Podcasts about Zeal

If you enjoy this podcast please leave a rating and review wherever you listen.  Questions or comments? comeawaybyyourselves@gmail.com.  Christ expresses his burning desire to "cast fire on the earth."  This is a call to an intense Christian life.  To be men and women on fire for the love of God and others, we should look out for self-centered and lukewarm habits and mindsets.  Prayer, mortification and a generous plan for each day help to ignite the fire of God within us.

For the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on living our life of faith with zeal. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

For the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflects on living our life of faith with zeal. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources. Listen to Fr. Frank's more of weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

Homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (August 10, 2025) Total Time:14m12s

Today, examine your heart in light of Jesus, asking God to shape you with deeper humility, fervent love, and genuine faith so that when you are weighed on his scales, you are not found wanting. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Part 10. X The Centre of Christianity, Year and Zeal of The Lord An opinion poll in Britain found that around two-thirds of the population claimed to ‘believe in God'.  To understand the significance of this fact, further questions should have been asked: ‘which god?'; and, ‘what sort of god?' The first was necessary because of the influx of immigrants with other religions. The second was necessary because even among Christians opinions vary about the kind of God they worship. While David was preparing this series of sermons on God's multifaceted character, he hit on the idea of linking divine attributes to the letters of the alphabet, hoping thereby to make it easier for his listeners to remember them. All went well until the letter ‘X'. Whether this was dealt with satisfactorily you can to decide.

By leaving the saving news of the Gospel and the saving power of the sacraments to the Church, Jesus put great things into our hands.  The apostolic mission of Christians is an extension of Christ's own love for souls.  Apostolate, evangelization, becomes natural when we remember, or realize in a deeper way, just how much Christ means to us. 

Sam Mazzeo, Co-Founder of Fervor & Zeal, chats about the value of B Corporations; the mission of his organization that recently received the prestigious B Corp designation; and its support of artists and nonprofits.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

ZEAL Network SE H1 2025: Key TakeawaysZEAL Network SE: Digital Growth Momentum Continues in H1 2025Presented by CFO Andrea Behrendt on seat11a.comZEAL Network SE continues its strong digital performance in H1 2025 with an impressive 76% growth in EBITDA, expanding customer numbers, and the successful scaling of its online games and charity lottery segments. In her seat11a.com presentation, CFO Andrea Behrendt highlights the successful execution of ZEAL's long-term digital strategy, even in a challenging jackpot environment.H1 2025 Financial Highlights (vs. H1 2024): - Revenue: €101.5 million (+32.3%) - EBITDA: €35.4 million (+76%) - EBIT: €31.1 million (+92.5%) - Net profit after tax: €19.5 million (-47%, due to one-time tax gain in 2024) - EBITDA margin: 34.8% (vs. 26.2% in H1 2024)ZEAL's core lottery business generated €90.9 million in revenue, while the games segment surged by 49%, reaching €6.7 million. Despite only two jackpot peaks vs. six in the prior-year period, the company maintained strong billings and successfully activated new customer cohorts, demonstrating the resilience of ZEAL's customer acquisition strategies.Customer & Platform Growth: - Lottery billings: €527.3 million (+4%) - Monthly Active Users (lottery): 1.52 million (+12%) - Average billing per user: €58.03 (slightly down due to jackpot volatility) - Games MAUs: 26k (+32%) - Games ARPU: €42.40 (+15%)While new customer registrations were down 16% due to lower jackpot incentives, ZEAL still reached 499k new users, thanks to targeted brand marketing and platform engagement strategies. Cost-per-lead (CPL) rose to €46.93, reflecting broader media testing and inflation in media costs.Games & Platform Expansion:ZEAL now offers more than 480 online games, with strong usage growth and clear monetisation upside. The company continues to develop this vertical as a strategic pillar, targeting €14 million in annual games revenue in 2025.Traumhausverlosung Update: - 3rd draw concluded in June 2025, raising €1.6 million for charity - 4th draw (St. Peter-Ording) launched in September and shows very strong momentum - Total contributions to charity to date: €5.4 million - ZEAL expects over €30 million in billings from this segment in FY2025Operational Performance and Cost Dynamics: - Personnel costs rose 21% due to a 27% increase in headcount (from 195 to 247 FTE) and management restructuring - Marketing costs increased by 14%, reflecting stronger brand activity and market tests - Direct/indirect costs increased due to developer commissions, software, consultants, and one-off housing purchases associated with the raffle business - Despite these, EBITDA margin rose to 34.8%, highlighting solid operating leverage2025 Guidance Confirmed: - Revenue: €195–205 million - EBITDA: €55–60 million - Marketing spend: €60–70 million - Ongoing investments into charity lottery and online games▶️ Other videos: Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/ Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/ Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/ Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/ T&C This publication is intended solely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice. By using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions as outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Islington Baptist is a church for the Islington and wider Newcastle community sharing the life-changing message of Jesus. Our sermons and Bible teaching is a central part of our gatherings.Romans 9:30-10:2130 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; 31 but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. 32 Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. 33 As it is written:“See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble    and a rock that makes them fall,    and the one who believes in him will never be put to shame.”10 Brothers and sisters, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. 2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. 3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness. 4 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.” 6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?'” (that is, to bring Christ down) 7 “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?'” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: 9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”16 But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. 18 But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did:“Their voice has gone out into all the earth,    their words to the ends of the world.”19 Again I ask: Did Israel not understand? First, Moses says,“I will make you envious by those who are not a nation;    I will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding.”20 And Isaiah boldly says,“I was found by those who did not seek me;    I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me.”21 But concerning Israel he says,“All day long I have held out my hands    to a disobedient and obstinate people.”

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Part 2: In this powerful teaching, we explore the lives of Joseph and Apostle Paul to reveal how personal offense, activism, and the pursuit of justice—though well-meaning—can derail God's divine plan when not led by His Spirit.Learn how Joseph overcame false accusations, how Paul's past activism hindered his trustworthiness, and why God's timing always prevails.If you've ever been falsely accused, delayed, overlooked, or tempted to take justice into your own hands, this message is for you.Discover the wisdom of letting God's plan unfold—even in dark seasons—and why maturity and perspective are keys to fulfilling your divine calling.

Sermon Series: "Taking Ground" on Sunday morning, 3 August, 2025. Bible readings: Romans 12:11, Revelation 2:1-5, Matthew 22:36-38.

God has uniquely shaped every believer through their gifts, passions, abilities, personality, and experiences to serve His Church and fulfill His mission—and when each of us lives out that design, the body of Christ flourishes.

God has uniquely shaped every believer through their gifts, passions, abilities, personality, and experiences to serve His Church and fulfill His mission—and when each of us lives out that design, the body of Christ flourishes.

Deuteronomy 6 Zeal for God - v5Zeal for His Word - v6 Zeal for discipleship - v7 Our zeal for discipleship is summarized in Colossians 1:28The church is not primary, and the parents are not sufficient.Psalm 78:1-7v1-2 God's responsibility - He reveals His Word and Willv3-4 Congregation's responsibility. - We tell the next generation about Godv5-6 Family's responsibility - They teach their children to teach their childrenv7  Next generation's reward & responsibility. - Set hope in God, remember His works, obey His word.

Julie Seals is a speaker and a prison minister. Her memoir is titled All My Hope: A Prisoner No More.Julie returns to discuss a strategic mindset that helped her while serving time in federal prison and continues to help her no matter what challenge she faces.Her strategic mindset is based off Matthew 11:12, which reads, “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” This verse is also Julie's fight verse.I admit I was a bit confused when Julie told me this was her fight verse, and she wanted to discuss it as her strategic mindset. After Julie shares the Greek words and their definitions for ‘suffers violence' and ‘the violent,' I can see why Matthew 11:12 is indeed a powerful fight verse and strategic mindset. Notable quotes by Julie Seals:·       “I know that because there is a war going on for my soul that I must seek the calling of God on my life with the most ardent zeal and the most intensest exertion.”·       “It's not just about the destination. It's about who we become on the journey.”·       “I press on and eagerly seize what the promises of God are by speaking the Word.”Bible verses:·       Jeremiah 29:11·       John 10:10·       Hebrews 4:16·       Romans 8:1·       Jerremiah 31:16-17·       Isaiah 49:25·       Isaiah 54:13·       Isaiah 61:7Connect with Julie: ·       on her website at julieseals.com·       on Facebook at facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093057408356·       on Instagram at instagram.com/julie_seals Send me a COMMENT or QUESTION!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Have a comment about this episode? Click HERE and complete the form.

