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Using Matthew 24 (The Olivet Discourse) and John 14 (Upper Room), Doctor D. and Brother T. discuss what the future holds for both believers and unbelievers. We think you will find their discussion interesting.

What is dispensationalism? What is the alternate view, covenant theology? Many Christians don’t understand why dispensationalism is being attacked with such vigor; perhaps those doing the attacking don’t either but the prevailing mood today is, there is no rapture or at least not one that takes the Christians out of the world before judgment. And Israel? Well, they aren’t even in the picture and what’s more, that’s not Israel over in, well, Israel. On today’s SUFTT, Mary starts with biblical interpretive systems of prophecy and from there expands on the really big picture of dispensationalism and how it beautifully fits the historical-grammatical-literal interpretation of Scripture. Are we seeing the church age wrap up and the Day of the Lord commence? We look at the history of the Jews, the Temples that have come and gone and why; and why the rapture is as important to us as it would be to Israel. A full hour of fascinating bunny trails. Hippity hop!     Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A

Join us as Pastor Chris continues our summer series, titled The Upper Room. This week, he walks through John 15:1-17 and talks about how abiding in Christ leads to a fruitful life.

Drop us a text message to say hi and let us know what you think of the show. (Include your email if you'd like us to reply)In which John and David return from a summer "digital break" to Jesus' “I am” sayings and one of the most familiar verses in John's Gospel. Reading “I am the way, the truth and the life” within the unsettled atmosphere of the Upper Room, they explore anxious disciples, troubled hearts, Jesus' departure, and why these famous words might offer more than a familiar statement about salvation.Episode 251 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus and God's "Name" 15If you want to get in touch about something in the podcast you can reach out on podcast@twotexts.com or by liking and following the Two Texts podcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love it if you left a review or comment where you're listening from – and if you really enjoyed it, why not share it with a friend?Music by Woodford Music (c) 2021________Help us keep Two Texts free for everyone by becoming a supporter of the show John and David want to ensure that Two Texts always remains free content for everyone. We don't want to create a paywall or have premium content that would exclude others. However, Two Texts costs us around £60 per month (US$75; CAD$100) to make. If you'd like to support the show with even just a small monthly donation it would help ensure we can continue to produce the content that you love. Thank you so much.Support the show

Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/WfjJ Luke 15   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

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(1) Upper Room, The - Those Whom God Hath Joined Together - Aired 1947Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

(2) Upper Room, The - For Richer, For Poorer - Aired 1947Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

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(5) Upper Room, The - Two Heads Are Better Than One - Aired 1947Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

(6) Upper Room, The - A Child Shall Lead Them - Aired 1947Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

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Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/SKZQ Psalm 37   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

In His final evening with His disciples, Jesus prepared them not simply for His departure, but for a new way of living with Him. Journey through John 13–17 as we trace the movement from the Upper Room to the True Vine, discovering that abiding is sharing in the very life Jesus has with the Father through the Holy Spirit. The Vine is still bearing fruit.

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Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/jQrc Romans 8   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

A message from "The Gospel of Matthew" a sermon series from Pastor Jimmy Holbrook.

Do you have an upper room, were you can go and meet with Jesus daily?  Speaker: Beth Coppedge  Part of the Minor Prophets Bible Study. 

Experiencing the “first upper room” means God lovingly confronts the areas of our hearts that need to change so he can prepare us for all he has planned.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcmin.us/ddsub

Join us for our "Upper Room" Series / Sunday, July 19th, 2026 Website: www.wellspring.one​ Facebook: / njwellspring​ Instagram: njwellspring​ TikTok: NJWellspring "Every Soul has a seat”

Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/XyVr Romans 8   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

