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This is part 1 of a 4-part Series called: 'The Truth.' In this message, Pastor Derek discusses the different approaches needed to share the Gospel with various audiences, focusing on the Hebrew and Greek worldviews. For the Jews who'd already received the foundational biblical truths of God, Creation, Adam, the Fall (sin), and the Messianic Hope, the apostles focused on proving that Jesus is the promised Messiah, because He fulfilled all the Messianic Prophecies (Acts 2,3 and13). For those who do not have this foundation of Truth, as is the case for many people today, because of secular humanism, we have to build this foundation first before they can understand the Gospel. This is what Paul did in Acts 14 and 17. Derek demonstrates this by expounding Acts 14:8-17 and 17:16-21. As we share the TRUTH of God and the GOSPEL of Christ, we are SHINING His LIGHT on them, and if they desire to know God, they will SEEK Him, and the eyes of their heart will gradually open more and more to the light, and they will FIND Him, because He is not far from each one of us (Acts 17:27).

This is part 1 of a 4-part Series called: 'The Truth.' In this message, Pastor Derek discusses the different approaches needed to share the Gospel with various audiences, focusing on the Hebrew and Greek worldviews. For the Jews who'd already received the foundational biblical truths of God, Creation, Adam, the Fall (sin), and the Messianic Hope, the apostles focused on proving that Jesus is the promised Messiah, because He fulfilled all the Messianic Prophecies (Acts 2,3 and13). For those who do not have this foundation of Truth, as is the case for many people today, because of secular humanism, we have to build this foundation first before they can understand the Gospel. This is what Paul did in Acts 14 and 17. Derek demonstrates this by expounding Acts 14:8-17 and 17:16-21. As we share the TRUTH of God and the GOSPEL of Christ, we are SHINING His LIGHT on them, and if they desire to know God, they will SEEK Him, and the eyes of their heart will gradually open more and more to the light, and they will FIND Him, because He is not far from each one of us (Acts 17:27).

The sermon centers on the urgent call for believers to steward the truth of God's Word with renewed commitment, drawing from 2 Peter 1:1–2 to emphasize that every Christian, regardless of background or status, stands on equal ground through faith in Jesus Christ, who imputes His righteousness to all who believe. It highlights the alarming spiritual illiteracy in modern society—exemplified by Princeton University's students forgetting the Ten Commandments—while warning that the church must not grow complacent, but instead remain vigilant in knowing, teaching, and living out Scripture. The message underscores that true identity is not found in emotions or cultural narratives, but in the divine reality of being loved, valued, and declared righteous by God through Christ's sacrifice. The sermon challenges listeners to reject the enemy's lies about being unlovable, worthless, or helpless by anchoring their self-worth in God's unchanging Word and His eternal purpose, ultimately calling the church to be bold, faithful guardians of truth in an increasingly secular world.

(This podcast was previously published on May 4, 2022)   Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...   When the door opens in the conversation, just speak the truth by the Holy Spirit of God, by that which the Holy Spirit brings to your mind at that time.   2 Timothy 4:2-4  (Paul instructs Timothy)  Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.   When I am with a person and the Holy Spirit reminds me of a scripture or concept, that is what I try to speak.   The main thing is be faithful to God to speak what HE brings to you by HIS Spirit for then God will do the works that HE wants done.   But I am greatly warned about trying to plan ahead that which I will speak for if I do that, it might be my own work.   God will guide us in that which we are to speak at the moment we are with another person.   Let God be in charge.   If God wants us to speak, HE will bring to our mind that which we are to say.  And we simply share "that".   A woman in our little church group had made out a list of things she wanted to say to her adult aged son.   When I found out what she was doing I urged her to tear up her list and just speak those things brought to her mind by the Holy Spirit of God when she was with her son.   Luke 21:14-15  Jesus says:  Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:  For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.   She did tear up her list and spoke what God brought to her mind while she was with her son, and she told me later not one thing on her list was called to her mind.   Learn to trust God to do HIS work through you.   When we learn to trust God, HE will bring to our mind that which HE wants us to say.  We don't have to try to do anything!  Just speak as the Holy Spirit leads you.   John 14:26  Jesus says: But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, HE shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.   John 16:13  Howbeit when HE, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE will guide you into all truth: for HE shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever HE shall hear (from God), that shall HE speak: and HE will shew you things to come.   Also it is critical for us to settle all offenses with God, otherwise we might speak wrongly, trying to set someone straight.  We must keep ourselves at peace, without spot and blameless through praying when we are offended, and then speak freely that which God brings to our mind.   Psalm 51   10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.   11 Cast me not away from THY presence; and take not THY holy spirit from me.   12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.   13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.  