Derek Prime has written a book entitled A Good Old Age: An A to Z of loving and following the Lord Jesus in later  years. The book provides insights about how to prepare for old age.For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 8:00am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on 94.1 The Voice in the Treasure Valley, Idaho, USA. If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them. Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: thegospelforlifeidaho@gmail.comPodcast website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/gospel-for-life/

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Do you have a zeal for God or has it diminished since you became a Christian. Today, Pastor Steve will show how you can rekindle that zeal and how you can reach others for Christ.

In this ninth installment in his series on the Apostle Paul's letter to Titus and its application to us today (especially to men), Pastor Danny discusses the importance of maintaining zeal for Christ and our walk with Him, what exactly that means, and how to do it.

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Text us and let us know what you think! Tap HEREIn this episode, Jayce and James are joined (again) by Jared Williams, a FOCUS missionary at the University of Memphis, who shares his transformative experience living on mission and the beautiful intersection between personal holiness and evangelization efforts on campus.• Campus outreach strategies including move-in assistance and root beer float stations• "The little way" of evangelization through genuine friendship and authentic relationships• Daily prayer routines incorporating Mass, holy hour, and rosary as the foundation of missionary life• Intercessory prayer as a powerful tool in campus ministry• The rewards of watching students embrace their faith and begin to lead others• Learning to surrender when faced with rejection or unexpected outcomes• How mission transforms the missionary even more than those being served• The inseparable connection between holiness and evangelistic mission• Practical ways anyone can build Catholic community in their parishReady to take the next step in your faith journey? Look into opportunities like Zeal in Oklahoma City, or simply introduce yourself to someone at your parish you've seen but never met. "You can't expect to have good Catholic community and grow in your faith if you're by yourself."************Links and other stuff from the show:Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the Body and Soul:" archokc.org/pastoral-lettersRed Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@archokc.orgThe Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): AmazonThe Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8zLectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa

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Read OnlineAt the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here.” Matthew 12:42In this passage, Jesus refers to the Queen of Sheba who traveled about 1,400 miles from Southern Arabia, which was most likely located in either modern-day Yemen or Ethiopia, to meet King Solomon. The queen had heard much about Solomon, about his wealth and wisdom, and wanted to find out if all that she heard was true. So she made the long journey and stayed with him for about six months, according to tradition. After spending time with him, she was greatly impressed and bestowed upon him gifts of gold, spices and precious stones. She said to him, “I did not believe the report until I came and saw with my own eyes that not even the half had been told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report I heard” (1Kings 10:7).This foreign queen was deeply impressed with Solomon. Her journey, gifts and words illustrate her deep respect for him and her admiration. Jesus uses this story to illustrate the simple fact that Jesus Himself is much greater than Solomon and that He should be treated in a way that far surpasses the way the queen treated Solomon. But Jesus also makes it clear that, at the Final Judgment, this queen will rise and condemn the scribes and Pharisees because they failed to see the wisdom and kingship of Jesus. Instead, they came to Jesus, seeking signs and proof of Who He was.In our own lives, the witness of the Queen of Sheba should be a source of true inspiration. She was someone who was powerful and wealthy herself, and yet she wanted to learn from Solomon and to benefit from his great wisdom which was given him by God. She should inspire us to do all we can to daily turn to our Lord and to seek His wisdom.Jesus's wisdom flows to us in many ways. The Gospels are especially important as a source of the most important lessons for life. Personal prayer, reading about the lives of the saints, and study of the teachings of our Church are also essential ways in which we receive the wisdom given to us by God. As you think about the many ways that are available to you to grow in the wisdom of God, try to use the Queen of Sheba as an inspiration. Do you have her same zeal? Are you willing to devote much time and effort to the pursuit of holy learning? Do you desire to journey to Jesus in the way that she desired to journey to Solomon?One of the greatest hindrances to this pursuit of holy wisdom is sloth, or laziness. It is becoming increasingly easy to engage our minds in mindless pursuits. Many people can easily spend many hours in front of the television, computer or mobile devices and waste precious time and energy. Zeal for God and the pursuit of the many truths of faith must become the cure for sloth in our lives. We must want to know. And we must do all we can to increase that holy desire within us. Reflect, today, upon the long journey made by this queen in pursuit of the wisdom of Solomon. As you do, examine whether you exhibit the same zeal that she had and how devoted you are to the pursuit of the wisdom of God. Where you are lacking, let her witness inspire you. Jesus is infinitely greater and wiser than Solomon, and we have been given full access to Him through prayer and holy learning. If you will make that holy journey to our Lord, with much determination, then unlike the scribes and Pharisees, your day of judgment will be a glorious one. My Lord of all Wisdom, You are infinitely greater than the wisest of kings and more glorious than anything I can imagine. Please fill me with zeal, dear Lord, so that I will fervently pursue You and daily journey to You. Please guide my prayer and my study so that Your wisdom and Your very Self will be bestowed upon me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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What to listen for:"I care about my dog's emotional state, how they're feeling, and how confident they are. And I work on that a lot."Two-thirds of the Dames of Detection, Stacy Barnett and Crystal Wing, sit down with obedience trainer Petra Ford, who unpacks the importance of seeing dogs as individuals, not assumptions!Real progress, she says, starts when you stop correcting and start connecting.Petra shares how letting go of labels like “nervous” transformed her relationship with her dog Zeal—and how trainers often project past experiences onto new dogs without realizing it. She encourages slowing down and objectively observing, not assuming. Each dog deserves to be seen for who they are, not who came before them.Through her work with a neurologically atypical dog, Petra developed calming strategies rooted in deep pressure, similar to techniques used for autistic children. These evolved into arousal “thermostat” cues that help her dogs self-regulate and perform with clarity and joy.Petra's training is driven by curiosity and persistence. She doesn't rely on recipes—she adapts, explores, and adjusts until the dog understands. Whether teaching a front or building confidence under ring pressure, her dogs learn through games, not grind. They don't just perform on command—they actually want to succeed, themselves.At the core of Petra's philosophy is respect: for the dog's emotional state, for their individuality, and for the bond they share. Titles may come, but the real reward is the connection.Because in the end, as Petra reminds us, training isn't about forcing the dog to meet our goals. The best trainers don't mold the dog to fit the plan—they mold the plan to fit the dog.Key Topics:Reframing "Nervous" Dogs and Letting Go of Labels (06:46)Using Deep Pressure for Emotional Regulation (14:21)Teaching Arousal Cues and Emotional Balance (16:58)Fitness, Recovery, and Mental Breaks (21:58)The Art of Adapting Your Training Strategy to the Dog (33:07)Why Listening to the Dog Matters Most (36:21)Creating Joy in Precision: Obedience as Play (41:10)Working Through Pressure, Not Against It (42:57)From Zero Confidence to Mental Mastery (49:45)Resources:Petra Ford on FENZIPetra Ford on FacebookJane Savoie - It's Not Just About the Ribbons: It's About Enriching Riding (and Life) with a Winning Attitude (affiliate link)We want to hear from you:Check out the K9 Detection Collaborative FB page and comment on the episode post!K9Sensus Detection Dog Trainer AcademyK9Sensus Foundation can be found on Facebook and Instagram. We have a Trainer's Group on Facebook!Scentsabilities Nosework is also on Facebook. Here is a Facebook group you should join!Crystal Wing (CB K9) can be found here!You can follow us for notifications of upcoming episodes, find us at k9detectioncollaborative.com

