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Who are the people in your life that lift you up when you need it most? In today's episode, we'll explore the theme, "Two Are Better Than One," inspired by Ecclesiastes 4:9–10. Together, we'll discover the blessings that come from building strong relationships, finding community in the local church, and allowing God to work through the people around us. Our host for the week, Richelle Alessi, shares how her life has been transformed by the supportive relationships she's built in their church community, reminding us that we're never meant to go through life alone.Join us as we pray for guidance in finding the right people, and embrace a season of meaningful connection through faith and devotion! Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

10/13/2024 Morning Service – “Two Are Better Than One” by Jon Kile. Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday and we'll read Ecclesiastes 3-4. I have an on this date in church history for you. I'm calling today's episode “Two Are Better Than One.” Comments on Ecclesiastes 4 These chapters, while not entirely inspiring, seem to be a little less hopeless sounding than the first two, don't you... The post S1E304-Ecclesiastes 3-4: Two Are Better Than One first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

"Two Are Better Than One" | Elder Edward Baker by Pastor Jonathan M. Anderson, Sr.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: #3 Two Are Better Than One Subtitle: 2024 Hospitality Speaker: Rev. John Shaw Broadcaster: Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 4/7/2024 Bible: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Length: 41 min.

This podcast episode continues a study in Ecclesiastes with Pastor David Rosales, the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley. This message was taught on December 13th. Visit us at http://www.calvaryccv.org Here now is “Two Are Better Than One” with David Rosales.

Sunday September 3, 2023. Wisdom of the Preacher: Studies in Ecclesiastes. "Two Are Better Than One," a sermon on Ecclesiastes 4:7-16 from Dr. Sean Michael Lucas.

Two Are Better Than One

Two Are Better Than One  -  English only.  Solomon said that two are better than one because if one person falls, the other can help him up.  What exactly does this mean?  Does it apply to us today?  Recorded December 20, 2022. 

A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Two Are Better Than One Speaker: Audey Shepard Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/25/2022 Bible: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Length: 60 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Two Are Better Than One Speaker: Audey Shepard Broadcaster: Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/25/2022 Bible: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 Length: 60 min.

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Life Under the Sun Part 4: Focus on What Really Counts By Louie Marsh, 8-28-2022   Opening slides – last one coffee machine.   THREE OPENING QUESTIONS:   1) Am I telling myself THETRUTH about possessions?   “1Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them. 2And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive. 3But better than both is he who has not yet been and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 4:1–3, ESV)   “15And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”” (Luke 12:15, ESV)   2) Am I heeding GOD'S WARNINGS about priorities?   “4Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man's envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. 5The fool folds his hands and eats his own flesh. 6Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.” (Ecclesiastes 4:4–6, ESV)   “33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33, ESV)   It might help to remember Yussif, the Terrible Turk! Yussif  was the three-hundred-and-fifty-pound wrestling champion in  Europe a little over two generations ago. After he won the  European championship, he sailed to the United States to beat our  champ, whose name was Strangles Lewis-- a little guy, by  comparison, who weighed just a shade over two hundred pounds.  Although he wasn't huge, Strangler had a simple plan for  defeating his opponents. It had never failed to work. He'd put  that massive arm of his around the neck of his opponent. He'd  pump up that bicep and cut the oxygen off, right up there near  the Adam's apple. Many an opponent had passed out in the ring with Strangler Lewis. The problem he had when it came to fighting the Turk was that the European giant didn't have a neck! His body just went from his head to those massive shoulders. Lewis could never get the hold, so it wasn't long before Yussif flipped Lewis down on the mat and pinned him. After winning the championship, the Turk demanded all five thousand dollars in gold. After he wrapped the championship belt around his vast middle, he stuffed the gold into the belt and boarded the next ship back to Europe. He was now the possessor of America's glory and gold. He had won it all... all except immortality.  He set sail on the SS Bourgogne . Halfway across the Atlantic, a storm struck and the ship began to sink. Yussif went over the side with his gold still strapped around his body. The added weight was too much for the Turk, and he sank like an iron anvil before they could get to him with the lifeboats He was never seen again.   3) Am I getting THE SUPPORT I need?   “7Again, I saw vanity under the sun: 8one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, “For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is vanity and an unhappy business.” (Ecclesiastes 4:7–8, ESV)   “66After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. 67So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” 68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, 69and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”” (John 6:66–69, ESV)   ONE POWERFUL FACT:   Two Are Better Than One!   “9Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9, ESV)   WHY IS THIS TRUE?   Mutual ENCOURAGEMENT when I'm weak.   “10For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!” (Ecclesiastes 4:10, ESV)   “21And he returned from following him and took the yoke of oxen and sacrificed them and boiled their flesh with the yokes of the oxen and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he arose and went after Elijah and assisted him.” (1 Kings 19:21, ESV)   Mutual SUPPORT when I'm vulnerable.   “11Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?” (Ecclesiastes 4:11, ESV)   “16But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” (Ruth 1:16, ESV)   Mutual PROTECTION when I'm attacked.   “12And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12, ESV)   “3But David vowed again, saying, “Your father knows well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he thinks, ‘Do not let Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved.' But truly, as the Lord lives and as your soul lives, there is but a step between me and death.” 4Then Jonathan said to David, “Whatever you say, I will do for you.”” (1 Samuel 20:3–4, ESV)   THREE WAYS TO RESPOND:   MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN A BIBLE STUDY MAKING CHRIST YOUR ULTIMATE FRIEND!   “24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24, ESV)

