Podcasts about unbelievers

Paul longs to live his life in a way makes the truth of the gospel clear to all. Unbelievers cannot see the gospel clearly because the god of this age, that is Satan, has made their minds blind. The same God who pronounced “Let light shine out of darkness,” must also shine into the hearts of men so that might see and believe. Our frail and humble bodies carry the infinite worth of Christ like jars of clay hiding treasure. Even though we are afflicted and persecuted in our frailty, we do not give up, for our affliction is producing for us the eternal weight of glory in the heavens. Later, Paul brings up the judgment seat of Christ, an event where the Lord reveals and judges the life of the believer. Keep in mind that this is not a judgment which determines whether or not someone will enter heaven, but a judgment for those who have already entered heaven by faith in Christ.  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

You must be spiritually born to receive eternal life. “Unless one is born of water [physical birth] and born of Spirit [born again through faith alone in Christ alone] he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). This second birth is a simple act of faith. “He who believes in Him [the Lord Jesus Christ] is not judged” (John 3:18). You will either be born twice or die twice. Unbelievers, those who have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior, will die the second death, will be condemned to the Lake of Fire, and tormented forever.Download Transcript⁠: https://rhem.pub/two-births-94140c

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 04:32)Religious Liberty Was Hamstrung Yesterday: The 4-4 Split Led to a Major Religious Liberty Loss in OklahomaPart II (04:32 - 10:45)The Left is Now Furious with Target: The Company Offended Many Christians With LGBTQ Advocacy, Now Target Backs Off DEI, and the Left is Losing Their MindsTarget shares fall after hit from tariffs and store boycotts by Financial Times (Gregory Meyer)Part III (10:45 - 16:34)Why Don't You Believe Churchill Was a Christian? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 15-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart IV (16:34 - 20:33)What Does Fallen Asleep Mean in 1 Thessalonians 4:13? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from a 14-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart V (20:33 - 22:42)In the Parable of the Soils, Do the Rocky Soil People Go to Hell? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letter from a 6-Year-Old Listener of The BriefingPart VI (22:42 - 25:34)Can I Officiate the Wedding of Unbelievers? Should I Share the Gospel at That Wedding? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letter from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

“Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord.” (Ephesians 2:20–21 NLT) We’ve reached a point in the church where people are starting to divide over really small things—second-tier and even third-tier issues. And then subdivisions occur. Groups get smaller and smaller as their conditions for acceptance get narrower and narrower. Before long, you find yourself saying, “It’s down to the four of us, and I’m not sure about you other three.” It’s not hard to find things that divide us. They’re low-hanging fruit. When we mistake our personal preferences and opinions for absolute truth, we can justify separating ourselves from just about anyone. It takes a little more effort to find things that unite us. Or to recognize that the things that divide us don’t have to divide us. Instead of automatically separating people into categories of “us” and “them,” we can agree to disagree. We can leave judgment to the Lord. That’s the direction God would have us go. Remember, we’re the body of Christ. We’re meant to work together, with each part playing an important role. You can’t divide a body or separate its parts without doing serious damage to the whole. That’s why the apostle Paul issued this warning to the believers in Rome: “And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them” (Romans 16:17 NLT). It’s not just the teachings that are dangerous; it’s the divisions they cause. It’s also why Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth, “I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose” (1 Corinthians 1:10 NLT). Divisions in the church aren’t just an in-house matter. The implications and damage extend far beyond the church walls. You see, people are watching us. People outside the church. Unbelievers for whom the message of Christ seems almost too good to be true. Changed hearts? Transformed lives? They want to see proof. They want to see us walk the walk. As far as many unbelievers are concerned, Christians are hypocrites until proven otherwise. When they see division in our ranks or hear us attacking one another or questioning the legitimacy of one another’s faith, it only confirms their cynical suspicions. They feel free to ignore our message and dismiss the Good News of Christ. Paul said, “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace” (Ephesians 4:3 NLT). Make every effort. That doesn’t leave room for half-hearted attempts. God wants us to prioritize unity. Unity among believers isn’t just a matter of getting along with everyone or playing nicely with others; it’s also one of the most powerful testimonies available for showing the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Reflection Question: How can you cross the lines of division that separate you from someone in your church? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Day of the Lord: Revelation 20:11-15-The Great White Throne Judgment Of All Unbelievers-Lesson # 66

The Day of the Lord: Revelation 20:11-15-The Great White Throne Judgment Of All Unbelievers-Lesson # 66

TODAY is the day of salvation! Come to Christ!Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found,Call upon Him while He is near.7 Let the wicked forsake his way,And the unrighteous man his thoughts;Let him return to the Lord,And He will have mercy on him;And to our God,For He will abundantly pardon.Free Grace Baptist Church, Chilliwack, BC

In this sermon, guest speaker, Denis Jacobs, explores John 4:1-26, highlighting Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well as a powerful example of sharing faith with others, and challenges us to humbly trust in the Holy Spirit's power to transform lives through the gospel.

