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THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING: TIPS OR TITHE GENESIS 4:1-7 Why did God reject Cain's offering and accept Abel's? It was a matter of the heart! Cain tipped God; Abel obeyed God. Do we have the heart of Cain or Abel? When it comes to our finances, who are we going to thank and who are we going to trust? What we do with our finances reveals the condition of our heart. Truth: God doesn't need our money; He wants our heart! Tithing is not about getting something out of us, it is about doing something for us! The account of Cain and Abel teaches us: 1. Tithing reveals the condition of the heart. An unholy hold on money divides every aspect of our lives. Blessed money unifies. 2. Tithing determines how much God can trust me. 3. Tithing determines how long my giving lives. Hebrews 11:4 My faith in God speaks longer than I live on earth. Everything we work to accumulate (possessions) dies with us. Ask yourself: Who is going to be standing before God's throne because of me? +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Is it really worth it to follow God when the wicked seem to win? In this powerful and hope-filled conclusion to the book of Malachi, we see that God is not blind to injustice nor forgetful of faithfulness. He promises that the Day of the Lord is coming—a day when the arrogant will face judgment, and the faithful will leap like calves set free. The same God who calls His people to remember and return also provides the mercy we so desperately need in Jesus Christ.This sermon unpacks the final words of the Old Testament, showing us how the story points forward to Christ, the true Sun of Righteousness, who brings healing in His wings.

Deacon Harold asks the question of where have you seen the presence of God in your life or do you find it hard to see Him working? We also look into Soulful Psalm 78:44-48

THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING I KINGS 17:10-22 She Was Afraid! 1 Kings 17:13-16 When we obey God, there is ALWAYS enough! She Was Tested! 1 Kings 17:15-16 Who are we going to thank and who are we going to trust? More money is not the answer-More faith in God is! Faith activates God and moves His hand in our behalf. Tithing is NOT giving; Tithing is RETURNING! Truth: Generosity begins at 11%! Some argue that tithing is an Old Testament law, remember this: Jesus NEVER lowered the bar; He raised the bar. Matthew 5:17-30 Jesus taught tithing. Luke 11:42 She Received The Supply! 1 Kings 17:15-16 There was no natural solution to this problem. Truth: God doesn't need the natural to do the supernatural! If He can get it thru you, He will get it to you! She Experienced The Promise! 1 Kings 17:21-22 Her son dies-obeying God doesn't mean your business will never go under, you will never get cancer, you will never lose a child, you will never go through a divorce. The promise means when the ‘son' dies, Jesus is right there with us! Jesus will always breathe life into our circumstances! +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Reading: Psalm 15Text: John 8:31-46; Lord's Day 43Theme: Love the truth: God's will for you in the ninth commandmentTime:AfternoonMinister:Rev. Matthew Van der woerdTexts:Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 43Psalm 15John 8:31–46

How do we know if God is speaking to us or if it's just us feeling and thinking what our own hearts want to hear under the guise of "God told me"? Throughout the Bible, God spoke in different ways to different people, using a burning bush, a whisper, visions, even a talking donkey. How does God speak to us today? Pastor Mike teaches how God promised to speak personally to each of us.To help you stay rooted in God's Word, we'd like to offer you a new book by Time of Grace's very own Dr. Bruce Becker. It's called Torn: Living on Earth While Longing for Heaven. Dr. Becker shows us how to stay faithful in a world that makes it hard to follow Jesus. Request your copy with your financial gift to Time of Grace. About "Taboo Questions With Pastor Mike Novotny": Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.You can also order Pastor Mike's book "Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't" at taboobook.org.

Send us a textHow many of us are able to truly live in the Truth of God's Word? How often do we ready God's Word and think, "Yes, I believe this...but for someone else"? How often do we exclude ourselves from the blessings, privileges, and  benefits of being a child of God?Romans 8:1 is a staple Truth in walking in the freedom God offers through accepting His Son, Jesus, as our Savior. However, many of us struggle with this Truth. This hold especially true for women who have experienced an abortion. That choice continues to haunt them, keeping them shackled to shame and living in condemnation.It's time for us to embrace the Truth God offers in His Word. It's time to EMBRACE IT FOR OURSELVES and...LIVE IN THE TRUTH!!!I pray this episode of Beauty Beyond the Ashes helps to silence the lies of the enemy so that you can hear and receive God's Word about you!Listen in each week and don't forget to SHARE, LIKE AND COMMENT!!!Connect with TonyaWebsite - https://www.tonyabjones.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beautybeyondtheashes/videosFree Mini E-Book - https://tonyabjones.com/4pillarsEmail - bbta@tonyabjones.comFacebook - Tonya Bailey Jones https://www.facebook.com/thetonyabjonesInstagram - Blessed1_t2w https://www.instagram.com/blessed1_t2w/TikTok - Beauty Beyond the Ashes https://www.tiktok.com/@beauty_beyond_the_ashes?lang=en

If the Devil Can't Get to You, He'll Send a Narcissist—6 Tactics He Uses to Destroy YouWhy This Battle Feels DifferentYou've locked every door, secured every window, and set every alarm—but what do you do when Judas is already inside the house?This isn't just a difficult relationship; it's a spiritual attack.The enemy knows your weak points, and when he can't reach you directly, he'll send someone who already has the keys—a narcissist.The tactics they use aren't just harmful; they're designed to steal, kill, and destroy.6 Demonic Tactics the Enemy Uses Through the Narcissist

In this episode, Dr. John discusses the importance of prayer in our faith, based on 1 Timothy 2:8-10. He encourages us to pray with pure hearts, without anger or arguments, while highlighting the unique challenges men and women face in their spiritual journeys. Tune in to discover how prayer can transform our relationship with God and others.Upholding the Truth: Upholding the Truth is a 15-message series focused on the study of 1 Timothy. Do you remember the words of Jesus to Pilate? “Everyone who is on the side of truth, listens to my voice.” The question might arise in our day, “is there such a thing as truth?” There is, and it never changes. It is found in the Word of God. Discover or rediscover this truth for the church, and your role in proclaiming the unchanging truth of God, in Christ reconciling the world to Himself.

Struggling with fitness guilt? You're not alone. In this episode of Strong. Confident. His., we're talking about faith, fitness, and how to move forward with God's grace instead of guilt. If you've ever felt stuck in your Christian fitness journey, this episode is for you! We've been trained to focus on what we didn't do right, but what if we chose to focus on how God is working in us? God isn't asking for perfection—He's asking for faithful obedience. Philippians 3:13-14 reminds us: "But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." In this episode, you'll learn: Why Christian women struggle with fitness guilt—and how to break free How to find balance in faith and fitness (without perfectionism!) A biblical prayer to release guilt and trust God with your health journey Next Steps: Freebie: Want a simple, biblical plan to get started? Grab Your Faith-Fueled Fitness Plan → https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christian-fitness-guide Workshop: Want all the steps? Join the 7 Quick Wins to Kickstart Your Christ-Centered Fitness Journey → https://www.kimdolanleto.com/christcenteredfit  Remember, You are Strong. Confident. His! Kim Dolan Leto   Connect with me!  WEBSITE: https://www.kimdolanleto.com PODCAST: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/strong-confident-his-podcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/kimdolanleto INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kimdolanleto YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit SHOP: https://www.kimdolanleto.com/shop

While living with my parents, sometime in early teens, we attended one of the oldest churches in the south. We'd dress in our Sunday finest, traverse the winding country roads, and find “our pew.” After a few stares from my parents, a pinch or two under the thigh, and some monotone words from the pulpit, we were free. The church would empty and we'd head to the car, ready to ditch the Sunday best and get on with life. Every Sunday, no matter what…my dad would strike up a conversation while the three of us sat in the car…waiting! We would glare, roll the window down and motion, one time a horn was used in efforts to get things moving. Waiting was for the birds! We always asked, what is the hold up!?!? This weekend, we explore the same question about God's seeming delay in His return! If you're keen, read ahead in 2 Peter 3. Pastor Matthew McCarter

The law of the Lord, the Ten Commandments, leads us to deeper intimacy and communion with the Living God. They help shape us into the person who God created us to be. Deacon Harold talks more about this as together we will discover how God's Blueprint for a Happy Life leads to a rich and rewarding life. Also looking into Soulful Psalm 119:Tsade.