Today, Lisa Nehirng, director of True North Homeschool Academy is joined by the amazing team that makes up the Homeschool Mom Collaborative, Susan Hale, Natalie Vecchione and Steffanie Williams. The post Two Are Better Than One; Homeschool Mom Networking appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

A Podcast series going through the book of Ecclesiastes. Today's episode is called Two Are Better Than One.

Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday and we'll read Ecclesiastes 3-4. I have an on this date in church history for you. I'm calling today's episode “Two Are Better Than One.” Comments on Ecclesiastes 4 These chapters, while not entirely inspiring, seem to be a little less hopeless sounding than the first two, don't... The post Ecclesiastes 3-4: Two Are Better Than One first appeared on Lifespring! Media.

There will inevitably be seasons of marriage that one spouse will need to lean on the other more than usual.  In today's episode, we talk about 7 times your spouse... The post EP//66: Two Are Better Than One first appeared on The Marriage Adventure.

Two Are Better Than One

Two Are Better Than One

Ecclesiastes 4:4-13 - Two Are Better Than One - 08/08/21 - Jordan Ray by The Door

316 Two Are Better Than One, A Guided Christian Meditation on Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 with the Recenter With Christ app I'm Chaplain Jared and I work as a hospice chaplain and an ICU chaplain, my purpose in making this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and to be more open for your heart to be changed by the Spirit of God. By using centuries old form of Christian Meditation named Lectio Divina: Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing. If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes. Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to contacting God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate, deflate. Bible verses for Meditation: Ecclesiastes 4 NIV 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. NRSV 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though one might prevail against another, two will withstand one. A threefold cord is not quickly broken. Meditation on Scripture: The subheading of this scripture in the NRSV version of the bible calls this section the value of a true friend. I have been spending time thinking about this recently. There is such deep and profound value in real and deep friendship. We benefit so much from positive relationships as much as we stand to be hurt by these same relationships. The greatest example of this is in marriage. In the recent weeks I have been working with various couples and so this thought of deep and profound friendship has been on my mind. True friends lift each other up. When they give of themselves they receive benefit for that because the friendship gains strength. The fire of the testimony remains strong together, the warmth of their affection stays warm. When their forces are united they can do amazing things together. We should seek to foster and grow these kind of relationships around us in wisdom. Loneliness are far too common. This can occur even for people living in close proximity to others. So what is it that makes us feel connected? We feel seen and understood. We feel that we know the dreams of the other and they know ours. In intimate relationships this takes on a unifying purpose. The success in our relationships can be seen as the degree to which we can work toward our deeply held dreams while also working toward the dreams of those we care about. I want you to take a moment and ponder on what the deeply held goals are of those closest to you. Ponder on how you can support that. Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling being patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Updates: Final Question: How can you learn more about the dreams of others? Final Thought: Foster fondness and build feelings of mutual service. FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod      

On this week’s SGNP Arthur and Darien Talk with Kelly Nelon Clark and her husband Jason Clark about there great new project life and fun, Also Arthur And Darien talk about the SGMA and there pending move. Also, find out about the NQC and the hall of fame induction ceremonies.     Grammy® Award-nominated, Dove Award-winning Gospel music family group The Nelons return October 2 with Peace At Last, their first new studio recording in two years. Comprised of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Clark, the Gospel Music Hall of Famers' forthcoming 13-song collection also marks their new long-term partnership with Daywind Records.   Produced by Jason Clark and Dove Award-winner Wayne Haun, Peace At Last features nine songs co-penned by Clark and six by Haun, along with contributions from acclaimed writers Tony Wood, Joel Lindsey, Kenna West, Michael Boggs, and Reba Rambo and Dony McGuire, among others. The recording reflects the group’s influences across Gospel, country and Americana genres, while featuring the signature vocals and family harmonies that have been their trademark for more than three decades.   Highlights of Peace At Last include the new single and video, “Jordan,” an infectious barnburner featuring Autumn Nelon Clark on lead. Amber Nelon Kistler’s country-tinged vocals deliver the gentle ballads “Grace Ain’t Fair” and “If God Pulled Back The Curtain,” while Kelly Nelon Clark’s soothing alto is instantly recognizable on the anthemic title-cut, as well as the folksy “Patience of Job.” The cinematic “Still Free,” drawing from the biblical accounts of Daniel in the lion’s den, and Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego in the furnace, exhorts believers to walk in freedom and confidence. And bringing the collection full circle, “Pilgrim” reflects the group’s lauded southern gospel heritage.   “We believe God knew these songs, these stories, the Truth they tell and the Hope they give, would need to be heard at such a time as this,” said Kelly Nelon Clark. “When I see tears of lonely people, I remember ‘Two Are Better Than One.’ When the news is filled with stories of hate and division, I relisten to ‘Wish We All Could Remember.’ And when I’m gripped with fear and doubt, I imagine ‘If God Pulled Back The Curtain’ to my heavenly home. We can know peace¬—Peace At Last—because we know Him. I don’t believe we have ever recorded a more important or timely collection of songs.”   “When Tony Wood and I began to write ‘Peace At Last,’ we had no idea what 2020 would hold,” remembers Jason Clark. “For me personally, the year has included months of recuperation from both heart surgery and emergency knee surgery. Not to mention the pandemic and all the other challenges our country and world have had to face. We want these songs to remind listeners—and ourselves—that although times may be a little different, a little harder, we are going to make it! God hasn’t forgotten us, and He will never let us walk in the valley alone. ‘There’s a better day—a’ coming children—there will be peace at last.’”   “All of us at Daywind Records are absolutely thrilled to stand in partnership with our friends The Nelons as we enter into a new long-term agreement,” said Dusty Wells, Director of Artist and Label Relations, Daywind Records. “Kelly, Jason, Amber and Autumn have been treasured members of our Daywind family for years. We believe in The Nelons: their music, their ministry, what they are called to do, and all they represent. We also believe that Peace At Last is a career album for them, and will be a favorite for many years to come. This is just the beginning of wonderful new opportunities for The Nelons and Daywind Records.”   Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2016, The Nelons have been one of Gospel music’s best-loved families for nearly four decades. The group has been nominated for three Grammy® Awards; received seven Dove Awards, 14 Singing News Fan Awards, a Silver Angel Award, a People’s Choice Silver Telly Award, and a New York Film Festival Award. The Nelons have recorded more than 35 albums, amassing over 20 Top 5 southern gospel radio singles, including such classics as “We Shall Wear A Robe and Crown,” “Come Morning,” “O For A Thousand Tongues” and “Thanks.” They have frequently been featured on the best-selling Gaither Homecoming recordings and videos, and have performed on the Grand Ole Opry, among other historic venues.   The Nelons continue the rich tradition initiated by family patriarch Rex Nelon, father of Kelly Nelon Clark, who began his legendary career when he joined Gospel Music Hall of Fame members The LeFevres in 1957. The group eventually became known as The Rex Nelon Singers before changing their name to The Nelons in 1982. Through the decades, The Nelons’ polished harmonies and performances, and their anthology of timeless songs, have helped to expand the audience for Gospel music around the world.   For further information visit turningpointpr.com or daywindrecords.com. Follow The Nelons on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Advertisements https://www.mypillow.com/ Use the Code Word SGNP Additional Links SGNP Website- http://southerngospelnewspodcast.com/ Libsyn- https://southerngospelnewspodcast.libsyn.com/ This podcast was produced for Southern Gospel News Podcast. This podcast was published and produced by BG Ad Group http://bgadgroup.com/ .   For advertising inquiries please email J.southerland@bgadgroup.com  

