Podcasts about VBS

Remember the WWJD bracelets? They still exist, cause Jesus never goes out of style. Here's a fast top 10 list of what Jesus did and still does for us. Join Krissy Bakke the hippie Christian as she celebrates VBS and our God that loves us so much.

In this episode, I explore the transformative nature of servant leadership, drawing on experiences from my recent work with junior crew leaders at VBS. The overwhelming involvement from the church community was inspiring and reminded me of the profound teachings of Jesus on service. Jesus not only taught about serving others but embodied it throughout his ministry, presenting the ultimate example for us to follow.We dive deep into the concept of service, referring back to biblical foundations in Exodus and the New Testament, where God clearly outlines His expectations for His people. I emphasize that we, as a collective body of believers, are called to be a kingdom of priests, serving as a bridge between God and the world. This notion is echoed by Peter in the New Testament, where he describes the church as a holy nation, illustrating our purpose to be set apart for the benefit of others, not just ourselves.Further, I engage the audience with practical reflections based on Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet, which redefines greatness and what it means to serve. It challenges us to consider why, despite knowing these truths, we sometimes continue to fall short in our actions. To address this, I identify three key malformations in our lives that hinder our capacity to serve: self-sufficiency, unholy comfort, and illegitimate allegiance. Each of these idols distorts our understanding of service, leading us away from dependence on God's strength and grace.Throughout the discussion, I point out how self-sufficiency can create a bootstrap mentality that neglects the profound necessity of God's grace in our lives. Unholy comfort can lead us to avoid the discomfort required for genuine service, and I challenge listeners to reflect on privilege and justice in the context of their faith. Together, we explore the importance of living not in isolation but in a community, actively serving even those who may not align with us or whom we find challenging.In the second half of the episode, I emphasize counter-formation practices to combat these malformations. I outline the path of discipleship through intentional actions: being with Jesus, being like Jesus, and being on mission with Jesus. I suggest practical steps for creating a culture of service within our community, such as reevaluating our schedules to create margins for service and engaging in prayer as a constant reminder of our need for God.As we conclude, I underscore the radical notion that serving others is not just an act, but a heart posture that reflects the essence of Jesus' ministry. I challenge listeners to consider their personal responses to this calling and to identify ways they can step into their roles as servants in a world that so desperately needs Christ's love and light. Encouragement is given to reach out for prayer and support, reinforcing our commitment to each other in this journey of service. The episode is a powerful reminder of our shared mission to serve, grounded in the example of Jesus and ever reliant on His strength and grace.

Ken and Mike are in their third season of a trilogy of seasons, this season is focused on us in Christ. In this episode, they look at us in Christ verses from Ephesians. In them, we discover that in Christ we know God's will is to bring all things together in Christ, that we have an inheritance, are included, marked, and sealed by the Spirit. Mike and Ken discuss what we learn from these verses and how we can apply what we learn to our lives. The guys recently discussed things they would like to inherit, now they venture into the list of things they wouldn't like to inherit. A listener wants to know if the guys have ever been directly involved with vacation Bible school or VBS and if they'd share their experiences. And everyone has their first apartment, Ken and Mike remember the good, the not so good, and the quirky about there's.Passages: Ephesians 1:8b-14Support the show

Don't Stop Believing, Part 2 A sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor at Victory Church, in Providence, RI. Opening and Welcome Greeting and response (“Amen. You may be seated. Praise the Lord…”) Appreciation for worship and participation Importance of authentic worship regardless of personal trial Your worship may inspire others seeing you worship through struggles Introduction to the Message Continuation of last week's sermon: “Don't Stop Believing” Central theme: The importance of faith Church communications and resources Plan to distribute more tools (study notes, questions, etc.) Request for members' contact information for improved communication Emphasis: Church is not just about large attendance, but engagement and making disciples The Church's Mission A. Contrast: Mere attendance vs. engagement and discipleship Mission to make disciples, not just fill seats Desire for everyone to participate in the mission Illustration: “Church is not a show” Story of the complaining church family and the child's remark Clarification: True purpose is the kingdom of God and being a church on mission Textual Foundation: Hebrews 12:1–4 Reading the passage: Call to run the race with endurance Surrounded by a “cloud of witnesses” Laying aside every weight and sin Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of faith Enduring hostility/persecution Context of Hebrews Audience: New Jewish believers facing persecution and discouragement Emphasis on Jesus' supremacy (greater than Moses, angels, law, etc.) Faith as a central theme—challenge to keep believing despite opposition The Value and Battle for Faith The cost and value of faith Faith is precious and under attack by the enemy Analogy: No one protects garbage; faith is worth guarding Scriptural support: 1 Peter 1:6–7 Faith tested by trials is more precious than gold Faith defined as taking God at His word, trusting His promises The devil's strategy Destroy faith to win the war for your soul Example: Peter's denial—Jesus prayed for his faith, not his flawless behavior Faith enables recovery from failure; without faith, all is lost Restoration possible in every area if faith remains Encouragement Against Discouragement Relating to listeners facing severe trials Message: Keep running, keep believing, keep trusting God Faith Lessons from Hebrews 12:1–4 Prompt: “I need to learn more about faith.” Faith as Armor and Protection Theme connection: VBS and the armor of God Shield of faith in spiritual warfare Attack of the enemy represented as “fiery darts” Practical reminder: The armor and shield are necessary for those following Christ Emphasis on being targeted by the enemy after choosing Christ Review of Main Points on Faith (from Hebrews 11 and 12) Examples of Faith Long-distance race imagery—a “cloud of witnesses” Heroes of faith in Hebrews 11: Overcame challenges through faith Romans 15:4—Scripture written for our learning and hope Hindrances of Faith Laying aside “every weight and sin” Illustration: Man with backpack in church = symbolic of carrying burdens Every person has weights unique to them; these hinder the race Philippians 3:12–14—Forgetting the past, pressing to the future Weights may be past hurts, offenses, or nostalgia for “good old days” God grants “divine forgetfulness;” past loses its sting through grace Warning: Some people's lives are diminished by holding onto the past Everyone gets hurt—must let go of past to move forward Analogy of car: Rear view mirror vs. windshield Not just bad things—even good things can keep you from the best Example from business literature: Jim Collins' “stop doing list” Need for focus and discipline; not every opportunity is for you Living With Focus and Purpose Personal examples (Clergy Day, Black Hawk helicopter story) Temptation to take on too much, even good things, but must focus on God's specific calling Pastor's personal callings—pastoring, discipling, international ministry Not every door is yours to walk through The Perseverance of Faith (Major Point) Key emphasis: Learning to persevere/endure Life of faith is a marathon, not a sprint Everyone must run their race for a lifetime Many start but give up because of opposition/discouragement Greek word “hupomonē”—active, determined perseverance despite hardship Perseverance needed in all areas: marriage, raising kids, ministry, career Illustrations: Father-son story—Elmer MacLurkin (a joke to show the importance of perseverance) Famous perseverance quote: Winston Churchill—“Never, never, never give up” Bible college anecdote: “Never, never, never quit”—words that rang true over time Practical encouragement Heroes like Noah and Abraham persevered over decades for God's promise Breakthroughs often come after the hardest trials—don't quit before your breakthrough God's grace picks you up after you fall; faith enables you to keep going Closing Exhortation and Prayer The way to persevere: Prayer and the Word Grace for endurance comes through prayer, worship, and Scripture Not about willpower, but about God's grace working in you Ministry anecdote: “You can quit Sunday afternoon, just show up Monday morning.” Final appeals Don't quit: on God, on relationships, on dreams, on your walk Don't miss your breakthrough—greatest attacks precede the next season Reiterate: “Don't quit. Don't give up. Never, never, never quit.” Closing prayer Ask God to ignite and strengthen the people's hearts with truth Call for going forward, not quitting, renewed by God's grace in word and prayer Recap: The critical, non-negotiable importance of daily connection to God's Word and prayer  

Join us for VBS this summer from July 27th-29th, followed by our VBS Family Block Party on July 30th from 6:00-8:00 pm!To register your kids visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN9OLn5npsXY0oNl18dSNwNPCUb4rwqzdPkwnVY3GqAKNNyg/viewform?usp=header

Devotion Ecclesiastes 5:13-20 Announcements Outdoor service Parenting / Mentoring Workshop Quarterly Voters' Meeting Preparing Phoebes - Monday, July 21 from 7-9pm (5-8th grade girls bible study and fellowship) Board of Education - last night Ambassadors (as we speak) Thursday night Bible Study on Colossians at 6pm Men's Breakfast Friday 6:30am NO Women's Bible Study on Friday night VBS is next week Ladies Auxiliary next Wednesday at 2pm Prayer List  Pastor John Hein Pastor Tim Wheaton Jim Lien Alex, Miranda, and Ryleigh Hanel Karl Mueller Mike Schweim Mary Mackey New Teachers Rick Mariner Michael Wheaton Debra Mayhew Jackie Friedrichs Paul Nolting CLC Missions Bangladesh (South Asia) Hymn of the Day TLH 625 “Oh, Blest the House, Whate'er Befall”

In this solo episode of The Kelly Roach Show, Kelly shares the behind-the-scenes strategy behind building her second 8-figure business (and why she's taking a radically different path this time). After scaling The Business Advisory to 8 figures with high-ticket programs and a large team, Kelly knew she didn't want to grow her next company the same way. Enter The Virtual Business School: a lean, scalable, high-impact membership model that allows her to serve thousands with minimal infrastructure, low cost, and maximum freedom. This episode breaks down how Kelly made the decision to pivot, what she learned from growing multiple brands, and why now is the perfect time to rethink your business model. If you're feeling friction in your current business structure, this episode may be the blueprint for your next big shift.  Timestamps: 1:02 – A new 8-figure business begins: lessons from building the first one 4:46 – The problem with growing a high-ticket consultancy to $100M 6:12 – Testing 6 different business models to find the best path forward 11:13 – Why most online business education options are broken 13:04 – Introducing the Virtual Business School: a hybrid membership model 14:07 – Why this model finally aligned with Kelly's 9-figure vision 15:03 – Infrastructure, cost, and time freedom compared to high-ticket models 17:42 – The trust-building strategy that powers VBS's organic growth 20:21 – The 4 business model shifts to consider in the current market Resources: Join our text list and get the 11 types of Trust Building Offers Grab our FREE Trust Building Offer Guide: https://kellyroachinternational.kit.com/tbo  Join The Virtual Business School Membership for $59/mo, no contract: https://go.virtualbusinessschool.com/joinvbs  Explore our boutique consultancy: https://www.thebusinessadvisory.com/  Follow Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/  Follow Kelly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.roach.520/   Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyroachint/ 

Pastor Micah Stephens preaches from Acts 28, exploring God's unusual kindness through Paul's shipwreck and viper bite on Malta. Reflecting on VBS and family time, he challenges believers to embrace obedience amid trials, trusting God's perfect plan even when it seems chaotic. Pastor Micah contrasts worldly expectations with God's sovereignty, emphasizing that hardships—like Paul's fourth shipwreck—lead to miraculous outcomes, such as Malta's transformation to Christianity. He urges reliance on God's unfailing promises, shaking off life's “vipers” to proclaim His goodness, reminding the church that true freedom comes from submission, turning apparent detours into divine missions for eternal glory.Verse References: Acts 28 verses 1–6, Hebrews 6 verse 18, John 8 verse 36, 1 John 5 verse 14, 1 Peter 5 verse 7, 1 John 1 verse 9, Romans 8 verse 28, 1 Corinthians 1 verses 25–27, 1 Corinthians 1 verse 27Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

We celebrated VBS Sunday and Senior Pastor Jason Edwards shared his sermon, "True North."

The family services celebrated our VBS event that occurred earlier in the week. A great time of worship with children and a teaching to recap what the kids learned at VBS.

The family services celebrated our VBS event that occurred earlier in the week. A great time of worship with children and a teaching to recap what the kids learned at VBS.

In John 13, Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet. He loves fully, even the ones who will fail Him. That’s the kind of love He calls us to. This message (a kickoff of our 2025 VBS theme) is a call to love loudly. To serve humbly. To show the world what Jesus is like—through how we treat others. The evidence of faith is love. And the world is watching.

