhaps your circumstances have led you to believe you are forgotten, that you are disqualified, that God is distant. Or perhaps, like Peter's first readers, you sometimes feel like an outsider looking in. Remember who you are. You are not far from God. You are not an accident. You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. You belong to God. And if God has claimed you as His own, no hostile world can take that away. DO THIS: Write down three identities you often lean on—your work, accomplishments, reputation, or relationships. Then write this above them all: "I belong to God." ASK THIS: What identity do I most often rely on besides Christ? How does being an "elect exile" change the way I view this world? What would change if I truly believed I belong to God? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for choosing me, loving me, and making me Your own. Help me remember who I am when the world pressures me to find my identity somewhere else. Teach me to live as Your child in a world that is not my home. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me"

In this message from Psalm 73, Jim explores Asaph's struggle with a question many believers encounter: Why do people who disregard God seem to prosper while those trying to follow Him struggle? Asaph's envy and frustration nearly cause him to lose his footing until he enters the presence of God and gains a different perspective. There, he not only sees the temporary nature of worldly prosperity, but also confronts the self-righteousness and self-pity within his own heart. Psalm 73 ultimately points to the greater gift believers already possess: God Himself. Through Christ, we are grasped, guided, and promised future glory. When the world leaves us confused, disappointed, or envious, we can draw near to God and find clarity in His presence.

Ecclesiastes 4 takes an honest look at life in a fallen world. Solomon considers oppression, envy, loneliness, selfish ambition, companionship, and the temporary nature of human success. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why ambition driven by comparison cannot satisfy, why isolation leads to misery, and why God designed people for relationships and community. Ecclesiastes 4:9 declares, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil." Life under the sun can feel lonely, unjust, and heavy, but Christians are not meant to walk alone. Through Christ, believers are reconciled to God and brought into fellowship with His people. God gives His people the local church so they can walk together, bear one another's burdens, and encourage one another in a broken world. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Ecclesiastes 4 takes an honest look at life in a fallen world. Solomon considers oppression, envy, loneliness, selfish ambition, companionship, and the temporary nature of human success. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why ambition driven by comparison cannot satisfy, why isolation leads to misery, and why God designed people for relationships and community. Ecclesiastes 4:9 declares, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil." Life under the sun can feel lonely, unjust, and heavy, but Christians are not meant to walk alone. Through Christ, believers are reconciled to God and brought into fellowship with His people. God gives His people the local church so they can walk together, bear one another's burdens, and encourage one another in a broken world. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Psalm 91 is ultimately a victory psalm fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Through Christ's victory over sin, death, and Satan, those who trust in Him share in His victory and find their ultimate refuge in God. The sermon addresses the tension between God's promised protection and the reality of suffering, reminding us that God remains sovereign over all things—including our pain—and works them together for the good of those who love Him. Believers are called to make God their dwelling place, prepare for trials before they come, and faithfully carry out their responsibilities while trusting God with the outcomes. Ultimately, Psalm 91 points beyond earthly protection to the greater promise of eternal satisfaction in the presence of Christ.

In this episode of Dear Church, Wes McAdams joins us for a thoughtful conversation about one of the most important questions a Christian can ask: Can I know that I am saved? Wes serves as the preacher for McDermott Road Church of Christ, hosts the Radically Christian and Post Sermon Notes (P.S.) podcasts, and is the author of several books. Together, we explore assurance of salvation, God's wrath, and one of the greatest misunderstandings many Christians have about God's character. Too often, people view God as angry and waiting to punish them. But Scripture paints a different picture. God's desire is not to destroy us but to redeem us. Through Christ, we see that we are not the object of God's wrath—we are the object of His love and affection. God longs for a relationship with His people and has gone to incredible lengths to make that possible. If you've ever struggled with assurance, wrestled with fear, or questioned God's intentions toward you, this conversation will encourage you to see His heart more clearly.       Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurch #WesMcAdams #AssuranceOfSalvation #Salvation #GodsLove #GodsWrath #JesusChrist #ChristianFaith #Bible #ChurchOfChrist #Gospel #ChristianPodcast