Two Are Better Than One

For this Tea & Tattle Easter Special, my Mum has joined me on the podcast to chat about our favourite Easter books and springtime traditions. We’re sharing some of the picture books that filled my Easter book basket as a child, as well as our favourite films and extracts from much loved poems and stories. I hope you’re able to enjoy this long weekend as much as possible, and I wish you all health and happiness in the weeks ahead. Read the show notes: teaandtattlepodcast.com/home/easterspecial Get in touch! Email: teaandtattlepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast Episode Links The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Du Bose Hayward (ebook only). Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. Hare and the Easter Eggs by Alison Uttley. Two Are Better Than One by Carol Ryrie Brink (out of print). Betsy in Spite of Herself by Maud Hart Lovelace (ebook only). Extract from A Shropshire Lad by A. E. Housman. Shiny Pennies and Grubby Pinafores by Winifred Foley. Caldicott Place by Noel Streatfeild. A Vicarage Family by Noel Streatfeild. Easter Parade film. Easter Bonnet song. Harvey film. Find Tea & Tattle on instagram: @teaandtattlepodcast If you enjoy Tea & Tattle, please do rate and leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, as good reviews help other people to find and enjoy the show. Thank you!

Happy Thursday, Friends! Day 16 of shelter in place here in Sunny and windy central California. We have not resorted to cannibalism yet. We have resorted to all sorts of pranks, however, including my daughters pretending to be burglars breaking in last night at 1am and filming me coming outside with a machete to see what was going on. We also had every picture in our house today covered with Shrek faces, and my monitor covered with Kim-Jong-Un pictures, so that is something. Shout out to my brother or sister in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday who downloaded a bunch of episodes of the show! Today was actually one of the best days ever for the show, with over 400 downloads in one day, which is awfully nice of you people - I'm glad you are listening and that we are hearing the Word of God together! Shoutout also to KRF78 for her or his most encouraging iTunes/Apple podcasts review! Excellent podcast for daily Bible study!☆☆☆☆☆I love this podcast. I love the combination of a reading plan with a daily study of pertinent Bible study questions. Highly recommend!Krf78  Today's Bible passages are Leviticus 5, Psalms 3 and 4, Proverbs 20 and Colossians 3. Our focus passage today is derived from Colossians, and is yet again focused more on one verse than the whole passage: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.  Colossians 3:16 Today we are going to talk about how the Body of Christ - the Church - was set up in the New Testament. Before we do, I need to remind you that I am the pastor of a church that you should come visit online at: https://www.facebook.com/VBCsalinas/ I would like you to visit in person also, but I guess it's not yet time for that. #pandemic. Anyway - I am a pastor, have been one for a long time. I like pastors. Some of my best friends are pastors. Some of my spiritual heroes are pastors. Keep that in mind when I say this: Far too often, the modern Western church is way, way too pastor-centric, when you compare it to the way "church" is described in the Bible. I present the above passage as exhibit 1. For exhibit two, I invite you to go and search for how many times the word 'pastor' shows up in the Bible. Go ahead...I'll wait. I'm just kidding. The word pastor appears exactly ONCE in the CSB and the NIV, and ZERO times in the ESV. Yes, it appears 9 times in the KJV, but 8 of those times are in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, and they aren't referring to church pastors, because that book was written hundreds of years before the birth of the church in Acts 2. So - what gives, are pastors illegit? No, I don't believe so. If you search for 'shepherd' and 'elder,' you will find quite a bit more hits, and I believe both of those words are synonymous with pastor when used in the context of the people. You will find that Paul appointed elders (plural) in every church, so they were definitely important - especially those who focused on preaching and teaching. (1 Timothy 5:17) Even then, however, you do NOT get the idea from the New Testament that the church was very pastor-centric. Instead, it was very Jesus-centric and very member-centric. Consider some of these gifts of the Spirit passages: 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. 1 Peter 4:10-11 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: 8 to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another, interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 26 What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, another tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up. 27 If anyone speaks in another tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God. 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. 30 But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. 32 And the prophets’ spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Putting aside the debate about whether or not some of the gifts mentioned above ceased (I believe they didn't)...but no matter what your view of the gifts, I'm sure you can see in the passages we just read that the early church was anything but a one-man-show. It was a Body of Christ show that pointed everybody to the head of the Body of Christ - JESUS.   Lack of proper biblical emphasis on this topic -the gifts of the Spirit - leads to an immature and stunted Body of Christ that depends on the gifts of 3-5 important people while everybody else is along for the ride. Think of the arm-wrestler who lifts everyday on his right arm, but the rest of his body is atrophied. A church that only has 3-4 people evidently serving/using their gifts is a freak show, not the Body of Christ. Everybody is called to USE their gifts for the building up of others. Everybody plays Ball - when that happens, the church GROWS into maturity and fruitfulness.  YOU have a spiritual gift. You are empowered to minister to people and build up the church. Colossians 3:16 gives us this amazing picture of the whole church, lively and active and ministering to each other in various ways. 1 Corinthians 12:7 7 A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial: Symphero - better for everybody, together-profitable.  Consider - without the Gift of Exhortation - (Parakaleo - called alongside somebody for support) there will be people in the Body who feel crushingly alone, and will despair, suffering far more than they should, and being weakened by it. An Exhorter walks beside those who are suffering - TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE - and fights together with them. GET OFF THE MAT!  Without the gift of giving - many of us would suffer remarkable financial hardships. God, through the gift of giving, provides money through His people at just the right time to fuel the ministries of the church, to provide for the needs of widows, orphans and those who are struggling greatly. My Father in Law has this gift, and I can’t tell you how many times it has been such a rich blessing to us.  Without the gift of leadership, there would be little cohesive togetherness. Some projects simply cannot be done by 1-2 people - leaders are needed in those situations.  Everybody would go their own way, but a gifted leader (not one who leads by power, or bullying, or strength) is a delight to follow and rally around. A gifted leader does not diminish who you are, or your calling in any way, but enhances it!  Without the gift of mercy, those who are suffering would rarely truly be comforted. The truly wounded - the abused, the suffering, would do so in silence, and ultimately come to believe that the church is unloving, or God Himself is unloving. The Gift of mercy TRUMPETS the LOVE of God and the LOVE of His people to those who need to hear it most. When you are suffering, your ability to hear and perceive love is SMASHED. It takes LOUD examples of love, shown consistently over time. This is the gift of mercy. Without the Gift of Service, there would be SO many important things undone when we gather.  Diapers would not be changed in nursery, trash would not be picked up, coffee wouldn’t be made, people wouldn’t be helped when they have their hands full.  This gift almost cheats, because Jesus’ key to greatness is serving. Some are gifted to be GREAT in the Kingdom of Heaven eternally.  Without the Gift of Faith   Probably several of us would have quit gathering together with other Believers. Many would not have been healed or prayed for. In a group like this, the gift of Faith enhances every ministry, every outreach, every prayer offered. When the odds look terrible, and people want to quit, or not even try, the gift of faith sees the majesty and power of God and says, “Behold the Lamb!” Rise up gifted members of the church and embrace your role and calling - even if you are 'sheltering in place' let your light (the light of Jesus in you) shine before men so that they will see Jesus and glorify God the Father!

Happy Thursday, Friends! Day 16 of shelter in place here in Sunny and windy central California. We have not resorted to cannibalism yet. We have resorted to all sorts of pranks, however, including my daughters pretending to be burglars breaking in last night at 1am and filming me coming outside with a machete to see what was going on. We also had every picture in our house today covered with Shrek faces, and my monitor covered with Kim-Jong-Un pictures, so that is something. Shout out to my brother or sister in Harare, Zimbabwe yesterday who downloaded a bunch of episodes of the show! Today was actually one of the best days ever for the show, with over 400 downloads in one day, which is awfully nice of you people - I'm glad you are listening and that we are hearing the Word of God together! Shoutout also to KRF78 for her or his most encouraging iTunes/Apple podcasts review! Excellent podcast for daily Bible study!☆☆☆☆☆I love this podcast. I love the combination of a reading plan with a daily study of pertinent Bible study questions. Highly recommend!Krf78  Today's Bible passages are Leviticus 5, Psalms 3 and 4, Proverbs 20 and Colossians 3. Our focus passage today is derived from Colossians, and is yet again focused more on one verse than the whole passage: 16 Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.  Colossians 3:16 Today we are going to talk about how the Body of Christ - the Church - was set up in the New Testament. Before we do, I need to remind you that I am the pastor of a church that you should come visit online at: https://www.facebook.com/VBCsalinas/ I would like you to visit in person also, but I guess it's not yet time for that. #pandemic. Anyway - I am a pastor, have been one for a long time. I like pastors. Some of my best friends are pastors. Some of my spiritual heroes are pastors. Keep that in mind when I say this: Far too often, the modern Western church is way, way too pastor-centric, when you compare it to the way "church" is described in the Bible. I present the above passage as exhibit 1. For exhibit two, I invite you to go and search for how many times the word 'pastor' shows up in the Bible. Go ahead...I'll wait. I'm just kidding. The word pastor appears exactly ONCE in the CSB and the NIV, and ZERO times in the ESV. Yes, it appears 9 times in the KJV, but 8 of those times are in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, and they aren't referring to church pastors, because that book was written hundreds of years before the birth of the church in Acts 2. So - what gives, are pastors illegit? No, I don't believe so. If you search for 'shepherd' and 'elder,' you will find quite a bit more hits, and I believe both of those words are synonymous with pastor when used in the context of the people. You will find that Paul appointed elders (plural) in every church, so they were definitely important - especially those who focused on preaching and teaching. (1 Timothy 5:17) Even then, however, you do NOT get the idea from the New Testament that the church was very pastor-centric. Instead, it was very Jesus-centric and very member-centric. Consider some of these gifts of the Spirit passages: 10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11 If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. 1 Peter 4:10-11 7 A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person for the common good: 8 to one is given a message of wisdom through the Spirit, to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit, 9 to another, faith by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 to another, the performing of miracles, to another, prophecy, to another, distinguishing between spirits, to another, different kinds of tongues, to another, interpretation of tongues. 11 One and the same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each person as he wills. 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 26 What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, another tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up. 27 If anyone speaks in another tongue, there are to be only two, or at the most three, each in turn, and let someone interpret. 28 But if there is no interpreter, that person is to keep silent in the church and speak to himself and God. 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. 30 But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. 32 And the prophets’ spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Putting aside the debate about whether or not some of the gifts mentioned above ceased (I believe they didn't)...but no matter what your view of the gifts, I'm sure you can see in the passages we just read that the early church was anything but a one-man-show. It was a Body of Christ show that pointed everybody to the head of the Body of Christ - JESUS.   Lack of proper biblical emphasis on this topic -the gifts of the Spirit - leads to an immature and stunted Body of Christ that depends on the gifts of 3-5 important people while everybody else is along for the ride. Think of the arm-wrestler who lifts everyday on his right arm, but the rest of his body is atrophied. A church that only has 3-4 people evidently serving/using their gifts is a freak show, not the Body of Christ. Everybody is called to USE their gifts for the building up of others. Everybody plays Ball - when that happens, the church GROWS into maturity and fruitfulness.  YOU have a spiritual gift. You are empowered to minister to people and build up the church. Colossians 3:16 gives us this amazing picture of the whole church, lively and active and ministering to each other in various ways. 1 Corinthians 12:7 7 A demonstration of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial: Symphero - better for everybody, together-profitable.  Consider - without the Gift of Exhortation - (Parakaleo - called alongside somebody for support) there will be people in the Body who feel crushingly alone, and will despair, suffering far more than they should, and being weakened by it. An Exhorter walks beside those who are suffering - TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE - and fights together with them. GET OFF THE MAT!  Without the gift of giving - many of us would suffer remarkable financial hardships. God, through the gift of giving, provides money through His people at just the right time to fuel the ministries of the church, to provide for the needs of widows, orphans and those who are struggling greatly. My Father in Law has this gift, and I can’t tell you how many times it has been such a rich blessing to us.  Without the gift of leadership, there would be little cohesive togetherness. Some projects simply cannot be done by 1-2 people - leaders are needed in those situations.  Everybody would go their own way, but a gifted leader (not one who leads by power, or bullying, or strength) is a delight to follow and rally around. A gifted leader does not diminish who you are, or your calling in any way, but enhances it!  Without the gift of mercy, those who are suffering would rarely truly be comforted. The truly wounded - the abused, the suffering, would do so in silence, and ultimately come to believe that the church is unloving, or God Himself is unloving. The Gift of mercy TRUMPETS the LOVE of God and the LOVE of His people to those who need to hear it most. When you are suffering, your ability to hear and perceive love is SMASHED. It takes LOUD examples of love, shown consistently over time. This is the gift of mercy. Without the Gift of Service, there would be SO many important things undone when we gather.  Diapers would not be changed in nursery, trash would not be picked up, coffee wouldn’t be made, people wouldn’t be helped when they have their hands full.  This gift almost cheats, because Jesus’ key to greatness is serving. Some are gifted to be GREAT in the Kingdom of Heaven eternally.  Without the Gift of Faith   Probably several of us would have quit gathering together with other Believers. Many would not have been healed or prayed for. In a group like this, the gift of Faith enhances every ministry, every outreach, every prayer offered. When the odds look terrible, and people want to quit, or not even try, the gift of faith sees the majesty and power of God and says, “Behold the Lamb!” Rise up gifted members of the church and embrace your role and calling - even if you are 'sheltering in place' let your light (the light of Jesus in you) shine before men so that they will see Jesus and glorify God the Father!

Today Heather and I explore more of the topic of idols. We focus on relationships as an idol. It is okay to miss people and being with them is good, but if we are looking to a relationship to fulfill us or give us an identity, then it is in the wrong position. We need to evaluate our relationships to see a godly perspective in it all. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. He is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)

There is comfort, strength and assurance!

Two Are Better Than One

Two Are Better Than One

Two Are Better Than One

Two Are Better Than One

Ecclesiastes 4.7 - 16 - -Two Are Better Than One by Jerad File

Two Are Better Than One by A View from the Wall

In this weeks episode we discuss how to have an intentional marriage with Greg Gorman. Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They write, produce, and host weekly broadcasts and hold certifications from the Patterson Center, Dr. John Maxwell, and Personality Insights Institute. As executive coaches, trainers and speakers, Greg and Julie share together internationally and have enjoyed sharing the platform with many well-known speakers such as Les Brown, John Maxwell, and many more. Together, Greg and Julie coach and inspire individuals, organizations, and couples to maximize their potential and embrace life to the fullest. Greg and Julie built Gorman Leadership on the core values of excellence, integrity, and authenticity, the same values they carry in life and marriage. Their relationship is an example of strength and a model for making marriage and business thrive. They, along with their three children, make their home in southern Florida. Show Notes: Greg shares his struggles with marriage in the beginning. How do we navigate love and marriage in this day and age where it tells us love is just a feeling.How do we make love a choice in our lives? How marriage and purpose go hand in hand? Greg gives men a couple of practical steps as men we can take to be more intentional about marriage. Greg also discusses the idea of an “energy signature” and how it makes a difference when you walk in the room to your wife. You can purchase Greg and Julie's book Two Are Better Than One at Amazon.com Learn more about Greg Gorman at: gormanleadership.com

This podcast is a study in the book of Ecclesiastes with Pastor David Rosales, the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Valley. This message was taught on September 26th, 2018. Visit us at http://www.calvaryccv.org Here now is “Two Are Better Than One” with David Rosales.

Two Are Better Than One, Part 4, in the series: Ecclesiastes: Life On The Edge

Two Are Better Than One, Part 4, in the series: Ecclesiastes: Life On The Edge

Two Are Better Than One, Part 4, in the series: Ecclesiastes: Life On The Edge

The keys to successful marriage as revealed in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: "TWO are better than one and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."

The keys to successful marriage as revealed in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: "TWO are better than one and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."