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Today's shout-out goes to Craig Sawdon from Williamston, MI. Thank you for standing with us throughout Project 23. Your support helps bring clarity and conviction through God's Word. This one's for you. Our text today is Mark 11:15-19: And they came to Jerusalem. And he entered the temple and began to drive out those who sold and those who bought in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. And he would not allow anyone to carry anything through the temple. And he was teaching them and saying to them, “Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations'? But you have made it a den of robbers.” And the chief priests and the scribes heard it and were seeking a way to destroy him, for they feared him, because all the crowd was astonished at his teaching. And when evening came they went out of the city. — Mark 11:15-19 Jesus walked into the temple—the place meant for prayer—and found it transformed into a marketplace. Tables, money, livestock, exploitation. The outer courts were no longer about God. They were about gain. And Jesus didn't walk past it quietly. He flipped the tables. He drove out buyers and sellers. He blocked shortcuts through sacred space. He raised his voice and quoted Scripture: “My house shall be called a house of prayer… but you've made it a den of robbers.” But this wasn't rage. It was zeal. Holy passion for the glory of God. The temple and its leaders had lost their way. What was once reverent had become routine. What was once sacred had been reduced to a sales transaction. And Jesus turned the tables to reset the focus. But get this. Jesus still flips tables. No, maybe not ones made of wood. But the ones within our hearts. Our routines. Our comforts. Our systems of spiritual convenience. He doesn't flip out; he flips over what keeps us from authentic worship. Because Jesus is not okay with surface-level religion that goes through the motions. So if Jesus starts flipping things in your life, don't panic. Don't push back. Let him do the work. When his zeal turns your tables, it's not to destroy—it's to restore you. When he flips things over, don't flip out. Look. Listen. Lean in. Jesus, you are turning things over in my life. Help me listen, lean in, and make the needed adjustments. Amen. #ZealForGod, #HouseOfPrayer, #Mark11 ASK THIS: Why did Jesus respond with such intensity in the temple? What do we learn about his heart for worship? What "tables" in your life might Jesus want to flip? What needs to be restored to keep your worship focused? DO THIS: Ask Jesus what tables he may need to flip in your life. Then permit him to do it. PRAY THIS: Jesus, I welcome your zeal. Flip anything in my life that's gotten in the way of true worship. Turn over what needs to change. Amen. PLAY THIS: “Heart of Worship.”

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Jul 13, 2025GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHIan Weber, Student PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchThe Purpose of SalvationTitus 2:11-151. What is the purpose of Salvation v.12-13 A. To renounce ungodliness and worldly passions v.12 ⁃ Isaiah 5:20 - moral confusion ⁃ Romans 1:18 - suppresses truth ⁃ Jude 1:4 - deny Jesus Christ ⁃ 2 Timothy 3:1-5 ⁃ 1 John 2:15-17 B. To live in this age 3 ways Christians are to live in this age  ⁃ Self controlled ⁃ Upright ⁃ Godly lives C. To wait for our blessed hope v.13 ⁃ Titus 2:13 ⁃ Luke 12:36I What do you put your hope in?II. Why did Jesus Give himself up for us? v.14 A. To redeem us from lawlessness B. to purify us C. to produce Zeal for good works in usHave you experienced this kind of salvation?III. the purpose of salvation is not A. Escapism B. A Private Matter C. Contentment with our current conditionMental Worship questions 1. What would you have said was the purpose of salvation before this morning? Did this morning change, add, or subtract from your understanding of that purpose? 2. Has the Holy Spirit trained you to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions? What is your evidence? 3. What would you have said before this morning are the three things the holy Spirit trains believers to be? Why do you think this passage says self-control, uprightness, and godly living? To what degree do those three characteristics define you? 4. What do you put your hope in? Have you ever put your hope in something that has failed you? Does knowing that Jesus is coming back and that he is going to make every wrong right help you get through tragedy? 5. Jesus gave himself up to redeem and purify us which should lead to a “Zeal for good works.” Where does this come out in your life? 6. Did anything you hear this morning convict you to live for a bigger view of salvation?

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Zeal for your house has consumed me (Ps. 69:9). The action has been building toward a confrontation with the way God's House is being misused. In this episode we see Jesus cleanse the Temple, and confront he Religious Leaders yet again. 

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Read OnlineJesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:35–36Jesus was quite zealous for souls. Zeal is an energy, a passion and a drive to accomplish some task. The task that Jesus was zealous for was the conversion of every heart that He encountered. As He walked from town to town, encountering person after person, Jesus could see into their hearts. He saw that so many people were “troubled and abandoned.” He could see they were like “sheep without a shepherd.” And this moved Him to compassion with a zeal to become their Shepherd, to remove the trouble from their hearts and to let them know they were invited to belong to His new Kingdom.The image of Jesus encountering numerous people who were troubled and abandoned is a good image to ponder. The reason is that this is us. Each one of us has our own interior troubles. We can feel alone, confused, uncertain and lost at times. The person who doesn't feel this way is either a perfect saint or is not being honest. Deep holiness and union with God does, of course, cure this interior struggle that many have. In that case, the person clearly knows they belong to the family of God, understands himself or herself as a son or daughter of God, and finds deep peace in this truth. But for those who struggle, this Scripture passage is especially for you.First of all, to be “troubled” could be caused by many things. For some, they struggle with memories of the past, broken relationships, a lack of direction, serious sin, anger and the like. So the first question to honestly ponder is whether or not you have a troubled heart. Even the greatest of saints will find some areas they struggle with. So what is that for you?Secondly, feeling “abandoned” is a heavy cross. The reason Jesus came was to enable us to belong to His family. That is accomplished by the gift of eternal salvation which must begin now. By receiving the forgiveness of sins and growing in a life of prayer, we come to know God in a very intimate and personal way. Yes, He is the Almighty God and Creator of all. But He is also deeply personal and intimate, and He wants to form a real relationship of love with you.If you struggle with either of these, being troubled and/or abandoned, then consider the zeal that Jesus has for you. His tireless and extensive travels, by foot, while He was engaging in His public ministry, should be seen as a sign to you of His zeal to come to you, personally, to become your Shepherd. He wants to lift every burden and clear the way for you to discover your place in His family. The “Gospel of the Kingdom” that Jesus preached was one that invited everyone to become a member of that Kingdom. As He comes to you, know that His heart is filled with compassion for you, just as it was when He traveled the countryside so long ago. He sees you, gazes at your heart with love, and never takes His eyes off of you in your need, weakness and sin.Reflect, today, upon the zeal that Jesus has for your own eternal salvation and holiness of life. You cannot make it through this world without Him. Let Jesus seek you out, come to you, speak to you and invite you to allow Him to shepherd you. He wants to do so with every fiber of His being; let Jesus fulfill His mission in you.My divine Shepherd, You seek out all people with the greatest of zeal and compassion. You see every hurting and broken heart, and You desire to heal each one. Thank You for coming to me, dear Lord, for being my Shepherd and Guide. Help me to see You as You gaze at me in my weakness and pain. And help me to open my heart to You now and throughout my life. I love You, my Lord. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Rembrandt, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

What happens when earthly power collides with divine justice? We look at 2 Kings 9-10 and Jehu's dramatic rise and the vindication of those oppressed under Ahab and Jezebel. We discover that true peace cannot coexist with idolatry and that our individual faithfulness truly matters to God. Yet Jehu's story also warns us about the dangers of self-serving zeal, challenging us to steward our influence with genuine faithfulness. Listen now and be inspired to pursue authentic faithfulness while trusting in God's perfect justice.

Send us a textWelcome:This episode looks at how Israel, in the aftermath of a horrifying crime, rushes to act — with justice on their side but without first waiting on God. Their initial victories turn tragic, resulting in staggering losses and a near-eradication of a tribe. The story reveals a critical truth: even when we do the right thing, we can get it terribly wrong if we get ahead of God.Key Verse:“Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” — John 15:5Takeaway: Justice without God becomes vengeance. Zeal without wisdom leads to ruin. Stay close to the Lord — and don't just follow His Word… follow Him.Support the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

King Hezekiah reacts to the Assyrian threat with faith in the LORD as Hezekiah goes directly to the LORD in the temple and sends for the prophet Isaiah. The LORD responds with a promise to Hezekiah through the prophet, even as Assyria counters with lies and taunts of its own. When Hezekiah receives a letter from the Assyrian king, Hezekiah lays the letter before the LORD in the temple in prayer, and the LORD again answers through the prophet Isaiah with words that promise deliverance for Judah in Hezekiah's days and deliverance for all people through the Christ to come. The LORD makes good on His promise by slaying the entire Assyrian army and bringing about the death of the Assyrian king in the temple of his worthless idol.  Rev. Martin Dressler, pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Black Jack, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Kings 19:1-37.  To learn more about Salem Lutheran, visit www.salembjmo.org. "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a matter of north and south. The biggest division was between the people and their God. Yet even as the people rebelled against the LORD as their King, still He remained faithful to call them back to Himself through His prophets, working through history to send the good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

In May, I spoke with four leaders who are reshaping what finance can do – and who it can serve.In this compilation episode, I've pulled together the most powerful ideas, turning points, and takeaways from those conversations. If something resonates, you can dive deeper – the links to each full episode are below.Here's the list of featured guests:Nasir Qadree, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeal Capital PartnersNasir launched Zeal in early 2020 – right as the pandemic began. For many, it seemed like the worst possible timing. For him, it was exactly the right moment.He saw a market that wasn't working for most entrepreneurs – and a venture ecosystem that kept recycling capital into the same places, the same profiles, and the same narrow definitions of potential.Zeal's model is built around what Nasir calls “inclusive investing” – a five-part framework designed to widen the lens on where and how capital gets deployed.Full episodeHadewych Kuiper, Managing Director at Triodos Investment ManagementHadewych joined Triodos right as the 2008 financial crisis hit. While other banks were collapsing under the weight of financial engineering, Triodos kept growing – because they weren't in the business of making money with money. Their investments were grounded in the real economy, and that made all the difference.Today, Hadewych leads the firm's €6 billion portfolio across what they call five transition themes: food, resources, energy, society, and well-being.Her mission is bigger than impact investing. It's about transforming the financial sector itself.Full episodeRomina Reversi, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Investment Banking Americas at Crédit Agricole CIBRomina started her career in equity derivatives at J.P. Morgan – a role she calls foundational for everything that came next. But in 2015, she pivoted into a niche team focused on green bonds. She was one of the earliest hires in J.P. Morgan's ESG debt capital markets group, helping to shape the playbook as they went.Now at Crédit Agricole, she leads sustainable investment banking for the Americas – overseeing ESG advisory, green and sustainability-linked financing, and supply chain solutions.Her team helped launch the first U.S. corporate green bond tied to nuclear energy, and structured the world's first sovereign bond with a step-up/step-down coupon tied to emissions and biodiversity targets.Full episodeMichele Giddens, Co-Founder and CEO of Bridges Fund ManagementMichele was asked to advise the UK Treasury's Social Investment Task Force, chaired by Sir Ronald Cohen. That experience led directly to the founding of Bridges, with a white sheet of paper and £10 million in catalytic government funding. The idea: to show that financial returns and social impact didn't have to be at odds.Today, Bridges has over £2 billion in assets under management across private equity, real estate, and outcomes contracts. Every investment aligns with one of two goals: building a more inclusive economy or a more sustainable planet. Their theory of change is simple – use financial capital to tackle systemic challenges, and value creation will follow.Full episode—Connect with SRI360°:Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK

In this episode of the Jesus Everyday Podcast, hosts Josh Horne and Matt Novitsky dive into John 2:13-25 —the thrilling story of Jesus cleansing the temple. This encounter is followed by the reality of crowds believing in Jesus because of His signs and wonders.Together, they unpack• The historical context of Passover and temple worship• Righteous anger• Authentic belief vs shallow forms of belief• The willingness to surrender and let Jesus be in control• The parable of the sower and demonstrations of true growth Key Verse: John 3:19 – “Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”Whether you're a Bible teacher, small group leader, or someone wanting to follow Jesus more faithfully, this episode will help you grow in awe of Christ's authority and divinity. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today!

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: 2 Kings 10; 2 Chronicles 22-23; 1 Timothy 5 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode for June 23rd, 2025, your host Hunter invites you to journey through day 174 of our Bible reading plan. Together, we'll explore dramatic chapters from 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, witnessing the intense zeal of Jehu and the tumultuous shifts in Israel and Judah's leadership. We'll also learn about God's heart for caring for one another from Paul's wisdom in 1 Timothy 5. Alongside scripture readings, Hunter reflects on the difference between human zeal and God's radical, peace-bringing love—reminding us that only Christ's sacrifice truly brings the life and freedom we need. We'll take time to pray, settle our hearts, and reconnect with the God who walks with us each day. Plus, you'll hear a special prayer from contributor Florence Atiega, and get updates from our growing Daily Radio Bible community. Whether you're a longtime listener or just tuning in, join us for encouragement, community, and thoughtful readings that point us back to the One who loves us without fail. Let's journey together! TODAY'S DEVOTION: Jehu's Zeal and the Zeal of the Lord Jehu's devotion was extreme and violent. He personified a radical devotion and zeal for the Lord. The results were the elimination of Baal worship in Judah—and many dead people. Like Jehu, our own devotion and zeal, as great as it might be, may yield results, but it's not the ultimate answer that we're looking for. Sometimes those results have nothing to do with God. Our real need is for peace, not violence. Our real need is for right standing with God and joy in this life. Our zeal might get results, but it's not the results we really need. The zeal of the most zealous man is not enough. Holy Jihad is not the answer. There is only one man whose zeal can achieve what must be done in my life and in this world—and it's not Jehu, or you, or me who achieves it. The results are not the shedding of another's blood, but rather it was God's radical commitment to lay down his life in co-suffering love for the whole world, for those near and far, that accomplishes what is needed. Jehu is a flawed picture of this. In Isaiah 9, we see a far better picture of the person who would accomplish freedom for us: “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The zeal of the Lord of Heaven's Armies will make this happen.” His zeal—not Jehu's—has won for you and for me all that we need to start anew, to have strength, to have joy, to have a new beginning. Rest in the results of his zeal and no one else's. No one else will do. Christ has done for us what no man could do. He has achieved for us life. That's a prayer I have for my own soul. That's a prayer I have for my family, for my wife, and for my loved ones. And that's a prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord of life, you have awakened me again to the gift of this day. You go before me, walk beside me and dwell within me. Let me walk slowly in your presence. May I resist the hurried spirit of this world and instead breathe deep of your peace. Open my eyes to beauty, my ears to your voice, and my heart to the quiet work of grace. Help me not to strive, but to abide, not to achieve, but to receive. Today, Let my words carry your kindness, my actions reflect your mercy, my thoughts be anchored in your truth, that I am yours and you are with me. Hunter: Amen. Hunter (leading the Lord's Prayer): And now, as our Lord has taught us, we are bold to pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

As Jehu continues to kill the descendants of Ahab, he shows zeal for the task that the LORD has assigned, but his zeal also leads him to act in evil and underhanded ways that go beyond what the LORD has assigned. Jehu shrewdly brings an end to the priests and worshipers of Baal in the northern kingdom, but as he reigns in Israel, he never turns from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat. Because Jehu does accomplish some positive things in Israel, the LORD grants the family of Jehu to reign for four generations.  Rev. William Terjesen, pastor at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Peekskill, NY, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study 2 Kings 10:1-36.  To learn more about Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, visit www.ourredeemerlcms.org. "A Kingdom Divided” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through 1-2 Kings. The division in the kingdom of Israel in this part of history was greater than a matter of north and south. The biggest division was between the people and their God. Yet even as the people rebelled against the LORD as their King, still He remained faithful to call them back to Himself through His prophets, working through history to send the good and gracious King, Jesus Christ. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org