Year C – 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Lectionary 16 – July 20, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd Luke 10:38-42 Colossians 1:15-28 Grace and peace to you from our Lord, Jesus Christ, who is our center and our focus. Amen. *** Martha… Martha… Martha… Poor Martha gets a bad rap from this story… but I understand her, and I bet you do too… especially if you're an older sister or sibling. The text doesn't explicitly say who is the older sister… but I think anyone who knows sisters knows… that she's the older one. She has welcomed the traveling Jesus into her home and is bustling away at all the many tasks of hosting, while her sister sits at his feet, not lifting a finger… just listening… ugh!! Oh Martha… You know the stories that make us cringe… this is one of them for me… which tells me there is something in here that I need to pay attention to. Before we get into it, though, there are some interesting things I'd like to point out… The first is that we tend to harmonize our four gospels… and what I mean… is that in our remembering, we tend to blend the information between them, rather than remember the specifics between each of the gospel authors. There's nothing wrong with that… after all, that's how we tell the full story of Jesus' birth! But it also means that when we hear a story about Martha and Mary, we might immediately remember that Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the dead, had two sisters… Martha and Mary… and they lived in Bethany. Except that Luke never mentions Lazarus… nor does Luke write that Jesus is passing through Bethany. What he writes is… “Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. If they were sisters to Lazarus, or any other male, it would have been his home… but no… this is Martha's house. And that right there is something to notice… Jesus could have chosen nearly any other home in this certain village, where the host of the home would have been a man. That would have been expected and proper… but Jesus chooses to honor the home of two single women. And then… we hear that sister Mary is sitting at Jesus' feet, listening to what he was saying and learning from him. She is wholly focused on Jesus. But women weren't usually given this preferred place of discipleship… and yet, Jesus chose her… he teaches her. And Martha… poor Martha… Martha was doing what anyone at that time would have expected of her… she was busy in the kitchen and distracted by all the tasks of entertaining company. We've talked about hospitality in the ancient world before… Martha was offering hospitality to these travelers who had come to her home. So even with these seemingly small details, we can take note… Jesus is, once again, turning things upside down and breaking down barriers. So given the entirety of this situation… when I read his rebuke of Martha… I hear him speaking to her in a loving and warm tone. He may be telling her that Mary has made the better choice, but I hear him speaking in a loving way… inviting her to consider that he's not your typical guest. He tells her… she is worried and distracted by many things, but right in that moment… with Jesus in her home… there is need of only one thing… Him. I so… resonate with this story. I find it so easy to get caught up in details and plans that I can forget what the goal was at the start. And I know faith communities are not immune to this… we gather here in the name of Christ, but how often do congregations get wrapped up in unnecessary details? We've only just begun our time together… you and me… but I know at some point, this will come up because it's a completely human thing to have happen… We'll get sidetracked and distracted by details, and we will need to remember that Jesus is why we gather for worship and study, Jesus is why we give of our time and our treasure, and Jesus is why we serve. The focus of our mission here… is simple… it's Jesus. So… as you all know, we just concluded a very fun week of VBS. We had a small group of kids… and a wonderfully large group of older youth and adults who showed up to volunteer. They busied themselves in the kitchen, preparing our dinner and cleaning up afterward, and they planned bible lessons, crafts, and games. All so that our small group of little kids would feel surrounded by love and support as they learned about Jesus! …Jesus was our mission. By those counts, it was a very successful week! These folks all showed up ready to serve… just like Martha served… except their focus was on Jesus… just like Mary. You see… I don't think Jesus was telling Martha that her tasks were bad… I think he was telling her that her focus was off. She was focused on her tasks instead of being focused on him. Jesus doesn't say that serving others is bad… keep in mind that immediately before he comes to Martha and Mary's home, he has just told a lawyer that serving your neighbor in love is how we serve and honor God. Serving is good… and learning is good… So it's not what you are doing… It's why you are doing it. Why do you serve… study… sing… worship? What is your motivation? I do these things… and I think you do too… because we follow Jesus, and we know that giving time and space in our lives for Jesus changes the way we interact with the world. Love… changes how we interact. When we remember that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, and through him, all things on heaven and earth were created… and that in him, all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and that through him, God was pleased to reconcile all things back to God. When we remember all this… and that the great mystery of it all… is that Jesus Christ dwells in each of us… because of love… we are changed… transformed! Jesus is calling us to himself, and Jesus is the better part of anything we can do… because Jesus knows that if we allow the love of Christ to be central in our lives… then the world will never be the same. And so, we rejoice! We rejoice with Martha and Mary… with Peter, James, and John… With Pheobe and Lydia… with Paul and Barnabas… We rejoice with all those who have come before us in the faith, and all who will come to Christ after… We rejoice that Jesus Christ is our focus… no matter the shape of our ministry in this world… be it cooking, nursing, driving, feeding, cleaning, studying, praying, singing silly songs with kids… or any number of other ways we can show love in this world… We rejoice that Christ is at the center of it all… the truest source of love, and our reason for being. Amen.

This morning, Bro. Randy was in Psalm 119 as we prepare to begin a week full of VBS activities, working with and teaching young people about Christ and His sacrifice for us.