The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050326.cfmFather Mark Baron, MIC, explains that Jesus is not merely a guide to the truth,  but rather He is the Truth itself, the eternal Word of God who also reveals the inner logic and coherence of reality. Father Mark contrasts this with contradictory, incoherent “square circle” ideas about God, urging believers to conform their minds to the intelligible truth of Christ and to what this reveals about the logical order of the universe in order to fully trust reason and flourish in life. By entrusting our entire lives to Jesus, we align ourselves with the divine order that allows us to reason, flourish, and perform greater works.⭐️ Support our Ministries: https://www.thedivinemercy.org/donate?source=YT✝️ Explore Divine Mercy on Divine Mercy Plus! https://divinemercyplus.org/?source=YT⛪️ Plan Your Visit to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy!https://www.shrineofdivinemercy.org/?source=YTFollow Us on Social Media!   

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Sanctification by the Truth of God - John 17:17

Series: N/AService: You Are From GodType: You Are From GodSpeaker: Scott Taylor & Tyler HallWelcome back to You Are From God! Today we discuss Romans 1, 2 and Proverbs 7. Join us in our exploration of a sobering foundation from Paul: we all need the Gospel. Not just as a nice idea, but because our situation without it is serious. We learn the difference between outward religious action and genuine heart transformation, the tension between Jewish and Gentile believers, and why God's kindness, tolerance, and patience are meant to lead us to repentance. You Are From God is a podcast dedicated to the teaching of the Bible and the Christian faith. This YouTube series…

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Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

FEB. 23, 2026Stay true to the truth of God's Word."Go after them." Jas 5:19-20 MSGThe Bible says, "If you know people who have wandered off from God's truth, don't write them off. Go after them. Get them back and you will have rescued precious lives from destruction" (vv. 19-20 MSG). That means it's possible for a true believer to do this. It also means we must never put our convictions on the shelf. If we don't make a deliberate effort to stay close to the truth of God's Word, we will wander from it. After all, we live in a world with lots of distractions. Today many people are on a quest for "unity at all costs" and are therefore devaluing the importance of the truth as revealed in God's Word. Knowing he would soon die as a martyr for his faith, the apostle Paul wrote to his successor Timothy: "Continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of" (2Ti 3:14 NIV). Then in 2 Timothy 4:2-5, he encouraged Timothy: "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship...discharge all the duties of your ministry" (NIV). So the word for you today is-stay true to the truth of God's Word.Stay true to the truth of God's WordThe importance of the truthShare This DevotionalSend a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Pastor Justin preaches from Luke 7 about the connection between truth and planning for the future. Trusting in God's plan always leads us to a better place.

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On today's episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson, we're taking a hard look at Taylor Swift's new pornographic-themed album cover, The Life of a Showgirl. From the drinking and partying she parades as normal to her descent into porn culture, Swift has become a dangerous influence on young girls—and really, on everyone. We'll also address the cult-like following surrounding her, and why parents have a biblical responsibility to guard their children from this idolatry and from being exposed to Taylor Swift's sinful pornographic example. Darkness must be exposed, and the Word of God gives us the standard by which to measure it. We will also discuss how disgusting it is to excuse sin by simply labeling it “adult entertainment.” Unfriendly reminder: Civilization is currently collapsing. Let's actually do something about it?--https://www.thebrandsunday.com/

In a culture flooded with opinions and endless information, how can we know what's true? This message will walk you through why the Bible is trustworthy, clear, and enough for life today—and how God's Word can bring stability, clarity, and hope no matter what you're facing.

Welcome back to Day 2 of our August podcast series, Rooted in Ephesians.Today we're resting in one powerful truth from Ephesians 1:4:“For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight.”Let that sink in for a minute… God chose you—on purpose, with love, and before the world even began. You were not an afterthought. You're not invisible. You're not trying out for God's approval like you're in some kind of spiritual audition.Before you ever performed, succeeded, failed, or fell apart—He had already said, “She's mine.”Today's episode is a reminder that your value is not in your productivity, your body, or your ability to keep it all together. Your value is in Christ. Full stop.

In this episode of Pursuing Faith with Lanna and Iggy, Iggy sits down with his close friend Jordan, who is on his path to becoming a psychologist. Together, they have a deep and honest conversation about the dangerous mindset behind New Age beliefs and how the world subtly manipulates truth.They talk about how Scripture is often twisted to serve self, the deception behind thinking you are your own god, and the spiritual confusion so many fall into without even realizing it. Iggy shares from his own painful experience with New Age practices and how God brought him out of it with truth and freedom.If you've ever wrestled with the messages the world sends about self, spirituality, or identity-this episode will challenge and encourage you to stay grounded in the Word and walk in the truth of who God is.

RCUS 279th Synod Worship Service The Lord's faithfulness to the RCUS for 300 years is a compelling reason to continue and grow in steadfast adherence to his word, over all opposition.

A common theme today is that people are just bone-tired of chaos, both public and private. It's exhausting sometimes dealing with bad relationships. Global problems are with us every day. We wonder when it will end. There is Good News for you, though. Literally Good News.1 John 5:4 says, “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”This is a message to us that we don't have to win the war ourselves. We don't have to win a battle. Don't have to take part even in a skirmish. Jesus has overcome it all. If you wonder how this can play out in practical terms, do this:Read this verse several times. Make the choice to believe it's true. Then just literally sit back and close your eyes for a little while and rest in the truth of God's Word.He is telling us that our faith overcomes all setbacks and difficulties. Our faith. Scripture tells us that faith is the substance of things hoped for. We might not be able to see the end, but we trust God that He will be standing there. Choose to be a warrior for Christ, and let Him lead. That is what will make the difference. Let's pray. Thank you, Lord, for winning the war already. We worship you alone. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

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You are listening to audio from First Baptist Church in Fort Walton Beach. If you would like more resources or to watch our service online, please visit fbcfwb.org. Listen in as Pastor Wade helps us abide in Christ and advance the gospel through the teaching and the proclamation of God's Word. This message by Dr. Wade Humphries was recorded on April 6, 2025.

Our eternal destiny (Heaven or Hell) depends on whether we love the Truth of God (we are created by God, accountable to Him), or the Lie of Satan, that we are our own gods, the product of evolution.

Our eternal destiny (Heaven or Hell) depends on whether we love the Truth of God (we are created by God, accountable to Him), or the Lie of Satan, that we are our own gods, the product of evolution.

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This week I speak with Tischa van de Reep who is a Trinidad-born Christian writer and speaker, a mental health and autism mom who brings authenticity and vulnerability to all her teachings on Scripture. Her Bible studies and women's gatherings bring diverse groups of women together in fellowship and take them deeper into God's Word. Her work in ministry extends from homeless women in Houston to expat wives in Budapest, Hungary, to rural villagers in Malawi, Africa, and women across the US. Tischa currently lives in Houston, Texas with her husband and two teenaged sons. We look at her childhood up to the present to find the beautiful thread of Jesus in her life. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode! http://tischavandereep.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa 

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There is a divine Chain of TRUTH that exists for your benefit.It is a chain of information, a chain of TRUTH that  is Dependent upon the Chain of relationship in the TrinityThe Strength of this chain of Truth relies on the strength of the Trinity. So, how strong is this chain? As strong as the trinity.Take part in this chain of Truth by working on your Biblical fitness.  Like and subscribe and share:https://youtu.be/dMcfW957iNM

Today Ps Rod Plummer is joined by Pastor Masashi Shibuya from Lifehouse Yokohama as Pastor Rod shares the answers to a series of questions about how to hold onto God's truth and seek clarity in the noise of this modern day world. Pastor Rod shares wisdom from the book of Colossians as well as other parts of the Bible in today's episode. . . . Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church, Ps Rod and Viv Plummer, are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods' message. They oversee all of our Lifehouse Churches across Japan and Asia.The Rodcast is a compilation of Pastor Rod's biblical and practical insights collected over many years of leadership lessons and life experience. Known as a “training-pastor”, his passion is to reach every person with God's message by inspiring, mentoring and equipping people.Pastor Rod is also joined on the Rodcast by members of the Lifehouse Pastoral Team sharing their wisdom, experiences and lessons learned.. . . We would love to hear how The Rodcast is helping you, please take the time to rate and review the show where ever you listen to this content.Connect with Ps Rod:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodplummer/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodplummerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PsRodPlummer/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbpyaKZXv_9rmAcz09FvdgQWant to know more about Ps Rod?https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/Want to know more about Lifehouse International Church?https://mylifehouse.com/about/

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Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 01/30/2025. Get in The WORD! Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland reminds you to renew your mind to the truth of God's WORD. Begin to think His words and say them by faith until they become your own!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 01/30/2025. Get in The WORD! Watch Believer's Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland reminds you to renew your mind to the truth of God's WORD. Begin to think His words and say them by faith until they become your own!

Believers Voice of Victory Audio Broadcast for 01/29/2025. Jesus heals ALL diseases! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer's Voice of Victory as he urges you to act on the truth of God's WORD. Plug into faith as you make a powerful healing confession!

Believers Voice of Victory Video Broadcast for 01/29/2025. Jesus heals ALL diseases! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer's Voice of Victory as he urges you to act on the truth of God's WORD. Plug into faith as you make a powerful healing confession!

Send us a textThis week we're continuing the conversation of God and man. This week is a sequel of sorts to last week's conversation about relationship. This time we're talking about God's presence in the world throughout history with all people. Often times we think of God as "up in Heaven" but we need to reframe our thoughts on God's presence in our lives. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at the first three elements of the whole armor of God.This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon series The Full Armor of God: WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT:Dr. Michael Youssef's How to Read the Bible (As If Your Life Depends on It)Discover the incredible unity of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation—sixty-six books that all tell one overarching story of a Kingdom and a Covenant, of one Lord who saves completely and eternally.How to Read the Bible is a simple, digestible, and captivating crash course on Scripture that is sure to become your ultimate study companion. Join Dr. Youssef on a soul-rending journey through the Bible that will radically shift the way you approach God and His Word—whether you are a skeptic, new in your faith, or have been walking with Christ for decades. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through January 31, 2025.

The gospel is advancing. Now is the time to seize new ground for the kingdom of God. Today, Chris Larson and other leaders at Ligonier Ministries present plans for future outreach and share how your support is equipping the global church. By God's grace, your timely generosity can help reach as many people as possible in 2025 with Christian discipleship resources and faithful Bible teaching. Please consider giving a year-end gift today: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3781/donate You can serve as a theological lifeline for Christians around the world when you become a Ligonier Ministry Partner. You'll also receive exclusive teaching. Learn more and sign up:   https://renewingyourmind.org/partner Meet Today's Speakers:   Chris Larson is president and chief executive officer for Ligonier Ministries. He directs and leads all strategic outreach initiatives and oversees daily ministry operations, seeking to spread the historic Christian faith to as many people as possible. J.D. Bridges is vice president of global outreach for Ligonier Ministries. He seeks to inform as many people as possible about the ministry and distribute its vast number of resources around the world through strategic partnerships and trade channels.   W. Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries. He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California.   Burk Parsons is senior pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, FL, chief editorial officer for Ligonier Ministries, editor of Tabletalk magazine, and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, host of the Ask Ligonier podcast, and a graduate of Presbyterian Theological College in Melbourne, Australia. Nathan joined Ligonier in 2012 and lives in Central Florida with his wife and four children. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Today's Bible Verse: " David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." 1 Samuel 17:45 Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET OUR HOSTS at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: Hello, thank you for listening to your daily bible verse, the podcast that examines one verse each day to learn more about God and His will for us. I'm your host Grace fox, and I am so glad you're here. I'm also excited to tell you about my new book Names of God living unafraid. If you've ever struggled with fear, then you will want to explore these seven names of God. They help us understand his character better, and by doing so help us rise above fear. The books available wherever Christian books are sold, I invite you to visit my website and subscribe to my updates to receive a printable of prayers based on the seven names in the book. You'll find me at Gracefox.com. And now, after this short word from our sponsor, we'll dive into today's Bible verse, 1 Samuel 17:45.  Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 17:45. "David said to the Philistine, you come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel whom you have defied."  I love watching movies or reading stories where the main character faces a challenge that seems insurmountable and wins. It does my heart good to see the little guy defeat the giant. Maybe that's why I enjoy the Bible story of David and Goliath so much. The little guy in this story was only a teenager, the youngest brother relegated to the despicable task of caring for his father's clocks. One day at his father's bidding, he took food to his brothers who were soldiers in Israel's army. That's when he witnessed a nine foot tall giant in the enemy army, intimidate his brothers and the others fighting in the same forces. The Goliath giant strutted towards the troops and hurled insults and threats, and the entire army ran away in fear. He did this twice a day for 40 days. But things changed when David showed up. Humanly speaking, David didn't stand a chance against Goliath. Like I said a moment ago the giant tower and more than nine feet tall. He was also fully armored. 1 Samuel 17:5-7 says "he wore a bronze helmet and his bronze coat of male weighed 125 pounds. He also wore bronze leg armor and he carried a bronze Javelin on his shoulder. The shaft of his spear was as heavy and thick as a weaver's beam, tipped with an iron spearhead that weighed 15 pounds. His armor bearer walked ahead of him carrying a shield."  This guy seemed impenetrable. It's no wonder he intimidated the Israelite army. Unlike Goliath, whose bronze jacket probably weighed as much or more than David. The teenager wore no battle protection whatsoever. No helmet, no leg coverings no coat to cover his body. David carried no javelin and he certainly had no armor bearer walking ahead of him carrying a protective shield. from a human perspective. His defeat was a guarantee. But here's the thing. David face the giant with no fear. He not only stood his ground, he ran towards a giant in strength and courage because he had a weapon more powerful than a bronze javelin and body armor. He entered the battle in the power of the name of the Lord Almighty. The name Lord Almighty is translated from the compound Hebrew name. Yahweh Saba Oat. Yawei refers to the Lord creator and King over heaven and earth, who desires relationship with us. Saba means host or armies and implies the amassing of forces, sometimes within a military context. As I did research for my new book Names of God living unafraid, I found that scripture suggests three possible applications for this name. First, God is Commander in Chief of the armies of man second And he is Chief over angelic beings both good and evil. And third, he is supreme over all the heavenly hosts, sun, moon stars and planets. Theologians agree on these applications and they also agree that we needn't choose one over the other because God is God. Over all. Different Bible versions translate the name Yahweh Sabaoh in different ways. The New International Version says Lord Almighty, the New Living Translation says the Lord of Heaven's armies. The New American Standard, says, The Lord of Armies and the English Standard Version says the Lord of hosts, regardless of the translation, your way Saba Oh tells us that God is invincible in battle. He is Commander in Chief and nothing stands in his way. Nothing stops him from accomplishing His purposes. David understood this aspect of God's character. And this understanding was the weapon with which David faced the giant. We face giants to don't we not the nine foot tall type, but giants concerning our health or the health of a loved one. We face the giant of addictions, a prodigal child, a difficult marriage, a financial setback or disappointment over a detour on which life has taken us. The Giants we face don't look like Goliath, but they cast a shadow of fear across our way.  We feel outsized, and fear says we're out done. Our human bent was to turn around and run. But there's hope, my friend, when fear of uncertainty or failure or inadequacy looms before us and Tom says, Let's not let it intimidate us into running the other way. Instead, let's remember who God is. The Lord Almighty the Lord of hosts, the Lord of Heaven's Armies, Commander in Chief for whom nothing is impossible. He's invincible in battle, and he is on our side, giving us the courage and strength we need to face our giants. I love that God's given us stories about characters like David stories about little guys who faced giants and won because they trusted the Lord Almighty, and refused to succumb to fear. I also love that God gave us the ultimate example of his power to overcome giants, through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus. My friend, the power of Yahweh Saba Oat, the Lord Almighty, raised Jesus from the dead. In doing so he conquered mankind's worst enemy once and for all, who plays faith in Jesus for salvation. This is the power of Yahweh said I thought, and this is the power at your disposal.   The apostle Paul wrote about it in his letter to the believers in Ephesus. We find his words in Ephesians 1:19-20, where he wrote, "I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms."  We might feel like the little guy when we face our giant, whatever he looks like, fear might make our heart quake and our knees knock. But like David, let's remember that we don't fight our battles in human strength or wisdom. We fight in the name of Yahweh the Lord Almighty, the Lord of the heavens armies, and he is invincible.  May I pray for you? Heavenly Father, thank You for manifesting your character to us through your Hebrew names. Thank you for revealing yourself as the Lord of Heaven's army's commander in chief for whom nothing is impossible. When we feel afraid, remind us of this aspect of your nature and help us walk in its truth. As Paul prayed, help us understand the incredible greatness of your power for us who believe you In Jesus mighty name, amen. 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When you receive God's blessings for your life, you will find security, freedom, fruitfulness, and favor. Pastor Alan Wright shares from his book, "The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

When you receive God's blessings for your life, you will find security, freedom, fruitfulness, and favor. Pastor Alan Wright shares from his book, “The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love.” Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

If good is God, why is there so much evil in the world? And if God wants us to trust Him and love Him, why does He stay so hidden? Those are two of the most powerful objections to Christianity. But even if you couldn't come up with answers to these questions, is that reason enough to abandon the faith and embrace a different worldview? This week, Frank uses logic, reasoning, and modern day examples to explain that even if objections to Christianity cannot be fully answered, the evidence we do have for God far outweighs them. Or in his words, "don't let what you don't know cause you doubt what you do know." He also takes the time to address a listener question and some long-term studies coming out that reveal some staggering (but not surprising) statistics about so-called gender dysphoria in adolescents. During the episode he'll answer questions like: What are the implications of Richard Dawkins stating that he prefers to live in a Christian society? Were there socialists in the early church? How do other worldviews fall short of the "rights" that so many people today are clamoring for? What do mathematics, science, and logic teach us about theism? All of this and more will be addressed in this timely podcast episode that combines a modern message with timeless truth! To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry. You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentioned during the episode: Article: Puberty is Not a Disease Article: "Transgender" Kids Actually Have Other Mental Health Diagnoses Frank's Book: Correct, Not Politically Correct Book: What's Eating the Universe?

The biblical teaching of Reformed theology revolutionizes the way we think about God and the way we live. Today, Burk Parsons joins Nathan W. Bingham to discuss how the Lord is using Ligonier Ministries to equip people worldwide with this life-changing truth. Get the 100th Anniversary Edition of 'Christianity and Liberalism' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/3219/christianity-and-liberalism Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts