Times of Refreshing Podcast: Recent Episodes
Aaron and Melanie Imel
This Times of Refreshing Podcast is designed to strengthen and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. These teachings and inspirations are shared from the hearts of Aaron and Melanie Imel. We hope you find the revelations of God's Word and His Spirit to be refreshing and life changing!
Ephesians 6:10 “Be strong in the Lord and the power of his might.” You can live strong in the Lord! Jesus has given useverything we need to live this life the way He intended. We have the legal right, We have been authorized, we have all the spiritual equipment, and the greatest personal trainer in the world!
1 Corinthians 13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.1 Corinthians 13:1-8
1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails...
We're going through...to the other side! Part 2
Isaiah 43:1,2 Amp Fear not, for I have redeemed you [ransomed you by paying a price instead of leaving you captives]; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you.
We're going through...to the other side!
Isaiah 43:1,2 Amp Fear not, for I have redeemed you [ransomed you by paying a price instead of leaving you captives]; I have called you by your name; you are Mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned or scorched, nor will the flame kindle upon you.
Walking in Christ Part 3
Ephesians 1:3-14
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he[b] predestined us for adoption to sonship[c] through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he[d] made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.
11 In him we were also chosen,[e] having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
Walking in Christ Part 2
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Ephesians 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
Walking in Christ Part 1
Colossians 2:6,7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Paul's Ephesian Prayers - Part 4 Prayer and Declaration
Ephesians 3:14-23
For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Paul's Ephesian Prayers - Part 3 Our DeclarationEphesians 1:15-23
You can use the following declaration adapted from Paul's prayer in chapter 1:
"Thank you my glorious Father, that you have given me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, and I am getting to know you better and better!"
"I thank you Father that the eyes of my heart, my spirit, are enlightened and I know the hope to which You have called me. I understand the riches of Your glorious inheritance in me. "
"I understand and receive Your incomparably great power for me because I believe. "
Paul's Ephesian Prayers - Part 2 Our Inheritance in Christ
Ephesians 1:15-18 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,
16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.
17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people,
Paul's Ephesian Prayers Part 1
Ephesians 1:15-18 15 For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, 16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit[f] of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you...Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the assurance of things you have hoped for, the absolute conviction that there are realities you’ve never seen.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. — 1 Peter 1:3
Col 1:27 ... the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory
Don't Leave the Table! Part 4
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Hebrews 12:2 AMPC Looking away from all that will distract to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith...
Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...
Don't Leave the Table! Part 3 of a message shared in 2012
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Hebrews 12:2 AMPC Looking away from all that will distract to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith...
Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...
Don't Leave the Table! Part 2 of a message shared in 2012
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...
Don't Leave the Table! Part 1 of a message shared in 2012
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
Ephesians 2:6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus...
Our Benefits in Christ
Ephesians 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Psalm 103
The Peace of God
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
Our Identity In Christ!
2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Ephesians Chapter 1
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;
No more Condemnation!
Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus...
This New Life in Christ!
2 Corinthians 5:17 AMPC Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!
Are you going to Heaven?
1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
Be filled with the Spirit!
Ephesians 5:17-20
17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Be Transformed by the renewing of the mind.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
John 4:23-24But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord...
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Matthew 6:31-33 NIV
So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Welcome! This is the first episode of our new daily devotion series! We hope you are encouraged as we share scriptures and insights with you each day that will help you grow deeper and closer to Jesus!
Mark 12:30 NIV
'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
How much of God do you want?
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
Welcome to Times of Refreshing Podcast. We hope you find these insights from God's Word and His Spirit to be refreshing and life-changing.
What is your heart condition? Our level of hunger, thirst, or desire for God, reveals our heart's priorities. We can have as much of God in our lives as we want! Jesus always has more for us. As we pursue Him, He gives us the desire of our heart.
The Apostle Paul emphasized the importance of rejoicing and maintaining joy in the Holy Spirit. Joy is a powerful force in the lives of believers that comes from faith and relationship with Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
This Times of Refreshing Podcast is designed to strengthen and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. These teachings and inspirations are shared from the hearts of Aaron and Melanie Imel. We hope you find the Revelation of God's Word and His Spirit to be refreshing and life changing!
Series 1: Building An Unshakable Life in The Spirit!
Episode 1: Our Relationship With Our Father - Part 1
We are children of God!
Rom 8:14-17 NKJV For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”
16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,
17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
Our Position In Christ
Ephesians 2:4-6 NIV But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus
Psalm 23:5 NIV You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
No More Condemnation!
Rom 8:1-4 NKJV There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh,
4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
Run into His Presence!
Heb 4:14-16 NKJV Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast ourconfession.
15 For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all pointstempted as we are, yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Be Honest with God
1 John 1:9 NKJV If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 TPT But if we freely admit our sins when his light uncovers them, he will be faithful to forgive us every time. God is just to forgive us our sins because of Christ, and he will continue to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Repentance is a Good Thing!
Isa 30:15 NIV “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”
Acts 3:19 NIV “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…”
This Times of Refreshing Podcast is designed to strengthen and encourage you in your walk with the Lord. These teachings and inspirations are shared from the hearts of Aaron and Melanie Imel. We hope you find the Revelation of God's Word and His Spirit to be refreshing and life changing!