What kind of hospitality does Jesus receive from your life?
What kind of hospitality does Jesus receive from your life? Are you so busy planning and running your life that you neglect precious time with him? Or do you respond to him by listening to his Word, then finding ways to worship him with your life? It is that kind of hospitality he longs for …
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This Promise is not for Everybody
‘And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. ‘ Romans 8:28 NLT God works in “everything”— not just isolated incidents— for our good. This does not mean that all that happens to us is good. Evil …
Living as Jesus Did
To live as Jesus did— serving others, giving up one’s rights, resisting pressures to conform to the world— always exacts a price. Nothing we suffer, however, can compare to the great price that Jesus paid to save us. Romans 8:17 Study Notes NLT Life Application Study Bible, Second Edition. Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
The Miracle of Knowing God
All that happened in Elijah’s life began with the same miracle that is available to us— he responded to the miracle of being able to know God. It is interesting to think about the amazing miracles God accomplished through Elijah, but we would do well to focus on the relationship they shared. All that happened …
Real Success
significance isn’t found in things like winning a Super Bowl—or whatever is considered to be the pinnacle of your career or ambitions. No, significance is found in focusing on the priorities you know are important: doing as good a job as you can do, spending quality time with people you love, and investing yourself in …
Be Perfect
Our tendency to sin must never deter us from striving to be more like Christ. Christ calls all of his disciples to excel, to rise above mediocrity, and to mature in every area, becoming like him. Those who strive to become perfect will one day be perfect, even as Christ is perfect (1 John …
Salt
‘“You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.’ Matthew 5:13 The comparison with salt has always been interesting to me. Salt has the properties of a flavor enhancer, a …
Integrity
John the Baptist called people to more than words or ritual; he told them to change their behavior. “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins” means that God looks beyond our words and religious activities to see if our conduct backs up what we say, and he judges our …
Purpose
God has given each of us a purpose for living, and we can trust him to guide us. John did not have the complete Bible as we know it today, but he focused his life on the truth he knew from the available Old Testament Scriptures. Likewise, we can discover in God’s Word the truths …
Forgiveness
When Stephen forgave those who stoned him in Acts 7:60, he may have opened the door to the eventual salvation of some of them. In Matthew 16:19, Jesus said that whatever the apostles bound on earth would be bound in heaven, and whatever they loosed on earth would be loosed in heaven, and in John …
“God alone understands the way to wisdom; he knows where it can be found, for he looks throughout the whole earth and sees everything under the heavens. He decided how hard the winds should blow and how much rain should fall. He made the laws for the rain and laid out a path for the …
“Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you. Listen to his instructions, and store them in your heart. If you return to the Almighty, you will be restored— so clean up your life. If you give up your lust for money and throw your precious gold into the …
Trying to impress people and live up to their standards isn’t prudence. Prudence means asking God how He wants you to use your gifts and then obeying. Learn God’s prudence today and put it into practice so you can enjoy your life the way He intended. Joyce Meyer Promises for Your Everyday Life
Too often we marvel at the delivering power of God and overlook His keeping, strengthening and enabling power. Joyce Meyer Promises for Your Everyday Life
The Fall of Jerusalem
This was this situation in Jerusalem just before the fall. Sound familiar? Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. But Zedekiah did what was evil in the sight of the Lord his God, and he refused to humble himself when the prophet Jeremiah spoke to him …
Nehemiah: A Man of Prayer
From “Life Application Study Bible NLT” by Tyndale House Publishers, Tyndale – “With little time to think, Nehemiah immediately prayed. Eight times in this book we read that he prayed spontaneously (2:4; 4:4, 5, 9; 5:19; 6:14; 13:14, 22, 29). Nehemiah prayed at any time, even while talking with others. He knew that God is …
December 31, 2018
God uses committed people who aren’t led by emotion. It’s easy to be excited in the beginning when something is new, but the ones who cross the finish line are the ones who hang in there when no one else is excited anymore. Joyce MeyerPromises for Your Everyday Life
The Healing of Anger
If you’re angry with God, your children, your spouse, or anyone else, if you know you have a problem with anger or love someone who does, listen to this. The Healing of Anger 2/2/10 by Tim Keller @ Redeemer Presbyterian Church Web player: http://podplayer.net/#/?id=7578247 Episode: http://ginl.podbean.com/mf/web/cfxrdg/The_Healing_of_Anger.mp3 Anger has the power to disintegrate our health, our …
Connecting the Heart and the Mind, Part 2
1/20/18 by Ravi Zacharias Web player Download Episode How do you wrestle with difficult passages in the Bible when dealing with pain and suffering in your life? How should you handle the emphasis that is being placed on feeling within the emergent church? Tune in to Let My People Think this week as Ravi Zacharias …
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David’s Prayer of Praise
Then David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly: “O Lord , the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised forever and ever! Yours, O Lord , is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord …
Extinguishing Satan’s Flaming Missiles – Part 1
… what [Satan] wants to do is to replace God in your life. Charles Stanley The spiritual missiles Satan shot at our heroes of the Bible are the same ones he aims at us today. He influences our thinking, tempts us to dwell on sinful thoughts, and soon leads us to sinful actions. But when …
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Trust
When life doesn’t work out the way you hoped it would or want it to, what else do you have? You can trust, or you can fret. Trusting leads to a much more satisfying life. He does not abandon those who search for Him. So keep searching, my soul, and keep trusting. He will never …
I will do what the Father requires of me
… I will do what the Father requires of me, so that the world will know that I love the Father. … John 14:31 NLT http://bible.com/116/jhn.14.31.NLT
What Are You Waiting For?
But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like …
Happy New Year Ignite Church
May we all resolve to make personal spiritual growth our top priority in 2017. Prayerfully consider where you are in the normal (I won’t call this natural – it’s far from natural) progression of spiritual growth, and prayerfully seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit with regard to how you can move to the next …
Christmas Day, 2016
God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 1 Peter 4:10 NLT On this Christmas day, let us each unwrap the gift he has given us and use it unfettered to build his temple, the church, the place where his Glory …
You Must be Born Again
John 3:3-8 I think we lose sight of the impact Jesus words had on Nicodemus because of our familiarity in the modern day church with the term “born again.” I’m not a Greek scholar, but I can imagine from Nicodemus’s reaction that he took what Jesus said as being along the lines of “unless you …
Love Each Other Deeply
You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart. 1 Peter 1:22 NLT
Getting God’s Viewpoint – Part 2
This is a really encouraging message about trials, difficulties, and suffering. When you’re faced with a crucial decision and you want to do God’s best, what do you do? * Duration: 24:30 * Published: 11/29/16 12:00:00 AM * Episode Download Link (34 MB): http://s2.content.video.llnw.net/smedia/781563d6695d48a496254cad9c2ea179/p5/FAReQ_Vc5yRrkys0OlkbMGk6PQZbGdTePv4a0eNec/itm_pgm_2016_11_29.mp3 * Show Notes: http://www.intouchcanada.org/en-ca/listen/featured/getting-gods-viewpoint-part-2 * Episode Feed: Daily Radio Program with …
Getting God’s Viewpoint – Part 1
When you’re faced with a crucial decision and you want to do God’s best, what do you do? * Duration: 24:30, Played: 1:20 * Published: 11/28/16 12:00:00 AM * Episode Download Link (22 MB): http://s2.content.video.llnw.net/smedia/781563d6695d48a496254cad9c2ea179/ig/KLdRDo_PRL2kQv4nb4bDklUpxP-RClBM2bRA6auFI/itm_pgm_2016_11_28.mp3 * Show Notes: http://www.intouch.org/en/listen/featured/getting-gods-viewpoint-part-1 * Episode Feed: Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley – In Touch Ministries – https://www.intouch.org/listen/podcast/today-on-radio
Look Straight Ahead
Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Proverbs 4:25 NLT This speaks to me about doing well the things that God has set before me in the place that I find myself right now. If I believe God is sovereign, then I must believe that everything that has happened to …
Total Commitment
There was no turning back for Elisha after destroying his livelihood. He offered his old life completely to God and it was totally destroyed in the process. And at the same time he was offering himself completely to God’s service, for whatever new purpose God had for him. His life was repurposed. By sharing with …
He Called Him by Name
What will you feel when you meet Jesus face to face, as He looks you in the eye and calls you by name? Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was the chief tax collector in the region, and he had become very rich. …
Emotional Prosperity
I like what the speaker says about having fun. I think as Christians it’s easy to be hard on ourselves and even feel guilty about having fun because we somehow think we should be spending time in ministry, prayer, Bible study, self-improvement, etc. The following text is from the original post. Before we can effectively …
God is Sufficient
When we are obedient, God supplies all our needs, even through difficult times. For this is what the Lord , the God of Israel, says: There will always be flour and olive oil left in your containers until the time when the Lord sends rain and the crops grow again!” 1 Kings 17:14 NLT
So Who’s Being Obtuse?
Don’t some of Jesus’ responses to the disciples seem at times a bit obtuse? Take this passage from Luke 17: 5-10 for example: The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry …
The Process Of Belonging
We were designed for relationships. It’s in our DNA to crave intimacy, yet so many of us miss out on the joy of true connection because we’ve built walls to protect ourselves from hurt. Drawing from social scientist Brene Brown’s research and scriptural principles, Kris Vallotton explains the significance of belonging, and encourages us as …
Trust
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT Trust is at times difficult to practice. Sometimes it goes against all reason and everything inside you says “that makes no …
My Soul Longs for Eternity
My soul longs for eternity, and there is nothing in this world that will satisfy that longing. The only thing that will is connection with the Immortal One, Jesus Christ.
The Time of Your Life
Time is not something you own. It’s a gift from God, something God gave you today and will give you tomorrow. Dr. Rogers shows you how to take time, use time, and maximize your time for God’s glory. * Duration: 35:00, Played: 34:24 * Published: 6/9/16 8:00:00 AM * Episode Download Link (16 MB): http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/subscribe/podcast/the-time-of-your-life-534982.mp3 …
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[RISE] A Movement
This is the ninth and final sermon in Redeemer Presbyterian Church’s current series “Where We are Going: The City and the Mission”. It’s a series focused on Redeemer’s gospel based core values and is part of a special season at Redeemer called “Rise”. During this season, we’ll be making these sermons widely and freely available. …
Jesus And Repentance
People who are opposed to Jesus throw water on others’ passion for him. Regular practice of the spiritual disciplines (community, Scripture, prayer, worship, giving, serving, obedience, evangelism) kindles Spirit-fired passion. Be more concerned about your eternity than about the weather and the news. Are you going to heaven or hell? Jesus tells us to repent …
God of the Ordinary
Loss, grief, and loneliness can radically change a person. No one knew this any more than Naomi, whose story of tragic loss unfolds in the book of Ruth. Although she felt forgotten and overlooked, God was working behind the scenes. Don’t miss Truth For Life Weekend with Alistair Begg! * Duration: 24:26, Played: 19:59 * …
The Faith To Follow
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Finding God’s Goodness in the Barrenness of Life (Part 1 of 2)
Blogger and author Sara Hagerty talks about the struggles she’s faced with infertility and with the question “Where is God in the midst of my pain?” She offers hope and encouragement to listeners wrestling with hardship as she reminds us of the Bible’s promises that God loves us and cares about all of our needs. …
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Finding God’s Goodness in the Barrenness of Life (Part 2 of 2)
Blogger and author Sara Hagerty talks about the struggles she’s faced with infertility and with the question “Where is God in the midst of my pain?” She offers hope and encouragement to listeners wrestling with hardship as she reminds us of the Bible’s promises that God loves us and cares about all of our needs. …
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Spiritual Gifts Part VI: tongues, prophecy, ordliness
All men should listen to this! Week 6 of a 6 week study of the spiritual gifts. This week we learn about the guidelines for tongues, prophecy and women in the church. * Published: 4/3/16 7:58:03 PM * Episode Download Link (132 MB): http://feeds.pastormark.tv/~r/marshill/mark-driscoll/audio/~5/iVdTY443w1M/257171840-pastormarkdriscoll-spiritual-gifts-part-vi-tongues-prophecy-ordliness.mp3 * Show Notes: http://feeds.pastormark.tv/~r/marshill/mark-driscoll/audio/~3/rf3y303CgSE/spiritual-gifts-part-vi-tongues-prophecy-ordliness * Episode Feed: Mark Driscoll Audio – …
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His Glory Appears
You gave me hope You made me whole At the cross You took my place You showed me grace At the cross where You died for me And His glory appears Like the light from the sun Age to age He shines Look to the skies Hear the angels cry Singing Holy is the Lord …
Connection with God
Kim Walker Smith 2012 Jesus Culture Conference, New York This is an incredible message about worship… and life.
High Adventure or Cautious Mediocrity
Here’s a challenging article by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio of Crossroads Initiative High Adventure or Cautious Mediocrity
The Wanderer
I have wandered in the wilderness, lost and homeless. Hungry and thirsty, I nearly died. I have sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery, for rebelling against the words of God and scorning the counsel of the Most High. So he broke me with hard labor; I fell, and no …
Choose Life
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. Matthew 16:25 NIV http://bible.com/111/mat.16.25.NIV
Psalms 89:15
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord . Psalms 89:15 NLT
Psalms 92:4
You thrill me, Lord , with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. Psalms 92:4 NLT http://bible.com/116/psa.92.4.NLT
A few of my favorite things
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalms 91:1 NLT http://bible.com/116/psa.91.1.NLT
Video Streaming Milestone
Today I eliminated the source of noise on the audio channel by bypassing the Behringer USB device. I also directed the audio in through the line in jack on the back of the PC and have the headphones working through the audio out jack on the back. The devices are configured through the audio control …
Brokenness
“God made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure. ” ― Eric Liddell Remember the old song Holiness? As I was listening to the verse about brokenness I started to think about the process of breaking a horse. As I mused about why someone would break a horse, a couple of thoughts occurred …