Testimony Moment Invite a volunteer or child (with parent) to briefly share what VBS meant to them. Introduction: A Week to Remember This past week, our church was filled with laughter, games, memory verses, crafts, music, and the unmistakable energy of children discovering that Jesus loves them . But…

  As we kick off VBS week, Pastor Andy delivers a message on surrendering fully to God, using castles with fortified walls as a metaphor for our hearts. Andy speaks about the danger of having a hardened heart towards God and the need for repentance.    01:21 Breaking Down Spiritual Walls  09:37 Repentance and Surrender 13:06 Jesus Knocking at the Door 30:26 Serving the King: Humility and Childlike Faith 36:03 Vacation Bible School Logistics and Final Prayer

Join us for our VBS this summer from July 27th-30th! If you want to help/donate/volunteer, then email Natalie Pollard at natalie@alcspringfield.org.To register your kids visit:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cDyUik3gvRaMWDARY96NBrAtOaqOABUouhrqF_7d7ek/edit

Watch as Lego forgets to send the dress code memo to the rest of the family at a "Christian media event." We get to watch Duggar Time happen and the impact it has on the crew. The brood rolls into the Georgia Aquarium and get a meet n' greet with a couple of penguins. We get a multitude of Jinger faces and watch Cannon get her engine revved up for her man in a wetsuit...ew (I didn't even like typing that).A couple of episodes ago we saw Jill "teaching" some young kids in a blue polo with the Children's Institute logo on it. In this Dig, we explore what exactly that is and how it was totally better "back in my day"! It seems a little like Billy G's version of VBS...V.I.B.L.P.S. if you will.Enjoy what you hear? Would you like to support a couple of troubled bubbles in Arizona? Well head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to grab a jar and become one of the Pickle People, you get ad-free episodes, and even get them early. We post bonus episodes with Duggar content, personal topics, Mildred Mondays (gotta give the people what they want), recipes and other goodies. Join us on insta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@digginguptheduggarspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We also have a P.O. Box 5973, Glendale AZ, 85312

In this episode, Jonathan, Brandon, and special guest Medina Dobbs sit down to share the joy, laughter, and life-changing stories from an incredible week of Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Big Spring. From energetic worship and fun games to gospel conversations and God-sized decisions, we'll highlight what made this year's "Magnified" VBS unforgettable. Whether you served, sent your kids, or just want to hear how God moved—this one's for you!

In this candid and quirky episode of What's On Your Mind (WOYM), Scott Hennen and Kevin Flynn take listeners on a ride through local governance, military tech, and even a little gender controversy—all with listener calls and plenty of spirited back-and-forth. You'll hear an engaging chat with Fargo City Auditor Steve Sprague about misunderstood budget myths and the truth behind utility fees. Plus, the team dives into shifting defense priorities, Ukrainian battlefield drone innovations, and a wild VBS story that sparked a bigger convo about culture in small-town churches. Oh, and yes—Scott finally tells the story of how watching Scotty grow led to a career in radio.

EP 252: This week, Andy and Chuck take over the mic for a special episode highlighting Mission Peoria—a weeklong summer experience that's changing lives and transforming a city.From painting inner-city churches to leading VBS-style programs in local neighborhoods, Mission Peoria empowers students to serve, love, and lead. Every day is filled with hands-on service, community outreach through Metro Kids, and powerful evening worship experiences known as Mission Peoria Nights. The week wraps up with Backpack Peoria, where students help distribute 2,000 backpacks full of school supplies to kids in need.Whether you're a youth pastor, student, or just someone who loves seeing the church in action, this episode will inspire you to get involved and make a difference. Peoria is the mission field—and revival is already happening.Learn more and get involved at dreamcenterpeoria.org/missionpeoria 

Want to make your VBS better every year? Then this episode is for you! Join host Hannah Peckett Augustine as she interviews Debbie Rhoads on her VBS Scorecard. Debbie shares amazing ways to assess your VBS before and after to create an environment where kids and families can encounter Jesus. Whether you've completed VBS this summer or are still anticipating an amazing week, this episode will leave you feeling equipped and encouraged!To access Debbie's VBS Scorecard, click here: https://bit.ly/VBSScorecard.

Nick Clason breaks down the battle between Done-for-You and custom church social media—and why your ministry might need both. Discover how a hybrid ministry strategy saves time and amplifies your church's voice. This episode unpacks it all and points you to the ☀️SUMMER Social Pack—the perfect combo of polish and personalization. ☀️ SUMMER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry/shop/summer-seasonal-social-media-1540452?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=productsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link *

In this episode of Weekend Debrief, Dave and Wes discuss what progress is being made on the building, VBS, milk-jug igloos, and the mission's focus for the month. The 200th LIVE episode is coming on July 13th. Stay after the 2nd service to participate in the recording. Make sure to bring some great questions! Send comments or additional questions to (971) 301-2414 or ⁠podcast@graceindallas.org⁠. Recommended Links: Missions Partner Highlight for July (BreakThrough Ministries) - https://www.facebook.com/breakthroughministrymx Spotify Podcast Link - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/graceindallas Apple Podcast Link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-church-dallas-oregon/id414919476 Podcast Sponsor: Silver Falls Coffee - ⁠https://silverfallscoffee.com Christian Online Bookstore: 10 of Those - https://us.10ofthose.com/

The word “true” describes something accurate, constant, and unchanging. In geography, "True North" points directly to the geographic North Pole — the fixed point at the top of the Earth's axis. Unlike magnetic north, which shifts about 30 miles each year, "True North" stays steady. It's a reliable guide — and knowing where it is can mean the difference between arriving at your destination or getting lost. During our VBS week, we taught the kids that Jesus is our True North — the one trustworthy guide for life. He's the constant we can look to when everything around us feels confusing or unstable. But an honest question still remains — one many of us ask: “Can a God who allows the world to get so wild… really be trusted?”

Does Jesus have permission to allow the storms in our life so that we might recognize our own smallness? And isn't it His intervention in the storm that reveals His vast care for us?

In this week's sermon, we look at Jesus teaching in Matthew 7:13-14 about the broad and narrow paths. As we are stating VBS this week, we link our theme of "True North" together with this idea of Jesus guiding us down the path. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

Thank you for joining us for today's worship service! Today's worship service wraps up this week of Vacation Bible School. The theme of this VBS has been Live It Out, with each day having a particular emphasis in how we are to live as followers of Christ. Pastor Chris teaches us today that the early church, known as Followers of the Way, demonstrated remarkable devotion to God and radical generosity to all others, so that God's love was seen and experienced. If you prayed to make Jesus your Lord today, we want to rejoice with you! If you would want someone to pray with you, we are eager to do so! If you would like more information about our church, we're want to share. Please text the word "NEXT" to 407-77 so we can engage with you. For more information about our in-person Sunday morning services, visit https://horizonwestchurch.com. You can also learn more about our midweek events at https://horizonwestchurch.com/events.

Steve Smith :: Creekside Church :: Sunday, July 6, 2025 Jesus' flipping tables and driving the money changers from the Temple in John 2:12-15 was a confrontation of the irreverence and condemnation of the false faith He encountered. Pastor Steve's message points out three demonstrations of Jesus' deity that drive home the necessity of authentic faith. Steve's message follows several announcements, including Mark Kline's introduction of a VBS program at Creekside July 29-31. Worship music permitted under CCLI License #264436.

This is your Friday Refresh brought to you by the Stayin Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament that takes place at Mars Hill Bible School in Florence Alabama on August 16, 2025. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Research Hospital. Festivities will begin at 10 AM. More info at BenandTravis.com/Dodgeball The first half of my summer has been pretty! So I took a little break from the Friday Refresh for a couple of weeks. I got to hang out a day or two with some spiritual heroes of mine, Halo and Rhonda Fernandez as my family helped them prepare for a VBS in Munford Alabama. Then Travis and I spent a little time in Lexington, Kentucky with the North Lexington Church of Christ for a mental health workshop. After being home a few short days I took off with a few members of my family and we road tripped from North Alabama to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We went about four days on the beautiful Mackinac Island for my daughter's Senior Trip and then saw some waterfalls and NFL football stadiums on the way home. After barely resting we spent the week in one of my favorites places on earth — Maywood Christian Camp. Such great memories from over 30 straight years of spending a week of my summer there. Links mentioned in this episode: http://www.benandtravis.com http://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis http://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book https://www.benandtravis.com/books Helping. Healing. Humor. with Ben and Travis: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batify/id1457601152?mt=2&uo=4 Good Old Fashioned Dislike podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Join us for our VBS this summer from July 27th-30th! If you want to help/donate/volunteer, then email Natalie Pollard at natalie@alcspringfield.org.To register your kids visit:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cDyUik3gvRaMWDARY96NBrAtOaqOABUouhrqF_7d7ek/edit

Today Pastor Mike & Connor sit down and talk about all the blessings about and to come from VBS at GCO this year. If you were involved in VBS by attending or serving, we are so thankful to have you with us!

Today Pastor Mike & Connor sit down and talk about all the blessings about and to come from VBS at GCO this year. If you were involved in VBS by attending or serving, we are so thankful to have you with us!

Have an idea or comment for North Boros Beat? Judy talks with Cassie Semler, Director of Faith Formation at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, about this year's Vacation Bible School, “Step Right Up!”.  Learn about how this year's VBS will incorporate fun and faith into a time of fellowship for kids and adults alike.Monday through Friday, July 14 through 18.5-7 PMCommunity Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, 7501 Church Avenue, Pgh, PA 15202Questions (412) 761-1233Kids of all ages welcome (and adults, too!)

Devotion Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 Review Monday, June 30 - Special Voters' Meeting ERC / CC meeting Outreach meeting Upcoming Board of Elders meeting tonight Evening Ambassadors @ Lien House tonight 7-9pm No Mid week Bible Study on Colossians this week No Men's Breakfast this week No Women's Bible Study on Friday night Fourth of July Parade in St. Peter (talk to Hilary to help!) Communion this weekend (please register for communion) Outdoor service on July 20th @ Erlandson Park Games and lunch Sunday after church Saturday night will be at church Third Sunday communion will be moved to the Second Sunday in July Parenting/Mentoring Seminar - July 20 4-7pm (RSVP) VBS Registration Open (July 28- August 1) Prayer List Cancer Patients Pastor John Hein Pastor Tim Wheaton Jim Lien Other health issues Ethan Kranz Mark Stelter Joan Strand (hip) Marty Flowers (elbow /arm) Alex, Miranda, and Baby Hanel Caroline Matzke (infection) Dale Redlin (hospice) Prayer Highlight Church - Outreach Efforts: Outreach Committee organize events: two parades, worship in the park, invite a friend to church, adopt a highway, Flyers on billboards, signs on the roads, Facebook ads; etc. Personal invitation! CLC Missions - Nepal – Prayers continue for the eight CLC Mission Helpers who are doing VBS outreach in Nepal with Pastor Raju and his family. The Mission Helpers will divide into two teams as they spend the next few weeks proclaiming the simple Gospel message to approx. 2,000 children in towns and mountain villages where HCLCN congregations are located. They will be helping  pastors, leaders, and members of the Himalayan Church of the Lutheran Confession of Nepal (HCLCN) to spread the Gospel in Nepal. You can follow along with the Mission Helpers through the trip blog at: www.2025clcmhtnepal.blogspot.com. Your prayers are requested and much appreciated. GPC Paper Review Motivation for Ministry - Ben Libby Hymn of the Day: TLH 584 “Swell the Anthem, Raise the Song”  

VBS week is a wrap! Jeff shares some gratitude for our staff and volunteers who made it all possible. 

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The vastness of the universe is made small in God's hands, and yet He was and is overlooked by so many. With childlike faith, we can appreciate Him for who He is.

As we talked about last week, our summer season has officially begun now.  This time of year, carries fond memories for a lot of people.  Going to VBS, camping with family, summer barbecues, and summer swimming.  Through all the various seasons of our life, good and bad, God wants us to have some summer season joy to carry us through. So today we are going to look at how gratitude can generate joy in our lives. #fsbcsermon #fsbccoalinga Contact us at TheWordInfusion@gmail.com with your comments, questions or praises.  Let us know how our podcast has blessed, encouraged or helped you.  Join us on our Facebook pages at http://www.facebook.com/fsbccoalinga & http://www.facebook.com/..  Help us to grow a community that infuses the Word of God into their lives each day.  Follow us on Twitter @TheWordInfusion or @fsbccoalinga .  To support this ministry click on: https://giving.myamplify.io//app/giving/fsbccoalinga or copy and paste it into your web browser.

How fast can Andrew fall asleep after VBS? What part of the passage was difficult to grasp enough to teach? How is God just when He sometimes lets sin go unpunished? Why didn't the ransom of Christ go to Satan? Who did it go to? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Segment 1: • Is America right to intervene? The Middle East crisis raises tough theological and political questions. • Distinguishing between national Israel and covenant Israel requires careful biblical thinking. • Todd introduces Just War Theory: legitimate government, last resort, just cause — but it's not so simple. Segment 2: • The Just War debate gets even messier when we add goals, methods, and terms of peace. • Terror attacks complicate the moral landscape—how do Christians think clearly here? • Biblical principles demand wisdom, not just reactionary headlines. Segment 3: • A violent attack in Michigan stopped by brave church members — do you have a plan? • Churches must take serious security precautions in an increasingly hostile culture. • Evil doesn't take Sundays off — wise leadership includes protecting the flock. Segment 4: • VBS has morphed — but should kids lead Sunday worship? • Entertainment-driven services may feel fun, but undermine biblical worship. • Worship isn't a Whoopty Doo Fest; it's about glorifying God, not entertaining people. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Pastor Micah Stephens delivers a dynamic message from Acts 9, exploring the transformative power of the Holy Spirit through Saul's dramatic conversion to Paul. From a zealous persecutor of Christians, Saul becomes a chosen vessel for Christ, illustrating God's ability to redeem even the worst enemies. Pastor Micah contrasts Saul's murderous intent with his radical obedience after encountering Jesus, emphasizing that God's grace turns Satan's plans against him. Drawing from personal anecdotes, like his VBS teaching and family lake trip, he encourages believers to embrace their role as vessels for God's purpose, trusting in His transformative power despite seeming impossibilities. Pastor Micah calls for obedience, urging the church to reject fear and persecution, knowing Christ bears their burdens and uses trials for His glory.Verse References: Acts 9 verses 1–22, Acts 8 verses 1–3, Acts 5 verses 34–39, 1 Corinthians 2 verses 7–8, Hebrews 11 verse 8, 2 Corinthians 5 verse 17, 1 Timothy 1 verses 15–16, 2 Timothy 2 verses 20–21, Genesis 50 verse 20, Acts 9 verse 31, Acts 26 verse 14, Judges 14 verse 4Make sure you subscribe to this channel and follow us on all our platforms to always stay up to date with our latest content!And you can always head over to our website for any general information!https://godspeak.comPrayer/NeedsIf you have any needs, or have a willingness to be used to meet various need in the body, please email info@godspeak.com. Also, let us know if you need prayer for anything.Giving is part of our worship time, and in this season, the easiest way to do that is online. If you go to our website, godspeak.com, you will see the "Give" tab in the top right corner. Or you can simply click this link https://pushpay.com/g/godspeakAny questions?Please feel free to email us, comment here, or DM us on Instagram any questions that you may have.Please Subscribe to this channel and turn on your notifications to be notified when our Livestreams start so you don't miss out! We hope you are blessed by the service!-The Godspeak Team

Hello Calvary Church,Pastor and I talk about our new Video Set-Up, VBS, The SBC Conference in Dallas, and our Annual Members' Meeting!You are prayed for often, and we love you. - Pastor DanSupport the showFind us at! Calvary.us

On location at the TTM, Lego Hair says the quiet part loud when he says that "We" are gonna start a large scale yard project, and then proceeds to do nothing to help complete it. You know it's a shitshow when the production crew has to step to try and help them finish. We get treated to another montage of Famy attempting to cook and the fam celebrates Anna's birthday. Summertime has arrived which means you may have seen banners for Vacation Bible School going up around town. We explore the genesis of VBS and the changes over the years. Two different companies run the VBS paraphernalia game and we look into some questionable choices they've made. Enjoy what you hear? Feel like you have a Servant's Heart? Would you like to help support a snarking couple in Arizona? Get on the Gus Bus and head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to grab a jar and become one of the Pickle People, you get ad-free episodes, and even get them early. We post bonus episodes with Duggar content, personal topics, Mildred Mondays (gotta give the people what they want), recipes and other goodies. Join us on insta ⁠⁠⁠⁠@digginguptheduggarspod⁠⁠⁠⁠We also have a P.O. Box 5973, Glendale AZ, 85312

Anna and Matt kick off a special VBS mini-series all about the Bible—God's true word! They're joined by Lindsey the Historian Librarian, who helps explain how the Bible isn't just one book—it's 66 books that all tell one big story: God's rescue plan for the world. Together, they talk about how the Bible is organized, what it's for, and how every part points us to Jesus. What You'll Learn:

Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we're talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You'll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What's the worst theme, and is this church activity merely free childcare? You'll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Check out The Faith Adjacent Shop  Want the spicy stories? Listen to The Spicy NOs of VBS on Patreon History of Vacation Bible School: Learn more from Lifeway The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn your hand motions and get ready to flamingle because we're talking about the NOs of VBS! Join Jamie, Erin, and Evan as we give you the history of Vacation Bible School and deep-dive into some truly fantastic listener comments. You'll hear about surprise VBS sex education tips from The Popcast, making up prayer requests for attention, and so much more! What's the worst theme, and is this church activity merely free childcare? You'll have to listen to find out!  MENTIONS Anti-Christian Nationalism Merch: Check out The Faith Adjacent Shop  Want the spicy stories? Listen to The Spicy NOs of VBS on Patreon History of Vacation Bible School: Learn more from Lifeway The Faith Adjacent Seminary: Support us on Patreon.   I've Got Questions by Erin Moon: Order Here | See Erin in Real Life at a Book Stop Subscribe to our Newsletter: The Dish from Faith Adjacent Faith Adjacent Merch: Shop Here Shop our Amazon Link: amazon.com/shop/faithadjacent Follow Faith Adjacent on Socials: Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices