Podcasts about true king

Series: 1 Samuel: Looking For A True KingThe Leader God Calls 1 Samuel 3Pastor Matt Sfura

Series: 1 Samuel: Looking For A True KingThe Tragedy of Eli & Sons 1 Samuel 2:11-36Pastor Matt Sfura

Russ Masterson teaches from 1 Samuel 8-10

A – What is this about? This passage summarizes Saul's consolidation of power through continual warfare, highlighting his military success, family line, and growing sovereignty—yet foreshadowing that his reign will not ultimately endure. B – Best verse to summarize this passage: "So Saul established his sovereignty over Israel and fought against all his enemies on every side…" (1 Samuel 14:47a, NKJV) C – What are we called to do? We are called to trust and follow the greater and perfect King, Jesus Christ, whose rule is righteous, faithful, and eternal—unlike earthly rulers whose power fades.

Series: 1 Samuel: Looking For A True KingHannah's Song1 Samuel 1:21-2:11Pastor Matt Sfura

Feb 09 | 2026 | Hukamnama Sahib | ਧਨਾਸਰੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੪ ॥ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਮੈ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਸਨ ਸੁਖੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਹਮਰੀ ਬੇਦਨਿ ਤੂ ਜਾਨਤਾ ਸਾਹਾ ਅਵਰੁ ਕਿਆ ਜਾਨੈ ਕੋਇ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਸਾਚਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਸਚੁ ਤੂ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀਆ ਸਚੁ ਸਭੁ ਹੋਇ ॥ ਝੂਠਾ ਕਿਸ ਕਉ ਆਖੀਐ ਸਾਹਾ ਦੂਜਾ ਨਾਹੀ ਕੋਇ ॥੧॥ ਸਭਨਾ ਵਿਚਿ ਤੂ ਵਰਤਦਾ ਸਾਹਾ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਝਹਿ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਦਿਨੁ ਰਾਤਿ ॥ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਝ ਹੀ ਥਾਵਹੁ ਮੰਗਦੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਤੂ ਸਭਨਾ ਕਰਹਿ ਇਕ ਦਾਤਿ ॥੨॥ ਸਭੁ ਕੋ ਤੁਝ ਹੀ ਵਿਚਿ ਹੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਤੁਝ ਤੇ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਕੋਈ ਨਾਹਿ ॥ ਸਭਿ ਜੀਅ ਤੇਰੇ ਤੂ ਸਭਸ ਦਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਾ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਝ ਹੀ ਮਾਹਿ ਸਮਾਹਿ ॥੩॥ ਸਭਨਾ ਕੀ ਤੂ ਆਸ ਹੈ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਭਿ ਤੁਝਹਿ ਧਿਆਵਹਿ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹ ॥ ਜਿਉ ਭਾਵੈ ਤਿਉ ਰਖੁ ਤੂ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਸਚੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਕੇ ਪਾਤਿਸਾਹ ॥੪॥੭॥੧੩॥ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਮੇਹਰ ਕਰ) ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤੇਰੇ ਦਰਸਨ ਦਾ ਆਨੰਦ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਹੋ ਜਾਏ। ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਮੇਰੇ ਦਿਲ ਦੀ ਪੀੜ ਤੂੰ ਹੀ ਜਾਣਦਾ ਹੈਂ। ਕੋਈ ਹੋਰ ਕੀ ਜਾਣ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ?।ਰਹਾਉ।ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਤੂੰ ਸਦਾ ਕਾਇਮ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਮਾਲਕ ਹੈਂ, ਤੂੰ ਅਟੱਲ ਹੈਂ। ਜੋ ਕੁਝ ਤੂੰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈਂ, ਉਹ ਭੀ ਉਕਾਈ-ਹੀਣ ਹੈ (ਉਸ ਵਿਚ ਭੀ ਕੋਈ ਊਣਤਾ ਨਹੀਂ) । ਹੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਸਾਰੇ ਸੰਸਾਰ ਵਿਚ ਤੈਥੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ) ਹੋਰ ਕੋਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ (ਇਸ ਵਾਸਤੇ) ਕਿਸੇ ਨੂੰ ਝੂਠਾ ਆਖਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾ ਸਕਦਾ।੧।ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਤੂੰ ਸਭ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਮੌਜੂਦ ਹੈਂ, ਸਾਰੇ ਜੀਵ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੀ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਸਾਰੇ ਜੀਵ ਤੇਰੇ ਪਾਸੋਂ ਹੀ (ਮੰਗਾਂ) ਮੰਗਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਕ ਤੂੰ ਹੀ ਸਭ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਾਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈਂ।੨।ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਹਰੇਕ ਜੀਵ ਤੇਰੇ ਹੁਕਮ ਵਿਚ ਹੈ, ਤੈਥੋਂ ਆਕੀ ਕੋਈ ਜੀਵ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ। ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਸਾਰੇ ਜੀਵ ਤੇਰੇ ਪੈਦਾ ਕੀਤੇ ਹੋਏ ਹਨ, ਤੇ, ਇਹ ਸਾਰੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਵਿਚ ਹੀ ਲੀਨ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।੩।ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਤੂੰ ਸਭ ਜੀਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਆਸਾਂ ਪੂਰੀਆਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਜੀਵ ਤੇਰਾ ਹੀ ਧਿਆਨ ਧਰਦੇ ਹਨ। ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇ ਪਾਤਿਸ਼ਾਹ! ਹੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਆਰੇ! ਜਿਵੇਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਚੰਗਾ ਲੱਗਦਾ ਹੈ, ਤਿਵੇਂ ਮੈਨੂੰ (ਆਪਣੇ ਚਰਨਾਂ ਵਿਚ) ਰੱਖ। ਤੂੰ ਹੀ ਸਦਾ ਕਾਇਮ ਰਹਿਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਹੈਂ।੪।੭।੧੩।DHANAASAREE, FOURTH MEHL:O my King, beholding the Blessed Vision of the Lord's Darshan, I am at peace. You alone know my inner pain, O King; what can anyone else know? || Pause || O True Lord and Master, You are truly my King; whatever You do, all that is True. Who should I call a liar? There is no other than You, O King. || 1 || You are pervading and permeating in all; O King, everyone meditates on You, day and night. Everyone begs of You, O my King; You alone give gifts to all. || 2 || All are under Your Power, O my King; none at all are beyond You. All beings are Yours—You belong to all, O my King. All shall merge and be absorbed in You. || 3 || You are the hope of all, O my Beloved; all meditate on You, O my King. As it pleases You, protect and preserve me, O my Beloved; You are the True King of Nanak. || 4 || 7 || 13 ll

A — About This passage shows Saul's public selection as king and reveals Israel's deeper issue: rejecting God as their true King in favor of human leadership. B — Best Verse 1 Samuel 10:19 — "But you have today rejected your God… and you have said to Him, 'No, set a king over us.'" C — Called To Do We are called to trust God's kingship, submit to His rule with humility, and look beyond outward appearances to faithful obedience.

Human strength and false alliances cannot save, but Christ the King reigns in righteousness. He is our refuge, bringing peace and security to His people. In Him, we learn to trust God alone and live under His just rule.

Series: 1 Samuel: Looking For A True KingPreparation and Prayer1 Samuel 1:1-20Pastor Jonah Wilson

Jesus: The True King Before the Sea of Need The Homily focuses on the Gospel of Mark . . . . . . and the Old Testament account of David and Saul to contrast two radically different models of kingship and authority. In the Gospel, Jesus draws overwhelming crowds from every direction . . . Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, and beyond. The weight of human need is so great that his disciples must prepare a boat to keep him from being crushed. Jesus heals, teaches, and confronts unclean spirits, yet refuses acclaim or self-promotion. His kingship is defined not by ego or force, but by mercy, humility, and service to the wounded. This is set against the tragic example of King Saul, whose victory over Goliath becomes the seed of his downfall. Saul's fragile ego turns David . . . God's chosen servant . . . into a perceived enemy. Saul embodies the ruler who serves God on his own terms, seeking praise, control, and personal glory. David, though deeply flawed, remains oriented toward God's will, capable of repentance and humility. The Homily culminates in Christ as the true Son of David and Mary as Queen through obedience. God's kingdom is revealed not as conquest by power, but as a conquest of love—founded on surrender to God's will rather than domination. True authority flows from hearts mastered by God, not from self-assertion or acclaim. Listen to Jesus: The True King Before the Sea of Need ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work Christ Healing the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda: Spanish Painter: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo: 1667 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Mark 3: 7-12 First Reading: 1 Samuel 18: 6-9; 19:1-7 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was this image selected: Murillo's Christ stands amid a mass of broken, desperate humanity . . . bodies pressed close, faces marked by suffering. The painting mirrors Mark's emphasis on overwhelming crowds and Christ's quiet authority. Jesus is central not as a ruler demanding praise, but as a healer absorbing the crushing weight of human need.

The Underground Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Luke 12:35-46 Episode Summary Recorded on a Saturday night before a predicted winter storm, Pastor Michael addresses a week in which church protestors made headlines. Using a creative allegory read by his 15-year-old son Elijah, he reminds us that the Jesus Movement has always been underground - not about hiding, but about unshakeable loyalty to a different Kingdom while living as infiltrators on a rescue mission in enemy territory. Key Points – The Church isn't the establishment - we're the resistance on a rescue mission, not another cog in a political machine – Jesus left behind faithful followers to spread His teachings until His return, knowing they'd face opposition from the world's power structures – The danger isn't persecution - it's forgetting our purpose and getting distracted by culture wars, preferences, and complacency – When churches stop being a movement and become a club for member comfort, they drift from their mission – Our weapons aren't political or violent but spiritual - we win people to Jesus, not just culture wars – Jesus will return unannounced, and we must be found faithful, watching, and actively sharing the Good News Main Takeaway We aren't the establishment - we are the resistance on a rescue mission. The Jesus Movement has always been underground, made up of people with courage to live by different values and refuse to be reshaped by the dominant culture. Our calling isn't to make unbelievers act like believers through politics, but to show them the transforming love of Jesus. We're not-so-secret agents planted by the True King, and we must stay faithful to that mission. Memorable Quotes – "We aren't the establishment - we are the resistance, and we're on a rescue mission." – "An underground movement isn't about hiding - it's about unshakeable loyalty." – "They were obsessed with how dark the world was, instead of sharing the light. They were so caught up in guarding doors, they forgot they were supposed to open them." – "Our ultimate purpose isn't to win culture wars - it's to win people to Jesus." – "We are not the ruling power - we never have been. We are The Underground." – "We need to do more than trying to get unbelievers to act like believers. We need to show them the love and peace and transformation of Jesus." Reflection Question Have you forgotten that you're part of an underground movement on a rescue mission, getting distracted instead by culture wars, preferences, or the comfort of Christian community rather than actively sharing Jesus with people who need Him? Tune in to hear the powerful allegory of The Great and Powerful King read by Pastor Michael's son Elijah, why his dog is wreaking havoc on his allergies, and what Jesus' shocking language about servants being cut in pieces really means for us today. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Big Idea: Allegiance to Christ brings heaven down. Problem: We chase the delights of the true kingdom without the true King. Solution: Renounce all rival kings, and plead allegiance to no king but Christ. Vision: A church so loyal to the ascended King that heaven quietly invades the world through ordinary lives. Steps To Change: 1. Dethrone All False Kings 2. Crown Christ 3. Join The Cause Links: Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry: https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If this video was helpful to you, please like, comment, and subscribe — and share it with someone who needs hope today.

When we surrender all of our little kings to the the True King we find ultimate freedom and compassion.--------------------------------------Connect with us!Our website: https://avillage.churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/avillageccInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avillage.church/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76u0xIWve9O_TApUjzmFOg

In our four-week Christmas series, "Searching For the Light," we explore how the arrival of Jesus meets the deepest longings of the human heart. Far more than a traditional Nativity story, this series examines the four essential roles Christ fulfills to bridge the gap between God and man. We look at Jesus as the True Prophet who speaks God's truth, the True Priest who advocates for us, the True King who rules with grace, and the True Savior who delivers us from darkness. Join us as Alderwood Community Church traces these biblical themes from ancient promise to the Bethlehem manger, discovering how the Light of the World brings clarity, peace, and hope to our lives today.

In our four-week Christmas series, "Searching For the Light," we explore how the arrival of Jesus meets the deepest longings of the human heart. Far more than a traditional Nativity story, this series examines the four essential roles Christ fulfills to bridge the gap between God and man. We look at Jesus as the True Prophet who speaks God's truth, the True Priest who advocates for us, the True King who rules with grace, and the True Savior who delivers us from darkness. Join us as Alderwood Community Church traces these biblical themes from ancient promise to the Bethlehem manger, discovering how the Light of the World brings clarity, peace, and hope to our lives today.

In our four-week Christmas series, "Searching For the Light," we explore how the arrival of Jesus meets the deepest longings of the human heart. Far more than a traditional Nativity story, this series examines the four essential roles Christ fulfills to bridge the gap between God and man. We look at Jesus as the True Prophet who speaks God's truth, the True Priest who advocates for us, the True King who rules with grace, and the True Savior who delivers us from darkness. Join us as Alderwood Community Church traces these biblical themes from ancient promise to the Bethlehem manger, discovering how the Light of the World brings clarity, peace, and hope to our lives today.

In our four-week Christmas series, "Searching For the Light," we explore how the arrival of Jesus meets the deepest longings of the human heart. Far more than a traditional Nativity story, this series examines the four essential roles Christ fulfills to bridge the gap between God and man. We look at Jesus as the True Prophet who speaks God's truth, the True Priest who advocates for us, the True King who rules with grace, and the True Savior who delivers us from darkness. Join us as Alderwood Community Church traces these biblical themes from ancient promise to the Bethlehem manger, discovering how the Light of the World brings clarity, peace, and hope to our lives today.

Text:  2 Peter 1:19-2, Matthew 2:6, 2:12-23Today Bub Hayes leads us in the study of Biblical prophesy.Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.com THIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) December 28, 2025Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram

Christmas is not just about celebrating a birth, it's about responding to a King. In Matthew 2, we see three very different reactions to Jesus: Herod's fear, the religious leaders' indifference, and the Magi's worship. This message explores how Jesus, the True King, confronts our rival loyalties, draws unlikely worshipers, and establishes a kingdom that reaches the nations. The question remains: what is your response to the King? Subscribe for More: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdBjWoX3iFFfi7rhni6iUxQ?sub_confirmation=1 Learn More on Our Website: https://www.calvary-church.com Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calvarychurchpennsylvania #calvary #church #christian #sermon #message #souderton #quakertown #pennsylvania

Pastor Brian unpacks Isaiah 9:6 on Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2025

At Christmas, God warned us with the picture of a false king and gifted us with The True King. How do we find the true King? 1. Recognize the gift of Jesus reigning over us. (v.1-3) 2. Receive God's invitation to worship Jesus. (v.4-6) 3. We find Jesus when we respond with joy, worship, and gifts. (v.7-12)

Message from Jay Mosser on December 21, 2025

Seeking the True KingSeries: Christmas 2025 - God With Us Speaker: Ian NaismithSunday MorningDate: 21st December 2025

Message from Steven Chitty on December 14, 2025

Join us as Richard Mounce delivers a sermon from Matthew 1:18-25.

We recover our royal identity by surrendering to the one True King.

Welcome to Day 2752 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2752 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 100:1-5 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2752 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred fifty-two of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Rhythm of Gratitude – Entering the Gates with Praise. Today, we arrive at a beloved landmark on our journey through the Psalter. We are exploring Psalm One Hundred, covering the entire hymn, verses one through five, in the New Living Translation. This short, vibrant psalm serves as the grand finale to the collection of Royal Psalms we have been trekking through (Psalms Ninety-three through Ninety-nine). In our previous trek through Psalm Ninety-nine, we were on our knees. We saw the Holy King enthroned between the Cherubim, and the command was to "tremble" and to "bow low." It was a psalm of heavy, transcendent holiness. Psalm One Hundred resolves that trembling into uncontainable joy. It tells us that the Holy King is also the Good Shepherd. It is the invitation to stand up, dust off our knees, and march through the temple gates with a song of thanksgiving. It is the only psalm in the Bible with the specific superscription "A Psalm of Thanksgiving" (Mizmor l'todah). It was likely sung as the procession entered the temple courts to offer the thanksgiving sacrifice. It teaches us that while God is the High King of the Divine Council, He is also our God, and His courts are open to us. So, let us join the procession and enter His gates with thanksgiving. The First Segment is: The Universal Call to Worship. Psalm One Hundred: verses one through two. Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. The psalm opens with a burst of energy, issuing three imperative commands to the entire world: "Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!" The command to "shout" (rûa‘) connects us back to the earlier Royal Psalms. This is the shout of homage to a King; it is the fanfare of coronation. But notice the audience: "all the earth." This is a missionary call. Just as we saw in Psalm Ninety-six, the invitation to worship Yahweh is not restricted to the ethnic borders of Israel. It is a summons to the nations—who were formerly under the dominion of the rebel gods of the Divine Council—to switch their allegiance. We are calling the whole earth to defect from the darkness and shout allegiance to the True King. The second command defines the attitude of our service: "Worship the Lord with gladness." The word "Worship" (‘ābad) literally means to serve. It implies slavery or bond-service. In the ancient world, serving a god or a king was often a terrified, burdensome duty. You served to avoid being crushed. But Yahweh demands a different kind of service. We are to serve Him...

A – About: This devotional explains Jeremiah's final pronouncements of judgment against Damascus, Kedar, Hazor, and Elam—showing that God alone governs nations, raises kings, humbles pride, and asserts His sovereign throne over all peoples. B – Best Verse: "I will set My throne in Elam…" (Jeremiah 49:38 NKJV) C – Call to Action: Recognize Christ as the reigning King, bow to Him willingly, trust His sovereign rule over all nations, and live as loyal citizens of His eternal kingdom.

2023-02-06 - Jesus, The True King： Mark 11_1-11 [X8dCMtiLd8o] by Salvador Flores III

Matthew 28 | Dcn. Javy CortezMatthew Series

Fr. John Ehrich, STL Frjohnteaches.com Fr. John's Music

A study of Luke 1:68-79

A – About: This passage reveals God's judgment on Egypt through Jeremiah's prophecy. Despite Egypt's might, God declares that their power and alliances will fail because they trusted in earthly strength instead of Him. B – Best Verse: "As I live," says the King, whose name is the Lord of hosts, "Surely as Tabor is among the mountains and as Carmel by the sea, so he shall come." — Jeremiah 46:18 (NKJV) C – Call to Action: Trust in the Lord alone, not in worldly powers or human strength. Submit to Christ, the true King of Kings, and walk faithfully in His ways, confident in His eternal kingdom.

A sermon by R.J. Lemyre based on Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 preached on October 19th as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

A sermon by R.J. Lemyre based on Ecclesiastes 4:1-5:7 preached on October 19th as part of our sermon series called "Devoted: Following Jesus Together."

Meeting God face to face must result in radical change. We can learn much from Isaiah's vision of the true King in Isaiah 6. Pastor Tan Sern Khoon preaches  

That every believer would see the ascension not as Christ's absence but as His enthronement—first in heaven, and now within us. That we would dethrone the false kings that have ruined our hearts and our world, and join the King's holy heist—bringing His reign of love, justice, wisdom, and grace to the earth through His Spirit alive in us. Links: Website: https://thegrovechurch.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrovechurchofficial Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrovechurchofficial Sermon Audio: https://soundcloud.com/thegrovechurchofficial Podcast: https://tr.ee/c0BcdkUV3C Support Our Ministry: https://grovechurch.churchcenter.com/giving If this video was helpful to you, please like, comment, and subscribe — and share it with someone who needs hope today.

1 Kings 21"Life with a True King"Pastor Steve Kim

Revelation 15-16 | The Just and True King | Jon Deedrick

Series: The King's Authority

Pastor Jim concludes the True King series by walking through 2 Kings 24 and 25, where the southern kingdom of Judah falls and the people are exiled to Babylon. Jim explains that exile is more than the loss of land or a destroyed temple; it is life without God's presence and glory. Despite the devastation, he points to the glimmer of hope left in the story and connects it to the arrival of Jesus, the better temple, the better King, and the better Israel. Through the lens of exile, Jim reminds listeners that Jesus took on the true exile of sin and death, offering restored identity, renewed presence, and unshakable hope to all who turn their face to God. The message calls us to examine the idols that rename and mislead us, and to receive the forgiveness and life Jesus secured through his death, resurrection, and the indwelling of the Spirit.

Psalm 145 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss David's humility and place before God leading to discuss God's place over us.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=22241The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

We live in a world where “Absaloms” rise daily—where truth is traded for influence, and loyalty is seduced by charm. We live as strangers in a land shaped by self-expression, not self-denial. In such a world, faithfulness can feel like foolishness. But it's not. Sometimes faith doesn't look like standing tall—it looks like walking barefoot through tears. In this sermon pastor Joel reminds us that crisis proves and strengthens covenant faithfulness to God's true King. In David's darkest hour, God showed up as Redeemer, Savior, and Friend. In Jesus, those roles aren't just revealed—they're fulfilled. And in your crisis, they are real. The same God who walked with David and wept with Jesus walks with you now.

In 2 Kings 11 and 12, Pastor Jim unpacks the story of young Joash, who is hidden, preserved, and crowned as Judah's rightful king in the midst of political upheaval and widespread idolatry. He shows how God works through unlikely people to protect His promise and draws a clear connection between Joash's flawed reign and Jesus as the greater and perfect King. Jim challenges us to examine the false kings we elevate in our lives and calls us to re-center our worship on Jesus, the true King who brings lasting peace and Shalom.

Joshua 10:1-14 "The True King of Righteousness" - Matt Freeman by Matt Freeman