This sermon explores Jesus's final words to His disciples in the Upper Room, focusing on His promise not to leave them as orphans. The central message addresses how believers often struggle with an "orphan spirit"—a mindset of living as though we are abandoned, unprotected, and forced to survive on our own, rather than as beloved sons and daughters of God. Through the promised Holy Spirit (the Paraclete), believers receive not just God's presence but His power, advocacy, and constant affirmation of their identity in Christ. The sermon challenges the congregation to stop confusing God's silence with His absence and to transition from trying to earn God's love through performance to resting in the security of being permanently adopted into His family. The key is learning to approach God's Word not as a legal obligation or audit of performance, but as a love letter from a Father who speaks life-giving promises over His children.Read John 14:15-18Jesus promised He would not leave us as orphans. In your moments of silence from God, remember that silence does not equal absence. The disciples faced their greatest fear—abandonment by the One who gave them identity and purpose. Yet Jesus assured them of the Holy Spirit's coming. Today, examine where you've confused God's silence with His absence. Are there unanswered prayers causing you to doubt His faithfulness? The Spirit of God stands with His arm around you, silencing every accusation. You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. His presence is with you forever—no conditions, no clauses, just unwavering commitment to remain with you always.Discussion Questions:-In what ways have you confused God's silence with God's absence in your own life, and how might understanding the difference transform your relationship with Him?-How does viewing God's Word as a love letter rather than a rulebook change the way you approach Scripture and obedience?-Which of the promises listed in the sermon (forgiven, loved, chosen, blameless, complete, etc.) do you struggle most to believe about yourself, and why?

This sermon explores Jesus's final words to His disciples in the Upper Room, focusing on His promise not to leave them as orphans. The central message addresses how believers often struggle with an "orphan spirit"—a mindset of living as though we are abandoned, unprotected, and forced to survive on our own, rather than as beloved sons and daughters of God. Through the promised Holy Spirit (the Paraclete), believers receive not just God's presence but His power, advocacy, and constant affirmation of their identity in Christ. The sermon challenges the congregation to stop confusing God's silence with His absence and to transition from trying to earn God's love through performance to resting in the security of being permanently adopted into His family. The key is learning to approach God's Word not as a legal obligation or audit of performance, but as a love letter from a Father who speaks life-giving promises over His children.Read John 14:15-18Jesus promised He would not leave us as orphans. In your moments of silence from God, remember that silence does not equal absence. The disciples faced their greatest fear—abandonment by the One who gave them identity and purpose. Yet Jesus assured them of the Holy Spirit's coming. Today, examine where you've confused God's silence with His absence. Are there unanswered prayers causing you to doubt His faithfulness? The Spirit of God stands with His arm around you, silencing every accusation. You are not forgotten. You are not abandoned. His presence is with you forever—no conditions, no clauses, just unwavering commitment to remain with you always.Discussion Questions:-In what ways have you confused God's silence with God's absence in your own life, and how might understanding the difference transform your relationship with Him?-How does viewing God's Word as a love letter rather than a rulebook change the way you approach Scripture and obedience?-Which of the promises listed in the sermon (forgiven, loved, chosen, blameless, complete, etc.) do you struggle most to believe about yourself, and why?

Series: Gospel of John: The True LightService: Wed Bible StudyType: Bible ClassSpeaker: Marlin Chapman

We live in a culture that has completely mastered the art of "Main Character Energy." From curated social feeds to algorithms that cater to our exact preferences, we have optimized our daily lives to be served, coddled, and insulated. But the hidden side effect of this consumer-driven lifestyle is a profound, aching emptiness. In Week 5 of our Zoeology series, we expose the ultimate paradox of the Kingdom of God: true, overflowing abundance (zoe) is never found in what we accumulate or who bows to us, but in how we empty ourselves for others. If you want to experience the fullness of life, you have to lay down the right to be served.In this episode, we step directly into the cognitive dissonance of the Upper Room. While the disciples are actively bickering over which of them is the greatest, Jesus answers their verbal posturing with a silent, shocking act of physical demotion. By unpacking the raw cultural scandal of John 13, we discover a King who willingly unclasped the robes of a Rabbi to wrap a slave's towel around his waist—kneeling to wash the feet of his closest friends, and notably, his ultimate betrayer.Key Takeaways:The Royal Contrast: How King Haakon VII of Norway's wartime humility sets the stage for a King who traded His crown for a towel.The Anatomy of a Scandal: A deep dive into first-century culture and why a Rabbi putting on a lention (slave's apron) shattered the ancient framework of status and honor.Theory vs. Towel: The brutal gap between agreeing with the theory of serving (Mark 10) and actually picking up the basin when it's right in front of us (John 13).Washing the Traitor: The radical, costly grace of Jesus choosing not to skip the seat of Judas Iscariot.Scripture: John 13:1-17; Luke 22:24-27; Isaiah 53:1-5

