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We connect Rehoboam's failure and Judah's forced burdens with Jesus' promise of a “light” burden, showing why following him means trading weights, not living weightless. We unpack yokes, crosses, rejection, and allegiance as practical, hopeful paths of discipleship.• Rehoboam's arrogance contrasted with God's lighter rule• What Jesus means by an easy yoke and light burden• Yoke as surrender of direction and pace• Burden as carrying good for others• Love your enemies through dignified nonretaliation• Take up your cross as daily self-denial• Expect and endure the burden of rejection• Fear God over human power• Confess Christ as an act of allegiance• Gratitude and resilience when discipleship feels heavyLet us know what you find in your own study!Send Mike a quick message! (If you seek a reply, instead please contact through Outloudbible.com) Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

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Jesus said connection with Him is easy and light, and that we'd even find relaxation in Him. But how can that even happen in the chaos of life?A caller recently asked if Christianity should be restful. The short answer: YES! The Gospel is designed to bring us rest – true, lasting relaxation in Jesus. But getting there isn't always a straight line. We deal with pain and suffering, and the flesh and the Spirit clash like a battle royale. So, how does God help us experience peace in all that?If you want to know how the Gospel leads to true rest (even when life's a hot mess), check out my answer here. You'll be encouraged by what God's done for you to help you relax and enjoy Him!

God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Remember that Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away!  followjesusradio@gmail.com

Welcome to Be Bold for Jesus!Our mission is to help you walk boldly in your faith and follow Jesus with confidence. Led by Lee and Jaclyn Arnold, we teach the Bible in a way that transforms your heart and equips you to live out God's truth every day.In today's message:We dive into Jeremiah 27, where Jeremiah delivers God's warning to Judah and the surrounding nations: submit to Babylon's yoke or face destruction. Even when the message was unpopular and dangerous, Jeremiah stood firm.This chapter reveals a powerful truth:God's sovereignty extends over all nations, leaders, and circumstances.Sometimes God's will asks us to submit—even to seasons or authorities we don't like.Resisting His will leads to loss, while obedience brings protection, peace, and life.False prophets may promise comfort or shortcuts, but truth always requires trust.The reminder for us today:“I have made the earth, the people and the animals that are on the ground, by my great power and outstretched arm; and I give it to whom it seems right to me.” — Jeremiah 27:6“Take My yoke upon you… and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:29If God is asking you to wear His yoke, don't resist. Surrender brings freedom, peace, and protection.Stay connected and grow with us:• Sunday Sermons – Live on Zoom + Facebook• Wednesday Bible Study – Interactive discussions to go deeper• Daily Dose of Boldness – Devotionals to fuel your walk with GodBe Bold for Jesus Conference 2026An unforgettable weekend to ignite your faith. More info and tickets available at BB4J.comSupport the MissionHelp us reach more people with the gospel: Give at HesTheSolution.com/donateLet's move from knowing God's truth to boldly living it. God is speaking—will you submit?Scripture References:Jeremiah 27:1–22, Matthew 11:29

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Fr. Patrick preached this homily on December 10, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10 & Matthew 11:28-30. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

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In Scripture a yoke can be either a punishing burden impossible to bear or a tool to get useful work accomplished. Scripture presents the Pharisaic understanding of the Torah as the former while Christ described His yoke as easy and light. One of the dividing lines between the two is that Christ's words are true and the Pharisaic interpretation is not.

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The Power that God gives us over thoughts that cause depression, Oppression Self Doubt, Torment of the mind. Through Self Deliverance and prayer. God wants to destroy every Yoke. That you will be free. Listen In you can also get a copy of her book. Titled The War In My Mind to the Place of Deliverance. On Amazon.com By Lisa McIntosh.

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Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. (Mat 11:28-30 KJV)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "For Freedom Christ Sets Us Free" Galatians 5:1-6 1 | Freedom from the Yoke of Slavery (v. 1-4) Jesus Set Us Free From 3 Slaveholders: Jesus set us free from sin/guilt. Jesus set us free from death.  Jesus set us free from the tyranny of the devil 2 | Freedom For Faith Fueled Hope and Love (v. 5-6)

Tired of carrying it all alone? Jesus invites you to share the weight, “Take My yoke upon you.” It is lighter than you think, and it leads straight to rest.

This week, we spend a lot of time discussing the spiritual lessons to be learned from Traitors. Also, we talk about heavily paraphrased Bible verses and Joe has had a near-death experience in the toilet. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mid-faith Crisis Facebook Page Nick's Blog The Mid-faith Crisis Church Weekend Away 2026 - one place left! Mentioned in this episode: Daniel Swift | The Dream Factory Patrick Grant | Less “Are We the Baddies?” — That Mitchell and Webb Look BBC One - Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles BBC One - The Celebrity Traitors

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The Briefing's Nick Pitts talks about Vice President JD Vance's recent statement about hoping his wife receives Jesus a savior, setting off a small firestorm.  But underneath this is the problem of dating or being married to someone who doesn't have the same faith and goals in life.  He also talks about how more companies are turning to training their own people outside of them getting college degrees.  Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about video defending Christian Zionism of his being banned by TikTok.  He also talks about segments within the new political right are getting increasingly antisemitic.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

1 Corinthians 1:4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 1:6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 1:8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1:11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 1:13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 1:15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 1:28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: 1:29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 1:31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Guest preacher Nichola Torbett shares reflections from the letter to the church in Sardis, reminding us that where we focus our attention dictates what we move toward. How might we be called to adjust our gaze - away from the enactors of imperial violence and toward those who are being crucified by it?-----Nichola Torbett (they/she) is a white, queer, raised-working-class organizer, survivor, recovering addict, direct action trainer, teacher, abolitionist, and preacher in the radical Christian tradition. Politicized predominantly by Black- and Brown-led movement struggles of Oakland, California, they are a student of transformative justice, disability justice, and ancestral lineage healing (specializing in working with Euro-descended folks with ancestors who committed harm). Driven by her passion for both spiritual formation and social change, she co-founded Seminary of the Street, a training academy for love warriors, in 2009; Second Acts, a liturgical direct action affinity group, in 2014; and the Alternatives to Policing Project, organizing faith communities into abolitionist visions of community safety, in 2018. She is co-editor with Vahisha Hasan of Resipiscence: a Lenten Devotional for Dismantling White Supremacy and was, for many years, a regular contributor to The Word Is Resistance, a podcast from SURJ-Faith and SURJ-Action. She has contributed to GEEZ Magazine, Liturgy That Matters from enfleshed, The Yoke, and the recent book Building Up a New World. They currently serve as associate director of Kirkridge Retreat & Study Center.

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We are called to move forward by faith, not fear. God has already given us the land—His promises and His rest—and invites us to enter in through trust, surrender, and submission of our will. Fear is the spirit that opposes love, but perfect love casts it out.Key Scriptures (mentioned or read)Deuteronomy 1 Proverbs 29:25 Ezekiel 28 Isaiah 6 1 John 4:18 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 Ephesians 6:12 Romans 7 Matthew 6:24 Philippians 2:12–13 Hebrews 12 Revelation 3:20 Zechariah 4:10ThemesFaith Over Fear — God calls us to advance into His promises despite giants and obstacles. Fear paralyzes; faith acts on divine certainty.The Will of God — From creation there was one will; rebellion created two. Our rest comes when our will aligns with His.The Origin of Fear — Fear is not from God; it's a demonic spirit that seeks to snare believers and oppose divine love.Perfect Love Casts Out Fear — Experiencing God's completed love removes torment and brings rest to the soul.The Two Masters — We cannot serve both love and fear, light and darkness. Submission of the will brings freedom.Rest in Christ — Just as Israel entered the Promised Land, we enter rest by accepting our death and resurrection with Christ.The Yoke of Love — The neck represents the will; taking Christ's yoke keeps us close and teaches us gentle submission.Spiritual Warfare — Our battle is not against flesh and blood but against fear-based lies that oppose truth.Growth Through Grace — Chastisement and correction are acts of love; God lovingly trains us toward maturity.Dependence and Worship — Trust is worship. To rest in Him is faith in action—just as sitting without tension is an act of trust.What We LearnedGod's promises are sure; fear blinds us from entering into them.Fear's root is pride—self-reliance instead of God-dependence.Love's root is humility—resting in what Christ has already finished.Our growth experience depends on submission of the will, not striving.God never violates our will but waits to be gracious when we call for help.Each trial is designed to replace fear with faith and self-effort with rest.Entering God's rest requires embracing our death with Christ, not just His death for us.The Spirit reveals truth gently, leading us into light and casting out darkness.Reflection QuestionWhere have we allowed fear to dictate our steps, and how can we let love lead us forward into God's promises?

This episode exposes the spirit of religion that keeps people trapped in performance, guilt, and shame, and shows how it steals joy and magnifies trauma. Through powerful teaching on true worship, surrender, and the presence of God, you'll learn practical steps to break the yoke, find healing, and reclaim peace and joy right now. Check out more resources on my website, www.drdelisarodgers.com

Worship - October 19, 2025“The Danger at the Door: Take my yoke and learn from me” Matthew 11:25-30Pastor Don Meeks and Associate Pastor Eric Beckman

Check out Pastor Rick Reiter and his courses: https://www.comecloseministries.org/Join the community learning how to listen to God: https://www.skool.com/receive-academyChapters:00:11 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:42 Understanding Conviction and God's Voice02:50 Differentiating Between God's Voice and the Enemy's Voice06:02 Practical Steps to Discern God's Voice12:00 Biblical Freedom and Sin21:44 The Root of Sin and Addiction27:41 Accountability and Grace28:24 The Bondage of Pornography & Addressing Rejection31:20 Conviction as a Positive Sign33:19 Humility and Habitual Sin38:33 Submitting to God vs. Resisting the Devil44:45 Living in Relationship with God50:07 The Yoke of Jesus52:43 Final Thoughts and Resources

On the podcast this week, Dr Selina Stone is interviewed about her new book, A Heavy Yoke: Theology, power and abuse in the Church, by Dr Lisa Adjei, the C of E's Head of Racial Justice Priority. It was recorded at the book's launch last month at Bridewell Hall in London. In A Heavy Yoke, Dr Stone lifts the lid on the ways in which Christian theology can, often unwittingly, uphold existing power structures to the detriment of the flourishing of the whole Church. It calls for a more rigorous and critical understanding of Christian theology and how it is shaping Christian leaders, churches, and organisations. Reviewing the book in this week's Church Times, Lyle Dennen describes it as “well written, challenging, and disturbing. . . Stone's powerful contention is that it is not just some bad apples on a good tree: there are narratives, twisted theologies, and cultures that significantly enable abusers to control others and justify terrible behaviour.” Read the Church Times review of the book here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/10-october/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-a-heavy-yoke-theology-power-and-abuse-in-the-church-by-selina-stone Read Dr Stone's recent Analysis piece, “Theology can be spiritually abusive”, here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/12-september/comment/analysis/analysis-theology-can-be-spiritually-abusive Photo credit: Tom Perkins New to us? Or know someone who is? Receive 10 weeks of full access to the Church Times – plus subscriber-only benefits – all for just £5* this October. Select the trial offer and add the code Archbishop106 at checkout. Visit www.churchtimes.co.uk/subscribe *first-time subscribers only. UK only.

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Robert Breaker preached at the Bible Believer's Camp Meeting in Sweetwater, Tennessee on September 2-4th, of 2025.

Episode 593: “Jesus, Take the Yoke” Welcome back to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Brian Beckner and Ed Daly. In this episode, the guys cover the week's weirdest headlines, sports scandals, celebrity drama, and plenty of listener interaction. From small-plane tragedies to stone-skipping controversies, no topic is off-limits. Highlights from This Episode:

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Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

Take His Yoke (2025-9-2025) Live Saturday Evening Service with Pastor Scotty Williams

09/16/2025: Receiving His yoke and being under His burden: Don Pritchard

“I really appreciate FEBC because through it the Gospel can be heard by all people,” an amazing comment from a listener from Indonesia. In this episode we're going to get a report on the expanded footprint of FEBC reaching the largest Muslim country in the world through radio and social media. Ed had an opportunity to sit down with FEBC Indonesia's CEO, Yoke Probatti. In this conversation Yoke shares the creative ways his team has overcome obstacles and fearlessly proclaimed the Gospel to Muslim areas. Our hope is you will be stirred to pray for the Lord's protection and power as broadcasters teach and care for the needs of their people…Until All Have Heard. 

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings encourages trusting Jesus' pace one step at a time, taking His yoke and releasing pressure to control the future because God's plans are good.