Apocalyptic movies, global uncertainty, and doomsday predictions all paint a chaotic picture of how the world might end. But what if the culmination of our world isn't controlled by chance or chaos, but by a God who has been in complete control from the beginning? In this week's message, we dig into the Book of Revelation and discover how understanding God's ultimate control changes everything - from how we view the future to how we live our daily lives. Find unshakeable confidence knowing that the God who wrote the beginning of history is the same God who holds its final chapters.

Apocalyptic movies, global uncertainty, and doomsday predictions all paint a chaotic picture of how the world might end. But what if the culmination of our world isn't controlled by chance or chaos, but by a God who has been in complete control from the beginning? In this week's message, we dig into the Book of Revelation and discover how understanding God's ultimate control changes everything - from how we view the future to how we live our daily lives. Find unshakeable confidence knowing that the God who wrote the beginning of history is the same God who holds its final chapters.

Welcome to today's sermon podcast. We explore the profound mystery of the gospel and its power to offer peace amidst turmoil. This episode highlights a historic moment from World War I, where a simple song, 'Silent Night,' brought temporary peace to the battlefield, reflecting the potential for harmony even in the darkest times. We also journey through the biblical story of Mary, a young woman chosen to carry the Messiah, and her profound song of praise recorded in the book of Luke. Witness Mary's faith and humility as she navigates the unexpected plans God laid out for her, finding peace and purpose in God's promise. This episode encourages us to trust in God's greatness, grasp the power of His mercy, and embrace His plan with humility and faith, finding peace in our own unexpected paths. Join us in discovering how God's plan, though sometimes unforeseen, always leads to a deeper understanding of His love and mercy, providing peace that transcends all understanding. With Pastor Mike Curry. Finding Peace in God's Unexpected Plan Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: The song that brought peace in a world war. How can we find Peace in God's unexpected plan? Recognize God's greatness. (Luke 1:46-49). Truth: Recognizing God's greatness helps us trust His plans. Psalm 46:10; Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:9 Grasp the power of God's mercy. (Luke 1:50-53) Truth: God's faithfulness is consistent and reliable. Lamentations 3:22-23 III. Embrace God's plan with humility and faith (Luke 1:54-55) Truth: God's plans are rooted in His promises and faithfulness. Proverbs 3:5-6 Contact us through the CONNECT form at www.mvcnaz.org/connect  

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16 PSALM 48:12 PSALM 22:3 What is the difference between thankfulness and gratitude? Thankfulness is a response to a ________________________________. Gratitude is a _________________________, a state of grace. Most of us have a story or stories of God's faithfulness that brought gratitude. Truth: God is attracted to grateful people. What do we know about gratitude? 1. Gratitude is never invisible or silent. Luke 6:45 When we are grateful, we will say it and show it. 2. Gratitude sustains joy and blessing. Psalm 9:1 The secret to joy is learning to remember all that God has done for you, especially in the bad times. 3. Gratitude begins when entitlement ends. 1 Corinthians 15:5 It is impossible to be grateful for something we think we are entitled to. Without God, what are we entitled to? God's mercy keeps us until God's grace finds us! 4. Grateful people can find a blessing or enlarge a blessing. Psalm 126:5-6 You have everything you need to do everything God has asked you to do. Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

Minister Milton Torres | November 19, 2024 The Fountain Apostolic Church Build Your Church (2024) Learn more at tfachurch.com/plus Sermon Notes: Don't Stop Believing Scripture References: Numbers 13:1-3, 27-28, 30 God sent 12 spies to the Promised Land—a land flowing with milk and honey. The spies confirmed the land's abundance but focused on its challenges, including fortified cities and giants. Introduction Big Question: Have you ever felt like God's promises for your life are too big to believe? The Struggle: Doubt and negativity can cloud our vision, especially in seasons of waiting. Just like the Israelites, we sometimes let fear overshadow God's Word. Key Takeaways 1. The Promise of God What God Said: The land is yours; go and possess it (Numbers 13:1-2). The Problem: The spies focused on the obstacles—the people, the fortified cities, and the giants. Reflection: Strongholds from your past (like Israel's slavery) can trap your mind, making God's promises feel unattainable. Are you still holding onto fear or doubt that's keeping you from stepping into His plan? 2. Breaking Through Walls The Israelites' Perspective: The walls of the cities seemed like impossible barriers. Spiritual Insight: Walls can block God's movement in your life—whether it's fear, unforgiveness, or insecurity. Think About This: What walls are holding you back today? God wants to break through, but you need to invite Him in. 3. Facing the Giants The Challenge: Giants in the land made the Israelites feel small and insignificant. The Truth: God had already given them the victory—they just needed to step forward in faith. Encouragement: Giants can appear as health challenges, financial struggles, or relational issues, but they don't define your future. Let your faith lead the way. Faith Boosters for Your Journey Caleb's boldness: “We are well able to overcome!” Nehemiah's resilience: Building and fighting through adversity. Jacob's persistence: “I won't let go until You bless me.” The three Hebrew boys' courage: Trusting God even in the fire. Final WordGod's promises don't rely on your strength—they're built on His faithfulness. If He said it, He will do it. Don't stop believing. Hold onto faith, tear down your walls, face your giants, and keep your eyes on the prize.

Ex-Witch Testimony Halloween's Spiritual Dangers & Coming to JesusSpiritiual Warfare and coming out of the occult to Christ..What hidden dangers lurk in the seemingly innocent celebration of Halloween? Witness a compelling transformation as our guest recounts their journey from witchcraft to Christianity, revealing childhood encounters with the dark forces that once surrounded them. This eye-opening narrative challenges the accepted norms of Halloween festivities, urging listeners to consider how participation in such traditions might inadvertently align them with the kingdom of darkness. The episode explores the spiritual battle between light and darkness, framed through personal experiences and the compelling contrast between embracing occult practices and finding truth in faith.With Halloween falling on a Sunday this year, Christians face a unique dilemma: balancing worship with cultural celebrations. Join us as we navigate this paradox and encourage reflection on how to align actions with Christian values. As the evening draws near, we invite you to a special prayer meeting aimed at uplifting one another amidst life's challenges. This episode is a call to vigilance, urging listeners to remain steadfast in faith and resist hidden perils, making it an essential listen for those seeking guidance through spiritual complexities.My eyes were opened by Jesus Christ on July 2018 and He gave me the passion to share Jesus with the world and reach the lost ever since (on the great commission) I never intended to become a vlogger but by the grace of God i'm here. I wanted this channel to expose Satan's deception within the Pagan and New Age movement, which had me fooled for a very long time. Though God had different plans for this channel, for me to testify of His grace, of His transforming power and of His love, only by God am I able to be so vulnerable and open about my journey because it's all about Jesus

Send us a textClick here for the Q&AWe hope you are blessed by these recordings of our Living Truth class which was a foundational class for new believers but also a great class for those who wanted to reaffirm many foundational truths for their lives as christians.We also would like to invite anyone who lives in the Philadelphia area to worship and study God's word with us at our in-person meeting that takes place every-other Monday night at 7:30pm. Visit phillyyoungadults.com for additional information about our ministry.Feel free to message us on instagram (@phillyyoungadultscc) with any feedback, questions, or topics you want to hear about on the podcast or you can shoot an email to ya@ccphilly.org

Closer, Pt. 4 | August 25, 2024Pastor Wes Morris John 1:1-14 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God...The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. ✓ Truth: God's standard.John 17:17 (TLB) Make them pure and holy through teaching them your words of truth.✓ Grace: God's favor.✓ Without truth, we become worldly.    Without grace, we become judgmental. ✓ Truth without grace is mean.   Grace without truth is meaningless. ✓ Grace invites us to be free so the truth can set us free. Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God... THE BALANCE OF GRACE AND TRUTH John 8:9-11 (NIV) At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”“No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”I. WALK IN HUMILITY.John 8:6 (TLB) They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.Philippians 2:3 (ESV) Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.II. SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE.Ephesians 4:15 (TLB) We will lovingly follow the truth at all times—speaking truly, dealing truly, living truly—and so become more and more in every way like Christ who is the Head of his body, the Church.

Banu and Neli overcome great odds. Rahel is redeemed from a life of witchcraft. Teresa trusted Christ for healing.

Banu and Neli overcome great odds. Rahel is redeemed from a life of witchcraft. Teresa trusted Christ for healing.

Banu and Neli overcome great odds. Rahel is redeemed from a life of witchcraft. Teresa trusted Christ for healing.