What did you think of this episode?Is your writing a result of perseverance? Sarah Schwerin shares her story behind The Willow Still Sings and tips to equip your writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. It's great to have you listening in. During this episode, we continue the new addition to Your Best Writing Life, The Story Behind the Stories series.Today's guest, Sarah Schwerin, a former homeschool mom, is an author, a speaker with Stonecroft Ministries, and a mentor with Word Weavers International. Her writing has appeared in publications including Mature Living, Bible Advocate, and The Upper Room. Her 1950s historical novel, The Willow Still Sings, is available now on Amazon.Tell us the story behind The Willow Still Sings·      The Willow Still Sings is loosely based on my mother's journey with polio. Her faith and compassion in the face of hardship helped me become who I am today. The end of my book includes my mom's story in her own words. I'm awed that her story can encourage and inspire others just as it did me. ·      In The Willow Still Sings, Florence struggles with misplaced guilt from her childhood, which shapes many of her reactions in the novel. My journey mirrors Florence's in that I have struggled with shame but have embraced the hope and healing only God provides. ·      After homeschooling my two sons, I began to pursue writing and speaking full-time. At my first conference, I felt overwhelmed by my lack of knowledge and the eventual rejection. At my second conference, God taught me an important lesson when I lost a contest and had to accept an award for a friend. Be happy for your writing friends and enjoy the journey. Every writer's journey is unique. Your day will come. It won't look like someone else's. But your writing will do just what God wants it to do. ·      Writing The Willow Still Sings helped me realize the truth that there is nothing new under the sun. Polio outbreaks were similar to life during the COVID pandemic. People had to quarantine, and there was widespread fear and confusion. We can learn a lot from our past. Three tips for writers.·      Research helps a story come alive for readers. Research can be conducted in a variety of ways, including my favorites: interviewing others and taking field trips. ·      Events in our lives and the lives of family members can encourage others and provide a way for our loved ones' legacies to live on. ·      Events in our lives and the lives of family members can provide “story seeds” for our current and future projects.  What will the listeners gain from your book? ·      Listeners will learn the importance of perseverance. Like Florence, we must continue to choose to love and to remain in God's calling, even when life is difficult. ·      Listeners will learn to use stories from their lives as a seed to begin or enhance their own stories. ·      Listeners will learn about the importance of research in their writing projects. Free download – Giveaway | Sarah SchwerinLINKS·      Website: sarahschwerin.com·      Amazon book link: https://a.co/d/065Jtq26 ·      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchwerinAuthor/·      Instagram: InstagramVisit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast

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In this Summer Nights message, Pastor Josh shares how biblical community is about more than surrounding ourselves with people who look, think, or act like us—it is about becoming people who carry one another toward Jesus. Through the Tower of Babel, Pentecost, and Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 14, we learn that unity without surrender to God can lead us in the wrong direction. True spiritual unity is centered on Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and committed to building up the body of Christ. God desires to fill us with His Spirit—not so we can build a name for ourselves, but so we can encourage others, speak life, walk in obedience, and help one another remain prepared for Christ's return. Listen and be encouraged to pursue biblical community, spiritual maturity, and a life that reflects the power and love of Jesus.

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This sermon explores John 14:1-14, examining Jesus's words to His disciples in the Upper Room after announcing His betrayal and departure. Jake addresses how Jesus comforts troubled hearts not by changing circumstances or providing explanations, but by offering Himself as the answer. The message emphasizes that when life falls apart and we don't know which way is up, Jesus doesn't wait for our pain to be resolved before sitting with us in it. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—not just information about God, but the very presence of God with us in our darkest moments. The sermon challenges believers to stop shelving their pain and instead bring their unresolved grief, disappointment, and confusion directly to Jesus, who understands troubled hearts because He Himself was troubled.Read John 14:1-4Jesus speaks His most comforting words in the most painful moments. When the disciples' world was collapsing, He didn't offer explanations—He offered Himself. Notice that Jesus doesn't deny the reality of their circumstances or pretend their fear isn't valid. Instead, He acknowledges their troubled hearts while pointing them toward something greater than their circumstances. The God we serve doesn't comfort us by pretending our suffering isn't real. He enters into it with us. Today, whatever has stolen the air from your room, know that Jesus isn't waiting for you to understand it before He sits with you in it. His presence is the promise.What circumstance are you waiting to understand before you bring it to Jesus?Discussion Questions:-When have you experienced a moment where the air felt like it was sucked out of the room, and how did that affect your faith in God's presence during that time?-The pastor mentioned that we often shelve our pain and keep following God without knowing what to do with our grief or disappointment. What have you placed on the shelf, and what would it look like to bring that before Jesus today?-Philip asks to see the Father while looking directly at Jesus. In what ways might you be asking God to reveal himself while missing his presence that is already with you?-Jesus tells his failing, doubting disciples that they will do greater works, not because of their competency but because of his presence. How does this challenge your belief about needing to have it all together before God can use you?

This sermon explores John 14:1-14, examining Jesus's words to His disciples in the Upper Room after announcing His betrayal and departure. Jake addresses how Jesus comforts troubled hearts not by changing circumstances or providing explanations, but by offering Himself as the answer. The message emphasizes that when life falls apart and we don't know which way is up, Jesus doesn't wait for our pain to be resolved before sitting with us in it. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—not just information about God, but the very presence of God with us in our darkest moments. The sermon challenges believers to stop shelving their pain and instead bring their unresolved grief, disappointment, and confusion directly to Jesus, who understands troubled hearts because He Himself was troubled.Read John 14:1-4Jesus speaks His most comforting words in the most painful moments. When the disciples' world was collapsing, He didn't offer explanations—He offered Himself. Notice that Jesus doesn't deny the reality of their circumstances or pretend their fear isn't valid. Instead, He acknowledges their troubled hearts while pointing them toward something greater than their circumstances. The God we serve doesn't comfort us by pretending our suffering isn't real. He enters into it with us. Today, whatever has stolen the air from your room, know that Jesus isn't waiting for you to understand it before He sits with you in it. His presence is the promise.What circumstance are you waiting to understand before you bring it to Jesus?Discussion Questions:-When have you experienced a moment where the air felt like it was sucked out of the room, and how did that affect your faith in God's presence during that time?-The pastor mentioned that we often shelve our pain and keep following God without knowing what to do with our grief or disappointment. What have you placed on the shelf, and what would it look like to bring that before Jesus today?-Philip asks to see the Father while looking directly at Jesus. In what ways might you be asking God to reveal himself while missing his presence that is already with you?-Jesus tells his failing, doubting disciples that they will do greater works, not because of their competency but because of his presence. How does this challenge your belief about needing to have it all together before God can use you?

Send us Fan MailJoin 5-Minute Parenting with special guest, Diana Derringer, as she shares her compelling story as the caregiver of her husband for the past twenty years. Diana shares candidly about the miracles, hard times, and blessings of being his caregiver. Her husband's health diagnosis 21 years ago launched Diana on a roller coaster ride, with many ups and downs. But in the midst of it all, Diana chooses joy daily, and is on the show today to share encouragement for riding the challenges and sometimes chaotic circumstances of caring for someone with a serious health diagnosis. Although Diana's story is one of a spouse, her wisdom and practical tips apply to anyone in a caregiving situation. Parents are the ultimate caregivers, of course, and many are in that tough life stage called "The Sandwich Generation." Caring for kids and aging parents. Is that you? Listen in and be encouraged! Diana is an award-winning writer and author who shares hope and joy through devotions, articles, dramas, Bible studies, planning guides, and poems in more than 70 publications, including The Upper Room, Guidepost, The Secret Place, and Missions Mosaic. She also writes radio dramas and television programs for Christ to the World Ministries and shares weekly blog posts on Words, Wit, and Wisdom. Her adventures as a social worker, adjunct professor, youth Bible study teacher, friendship family for international university students, and caregiver for her husband supply a constant flow of writing ideas. 

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Send us Fan MailScammers aren't just pretending to be idols anymore. They're reportedly impersonating entertainment companies to pitch fake performances and pull in serious investment money, and we dig into why Cube Entertainment's warning matters for fans, promoters, and anyone who treats a viral post like “proof.” If you follow K-pop news on X, Instagram, or Weverse, you'll recognize how fast these schemes can spread and how hard it is to tell what's real when everything looks official at a glance.We also talk about the kind of controversy that never seems to stay gone: fashion choices that collide with history. Mark's (Mark Lee formerly of NCT) new label issues an apology after a Confederate flag T-shirt appears in posted photos, and we break down why “vintage” is not the same as “harmless,” especially in a global music industry. From there we shift into better headlines, celebrating ATEEZ hitting a new career high in first-week sales for Golden Hour Part 5, and reacting to T.O.P's Asia fan meeting tour announcement and the intriguing “pre-studio” idea.On the J-pop and J-rock side, we're genuinely excited about STARTO Entertainment opening a free multilingual news archive for international fans, plus the formation of YAO with Awich, CHICO CARLITO, ONE OK ROCK, and Paledusk timed around Tanabata. Then Sarah absolutely spirals in the best way when Ohno Satoshi reappears online with Satojima, a salon-style platform for sharing daily life, hobbies, and future events. Hit play, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review, what headline made you do a double take this week?Support the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagramBlueskyIf have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

Today we come to one of the most amazing promises in all ofScripture as we look at Philippians 4:7. After Paul tells us to pray abouteverything, he now tells us what God gives us in return. Verse 7 says: “Andthe peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your heartsand minds through Christ Jesus.” Noticethat Paul does not promise that every problem will immediately disappear.Instead, he promises something even greater. God will give us peace—a peace inthe midst of the trials, the challenges, the problems, the disturbances, andeven the tragedies that come into our lives. This is not merely peace with God,which we receive when we trust Jesus Christ as our Savior. Romans 5:1 says: “Therefore,being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord JesusChrist.” No, this is the peace of God—the very peace that fills Hisown heart. Rememberwhat Jesus said to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. Theirhearts were deeply troubled as they gathered with Him in the Upper Room. Jesussaid to them in John 14:1: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe inGod, believe also in Me.” Then, in verse 27 of that same chapter, He said: “PeaceI leave with you.” Remember Jesus was about to leave them, yet He said, “Ileave My peace with you.” Why? Because He had just promised them the HolySpirit, who would come and dwell within them. The peace that comes from theHoly Spirit—the fruit of the Spirit—is the peace of Christ abiding in ourhearts. Jesus continued: “My peace I give unto you: not as the worldgiveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it beafraid.” Oh,what a wonderful peace God gives us! It is a calm assurance that He is incontrol. Paul says this peace passes all understanding. The world cannotexplain it. It simply does not make sense from a human perspective. How can wehave peace when we are facing cancer? How can we sing while sitting beside ahospital bed? How could Paul and Silas sing in prison after they had beenbeaten and their backs were bleeding? It is because our peace does not comefrom our circumstances. Our peace comes from God. Pauluses a military term when he says God will keep our hearts. The word literallymeans "guard." It pictures a soldier standing watch over a city or anarmy. Paul was writing this letter from a Roman prison, undoubtedly seeingRoman guards every day. He says that God's peace stands guard over our heartsand minds. It protects us from fear. It protects us from despair. It protectsus from becoming overwhelmed. And He does it all through our Lord Jesus Christ.He is the source of our peace.  Isaiah26:3 gives us this wonderful promise: “You will keep him in perfect peace,whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusts in Thee.” My friend, whenyou put your trust in God, you are trusting the One who is in complete controlof all things. You yield everything to Him—your possessions, your health, yourfuture, your family—everything. When we cling too tightly to the things of thisworld or become consumed with material gain, it often reveals that we have notfully surrendered those areas of our lives to the Lord. Andwhen anxiety begins to fill our hearts, remember the words of Psalm 37: “Fretnot thyself because of evildoers.” When we find ourselves fretting, it isoften an indication that we are not trusting the Lord as fully as we should.But when we know Him—when we truly know His character and trust His promises—wediscover that He will guide us, keep us, and fill our hearts with His peace. Oh,what a wonderful, wonderful peace! Todaywe may not know what tomorrow holds, but we know the One who holds tomorrow. God bless!

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Thirteen Observations from the Upper Room - John 13 1-20 - Pastor Dave Kiehn

God visits prepared places. In this message, Pastor Scott Johnson takes us throughout Scripture, revealing this Kingdom pattern—from Abraham's covenant, Moses and the Tabernacle, Jericho, the Upper Room, and the parable of the ten virgins—God's presence and power shows up where people and places are prepared. Don't wait—join us as we answer the call to this season of preparation!

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Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/VdPH Galatians 5   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

This sermon explores Jesus' radical act of washing the disciples' feet in the Upper Room as a demonstration of true greatness and the path to a flourishing life. Challenging cultural assumptions that equate upward mobility with success and fulfillment, the message reveals that Jesus modeled downward mobility—moving from the highest position of divine authority to the lowest position of servant. The sermon emphasizes that genuine blessing and deep soul-level joy come not from climbing over others to reach the top, but from humbling ourselves to serve others, even those who betray us. This posture of servanthood is presented as the uniform of every Jesus follower and the key to experiencing the abundant, flourishing life Christ promises.Read John 13:6-9; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Peter's resistance to having his feet washed reveals a profound truth: sometimes it's harder to receive than to give. American culture celebrates self-sufficiency, but the Kingdom operates differently. Admitting we need help, allowing others to serve us, and being vulnerable about our weaknesses requires tremendous courage. Yet Jesus says if we won't let Him wash us, we have no part with Him. Salvation itself is an act of receiving what we cannot earn. Today, consider where pride might be blocking your blessing. Are you resisting community because you don't want to appear weak? Are you refusing help because you want to maintain control? True strength is found in vulnerability. Let someone wash your feet today—metaphorically or literally—by admitting you need prayer, help, or support.Discussion Questions:-How does Jesus' movement from highest authority to lowest position challenge our culture's definition of success and upward mobility?-Why is it sometimes harder to be served than to serve, and what does our resistance to receiving help reveal about our hearts?-How can we distinguish between serving others out of genuine humility versus serving to be recognized as the greatest servant?-What would it look like for you to put on the uniform of a servant this week in your workplace, school, family, or neighborhood?

This sermon explores Jesus' radical act of washing the disciples' feet in the Upper Room as a demonstration of true greatness and the path to a flourishing life. Challenging cultural assumptions that equate upward mobility with success and fulfillment, the message reveals that Jesus modeled downward mobility—moving from the highest position of divine authority to the lowest position of servant. The sermon emphasizes that genuine blessing and deep soul-level joy come not from climbing over others to reach the top, but from humbling ourselves to serve others, even those who betray us. This posture of servanthood is presented as the uniform of every Jesus follower and the key to experiencing the abundant, flourishing life Christ promises.Read John 13:6-9; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10Peter's resistance to having his feet washed reveals a profound truth: sometimes it's harder to receive than to give. American culture celebrates self-sufficiency, but the Kingdom operates differently. Admitting we need help, allowing others to serve us, and being vulnerable about our weaknesses requires tremendous courage. Yet Jesus says if we won't let Him wash us, we have no part with Him. Salvation itself is an act of receiving what we cannot earn. Today, consider where pride might be blocking your blessing. Are you resisting community because you don't want to appear weak? Are you refusing help because you want to maintain control? True strength is found in vulnerability. Let someone wash your feet today—metaphorically or literally—by admitting you need prayer, help, or support.Discussion Questions:-How does Jesus' movement from highest authority to lowest position challenge our culture's definition of success and upward mobility?-Why is it sometimes harder to be served than to serve, and what does our resistance to receiving help reveal about our hearts?-How can we distinguish between serving others out of genuine humility versus serving to be recognized as the greatest servant?-What would it look like for you to put on the uniform of a servant this week in your workplace, school, family, or neighborhood?

Thank you for joining us for worship this Sunday at Upper Room Church! We would love to hear from you. Comment below and let us know you are watching.   Message Notes: https://uprmchurch.cls.co/CgTN John 14:1-3   Baptism Sign Up: https://upperroom.cls.co/qmVv   Field Guide https://uprmchurch.cls.co/HJcs   UR Groups: https://upr.cls.co/zdqc   Event Calendar: https://upr.cls.co/ftcj   Prayer, Assistance, Share Decision of Faith: https://upr.cls.co/nqvp   Join the Legacy Team: https://upr.cls.co/msth   Giving: Support this ministry here and around the world: https://upr.cls.co/jpzq   Streaming License through MultiTracks https://www.multitracks.com   Copyright protection under 17 U.S.C. § 110 - U.S. Code - Section 3

Welcome to Madang.Madang is the outdoor living room of the world. Here, we invite you to sit and tune into unreserved, remarkable conversations with renowned authors, leaders, public figures, and scholars on religion, culture, and everything in between.This is the 61st episode of Madang Podcast hosted by Baptist News Global featuring Rev. Dr. Rachel Kessler, who is an Episcopal priest serving as campus chaplain at her alma mater, Kenyon College, and rector of Harcourt Parish in Gambier, OH. An “exvangelical” and progressive Christian influencer, she is known on social media as “The Nerdy Priest.” She earned her PhD in Old English literature from the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto, and she teaches part-time in the Kenyon English department. She is the author of Nerd Faith: 60 Second Sprints of Spiritual Guidance for the Occasionally Uncool.On this episode of Madang Podcast hosted by Baptist News Global, Kessler and I talk about her new book, Nerd Faith: 60 Second Sprints of Spiritual Guidance for the Occasionally Uncool. We discuss God, faith, TikTok, Lord of the Rings, deconstructing, and so much more.I am grateful to the many sponsors of this Madang Podcast episode.1.Church PublishingMadang podcast is grateful to Church Publishing for sponsoring this episode. Please order your copy of Nerd Faith: 60 Second Sprints of Spiritual Guidance for the Occasionally Uncool. Please visit www.churchpublishing.org to find all the latest books and resources. Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) is a leading global, multi-market publisher of a wide variety of books and resources, serving millions of readers. 2. Upper RoomHey Madang listeners, what if your daily devotional connected you to a larger story of God's work in the world?The Upper Room Disciplines is a unique 365-day devotional that follows the Revised Common Lectionary, the three-year cycle of scripture readings used by many churches around the world. Each day's devotion pairs the lectionary scripture with a meditation from one of 53 diverse Christian thought leaders — voices like Willie James Jennings, Joerg Rieger, Chanequa Walker-Barnes, and ME! — writers who bring the texts alive with theological depth and pastoral heart.Whether you're a pastor, a small group leader, or simply someone seeking a deeper rhythm of prayer and reflection, Disciplines offers daily scripture, thoughtful meditations, and prayers to help you encounter God's presence throughout the year.Join thousands of readers who rely on Disciplines as a trusted companion for study, worship, and spiritual growth.Preorder your copy of The Upper Room Disciplines 2027 today and save 20% with promo code MADANG at Store.UpperRoom.org/MADANG.

Learn about how God fulfills His promises in Episode 56 of Contemplata, The Secret of the Upper Room. What should we learn from Mary's undoubting and faithful example? What should we learn from her life of trust in God's promises? Join Fr. James Brent, O.P., as he explains how God wants to fulfill his promises to us through our prayers. Contemplata is available wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Instagram: ​​​​@contemplatapodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/DominicanFriarsMediaSupport: If you want to support this podcast, please visit dominicanfriars.org/contemplata

(5) James Tabor describes Mount Zion in Jerusalem as the world headquarters of the early movement. Archaeological evidence suggests the "Upper Room" sits atop a first-century foundation of a house-synagogue. In this space, Maryserved as a matriarch and hostess, greeting early pilgrims and figures like the Apostle Paul. This segment portrays a vibrant Jerusalem-based community where the "genius" of the early church thrived. Tabor envisions the household dynamics on Mount Zion, where Mary remained a central figure of authority, hospitality, and memory following the death of her son.1787 Death of Socraates