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In this episode of Can I Getta Amen, Kristi sits down with Connie LeBlanc for a conversation about healing, faith, forgiveness, suffering, and redemption.Connie shares honestly about the difficult experiences that shaped her childhood and the ways those experiences affected how she saw herself, her family, and even her relationship with God. But her story doesn't end there.Through Jesus Christ, prayer, community, and a deeper Catholic faith, Connie discovered that the things she once saw only as wounds could become part of something much greater.From learning to forgive, to recognizing the Holy Spirit's promptings, to discovering a deeper purpose for her life, Connie's testimony is ultimately a story about what God can do when we surrender our past to Him.She describes it as going from a cocoon to a butterfly.If you've ever struggled to understand your past, wondered where God was in the middle of your suffering, or questioned whether He can really bring something good from painful experiences, this conversation is for you.There is always hope in Jesus Christ. Support the show

Episode #27 of Entangled Kingdoms is now available!Through Jesus Christ, God has rescued His people from the dominion of darkness and brought them into the kingdom of His beloved Son. Yet Satan's defeat does not mean he has stopped deceiving, dividing, and opposing God's people.In this episode, we look at:How Paul describes salvation as rescue from one dominion and entrance into anotherHis warning about satanic power, counterfeit signs, and end-time deceptionWhy a supernatural experience is not necessarily evidence of God's approvalThe promise that the God of peace will crush Satan beneath the feet of His peopleSatan remains active, but his authority is limited and his end is already determined. How, then, can Christians take his deception seriously without becoming fearful or preoccupied with his power?Join us as we continue untangling the kingdoms and consider how the gospel teaches us to live with both vigilance and confidence.Join the ConversationWhat does it look like for the church to resist Satan's deception while resting confidently in Christ's victory?Leave a comment and join the conversation!ResourcesArticles* Clinton E. Arnold, “What Is Spiritual Warfare?”* Erik Raymond, “Called Out of and Into Something”* Andrew Wilson, “Would Someone Tell Me What 2 Thessalonians 2 Means?!”* Graham A. Cole, “10 Things You Should Know about Demons and Satan”* Mitch Chase, “6 Ways to Live in Light of the Serpent-Slayer Story”Videos* The Satan and Demons — BibleProject* 2 Thessalonians Overview — BibleProject* The Lie All Satanic Power Serves: 2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 — Desiring GodPodcasts* Spiritual Warfare — BibleProject* Spiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness — Think Biblically* Are Angels and Demons Still Active Today? — Crossway* Teaching 2 Thessalonians with Matt Smethurst — Help Me Teach the BibleBooks* Powers of Darkness: Principalities and Powers in Paul's Letters by Clinton E. Arnold* Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons by Graham A. ColeStay tuned for our next episode, where we'll bring together everything Paul has taught us about Satan—his character, his schemes, the limits of his authority, and the meaning of his defeat through Jesus Christ. Get full access to Entangled Kingdoms at www.entangledkingdoms.com/subscribe

Episode #219 – Am I A Fool?Response to the Sermon on the Mount – Part 2 (Matthew 7:24–27)Who is the foolish builder Jesus describes in Matthew 7:24–27?In Episode #219 of the Way of the Bible podcast, that question becomes deeply personal. Rather than examining the foolishness of the world, this episode asks every believer to look inward and honestly consider: "Am I acting foolishly?" Building upon the previous episodes in this mini-series, we are reminded that all humanity begins life separated from God. Scripture declares that every person is born into sin, spiritually foolish, and unable to rescue themselves. Yet the gospel proclaims God's incredible mercy. Through Jesus Christ, believers are saved, justified by grace, renewed by the Holy Spirit, and given the hope of eternal life. But salvation is not the end of the journey.One of the central themes of this episode is that Christians can still act foolishly when they ignore God's Word or attempt to live according to the flesh rather than the Spirit. The Apostle Paul's correction of the Galatian believers demonstrates that even sincere followers of Christ can drift from walking by faith into relying upon themselves. The message then turns to Ephesians, where Paul calls believers to live as children of light. Instead of returning to old patterns of sin, Christians are encouraged to reject immorality, greed, deception, bitterness, and every form of darkness while pursuing gratitude, holiness, truth, and obedience. This is not presented as a way to earn salvation but as the natural outworking of a transformed life. The episode also highlights an often-overlooked truth in Paul's letter to the Ephesians: God's purpose extends beyond simply bringing people into heaven. Christ has given leaders to equip His people for works of service so that believers may grow into spiritual maturity and "the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Spiritual growth is the lifelong pursuit of increasing union with Christ through faithful obedience. Episode #219 concludes with an encouraging reminder: every Christian is capable of moments of foolishness, but through the Holy Spirit we are continually invited to walk wisely, practice what Christ has taught, and build our lives firmly upon the Rock.The question remains before each of us:Am I hearing Christ's words... and putting them into practice?

Have you ever felt like you just don't have enough strength to keep going? Romans 8 reminds us that your weakness is not the end of your story. Through Jesus Christ, you have access to a power that doesn't come from your own ability. You may feel weak, but Christ has made His strength available to you. You may have been counted out by others, but God has counted you in. You may feel broken by life's circumstances, but Jesus is making you whole. The promises found in Christ almost seem too good to be true—and that's because they reveal just how good God really is. His grace is greater than our failures, His power is stronger than our struggles, and His love is deeper than we can fully comprehend. No matter what you're facing or what your past says about you, God's Word declares that you are more powerful than you think. Discover how to live with "The Strength That Stays" and why, through Christ, you are more than a conqueror.

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Today we come to Philippians 4:20, a beautiful doxology thatconcludes Paul's teaching on giving and God's faithful provision. Paul writes: "Nowunto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen." What awonderful way to end this section! Paul has spoken about the Philippians'generosity. He has thanked them for their sacrificial gift. He has remindedthem that their offering was "an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrificeacceptable, well pleasing to God." Then he gave them one of the greatestpromises in all of Scripture: "But my God shall supply all your needaccording to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Now,before moving on to his final greetings, Paul lifts his eyes toward heaven andgives all the glory to God.Isn'tthat the way it should always be? Whenever God works, whenever He provides,whenever He answers prayer, whenever He blesses His people, the glory belongsto Him alone.  Noticehow Paul describes Him: "God and our Father." This is notmerely the Creator of the universe or the sovereign Ruler of all things,although He certainly is. Through Jesus Christ, He has become our Father. Jesustaught His disciples to pray, "Our Father which art in heaven."What a privilege! The God who created the stars, who spoke the universe intoexistence, who owns the cattle on a thousand hills, invites us to come to Himas beloved children.  BecauseHe is our Father, He knows our needs before we ask. Because He is our Father,He loves us with an everlasting love. Because He is our Father, He disciplinesus when necessary. Because He is our Father, He delights in providing for Hischildren. No wonder Paul had such confidence when he wrote, "My Godshall supply all your need." Then Paul says, "be glory forever and ever." The word glory speaks of honor, praise, majesty, andworship. It is the recognition of who God is and what He has done. Ourgreatest purpose in life is not simply to be successful, comfortable, orprosperous. Our greatest purpose is to glorify God. That is why we werecreated. That is why we were redeemed. That is why we have been left here onearth. Everything we do should point others to Him. AsI reflect on our recent mission trip to Guatemala, I cannot help but think ofthis verse. Yes, we are thankful for the many home visits, the public schoolprograms, the church services, the encouragement shared with pastors and churchleaders, the wonderful unity among our team, and the excellent partnership withour national brothers and sisters in Christ. But none of those things areultimately about us. They are about God.Heopened the doors. He gave the strength. He provided the opportunities. Heprotected us throughout our travels. He prepared hearts to receive His Word. Hedeserves all the glory. Thatis the attitude Paul demonstrates here. Even after receiving a generous giftfrom the Philippians, he does not magnify the givers. He magnifies God. Maythat always be true in our lives. When someone thanks us for serving, let usremember to give glory to God. When He answers prayer, let us give glory toGod. When He provides our needs, let us give glory to God. When He blesses ourfamilies, our churches, or our ministries, let us give glory to God. Finally,Paul concludes with one simple but powerful word: "Amen." Thatword means, "So be it." It is a declaration of confidence andagreement. Paul is saying, "This is true. This is certain. This is worthyof our wholehearted affirmation." As we finish this section ofPhilippians, let us remember the beautiful progression Paul has given us. God'speople give generously. God receives their gifts as an act of worship. Godfaithfully supplies every need according to His riches in glory by ChristJesus. And God alone receives all the glory forever and ever. That is theChristian life in its simplest form: we receive everything from His hand, weuse it for His kingdom, and we return all the praise to Him. 