Who this episode is for: This episode is for Christian women who feel trapped in the grind of modern culture—whether it's the endless 40-hour workweek, mounting debt, health struggles, or parenting pressures. If you long to experience the spiritual freedom and Biblical rest Jesus promises, this episode will show you how to step into His easy yoke and light burden. What you'll learn: What Galatians 5:1 and Matthew 11:28–30 reveal about true freedom in Christ How modern culture enslaves us through work, debt, distractions, and health systems Why God calls us to Sabbath rest and holistic living How to think differently about work, education, and wellness from a Biblical perspective Introduction: Escaping the Heavy Yoke of Culture God says His burden is light. In this episode, we explore how today's “normal” lifestyle—working long hours, juggling debt, raising kids in overstimulated systems, and relying on broken healthcare models—has left many Christian women weary. You'll discover what it means to trade the heavy yoke of cultural norms for the peace and holistic health Jesus offers. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 – Scripture Foundation Galatians 5:1 and Matthew 11:28–30 set the stage for understanding freedom in Christ. 01:01 – What Is a Yoke? Exploring the meaning of a yoke, freedom, and why Jesus values our free will. 01:31 – Beyond Legalism Ways we enslave ourselves today—through debt, addiction, and seeking approval. 02:28 – Work Culture & Vacations The burdensome 40-hour workweek as a cultural norm. 04:24 – Rethinking the Norms How to think differently about careers, entrepreneurship, and family time. 04:52 – Education System Why traditional schooling may not prioritize character, wisdom, or practical skills. 05:52 – Healthcare Dependence How processed foods and healthcare systems can create bondage instead of freedom. 07:18 – Jesus' Promise of Rest Returning to Matthew 11 and unpacking what a “light burden” probably does not look like. 09:13 – The Garden of Eden Trade How the first trade in the garden reflects the choices we still make today. 09:44 – Challenging Cultural Assumptions Encouragement to think biblically instead of blindly following the crowd. 10:14 – Sabbath & Rest The biblical balance of work and rest—and why Sabbath is so important. Bible Verses About Freedom in Christ Galatians 5:1 — “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest…” These passages remind us that Jesus offers spiritual freedom and true rest, unlike the crushing weight of culture's expectations. What Is a Yoke in the Bible? Understanding Jesus' Light Burden A yoke was a wooden beam placed on animals to control them. Spiritually, it represents burden and control. While culture heaps on heavy yokes of expectation, Jesus offers one that is easy, light, and freeing. Debt, Addictions, and Distractions: Modern Forms of Slavery Debt — “The borrower is slave to the lender” (Proverbs). Debt keeps us tied to jobs we dislike. Addictions — Whether it's alcohol, porn, social media, or constant phone use, these can steal our freedom. Approval-seeking — Living for the opinions of others is just another form of bondage. The 40-Hour Workweek vs. Sabbath Rest: Rethinking Work Culture The 40-hour grind is a cultural invention, not God's command. Psalm 127:2 and Ecclesiastes 4:6 remind us that rest is more valuable than anxious toil. Sabbath rest is God's design—restoration, family time, and worship. Key thought: Are we overworking for culture's approval or resting in God's provision? Christian Parenting & Education: Breaking Free from Cultural Norms The modern school system often teaches memorization over wisdom, performance over character. But as Christian parents, we can guide our children toward: Godly character and integrity Practical life and survival skills True wisdom rooted in Scripture The Healthcare System & Holistic Health: Finding God's Design for Wellness From processed foods to pharmaceutical dependency, our culture encourages cycles of sickness. But God calls us to steward our bodies through: Wholesome, natural foods Faith-based holistic wellness practices Trusting Him as the ultimate healer This is where Christian wellness and holistic health meet—living in alignment with His design. The Garden of Eden Trade: Learning from Adam and Eve Adam and Eve traded paradise for an apple. Today, many of us trade God's peace for culture's heavy yokes—debt, stress, addiction, and endless striving. Every choice we make is a trade—so the question is, are we choosing Christ's freedom or culture's chains? Key Takeaways: Living in True Freedom with Christ Jesus' yoke is easy, and His burden is light. Debt, addictions, and overwork are forms of slavery. Sabbath rest is one of the Ten Commandments for a reason. Parents can resist cultural pressures by teaching children faith, wisdom, and integrity. Holistic health aligns our bodies and spirits with God's design. Call to Action: Faith-Based Steps to Reclaim Your Health & Peace