Podcasts about worldliness

He was a man after God's own heart, a conqueror of giants, and the builder of an empire. Yet, a single evening on a rooftop changed everything. If Israel's most brilliant and wise kings could fall so completely to the flesh and the world, what does it take for us to stand steady today? Summary: In this heavy but necessary episode, we dive into the tragic and cautionary text of 2 Samuel 11 through 1 Kings 11. We analyze the United Kingdom of Israel at its absolute peak of wealth, wisdom, and power, and dissect the exact vulnerabilities that fractured a golden age. The Rooftop Blueprint: We map the micro-steps of David's tragedy—from staying home when he should have been at war, to seeing, looking, inquiring, and taking. We learn why the Savior raised the bar to the level of the heart to stop this momentum before it kills us spiritually. The Cost of the Cover-Up: We uncover the horrific length David went to in order to hide his sin, culminating in the calculated sacrifice of the fiercely loyal Uriah. Thou Art the Man: We break down Nathan's masterful parable of the ewe lamb and analyze why David was so blind to his own hypocrisy until the prophet held up the mirror. The Sins of the Children: We witness the agonizing reality of the law of the harvest as David reaps the whirlwind within his own family tree—exploring the tragedy of Amnon and Tamar, and the heartbreaking rebellion of Absalom. The Wisdom and Wealth of Solomon: We transition to 1 Kings to study Solomon's blank check from God. We celebrate his request for an "understanding heart" to judge with empathy rather than cold calculation, but trace how wealth, materialism, and political alliances slowly sapped his spiritual strength. The Temple vs. The Palace: We contrast the seven years spent building the House of the Lord with the thirteen years Solomon spent building his own massive palace, asking ourselves: "Whose kingdom are we truly trying to build?" Call-to-Action: Saul fell to pride, David fell to the flesh, and Solomon fell to worldliness. Which of these three areas is the adversary currently using to target your foundation? Let's have an honest, supportive discussion in the comments below. To safeguard your discipleship and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of Christ's relentless redemption! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 David & Bathsheba 42:05 David's Sin Is Revealed 1:00:24 Amnon & Tamar 1:21:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation 2:38:24 Absalom's Rebellion 2:57:50 The Death of Absalom 2:06:41 Recovering from Rebellion 2:29:56 A Psalm of David 2:37:23 The Arm of Flesh 2:55:35 Conclusion 2:56:32 David's Last Days 2:59:45 Solomon as Successor 3:21:24 The Wisdom of Solomon 3:35:33 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child 3:47:39 Largeness of Heart 3:54:27 Building the Temple 4:15:34 Cedar & Gold 4:23:57 The Dedication of the Temple 4:49:32 Wisdom or Wealth? 4:54:02 Worldliness & Materialism 5:11:06 Conclusion

DescriptionMany church kids wrestle with the same question: “I know God used my parents… but can He really use me?”In this powerful Tucson Bible Conference seminar, Pastor Craig Jurenec explores the limitless potential of the gospel seed and the spiritual inheritance passed from one generation to the next.Drawing from Acts 3, the life of Timothy, and personal experiences as a pastor's kid and pioneer pastor, this message challenges believers to stop doubting what God has already placed inside them.The same Spirit. The same gospel. The same calling. It's already there.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections04:05 The Seed: Limitless Potential of the Gospel11:14 The Power of the Gospel Seed17:20 Imparting What We Are24:48 Worldliness and Its Impact on Fruitfulness31:35 Stirring Up the Gift Within UsShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

The Christian life was never meant to be lived on the edge of obedience. God calls His people to holiness, separation, and wisdom, not to a constant search for the boundaries of acceptable compromise.

The Christian life was never meant to be lived on the edge of obedience. God calls His people to holiness, separation, and wisdom, not to a constant search for the boundaries of acceptable compromise.

The Christian life was never meant to be lived on the edge of obedience. God calls His people to holiness, separation, and wisdom, not to a constant search for the boundaries of acceptable compromise.

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Colossians 3:1-5. While God knows that we live in this world, He calls us to not be of this world. In this study, Evangelist Jacob Holman looks into some warnings God gives us about worldliness so that our thinking and living are guided not by this present world but by the world to come.

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Paul didn't want believers to detach themselves from life in this world," writes Nijay Gupta. "He didn't want 'otherworldliness' only. He also didn't want them to be preoccupied with only temporary and fleeting things, 'cheap worldliness.' He wanted believers to imitate Christ and walk in the Spirit here and now — 'holy worldliness'." In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk to Gupta about what this means, based on his new book. Nijay Gupta, Ph.D., is Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and author of Paul for the World, published by Brazos Press.   Sponsor AdThis episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by Gospel Publishing House, distributors of What Paul Really Taught About Women in Ministry. In this insightful study, New Testament scholar Waldemar Kowalski carefully examines the historical and cultural contexts behind Paul's most challenging statements about women in ministry. By placing these passages within their proper setting, Kowalski helps readers see a clearer picture of Paul's intent. The result is both thoughtful and compelling: Paul's message about women in ministry was ultimately one of affirmation, not restriction. For more information about What Paul Really Taught About Women in Ministry visit GospelPublishingHouse.com.   Show Notes 00:00 — Introduction and Sponsor Ad 01:49 — For many listeners, "holy worldliness" is an oxymoron. So, what do you mean by that phrase? 07:45 — Why do you think Paul was a good exemplar of holy worldliness? 11:03 — How does Paul inform Christians on the topic of ethnic equality? 20:21 — What does a first-century Roman have to say to 21st-century Americans about economics? 26:02 — Paul rarely if ever used the Greek terms for friendship. So, what does he have to say about a topic he seemingly wrote nothing about? 30:33 — What does Paul say to us about sports? 38:08 In your opinion as a seminary professor, what is the spiritual and intellectual value of doing research for yourself? Do you have concerns about ministers using AI? 44:58 — What are you reading right now that is interesting, helpful, and/or personally challenging? 46:18 — Conclusion

In this episode the guys discuss worldly trends. As Christians how much do we engage with movies, music, clothing, books and trends that aren't necessarily Christian?

In this episode Dr. Nijay Gupta returns to the Dojo to talk about what many Christians overlook when it comes to the Apostle Paul. Paul for the World is available at: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-World-Grounded-Life_Not-Friendship/dp/1540966925/ Nijay's substack: https://nijaykgupta.substack.com/ Nijay and AJ Swaboda's “Slow Theology” podcast on the 7 Churches of Revelation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xOusCrAZ8fld2bJ1bgoJY?si=Pyr1Gk1tSGWt4rit9YWm6g ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup's Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org  

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Worldliness is quietly invading Christian schools and churches—often disguised as light, relevance, or progress. At the same time, believers in Iran are pleading for prayer and help, fully aware that the greatest battle they face is not political or cultural, but spiritual.In this episode, we ask an important question: What are Iranian Christians actually asking us to pray for? Their requests are sobering. They recognize a war on souls and the deception that surrounds them. They are praying for seasons of freedom to boldly spread the Gospel. They are asking for doctrinal clarity and for wise, faithful shepherds to guard the flock.Yet while they cry out for truth, it becomes clear that we in America also stand in desperate need of prayer. Scripture warns that the devil transforms himself into an angel of light, and the Spirit expressly speaks that in the latter days some will depart from the faith, giving heed to doctrines of devils.This episode is a call to remembrance—to put the brethren in mind of these things. It is a plea for vigilance, discernment, and a renewed commitment to good doctrine. More than strategy or programs, our deepest prayer request today is this: that God would preserve His truth in His church.Will we stand firm for sound doctrine in a time of great deception?The Voice in the Wilderness does not endorse any link or other material found at buzzsprout.More at https://www.thevoiceinthewilderness.org/

James is tackling the topic of Worldliness in the Church. How does the Church look too much like the World? James shows us two ways in this text: In how we speak to one another, and in how we plan our future. But what is the solution to these problems? James tells us that too.

Todd Norian, author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, returns to talk with J about the impact of different philosophical viewpoints on living in the word and what it means to be liberated. They discuss renunciation, misdeeds of the gurus, kundalini awakening and psychotic breaks, the collapse of Kripalu ashram and Anusara, authentic tantra, ethical codes and power, non-local consciousness, intimacy, wisdom and divinity, discernment and evil, boundaries and freedom, and the vulnerability required to heal our wounds.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Say thank you - buy J a coffee. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Fr. Eamonn McCarthy and Matthias Conroy bring their journey through Dilexi Te to a close, working through the document's final paragraphs on the Church's relationship with the poor. The conversation covers the warning against communities that drift into “spiritual worldliness” — lots of meetings, empty talk, and no real encounter with the poor — and […] L'articolo Dilexi Te 109–121 (CONCLUSION) – Spiritual Worldliness – Church Wisdom with Fr Eamonn McCarthy & Matthias Conroy proviene da Radio Maria.

Aswe continue to look at the message in the book of Epistle to the Philippians, Iwant to talk about something that affects every believer. Even though God wantsus to live with joy, there are many things that can rob us of that joy if weare not careful. In John 10:10, Jesus reminds us: “The thief comes only tosteal, to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and thatthey may have it more abundantly.” If there is one thing the devil wants tosteal from you, it is the joy of your salvation. Paul addresses several ofthese “joy stealers” in the letter he wrote to the church at Philippi. Thefirst one we see is selfish ambition. In Philippians 2:3, Paul writes: “Letnothing be done through strife or vain glory.” When we become focused onour own recognition, our own success, and our own importance, our joy willquickly disappear. We begin to live selfish, self-centered lives, makingeverything about ourselves. We live in a very humanistic culturetoday—especially in America—that constantly emphasizes, “It's all about me.”That kind of thinking leads directly to selfish ambition. Anotherjoy stealer is complaining and arguing. Philippians 2:14 says: “Doall things without murmuring and disputings.” As you read through the Bookof Proverbs, you will find repeated warnings about this. A complaining spiritdrains joy from our hearts and spreads negativity to others. It only takes onebad apple in the basket to affect the rest. Negativity is contagious. You knowwhat happens when you get around people who are negative, cantankerous,disputing, backbiting, or talebearing. The Bible warns us often about this.When the talebearer is removed, the strife ceases—just like when coals areseparated, the fire goes out.Anotherjoy stealer is worldliness. In Philippians 3:18–19, Paul writes: “Formany walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, thatthey are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whosegod is their belly, whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthlythings.” When our hearts become focused on the world instead of on Christ,our joy begins to fade. Paul says something very similar in Colossians 3:1-2 “Ifthen you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, whereChrist is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, noton things on the earth.” Worldliness is simply living as though God is notpart of our lives. That is why we are told in 1 John 2:15–16: “Do not lovethe world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love ofthe Father is not in him.” Anotherjoy stealer is anxiety and fear. Philippians 4:6 says: “Be anxiousfor nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,let your requests be made known to God.” Worry and fear can crowd out thepeace and joy that God wants us to experience. Worry is like a rockingchair—you can go back and forth all day long and it gives you something to do, butit does not get you anywhere. We must be careful not to let anxiety takecontrol of our hearts. Finally,Paul reminds us of the importance of guarding our thoughts. InPhilippians 4:8, we are told to think on things that are true, honest, just,pure, lovely, and of good report. If you are thinking about the things youshould be thinking about, you will not be thinking about the things you shouldnot be thinking about. If you are where you should be, you cannot be where youshould not be. When we fill our minds with the right things, our hearts arestrengthened and our joy increases. Today, if thedevil has stolen your joy please pray what David prayed in Psalm 51:10-12: “Createin me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me…. Restore tome the joy of Your salvation, And uphold me by Your generous Spirit.” 

James 4:4-6 (NASB) 4 You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore whoever wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. 5 Or do you think that the Scripture says to no purpose, “He jealously desires the Spirit whom He has made to dwell in us”? 6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” God calls us to be faithful to follow Him and His Word above the ways of the world. 1) The Rebuke of Worldliness (4:4) 2) The Reference to the Word (4:5) 3) The Reminder of the Way Forward (4:6)  

Guest Speaker Josh Mathew shares a message regarding the Christian Life & Worldliness titled "World's Cup". This sermon was delivered on March 1, 2026.Josh Mathew is a member of Ethnos360, a missions organization that "exists to assist the ministry of the local church through the mobilizing, equipping and coordinating of believers to evangelize unreached people groups, translate the Scriptures and see indigenous churches established that glorify God.Josh and his wife serve as "alumni coaches" and assist alumni of Ethnos360's two-year Bible Institute in their journey towards overseas or stateside missions/ministry.

Title: Faith Versus Worldliness Text: James 4:1-10Chris HefnerTheme: Regarding faith versus worldliness, there is something we need to see, there are some things we need to do, and there is Someone we need to experience. 1. There is something we need to see: Observe the pattern of faithless desires. 2. There are some things we need to do: Practice the imperatives of faithful living. 3. There is Someone we need to experience: Receive by faith the grace that transforms our hearts. Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org

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Matt Ng • Selected Scriptures • Grace on Campus UCLA

Many people want help getting free from lust and sexual sin. However, not many people want freedom over a love of the world. The problem is, if our lives are full of worldliness, we are fueling the very desires that feed lust. That means freedom will be very difficult, if not impossible. The Bible repeatedly gives evidence of this. Look at Lot, Samson, King Solomon, the entire nation Israel… But there is a way to come out of it and into a life of victory, and that's what Director of Ministry Outreach, Patrick Hudson, shares about in today's sermon from Psalm 73.   Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the Amplified Bible Copyright 1987 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Worldliness that Leads to Damnation - Jack Huff by The Church of Christ Wheeler Area

What does the Corinthian passage about head coverings, women and men really mean? Do we need to be praying for our enemies? Who exactly are they? What does it mean to be worldly? How do we avoid being worldly?

Matthew 28:18-20 Main Idea: We are called to help others to follow Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and to be on mission for Jesus. Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15-16 What is a disciple? A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, is being changed by Jesus, and is on mission for Jesus. Mark 1:17 “Follow me (Follow), and I will make you become (change) fishers of men (mission).” Principles for evangelism and discipleship Principle 1: Be motivated by love. Mark 12:30-31 “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.' The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' No other commandment is greater than these.” Principle 2: Care for our neighbors' temporal earthly circumstances James 2:14-17 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Principle 3: Keep first things first 1 Corinthians15:3-4 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins inaccordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures… 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. Principle 4: Attack the root not the fruit Colossians 2:21-23 “Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle”…these things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh. Principle 5: Love calls one to costly discipleship Mark 10:21 “Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing; go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Rosaria Butterfield: “I am grateful that when I heard the Lord's call in my life and I wanted to hedge my bets, keep my girlfriend and add a little God to my life, I had a pastor and friends in the Lord who asked nothing less of me than that I die to myself. Biblical orthodoxy can offer real compassion because in our struggles against sin we cannot undermine God's power to change lives.” Samuel Sey: “One of the most prevailing myths in evangelicalism is that worldliness is a distinctly leftist trait. Worldliness is any personal, cultural, or political thing that makes us stray from the narrow road of Christ, from the Left or the Right. The Right side exit off the narrow road is just as worldly and deadly as the left side.” Principle 6: Be patient according to God's timing 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. Principle 7: We follow Jesus, others follow our example John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Principle 8: Jesus gives some a gift for evangelism and equipping us to be active in it Ephesians 4:11-12 “And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,” Principle 9: We are called to be obedient and trust God to change hearts and lives 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. How should we respond? 1) Ask God what he wants you to do. Ask God what he wants us to do. 2) Use resources to walk with others to seek answers to their questions 3) Invite others to join in what you are already doing 4) Breathe…Give grace to yourself and trust God to work in his timing

Aaron Lee | January 25, 2026 | Youth Sunday SchoolHow can we deal with our tendencies towards worldliness? It is not by determining that we will not be worldly, but by committing ourselves to becoming more godly. We need to grow in our relationship with him and begin to view all aspects of life through the lens of his glory.https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/respectable-sins-worldliness

Jesus said we should pray like children. Children don't think about how they approach, whether they are using the right words, or whether their parents are pleased with them. They just ask. Astoundingly, that's the beginning of learning to pray.

Join Fr. Nicholas & Dr Roxanne as they continue with a five-part series on Practical Christianity Through the Book of James. This episode will be the fourth chapter on Faith that Submits -- Humility before God, Resisting Pride and Worldliness.

The central conflict of our lives orients around our relationship with the physical world in which we currently inhabit: the Torah teaches us that the objective of life is to optimize for the benefit and betterment of the soul, and to prepare for Olam Haba. The Yetzer Hara is engineered to make us believe that […]

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