Our position as God's children is established in Jesus by trusting what He has said is true. His power of love frees us from spiritual darkness and opens our eyes to the reality of belonging to God, of being His children and of entering His kingdom now. It is the same power by which He raised Jesus from the dead. That power has raised us up also. Listen to what is God saying in this meditation about who He is to you, what He has done for you, and who you are to Him. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this time of meditation, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

Our story begins with God. He has always been. There has never been a time when He didn't exist. Everything was made by Him and finds its purpose in Him, especially us. Before we were born, God has designs for us, a destiny that displays His kindness and grace, the power of life in love. Let these truths sink into your heart and mind as you listen today. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this time of meditation, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

Here AgainReleased in 2018 by the band, Elevation Worship who are the music leaders for Elevation Church in NC. It provides opportunities for us to do several things:To acknowledge the hard place we often find ourselves, in-between where we've been and what God has said will be… and then, to lay that struggle, our emotions, our plans, our effort at the feet of the Lord as an offering of trust.For us to glorify the faithfulness of God, recognizing that regardless of how we feel or whether or not we sense His presence, and no matter what happens, He has pursued us our whole lives, has not abandoned us in our place of discomfort, and WILL see us through to the very best He has for us.For us to establish and pursue our relationship with Jesus as the most important thing. Above our comfort, above our desired outcomes, above any godly pursuit, this is our declaration to pursue God Himself first.Submission Facilitates VictoryCan't go back to the beginning, Can't control what tomorrow will bring, Let your love rise above every fear, In my weakness your glory appearsLife is full of difficult spotsLoss of idyllic pastInability to control envisioned futureLamenting failures or sinDealing with trauma from the sin of othersThese places in between “what was” and “what will be” are spiritual battlefields.Enemy will sow everything from bitterness, resentment, fear, discontentment, pride… all things that will rob us of the abundant life Jesus bought for us.James 4:7 (ESV) Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.Submission means both “yielding control of” AND “presenting or offering”Acknowledge the hard place we often find ourselves, in-between where we've been and what God has said will be… and then, lay that struggle; our emotions, our plans, our effort at the feet of the Lord as an offering of trust.Submit yourself to God and the enemy will retreat.When we sing these words, offer to the Lord everything weighing you down. Every pain, scar, fear, hope, and plan.Surrender to God's plans for your future and redemption of your past.Commit to stop looking in the rear view mirror and start looking forward.Thank the Lord for breakthroughs that are coming.Never Alone in the ProcessAs I walk now through the valley, Not for a minute was I forsaken, Dry bones awaken, The Lord is in this placeRegardless of how we feel, whether we sense His presence or not, and no matter what happens, He has not abandoned us and WILL see us through to His very best for us.2 Sam 14:14 (NLT) All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him.God has always been, and always will be working to draw us closer to Himself.Doesn't depend on our awarenessExtends beyond our acknowledgementIs a result of His character and the value He's placed on us: the life of His only sonLike David, encourage yourself in the Lord when you feel alone.Acknowledge and give thanks for the ways He's been faithful in the past.Evaluate the following and respond to the Lord accordingly:Facts: You don't FEEL Him, SEE Him working, or UNDERSTAND His plan. Maybe you're even struggling to believe He cares or is even there.Lies: He's abandoned you. You're too broken. He was never really there at all.Truth: God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He demonstrated His love for you in that while you were still embracing sin, He died to justify you in the presence of God the Father and for the CHANCE that you might choose to trust Him for that. There is nothing outside of you or inside of you that can separate you from His love.When we sing these words, praise God for His character of faithfulness and love.Reject the lies the enemy has told you,Embrace the truth of what God says,Regardless of the facts of your circumstance.King First, Kingdom SecondAll I want is all you are, Come Holy Spirit, I'm not enough unless you come, Will you meet me here againThe Kingdom of God is built around and for the glory of God. He is central to all aspects of it.Declaration that we want Him over anything elseInvitation for Him to take His rightful place as the King of our livesDaniel 3:17-18 (NLT) “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn't, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”It's easy to develop a relationship with Jesus where we pursue the things He's promised as a priority over pursuing Him.Establish (or reestablish) and pursue our relationship with Jesus as the most important thing. Above our comfort, above desired outcomes, above any godly pursuit; this is our declaration to pursue God Himself first.When we sing these words make them a personal expression from you to Jesus.Invite Him to meet you right where you're atAsk Him to change your heartAsk Him to heal your unbelief

Are there things we are called to hate as Christ's followers? In today's teaching, Pastor Bill will answer this difficult question by referencing the only source of Truth - God's Word. Psalms 119 shows a genuine love for the Word of God, but it also points out the hate that we must have for wrongdoing. We should abhor evil. When we see it in the world, it should disgust us as believers! As your love and fondness for God's Word grows, so will your “hate” for the evil things you see that are not of God.  

Are there things we are called to hate as Christ's followers? In today's teaching, Pastor Bill will answer this difficult question by referencing the only source of Truth - God's Word. Psalms 119 shows a genuine love for the Word of God, but it also points out the hate that we must have for wrongdoing. We should abhor evil. When we see it in the world, it should disgust us as believers! As your love and fondness for God's Word grows, so will your “hate” for the evil things you see that are not of God.  

The deliverance ministry revival continues to sweep across America, but Pastor Jon George discovered it twelve years ago when God delivered him from drug addiction. Jon now has ministries across the nation and the globe. Today, he shares his testimony and the revelations of Truth God has taught him over the past twelve years in ministry. You will be encouraged, emboldened, and educated in this fascinating conversation. There is a stirring in America, and a significant revival breakthrough may be just around the corner!❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW...➡️ Jon George Ministrieshttps://www.jongeorgeministries.com/➡️ DONATE ➡️  Join our team!https://www.givesendgo.com/karlgesslerfamilybandhttps://www.patreon.com/karlgesslerSocial Media➡️Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089357625739➡️Telegram - https://t.me/FaithoftheFathers➡️Truth Social - https://truthsocial.com/@UCLOvq6O4aIXLrkKxwXkq3uA ➡️Gab - https://gab.com/KarlGesslerSupport the Show.

Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.” John 15:1–3Pruning a vine is an important part of helping it to grow and produce not only more fruit but the best fruit. If left unpruned, a grape vine will eventually produce less fruit and poorer quality fruit. Good pruning helps to direct the nourishment of the vine to the new buds that are most fruitful.Jesus' teaching above uses the imagery of pruning a vine to help us understand that faith must lead to charity. First, Jesus says that He is the “true vine.” He is the only source of the nourishment we need for the new life of grace. He is the only way to Heaven and salvation. Knowing our Lord and being attached to Him firmly is faith. Second, our Lord says that He takes away every branch that does not bear fruit. This indicates that faith without the good fruit of charity is dead and is like a branch on a vine that produces nothing. Third, when Jesus finds a branch that bears good fruit, he doesn't leave it alone. Instead, He prunes it with loving attention so that “it bears more fruit.”To apply these teachings to your own life, begin by looking at your faith as if it were a branch firmly attached to a vine. Do you believe all that God has spoken through His holy Word? It is useful to regularly examine your conscience in regard to your faith. Since faith is the first step in the spiritual life, it must remain firmly grounded in the Truth God has revealed. This means we must regularly study the Word of God as it is revealed through the Scriptures and the catechetical teachings of the Church, and assent to those teachings with all our mind.Next, after affirming your faith in all that God has spoken through the Scriptures and the Church, try to examine your charity. Do you see concrete acts of love in your life that result from your faith? In other words, we can “love” many things in a purely emotional sort of way. But charity is based on faith, not on how we feel. Charity is the fruit of faith. What acts of charity can you point to in your life? What have you sensed God calling you to do in a selfless and sacrificial way? Have you done it?Finally, when you discover the ways that charity is alive within you, know that God will focus His pruning there. Pruning can be painful. It will require sacrifice, patience in the face of trial, overcoming selfishness, and doing things you don't feel like doing. In fact, sometimes God even makes charitable acts seem unpleasant as a way of pruning your motivations and making them more pure, based more on faith than on emotion. But this is good.Reflect, today, upon this holy imagery from Jesus. It's a lesson from nature that reveals the supernatural life of grace at work. Don't be deterred by the pruning God wants to do. Embrace suffering with love, respond to injustice with forgiveness, offer mercy when you don't feel like it, and seek to serve selflessly those who seem undeserving. Doing so will prune you so that God will be able to build up His Kingdom in glorious ways through you.Jesus, most glorious Vine, You and You alone are the source of all nourishment in life. From You all good things come. Help me to have a firm faith in You and all that You have revealed, so that this faith will bud forth and bring about an abundance of good fruit for the glorious building up of Your Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: The Last Supper (mosaic) By Howgill, via Adobe

So how do you live out your faith when culture shifts? Daniel 1:7 The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. 1. Culture wants to CHANGE your IDENTITY. DANIEL-“God is my judge” Belteshazzar- “Lady, protect the King” HANANIAH- “Yahweh has been gracious” Shadrach- “I am fearful of God” MISHAEL- “Who is what God is?” Meshach- “I am despised, contemptible and humiliated.” AZARIAH- “Yahweh has helped” Abednego- “Servant of Nebo” When culture shifts, you have to know WHO YOU ARE. Daniel 1:8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 2. Culture wants you to COMPROMISE your STANDARDS. When culture shifts, we must REAFFIRM our CONVICTIONS. Daniel 1:9-10 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel,   but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.” Daniel 1:11-14 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,   “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. 3. Culture will always CREATE a CONFRONTATION. When culture shifts, we must respond the RIGHT WAY. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. TRUTH: God's standard. John 17:17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. GRACE: God's favor. Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Without truth, we are CORRUPT. Without grace, we are all CONDEMNED. Without truth, we become WORLDLY. Without grace, we would become JUDGMENTAL. Truth without grace is MEAN. Grace without truth is MEANINGLESS. Truth and grace is good MEDICINE. Grace INVITES us to be free. Truth SETS us free. John 8:3-11 NLT   As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd.   “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery.   The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?”   They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger.   They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”   Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust.   When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman.   Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?”   “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastalchurch/message

Eye-opening biblical insight: God uses division to multiply His Kingdom! In this powerful interview, Jason Mattera shares why positive polarization is essential for advancing Christian values in today's world. Discover how certain church leaders are unknowingly guiding people in the wrong direction, and how YOU can boldly stand for biblical morality amidst the crucial challenges facing our children, churches and nation. Lance and Jason break down the urgent need for Christians to engage on the vital issues of our time - before it's too late!

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In part three of Encountering God's Truth, Kathy talks about what happens when we encounter TRUTH - God's TRUTH. His truth is different from that of the world. It is absolute and eternal. Truth always has and always will begin with God and not with man. We can't change it - God's truth stands forever. The wonderful thing about His TRUTH is it is available to every single one of us, and when we encounter truth, it never fails to set us free from bondage. Amen. Resources: https://legacy.cru.org/en/grow/devotionals/gdhc/because-god-is-absolute-truth.html#:~:text=God%20is%20absolute%20truth.,the%20Father%20but%20through%20Me.%E2%80%9D  https://www.lionsjoy.com/what-is-truth-god-is-the-source-of-all-truth-isaiah-4519/  https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1159&context=jats  https://what-christians-should-know.org/facts-and-truth-what-the-difference/  Kathy Zacca's website: https://kathyzacca.com/ Susan Offen's website: https://susanoffen.com/ Laura Potter's website: https://laurapotter.us/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Truth: God Is Here" – Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, January 28, 2024. "There are demons—whether they be personal, communal, global, or even cosmic—that draw us away from Jesus. Yet, with God's boundary-breaking power and love made know in Jesus Christ, we can stand up to the demons and be freed.  "How might we speak with authority to these demons just as Jesus did to the demon in the synagogue? Well, for starters we can name them. We can acknowledge the truth of their reality; thus, we recognize they exist. We name the demon of unbelief, and we continue to name others we encounter: racism, inequality, religious and ideological intolerance, nationalism, classism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, bigotry, violence at home and at school, bullying, poverty, greed, war, human trafficking, terrorism, globalization for exploitation, information manipulation, media-infused fear. This is certainly not an exhaustive list.  "'But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.' We should do well to name not only our demons, but also our privilege." Read the manuscript on our website: https://www.spres.org/truth-god-is-here/ 

At Christmastime, we remember God's greatest gift to us: his Son. What's inside? John unwraps the present in John 1:14-18.

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The love of God always seems to make perfect sense… to entitled sinners.

God is omnipresent. Therefore, God's presence is everywhere, even in hell. And this is precisely what makes hell so miserable for the individual who hates God.

How do you live a Godly life when culture shifts? Daniel 1:1-6 // In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god. 3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king's service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king's table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king's service. 6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. Culture changes. God doesn't. Daniel 1:7 // The chief official (Ashpenaz) gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. WHEN CULTURE SHIFTS: 1. It will try to rename you. Daniel: God is my judge Belteshazzar: Lady, protect the king Hannah: Yahweh has been so gracious Shadrach: I am fearful of God Mishael: Who is what God is? Meshach: I am despised, contemptible, and humiliated Asariah: Yahweh has helped Abednego: Servant of Nebo WHEN CULTURE SHIFTS: 2. We must know who we are. Daniel 1:8 // But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Culture will ask you to compromise your standards. Daniel 1:9-14 // Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, 10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.” 11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 12 “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. 13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. Culture will always create a confrontation. When culture shifts, we must respond the right way. GRACE & TRUTH John 1:14 // The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. TRUTH: God's standard GRACE: God's favor Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT // God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Without truth, we are corrupt Without grace, we are condemned Grace invites us to be free. Truth sets us free. 51% Truth without grace is mean. Grace without truth is meaningless. Grace and truth is medicine. John 8:1-11 NLT // Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, 2 but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. 3 As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in the act of adultery. They put her in front of the crowd. 4 “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “this woman was caught in the act of adultery. 5 The law of Moses says to stone her. What do you say?” 6 They were trying to trap him into saying something they could use against him, but Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with his finger. 7 They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” 8 Then he stooped down again and wrote in the dust. 9 When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman. 10 Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn't even one of them condemn you?”11 “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” Hold high God's truth. Freely give God's grace.

Episode 23// 5 mistakes We Make With Our Dreams (And the Truth to how to remedy them) We partner with fear. We are afraid our dreams mean something bad or mean something we don't want them to mean.Truth: our dreams are love letters, every one of them has a message that will bring us closer to God and his heart for us. We've already judged them as nonsense. Truth; wouldn't the enemy love you to think that. But even though our dreams can feel nonsensical at times, once we give them value and come in humility to learn God's language, we will find Gods message in every dream. We get overwhelmed and so don't even start. Truth; God does not overwhelm us, or expect us to interpret them all at once. He also doesn't leave it up to use to figure out. We are in a relationship and he is invested in revealing his heart to us. Just be faithful to write down the dreams and ask the Holy Spirit to highlight which one to interpret. We're too busy. Too busy to record our dreams and take the time to ask God about them. Truth: Dreams are Gods words and direction for our lives, staying connected to the Word of God for your life will keep us in connection with him and release LIFE into every area. We don't have to be perfect we just need to make the time . We think we don't know how to interpret them Truth: God have these dreams to YOU! He is speaking a language your heart has the ability to understand. You may just need some tools and some help to get the process started! And don't forget the more you practice the better you get.If you are READY to dive into God's voice in your dreams, receive mentorship and build community :The Breathing Underwater Membership gives you access to a monthly, live 2- hour mentorship meeting: Starting SEPTEMBER 9where you will have the opportunity to...-Have your dreams interpreted--Start tracking your revelations--Practice interpreting dreams with others--Get questions answered-- Build ongoing community-and GROW exponentially in knowing God's voicefor the monthly membership price of $29 per monthSIGN UP HEREIf you're interested 1:1 coaching with Margaux? // Book Free Consultation HEREJoin the Community + Newlestter HEREInstagram: @permission_to_reignIntro Music by Coma-Media from PixabayImage by Claire Fischer from Unsplash

God will defeat every one of his enemies. Some are defeated by grace - God mercifully causes these sinners to become his adopted sons. Others are defeated by justice.

 God is jealous for his own glory. Therefore, he chooses the foolish to despise the wise.

How do we know if God is speaking to us or if it's just us feeling and thinking what our own hearts want to hear under the guise of "God told me"? Throughout the Bible, God spoke in different ways to different people, using a burning bush, a whisper, visions, even a talking donkey. How does God speak to us today? Pastor Mike teaches how God promised to speak personally to each of us.If you enjoy this podcast and make it a regular part of your week, would you consider helping us with your regular support? We can't do any of this without you! Consider becoming a regular supporter with our Grace Partners program! https://timeofgrace.org/gracepartnerpodcastFor more resources that help you stay rooted in Jesus, check us out at timeofgrace.org where you can also subscribe to our daily email!With your gift to Time of Grace, you can request your copy of True Crimes of the Bible at: https://bit.ly/3JBGLbNCheck out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://timeofgrace.vhx.tv/bible-breathCheck out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy– Grace Talks Daily DevotionalsIf you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith. Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.