Podcasts about why jesus

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Who is Jesus—and why does the answer matter more than any other question we will ever face?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T. S. Wright welcomes back Rev. Stu Woods from Australia for a powerful teaching from John 1:1–14.Rev. Woods walks through one of Scripture's clearest declarations concerning the identity of Jesus Christ: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”Throughout this message, Rev. Woods explains that Jesus is not merely a prophet, moral teacher, religious figure, or created being. Jesus is the eternal Word of God, the Creator of all things, the source of life, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome.In this episode, you will discover:• Why Jesus is called “the Word” in John 1• Why Jesus existed before creation and is Himself uncreated• How Jesus participated in the creation of all things• Why Jesus is the source of life and the Light of mankind• How the Light of Christ overcomes spiritual darkness• The prophetic ministry of John the Baptist• Why many failed to recognize Jesus when He came into the world• What it means to receive Jesus and become a child of God• Why salvation cannot be inherited through family or religion• The importance of receiving Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior• A clear invitation to repentance, forgiveness, salvation, and eternal lifeRev. Woods also challenges listeners to examine one of the most important questions anyone can answer:Who do you say Jesus is?If you have never surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, this episode includes a prayer inviting you to turn from sin, receive His forgiveness, and follow Him as Lord and Savior.And if you already belong to Christ, you are challenged to share the truth of Jesus with others so that more people may hear the Gospel, believe, and be saved.Scripture Focus: John 1:1–14Go forth in total surrender to the One who owns and reigns over all creation—and let the Great Harvest begin.Keywords / TagsJesus Christ, Who Is Jesus, John 1, John 1:1-14, Jesus Is God, Word of God, The Word Became Flesh, Divinity of Jesus, Deity of Christ, Jesus Creator, Creator God, Light of the World, Eternal Life, Salvation Through Jesus, Gospel of Jesus Christ, Born Again, Christian Salvation, Son of God, Christian Podcast, Bible Teaching, Biblical Christianity, Christian Apologetics, Christian Discipleship, Gospel Message, Sinners Prayer, Rev Stu Woods, Stu Woods, TS Wright, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, Great Harvest, Great Harvest Network, Christian Evangelism, Jesus Lord and SaviorCall to ActionIf this message helped you understand more clearly who Jesus is, share this episode with someone who needs to hear the Gospel. Subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, follow the show so you never miss an episode, and help us spread the message of Jesus Christ around the world. If you have never surrendered your life to Christ, go back to the prayer in this episode, call upon Jesus as Lord and Savior, and begin your journey of following Him today. Then go forth, share the Good News, and let the Great Harvest begin.

In this episode of the Essentials of the Local Church series, Mark and Emily get personal about prayer: naming the excuses, fears, and false theology that keep even seasoned believers from a vibrant prayer life. They unpack why prayer flows from who God is rather than how eloquently we speak to him, and Mark closes with news of upcoming nights of prayer and worship at Cornerstone.Episode Highlights00:59 — Why prayer is hard even when we know we're supposed to do it01:17 — Mark: What prayerlessness reveals about the heart02:00 — Two things prayerlessness exposes: self-sufficiency and a distant view of God04:01 — A hard confession about the American church's prayerlessness, compared to believers in Africa05:41 — The theology question underneath it all: do you believe God actually wants to give you what you need?06:02 — Why the first thing you think of about God shapes your entire prayer life06:35 — The Lord's Prayer: coming to a Father who is both holy and generous09:00 — "Start with God": prayer flows from who you're talking to, not how you talk09:26 — Emily: Losing childlike softness with God as life gets busier and more task-driven11:53 — Why Jesus ties real prayer to childlike dependence13:14 — Emily: God doesn't need a "put-together" church, he wants a praying one13:54 — Romans 8 and the Spirit of adoption crying out "Abba, Father"16:17 — Why it's worth praying "awkwardly" instead of staying comfortable and silent18:34 — Announcing upcoming nights of prayer and worship at CornerstoneResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

Why does a good God allow the desert–and why does he wait so long to bring us out of it? Kathryn Davis examines Isaiah's message of destruction and restoration, showing how Christ's role as both “restorer” and “repairer” offers a framework for trusting God's timing even when prayers go unanswered.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6fRn2NPCiQ4ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Beginning of Episode - Kathryn Davis00:28 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder00:54 Welcome and Intro2:26 Finding Jesus Christ in difficult Isaiah chapters5:43 Meet Kathryn Davis8:18 Jesus Christ as Restorer10:27 Inviting the Holy Ghost into our learning13:04 Why Jesus asks us to Study Isaiah16:53 Slow Down19:21 Isaiah 12–Trust and do not be afraid21:14 Babylon as a symbol and a burden25:40 Natural consequences and a God who still restores29:57 Pride and trusting ourselves instead of God31:08 “God's not worried about my son”33:45 Isaiah 14–After scattering comes gathering38:10 Jesus Christ–the Repairer of the breach42:32 The fall of Babylon and Lucifer45:57 Stop looking elsewhere to be saved47:26 The gospel is simple–Choose Him50:07 The Stripling Warriors were all wounded52:59 Recognizing Christ by His scars54:35 Who are you going to trust?59:12 the Assyrian army approaches Jerusalem1:02:56 Shebna, Eliakim, and “the nail in the sure place”1:07:44 The God of the 4th Watch1:09:55 Why does God sometimes wait?1:13:20 Saved in the fire, not from it1:17:51 Comfortable gods and divine discontent1:21:38 Apostasy, restoration, and the gospel feast1:26:50 Perfect peace–Where are you looking?1:29:40 Trust the plan and its Maker1:32:18 Gathered, repaired, and rescued one-by-one1:36:49 “A voice speaking from the dust”1:39:27 A marvelous work1:42:21 The power is in the words1:45:19 The Lord will wait, that He may be gracious1:47:31 Isaiah points us toward a Person1:48:23 The desert is not the end1:50:04 I will trust1:52:08 Closing thoughts and testimony1:53:05 End of Episode - Kathryn DavisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts; send us a voice note.

I Spent $20,000 Trying to Transform My Life… Then I Realized What I Was Really Searching ForFor the last 10–15 years, I spent more than $20,000 on personal development—books, courses, coaching, programs, healing modalities, and teachings that promised to help me transform my life.I was searching for healing.I was searching for identity.I was searching for purpose.I was searching for answers.But looking back through the lens of my faith in Jesus Christ, I've had to ask myself a very uncomfortable question:What if I had been searching everywhere except God?In this deeply personal episode, I share the realization I recently had while talking with a friend: perhaps what I was looking for through years of personal development was something I ultimately needed to seek in God and His Word.This isn't an episode about shaming personal development or pretending that everything I learned along the way was worthless. It's about recognizing the difference between trying to continually improve and fix ourselves—and allowing God to transform us through His truth.We talk about:• Why I spent years searching for healing, identity, purpose, and transformation• The $20,000 realization that changed how I see my past• The difference between self-improvement and biblical transformation• Why Romans 12:2 means something very different to me now• What Scripture says about renewing our minds• Why Jesus—not another method, program, or teacher—is at the center of my transformation• What it means to surrender our plans instead of trying to control our future• And what I would tell the woman I was 10–15 years agoRomans 12:2 reminds us that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds.And 2 Timothy 3:16–17 reminds us of the power and purpose of Scripture.Maybe you've been searching too.Maybe you've read the books, taken the courses, listened to the podcasts, tried to heal, tried to change, and tried to become a better version of yourself.This episode is an invitation to stop for a moment and ask:Where am I ultimately looking for truth?Because sometimes the thing we've been searching for isn't another answer.Sometimes we need to turn toward the One who has been there all along.Jesus.If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who has been searching for answers, healing, identity, or purpose.And if you're ready to explore what it means to walk with Jesus more deeply, download my free Christ-centered Ascension Workbook and join the Jesus Walks Community.Free Jesus Walks Community

How do you actually study the Bible—and how do you know whether a spiritual experience is really from God? In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham unpack 2 Timothy 2 and get practical about becoming people who know God's Word and live it out. Carlos and Paul also share powerful reflections from their trip to Israel, including what Gethsemane and Galilee taught them about Jesus, His sacrifice, and the ministry happening right in front of us. Then the conversation gets practical: How do you avoid pointless Christian arguments without compromising truth? How much power do your words really have? What are the best ways to study Scripture? And when someone claims to have seen heaven or experienced a supernatural vision, how should Christians respond? In this episode: Why Jesus remains faithful even when we fail How to know which theological disagreements are worth fighting over Why your words can bring life or death into your relationships Four practical methods for studying the Bible How to use SOAP and inductive Bible study Why biblical knowledge requires time and intentionality How to test visions and near-death experiences against Scripture Why God's Word—not personal experience—remains our authority Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

Who are you when you strip everything else away? Before your job, your relationships, your achievements, and your possessions, what makes you you?JPII argues that the question "Who am I?" is one of the most fundamental human questions. Through his experience of original solitude, Adam discovers that he is not just another animal, or a passive part of Creation. He is something else: a child of God. In this episode, we discuss:Why Jesus points us to Genesis to understand the true meaning of marriage and human sexualityWhat it means to be created in the image of GodWhat the original human experience was like, prior to the FallWhat John Paul II means by "original solitude"How Adam discovers his uniqueness among the rest of creationWhy the question "Who am I?" is fundamental to human experienceWhy the world can't give us our identityWhy our relationship with God is our first and fundamental relationshipWhat original solitude can teach us about identity, silence, and prayer todayThis episode is part of our series exploring St John Paul II's Theology of the Body. In the next episode, we'll continue through Genesis and explore the other two fundamental experiences of original man: original unity and original nakedness.SUPPORT THE PODCASTThis podcast relies 100% on the generosity of viewers. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links: Donate via PayPal: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6WSCLFHLCDXH2⁠⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/caitlinwest⁠⁠ Contact: ⁠⁠www.caitlinwest.com⁠

Some things you only have to do once to wreck your marriage. This message names them out loud, and hands you the guardrails so you never do that.In a culture that keeps redrawing the lines on sex, marriage, and conflict, this message goes back to what God actually said, that sexual intimacy belongs inside covenant, that temptation is universal but never an excuse, and that the words you use in a fight can wound deeper than you realize. The question underneath all of it: what do you need to stop doing today to protect the marriage and the people God gave you?Whether your marriage feels strong right now, feels like it's hanging by a thread, or you're single and want to get this right before you ever say "I do", this one is for you.In this message you'll discover:— Why sexual intimacy belongs inside covenant marriage, and why that boundary protects you rather than restricts you— How to run from temptation instead of negotiating with it, and why God always provides a way of escape— Why Jesus goes after the heart and not just the act, and what that means for lust and pornography— The guardrails that keep you out of the room where affairs actually start, and the "never do that" rules that keep a conflict from becoming a wound, including the forgiveness that cancels a debt they could never payKey Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 5:27-28, 1 Corinthians 13Support Our Ministry: https://my.flatironschurch.com/give-to-online-campusStay ConnectedWebsite: https://flatironschurch.comFacebook: https://Facebook.com/flatironsInstagram: https://Instagram.com/flatironschurchJim BurgenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.BurgenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.burgenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimburgenBring the awesome life of Christ to people in a lost and broken world. This is the mission of Flatirons Church, led by Jim Burgen and based in Lafayette, CO, with multiple locations in Colorado and online.#FlatironsChurch #Sermon #OnlineChurch

The crucifixion wasn't the end; these facts changed everything. Is there evidence for Jesus' resurrection? How can Christians answer skepticism without getting defensive or emotional?In this Popscast, Dr. Bob Martin shares several important historical facts about Jesus' death and resurrection. He uses insights from Dr. Gary Habermas' book, The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ, to support the case for the resurrection.He starts by looking at Jesus' death by Roman crucifixion and burial. Next, he explores how the disciples went from despair after Jesus' death to boldly proclaiming that they had seen Him alive. And they preached this message in Jerusalem, where Jesus was crucified and buried.Pops also talks about how the early church grew and highlights two remarkable conversions. James, Jesus' half-brother, did not believe in Him during His life, but later became a believer and a leader in the Jerusalem church. Paul went from opposing Christians to becoming one of Christianity's greatest missionaries.These facts offer strong historical evidence that is worth looking into.If Jesus really rose from the dead, then He is the risen Lord we can worship.If you have doubts today, remember this: Jesus is alive. His grace is stronger than your sin, and His resurrection gives your life hope and direction. Subscribe to Binmin for clear, biblical guidance as you take your next step with Jesus.Reference for this short: Habermas, Gary R. The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ. Joplin, MO: College Press Publishing Company, 1996.

What does it mean to abide in Christ? What should it look like in your everyday life? Ron explores these and other questions today as he continues his series “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One and Only.” 

Solomon asked God for wisdom—and God said yes.But what if wisdom wasn't the greatest gift Solomon could have asked for?In this episode, Dr. Michael Halcomb sits down with pastor and author Dr. Jim Samra to explore one of the most surprising questions in Scripture:Should Solomon have asked for something else?Together they discuss:• Why Solomon's story ends in tragedy despite receiving extraordinary wisdom • What Moses, David, Daniel, and Elisha asked God for instead • Why Jesus points beyond Solomon • The relationship between wisdom and the Holy Spirit • How this changes the way Christians should pray today • What pastors and Bible teachers can learn from Solomon's exampleThis conversation is based on Dr. Jim Samra's article published in the CPT Journal.Study deeper with GlossaHouse:

Introduction: Why Jesus' Victory is the Greatest Victory (1 Corinthians 15:50-58): He won the greatest PRIZE . (1 Cor 15:50-53) 1 Thessalonians 4:16 - For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. He defeated the greatest ENEMY . (1 Cor 15:54-57) He gives us the greatest PURPOSE . (1 Cor 15:58) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Unified and Purified: We Labor in Victory Jeff Miller Download Audio Transcript 00:05Open up your Bibles with me please to the book of 1 Corinthians and chapter 15.00:12While you're turning there, just take a moment please and pray for me to communicate God's Word clearly and accurately as I should and I will pray for you to have a heart open to receive what it is the Lord wants to teach us in His Word today. Do we have a deal?00:30One of you?00:32Alright, let's pray.00:35Father in Heaven, this church was built on the belief that Your Word does Your work. Your Son made it clear that when Your Word is sown and it falls on good soil, it reproduces. And I'm praying today, Father, that our hearts our good soil.01:06And that we would allow your word to take deep root and change us from the inside out.01:18Father, we thank you for your goodness.01:21We thank you for your promises.01:24Be glorified now through your word.01:26We pray in Jesus' name.01:29And all of God's people said, Amen.01:33Amen.01:34Sports fans, don't you just love the thrill of a really tight game? I know I do. But you know what I love even better than a really tight game? An absolute blowout. I mean, just a good old-fashioned curb stomping, rubbing your nose in it. Like, I love when it's your team that's doing The dominating. I love that. I like that even way better than a close game. But even better than that is when you're actually playing the game where you're doing the stomping. That is delicious. I've had that experience a few times in my life. One, many, many years ago, I used to be decent at tennis. I mean, I wasn't like, Andre Agassi or anything. But I was decent. And I could keep up. But I remember meeting this guy through a friend of a friend kind of thing. And he found out I played tennis. He goes, oh, I play tennis. I'd like to play you sometime. I'm like, great, let's play. But then he started all the smack talking. He's like, well, you know, I'm going to destroy you. I'm like, okay. He goes, yeah, I'm really going to, he goes, I'm really going to beat you.03:04I'm like, aren't we adults? Like, why are you talking like this? But he just like kept us smacked. Okay, so now he's like in my head a little bit. Like, okay, so I'm going to show up and play this guy, and he's going to embarrass me. And I'm like, so I was trying to get in that headspace. Like, how do you walk into that, right? Well, the day came for our big match. And I don't know.03:33I don't know how else to say it. He was horrible. I mean, the word is pathetic. It was at the point that I'm not sure he knew which end of the racket to hold. In fact, if he would have been swinging at it with just a handle, I think he might have done a better. He was horrible. Like, how bad was he? He was so bad that I started playing as if I would play against like a five-year-old.04:03Just like he would get it over the net and I would like rejoice that he even got it over the net and I would just well in that when you're playing it like 10% obviously you're going to make mistakes because that's not how you're supposed to play and I'd like hit it into the net by accident. He started the smack talk up again like yeah what's up now I'm like oh okay like all right. That's when I proceeded to completely the court with him. Unmercifully never saw him again. I think he moved to Nepal or something. But it was so just exhilarating being on the side of a complete, dominating, crushing, one-sided victory. Oh, and speaking of, today we are going to talk about the greatest, one-sided, overwhelming victory, that's ever happened.05:05And that was Jesus Christ defeating death.05:09And he did it by resurrecting.05:14And that's what 1 Corinthians 15 is all about.05:18This whole chapter is about resurrection.05:24And we talked about this through this series.05:26The whole idea of resurrecting from the dead was crazy.05:32to the Corinthians, the Greeks, and Corinth. They didn't believe in a bodily resurrection, so Paul was setting them straight. He goes, no, this is what God said, okay? And there's even people in churches today really don't think about the idea of resurrection, right? Even people in churches today are like, okay, I get like salvation, and I get like heaven, but like this idea that I'm going to bodily resurrect, Yes! According to the Bible, you are literally going to get a new, eternal, indestructible, glorified, resurrected body. You're going to get a brand new body. Some of you should be shouting Amen. I know I am. You know, this is a rental, and I've beat it up pretty bad. So, last week the question we examined was this one.06:32What's the resurrected body like? What's it like? And you can go back and listen to that message, or if you weren't here, it's on our website or the YouTubes. But today, we're going to answer this question. This is where the text takes us. When do I get this resurrected body? When does that happen? And the answer is when Jesus returns.07:03The dead receive theirs first, then the living receive theirs, and that is going to be the day, according to this passage we look at today, that's going to be the day that we celebrate the greatest one-sided victory of all time. All right, some of you might not be convinced, so if you have an outline, why Jesus' victory is the greatest victory. Why Jesus' victory?07:32He just claimed it was the greatest one-sided overwhelming victory of all time. Why? Why is it? Well, number one, He won the greatest prize. He won the greatest prize. Look at verse 50. He says, I tell you this, brothers, flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.08:02designs special bodies that are suited for eternity, suited for heaven. We talked about that a little bit last week, right? This body that he gave us that we're living in now, this body is suited for earth, right? The way this body functions, it works perfectly in the earth environment, right? This is suited for here. But this body is not going to work in heaven.08:31There, we're going to need a new body. So we're going to have to be changed. We saw last week, the Bible says that this body is like a seed. And when we die, we are buried in the ground. And like the seed, our resurrection, we are raised up as something new.09:01All right, so here's the question. On the table. Okay, you're saying the people who die are put in the ground, raises something new. What about people that, like, aren't dead when Jesus returns? Like, what about those people? If you have to be buried to come up as a new body, like, what if you're one of the people alive, and it very well could be us, who are alive when Jesus returns? Does that mean that we have to die so that we can be buried so that we can get our resurrected body. Is that what has to happen? And the answer is no. If you're alive when Jesus returns, you do not die. What does happen? Well, he tells us, look at verse 51. He says, behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed.10:01Now when he says mystery here he's not talking like you know Alfred Hitchcock or anything like that. He's the word mystery in the Bible just means something that God never said in past time but now he's revealing it for the first time. It's all through the Bible.10:18He says we will not all sleep. That's a nice way of saying die. We will not all die but he says we will all be changed.10:28So when Christ returns believers who are alive Christ comes, will not die, but are going to be transformed.10:38And do you know how long it's going to take?10:41If you're alive when Christ returns, do you know how long it's going to take for this body to be changed into the new body?10:50Do you know how long that takes?10:52He tells us, this is astounding.10:55Look at verses 52 and 53.10:57He says, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound and the dead will be raised imperishable and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable. And this mortal body must put on immortality. It's going to be, your change is going to be instant.11:31Your body is going to change faster than you can even recognize that it was changing. This is so interesting to me. When he says in a moment, you see that in the text, in a moment, verse 52, that word for moment in the Greek refers to something that is so small that it can't be divided. What I mean is this, if your body transforms in two minutes, that's a period of time that can be divided, right? You can divide two minutes into two one-minute periods or four 30-second periods or whatever. He's saying the amount of time it's going to take your body to change, that amount of time is so small that you can't even divide it. It is that small. Like, well, what does that mean? He just means instantly. When Christ returns, if you're alive, instantly, boom, new body.12:31Awesome. He also talked about the trumpet. The last trumpet. Study your Bibles. Trumpets were used all through the Old Testament for what purpose? To call God's people to come and meet God. The day is going to come that God is going to blow that trumpet one more time. He just said, all my people gather together to meet your God. This is exactly what Paul was talking about in 1 Thessalonians.13:014. I encourage you to go home and read this whole chapter because it really complements what he wrote in 1 Corinthians 15 here.13:09But he says, for the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And here it is again, the dead in Christ will rise first. This event that he talks about in 1 Corinthians 4.13:30And this event that he talks about in 1 Corinthians 15, you read it in John chapter 14 as well, is called the rapture. What is the rapture? What is this event that happens where we get our resurrected bodies, where the dead come out of the grave and get their resurrected bodies? What is this event? It's when Jesus Christ descends from heaven to gather his people, those who died and those who are living to be caught up to meet the Lord in the air to receive the glorified bodies. Then it's off to heaven. Like, well, when does the rapture take place? Well, I know, you know, when you follow church trends and doctrinal changes and things like that, it's not cool in our day to believe in the rapture, but it's biblical.14:30And I'd be more concerned about being biblical than what's trending. So I believe biblically that this rapture takes place before the seven-year tribulation period as described in Revelation. Okay? I believe that Jesus comes to take His church out of the earth before the seven-year tribulation. Why do I believe that? I'm going to give you three reasons why I believe that.15:01Why do I believe in a pre-tribulation rapture? Why do I believe Jesus is going to take the church out before the judgment events of Revelation? Why do I believe that? Jot these three things down. The first reason I believe that is it's the most straightforward understanding of the biblical language. Read Revelation 3.10. Read 1 Thessalonians 5.9. Jesus promises to keep His church out of the future time of testing the on all unbelievers. That's just the most straightforward understanding of the language. Jesus says, I'm going to keep you from the hour of trial that's coming on the whole world. I'm going to keep you from that.15:45Study that out.15:47That's just the most straightforward language.15:52Number two, why do I believe in a pre-tribulation rapture?15:55The second reason is, speaking of revelation, You know you never see the church during the tribulation in the book of Revelation? I always found that so interesting. People that believe the church is going to be there. Have you read Revelation? Have you read this? Our youth group just went through that recently. Where was that last year? Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The church, the church, the church, the church, the church. And then after chapter 3 when the events of judgment are described, the 70 tribulation, The church isn't mentioned one time. Not one time. The church, interestingly, is mentioned 19 times in Revelation 1-3. Not mentioned at all during the tribulation. And then after chapter 3, the church's next mention in the book of Revelation is chapter 22. Why? I believe because the church isn't there. Here. The church isn't here during those events.16:58The third reason, I believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, because people push back on this, and they're like, whoa, whoa, whoa, why do you think the church is exempt from suffering? And I would say, well, open your eyes, I don't think the church is exempt from suffering. But, when it comes to judgment, number three, write this down, God has a track record of removing His people before He judges the wicked. Have you ever noticed that? I mean, God has this incredible track record. Study this out. When God judges wicked, rebellious sinners, when God's going to bring His judgment on wicked, rebellious sinners, the first thing that He does is remove His people. He always does that, right? Like, remember Genesis chapter 6? God was going to send a flood. What was the first thing He did?17:58provided a way to separate and protect his people. Go to Sodom and Gomorrah. When God was going to burn them from the map, what was the first thing he did? Lot, get out of there, right? What about Israel and Egypt during the plagues? God separating his people from his judgment. What about the Israelites from Korah and the other rebels in the wilderness? You see it over and over. God's going to judge people who are rejecting him.18:28The first thing he does is say, I've got to get my people out of there so they're not receiving any of the judgment I'm pouring on the earth. On the sinners, rather. So with the rapture, God will again separate his people from the judgment on sinners by removing the church before the tribulation so that the church will not be the object of his wrath. So when that trumpet blows, understand you're going to finally receive the fulfillment of everything Jesus Christ Forgiveness of sin, eternal life, the promise of heaven, and that glorified body, the things that Jesus Christ has promised and will ultimately deliver to those who love Him. Can you think of a greater prize? Jesus' victory is the greatest victory because He won the greatest prize. And secondly, He defeated the greatest enemy.19:30He defeated the greatest enemy.19:36You're like, what enemy?19:39Well, we studied this earlier, right?19:41Verse 26 says death is the enemy.19:46You get that, right?19:48You felt that, haven't you?19:50Death is the enemy.19:55By nature of my job, I've been to a lot of funerals. You don't have to sell me on what a monster death is. When you're standing beside the casket with friends and family who are just distraught, gone, life on earth will never be the same. This person is gone. Death is such a monster. It takes people from us.20:25a monster that we can't do a thing to stop, right? I mean, as much as we hate death, as much as we hate watching people die, there's nothing we can do to stop it. Realizing also that it's going to happen to me. It's going to happen to me. I'm going to die someday. And you're like, sorry about your luck. You're going to die someday.20:56Have you ever thought about how? Are you going to be advanced in years? Are you going to die over time? Are you going to die suddenly? You're going to die someday. Like when? Is it going to be soon? Is it going to be decades from now? Unless the rapture happens before, you're going to die. But you see, that's what we see in this passage when Jesus does come. And when the resurrection occurs, death, death itself is finally completely conquered for God's people.21:55Jesus defeats the greatest enemy. We can't gloss over that. Look at verses 54 and 55. Jesus wins the victory. You're like, well, to what degree did Jesus win? Well, Paul tells us that Isaiah tells us. He says, when the perishable puts on the imperishable and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to the saying that is written. And here he quotes Isaiah 25. He says, death is swallowed up in victory. Oh, death, where is your victory? Oh, death, where is your sting? I love this because death isn't just beaten. Death isn't just slapped around a bit. Do you see this? Your Bible says that death is consumed.22:55It's swallowed. Meaning gone. He says, death, where is your sting? Where is your sting? You know that word sting, that was a word they used in the Greek for the same purpose that we often use the word sting. It referred to bees. The sting of a bee. You know, death has a sting.23:26And when Jesus Christ comes back for us, that sting is going to be gone. In other words, using this word picture, he says death is sort of like the bee, right? Have you ever been stung by a bee? Have you ever been stung by 30 yellow jackets at one time? I have. Not fun. Because of Jesus' victory, Paul's saying, death is the bee. And when Jesus died on the cross, what Jesus did was remove the stinger from the bee. So yeah, death is still buzzing around, but it doesn't have a sting anymore. And then when Jesus returns, that whole bee itself is going to be swallowed. Like this thing is over and done. Do you see the word picture?24:26what all these things mean. Well, he does. Look at verse 56. He says, the sting of death is sin. And the power of sin is the law.24:41Okay, so death is like a bee. Sin is the stinger. Right? Sin is the thing that causes the damage.24:52And I'm here to tell you today, if you don't know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, if you have not received salvation in Him, death is something that you should be afraid of. You absolutely should be afraid to die and stand before a holy God with unforgiven sin on your record. Because if you do, death is eternally deadly.25:22He says the power of sin is the law. Like what does that mean? Just very simply what Paul said in Romans 7. The law defines sin. The law shows us that we're sinners. We can have some vague idea that maybe I don't always do the things that I should. But you see the law of God lays it out for us. You know what your problem is? Your problem is you have a sinful heart that results in doing these things. That's what the law has accomplished. Showing us that we're sinners.25:52This is the victory that he's talking about here. That the wages of sin is death and Jesus Christ paid that wage with his death. It should have been me. But Jesus stepped in and died on your behalf. He said, I'll pay. You owe and can't pay. I don't owe, but I will pay on your behalf.26:22You see when Jesus did that he satisfied the demands of the law. So when you receive Jesus Christ death to you is the bee without the stinger. Oh it's still around. And it's annoying. And we still might be a little afraid of it but we realize you know what?26:52can't do any damage because it doesn't have a stinger. Look at verse 57. He says, but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. You should underline that in your Bible. God gives us the victory.27:22He won the victory. What did He do with it? He goes, here, I'm going to give this to you. Now you are the winner. He defeated death by rising from the dead and gave the victory to us. And every time I read and think about this verse, I always think of the same thing. Jane Hour knows exactly what I'm going to say. I always think of the same thing. 1990, Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan put up 69 points in one game.27:5269 points in one game. It's astounding, right? But on Jordan's team, there was a rookie teammate. And his name is Stacy King. Well, they left this rookie in late in the game. And he made one free throw. He made one free throw. Well, in the post-game press conference, obviously, the reporters were all like wanting to talk to Michael Jordan and they were all swarming him, wanting to hear from the goat, right? Let's hear from Michael Jordan. But Stacey King was able to get in a comment. One of my all-time favorite sports quotes, Stacey King said, I will always remember this as the night that Michael Jordan and I combined to score 70 points.28:55And you realize, in a very real sense, that's exactly what Jesus has done for us. You see, Jesus won the victory. Jesus put up all the points. And He gives the victory to us, so we stand here on Sunday, and we're like, Jesus, we won! Jesus, the enemy is defeated! And it really had nothing to do with us.29:22But we get to celebrate the victory. That's why we can come to church and say, you know, I'm always going to remember Calvary as the day that Jesus and I gained victory over death. He defeated the greatest enemy. Jesus' victory is the greatest victory. Number three, because He gives us the greatest purpose.29:52us the greatest purpose. Last verse. He says, therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Therefore, because of everything that we've studied in 1 Corinthians 15, therefore, because we know Jesus was Therefore, because it motivates our conduct. Therefore, because of the promise that we will be resurrected. Therefore, because of what our resurrected bodies are going to be like. Therefore, because Jesus defeated death. He says, therefore, be steadfast. Steadfast, that word literally means sitting. It means sitting.30:52And people are like, you know, sitting is the new smoking. Have you heard that? Sitting is the new smoking. Sitting is my favorite thing. Okay? Don't ruin it for me. But that's what it means. It's being settled. It's not being distracted. Just like, look, I believe in Jesus. He died for me. He rose for me. He gave me these promises. I'm resting in that. I'm settled. I'm not chasing after.31:22anything else. I'm settled in Christ. He says, be immovable. You know what that word means in the Greek? Not moving. Bless you. It means being rooted. He's saying, hey, because of all of these glorious promises, hold your position. Don't waver. Keep God's promises on the forefronts of your mind as a motivator.31:53He says, always abounding in the work of the Lord, always abounding. Yes, yes, it's going to be difficult at times. Yes, hard times are going to come. Yes, our schedules are going to fill up. But Jesus gave us the greatest purpose in church. Listen, we've got limited time to do it. He says, knowing, knowing, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain.32:22And church, this is a promise from God that we need to constantly be reminding ourselves of. Listen, everything that is done for the Lord, in the name of the Lord, empowered by the Lord, everything that is done for the kingdom of Jesus Christ, it all matters. It all matters. It says, your labor in the Lord is not in vain. I was thinking about that this week. That so much of life, is spending time doing things that end up being in vain, right? You know what I mean? We spend so much time on things that we're like, wow, that was a complete waste of time. Like, have you ever washed your car? And then, what happens? It rains, right? You're like, well, that was a waste of time. Or, have you ever, like, got this new recipe? You spend, like, all this time making this, making, oh, this is going to be fantastic, and then you, You put it in the oven and you get distracted with something else. You forget about it and you burn it. Have you ever done that? You're like, well, that was a waste. That was a waste. I spent all that time and it's in vain. You ever spend all day at work on a project and when you're just at the finish line, your boss says, oh, you know what? There have been some changes. I'm going to need you to all that and start over.33:56Has that ever happened to you?34:00It's in vain, right?34:02You're like, all that work meant nothing.34:09So much time is wasted because of extenuating circumstances, but the thing that really convicts me is when I think about how much time we choose to waste.34:25How much time do we choose to waste?34:32And I've got to tell you, church, it always astounds me when I talk to people who are like, well, I don't have time to serve in the church.34:40It doesn't matter that there's rotating teams for all the ministries, and usually service might be like once or twice a month.34:46I don't have time to serve.34:48I don't have time to help out in Harvest Academy.34:50I don't have time to join a small group. I don't have time to come to a prayer service. And then the thing that astounds me is in the same breath, you can like change the subject and talk about something else and find out that the person had plenty of time to doom scroll or to watch or attend sports all week or they'll say, oh yeah, you know, I love that show Stranger Things. You know, I binge watched that twice last week. And like, really?35:20to a prayer service had how many hours to sit and watch and re-watch a TV show? And you're like, hey man, I didn't come here for a guilt trip. Listen, please hear me. I'm not trying to give you a guilt trip. I just want to ask you and I want to ask myself, the stuff that we spend our time on, Can we really step back and say, yeah, yeah, that was worth it. That was worth it. I'm glad I spent all that time. Can we really, church, can we really be content to say, oh, I don't have time, Jesus. I don't have time for small group of prayer services. I don't have time, Jesus. And then fill up our calendars with these other things. Are we okay with that?36:22I was wondering, you know, would you be embarrassed if Jesus looked at your Google calendar? If Jesus showed up and he's like, hey, notice you were on a prayer service. Like, oh, I don't have time. Let me see your calendar. Let's see what you did have time for. And you thought your time this week was better spent doing this than assembling with the people of God and crying out.36:50out for me. Would you be embarrassed? I mean, church, at the end of the day, when you lie down, you put your head in the pillow, can you look back on your day and say, yeah, you know what? I invested my day in things that matter for eternity. Again, I'm not trying to beat anybody up. I'm just saying, when we say I don't have time to serve the Lord. I think we need to be really careful that the real truth of the matter isn't actually I just choose to spend my time doing other things. Because he says here in the Lord, Your labor's not in vain. Whatever's done for Jesus, it matters. It all matters. And some would say, well, wait, wait, wait, wait. You know, once upon a time, you know what? I did this thing for the Lord. It was a complete waste of time. You know, people didn't respond the way I think they should. Actually, nobody showed up. And it was a complete waste of time. I didn't see any results. Well, it doesn't really matter what you see, does it?38:20God has said it matters.38:24God says it matters.38:26So, so, we disciple our children.38:31Why?38:31Because it all matters.38:34We go to small groups to sharpen each other because it all matters.38:38We gather here to serve the Lord by serving people because it matters.38:43It all matters.38:44We witness at work because it all matters.38:47We get involved in LifeWise and Urban Impact and Vision Appalachia. Why do we do that? Because God says it all matters. Because we have the greatest purpose. If our worship team would make their way back up front, you know, we have the greatest prize. It's eternal life.39:17We have the greatest victory because the greatest enemy has been defeated. Death? Where's your sting, death? We have the greatest enemy defeated. We also have the greatest purpose. Because God promised that everything we do for the kingdom is from a position of victory. We've already won. In church, the trumpet is about to blow.39:47Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for that glorified body? Are you ready to be in the presence of your Lord forever? When that trumpet blows, may it be while we are laboring Let's pray. Our Father in Heaven, we thank You for Your glorious promises.40:32You have promised us a body like the body of the resurrected Christ.40:38You have promised us that someday death is going to be history.40:44And Father, today, today, you have promised that our labor in the Lord is never in vain. That Father, everything we do in the name of Jesus for the advancement of his kingdom, it all matters. So Father, I pray that you would reinvigorate all of us, each of us, collectively, individually, Father. Every home, you would just revive us to this idea that it all matters in your eyes.41:14So it should matter in ours. Father, we thank you that we're not scraping by hoping that someday you're going to win. Father, we are operating from a position of victory because Jesus Christ has already won. And his victory is so sure that we operate from the position of already having Having gotten the W. Father, thank you. Father, by your spirit and by your word, move us, motivate us to glorify your name. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 15:50-58What was your big take-away from this passage / message?The believer's resurrection happens at the Rapture (1 Cor 15:52). What reasons do we have to believe the Rapture will happen before the 7 Year Tribulation?Explain 1 Cor 15:56 in your own words.Where is the biggest temptation for you to waste time? Are you doing anything to redeem any time being wasted?BreakoutPray for one another.

The noise around you is not nearly as important as the voice within you. In this message, Pastor Jimmy unpacks what Jesus told His disciples on the most troubling night of their lives: "Do not let your heart be troubled." Not "you won't face trouble" — but "don't let it rule you."Pastor Jimmy walks through Scripture showing that biblical self-control isn't life without the Holy Spirit — it's life under His government. You may not control what happens around you, but through Christ, you can determine what's allowed to reign within you.In this episode:Why Jesus placed responsibility for the disciples' hearts into their own handsHow to take authority over your heart, your body, your thoughts, and the doors you openWhy temptation is not authority, and sin's demand doesn't require your obedienceHow to take every thought captive and ask if it agrees with God's WordWhy unresolved anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness give the enemy a footholdWhy you can't just remove the wrong ruler — you must enthrone the right one

Can revisiting your story become the doorway to healing?In this beautiful conversation, Willow sits down with bestselling novelist Melanie Dobson to talk about the profound power of story, the courage it takes to uncover forgotten parts of our past, and the God who faithfully writes redemption into even the most painful chapters.Melanie has written more than thirty novels inspired by overlooked histories, ordinary heroes, and untold family stories. She shares how growing up in rural Ohio, discovering books through a traveling bookmobile, and escaping into stories during an unstable childhood shaped her calling as a writer.Together, Willow and Melanie explore why Jesus taught through parables, how stories help us make meaning from our experiences, and why buried family narratives often continue impacting generations long after they are forgotten. Melanie vulnerably shares her own journey of discovering hidden pieces of her family's story and how God used those discoveries to bring understanding, healing, and hope.Whether you're afraid to revisit painful memories, wondering if God can redeem your story, or simply longing to believe that your hard chapter isn't the end, this conversation reminds us that our lives are ultimately held by a God who specializes in resurrection endings.In This Episode You'll Learn• Why stories have the power to help us process pain and find healing• The difference between healthy escape and unhealthy avoidance• Why Jesus often taught through stories and parables• How hidden family stories can impact future generations• How God can redeem even the chapters we wish had never been writtenConnect with MelanieWebsite: melaniedobson.comInstagram: @melbdobsonFacebook: Melanie Dobson FictionExplore Melanie's collection of historical fiction and redemptive stories, including The Lost Story of Via Belle, Memories of Glass, and The Wings of Poppy Pendleton.Collide BookCollide Bible Study | A Six Week Journey Toward HealingFollow Willow: Website | Instagram | Facebook

385 – Is loving your enemies still relevant?One of the most challenging commandments Jesus has given us is to love our enemies. This was not a request nor a mere suggestion to follow through on only if we want to. It's not just a recommendation or advice. It's a command directly from Jesus's heart to yours and mine.But what is the point of loving someone who is mean to you, has abused you, and has done everything in their power to oppose you and what you stand for?Why on earth did Jesus want us to love our enemies?In this week's episode, that's exactly what we'll be talking about:Why Jesus wants us to love our enemiesHow to do itThe blessings that come when you doThink what would happen in the world today if all those who claim to be Christians actually obeyed Jesus's command to love your enemies. The whole world would feel the difference. The change would be immediate. Who do you need to love today?∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Previous blog post mentioned: Thoughts on Libya and Muammar QadaffiSHOW NOTES: For a full transcript and all the Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/385Text me your questions or comments.Support the showIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify__________________James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       Make a donation to support the showSchedule a free one hour coaching call to see if the Jesus Mindset Coaching program is a good fit for youContact James here

Have you ever asked the question, “Why is Jesus the only way? Why Jesus and not someone else?” God doesn't mind you asking those questions. Nor does He mind answering them, because He wants all people to come to the knowledge of repentance. Today, Ron offers clear, biblical answers to the question many are asking, Why is Jesus the only way.  

Date: 8/30/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Series: Ratchet & Righteous ——————————————— What will happen to our bodies when Jesus returns? What does the Bible mean by the resurrection of the dead? And why should the promise of resurrection change the way we live today? In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 and Paul's teaching about the resurrection body. Scripture gives Christians a hope that goes far beyond simply going to heaven. When Christ returns, the dead will be raised, believers will be transformed, and our corruptible, mortal bodies will be clothed with incorruptibility and immortality. The resurrection means that everything broken by sin and death will ultimately be made new. Our weakness will give way to power, corruption to incorruption, and dishonor to glory. Through our union with Jesus Christ—the risen and life-giving Savior—we have the hope of sharing in His resurrection life. This hope also changes how we live now. Because the resurrection is coming, our labor for the Lord is not in vain. We can remain steadfast, endure suffering, serve others, share the gospel, and follow Jesus even when obedience is difficult because we know that what is coming is worth it. ——————————————— In this message, we explore: - What the Bible teaches about the resurrection body - What it means to be raised in incorruption, glory, and power - The connection between Adam and Jesus, the “last Adam” - Why Christ's return is the completion of our salvation - What glorification means for Christians - How Jesus removes the sting of death - Why Christians can have hope in the face of suffering, sickness, and death - Why the promise of resurrection should motivate us to serve the Lord today ——————————————— Chapters: 00:00 — 1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Resurrection Body 03:32 — Why Jesus' Return Is Good News 07:26 — What Will the Resurrection Body Be Like? 10:22 — The Resurrection Is Beyond Our Understanding 11:30 — Raised in Incorruption, Glory, and Power 16:00 — Our Connection to Jesus Guarantees Resurrection 18:44 — The Resurrection and Eternal Life 21:42 — When Do We Receive the Resurrection Body? 22:39 — Glorification: The Completion of Salvation 24:42 — Jesus Has Defeated the Sting of Death 27:54 — Believe and Repent 28:58 — Our Labor for the Lord Is Not in Vain 30:01 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost 33:21 — Hope for Suffering and Sickness 36:32 — Serve the Lord Because the Resurrection Is Coming 37:51 — Communion: Remembering Christ and Anticipating His Return ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

When Jesus said “I am the good shepherd,” He gave us a beautiful picture of His character. He leads us patiently, protects us continually, and loves us unconditionally. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones explores these words as he continues his teaching series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons Why He Is Still The One And Only.”  

Some of your deepest failures have a place attached to them.A room.A conversation.A smell.A person.A moment you wish you could go back and change.For Peter, it was a fire.In this message, we follow Peter through one of the darkest moments of his life. The disciple who promised he would never deny Jesus finds himself warming his hands beside a fire—only to deny his Savior three times.But Peter's story doesn't end there.After the resurrection, Jesus meets him beside another fire.Using John 18, Luke 22, Mark 16, and John 21, we explore:• Why loud devotion isn't always deep devotion• How proximity to Jesus doesn't always mean faithfulness to Jesus• The danger of finding comfort in the wrong places• Why Jesus isn't caught off guard by our failures• How God sees restoration even when we can only see regret• Why Jesus called Peter by name when Peter had counted himself out• The powerful connection between Peter's first fire and his second• How Jesus restored Peter after three denials with three questions• Why restoration doesn't just remove shame—it reclaims purposeThis message isn't just about Peter's failure.It's about what Jesus does with ours.The first fire was a place of compromise.A place of denial.A place of failure.But the second fire was different.Jesus met Peter in the place his memories would have taken him back to—and gave him a new ending.Your failure didn't catch Jesus off guard.He knew Peter would fall.And He already knew Peter would return.God doesn't just see the failure.He sees the restoration.The repentance.And the purpose still ahead.“Jesus knew he would fail—but He also knew he would return.”

In this episode, we cover:What biblical consecration means and how believers are called to set themselves apart for God. The purpose of fasting as a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God and strengthens our dependence on Him. The connection between prayer, fasting, and generosity as taught by Jesus. Practical preparation for 21 days of prayer and fasting, including repentance, devotion, and spiritual focus. How God uses consecration to transform our character, relationships, and witness. Key Moments00:53 Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.02:07 Understanding consecration and being set apart for God.08:22 Joshua's call to Israel before entering the Promised Land.12:00 Modern-day miracles and God's transforming work in believers.18:06 Practical ways to prepare for consecration.28:23 What fasting is and why it matters.42:53 Jesus' teaching on fasting in Matthew 6.47:57 Isaiah 58 and God's definition of true fasting.56:08 Why Jesus expects His followers to fast.1:03:39 Seven practical steps for fasting and prayer.1:06:14 An invitation to meet with God during the season of prayer and fasting.

What if the interruption is actually the assignment?We live in a world that moves fast. Our calendars are full, our schedules are packed, and we're constantly focused on what's next. But what happens when God puts someone directly in front of us who needs to be seen, loved, and served?In this message from the EVERY ONE MATTERS! series, Pastor Blake takes us through Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan and challenges us to rethink what it means to love our neighbor. Jesus shows us that real love doesn't simply notice a need—it moves toward it. The Samaritan's compassion was inconvenient. It interrupted his plans, cost him time, and required him to sacrifice his own resources. But that's what makes his example so powerful. Loving people like Jesus means being willing to have our schedules interrupted for the sake of the people God puts in our path. Jesus didn't treat people as interruptions to His mission. People were His mission.This message will challenge you to slow down, notice the people around you, and ask a simple question:“Jesus, who can I love today?”In this message you'll discover: What Jesus' Good Samaritan story really teaches about loving people  Why loving others is often inconvenient  How busyness can keep us from seeing people who need us  Why Jesus calls us to move toward people instead of away from their problems  How to recognize the ONE God may have placed directly in front of you  What it looks like to love people through action, not just words Key Scriptures: Luke 10:25–37 1 John 3:16–18 John 13:34–35At ONE Church, we believe Every ONE Matters. Behind every name is a story, and every story matters to God. Our calling is simple: Everyone. Every Day. Everywhere. So don't just walk past the ONE.Stop. See them. Love them. Serve them.#GoodSamaritan #LoveYourNeighbor #Luke10 #Jesus #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #EveryOneMatters #GoLove #LoveLikeJesus #ONEChurch #Faith #DiscipleshipSupport the show

Last week: contempt, two paths, a better word. This week: Jesus goes deeper. He's not after the spark of anger. He's after the fire we keep. In Matthew 5, Jesus connects lingering anger to murder - and then uses a word nobody expected: Gehenna. Not a metaphor. A real valley south of Jerusalem where the kings of Judah once burned their children alive. A valley so defiled that by Jesus' day it had become the Jewish word for final judgment. And He puts contempt on that continuum. In this message, Pastor David follows three movements - anger reveals what we worship, idols always demand life, and Jesus does the opposite. He traces it from Cain to Gehenna to the cross, addresses abortion with pastoral care and biblical conviction, and closes with the only question that matters: which path will you hand down? In this message: Why Jesus targets "remaining anger" - nursing a grudge, not a momentary flare The history of Gehenna - and what it reveals about idols and human worth Why idols always demand life - and what a culture looks like when it decides who counts A pastoral, biblical conversation about abortion and the Church's historic response Three closing practices: receive life, protect life, give life Key Scriptures: Exodus 20:13; 34:6–7 • Matthew 5:21–22 • James 1:19–20 • Romans 12:19; 6:23 • Jeremiah 19:4–5 • Psalm 115:8; 139:13–16 • 1 John 3:15–16 • John 7:37–39; 14:6

In Isaiah 36, a foreign voice named Rabshakeh stood at Jerusalem's gates and prophesied doom over a nation God was actually saving. Lance Wallnau says that exact same spirit just resurfaced — and three of conservative media's biggest voices are now carrying it. The bitter taste it leaves in your mouth after every podcast is the giveaway. What really happened to Tucker, Candace, and Kelly? Prophetic voice Lance Wallnau exposes the Sennacherib spirit — a 2,700-year-old lying voice that intimidates God's people, counterfeits wisdom, and robs you of the awareness of victory even while America is breaking through. In this episode: - The Isaiah 36 pattern repeating in conservative talk media right now - Why Jesus said discerning of spirits matters MORE than healing in the last days - Jane Hammond's revelation about the toxic vapor smothering America - The wine connoisseur secret to cleansing your spiritual palate - "Mind like water" — how to stop the enemy from amplifying every pebble into a boulder - Why the most capable Christians get quietly taken out of the battle - The hidden tactic Satan uses to rob you of breakthrough you already won - What David's own brothers teach us about being misjudged on the way to destiny - How walking in peace becomes the ultimate weapon of discernment If you've felt heavy, demoralized, or like nothing in this country is working — even while something deep inside you knows America is breaking through — this episode names the spirit doing it to you, and how to break its grip before it steals one more day of your victory. The Lance Wallnau Show 2226: What Happened to Tucker, Candace, and Kelly? | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

The day is coming when the door to salvation will close. But for now, it's open to everyone. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is the door of the sheep, and that His sheep hear His voice. In what ways does He talk to us? That's what we'll discover today in John chapter ten, as Ron continues his series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One And Only.”  

Is the world becoming more hostile to Jesus—or more hungry for Him?In this message, we examine the biblical truth that Jesus is still the Desire of all nations. While headlines may suggest darkness is increasing, God is drawing people from every tribe, tongue, and nation to His Son. Across the earth, millions are turning to Christ, and the greatest harvest of souls is still ahead.Discover what Scripture says about:Why Jesus is the answer every nation is searching for.The prophetic promise of a global harvest.Why people are more open to the Gospel than many realize.How the Church should respond in this hour.Scripture: Haggai 2:7 and other key passages.If this message encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope.

When Jesus said, “I am the Light of the world,” He was not only telling us something about Himself, but about the dark and desperate world in which we live. Today, on Something Good, Ron sheds a little light on the subject, as he continues his series “Why Jesus?  Seven Reasons He Is Still The One and Only.”  

What do hydration mishaps, oddly specific church service times, a herd of pigs, and political division have in common? Somehow, they all made it into this episode of Chasing the Rabbit.After the usual assortment of rabbit trails—including fall weather, Merge stories, and churches that apparently schedule worship by Bible verse—the guys eventually cross the Sea of Galilee and land in Mark 5. There, Jesus meets a man whose life is completely transformed: chaos becomes peace, shame gives way to dignity, and a man once kept in chains is suddenly sitting, clothed, and in his right mind.From there, the conversation turns to missions, the “so what” and “now what” of faith, and the uncomfortable question of whether we're willing to cross our own modern-day “other sides”—even when that means crossing the political aisle.Also discussed:Why Jesus crossed a sea for one manThe danger of deciding someone is beyond hopeActs 1:8 and the missionary calling of every believerHippos/Sosita and the mysterious city on a hillMerge newcomer-event adventuresUpcoming GriefShare and Loss of a Spouse gatheringsMore church-service-time trivia than anyone requestedThe big takeaway: Go to the other side, tell people what Jesus has done, and try not to lose the plot—or your water bottle—along the way.Learn more: visit us at fbcislands.com

What if the disciples' biggest fear wasn't the storm, but the possibility that Jesus didn't care? In Mark 4:35–41, Jesus calms a storm that has terrified even the experienced fishermen in the boat. Pastor Nate looks at what the sea represented in the biblical world, why Jesus' power over it matters, and how this familiar story speaks to our questions about fear, faith, and whether God really sees what we're going through.What You'll LearnDiscover why the sea was a symbol of chaos in the biblical world.Explore why following Jesus actually leads the disciples into the storm.Look differently at the disciples' question, “Don't you care?”Understand why this story is about Jesus' identity, not having “enough” faith.Consider what trusting God's care can look like when life feels out of control.Chapters00:00 What if the disciples thought Jesus didn't care? 00:26 Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4 01:12 Why Jesus goes to “the other side” 02:15 Following Jesus leads them into the storm 03:15 Why the sea represented chaos 05:11 Jesus is asleep on a cushion 07:22 “Don't you care that we are perishing?” 08:30 What does Jesus mean by “Where is your faith?” 09:20 Trusting that Jesus cares 10:15 Jesus, God, and the power to calm the sea 11:15 Why the disciples are still afraid 12:05 “Who is this?” 13:05 Why this story still mattersIf this conversation gave you something new to think about, like the video, subscribe, and share it with someone who might want to keep the conversation going.Connect with Bethany:

What if the greatest invitation you'll ever receive is one you've been overlooking? In this powerful message, we explore Luke 14:15–24, The Parable of the Great Banquet, where Jesus reveals the heart of God's Kingdom: everyone is invited, and Jesus never stops setting the table. Even when people decline the invitation, God's grace continues to reach farther than we could ever imagine. If you've ever experienced rejection, discouragement in sharing your faith, or wondered how to invite people to Jesus, this sermon will encourage you to keep extending God's invitation with love, consistency, and hope. In this message, you'll discover: Why Jesus is always inviting people into God's Kingdom What the Parable of the Great Banquet teaches about excuses and God's grace How to remain faithful when people walk away from your invitation Why our responsibility is to invite, not control everyone's response How Communion reminds us that there is still room for everyone at Christ's table. No matter your past, your failures, or your story, Jesus' invitation is still open to you. His table has room for the brokenhearted, the doubting, and the redeemed. Scripture: Luke 14:15–24

"God gets the last word" — no matter how chaotic the headlines get, how deep the hurt runs, or how final a situation looks, God is never caught off guard, and He always has the final say. In this message, Bishop Dale C. Bronner opens Matthew 24 to correct a common misunderstanding about Christ's return, walks through Romans 8:28's real meaning using a pound cake illustration, and traces the stories of Naomi, Job, Mary Magdalene, and the Apostle Paul to show that a hard chapter is never the final one. The message closes with the story of a painting titled "Checkmate," and the reminder that the King always has one more move. You'll learn: Why Jesus's return is not a secret rescue mission, but a triumphant return as King of Kings What Romans 8:28 actually promises — and what it doesn't The enemy's real strategy: getting you to stop bothering before he ever gets you to stop believing Why your last mistake, failure, or hard season doesn't get to define you How God meets people exactly where they are, with no cleanup required first

In Episode 90 of the LIVE FREE Podcast, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, and Paul Cunningham uncover surprising lessons hidden inside some of the Bible passages we usually skim—including the stories of Mark, Demas, Rufus, and Quartus. Their lives reveal powerful truths about failure, restoration, friendship, legacy, and lifelong faithfulness. The conversation also gets intensely practical: Who are the people carrying your mat when you're struggling? Is it biblical to pray for God's judgment on someone? And why does Scripture teach that Christians can approach God directly through Jesus? In this episode, you'll learn: Why seemingly insignificant names in Scripture actually matter What Mark and Demas teach us about failure and finishing well How to intentionally build a band of brothers or sisters Why Christian friendship requires encouragement and confrontation How Christians can pray for enemies while still asking God for justice Why Jesus alone is our mediator before God How to keep your eyes centered on Christ throughout your life Don't simply start the race—finish faithfully. Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.

What if the biggest problem facing men today isn't a lack of discipline, ambition, or opportunity?   What if it's that most men don't actually know who they are?   In this episode of The Super Human Life, Frank Rich sits down with Tim Couet, author of Identity Assignment, to unpack why so many men are winning externally while still feeling lost internally.   Tim believes two issues sit underneath much of the chaos men experience today: Identity and priorities.   Rather than building your identity around career, money, status, performance, or achievement, Tim argues that a man's identity has already been assigned by God.   Using Genesis 2:15 as the foundation, Tim explains why the biblical assignment of man can be summarized in two words: Serve. Protect.   From there, Frank and Tim explore what happens when a man begins living from that identity—and what happens when his priorities fall out of alignment.   They discuss marriage, fatherhood, work, lust, pornography, achievement, the modern church, the loss of initiation into manhood, and why the thing many men are ultimately chasing may not actually be more success.   It may be peace.     In This Episode, You'll Learn Why identity and priorities are two of the biggest issues facing men today   Why men often confuse what they do with who they are   What Genesis 2:15 reveals about the assignment of men   Why Tim believes men are called to serve and protect   How work quietly becomes the highest priority for many men   Why trust in marriage is rebuilt through evidence and consistency   How identity can change a man's relationship with lust and women   Why you cannot simply achieve your way out of internal struggles   The difference between being a biological male and becoming a mature man   Where the modern church may be falling short in developing men   Why young men need intentional initiation into adulthood   Why many men are chasing achievement when what they really want is peace   How this framework applies to married men, single men, fathers, and men rebuilding their lives   Why Jesus is the ultimate example of both a servant and protector     About Tim Couet Tim Couet is the author of Identity Assignment and founder of Prodigal Man, a ministry focused on helping men understand their identity in Christ and become the leaders God has called them to be.   He also hosts Altar'd Manhood and Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide.   Tim and his wife, Mettina, have been married for more than 17 years and have four children. He currently serves as the Chief Deputy Tax Collector of Pasco County, Florida and is actively involved in men's ministry at Grace Family Church.   Resources Identity Assignment — Tim Couet Available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3B6TLL3/?bestFormat=true&k=identity%20assignment   Altar'd Manhood Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8eR00lwKHlNck4sBbRbclA   Final Question After listening, ask yourself: Do my actions reflect the man I say I am—and are my priorities actually in the right order?   -- Connect with Frank and The Super Human Life on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachfrankrich/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/584284948647477/   Website: http://www.thesuperhumanlifepodcast.com/tshlhome   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjB4UrpxtNO2AFtDURMzoKQ  

Everybody wants the fire.But fire falls on the altar.In this message, we explore what Scripture teaches about the fire of God—from the altar, to sacrifice, to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We discover that while we can't manufacture God's presence, we are responsible for stewarding what He has given us.Using passages from Luke 12, Leviticus, 1 Kings, Romans, and more, we explore:• Why Jesus endured suffering so His Church could be filled with the Holy Spirit• The biblical connection between the altar, sacrifice, and fire• What your deepest affection, attention, and sacrifice reveal about the altar of your heart• Why yesterday's encounter can't sustain today's faith• How prayer, Scripture, worship, obedience, and forgiveness help tend the flame• The difference between maintained fire and manifest fire• Why we need both private devotion and powerful encounters with God• Why Elijah repaired the altar before the fire fell• How to recognize the difference between holy fire and “strange fire”• Why discernment doesn't extinguish the fire—it protects it• What happens when a genuine encounter with God changes usThis message isn't just about having an emotional experience.It's about becoming a living sacrifice.We don't want manufactured fire.We don't want empty religion.We don't want excitement without holiness.We want HOLY FIRE.Maybe the problem isn't that heaven has run out of fire.Maybe earth has run out of altars.Repair the altar.Present the sacrifice.Tend the flame.And ask God to send the fire.“Our God is a consuming fire.” — Hebrews 12:29

What are you afraid of? Fear has a way of making possibilities feel like realities. One fearful thought becomes another, and before long, we can find ourselves mentally living through circumstances that haven't even happened. But just because we feel afraid doesn't mean fear is telling us the truth. In this episode of Monday Mindset Reset, Dr. Denise Pass takes a biblical and theological look at fear—from its entrance into the human story in Genesis to the ultimate hope of Revelation. Along the way, we'll discover how Scripture distinguishes between fear and anxiety, why our thoughts can intensify our fears, and how the mind of Christ helps us respond to fear with faith rather than allowing fear to interpret reality for us. Through Psalm 56:3–4, Matthew 6:25–34, Philippians 4:6–9, Proverbs 9:10, and other passages, we'll see that Scripture doesn't simply tell us, "Don't be afraid." God gives us a way to think differently in the presence of fear. In this episode, you'll discover: How fear entered the biblical story and why it so often makes us want to hide. The difference between fear that responds to a real threat and anxiety that anticipates what might happen. How David responded to fear by intentionally choosing trust. Why Jesus redirects our anxious thoughts to the Father's knowledge, presence, and care. Paul's practical prescription in Philippians 4 for prayer, thanksgiving, peace, and truthful thinking. Why the fear of the Lord puts our other fears into their proper perspective. How the hope of Revelation reminds us that fear does not get the final word—God does. Five Antidotes to Fear Remember — God is near. Release — your fear and trust Him. Rest — in your Father's care. Replace — the lie with truth. Revere — God above all. This Week's Mindset Reset When fear rises, don't just say, "I'm afraid." Ask yourself: What am I afraid of? What am I believing because of this fear? What does God's Word say is true? Then choose one Scripture that speaks directly to the belief beneath your fear and rehearse that truth every time the fear returns. Because fear loves possibilities, but faith anchors itself in truth. Today's Mindset Minute Fear asks, "What if?" Faith answers, "Even if...God is still faithful." Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:10; Psalm 56:3–4; Matthew 6:25–34; Philippians 4:6–9; Proverbs 9:10; Revelation 21:3–4 If today's episode encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone whose mind has been battling fear. Every share helps more people discover the freedom that comes from renewing their minds with God's Word. Connect with Dr. Denise Pass:

John 13:34-35 The New Standard - Follow The Pathway | Ben Purvis | 8-23-26   What does it really mean to love one another? In John 13, Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment, but before He speaks a single word of it, He demonstrates it. He gets up from the table, picks up a towel, and begins washing His disciples' feet. In first-century culture, this was considered work beneath even a slave. And yet Jesus, fully aware of His power and authority, kneels on the floor and serves. This message explores what made Jesus' commandment to love truly new, how He modeled that love through action, and what it means for us to follow His example in our everyday relationships and in Christian community.   Key topics covered include: •The difference between the Old Testament command to love your neighbor as yourself and Jesus' new standard of loving others as He has loved you •Why Jesus washed feet before giving the commandment, and what that order reveals about the nature of His love •Who was actually in the upper room that night, and why it matters for how we understand Christian community •How John carried the lessons of John 13 into the rest of his life and writing •Practical steps for moving toward people you have kept at a distance Whether you are exploring what the Bible says about love, trying to understand the meaning of John 13, looking for teaching on Christian community and relationships, or simply asking what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life, this message speaks directly to those questions.   Relevant topics: John 13 explained, what does love one another mean, Jesus washing feet meaning, new commandment Bible, Christian community, how to love like Jesus, 1 John love, discipleship and relationships, loving difficult people, servant leadership in the Bible, what it means to follow Jesus, Bible teaching on love, upper room discourse, foot washing in the Bible, loving others as Christ loved us Jesus did not just talk about love. He picked up a towel. Now it is our turn.  

John 13:34-35 The New Standard - Follow The Pathway | Ben Purvis | 8-23-26   What does it really mean to love one another? In John 13, Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment, but before He speaks a single word of it, He demonstrates it. He gets up from the table, picks up a towel, and begins washing His disciples' feet. In first-century culture, this was considered work beneath even a slave. And yet Jesus, fully aware of His power and authority, kneels on the floor and serves. This message explores what made Jesus' commandment to love truly new, how He modeled that love through action, and what it means for us to follow His example in our everyday relationships and in Christian community. Key topics covered include: •The difference between the Old Testament command to love your neighbor as yourself and Jesus' new standard of loving others as He has loved you •Why Jesus washed feet before giving the commandment, and what that order reveals about the nature of His love •Who was actually in the upper room that night, and why it matters for how we understand Christian community •How John carried the lessons of John 13 into the rest of his life and writing •Practical steps for moving toward people you have kept at a distance Whether you are exploring what the Bible says about love, trying to understand the meaning of John 13, looking for teaching on Christian community and relationships, or simply asking what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life, this message speaks directly to those questions. Relevant topics: John 13 explained, what does love one another mean, Jesus washing feet meaning, new commandment Bible, Christian community, how to love like Jesus, 1 John love, discipleship and relationships, loving difficult people, servant leadership in the Bible, what it means to follow Jesus, Bible teaching on love, upper room discourse, foot washing in the Bible, loving others as Christ loved us Jesus did not just talk about love. He picked up a towel. Now it is our turn.  

Do you remember the old Christmas story about the toys who believed they didn't belong — discarded, unwanted, unloved? In this message, Pastor Jimmy asks a question that sounds simple but cuts deep: when brokenness becomes familiar, does healing start to feel threatening instead of freeing?Drawing from Jesus' encounter with the man at the pool of Bethesda — sick for 38 years, yet asked, "Do you wish to get well?" — Pastor Jimmy unpacks why some of us fight to hold onto the very thing Jesus came to heal, and what it really takes to leave the island for good.In this episode:Why Jesus' question "Do you wish to get well?" is more layered than it first appearsThe difference between "I experienced rejection" and "I am rejected"How brokenness can quietly become a community — and why healing can feel like betrayalWhy your explanation for your condition doesn't have to become your identityWhat it means that Jesus' resurrected body still had scars — but was completely wholeHow to take authority over what once carried youKey Scripture: "Do you wish to get well?" — John 5:6 (NAS95)

Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus made several “I am” statements. I am the way, the truth, and the life. I am the vine. I am the door. But the first of these statements, from John chapter six, was “I am the bread of life.” Today, Dr. Ron Jones takes an in-depth look at these words as he moves forward with his series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons Why He Is Still The One And Only.”

The world is filled with false gods and man-made idols. But there is only one “I AM.” Today, Ron begins his teaching series, “Why Jesus? Seven Reasons He Is Still The One And Only.” Along the way, you'll discover not only who Jesus is, but why you should believe that He is who He claims to be.  

William Owens is a busy guy. You might catch him reading poetry or riding his bicycle across Taiwan or having dinner with new friends. But in all these journeys, no matter how big or how small, William is ready and willing to share the Gospel message with everyone he meets. William is a free-spirited traveler and the co-publisher of the Why Jesus book series. When it comes to leadership, William says that Jesus is the most profound example there is. Jesus would spend time with the Father, William points out, and then share that vision with His followers. Jesus listened to people and welcomed them into His presence. He wasn't worried about pushing them into a singular denomination or church. He wanted to know them and them to know Him. As Christian leaders, we can learn from Christ's example. TAKEAWAYS Jesus always expressed His deepest concerns to those He spoke with William has written more than 5,000 poems and visited 11 countries on his bicycle Churches sometimes try to contain God and control His behavior - an impossible task The Why Jesus book series is a collection of Christian short essays, stories, poetry, and testimonies

“Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man's face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” - Mark 10:21-23 (NLT)What if the most important part of the story of the rich young ruler isn't what Jesus said—but how Jesus looked at him?In Mark 10:21, before issuing one of His most challenging invitations, Scripture tells us: “Jesus looked at him and loved him.” That single sentence reveals something profound about the heart of Christ. His call to surrender wasn't rooted in disappointment or condemnation, but in genuine love and compassion.  In this episode, we explore:-Why Jesus' look of love changes how we read the rich young ruler's story-What it means to hold both truth and compassion together-How our identity can become anchored in possessions, success, or self-righteousness instead of Christ-What parents, leaders, and everyday followers of Jesus can learn from the way Jesus interacted with difficult people-Three practical ways to “look at others with love” in your daily life—through your eyes, your presence, and your heart  Whether you're leading your family, serving in ministry, or simply trying to become more like Jesus, this conversation is an invitation to see people the way He does—and to remember that His loving gaze extends to us, even in our own struggles.If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could use the reminder that truth spoken in love has the power to transform lives.Key Scripture: Mark 10:17–27, Psalm 103:8–14Doable Discipleship is a podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland.Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.amazon.com/Big-Relief-Urgency-Grace-Worn-Out/dp/1587435578Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V) (00:01) - INTRO (03:26) - INTERVIEW (06:50) - PRAYER (32:31) - Marker 01

Meghan Farner introduces Rob Nielsen, an educator and writer whose book, Jesus the Stoic Sage, explores the overlap between Stoic philosophy and the teachings of Jesus. This episode asks a practical question: how do we tell the difference between inherited assumptions and actual truth, and how can that clarity help us grow spiritually without collapsing our sense of faith or self?We discuss philosophy as a wisdom tradition, the Stoic view of virtue, conscience, desire, and the body, and how Jesus' teachings often emphasize inner transformation over outward performance. The conversation keeps returning to one central idea: embodied wisdom is not just something you believe, but something you practice.Key topics:In this episode, Rob Nielsen shares why he began studying Koine Greek and Latin to get closer to original texts and strip away translation baggage.Philosophy as love of wisdom - not abstract arguing, but a tradition aimed at helping people live well and build better communities.Stoicism and religion - the overlap is less about labels and more about what is ultimately good, true, and worthy of trust.Symbols and teaching tools - both philosophy and scripture use images, stories, and metaphors to teach truths people may not yet be ready to receive directly.The soul, psyche, and will - the conversation reframes the inner life as the part of us that perceives, chooses, and develops beyond the body.Stoic emotional intelligence - Stoicism is not about suppressing feelings, but about understanding impressions, desires, aversions, and responses.Repentance as metanoia - repentance is presented as a change in thinking, not just a behavior adjustment.The importance of virtue - the Stoic virtues of wisdom, justice, courage, and self-control are contrasted with living as a slave to impulses or external approval.Authority versus truth - Rob and Meghan unpack the limits of appealing to authority alone, including the Euthyphro dilemma.Jesus as teacher of transformation - the focus is on actions, motives, and embodiment, not just belief or religious affiliation.The body as ethically indifferent - the body is valuable as an instrument, but not inherently good or bad in Stoic terms.Pure motives and embodied alignment - the widow's mite, the fig tree, and other examples are used to show that what matters is not appearance, but fruit.Timestamps:(00:00) Hidden Wisdom's mission and today's focus on faith renovation(00:58) Introducing Rob Nielsen and his book, Jesus the Stoic Sage(02:14) How Koine Greek, Latin, and curiosity led Rob to comparative philosophy(04:04) What philosophy really means as a love of wisdom(06:53) Philosophy, religion, and the search for ultimate concerns(09:36) Symbols, myth, and universal teaching patterns(13:41) Why this conversation matters for spiritual seekers(14:38) Psyche, soul, will, and the inner self(17:23) What the Stoics actually meant by “stoic”(20:13) Thoughts, feelings, impressions, and emotional response(23:04) Repentance, healing, and subconscious triggers(25:27) Metanoia as a change in the way you think(28:00) Reason, conscience, and the “two or three witnesses” idea(30:24) Desire, aversion, and what blocks perception of truth(33:10) Virtue, excellence, and why the highest good matters(35:06) Socrates, Euthyphro, and the limits of authority(39:06) Why poking assumptions makes people uncomfortable(41:01) The journey inward and the temple as the self(43:09) The Stoic view of the body as ethically indifferent(47:00) Hypocrisy, masks, and the importance of matching words with action(48:54) Fruit, alignment, and what reveals what is truly good(50:10) “Actions outshine words” and the sacramental pattern of embodiment(52:23) Questioning inherited images of God through the lens of fruit(54:16) Whether Jesus may have known Stoic ideas(56:37) Tradition as inherited material that must be tested(58:33) Why Jesus was not teaching passive obedience(61:09) Trial, error, and experimenting upon truth(62:28) The Stoic discipline of assent(64:22) Desire, organization, and misplacing what is actually good(65:17) The widow's mite and pure motives(66:45) What Rob gained from reading Jesus through Stoicism(69:13) Meghan's closing reflection on the book as an initiation to practice(70:48) Closing invitation to the Hidden Wisdom app and community support Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

Have you ever wanted to get together with a friend—but you were too tired, too busy, or maybe even felt guilty because too much time had passed?What if reconnecting could be simpler than you think—and still give you the joy and connection your wellness needs?In this episode, Bonnie shares a lunch with a friend during her recovery from an ankle stress fracture—and the surprising moment they both realized how easily guilt can get in the way of reconnecting.Discover the science behind why time with friends supports your emotional wellness, why shared joy matters to both body and soul, and how letting friendship fit your actual capacity can help you reconnect and experience more joy.Key Takeaways— The surprising science behind why friendship supports emotional wellness— Why shared meals and time together can reduce stress and increase joy— How guilt can quietly keep us from reaching out to people we love— Why Jesus invites us into connection without needing us to be perfect— One simple Soul Glow Up Challenge to let joy in even when you're tiredBreath PrayerInhale: Breaking bread and eating togetherExhale: with glad and sincere heartsScripture"They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts." Acts 2:46 → Join Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray → Read Whispers of Rest, Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd → Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Watch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Everyone wants their life to matter. The question is whether you'll chase that by climbing higher, or by going lower.In a culture obsessed with status, achievement, and recognition, Jesus quietly rewrites the definition of greatness. He doesn't tell His followers to stop wanting to be great. He redirects the desire entirely: the way up is the way down. Drawing from Mark 10, Philippians 2, and John 13, this message unpacks what it actually looks like to live a life of humble service the way Jesus modeled it.Whether you're in a season of feeling overlooked, restless for more impact, or simply wondering how your faith is supposed to show up in everyday life, this message is for you.In this message you'll discover:— Why Jesus redirects our desire for greatness instead of dismissing it— How "emptying yourself" the way Christ did becomes the path to real significance— Three practical choices for a life of service: Get Up, Go Low, and Grab a Towel— Why serving isn't just something you do for others — it's how God transforms youKey Scriptures: Mark 10:42-45, Philippians 2:3-11, John 13:3-5, John 13:13-17Support Our Ministry: https://my.flatironschurch.com/give-to-online-campus

Shame, guilt, and regret can make us feel like we are still paying for our past mistakes, but Jesus paid for our sins once and for all. Through His sacrifice on the cross, we can receive God’s grace, mercy, forgiveness, and freedom from condemnation rather than trying to earn our way back into God’s favor. When guilt makes you feel unworthy of God’s love, Scripture reminds us that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Jesus is our Savior, Advocate, and Intercessor, and His sacrifice makes reconciliation with God possible. Discover what it means to stop carrying the weight of sins Christ has already paid for and learn how His grace can replace shame with freedom, hope, and peace. Highlights Why the belief that we must “pay for our sins” is not biblical How Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross paid the penalty for our sins The difference between God’s discipline, consequences, and condemnation Why shame and guilt can make us feel like we need to earn God’s forgiveness What Romans 8:1 teaches about freedom from condemnation in Christ How God’s grace saves us through faith rather than our good works Why Jesus serves as our Advocate and intercedes for us before God How to respond when suffering makes us wonder if God is punishing us for our sins Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Resources Mentioned Song of Reflection #1: “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #2: “Jesus Paid It All” by Fernando Ortega. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #3: “East to West” by Casting Crowns. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #4: “Mercy Tree” by Lacey Sturm. Listen to it HERE. Full Transcript Below: Jesus Paid for Our Sins By Alexis A. Goring Bible Reading:“He does not treat us as our sins deserve. He does not repay us according to our guilty deeds.” - Psalm 103:10 EHV When someone was having a bad day, he said, “I am paying for my sins.” This statement and belief many people hold is not true because the Bible says Jesus Christ paid it all (1 Peter 2:24, Romans 6:23) and God doesn’t deal with us as our sins deserve (Psalm 103:10). I know that I have struggled with this when shame, guilt, and despair hit me as my mind recalls everything I said or did wrong. While God doesn’t keep a record of our sins after we ask Him to forgive us, we sure can tally up everything in our minds. When we do that, it feels like we must pay for our sins. We may feel remorse and want to fix things. But the truth is, we cannot fix the past, the present, or our future. This is one of the reasons why we need Jesus Christ in our lives. He is our Savior. God is full of grace and mercy. While He will discipline us like a loving parent would (Hebrews 12:5-6), and while there are always consequences to our sins that we might experience, never do we have to feel the need to pay for our sins because Christ already did that on the Cross at Calvary. The Bible says He who knew no sin became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21) so that we may be reconciled to God. Isn’t that wonderful to know? What a relief that our Savior has already done the heavy lifting. We just need to repent of our sins, turn away from our sins, believe in God, obey the Holy Spirit, and follow Jesus all the way to Heaven. When I shared with a Christian friend my struggle of feeling burdened by my past mistakes and sins, she reminded me of Romans 8:1-2 (NIV). It says, “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” The first time she told me this, I struggled to believe it because I felt guilty as charged concerning my sins and mistakes. I wanted to make things right with God. I felt like I had to work my way back into His grace and mercy. But the Bible doesn’t say that. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” God knows we’re not perfect because we’re only human. Even our best efforts to be perfect may eventually fail. No matter how hard we try, we cannot work our way into Heaven by our righteous acts and desire to please God. The Bible says in Isaiah 64:6 (NIV), “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.” But thank God for His grace and mercy! He knows we need it. The Bible says that Christ is our Advocate when we sin and are guilty as charged (1 John 2:1). He knows we’re not perfect, and He wants to help us. The Bible says that Jesus is at the right hand of God, interceding for us (Romans 8:34). Jesus reminds God about His sacrifice for us (John 3:16-17). We are covered by the blood of Jesus (Ephesians 1:7) so that God sees His perfect Son (Jesus) when He looks at us, not our imperfections and sins. Though this is not an excuse to keep sinning and take advantage of God’s grace, because eventually, time will run out, and when we see Jesus returning to earth to take His children home to Heaven, it will be too late to repent and ask forgiveness for our sins (Revelation 22:11-15). Let’s circle back to my original point, which I mentioned at the start of this devotional, about feeling like we suffer because we are paying the penalty for our sins. Oftentimes, we as humans believe that if we are suffering, then it is because God is punishing us for our sins. I invite you to dig deeper into this common misconception and receive an accurate Biblical perspective by listening to this “Dare to Be True” podcast episode hosted by Madison Prewett Troutt, where Anne Graham Lotz explains the truth about suffering and helps you realize that God isn’t making you pay for your sins by subjecting you to pain. In closing, I’d like for you to listen to and reflect on these four songs… Song of Reflection #1: “Jesus Messiah” by Chris Tomlin. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #2: “Jesus Paid It All” by Fernando Ortega. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #3: “East to West” by Casting Crowns. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #4: “Mercy Tree” by Lacey Sturm. Listen to it HERE. Intersecting Faith & Life: How does it feel to know that we don’t have to pay for our sins because we have a Savior who paid for all of it? Further Reading: Psalm 103:11-14 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 Romans 5:10Colossians 1:21-22 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today's Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Shame tells you to hide the parts of yourself that feel messy, reactive, needy, or disappointing. But Jesus does the opposite of what we often expect: He moves toward Matthew before Matthew has cleaned up his life. Today, we'll look at what this story reveals about the heart of God and why the places you most want to hide may be the very places where mercy wants to meet you. *Why Jesus didn't wait for Matthew to become respectable *How shame teaches us to hide the parts of ourselves that need care *Why God's holiness moves toward human need rather than away from it *The difference between mercy and spiritually proving yourself *How to let Jesus meet you in a place you don't feel proud of Go Deeper: Check out our Soul Tending Video Resource library all about tending the wounds within—it's free when you preorder The Secure Soul Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the greatest evidence that Jesus Christ can help you today is the fact that He already conquered death?This week on This Is Kingdom, Talon, TJ, Grace, and Hollis discuss Elder Ronald A. Rasband's General Conference message, "He Is Risen!" Together they explore the Savior's visit to the Nephites after His Resurrection, what it means that He ministered to 2,500 people one by one, and why no burden, loss, or trial is too great for the risen Christ to overcome.Whether you're carrying grief, searching for hope, or wondering if Jesus really understands what you're facing, this episode is a reminder that because He lives, your story is never over.

The Bridge I Timothy 2:1-6 ERV "Man was too sinful to make contact with God, and God was too holy to have interaction with man — so Jesus became the bridge." In this message, Bishop Dale C. Bronner unpacks 1 Timothy 2:1–6 and the life of Andrew, the "first called" apostle, to show what it means to be a bridge — someone who connects people to Jesus even when no one else notices. From Andrew's overlooked faithfulness to David's fifteen-year wait between anointing and crown, to the way God intentionally leaves gaps in our lives to keep us dependent on Him, this message is a call to be quick to follow Jesus, intentional about bringing others to Him, and faithful even without the spotlight. You'll learn: Why Jesus is described as the one mediator between God and man, and what that means practically The story of Andrew — an uneducated fisherman from a cursed city who became the "first called" apostle Why a change of name (Simon to Peter) represents a change of identity How God works through unresolved gaps in our lives to build humility and dependence on Him Why sharing your own story is the fastest bridge between two hearts ("Operation Andrew")

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke trace the Gospel of Mark's surprising answer to the mystery running through all creation: Christ in you, the hope of glory. The guys connect Jesus to the kings, prophets, priests, sacrifices, and promises of the Old Testament, showing how the Bible forms one continuous story fulfilled in him. They also examine why the disciples recognized Jesus' power but struggled to accept a Messiah who would conquer through suffering. The cross ultimately reveals the true nature of God's strength and the radically different life his kingdom offers. In this episode: Mark 1:1–15; Mark 2:1–12; Mark 4:10–12; Mark 6:30–44; Mark 8:1–38; Mark 14:43–52; John 21:15–19; Luke 5:1–11; Luke 22:35–38; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 1:23–25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:9–11; Colossians 1:27 Today's conversation is about Lesson 3 of Theology 101: The Western Theological Tradition taught by various Hillsdale Professors. Take the course with us at no cost to you!  More about Theology 101: Examine the great questions of Western theology from the ancient Hebrews through today. The gift of speech, or reason, given by God to man, enables us to think about God and to worship Him.  This free online course pursues this purpose by examining the nature of God as revealed in the Bible, exploring the great theological questions and controversies of the early Christian church, studying the history of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and much more.  We invite you to join us and explore the nature of the relationship between God and man, and how a proper understanding of this relationship can lead to a free and happy life. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters  00:00 Christian's Frosted Tips 03:18 Finding Jesus Throughout the Old Testament 07:06 The Bible Comes Alive as One Continuous Story 13:02 Peter's Influence on the Gospel of Mark 18:11 Mark's Gospel Echoes the Exodus Story 22:03 Why Jesus' Disciples Didn't Understand Him 26:18 Peter Sees the Messiah but Misses the Suffering 31:09 The Disciples Expectations of Power 36:24 Jesus Fulfills the Priesthood & Kingdom 41:02 The Scandal of a Crucified God 44:47 The Cross Redefines Power Through Sacrifice — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices