Podcasts about worshipping god

The Three “R's” - John 3:1-15The 3 Rs in school. Helps us to remember. Many preachers like to use the same alliterative method in their preaching to help folks remember their sermons. I have found that it does not really work like that. If you want folks to remember something, it has to be short and really memorable, (like “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country!”) or you need to repeat it so often that at least the preacher can remember it. Usually, what people remember is how you made them feel, not what you said. The proof is not in specific words, but in what is printed in your heart! What you experience. Selwyn Hughes: l knowing the Psalm (23] is one thing – hearsay – but knowing the Shepherd is quite another – heart-say.Read textLet's look at the three Rs in this passage: Selwyn Hughes: “make no mistake about it – the image of God that you carry in your heart is the one that you will relate to in a moment of crisis.”   Repentance Repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:38David Pawson: “Do you realize if you are ever going to start on the road to the kingdom of heaven you have got to repent of your good deeds as well as your bad deeds, if you've been putting your trust in them?”Rebirth Titus 3:5 NIVRevelationFlesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but my Father in heaven. Matt. 16The picture of the snake Numbers 21:4-9 and Jesus quotes this now.The discussion with NicodemusTroubled by what he sees and knows and is honest enough to seek out answers  despite the perceived opposition, he takes a risk to seek out Jesus.As a teacher in Israel, he knows the laws that govern and how they are interpreted.  Do good deeds, do the religious things and then you will be acceptable in God's sight. But he obviously doesn't know about the assurance of salvation, and the actions of Jesus, disturb him, even though he can see how those deeds were contrary to what they believed. But it was going to affect his as well as their income, lifestyle, teaching, and their way of life that they had become accustomed to. Was it worth it? Is what Jesus brings worth the price of every one else's wrath? Isn't what we do, perhaps with some alterations here or there enough? Why this dramatic confrontation and change? Aren't we all the children of Abraham? Are we not on the right path? We are doing what we are supposed to do with the offering, sacrifices and the religious zeal for the Words of the law and prophets? We memorize it, we teach our children, we do our best to be kind and good people. Okay we mess up sometimes, but we all do it, but at least we belong to the right family!Jesus cuts right through all his questions and his dilemmas and comes straight to the point: “You must be born again.”This means, Jesus is saying you are not in the right family at all. Being a descendent of Abraham does not make you righteous. Keeping the laws to the best of your ability does not make you righteous. Your basic problem is: You have the wrong nature. Your good deeds are like filthy rags to God. He is not pleased with you because you try harder to please him. There is only one thing you can do with your nature, and that is it must die. If you want live, you must be born again.Nicodemus: What do you mean? What are you talking about? How can you be a teacher in Israel and not know this? Abraham lived by faith in God! Jacob lived by faith in God. Joseph lived by faith in God. Moses lived by faith in God! All of them lived in faith before the law came! They understood their nature was the nature of sin, death, darkness and evil.  It is not about religious activities; it is a matter of a transformed heart. A birth where God Almighty is your father.Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, as a matter of fact, if you are not born again of the spirit of God you cannot even see the kingdom. Worshipping God is not about religious activities, it is something we do in Spirit and in truth! The breakthrough comes when God enters you like the wind and directs you in your faith and your life.Wow. Jesus must have loved him a lot to confront him so directly.Now the matter of being born of water and the Spirit: Some think it means the passage of water when you are born the first time. Birth of the Spirit comes when you believe in Jesus.Most say it can be a dual understanding.  You see John has just spent time with John the Baptist and following this encounter Jesus and the disciples go baptizing as well.  The focus really is on what happens in Baptism:The First R is Repentance. Repenting from bad deeds and good deeds as well if they are what you are depending on for God's pleasure and acceptance. The focus on repentance is critical for a spiritual life. It is the forerunner of moving into God's Kingdom. Learning to be humble and repent before God. Being able to see when we do wrong to others and apologize to them. Letting the Holy Spirit show us just how frail we are and how vital and eternal the Kingdom of God is. It shows us that it is not about us, it is all about him!The second R is Rebirth: That is when the Holy Spirit enters our lives to take up residence within us. We become Children of God. Our nature changes from sinner to sons and daughters of the Most High God! Make a confession: I am a child of God because I believe Jesus, I trust Jesus, and I will follow Jesus. The third R is Revelation: The snakes on a pole did not save the people, it was their obedience in Number 29.Nicodemus remembered his discussion with Jesus when he came to take him down from the cross with Joseph of Arimathea. 

Teaching from Exodus 32 by Dr Zack Kilpatrick.

Aaron joins the podcast to expound on the First Pentecostal Church's annual Healthy Homes Series. He takes us in-depth on his sermon topic of Working for God vs Worshipping God.

Worshipping God sincerely wrong 1. the celebration 2. the disapproval2 Samuel 6:1 - 11Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 35, Q/A 96The second commandment

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Pastor Ken teaches topically.

People sometimes accuse the church of turning ‘God Almighty' into ‘God all-matey'. Christians often struggle to reconcile the holiness of God with the access we have to him through Christ Jesus. This passage from Hebrews helps us to understand how we should approach God.Understand the Bible is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Understand the Bible at utbible.substack.com/subscribe

Why Every Christian Should Be a Soul Winner The Importance of Serving God Serving God makes you different (Job 1:8, Numbers 12:7, Psalm 105:26, Psalm 89:20). If you want the delight of God, you need to be a servant of God (Isaiah 42:1). The Work of God The work of God is reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Areas of God's Interest Loving God and Loving People: Loving God and loving people is a key area of God's interest. Having Faith in God: Having faith in God is essential (Hebrews 11:6). Obedience to His Word: Obedience to God's word is crucial (1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15). Holiness and Righteous Living: Living a holy and righteous life is important. Mercy, Justice, and Humility: Showing mercy, justice, and humility is a key area of God's interest (Micah 6:8). Repentance and a Pure Heart: Repentance and a pure heart are essential (Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 51:17). Conforming to God's Image: Conforming to God's image is a key area of God's interest (Romans 8:29). Compassion for the Needy: Showing compassion for the needy is important. Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth: Worshipping God in spirit and truth is essential. Discipling and Soul Winning: Discipling and soul winning are key areas of God's interest (John 4:36). Reasons Why You Must Win Souls The Great Commission: It is the first commandment Jesus gave us (Matthew 28:19). A Sign of Love for God: Winning souls is a sign that you love God. A Mark of Wisdom: Winning souls is a mark of wisdom (Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3). Receiving Wages from God: Soul winners receive wages from God. Gathering Fruit for Eternal Life: Soul winners gather fruit for eternal life. Shining Forever: Soul winners will shine forever. Divine Health: Soul winners can experience divine health (Proverbs 13:17). Supernatural Empowerment: Soul winners can experience supernatural empowerment (Mark 16:20). Divine Protection: Soul winners can experience divine protection (Luke 10). Joy Unspeakable: Soul winners can experience joy unspeakable.

Why Every Christian Should Be a Soul Winner The Importance of Serving God Serving God makes you different (Job 1:8, Numbers 12:7, Psalm 105:26, Psalm 89:20). If you want the delight of God, you need to be a servant of God (Isaiah 42:1). The Work of God The work of God is reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Areas of God's Interest Loving God and Loving People: Loving God and loving people is a key area of God's interest. Having Faith in God: Having faith in God is essential (Hebrews 11:6). Obedience to His Word: Obedience to God's word is crucial (1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15). Holiness and Righteous Living: Living a holy and righteous life is important. Mercy, Justice, and Humility: Showing mercy, justice, and humility is a key area of God's interest (Micah 6:8). Repentance and a Pure Heart: Repentance and a pure heart are essential (Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 51:17). Conforming to God's Image: Conforming to God's image is a key area of God's interest (Romans 8:29). Compassion for the Needy: Showing compassion for the needy is important. Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth: Worshipping God in spirit and truth is essential. Discipling and Soul Winning: Discipling and soul winning are key areas of God's interest (John 4:36). Reasons Why You Must Win Souls The Great Commission: It is the first commandment Jesus gave us (Matthew 28:19). A Sign of Love for God: Winning souls is a sign that you love God. A Mark of Wisdom: Winning souls is a mark of wisdom (Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3). Receiving Wages from God: Soul winners receive wages from God. Gathering Fruit for Eternal Life: Soul winners gather fruit for eternal life. Shining Forever: Soul winners will shine forever. Divine Health: Soul winners can experience divine health (Proverbs 13:17). Supernatural Empowerment: Soul winners can experience supernatural empowerment (Mark 16:20). Divine Protection: Soul winners can experience divine protection (Luke 10). Joy Unspeakable: Soul winners can experience joy unspeakable.

Pastor JD explains why it's so important to know what God has in store for us in so as to give us hope.

Pastor JD explains how praising and worshiping God has a profound and powerful effect on our lives as believers.Social MediaProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgMobile/TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JDFarag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFarag/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag/

Pastor JD explains how praising and worshiping God has a profound and powerful effect on our lives as believers.

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I. The MeaningII. The ReasonIII. The ResultLord's Day 35

Exodus 25 — Sermon by Trevor Hoffman

Because of a computer glitch only the last half of this sermon was captured on video. Please listen to "The Rest we Need, Part One for the audio and the transcript.1. Let us Focus on Rest Today.2. How Does this Passage Focus on the First Century of the Christian Era?3. As with the Olivet Discourse, There is an Initial Fulfillment in the First Century.4. The Mark of the Beast Contrasts with the Mark of the Lamb.5. There Is no Rest for the Wicked.6. Who Made me a Judge or an Arbiter Between you?7. Take your Rest.8. There Is Labor that Is Restful.9. Take your Burdens and Give them to Jesus; then Find Rest in Worshipping God.

Here's Psalm 75 from start to finish: 1 We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds. 2 You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity. 3 When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm. 4 To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,' and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horns. 5 Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly. '” 6 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. 7 It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. 8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs. 9 As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob, 10 who says, “I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.”  If we were to ask, say, 100 followers of Jesus, “why do we worship God?”, I wonder what replies we might receive. I am sure some will talk about the wonder of His creation – the stars and mountains, the flowers and creatures. Some will no doubt reflect on their own journey so far and express gratitude for what the Lord has done; and some might try to picture him on his heavenly throne ruling as sovereign and king. But perhaps not many will say that they worship the Lord because He is a judge. And yet, this is the focus of the psalmist, Asaph, in today's reading. Asaph praises God for His imminence (his name is near in v 1) and for His “wonderful deeds”. But he is not reticent to exalt the Lord as the one who judges. In fact, he knows that worship is the only appropriate response towards one who sees and knows all things. The one who will cut off the horns, that is, strip away the strength of those who defy him. The one who has the power to lift up or cast into eternal death. A God who judges is an uncomfortable thought for some in our modern world, but it is an essential truth. God will judge the people of the earth, past and present. Arrogance and boasting will melt away before the throne in Heaven. No-one will be able to exalt themselves in His presence. So, let's praise Him today, not just for those attributes that are comfortable – his beauty, his love. His greatness. Let's praise him for his justice, for the good news that he is a God who deals with wrongdoing and evil. For the truth that He is a Judge. And will judge in righteousness and holiness. 

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We often don't realize how big and powerful God is. It is largely because we are distracted by so many other things and don't really focus on God. He often becomes smaller in our eyes. This message helps us “Refocus” on God in worship and prayer, and in all He is as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  

For comments, questions and prayer requests send a textWhat do you talk about the most every day?  To what or whom do you surrender? What captivates your heart? Welcome to yesterday ended, healing the traumas of life. What is most important to your mouth, your heart, and your soul? These elements will determine your freedom and joy in your life.I am your host, Dennis Dobbin, and I'm here to teach you how to praise, worship and love. Give a listen.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 The Comfort of Christ in Our Affliction Please remain standing for the reading of our sermon text. We are continuing in 2 Corinthians chapter 1. This morning, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. That is on page 1145 in the provided pew Bibles. As a reminder, last week, Paul emphasized his apostleship. He was writing to them, to the church of God in Corinth, as an apostle of God. Paul had been appointed by God in this special role. The reason he emphasized that point is because some in Corinth had been questioning Paul's legitimacy. As we read, we are reading the Word of God given to us through the apostle of God. As you hear this Word, know that it is the very Word of God. Reading of 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Prayer Why has God allowed this suffering in my life or my loved one? What are his purposes in it? Does my trial mean that God is displeased with me? Will it ever end? Every one of us, in some way or to some extent, struggles through these questions. And we generally struggle through them on two levels. On the one hand, the intellectual questions... Why does God allow suffering and affliction? What do the Scriptures teach about it? And then on the other hand are the questions of the heart. Why am I or why is someone I love enduring this? God, where are you? Questions of the mind and questions of the heart. In 1940, well-known British author and Christian philosopher, CS Lewis, wrote the book, the Problem of Pain. It's a philosophical analysis of why a loving and omnipotent God allows pain and suffering – questions of the mind. Lewis seeks to answer by working through questions of God's nature, his justice, the fallen state of the world, heaven and hell, and the purposes of pain. But 20 years later, in 1961, Lewis wrote a very very different book on suffering. A Grief Observed. You see, in 1957 Lewis married Joy Davidman. They had developed a deep friendship with one another over the years through letters and visits. Joy was from the States. Eventually that friendship turned into a deep love for one another. But Joy developed breast cancer and it metastasized into her bones. Nonetheless, they loved one another, so they had a small wedding ceremony in a hospital room in Oxford, England. Joy lived for three more years. They endured the ups and downs of her cancer. They grieved and cried together. Lewis significantly reduced his writing and speaking engagements to be by her side. Joy passed away in the summer of 1960 at the age of 45.   In the months after her death, Lewis wrote A Grief Observed. In it he shared his sorrows, his confusion, and doubts. He wrote about the struggles of maintaining his faith in God through it. But he shared how he came to find deep meaning and healing in the grief and sorrow and suffering. Through it, he experienced the love of God in Christ in a way he had never before. In short, Lewis experienced in his heart what his mind knew. What we find in 2 Corinthians is that very thing. It was one of the apostle Paul's goals in writing to the church. He wanted them to understand the intellectual side of affliction and suffering, but also for them to apply it to their hearts. Let me explain. You see, the theme of suffering and comfort runs throughout 2 Corinthians. It's not the only theme, but the apostle Paul comes back to it many times and in different ways. And the reason Paul addressed affliction and suffering over and over was to correct them - to first, correct their thinking. I mentioned last week that there was a group trying to infiltrate the church. Paul called them “super-apostles.” And one of the ways that they were attempting to sway the church, was by undermining Paul. Do you know what their main critique of Paul was? It was the suffering that he was going through. They were saying something like, “Hey, church in Corinth, look at that guy, Paul. You know, the one who calls himself an apostle. Look at all the suffering that he has and is going through. He's been persecuted. He has this physical ailment and God hasn't healed him. His speaking ability is weak. He's suffered many things. You see, there is no way that this guy Paul is a true apostle. No, God would not allow someone with such an important role to go through all of that.” That's what they were saying. We're going to get into those details in chapters 10-12. But it's important to understand why Paul writes these opening words here. He wants them to understand clearly that suffering and affliction are part of the Christian life. But that's not the only thing. In fact, there's something greater that Paul explains. You see, in the Christian life, God gives comfort and joy and hope in our trials and afflictions. Let me put it this way. A big part of Paul's letter teaches us a foundational theology of suffering. It's a theology that we can understand in our minds and apply in our hearts. And when we do, not only will we understand the problem of pain, to use CS Lewis's language, but in the grief and suffering that we observe and experience, God will overwhelm us with his comfort… the comfort of his grace in whatever we go through. As we go through 2 Corinthians, it will be critical for each of us, you and me, to re-evaluate our theology of suffering. Because in the trials you are experiencing or will experience, your understanding of suffering will greatly affect your heart response to suffering. It's that important. We see that right here in these opening words. So let's consider them. And to start with, I have a theory about these 5 verses. I don't know how to prove it. But I think that these 5 verses may have the most intense use of word repetition in the whole Bible. ·       That word “comfort” is used 10 times in the 5 verses. I'm including the verbs and the nouns, by the way. ·       The word “affliction” and “suffering” are used seven times, total between them. ·       The words “share” 4 times. That is a lot packed into just 5 verses. Maybe Psalm 150 rivals it. The word “praise” in Psalm 150 is used 13 times in just 6 verses. But still, in 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, multiple words are repeated – comfort, suffering, affliction, and share. It is intense – intensely comforting. Before we get into Paul's message, let me first define the word “comfort.”  Because we may be tempted to think about our current use of the word. When we think about comfort today, it is most often about how we feel in our senses. We say, “are you comfortable?” ...meaning are we at ease. “Are those chairs comfortable to sit on?” In healthcare... comfort is how well our pain is medicated. Now, there's nothing wrong with those uses. But the word “comfort” here is spiritual and relational. It's about being encouraged and consoled in the midst of a trial. In other words, it's not about removing the affliction or being physically comfortable in it. Rather it is being strengthened in your soul while enduring the suffering, whatever trial it is. Ok, with all of that said… (1) the false teaching being addressed, (2) the mind and heart application, and (3) the repetition and the word comfort, let's now get into the message. Let's look at three things this morning. 1. Worship the God who comforts. 2. Know the comfort of God in Christ. 3. Share the comfort of God with others. Let me say it again if you are taking notes… (repeat) 1. Worship the God who comforts So first, worship! Look at verse 3. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” In the very opening words (in the body of this letter), Paul emphasizes God as the God of comfort. God of ALL comfort. And these words direct our praise to him. The very first thing that Paul wants the church in Corinth to do… is to worship and acknowledge God as the God of comfort. And when it says that God is the “God of all comfort, who comforts us in our affliction” it is saying that God brings hope and resolve in suffering. He is present with us in our suffering. Back to the definition of comfort. God consoles us. He ministers to us. He strengthens us to endure. Furthermore, gives us assurances that his promises are eternal. In all of that, God provides a measure of peace in unsettled times and in pain. Comforting his people is part of his nature. He is the God of all comfort. God is not some detached supernatural being that cares not about the suffering of his people. No, he loves us and ministers to us in our suffering. So, in our suffering, we're to direct our attention to him in worship … because he is the God of all comfort who comforts us in those ways. In fact, let me add this point. Worshipping God is one of the ways through which God ministers to us in our suffering. When we praise him for all the ways that he cares for and loves us and gives us hope, he increases our comfort. Through it, he strengthens us to endure the trials and suffering in this life. Now, when I say “worship” I am talking about both what we are doing here in our worship service, and in all of life when we direct our attention to God. So, worship the God of all comfort. 2. Know the comfort of God in Christ. #2 – know the comfort of Christ. Let's go back to the so-called super apostles one more time. They claimed that Paul's suffering disqualified him for apostleship. They are very much like today's health-wealth preachers. If you are not familiar with that term, it's referring to pastors who say “that suffering is not God's will for you.” One thing they believe is that sickness or affliction indicates that you do not have enough faith. There are a lot of problems with that. The main problem is that it's not the pattern of Jesus' own life and ministry. Verse 5 speaks of the suffering that we share in Christ. Suffering is a part of the Christian life. And it was especially so for the true apostles. They endured much affliction and persecution because of their ministry. But through their suffering, they brought the comfort of Christ and his salvation to them. You see, Paul is saying the opposite. He's saying something like this “The reason that I am suffering is because I am sharing in the ministry of Christ. It is actually for your comfort and salvation. My affliction does not disqualify me. No, actually, my suffering is instead a qualification of my apostleship.” Part of Paul's message here is a defense of his ministry. But he also wants them to know the amazing comfort of Christ in their own affliction. Now, there are lots of ways through which God comforts us in suffering. But the main way is through the comfort we have in Jesus Christ. Look at verse 5, “For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.” The greatest comfort that we can receive in our affliction comes from sharing the comfort of Christ. It says we “abundantly share” in Christ sufferings and comfort. I think that's hard to get our minds around. Afterall, Jesus lived 2000 years ago. How do we share in his sufferings and comfort? It happens this way… when God calls believers to him and gives them faith in Christ, he unites them to him. So, if you believe in the saving grace of God, he does this amazing thing. You are ingrafted into Christ… Jesus describes it like a vine being grafted into his root… like a branch grafted into a healthy tree. Jesus said that when we abide in him, he will abide in us. That is what Paul is referring to when he says we share abundantly in Christ. He is ours and we are his. The afflictions that he endured, he endured for us… and through those afflictions, we receive the abundance of his comfort. We have a Savior who endured the suffering and miseries of this life. He shed tears of sadness and was grieved at Jerusalem's lack of belief. He was tempted in the desert. He was insulted and persecuted. He endured the shame of the cross where he suffered unto death. And in our union with him, he ministers to us through what he endured… and he is therefore able to comfort us through his victory over the persecution and suffering and death. I like how one commentary I read put it: “The key experiences of Christ, especially his suffering, death, and resurrection, are the pattern by which Christians can understand their own suffering and final triumph.” Because we share in his suffering, we share in his great comfort. It's not emphasized here, but part of that comfort comes through knowing that Jesus sympathizes in our weakness and our suffering. You see, because we are united to him by faith, he is present in us. He is with us in our trials. He can therefore can minister his comfort to us. I like to refer to it as Gospel comfort. Sometimes you'll hear me use that phrase “gospel comfort” when I pray. We have the Gospel comfort of Christ through what he endured and accomplished for us. I'm talking about all those things I mentioned earlier. Strength to endure, hope and resolve. Consolation and peace. Heart encouragement. We share all those comforting things through him. Now, there is more to say about this, especially as we consider Jesus' resurrection. We'll get to that next week. All experience affliction and suffering. But we worship a God who comforts us in our affliction. And he does that through Christ. 3. Share the Comfort of God So, #1, Worship the God who comforts. #2. Know the comfort of God in Christ. And number 3, share the comfort of God. One of God's purposes in your suffering, is so that you can comfort others by the comfort you've been given in in Christ. That is actually the main emphasis in these 5 verses. It's woven throughout. In verse 3, right after it says that God comforts us in all our affliction… Paul writes this, “so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” And then again in verses 6 and 7, Paul goes right back to comforting others with the comfort that we are given. Verses 6 and 7 are like an example. Notice he says, “if we.” “if we are afflicted it is for your comfort and salvation.” He's talking about himself and Timothy. If they are afflicted, God will use it to comfort the Corinthian church. Verse 7 reinforces that. Next week when we get to verses 8-11, he is going to give a real example – their persecution in Asia. Here is the point for them and for us. We are called to comfort one another. You and I are to both give and receive the comfort of God. That means relaying the comfort we receive in our affliction. That means directing one another to worship the God of all comfort. It means sharing the comfort of God in Christ. It means blessings each other with the promises of God in his Word. It means being with one another in our suffering… and caring for one another through trials. It means praying with and for each other through those difficult times. Beloved in Christ, look around you in this room. These are your brothers and sisters in Christ. In the pain and suffering that we each share... we also need to share the comfort of God. You see, one way that God ministers this grace to his people is through his people. Now, two things come to mind that are necessary: ·       First, in order to minister God's comfort to one another, we need to intentionally grow in our relationships with one another. I'm very encouraged by how that is happening here in different ways. But we should continue to strive towards that.   ·       Second, we need to know when we are each suffering. Someone can't share the comfort of Christ with you without knowing the suffering that you are enduring. You know, sometimes we bottle things up. We don't want people to know. I get it. To be sure, I'm not saying that everyone needs to know your trials and pain, but I encourage you to reach out to someone. Or reach out to me so that I can connect you with others here who can come alongside of you… and comfort you in Christ. In order for us to minister this Gospel comfort to one another, we need to share our burdens with one another. In summary, part of the comfort we receive in our suffering comes through sharing the comfort we have in Christ. Conclusion So, worship the God who comforts. Know the comfort of God in Christ and share the comfort of God. If you know the grace of God in Christ. If you have faith in the living Lord... then today, in the midst of the burdens you bear, as you feel the pains of this world weighing on you... be reminded in your mind and heart that God is the God of all comfort. Worship him. Be strengthened and nourished and assured of all that Christ has done for you. Know of the comfort that he gives because you share in his affliction and his comfort. And may we comfort one another in that great eternal comfort. If you are suffering today but you do not know the great comfort of Christ... come to him with your burdens. Lay your life and your suffering before him and come and worship him… for God is merciful as it says in verse 3. He will give you that everlasting comfort, the only true comfort in this life.

Dr. Betty J. Swinney-Reeder, Pastor

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Jesus' disciples devoted their lives to building up the church, modeling the values and patterns of healthy discipleship. In this week's message, we conclude our discipleship series with a focus on the final phrase in our definition of a disciple: Strengthening God's Church. This commitment is foundational to Price Chapel's core values: Worshipping God, Biblical teaching and preaching, Fellowship as family, Investing in the next generation, and Sending disciples to share Jesus locally, regionally, and globally.

Worshipping God with other believers is a privilege provided by Christ—not another duty to perform.

In Episode 32 I interview Alan- Michael Dunn once again. He enlightens us with the scriptures that encouraged him to worship God and not the standard of God. Check out His church here: https://www.facebook.com/share/3iNsQsCF8T77TkpZ/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Texts: Psalm 95:1-7a; 2 Corinthians 3:18-4:7   Worship: The Attitude of the Heart (Psalm 95:1-7a) Worshipping God is about an internal attitude before it is an external activity. Worshipping God reframes our reality around God's Word.   Worship: The Transformation of the Life (2 Corinthians 3:18) Worshipping God leads to a life that beholds the glory of Christ. Worshipping God leads to a life that is transformed by the glory of Christ.   Worship: The Proclamation of the Gospel (2 Corinthians 4:1-7) Worshipping God leads to faithful Gospel ministry that is fueled by God's surpassing power. Worshipping God leads us to proclaim Christ, not ourselves.

Speaker: Ron Kangas; Scripture Reading: 2 John 1; 3 John 1; 1 John 3:18; John 4:23-24; 2 Cor. 11:10. Subject: BODY-CONSCIOUSNESS AND TRUTHFULNESS. Source: Jacksonville.

Tonight, I would like to discuss the importance of quietness. What role does it play in our faith and how can we establish disciplined, spiritual habits when God's voice is but a whisper?

Fr. Mike talks about the horrible things that can happen when we turn away from God and stop asking him "what's the next step?" In today's readings we see David humbled and humiliated, Absalom revealing how devastating sin is, and the evil that comes from war. Today's readings are 2 Samuel 16, 1 Chronicles 21, and Psalm 15. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pastor Greg Laurie begins our new "Psalms of David" series with a message focused on the choices we have in life, including the choice to follow God. Notes: Matt. 7:24-29/ Ps.1 Choices matter, because we make our choices, and our choices make us! We are not the only ones who make choices; God makes choices, too! There are over 59 references to David in the New Testament, yet he was far from perfect. He wasn't only a shepherd, warrior, and king, but also, an adulterer, murderer, and abysmal failure. In battle, David was fearless. In wisdom, in ruling, he was without peer. “My heart is fixed, my heart is fixed, O Lord.”Psalm 57:7 The book of Psalms gives real insight into David's heart; it shows his courage, his weakness, his fears, and prayers. Psalms is a collection of 150 Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers of Israel's history. The first Psalm gives a contrast, as we see the difference between right and wrong choices. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” ¾Robert Frost Read: Matthew 7:24–29 We make our choices, and then our choices make us. The final test of what our foundation is will come in times of testing and hardship in life. Read: Psalm 1:1–6 The happy person walks the right way.Psalm 1:1 Walking is used often to picture the Christian life.Colossians 2:6 The happy person walks not in the counsel of the ungodly.Psalm 1:1 Ungodly does not necessarily mean immoral or outwardly wicked.It just means, “Without God.” You can be ungodly and still be moral and relatively nice. We, as Christians, can vote them out and vote others in.Proverbs 29:2 “Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord.”Psalm 33:12 The happy person thinks the right way.Psalm 1:2 “Man must have some delight, some supreme pleasure.His heart was never meant to be a vacuum. If not filled with the best things,it will be filled with the unworthy and disappointing.” —C.H. Spurgeon In Eastern meditation, the goal is to empty the mind.In biblical meditation, the goal is to fill the mind. You must read, study, memorize, and meditate on God's Word. There is an art to listening. If in conversation you look at a person, respond! God told Habakkuk to write down the vision He gave to him.Habakkuk 2 The happy person is rooted the right way.Psalm 1:3 A godly person, a happy person, stays in the Word of God every day. As we abide in Christ, we bring forth spiritual fruit.Matthew 7:17 Our change in conduct and character is described as spiritual fruit.Galatians 5:22 “By their fruit shall you know them.”Matthew 7:16 Worshipping God is spiritual fruit.Hebrews 13:15 Winning others to Christ and helping them grow spiritually is fruit. Psalm 1:4–6 The choice is yours, to be godly or ungodly. The choice is yours, be planted or be rootless. The choice is yours, the happy life or the wasted life. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father, except through Me.” --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.Support the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we finish our reading of Exodus, Fr. Mike recaps the events of Israel and how God shaped his people in worship. Today's readings are Exodus 39-40, Leviticus 27, and Psalm 83. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.