The Afterlife (S6) Our messenger ﷺ: “Verily, the world is paradise for a disbeliever and prison for the believer. When a believers soul is taken, he has left prison. He is able to roam (the Earth) freely”. Unbelievers souls are imprisoned in ‘Sijeen' - a place low in the 7th Earth. Different ranks of believers can traverse on different levels. The dead see us from their graves, just as we see water through a glass! Attend the funeral prayers! For our messenger ﷺ said: “When a person destined for Paradise dies, Allah ﷻ will not punish the ones who carry the bier, walk behind it and those who attended the funeral prayer”. Dawood (a.s) asked Allah ﷻ: “What is the reward for one who accompanies a funeral procession, solely for Your sake?”. Allah ﷻ replied: “When he dies, I will send down angels (a.s) to attend his funeral procession, and I will forgive him”.

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A new MP3 sermon from Pineville Sovereign Grace Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: 2 Corinthians 6, Be Not Unequally Yoked With Unbelievers ! Subtitle: Bible Study Speaker: Larry and Mark Broadcaster: Pineville Sovereign Grace Fellowship Event: Devotional Date: 5/1/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 6:14 Length: 8 min.

Unbelievers are lost and are often described in the Bible as being confused and wandering in spiritual darkness. In Ephesians 4:18, the Apostle Paul describes them as "having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart." Without the guiding light of faith in Christ, they are like sheep without a shepherd, caught in a maze of moral confusion and spiritual aimlessness (Matthew 9:36). The Bible reveals that unbelievers are separated from God due to sin, which blinds their hearts and minds (2 Corinthians 4:4). Their inability to understand the truth of the Gospel leaves them spiritually lost, unable to find the way to eternal life. As Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Outside of Christ, there is no true direction, no hope of reconciliation with God. This state of confusion and separation from God is not only a present condition but leads to eternal consequences if not addressed through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ (John 3:36). Ultimately, the Bible calls believers to share the light of the Gospel with the lost, offering them the path to salvation and truth. Referenced Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:16 1 Corinthians 12:7 Acts 2:38 John 16:13 Galatians 5:16-17 John 8:34 Romans 6:16-18 Romans 6:20-23 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 Luke 23:34 Social Media Ministries is a project created by Spencer Coffman that is committed to spreading the Word of God to every place possible. We are founded on the belief that social media is the place to reach more people in more places and are counting on you to help us fulfill our mission. Learn more at https://socialmediaministries.com ------------------------------------------ MISSION: To use social media to present the living Word of God to as many people as possible and to help them understand and interpret the scriptures in the Bible. ------------------------------------------ FOLLOW US: YouTube Podcast Instagram Facebook Medium Pinterest TikTok LinkedIn ------------------------------------------ DONATE: https://paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/4478888 https://socialmediaministries.com/give ------------------------------------------ Apparel ------------------------------------------

Should believers make friendships with unbelievers? If so, how should they go about this? What principles ought they remember so they are not making themselves “friends with the world?” (Jam. 4:4). For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org  

Should believers make friendships with unbelievers? If so, how should they go about this? What principles ought they remember so they are not making themselves “friends with the world?” (Jam. 4:4). For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org  

If Jesus makes no difference in our lives, then why would anyone serve Him? If Christ-followers live just like those who are unsaved, why would anyone follow? We would all readily acknowledge that we are not perfect, only Jesus is perfect, but wouldn't you agree that Jesus changes those who believe in Him?Main Points:1.  I believe one of the questions people around us are silently asking is, “Does Jesus make a difference in your life?” Unbelievers are watching, often without us noticing, and they are wondering, “Is she different? Is he different, now that He is a follower of Jesus?” 2. When we place our faith in Jesus and confess Him as our Lord and Savior, His Spirit comes to reside within us. God's work of sanctification begins. To “sanctify” means to set apart. God is at work in our lives to set us apart from the unbelieving world by helping us to be like Jesus in our character. 3. By the Holy Spirit, and with our cooperation, God will change us. He will change our attitude, our conversation, our choices, decisions, reactions, and our lifestyle. He will change our desires, our dreams, and our ambitions. Before our relationship with Christ, we lived only for ourselves, now we live for God and His glory.Today's Scripture Verses:Philippians 2:13 - “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”Romans 12:1-2 - “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Philippians 1:6 - “…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Join us as Pastor Kirk Hall leads us in Matthew 28:11-15, "The Unbelievers Approach To Christ's Resurrection."

Tonight, the Unbelievers dive back into the exploits of supernatural "sensitive" Chris Fleming as we dissect another out-there Hollywood ghost-stalking program: Dead Famous! The only paranormal show where you're guaranteed that celebrities will make supernatural contact and the host will have a very sensitive, ugly cry in every episode! So grab a tissue, watch out for gangstas, and cover your dress from those steam grates...it's time for the "Dead Famous" Hosts: Rus Ryan and Peter McCarthyBe sure and answer this week's poll here:For links to all of our content:https://linktr.ee/unbelieverspodcastInterested in joining The Unbelievers Online community? JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NBWVAvbFOR BONUS CONTENT & TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JOIN OUR PATREON AT:www.patreon.com/unbelieverspodcastFollow the Official Twitch Channel atwww.twitch.tv/TheUnbelieversPodcast@UnbelieversPodcast on Instagram@The Unbelievers Podcast on Facebook@UnbelieversPod on XEmail Us at: UnbelieversPodcast@gmail.comTo help the family of Unbeliever Andy Thomas Cagle you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-andrew-cagle-support-his-family?attribution_id=sl:2e425665-f5aa-467f-b905-64cae3348d39&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_linkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unbelievers-podcast--3244268/support.

TNG 4-13-2025 Five Questions Unbelievers Ask by The Naples Gathering

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question about the being spiritually dead. Does this mean there is a complete inability to respond to God? If Satan is blinding people, how can they possibly come to faith without being regenerated first? This is the Calvinist position.

FEAR OF GOD. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts explore the concept of the 'Fear of God' and its implications in the context of spirituality and recovery. They discuss the dual nature of God as both a loving father and a powerful force, using metaphors of fire and water to illustrate the need for respect and reverence. The conversation also touches on the New Covenant, grace, and the importance of understanding God's love in the recovery journey. This conversation explores the themes of fear, grace, and the relationship with God from the perspectives of believers and unbelievers. The dialogue emphasizes the balance between reverence and a casual relationship with God, and the need for accountability in faith. Closing Song: No Fear by Jon Reddick. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO GAFUA 31 MATI  2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: E na te faaaogaina foi tagata lē faatuatua '(He can use unbelievers too)Tauloto -Tusi Paia–2 Timoteo 2:20 “Ua lē na o ipu auro ma le ario ‘ua i le fale tele, a o ipu la‘au ma ‘omea; o isi ‘ua ta‘uleleia, a o isi ‘ua ta‘uleagaina.”Faitauga – Tusi Paia – Esera 1:1-11O le tauloto mai le Tusi Paia o le aso e faailoa mai ai iai tatou, e iai ipu e tauleleia, e iai ipu e tauleagaina i le fale o se tagata tauoloa. E faaaogaina e le Atua so'o se tagata, e na te faaaogaina lana fanau e avea ma ipu e tauleleia, ae o i latou e musua e ola faapaiaina e faaaogaina o ipu e tauleagaina. E iai se aso ao ou agai atu i le lotu e faia galuega mo tagata mama'i, na matua pisi ma poloka le auala. E lei leva ae ou iloa atu se auala ui, ona ou afe loa lea iai ona e lē o pisi. Ou te le iloa, o le auala lea faatoa faataga ona ō ai taavale mai le 10 i le taeao. Na taofi la'u taavale e se alii leoleo ma faapea mai, ‘e te iloa faatoa mafai ona e ui i le auala lea pe a te'a le 10 i le taeao?' Na ou faamalūlū iai ou te leiloa. Ua ou fai atu iai, o a'u o le faifeau o loo agai atu e faia se galuega mo tagata mama'i. Ua latou faapea mai, ‘ia o lena e te iloa le mea e tatau ona fai'. Ou te iloa o la e mananao i se tupe, ae ona o a'u o le atalii o le Atua, e le mafai ona ou faia. O lea na latou fai mai ai, ‘ia faatali iina sei ta le 10 ona faataga lea o oe e te alu'. A'o ou faatali, na agai mai ai ni tamaiti o le auala ua latou iloa mai a'u ma faapea mai, ‘o le faifeau o Adeboye le lā, e pei ā o loo taofia e leoleo, tatou ō e fesoasoani iai'. Ina ua vaai atu leoleo o agai mai tamaiti nei, ua sosola ese. I lea tulaga, na faaaoga e le Atua tamaiti o le auala e faamatau i leoleo ina ia mafai ona ou alu. Ina ua finagalo le Atua e faasaoloto ona tagata mai Papelonia, na ia faaaogaina Kuresa o se taitai le faatuatua. Ae lei fanau mai o ia, na perofeta ane Isaia o le a faaaogaina o ia i le faasaolotoina o tagata o le Atua (Isaia 45:28, Isaia 45:1-5). E mafai ona faaaoga e le Atua tagata lē faatuatua e faia lona finagalo, peitai o nei tagata lē faatuatua o lo latou iuga o seoli pe afai e lē lafoai o latou ola ia Keriso, aua foi o tagata agasala e iu uma i seoli. Fai mai le Ioane 3:18 “O lē fa‘atuatua ‘iā te ia, e lē fa‘asalaina o ia; a o lē lē fa‘atuatua, ‘ua uma ‘ona fa‘amasinoina nei lava o ia, auā e le‘i fa‘atuatua lava o ia i le igoa o le Atali‘i e to‘atasi o le Atua.”Le au pele e, lafoai lo'u ola ia Keriso pe afai e te lei faaolaina lava ona amata lea ona e ola faapaiaina ina ia mafai ona faaaoga oe e le Atua o se ipu e tauleleia ae lē o se ipu e tauleagaina. E masani lava ona faaaogaina e le Atua soo se tagata mo lona finagalo. Peitai, e faia lava e i latou le filifiliga pe avea ma ipu e tauleleia poo se ipu e tauleagaina, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

The Origins Podcast began with a bang, a Big Bang. Over the first month of our recording, we traveled to two continents, and 4 cities and recorded 16 episodes in 22 days. It was a whirlwind, and one of the most amazing experiences I can recall. While in London, we took advantage of the amazingly gracious acceptance by Ricky Gervais to appear on the podcast. It was a day I will always remember. Ricky had appeared in our film, The Unbelievers, which followed me and Richard Dawkins around the world. Gus and Luke Holwerda, who directed and filmed that movie helped create The Origins Podcast, and for the first year, filmed all the episodes. Ricky graciously agreed to appear in front of their cameras one more time, and joined us at what was then New College of Humanities, where I was a visiting Professor. From the moment he arrived, it was clear it was going to be great. As he had been when we filmed The Unbelievers Ricky claimed to be nervous and was worried he would appear ignorant. He needn't have worried. Maybe that is one of the reasons he is so good at what he does, because he worries about rising to the challenge. We discussed his early life, his love of science, his early interest in biology and then philosophy, then the science of comedy, the comedy of religion, and the need for free speech. He then proceeded to demand a mind-bending, personal science lesson from me. It was amazing. He was amazing. Enjoy this, our first rebroadcast of a classic Origins Podcast Episode that is worth watching once again. Enjoy. As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

This week, we are discussing the first half of James 5.  And to be honest, it is has been a bit of a struggle for me to work through because most of the commentary I read on this portion says that James switches to writing to unbelievers. It is hard for me to wrap my mind around this when the entirety of James is written to believers. Why then would he randomly address unbelievers in this small section? Is he actually addressing unbelievers in this section? Well, let's find out.You ready? Let's dig in.Verses: James 5:1-12, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:16-22Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: Not Moved by Victor ThompsonResources: Courtney Doctor - SteadfastLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

Jesus proves His word is always the truth. Travis now takes us to Jairus house. Jesus deals with the unbelievers that are at the house. Unbelievers act like the ones in this story. Listen as Travis explains how Jesus handles the unbelieve of the crowd and what are Jesus' expectations. Travis also shows us the loving kindness and care Jesus provides even… The post Perfecting an Imperfect Faith, Part 5 | Perfecting Imperfect Faith appeared first on Pillar of Truth Radio.

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Tonight, the Unbelievers ring in a festive St. Patrick's Day and break down the uncensored and wild ghost/fairy hunting documentary series "Haunted Scotland"! Join us as we're introduced through this to a paranormal medium named Chris Fleming, a man with the uncanny ability to find and communicate with elemental beings on a regular basis. Is it all just fake stuff? Can we chat with Pixies? Find out now!Hosts: Rus Ryan and Tyler VenturaClick here to answer this week's poll : For links to all of our content:https://linktr.ee/unbelieverspodcastInterested in joining The Unbelievers Online community? JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NBWVAvbFOR BONUS CONTENT & TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JOIN OUR PATREON AT:www.patreon.com/unbelieverspodcastFollow the Official Twitch Channel atwww.twitch.tv/TheUnbelieversPodcast@UnbelieversPodcast on Instagram@The Unbelievers Podcast on Facebook@UnbelieversPod on XEmail Us at: UnbelieversPodcast@gmail.comTo help the family of Unbeliever Andy Thomas Cagle you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-andrew-cagle-support-his-family?attribution_id=sl:2e425665-f5aa-467f-b905-64cae3348d39&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_linkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unbelievers-podcast--3244268/support.

Hello there, and welcome to this episode of The Burt (Not Ernie) Show. You know, hope is not something random. We don't stumble upon it, trip over it, bump into it and viola - lookie there, life-change occurs. That's not hope, especially not from a biblical perspective. The Bible has a lot to say about hope, and there is one book in particular that is brimming with hope for us today…if we'll just take the time to read what it says, and, of course, to believe it. Looking for some hope? Then this episode is for you.   This is The Burt (Not Ernie) Show podcast, available on the Edifi app, and this is episode number 205. I'm so grateful you're listening, and I hope today's episode encourages and blesses you.    When I am reading my Bible, and I see the word will or the word all in a promise God makes, I take it seriously. I usually underline it twice and often I will read it out loud and put emphasis on the word will, or on the word all. There's nothing special about doing that; it simply reminds me that whenever God makes a promise, and says that He will do something, well, then He will. And I found that to be pretty significant, that decision to actively believe that He means what He says.    So, recently I was reading Revelation. Hold up. Don't panic, it's not just a scary book (although what is going to come upon the whole earth in the final days is very serious, I'm not denying that, not at all). But for the believer, for those who love the Lord, it's a terribly hopeful book in the Bible. And, it kind of shouts about hope, because it's not a past-tense, this already happened and it shows us God's character, He'll take care of me because He took care of, say, David, or Ruth, or Esther; those people inspire us to trust God all the more, and that is so important, such a blessing to have their real life stories to learn from, to be encouraged by, and to know God's character, even in the dark times of life. But Revelation, well, there's all this stuff that has yet to happen, prophecy to be fulfilled, and so much of what we read there is crazy encouraging. It's profound. And we know it will happen, that what the Lord has promised will come to pass, well, that's exactly what's going to come to pass. So it's a hopeful book, and a hope-filled book. Proverbs tells us that hope deferred makes the heart sick (that's Proverbs 13:12). But with Revelation, we need to bear in mind that even though it feels like so long since John received this revelation from Jesus, as Peter wrote, God isn't slow in keeping His promise, but is patient, because He does not want anyone to perish. To spend eternity apart from Him. That's from 2 Peter, chapter 3, I believe.   Let me read to you from chapter 21 of Revelation, verses one through eight.   Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God's home is now among His people! He will live with them, and they will be His people. God Himself will be with them. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.”  And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then He said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” And He also said, “It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega - the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be My children. But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars - their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”    Got a whole lot of hope packed into these eight verses. The old heaven and the old earth are going to disappear. That's just a fact. Jesus says so, and so it shall be. Disappear. Gone. No longer here. If we are loving the world so much, trying to maybe hold on to aspects of it, to make it better, improve it, help it along, maintain it, keep it going…well, that's not the best use of our limited and finite time, because it is not going to last. Why spend all our strength on what is guaranteed to disappear? A 100% negative ROI. The sea will also be gone, says verse 1. When the old earth disappears, God will finally have His Eden. At the appearance of the New Jerusalem, which comes down from God out of heaven, there will be 1000 years of this world in perfection. Think about the hope and the promise of that. One thousand years of perfection. More than ten full lifetimes, as we know them know, more than ten lifetimes of peace and perfection in a world that is perfect. Every single thing will be perfect, under the reign and rule of Jesus. That's a lot of good stuff to look forward to. Hope - Revelation 21 ushers in so much hope.    The sea will be gone. What does this mean? Well, here's one thing that it means: restlessness will be no more. Think about the ocean, the sea. It's not ever really flat and calm, except in that area around the equator known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone, or the doldrums. It's calm there, but seasoned sailors (not so much in our day and age, but in the eras of sails and wind driven vessels) - seasoned sailors know that you end up stuck there, floating, not drifting, and it is so hot, the sun is so intense, the sea is flat and still, and there's nothing good about it. No forward movement, no momentum, the last place you want to be languishing out on the open ocean. The doldrums are the one place where the sea is not restless, but it makes the seafarers extremely restless. So when it comes to the sea, it is always a restless place. There won't be restlessness anymore. Knowing that a day is soon to come that will leave all our restlessness behind, well, that's hopeful. In the new world there cannot be, will not be, restlessness or lack of peace, being tossed around here and there, to and fro, as if driven by the waves of the sea. And there won't be any doldrums that nearly drive you mad. No longer any sea reminds us, promises us, a day is soon coming with no restlessness. Isn't that a beautiful promise to hold on to and garner hope from?    God's home will then be among His people. He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. Revelation 21:3-4. When God says will in one of His promises to us, He means it. He takes it so seriously, and I think He'd like us to also take it seriously. He will wipe every, not most, but every tear from your eyes. God Himself will do it. He doesn't send one of His mighty angels to do this, as He sends them to do so much of His will all throughout the book of Revelation. He Himself will bend near, and wipe every tear from our eyes. This verse sparks so much hope. There will be no more (how much more? No more!) death of sorrow or crying or pain. All these will be gone forever. How much kindness, love, goodness, compassion, mercy, grace and favor will come to us when this promise is fulfilled? God's very character and nature are wrapped up in this. Are you feeling hopeful based on these promises?    He will make everything new. I'm not sure what needs to be made new in your life, but I can think of several things in my own life, my world, that could use some brand newness from the Lord's hand. He is going to do what He said, and He will make everything new. Look forward to this time with hope and assurance. Take this seriously. He knows all the things that need to be made new in your life, and He is going to make it all new one day, likely one day very, very soon, based on the signs of the times and the season we're living in.  He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. And He ain't messing around. When He says in this chapter, “It is finished,” boy oh boy does He ever mean it. When He said that from the cross, and then gave up His Spirit and died, He defeated sin. And three days later, when He rose from the dead, He fully defeated death and the grave and hell for all who follow Him. It is finished are words in red that ought to wake us up out of our slumber.  To all who are thirsty, I will give freely from the springs of the water of life. What you need most, what you really are thirsting for in life, the stuff that matters when the chips are down and it's all on the line and laid bare - He's promising to give it to you freely. All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be My children.  All is used in this promise twice. All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings.    It takes something to be victorious. It takes being a follower of Jesus who actually follows Him. Indeed, not just in words. Do you obey Him out of your love for Him? Are you following Him? And are you applying His words from Matthew chapter 24, when He says that the one who endures till the end shall be saved? Sometimes in this day and age, we just have to keep enduring. Moment by moment. Heartbreak, grief, sin, overwhelm, fear of what's to come, despair…in all this and so much more, He calls us to endure. Endure till the end. That is how we will be victorious and will inherit these blessings. You can do the work of enduring, because the Holy Spirit will help you.    And then, verse 8. But Oh boy, when the Lord starts a sentence with the word but, we need to pay attention. Close attention. He's saying something really important. But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers and all liars - their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.    This is pretty serious. Cowards. Okay, well don't be cowardly when it comes to Jesus. If we are, then now is the time to deal with that. Pray and ask Him to make you not a coward, not ashamed to be known as one of His followers. In any and every situation and circumstance and relationship, He can make you brave for Him in place of being a coward. If this is you, please pray for it and seek His help. Today. Don't dilly dally on this one.  Unbelievers, they don't get the promise. They get the second death. We cannot continue to pretend that people who don't follow Jesus are unbelievers and they don't want to be believers, we need to stop pretending that they are somehow getting the new life when this verse says they get the second death. The corrupt, second death. Murderers, second death. You see, repentance and trust in the finished and complete and powerful work of Jesus, overcoming by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony (which means we gotta have a testimony, right??) that's the opposite of unrepentant people. A murderer can be forgiven all day long by the Lord, if they repent. Same for the immoral, the corrupt, and idol worshipers and all liars. Repent and then turn and do a 180 from whatever the sinful condition is. Liars, stop lying. Idol worshipers, stop it and instead worship the One True God. Those who practice witchcraft - listen, if you are into palm reading and horoscopes and astrology and WitchTok on TikTok where you learn about casting spells, or like that Eagles fan at the Super Bowl who was stabbing and stabbing and stabbing like a wild woman that voodoo doll - wearing a red string on your wrist to ward off the evil eye, or wearing an evil eye necklace, I could go on and on. Witchcraft is very much alive and well right here in western society, and we don't need to lie to ourselves and say that it's not the same thing as Jwesus was talking about here in Revelation 21. Yes, it is the same thing. It's evil. And even a controlling spirit, like if you are a person who has gotten used to manipulating people, sort of twisting words, laying on guilt, leaning on people to get them to do what you want, you know, manipulation, that's a person who, in their spirit, in their inner being, in their thoughts and in their heart, they want to control people, and it shows up in their words and actions and behavior. That's witchy stuff right there. But the Lord is always ready to heal and forgive, when we repent and turn away from that and turn toward Him. The Holy Spirit is always helping us. Ask for His help, a million times a day if you need it. Won't He help you? He surely will.    Remember, the hope we have in these promises, that God is going to wipe away your every tear, and remove forever death and sorrow and crying and pain. Those will be gone forever. We want this to be our future reality. Not the second death. But eternal life with all the good that God has in store for us. Don't miss this, not for the world (especially not for the world, since it's going to disappear…that's a lousy trade, trading eternal good for a guaranteed total loss). Grab the hope in Revelation, and don't let it go. God's got good for you, in this life and so much good for you in the next life.  Hang on to this hope. Hang on to Jesus.   I'll see you next time. Bye bye. 

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March 9, 2025 - Sunday AM Sermon   Shining Your Light Among Unbelievers (Acts 27)  Hiram Kemp  Introduction:  1. The Book of _________ details the __________ of early ___________.  2. The back half of the book shows _________ preaching the _________ in  different ____________.  3. In Acts ______, Paul is on a ___________ headed to __________ and he takes  it as an ____________ to shine the ___________ of Jesus __________.  4. The New ____________ commands us to ___________ our ___________ and  Acts ______ shows us ___________.      1.  ____________ Hopeful & _______________ in Crisis (Acts 27:21-26)  2.  _______________ the Proper _______________ (Acts 27:22)  3.  _____________ to Keep Your __________ a __________ (Acts 27:23)  4. Express ______________ in God's _____________ (Acts 27:23-25)  5. Give ____________ for Your __________ (Acts 27:35)  6. Show ____________ & _____________ (Acts 27:33-35)    Conclusion:  1. Paul made a difference in the _______ because he __________ his ________.  2. Jesus wants us to _________ for him in the _________ but especially in the       __________.  3. Live for ____________, __________ are depending on ______________.    Duration 38:31

The Holy Spirit Convicts Unbelievers of Judgement

"Don't be Yolked with Unbelievers"This week's installment into our 2 Corinthian's series continues from the last, further warning about false teachers within the church. Pastor James teaches about how God's conviction to sin is meant for forgiveness and repentance. To give your elected leadership the benefit of the doubt, and that the biggest threats to the church, usually come from within.YouTube Link: Thank you so much for joining us today! We also have a Podcast Link: www.lakewoodgrace.com/podcast Please connect with us by filling out a communication card here: www.lakewoodgrace.com/connect

Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about the timing of receiving eternal salvation as a gift. Why is it a requirement that this eternal life be received before physical death? Don't some religions teach that there is a second chance to receive it after death?

A wife is bound as long as her husband lives; but if her husband is dead, she is free to be married to whom she wishes, only in the Lord." - 1 Cor 7:39. This episode is part of the Sex is Marriage series (Gen 2:24, Ex 22:16, Deut 25:5, Deut 21:13, Deut 22:28-29, Matt 19:4-6, 1 Cor 6:16, 1 Cor 7:9, 36).

Join us tonight as we discuss the short-lived paranormal reality television news series, *Paranormal Paparazzi*. This TMZ-style ambush show covered a ton of Unbelievable topics, including zombies, Mothman, celebrity hauntings, alien encounters, and more zombies! We should also mention that one of the featured paparazzi guys is our old friend Joshua P. Warren, who is released across America in this program to uncover the truth behind the hottest paranormal headlines! Did you know that a man died in prison for discussing this?Hosts: Rus Ryan and Peter McCarthyBe sure and answer this week's poll: For links to all of our content:https://linktr.ee/unbelieverspodcastInterested in joining The Unbelievers Online community? JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NBWVAvbFOR BONUS CONTENT & TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JOIN OUR PATREON AT:www.patreon.com/unbelieverspodcastFollow the Official Twitch Channel atwww.twitch.tv/TheUnbelieversPodcast@UnbelieversPodcast on Instagram@The Unbelievers Podcast on Facebook@UnbelieversPod on XEmail Us at: UnbelieversPodcast@gmail.comTo help the family of Unbeliever Andy Thomas Cagle you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-andrew-cagle-support-his-family?attribution_id=sl:2e425665-f5aa-467f-b905-64cae3348d39&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_linkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unbelievers-podcast--3244268/support.

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Welcome to Grace in Focus radio. Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are answering a question about turning from sins for unbelievers. Should unbelievers be instructed to turn from sins? Do unbelievers have the power or ability to do so? Should this or should this not be included in an evangelistic presentation? Please listen each weekday

Topics: Judgment Day, Rewards in Heaven, Crowns in Scripture, Hebrews 9:27, Christ in You (Colossians 1:26-27), Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Parable of the Vineyard Workers (Matthew 20:1-16), Judgment Based on Jesus' Work, John 5:24, The Great White Throne Judgment, Revelation 20:11-15, The Bema Seat Judgment Explained, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Reward of the Inheritance (Colossians 3:23-24), Misinterpretation of "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant" (Matthew 25:21), Servants or Friends (John 15:15), Judgment of Unbelief in Christ and Working According to the Law (Romans 14:12), Context of 2 Corinthians 5:10, Finality of Christ's Sacrifice (Hebrews 9:15), Symbolism of Crowns, James 1:12, Crown of Righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8), Crown of Glory (1 Peter 5:4), Meaning of Casting Crowns (Revelation 4:10), 1 Corinthians 9:25, Jesus Alone is King (Hebrews 2:7), Sufficiency of Christ's Blood, Hebrews 13:5, Salvation by Grace Not Works, Futility of “Earning” Rewards, Isaiah 64:6, Role of Faith in Judgment, Judgment of Unbelievers, Revelation 22:12, Eternal Security in Christ, John 10:28, Rewards vs. the Gospel, Perfection of God's Love (1 John 4:18), Judgment of Sin Already Paid, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Misuse of James 3:1 about Teaching, Refinement of Incorrect Teaching, 1 Corinthians 3, Role of Works in Christian Life, Assurance of Our Salvation, Jesus' Death as the Basis for Inheritance (Hebrews 9:15), Meaning of Being Co-Seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6), Judgment of Believers vs. Unbelievers, Role of Faith not Performance, Christ as the Reward, Colossians 2:10, Futility of Human Effort for Rewards and Crowns, Not Judged for Sins Because Jesus Was JudgedSend Matt a text about this episode!Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Episode 208 it is .. where the steely grip of starvation takes hold of the amaXhosa nation by December 1856. Self-induced, a response to years of colonial expansion, incroaching land grabs, loss of power of the chiefs and ancient custom, the immediate terror of the 8th Frontier War and its effects, and a mingling of Christianity and traditional magic — an attempt at finding salvation. It was not the first, nor the last millenarian movement of South African history. It was also not the only one of its type at the time in the mid-19th Century, the Taiping Rebellion in China had been bludgeoning its way through the countryside, and there the number of dead would climb to more than 20 million in the decade of that country's disastrous flirtation with sectarianism and mythology. 40 000 Xhosa were going to die of starvation in British Kaffraria and what was known then as Xhosaland. When we left off last episode, King Sarhili of the Gcaleka line, the paramount chief of the Xhosa, had visited the Gxarha river to meet with Mkhazana and Nongqawuse the prophet early in 1857. A quick word about millenarian movements. Most have a particular structure, and are replicated the world over. There is usually the charismatic leader, a figure head. Behind this person are the administrators, the navigators who guide this mishapen ship on it's voyage, almost always towards self-destruction. The causes of millenarianism are diverse, but the overriding similarities lie in all linked to Middle Eastern monotheistic religions intersecting with local ancient rites and cultural norms. They all are characterised by a prophetic leader, a charismatic figure claiming divine insight, all have end-times expectations. Elements of the Christian Nationalist right wing in America have a similar core belief - as the baby boomers approach their end of life, many are convinced its the end-Times for everyone. They have annointed their own charismatic figure who is known as POTUS. Nongqawuse's startling revelations that these ancestors were on the cusp of returning led to the Cattle Killing frenzy. By December 1856 there had been two disappointments, the resurrection had been postponed twice. Still the believers believed. Two harvests had passed, and they did not til their land. Old people living near Peelton Mission station began dying of starvation. Many others were wearing hunger belts, special girdles fastened around the stomach. “Hunger…” wrote Brownlee “is fast closing upon its victims, and though there should be no war, their sufferings will far exceed anything which they have hitherto experienced…”

Join the Unbelievers as we explore a fascinating paranormal hotspot on the outskirts of Sedona, Arizona, known for its abundance of paranormal activity. Entities such as Bigfoot, aliens, ghosts, dinosaurs, and even Elvis have all been reported and documented at this obscure ranch in the desert! So grab your Xbox camera and your portal sneakers as we continue to learn to unlearn...Everything you know!Hosts: Rus Ryan and Drea MoraBe sure and answer this week's poll:https://www.unbelieverspodcast.com/podcast/poll-for-episode-193-mysteries-of-bradshaw-ranch/For links to all of our content:https://linktr.ee/unbelieverspodcastInterested in joining The Unbelievers Online community? JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/NBWVAvbFOR BONUS CONTENT & TO SUPPORT THE SHOW, JOIN OUR PATREON AT:www.patreon.com/unbelieverspodcastFollow the Official Twitch Channel atwww.twitch.tv/TheUnbelieversPodcast@UnbelieversPodcast on Instagram@The Unbelievers Podcast on Facebook@UnbelieversPod on XEmail Us at: UnbelieversPodcast@gmail.comTo help the family of Unbeliever Andy Thomas Cagle you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honor-andrew-cagle-support-his-family?attribution_id=sl:2e425665-f5aa-467f-b905-64cae3348d39&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_linkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-unbelievers-podcast--3244268/support.

On today's episode of Inside the Epicenter, we chat with Judy Pex, co-founder of The Shelter guest house in Eilat, Israel. Judy shares how she and her husband, John, have welcomed travelers, refugees, and volunteers for 40 years. We'll discuss the impact of their Friday night Shabbat meals, their work with Sudanese refugees and Israeli evacuees, and Judy's journey as an author. Join us for an insightful look into the power of hospitality and community. 03:37 "Journey to Faith and Israel"09:24 Returning to Israel: 1976 Journey13:11 "Inspired by Shelter Volunteers"14:02 "Impactful Experience at the Shelter"17:21 New Immigrants Share Shabbat Hospitality22:04 Prayer and Reflection for Israel23:39 Multilingual John's Refugee Encounter29:27 Fostering Sudanese Boys' Journey30:56 Evocative Novel Transports to Israel35:56 "Writing for Believers and Unbelievers"39:51 "Becoming Trail Angels at Shelter"43:07 Evacuees Bond in Shelter Experience46:22 "Welcoming Adventures in Jesus' Name"48:45 Volunteering and Community in Israel Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Bible verse Psalm 91:"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." Prayer request "Will you join us in praying for the people of Israel and her neighbors as they need more than ever to seek shelter and refuge in the Lord Almighty? Pray that they would cry out to God and that he would answer them. We know that God promises he's not far away. He's right at hand and is the God who answers prayer." Related Episodes.Episode #198: "Hospitality in the Holy Land"Episode #145: "The Christian Exodus: Stories of Belief in Modern Israel"Episode #221: "Ministries in Crisis: Serving During Times of Conflict"Episode #175: "Cultural Clashes and Community Building" Referral Links https://www.joshuafund.com/learn/latest-news/join-us-on-our-alaska-cruise Donate a generous monthly gift to The Joshua Fund to bless Israel and Her Neighbors now and for the long haul. Become an Epicenter Ally today! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Topics: Scariest Bible Verses, Bible Verses Taught Out of Context, Understanding Hebrews 10:26-27, Animal Sacrifices Vs. Jesus' Sacrifice, Hebrews and Unbelieving Jews, The Book of Life in Revelation 3:5, Jesus Never Blotting Out Names, Christian Security of Salvation, Context of Hebrews 6:4-6, Falling Away from Belief in Christ, Law Observance Vs. Grace Alone, Symbolic Meanings in Revelation, Lukewarm Church In Laodicea, Jesus Spitting Out Lukewarm Deeds/Works, Purposefulness in Christian Life, Hot and Cold Works, Matthew 7:21-23 In Context, False Prophets and Their Fruit, Distinguishing Believers from Unbelievers, John 10:27-28 Eternal Security, Jesus Knows His Sheep, John 6 and the Will Of The Father, Pharisees and Lawlessness, 1 Timothy 1, the Purpose of the Law, Christ's Finished Work on the Cross, Perfect Love Casting Out Fear, Understanding Symbolic Language In The Bible, Misconceptions About Revelation, Importance of Bible Context, Fear Rooted In Man-Made Traditions, Jesus' Victory Over Sin, Romans 5:1 and Peace With God, Romans 5:9 Salvation From Wrath, Overcoming Fear in Faith, False Signs And Wonders, Devil's Deceptions In Miracles, Hebrews 9-10 And The Finality Of Jesus' Sacrifice, Proof-Texting Dangers, Historical Additions of Bible Chapters and Verses, Protestant Scholastics And Doctrinal Errors, Tree Symbolism Vs. Branch Symbolism, John 7 Living Water, The Cross as the Ultimate Sacrifice, Jesus' Consistent Message Of “Don't Be Afraid,” Revelation 3:16 and Christian Laziness, Examples Of Hot and Cold Deeds/Works, Lukewarm Deeds Insignificance, Jewish Practices and Jesus' Fulfillment of Those Practices, Christian Life as Bearing Fruit not Fruit Production, Role of Holy Spirit, Misconceptions about Matthew 7, Trusting Jesus for Salvation, Avoiding Religious Fear, Eternal Security of BelieversSend Matt a text about this episode!Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

A year ago, John Richards the head of the Atheist UK approached me about the idea of celebrating Christopher Hitchens with a Hitchmas event, near Christmas, and on or about the anniversary of Christopher's death, on Dec 15, 2011. I realized that to do it right would require time and organization, and the proper panelists. I was thrilled that Christopher's friends and mine, Stephen Fry, Richard Dawkins, and Douglas Murray agreed to be part of the event, and that the HowTo Academy, which organizes wonderful events in London, several of which I had done before, agreed to coordinate the logistics with The Origins Project Foundation. A year later, the sold-out event happened, and we decided in advance to record it appropriately, with 5 cameras, and to have Gus and Luke Holwerda, who directed and filmed The Unbelievers, and with whom I began The Origins Podcast, edit the final product.As a special Holiday gift, we are making the advert free video version available to both paid and free subscribers here on Critical Mass. This post has the audio version for those who prefer that. If you want to watch the video, open the other Critical Mass post we are releasing this morning. Our YouTube channel will also host the video, and I encourage you to subscribe to that channel as well if you wish. No matter how you watch it, or listen to it (we will make the audio available on iTunes etc), we hope you find this set of reminiscences and the ensuing discussion a wonderful reminder of a remarkable man, and that it inspires you as much as Christopher inspired us. Happy Holidays to you all. Lawrence M. Krauss Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Mike outlines Paul's trial before King Agrippa and his efforts to use his conversion story to convert those hearing his case. He also leads us through the first half of Ephesians, emphasizing Paul's main theme of unity in the spirit. Today's readings are from Acts 26, Ephesians 1-3, and Proverbs 29:18-21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.