Detailed Sermon Summary:  "Legacy of Love: The Greatest Motivation" Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. The sermon “Legacy of Love” explores how the love of God not only saves believers but also transforms their motivations, directs their lives, and creates a spiritual legacy that can be placed within other people. The central text is 2 Corinthians 5:14–15: “For the love of Christ compels us…that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” The central message is that the God-kind of love is the greatest motivating power in a believer's life. Christ's love should control, compel, and redirect believers so that they no longer live primarily for themselves but for Jesus Christ and the purposes of God. The God-Kind of Love Because the word “love” is used in many different ways, the sermon begins by distinguishing biblical love from friendship, romantic affection, physical attraction, or human sentiment. The love being discussed is the God-kind of love. John 3:16 provides the clearest definition of this love: God loved the world so deeply that He gave His only begotten Son. God's love was demonstrated through sacrifice and action. However, the sacrifice involved more than the Father sending the Son. Jesus also had to willingly accept the assignment. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus struggled with the suffering He was about to face, yet He submitted Himself to the Father's will, saying, “Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours be done.” The God-kind of love, therefore, is a love that willingly sacrifices itself for others. It does for people what they cannot do for themselves. God sent Jesus, and Jesus willingly gave His life to redeem humanity. The Meaning of Legacy Legacy is defined as what a person leaves behind through character, influence, values, accomplishments, relationships, service, teaching, and personal example. Legacy is not limited to money, property, or material possessions. It includes the lasting impact of how a person lived, loved, served, taught, encouraged, and inspired others. An important distinction is made between inheritance and legacy: Inheritance is what we leave to people. Legacy is what we leave within people. Material possessions can be spent, lost, or consumed. However, what has been deposited within a person can continue shaping that person's life and can be passed on to future generations. God did not merely give believers something to possess. Through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, God placed His love within them. That love changes their character, thinking, priorities, and motivations. The Pattern of Spiritual Legacy The pattern of the legacy of love flows: From God the Father, to Jesus Christ, to believers, and then through believers to other people. God placed His love and purpose within Christ. Christ places that same love within believers. Believers are then responsible for placing truth, wisdom, faith, encouragement, and godly values within others. This is especially important for people who work with others, including pastors, teachers, counselors, parents, mentors, community leaders, and those who minister to young people. True influence is more than giving people material assistance. Giving food, resources, or practical help is important, but love also seeks to place something lasting within people. The goal is not only to put something into their hands but also to put truth, hope, wisdom, faith, discipline, and purpose into their hearts and minds. This is why education, counseling, mentoring, ministry, public policy, and advocacy are so important. Good policies and systems help create environments where people can receive what they need to grow and flourish. Love motivates believers not only to serve individuals but also to stand and fight for what is right. What Love Does The sermon describes several ways that love actively works: Love is leverage. It has the power to influence, lift, strengthen, and transform people. Love is light. It dispels darkness, exposes deception, and reveals truth. Love is life. It brings hope, renewal, restoration, and spiritual vitality. Love is liberty. It frees people from fear, guilt, sin, bondage, and oppressive motivations. Love is labor. True love works, serves, sacrifices, remains committed, and accepts responsibility. Love is lordship. It flows from allowing Jesus Christ to rule within the heart. All these qualities originate in the truth that God is love. God possesses many attributes, including power, holiness, majesty, wisdom, and glory, but His actions toward humanity flow from His loving nature. Love caused God to send Jesus. Love caused Jesus to accept the cross. Love causes believers to serve others even when circumstances suggest they have already done enough. Love as the Greatest Motivation The greatest motivation is not recognition, convenience, personal gain, emotional excitement, or public approval. The greatest motivation is the God-kind of love. Emotions and inspiration may rise and fall, but the love of God remains present within the believer. Human motivation cannot always be trusted because it is often influenced by selfishness, fear, pride, comfort, or circumstances. However, when the Spirit of Christ is working within believers, God's love can reorient their motivations. The love of Christ causes people to continue serving when service is difficult. It motivates them to remain faithful when their minds or circumstances suggest that they should withdraw, slow down, or give up. Paul's Labor to Form Christ in People Galatians 4:19 reveals the Apostle Paul's motivation: “My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you.” Paul used the language of childbirth and labor to describe his ministry. He did not simply enter a city, preach a sermon, and immediately leave. He often remained with people for extended periods because he wanted Christ to be formed within them. Formation takes time. Whether someone is cooking, painting, building, teaching, mentoring, or developing another person, meaningful results rarely happen instantly. Important things must be worked, shaped, nurtured, and developed. Modern society often demands immediate results, but spiritual formation does not work that way. The legacy of love requires patience, presence, commitment, and sustained labor. “If One Died for All, Then All Died” In 2 Corinthians 5:14, Paul writes: “If One died for all, then all died.” Jesus died on behalf of every person. His death provided the possibility of salvation and new life for everyone. This does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. It means that the provision for salvation has already been made and is available to all who believe. Salvation is therefore not far away. Romans 10:8–9 teaches that the word is near, in a person's mouth and heart. When a person confesses Jesus as Lord and believes that God raised Him from the dead, that person will be saved. People may think they are not ready to receive salvation, but Christ has already completed the necessary work. The provision is ready. The invitation is near. They must recognize their spiritual condition and receive what Christ has provided. Apart from Christ, people may be physically alive but spiritually dead. Christ's death and resurrection make genuine spiritual life possible. Living No Longer for Ourselves Second Corinthians 5:15 explains the proper response to Christ's sacrifice: “He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” Once people understand that Christ died to give them life, their motivations should change. They should no longer view life as something to be lived only for personal pleasure, comfort, advancement, or self-interest. Those who have experienced God's grace should ask: Why am I still alive? What has God preserved me to accomplish? How should I live in light of what Christ has done? What should motivate my decisions? Believers do not need to experience a near-death event before appreciating that life is a gift from God. Every day should be lived with gratitude and purpose. Because Christ gave His life for them, believers should willingly offer their lives to Him. They retain the power to make choices, but those choices should be made in light of God's mercy and Christ's sacrifice. The Love of Christ Compels Us The word “compels” communicates a powerful controlling and directing influence. Different Bible translations express this idea in several ways: The love of Christ “controls and compels us.” Believers are “ruled by the love of Christ.” Love is the “controlling force” in the believer's life. Christ's love takes hold of believers so completely that they can no longer continue living according to their former motivations. God's love is stronger and more dependable than temporary emotional excitement. Inspiration may come and go, but the love of God remains within believers as a sustaining and guiding force. God's Love as a Spiritual GPS The sermon uses GPS technology as an illustration of how the love of Christ directs believers. When someone enters a destination into a GPS, the system does more than show the person's current location. It continually provides direction. It tells the driver where to turn, warns when the driver has gone off course, and recalculates after a wrong turn. In the same way, the love of Christ becomes a controlling direction in the believer's life. God's love: Sets the destination. Influences decisions. Gives direction. Warns when a person is drifting. Redirects after mistakes. Brings the believer back on course. The love of God is like a spiritual GPS. It does not merely provide information; it provides direction and redirection. During a ministry trip through the northern deserts of Kenya, there was no cellular service, yet GPS continued to work because it communicated through satellites. That experience illustrates God's spiritual presence. Even when normal human connections, resources, or familiar supports are unavailable, God remains present and able to guide. Just as GPS has become a dependable tool for navigation, believers should learn to depend even more completely upon the love and presence of God. Replacing Lesser Motivations If believers possess the love of Christ, they should not continue depending upon older, inferior motivations. Some lesser motivations include: What I want. What benefits me. How other people see me. What makes me comfortable. How I can maintain control. Fear of criticism. Desire for approval. Self-preservation. Pride. Anger. Personal convenience. Concern about how others see us can be especially damaging because people often imagine what others think without having any evidence. Like the Israelites who assumed that the inhabitants of Canaan viewed them as grasshoppers, people sometimes allow imaginary judgments to keep them from entering God's promises. Believers must become dead to these lesser motivations and alive to the legacy of love. Settling the Matter in Our Minds Paul says, “We judge thus,” meaning that believers must reach a settled conclusion. There are certain truths about which believers should stop wavering. They must make firm decisions from which they will not retreat. This is not a time for spiritual indecision. In a rapidly changing and unstable world, believers cannot remain in a state of confusion or perpetual hesitation. They must settle certain matters in their hearts: Christ died for all. Christ died for me. My life belongs to God. I will no longer live only for myself. The love of Christ will motivate my decisions. I will follow God's direction. I will not return to lesser motivations. When the love of God is operating within a believer, decisions motivated by that love will lead in a righteous direction. Believers should question selfish thinking, but they should not continually question the genuine work God is doing within their hearts. Crucified With Christ Galatians 2:20 summarizes the entire message: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” The old, sinful, self-centered person has been crucified with Christ. The believer now lives a new life through faith in the Son of God. Paul does not merely speak of “my life.” He speaks of “the life which I now live.” This distinction is important because the Christian life is not simply an improved version of the old life. It is the life of Christ operating within the believer. A life controlled only by human ability is limited. A person relying entirely upon “my life,” “my wisdom,” and “my strength” must attempt to solve every problem and confront every spiritual battle alone. However, believers are not limited to themselves. Christ lives within them. They live by faith in the Son of God, who loved them and gave Himself for them. This is the legacy of love: Christ gave Himself so that His life, love, character, power, and motivation could be formed within His people. The Closing Confession of Faith The sermon concludes with a corporate confession affirming the following truths: Believers are living in the legacy of love provided by Almighty God and Jesus Christ. What they have received from God is not only with them but also within them. They are moving away from lesser motivations toward greater motivations. The greatest motivation is the God-kind of love. The love of Christ compels, controls, and motivates them. Because Jesus died and rose again, they no longer have to live for themselves. They can live for the One who died for them and gave them new life. God's legacy of love functions as their spiritual GPS. Their direction and redirection come from the Lord. God's love motivates them to live beyond: Personal desires. Self-interest. The opinions of others. Comfort. The desire to control everything. They have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer the old self that lives, but Christ lives within them. The life they now live is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved them and gave Himself for them. Central Message The central truth of “Legacy of Love” is that God's love is not merely something believers receive and enjoy. It is something God places within them to transform how they think, live, decide, serve, and influence others. The legacy of love begins with God, is revealed through Jesus Christ, is deposited within believers, and is passed from believers into the lives of others. Because Christ died and rose again, believers are called to abandon selfish and lesser motivations. They are to allow Christ's love to become the controlling, compelling, and directing force of their lives. A genuine legacy of love is created when believers not only give things to people but also place something lasting within them—faith, truth, hope, wisdom, character, courage, purpose, and the life of Christ.

Today's Promise: Proverbs 15:8 Do you ever hesitate to pray because you feel unworthy or wonder if God is too busy to listen? Proverbs 15:8 offers a beautiful promise that can change the way you approach prayer.   Through Jesus Christ, you have been made right with God, and your Heavenly Father delights in hearing your voice. In this episode, we'll discover why prayer is much more than a religious duty. Prayer is an invitation into a loving relationship with God.   You'll learn that you don't have to earn His attention or reach a certain level of spiritual maturity before coming into His presence. Like a loving grandfather welcoming a grandchild into his lap, God invites you to bring every need, concern, and joy before Him.   Listen today and be encouraged to pray with confidence, knowing your Father delights in spending time with you.

Many people face the fear of not knowing how they will provide for their next meal, pay their bills, or recover from a sudden setback. In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef encourages believers to turn immediately to God when hardship comes, asking Him to renew their hearts with hope and strength. Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Give us each day our daily bread.” This is more than a request for food—it is a call to daily dependence on the heavenly Father. Just as God provided manna for Israel in the wilderness, He continues to provide for His children according to His wisdom, timing, and love. Dr. Youssef reminds us that God has not promised to give us next year's provision all at once. Instead, He teaches us to trust Him one day at a time. Tomorrow's needs can easily create anxiety, but today's mercies reveal the faithfulness of God. The same Lord who sustained His people in the wilderness is able to sustain you in seasons of job loss, uncertainty, illness, waiting, or financial pressure. Through Jesus Christ, God has given us all we need for life. As we seek Him daily, surrender our fears, and release past hurts, we will see His hand at work. Let go, trust Him, and receive His daily bread. Pray with me.  Precious Lord, I pray for my daily bread today—physically and spiritually. As I wait, may I abide in You. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

by Rev. Mark Gaskin https://cpcchurchimages.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/22220536/July-19-Sermon.mp3 Isaiah 44:6-8 The Lord, Not Idols 6 “This is what the Lord says—    Israel's King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:I am the first and I am the last;    apart from me there is no God.7 Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it.    Let him declare and lay out before mewhat has happened since I established my ancient people,    and what is yet to come—    yes, let them foretell what will come.8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid.    Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago?You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me?    No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.”   Romans 12:17 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Weeds 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27 “The owner's servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn't you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?' 28 “‘An enemy did this,' he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?' 29 “‘No,' he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'” Transcript (Transcribed by TurboScribe) Three passages of scripture to share with you this morning. An Old Testament reading from Isaiah, and then a short verse from Paul’s letter to the Romans, and then a passage from the New Testament on which the sermon will focus. From the 44th chapter of Isaiah, this is what the Lord says, Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty. I am the first and the last, apart from me there is no God. Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me what has happened since I established my ancient people, and what is yet to come. Yes, let them foretell what will come. Do not tremble. Do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other rock. I know not one. Two short verses from the 12th chapter of Romans. Do not repay anyone for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. And from the 13th chapter of Matthew, Jesus tells a parable. The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while everyone was sleeping, the enemy came and sowed seeds among the wheat and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. The owner’s servants came to him and said, Sir, didn’t you sow good seeds in your field? Where then did the weeds come from? An enemy did this, he replied. The servants asked, do you want us to go and pull them out? No, he answered, because while you are pulling out the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time, I will tell the harvesters, first collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned. Then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn. Then he left the crowd and went into the house. Amen. Let us pray. God of wisdom, your thoughts are not our thoughts and your ways are not our ways. As we listen to the scriptures, send your Holy Spirit to grant us understanding of what you desire and fresh resolve to do your will. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. I may have mentioned this in past years. Much of the mid to end part of June, so last month, you will find me in a strawberry field. From mid-June to the end of June, I make four to five trips to Brantwood Farms. It used to be their old location on Linden Road, now their new setup on German School Road. I go out there four or five times, pick the strawberries. Sometimes I have a grandchild with me to help, so it takes longer. I take those berries home, clean them, and then make freezer jam, strawberry freezer jam. It’s really good. Now I’m pausing here to look out there and say, how many of you are thinking, oh no, he’s going to bring out a trophy and talk about it. No, no, I have never won a trophy for my strawberry jam. Now you’re thinking, well, is it placed in the top 10? No, no, I’m, is it the people’s choice? Yes, people who are related to me really think it is wonderful strawberry jam. And in July, this month, from about the beginning of July to now and maybe another week, I’ll go out to Jerry’s Berries. I love that out in Cope Town, Jerry’s Berries. It’s part of lots of hostas. And I pick my raspberries there and I take that home and I make raspberry freezer jam. And I know some of you are thinking, oh, now he’s going to bring out the trophy for No, no, no, no trophies, no top 10. But again, it’s definitely the people’s choice amongst people who are related to me. The strawberry field on Old German School Road and the raspberry patch in Cope Town are beautifully well-maintained fields. Tom and his family at Brantwood Farms and Glenda and her family in Jerry’s Berries, clearly it’s work that begins the previous fall, obviously not so much during the winter, but in the spring, the fields are, well, you do whatever you do to those patches. Because when I go out to pick that fruit, it’s beautiful. The berries are beautiful. It’s just wonderful to be out there. But there are still weeds. Even though all that has been done to prevent it, you still see some weeds in amongst the bushes or off to the side. It’s part of growing things. Any vegetable gardener, any flower gardener will tell you that. Where you’re growing things, weeds show up. And that’s one reason I like this parable. Because even in a perfect strawberry field, even in a perfect raspberry, even in a perfect flower garden, even in a perfect vegetable garden, weeds are still there. You don’t want them there. You did everything to prevent them from being there. They’re still there. That’s why I like this parable. Because it seems to me to answer a question that Christians, especially when we get old enough to ask this question, why in a perfect, why in the world that God designed, why in a world where God loves us, why is there evil in this world? You and I aren’t evil people. God wants no one to be an evil person. God has given us everything we need in this world. What are good, God-fearing people supposed to do about all the evil in the world? That may not be the question that was asked directly to Jesus. And it may not be the question Jesus is answering directly. But it is the question behind the parable of the wheat and the weeds. Jesus tells this story. A farmer sowed good feed in a field. But while everyone was asleep, an enemy, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and slipped away. When the wheat sprouted and produced grain, the weeds appeared as well. The servants came and asked the owner of the field, sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did all these weeds come from? That is a good question. Later in the chapter, Jesus explains the parable. I didn’t read that part. I knew you saw where this was going. He explains the parable. He says the field represents the world. And the world is weedy. It’s corrupt. It’s not the way God intended it to be. No one has to convince us of that. We watch cable news. We listen to the radio. We scroll through social media. And we hear more stories than we want to hear about violence and war, abuse and greed, injustice, poverty, hatred, discrimination. We shake our heads at the enormous gap between the way the world ought to be and the way the world is. Where does all this evil come from? That’s a question answered in other stories in other parts. But what we are to do about that, that’s what this parable answers. Now we might think, as the servants did, well, let’s get out into the field and pull up all those weeds by its roots. That’ll get rid of it. It seems like a practical suggestion. And it is one, I’m pretty sure speaking to the gardeners in the group, it is one you actively employ in your vegetable garden and in your flower garden. But not in this parable and not in this field. Because the owner of the field says, no, no, we’re not going to pull them out. Let both grow together until the harvest. In this story about evil in the world and God’s response to it, Jesus is telling us something that might be difficult to hear. For now, God does not intend to uproot every evil thing immediately. God is not asking us to uproot every evil thing that we see immediately. God’s plan, at least for the present, is to let the wheat and the weeds grow together. That’s the parable. That’s the parable Jesus tells. That is not easy to accept. But that’s the lesson of the parable. Even though the world is full of weeds, even though there is corruption and wickedness, it is not our calling to pull out every evil weed ourselves. Why? Well, we remember what the owner told the servants. Do not pull up the weeds, because while you are pulling up weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Oh, okay. We are reminded that there is always a chance that we will do more harm than good. However unintended, there are situations where we might do more harm than good. The part of the reason, and the listeners would have understood this in Jesus’ time, they would have got this right away because of their, because it’s a small villages and connected to the rural area around them. If they weren’t farmers, they had they had family members who were farmers. They knew that Jesus was talking about a specific kind of weed and wheat. The Latin name is here. I don’t know why I put it here. I can’t pronounce it. So I’ll just, the, the weed is commonly called Darnell. And it’s an unusual grass that looks remarkably like wheat in its early growing stages. It’s easy to mistake this weed for wheat as it’s growing. And that’s why Jesus used this parable and this example, because it fits into the life that you and I live. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell the difference between good and evil in the early stages. Oh, I know later there’s lots of times we can tell what’s evil, but I’m talking about those times when we don’t have all the information and we, we don’t really understand what’s going on. Sometimes in trying to pull up with what we think is a weed, we discover too late that we’ve damaged the wheat. There’s another part of this story that’s always intrigued me. And again, it’s one of those parts of the story. It’s just, it’s barely a sentence. It’s said, and then there’s no more comment on it, but it’s there for a reason. The enemy sows the weeds and then slips away, leaves. The enemy is no longer part of the story. We, we, the enemy doesn’t feel the necessity to come back and sow more weeds, water the weeds to do anything else. The enemy only had to plant the weeds. The damage is already done. There’s no need to stay around. Scatter a few seeds of darkness, scatter a few seeds of fear, scatter a few seeds of misunderstandings, and let good people give in to fear and give in to darkness and give in to misunderstandings. And they’ll do the damage as they pull up the weeds and harm the wheat. Scatter enough weeds so that we become anxious, fearful, angry, impulsive enough, and then see what happens. That’s why the enemy slips away, doesn’t have to do anything more. Unless, unless the owner says, wait, be still, trust me, let them grow together until the harvest. Let them grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to gather the weeds to be burned and gather the wheat and put it in to my barn. The owner doesn’t like having weeds in the field. What, what farmer, what grower, what person who’s trying to nurture seeds into, into beauty and growth and fulfilment, what, what grower would want weeds in their field? No, no, no grower. The farmer, the owner simply has a different way of dealing with them. He has a different plan. And that’s, that’s sometimes frustrating to servants who want to act now, who want to be impulsive. And the owner says, wait, be patient. I have a plan. Jesus wants us to understand that this is God’s way of dealing with evil. Not always immediately, but he will deal with it finally. This is way, God’s way of dealing with evil. Not partially, but God’s plan is to deal with it completely. And Jesus would know. It’s not like the world that he came into was any better or worse than the world that you and I are living in right now. His world was full of weeds. The disciples saw that. He saw that. His disciples saw that. They were witnesses to poverty and injustice, oppression, disease, prejudice, violence. They saw it all. They experienced it. Jesus and his disciples, they experienced everything that you and I have to deal with. The problems were real. Yet Jesus did not call on his followers to wage war against every weed. Instead, he called them to live faithfully as wheat. And perhaps that’s, not perhaps, that is still our calling today. In a world full of weeds, perhaps the best strategy that we can adopt is the one that Paul said in the 12th chapter of Romans. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The field is still full of weeds. I admit there’s some days that that’s all it seems to be full of. It’s not true, but that’s what it feels like sometimes. But it’s also full of wheat. There is in fact more wheat than weeds. The weeds just get our attention. God has not abandoned the field, nor has God forgotten the harvest. So let us live as children of the kingdom, trusting the gardener, sowing the good seed wherever we can, and waiting in hope for the day when Christ will make all things new. Until that day, we overcome evil, not by fear or hatred, but by lives shaped by the love of God. Amen. And so be it.

What is the gospel, really? In this sermon from Romans 8, we discover that the heart of the Christian faith is not merely forgiveness, but adoption into the family of God. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, we are no longer slaves to fear but beloved sons and daughters of the Father. This assurance of God's love transforms our identity, our hope, and the way we live each day.

Sunday Am, May 24th, 2026  MESSAGE SUMMARY:    This Bible study emphasized that the God who fills the universe desires to dwell within His people through the baptism of the Holy Ghost, bringing transformation, relationship, and power into their lives. Beginning with Acts 2, the lesson showed that Pentecost was not merely an emotional event, but the fulfillment of God's plan to restore humanity after sin separated mankind from His presence in Eden. Through Jesus Christ, humanity can be washed, sanctified, and justified, reclaiming the original purpose of reflecting God's glory and character. The study explained that the baptism of the Holy Spirit—described throughout Scripture as being filled, receiving, poured out, or baptized with the Holy Ghost—is one experience expressed in different ways, and is available to all people regardless of background. Drawing from Acts 2, 8, 9, 10, and 19, the lesson demonstrated that believers repeatedly experienced a distinct and powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit, often evidenced by speaking with other tongues. The Holy Spirit not only empowers believers to live holy lives, but also reveals Jesus, activates the Word of God in the heart, convicts of sin and righteousness, and enables Christians to walk in victory and true spiritual identity. Ultimately, the message called believers to hunger for more than religion or tradition, praying for God's Spirit to be continually poured out upon them so they may remain filled and transformed into the image of Christ. If you like what you hear, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Podcast, and our website.  Instagram @MedoraChurch Facebook @MedoraChurch Podcast @MedoraChurch Website medorachurch.com 

When the disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1), Jesus gave them more than a prayer to recite. The Lord's Prayer is a model that teaches us how to structure our daily conversations with God. Each section reveals an important aspect of prayer and helps us develop a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father.Key Scriptures: Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9–131. "Our Father in Heaven"Prayer begins by recognising who God is. Through Jesus Christ we have been adopted into God's family and can approach Him confidently as our loving Heavenly Father. No matter what our earthly experience of fatherhood has been, God is a perfect Father. He is loving, righteous, compassionate and generous. Before bringing our requests to Him, we should spend time welcoming His presence, worshipping Him, and thanking Him for adopting us as His children. Key Scripture: Romans 8:14–152. "Hallowed Be Your Name"We honour God by recognising His holy character and declaring who He is.  The many names of God reveal His nature:- Jehovah Jireh – The Lord our Provider- Jehovah Rapha – The Lord our Healer- Jehovah Shalom – The Lord our Peace- Jehovah Raah – The Lord our Shepherd- Jehovah Nissi – The Lord our Banner- Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord our Righteousness- Jehovah Mekaddesh – The Lord Who Sanctifies- Jehovah Shammah – The Lord Is ThereAs we pray, we remind ourselves of these truths and trust God to be everything He has promised to be in every area of our lives.3. "Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done"Prayer lifts our focus beyond ourselves to God's Kingdom.We live in a spiritual battle between God's Kingdom and the kingdom of darkness. As disciples we pray for God's rule and authority to be established in every area of life.We should regularly pray for:- Government and those in authority- Media- Education- Arts and entertainment- Business- Our families, churches and communitiesPraying this way gives us God's perspective and enlarges our vision for what He wants to accomplish in the world.4. "Give Us Today Our Daily Bread"God cares about every area of our daily lives. Bread represents our daily needs—physical, emotional and spiritual. Jesus teaches us to bring these needs confidently before our Heavenly Father rather than living in worry and anxiety. God already knows what we need and promises to provide as we trust Him.Key Scriptures: Philippians 4:19; Matthew 6:345. "Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Also Have Forgiven Our Debtors"Prayer includes keeping our relationship with God and with others healthy.We should regularly ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any sin that needs repentance, receiving God's forgiveness through Christ. At the same time, we must choose to forgive those who have hurt us. Just as God has shown us mercy, we are called to extend mercy to others. Unforgiveness hinders our relationship with God and prevents us from walking in His love. Key Scriptures: John 13:34; Matthew 186. "Lead Us Not Into Temptation"Temptation is part of living in a fallen world, but God gives us strength to overcome it.Prayer prepares us before temptation comes. As we stay close to Jesus and depend on the Holy Spirit, we receive strength to resist the desires of the flesh and the lies of the enemy.Jesus overcame temptation through His relationship with the Father, and He enables us to do the same.Key Scriptures: 1 John 2:16; John 16:337. "Deliver Us From the Evil One"Our final prayer is for God's protection and deliverance.The enemy seeks to destroy, but Jesus has already defeated Satan through His death and resurrection. We can pray confidently for freedom from fear, addiction, depression, sickness, unforgiveness and every form of spiritual oppression. God's Kingdom, power and glory are greater than every work of darkness. As we pray, we stand in Christ's victory and trust Him to continue delivering us. Key Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8The Lord's Prayer is much more than a prayer to repeat—it is a pattern that teaches us how to build a rich and effective prayer life. By following this model, we begin with worship, align ourselves with God's Kingdom, bring our daily needs before Him, walk in forgiveness, seek His strength against temptation, and trust Him for protection and deliverance.As we learn to pray in this way, our relationship with God deepens, our faith grows stronger, and we become confident that His Kingdom will continue to advance through our lives.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningHebrews 4:16 — Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Melbourne • Wellington • Singapore • Houston • Lima GRACE • MERCY • CONFIDENCE Welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Come in for five minutes, let's open God's Word together, and let's pray. There are times when we become deeply aware of our own limitations. We may not have the strength we thought we would have, the answers we hoped to find or the confidence we wish we could hold. Yet the invitation of God is not to stay at a distance until we feel stronger. Through Jesus Christ, we are welcomed to come just as we are, bringing every weakness, every question and every need before His throne of grace. Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” What an extraordinary promise for today. God's throne is not a place of rejection for those who seek Him; it is a place of mercy, compassion and timely help. We are not received because we have earned His favour but because Christ has opened the way for us. So today, let's gently remind ourselves that fear will not win, because Jesus Christ welcomes us into the Father's presence, where mercy is abundant and grace is always enough. Father, thank You that Your door is always open and Your welcome is always filled with love. Thank You that You never turn away those who seek You with sincere hearts and that Your grace meets us exactly where we are. Lord Jesus, bless every listener today. Bring healing to those who are unwell, mercy to those burdened by regret, hope to those who feel discouraged and renewed strength to everyone who is quietly asking for Your help. Teach us to come before You with confidence, trusting Your faithful love. Holy Spirit, draw our hearts closer to the Father, deepen our confidence in Christ and help us live each day strengthened by the grace we have received. Across the world, from Melbourne to Wellington, from Singapore to Houston and Lima, may every listener discover the joy of knowing they are always welcomed into the presence of God. Jesús, gracias por recibirme con Tu gracia. Jesus, obrigado por me receberes com a Tua graça. Jesus, salamat sa pagtanggap Mo sa akin nang may biyaya. Amen. Hebrews 4 prayer, throne of grace, Christian prayer for mercy, daily devotional prayer, grace of God, hope in Christ, midday prayer, confidence in Jesus Christian prayer for grace today, Hebrews 4:16 devotional, coming boldly to God's throne of grace, finding mercy through Jesus Christ. Continue Your Journey If today's prayer has encouraged your heart, continue your journey through the DailyPrayer.uk prayer library. Discover hundreds of five-minute prayers for hope, healing, courage, peace and restful sleep, helping you continue walking with Jesus every day.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Today's Bible Verse: "Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." - James 4:8 Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

Conflict surrounds us. Nations wage war. Communities are divided. Families experience painful tension. Friendships fracture over misunderstandings. Even within our own hearts, we often wrestle with anxiety, resentment, and anger. Ever since humanity rebelled against God, broken relationships have become one of the most visible consequences of sin. We long for peace, yet we struggle to create it. Too often, our attempts at peace amount to avoiding difficult conversations, compromising truth, or simply hoping problems will disappear. Into this fractured world, Jesus speaks a surprising blessing: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9). Notice that Jesus does not bless those who merely love peace or those who keep the peace at any cost. He blesses those who actively make peace. Kingdom citizens are called to reflect the character of their heavenly Father, who has always been the great Peacemaker. Through Jesus Christ, God reconciles sinners to Himself and then sends His children into the world as ambassadors of that same reconciliation. As we explore this beatitude, we will discover what biblical peacemaking truly is, why it matters so deeply to God, and how the gospel both makes us people of peace and identifies us as members of our Father's family.Series: The Beatitudes: Kingdom Living in a Fallen World Scripture: Matthew 5:9 Speaker: Pastor David Hallett

Have you ever wondered if God intended believers merely to survive life, or to reign in it? In this week's broadcast, Terry Mize teaches from Romans 5:17 to reveal God's original plan for mankind: to rule, reign, and exercise spiritual authority through Jesus Christ. Discover why dominion was always God's idea and how understanding your authority changes the way you face every challenge.God never intended for His children to simply endure life. Through Jesus Christ, every believer has been given authority to reign in life.In this powerful teaching, Terry Mize opens Romans 5:17 to reveal God's original purpose for mankind, why spiritual authority belongs to every believer, and how you can walk in victory over every circumstance.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Independence Day by considering both our nation's history and the greater freedom found in Christ. America's founding was profoundly shaped by biblical ideas about human dignity, liberty, and moral responsibility, and many of the nation's early leaders recognized that a free society depends upon virtue and faith. Yet as we celebrate our nation's independence, we are reminded of an even greater freedom. Through Jesus Christ, we have been redeemed from the bondage of sin and the tyranny of Satan and transferred into the glorious kingdom of God. True freedom is not merely political—it is spiritual. Join us as we celebrate the One who purchased our freedom and made us children of His everlasting kingdom.

Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Corinthians 5:17 — In Christ, A New Life Has Begun Live from our studios in London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope. Melbourne • Wellington • Singapore • Denver • São Paulo IDENTITY • RENEWAL • GRACE Welcome to DailyPrayer.uk. I'm Reverend Ben Cooper. Come in for five minutes, let's open God's Word together, and let's pray. Many people carry invisible labels that were never given by God. Regret, failure, disappointment and shame can quietly shape the way we see ourselves, even when nobody else knows the battle within. If today you're longing for a fresh beginning, freedom from yesterday or renewed confidence in who you are in Christ, let's pause together and allow God's truth to speak over our lives. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” What remarkable hope fills these words. Through Jesus Christ, our identity is no longer anchored in our past but in His redeeming love. His grace is greater than our failures, His mercy reaches further than our regrets and His purpose is stronger than every fear that tries to hold us back. Today, let's quietly remind ourselves that fear will not win, because in Christ we are being made new, and His transforming work continues every day. Father, thank You that Your grace gives us a new beginning. Thank You that You see us through the finished work of Christ and never stop calling us forward in hope. Lord Jesus, bring healing where there has been hurt, freedom where there has been shame, courage where there has been fear and renewed joy to every listener who longs to begin again. Help us to walk confidently as people whose lives have been renewed by Your grace. Holy Spirit, shape our hearts, renew our minds and help us reflect the love, humility and compassion of Christ wherever we go today. Across the world, from Melbourne to Wellington, from Singapore to Denver and São Paulo, may every listener embrace the new life found in Jesus Christ and discover the lasting freedom that only He can give. Jesús, gracias porque en Ti soy una nueva creación. Jesus, obrigado porque em Ti fui feito uma nova criação. Jesus, salamat dahil ginagawa Mo akong bagong nilalang sa Iyo. Amen. 2 Corinthians 5 prayer, new creation, Christian encouragement, identity in Christ, daily devotional prayer, hope and renewal, grace of God, healing prayer Christian prayer for a fresh start, identity in Christ, God's grace for today, becoming a new creation through Jesus.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

What does it mean to call God "Father"? And what did Jesus mean when He prayed, "Abba, Father"? In this message, Pastor Roger Pettay explores one of the most personal and comforting names of God. Discover why Jesus loved to call God "Father," what the expression "Abba, Father" really means, and why God should never be measured by the failures of earthly fathers. More importantly, learn how the gospel does more than offer forgiveness—it brings us into God's family. Through Jesus Christ, enemies become children, and believers are invited to approach God with confidence, affection, and trust. In this message: • Why we should not judge God by broken fathers • What kind of Father God truly is • Why Jesus frequently addressed God as Father • The meaning of "Abba, Father" in Scripture • How sinners become sons and daughters of God • The invitation to come home to the Father through Jesus Christ #AbbaFather #FatherGod #NamesOfGod #Gospel #Adoption #BiblicalTruth #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #SermonPodcast #ChristianPodcast #ExaltChurch #ExaltChurchVA

What happens when God's Word intersects with ordinary lives?In this special service, we hear Scripture, a testimony from Bill Davis, and the powerful stories of Abraham, Jonah, Peter, an unnamed Roman soldier, and Bill himself. Though separated by centuries, each story points to the same truth: God's Word has the power to transform how we see the world, how we live, and how we understand our place in His plan.The Bible is more than information—it reveals God's heart, calls us to faith, and offers hope for the future. Through Jesus Christ, God has made a way for flawed people to experience His grace, forgiveness, and the promise of eternal life.Join us as we explore how the Word of God continues to change lives today.

1 Peter 2:4-10 | Living Hopef or Exiles, Part 5 | 6/14/2026 | Pastor Matt Jones. In this powerful passage, Peter reminds us that God is doing something far greater than we often realize. Through Jesus Christ, the Living Stone and Cornerstone, God is building His people into a spiritual house, a royal priesthood, and a people for His own possession. Though we may sometimes feel weak, unfinished, overlooked, or discouraged, Peter reminds us that the Master Builder is still at work.

A powerful reminder of both the simplicity of salvation and the urgency of sharing the gospel, Brother Victor Stefanini's message, “The Simple Promise,” centers on the life-changing truth of Romans 10:13: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Drawing from personal testimony, missionary experiences, and the Word of God, Brother Victor explains how salvation is not earned through religious works, traditions, or keeping laws. While the Old Testament contained hundreds of commandments, God's plan of salvation is available to anyone who will believe the gospel and call upon the Lord in faith. Through Jesus Christ, believers are saved from the power of sin, the penalty of sin, and one day even the presence of sin. The message highlights the necessity of hearing and believing the gospel. Brother Victor shares how, despite growing up with religious knowledge, he did not truly understand the saving message of Christ's death, burial, and resurrection until someone personally brought the gospel to him. That encounter changed his life forever and serves as a reminder that many people around the world, and even in our own communities, still need to hear the truth. Using Romans 10:13-14, he emphasizes God’s heart for all people and the vital role believers play in carrying the gospel to others. From the mission field in Italy to neighborhoods across America, countless souls are waiting for someone to tell them about Jesus. The question posed throughout the message is both personal and challenging: Who is waiting for you to share the gospel with them? This sermon encourages believers to trust God’s promise, rejoice in the simplicity of salvation, pray for revival, and faithfully proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ while there is still time.

Many people know about Jesus, but far fewer experience the transformation that comes from truly following Him. In this week's message from our Ephesians series, Pastor Ken explores Ephesians 4:17-24 and challenges believers to examine whether they are still living according to old patterns of thinking, believing, and behaving. The Apostle Paul warns Christians not to continue living like those who are spiritually disconnected from God. Instead, believers are called to walk in the light, allow the Holy Spirit to renew their minds, and embrace the new identity they have received through Christ. Pastor Ken explains how spiritual darkness begins when people reject God's truth and gradually become insensitive to His voice. Over time, a hardened heart develops, making it more difficult to recognize conviction, truth, and God's direction. But the good news is that transformation is possible. Through Jesus Christ, we are no longer defined by our old nature. We are invited to throw off the old self, renew our minds daily, and put on the new nature that reflects God's righteousness and holiness. You'll learn: • What it means to "walk" differently as a follower of Jesus • Why spiritual confusion begins with rejecting God's truth • The biblical meaning of a hardened heart • How repeated exposure to sin affects the conscience • Why Christianity is about knowing Christ, not simply knowing facts • How the Holy Spirit renews thoughts and attitudes • The connection between mindset and spiritual growth • Practical ways to live out your identity in Christ every day Powerful Takeaway: "Don't spend your life settling for the old self when God has already given you a new one." Whether you're new to faith, returning to church, or seeking spiritual growth, this message will help you understand how God's truth can transform the way you think, live, and follow Jesus. Connect with One Church: Website: youronechurch.com If this message encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others discover the hope found in Jesus Christ.

The Valley of Achor was a place of trouble, judgment, and failure. Yet God declared that this very valley would become a door of hope. What once represented defeat would become a place of restoration and new beginnings.Through Jesus Christ, God gives us a living hope that overcomes every valley of trouble. No matter our past or present circumstances, God can turn our deepest struggles into an open door for His grace, purpose, and promise. The post A door of hope appeared first on Preachers Corner.

The Lord Alone Is Our Strength and Blessing — Psalm 144 By Dave Jenkins In this episode of the Servants of Grace Podcast, Dave Jenkins continues the Walking Through the Psalms series by teaching through Psalm 144. Psalm 144 reminds believers that true security is not found in human strength, wealth, power, or earthly success. The Lord alone is the strength, refuge, deliverer, and blessing of His people. This sermon explores how David praises God as his rock and deliverer while reminding believers of the frailty of human life, the necessity of depending upon the Lord, and the covenant blessing of belonging to God through Christ alone. Listen to the Audio Watch the Video Key Themes from Psalm 144 God as our rock and refuge The frailty and brevity of human life Depending upon God in suffering and spiritual warfare The covenant blessings of belonging to the Lord Christ as the true and greater King Key Scriptures Psalm 144 James 4:14 Galatians 6:1–2 John 14:15 Conclusion Psalm 144 teaches believers that true strength, security, and blessing are found in the Lord alone. Human strength fades, earthly power disappears, but the Lord remains faithful forever. Through Jesus Christ, believers receive forgiveness, reconciliation, spiritual security, and everlasting hope. The greatest blessing any people can possess is belonging to the Lord. For more episodes in the Walking Through the Psalms series, YouTubes, visit Servants of Grace or subscribe to the Servants of Grace Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Title: The Order of MelchizedekSpeaker: Peter NankivellDate: 22nd March 2026Location: Adelaide, Australia Summary: "Before Abraham was, I am." That one line from Jesus cut through every argument the Pharisees could raise, and it points to something hiding in plain sight throughout the Old Testament. This episode works through the story of Melchizedek, the mysterious king and priest who appears briefly in Genesis 14 to bless Abraham after battle. Who was he? Why does he matter? And what does he have to do with Jesus? The episode traces a thread from Genesis through the Psalms, into the Gospels, and lands in the book of Hebrews, where Paul unpacks why Jesus operates in a priesthood that sits entirely outside the old law. Unlike the Levitical priests who served year after year, offering sacrifices that had to be repeated, Jesus stepped into the role of High Priest once and completely, making a way for anyone to come directly to God. The practical takeaway is significant: access to God is no longer limited to once a year through a priest, or tied to keeping the law, or dependent on animal sacrifice. Through Jesus Christ and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, that direct relationship is available right now. That is what the order of Melchizedek always pointed toward. Key Points: Melchizedek, described as king of righteousness and king of peace, appears in Genesis as a type pointing forward to Jesus Christ, who holds both roles as king and High Priest. The Levitical priesthood was bound by the law and limited by human life, but the order of Melchizedek is endless, giving Jesus a permanent, unchanging priesthood that supersedes everything that came before it. Because Jesus entered the Holy of Holies once and for all through his own blood, the veil was torn and every person now has direct, ongoing access to God without the barrier of the old covenant system. Reference Scriptures: Genesis 14:13-20 Psalm 110:1, 4 Matthew 22:35-46 Acts 2:34-36 Hebrews 1:13 Hebrews 2:7-8 Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 4:14-16 Hebrews 5:1, 4-10 Hebrews 6:20 Hebrews 7:1-4, 11-17, 22-28 Hebrews 9:11-14, 22, 28 Isaiah 32:1 Zechariah 6:12-13 Jeremiah 23:5-6 John 8:56-58 Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from May 17, 2026. Revelation 21 gives a breathtaking picture of God's final restoration, where sin, death, pain, and suffering are completely removed and believers dwell forever in the presence of God . John describes the New Jerusalem descending from heaven as a beautiful and glorious city prepared by God, reminding us that everything broken by sin will one day be made new. This message emphasizes that eternity is not mainly about streets of gold or freedom from pain, but about finally being with God face to face in perfect relationship and peace. Through Jesus Christ, believers are given the hope of eternal life, the promise of complete restoration, and the assurance that God's plan of redemption will ultimately triumph forever. - Ed Rea - Sunday, May 17, 2026

Packinghouse's Sunday evening worship service from May 17, 2026. Revelation 21 gives a breathtaking picture of God's final restoration, where sin, death, pain, and suffering are completely removed and believers dwell forever in the presence of God . John describes the New Jerusalem descending from heaven as a beautiful and glorious city prepared by God, reminding us that everything broken by sin will one day be made new. This message emphasizes that eternity is not mainly about streets of gold or freedom from pain, but about finally being with God face to face in perfect relationship and peace. Through Jesus Christ, believers are given the hope of eternal life, the promise of complete restoration, and the assurance that God's plan of redemption will ultimately triumph forever. - Ed Rea - Sunday, May 17, 2026

What if you truly believed God's throne is no longer a place of judgment for you—but a place of help? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef unpacks the invitation of Hebrews 4:16: “Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence…” Through Jesus Christ, the door is open for every believer to come boldly to God—not to be shamed, but to receive mercy and find grace exactly when you need it most. Dr. Youssef reminds us why this confidence is possible: Jesus is our Great High Priest—He understands us, sympathizes with our weakness, and was tempted in every way without sin (Hebrews 4:15). He is not waiting to condemn you; He is waiting to strengthen you—day after day—so you can overcome temptation, endure hardship, and walk in righteousness. As you come to the throne by the blood of Christ, trusting Him for salvation and ongoing transformation, you are equipped to face whatever comes. The Holy Spirit indwells you and empowers you to say no to sin and yes to obedience—because grace isn't merely pardon; it's power. Prayer: Great High Priest, thank You for allowing me to approach the throne of grace with confidence. May I never take such a gift for granted but humbly come before You daily with my praises and petitions. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence” (Ephesians 3:12). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon The Awesomeness of God's Grace, God's Grace Gives Us Confidence: LISTEN NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

David's passionate pursuit of the Ark of the Covenant reveals the difference between seeking God's power and pursuing His presence. While the Israelites wanted God's power for quick fixes during crises, David demonstrated complete commitment to finding and honoring God's presence among His people. Through Jesus Christ, believers become the temple of the Holy Spirit, making daily pursuit of God's presence essential. This means moving beyond emergency prayers to developing consistent relationship through prayer, Scripture, worship, and active participation in the church community. God promises abundant blessing when His people are fully committed, but it requires placing Him at the center of our lives rather than relegating Him to the back room.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260507dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 You Belong Everyone wants to belong. We want to know that we matter, that we are wanted, and that we have a purpose. It does not take much to make us feel like we don’t. You walk into a room and scan the space, wondering if anyone sees you. You scroll through your phone and compare, and everyone else seems to have a place, a purpose, a people—but not you. So, we keep asking the question: Where do I fit? We ask it because something in us broke. God created us to belong to him. But sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, severing that relationship and cutting off the connection. The apostle Peter states it plainly: “Once you were not a people.” But that is no longer true. Through Jesus Christ, you have received mercy. Jesus lived the life you could not live. He died the death you deserved. He rose from the grave and brought you back to God. You are no longer an outsider. You belong. God has already given you your identity: You are chosen. You are royal. You are holy. You are God’s own possession. What others say does not change that. How you feel does not change that. What you have done or failed to do does not change that. This is who you are in Christ. And with that identity, God gives you a purpose. He has called you out of darkness into his light so that you may declare his praises. Your new life in Christ now flows from his mercy. Not to earn a place, but because you already have one. So, live as someone who belongs, because you do. Prayer: Gracious Father, thank you for bringing me into your family through Jesus. Help me live as your child and share the light of your mercy with others. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260507dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 You Belong Everyone wants to belong. We want to know that we matter, that we are wanted, and that we have a purpose. It does not take much to make us feel like we don’t. You walk into a room and scan the space, wondering if anyone sees you. You scroll through your phone and compare, and everyone else seems to have a place, a purpose, a people—but not you. So, we keep asking the question: Where do I fit? We ask it because something in us broke. God created us to belong to him. But sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, severing that relationship and cutting off the connection. The apostle Peter states it plainly: “Once you were not a people.” But that is no longer true. Through Jesus Christ, you have received mercy. Jesus lived the life you could not live. He died the death you deserved. He rose from the grave and brought you back to God. You are no longer an outsider. You belong. God has already given you your identity: You are chosen. You are royal. You are holy. You are God’s own possession. What others say does not change that. How you feel does not change that. What you have done or failed to do does not change that. This is who you are in Christ. And with that identity, God gives you a purpose. He has called you out of darkness into his light so that you may declare his praises. Your new life in Christ now flows from his mercy. Not to earn a place, but because you already have one. So, live as someone who belongs, because you do. Prayer: Gracious Father, thank you for bringing me into your family through Jesus. Help me live as your child and share the light of your mercy with others. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

The table of showbread in the tabernacle symbolized God's intimate presence and provision for His people, representing the covenant of fellowship between God and Israel. Through Jesus Christ, this communion is fulfilled and expanded, inviting us into unbroken relationship with our perfect Heavenly Father who is always with us, offering love, mercy, and life. The post The Bread of the Presence appeared first on Mt. Rose OPC.

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss more of his life and legacy. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more prophecies about Jesus in the Old Testament, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect Prayer for the Memorial of Pope St. Pius V O God, who raised up Pope Saint Pius Vto defend the faith and reform Your Church,grant that through his intercession,we may remain steadfast in our love for Youand Your Holy Church.Help us to uphold the truths of our faithwith courage and zeal, and to always seek Your glory.Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. ***** Justin DeMoss is online at legatus.org and benedictine.edu. Full list of guests ***** RECIPES FROM RITA: MARY GARDEN IDEAS Mint – since this herb used for tithing in Bible days is an invasive herb, it’s great for containers. So many kinds, from peppermint to spearmint to ginger, mojito and chocolate mint. We make cream mints for Mother’s Day and finely chopped fresh mint is so good in them. (That’s the recipe I’m sharing today). Basil – the legend is that basil was found growing outside of Christ’s tomb after He resurrected. For containers, there’s a small leafed basil called globe or minuet. Leaves are so small no chopping needed. Dill – Another tithing herb mentioned by Jesus, and yummy with seafood and potatoes. Dukat and Fernleaf are good specimens. Cilantro – Analagous with the manna of the Bible, the seed is called coriander. This bolts to seed in hot weather, so take that into consideration. Thyme – French and English are the gold standards, and there are creeping thymes that hang nicely over the containers edge. Marigold – For Mary! Calendua is a lovely marigold with edible flowers. ***** RECIPE: CREAM MINTS Let the little ones hand form them or use molds. When using molds, roll the mints in granulated, sanding or sparkling sugar before putting into molds. Ingredients4 oz cream cheese, softened (use block, not spreadable cream cheese)1 tablespoon butter, softened4 cups powdered sugar, plus a bit extra for forming mints if necessary1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/8 teaspoon vanillaFood coloring (optional) InstructionsBeat cream cheese and butter together, then add 2 cups sugar, blending well.Add extracts, and then rest of powdered sugar.Dough should be very stiff and not sticky – like a play dough consistency so you may need to add a bit more sugar.Add a tiny bit of food coloring and blend.Roll dough into teaspoon sized balls.Place on parchment lined baking sheet and dip the tines of a fork in powdered sugar and gently but firmly press down on each mint.OR roll into balls, then in granulated, sanding or sparkling sugar, then press into molds, smoothing tops.Store at room temperature for a week in single layers or in refrigerator for longer storage.Can also be frozen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4-5-26 From Crucifixion to Resurrection | Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy The Crucified Life Leads to Resurrection Life Pastor Joshua Kennedy Crucified with Christ Series  

Through Jesus Christ we have obtained access to God by grace through faith. Scripture References: Romans 5: 1-8, Romans 3: 23, Romans 5: 8, Romans 6: 23, Romans 8: 1, Romans 10: 9, 1 Peter 2: 21-25, 2 Corinthians 5: 21 Pastor: Daniel Hendrickson

This powerful conclusion to a spiritual warfare series reminds believers that the battle is not fought for victory—but from it. Through Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross, the ultimate victory is already secured, shifting the focus to what truly matters: the eternal destinies of people. With urgency and clarity, the sermon reveals God's patience as mercy, giving more time for repentance, while exposing the enemy's strategy to deceive and keep believers silent.Through biblical truth and personal testimony, this message calls Christians to step boldly into their mission—praying for the lost, sharing the gospel, and living out Christ's love. With eternity in view, it challenges listeners to move past fear and complacency and engage in the rescue mission that matters most: leading others to the victory already won.

This powerful conclusion to a spiritual warfare series reminds believers that the battle is not fought for victory—but from it. Through Jesus Christ's finished work on the cross, the ultimate victory is already secured, shifting the focus to what truly matters: the eternal destinies of people. With urgency and clarity, the sermon reveals God's patience as mercy, giving more time for repentance, while exposing the enemy's strategy to deceive and keep believers silent.Through biblical truth and personal testimony, this message calls Christians to step boldly into their mission—praying for the lost, sharing the gospel, and living out Christ's love. With eternity in view, it challenges listeners to move past fear and complacency and engage in the rescue mission that matters most: leading others to the victory already won.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to look at Pope Leo’s remarks this week on the apostolic nature of the Church. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. Hilary of Poitiers Father, keep us from vain strife of words.Grant to us constant profession of the Truth!Preserve us in a true and undefiled faithso that we may hold fast to thatwhich we professed when we were baptizedin the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,that we may have Thee for our Father,that we may abide in Thy Sonand in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our culture calls everything compassion—but when compassion is separated from holiness, it becomes corruption. Holiness is one of the most overlooked—yet essential—aspects of our identity as believers. In episode 20 of "God's Image in Man", Duane Sheriff teaches that while humanity was created in God's image to be holy, sin has perverted that image, producing counterfeit forms of holiness and self-righteousness.Even in our fallen state, we instinctively know something is wrong with sin—because holiness is embedded in our DNA as God image-bearers. Through Jesus Christ, God restores true holiness and righteousness in believers, calling us to reflect His holy nature. This message contrasts genuine biblical holiness with the world's distorted versions of morality, equipping believers to discern truth from deception. Holiness is not striving in our own strength—it is embracing who we have been recreated to be in Christ: truly righteous and truly holy.Click for FREE offer ➡️ https://pastorduane.com/landing/gods-image-in-man

The message emphasizes the reality of human sin and brokenness but highlights that sin is not ultimate or defining for those who follow Jesus Christ. ​ Drawing from Psalm 32 and 2 Corinthians 7:10, Will Dyer explains that while guilt is a natural response to sin, it should lead to repentance and ultimately to God's grace, which is greater than all sin. ​ Using examples like David and Peter, the message illustrates how acknowledging sin and seeking forgiveness from God can transform lives, as God's love and mercy are boundless. ​ The central message is that while sin is real, it is not the final word—grace is. ​ Through Jesus Christ, believers are forgiven, made whole, and invited to live in the freedom of God's love. ​

In this Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for March 17, 2026, we reflect on Psalm 51:5–6 (ESV), “Behold, I Was Brought Forth in Iniquity.” This Christian devotion explores the biblical doctrine of original sin and God's desire for truth within the human heart. King David acknowledges that sin is not only something we commit but a condition present from birth. Scripture reveals the depth of humanity's brokenness and the need for a Savior who can renew the heart.Yet this passage also points to hope. God delights in truth in the inward being and teaches wisdom in the hidden heart. Through Jesus Christ, God addresses sin at its deepest root. His cross and resurrection bring forgiveness, cleansing, and the promise of new life for all who trust in Him.If you are searching for a daily Bible devotion, Psalm 51 Bible study, teaching on original sin, LCMS theology, or Christ-centered encouragement, this message will strengthen your faith.Support this ministry here: https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphBuy Me a Coffee page: buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphGod's peace and blessings. Please like, share, and subscribe.Hashtags#DailyDevotion #Psalm51 #OriginalSin #LutheranTheology #NewLifeInChrist

Kadie Perez's story is one of courage, redemption, and unshakable hope.   After surviving severe domestic violence, including physical and emotional abuse, Kadie found herself at the lowest point of her life. What the enemy meant for destruction, God used for restoration.   Through Jesus Christ, Kadie discovered her true worth, reclaimed her identity, and stepped into freedom.   Today, she bravely shares her testimony so others trapped in fear or pain can know this truth: no matter how broken you feel, God can rebuild your life and give you a future.   Listen to his inspiring story on the Beliefcast, Apple Podcasts, and all streaming platforms.   … #Beliefcast #Hope #SurvivorStory #FaithOverFear #Healing #Identity #Redemption   …. Follow Kadie's journey here: IG:  @kadiekathryn FB:  https://www.facebook.com/kadie.k.perez Email: kadiekat91@gmail.com   ….. Special thanks to our Sponsors: Craig Swapp & Associates @craigswappandassociates Wasatch Recovery @wasatchrecovery Minky Couture @minkycouture Music by Paul Cardall @paulcardall

What if the biggest threat to your marriage isn't communication styles, personality differences, or stress—but selfishness? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef begins with the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve experienced complete openness—physically and spiritually—until self-centeredness invited sin and broke what God designed to be beautiful and whole. Dr. Youssef warns that selfishness remains one of Satan's most effective tools to dismantle marriages, because it turns every disagreement into a battle for comfort, control, or pride. But there is real hope. Through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, believers can grow into spouses who live out God's command to value others above themselves—not as a slogan, but as daily obedience. In this devotional, you'll learn what selflessness looks like in real marriage moments through three Christlike qualities: Mature: asking, “How can I sacrifice for my spouse?” instead of demanding comfort, Magnanimous: practicing generous love that seeks to understand, Malleable: choosing flexibility and mutual submission out of reverence for Christ. As husband and wife “die to self,” marriage becomes a living picture of Christ and His Church—and a testimony to resurrection power that brings new life and abundant joy. Today's MY Devotional has been provided by Leading The Way. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul confronts the Corinthians for turning spiritual gifts into a source of confusion rather than unity. The gift of tongues—like every gift of the Spirit—is an act of God's grace meant to build up the church, not draw attention to the individual. When used properly, tongues unite believers with God in prayer and unite people with one another through the clear proclamation of the gospel. Paul therefore gives a simple principle: in the gathered church, speech must be understandable so the whole body can be strengthened. Uninterpreted tongues create distance, but the gospel creates belonging.In the end, tongues are not the goal—God is. Through Jesus Christ, strangers are brought near, divided people are made one, and the Spirit gathers believers from every language into one redeemed family.

Sermon Direct Link 3/1/26 Rev. Clint Smith Let Love Lead – Hebrews 13:1-5 Scripture speaks with a clear and steady witness: God's very nature is love. Through Jesus Christ, we are not merely invited but ... Read More The post Let Love Lead (Hebrews 13:1-5) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

Daily Devotion with Pastor Balla for February 27, 2026 reflects on Psalm 47:8–9 and the steady, unshakable truth that God reigns over the nations. He sits on His holy throne—ruling with righteousness, purity, and perfect authority. In a world where leadership can be unstable or flawed, this passage reminds us that the Lord's rule is permanent and just.This Christ-centered Lutheran devotion highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham. Through Jesus Christ, people from every tribe and nation are gathered into one family by grace through faith. The dividing walls are torn down, and the Gospel draws the nations together under the reign of the ascended King.“The shields of the earth belong to God” assures believers that all earthly power ultimately answers to Him. No headline overrides His sovereignty. No ruler stands above His throne.Rest today in the confidence that Christ reigns—and by grace, you belong to His gathered people.Support this ministry at

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. The Bible tells us in Colossians 1:13 that God “rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son.” That's not just poetic language. It's a rescue story. Through Jesus Christ, we are delivered from darkness and brought into the light of God's kingdom. Jesus paid the penalty for our sins and secured our freedom. Darkness no longer has hold over us that have placed our trust in Jesus and Him alone. But there are many who don't yet the hope and forgiveness that Jesus offers. And God calls us to share this Good News with others who need the very Light of life that we have found. Today, thank God for what He has done in your life, and pray for opportunities to tell others about Jesus and what He has done. And when God gives you those divine appointments, be prepared to share the Gospel with them! For help in sharing your faith, visit our website at sharelife.today.

Teach Us To PrayFebruary 08, 2026Teacher: Pastor Dave BrownAsk and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!— Matthew 7:7-11 (Luke 11:9-13)3 Reasons for Unanswered Prayers:Not “no” but “not yet”Complex GoodsEvil ExistsGod does not delay to give what he has promised; rather, by delaying he stretches desire. By stretching desire he enlarges the soul. By enlarging the soul he makes it capable of receiving what he is preparing to give.— AugustineGod always gives us just what we need, himself.  He even works to stretch our hearts so that we are able to receive what he gives.Safety and security are two idols we let go unchecked in the American church.“Safe? ... Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you”— C.S. LewisGracious Father,you are the God of peace,the sovereign King who gathers one Kingdom from many nationsand calls us to belong wholly to you and to one another;Teach us to be with you before we strive to do for you.Quiet our anxious hearts,loosen our grip on lesser allegiances,and form in us the mind of Christ.Where opinions differ, give us charity.Where fears rise, give us trust.Where we are tempted to divide, make us one.As we seek the future of Redeemer Church,guide us by your Spirit.Grant us wisdom in discernment,patience with one another,and courage to follow wherever you lead. Make us a praying people before we are a decisive people,that our life together may reflect the peace and unity of your Kingdom.Through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and forever.Amen.